Ents & Leisure

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Slots or table games – which should you play on your next casino visit? 

Whether you are living life large on The Strip in Sin City or simply killing some time using an online phone app, there are basic similarities that hold true in every casino. The most obvious is that the games fall into two broad categories. Table games are ideal for the more traditional, and les...

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Walking tour: from Turkish baths to a golden grasshopper, discover the quirky sights of the City of London

Qualified City of London tour guide Muhsin Mustafa is keen to share his passion about the capital and the great history it has to offer. Muhsin invites us to join him on a 90-minute walking tour of the City of London, where he will point out a host of fascinating objects, statues and medieval shop s...

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Bonuses that you can claim to play casino games

As leisure activities go, online gambling is booming in Britain. Research shows an estimated fifty percent of adults like to gamble at least once a year, and around a third are doing so via the internet. Popular options range from sports betting to bingo, but it is online casinos that have really...

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Save money on your entertainment this spring

If you’re still feeling the pinch from a lavish period of winter festivities, or you’re saving your money for a special occasion, it’s important to find ways to cut back in every area of your life. It’s equally important to find a balance though, having some “fun money” in your budget while you redu...

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The ‘bull-slaying’ Temple of Mithras – London Mithraeum

Many of us know the City of London as one of the most important financial centres in the world. Did you also know that the City is the oldest part of London? It was founded by Romans nearly 2,000 years ago. A recently-renovated and re-sited Roman attraction is the Temple of Mithras. Originally di...

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British Museum’s Islamic art exhibition charts the influence of the East on Western heritage

This major exhibition in the British Museum charts the fascinating history of cultural and artistic interactions between East and West from the 15th century onwards, and explores the impact of the Islamic world on Western heritage. A diverse selection of objects has been sourced worldwide includi...

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Where to see in 2020...the best Turkish New Year’s Eve parties

If you are after a Turkish-flavoured party to enjoy the last night of this decade, and greet in a new one, read on! There are several options for London Turks. The biggest is a New Year’s Eve Ball at the Prince and Princess Banqueting Suite in Edmonton. Catering for in excess of 500 guests, the n...

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Where to play poker in London

From a tourist’s perspective, London is all about the big attractions like Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London. But once you have lived there for any amount of time or visited these attractions before, the city starts to look different. In the long term, you tend to decide more on everyday spo...

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The Queen’s House, Greenwich: “a must-see for anyone interested in history, architecture and art”

  In 2016, the Queen’s House in southeast London re-opened following a £3 million restoration. Timed to coincide with this historic building’s 400th anniversary, it features new artwork by Turner Prize winner Richard Wright. The 17th-century building was originally designed in 1616 for An...

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Cyprus Garden: win dinner for two at new season opening gala

  Cyprus Garden has been the number one Turkish entertainment spot in London for the past five years; the stylish venue offers a fixed meze menu and superb cabaret shows that has seen people travel not just across the capital, but the country to enjoy. This 300-capacity party palace is lo...

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