London's lifeblood has always been the River Thames. Winding through the heart of the capital, it has shaped the city's trade, influenced its architecture, and served as the scenic backdrop to centuries of political and cultural history. This September 2026, the city pays tribute to its iconic waterway with the return of the Totally Thames festival .

London’s history is full of love stories: some romantic, some tragic, and some downright strange. Here are seven of our favourites — and the places where you can still find their traces today.

To celebrate our inaugural Singles Walking Tour in collaboration with DateWildly (the singles events platform where you meet first, match later!), we’ve rounded up twelve of our favourite romantic places in London. Whether you’re joining us in the hope of meeting someone special or simply looking for inspiration for your next date, these hidden gardens, riverside walks and atmospheric corners prove that London is one of Europe’s most romantic cities.

In this city, August means one thing above all else: Carnival. As the summer peaks and we look toward the Bank Holiday weekend, the streets of West London are preparing to come alive with the unmistakable sounds of steel bands, calypso, and the heavy bass of sound systems.