Science Museum, South Kensington

If you remember, I went to Natural History Museum lates a few months back, and it seemed like the right time to revisit Exhibition Road, so I headed off to my favourite of the area, the Science Museum.

This month the focus was on Churchill and the 1940s, with a swing band at the entrance and swing dancing upstairs.

In the space exhibit, a silent disco had people raving like it was a Friday night at a club, not Wednesday in a museum. The canteen had a mini debate group crowded around a table, while upstairs we were taught how to screen print (with an appropriately themed radio tower and planes).

Devi's, Maltby Street Market

Tucked away in a little road by the railway arches near Bermondsey is Maltby Street Market, a nest of street food stalls, restaurants and a handful of authentic antique shops, complete with creepy items in stock (pretend heads from the London Dungeon, anyone?).

We popped down on Sunday, to visit newcomers Devi's, an Indian food stall which, as well as selling delicious vegetarian food (with just the right level of spice), is raising money to build free schools for girls in rural India.

We went for the 'very good vara pau', a potato bhaji in a sweet brioche bun, oh and a chocolate brownie from the much-too-tempting Bad Brownie stand..

Udderbelly Festival, Southbank Centre

For anyone who's walked along the south bank lately, you might wonder why there's a giant inflatable purple cow (yes, you heard that correctly!) casually sat behind the bridge from Embankment, near the London Eye.

Those of you in the know will have already wandered in, to explore Udderbelly Festival, a pop up selection of bars, food stalls and full on theatre performances.

The main area is free entry, but you'll need to bring cash if you want to sample the food, including pittas, burgers and gluten free pizza.

Theatre shows need to be booked, with performances from comedians including Richard Herring coming up, as well as the exhilarating vaudeville circus troupe Scotch & Soda, and lots more.

Find it at: Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road Coach Park, SE1 8XX

Hej Coffee, Bermondsey

It was a sunny bank holiday, so we wandered towards Bermondsey. Finding out way into the sun-trap of Bermondsey Square, we stopped at the cosy little Scandinavian coffee shop, Hej on the corner.

The staff are incredibly friendly, giving it a local feeling and the cinnamon buns (of course) are delicious, especially when heated up. The walls are decorated with contemporary art, and there's an arty mock-moose head above the fire (don't worry, it looks nothing like a living moose!).

Find it at: 1 Bermondsey Square, London SE1 3UN

Top tip: If you don't fancy the buns, try the 'everything cookie'..

Warner Bros Studio Tour: The Making Of Harry Potter

Leave your pride at the door, and suspend your disbelief as you enter the Warner Bros Studio Tour. There's no shame in fan-girling as you tread the floors of the great hall, or scream with delight on your first broomstick ride.

Although the trip, and souvenirs may be a little pricey, The Making Of Harry Potter is a truly unique experience, looking at the intense workload and attention to detail that went into creating such an incredible world for the big screen.

You can sample butterbeer (although taking any home is not allowed), climb aboard the Hogwarts Express and practice your wand-waving skills, with enthusiastic staff members explaining each section, if you ask them nicely.

Top tips: Turn up at least 30 minutes early, there's a long queue to enter. The canteen outside isn't great, and is quite expensive, so it's worth eating before you head in.

How to get there: Coaches depart from London Victoria, or take the train from Euston to Watford Junction, where buses run to the studio every 20 minutes

A Day Out In: Greenwich

Last weekend we took the Thames Clipper down to Greenwich village, an assortment of cute little shops and food markets, scattered about the bustling area.

Although you can find a handful of stalls by the riverside, the main food area is within Greenwich market, just round the corner from the Cutty Sark. It's definitely worth taking out cash before you go, there's a long queue for each cash point and you'll be needing it if you want to try any delicious food! 

Once we'd stocked up, we wandered over towards the University campus, where there's a green to sit in the sunshine. Not far from there is the Meantime Brewery, where you can buy a range a locally produced (if a little pricey) beers, and take a tour of the brewery itself. 

After a quick pint (or two), we strolled past the Naval Museum, up to the Royal Observatory, where you can see far across London, from the city over to the O2 Arena. 

On the headphones: MØ - Say You'll Be There (cover)

Copenhagen native MØ is no stranger to fame, winning the award for 'Breakthrough Artist of the Year' at the Danish Music Awards and guesting on Iggy Azaelia's 'Beg For It'.

She's been stepping into the shoes of even bigger female pop royalty though, on this fab cover of the Spice Girls' 'Say You'll Be There'. One watch and you'll be donning your platforms and trackie bottoms, like we all know you did in your bedroom when you were ten (or was that just my friends?). Click below for a blast of 90s nostalgia..



For anyone who's missing their pre-teen heroes, Ripley's London are hosted SpiceWorld: The Exhibition until the end of May. Entry included with the general ticket price.

Pick Me Up, Somerset House

A festival of graphic design, Pick Me Up is a great chance to check out some of the upcoming talent, as well as known artists.

Downstairs is a gallery of hand picked artists' work, while upstairs hosts stalls from designers and collectives (including my favourites, the adorably cute Ohh Deer). Some even have tables where you can draw, colour or even scratch your own art, based on their designs.

This year's focus is on screen printing, with a stall showing you the process. It's worth a look, just to see the machine in action. 

Nearest tube: Embankment