The Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree
Every year since 1947 the Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square has been given to London by the people of Norway as thanks for Britain’s support during World War II. There is a lighting …
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Njinga Santa Charity Cycle in aid of Shooting Star Children’s Hospice
Fancy playing Santa in the best possible way? On Saturday 7th December, Njinga Cycling will be hosting their 12th annual Santa Charity Cycle in aid of Shooting Star Children’s Hospice. After the …
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Vegan Christmas Market
Looking for a fabulous gift for your vegan bestie? Shop with confidence from a wide range of vegan food, produce, skincare and homewares, all made by small artisan businesses and local makers, …
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Turning Earth Highgate Winter Market
Turning Earth’s Winter Market, now a decade-long tradition, will once again be opening its doors for 2024. Over 110 talented ceramic makers will be displaying their wares and with live …
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Swing Dancing at Bishopsgate Institute
Feeling blue? Try a swing dancing session with Swing Patrol in the amazing ballroom at Bishopsgate Institute. Get moving and lift your mood with this fun and joyful dance, which has its roots in …
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A Dickensian Christmas
Get all the Christmas feels with this performance of classic Christmas carols and music from Dickens’s time, with readings from Charles Dickens’s ‘A Christmas Carol’, in the heart of …
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Koestler Arts: No Comment
The Koestler Awards is an annual programme encouraging people from the UK’s prison system to communicate and change their lives through art. The exhibition features works by prisoners, secure …
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Wall Street Wednesdays at The 411
Get yourself over to The 411 in Angel this Wednesday and work the stock market like a Wall Street boss. Track the prices of a whole range of drinks on the big screen. It works just like a live …
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Free Workshops at Apple Stores
Looking to level up your iPhone videos or photography? Apple run a range of free creative workshops and sessions for everyone from newbies to those looking to make the most of new features and …
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Unwind in the Barbican Conservatory
Famous for its Brutalist architecture, the Barbican Centre is in the heart of the City of London, and is home to a concert hall, two theatres, two art galleries, three cinemas, a library and a …
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God’s Own Junkyard
Part shop, part art gallery, part museum and 100% labour of love, welcome to the neon Narnia that is God’s Own Junkyard. Star of several fashion shoots, music videos and magazine covers, …
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Capital Carboot Sale Pimlico
One of London’s most central car boot sales, the weekly Pimlico car boot sale has a lot to offer bounty-hunting Cheapos. It’s not a big event, but it’s not too small either; …
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King’s Cross Christmas Markets
This year King’s Cross will be ringing the changes with a line-up of amazing markets, each offering a huge array of unique gifts, festive street food, fashion from emerging brands, vintage …
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OTB Chess Club
Just so we’re clear, OTB in chess lingo stands for ‘Over The Board’ – in other words, actual irl chess played with real boards, real pieces, real people and one of those …
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The Top Secret Comedy Club
It’s not really that secret, given it’s the highest-rated comedy club in the UK, but it’s very Cheapo. Get in for just to see a mix of new up-and-coming talent and established …
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GPS-Based Treasure Hunt
It’s like a pub quiz, but with less booze and more walking. Explore iconic landmarks around Buckingham Palace, St James Park and Green Park as you tackle 30 questions and challenges …
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Christmas Carols in Trafalgar Square
Carol singing is coming back to Trafalgar Square this Christmas! There will be more than 40 carol groups gathering for an hour at a time under the big Christmas tree to fill you with festive …
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Peter Pan Cup
Swimming outside on Christmas day in London? As mad (and unappealing to many) as that might sound, it’s an annual tradition. Every year since 1864, the hardy members of The Serpentine …
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Southbank Centre’s Winter Market
We’re celebrating 10 years of the Southbank Centre Winter Market this year, and it’s back bigger and brighter than ever. Twenty cute little Alpine chalets are there for all your …
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Ronnie Scott’s – The Late Late Show
Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club is a Soho institution and no trip to London is complete without a visit. Established in 1959, the legendary club has played host to the world’s musical greats, …
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Gourmaze: A Dessert Treasure Hunt
Get the most from your weekend with all the fun of an escape room, a walking tour, and a dessert-a-thon in one! Solve riddles sent to your phone to follow a 2-3 hour walking tour of some of …
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Gingerbread City from the Museum of Architecture
Prepare to be a weird combination of inspired, impressed and hungry at this year’s Gingerbread City, filled with incr-edible displays (see what we did there?). It’s very cool, and …
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Hidden City Adventure Game
Head off in teams of 2-6 people for this tour where you interact with characters and your surroundings as you make your way along the route. As the game unfolds, you will need to make choices …
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