Katie Forge

1 week ago | secretldn.com | Katie Forge

The sun’s out, the temperature’s continuing to rise, the weekend is in touching distance – and if you listen carefully enough; you might just hear the distant sound of Londoners slapping on their Factor 50 and frantically googling the fastest way to get to the seaside. But luckily for you lovely lot, one of those jobs has been done for you. Not the SPF-application part (obviously), but the rummaging through the internet to uncover the best beachy spots near London part. You’re most welcome.

1 week ago | secretldn.com | Katie Forge

Now I could be very wrong about this. But as far as I’m aware, people don’t tend to move to London in pursuit of peace and quiet. Hustle and bustle? Of course. Pie and mash? Absolutely. But the capital city just doesn’t exactly scream ‘noiseless’, does it? If you are on the lookout for the quietest borough in town, however (each to their own, and all that), then you happen to have come to the right place.

1 week ago | secretldn.com | Katie Forge

If you’ve ever managed to bag yourself a booking at Dishoom, you’ll know that with its sumptuous seating, low lighting, and outrageously delicious food; it’s one of those spots that you could quite happily spend all night in. But that would be impossible, right? Well, it would have been impossible… until now.

1 week ago | secretldn.com | Katie Forge

London certainly isn’t lacking in the scrumptious-spots-to-scoff-baked-goods department. But if it’s the crème de la crème that you’re looking for; you’ve come to the right place. La Liste has just unveiled its highly-coveted Pastry Special Awards, revealing that Londoners need not hop on the Eurostar to find themselves at the world’s best pastry shop. It turns out that a trip on the trusty Tube will suffice, because a gorgeous café right here in the capital city has taken home that tasty title.

1 week ago | secretldn.com | Katie Forge

Now I really don’t want to jinx it, but it seems as though the weather may have finally read the room and decided to co-operate. Better late than never, hey? Across the city, Londoners are beginning to emerge from their hibernations, ready to revel in the short-but-sweet sunny season. And along with those sun-seeking city-folk, an east London lido is also waking up from its off-season slumber, ready to provide the perfect summery spot in the heart of the capital.