Becky Lima-Matthews

1 month 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.

2 months ago | 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.

2 months ago | 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.

2 months ago | 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.

Dec 8, 2024 | londoncheapo.com | Becky Lima-Matthews

It’s no secret that Londoners love their caffeine. But more recently, you may have noticed people wandering out of the coffee shops and cafés with a potent-green beverage – matcha. The vibrant, powdered green tea has been drunk in Japan and China for centuries, and the west has finally caught up to this antioxidant-rich drink. From being advertised on hipster chalk boards to splashed all over Instagram, it’s fast-become as much of a staple as oat milk-lattes and flat whites in London.