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A great hotel for a trip to Oxford would be The Randolph Hotel by @graduatehotels . It’s the perfect base to explore Oxford as it’s so central and located right opposite @ashmoleanmuseum 🤍 #visitoxford #oxfordcity #graduatehotels #oxford
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11 hours ago
When visiting a city I will always try to find a restaurant that has amazing food but more importantly a gorgeous view of the city. In London @theportraitrestaurant has got one of the best views you would want. Perched on the top floor of the @nationalportraitgallery , the light filled restaurant by @chefcorrigan serves delicious and refined modern British cuisine. Must try are the Secret smokehouse salmon with fennel shavings, pomegranate and goat’s cheese and also the succulent fillet of beef with crisp potatoes and a peppercorn sauce. What’s even more perfect is the location of the restaurant- it’s at the top floor of the National Portrait Gallery, which is a must visit and also next door to the @nationalgallery (both Galleries are free to visit) - so The Portrait Restaurant is a perfect spot for lunch or dinner while visiting the galleries. 📍The Portrait Restaurant National Portrait Gallery, St Martin’s Place, London, WC2H 0HE Closest Tube : Charing Cross LONDON RESTAURANT GIUIDE | LONDON CITY GUIDE | BEST CITY VIEWS #londonfood #londonfoodies #londonrestaurants #londonrestaurant #richardcorrigan #theportraitrestaurant #nationalportraitgallery #nationalgallery #londonbestviews #bestviewoflondon #bestviews #visitlondon #britishcuisine
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1 day ago
However many times I have visited Oxford I’m always mesmerised by the architecture and history of the colleges. It’s no wonder many of the scenes from Harry Potter were filmed here(Bodleian Libray, New College and Christ Church). Being just under an hour away by train it’s a very easy day trip from London but I actually prefer to stay a night because the streets become quieter once all the day visitors have gone and you can wander the dreamy cobbled streets by yourself. Colleges shown here are @christchurchoxford @magdalenoxford @mertoncollegeoxford @kebleoxford #visitengland #visitoxford #oxforduniversity #daytripsfromlondon #harrypotteroxfordtour #harrypotterfilmlocation
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4 days ago
Oxford when the day trippers have left 🤍 #visitoxford #oxforduniversity #radcliffecamera #oxford
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5 days ago
South Kensington has a wonderful collection of museums, most of which are free to visit but free online booking is recommended as they do give priority to ticket holders 🎟️ The following are right next to each other @natural_history_museum (free but book online for a faster entry as there were queues first thing in the morning ) @sciencemuseum (tends to be less crowded, no queues in the morning - free entry ) @vamuseum ( free entry no queues in the morning ) Then head into Kensington Gardens where you will find Kensington Palace (Adult £24 / Child £12) - Childhood home of Queen Victoria and home to many more royals @historicroyalpalaces And finally - a little further into Kensington you will find a hidden gem @leightonsambournemuseums the home and studio of Victorian artist Lord Frederick Leighton (Adult £14 , child £5) @discover.south.kensington LONDON CITY GUIDE | LONDON MUSEUMS | LONDON TRAVEL GUIDE #museumsoflondon #londonsightseeing #londondisclosure #londonmuseum #museumhopping #visitlondon #thingstodoinlondon
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5 days ago
It’s a carnival @hummingbbakery store in Soho to celebrate its 20th birthday you can find some delicious carnival themed cupcakes like cotton candy, cola, popcorn and more. There are candy floss, popcorn too and and if you are curious there’s Zoltar the fortune teller 💫 Invite LONDON FOOD GUIDE | LONDON BAKERIES #hummingbirdbakery #cupcakes #candyfloss #londonfood #londonbakery #londonfoodies #visitlondon
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8 days ago
Where to have the most stunning views of London for free >Tate Modern @tate with views of St Paul’s Cathedral and London >Horizon 22 @horizon22b on the 58th Floor (booking required) - views from Tower bridge to the Shard and up to@the Houses of Parliament and more >The Garden at 120 Fenchurch Street @thegardenat120 >Sky Garden @sg_skygarden for 360 degree views >Greenwich Park for views of the Royal Naval College and London skyline @royalmuseumsgreenwich LONDON GUIDE | THINGS TO DO IN LONDON | LONDON TRAVEL GUIDE #skygarden #horizon22 #tatemodern #greenwichpark #thegardenfenchurch #freethingstodoinlondon #bestviewsoflondon #bestviews
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9 days ago
Finding roses at Regent’s Park … still blooming but a little past its peak 🌹 #roses #regentsparklondon #londonparks #londoninbloom
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14 days ago
I had the most wonderful Sunday exploring @marylebonevillage last Sunday while attending the Marylebone Village Summer Festival and annual event organised and funded by The Howard de Walden Estate and supporting the @youngwestminster charity. There were so many fun activities, a little parade, music and lots of delicious food from restaurants in the village. I had lunch @fischerslondon which served classic Viennese dishes like schnitzel and würstchen sausages … finally some delicious desserts (banana fosters and Coupe Berggasse) out on their terrace … the perfect spot to enjoy the festival 🤎 Invite LONDON FESTIVALS | LONDON WEEKENDS | LONDON RESTAURANTS #marylebonesummerfestival #fischersrestaurant #londonrestaurants #schnitzel #londonfood #londonfoodies
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21 days ago
The @koynlondon little red mini on Grosvenor Street in Mayfair has been transformed in anticipation of @samyuktanair ‘s new restaurant KOYN Thai. Catch the cute car now as it’s adorned in giant lotus flowers and Thailand’s national flower the Ratchaphruek 🪷 💛 You can find KOYN Thai in the basement of KOYN Japanese. The new Thai restaurant will be under the helm of @rosechalalai - so expect refined but yet contemporary Thai food. I’m so looking forward to trying it, however in the mean time I got to enjoy the most delicious omakase meal at Koyn Japanese … particularly love the sushi selection , the tuna senbei and the smokey Seabass. - PR Invite KOYN Japanese KOYN Thai ( opening 16th June 2024) 38 Grosvenor Street London W1K 4AQ LONDON RESTAURANT OPENINGS | LONDON FOOD GUIDE | MAYFAIR | #japanesefood #omakase #sushilover #diningoutlondon #londonfood #koyncar #koynthai #londonfoodies #londonrestaurants #koynrestaurant
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26 days ago
Happy first of June 🩷 Send this to someone you 🩷 #rosesofinstagram #climbingroses #underthefloralspell
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1 month ago
Happy weekend…. Lovely peonies in season 🩷 #peonies #peonieseason #peoniesofinstagram #flowersmakepeoplehappy
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1 month ago