Explore Belgravia this Christmas with a festive pub crawl through London’s most charming historic pubs, from The Grenadier’s cosy mews hideaway to The Nags Head’s quirky classic tavern…
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From the joys of Christmas at Kew to the lively Smithfield meat auction, and from major concerts and ballets to intimate workshops and family-friendly trails, the city offers an extraordinary mix of experiences. This guide brings together the very best of Christmas in London…
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Here is our guide to Christmas gifts you can buy at London gallery shops, to help you find presents for loved ones, friends, or a Secret Santa at the office. From The Courtauld to the National Gallery, every purchase helps fund exhibitions…
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From historic toyshops and independent markets to avant-garde boutiques and curated art book shops, these locations showcase creativity, charm, and festive spirit, making Christmas shopping in London a truly enjoyable experience…
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London is full of festive wreath-making workshops this winter, from traditional seasonal designs to bold, contemporary creations. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned crafter, these hands-on sessions at luxury studios, hotels, or community events…
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Your guide to London’s can’t-miss events this week, 17–23 November 2025, from Cabaret Voltaire live at ICA to Ballet Shoes at the National Theatre and The Evolution of UK Jazz at the Barbican…
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This week in London, you can enjoy festive ice skating, Christmas lights, jazz and classical concerts, and a range of art exhibitions. Highlights include Skate at Somerset House, Christmas at Kew, the EFG Jazz Festival, and the Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize 2025…
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London’s most beloved Christmas activity is back. As festive cheer returns to the city, with twinkling lights and the scent of mulled wine drifting through the air, for many Londoners and visitors from further afield, nothing quite captures the spirit of the city at Christmas like strapping on a pair of skates and stepping onto the ice…
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November is a lively time to be in London, with the festive season in full swing and the city buzzing with events. From skating at Somerset House to Christmas lights switch-ons and festive markets like the Southbank Centre Winter Market, there are plenty of ways to embrace the holiday spirit. Beyond the seasonal festivities, London’s cultural calendar is brimming with art, music, and performance…
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Discover 10+ locations in London where you can enjoy the celebrations on the weekends before and after and the official Bonfire Night itself…
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This month sees the opening of several remarkable duo exhibitions, from a showcase celebrating two of Britain’s most celebrated landscape painters, J.M.W. Turner and John Constable, at Tate Britain, to a show examining the long-standing friendship and artistic dialogue between British artists Maggi Hambling and Sarah Lucas at Sadie Coles HQ and Frankie Rossi Art Projects. Here is our guide to art exhibitions opening in London in November 2025…
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From roaring dinosaurs to lively discos and creative workshops, London is bursting with family fun this October half-term. Whether you’re exploring Regent’s Park’s open-air art, dancing at Sadler’s Wells, or watching classic films at the Barbican, there’s something to entertain every age and interest across the city…
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Here’s a roundup of when and where you can experience the best of London’s Christmas light switch-on events for 2025…
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Presale is now open for Skate at Somerset House, returning to London on 12 November 2025 for the city’s much-loved winter experience with ice skating, festive treats, and unique gift shopping…
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This week in London, explore modern and contemporary art at the British Art Fair, experience couture drama with LACRIMA at the Barbican, celebrate heritage at the Chelsea History Festival, enjoy a decade of dance with Acosta Danza at Sadler’s Wells, and step into Shakespeare’s world with Hamlet at the National Theatre…
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With just 100 days to go until Christmas, London’s West End is preparing for the festive season. Carnaby Street and Covent Garden have confirmed their 2025 Christmas lights switch-on dates, signalling the start of celebrations across the capital…
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Get ready to lace up your skates because something magical is coming to Leicester Square this November. For the first time ever, the heart of London’s West End will host an outdoor ice rink, bringing festive fun to life with sparkling lights, music, and seasonal activities for all ages…
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Ladbroke Hall has been a fixture in Notting Hill since 1903, when it opened as the Clément-Talbot car showroom, Britain’s first purpose-built car factory. Designed to resemble an English country house, the building has since served a variety of roles, from producing military vehicles during the First World War to housing Thames Television in the 1980…
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Discover the best of London this weekend! From landmark exhibitions such as Marie Antoinette Style at the V&A and Material World at Kew Gardens, to live music and a curry festival on Brick Lane…
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The British Fashion Council (BFC) has unveiled its City Wide Celebration (CWC) programme for London Fashion Week (LFW), taking place from 12 to 27 September 2025. Offering over 1,000 public experiences across the capital, the programme brings fashion to the public through exhibitions, talks, pop-ups, and interactive events…
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