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London’s Most Beautiful Pub – Churchill Arms

The Most Beautiful Pub In London – Churchill Arms
Built in 1750, this stunning pub is located in the prosperous borough of Kensington.

Churchill Arms London

The pub has won the prestigious title of ‘London in Bloom’ 2 years running thanks to its abundance of blossoming hanging baskets. Its fair to say there are more flowers than pub!

The Churchill Arms also lays claim to the first Thai Restaurant in London. What was seen as a bit of a risk 25 years ago has started a trend in most boroughs.

Churchill Arms London

It is not uncommon now to walk into a traditional watering hole to see Pad Thai on the menu rather than the shepherds pie and we Londoners welcome it! With family recipes that have been handed down through generations,and most mains being £8.50, its grown quiet a reputation for quality food whilst on a budget.

Inside the décor is equally eccentric with hanging plant pots, farming equipment and wartime memorabilia giving it a rustic edge. Winston Churchills Grandparents were regular visitors.

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Top 3 Outdoor Ice Skating Venues – London

Top 3 Outdoor Ice Skating Venues – London
As a London native I have skated at the 3 below. Although London tourist attraction prices tend to be sky high, the whimsical elegant surroundings really are a one off Christmas experience.

1. Somerset House
Somerset House Ice Skating

Somerset House Ice Skating

This grand Tudor palace was originally built in 1547. Now a major cultural centre, its 55 fountains make way for its famously beautiful Ice skating rink in the month of November. Enjoy a cocktail on its club nights underneath the 40ft Bauble infested Christmas tree.

Tickets from £8.00 – £16.00 dependant on the time and event

3. The Natural History Museum

Natural History Museum

Natural History Museum

More recently well known from the film ‘Night At The Museum 2’ this magnificent decadent building is as famous for its modern architecture as it is for its Crystal skulls, Mummies and ‘Dippy’ the Diplodocus. The museum itself is Free entry : )
The Ice skating rink here also has a few Bavarian style stalls for a warm hot chocolate or head over to the ringside bar for a festive cocktail.

Prices
Adult £12.65 Child £8.80 Family £39.60

3. Canary Wharf

Canary Wharf Ice Skating
Canary Wharf Ice Skating

Canary Wharf Ice Skating

Situated in the financial hub of London, surrounded by glass,sky skimming towers resides this ice rink.
Unlike the traditional circular rink, this rink is fairly small but has small treelined pathways encrusted with twinkling fairy lights.

Prices

£9.95 starting price

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James Bond Spectre ~ London Filming Locations!

I have just watched Spectre and it was a pleasant surprise to see Londons foggy streets featured heavily again throughout most of the film.
Here are my top 5, easily accessible London locations right down to bonds apartment in the heart of Nottinghill.

1. James Bonds Apartment

James bond Apartment

The address of the apartment is 1 Stanley Gardens set in the beautiful, prestigious Nottinghill. The rather sparse apartment overlooks Stanley crescent park.
The area itself is famous for its provocative Carnival, affluent celebrities and the quaint book shop in the film Nottinghill.

2. The MI6 building

James Bond MI6

I’m astonished its still standing after all the abuse this building has taken over the past few films! The location of the Secret Intelligence service building is next to the murky waters of the River Thames. Vauxhall Bridge is the scenic highlight and a perfectly alluring spot for photo opportunities.

3. Lambeth Bridge

James Bond Lambeth Bridge

The high octane speed boat chase passes under the Lambeth Bridge. Opened in 1932, the bridge was painted daringly in red to match the leather benches in the nearby majestic House Of Lords.

4. Admiralty Arch

James Bond Car Chase

What is a bond film without the quintessential, exhilarating car chase?
Bonds Aston Martin is driven with wild abandonment through the streets of Westminster and then passes through this grandiose London landmark. The building was finalised in 1912 in memory of the great Queen Victoria and is the gateway to the pigeon infested, Lion clad Trafalgar Square.

5. Westminster Bridge

spectre filming locations

The grand finale finishes next to one of London’s most Iconic buildings, Big Ben of Westininster. The bridge was finished in 1862 and features a predominantly green colouring to match the leather benches in the noble House Of Commons.