Covent Garden May Fayre & Puppet Festival
The Covent Garden May Fayre & Puppet Festival, which has been running since 1976, is a celebration of the puppet Mr. Punch who has been entertaining Londoners since the 17th century. Punch …
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Hot Sauce Society
Did you know that the UK’s biggest hot sauce festival takes place in Peckham every year in May? The festival features over sixty craft hot sauce traders from all over the country, so you …
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Covent Garden Street Party
The Covent Garden Street Performers Association (CGSPA) is proud to announce a major public celebration marking 50 years of modern street performance in Covent Garden. The one-day event will …
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Brixton Windmill Open Days
Brixton’s 200-year-old windmill opens its doors for public tours from the end of March until October. The guided tours are scheduled on the second weekend of each month. See the original …
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London: Historic Pub Walking Tour
Get ready for the ultimate London pub crawl, with a side order of culture and history. Join a local guide on a journey around four historic pubs frequented by famous figures and learn about …
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Nanny Bill’s Burger Giveaway
Family-run burger brand Nanny Bill’s is celebrating a decade of serving up some of London’s most iconic burgers – and to mark the milestone they’re giving away 200 of their gravy-soaked …
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Wild Food Walks – Foraging in London
Forage London is a collective of independent foraging teachers offering London wild food walks (and beyond, including forest and coastal foraging), bringing a wealth of practical experience and …
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Sarnie Party
London’s ultimate sandwich festival, Sarnie Party, is back with a bite. Sarnie Party returns for a second year following a huge debut in 2024 with partners Deliveroo, Kraken Rum and Heinz. Set …
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Photo London 2025
This year’s Photo London is an exciting mix of vintage and modern photography, returning for its landmark tenth edition at Somerset House. Galleries from around London and the world gather …
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Plied & Prejudice
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single woman in Regency England must be in want of a very stiff drink. A new take on Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy’s story, Plied and …
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Westfield’s Good Festival
This flagship sustainability event returns to Westfield London (16-18 May) and Westfield Stratford City (23-25 May) with a vibrant programme of free workshops, masterclasses, and eco-conscious …
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Urban Village Fete 2025
A free, modern take on the traditional British summer fete, celebrating design, art, music and craftmanship. The Urban Village Fete takes place in Greenwich’s Central Park (the green space …
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Feel Good Festival at Hampton Court Palace
The Feel Good Festival celebrates mind, body and soul in the beautiful grounds and gardens of Hampton Court Palace. Previously the Artisan Fayre, you can still browse a range of wellness …
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London Coffee Festival 2025
The London Coffee Festival is back, bringing coffee lovers and the coffee industry together at the Old Truman Brewery in Shoreditch. What’s on at London Coffee Festival A lot of fine …
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Walthamstow Flea Market
What better thing to do on a lazy weekend than rummage for bargains? Discover hidden treasures, hunt for bargains, and breathe new life into your home with unique flea market finds at the …
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Kensington Dollshouse Festival
Prepare to have your mind blown at the Kensington Dollshouse Festival. See hand-made needlepoint cushions smaller than a thimble, fingernail-sized crystal chandeliers that actually light up, …
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RHS Chelsea Flower Show
A staple in every gardener’s calendar, the Chelsea Flower Show is one of the UK’s institutions and is great for anyone with a love of gardening, landscaping, design and all things …
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MCM Comic Con – May 2025
Cosplayers, film geeks, and graphic novel fans gather under one colourful roof to pledge their pop cultural allegiance during the biannual MCM Comic Con. This is part one of the UK’s …
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Queer Britain: Jimmy Somerville & Bronski Beat
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Bronski Beat’s seminal album “Age of Consent”, this exhibition showcases new materials donated to Queer Britain by Jimmy Somerville, including ACT-UP campaign …
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Chelsea in Bloom
Not making it to the flower show this year? No worries – Cadogan and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) have brought the Chelsea Flower Show out into the local streets once more with …
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Celebrate International Doubles Day
Celebrate International Doubles Day on Friday 30th May by heading to Limin Southbank, the UK home of Doubles, at Gabriel’s Wharf. They will be hosting A Taste of Trinidad, where the team will be …
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Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
Relax inside a giant Van Gogh painting in this immersive 3D digital art experience. Grab a deckchair and sit back as his best-loved works come to life in vivid colour all around you, follow the …
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