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Summer Frights will have you screaming 11 Jul 2018 Scream your way through London’s darkest past (with a gin in hand) Late night London feeling a bit uninspiring? Well, the evenings are getting lighter, but The Dungeon is getting darker… if you’re looking for things to do in London that will set your hair right on end then you’ve come to the right place! We’re... Read More about Summer Frights will have you screaming

A Right Royal Do – have you succumbed to Royal Wedding Fever? 16 May 2018 There’s nothing like a royal wedding to get this country pulling together – we just love a big party, and the more glitzy the better.  Let’s face it, when it comes to tradition, pageantry and all things, well, British, we truly excel.   We’ve finally given into Royal Wedding Fever and now with hours before the... Read More about A Right Royal Do – have you succumbed to Royal Wedding Fever?

May the Fourth be With You – 10 Reasons why it’s hard to resist the Star Wars experience at Madame Tussauds London! 26 Apr 2018 May the Fourth be with you! Star Wars Day (or May the Fourth) is something we love to celebrate at Merlin Events London and with Madame Tussauds London’s exciting immersive Star Wars experience we feel that we’ve really got something to shout about. So to whet your appetite, May the Fourth be with you and... Read More about May the Fourth be With You – 10 Reasons why it’s hard to resist the Star Wars experience at Madame Tussauds London!

Mothers Day Gift Ideas 07 Mar 2018 Mothers Day! It’s the one day of the year when we all stop and thank our mums, and it’s just around the corner – March 11th 2018 to be exact. If you are anything like me, Mothers Day really sneaks up on you and although there has been plenty of advertising for ‘the perfect gift’ in the... Read More about Mothers Day Gift Ideas

Why are we so drawn to the bad guy? 24 Oct 2017 From Guy Fawkes to Hannibal Lecter, we’re drawn to people that, let’s face it, no one in their right minds would take back to meet their mum. When you think about it, Robin Hood was essentially a professional thief, Guy Fawkes a terrorist, Jack the Ripper had major issues with prostitutes (to say the least)... Read More about Why are we so drawn to the bad guy?

The Perfect Christmas Party Recipe 17 Oct 2017 Have you had the Christmas wake up call yet?  You feel as if you’re doing well getting to grips with Autumn and those sleepy dark mornings, and then it happens. You realise there’s no putting it off any longer – you’ve got to organise THE OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY.  As Eventbrite acknowledges, office Christmas Parties can... Read More about The Perfect Christmas Party Recipe

Destination South Bank 19 Sep 2017 Sometimes a period of adjustment can be a tricky thing.  After summer weekends dedicated to barbecues, picnics and lounging in parks, it can be a struggle to make the most of weekends in the autumn.  But don’t worry – cities come into their own at this time of year, offering all kinds of pleasant distractions.... Read More about Destination South Bank

The sound of silence – sshh, it’s a silent disco! 21 Aug 2017 It seems that the days of shouting to our mates over booming speakers are being replaced with something altogether more civil.  The quietest rage creeping across the dance floors is the silent disco.  But what has it got to offer, apart from not being hoarse after a night out? Defined by Wikipedia as “an event... Read More about The sound of silence – sshh, it’s a silent disco!

Super Geek – Where to get your geek on in the capital! 15 Aug 2017 Geeks were once seen as figures lurking in the shadows of society, ridiculed and mocked for their obscure taste and strange interests. Now they’re about as common as an Oxford Circus closure during rush hour! But where are these geeks hanging out, and what an earth are they up to now? The list is endless.... Read More about Super Geek – Where to get your geek on in the capital!

The Psychology of Fear – why do we love being scared? 25 Jul 2017 Are you a thrill seeker?  Do you actually like that feeling when your heart is in your mouth? Did you spend your childhood hiding behind the sofa during Dr Who, telling ghost stories at sleep-overs, jumping off cliffs or scaring yourself witless with an Ouija board?  Even as really young children it seems we seek... Read More about The Psychology of Fear – why do we love being scared?