This winter, O2 Centre has partnered with charities HandsOn London and The Salvation Army Trading Company (SATCoL) to warm hearts and bodies this... more >

O2 Centre, 255 Finchley Road London NW3 6LU

Today to Mon 6 Jan 2025

The Nutcracker

Saturday 16 November – Sunday 26 January Recommended for ages 5-12 A festive, magical quest for the whole family When Clara receives... more >

Polka Theatre, 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon SW19 1SB

Today, Sun 24 Nov, Wed 27 Nov, and more dates until Sun 12 Jan 2025

Discover Clubs and Organisations in London

FREE taster session with the Woodford/Wanstead Rock Choir

If you are wanting to find a local choir to join you'll find a warm welcome with us in the Rock Choir... more >

Wanstead High School, Redbridge Lane West, Wanstead (Woodford) E11 2JZ

Mon 25 Nov, Mon 20 Jan 2025

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FREE taster session with the Eltham Rock Choir

If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Rock Choir... more >

Footscray Rugby, Sports & Athletics Club, 239a - 241 Footscray Road, Eltham SE9 2EL

Tue 26 Nov, Tue 14 Jan 2025

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FREE taster session with the Chingford Rock Choir

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

Chingford United Reformed Church, 2b Buxton Road, Chingford E4 7DP

Tue 26 Nov, Tue 14 Jan 2025

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FREE taster session with the Wimbledon Rock Choir

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

St. Mark’s Church, St. Marks Place, Wimbledon SW19 7ND

Wed 27 Nov, Wed 15 Jan 2025, Wed 22 Jan 2025

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FREE taster session with the Blackheath Rock Choir

If you are wanting to find a local choir to join you'll like singing with us in the Rock Choir... more >

St Michael and All Angels, 1 Pond Road, Blackheath SE3 9JL

Thu 28 Nov, Thu 23 Jan 2025

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The Snow Queen

From the creative team that brought you the Tabard’s Five Children and It and The Secret Garden comes an unforgettable and thrilling adventure for... more >

Tabard Theatre, 2 Bath Road, Chiswick W4 1LW

Fri 29 Nov, Sun 1 Dec, Tue 3 Dec, and more dates until Sat 4 Jan 2025

Plant Power - an exhibition of sculpture by Annie Trevorah

With her sculptures Annie Trevorah conjures an alien species defined by adaptive features that safeguard survival in a precarious future... more >

HS Projects, 12 Hammersmith Grove, London W6 7AP

Mon 2 Dec, Fri 6 Dec, Mon 9 Dec, and more dates until Thu 30 Jan 2025

The Snowy Day

Friday 6 December - Sunday 2 February Recommended for ages 1-4 One winter morning, Peter woke up and looked out the window... more >

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

Fri 6 Dec, Sun 8 Dec, Sat 14 Dec, and more dates until Sun 2 Feb 2025

Giving Back this Christmas

7 December - 5 January 2025 Join us for one of our FREE Christmas family workshops. Celebrate the season of giving with us as we craft..... more >

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

Sat 7 Dec, Sun 8 Dec, Sat 14 Dec, Sun 15 Dec, Sat 21 Dec to Tue 24 Dec, Sat 28 Dec to Sun 5 Jan 2025

Mars in the Painted Hall

Luke Jerram’s astonishing installation Mars is coming to the Painted Hall this winter. Following the sell-out success of Gaia and Museum of the Moon,..... more >

Painted Hall, Old Royal Naval College SE10 9NN

Tue 24 Dec to Tue 28 Jan 2025

The Nutcracker - A Festive Family Treat!

After a sell-out tour last year, this festive favourite makes a welcome return this Christmas. Retaining all the much-loved characters and music,..... more >

Lilian Bayliss Studio, Sadler’s Wells EC1R 4TN

Fri 27 Dec to Mon 30 Dec, Fri 3 Jan 2025 to Sun 5 Jan 2025

The New Years Day Piccadilly Prom

Enjoy an outstanding musical evening to start the year! The New Year Piccadilly Prom will include an exceptional programme of much-loved works in the..... more >

St James Piccadilly, London W1J 9LL

Wed 1 Jan 25

New Years Piccadilly Family Concert

Enjoy an outstanding family concert to start the year with the exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta... more >

St James Piccadilly, London W1J 9LL

Wed 1 Jan 25

Winter Wonderland on the Strand

Enjoy an outstanding musical evening in the first days of 2025 with an exquisite selection of well-loved classics brought to you by the phenomenal... more >

St Mary Le Strand Church, London WC2R 1ES

Thu 2 Jan 25

New Years Opera on the Strand by Candlelight

Enjoy an exceptional performance of a selection of the world's greatest operatic repertoire in the first days of the new year... more >

St Mary Le Strand Church, London WC2R 1ES

Fri 3 Jan 25

New Year's Chopin and Champagne

Enjoy an outstanding musical evening in the new year with with a breathtaking programme of Chopin's piano masterpieces in the stunning... more >

St Mary Le Strand Church, London WC2R 1ES

Fri 3 Jan 25

New Year's Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform Vivaldi's masterpiece, The Four Seasons, by candlelight in the beautiful... more >

St Mary Le Strand Church, London WC2R 1ES

Sat 4 Jan 25

New Year's Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform Vivaldi's masterpiece, The Four Seasons, by candlelight in the beautiful... more >

St Mary Le Strand Church, London WC2R 1ES

Sat 4 Jan 25

Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid Training (MHFAider® 2 day) Embark on a transformative journey of our comprehensive two-day Mental Health First Aid... more >

190 New North Road N1 7BJ

Mon 6 Jan 25 and Tue 7 Jan 2025

Debussy by Candlelight

Enjoy this outstanding piano recital, bought to you by CityMusic Promotions with leading concert pianist Andrew Zolinsky... more >

St Mary Le Strand Church, London WC2R 1ES

Thu 9 Jan 25

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 Church, London WC2R 1ES

Sat 11 Jan 25

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 Church, London WC2R 1ES

Sat 11 Jan 25

Shepherd on The Rock by Candlelight

Enjoy this exceptional performance, part of the 2024-25 Strand Chamber Music Series in the beautiful candlelit venue of St Mary le Strand... more >

St Mary Le Strand Church, London WC2R 1ES

Fri 17 Jan 25

Mozart Masterpieces 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 Church, London WC2R 1ES

Sat 18 Jan 25

Mozart Masterpieces 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 Church, London WC2R 1ES

Sat 18 Jan 25

Mars Flow | Yoga & Brunch

Set your intentions for 2025 with a transformative 45-minute vinyasa yoga session beneath Luke Jerram’s Mars installation, followed by a revitalising... more >

Painted Hall, Old Royal Naval College SE10 9NN

Sat 18 Jan 25

Lluís Calvet i Pey and James Southall Salon Concert

Join us at the Lansdowne Club as we continue our exploration of rare and forgotten songs in our 2024/25 Salon Series... more >

The Lansdowne Club W1J 5JD

Thu 23 Jan 25

A Night at The Opera by Candlelight

The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta and some of the UK's leading opera singers will perform a dazzling selection of the... more >

St Mary Le Strand Church, London WC2R 1ES

Thu 23 Jan 25

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 24 Jan 25

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 24 Jan 25

Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight | Sonata No.2

Celebrate the end of the week with a pre-dinner (6.30pm) or post-dinner (9pm) performance of Chopin, complete with a complimentary champagne..... more >

1901 Arts Club, London SE1 8UE

Fri 24 Jan 25

Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight | Sonata No.2

Celebrate the end of the week with a pre-dinner (6.30pm) or post-dinner (9pm) performance of Chopin, complete with a complimentary champagne..... more >

1901 Arts Club, London SE1 8UE

Fri 24 Jan 25

Family Ceilidh

Open to dancers of all ages and abilities (no experience necessary!) It's Burns for the bairns!... more >

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

Sat 25 Jan 25

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 Church, London WC2R 1ES

Sat 25 Jan 25

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 Church, London WC2R 1ES

Sat 25 Jan 25

Join our choir in Ealing for a FREE taster session

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

Grange Primary School, Church Gardens, Ealing W5 4HN

Tue 28 Jan 2025, Tue 4 Feb 2025, Tue 25 Feb 2025, Tue 4 Mar 2025, Tue 18 Mar 2025

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Classical Harp by Candlelight

Enjoy an exceptional classical harp recital in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Mary Le Strand. A hugely appealing programme by leading harpist..... more >

St Mary Le Strand Church, London WC2R 1ES

Thu 30 Jan 25

Bach Cello Suites by Candlelight

Enjoy an exceptional performance of a selection of J.S. Bach's Solo Cello Suites by renowned cellist, Kirsten Jenson... more >

St Mary Le Strand Church, London WC2R 1ES

Fri 31 Jan 25

Mozart Piano Concertos by Candlelight

Enjoy an outstanding musical evening with an exceptional selection from Mozart's much-loved Piano Concertos... more >

St Mary Le Strand Church, London WC2R 1ES

Fri 31 Jan 25

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!