The collection includes remains of many rare and extinct animals, such as a dodo and the skeleton of the zebra-like quagga, which was hunted out of existence in the 1880s. Read more.
Dishoom’s a convivial brasserie that loosely styles itself after the ‘Irani’ cafés of Mumbai. What you won’t find in India is such an abundance of bacon and sausage: there’s even a sausage naan roll. Read more.
A cheese shop that goes above and beyond expectations. La Fromagerie comprises walk-in cheese rooms, and a kitchen producing homemade jam, bread and biscuits to take home or enjoy in its tasting café. Read more.
Breakfasts on weekdays and weekend brunches at Tom Aikens’s original Chelsea brasserie remain deservedly popular. Read more.
The V&A is one of the world's most magnificent museums, its foundation stone laid on this site by Queen Victoria in her last official public engagement in 1899. Read more.
Tate Modern does weekend after-hours gallery-going extremely well, opening till 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Read more.
Wild and undulating, the grassy sprawl of Hampstead Heath makes a wonderfully untamed contrast to the manicured lawns and flowerbeds found elsewhere in the capital. Read more.
The National Gallery is home to more than 2,000 works, with masterpieces from virtually every European school of art. Weekly late-night opening is on Fridays until 9pm, with tours, talks and music. Read more.
This swanky little museum houses a fascinating and often grisly medical collection. The galleries are open till 10pm on Thursday evenings, often accompanied by talks. Read more.
Without doubt the best toy store in the world with over 5 million visitors a year enjoying its' seven floors of toys, games and entertainment. Be sure to have a laugh with the staff - they're lovely! Read more.
This imposing building was originally a car showroom (Wolseley Motors Limited). Now it is one of London’s smartest restaurants - designed by David Collins - it is a joy to dine in! Read more.
Hard to find but well worth it - an unspoilt old pub with lovely atmosphere, unusual guest beers, and bargain toasted sandwiches Read more.