Bishopsgate Institute’s LGBTQ+ Archives
The Bishopsgate Institute’s Special Collections and Archives holds one of the most extensive and fascinating collections on LGBTQIA+ history, politics and culture in the UK from the late …
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Visit the Sky Garden
All it takes is a little pre-planning to enjoy some of the most spectacular sweeping views across London – for free. Free tickets to to the Sky Garden at the top of the Fenchurch Building …
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Flea London at Vinegar Yard
We love a flea market, but wouldn’t it be good if someone sorted through it first and put all the good stuff in one place? Welcome to Flea London at Vinegar Yard, where a curated mix of …
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Tour the UK’s First Sake Brewery
Sake is the new, cool, pairs-with-all-food drinks choice of the year; here’s how to get ahead of the game and learn all about it. Join Kanpai’s weekly brewery tour to discover the …
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Columbia Road Flower Market
Dig out a big jumper and spend Sunday in the East End of London wandering through Columbia Road flower market in the winter sunshine. Offering everything from bouquets to bedding plants 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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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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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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Visit Postman’s Park
Not far from the grandeur of St Paul’s is one of London’s most unassuming and charming little parks. Tucked behind the General Post Office, it was built in 1880 so that the post …
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Watch the Pelicans Being Fed in St James’s Park
Pelicans have been resident in St James’s Park since the first birds were gifted by the Russian Ambassador in 1664. The pelicans are free to roam but tend to stay near the lake; sociable …
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Visit Dalston Eastern Curve Garden
Hidden away behind a deceptively small entrance, but easily located thanks to the giant mural, is a sun-dappled free-to-enter neighbourhood garden complete with meandering paths, sofas and table …
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Visit the V&A East Storehouse
There’s lots going on at the V&A’s exciting new site; it’s part museum, part warehouse and part study centre. Watch behind the scenes via a glass overlook balcony and …
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Order an Object at the V&A East Storehouse
If you haven’t paid a visit to the new V&A East Storehouse yet, it’s not just a regular museum; here you can put in a request to study an object up close and personal – …
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Visit the David Bowie Centre
The David Bowie Centre at V&A East Storehouse gives you unprecedented access to Bowie’s creative world. Explore over 90,000 items from his personal archive including iconic stage costumes, …
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Watch the Changing of the Guard
Take in one of London’s most traditional sights – and it’s free! The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace is usually at 11am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, although …
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Street Hunt Games: The Case of Colombia’s Finest
You fancy an escape room, one of your mates wants to go for a walk, someone else wants to explore somewhere new in London and you all want to do something as a group? Problem solved – for …
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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 Poetry Pharmacy
Practise some self-care at the Poetry Pharmacy on Oxford Street, a unique literary apothecary offering poetry as comfort, joy and remedy. Visitors are invited to browse books and their signature …
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Live Music and £6 Cocktails
With live blues and soul, DJs, late nights on Friday and Saturday, free entry and cocktails, you don’t have to spend a fortune to have a great night out. Whether you’re heading over …
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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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Wembley Park Farmers’ Market
Every weekend on non-event days, Wembley Park’s Market Square comes alive with the open-air Farmers’ Market, hosted by the organisers behind the world-famous Portobello Market. Set beneath a …
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Visit Eden Dock
Eden Dock is a waterfront oasis in the heart of Canary Wharf, created together with the Eden Project as a blueprint for biodiversity and habitat gain for cities around the world. It features …
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Statue Safaris
Ever been on a statue safari? Eco-friendly and free, they are full of surprises and sightings are guaranteed! A new book, London’s Statues of Women by Juliet Rix ( from Safe Haven Books) …
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