Britain

BRITAIN - The Official Magazine is the perfect choice for everyone with a thirst to know more about the UK's rich history and traditions. Each issue is a glorious surprise, packed with tales of kings and queens, heroes and villains and the stories behind our castles and cathedrals, stately homes and gardens, countryside and coastline.

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LONDON 2024

HOT LIST 2024 • 107 events, exhibitions, shows and new openings you won't want to miss this year

Cultural highlights

Essential sights & experiences

Capital food & drink

Surprise discoveries

Stage & screen

RICH PICKINGS • From grand houses to grand parks, Mayfair has offered a wealth of luxury since its aristocratic 18th-century heyday

A LUXURY STAY AT THE MAYFAIR TOWNHOUSE

Teas with a twist • Forget traditional – the best afternoon teas in London come with a quirky theme. Here are the best, sampled by the London 2024 team

PENSIONERS ON PARADE • The Chelsea Pensioners, in their scarlet coats and tricorne hats, are iconic symbols of London. We visit their historic home, the Royal Hospital, to meet some of the Pensioners and hear their stories

Escape reality • London’s immersive experiences, from playing a life-sized version of an iconic board game to stepping into a famous painting, are hugely popular. Get ready to dive in

National TREASURE • The National Gallery celebrates its 200th birthday in 2024. Discover the evolution of this London icon, from its surprising origins to its plans for this landmark year

London by locals • Artist Cierra Block has explored London’s best addresses and liveliest neighbourhoods for her book London Block by Block. Here, she picks her top spots in three of her favourite neighbourhoods

WHAT’S IN A NAME? • London is full of intriguing and sometimes puzzling street names. We navigate the history of some of the more unusual examples

AT YOUR SERVICE • Attila, the Head Butler at one of London’s most exclusive hotels, The Savoy, talks life at the hotel behind closed doors, special guests and some rather memorable requests

TOWERING ACHIEVEMENT • Tower Bridge is a familiar feature of the London skyline, but the people that lived and worked on this iconic structure had long been forgotten – until a new initiative revealed their stories

SHOP TILL YOU DROP • London’s best shopping neighbourhoods are home to designer brands, independent boutiques and some of the city’s best drinking and dining destinations, and have their fair share of history too

HISTORIC HOTELS • Some of the capital’s finest places to stay have surprising past lives. For your next break, choose a hotel with history

In the SPOTLIGHT • Fancy taking in a concert while in London? The capital has a glittering array of world-class concert halls to choose from

Capital escapes • Just a short distance from London, an array of bustling towns and grand historic cities are waiting to be explored. Here’s our pick of the best day-trips

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS • Our easy-to-follow guide to help you get your bearings in the capital