Holiday Features Archive

Croydon Christmas Market open for business

The alpine lodges in Croydon’s North End may have been a strange sight to some; but, for those who were curious …

by Jordan Lane/ November 29, 2019/ Christmas, Croydon, Events, Holiday Features/

Pancake Day in Hackney: no batter is better

Tomorrow is Pancake Day, and who better to ask how to make the perfect pancake than Antoine Minvielle, owner of …

by Saman Javed/ February 12, 2018/ Features, Hackney, Holiday Features/

Roses are red and florists are blue

Once again, Valentine’s Day looms around the corner: cute, cuddly and candy-filled. But while supermarkets brim with bountiful bouquets, the …

by Sophie Soar/ February 7, 2018/ Features, Holiday Features, People, Tower Hamlets/

Find the best Easter Eggs according to ELL’s Choc-o-meter

Hey there chocolate lovers, are you excited for Easter? We know we are. But if you’re feeling overwhelmed by your …

by Rachel King/ April 14, 2017/ General Features, Holiday Features/

What’s on: Easter 2017

We love spring here at ELL. Flowers blooming, birds singing, lambs leaping…. Hang on, what’s that disturbing our peaceful cup …

by Rachel King/ April 14, 2017/ Events, General Features, Holiday Features, Uncategorized, Upcoming/

Where to go this Mother’s Day in east London

With Mother’s Day fast approaching, we’ve gathered the six best places in East London to treat your loved one this …

by Rianna Newman/ March 22, 2017/ Features, Holiday Features, Upcoming/

Chinese New Year in London: Ringing in the Year of the Rooster

London hosted the biggest Chinese New Year celebration outside Asia last weekend as thousands of people marked the first day …

by Jane Zhou/ January 31, 2017/ Features, Holiday Features/

Christmas accidents: Tis the season to be cautious.

Christmas is coming, and although that translates to endless joy for most of us, statistics show that it is also one …

by Rashi Wadhera/ December 15, 2015/ Christmas, Features, Holiday Features, Specials/

ELL events special: May bank holiday festivals and markets

There are plenty of ways to celebrate the beginning of May. If you haven’t yet made plans for the bank …

by Thu Maria Tran/ May 1, 2015/ Features, Holiday Features/

ELL Guide to Christmas: Weekend activities

Despite the chill in the air, Christmas spirit is now in full flow and so are the abundance of activities, …

by Emma Henderson/ December 5, 2014/ Christmas, Features, Holiday Features/

ELL Guide to Christmas: Buying Christmas trees

The fragrant aroma of pine needles, the warm glow of stringed lights and the sparkle of glittering baubles are just …

by Alex Sims/ December 4, 2014/ Features, Holiday Features/

ELL Guide to Christmas: This week’s markets and fairs

  ELL has been rounding up this week’s Christmas markets and fairs so you can plan a great family day …

by Kate Ng/ December 4, 2014/ Christmas, Features, Holiday Features/

Recession pinch still felt in Christmas shopping trends

Christmas means many different things to different people. Over the next three weeks, Eastlondonlines will be asking a number of …

by ELL Admin/ December 3, 2014/ Christmas, Features, Holiday Features, Specials, Videos/

What Christmas means to me: Jazmin Kopotsha

  Christmas means many different things to different people. Over the next three weeks, Eastlondonlines will be asking a number …

by Jazmin Kopotsha/ December 3, 2014/ Christmas, Features, Holiday Features/

Looking to celebrate Thanksgiving in London? EastLondonLines brings you the best of our boroughs

  Thursday is Thanksgiving in America, the holiday where our transatlantic neighbours get together to give thanks, watch the National …

by Eastlondonlines/ November 21, 2012/ Events, Holiday Features, Lead Stories/

Celebrating Start-Ups: Positive Elements [Video]

EastLondonLines investigates new start-ups in Croydon, starting with hair salon Positive Elements

by Sarah Whitehead/ April 19, 2012/ Business, Croydon, Features, Holiday Features/

Celebrating Start-Ups: Come the Revolution [Video]

EastLondonLines’ week of celebrating start-ups continues

by Lene Wold/ April 18, 2012/ Business, Features, Holiday Features, Lewisham/

Celebrating Start-Ups: PLA Studios [Video]

On the fringes of London’s Silicon Roundabout, this tech start-up is making waves and winning awards

by Jane McCallion/ April 17, 2012/ Business, Features, Holiday Features, Tower Hamlets/

Celebrating Start-Ups: East London Furniture [Video]

A shop in Hoxton is making eye-catching furniture out of used materials.

by Aaron Lee/ April 16, 2012/ Business, Features, Hackney, Holiday Features/

Your Valentine’s songs, your stories [Music]

Valentine’s Day is once again upon us. Whether you’re in for a romantic evening or still adrift in the sea …

by Aaron Lee/ February 13, 2012/ Features, Holiday Features, People/

Valentine’s Day: What’s your love song?

If you only had one song to express your love, what would it be? Valentine’s Day is just three weeks …

by Aaron Lee/ January 22, 2012/ Features, Holiday Features/

Catford Caring Christmas trees help homeless

If you buy a Christmas tree from Caring Christmas Trees before Wednesday, you can help homeless people in Lewisham rebuild …

by Tabby Kinder/ December 12, 2011/ Environment, Holiday Features, Lewisham/

Five Christmas gift ideas in Hackney’s hidden shops

Stuck for Christmas present ideas? Are those two-for-one Sainsbury’s selection boxes looking appealing? Before you resign yourself to giving everyone …

by Tillie Cox/ December 12, 2011/ Features, Holiday Features, Reviews/