Neal’s Yard, London
A hippy vibe predominates in this colourful courtyard of shops and cafes, tucked away between Monmouth and Neal St in Covent Garden.
Archipelago Restaurant, London
Eat crocodile, snake or chocolate-covered scorpion amid mounds of cushions and Buddha-themed décor.
Oasis outdoor pool, London
Hidden within a council estate in Covent Garden, this open air pool is heated all year round and steams with warmth during the winter.
Thames beachcombing, London
Museums are not the only places to see historical artefacts in London. Believe it or not, they are scattered all over the banks of the River Thames.
Gilgamesh Bar and Restaurant, London
An extraordinarily lavish restaurant that sets out to recreate ancient Babylonian civilization.
Secret Dinner Party, London
If the latest London craze is anything to go by, a successful dinner party is when the cook and the guests are complete strangers and you have to pay for your meal.
Marriott Hotel Twickenham, London
A new hotel in the South Stand of Twickenham Rugby Stadium has just unveiled six rather special suites overlooking the hallowed turf.
Flash Sushi, London
The presentation of sushi is every bit as important as its taste, but is using a beautiful woman’s naked body as a plate taking the concept a little too far?
The salt cave, London
Large amounts of salt can be bad for you − unless that salt is smothered on walls and pumped out of a machine in a therapeutic clinic.
