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04/09/2026

Two million years of human history, free, and five minutes from your hotel

The Rosetta Stone. The Parthenon Sculptures. Egyptian mummies. The British Museum () is completely free to enter and it's practically on The Judd's doorstep.

The Judd Hotel, Bloomsbury is a five-minute walk from the front steps. Follow for more free London icons.

03/09/2026

Buckingham Palace's State Rooms close for the year on 27 September, don't miss your window

Once a year, the doors to Buckingham Palace's 19 State Rooms swing open to the public, including the Throne Room and the Picture Gallery. The 2026 Summer Opening () closes on 27 September, so this month is your last chance. Booking a timed slot in advance is essential.

The Prince William Hotel, Paddington/Westminster is a short ride or walk from the Palace gates. Follow for more royal London while it lasts.

03/09/2026

02/09/2026

The world's greatest museum of art and design is 15 minutes from your hotel, and it's free

Fashion, sculpture, jewellery and design across 5,000 years, all under one roof. The V&A () sits right next to the Natural History Museum and Science Museum on Exhibition Road, and entry is free.

The Edwin Hotel, Earl's Court is one stop or a 15-minute walk from all three. Follow for more free London culture.

01/09/2026

London's biggest free arts festival just started, right outside your door

September means one thing on the Southbank: Totally Thames () is back for a whole month of free art installations, live performances and river culture, from Westminster Bridge to Tower Bridge and beyond.

The Blandford Hotel, Marylebone is one straight ride away, Baker Street to Waterloo on the Bakerloo line, no changes. Follow for more of what's on this September.

28/08/2026

Your 3-day Southbank escape from The Blandford, made for you

Your 3-day Southbank escape, mapped out for you. Day one, the hidden rooftop garden and food market at . Day two, the legal graffiti tunnel at Leake Street (), then a £5 standing ticket at Shakespeare's Globe (). Day three, a slow morning back in Marylebone before you go.

One tube line connects it all, Baker Street to Waterloo, no changes. Follow for more ready-made London escapes.

27/08/2026

Your 3-day Bloomsbury summer trip, made for you

Your 3-day Bloomsbury summer trip, mapped out for you. Day one, the free 3D screens at Outernet London (). Day two, a West End show where the kids go free, via . Day three, the neon warehouse at God's Own Junkyard (.ownjunkyard) in Walthamstow, a direct ride on the Victoria line.

Every stop starts from The Judd Hotel, Bloomsbury. Follow for more ready-made London trips.

26/08/2026

This weekend: Europe's biggest street festival, right on your doorstep

This is it, Carnival weekend (). Sunday 30 August is Children's Day, calmer and built for families. Monday 31 August, the Bank Holiday, is the full parade, sound systems, costumes, non-stop energy.

The Prince William Hotel, Paddington is a short ride from Notting Hill Gate via the Circle or Hammersmith & City line. Rooms for the Bank Holiday weekend are going fast. Follow for live updates over Carnival weekend.

25/08/2026

Your 3-day South Kensington family weekend, made for you

Your 3-day South Kensington family weekend, mapped out for you. Day one, dinosaurs at the . Day two, rockets and flight at the , right next door. Day three, a slow morning wandering Exhibition Road before check-out. All free, all walkable.

The Edwin Hotel, Earl's Court is your base for the whole weekend. Follow for more ready-made family itineraries.

21/08/2026

The one thing to do before you travel if you're visiting South Kensington in August

One thing to do before you land: book your free timed-entry slots for the and online, before the standby queues build up in the August heat.

The Edwin Hotel, Earl's Court puts you one stop or a 15-minute walk from both. Follow for more London planning tips.