Join us for the winter Family Festival inspired by the work of artist Peter Paul Rubens. Find out how Rubens used light and movement in his..... more >

Dulwich Picture Gallery, Gallery Road Bramley SE21 7AD

Sat 16 Dec 23

A Christmas Celebration

A host of West End rising stars have been announced to join the National Youth Music Theatre (NYMT) A Christmas Celebration at the iconic St Johns... more >

St John’s Smith Square SW1P 3HA

Sat 16 Dec 23

Discover Clubs and Organisations in London

Wreath Making Workshop

16 December Make a festive wreath from natural materials at the Wetland Centre. In two hours, learn the basics in how to create a beautiful,..... more >

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

Sat 16 Dec 23

The Piccadilly Christmas Concert (feat Vivaldi's Four Seasons)

Enjoy an outstanding musical evening in the run-up to Christmas with a performance of Vivaldi's timeless classic, The Four Seasons, in the... more >

St James Church, Piccadilly, London W1J 9LL

Sat 16 Dec 23

Steppaz | Even Stevens

In this Steppaz adaptation of Matilda: The Musical, we see the story of Steven who lives with his sisters and parents, who are unappreciative of... more >

Bernie Grant Arts Centre, Town Hall Approach Road, Tottenham Green, London N15 4RX

Sat 16 Dec 23

Christmas Carols by Candlelight

Enjoy an outstanding musical evening in the run-up to Christmas with an unmissable performance by the phenomenal musicians of The Piccadilly... more >

St Mary Le Strand, London WC2R 1ES

Fri 15 Dec 23

CRiBS Christmas Celebration

Celebrate as we look back on our thirtieth year of service, bringing the message of hope and joy to the children and young people of Bexley and... more >

Bexley Christian Life Centre, 17 Upland Road, Bexleyheath DA7 4NR

Fri 15 Dec 23

Bach to Baby Festive Family Concert in Highgate Village

Magical music, festive frolics, sparkles and spices, oh my! Grab your friends, harness up your fastest reindeer and meet us at a Bach to Baby..... more >

Pond Square Chapel, South Grove, Highgate N6 6BJ

Fri 15 Dec 23

THE RUCKUS: Everyone’s Invited

The RUCKUS - a patchwork of punk spirit, the circus for everyone and every body. The Revel Puck Circus brings their all-new family-friendly circus..... more >

Fellowship Square, Walthamstow Town Hall, Forest Road, London E17 4JF

Thu 14 Dec 23

HOW TO FLIRT: The TED XXX-mas EDITION

Actor, writer and Drag King Daisy Doris May brings her solo show How to Flirt: The TED XXX-mas Edition to Soho Theatre this winter following a... more >

Soho Theatre, 21 Dean Street, London W1D 3NE

Thu 14 Dec 23

Festive Carol Concert

Join us for a festive choir concert filled with the joyful sounds of the season. New London Singers, under the direction of Olivia Tait - Choral..... more >

St Paul’s Church Covent Garden Bedford St. WC2E 9ED

Thu 14 Dec 23

Carolling with the Gurkha Band

Gather your loved ones to celebrate the festive season with an evening of Carols and musical performances from the Band of the Brigade of... more >

St Marylebone Parish Church, 17 Marylebone Rd, London NW1 5LT

Thu 14 Dec 23

Carols by Candlelight

A festive spectacle, hosted by Tim Vine. On the night you'll enjoy traditional festive carols, as well as music and readings from Michael..... more >

Grosvenor Chapel, South Audley Street, Mayfair, London W1K 2PA

Thu 14 Dec 23

The Three Billy Goats Gruff

Three very hungry goats must cross the bridge to reach the lush grass on the other side. Only problem is, there’s a troll lurking underneath... more >

Jacksons Lane 269a Archway Road London N6 5AA

Thu 14 Dec 23

A Night at the Opera at Christmas by Candlelight

Enjoy an outstanding musical evening in the run-up to Christmas with a performance by some of the UK's leading singers accompanied by the... more >

St Mary Le Strand, London WC2R 1ES

Thu 14 Dec 23

Limbo

In a mesmerising spectacle, violin virtuoso Sonja Schebeck performs the brand-new sonata by Australian composer Chloé Charody alongside acrobat Josh... more >

Jacksons Lane 269a Archway Road London N6 5AA

Thu 14 Dec 23

To Shorten Winter's Sadness - an early English Christmas

Orlando Chamber Choir Lucy Goddard, director Gavin Roberts, organ In the darkness of winter, we look for the light... more >

St Botolph without Bishopsgate Bishopsgate London EC2M 3TL

Thu 14 Dec 23

Carols and Ices

Carol singers in the ice well Candle lighting Short boat trips (must be booked online in advance) Victorian ice cream making demonstrations Cash... more >

12-13 New Wharf Road N1 9RT

Thu 14 Dec 23

Bach to Baby Family Concert in Sydenham

Magical music, festive frolics, sparkles and spices, oh my! Grab your friends, harness up your fastest reindeer and meet us at a Bach to Baby..... more >

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

Wed 13 Dec 23

Winter Trail at London Designer Outlet

HAVE A WINTER ADVENTURE WITH THE FAMILY IN NORTH LONDON Join London Designer Outlet’s Winter Trail 1st – 24th December 2023 For families in... more >

London Designer Outlet, Wembley Park Boulevard Wembley London HA9 0FD

Wed 13 Dec 23

Maggie's Royal Free Christmas Concert

Join us for a wonderful festive evening of entertainment and carols to raise money to support individuals and their friends and family living with... more >

The Parish Church of St John-at-Hampstead NW3 6UU

Wed 13 Dec 23

A Christmas Carol - A One-Man Show

Sink into the classic tale of Victorian Christmas and the redemption of London’s most memorable miser, as we follow Scrooge through his encounters... more >

Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret St Thomas’ Church 9a St Thomas Street London SE1 9RY

Wed 13 Dec 23

A Baroque Hanukkah

Vache Baroque are thrilled to present a magnificent multi-event project to commemorate 400 years since the Jewish-Italian composer Salomone Rossi... more >

St John’s Smith Square, London SW1P 3HA

Wed 13 Dec 23

Safehouse

Are gay men incapable of love? It’s what Blake and Dan ask each other the night they meet after a gay play... more >

The Cockpit, Gateforth Street NW8 8EH

Wed 13 Dec 23

Be Nice Exhibition

Opening from 13th December in London, Be Nice is an extraordinary group exhibition displaying fifteen acclaimed international artists for a group... more >

Noho Showrooms 67 Great Titchfield St. W1W 7PT

Wed 13 Dec 23

DNA VR Christmas

If the same old Christmas markets, carol services and ice skating rinks aren’t your cup of eggnog, immersive virtual reality arcade experience DNA... more >

Battersea Power Station Circus Rd W, Nine Elms, London SW11 8DD

Wed 13 Dec 23

Uncommon x Sapling Spirits Festive Cocktail Masterclass

Join us for a fun, sustainable and interactive cocktail masterclass at Uncommon Liverpool Street, London, UK... more >

Uncommon Liverpool Street, 34-37 Liverpool St, London EC2M 7PP

Wed 13 Dec 23

Age UK Hammersmith & Fulham Carol Concert

Celebrate Christmas with Age UK Hammersmith & Fulham on Wednesday 13th December. Join us and our special celebrity guests, including star of The..... more >

Holy Trinity Church W6 7BL

Wed 13 Dec 23

Christmas at the Florence Nightingale Museum

Christmas at the Florence Nightingale Museum Join us for a special evening as we blend history and holiday spirit together for Christmas at the... more >

Florence Nightingale Museum St Thomas’ Hospital 2 Lambeth Palace Road SE1 7EW

Wed 13 Dec 23

'Be Nice' Exhibition

I wanted to drop you a line with a new visual art exhibition that is both timely and charitable - and thought might be one for any rounds ups of... more >

Noho Showrooms, 67 Great Titchfield St., London W1W 7PT

Wed 13 Dec 23

Bach to Baby Festive Family Concert in Docklands

Magical music, festive frolics, sparkles and spices, oh my! Grab your friends, harness up your fastest reindeer and meet us at a Bach to Baby..... more >

Christ Church, Manchester Road, Isle of Dogs E14 3BN

Tue 12 Dec 23

Mr Charles Dickens presents A Christmas Carol

European Arts Company are celebrating their fifth year bringing their critically acclaimed, authentic production of A Christmas Carol to Greenwich... more >

Greenwich Theatre Crooms Hill London SE10 8ES

Tue 12 Dec 23

Mama G in The Magic Bookmark

Join everybody's favourite pantomime dame, (Metro) and Britain's Got Talent semi-finalist Mama G on a brand new, award winning, panto... more >

Bridge House Theatre, 2 High Street, Penge SE20 8RZ

Tue 12 Dec 23

Simon Spillett Big Band Plays Tubby Hayes, Album Launch Concert

PRESS INFORMATION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW UK JAZZ LABEL CELEBRATES TUBBY HAYES WITH DEBUT RELEASE LAUNCH GIG, 229 LONDON W1 Monday December... more >

229 GREAT PORTLAND STREET W1W 5PN

Mon 11 Dec 23

Drop in with Samsung Flip Park

In partnership with Skateboard GB, Drop in with Samsung Flip Park, is a new immersive skateboarding experience like no other... more >

201-207 Shoreditch High Street, , London E1 6LG

Mon 11 Dec 23

Christmas Sale Jewellery Sale is On - Offer Closes Soon

Get best deals on Jewellery this Christmas Sale! Save big with additional 5% discount on our entire collection... more >

4th Floor, Suite 47, 88-90 Hatton Garden, London EC1N 8PN

Sun 10 Dec 23

Carols with Compassion

You're invited to a ‘Candlelit Carols with Compassion’ concert to celebrate the joy of Jesus’ birth... more >

Christ Church Spitalfields, Commercial St, London E1 6LY

Sun 10 Dec 23

A Christmas Carol

A one-woman interactive puppet show for the whole family. A fun and interactive adaptation of Dicken's famous story suitable for the whole..... more >

Jacksons Lane 269a Archway Road London N6 5AA

Sun 10 Dec 23

The Urban Birder Course

10 December The Urban Birder Course will be an introduction to appreciating the abundant birdlife in our urban areas... more >

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

Sun 10 Dec 23

'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 10 Dec 23

Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas

Enjoy an outstanding musical evening in the run-up to Christmas with a performance of Vivaldi's timeless classic, The Four Seasons... more >

St Mary Le Strand, London WC2R 1ES

Sat 9 Dec 23

Baby Broadway Christmas Family Concert, Dartford

“ We LOVE baby broadway. So magical at Christmas. The children are mesmerized” - parent on Instagram “Thank you so much for some much needed..... more >

The Mick Jagger Centre, Shepherds Lane, Dartford, Kent DA1 2JZ

Sat 9 Dec 23

Bach to Baby Family Concert in Streatham

Magical music, festive frolics, sparkles and spices, oh my! Grab your friends, harness up your fastest reindeer and meet us at a Bach to Baby..... more >

St Thomas’ Church, Telford Avenue, London SW2 4XW

Sat 9 Dec 23

The Elves and The Magic Bear

Kids will love the heartwarming Christmas tale The Elves and The Magic Bear. When Santa’s elves find a bag of unopened letters to Santa just two..... more >

Old Royal Naval College, King William Walk, Greenwich SE10 9NN

Sat 9 Dec 23

Coalescence

Coalescence, a thought-provoking art installation from internationally acclaimed designer Paul Cocksedge, is coming to the magnificent Painted Hall... more >

Old Royal Naval College, King William Walk, Greenwich, London SE10 9NN

Sat 9 Dec 23

RHN Annual Christmas Fair

Christmas Fair Join us at the RHN in the grand Assembly Room and De Lancey Lowe Room, as we kick off the festive season with our jolly Christmas... more >

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

Sat 9 Dec 23

The Showstoppers’ Christmas Kids Show

Olivier Award-winning musical improvisers The Showstoppers has announced two runs in London with their Christmas Kids shows firstly at Woolwich Works... more >

The Fireworks Factory, 11 No 1 St, Royal Arsenal, London SE18 6HD

Sat 9 Dec 23

Sugarthief / Enjoyable Listens / Myles Newman

Very excited to announce that we welcome back the great Sugarthief, this time to Two Palms in Hackney on Saturday 9th December!... more >

Two Palms 289 Mare St London E8 1EJ

Sat 9 Dec 23

Rugby Tots FREE Taster Session | Rutherford House School, Balham

Rutherford House School, 217 Balham High Rd, London SW17 7BQ more >

Join us for an exciting Rugby Tots taster session at Rutherford House! This in-person event is perfect for kids aged 2-7 years old, who want to experience the thrill of rugby in a fun and friendly environment. During the session, our experienced coaches will introduce your little ones to the basics of rugby through engaging activities and games. They’ll learn essential skills like passing, kicking, and teamwork, all while having a blast!... 217 Balham High Rd, London 217 Balham High Rd SW17 7BQ

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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!