Where to stay, eat, spa & go — I Love Essex & East London

Firstsite, Essex: Free Downloadable Activity Pack for Children

The innovative Essex visual art centre launches a free activity pack for cooped-up kids (and adults) devised by famous artists

Editors picks, Days out, NewsJoanna Fernandez-corugedoApril 3, 2020children, art, Firstsite, home, activity, fun, free, Entertainment, Antony Gormley, Grayson Perry, Essex arts, coronvirus, visual arts, Colchester, Essex

The Breakfast Club, Spitalfields: Fun Brunches in East London

The Breakfast Club does what it says on the tin, serving breakfast, all day. The Spitalfields’ branch has a secret you’ll never guess…

News, Editors picks, New flight routes, Restaurants, Days outJoanna Fernandez-corugedoFebruary 4, 2020The Big Breakfast, Brunches, East London cafes, Cult Classics, Vegan, Full English, Spitalfields

WIN Tickets to BrewLDN Beer Festival in East London!

East London’s newest beer festival opens at the Old Truman Brewery in February with beer, cider and wine tastings plus barbecue and vegan food

Days out, Editors picks, most popular, NewsJoanna Fernandez-corugedoJanuary 30, 2020Beer festival london, BrewLDN, East London festivalComment

Firstsite, Essex: Super Black Exhibition Opens with Caribbean Food & Music

Essex’s contemporary gallery stages an exploration of the complex questions of identity and the experiences of black people living in Britain today

Days out, Editors picks, NewsJoanna Fernandez-corugedoOctober 10, 2019Firstsite, contemporary arts, black, afro caribbean, Essex

Crispin, Spitalfields: Simple, Seasonal, Small Plates

One year old this autumn, Crispin café and restaurant in the heart of the East End offers all day dining in an architectural gem

Editors picks, Days out, Restaurants, NewsJoanna Fernandez-corugedoOctober 4, 2019Spitalfields, all day dining, locally sourced, small plates, sharing plates, seasonal

Healthy Essex Eats! Affordable Chef-Cooked Meals Straight to Your Door

Prep Kitchen in Southend offers flavoursome, balanced pre-prepared dishes from around the world. First order offer!

News, Editors picks, Days out, Restaurants, TravelJoanna Fernandez-corugedoAugust 29, 2019Meals, Self-catering ideas, healthy eating, health, wellness, pre-prepared meals, muscle gain, weight loss

The Sun Inn, Dedham: Free Essex Festival

Live music, craft beer and Essex gin on tap at the Sun Inn’s two-day Al Festo festival in July

Days out, Hotels, Restaurants, TravelJoanna Fernandez-corugedoJune 26, 2019Festival, Americana, Craft beer, Live music, free festival, free, constable country

South Place Chop House, East London: Sociable Dining in the City

Good value brunches and roasts at the first purpose-built hotel in London’s Square Mile in 100 years

Days out, Editors picks, Restaurants, News, Travel, HotelsJoanna Fernandez-corugedoJune 16, 2019East London, Art hotels, British, Liverpool Street, Moorgate, D&D London, Conran

Museum of the Year: Firstsite wins £100,000 Arts Funding

Colchester’s contemporary arts hub wins prestigious arts funding

Editors picks, Days outJoanna Fernandez-corugedoJune 10, 2019Colchester, arts award, Freelands Award, Arts funding, women, communityComment

Get a Free Organic Breakfast in Three East London Venues!

Start the day the organic way with a free organic breakfast on June 12 2019

News, Editors picks, Days outJoanna Fernandez-corugedoJune 4, 2019organic, breakfast, East London, Free

Coastal Culture Hub

Redeveloped Ipswich is attracting tourists with its array of museums and galleries, historic and modern architecture, arts venues and excellent regional cuisine

Days out, Hotels, Restaurants, News, TravelJoanna Fernandez-corugedoMay 7, 2019Ipswich, Culture, museums, art, hotels, boutique hotels, urban renewal, Travel, Staycation

Essex Pubs Star in New Good Pub Guide!

The Best of England’s new Pub Guide 2019 is out! See the Essex pubs included here…

News, Restaurants, Hotels, most popular, Days outJoanna Fernandez-corugedoMarch 25, 2019Best of England Pub Guide, Pubs, Guide, Essex pubs, Michelin-starredComment

Brera Riverside, Canary Wharf: Italian Classics By The Thames

A revamped Italian restaurant in the city offers an authentic taste of ‘neighbourhood’ Italy

Days out, Editors picks, News, RestaurantsJoanna Fernandez-corugedoFebruary 22, 2019Italian, Italian restaurant, Canary Wharf, East London, Naples, Italian food

Ballot Opens For FREE Essex Big Weekend Tickets!

Register now for thousands of free tickets to multiple atractions across Essex

Days out, Editors picks, NewsJoanna Fernandez-corugedoFebruary 20, 2019Essex, Days out in Essex, Win, Free tickets, Attractions, Experiences

WIN A meal for Two at Marco's New York Italian in Essex

Marco Pierre White opens his latest New York Italian restaurant in Brentwood

Restaurants, News, Editors picks, New flight routes, most popular, Days outJoanna Fernandez-corugedoDecember 12, 2018Marco Pierre White, New York Italian, Brentwood, TOWIE, Celebrity chef, michelin starred, Win, competition

Country Life: Lee Valley Park Farms, Waltham Abbey

WIN FOUR tickets to the Lee Valley Park Farms for a family day out with animals and insects that appeals to teens too

Days out, NewsJoanna Fernandez-corugedoSeptember 26, 2018Days out in Essex, Farms, Animals, Children, Family, Family friendly, half term, school holidays, weekends, family fun

Feast in the East! Smithfield 150 Bank Holiday

A female line-up graces the stage this weekend with free food, drink and activities for every age

Days out, Editors picks, NewsJoanna Fernandez-corugedoAugust 22, 2018festival, East London, Family friendly, Live music, Comedy, History

The Restaurant at Lifehouse, Frinton: Med-Style Menus & Glorious Garden Views

This rural spa in a coastal corner of Essex offers a relaxing atmosphere for Italian-influenced seasonal dishes

Days out, Hotels, Spa & Wellness, SpaJoanna Fernandez-corugedoAugust 21, 2018spa, Restaurant, healthy eating, Italian