Halloween in London

With its gloomy dungeons, haunted tower and bloodthirsty history, where better to spend Halloween than in London?

We are in the midst of October which means Halloween is not far! Many of us are wondering how to spend the spookiest day of the year! There's always so much going on this time of year, from cooking up fright night fancies to dressing up as the Addams family and going trick or treating.

We're completely spoilt for choice with things to do in London. The city is yours to discover this October, with our helpful list of things to do for Halloween you'll be spoilt for choice too!

Starting with something Exciting, Scary and Fun - The London Dungeon has a new home on the Southbank and lots of scary stories about Londons' history for you to discover. We know that when it comes to history the horrible bits are the best. Discover and experience live actors, dark historical events and thrilling rides with special effects.. are you brave enough to face Londons' goriest past? Based on real history from Jack the Ripper and Sweeney Todd get prepared to face the most sinister characters from Londons' gruesome past.

It's the perfect place to go as a group of friends or family to give your nerves a jump, be sure to book your tickets here: 
The London Dungeons

Not into spooky historical tours and you fancy something that requires dressing up in fancy dress, music and heading to a party? There's always something that suits everyone! Why not head over to The KISS FM Haunted House Party? This party has gone up a level this year, featuring big name artists including Rita Ora, Jason Derulo and amazing DJs taking over The SSE Arena in Wembley for a night of fancy dress and dancing. This has been said to be one of the biggest Halloween parties in the capital! Sound like a plan? Then grab your friends and get booking now:
 Kiss FM Haunted House Party

Need something to wear? Then head over to our Polyvore page for outfit inspiration ideas! 
Olivia Burton Polyvore

Have the love for animals? Then why not join them in Londons' greatest Zoo this half term with 'Boo at the Zoo!' This year ZSL returns for another wicked week for Halloween! Enchanting little monsters with a cauldron of animal activities and talks. From Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1st November 2015 visitors will be treated to a week of fiendish fun and thrill. This event is great for all age ranges, who'll be amazed by the Spiders exhibit, learning how they use venom to snare their prey and unravelling the mysteries of their web spinning talents. Fancy going you can book your tickets now: 
Boo in the Zoo

Don't miss this year's 'Museums at Night festival!' Across London, museums will throw open their doors and they've planned a haunted Halloween weekend for their visitors. With late night exhibition viewings and a range of Halloween themed events, museums in London; Halloween weekend will be upon spook-tacular! Featuring the Benjamin Franklin House, who include a talk on human remains or join the Handel House Museum who are giving a Handel by Candle tour! More events and opening should be announced closer to the Halloween weekend, so check for further information here: 
Museum at night

Leaving our favourite Halloween event idea till last, it has to be taking a ride to the dark side on the elegantly refurbished vintage double decker! The Ghost Bus Tours consist of having a strange conductor tell stories from Londons' murky past as a city of murder, execution and haunting. The London Necrobus Company offer a sightseeing show with actors and on board technical trickery and spookiness! Interested? Get your tickets here: 
The Ghost Bus Tours/

We hope our blog post has helped you with Halloween event ideas! Steel your nerves for some terrifying, spook-tacular new experiences. Do let us know what you decide to do for Halloween! We have Facebook and Twitter and would love to hear from you! Join us on the links below!

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AW15 Shopping Event at Precious

Today we popped in to see our friends at Precious our lovely independent stockist located down a little lane off of Spitalfields  Market in East London. 

Precious is a little treasure trove of beautifully selected brands. The clothes, shoes and accessories are so carefully curated by owner Kate so when we heard that they were having an AW15 shopping event it was the prefect excuse to pop down & check out the new season gorgeousness. 

 We were treated to a quick masterclass from Becksondergaard, showing us the best ways to wear a scarf (and believe us, there are a lot more ways than you would think).

Here our Brand Assistant Sophie models one of the ways we were shown. 

Check out Precious Londons website here

Our Top Places for Tea and Cake in London

Bake a Boo

West Hampstead 

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A firm favourite for our director Jemma, Bake a Boo has a delicious range of gluten free, wheat free and dairy free cakes on offer as well as an amazing vegan range - perfect for allergy and intolerance sufferers!

Voted 'Best Afternoon Tea in North London' by Time Out in 2014, Bake a Boo serves afternoon tea between Friday-Sunday and with prices starting at £18.50 per person you really cannot afford to miss out.  So text your best girl friends, and get a date in the diary - you need to book in advance though so be quick as they get booked up quick!  They also do a take away service, so that you can host your own afternoon tea from the comfort of your own home!

High Tea of Highgate

Highgate

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Another North London fave, this time suggested by our Brand Assistant Emma, High Tea of Highgate has a scrummy range of savory food, cream teas and cakes.  The perfect place to spend a Sunday afternoon, you can escape the hustle and bustle of Central London whilst sampling their impressive range of 20 different specially selected teas.  We're told that their Chocolate Orange cake is to die for!

Soho's Secret Tea Room

Soho

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This (not so) secret tea room is located above the Coach and Horses pub on Greek Street, Soho.  Offering traditional cream tea, afternoon tea and champagne tea they also have 16 carefully selected leaf teas available to accompany their homemade in house cakes, scones, jams and fairy cakes.

Crumbs and Dollies

Soho

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The newly opened, Crumbs and Dollies is situated in the lively Kingly Court, just off Carnaby Street.  A mixture of classic and special cupcakes, the list of cupcake flavours is never ending - from Red Velvet and Cinnamon Toast, to Maple and Bacon and Peanut Butter and Jelly there is something for everyone! They even have a stall every Saturday on Duke of York Square, Kings Road, so if you're in the area make sure you pop by and say hello and treat yourself to a cupcake...or two!

Stamford Larder

Hammersmith

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If you're in the Hammersmith area (or even if not, we suggest that you take a trip there) Stamford Larder is the bakery to try.  They have three different menus to try from for different days of the week, each offering a selection of cupcakes that have been awarded the National Cupcake Championships top prize!

Beyond Bread

Soho

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We recently discovered this little gem tucked away in Charlotte Place in London's Fitzrovia.  Not only do they sell UH-mazing toasties and sandwiches (we can highly recommend their Caesar Teaser sandwich), they also bake equally UH-mazing cakes and they are all gluten free so there is no risk of cross contamination (coeliacs can rejoice)!!  They also have a cute range of slogan tote bags and tee's - #glutenfreeisthenewblack, we NEED one of the totes to add to our wardrobe!

What are your favourite places for tea and cake? Have we missed anywhere from our list - we would love to hear your suggestions! <3