Royal Parks Half Marathon 2025
Cheer on runners and get some Sunday sightseeing in at the same time. The Royal Parks Half Marathon passes a host of famous landmarks along its 13.1 mile route on closed roads. These include …
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The Knitting & Stitching Show
If you’re one of those craft-y Cheapos both saving their pennies and stepping out in cool, one-of a kind threads by making/altering your clothes, then this is the show for you. The UK’s …
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The Other Art Fair
Run by Saatchi, this art fair brings together pieces from over 100 independent artists in a relaxed, informal environment. The art is affordable (at least for original work) with some pieces …
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Catford Arts Trail 2025
The South East London arts trail is back for 2024, featuring over 100 artists in over 40 local venues. It’s all in support of local artists, and bolsters the area’s abundant street …
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London Cocktail Week
The world’s largest cocktail festival returns with some seriously affordable sampling opportunities in 2024. The event is spread over hundreds of participating bars across London including …
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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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Camden Oktoberfest
Camden Oktoberfest is back for its eighth fabulous year of riotous Saturdays. Get ready to party with live music from the No Limit Street Band, authentic Bavarian bratwurst, currywurst & …
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London Oktoberfest
London Oktoberfest is not just about beer and bratwurst, you know. There’s also live music, with bands coming over from Germany for the occasion, and a huge tent decorated in the …
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The Om Yoga Show
The largest yoga gathering in Europe returns to Alexandra Palace. The Om Yoga show has been running for over a decade, inviting people of all levels to come and practice together over three …
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BFI London Film Festival
Hey film fans – it’s BFI London Film Festival time. With events including red carpet premieres, awards and immersive experiences across London and the UK – many of them free …
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Free Pumpkin Carving
Fancy yourself as a bit of a pumpkin carving demon? Put your artistic talents to the test at Big Penny Social; pick up a free pumpkin and then hand your finished masterpiece in at the bar for a …
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Warehouse of Horrors
This huge Halloween party is taking over the whole of Big Penny Social, and carrying on well past the witching hour until 2am. There will be live music and DJs, amazing circus performers …
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Camden Oktoberfest
Camden Oktoberfest is back for its eighth fabulous year of riotous Saturdays. Get ready to party with live music from the No Limit Street Band, authentic Bavarian bratwurst, currywurst & …
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Bloomsbury Festival 2025
Established in 2006, the annual Bloomsbury Festival is a lively blend of science, arts and culture. Events this year include street parties, dance and music performances, scientific exhibitions, …
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Diwali on the Square 2025
The London Diwali festival at Trafalgar Square attracts approximately 35,000 people each year to celebrate this uplifting and inclusive Hindu, Sikh and Jain festival of light. Following the …
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Frieze Sculpture in Regent’s Park
This temporary exhibition transforms the already fabulous Regent’s Park into a free outdoor art gallery. There’s an extraordinary lineup of pieces, which somehow feel more meaningful …
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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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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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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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MCM Comic Con London – October
Late October isn’t just the time of year for dressing up for Halloween. It’s also time for the autumn edition of the bi-annual pop culture expo MCM Comic Con. (The spring event usually takes …
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Halloween Roller Disco
Skate your way through the hauntingly decorated Big Penny Social event space to DJs spinning classic Halloween hits and party anthems, then chill out in the beer hall. Don’t forget your …
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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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Halloween at the Museum
If you’re planning to celebrate with scary skeletons this Halloween, have we got the gig for you – an after-hours party at the Natural History Museum. This year’s theme is Method to …
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The Regent Street Motor Show
If you’re into classic cars – or even if you’re not – this is a great Saturday afternoon in town with a fantastic display of over 100 vintage, veteran, classic and and …
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