Is it Safe to Swim in the Thames?

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In today’s email: 

• Is it Safe to Swim in the Thames?

• Top Ten Places to Visit in Westminster

• Around The Web: Faulty Towers dining show extends London run and announces further UK destinations, 'I visited a hidden gem park minutes from a London Underground station many pass without realising', Visitors guide to Royal Palaces, Castles and Residences in the UK and more.

• From Social Media -  Neals Yard - It is a small alley in Covent Garden with colorful houses…

• Yum - RICE PUDDING creamy CLASSIC BRITISH dessert

• Extra - Where is the Source of the River Thames?

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Is it Safe to Swim in the Thames?

Swimming in the Thames is one of the most exhilarating ways to experience the great outdoors in England.

Many of the locations in this guide are within easy access to London. So on an unexpected hot day, make last-minute plans to cool off without the crowds you’d normally get at the beach.

Little boys play in the Thames River, adorned with luxury yachts on the water - Shutterstock

Top Ten Places to Visit in Westminster

Westminster, a historic borough in central London, offers a captivating blend of royal heritage, political significance and cultural richness. The borough is home to some of London's most iconic landmarks, including the majestic Houses of Parliament and the regal Buckingham Palace.

London, England, United Kingdom - July 24, 2022. The Gold State Coach, that King Charles III and Queen Camilla rode in during their Coronation procession. On display at the Royal Mews - Shutterstock

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Around The Web

Faulty Towers dining show extends London run and announces further UK destinations

Thousands of new tickets have been released for Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience – as it heads into its 13th year in London’s West End.

'I visited a hidden gem park minutes from a London Underground station many pass without realising'

The park has just reopened after a huge £1 million revamp.

'Six' creators bring dating musical to London

Why Am I So Single? is the subject of a new West End musical and a question perhaps many people will have asked themselves over the years.

Claire Heliot: The Fearless Woman Who Fed Steak To Lions At The Hippodrome

The word 'hippodrome', as you may know, stems from the Roman for horse racing stadium. But during the London Hippodrome's early years, it was better known for its lions.

London Fashion Week is 40 - but can it stay relevant?

The bi-annual event was first held in 1984 and is now a staple of the fashion calendar.

'London's lost treasures' in mudlarking exhibition

Historic items from London's past are going on display in a new London Museum Docklands exhibition.

Visitors guide to Royal Palaces, Castles and Residences in the UK

The United Kingdom is home to some of the most iconic royal palaces, castles and residences in the world. From the towering turrets of Windsor Castle to the elegant interiors of Buckingham Palace, these historic buildings offer a glimpse into the lives of Britain’s royal family.

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From Social Media

London, UK - Neals Yard - It is a small alley in Covent Garden with colorful houses. It contains several health food cafes and values driven retailers.

Yum

RICE PUDDING creamy CLASSIC BRITISH dessert

Extra 

Where is the Source of the River Thames?

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