Deaf Day 2024 Now in its 26 year, Deaf Day is a free annual one-day event to celebrate Deaf culture, welcoming visitors from all corners of the... more >

Keeley Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B 4BA

Sat 13 Apr 24

The London Home Show

Following the huge success of their autumn event in September 2023, the country’s leading online portal for first time buyer homes, Share to Buy,... more >

The Queen Elizabeth II Centre, Westminster SW1P 3EE

Sat 13 Apr 24

The Real Manhunter LIVE

EXTRA DATE ADDED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND The man who brought the serial killer Levi Bellfield to justice will shed new light on the investigation... more >

Theatre at the Tabard 2 Bath Road Chiswick W4 1LW

Sat 13 Apr 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in London

Historic Boat Trips

An opportunity to travel on a 1930s working narrowboat, now converted to pssenger use, along The Regent's Canal through London... more >

London Canal Museum 12-13 New Wharf Road N1 9RT

Sat 13 Apr 24

20 Years Later Still Here!

20 Years Later Still Here! is an autobiographical show about two women’s wild joyride working in circus... more >

Jacksons Lane 269a Archway Road London N6 5AA

Sat 13 Apr 24

Strand Chamber Music Series 2023/4 (Concert 10)

Enjoy the tenth 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 12 Apr 24

Amaparadise: Golden Bee Amapiano Nights

Welcome to AmaParadise where you will hear the best of Amapiano/AfroHouse/Afrobeats and more with our booming newly installed sound system!... more >

Golden Bee Singer St. London EC1V 9DD

Fri 12 Apr 24

Goldilocks: The Ballet

A Classic Chrildren's Story Brought to Life! Join Goldilocks, the girl with the lovely locks and her jar of magical honey, as she befriends..... more >

Blackheath Halls 23 Lee Road SE3 9RQ

Fri 12 Apr 24

The Rodolfus Foundation Adult Choral Course: Masterclass with John Rut

This is a non-residential choral course, for adults, (running from Thursday 11th – Sunday 14th April) and will consist of four intensive days of... more >

Holy Sepulchre Church, Holborn Viaduct, London EC1A 2DQ

Fri 12 Apr 24

Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight

Enjoy a spectacular recital by renowned concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith, including a popular selection of outstanding classical and romantic... more >

St Mary Le Strand WC2R 1ES

Fri 12 Apr 24

The Showstoppers’ Kids Show

If your children could create their very own dream musical – where would they start? The Showstoppers’ Kids Show takes kids’ ideas and turns them..... more >

The Art Depot 5 Nether St, London N12 0GA

Thu 11 Apr 24

Mozart by Candlelight

Enjoy a spectacular recital by renowned concert pianist Renata Konyicska, as she performs an outstanding selection of Mozart's finest piano... more >

St Mary Le Strand WC2R 1ES

Thu 11 Apr 24

Sound Bath HENDON LONDON NW4

Sound Bath HENDON LONDON NW4 Join me for a magical evening of MEDITATIION and healing vibrations of the Gongs, Crystal and Tibetan bowls in Hendon,... more >

Audley road NW4 3EX

Thu 11 Apr 24

Songs from the Shows by Candlelight

Experience the magic of the musicals in the enchanting, candlelit setting of St Mary le Strand in the heart of London's Theatreland, with a... more >

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

Thu 11 Apr 24

Let’s Sing Choir Rehearsal

Led by the charismatic Rubee Rose you are invited to come and join our gospel choir at St. Matthew's Church Brixton for uplifting evenings of..... more >

St Matthews Church Brixton Hill London SW2 1JF SW2IJF

Thu 11 Apr 24

Not Today

Meet two best friends.?They love to play together.?One day, one of them says “I can’t today”.?Then a hole in the ground starts to appear... more >

Jacksons Lane 269a Archway Road London N6 5AA

Wed 10 Apr 24

Family Workshop: Sketch, Etch & Print

Come and create colourful Styrofoam prints inspired by our etched glass artworks from our current exhibition, The Glass Heart: Art, Industry &... more >

2 Temple Place London WC2R 3BD

Wed 10 Apr 24

Honey Badger

Even in the deepest darkness, there is a glimmer of light. The past cannot be changed. But perhaps the future can be?... more >

The Cockpit, Gateforth Street NW8 8EH

Wed 10 Apr 24

With All Our Hearts

A West End Gala at the Adelphi Theatre will celebrate over 75 years of the NHS – a major milestone reached by the health service in 2023... more >

Adelphi Theatre, Strand, London WC2R 0NS

Tue 9 Apr 24

Jazz Notes – Jazz Jam @ The Spice of Life, Soho Jazz Notes – Jazz Jam

It don’t mean a thang if it ain’t got… those ‘Jazz Notes’. Enjoy sumptuous chilled and scintillating jazz with the ‘Jazz, Soul, Funk Collective..... more >

The Spice of Life 6 Moor St London W1D 5NA

Sun 7 Apr 24

Improvised Comedy: Absurdocles

Absurdocles (absurd-oh-kleez) is an extremely silly improvised comedy, inspired by Greek tragedy. Following a 5-star review of its run at the..... more >

100 Camden High Street NW1 0LU

Sun 7 Apr 24

Live Steam Open Day (Ride on Railway)

Ilford & West Essex Model Railway Club is holding it’s usual monthly open day with train rides (sometimes steam) for all the family... more >

Ilford & West Essex MRC premises adjacent to the north side of Chadwell Heath TFL Rail station RM6 4BU

Sun 7 Apr 24

Turk(ish)

Turk(ish) is an autobiographical piece using a combination of live music, contemporary circus and storytelling to discuss personal struggles of... more >

Jacksons Lane 269a Archway Road London N6 5AA

Sat 6 Apr 24

Family Workshop: Reimagine the World Through Collage

Make your own multimedia collage inspired by stained glass artist Pinkie Maclure, whose work is featured in our exhibition, The Glass Heart: Art,... more >

2 Temple Place London WC2R 3BD

Sat 6 Apr 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 6 Apr 24

Learn to Make a Summer Skirt! Saturday 6th April 10:30-2:30 £80.00

Who doesn’t love a summer skirt? Choose to do a Pencil Skirt or an A Line Skirt! Come join us for a workshop to learn to make a summer skirt..... more >

2 Hazelwood Lane Palmers Green N13 5EX N13 5XL

Sat 6 Apr 24

Rhapsody in Blue by Candlelight

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

St Mary Le Strand WC2R 1ES

Fri 5 Apr 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 5 Apr 24

England vs Sweden

England will return to the scene of their UEFA EURO triumph when they begin the defence of their title at Wembley Stadium connected by EE next month... more >

Wembley Stadium connected by EE, South Way, London HA9 0WS

Fri 5 Apr 24

Humpty Dumpty Free Easter Egg Hunt

Get ready for an eggstraordinary Easter celebration at Merchant Square, Paddington's canalside haven, on Friday, 5th April from 11am to 4pm... more >

Merchant Square Paddington Basin W2 1JS

Fri 5 Apr 24

Cream Tea Cruise

Enjoy a unique cream tea cruise experience in the heart of London. Come and visit the London Canal Museum in good time to complete your museum visit..... more >

London Canal Museum, New Wharf Road, King’s Cross, London N1 9RT

Thu 4 Apr 24

Derwent Art Prize 2024 Exhibition

Known for celebrating art in pencil, the Derwent Art Prize announces a shortlist of 68 artworks for its highly anticipated 2024 edition... more >

Gallery@OXO, Oxo Tower Wharf, Barge House St, London SE1 9PH

Thu 4 Apr 24

Family Workshop: Recycled Mini Oceans

Be inspired by work featured in our exhibition The Glass Heart and create a mini ocean scene inside a glass jar using recycled plastic and found... more >

Two Temple Place 2 Temple Place WC2R 3BD

Thu 4 Apr 24

Rachmaninov by Candlelight

Enjoy an exceptional recital of some of Rachmaninov's finest piano works performed by renowned concert pianist Martin Cousin Set in the... more >

St Mary Le Strand WC2R 1ES

Thu 4 Apr 24

The Strand Celebrity Concert Series - Fenella Humphreys

An exciting new series bought to you by CityMusic Promotions and featuring some the biggest classical artists working in the UK today... more >

St Mary Le Strand WC2R 1ES

Thu 4 Apr 24

Family Fun Days

Family Fun days are an opportunity to bring children to enjoy family-friendly activities at the museum... more >

London Canal Museum 12-13 New Wharf Road N1 9RT

Wed 3 Apr 24

‘Showcase', an evening of acoustic music @ The Spice of Life, Soho

‘Showcase’, an acoustic session to introduce audiences to music from emerging artists. Keeping it live; no material is performed with backing..... more >

The Spice of Life 6 Moor St London W1D 5NA

Wed 3 Apr 24

Simran Workshop, 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 N1 3JS

Tue 2 Apr 24

Borough Market's Easter Market Explorers

Fun for food-curious kids this Easter Borough Market hosts free Market Explorers activities During the Easter holidays, our cooks of the... more >

Borough Market 8 Southwark Street, London SE1 1TL

Tue 2 Apr 24

Pro Soccer Coaching Easter Camp

Pro Soccer Coaching Holiday Camps And Evening Courses. Everyone Has Got To Start Their Journey Somewhere, Start Your Journey At Pro Soccer Coaching..... more >

Swakeleys Girls School, Uxbridge, UK UB10 0EJ

Tue 2 Apr 24

Activ Camps at Nunhead Sports Ground

Activ Camps offer an unforgettable school holiday experience for children aged 4-14. Our safe and inclusive camps feature non-stop fun activities..... more >

St Asasphs Road SE4 2ED

Tue 2 Apr 24

Leadenhall Market’s Great Goose Chase

Leadenhall Market’s popular Great Goose Chase is back this Easter, with a series of eggstraordinary challenges in and around the Victorian market,... more >

Leadenhall Market, Gracechurch St, London EC3V 1LT

Mon 1 Apr 24

Centrale & Whitgift hosts Easter Extravaganza of fun family activities

CENTRALE & WHITGIFT REVEALS ACTIVITIES FOR HIP HOP EASTER HOLIDAYS This Easter, Centrale & Whitgift shopping centres is hosting a roster of... more >

Centrale & Whitgift Shopping Centre, 21 North End, Croydon CR0 1TY

Mon 1 Apr 24

That'll Be The Day

That’ll Be The Day will be rocking ‘n’ rolling across the UK this spring as the legendary show continues on its tour, completing its 38th year on the... more >

Queen’s Theatre, Billet Ln, Hornchurch RM11 1QT

Sun 31 Mar 24

XIST Wimbledon

Join Wimbledon Quarter for a state of the art free roam virtual reality experience this half term. The Warp A space station drifts through space... more >

Wimbledon Quarter 4 Queens Road Wimbledon SW19 8ND

Sun 31 Mar 24

Tunnel Boat Trips

Our popular tunnel boat trips depart from the London Canal Museum near King's Cross station and take you in a small group through... more >

London Canal Museum 12-13 New Wharf Road King’s Cross N1 9RT

Sun 31 Mar 24

Ridgeway Views Easter Egg Hunt

Barratt London are hosting an Easter egg scavenger hunt at their Ridgeway Views development in Mill Hill... more >

Barratt London Ridgeway Views, The Ridgeway, London NW7 1ST

Sat 30 Mar 24

Family Workshop: Origami Ship of Good Memories

Travel and migration are important themes in our exhibition The Glass Heart: Art, Industry & Collaboration... more >

2 Temple Place London WC2R 3BD

Sat 30 Mar 24

RHN Easter Egg Hunt

RHN Easter Egg Hunt Saturday 30th March 2024 12 pm – 2 pm Free Entry £3 per child for Easter Egg Hunt Bring your little (or big!... more >

Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability, West Hill, Putney, London SW15 3SW

Sat 30 Mar 24

Three Billy Goats Gruff

Friday 29 March – Sunday 21 April Recommended for ages 3-7 Trip – Trap, Trip – Trap, Trip – Trap... Who is that going over MY bridge?... more >

Polka Theatre, 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon SW19 1SB

Fri 29 Mar 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!