Gelato vans on the green, boats gliding under Richmond Bridge, and cows still grazing on Petersham's water meadows — a summer wander along one of London's prettiest stretches of the Thames.

A quiet Cotswold market town near Stroud with a bakehouse café on Market Square, roses spilling over an old school house, a postbox with a painted cow, and a famous common where cattle graze freely among the golfers.

Passionate gardeners and curious explorers looking for unique ways to experience London’s quieter, greener side, great news! There’s one weekend in the city’s cultural calendar that you won’t want to miss, so save the date! London Open Gardens 2025 is returning this June — and you're invited to be part of this extraordinary celebration of horticulture, history, and community. From secret sanctuaries tucked behind Georgian terraces to lush rooftop gardens and sprawling communa

Every spring, Isabella Plantation, located in the lush grounds of Richmond Park, reveals a stunning display of vibrant colors. This garden is a paradise for nature lovers and color enthusiasts. As you enter this beautiful location, the noise of the outside world melts away, replaced by the cheerful sounds of rustling leaves and singing birds. If you ever needed a reason to explore nature, Isabella Plantation in April is an irresistible invitation. On your arrival, you will be

The 1,200 fragrant lavender plants in Ham House's Cherry Garden are legendary. On August 15 and 17 and September 5 and 7, everyone is welcome to cut their lavender directly from the Cherry Garden as the season draws to a close. Participate in the lavender pruning and take a few bunches home to continue to enjoy the fragrance after the event! No prior expertise is essential, and the Ham team will supply all necessary pruning tools. Picking Lavender at Ham House: A Fragrant Ret

Bluebells are a sublime sight to behold in London (as you can see for yourself in this Insta reel). They also offer an extraordinary chance to discover London's purest natural spots and immerse ourselves deep into the city's inner woodlands on a multisensory scale. London's Enchanted Spring: Embracing the Majesty of Bluebell Blooms As winter's chill gives way to the gentle embrace of spring, London transforms into a symphony of colors and fragrances. Among the many wonders th

Every year I forget how sudden it is. One week the city is doing its usual grey, wet, six-o'clock-and-already-dark routine, and the next there are magnolias going off like fireworks on residential streets and someone's sitting outside a pub in a t-shirt looking mildly surprised at themselves. London doesn't ease into spring. It sort of flinches into it. I took this set of photos over a few weeks of just going where the light looked good, which in practice meant checking the w