Our front gardens feature wisteria, shrubs and trees. The rear landscaped gardens inc two lawns with herbaceous borders either side of a path that..... more >

Royal Trinity Hospice, SW4 0RN

Sun 15 Sep 24

The Summerhouse

Heritage Open Day: This Queen Anne-style bauble was built between 1905-14 in the grounds of the long-gone Bramblehaw mansion... more >

Bramblehaw Cottage, 40 Westcroft Road, Carshalton SM5 2TG

Sun 15 Sep 24

Heston Skate Club

Are you ready to embark on the ultimate skating odyssey? Welcome to RollaDome’s Flagship Roller-Skating Club—the crème de la crème of our skating..... more >

Heston Community Centre, 91 Heston Rd, Heston, Hounslow , UK TW5 0QR

Sun 15 Sep 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in London

Keats House

Heritage Open Day: Keats House is the beautiful Grade I listed Regency villa where Romantic poet John Keats found inspiration, friendship and love... more >

10 Keats Grove, London NW3 2RR

Sun 15 Sep 24

College of Optometrists

Heritage Open Day: Open Day at UK Professional Body for Optometry, including preview of a further newly-refurbished room of the British Optical... more >

The College of Optometrists, 41-42 Craven Street, London WC2N 5NG

Sun 15 Sep 24

La Virtu Fugante

Musica Antica chart the dramatic life of composer Antonia Bembo (c. 1640 - c. 1720) through her music... more >

Holy Trinity Church, Rotherhithe SE16 5HF

Sat 14 Sep 24

Musclebound by Rosy Carrick

Rosy's onstage career is built on her gleeful frankness about her sex life with men. Now newly single at forty, and advising her teenage..... more >

Jacksons Lane 269a Archway Road London N6 5AA

Sat 14 Sep 24

Amazon Pet Fest – Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th September, 2024

Amazon Pet Fest is a free celebration of the special bond between a pet and their family on September 14th and 15th at Haggerston Park, London, E2... more >

Haggerston Park E2 8NH

Sat 14 Sep 24

Carshalton Water Tower and Historic Garden

Heritage Open Day: Visitors will be able to visit the listed early 18th century Water Tower, with its suite of rooms: Orangery, Saloon, Pump Chamber... more >

Carshalton Water Tower, West Street, Carshalton SM5 2PT

Sat 14 Sep 24

All Saints' Church Carshalton

Heritage Open Day: The church will be open from 1200 to 1700 on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th of September with art & photographic exhibitions,... more >

All Saints’ Church, High Street, Carshalton SM5 3AG

Sat 14 Sep 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 14 Sep 24

Temple Lodge Club - Open Garden for NGS

Artist Sir Frank Brangwyns former home, studio and walled garden. Discover an oasis in the heart of London... more >

Temple Lodge Club, Hammersmith W6 9QL

Sat 14 Sep 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 14 Sep 24

London Design Festival in the Painted Hall

Turkish designer and artist Melek Zeynep Bulut presents ‘Duo’ for London Design Festival 2024, a suspended installation in the Painted Hall... more >

Painted Hall, Old Royal Naval College, London SE10 9NN

Sat 14 Sep 24

Storytime with Anna Christina at Chiswick Book Festival 2024

Join 'Storytime with Anna Christina' for a fun musical interactive Storytime of listening, learning, drawing, drama, singing, and... more >

Chiswick Library 1 Dukes Ave Chiswick London W4 2AB

Sat 14 Sep 24

Brixton Windmill

Heritage Open Day: A wonderful reminder of Brixton's rural past and inner London's last windmill... more >

Windmill Gardens, 100 Blenheim Gardens, Brixton Hill, London SW2 5DA

Sat 14 Sep 24

Free heritage bus rides in southeast London

Heritage Open Day: Ride free on old buses in southeast London on bus routes 61 and 261, between Lewisham, Bromley and Chislehurst... more >

Bus routes 61 and 261, London BR1

Sat 14 Sep 24

Rainham Hall and Community Garden

Heritage Open Day: Visit Rainham Hall to see the Layers of History exhibition and tour this beautiful Queen Anne style Georgian house with 3 acres of... more >

Rainham Hall, Broadway, Rainham RM13 9YN

Sat 14 Sep 24

Brentside Skate Club

Hey Skaters, ready to carve out some new adventures? Whether you’re a total newbie looking to learn or a seasoned skater itching to level up, we’ve..... more >

Brentside High School, Greenford Ave, London , UK W7 1JJ

Sat 14 Sep 24

The Hidden Secrets of Richmond Old Town Hall

Heritage Open Day: Richmondâ€™s Old Town Hall is revealing its secrets in this free behind-the-scenes guided tour... more >

Old Town Hall, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond TW9 1TP

Sat 14 Sep 24

St Mary's Church, Harrow-on-the Hill

Heritage Open Day: Routes, Networks, Connections Discover the fascinating stories behind the local routeways of Harrow and enjoy a fantastic day out,... more >

Church Hill, Harrow HA1 3HL

Sat 14 Sep 24

Scadbury Moated Manor

Heritage Open Day: See the archaeological excavations and Tudor foundations at Scadbury Moated Manor – which still has its moat around it... more >

Scadbury Park, Perry Street, Chislehurst BR7 6LN

Sat 14 Sep 24

Cleaves Almshouses

Heritage Open Day: Grade II Listed Cleaves Almshouses is the oldest building on Old London Road, built in 17th Century... more >

49-71 Old London Road, Kingston upon Thames KT2 6ND

Sat 14 Sep 24

St Michael's Church, Camden Town

Heritage Open Day: Come see our wonderful Grade II* listed architecture, stained glass and sculpture, plus our Grade II listed war memorial... more >

Camden Road, London NW1 9LJ

Sat 14 Sep 24

Nunhead Cemetery

Heritage Open Day: Chapel and crypt visits provide a rare opportunity to learn more about the Anglican chapel and the crypt beneath... more >

FONC Cabin, Nunhead Cemetery, Linden Grove, London SE15 3LP

Sat 14 Sep 24

Completing the picture: St Peter's and its mosaics

Heritage Open Day: An opportunity to see a small exhibition on the history of the church, built in 1827 to serve the new residential area ,... more >

St Peter’s Church, 119 Eaton Square, London SW1W 9AL

Fri 13 Sep 24

Migration Museum â€“ guided tours of our All Our Stories exhibition

Heritage Open Day: Join the Migration Museum for a special guided tour of our brand-new exhibition All Our Stories: Migration and the Making of... more >

Migration Museum, Lewisham Shopping Centre, London SE13 7HB

Fri 13 Sep 24

Maggie's Leadenhall Abseil

Take on the 'Cheesegrater' with friends and colleagues and raise money to support people with cancer... more >

Leadenhall Building EC3V 4AB

Fri 13 Sep 24

The Three Inch Fools UK Tour: Old Royal Naval College

The Three Inch Fools, known for their contemporary spin on the traditional touring troupe, are preparing for a summer that will go down in (Early... more >

Old Royal Naval College Greenwich London SE10 9NN

Fri 13 Sep 24

Live Music Event

Join us this Friday for a Sinatra tribute by the talented Stuart Wilson. Indulge in delicious dishes, sip on crafted cocktails, and soak in the..... more >

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

Fri 13 Sep 24

Elthorne Skate Club

?? Roll into Fun & Fitness with RollaDome’s Roller-Skating Club! ?? Hey Skate Enthusiasts! Looking for a fun, fit, and friendly atmosphere to..... more >

Elthorne Sports Centre, Off Westlea Rd, Boston Rd, London , UK W7 2AD

Fri 13 Sep 24

30 Years of Grace: Jeff Buckley by Merri Cyr

We’re thrilled to announce our latest exhibition celebrating the 30th anniversary of Grace, the iconic album by Jeff Buckley... more >

32 John Adam St WC2N 6BP

Fri 13 Sep 24

Circle II

Pollen Collective is delighted to present Circle II, a multidisciplinary exhibition by member artists... more >

14 Market Lane W12 8EZ

Thu 12 Sep 24

Watch Kung Fu Panda for Free at Merchant Square Outdoor Screen

Each year the open-air screen next to Paddington Basin plays popular films that are available for anyone to turn up and watch for free... more >

Merchant Square, Paddington Basin, London W2 1AJ

Wed 11 Sep 24

The Cheez-Masons, A New Society for the CHEEZ Obsessed

Cheese lovers might want to take a seat for this one… This September, iconic US snack brand Cheez-It is launching the first top-secret cheese... more >

Kachette, 347 Old St, London EC1V 9LP

Wed 11 Sep 24

Harrow High Skate Club

This club is based around skaters of all abilities, encouraging staying fit and keeping active. Terms run weekly for 13 weeks on Tuesdays... more >

Harrow High School, Gayton Road HA1 2JG

Wed 11 Sep 24

Amplify Her: Cocktails Networking Event for Women in the Music Industr

Come join us for a refreshing drink, connect with like-minded music professionals, and leave inspired... more >

Soho Residence, 83-85 Wardour Street, London W1D 6QE

Tue 10 Sep 24

Complete the Circle

An evening of poetry/spoken word and acoustic music. This is candy for your ears, a tonic for your heart and medicine for your mind… Complete..... more >

The Libra Theatre Cafe 37 Chalk Farm Rd NW1 8AJ

Tue 10 Sep 24

Compassionate Neighbours Training: September sessions

Compassionate Neighbours Training – September sessions, spaces available for booking If putting a stop to loneliness is something you care about,... more >

Online and then 1 session at: Regenerate RISE in Putney SW15 1DA

Tue 10 Sep 24

The Garden Museum - Open Garden for NGS

At the heart of The Garden Museum is our courtyard garden, designed by Dan Pearson as an Eden of rare plants inspired by John Tradescants journeys as... more >

The Garden Museum, SE1 7LB

Tue 10 Sep 24

The Poldark Show - El Mistico - Ilford

The Poldark Show Presents El Mistico, featuring International Cabaret and Master Stage Hypnotist Poldark, in a never-before-seen show, bringing... more >

Kenneth More Theatre, Oakfield Road, Ilford IG1 1BT

Tue 10 Sep 24

Harrow High Skate Club

This club is based around skaters of all abilities, encouraging staying fit and keeping active. Terms run weekly for 13 weeks on Tuesdays... more >

Harrow High School, Gayton Road, Harrow , UK HA1 2JG

Tue 10 Sep 24

Acton Community Garden

?? Hey There, RollaDome Alumni, We’ve missed you on the skating rink! Are you ready to put those skates back on?... more >

Acton Gardens Community Center, Unit A, Munster Court, Bollo Bridge Rd W3 8UU

Tue 10 Sep 24

Sensing St Alfege: Pens and Postcards Workshop

Heritage Open Day: Join us in recognising our local community by dropping by and picking up a pen and postcard! Inspired by 'Sensing St Alfege... more >

St Alfege Church, Greenwich Church Street, London SE10 9BJ

Tue 10 Sep 24

Emily Dankworth @ Piano Smithfield Live Music

Emily Dankworth will be performing material from her upcoming EP (Voyage) which takes listeners on a beautiful journey through stories of love,... more >

Piano Smithfield, 14 Long Ln, Barbican EC1A 9PN

Tue 10 Sep 24

Small Town Boys

Based on a true story, Small Town Boys by Tim McArthur (A Word For Mother) is coming to the Union Theatre this September... more >

Union Theatre, 229 Union Street, London SE1 0LR

Tue 10 Sep 24

An Evening Of Unnecessary Detail - The First Draft Sessions

Join one, two or (sometimes) all three of science comedy trio Festival of the Spoken Nerd as they try out nerdy new material, live and... more >

The Cockpit Gateforth Street NW8 8EH

Mon 9 Sep 24

Ultimate Frisbee for Singles - Two Halves

Two Halves presents a fun way to keep fit and meet other singles through sport! - Come along to Regent's Park for a game of Ultimate Frisbee..... more >

Regent’s Park NW1

Sun 8 Sep 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 8 Sep 24

Church Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Harefield's own secret garden. C17 Renaissance walled gardens on the outskirts of Harefield inc a geometrically designed organic kitchen..... more >

Church Gardens, Uxbridge UB9 6DU

Sun 8 Sep 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!