Around Town

The bars, restaurants, sights and sounds that comprise the creme de la capital

A huge range of festivals, special events, ice skating and fireworks.

Summer might be slipping away, but autumn in London won't disappoint. From art to dance and from theatre to clubbing, there's a plethora of cultural delights taking over the capital

2009 marks the 45th anniversary of Notting Hill Carnival - get your festival gladrags on and immerse yourself in sequins and stalls for the annual Mas Parade and the carnival Soundsystems

Notting Hill Carnival is back for another year of food, parades and parties. Download our map and follow our guide to the festival's diverse Soundsystems

From 7pm to 7am, London living doesn't stop while you're sleeping - explore the capital's overnight events, from all-night cafes and clubs to early-morning street markets, night fishing to watching the dawn break over the Thames

If you want a more relaxing bank holiday in London than the Notting Hill Carnival can provide, follow our guide for the best green spaces, wildlife, historic places to visit and more. Check individual opening hours as some venues only open one or two days over the weekend

The annual Open House event has a tradition of taking Londoners inside some of the most interesting buildings in the capital. Here’s our guide to the ones you really shouldn’t miss…