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WIN a VIP Capsule on the London Eye for Father’s Day #EyeLoveDad 14 Jun 2018 Calling all those feeling lucky! In honour of Father’s Day and the launch of our latest private capsule for two on the London Eye, the VIP Capsule, we are running a competition for Fathers Day! All you have to do is post the funniest thing your Dad has ever done with the hashtags #EyeLoveDad and... Read More about WIN a VIP Capsule on the London Eye for Father’s Day #EyeLoveDad
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!
15 facts you didn’t know about the London Eye 22 Feb 2018 The London Eye: nestling incongruously between the traditional old buildings of central London it refuses to discretely become part of the backdrop but towers above the skyline and can be seen for miles, boldly demanding our attention.  Read More about 15 facts you didn’t know about the London Eye
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!
Resistance is futile – bring on the chocolate! 28 Mar 2017 Seen as an invigorating drink, mood enhancer and aphrodisiac, chocolate is so much more than a naughty treat.  The Aztecs thought that cacao seeds were the gift of the God of Wisdom, and a 16th century emperor Montezuma even drank three gallons of chocolate a day to increase his libido!  In the 1500s, Spanish conquistadors... Read More about Resistance is futile – bring on the chocolate!
The Chinese New Year – something to crow about? 17 Jan 2017 After the fun and frivolity of Christmas and the New Year, January can seem a little drab and dismal. With drizzly cold weather, a tight budget and a punishing health fix (those New Year Resolutions can be killers!), the month seems to go on forever. However hold on in there, spring is around the corner... Read More about The Chinese New Year – something to crow about?
Good friends, good food, good times… who would be on your ideal dinner guest list? 22 Nov 2016 Your choice says a lot about you.  For example, would you go for: the eye-candy option, a bit of hero worship or pure entertainment? The magazine Raconteur recently did a poll of over 400 readers to find out who would be on their ultimate guest list.   The winners were American icon and top charmer Marilyn... Read More about Good friends, good food, good times… who would be on your ideal dinner guest list?
The gift that keeps on giving – experiences as gifts 16 Nov 2016 What do you give the person who has everything? Not the classic pair of socks or tie combo – AGAIN!! Gone are the days when we dreamed of a new bicycle for Christmas and let’s face it, most of us are up to the eyeballs in the latest perfume, gadget, and hairstyling product already. What... Read More about The gift that keeps on giving – experiences as gifts
The side effects of a British summer 21 Sep 2016 The longed-for British summer is slowly drawing to a close. Despite a sluggish start (as those who survived the wettest Glastonbury in 46 years will tell you), it has certainly had its moments. Everyone loves summer don’t they? It’s not just that we crave sunshine to make us happy, our bodies need the Vitamin D... Read More about The side effects of a British summer
Why London Loves LATES 23 Aug 2016 Vibrant, cultural and full of possibilities, London is a city like no other in the world. When it comes to evening entertainment, both London natives and visitors are spoiled for choice – but despite such an eclectic range of options, late-opening events remain enduringly popular among tourists and residents alike. So what makes Lates so... Read More about Why London Loves LATES