Wednesday 29 November 2017

Free things to do in London

Looking for something free to do in London? 

Here are 5 free attractions of Britain's capital.

  1. Sky Garden, the famous enlarged glass dome of 20 Fenchurch Street is dedicated to three storeys of exquisitely landscaped public gardens and London’s most exclusive social spaces, including observation decks and an open air terrace. 
  2. Portobello Road Market , the world’s largest antiques market with over 1,000 dealers selling every kind of antique and collectable. Visitors flock from all over the world to discover one of London’s best loved landmarks which contains the most extensive selection of antiques in Britain. 
  3. House of Parliament, is open to visitors year round, Monday to Saturday, to attend debates and committee hearings or to take a tour of one of the world’s most iconic buildings.
  4. Museum of London,  documents the history of London from prehistoric to modern times. The museum is located on London Wall, close to the Barbican Centre as part of the striking Barbican complex of buildings created in the 1960s and 1970s as an innovative approach to re-development within a bomb-damaged area of the City of London.
  5. British Museum, located in the Bloomsbury area of London, United Kingdom, is a public institution dedicated to human history, art and culture.

Friday 24 November 2017

Black Friday

Great Black Friday Sale at The Duke of Leinster Hotel !!!

Don't miss out this opportunity to book the room in our hotel for as little as £45! 


Wednesday 22 November 2017

Things to do in London over this weekend

Things to do in London over this weekend

Got no plans for the weekend? Its never to late!
Here are 10 great things to do:


  1. Queen of Hoxton's winter rooftop. The Moroccan Medina launches on Thursday October 26 and will be in until the end of March 2018.  Full of the colour, smells and sights of a Moroccan souk, with plenty of exotic drapes and cushions decorating the rooftop’s winter wigwam.
  2. South Bank winter market. Riverside area transformed into a wintry wonderland. You can pick up gorgeous Christmas gifts. There's also a mouth-watering variety of seasonal treats to enjoy. 
  3. Rooftop Sauna. Warm up and unwind in a one-of-a-kind Finnish sauna experience in the heart of London. Specially designed Nordic sauna that sits on Queens Elizabeth Roof Terrace. Reaching 90 degrees Celsius inside, you can then cool dow in the open air, while enjoying exclusive views over the River Thames.
  4. Christmas at Kew Gardens. See the Gardens light up for an unforgettable after-dark festive trail of lights from 22nd of November to 1st of January.
  5. Magical Lantern Festival. This year themed will illuminate the gardens turning it into a spectacular fusion of dual culture, vibrant colours and artistic sculptures. 
  6. The View from Shard Admission to London's highest viewing platform and the only place to take in over 1,000 years of the capital's history at once. See all of London from incredible heights!
  7. Natural History Museum Ice Rink. Get your skates on for a simply magical festive experience at the Natural History Museum this winter. Dress up warm as you take to the ice for 50 minutes of exhilarating fun in one of the most iconic settings in London!
  8. Tower of London. Discover London's castle-a secure fortress, royal palace and infamous prison.
  9. Portobello Road, the world’s largest antiques market with over 1,000 dealers selling every kind of antique and collectable. Visitors flock from all over the world to discover one of London’s best loved landmarks which contains the most extensive selection of antiques in Britain.
  10. Winterville Festive playground swapping Victoria Park for Clapham Common and featuring more dancing, eating, laughing, drinking and skating than you can shake a snow globe at.