Kensington & Chelsea Art Week – Public Art Trail
Kensington & Chelsea Art Week (KCAW) presents its seventh annual Public Art Trail this summer; the theme for 2024 is ‘Changing Landscapes’. An unmissable highlight on London’s …
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Summer Screens
Bring a blanket and picnic (or grab something from one of the local shops and restaurants) and settle down to watch a movie or your favourite sporting event at Summer Screens, Canary Wharf. This …
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Lunchtime Classicals at Canary Wharf
Free Lunchtime Classicals in Jubilee Park are back! Chill out to a range of classical music, from jazz trios to a string quartet, in the leafy setting of Jubilee Park. Alternate Wednesdays …
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Ride the Helix
Are you brave enough to take on the world’s longest and tallest tunnel slide? Loop around 12 times during the 178m long slide which twists and turns around the iconic ArcelorMittal Orbit …
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Summer Stage at St Martin’s Courtyard
Get your summer vibe on with a series of free live music performances in St Martin’s courtyard. Find a shady spot, pull up a deckchair, grab a cold one and chill. There will be music for a …
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Tower Hamlets – Summer of Fun
Families in Tower Hamlets can look forward to an exciting summer holiday season this year as the council’s Summer of Fun 2024 programme begins. Offering a variety of free inter-generational …
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Summer By The River Festival
Summer By The River Festival 2024 will again be held across three locations – The Scoop, Hay’s Galleria and The Pier. The Scoop will host a vibrant mix of music, film, theatre and pop-up …
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Giuseppe Penone: Thoughts in the Roots
Serpentine presents Thoughts in the Roots, the most comprehensive institutional exhibition of Giuseppe Penone presented in the UK. On view from 3 April to 7 September 2025, the exhibition will …
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Walthamstow-on Sea: Beach Vibes
Don’t fancy sitting in traffic for hours, or crammed into a train with no air-con? Don’t worry Cheapos, a day at the beach is closer (and cheaper) than you think; at Big Penny Social …
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Historical Highlights Tours at Somerset House
Historical Highlights Tours return to Somerset House, inviting visitors to discover its varied and surprising history. In a newly upgraded one-hour experience, their guides will take you on a …
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Open Water Swimming at Canary Wharf
Open water swimming returns to Canary Wharf for the summer, in partnership with Love Open Water. Whether you live or work locally or are just visiting the area, take a dip in the surprisingly …
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The Brockwell Park Miniature Railway
Admit you’re still just a big kid and hop on this 7¼ inch gauge miniature railway in Brockwell Park for a return journey from Herne Hill Gates to the Brockwell Lido for the princely sum of …
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The Serpentine Pavilion 2025
The Serpentine Pavilion 2024 is Archipelagic Void, designed by Seoul-based Korean architect Minsuk Cho and his firm Mass Studies. Comprised of five distinct areas in a star shape, each structure …
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Summer Season at Shakespeare’s Globe 2025
Shakespeare’s Globe is without fail one of the cultural highlights of summer in London. It’s a rare chance to experience Shakespearean performances out in the open, as they were …
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Wembley Park Summer Art Exhibition
Download the CityTrotter app (available on both iOS and Android stores) for a free walking guide to Wembley Park’s popular free art trail, with the option to click on a brief introduction …
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Tall Tales & Cocktails
Tall Tales & Cocktails is a comedy night held on the third Thursday of every month, with a mixture of jokes and no-holds-barred storytelling hosted by the quirky Rosemary Branch pub (fondly …
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Big Belly Bar & Comedy Club
Show your week who’s boss with a cheeky midweek visit to the Big Belly Bar & Comedy Club. Every Monday to Thursday, not only do you get regular appearances from some of the UK’s …
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Columbia Road Flower Market
Once spring has sprung, is there a lovelier way to spend a Sunday in the East End of London than wandering through Columbia Road flower market? Offering everything from bouquets to bedding …
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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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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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Jazz Night at Morocco Bound
Morocco Bound’s regular Thursday night jazz sessions are hosted by saxophonist Joe Elliott; each set is improvised with guest musicians on the night, making every performance unique. (If …
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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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