Lifestyle
Get in the know on living your best London life. We provide content to suit a variety of ages, budgets and interests. From weekend activity inspiration, to all the best free things to do in London you will be overwhelmed with the options in our gorgeous city.
“All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Museum of Home · The Courtauld Shop · House of Voltaire at Studio Voltaire · Design Museum Shop · Saatchi Gallery Store · Royal Academy of Arts Shop · Dulwich Picture Gallery Shop · Soane Museum Shop · V&A Shop · London Transport Museum Shop · William Morris Gallery Shop · ICA Bookstore…
TP Caring Spaces create spaces that provide a respite from sickness, stress, and even the great pains of shift working in hospitals and/or charities…
Charities you can volunteer for in London. Team Up · akt · City Sanctuary UK · Literacy Pirates · The Big Help Out · Shout · Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) · Canary Wharf Group x The Felix Project · The Kids Network ...
Flowwow has launched a new floral-themed AR quiz just in time for Mother's Day, making it easier to select the perfect bouquet for your loved one…
As Mother's Day rapidly approaches, here’s our selection of events within the city that are guaranteed to create treasured memories. Whether it's indulging in a luxurious afternoon tea aboard the British Pullman train, crafting a beautiful floral bouquet, or savouring a delicious Sunday roast on a trendy Shoreditch rooftop, we have you covered…
Having been loyal to Hinge as a dating app for as long as I can remember, and with little-to-no success regardless of how you define it, recent post-pandemic socialising with other singletons has made me more aware of the alternatives on offer…
FLO London features in the June, July and August 2022 issues of British Vogue. As a female-owned business this has been a wonderful opportunity and a chance to showcase our newest collection of Ghanaian wax print products made from Nsubra fabrics…
The Tampon Tax, as it’s widely referred to, meant that until this year sanitary items were classed as a non-essential, luxury product and subject to VAT…
It has been almost a year since the lockdown began, with the hospitality industry and small businesses being severely affected. We are now in our third lockdown and now more than ever local businesses need our support. We have put together a list of businesses you can support this week….
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KODO · The Imagine Children's Festival · Oksana Lyniv Conducts Dvořák · Orchid After Hours · Generation Hope: Act for the Planet · Macbeth · Frank Auerbach: The Charcoal Heads · When Forms Come Alive · James Ward Presents: Seven Americans · Douglas Gordon: All I Need is a Little Bit of Everything · Grant Museum of Zoology reopens ·…
Oxford Street's dazzling Christmas lights are poised to make a grand return on 2 November, ushering in the festive spirit throughout London…
Discover our guide to the charm of Kenwood House, a historic gem nestled in the picturesque Hampstead, North West London…
Hart Shoreditch Hotel, situated in the vibrant heart of Shoreditch, provides a charming and sophisticated retreat that captures the essence of the local area…
Glyndebourne Festival 2023 · Wilderness Festival · Blenheim Palace Food Festival · Cheltenham Music Festival · Daylesford Organic’s Summer Festival · Penzance Literary Festival · Keswick Mountain Festival · At Home Farm · Durham Brass Festival 2023 · Edinburgh Fringe · British Grand Prix · SPRINGFEST at LEGOLAND®…
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New Regency Orchestra at Colour Factory, London Marathon 2023, London Philharmonic Orchestra: Don Quixote Rides Again, London Book Fair, Aladdin Sane Live, Concrete Lates x Queer Bruk, Dr. Esther Mahlangu: Where two rivers meet, Morgan Stanley Lates at Somerset House with the Courtauld, Lee Eelous: DISORDER, Gillian Jason Gallery Universe 25’, SicilyFEST London 2023,Be-oom Introduction to Korean Tea, Designing Soho House Bangkok,Divided: Why We Need to Decolonise Healthcare with Dr Annabel Sowemimo, Rochelle Canteen Shoreditch, Australian Ballet at Royal Opera House…
This summer, The Australian Ballet is set to make a triumphant return to the Royal Opera House after a 35-year absence, with a performance of George Balanchine's revered ballet masterpiece, Jewels…
The best tennis clubs and courts in London including:Holland Park Lawn Tennis Club, North Kensington,All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon,The Hurlingham Club, Fulham, Queens Club, West Kensington, Roehampton Club, Wandsworth, Park Sports, Across London, Better Tennis, Across London, Golden Lane Tennis Courts, City of London, Hackney Tennis, Camden Active, City of London Tennis, Lambeth Tennis, Lewisham Tennis, Chelsea and Kensington Tennis, Wandsworth Tennis, Southwark Tennis…
Nestled in the heart of Mayfair, one of London's most prestigious areas, lies a true treasure - Grays Antique Market. The impressive Grade II listed terracotta building was designed by the celebrated Edwardian architect Reginald Bloomsfield and thanks to the careful restoration by Bennie Gray, the founder of Grays, the market has evolved from its humble beginnings to become a thriving hub of over 200 antique dealers…
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In the heart of London, where older properties abound, homeowners are turning to innovative solutions such as modern timber windows to help them create better energy efficiency while remaining true to the home's overall historic style.
Planning a stag weekend can be as thrilling as the event itself, though it comes with its set of challenges. Striking the perfect balance between adventure, relaxation, and celebration requires thoughtful consideration and meticulous planning…
Planning your dream honeymoon is super exciting—it's like imagining the best vacation ever with your favourite person…
Some of the most prestigious universities in the world are in the city, which brings in thousands of foreign students every year. How come London is so popular with people from all over the world?
We explore a variety of creative and affordable ideas for those in the UK looking to impress their loved ones with personalised gifts…
Whether you're looking to kickstart a healthier lifestyle, shed a few pounds, or simply give your body a break from processed foods, embarking on a juice cleanse can offer a multitude of benefits…
International Women's Day with Firebird & Friends • Female-led art exhibitions • East London Strippers Collective at The Other Art Fair • Women’s Day Auction • Oedipus Electronica • Fitness and defence classes • Women’s History Month 2024…
As we enter 2024, it's the perfect time to revitalise your London flat and infuse it with the latest home design trends…
Watch collecting is not just about owning timepieces; it's about appreciating a blend of craftsmanship, history, and personal style…
In recent years, a significant shift has been observed in the global economic and cultural landscape, with France emerging as a burgeoning hub that rivals the traditional allure of London…
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The Untold and Untrue Story has arrived in London for a three-week run at the King’s Head Theatre in Islington. Let me start by saying it is the best and silliest kind of fun and the most I’ve laughed in such a short space of time.
Juraj Benko’s experimental one-hander at the intimate Cockpit Theatre is a unafraid exploration of the lasting impact of childhood trauma and the innate longing for love and connection that makes us human…
Part of me would prefer to just give that tantalising clue to the play and say no more, so if you do attend this play in the oh so hip area of Dalston, you can fully experience the impact and delight of letting the evening unfold before you...
Tate Britain is currently holding a magnificent exhibition of John Singer Sargent featuring his masterpieces which many of us have drooled over books and online for years…
The storyline is of a widowed Welsh mother Anna becoming a governess and English tutor to the wives and numerous children of the stubborn King of Siam (now Thailand)…
The Southbank Centre continues to excel in their program of events for 2024 with the showing of the Ballet National de Marseille: ROOMMATES at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, SouthBank Centre…
Powerful spoken word theatre from playwright Henry Madd explores the highs and lows of small-town adolescence and the nuances of the friendships we make in these formative and turbulent years.
Wish You Weren’t Here, a Theatre Centre and Sheffield Theatres collaboration written by Katie Redford has been created in conversation with hundreds of young people across the country…
Los Angeles-based, Boston-raised songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist artist Khamari has landed himself in London to begin his first tour with a couple of nights at The Lower Third in Denmark Street...
THOUGHT OF THE WEEK
It’s 2020 and it’s surprising how many of us are still flushing wet wipes down the toilet! Wet wipes are bonded together using pressure, resins or chemicals making them very difficult to break down…
Every Thursday night we stand outside our houses clapping, banging wooden spoons on saucepans and cheering in celebration of all the hard and essential work that the NHS workers are doing #ClapForCarers…
We are now moving into our third week of lockdown in the UK and so we thought we would bring you a further dose of good news to keep spirits high…
There has been a strong sense of pride felt in the UK, especially over the last few days. People that were referred to as low skill workers just a few months ago are now seen as key workers, and our nation is relying heavily on their courage…
On the 23rd March 2020, Boris Johnson addressed the nation advising everyone to stay home in a national effort to halt the growth of the virus. This action has been taken in a bid to prevent the National Health Service becoming overwhelmed…
International Women’s Day 2020 took place on Sunday 8th March and there was a lot happening online and in real life to celebrate the day. The theme this year is ‘I am Generation Equality: Realising Women’s Rights’ and is aligned with UN Women’s new multigenerational campaign, Generation Equality…
This year sees the return of the Leap Year. Saturday 29th February marks 24 hours you didn’t have last year and 24 hours that you wont have next year! Such a gift calls for you to seize the day, reinvent yourself, do something selfless, work on your mental, spiritual and physical wellbeing…
The internet has made people brave and has allowed people to act without consequences and it can’t continue, this includes the media and the British press. “Be kind” is an expression circulating on the internet in the wake of Caroline Flack’s death…
Recently Michael Gove, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster came under scrutiny for his previous drug use and this had us wondering, why do we judge politicians so harshly for previous drug use?
Tampon smuggling is the struggle women go through attempting to discretely find ways to hide her tampon whilst at work! These are the measures taken to prevent any attention drawn as she skilfully…
To mark Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (23 - 29 January 2023) we are supporting Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust in its call to get towards a future where cervical cancer is a thing of the past. The charity is launching a campaign to End Cervical Cancer in the UK…