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London’s got many museums and galleries that are worth a visit and many of them are free. Others you can visit at a discount using the London Pass.   Art Galleries Institute of Contemporary Arts in London (ICA) National Gallery National Portrait Gallery Royal Academy of Arts Saatchi Gallery Serpentine Gallery Tate Britain Tate Modern Wellcome …

Bonfire Night falls on the 5th of November each year and commemorates the failed attempt of Guy Fawkes to blow up the English parliament in 1605. In the lead up to bonfire night you’ll see and hear many fireworks each night. These can be legally purchased from local shops. Some communities burn an effigy upon the Bonfire …

It’s Halloween again. Time to stock up on sweets and carve those pumpkins. Here’s what you’ll need pumpkin serrated steak knife soup spoon tealight candles matches (long ones make it easiest to light the candle through the mouth or lid) pencil with eraser (both optional) How to carve the pumpkin Take a serrated steak knife …

Save when you buy online by using the Top Cashback website when you make your purchases. Sign up for free and whenever you shop online search for the company you want to buy from. You will receive a percentage of your purchase back. You can use it for anything from takeaway food to travel insurance. I make …

For all your London Olympics 2012 information checkout the official website. There’s a London 2012 mobile app to help you plan your way to free and ticketed events. For information on travelling to and around the games see the Get Ahead of the Games website. Watch all the action live on 24 BBC channels. If you missed …

The UK comes alive with events and festivals during the summer time.  In December the main streets in many towns are lit with Christmas lights and there’s Christmas markets and outdoor ice-skating to experience.  

Friends of mine are filming their next music video for their band Life Thru Iris on the evening of Friday 8th June, 2012 at Roadtrip, Old Street, London and need people to take part. As well as getting to be in the clip, there’ll be comedy and an acoustic set to follow.   Take a …

There are stacks of live comedy shows on around the UK and while Friday and Saturday nights are the most popular you will find shows running through the week in bigger cities. The Comedy Store, Jongleurs, Highlight and Laughing Horse have clubs in major cities across the UK. Expect to pay between £10-£20 for tickets, although …

Want to rent films and TV shows without having to visit a video store? If you sign up to one of the following subscription services you can either: stream the video to your computer, Blu-ray player, smart television, iPad or  games console*.  rent DVDs or Blu-Ray discs that are delivered and returned in the post …

England & Wales,  Northern Ireland and Scotland all have slightly different holidays. See when the bank holidays are this year and start planning your vacations…   New Year’s Day – Monday 2 January 2012 (substitute for Jan 1) 2nd January (Scotland only) – Tuesday 3rd January 2012 (substitute for Jan 2) St Patrick’s Day Holiday …

If you aren’t heading away for the 4 day weekend from 2-5 June 2012 for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee you might like to check out some of the events happening around the UK instead. More info about these events is available here…   10-13 May – Windsor Castle – Diamond Jubilee Pageant 2 June – …

It’s worth travelling to experience the Christmas celebrations around the UK and Europe. Mulled wine and German sausages are a popular feature at Christmas markets and worth sampling if you haven’t tried them before. If you aren’t a fan of mulled (spiced) wine, try mulled cider or stick to lager.

UK Summer music festivals have an enviable line-up of local and international acts. Some of the biggest festivals include: Glastonbury Isle of White Festival Rockness Reading Festival Leeds Festival V Festival Bestival (fancy dress) If you go to a UK Festival where you camp don’t forget your Wellingtons (aka Gumboots). Find out what else to pack here.  

 Going to Glastonbury or another summer camping festival in Europe? Here’s what you need to pack. Essentials Footwear Clothes Toiletries Accessories Food & Drink Nice to Haves If you have a car Tip: Bring stuff you don’t mind losing – plus if you have an old mobile phone lying around these usually stay charged longer …

17th March – Put on a green outfit and head out to celebrate Irish culture. St Patrick is the patron saint credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland. Around the UK there are festivals, markets and parades on and around the day itself. In London there’s the annual St Patrick’s Day parade and festival: http://www.london.gov.uk/get-involved/festivals (info available close …