Activities in Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace is one of London's most cherished neighbourhoods, full of pleasant hilly streets offering marvellous views, local hidden gems for grabbing a cuppa and a bite, and the famous Crystal Palace Park, of course. What it lacks in the frenetic, more-is-more department of central London areas,...
Updated 6 Mar 2026
Central line guide
The Central line stretches for 46 miles from West Ruislip to Epping, which means there are 46 miles of activities to get stuck into. From the magic of Epping Forest to incredible artwork by emerging artists at Halcyon Gallery, here's our guide to activities and experiences along the Central line tha...
Updated 19 Mar 2026
Wildlife
As hectic as it can sometimes feel, London is actually one of the UK’s greenest cities, home to 3,000 parks of all shapes and sizes and 1,500 sites of conservation importance. Finding urban wildlife is not hard, you just have to know where to look. From the small herds of fallow deer who have called...
Updated 22 Jul 2024
Weekend getaways
Here at Thatsup, we spend every day looking at all the great places you can go to in London, so we know you’ll never get bored if you choose to stay in the city. That being said, sometimes it can be fun to take a little break from the hustle and bustle. If you’re interested in easy weekend getaways...
Updated 29 May 2024
Beaches
When the sun finally gets over its seasonal shyness and comes out in full force, it's time to hit the seaside, throw some fish and chips at that beach bod you've been working on so hard, soak up the sun like a blissful pale blob, and let the kids busy themselves with sand. Whether you're a local loo...
Updated 6 Jun 2024