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Again this year, it's the time for lovebirds to enjoy and remember their loving memories as  Valentine's Day 2018 is very near and as usual, it will be celebrated on Wednesday 14th  February. But before that, there are other important days you can never forget. Although the month of February is the shortest  amongst the 12 months in a year, this  month is one of the most important with respect to romantic days especially for couples  like Rose Day: Wednesday - February 7th, Propose Day: Thursday - February 8th,  Chocolate Day: Friday - February 9th, Teddy Day: Saturday - February 10th, Promise Day:  Sunday, - February 11th and finally Valentines Day on 14th Feb 2018. If you are looking  for booking your stay in London, check out budget hotels near Paddington Station UK . Valentine's Day does not mean they would be only a boyfriend or a girlfriend but the  person who is more important than anyone else, it can be his/her bro...

The London Short Film Festival is back on its fifteenth year, dishing out hundreds  of short motion pictures, each packed with the power and weight of a full-length  movie. From January 12 to 21, The Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA), MOTH  Club, Curzon Soho, Regent Street Cinema, Rich Mix, Rio Cinema at Dalston,  and BFI Southbank will host the screenings of these short yet  nothing-short-of-spectacular flicks. Check out the complete list of films and  screening schedule here , or download the official event brochure . The featured films tackle a plethora of topics, from personal to sociopolitical.  One group of short films, “Obsessions” (ICA), explores the wide spectrum of,  well, obsession—from blind devotion to boy bands, twisted teenage crushes,  to a mother’s dangerously singular love. “Lives in Sign Languages”  (BFI Southbank) features films about and especially dedicated to D/deaf and  Hard of Hearing...

London shines bright even during winter, especially with the Winter Light  Festivals lighting up the city. One of the biggest Light Festivals returns to  Canary Wharf this year to enthrall artists, art lovers, and even general  spectators with the magic of light technology and art. Winner of the 2017 Darc Award for Best Creative Lighting Event, the 2018  Canary Wharf Winter Lights Festival is back with 30 cutting-edge light art  masterpieces created by respected light artists from the UK, across Europe,  and Australia. You and your family can revel in this experience which  encompasses the whole business district from January 16 to 27, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.,  all for free. Also Check Out: Hotels Near Paddington London ENESS, a multidisciplinary design studio from Australia, brings to the Jubilee  Plaza its “Sonic Light Bubble”-- a gigantic, interactive light installation that  responds with music and light to human...

The London Short Film Festival is back on its fifteenth year, dishing out hundreds   of short motion pictures, each packed with the power and weight of a full-length  movie. From January 12 to 21, The Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA), MOTH  Club, Curzon Soho, Regent Street Cinema, Rich Mix, Rio Cinema at Dalston, and  BFI Southbank will host the screenings of these short yet  nothing-short-of-spectacular flicks. Check out the complete list of films and  screening schedule here , or download the official event brochure . Book your  stay at hotels near Paddington London to visit and know more about this event. The featured films tackle a plethora of topics, from personal to sociopolitical.  One group of short films, “Obsessions” (ICA), explores the wide spectrum of, well,  obsession—from blind devotion to boy bands, twisted teenage crushes, to a  mother’s dangerously singular love. “Lives in Sign Languages” (BFI Sou...

Ever dreamt of walking in a place full of dazzling lights and enormous glowing display of animals and mythical creatures? Or of being a part of your childhood’s favorite fairytale? How about ice skating around some colorful lantern displays, then indulging in some tasty Asian street-food after? Check Out: Hotel Edward Paddington London Well, the annual Magical Lantern Festival at the Chiswick House Gardens in West London has all these and more! The event is what marks the end of the Chinese New Year which means that visitors are in for a lot of beautiful lantern displays, glittering fireworks, and the traditional dancing dragon! Set up on a 26-hectare paradise, the Chiswick House Gardens is, indeed, the best venue for this kind of festival due to its grand design and large open space. The Magical Lantern Festival’s theme this coming year is The Silk Road. It is defined by the Chinese as an ancient trade route that links the east and the western cities, and can be traced ba...

Exuding grandeur and authority, palaces and castles in England have always been a sight to behold. While you may content yourself with a view and a photo of their elaborate exteriors, entering the structures and seeing the equally breathtaking interiors can make your trip more memorable. Don’t let the idea of extensive travel time stop you from visiting these sites. Also Check Out: Hotels Near Paddington London With The Edward Hotel Paddington as your temporary London residence, you can depend on the easily accessible transportation systems to get to the best palaces and castles which include: Blenheim Palace This palace is best known for its jaw-dropping size—from its front yard to the actual building itself—and for being a home to the young Winston Churchill. Plus, it only takes a 20-minute bus ride from Oxford to get there as it is very accessible from numerous hotels near Paddington London . With a ticket worth £24.90, you can enter the historical site from 9:00 am to ...

Life in London during the roaring twenties must have been fun, lively, and glamorous. The nightclubs would have been splendid with all the bold colours, geometric motifs, sharp outlines, and unique curvilinear forms that characterized the highly popular Art Deco style during those times. The men and women would have been gorgeously dressed in high fashion. There would have been so many gorgeous buggy cars on the roads. It was a time when people realized that they could blend hard work with luxury – and had a roaring time doing it. You can still experience the fun and glamour of the roaring twenties in London today, about a century later. When you go to London and know exactly what to look for, you can enjoy the exhilarating feel of going back in time. The design and architecture of Art Deco is loud, bold, and luxurious. Art Deco demands to be noticed and adored. It is more than clean shapes and sleek lines. Once you stumble on something that screams Art Deco, you will no...