Pubs open beer gardens on April 12 – so work up a thirst first with these enchanting rambles

Restoration day — in England at least — of the ‘ancient, inalienable right of free-born people of the United Kingdom to go to the pub’ . Remember that Boris-ism? From April 12 (a fortnight on Monday), English pubs and restaurants will be allowed to serve customers, in groups of up to six people, seated outdoors. … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Britons count down to rule of six in parks and gardens next Monday

It’s been a tough winter for families across Britain, unable to see their loved ones apart from a walk in a local park. But there is now some light at the end of the tunnel, with the rule of six returning outdoors in parks and private gardens in England from next Monday – and people … Read more

Millennials are moving to apartment buildings ‘all in one’ gyms, shops and gardens

Millenials are moving away from traditional landlords to a move into all-in-one collective living buildings that have a ‘kinder approach to renting’. A year on since the start of the pandemic, with working, exercising and socialising from home still part of people’s everyday lives, many are searching for buildings that have all they need in … Read more

Kew Gardens is growing woke! Famed attraction will have ‘decolonised’ labelling

Kew Gardens is growing woke! Famed attraction will have ‘decolonised’ labelling showing visitors how plants played a part in the slave trade Kew Gardens will change its display boards for plants such as sugar cane Kew Director said the gardens would ‘move quickly to decolonise’ collections ‘Woke’ move caused anger as Tory MP Sir John … Read more

Pubs without beer gardens WILL be able to open on April 12 due to loophole

Pubs without beer gardens WILL be able to open on April 12 due to loophole in easing of Covid restrictions that allows punters to drink in outdoor spaces like car parks Pubs with no garden will be allowed to utilise any outdoor space from April 12  The move allows as many pubs as possible to … Read more

Wetherspoon beer gardens will over views of the River Thames

Britons will enjoy breathtaking views over the River Thames and take in stunning coastal landscapes from a Wetherspoon’s nestled on the beach when hundreds of beer gardens and rooftop patios finally reopen on April 12.  The date marks the day people will be permitted to eat and drink al fresco at pubs and restaurants in England for … Read more

Beer we go! Wetherspoon will open its gardens from April 12 

Wetherspoon is to open beer gardens, rooftop gardens and patios at 394 of its pubs in England when the lockdown continues to ease from April 12, the company has announced. The pubs will be open from 9am to 9pm from Sunday to Thursday and 9am to 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays, although some will have … Read more

Copenhagen: Exploring its Happiness Museum, Tivoli Gardens and beautiful townhouses and waterfront

Within moments of arriving by train in Copenhagen, I’m already smiling. The central station is steps away from the fairy-lit utopia of Tivoli Gardens, the second-oldest operating amusement park in the world, and shrieks of delight from its rollercoasters are often the first sound visitors hear. Built in 1843 by King Christian VIII to entertain … Read more

HS2 protester locks himself in tunnel below Euston Square Gardens

The son of a island-owning millionaire Scottish laird turned anti-HS2 eco-warrior has locked himself inside a tunnel below Euston Square Gardens as bailiffs dig their own shaft as part of efforts to remove at least six activists who have spent eight days underground.  The demonstrator, known as ‘Lazer’, attached himself to the bottom of a … Read more

Anti-HS2 protester locks himself inside tunnel below Euston Square Gardens

An anti-HS2 protester has locked himself inside a tunnel below Euston Square Gardens as bailiffs dig their own shaft as part of efforts to remove at least six activists who have spent eight days underground.  The demonstrator, known as ‘Lazer’, attached himself to the bottom of a tunnel using a device made of steel and … Read more