In the heart of Crews Hill is our 3 acre garden and meadow. It has been reclaimed over 30 yrs from pig farm to relaxed planting, a haven for..... more >

Oak Farm/Homestead, Enfield EN2 9DS

Sun 8 Sep 24

12 Lauradale Road - Open Garden for NGS

Exotic, huge, featuring tropical and Mediterranean zone plants, now maturing well and extended with recent developments... more >

12 Lauradale Road, N2 9LU

Sun 8 Sep 24

Shoe Baby by Long Nose Puppets

Join Shoe Baby on a fantastical sing-along journey as this baby explores the sea, the air, and the zoo – all from the comfort of a shoe!... more >

Jacksons Lane 269A Archway Road, London N6 5AA

Sun 8 Sep 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in London

Markfield Beam Engine & Museum

Heritage Open Day: Explore Tottenham's hidden history with two special openings of this remarkable 1888 former sewage pumping engine... more >

Markfield Beam Engine & Museum, Markfield Park, Tottenham N15 4RB

Sun 8 Sep 24

The Heritage of Harmondsworth

Heritage Open Day: Harmondsworth has existed since at least the 6th century. What you see today are buildings of 15th-20th century date... more >

Manor Court, High Street, Harmondsworth, West Drayton UB7 0AQ

Sun 8 Sep 24

River Pinn : Archaeology, Nature and Human Development

Heritage Open Day: Discover the history of Manor Farm and its links to the River Pinn at this open day at Manor Farm House... more >

Manor Farm House, Bury Street, Hillingdon Museums and Archive, Ruislip HA4 7SU

Sun 8 Sep 24

Monks Hill Football Academy

I LOVE THIS GAME! For 9 -14 year olds!! Welcome to our weekly football academy training and matches! Get ready to hone your skills, showcase your..... more >

The Lighthouse - 107 Broodcoombe, Croydon CR2 8HR

Sun 8 Sep 24

'In Stil Moderno' - Bellot Ensemble perform Baroque classics

Heritage Open Day: The Bellot Ensemble specialise in 16th and 17th century repertoire and are performing some baroque classics at St Clement Danes on... more >

St Clement Danes, Strand, London WC2R 1DH

Sun 8 Sep 24

Sensory Stories

Immerse yourself in nature at the London Wetland Centre with the enchanting storyteller Olivia Armstrong... more >

WWT London Wetland Centre, Queen Elizabeth Walk, Barnes SW13 9WT

Sat 7 Sep 24

UK Massage Championships

The UK Massage Championships are returning to City Lit for the second year in a row. The event is open to therapists nationally and internationally... more >

Keeley Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B 4BA

Sat 7 Sep 24

RICARDO CURBELO and ADRIAN AZUELO: LATIN AMERICAN and SPANISH MUSIC

Innovative harpist, composer and poet, Ricardo Curbelo combines traditional music from a variety of Latin American countries, together with his own,... more >

St Gabriel’s Church 12 Aldersbrook Road London E12 5HH

Sat 7 Sep 24

Hogsmill Community Garden Open Day

Heritage Open Day: Visit a blossoming serene garden which runs alongside the Hogsmill river. Created from an overgrown site since 2014 the garden is..... more >

On Swan Path (turn left at bottom of Mill Street), Vineyard Close, Kingston upon Thames KT1 2RH

Sat 7 Sep 24

Around the park in 80 minutes (or fewer if youâ€™re quick)- A challenge filled race

Heritage Open Day: Race around the park. Find and complete the challenges. Win a prize. Test yourself against all the other families and find out who..... more >

Cranford Park, The Parkway, Cranford, Hounslow TW5 9HR

Sat 7 Sep 24

Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform Vivaldi's master piece The Four Seasons and other outstanding works in the... more >

St Mary Le Strand WC2R 1ES

Sat 7 Sep 24

9 Trafalgar Terrace - Open Garden for NGS

Small jungle and tropical themed garden with big leaf plants down to small succulents. The garden is a tranquil space with running water and views up..... more >

9 Trafalgar Terrace, Harrow HA1 3EU

Sat 7 Sep 24

Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform Vivaldi's master piece The Four Seasons and other outstanding works in the... more >

St Mary Le Strand WC2R 1ES

Sat 7 Sep 24

DRINK IT IN Festival

The DRINK IT IN Festival has been created to stimulate the senses of all who attend. Come to sample over 40 beautifully crafted liquids from..... more >

Peckham Levels, 95a Rye Ln SE15 4ST

Sat 7 Sep 24

Glitz and Giving

A Glitzy Night Out With Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice - Saturday 7th September 2024 Noah’s Ark would like to invite you to join us for a great... more >

The Otherist, 111 Old Broad Street, London EC2N 1AP

Sat 7 Sep 24

St Martin of Tours Church, Chelsfield

Heritage Open Day: Norman church open with historic records, church embroidery and information on local village history on display, light... more >

St Martin of Tours Church, Church Road, Chelsfield, Orpington BR6 7SN

Sat 7 Sep 24

St Georgeâ€™s German Lutheran Church

Heritage Open Day: Opened 1763, discover the oldest still standing German Church building in the UK. Original 18th-century interior with box pews St... more >

Apostle Lodge, 55 Alie Street, London E1 8EB

Sat 7 Sep 24

Sutton Transformed: St. Nicholas at 160

Heritage Open Day: This exhibition and a series of history walks and talks will explore change and continuity in science, technology and culture in... more >

St Nicholas Church, St Nicholas Way, Sutton SM1 1ST

Sat 7 Sep 24

Join us this Saturday, 7th September for an evening of live jazz.

Looking for the perfect date night spot in Ruislip? Join us this Saturday, 7th September for an evening of live jazz with Antony Wolfson from 19:30..... more >

111 High St, Ruislip , United Kingdom HA4 8JN

Sat 7 Sep 24

The Guards Museum

Heritage Open Day: You may know them as the soldiers who guard Buckingham Palace, come along and discover why they are so much more at this weekend... more >

The Guards Museum, Wellington Barracks, Birdcage Walk, Westminster SW1E 6HQ

Sat 7 Sep 24

Sensing St Alfege. The Flavourful Histories of St Alfege Church

Heritage Open Day: Sensing St Alfege includes a small exhibition and two workshops detailing the unique stories of St Alfege Church that demonstrate... more >

St Alfege Church, Greenwich Church Street, London SE10 9BJ

Sat 7 Sep 24

Sensing St Alfege: Suffragette Crafting Session

Heritage Open Day: Drop in to our crafting workshop to help us recreate a Suffragette-style banner. Using recycled scraps of fabric, we will together..... more >

St Alfege Church, Greenwich Church Street, London SE10 9BJ

Sat 7 Sep 24

St Clement Danes Church & Crypt

Heritage Open Day: St Clement Danes is the central church of the Royal Air Force. Explore the church's thousand year history, and the..... more >

St Clement Danes Church, Strand, London WC2R 1DH

Sat 7 Sep 24

Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum

Heritage Open Day: Grade II listed Victorian engine house remodelled to take a pair of 1895 Marshall steam engines, still in working order running on... more >

10 South Access Road, London E17 8AX

Sat 7 Sep 24

Zoology after Hours: Museum late at the UCL Grant Museum of Zoology

Heritage Open Day: Explore our world-famous Zoology collection after hours! With childrenâ€™s colouring activities and friendly guides on hand to..... more >

UCL Grant Museum of Zoology, Rockefeller Building, 21 University Street, London WC1E 6DE

Sat 7 Sep 24

Fridays Froglets

This month, come and join our forest school-inspired Friday Froglets sessions with your children. Play in nature, learn new songs and share..... more >

WWT London Wetland Centre, Queen Elizabeth Walk, Barnes SW13 9WT

Fri 6 Sep 24

The Lime-thru Bakery

Embracing London’s booming bakery culture, Lime is opening London’s first-ever ‘ride-thru’ bakery - the Lime-thru Bakery - in Shoreditch from 6th –... more >

Protein Studios 31 New Inn Yard EC2A 3EY

Fri 6 Sep 24

Unwind with Wine: End-of-Summer Wine Walk

Experience a relaxing and rejuvenating evening and join fellow wine enthusiasts for a delightful journey through the beautiful London Wetland Centre,... more >

WWT London Wetland Centre, Queen Elizabeth Walk, Barnes SW13 9WT

Fri 6 Sep 24

The Orchard - Open Garden for NGS

Informal, romantic ¼ acre garden with mature flowering trees, shrubs and imaginative planting in flowing herbaceous borders... more >

The Orchard, Chiswick W4 3JB

Fri 6 Sep 24

Julius Caesar

A new era awaits as Lazarus Theatre Company presents a multimedia spin on Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. Caesar is a God amongst men... more >

Southwark Playhouse Borough (The Large), 77-85 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BD

Fri 6 Sep 24

Honeywood Museum

Heritage Open Day: Honeywood Museum is a Grade II listed building overlooking picturesque Carshalton Ponds and in the heart of Carshalton's... more >

Honeywood Walk, Carshalton SM5 3NX

Fri 6 Sep 24

Egyptology after Hours: Museum late at the Petrie Museum of Egyptian & Sudanese Archaeology

Heritage Open Day: Explore our world-famous Egyptology collection after hours! With childrenâ€™s colouring activities and friendly guides on hand to..... more >

Petrie Museum of Egyptian & Sudanese Archaeology, Malet Place, London WC1E 6BT

Fri 6 Sep 24

Whitehall Historic House

Heritage Open Day: Built around 1500, Whitehall is a Grade II* listed Tudor house in the heart of Cheam Village... more >

Whitehall Historic House, 1 Malden Road, Cheam, Sutton SM3 8QD

Fri 6 Sep 24

a history Church Street , Westminster

Heritage Open Day: A history Church Street in Westminter will take place at Church Street library. will contain photos, documents and text. more >

Church Street Library, 67-69 Church Street, London NW8 8EU

Fri 6 Sep 24

Art Cart

Heritage Open Day: Tuck in to our Metroland inspired art and craft activities! Get colouring, sticking and creating with our arts and crafts..... more >

Headstone Manor, Pinner View, Harrow HA2 6PX

Fri 6 Sep 24

Hampton Wick High Street â€“ Then & Now

Heritage Open Day: Step back in time with this free and fascinating photography exhibition, curated by The Hampton Wick Association Throughout... more >

Hampton Wick Library, Bennet Close, Hampton Wick, Kingston upon Thames KT1 4AT

Fri 6 Sep 24

The Boys From Syracuse

Rodgers and Hart’s classic 1938 musical comedy adaptation of The Comedy of Errors returns to the London stage for the first time in over ten years in... more >

Upstairs at The Gatehouse, Highgate Village, London N6 4BD

Thu 5 Sep 24

Livat Hammersmith launches 'Sustainable Style Swap'

Bustling meeting and retail destination, Livat Hammersmith, is delighted to announce its very own ‘Livat Back to Uni Sustainable Style Swap’ taking... more >

King St, London W6 9HW

Thu 5 Sep 24

Kim’s Convenience

Following a sold-out hit run at Park Theatre earlier this year, Kim’s Convenience is transferring to Riverside Studios... more >

Riverside Studios, 101 Queen Caroline Street, London W6 9BN

Thu 5 Sep 24

Creative Industries Festival

This inaugural Creative Industries Festival in September is hosted by the School of Arts and Creative industries at University of East London,and is... more >

Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability, University of East London, University Way, London E16 2RD

Wed 4 Sep 24

Watch Notting Hill for Free at Merchant Square Outdoor Screen

Each year the open-air screen next to Paddington Basin plays popular films that are available for anyone to turn up and watch for free... more >

Merchant Square, Paddington Basin, London W2 1AJ

Wed 4 Sep 24

HEYTEA Pop-up

From 04/09-22/09, premium tea brand HEYTEA will offer its best-selling drinks such as “Cheese Grape Boom” and “Supreme Brown Sugar Bobo Milk Tea”, to... more >

Royal Ballet and Opera Bow Street WC2E 9DD

Wed 4 Sep 24

Frank’s Closet

An outré camp classic of 21st century British musical theatre, the iconic Frank’s Closet returns to its musical hall roots this summer at the... more >

Wilton’s Music Hall, Graces Alley, London E1 8JB

Tue 3 Sep 24

Alpha@Trinity Baptist Church, Croydon

Stop scrolling. Try Alpha. You’re invited to a time of tasty food, great conversation and talks that make you think... more >

Trinity Baptist Church, 5 - 9 Peall Road, Croydon CR0 3EX

Mon 2 Sep 24

thelittleloop launches pre-loved kids’ clothes concession at John Lewi

Helping to get some of the 225 million items of unused childrenswear stored in UK homes back in circulation Second Hand September 2024, UK —... more >

John Lewis, 300 Oxford Street W1C 1DX

Mon 2 Sep 24

Golf Course Allotments - Open Garden for NGS

Large, long established allotment with over 200 plots, some organic. Maintained by culturally diverse community, growing a wide variety of fruit,..... more >

Golf Course Allotments, N11 2AR

Sun 1 Sep 24

42 Risingholme Road - Open Garden for NGS

A stunning, paved 100ft long garden packed with plants, divided into different themed areas inc a raised bed vegetable garden, a large aviary,... more >

42 Risingholme Road, Harrow HA3 7ER

Sun 1 Sep 24

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Things to do around London

London, the vibrant capital of the United Kingdom, offers an abundance of activities for a memorable day out. Whether you're a local or a visitor, there's something for everyone in this bustling metropolis. Let's explore some of the best things to do in London:

1. Visit London's Markets:
- London has a plethora of markets, each with its own unique vibe. Here are some must-visit options:
- Old Spitalfields Market: Located in east central London, it offers vintage clothing, handmade accessories, worldly foods, and novel art.
- Camden Market: Perfect for rockers and music lovers, it's known for leather jackets, vegan lunch options, and piercings.
- Portobello Market: Notting Hill's colorful houses and unique items make it a popular spot for photographers.
- Borough Market: London's premium food market with a variety of delicious treats, from coffee to fresh farm produce.

2. Explore Arty and Architectural Gems:
- Even if you're not religious, visiting London's churches is a treat. Explore historic architecture and stunning stained glass windows. Some notable ones include:
- St. Paul's Cathedral: Climb to the top for panoramic views of the city.
- Westminster Abbey: A UNESCO World Heritage Site with centuries of history.
- St. Martin-in-the-Fields: Attend a classical music concert or enjoy a meal at its crypt cafe.
- Southwark Cathedral: A hidden gem near Borough Market.
- Temple Church: Known for its round nave and medieval origins.

3. Enjoy the Outdoors:
- London has beautiful green spaces and outdoor activities:
- Hyde Park: Stroll by the Serpentine, rent a rowboat, or have a picnic.
- Regent's Park: Visit the Queen Mary's Rose Garden and the London Zoo.
- Richmond Park: Spot deer and enjoy the vast open space.
- Hampstead Heath: Explore the heathland, swim in the ponds, and take in the skyline views.
- Thames River Walk: Follow the Thames Path for scenic riverside views.

4. Quirky and Fun Activities:
- London offers plenty of unique experiences:
- Shuffleboarding: Try shuffleboard at venues like The London Shuffle Club.
- Escape Rooms: Solve puzzles and unravel mysteries at various escape room locations.
- Weird Experiences: From immersive theater to unusual dining, London has it all.
- Electronic Darts: Play darts with a modern twist at Flight Club.
- Go Karting: Race around indoor tracks at TeamSport Karting.
- Virtual Reality Experiences: Try VR gaming or immersive storytelling at Otherworld³.

5. Day Trips from London:
- If you have more time, consider day trips to nearby destinations:
- Windsor: Visit Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world.
- Greenwich: Explore the Royal Observatory, the Cutty Sark, and the Maritime Museum.
- Oxford: Discover the famous university city and its historic colleges.
- Cambridge: Explore the picturesque colleges and punting on the River Cam.
- Brighton: Enjoy the beach, the Royal Pavilion, and the quirky Lanes.

Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Whether you're interested in culture, outdoor adventures, or quirky experiences, London promises an unforgettable day out!