A Cheapo's guide to London
Fancy playing Santa in the best possible way? On Saturday 2nd December, Njinga Cycling will be hosting their 11th annual Santa Charity Cycle in aid of Shooting Star Children’s Hospice. After the …
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 …
Turning Earth’s Winter Market, now a decade-long tradition, will once again be opening its doors for 2023. Over 130 talented ceramic makers will be displaying their wares and with live …
Legendary Drum & Bass figurehead Andy C is back for a one-off session at XOYO in Shoreditch, four years after crashing their website when his 13-week residency sold out in under 3 hours. …
Photographed and curated by Derrick Santini, the #MadeBritainGreat exhibition references the idea of “Made in Great Britain,” and celebrates inspiring, creative individuals who have …
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 …
Every year since 1947 the Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square has been given to London by the people of Norway as thanks for Britain’s support during World War II. There is a lighting …
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 …
This film tells the incredible and inspiring untold true story about three brilliant African-American women at NASA — Katherine Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) …
Embrace the traditions of Christmas with this candlelight performance of Christmas carols and music to get you fully into the festive spirit, accompanied by readings from Charles Dickens’s …
The Koestler Awards is an annual programme encouraging people from the UK’s prison system to communicate and change their lives through art. The 2023 exhibition is curated by T.S. Eliot …
Enjoy jazz versions of your favourite Christmas classics amidst atmospheric candlelight in Glazier’s Hall. Cheapo Top Tip: Jazz not your bag? Check out the other candelight concerts in …
Fly away to the magical world of Neverland. This December, the Wandsworth Civic Suite brings you Peter Pan! Join Peter Pan and friends as they look for hidden treasure on the high seas. On this …
Unseen Tours supports vulnerably-housed individuals to develop, curate, and lead guided walks in different neighbourhoods of London. Their brilliant guides, being formerly homeless, know the …
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 …
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 …
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 shopping for something with a …
The Houses of Parliament opens its doors and invites you to peer inside on a guided tour of how UK Parliament works now, and find out more of its history. During the 90-minute tour, you’ll get to …
It’s panto season again (oh no it isn’t!) and Hackney Empire always smash it with a family favourite. This year it’s Aladdin, with legendary panto dame Clive Rowe as Widow …
This stunning exhibition of work by leading stained glass artist Brian Clarke showcases the beauty and versatility of the medium. Works range from Ardath, a 42 square metre wall of mouth-blown …
Escape from the madness of central London shopping to the sanctuary of St-Martin-in-the-Fields’ pop-up Winter Bar. With a full bar offering of beer, wine, spirits, mulled wine and some …
Trace the timeline of iconic fashion house Gucci in this immersive exhibition at 180 Studios. Allow around an hour to follow the rise of Guccio Gucci from hotel porter to founder of one of the …
