CHISWICK HOUSE AND GARDENS

CHISWICK HOUSE AND GARDENS

Chiswick House and Gardens with its neo-Palladian style villa and 65 acres of exquisite park makes for a wonderful day out in west London. Explore Lord Burlington’s house, visit the Kitchen Garden, meander around the lake teeming with birdlife, marvel at the 18th century landscaping by William Kent, and stop off for coffee or lunch

BRIDGERTON, QUEEN CHARLOTTE AND KEW PALACE

BRIDGERTON, QUEEN CHARLOTTE AND KEW PALACE

If you’re watching the prequel, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story you will see that one of the main locations for this historical drama is Kew and the royal country retreat known as Kew Palace. King George III, Queen Charlotte and their many children spent happy – as well as unhappy – times at Kew Palace,

RESTAURANT REVIEW: BRILLIANT IN SOUTHALL

RESTAURANT REVIEW: BRILLIANT IN SOUTHALL

What’s in a name? I’m in Southall to review Brilliant restaurant, and my greedy fingers are crossed that it’s as brilliant as it says it is. Apparently, it’s King Charles’s favourite Indian restaurant and it seems Boris is also a fan. And with “Curry Queen” Dipna Anand at the culinary helm of this Ealing landmark, my hopes