Things To Do
Art
Woven Wonders: artist Sheila Hicks’ stunning Coal Drops Yard installation
This outdoor site-specific installation shimmies with colour, dynamism and vibrancy
9th June 2022
Eating and Drinking
Camley Street Natural Park: new waterside cafe now open
The new cafe offers views of Coal Drops Yard over the water
13th April 2022
Health & Fitness
Try a week of walks exploring the borough with the Mayor’s Guides – for half price
Hear stories about King's Cross, Bloomsbury, Fitzrovia and beyond - and learn how to become a guide yourself
11th June 2021
Community
King’s Cross: 5 things to look out for this spring
From the return of Granary Square's grass steps to outdoor art, shopping and street markets in Coal Drops Yard
15th April 2021
Health & Fitness
Lockdown walks: New River Path, Islington
Laura Evans escapes to a sliver of bucolic waterside scenery in the heart of north London
4th February 2021
Books
Independent London: 4 of the capital’s best small shops
In this extract from author Imogen Lepere's Opinionated Guide to Independent London, four gems across north and east London
17th December 2020
Eating and Drinking
Gazelle on Chalton Street: the store dedicated to dates
This unique Algerian NW1 cafe is a must for the sweet-of tooth - especially at this time of year
9th December 2020
Charity
Help refugees: Choose Love pop-up store now open in W1
This Christmas period, head straight to Carnaby Street to buy real and necessary items for refugees
3rd December 2020
Culture
Ibiza: the story of a fantasy island
In this extract from her book Adventures In Wonderland, author Sheryl Garratt on the white isle's transformation into clubbing mecca
6th November 2020
Community
London Canal Museum: the best-kept secret in King’s Cross?
Sure, it's a little old-school but this waterside museum will surprise you with its history at every turn
8th September 2020