TOUR GUIDE OF LONDON

17/01/2025

The annual Winter Lights Festival at Canary Wharf is a lovely free way to brighten up late January. It runs from 21st January until 1st February. Return later in the year for a guided walking tour with me to hear all about the area's past, present and future!

Spectacular light installations and immersive art

03/01/2025

Happy New Year to everyone following this page!

Here are some of the exhibitions I am looking forward to seeing in 2025. Booking in advance recommended.

Drawing the Italian Renaissance at the King's Gallery on until 9/3/25
https://www.rct.uk/collection/exhibitions/drawing-the-italian-renaissance/the-kings-gallery-buckingham-palace?

Goya to Impressionism at The Courtauld 14/2-26/5/25
https://courtauld.ac.uk/whats-on/exh-goya-to-impressionism-masterpieces-from-the-oskar-reinhart-collection/

Siena at The National Gallery 8/3-22/6/25
https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/siena-the-rise-of-painting

Victor Hugo Drawings at The Royal Academy 21/3-29/6/25
https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/exhibition/astonishing-things

José María Velasco at The National Gallery 29/3-17/8/25
https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/velasco

The Edwardians at The King's Gallery 11/4-23/11/25
https://www.rct.uk/collection/exhibitions/the-edwardians-age-of-elegance/the-kings-gallery-buckingham-palace

Burra and Colquhoun at Tate Britain 13/6-19/10/25
https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/burra-and-colquhoun

Kiefer and Van Gogh at The Royal Academy 28/6-26/10/25
https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/exhibition/kiefer-van-gogh

Neo-Impressionism at the National Gallery 13/9/25-8/2/26
https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/neo-impressionism

Picasso 3 Dancers at Tate Modern 17/9/25-spring 26
https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-modern/picasso-the-three-dancers

Lee Miller at Tate Britain 2/10/25-15/2/26
https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/lee-miller

Turner and Constable 27/11/25-12/4/26
https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/turner-and-constable

Birth of Art Photography at Tate Modern 4/12/25-25/5/26
https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-modern/global-pictorialism

Tate Britain Exhibition Turner and Constable 27 November 2025 – 12 April 2026 Free for Members Become a Member John Constable, The White Horse, 1819© The Frick Collection, New York. Photo: Joseph Coscia Jr The definitive exhibition of two pivotal British artists in the 250th year of their births ...

28/12/2024

London's New Year Parade attracts participants from around the world and raises money for London charities. Details of the route can be found on the official website. Happy New Year everyone!

London, consistently voted as one of the world’s most popular destinations, packed full of landmark buildings, world class tourist attractions, restaurants offering cuisine from around the globe and, for over three decades, The London’s New Year’s Day Parade (more fondly known by Londoners as ...

02/12/2024

One of my favourite festive experiences is the atmospheric Dennis Severs' House. Booking essential!

Dennis Severs' House website

25/11/2024

If you are interested in theatre and music then a great way to celebrate both is to support the wonderful work the charity Help Musicians do and bid in the silent auction for my Theatreland Walking Tour!

You get to enjoy a private walking tour exploring the history of theatre in London from Shakespeare to the use of cutting-edge technology at the Royal Opera House; discover some hidden venues, hear the stories behind the famous theatres and find out the origins of some theatrical traditions.

You will also be contributing to a charity who support professional musicians of all genres, both in work and in retirement. The tour usually costs £250 but you can bid from as low as £150. The bids close at 5pm on 29th November.
https://uk.givergy.com/festival-of-st-cecilia/?controller=lots&action=showLot&id=4

14/11/2024

Two contrasting exhibitions at The Royal Academy at the moment. looks at the moment when Michelangelo, Leonardo and Raphael briefly crossed paths in Florence.

is a major retrospective of his long career.

At the turn of the 16th century, three titans of the Italian Renaissance – Michelangelo, Leonardo and Raphael – briefly crossed paths, competing for the attention of the most powerful patrons in Republican Florence.

12/11/2024

The Museum of the Home is one of London's interesting small museums. As the name implies, it traces the story of domestic life from 1630s to imagining the future. From 19th November, the rooms will be decorated for the season in the way they would have been for each period. The museum is free and directly opposite Hoxton Overground station.

Winter Past 2024 - Winter Past reveals how winter has changed London homes through the last 400 years, from festive decor and food to the ways people kept warm, entertained themselves, and gathered with loved ones.

05/11/2024

The Lord Mayor's Show is the oldest and longest civic procession in the world. All the details to enjoy this free show on Saturday 9th November are on the link:

Welcome! The 2023 Lord Mayor's Show is on Saturday 11 November from 11am onwards. It's the oldest, longest, best-loved and least-rehearsed civic procession in the world. Come and join us!

01/10/2024

For a true immersive art experience, forget the gimmicky technology on offer in some attractions, and visit Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers at The National Gallery. This superb exhibtion brings together some of the extraordinary works from his last 2 years with many important international loans. On until 19th January 2025. Booking essential.
https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/van-gogh-poets-and-lovers?

30/08/2024

"In the Eye of the Storm - Modernism in Ukraine 1900-1930s" at the Royal Academy is a timely exhibition exploring the visual experiments through which artists sought to renew Ukraine's culture and autonomy in the early c20th. Well worth seeing.

Whilst at the Royal Academy don't forget to see Leighton's Flaming June!

Marvel at the groundbreaking modernist art made in Ukraine between 1900 and the 1930s.

26/07/2024

I really enjoyed the Marc Quinn exhibition at Kew Gardens with 17 sculptures dotted around the gardens plus an indoor exhibition. Quinn has always been one of the more interesting conceptual artists, managing to combine being thought provoking with visually interesting and appealing works. On until 29th September.

A major new art exhibition inspired by nature and science.

19/07/2024

Don't miss the excellent "Now You See Us" exhibition at Tate Britain which showcases women artists in Britain from 1520 to 1920. As well as familiar names there are many artists shown here I have never seen before, with major loans from private collections. On until 13th October.

Now booking Tate Britain Exhibition Now You See Us Women Artists in Britain 1520–1920 Until 13 October 2024 Free for Members Book tickets Become a Member Gwen John Self-Portrait 1902 Tate Purchased 1942 Discover the artists who forged a path for generations to come Watch the exhibtion trailer Span...

03/07/2024

I am delighted to have received a Travelers' Choice Award from TripAdvisor again this year. Thank you to all my lovely clients who reviewed me!

01/07/2024

The LSO's annual free concert in Trafalgar Square will be held on Saturday 13th July.
https://www.lso.co.uk/whats-on/bmw-classics-2024/?

The LSO gives a free open-air concert in Trafalgar Square, London, with music by Brahms, Stravinsky, and a world premiere by Joanna Lee.

14/05/2024

Tate Modern's Expressionists exhibition explores the works of a circle of friends and collaborators known as The Blue Rider group whose aim was to transform modern art in the early 20th century. As well as some fine works by Kandinsky, this is a great opportunity to see works by artists not often seen in collections here, such as the vibrant works of Franz Marc and women artists like Marianne Werefkin. On until 20th October 2024.

Now booking Tate Modern Exhibition Expressionists Kandinsky, Münter and The Blue Rider Until 20 October 2024 Free for Members Book tickets Become a Member Franz Marc Tiger 1912. Lenbachhaus Munich, Donation of Bernhard and Elly Koehler Discover the story of the friendships that made modern art Expl...

08/04/2024

London Open Gardens Weekend is on June 8th and 9th and is a wonderful opportunity to explore London's green spaces not normally open to the public. Buy your tickets in advance;

Book now for London Open Gardens 2024! This year we celebrate 25 years of unique access to over 100 hidden green spaces not normally open to the public. Join us celebrating our Silver Jubilee over one very special summer weekend. A garden for everyone This much-loved event began with volunteers’ p...

27/03/2024

London Craft Week runs from May 13th -19th and is full of interesting and inspiring events, exhibits, talks and demonstrations. Some are free and others need to be booked. I'm looking forward to seeing the Chihuly glass.

Celebrating outstanding British and international creativity, the festival brings together over 750 established and emerging makers, designers, brands and galleries from around the world. A curated selection based not on price or fame, but underlying substance. Plus, that essential dash of magic and...

20/03/2024

I went to an inspiring visit to the Acosta Dance Centre in Woolwich yesterday, courtesy of the London Ballet Circle. Having seen a passionate rehearsal of Carmen, I can't wait to see the full production at Sadler's Wells in July. Tickets are selling fast.

The Centre also does wonderful work with the local community and schools offering dance classes in a variety of styles. They are raising money through the Big Give at the moment so every donation is doubled.
https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a056900002SEVB5AAP

https://www.sadlerswells.com/whats-on/acosta-danza-carlos-acostas-carmen/

Acosta Danza - Carlos Acosta's Carmen - Sadler's Wells Theatre