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Apr222023 by Editor, SecretMilesNo Comments

Top 20 : Best Indian Restaurants in London, UK

Gymkhana (Michelin-starred) Gymkhana is one of the best Michelin Starred restaurants that opened its doors in 2013. The restaurant was awarded the Michelin Star in 2014 for its Contemporary and Classic Indian cuisine. Gymkhana is all about its sophisticated dining experience and high-end quality service. Gymkhana is layed out on 2 floors which offer different looks and feel. The diner experience vibes of big mansions from Kolkata and Pondicery. The restaurant offers a specialized bar menu that is handcrafted by using the traditional flavors of India and using authentic Indian ingredients. The place has its own personalized Tonic water with which the whole bar menu takes on an original spin. Gymkhana can definitely be booked for Private and Semi-private events including birthdays, Special O...

Jan32020 by Editor, SecretMilesNo Comments

Top Annual Events in London – Not to miss

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London hosts amazing events throughout the year. Some of the annual events below are not to be missed. My top 5 favourites are Notting Hill CarnivalChelsea Flower ShowBBC PromsNew year FireworksChinese New Year New year FireWorks (Dec) - 31st Dec/ 01 Jan Hear Big Ben's famous ring at midnight on New Year's Eve in London, followed by the UK's largest annual fireworks display over the London Eye. Since 2014, you need ticket to visit this hugely popular London's New Year's Eve fireworks. Tickets are released few months in advance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ks1U-8bojU London New Year fireworks video Chinese New year in London (Jan) - 26th Jan Celebrate Chinese New Year in London during the free annual event across Chinatown and the West End. Enjoy a colour...

Jan32020 by Editor, SecretMilesNo Comments

What is the best time to visit London?

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London is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. If you are planning a visit to London and what to understand - what's the weather like in London - you are looking at the right post. In this post, I will share the insights on best time to visit London. Actually, tourists are coming to London all round the year, irrespective of weather. Depending on what you want to do, you can choose the month / time to visit London. Average London Weather though out the year While the above chart will give you a good idea of average temperature, it is worth noting that London weather is bit unpredictable. You can experience few cold or rainy days even when it is summer season. People always joke that "You can't predict London weather". Best Time to visit London: ...

Nov92019 by Editor, SecretMilesNo Comments

Which London Tourist Pass is the best? See Comparison

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When you are planning to visit London, you may find that there are multiple tourist passes that you can buy. In this post, we will compare various tourist passes to make it easier for you. You can then select the tourist pass that is suitable based on the attractions that you intend to visit. London Pass London Pass is one of the most popular tourist pass that allows entry to 80+ top attractions and exclusive offers. London Pass is priced (£75 - £199) based on number of days (1 day, 2 day, 3 day, 6 day, 10 day pass) and you can visit all the included attractions during that time. Things to consider - While the pass allows you free entry to 80+ tourist places, it is important to consider how many places you can visit per day. Also, for calculating the pass savings, use any onl...

Oct222019 by Editor, SecretMilesNo Comments

Top 20 : Best City Farms in London

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London actually has a surprising amount of city farms for you to visit with kids. You can see lots of farm animals and a lot of the farms have hands-on activities and workshops. Mudchute Park and Farm Set in 32 acres of countryside in the heart of East London, the Mudchute is a community charity, with a working farm, stables, a children’s nursery and a wide range of education activities. Mudchute Farm is one of the largest inner City Farms anywhere in Europe with collection of British rare breeds and currently have over 100 animals and fowl.Free Entry. Address: Pier Street, Isle of Dogs, London E14 3HP, https://www.mudchute.org/ Hackney City Farm Hackney City farm offer children and adults the opportunity to get up close to a range of farmyard animals; see, smell and ...

Oct212019 by Editor, SecretMilesNo Comments

Top 20 : Best Theme Parks for Kids and Families in/around London

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London's theme parks offer great entertainment for families and groups. From thrilling rides through history, to wild animals you can take a trip to one of amusement parks for an entertaining day out. From rollercoasters and animal safaris to Peppa Pig rides and haunted houses, these are the best theme parks in London and near the city. Paultons Park Paultons Park is one of the top family theme parks in UK with over 70 exciting rides and attractions to enjoy. Paultons is home to the UK exclusive and world’s first Peppa Pig World with 9 fun Peppa-themed rides, a large indoor Playzone and even Muddy Puddles to jump and play in! Lost Kingdom is unique Jurassic land that is home to the mighty Flight of the Pterosaur suspended rollercoaster, the thrilling Velociraptor coaster, lifelike ...

Oct192019 by Editor, SecretMilesNo Comments

Top Theatre Shows and Musicals for Kids and Families (London)

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London has some of the world's best theatres and musical shows for kids. Whether you are tourist visiting London with kids or you live in London and looking for activities during school holidays, enjoying theatre/ musical with your family will certainly be one of the best options for day out. Here are Top 10 Family friendly West End Theatre Shows and Musicals: Disney's The Lion King (Recommended Age: 6+) The Lion King is one of the most successful musical theatre show. It has been running since last 20 years and over 16 million people have enjoyed performance in London. It is Disney’s multi award winning musical in London, set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and to the evocative themes of Africa. The Lion King is recommended for ages 6 and up. The Lion ...

Oct192019 by Editor, SecretMilesNo Comments

Best Places to visit in London with Kids

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Best places to go with kids and top family attractions on London Visit Free Museums Spending a day with your kids will be both entertaining and adding knowledge to them. Some of the best and free museums in London that kids will love are National History Museum, Science Museum, V&A Museum, Imperial War Museum, Museum of London. Read full guide on Best Museums in London for Kids. London Sightseeing If you are visiting London for the first time , you can visit various tourist places with your kids. Some of the places to visit with family are Buckingham Palace Change of Guards, Cable car at O2, Skygarden and many other places. Read full guide to the list of top 10 “must see” attractions with details. London Zoo London Zoo is the world's oldest scientific Zoo and w...

Oct132019 by Editor, SecretMilesNo Comments

Top 20 : Best Museums in London for Kids

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Here is the list of the best museums in London for kids. National History Museum The Natural History Museum in London is a natural history museum that exhibits over 80 million items from various segments of natural history. The museum is visited by over 5 million visitors every year. Free Entry, but some exhibitions may need tickets. Read our guide on National History Museum to know the opening timing, what you should not miss there, how much time needed for visit, how to reach there, what else to do nearby and many more questions. Science Museum Science museum is a world class museum that has a collection of 300,000 items. The museum has five floors and is visited by over 3 million visitors every year. Free Entry, but some exhibitions may need tickets. ...

Oct132019 by Editor, SecretMilesNo Comments

Top 10 Best and Free Museums in London

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Here is our guide to top museums in London. Most of these museums have free entry and are worth spending couple of days. 1. National History Museum The Natural History Museum in London is a natural history museum that exhibits over 80 million items from various segments of natural history. The museum is visited by over 5 million visitors every year. Free Entry, but some exhibitions may need tickets. Read our guide on National History Museum to know the opening timing, what you should not miss there, how much time needed for visit, how to reach there, what else to do nearby and many more questions. 2. Science Museum Science museum is a world class museum that has a collection of 300,000 items. The museum has five floors and is visited by over 3 million visitors every ...