Sanctuary is a dance theatre production exploring what it means to search for sanctuary and maintain it - looking at what it means physically,... more >

The Cockpit, Gateforth Street NW8 8EH

Tue 20 Aug 24

Baby Broadway Family Concert- West Hampstead

“Tip-top show tunes that worm their way into ears of all ages” - Time Out London “Absolutely brilliant... more >

Emmanuel Church, Lyncroft Gardens, West Hampstead NW6 1JU

Mon 19 Aug 24

Spider

Fresh from its runner up award for Best Show at Bitesize Festival, Riverside Studios (Feb 24), and its sell-out run at South London Theatre, comes... more >

The Cockpit, Gateforth Street NW8 8EH

Mon 19 Aug 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in London

All-Stars Trail at London Designer Outlet

Prepare to step into a hot summer of fun with the family at London Designer Outlet (LDO), where families can eat for less, take advantage of big... more >

London Designer Outlet Wembley Park Boulevard Wembley Park HA9 0FD

Mon 19 Aug 24

86 Underhill Road - Open Garden for NGS

A generous family garden packed with surprises around every corner. Opening for the first time in Aug shows the garden off in its more jungle..... more >

86 Underhill Road, East Dulwich SE22 0QU

Sun 18 Aug 24

The Circle of Everything

An interdisciplinary solo performance featuring live painting, aerial dance and moving images.? Using the shape of the circle, the work celebrates..... more >

The Cockpit, Gateforth Street NW8 8EH

Sun 18 Aug 24

Digital Marketing Training for Pharmacies

Digital Marketing Training for Pharmacies Join digital marketing for healthcare specialists Wordsmith Digital for a day's training designed... more >

Ambassadors Bloomsbury, 12 Upper Woburn Place WC1H 0HX

Sun 18 Aug 24

51 The Chase - Open Garden for NGS

Charles, past Chairman of Society of Garden Designers, and Rupert, Chairman of NGS, have created the garden over 40 yrs... more >

51 The Chase, SW4 0NP

Sun 18 Aug 24

84 Higham Street - Open Garden for NGS

A low-maintenance garden that will take you on a journey through a wildlife friendly oasis into a small woodland hideaway... more >

84 Higham Street, Walthamstow E17 6DA

Sun 18 Aug 24

28a Worcester Road - Open Garden for NGS

Typical Walthamstow terraced back garden, turned into a lush tropical oasis of foliage with a small stream and pond... more >

28a Worcester Road, Walthamstow E17 5QR

Sun 18 Aug 24

4 Manningtree Road - Open Garden for NGS

Compact garden with an exotic feel that combines hardy architectural plants with more tender ones. A feeling of a small oasis inc plants like Musa..... more >

4 Manningtree Road, Ruislip HA4 0ES

Sun 18 Aug 24

Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform Vivaldi's master piece, The Four Seasons, in the beautiful candlelit setting... more >

St Mary Le Strand WC2R 1ES

Sat 17 Aug 24

Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform Vivaldi's masterpiece, The Four Seasons along with Chopin's sublime first... more >

St James Church, 197 Piccadilly, London W1J 9LL

Sat 17 Aug 24

Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform Vivaldi's master piece, The Four Seasons, in the beautiful candlelit setting... more >

St Mary Le Strand WC2R 1ES

Sat 17 Aug 24

Baby Broadway family concert | Wimbledon

“Tip-top show tunes that worm their way into ears of all ages” - Time Out London “Absolutely brilliant... more >

Wimbledon | Holy Trinity Church 234 The Broadway, London SW19 1SB

Sat 17 Aug 24

1 York Close - Open Garden for NGS

Tiny, quirky, prize-winning garden extensively planted with an eclectic mix inc hosta collection, and many unusual and tropical plants... more >

1 York Close, Hanwell W7 3JB

Sat 17 Aug 24

Tales in the Key of Terror - Spooky Storytelling Performance

You are cordially invited to a spooky storytelling performance by author and actor C.J. Carter-Stephenson. Prepare to be scared as C.J... more >

St. Paul’s Church Hall, Camden Square NW1 9XG

Sat 17 Aug 24

The Bungalows - Open Garden for NGS

A new garden with a wide range of exotic style planting with canna, ginger and bananas amongst many other plants... more >

The Bungalows, Romford RM6 6QR

Sat 17 Aug 24

Florence Nightingale's London - Walking Tour

Start: 11.00am outside the BMW showroom (W1K 7TT) on the corner of Park Lane and South Street (nearest tube stations are Marble Arch and Hyde Park..... more >

Tour Meets Outside of Park Lane BMW. 70 Park Lane, London W1K 7TT

Sat 17 Aug 24

Hip Hopera Brunch

Inspired by the advert starring award-winning superstars, Christina Aguilera and Latto, the delivery app is back with another unexpected mash-up, but... more >

Amazing Grace, 9a St Thomas St, London SE1 9RY

Sat 17 Aug 24

London's Kizomba Party: Clube Vicio - with DJ Bangolano & DJ G-Sousa

London's No.1 Saturday Kizomba Party - Clube Vicio Are you ready to meet new people, dance the night away, and enjoy a fun, vibrant..... more >

Casa Ritmo, 64-66 Newington Causeway SE1 6DF

Sat 17 Aug 24

EE - The Circus

EE has today announced the launch of EE Home Presents: The Circus, a spectacular live action, immersive theatre performance designed to help... more >

HERE at Outernet, Charing Cross Rd, London WC2H 8LH

Sat 17 Aug 24

Photography in Nature: Challenging Light and Exposure

What better time to take advantage of the beautiful Wetland Centre than in high summer when everything is in abundance!... more >

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

Fri 16 Aug 24

Lotte by Akimbo Theatre

Transmission Residency Series Jacksons Lane’s annual residencies and work-in-progress sharings of new circus and physical theatre returns, with... more >

Jacksons Lane 269a Archway Road London N6 5AA

Fri 16 Aug 24

86 Underhill Road - Open Garden for NGS

A generous family garden packed with surprises around every corner. Opening for the first time in Aug shows the garden off in its more jungle..... more >

86 Underhill Road, East Dulwich SE22 0QU

Fri 16 Aug 24

Mastering Gameplay in Cookie Clicker 2

Explore the sweet world of cookie clicker 2 today, with just simple clicks, think carefully and upgrade to watch the growth of the empire you build. more >

205 N. Michigan Ave Suite 3301, Chicago EC1A 1BB

Thu 15 Aug 24

Community in Bloom: Free Weekly Gardening Workshops for All Ages at L

For the second season in a row, Livat Hammersmith’s popular community garden project returns to Ashcroft Square n the rooftop of Livat Hammersmith... more >

Livat Hammersmith, King St, London W6 9HW

Thu 15 Aug 24

The National Youth Music Theatre: Catastrophe Bay

Leading youth arts organisation The National Youth Music Theatre (NYMT) has announced its 2024 summer season will debut at Southwark Playhouse... more >

Southwark Playhouse Elephant, 1 Dante Place SE11 4RX

Thu 15 Aug 24

Meet Mary Seacole at the Florence Nightingale Museum

Join the Florence Nightingale Museum as Mary Seacole tells you all about her life and how she helped soldiers during the Crimean War... more >

2 Lambeth Palace Rd, London SE1 7EP

Thu 15 Aug 24

bhf: spoken word night

Red is an actor, filmmaker and menace. Chaos is his brand. His credo stems from a persona that loves to challenge, question, provoke and entertain... more >

harrow arts centre HA5 4EA

Thu 15 Aug 24

Junior Bat Walks

As darkness falls WWT London Wetland Centre becomes a truly magical place and one of the best places in London to see bats as they fly in at night to... more >

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

Thu 15 Aug 24

Rise and Fall

Wednesday 14 - Sunday 25 August Recommended for ages 2-5 Returning due to popular demand after a sell-out run in 2023!... more >

Polka Theatre, 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon SW19 1SB

Wed 14 Aug 24

Watch the Mean Girls movie 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 14 Aug 24

Wednesday Lunchtime Organ Music

Our popular series of summer Wednesday lunchtime organ concerts continues with a programme of music played by William Layzell-Smith, Organ Scholar of... more >

Chingford Parish Church, The Green, Chingford, London E4 7EN

Wed 14 Aug 24

Rolla Rhythms Term 3, Advanced Skills and Showcase Preparation

Do you have girls aged 10-17 ready to take their roller skating and music skills to the next level? RollaDome All Skate is excited to present Term 3..... more >

Bridge Park Community Leisure Centre Harrow Rd, London United Kingdom NW10 0RG

Wed 14 Aug 24

Gul Vintage Kilo Sale. Vintage Nike, Burberry, Football, Carhartt +++

Gul Vintage £25 Kilo Sale: All-American Vintage Brands in the UK Event: Gul Vintage £25 Kilo Sale Dates: 13th August Location: 4-6 The Oval, E2... more >

4-6 The Oval E2 9DT

Tue 13 Aug 24

Play Like a Victorian Craft Session at the Florence Nightingale Museum

This summer the Florence Nightingale Museum is prioritizing play! Come explore the museum and learn about the life and times of Florence..... more >

2 Lambeth Palace Rd, London SE1 7EP

Tue 13 Aug 24

Dreamed it. Did it.

Every child grows up with dreams, but life often takes us in different directions. At City Lit, we want to help you rediscover, retrain and realise..... more >

Keeley Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B 4BA

Tue 13 Aug 24

The Six Tudor Queens: A Walking Tour in London

Step back in time and uncover the hidden stories of Henry VIII's six wives on our walking tour through London... more >

Outside Lambeth Palace London SE1 7JU

Tue 13 Aug 24

The Restaurant

The Restaurant is an immersive dance theatre program that delves into Emotional blackmail related to friends, family, and relationships... more >

The Cockpit, Gateforth Street NW8 8EH

Mon 12 Aug 24

Heart

HEART is a one man show written and performed by myself, Reece Lewis. This is a passion project that is essentially a love letter to all gay men ... more >

The Cockpit, Gateforth Street NW8 8EH

Mon 12 Aug 24

'Tonic'; Jazz, Soul, Funk Jam

Ignite the senses at ‘Tonic’ for the best in live Jazz, Soul and Funk served up by the ‘Jazz - Soul - Funk Collective’ (JSFC)... more >

CLF Art Lounge, 4A to 12A Station Way London SE15 4RX

Sun 11 Aug 24

The Urban Birder Course

The Urban Birder Course will be an introduction to appreciating the abundant birdlife in our urban areas... more >

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

Sun 11 Aug 24

Save The Princess

It’s time to level up as the innovative theatre company The UnDispoables launches its latest update to the gaming and theatrical universe Save The... more >

109 St. Pauls Road, London N1 2NA

Sun 11 Aug 24

Baby Gospel Family Concert - Canary Wharf

“It’s like baby rhyme time but FAR cooler…” The Secret Life Of Mum “Had an incredible time…singing along to classics, dancing and grooving” The... more >

Crossrail Place Roof Garden, Canary Wharf E14 5AR

Sun 11 Aug 24

Baby Gospel Family Concert | Chingford

“It’s like baby rhyme time but FAR cooler…” The Secret Life Of Mum “Had an incredible time…singing along to classics, dancing and grooving” The... more >

The Parish Church of Ss Peter and Paul, The Green, Chingford Green E4 7EN

Sun 11 Aug 24

Brazilian Landscapes - Mario Bakuna Band - Live at Woolwich Works

Following his first album ‘Where Rio de Janeiro Meets Bahia’, Mario’s most recent release is 'Brazilian Landscapes' which features new... more >

The Fireworks Factory, 11 No 1 St, Royal Arsenal, London SE18 6HD

Sun 11 Aug 24

Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform Vivaldi's master piece, The Four Seasons, in the beautiful candlelit setting... more >

St Mary Le Strand WC2R 1ES

Sat 10 Aug 24

Thrift Factory Hackney £15 Kilo Sale Mega Event 10th & 11th August

Thrift Factory stands out for its commitment to sustainable fashion, offering a diverse and high-quality selection of pre-loved clothes, shoes,... more >

Thrift Factory, Hare Row E2 9BY

Sat 10 Aug 24

9 Warwick Close - Open Garden for NGS

A small suburban garden in South West London. Front garden with espaliered American lime trees, featuring roses, lavender and stipa... more >

9 Warwick Close, Hampton TW12 2TY

Sat 10 Aug 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!