St. Georges Hill, Surrey

Do you want great Instagram pictures from London? I'd love to be your photographer of the day! The classic route starts from Notting Hill Gate. The detailed time schedule for each day is according to the calendar!)We will be walking around the place like Lancaster road for the famous colorful building in London. The whole journey should take us around 1.5 hours to complete. We will stop at any spots that you consider Instagrammable. For private photo shoot please send me an inquiry. You will receive all the pictures by the next day or 2 days later if around the weekend. If you have other places in mind, please let me know in advance!

To most people Notting Hill is just Portobello Road, its market and some pretty coloured houses. To me Notting Hill is a magic blend of local markets, incredible history, world-famous music, beautiful residential areas, renowned film locations and interesting anecdotes. This tour will dive you deep into what makes Notting Hill such a vibrant area for 2 and a half hours of music, active discovery and cultural wellbeing. Walk to the rhythm of Bob Marley, Adele, Robbie Williams, Jimi Hendrix, Dusty Springfield, Woody Allen and learn why they are connected to the area. Come and see where the famous scenes of Notting Hill were shot, together with other settings of movies such as The Italian Job, James Bond, Paddington and many more. Immerse into its local markets, vintage stalls and silver vaults. We will pass by old recording studios, hidden gems and secluded gardens. Get ready for an intimate, immersive and interactive experience that will make you fall in love with this neighbourhood like no other experiences will!

Learn the dying art of making pasta entirely by hand and enjoy a truly unique experience in a relaxed, homely atmosphere, where you'll learn all there is to know about pasta and will create some of the most unusual and beautiful pasta shapes, traditional in Italy but virtually unknown in the UK. Each month there is a new pasta to learn, new flours and flavours to explore. A brief introduction to the history of pasta and why there are 2 ways of making pasta (egg and egg-free) Learn to mix different flours (according to the pasta of the month) and other ingredients, the best ways of kneading, and all the secrets to obtaining the perfect dough As the dough proof, you'll learn what to look for when buying pasta in supermarkets Cooking demonstration of the sauce that will be served with the pasta Handle, pull, and fold the dough to obtain the pasta shape of the month (no machine used) The best cooking technique for the perfect pasta al dente Enjoy the delicious fruits of your labour together with the other guests, Italian style. All equipment (minus an apron) and ingredients provided

A fun and enjoyable chocolate making course run by Melt’s world class chocolatiers. Described by clients as “a highlight of their trip to London”, “wonderful experience”, “highly recommended for both professionals and amateurs alike” and “one of our favorite experiences in London - our time spent at Melt.” This course is an immersive tasting and chocolate making experience. Learn about the art of chocolate making, where chocolate comes from and taste your way through a variety of the worlds best origins of chocolate. Step behind the scenes of Melt, London’s Most Luxurious Chocolate Company and their chocolate production kitchens to learn how to make a ganache and how to temper chocolate. A step-by-step guide to creating and working with chocolate like a professional. We are passionate about teaching about the origins of chocolate and how amazing this food is. Commercial chocolate doesn't do justice to good chocolate and we want to educate people about this revolution. These pre-booked classes are a fun yet informative introduction to the fascinating world of chocolate. Chocolate has greater variety than Wine - so discover the difference between the Chateau Lafite of the Chocolate world and the "Blue Nun". Duration 1.5 hours Customers take home box of 10 handmade chocolates by the participant valued at £18.

Experience the original Royal English Tea with traditional sandwiches, cakes & scones in the grounds of Kensington Palace. First, we will have a leisurely stroll around Kensington Gardens and learn of the part Hyde Park played in London’s development. We will see the beautiful gardens Prince Albert created for his wife Queen Victoria and take in the spectacular views as we approach the Palace where Prince Harry and William grew up and is now home to two Princes and three Princesses. We will then experience the full splendor of High Tea in a breathtaking landmark and give you personal insights into our royal family and the fascinating history of our national drink and the ceremony of afternoon tea. Gratuities ..All Food and Beverage Service includes Service Charge. .. The tour itself does not include any gratuities and are entirely discretionary. The High Tea does not include any alcohol but a drinks menu is available when you visit for a supplementary cost. Please contact for Private, Corporate & Large Group Bookings or if dates are not available.

A typical cruise will start in Walton on Thames where I will welcome you on board with a cappuccino and a danish pastry in front of a wood stove fire. I will show you around the boat and chat briefly about safety procedures while on board. With that out of the way we will set on our journey. This will be your chance to slow down, relax and adapt to the river's pace of life. The gorgeous and tranquil Surrey landscapes will help you in the process. Our first lock will be only 40 minutes away and for those with no previous experience this will be a chance to familiarize with the procedure of 'passing a lock' and take active part with the handling of the boat and locks. Is good fun and a good way to learn about life on the river. All seasons are very picturesque on the river and a good camera is a must! With the usual clothing suitable to season and weather forecast don't forget a warm jumper, waterproof jacket and easy on-off shoes as they are not allowed below deck. There will be plenty of soft drinks, tea, coffee and snacks to keep you going. A good riverside pub will be never too far.

Experience the wonder of honey bees in a beautiful, urban garden setting. Bees are so important to our environment! I want to help you learn more about how they live together and function. After checking out the urban garden and spotting the many blooming plants with pollinators. You'll suit up and become a beekeeper. You will be able to see the bees up close and personal. I'll conclude with a honey tasting so you can taste the honey made by the bees you visited. Also if you like to grow your own food, I will let you pick free seeds from my seed bank and I will explain when and how to plant them.

We will make delicious fresh chocolates in a beautiful boutique in the Heart of Notting Hill. As a master chocolatier, I will guide you through each of the intimate steps of our secret recipe. This is a hands-on experience - and I will help you will make your own personal chocolates. Firstly you will make the filling by blending delicious hazelnut praline with milk and dark chocolates, salt and feuilletine for texture and crunch. Secondly you will leave the frame to crystallize and then while it is setting you will go through a informative chocolate tasting experience. You will have the opportunity to taste some of the best chocolates in the world. You will next cut the frame of salted squares by hand - and the chocolatier will then guide you through the tempering process. Fourthly you will hand dip your chocolates and top them with any of your unique and creative decorations. You will then package and present your own box of personal chocolates to take home and show your friends and family - for them to admire. I believe there is no experience like this in London - the chance to make your very own fresh chocolates and take home to share with your friends.

Fleur by Noëlle - Flower Crown Workshop is super fun and engaging! Book a workshop with me and you will learn to make a gorgeous flower crown using fresh seasonal flowers which you’ll get to take away with you. This is a fully guided workshop and it allows you to express your creativity whilst learning some cool tips about the fabulous floral crown you'll be making. The workshop is 1.5 hours long, just the right amount of time to learn a lovely new skill and having lots of giggles! What's super cool, is that after you've had so much fun wearing your crown, it can then be transformed into an equally exquisite crown wreath) for your door! Quite easily that'll be you sorted for your upcoming occasion such as a bridal party, birthday, Halloween, Christmas or just to wow your friends and family upon visiting your home. *If you would like to book your place as an individual or group and have a specific date/time in mind that isn't currently offered, please request your preferred date/time by emailing me and it will be added for you.

You will learn how to Bake Brownies to perfection with Melt's World Class Chocolatiers. Bake your own Brownies or Mississippi Mud Pie with a special Melt recipe. This is a Masterclass in chocolate. Take home your creations in one of our stylish bags and boxes. The class will be held at Melt's Kitchen Luxury Boutique in the heart of Historic Notting Hill. One of the world's greatest urban environments and a very fashionable shopping area. We are currently experimenting with Vegan brownies and would love to discuss your ideas and thoughts as we explore sugar free and vegan recipes.

Come visit this impressive collection of antique breadboards and table accessories in my family home, while enjoying a quintessentially English Cream Tea in the summer, and in the Winter a Belgian-style Hot Chocolate complemented with Apple Tart if you prefer. It's the only antique breadboard museum in the world, and the collection is attractively displayed and professionally lit. Our visitors come to learn about the boards but also celebrate birthdays, reunions, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, anniversaries and surprise gift experiences! Breadboards date from the 1830s and come in many shapes and sizes, being exquisitely carved with a wide variety of motifs and mottos. Anything from God's goodness, coronations, weddings, birthdays, and harvests are commemorated on them. I have spent 40 years surrounded by this collection, created by my mother, and I am happy to answer any questions. Cream Tea consists of scones, jam and cream and a choice of English teas. Choose your favorite breadboard to present the scones or tart, and drink tea from my grandmother’s best porcelain. We were in Time Out, The Times, BBC Online and Radio 4! For articles see our blog: antiquebreadboards.com

We’ll take a guided tour of the most interesting and characterful pubs in London's Notting Hill and Kensington. We’ll venture away from the tourist routes and explore the backstreets, where the local people drink. These are the same pubs that I still enjoy visiting with my friends and they are well known for their fine beers and good food. We’ll sample the wide variety of wonderful, British, traditional, full-flavoured cask ales (the original craft beers) and modern craft beers that are on offer and experience the friendly atmosphere of these unique establishments. NB. Other alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, will also be available. Marvel at the immaculately maintained Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian architecture of these charming neighbourhoods. Spot the numerous blue plaques, identifying the one-time residences of persons of historical interest, such as the detective novelist and playwright, Agatha Christie and American poet, Ezra Pound, and see the home where the triple-Oscar-winning actor, Daniel Day-Lewis, was born. Savour the abundant varieties of plants and trees, as well as the wonderful architectural diversity of the local churches, as we walk between pubs, in what are arguably the most stunningly beautiful neighbourhoods of inner London. Full meals and snacks are advertised at all of the pubs and usually available until 21:30.

We will visit the most popular, beautiful and colourful area in Notting Hill. I will show you where are the best spots for taking pictures. Trust me I spent there half a year to find the best spots that right now I am able to take you to Notting Hill without losing any time and trying to find the places because my road is already planned for you. It is quite hard found by ourselves, special if we are there the first time. Is a very huge area and the houses are everywhere, just not everywhere so pretty :) PHOTOSHOOT FOR: - Solo travellers - Couples - Families (If you are coming with a family I am happy to offer a discount :) - Surprises (B-day, Honeymoon, Wedding proposals, etc) - Guests with disabilities <3 - LGBTQ ❤️ Is the first time having a photoshoot? There is no need to worry. I will help you with everything! Everyone needs guidance when it comes to posing and I will help you throughout our shoot. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions, happy to help you :) Instagram photowalk_in_london & skylensstudio Facebook Photowalk in London Website www.skylensstudio.com

Discover South Kensington and the neighboring area of Chelsea with our friendly local host. You'll meet your host in the charming area of Chelsea - known for its expensive boutiques and quintessentially British stores. Your host will introduce you to 20th-century British fashion and pop culture as you stroll along the stylish King’s Road, known for its upmarket shops and trend-setting culture. Explore one of the area's many independent boutiques and experience the greatest luxuries that London has to offer and discover one of the area's dreamy gardens. Once in South Kensington, London's museum quarter, you'll continue your journey along Exhibitions Road where you'll find several major museums and academic establishments. Now would be about the right time to put on that Indiana Jones hat as you follow your host to the Natural History Museum and spend time discovering different aspects of our natural world. You'll end your journey in Knightsbridge, where you'll discover timeless architecture as well as some of the best shopping in the city. Knightsbridge offers a mix of well known high-street brands, flagship designer stores, luxury boutiques and iconic department stores. Finish your experience at Harrods - one of the largest and most famous stores in the world - and browse through designer items or simply feast on various food items from its Fresh Market Hall.

Combine victorian splendor with a bit of boho-chic and you'll get an idea of the type of charm that Notting Hill exudes. Together with your local host you'll experience the famous Portobello Road, flanked with colorful houses, chic bars and vintage boutiques. You'll explore this characterful road that inspired scenes in famous films like Notting Hill and Paddington. Mingle among the area's trendy residents as you peruse antique stores and browse the famous Notting Hill Bookshop. Start the experience at the Graffik Gallery where you can view some Urban street art. If you are looking to expand your vinyl collection, you might want to pop in at the iconic Rough Trade West where you'll find a collection of leftfield and mainstream music. Stroll past the famous blue doors, buy a few antique pieces and pop in at the Electric Cinema to discover what an updated 1910's cinema looks like. Once you've finished exploring Portobello road, your host will take you to Holland Park. This green oasis is the Royal Borough's largest park and it encompasses 22.5 hectares of gardens. The hustle and bustle of the city will quickly fade into the background as you laze on one of the manicured lawns while enjoying the large areas of woodland and abundant wildlife. End your day in the beautiful and serene Kyoto Gardens.

Firstly, you will need to choose two soup bases (e.g., spicy, pure, mushroom), eight kinds of food (any vegetables and meat you like, if you are adventurous enough you can choose anything), one seasoning sauce (e.g. chili sauce, hoisin sauce) Chinese drink before you come. And I will get them prepared before you arrive. While you are at my flat, we will sit around a hotpot cooker filled with the flavourful and nutritious soup base you choose. Then we boil the soup, you select morsels of prepared raw food from plates scattered around the table, place them in the pot, wait for them to cook, fish them out of the soup, dip them in the preferred sauce, and then eat them hot, fresh, and tender. You can also ladle up the broth from the pot and drink it. We will talk about the food, culture and anything you are interested in. The whole experience is relaxing. After the hotpot, I will provide Chinese Tea and dessert Please feel free to contact me if you have any special requirements.

In this walk, I will take you back in time to the year of the Great Exhibition of 1851, where I will recount the story of this monumental event, re-enacting a day in the life of Victorian Londoners. We will stroll along the site of the Crystal Palace in Hyde Park - bringing it back to life, talking about the exhibits and the technological and artistic marvels of the time. Then we'll make our way towards Buckingham Palace - talking about the politics, class, social mores and urbanism of Victorian times. We will mentally draw an imaginary picture of London as the much different city it was, at the center of a much different world, and to do so, we will attempt to strip our surroundings from the sensory stimuli of modern times - some more obvious, and some others less ! We will then enter the famous Wellington Arch, and enjoy a unique view of London from its viewing platform ! Afterwards, we'll be making our way toward London's famous Clubland along Pall Mall, where we'll talk about the the Gentlemen's Clubs, a uniquely British institution shrouded in relative mystery to this day - and we will catch a glimpse of their opulence and magnificence while relating their fascinating history. Expect a casual, no-rush stroll, with plenty of history & interesting facts, stories and anecdotes to go with it !