Team Thomas Travels

Step into the world of Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I with our guide to the best Tudor places to visit in England. Discover famous palaces, castles, historic houses, filming locations and hidden gems where you can experience the real Tudor era today.

We’ve been lucky enough to visit some incredible places over the years and there are plenty that we’ve loved for different reasons. But to make it onto our ultimate short list, there’s one question that matters more than anything else: would we go back? Life is short, the world is big and there’s always somewhere new to explore, so going back to the same place twice has to really be worth it - and these five cities absolutely are.

If you’re searching for that storybook English look - those gorgeous black and white half-timbered houses with crooked timber frames, overhanging upper floors and whitewashed wattle and daub walls - this guide is for you.

Celebrate Galentine’s Day in London 2026! Discover 10 fun, indulgent, and unforgettable activities for friends, from Dubai chocolate workshops to roller discos, champagne and cheese lunches and afternoon tea in one of London's most famous landmarks.

Love is in the air and London is serving romance in all its forms. From immersive art experiences and floating hot tub cruises to chocolate cocktails, foodie treasure hunts, and rooftop drinks in Covent Garden, these six Valentine’s Day date ideas prove that London is one of the most romantic cities in the world. Whether you’re planning a first date or celebrating long-term love, here are six fun, unforgettable ways to spend Valentine’s Day in London.

Everything you need to know about London Zoo's ZooTown, an incredible new immersive play area for 3-8 year olds celebrating curiosity, learning through play and of course, a love of wildlife and conservation. Following a U-shaped route around the building, youngsters can step into the action-packed world of zookeeping and conservation, from vet to TV presenter, exploring 12 different beautifully detailed themed play zones full of costumes, props and fun hands on activities.

Unique interactive play zones and parks, specialised museums, immersive art spaces, farms, and mini-zoos. All designed specifically with tiny travellers in mind!

Tired of the same old pub? Looking to impress that special someone? We've tried out three of London's most charming and effortlessly chic bars, perfect for a romantic evening that feels just a little bit 'bougie'. From bubbly and cheese to decadent chocolate cocktails, these spots are guaranteed to make your next date night feel extra special.

Planning a family day out in London with your toddler? While the big-name zoos get all the attention, for a truly special experience with little ones, you can't beat Battersea Park Children's Zoo. This charming and intimate zoo is the perfect size for toddlers and young children, offering a relaxed and engaging day of discovery without the long walks and overwhelming crowds of larger parks. It's a perfect first zoo experience! Here's why this hidden gem is a must visit for yo

Spring in London is blooming marvellous. Here are our top picks for three 2025 exhibitions you can't miss from flowers to mudlarked treasure

Part immersive murder mystery, part scavenger hunt, StreetHunt Games is a brilliant activity to explore London with friends!

Looking for some hauntingly good things to do in London for Halloween? From haunted pubs to ghost walks, screenings to pumpkin patches...

Taller than the Shard and free to visit, Horizon 22 is London's highest and newest viewing platform!

Following cryptic clues sent directly to your phone, you are sent on a journey of delicious discovery, unlocking tasty treats along the way!

Celebrating the 11.5 inch leggy blonde's 65th birthday, the Design Museum has transformed into a pink dreamhouse with Barbie: The Exhibition

Less than 5 minutes walk from London's hectic Oxford Street, an unassuming townhouse reverberates with the legacy of two musical geniuses...

After 500 years of living in the shadow of their husband, reduced to a word in a rhyme, it's time for the Queens to reclaim their identities

Last week we took our 7 month old to Tower Bridge. Here are some tips we'd love to pass on if you're planning on visiting with youngsters...

Everything you need to know about London's most famous bridge including a crucial tip about tickets and how to find out when it lifts!

With school holidays fast approaching, London's museums are planning some fantastic summer programmes that all the family will love.

Have you discovered this secret screen in Central London? If you're a Wimbledon fan that didn't get tickets, what could be better than...

So you’ve made it to our capital city but only have one day – challenge accepted! This is going to be a whistle stop tour of the main sights

How to spend 2 and 3 days in London, from gorgeous galleries to the city's other fantastic areas, away from the sightseeing centre

If you're planning a festive day trip or city break in London for Christmas 2023, here are 5 amazing things to do that you can't miss:

It's lavender season! Now that the UK is finally enjoying some summer weather, it's the perfect time to indulge in some purple aromatherapy.

London bursts into life during the summer with longer days, rooftop bars and a calendar brimming with exciting events.

This week we were invited by the Imperial War Museum to go behind the glass on a special after hours tour at the Churchill War Rooms.

Nearly 2000 years ago, Londinium was the capital of Roman Britain. We've written a complete guide to 2 amazing sites you can visit for free!

From world famous museums to iconic landmarks, with a few hidden gems sprinkled in, here are our top 50 places for your London bucket list.

Ten weird and wonderful London museums that are well worth checking out! We share quirky hidden gems to add to your London bucket list.

Tucked beneath Whitehall opposite the pelicans of St James's Park is an astonishing time capsule: Winston Churchill's Cabinet War Rooms.

After more than a year of being closed, HMS Belfast has reopened and we couldn't be happier! Earlier this month we were invited along for...

From concerts to comedy, magnificent temples to mindblowing art, save your pennies with this list of the best free things to do in London.

With Halloween just around the corner, here are our top tips for a supernatural sup in London's haunted pubs...

A self guided walk for all Fab 4 Fans. A short walk from St John’s Wood Underground station is the most famous zebra crossing in the world.

London is gorgeous any time of year, but we especially like it in autumn. Blue skies, less crowded than summer, perfect!

With around 3000 parks (and 8 million trees!), London has a huge variety of places to see spring flowers. Here are our top picks:

From the Stones to Bowie, the Beatles to Paul Simon, here's a list of must visit famous London music landmarks to tick off your bucket list.

All of these easy day trips out of London can be done in a day by car or train.

Here we list our favourite spots for an autumnal stroll - all except one of these suggestions are absolutely free to enter

We had THE BEST time last Friday at the launch party for London Transport Museum's amazing new exhibition, Hidden London! Confession...