St James's London - A Quintessential August

As summer reaches its peak, we’ve got a whole host of quintessential summer suggestions for you this month. Dive into our summer area guide, appreciate some new tipples that may soon join your list of personal favourites, and uncover a whole new world of exciting eco-conscious ways to live. Read on…

Afternoon Tea Week in St James’s In St James’s you are utterly spoilt for choice when it comes to delightfully decadent sandwiches and perfectly formed sweet treats and what better time to treat your taste buds than Afternoon Tea Week? Choose from iconic places like The Ritz London or hidden gems like Dukes London. Whichever you indulge in, it will be a one of a kind experience that will last much longer than a pot of tea. Watch the video and find out more about the delicious experiences on offer.

Shop Sustainably in St James’s Market  A pop-up marketplace filled with ethical fashion, skincare, homewares, food and drinks is coming to St James’s Market this summer, in association with pebble, an award-winning digital magazine championing ways to live more sustainably. Following on from the success of their first pebblefest, they are once again bringing together some of the best eco-minded vendors for this one-day special event. Look out for eco-travel companies too, offering more environmentally conscious late summer getaway ideas. It’s all happening on Sunday 8th of September, read more here.

An Effortless Summer’s Day in St James’s This month, we’ve picked out five perfectly matched yet very different places to celebrate summer for our latest area guide. You’ll find a healthy crop of new openings, as well as reminders about some all-time favourites you really must revisit in the sunshine too. With the long bank holiday weekend on the horizon, it’s a particularly helpful tool for anyone looking to impress with their insider knowledge of some of London’s most brilliant tucked-away spots. Find out exactly what to do in our summer guide.

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