Following on from its debut last year, with the creation of 'Krug Island', the Krug Festival returns, and looks set to be even more magical. This year, Krug is transporting its unique festival experience to the grand English wilderness, taking up residence in The Grange Estate in Hampshire, partnering with specialist music and online platform, Mahogany to create 'Krug Festival - Into the Wild'. The event, taking place on Saturday 29th July, will be formed of musical performances accompanied by culinary delights from Francis Mallmann and unified by Krug Champagne, taking guests on...
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It was 7pm and we were pulling up to a palace. This definitely beat the local London boozer on a Thursday night. After taking a speedy train from Paddington to Oxford - still enough time for an enjoyable G&T en route - we were taxiing it up to the entrance of Blenheim Palace. Built between 1705 and 1722, this place has played host to an array of fine gentry and it is where Sir Winston Churchill was born. Now the stately home - the Duke of Marlborough's primary residence - is open to the public with a mix of events on throughout the year, from musical extravaganzas to open air cinema ses...
Read more →POP UP PICTURES: present sunset screenings with Rick Stein at Chewton Glen this July For the perfect summers evening, and a mini escape away from London, we recommend Pop Up Pictures sunset screenings, a summer of al fresco cinema at two stunning locations both less than two hours away from London. What's more, the godfather of cookery, Rick Stein is providing guests with a two-course feast, whilst Tom Kerridge has kindly provided his famous Hand & Flowers ice cream to finish everything off. Starting the summer at the picturesque Clivedon House in Buckinghamshire, the cinema will then ...
Read more →I first experienced Camp Wildfire last year. It rained non-stop, I was covered in mud, but it didn't deter me from returning for more. This underground festival, which mixes outdoor adventuring with musical revelry, is pretty unique. On this year's menu, there was a whole host of activities to tantalise campers, from beekeeping classes to tie dye workshops. New offerings included zorbing, ice cream-making and natural headdress building. Thanks to an online scheduling system, this year was much more organised. Before I landed in the Kent countryside - just a 30 minute ride from London Victo...
Read more →It was 7pm on a Saturday and London's West End was bustling. But we managed to escape the rabble by diving into J Sheekey. Sat on the fish restaurant's newly-opened summer terrace we could watch the madness from a safe distance. Drunk revellers passed us by, interspersed with smartly-dressed theatre-goers. J Sheekey is one of my favourite central spots for seafood but I hadn't been for years. On my return, I was delighted to find nothing much had changed other than the re-vamped terrace area. Everything is done to perfection. Old-school character dressed with a dash of modern-day pizzazz...
Read more →The Barcelo Bobadilla rises up from the sparse Andalusian planes like a magnificent but secret palace, constructed purely for the pleasure of its guests, who check in to check out from normal life. The wonderful thing about the hotel is that it’s close enough to visit the neighbouring cities of Granada or Malaga for instance but it feels like it’s completely in the middle of nowhere, miles from civilization.
Read more →Festivals, we LOVE them. We spend our summers trudging through the mud, dragging our giant rucksacks to a boggy field, drinking warm rose out of a box - all to listen to some of the best in music and performance and feast on some of the most exciting street food. However, festivals are evolving and offering much more in the way of creature comforts than they used too - now Michelin starred chefs will cook you intimate dinners, renowned yoga instructors can give you one on one sessions, you can even learn a new skill - from paddle boarding to painting, festivals these days are much, much mor...
Read more →Who said British summers always had to be miserable? Gin Mare certainly don't - and to prove it they are about to launch their NEW Mediterranean inspired rooftop pop-up in the heart of Kinghtsbridge. For just two evenings only, from 6:30pm the exclusive rooftop terrace at Searcys 30 Pavillion Road will offer the perfect city escape and a place to enjoy a range of drinks inspired by the unique savoury botanicals of Gin Mare. What's more Mark Hix has devoted a bespoke menu of light bites inspired by the laid back cooking style of the Med. On arrival, guests will be greeted with an aromatic...
Read more →Macedonia doesn’t currently appear at the top of many people’s bucket list destinations but if you’re looking for a little Mediterranean treasure, away from the hoards of the usual European crowds then look no further than this warm-hearted, history-rich country. As a land-locked nation, it is often overlooked in favour of the nearby countries Greece and Croatia, which boast white sand beaches and crystal clear waters, but Macedonia’s 940 foot-deep secret is a huge attraction and if it’s a large body of water you’re after with a seaside culture than Lake Ohrid is the spot. The town of Ohrid...
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