Darkness falls across the land, The Midnight Hour is close at hand, The ghouls and ghosts are out to play, With nothing but you to get in their way!... more >

Golden Square, Brewer St, Soho, London W1F 9HR

Sat 26 Oct 24

Mozart Concertos by Candlelight (Feat. Clarinet & Violin)

The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta with perform two of Mozart's magnificent concertos, for both Clarinet and Violin, in... more >

St Mary Le Strand Church, London WC2R 1ES

Sat 26 Oct 24

Family Ceilidh

Open to dancers of all ages and abilities (no experience necessary) Come and show off your spookiest dances at this Halloween celebration with the... more >

Grand Junction, St Mary Magdalene’s Church, Rowington Close, London W2 5TF

Sat 26 Oct 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in London

Vlad & the Florence Nightingale Adventure - Author & Illustrator Event

Join the Florence Nightingale Museum and go on a historical adventure with Vlad the flea and Loxton the rat!... more >

2 Lambeth Palace Rd, London SE1 7EP

Sat 26 Oct 24

October Half-Term Activities

26 October - 3 November Explore the Super Natural this half term Explore the Super Natural this October half-term, discover activities that show... more >

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

Sat 26 Oct 24

Trash Test Dummies by Dummies Corp.

Winners of the Best Children’s Presentation at the Adelaide Fringe Festival and runners-up for the Children’s Choice Award at the Edinburgh Fringe... more >

Jacksons Lane 269a Archway Road London N6 5AA

Sat 26 Oct 24

October Half-Term Jimmy: A Tortoise’s Guide to Scutari Hospital /Craft

Jimmy: A Tortoise’s Guide to Scutari Hospital October Half Term Top Tip Trail and Tortoise Craft Did you know Florence Nightingale loved... more >

2 Lambeth Palace Rd, London SE1 7EP

Sat 26 Oct 24

Amplify Her: Coffee Meeting for Women in the Music Industry

Let’s talk about the music industry, and share our experience and journey over Coffee. Being a music professional can have its ups and downs, and..... more >

21soho, 3 Sutton Row, London W1D 6QE

Fri 25 Oct 24

The Ugly Duckling - The Perfect Family Ballet

*** 30% DISCOUNT ON 6:30pm PERFORMANCE TICKETS *** An engaging tale of love and acceptance Feeling different, teased by his friends and not... more >

Lilian Bayliss Studio, Sadlers Wells, Rosebery Avenue EC1R 4TN

Fri 25 Oct 24

The Debussy Preludes - Strand International Piano Series 2024-5 (Conce

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

St Mary Le Strand Church, London WC2R 1ES

Fri 25 Oct 24

The Storm Whale

Friday 25 October - Sunday 3 November Recommended for ages 4-8 Noi lives with his Dad and six cats by the sea… One summer, while his Dad was busy... more >

Polka Theatre, 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1SB

Fri 25 Oct 24

Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight

Enjoy a spectacular piano recital in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Mary Le Strand in the heart of London... more >

St Mary Le Strand Church, London WC2R 1ES

Fri 25 Oct 24

Celelbrate Halloween at Babylon Park this half term

This October Half-Term, Babylon Park in Camden is ready to deliver a thrilling Halloween experience for the whole family... more >

8 Castlehaven Rd, London NW1 8QU

Fri 25 Oct 24

A Hero’s Life

Sir Mark Elder presents a programme of storytelling, starring Strauss’s stupendous Ein Heldenleben. We’re all the heroes of our own lives... more >

Royal Festival Hall Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX

Fri 25 Oct 24

High Street Kensington Halloween Hunt

Kensington is known for its Halloween decorations and trick-or-treating, now Opportunity Kensington Business Improvement District is bringing the... more >

High Street Kensington, London W8 5SF

Fri 25 Oct 24

Monty Bojangles Temple of Monty at London's King's Cross

Ready for a treat like no other? Step into Monty Bojangles' largest immersive experience yet… Monty Bojangles, the multi-award-winning UK..... more >

London’s King’s Cross Station N1 9AL

Fri 25 Oct 24

Spooktacular Fun Awaits with Free Crafts at O2 Centre

To celebrate the spooky season, O2 Centre is hosting free Halloween Craft Workshops this October half term for the whole family... more >

O2 Centre, 255 Finchley Road London NW3 6LU

Fri 25 Oct 24

Connecting after Dark

Connecting after dark An evening of music, new comic drama, live poetry and fun for everyone old enough to get into ?... more >

The Pineapple Pub 51 Leverton Street Kentish Town NW5 2NX

Thu 24 Oct 24

Baby Gospel Black History Month | Covent Garden

“It’s like baby rhyme time but FAR cooler…” The Secret Life Of Mum “Had an incredible time…singing along to classics, dancing and grooving” The... more >

Covent Garden | The Actor’s Church Bedford Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E 9ED

Thu 24 Oct 24

Quote-to-Cash Summit 2024 by Acuiti Labs

Quote-to-Cash Summit 2024 by Acuiti Labs Join us to take a deep dive into the future of revenue management at the Quote-to-Cash Summit 2024, an... more >

The Shard, London SE1 9SG

Thu 24 Oct 24

11th International Conference on Interventional Cardiology

We are pleased to announce the 11th International Conference on Interventional Cardiology, scheduled to take place on October 24-25, 2024, in the... more >

The Grove, Bath Road, Harmondsworth, West Drayton UB7 0DG

Thu 24 Oct 24

Gobbess by Naomi Wood

Visually stunning, Gobbess seamlessly transitions from commanding on-stage performances to poetic storytelling, all while performing graceful aerial... more >

Jacksons Lane 269a Archway Road London N6 5AA

Thu 24 Oct 24

Skin Yoga Live at CE Harrod

We’re Going LIVE with SkinYoga at CE Harrod! ???Got skincare questions? We’ll be answering them live! Join us at 13:00 as we talk all about..... more >

207 New Kings Road, London SW6 4SR

Wed 23 Oct 24

Art-K Holiday Art Workshops

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79 Kenworthy Road E9 5RB

Wed 23 Oct 24

Baby Gospel Black History Month , Sydenham

“It’s like baby rhyme time but FAR cooler…” The Secret Life Of Mum “Had an incredible time…singing along to classics, dancing and grooving” The... more >

St Bartholomew’s Church, 4 Westwood Hill, London SE26 6QR

Wed 23 Oct 24

Speech Muse

A night of speech music at The Muse Gallery, featuring Reuben, Flo Ray, Lagtime Seedling, and Naomi Afrassiabi... more >

The Muse, 269 Portobello Road W11 1LR

Wed 23 Oct 24

Lucy Thomas in Concert

Young superstar Lucy Thomas makes her West End debut at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London this October. more >

Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Catherine Street, London. WC2B 5JF

Tue 22 Oct 24

October Half Term Holiday Workshops at art-K Fulham!

This autumn, let the creativity flow with our special autumn-themed art workshops! Whether you're 6 or 16, there's something..... more >

art-K, 85 Moore Park Road85 Moore Park Road SW6 2DA

Mon 21 Oct 24

The Ugly Duckling - The Perfect Family Ballet

*** 20% DISCOUNT ON ALL TICKETS USING CODE DUCKLING20*** An engaging tale of love and acceptance Feeling different, teased by his friends and not... more >

Stanley Arts 12 South Norwood Hill SE25 6AB

Mon 21 Oct 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 20 Oct 24

The Watergardens - Open Garden for NGS

Japanese landscaped garden originally part of Coombe Wood Nursery, planted by the Veitch family in the 1860s... more >

The Watergardens, Kingston-upon-Thames KT2 7LF

Sun 20 Oct 24

Mozart Mass in C Minor and Clarinet Concerto

Mozart: Mass in C Minor and Clarinet Concerto Sunday 20 October 2024, 4.00pm Cadogan Hall, London, SW1X 9DQ Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Clarinet..... more >

Cadogan Hall, London SW1W 9DQ

Sun 20 Oct 24

Ultimate Bubble Show by Ray Bubbles

Join Ray, International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder, on his quest to complete the bubble game and create the ultimate bubble... more >

Jacksons Lane 269a Archway Road London N6 5AA

Sun 20 Oct 24

FREE taster session with the Waterloo Rock Choir

If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!... more >

Waterloo Living Space, 1 Coral Street, SE1 7BE

Sat 19 Oct 24

More Rock Choirs

Queer Euphoria 2 by Zaki Musa

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Jacksons Lane 269a Archway Road London N6 5AA

Sat 19 Oct 24

International G&T Day

Join us on the roof terrace Saturday 19th October for National G&T day where we will be offering 2-4-1 G&T's until 10pm!... more >

Golden Bee Singer Street EC1V 9DD

Sat 19 Oct 24

London's No.1 Kizomba Party: Clube Vicio - with DJ Bangolano & G-Sousa

?? London’s No.1 Saturday Kizomba Party - Clube Vicio ?? Are you ready to meet new people, dance the night away, and enjoy a fun, vibrant..... more >

Casa Ritmo, 64-66 Newington Causeway SE1 6DF

Sat 19 Oct 24

FREE taster session with the Waterloo Rock Choir

If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!... more >

Waterloo Living Space, 1 Coral Street, SE1 7BE

Sat 19 Oct 24

More Rock Choirs

Dona Nobis Pacem | New London Singers

New London Singers present Dona Nobis Pacem, a captivating choral concert exploring a reflexion between conflict and peace... more >

St Gabriel’s Pimlico Warwick Square SW1V 2AD

Sat 19 Oct 24

Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform Vivaldi's master piece The Four Seasons and other outstanding works in the... more >

St Mary Le Strand WC2R 1ES

Sat 19 Oct 24

West End Magic

Hosted by multi-award-winning member of the Magic Circle Oliver Tabor, West End Magic presents a mystical line-up of phenomenal acts selected from... more >

Leicester Square Theatre, 6 Leicester Place, London WC2H 7BX

Sat 19 Oct 24

Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform Vivaldi's master piece The Four Seasons and other outstanding works in the... more >

St Mary Le Strand WC2R 1ES

Sat 19 Oct 24

SI-UK UK University Fair for International Students in the UK

Welcome to the SI-UK UK University Fair for International Students in the UK! Join us at the Royal Lancaster London for an exciting event tailored..... more >

Royal Lancaster London W2 2TY

Sat 19 Oct 24

GPU Festival

ExCeL London, Prince Regent DLR, East entrance E16 1XL

Sat 19 Oct 24

Filibuster Kook Ensemble and Tom Gaskin

Bertie escapes the chaos of the world to a derelict cottage in the woods, hoping love will find him first... more >

Jacksons Lane 269a Archway Road London N6 5AA

Fri 18 Oct 24

who the f--k is shakespeare?

Following a sell-out run, four of Shakespeare’s (in)famous characters are back for a national tour, ready to tell their side of the story... more >

Bernie Grants Arts Centre, Town Hall Approach Rd, Tottenham Green, London N15 4RX

Fri 18 Oct 24

West London Niche Non Fiction Book Club

Do you like non-fiction books (or perhaps exclusively read non-fiction like me?) but don't like typical self-help, business or pop sci books..... more >

Castano Lounge, 14 High St, London W5 5DB

Thu 17 Oct 24

Strand International Song Series

International opera stars return for an exciting second season of London's newest classical song series held in the intimate space of The Jewel... more >

St Mary Le Strand WC2R 1ES

Thu 17 Oct 24

Livat Sleep Mode

Livat Hammersmith is thrilled to announce its very own Sleep Mode event taking place just before the clocks change this October... more >

Livat Hammersmith W6 9HW

Thu 17 Oct 24

Bach By Candlelight - Christina Lawrie

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St Mary Le Strand Church, London WC2R 1ES

Thu 17 Oct 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!