Becky Lima-Matthews

2 weeks ago | londoncheapo.com | Becky Lima-Matthews

Going to the theatre in London can be a pricey business. The West End is filled with A-list celebrities to get bums-on-seats, and eye-wateringly-high ticket prices make it harder for your average theatre lover. But, the good news is that you don’t have to watch film stars treading the boards for £100.00 pound a pop – there are plenty of alternative options, with countless great plays and shows to enjoy outside of central London.

2 months ago | londoncheapo.com | Becky Lima-Matthews

The inner-city district of Somers Town is connected to three major railway stations, Euston, King’s Cross, and St Pancras. It’s a great place to explore some of London’s hidden gems. The area itself is quite small, and rolls into both King’s Cross and Euston. And as with many London areas, boundaries can be moved and contested, so for the purposes of this guide – we’re lovingly connecting Euston and Somers Town together.

Feb 7, 2025 | londoncheapo.com | Becky Lima-Matthews

Where’s the best place to meet the world’s greatest music icons? We may be slightly biased, but London is one of the world’s best cities for music fans. From legendary rock and jazz venues like Brixton Academy and Ronnie Scott’s to being the birthplace of Amy Winehouse, David Bowie, Stormzy, The Rolling Stones, The Clash, Adele, and Florence and the Machine to name just a few.

Feb 3, 2025 | londoncheapo.com | Becky Lima-Matthews

There are plenty of fascinating, less well known places to explore and things to do around London Bridge. From old ruins and historic pubs to small and unusual museums – here’s our guide to exploring the hidden side of London Bridge. London Bridge is famous for being the home of the bustling Borough Market. And with an underground and large mainline railway station, it’s also one of the busiest stations not just in London, but in the UK.

Jan 26, 2025 | londoncheapo.com | Becky Lima-Matthews

Hampstead and Highgate are neighbouring, leafy, north London areas filled with old pubs, excellent walking routes and great places to eat. They’re lovely areas to visit to take London at a slower pace, stroll around old streets, discover lesser-known galleries and museums, bookshops and of course plenty of places to stop off for food and drink. Whether you’re only spending a day in the area, or want a leisurely weekend itinerary — here’s our hidden London guide to exploring Hampstead and Highgate.