New London Singers present Silence and Music, a captivating one-hour concert exploring the contrast between peaceful stillness, the power of sound,... more >

St. Gabriel’s Church Warwick Square Pimlico London SW1V 2AD

Sat 18 May 24

Choral concert: J. S. Bach 'Mass in B minor' - The London Forest Choir

The London Forest Choir and soloists perform J. S. Bach's large-scale choral work, the 'Mass in B minor', conducted by Jonathan..... more >

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

Sat 18 May 24

Wedding Bells

It’s the morning of the big day! Everyone is trying to get him to change, but for some reason he seems reluctant, even dismissive of the idea... more >

Theatre at the Tabard 2 Bath Road W4 1LW

Sat 18 May 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in London

Golden Bee Bottomless Brunch X Betto

Join us this summer on Golden Bee's roof terrace for an amazing Brunch experience. We are working with Betto to bring you an amazing..... more >

Golden Bee 262 - 264 Old Street EC1V 9DD

Sat 18 May 24

Calligraphy Workshop

Calm your mind and recharge in nature this spring, as you explore London Wetlands Centre through the lens of brush pen calligraphy... more >

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

Sat 18 May 24

Night of the Organs

Experience a Night of Excellence with the Queen of Instruments: The Organ! Join us for a unique concert titled 'The Night of the Organs,'..... more >

St Paul’s Knightsbrige 32a Wilton Place SW1X 8SH

Sat 18 May 24

Mum2mum market Haringey

Mum2mum Markets are award winning indoor baby and children’s nearly new sales. A perfect place for parents to sell to parents... more >

Earlham Primary School Earlham Grove N22 5HJ

Sat 18 May 24

Live Music event

Attention music aficionados and food enthusiasts! Indulge in an unforgettable evening of Jazz at Hungry Olive on May 18th, featuring the soulful..... more >

Hungry Olive Ruislip, 111 High St, Ruislip , United Kingdom HA4 8JN

Sat 18 May 24

Vulva Voce

Virtuosic string quartet Vulva Voce present the music and stories of women across the centuries, from Renaissance madrigals to African-American... more >

The Jago, Dalston E8 4AA

Sat 18 May 24

Music in Kingston

Join Kingston Music Service for an afternoon of performances, workshops, and exhibitions from some of the most exciting music makers in the Royal... more >

All Saints Church, 14-16 Market Pl, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1JP

Sat 18 May 24

Candlelight Concerts Club: Mozart & Moonlight - London Bridge

Are you ready to be enchanted? Enjoy an evening with acclaimed pianist Miaomiao Yu, surrounded by serene music and candlelight... more >

St. Mary Magdalen, 193 Bermondsey Street SE1 3UW

Sat 18 May 24

The Hurlingham Club - Open Garden for NGS

Rare opportunity to visit this 42 acre jewel with many mature trees, 2 acre lake with water fowl, expansive lawns and a river walk... more >

The Hurlingham Club, SW6 3PR

Sat 18 May 24

Visual Arts Open Day

Join us for the annual City Lit Visual Arts open day. Throughout the day, at our HQ in Covent Garden, you will have the opportunity to immerse..... more >

Keeley Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B 4BA

Sat 18 May 24

Flag Institute Spring 2024 Conference

The programme will feature our usual mix of contemporary and historical vexillological presentations. SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED… Graham Bartram FFI..... more >

Conway Hall 25 Red Lion Street WC1R 4RL

Sat 18 May 24

Strand International Piano Series 2023-4 (Concert 15) - Murray McLachl

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 17 May 24

Hasta Abajo Friday - FREE entry B4 7pm, Free Dance Class at 7.30pm

Guarare Friday Friday 16:00 - 03:00 Happy Hour 50% off drinks from 4pm - 8pm (Excluding Champagne and wine and bottles of spirits, Happy Hour is... more >

96 Charing Cross Rd WC2H 0JG

Fri 17 May 24

Harp Alchemy with Amy Turk & Lauren Scott

HARP ALCHEMY WITH AMY TURK & LAUREN SCOTT with support from Trinity Laban Harps To celebrate their respective album releases in April 19th 2024,... more >

St James the Less Church Thorndike Street Off Moreton Street Westminster London SW1V 2PS

Fri 17 May 24

Bach Cello Suites by Candlelight

Enjoy an exceptional performance of a selection of J.S. Bach's Solo Cello Suites by the hugely talented cellist, Wallis Power... more >

St Mary Le Strand WC2R 1ES

Fri 17 May 24

What Kind of World?

When a group of children discover all the adults have gone they quickly realise they need to survive on their own... more >

Chickenshed Theatre 290 Chase Side, Southgate N14 4PE

Fri 17 May 24

57 Huntingdon Street - Open Garden for NGS

A secluded woodland garden room below an ash canopy and framed by timber palisade supporting roses, hydrangea and ivy... more >

57 Huntingdon Street, Islington N1 1BX

Thu 16 May 24

Brahms By Candlelight - Andrew Zolinsky

Enjoy an exceptional performance of some of Brahms's greatest works for piano. Featuring renowned concert pianist Andrew Zolinsky and set in..... more >

St Mary Le Strand WC2R 1ES

Thu 16 May 24

Dance Barnet Grand Finals

Join us for the finals of Dance Barnet, a pan-disability Strictly-inspired dance competition which celebrates the joy dance can bring to... more >

artsdepot 5 Nether Street, Tally Ho Corner, North Finchley N12 0GA

Thu 16 May 24

Life on My Terms - Art Exhibition & Auction

This Mental Health Awareness Week, pharmaceutical company Lundbeck UK and art and mental wellbeing charity Studio Upstairs, along with special guest... more >

Asia House, London W1G 7LP

Thu 16 May 24

Visit: Willesden Jewish Cemetery

Come on a guided tour of Willesden Jewish Cemetery which was established in 1873 and is a contemporary of London’s ‘Magnificent Seven’ cemeteries... more >

The Lodge, Willesden Jewish Cemetery, Beaconsfield Rd, London NW10 2JE

Thu 16 May 24

Bach, Scarlatti and Couperin by Candlelight - Petra Hajduchova

Experience the magic of the Harpsichord with Petra Hajduchova. Treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional recital in the beautiful..... more >

St Mary Le Strand WC2R 1ES

Thu 16 May 24

Revel Puck Circus

The multi-award-winning Revel Puck Circus are returning to their home turf of East London with their first new major production in three years... more >

The Revel Puck Big Top, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Hopkins Field E20 3AX

Thu 16 May 24

The Sixteen: Monteverdi Vespers

We bring one of the cornerstones of the classical repertoire, Monteverdi’s monumental Vespers of 1610, back to London after a sell-out UK tour in... more >

Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London EC2Y 8

Wed 15 May 24

Free open air screening of Little Miss Sunshine

Lights, Camera, Laughter at Merchant Square's Outdoor Cinema. Prepare for a night of cinematic magic under the stars as Merchant Square..... more >

Merchant Square Paddington Basin W2 1JS

Wed 15 May 24

Tasting Notes: A Celebration of British Music and Wine

Our annual music and wine evening comes home this year as we celebrate the Best of British. In partnership with Mother Vine, there’ll be music from..... more >

VOCES8 Centre Gresham Street London EC2V 7BX

Wed 15 May 24

Claytime

Wednesday 15 – Sunday 19 May Recommended for ages 3-6 The award-winning Indefinite Articles present their work for the very young:... more >

Polka Theatre, 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon SW19 1SB

Wed 15 May 24

Photography in Nature: Workflow and Review

As a result of popular demand, we are running a course on everything that happens after you take your photographs!... more >

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

Wed 15 May 24

Wine and Walk

Indulge your senses in a delightful Wetland Wine Walk at the heart of London. Embark on a guided journey through lush landscapes and vibrant..... more >

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

Wed 15 May 24

Sing for your Supper

Giggling Wolf presents SING FOR YOUR SUPPER Sing for your Supper!’ is a tale about two groups of ’Singing Waiters’ who are accidentally booked to..... more >

Theatre at the Tabard 2 Bath Road Chiswick W4 1LW

Tue 14 May 24

Peckham Fringe: MANDEM

Felix, Jermaine, Idris. Best friends, brothers, mandem. In the heart of the city; Felix is trying to live up to his golden boy online persona,..... more >

221 Havil St SE5 7SB

Tue 14 May 24

The Right to Protest: A Cumberland Lodge London Dialogue

Join us for a conversation about our right to protest, and its evolving role in shaping a better future... more >

Goodenough College, Mecklenburgh Square, London WC1N 2AB

Tue 14 May 24

Cold Water

After university, Emma moves back with her parents in Hertfordshire and gets a job at her old school, assisting in the Drama department... more >

13 Clifton Terrace, Finsbury Park, London N4 3JP

Tue 14 May 24

Simran at Young Space

Join us for a Simran session where Deep K Kailey, the artistic director of WSWF, will introduce you to a focused practice for the mind... more >

Young Space, 85-87 Southgate Road London Young Space, 85-87 Southgate Road London Young Space, 85-87 Southgate Road London N1 3JS

Tue 14 May 24

Dinner! Darlings! Dinner!

Written by and starring Josephine Pembroke Dinner! Darlings! Dinner! Welcome to the wonderful world of glamorous dining with ex Showgirl Sindy... more >

Theatre at the Tabard 2 Bath Road W4 1LW

Mon 13 May 24

Britannia Medal Fair (Marble Arch, London)

An important event with many leading medal dealers and auctioneers always in attendance. Just 200 yards from Marble Arch Underground Station (Central..... more >

Carisbrooke Hall, The Victory Services Club, 63/79 Seymour Street, Marble Arch W2 2HF

Sun 12 May 24

Horatio's Garden - Open Garden for NGS

Opened in Sept 2020, Horatios Garden London & South East located at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore is designed by Tom... more >

Horatio’s Garden, Stanmore HA7 4LP

Sun 12 May 24

Fun Walk 2024

St Christopher's Fun Walk is back for 2024! It's one of the highlights of our year, with a great atmosphere, stunning routes and fabulous..... more >

Keston Common BR2 6BP

Sun 12 May 24

The Ultimate Bubble Show

With Ray Bubbles Experience the best in soap bubble entertainment. Join Ray, International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder, and..... more >

Theatre at the Tabard 2 Bath Road Chiswick W4 1LW

Sun 12 May 24

Re-Enchant: Out-Spoken Press Takeover - Workshop, Discussion & Perform

Join award-winning poet Anthony Anaxagorou for a workshop looking at how poems can communicate to readers just by use of image, metaphor and... more >

The Cockpit, Gateforth Street NW8 8EH

Sun 12 May 24

Brockwell Music Trail

Get ready for our most exciting Music Trail event yet! After the success of our adventures in Brixton Centre and Streatham High Street, we're..... more >

Brockwell Park, Herne Hill, London SE24 9BJ

Sun 12 May 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 12 May 24

27 St Peters Square - Open Garden for NGS

This long, secret space, is a plantsman's eclectic semi-tamed wilderness. Created over the last 12 yrs it contains lots of camellias, magnolias..... more >

27 St Peters Square, W6 9NW

Sun 12 May 24

Highwood Ash - Open Garden for NGS

Created over the last 60 yrs, this 3¼ acre garden features rolling lawns, two large interconnecting ponds with koi, herbaceous and shrub borders and... more >

Highwood Ash, Mill Hill NW7 4EX

Sun 12 May 24

Eccleston Square - Open Garden for NGS

Planned and developed by Thomas Cubitt in the 1830s, the 3 acre garden square is subdivided into sections with noteworthy collections of roses,... more >

Eccleston Square, Pimlico SW1V 1NP

Sun 12 May 24

FREE taster session with the Waterloo Rock Choir

Are you looking to find a local choir to join? The London Rock Choir is led by local vocal coach Nicola Cain... more >

St John’s Church, Waterloo, 73 Waterloo Road, SE1 8TY

Sat 11 May 24

More Rock Choirs

The Lark Ascending by Candlelight

The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform Vaughan Williams' masterpiece, The Lark Ascending, by candlelight in the... more >

St Mary Le Strand WC2R 1ES

Sat 11 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!