Yinka Akinfenwa is leaving for one of the top law firms in the country but not before meeting up with his long-term friends Damon Johnson and Anthony... more >

221 Havil St SE5 7SB

Fri 24 May 24

Beethoven 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

Fri 24 May 24

Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto & Lark Ascending by Candlelight

The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta and renowned concert pianist, Caroline Tyler, perform Rachmaninov's exquisite 2nd Piano... more >

St James Church, 197 Piccadilly, London W1J 9LL

Fri 24 May 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in London

Chopin and Champagne by Candlelight

Enjoy an exceptional performance of some of Frederic Chopin's greatest piano works by renowned concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith in the... more >

St Mary Le Strand WC2R 1ES

Fri 24 May 24

The Art of Banksy Exhibition

The Art of Banksy exhibition showcases over 150 authenticated and unique pieces, making it the world’s largest collection of original Banksy art... more >

100 Charing Cross Road WC2H 0JG

Thu 23 May 24

AYN Gallery, Alif: A Journey into Salim Le Kouaghet’s World

pirkx (a technology platform aiming to make wellbeing benefits accessible to all) is delighted to host AYN Gallery, Alif: A Journey into Salim Le... more >

pirkx, 25 + 27 Newton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B 5EL

Thu 23 May 24

Livat Hammersmith Employment Fair

On Thursday 23rd May, from 10:30am to 4:30pm, Livat Hammersmith is hosting its first Employment Fair With representatives from the retail,... more >

Livat Hammersmith, King St, London W6 9HW

Thu 23 May 24

Finchcocks on The Strand (Concert 2) - Jong-Gyung Park

Enjoy the second of an exceptional new series of piano recitals in the beautiful candlelit venue of St Mary le Strand supported by leading piano... more >

St Mary Le Strand WC2R 1ES

Thu 23 May 24

A Night at The Opera on The Strand

The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta and some of the UK's leading opera singers will perform a dazzling selection of the... more >

St Mary Le Strand WC2R 1ES

Thu 23 May 24

My Fair Lady. By Lerner & Loewe

Lerner and Loewe’s My Fair Lady is one of the best-loved musicals of all time. Based on George Bernard Shaw’s play Pygmalion, Elisa Doolittle’s..... more >

Bob Hope Theatre, Wythfield Road, Eltham SE9 5TG

Thu 23 May 24

Walk: Maritime Blackwall

Society of Genealogists . Blackwall in London's Docklands has as much maritime history as Greenwich, it is just that you have to look a bit..... more >

East India Docklands Light Railway station E14 9QN

Thu 23 May 24

Kingston Beer & Cider Festival 2024

Over 70 beers and ciders available. Also hot and cold food more >

Kingston Workmen’s Club & Institute 25 Old London Road, Kingston Upon Thames KT2 6ND

Thu 23 May 24

Fiona Ross at Toulouse Lautrec

‘Her playing is lovingly understated, an impressionistic soundscape over which her vocals flow like a stream’ – London Jazz News “Fiona Ross knows... more >

Toulouse Lautrec Jazz Club, 140 Newington Butts, London SE11 4RN

Thu 23 May 24

Block Printing Workshop

Welcome to the Block Printing Workshop with Ellen Merchant! Join us on Thursday 23rd May 2024 at 6.30 pm for a fun and creative evening at treowe -..... more >

Treowe Ground Floor Retail Brigade House, Brigade Street SE3 0TW

Thu 23 May 24

Nonesuch Orchestra lunchtime concert at St Clement Danes

A warm welcome awaits you at the beautiful St Clement Danes church in the Strand on Thursday 23rd May at 12... more >

St Clement Danes Church, Strand, London WC2R 1DH

Thu 23 May 24

Visit: St Bart’s Archives and Museum

Society of Genealogists . Come and see the archives cared for by Barts Health which are amongst the largest and most important hospital collections..... more >

St. Bartholomew’s Hospital West Smithfield EC1A 7BE

Thu 23 May 24

How to be a nature writer with author Stephen Moss

Join naturalist, author and academic Stephen Moss for this full day introduction to nature writing workshop... more >

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

Wed 22 May 24

Rolla Rhythm Term 1, Empowering Girls Through Music and Movement

Supported by Make Moves Fund to CAF from Nike and Spotify Do you have girls aged 10-17 eager to discover an exciting new activity that combines... more >

BRIDGE PARK COMMUNITY LEISURE CENTRE, HARROW RD, LONDON NW10 0RG

Wed 22 May 24

Answer this...

Conference at Chickenshed Crime of the Century presents “Answer this… To mark Chickenshed’s 50th Anniversary year we will hosting a... more >

Chickenshed Theatre 290 Chase Side N14 4PE

Wed 22 May 24

Us: From There to Here

This exhibition brings together 1st and 2nd generation refugee and immigrant artists. ‘From there to here - Britain’s Gain’ groups together refugee..... more >

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

Wed 22 May 24

Handa’s Surprise

Wednesday 22 May – Sunday 23 June Recommended for ages 2-5 Travel to Kenya and follow in Handa’s footsteps as she journeys to see her... more >

Polka Theatre, 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon SW19 1SB

Wed 22 May 24

Photography in Nature: Composition & Focal Length

Composition is the placement and arrangement of elements within the frame. A striking image simplifies the cluttered world and creates visual order –..... more >

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

Tue 21 May 24

Free event: M&Ms creates the world's tiniest M&M's pop up in London

This May, you’re invited to join M&M’S for a small but sweet two day pop-up experience in the heart of Soho - to celebrate the arrival of M&M’S Minis... more >

59 Greek Street W1D 3DZ

Tue 21 May 24

M&M's London opens small but sweet pop-up in London

This May, you’re invited to join M&M’S for a small but sweet two day pop-up experience in the heart of Soho - to celebrate the arrival of M&M’S Minis... more >

59 Greek Street W1D 3DZ

Tue 21 May 24

Lambeth Palace - Open Garden for NGS

Lambeth Palace has one of the oldest and largest private gardens in London. It has been occupied by Archbishops of Canterbury since 1197... more >

Lambeth Palace, SE1 7JU

Mon 20 May 24

Kew Green Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

The long gardens run for 100yds from the back of historic houses on Kew Green down to the Thames towpath... more >

Kew Green Gardens, Kew TW9 3AH

Sun 19 May 24

4 Hanworth Road - Open Garden for NGS

Appropriately designed garden surrounding a Victorian villa. Pollarded lime trees in the front garden and mature palm trees with colourful under..... more >

4 Hanworth Road, Feltham TW13 5AB

Sun 19 May 24

Forest Hill Garden Group - Open Garden for NGS

The leafy suburb of Forest Hill is one of London's best kept secrets. Described by architect Norman Foster as 'a delightful pocket of..... more >

Forest Hill Garden Group, Forest Hill SE23 3DE

Sun 19 May 24

West Lodge Park - Open Garden for NGS

Open for the NGS for over 40 yrs, the 35 acre Beale Arboretum consists of over 800 varieties of trees and shrubs inc National Collections of hornbeam... more >

West Lodge Park, Hadley Wood EN4 0PY

Sun 19 May 24

190 Barnet Road - Open Garden for NGS

Walled garden, 90ft x 36ft with a modern design and year-round interest. Handmade copper pipe trellis divides space into contrasting areas... more >

190 Barnet Road, Barnet EN5 3LF

Sun 19 May 24

VAA In-Person Networking Event - The Other Art Fair - Brooklyn, NY

Our networking meet up is open to all artists, both members and non-members of the Visual Artists Association... more >

Online event W1W 7LT

Sun 19 May 24

Jack the Ripper Tours

Weekly guided walking tours led by Ripperologist Paul Mansfield with over 25 years experience as a London tour guide and Ripper expert... more >

Aldgate station 9 Aldgate high street EC3N 1AH

Sun 19 May 24

Concert For Ukraine

Featuring internationally acclaimed musicians Alina Bzhezhinska & HipHarpCollective, Tony Kofi, Niki King, Jo Harrop, Alex Webb, GéNIA, Mariia... more >

The Cockpit, Gateforth Street NW8 8EH

Sun 19 May 24

Arundel & Elgin Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

A friendly and informal garden square. One of the best preserved gardens of the Ladbroke Estate with mature and rare trees, plants and shrubs laid..... more >

Arundel & Elgin Gardens, Notting Hill W11 2JD

Sun 19 May 24

MHA The Wilderness - Open Garden for NGS

MHA The Wilderness is a reformed heritage garden first created by Rev William Wilks, Vicar of Shirley and former secretary of the Royal Horticulture... more >

MHA The Wilderness, Croydon CR9 5AL

Sun 19 May 24

Garden Barge Square at Tower Bridge Moorings - Open Garden for NGS

Series of seven floating barge gardens connected by walkways and bridges. Gardens have an eclectic range of plants for year-round seasonal interest... more >

Garden Barge Square at Tower Bridge Moorings, SE1 2AX

Sun 19 May 24

Your Song Song - a celebration of the music of Sir Elton John

‘Your Song’ – a Celebration of the music of Sir Elton John Performed by John Reilly and Lewis Nitikman Following sell out audiences in the North... more >

Hampton Hub Club, 3 Ashley Rd, Hampton TW12 2JA

Sun 19 May 24

15 Norcott Road - Open Garden for NGS

A large walled garden developed by the present owners over 40 yrs with pond, aged fruit trees and an abundance of herbaceous plants, many available... more >

15 Norcott Road, Stoke Newington N16 7BJ

Sun 19 May 24

Photographica 2024 - Camera Collectors' and Users' Fair

PHOTOGRAPHICA 2024 The annual international camera fair New Venue Classic camera collectors and users from all over the UK, and many from around... more >

The Royal National Hotel, 38-51 Bedford Way, London WC1H 0DG

Sun 19 May 24

The Woodford Singers present ‘Living Landscapes’

~ Inspirations from the mountains to the sea With guests: The Heron Quartet. Includes music by Bob Chilcott, Ola Gjeilo and Sarah..... more >

St. Gabriel’s Church Aldersbrook Road Wanstead E12 5HH

Sun 19 May 24

The Amber Trust's 2024 Annual Concert

The Amber Trust is delighted to present another afternoon of music on May 19th, featuring the internationally acclaimed pianist Derek Paravicini,... more >

The Wathen Hall, St Paul’s School, Barnes SW13 9JT

Sun 19 May 24

92 Hampstead Way - Open Garden for NGS

An informal garden, interesting year-round, combining wildlife friendly planting with a passion for plants... more >

92 Hampstead Way, Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 7XY

Sun 19 May 24

5 Hill Close - Open Garden for NGS

Delightful secluded garden of a unique Arts and Crafts house, where a central cedar tree is bordered by mature oak and poplars... more >

5 Hill Close, Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 7JP

Sun 19 May 24

66 Abbots Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Combination of grass and glass with a calm dramatic atmosphere. Mosaics surround a water feature, home to fish... more >

66 Abbots Gardens, East Finchley N2 0JH

Sun 19 May 24

Princes Avenue Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

In a beautiful Edwardian avenue in the heart of Muswell Hill Conservation Area, two peaceful gardens off the bustling Broadway, both designed for... more >

Princes Avenue Gardens, N10 3LS

Sun 19 May 24

10 Furlong Road - Open Garden for NGS

A green oasis in the heart of a densely populated area, 10 Furlong Road is an open, sunny garden of considerable size for its urban location... more >

10 Furlong Road, N7 8LS

Sun 19 May 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 18 May 24

Thames Philharmonic Choir: Come and Sing Mendelssohn's Elijah

Our next Come and Sing event will be at All Saints Church, East Sheen, on Saturday 18 May, featuring Mendelssohn's Elijah... more >

ALL SAINTS CHURCH, East Sheen 63, East Sheen Avenue London SW14 8AX

Sat 18 May 24

Greater London Vegan Festival

The Greater London Vegan Festival is returning this year, now at St Mary's Church Marylebone, W1H 1PQ We will be hosting all-vegan stalls... more >

St. Mary’s Marylebone, York Street W1H 1PQ

Sat 18 May 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 18 May 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!