Turning Earth Highgate Autumn Market
All the ingredients for the best weekend market out there: handmade goods, live music, street food, pottery demonstrations and – the cherry on the cake – a Roman kiln firing! …
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Hackney Carnival
Hackney Carnival is back for a day of good fun and good vibes – come along and get involved! There will be a family-friendly parade with over 30 groups celebrating the borough’s diverse …
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Colourscape
Looking for a slightly more interesting way to spend your lunch break, or ease into the weekend? Colourscape is an immersive walkthrough of labyrinths with around 70 interlinked multi-coloured …
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Oktoberfest Bottomless Beer Brunch
If you’re limbering up for Oktoberfest, we’ve got the perfect workout; how about a bottomless beer and brats brunch throughout September? On the last two Saturdays in September and …
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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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London Mural Festival
London Mural Festival has transformed the capital into an open-air gallery, bringing art to everyone, every day, for free. With over 120 new murals across 11 London boroughs, it gives Londoners …
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Queer Market
Combine some serious retail therapy with supporting queer creativity at Queer Market, the annual takeover of the Canopy Market at King’s Cross brought to you by Queer Britain. Fabulous …
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Totally Thames Festival 2025
A month-long annual arts and cultural festival at venues spanning the length of the Thames. The sheer variety of events is staggering, from film, concerts and art installations to activities and …
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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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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 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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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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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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Cartier at the V&A
The V&A is staging the UK’s first major exhibition in almost 30 years dedicated to Cartier jewels and watches, exploring how the Maison became an unparalleled force in the jewellery and …
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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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Players Social: Throwback Tuesdays
Spitalfields Market’s newest games bar Players Social is throwing it back to the 90s and 00s with the recent launch of Throwback Tuesdays – London’s ultimate midweek nostalgia fix. Serving up …
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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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Toastie Takeovers at The Wigmore
Love a cheese toastie? Get yourself over to The Wigmore this autumn. True cheese toastie aficionados will know The Wigmore, a modern British pub located at The Langham and overseen by …
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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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