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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Soho Comedy Factory
The Blue Posts pub and the Soho Comedy Factory present a cocktail of comedy talent, from well-known faces to the stars of tomorrow. Previous shows have included acts seen on Live at the Apollo, …
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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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New Year’s Day Parade
Celebrate the start of the new year with a mighty procession of marching bands, horse-drawn carriages, carnival dancers and steel drums. Celebrating all the cultures that make London amazing, …
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New Year’s Day 10k Run and 3k Fun Run
Hit the new year running, or get motivated by cheering on others at the Start Fitness Serpentine Running Club’s annual New Year’s Day 10k run and 3K fun run. The longer race is held …
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Regent Street Christmas Lights
The soaring ‘Spirit of Christmas’ lights will be back for 2024, making Regent Street a magical place to get your Christmas shopping started. The low-energy, environment-friendly LED …
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Glide at Battersea Power Station
Glide at Battersea Power Station is back, featuring three interconnecting rinks set against the backdrop of one of London’s most iconic buildings, with a spectacular 30ft Christmas tree in …
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Hampton Court Palace Ice Skating
Skate against the magnificent Tudor backdrop of Henry VIII’s former home and transport yourself back in time (but don’t lose your head). The evenings will see the palace bathed in …
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Skate Brent Cross
Is it even Christmas if you haven’t stumbled (or swooped) your way around an outdoor ice rink? This year Brent Cross shopping centre will launch its first ever ice rink, transforming the …
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Ally Pally Christmas 2025
Summer festivals and fireworks night might be two of the main draws at Ally Pally in any calendar year but there’s also plenty going on during the winter months. This year, Ally Pally …
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South Bank Centre Winter Festival 2025
The South Bank is fairy-lit and lovely all year round, but it’s a particularly good spot if you want to avoid the hectic hordes of central London High Street and chill out by catching an …
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Hyde Park Winter Wonderland 2025
For traditional festive feels, head to Hyde Park for their Winter Wonderland celebration. With everything from a fairground, ice slide and ice skating to a Christmas market and festive bars, …
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