Our London getaway got off to a brilliant start with a place we’d wanted to visit for years: Handel & Hendrix in London. Tucked away just off New Bond Street, this unique museum brings together two musical legends who, surprisingly, once lived side by side.

We were completely in our element from the moment we stepped inside. Walking through George Frideric Handel’s home felt like stepping back in time. Seeing one of his original harpsichords in the very rehearsal room where he worked was incredible—but the real highlight was standing in the room where he composed Messiah in just 21 days. There was something quite moving about being in that space, imagining the creative energy that once filled it.

Then, heading upstairs and next door, the atmosphere shifts dramatically as you enter the former flat of Jimi Hendrix. From Baroque to rock in a matter of steps! Standing in Hendrix’s bedroom, seeing his bed, and even the first guitar he played in England—complete with its original strings—was surreal. It’s such a clever and intimate museum experience, and we’d wholeheartedly recommend it.

After soaking up all that musical history, we set off on a relaxed pub crawl in the direction of Trafalgar Square. Along the way, we stopped at PizzaExpress—a perfect, easy bite made even better thanks to some well-used Tesco vouchers.

As evening fell, we headed to St Martin-in-the-Fields for the Space sound and light installation. It was a beautifully immersive experience, blending music and visuals in a way that felt both calming and otherworldly—an unexpected highlight of the day.

To round things off, we slipped into Gordon’s Wine Bar for a cosy nightcap. With its candlelit atmosphere and historic charm, it was the perfect way to end a full and memorable day.

We’re staying just outside the city at Abbey Wood campsite, which has been a great base for exploring—close enough to dip into central London, but peaceful enough to unwind after a busy day.

All in all, a brilliant mix of music, culture, food, and a little bit of magic—London, you’ve done it again. Thanks to Mum for dog sitting!