Hampton Court and Henry V111 500 years

What a spectacular show Hampton Court Palace are putting on for the 500th Year anniversary of Henry V111. I have been a few times this season and it is well worth the visit. The children loved dressing up whilst they were being shown round the Palace by the wonderful Lesley Ronaldson who is as engaging with children as she is with adults.

London has been fantastic in this heatwave. Is shines resplendantly and is every bit as spectacular as Rome - particularly around the area of Whitehall. Don't forget that it is St Stephen's Tower and not Big Ben that you can see high above Parliament. Yup, its the bell behind the clock that is called Big Ben, not the clock tower itself.....

Take That open at Wembley tonight. And guess who has front row seats and now some very adoring god-children to take along? Yes, you've guessed it. Jason Orange is a true gentleman as well as a gifted star. My party are besides themselves with excitement.

This summer Kew gardens and the Chelsea Physic gardens have been sensational. Always worth a visit.

The Tower of London is still a must see although Westminster Abbey remains the last world in the wonders of London. A 3d display of the history of England laid out in a chronilogical order _ a kind of academic or intellection Madam Tassaurds...!

I also recommend the enduring Nobu at this time of year. That and the Petersham Cafe are clear winners at anytime ..

Don't forget cocktails in the Connaught either