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

#MoveForYourMind London with Jameela Jamil

Come help us bring joy to movement & connect with community As we prepare to kick off 2025 and inevitably are surrounded by 'New Year, New... more >

Big Penny Social, 1 Priestley Way E17 6AL

Fri 17 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

FREE La Vie x Papa Johns Pizza Giveaway in Farringdon

French vegan food brand La Vie™ and Papa Johns have teamed up to launch their first-ever Hawaiian Vegan Pizza – a fresh, plant-based take on one of... more >

65 Farringdon Road London EC1M 3JB

Thu 16 Jan 25

Harrow High Skate Club Term 2 – Join the Revolution on Wheels

14 January 2025 – 4:30 pm – 1 April 2025 – 5:30 pm Register by December 19th to SAVE! Rates Before Dec 19 Rates from Dec 20 Full Term:..... more >

Harrow High School, Gayton Road HA1 2JG

Tue 14 Jan 25

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 13 Jan 25

The Bobby Kennedy Experience

The Bobby Kennedy Experience studies the life of the most famous man never to become President. Robert Francis Kennedy, or ‘Bobby’ as he was..... more >

Hen & Chickens Theatre 109 St Paul’s Road London N1 2NA

Mon 13 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

The Duncan Lamont Songbook

THE DUNCAN LAMONT SONGBOOK With Duncan Lamont Jnr, Esther Bennett & Daniela Clynes FRIDAY JANUARY 10TH 2025 JAZZ CAFE POSK... more >

Jazz Cafe Posk Polish Social and Cultural Association POSK 238-246 King Street London W6 0RF

Fri 10 Jan 25

Free Online Book Launch - Mindful Macrame by Isabella Strambio

Join us for a virtual celebration of Isabella Strambio’s beautifully illustrated book that combines the art of macramé with the practice of... more >

Online WC2H 0HF

Fri 10 Jan 25

Special Topics Talks – The Soyer Stove at the FNM

When you come to one of our special topics talks you will discover rarely known histories and earn a greater understanding of the life and times of... more >

2 Lambeth Palace Rd, London SE1 7EP

Thu 9 Jan 25

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

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

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

New Years Opera on the Strand by Candlelight

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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

Winter Wonderland on the Strand

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St Mary Le Strand Church, London WC2R 1ES

Thu 2 Jan 25

The Life and Death of Martin Luther King

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The Golden Goose Theatre, 146 Camberwell New Road, Camberwell, London SE5 0RR

Thu 2 Jan 25

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 Birdwatching

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

Wed 1 Jan 25

New Years Eve Vivaldi by Candlelight

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St James Piccadilly, London W1J 9LL

Tue 31 Dec 24

New Years Eve Vivaldi on the Strand

Enjoy an outstanding musical evening by candlelight to end the year with a full performance of Vivaldi's timeless masterpiece, The Four... more >

St Mary Le Strand Church, London WC2R 1ES

Tue 31 Dec 24

New Years Eve Vivaldi on the Strand

Enjoy an outstanding musical evening by candlelight to end the year with a full performance of Vivaldi's timeless masterpiece, The Four... more >

St Mary Le Strand Church, London WC2R 1ES

Tue 31 Dec 24

Operation Mincemeat The New Year's Eve That Never Was

For the first time ever, the Olivier Award winning 'Best New Musical' will be doing a special New Year's Eve event - The New... more >

Fortune Theatre, Russell St, London WC2B 5HH

Tue 31 Dec 24

End of Year Watch Night Cross Over Service

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Harris Academy Sports Hall, South Norwood, Cumberlow Avenue, South Norwood Hill London SE25 6AB SE25 6AE

Tue 31 Dec 24

New Years Eve Vivaldi by Candlelight

Enjoy an outstanding musical evening to round off the year with a performance of Vivaldi's timeless classic, The Four Seasons, and other... more >

St James Piccadilly, London W1J 9LL

Tue 31 Dec 24

New Years Tango

Enjoy and exceptional concert in the lead up to the new year and relive the early days of tango in Buenos Aires, come to listen to our blend of the... more >

St James Piccadilly, London W1J 9LL

Mon 30 Dec 24

Winter Wonderland by Candlelight

Enjoy an outstanding musical evening in the week after Christmas with an exquisite selection of well loved festive classics brought to you by the... more >

St James Piccadilly, London W1J 9LL

Mon 30 Dec 24

Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto at Christmas

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

St Mary Le Strand Church, London WC2R 1ES

Mon 30 Dec 24

Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto at Christmas

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

St Mary Le Strand Church, London WC2R 1ES

Mon 30 Dec 24

Rhapsody in Blue at Christmas by Candlelight

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St James Piccadilly, London W1J 9LL

Sun 29 Dec 24

Mozart Concertos at Christmas by Candlelight

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St James Piccadilly, London W1J 9LL

Sun 29 Dec 24

Opera at Christmas by Candlelight

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St Mary Le Strand Church, London WC2R 1ES

Sat 28 Dec 24

Viennese Christmas Spectacular by Candlelight

Enjoy an outstanding musical evening in the days after Christmas with an exceptional selection of well loved classics brought to you by the... more >

St James Piccadilly, London W1J 9LL

Sat 28 Dec 24

Sip & Paint - Watercolour Workshop

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

Sat 28 Dec 24

Chopin and Champagne at Christmas

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St James Piccadilly, London W1J 9LL

Sat 28 Dec 24

The Magic of Mozart by Candlelight

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St Marys Church, Islington Upper Street, London N1 2TX

Sat 28 Dec 24

Harlequins' Big Game 16 with Performance from Rudimental

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Twickenham Stoop, Langhorn Dr, Twickenham TW2 7SX

Sat 28 Dec 24

Jitters - Comedy Spook Show

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Network Theatre - Waterloo 246A Lower Marsh SE1 8SJ

Sat 28 Dec 24

“Soul of Women” - reading-concert of works by female composers

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St Gabriel’s Church, Warwick Square, Pimlico SW1V 2AD

Fri 27 Dec 24

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 24

Some Like It Swing at Genesis Cinema

Learn the steps at the beginners class with Simon 7.30-8.30pm! Followed by dancing! Join DJ's Simon Selmon for plenty of great dance music..... more >

Bar Paragon, Upstairs @ Genesis Cinema, 93-95 Mile End Rd, Whitechapel, London E1 4UJ

Fri 27 Dec 24

Lark Ascending at Christmas by Candlelight

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St James Piccadilly, London W1J 9LL

Fri 27 Dec 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!