by Kathryn Burrington | Dec 19, 2016 | Christmas, City Breaks, England, Europe, Festivals, London, Northern Europe
7 The Christmas Lights of London Twinkling lights, festive window displays, ice-rinks and markets aplenty – London is a fabulous city to visit any time of year, but it really excels at Christmas. I’d photographed and written about Christmas in London a...
by Kathryn Burrington | Oct 2, 2016 | Culture, England, London, Northern Europe, West Sussex
As the first few notes of the banjo rang out across the auditorium, a grin began to spread across face. My mum leant over and whispered, “I already know I’m going to love it!”, mirroring my own thoughts precisely. Over the next few hours I sat...
by Kathryn Burrington | Jan 2, 2016 | Christmas, England, Europe, London, Markets
Four years ago I spent a lovely New Year’s Eve exploring Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland. As well as numerous scream-inducing fun fair rides it included (and still does) a magical Christmas market, the first one I’d ever visited. Since then I’ve...
by Kathryn Burrington | Apr 8, 2015 | City Breaks, England, London, Sustainable Tourism, UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Daffodils, blossoms and magnolia trees greet me as I pass through the gates into Kew Gardens. It’s a little early for bluebells but soon the woodlands here will be carpeted with them too, a favourite subject of many a photographer. At last the sun is shinning....
by Kathryn Burrington | Nov 25, 2014 | Art & Architecture, City Breaks, England, Europe, London
528 steps to climb, 280 feet off the ground, or in metric, 85.4 metres up, a visit to St Paul’s Cathedral in London would not be complete without seeing the view from the Golden Gallery. My day started with a City Wonders tour around...
by Kathryn Burrington | Oct 1, 2014 | Art & Architecture, City Breaks, Europe, History, London, Review, UNESCO World Heritage Sites
As I walk through the one foot deep, steel doors, that would have looked more at home protecting a high-tech bank vault in the latest blockbuster, I catch my breath and gaze at the bejewelled sword and scabbard suspended in the air before...
by Kathryn Burrington | Aug 28, 2014 | City Breaks, Europe, Food and Drink, Food Tour Reviews, Kat's Top 10, London, Popular, Review
With more Indian Restaurants in London than in the whole of Mumbai and Delhi combined, it’s no surprise that you can find some damn fine curries in the capital of what is, after all, a nation of curry lovers. As I stroll up Brick Lane, a street well-known for...
by Kathryn Burrington | Jul 16, 2014 | City Breaks, England, Europe, London, Travel
I was surprisingly, unsurprised when I received a text one afternoon simply saying “I’m hoovering Hogwarts”. The sender of the text was indeed referring to the school of witchcraft and wizardry from the magical world of Harry Potter, brought to life...
by Kathryn Burrington | Dec 24, 2013 | Christmas, City Breaks, England, Europe, London, Luxury, Photography tips, Popular
Having recently visited the world-renowned department store, Fortnum and Mason, in London’s Piccadilly, let me take you back in time… The shop’s story began way back in 1707, when royal footman, William Fortnum, opened a shop in St James Market with...
by Kathryn Burrington | Nov 18, 2013 | City Breaks, England, Europe, London, Markets, Travel
I love Covent Garden at Christmas. There’s always a lively atmosphere, the buildings are decorated with festive garlands and baubles, there’s a huge Christmas tree and of course the usual excellent street entertainers; it’s the perfect place to pick...
