Wimbledon Fever Hits Merchant Square with Free Big Screen and Tennis Coaching Get courtside this summer as Merchant Square brings the drama of... more >

Merchant Square Paddington Basin W2 1JS

Mon 1 Jul 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in London

Court Lane Group - Open Garden for NGS

No. 164 was recently redesigned to create a more personal and intimate space with several specific zones... more >

Court Lane Group, Dulwich Village SE21 7EA

Sun 30 Jun 24

27 Thorpewood Avenue - Open Garden for NGS

This ½ acre sloping garden blends a cool English woodland look with hotter Mediterranean styles and, with its bamboos and bananas, travels even... more >

27 Thorpewood Avenue, Sydenham SE26 4BU

Sun 30 Jun 24

The Enigma of Edward Elgar

Michael Lunts presents a one-man musical drama about the life of Edward Elgar, focusing on the complex relationship he had with his beloved wife... more >

Tabard Theatre, 2 Bath Road W4 1LW

Sun 30 Jun 24

Wembley Park Pride 2024: A Mosaic of Identities

Wembley Park Pride 2024 Date: Sunday, June 30, 2024 Time: 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM Location: Wembley Park Sound Shell, Olympic Way, Wembley, HA9... more >

Samovar Space, Olympic Way, Wembley Park HA9 0FR

Sun 30 Jun 24

61 Arthur Road - Open Garden for NGS

This steeply, sloping garden comprises woodland walks filled with flowering shrubs and ferns. Azaleas, rhododendrons and acers bring early season..... more >

61 Arthur Road, Wimbledon SW19 7DN

Sun 30 Jun 24

70 Farleigh Road - Open Garden for NGS

A diverse garden in a Victorian terrace with an eclectic mix of plants, many in vintage pots reflecting the owner's interests... more >

70 Farleigh Road, Stoke Newington N16 7TQ

Sun 30 Jun 24

5 Pemberton Road - Open Garden for NGS

An artist's sheltered and secluded gravel garden, designed alongside our new build in 2015. Many grasses, pink, blue and white planting with..... more >

5 Pemberton Road, East Molesey KT8 9LG

Sun 30 Jun 24

11 Shortgate - Open Garden for NGS

This corner plot is a spacious and elegant garden. It has sunny herbaceous beds, a neat vegetable patch, shade bearing trees with tranquil seating..... more >

11 Shortgate, North Finchley N12 7JP

Sun 30 Jun 24

5 St Regis Close - Open Garden for NGS

Cornucopia of sensual delights. Artist's garden famous for architectural features and delicious cakes... more >

5 St Regis Close, Muswell Hill N10 2DE

Sun 30 Jun 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

Sat 29 Jun 24

All Saints Church Summer Fete

Come along and join in the fun - it's Free! The Orpington May Queen Group will be dancing at 10.45 am, followed by a Taekwondo Display at 1... more >

Bark Hart Road,Orpington BR6 0QD

Sat 29 Jun 24

The Mysteries of Light Rosary Garden - Open Garden for NGS

A walled garden behind the Priory Church of Our Lady of the Rosary and St Dominic, commissioned by the Dominican Friars as a spiritual and meditative... more >

The Mysteries of Light Rosary Garden, Kentish Town NW5 4LB

Sat 29 Jun 24

Bach Piano Concertos by Candlelight

Treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional concert in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Mary le Strand... more >

St Mary Le Strand WC2R 1ES

Sat 29 Jun 24

Sunshine

Unleash the giggles and guffaws with a physical comedy and clowning workshop tailored for kids up to 14!... more >

The Cockpit, Gateforth Street NW8 8EH

Sat 29 Jun 24

Southside Shopping Centre to Host ‘Tree of Pride’ this June

In celebration of Pride Month this June, Southside Shopping Centre is hosting a ‘Tree of Pride’, inviting guests to decorate the tree with their... more >

Southside Shopping Centre Wandsworth SW18 4TF

Sat 29 Jun 24

Addison Singers Summer Concert - A Festival Of Music

This Summer, The Addison Singers presents a Festival of Music to celebrate the talents of our Jazz and Classical Choirs... more >

St Peter’s Church, Acton Green Southfield Road London W4 1BB

Sat 29 Jun 24

Drag Brunch at South Place Hotel

Gather your squad…and get ready to celebrate with us as we host a special drag brunch with the spectacular Miss Moppe... more >

3 South Pl, London EC2M 2AF

Sat 29 Jun 24

“East to West”: A Musical Journey with Voices of Singapore

Presented by Voices of Singapore Children's Choir with guest choir Vox Urbane. Embark on a musical journey from the “East to West”,..... more >

St. John’s Smith Square SW1P 3HA

Fri 28 Jun 24

About Bill

Kim Ismay returns to the Tabard for five performances of her hit one woman musical About Bill. Written by Matthew Strachan and Bernie Gaughan, About..... more >

Tabard Theatre, 2 Bath Road, London W4 1LW

Fri 28 Jun 24

Strand International Piano Series 2023-4 (Concert 18) - Caroline Tyler

St Mary le Strand (The Jewel of the Strand) plays host to the second Strand International Piano Series... more >

St Mary Le Strand WC2R 1ES

Fri 28 Jun 24

Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight | Barcarolle and Berceuse

Celebrate the end of the week with a pre-dinner (6.30pm) or post-dinner (9pm) performance of Chopin, complete with a complimentary champagne..... more >

1901 Arts Club, 7 Exton St, Lambeth, London SE1 8UE

Fri 28 Jun 24

Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight

Enjoy an outstanding musical evening with a breathtaking programme of Chopin's piano masterpieces in the stunning candlelit setting of St Mary... more >

St Mary Le Strand WC2R 1ES

Fri 28 Jun 24

Virtuoso Piano by Candlelight - feat. Flight of the Bumblebee

Enjoy an outstanding musical evening with a breathtaking programme of virtuoso piano performed by renowned concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith... more >

St Mary Le Strand WC2R 1ES

Thu 27 Jun 24

Schubert by Candlelight - Alexander Karpeyev

Enjoy an exceptional performance of some of Franz Schubert's greatest piano works by leading concert pianist, Alexander Karpeyev... more >

St Mary Le Strand Church, The Strand, London WC2R 1ES

Thu 27 Jun 24

Seneca's Oedipus

A Ted Hughes adaptation of Seneca’s Oedipus. Directed by Simon Cotton. ‘A man's fear of fate is often his fate. Leaping to avoid it..... more >

The Cockpit, Gateforth Street NW8 8EH

Thu 27 Jun 24

FREE taster session with the Chiswick / Kew Rock Choir

Are you looking to join a choir? Your friendly local Chiswick choir is run by London based musician Katy Seath... more >

Chiswick Baptist Church, Annandale Road, Chiswick W4 2HF

Thu 27 Jun 24

More Rock Choirs

Free embroidery service at new Champion store in Selfridges London

Athletic and lifestyle brand Champion opens the doors to a brand-new, permanent concession inside Selfridges London... more >

400 Oxford St, London W1A 1AB

Thu 27 Jun 24

VAO2024 Phase 3

Phase 3 is now open for applications. Categories for submissions are: Painting & Mixed Media & Printmaking Photography/ Digital Art Drawing..... more >

Online event W1W 7LT

Wed 26 Jun 24

SE1 Comedy's Edinburgh Fringe Preview Season

SE1 Comedy's Edinburgh Fringe Preview Season brings together some of the best acts heading to this year's Edinburgh Fringe!... more >

15 Leathermarket St, London SE1 3HN

Wed 26 Jun 24

Russian Piano Music of the Early 20th Century: Famous and Forgotten

Join us for an enchanting evening of Russian Piano Music of the Early 20th Century, Famous and Forgotten, a mesmerizing Piano Solo concert hosted at... more >

St. John the Divine Church Kew Rd, Richmond TW9 2NA

Wed 26 Jun 24

Stamp Club Meeting (Leytonstone & Wanstead)

Annual General Meeting. Meeting of Leytonstone, Wanstead & District Philatelic Society. All welcome to visit... more >

Pastures Centre, Davies Lane, Leytonstone, London E11 3DR

Wed 26 Jun 24

Futures Festival

Get ready for an electrifying invitation from Chickenshed’s Young Company as they invite you to embark on a journey into their vision for the future... more >

Chickenshed Theatre 290 Chase Side, Southgate N14 4PE

Wed 26 Jun 24

Cosmopolis: The Impact of Refugee Art Dealers in London

Ben Uri Gallery is delighted to announce the upcoming exhibition Cosmopolis: The Impact of Refugee Art Dealers in London... more >

108A Boundary Road, St John’s Wood, London NW8 ORH NW8ORH

Wed 26 Jun 24

Join our choir in Eltham for a FREE taster session

If you are wanting to join a choir you'll like singing with us in the Rock Choir. The Eltham Rock Choir is led by vocal coach Michael..... more >

Footscray Rugby, Sports & Athletics Club, 239a - 241 Footscray Road, Eltham SE9 2EL

Tue 25 Jun 24

More Rock Choirs

Britain's Biggest Brands 2023

Open from 25 June to 19 October 2024 Entry is included with general admission ticket Choose your fighter: Novelty or Nostalgia?... more >

Museum of Brands 111-117 Lancaster Road, Notting Hill, London W11 1QT

Tue 25 Jun 24

Tamar Broadbent: Plus One

A brand-new cabaret from Stiles & Drewe award-winning singer-songwriter Tamar Broadbent (BBC Radio4, Boom Chicago) about fertility, fainting and the... more >

The Crazy Coqs, Brasserie Zedel, 21 Sherwood St W1F 7ED

Tue 25 Jun 24

Visit: Stationers Hall

Society of Genealogists. The Stationers' Company originated in 1403 when the Mayor of the City of London approved the formation of a..... more >

Stationers’ Hall Ave Maria Lane EC4M 7DD

Mon 24 Jun 24

Kings for Life (Drawing)

Kings for Life (Drawing) is a life drawing workshop designed to give Drag Kings/Things a platform to model and artists a chance to experience and... more >

Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art 39a Canonbury Square, London N1 2AN

Mon 24 Jun 24

Pride and Prejudice on Air

Fluffy TOP Productions are proud to present, ‘Pride & Prejudice On Air’, an hilarious radio play adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel... more >

Tabard Theatre, 2 Bath Road W4 1LW

Mon 24 Jun 24

Refugee Week Festival 2024

Don’t miss this year’s ACAA Refugee Week Festival which takes place at West London's Cranford Community College, High Street, Hounslow TW5 9PD... more >

Cranford Community College High Street Hounslow TW5 9PD

Sun 23 Jun 24

Chocolate Tasting Tour

Guided walking tour visiting the finest Artisan Chocolatiers in London's Mayfair district and sampling the finest Truffles and Ganaches and... more >

Green Park Tube station exit Piccadilly South side exit W1J 9DZ

Sun 23 Jun 24

Lucky Pigeons

Lucky Pigeons follows a young businesswoman struggling to keep up with the non-stop helter-skelter of the big City... more >

141 Battersea Church Road SW18 2PU

Sun 23 Jun 24

?? London’s No.1 Sunday Kizomba Party - Matiné Saborosa ??

?? London’s No.1 Sunday Kizomba Party - Matiné Saborosa ?? Looking for a fun and relaxing way to spend your Sunday?... more >

64-66 Newington Causeway SE1 6DF

Sun 23 Jun 24

1 Fife Road - Open Garden for NGS

Dominated by two large cedar trees the garden has undergone some changes since a redesign in 2013. A maturing oak tree stands in the wild garden with..... more >

1 Fife Road, Mortlake SW14 7EW

Sun 23 Jun 24

Arlington Square Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Seven early Victorian terraced houses with similar sized small gardens and conditions but with very different garden styles... more >

Arlington Square Gardens, N1 7DP

Sun 23 Jun 24

4 Wharton Street - Open Garden for NGS

Tiny award-winning 16ft x 26ft north facing garden with shade patio planted for all year interest. more >

4 Wharton Street, Bloomsbury WC1X 9PX

Sun 23 Jun 24

38 Lovelace Road - Open Garden for NGS

This gem of a garden has an all white front and a wildlife friendly back. The garden slopes gently upwards with curving borders, packed with an..... more >

38 Lovelace Road, Dulwich SE21 8JX

Sun 23 Jun 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!