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Top 6 things to do in London this summer

From festivals and events to the best restaurants to eat al fresco and roof terraces with a view. Here are the best things to do in London this summer.

Beach day trips from London

Had enough of London's urban heat and craving seaside air? Check out these beach day trips less than 90 minutes from the city.

Dog-friendly guide to London: Top places & activities.

Discover London’s best dog-friendly parks, cafés, and attractions with our guide. Plan your pet-friendly trip and stay at a Locke aparthotel in London.

Lights on at Locke: Discover London’s independent shops for festive treasures.

Gift local with one-of-a-kind treasures and thoughtful gifts.

My London: Discovering West London.

Join us as we dive back into our West London series to further explore our vibrant home city.

Earth Day: Embracing Urban Rewilding.

This Earth Day we are looking at our Locke properties that have incorporated re-wilding aspects into their design and surrounding areas.

Our favourite restaurants in Kensington, West London

West London knows how to eat. There’s the cool Kensington restaurants. Fancy Chelsea restaurants, Elegant post-gallery bites. And as local residents Ember Locke aparthotel, we know where to recommend.

Your guide to festive food and drinks at Locke.

Discover this season's festive flavours at Locke. From Middle Eastern inspired small plates to unique festive coffee blends. Here’s your round up of Locke’s food and drink offerings over December.

Celebrating Locke's artistic community.

2023 celebrates the 20th anniversary of Frieze London with a focus on highlighting up-and-coming artists and more recent galleries. We delve into art near our London Lockes and how we support artists.

Introducing EVE: Locke’s latest drinking and dining concept.

Discover the flavours of the Eastern and South Mediterranean at EVE, Ember Locke’s all-day restaurant, café and bar.

London Design Festival: Delving into the design of our London properties.

We’ve officially partnered with London Design Festival to celebrate our home city as a world-leader in art and design. Delving into our own unique Locke designs and breaking down their themes.