Jessica Dellow
Content Writer UK,
London
Jess is a writer with a love for travel and the outdoors, often discovering new destinations through their local cuisine. Though she’s lived in East London for most of her time in the city, she’s still working her way through London’s endless selection of restaurants.
With nearly a decade of writing experience, Jess specialises in food, travel, tourism, and hospitality. Some of her favourite publications she's written for include Thatsup (of course!), The Independent, GoPro, Disneyland, British Airways, and more.
Articles by Jessica
Restaurants in Hampstead and Belsize Park
Hampstead and its neighbour Belsize Park are two of North London's most popular corners, and both deserve serious attention when it comes to eating and drinking well. Hampstead has long been known for its leafy parks, historic pubs and well‑loved neighbourhood favourites, and just a short stroll awa...
Updated 16 Jan 2026
This free workshop turns recycled cups into glowing art
If January's starting to feel a little grey, this free family workshop at the William Morris Gallery is a decent way to brighten things up, quite literally. Taking place on Saturday 17 January, Bauhaus Lanterns is a relaxed, drop-in creative session where kids (and patient adults) can make their own...
Created 13 Jan 2026
Start your day with yoga and a gong bath at the Natural History Museum
If early mornings don't usually appeal to you, but the idea of doing yoga under a giant blue whale somehow does, this one might win you over. Museum Yoga at the Natural History Museum happens before the doors open, when Hintze Hall is quiet and slightly surreal, and London hasn't even woken up yet.Y...
Created 13 Jan 2026
An ancient orchard tradition returns to south London
If your January plans could use a bit of fresh air (and a hint of folk tradition), Wassail Day at Dulwich Village Orchard is back this winter. Hosted by London Wildlife Trust, this free community event revives an ancient custom that's all about singing to apple trees to encourage a good harvest late...
Created 13 Jan 2026
The British Museum opens 2026 with a deep dive into Hawaii
If you're in London and wondering what's new on the museum front, then 'Hawai'i: a kingdom crossing oceans' could be worth pencilling into your plans this winter/spring. It's the first big-ticket show of 2026 at the British Museum, opening on 15 January and running until 25 May.Rather than a glossy...
Created 13 Jan 2026
A new Saturday farmers market is opening in Peckham later this month
A new weekly farmers market is launching in Peckham later this month, offering a fresh Saturday option for anyone keen to stock up on good produce and stick around for lunch. Peckham Farmers Market opens on 24 January at The Belham Primary School, serving the surrounding communities of Peckham, Dulw...
Created 8 Jan 2026
This limited-edition pizza is trying to fix your winter vitamin D slump
January in London is not exactly the time of year to soak up the sunshine in the UK, and the NHS has been reminding us (politely, but firmly) that from October to early March, most of us aren't making enough vitamin D from the sun alone. Enter Pizza Pilgrims, with a solution that involves plenty of...
Created 8 Jan 2026
London to host the world's largest immersive Pixar exhibition
London's adding another immersive stop to its Wembley Park roster next month, and this one's aimed precisely at anyone who grew up knowing their Buzz from their Sulley. The Mundo Pixar Experience opens on 13 February 2026, taking over a purpose-built venue the size of a small aircraft hangar and fil...
Created 6 Jan 2026
Vegan cafes
Brighton is a bit of a pioneer when it comes to vegan food, and the café scene here reflects that perfectly. Between the North Laine, Western Road and the quieter streets of Hove, you'll find canteen counters, healthy, veg-filled buffets and neighbourhood spots that just happen to be vegan. Some are...
Updated 7 Jan 2026
Beach bars
In Brighton, beers by the sea is basically a rite of passage, whether it's a quick drink after a swim, a long afternoon that turns into evening, or a night that starts without much of a plan, the beach is usually involved. Some places are practically made for sunny afternoons, others come into their...
Updated 5 Jan 2026
Watch the World Darts Championship final on the big screen this weekend
Darts might still divide opinion, but there's no denying its biggest night of the year delivers atmosphere. On Saturday 3 January, Big Penny Social is screening the World Darts Championship Final on a massive HD screen, turning the evening into something closer to a live event than a pub watch-along...
Created 30 Dec 2025
The National Youth Orchestra brings 160 teenage musicians to the Barbican
There's something reliably exciting about a National Youth Orchestra concert; when they play, everything feels slightly turned up. This time they're back at the Barbican with conductor Alexandre Bloch for an evening that moves between colour, atmosphere and full-throttle orchestral power.The program...
Created 30 Dec 2025
Where to see The Nutcracker with the kids this weekend
If you're looking for something calm, colourful and festive to do with kids this weekend, “The Nutcracker” is back, but this time at a scaled-down, family-friendly version at Artsdepot in Finchley. Running on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 January 2026, this production comes from Let's All Dance Ballet, a...
Created 30 Dec 2025
2026 guide to Cutty Sark's sea shanty sessions
On every first weekend of the month, the rich maritime history of the Cutty Sark comes to life with live sea shanty performances. Their resident sea shanty groups 'Swinging the Lead' and 'The HogEye Men' fill the famous tea clipper's 'Tween Deck with the harmonies of traditional working songs.About...
Created 30 Dec 2025
The Marylebone's cocktail bar launches mushroom cocktails this January
Mushroom drinks have been quietly creeping into London menus for a while now, but this feels like one of the more sensible places for them to land. From 1 January 2026, The Cocktail Bar at The Marylebone hotel is launching a non-alcoholic cocktail menu made with functional mushroom extracts, created...
Created 30 Dec 2025
Sunday roasts
Brighton takes its Sunday roasts seriously, and between scruffy locals, fancy dining rooms, seaside pubs and neighbourhood hotspots, you're never far from a plate of roast potatoes and gravy come Sunday afternoon. Obviously, there are loads of great roasts across the city, and this isn't meant to be...
Updated 2 Jan 2026