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

Discover Clubs and Organisations in London

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

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

The British Independent Film Festival 2024

Celebrating our 15th year of incredible films and hilarious romp projects from around the world, the British Independent Film Festival (BIFF) is... more >

The British Museum, Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG

Sat 11 May 24

Maggie's at The Royal Marsden - Open Garden for NGS

The garden surrounding the centre is designed by the world-famous Dutch Landscape Architect Piet Oudolf, who envisioned a dynamic landscape... more >

Maggie’s at The Royal Marsden, Sutton SM2 5NG

Sat 11 May 24

Music event

Experience an enchanting evening at Hungry Olive on Saturday, 11th May, as the talented Nolita Golding takes the stage from 7pm to 9pm... more >

111 High St, Ruislip , United Kingdom HA4 8JN

Sat 11 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

Cycle of Change

Voices of Hope Voices of Hope (voh.org.uk) a Kingston based charity that helps to transform people's lives across Kingston and Elmbridge... more >

Robin Hood Gate, Richmond Park TW10 5HS

Sat 11 May 24

Stained Glass Workshop

Join our stained glass workshop and create a beautiful decoration to hang in your home. Come and learn how to make your own stained glass piece... more >

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

Sat 11 May 24

Re-Enchant: John Hegley - Peace Love & Potatoes

Pieces from the most recent collection dovetail with new bits from the poet's preparations for another foray into the Edinburgh... more >

The Cockpit, Gateforth Street NW8 8EH

Sat 11 May 24

The Colour of Dinosaurs

Saturday 11 May – Sunday 9 June Recommended for ages 6-12 Have you ever wondered what a dinosaur might do in a day?... more >

Polka Theatre, 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon SW19 1SB

Sat 11 May 24

Circus Scratch Night: Spoken Word Edition

Brainfools is back at Jacksons Lane with a series of three scratch nights, where circus artists showcase works-in-progress to curious and adventurous... more >

Jacksons Lane 269a Archway Road London N6 5AA

Sat 11 May 24

Fran Hayes | Thick, Stretchy, Sticky Space

IMT Gallery is proud to present the first solo exhibition by emerging interdisciplinary artist Fran Hayes... more >

IMT Gallery, Unit 2/210 Cambridge Heath Road. London E2 9NQ

Fri 10 May 24

Strand Chamber Music Series 2023/4 (Concert 11)

Enjoy the eleventh concert in this exceptional new series of chamber music in the beautiful candlelit venue of St Mary le Strand... more >

St Mary Le Strand WC2R 1ES

Fri 10 May 24

Re-Enchant: Sip + Rhyme hosted by Joly Licks with S-Bars, Kofi Achina

Join Sip + Rhyme for an evening of poeting and writing with two incredible guest poets: S-Bars and Kofi Achina... more >

The Cockpit, Gateforth Street NW8 8EH

Fri 10 May 24

Deluge

In the wake of a relationship, a woman sifts through other people’s stories.?An attempt to contain her overflowing thoughts... more >

Jacksons Lane 269a Archway Road London N6 5AA

Fri 10 May 24

Every Friday & Saturday Club Night

Join us every Friday and Saturday for the ultimate club night experience organised by Indiawaale in Pinner!... more >

461 Uxbridge Rd, Pinner , United Kingdom HA5 4JS

Fri 10 May 24

London Piano Institute Presents: A piano evening with Maya Irgalina

Join us for a magical evening at Rosslyn Hill Chapel as part of The London Piano Institute’s concert series... more >

Rosslyn Hill Chapel, 3 Pilgrim’s Place NW3 1NG

Fri 10 May 24

The British Animation Film Festival 2024

Experience the best of animation from around the world, held after hours at the iconic British Museum in London!... more >

The British Museum, Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG

Fri 10 May 24

Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight

Enjoy a spectacular recital by renowned concert pianist Maiko Mori including a popular selection of outstanding classical and romantic works... more >

St Mary Le Strand WC2R 1ES

Fri 10 May 24

Beethoven Piano Trios by Candlelight

Enjoy an exceptional performance of two of Beethoven's exquisite piano trios. Set in the beautiful candlelit location of St Mary Le Strand,..... more >

St Mary Le Strand WC2R 1ES

Thu 9 May 24

Richard III

Richard, Duke of Gloucester. Boris Johnson. Ambitious, manipulative, ruthless men, scheming to reach the height of power... more >

Bridewell Theatre, Bride Lane, Fleet Street, London EC4Y 8EQ

Thu 9 May 24

Walk: Religion, Writers and Reformers - Historic Stoke Newington

This North London district was once home to wealthy city merchants but has also attracted a number of notable personalities including religious... more >

Manor House Station, Green Lanes N4 1BZ

Thu 9 May 24

The Knitting and Stitching Show London

The UK’s leading textile art, craft and design event, The Knitting & Stitching Show, returns to London’s iconic Alexandra Palace from Thursday 10 –... more >

Alexandra Palace Alexandra Palace Way N22 7AY

Thu 9 May 24

The Glam Rock Show - Get it on

Get ready for a night of glam rock! Girls grab your boys it’s time to go wild, wild, wild! As we transport you back to the golden age of Glam,..... more >

Indigo at the O2 The O2 Arena SE10 0DX

Thu 9 May 24

Pilates

Pilates Classes run for all levels, from beginner to expert, friendly atmosphere with an experienced instructor... more >

Ickenham Village Hall, 33 Swakeleys Road UB10 8DG

Thu 9 May 24

Hot Tango for Cool Nights - Tango 44

Tango is passion, tango is nostalgia, tango is the allure of Buenos Aires; the danger of knife fights, of broken hearts and the dance that embodies... more >

St Mary Le Strand WC2R 1ES

Thu 9 May 24

Re-enchant: Pete the Temp & the Vibe Mechanics + Comedy Kitchen (Barba

The Vibe Mechanics are a psychedelic and highly engaging collision of harp, vocals and a throbbing cosmos... more >

The Cockpit, Gateforth Street NW8 8EH

Thu 9 May 24

The Opera Locos

Following a successful run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in summer 2023, award-winning Spanish theatre company Yllana brings the London premiere... more >

Portugal St, London WC2A 2HT

Wed 8 May 24

Polly (The Heartbreak Opera)

A riotous, radical adaptation of Polly, John Gay's banned sequel to The Beggar's Opera, with techno, tracksuits and palm trees... more >

5 Carpenters Mews, North Road N7 9EF

Wed 8 May 24

Concrete Expo 2024

The UK’s most innovative show for the concrete industry will return at London’s Excel 8-9 May. Concrete Expo will reflect the whole of the concrete..... more >

ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL

Wed 8 May 24

Re-Enchant: Matthias Moret | Pete The Temp | House BandChamber Orchest

Matthias Moret (he/they) is a London based French actor and theatre maker. As a queer maker, Matthias wants to portray stories and issues that the..... more >

The Cockpit, Gateforth Street NW8 8EH

Wed 8 May 24

FOOTPRINT+ London

FOOTPRINT+ is the world's most advanced international conference for the decarbonisation of the built environment... more >

1 Old Billingsgate Walk (Riverside, 16 Lower Thames St, London) EC3R 6DX

Wed 8 May 24

Jazz Night with Nolita Golding

Get ready to groove! Join us at Hungry Olive for Jazz Night with Nolita Golding on Wednesday, 8th May from 7pm to 9pm... more >

111 High St, Ruislip , United Kingdom HA4 8JN

Wed 8 May 24

Ten in the Bed

Wednesday 8 – Sunday 12 May Recommended for ages 3-8 Is it a bed? Or a boat? Or a giant slice of toast?... more >

Polka Theatre, 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon SW19 1SB

Wed 8 May 24

World's Top 50 Innovators 2024 - London

Imagine attending a conference where every speaker has either done a world-first, or something very special in their technology field... more >

One Bartholomew Close EC1A 7BL

Wed 8 May 24

Re-Enchant: Olayinka Sobitan-Solomon | Guy Kelton Jones I & The Brixto

Olayinka is an actor, writer and singer-songwriter with a BA in performing arts and musical theatre and business... more >

The Cockpit Gateforth Street NW8 8EH

Tue 7 May 24

'Too Much To Lose' : A New Irish Play

In early autumn 1920, Irish heiress Muriel MacSwiney was rarely out of the British newspapers. An unlikely revolutionary, born into wealth and..... more >

Blue Elephant Theatre 59A Bethwin Rd, London SE5 0XT

Tue 7 May 24

Concrete Expo 2024

The Offsite Show returns at London’s Excel 7-9 May 2024, uniting all suppliers and buyers in the built environment for offsite and pre-manufactured... more >

ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL

Tue 7 May 24

UK Construction Week London 2024

The multi-award winning, UK Construction Week (UKCW), is the UK’s biggest trade event for the built environment that connects the whole supply chain... more >

ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL

Tue 7 May 24

FREE taster session with the Woodford/Wanstead Rock Choir

If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in London?' then why not join your local Rock Choir... more >

The Peterhouse Centre, 122 Forest Rise, Walthamstow, E17 3PW

Mon 6 May 24

More Rock Choirs

FREE taster session with the Woodford/Wanstead Rock Choir

If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in London?' then why not join your local Rock Choir... more >

The Peterhouse Centre, 122 Forest Rise, Walthamstow, E17 3PW

Mon 6 May 24

More Rock Choirs

FREE taster session with the Woodford/Wanstead Rock Choir

If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in London?' then why not join your local Rock Choir... more >

The Peterhouse Centre, 122 Forest Rise, Walthamstow, E17 3PW

Mon 6 May 24

More Rock Choirs

New Urban Theme Park coming soon to Westfield Stratford City

The highly anticipated and thrilling new urban theme park destination, Gravity MAX Westfield Stratford City, is set to open its doors to the public... more >

Gravity MAX, Montfichet Rd, London E15 1AZ

Mon 6 May 24

King Henry's Walk Garden - Open Garden for NGS

Vibrant ornamental planting welcomes the visitor to this hidden oasis leading into a verdant community garden with secluded woodland area, beehives,... more >

King Henry’s Walk Garden, N1 4NX

Mon 6 May 24

Sam Furlonger meets the Reiss Ellis Beckles Quartet

Following years of fronting big bands and smaller groups, Sam has more recently sold out top London venues Pizza Express Live, Dean St and the Crazy... more >

Theatre at the Tabard 2 Bath Road Chiswick W4 1LW

Sun 5 May 24

Wee Ravers Family Bank Holiday Day Party

Mark your calendars for Sunday 5th May, as we bring you the ultimate Family Bank Holiday Day Party! Join us from at Energy Night Club in Croydon for..... more >

Energy Night Club – 36 High St, Croydon CR0 1YB

Sun 5 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!