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Sonya Barber

Sonya is the news and events editor at Time Out London. She spontaneously combusts if she leaves the confines of the M25. Follow her on Twitter @sonya_barber

Isabelle Aron

Isabelle is the blog editor at Time Out London. She has a hate-hate relationship with the Northern Line. Follow her on Twitter at @izzyaron
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Matilda Egere-Cooper

Matilda looks after the Blog Network for Time Out London. She's partial to running marathons but only does it for the bling. Follow her on Twitter at @megerecooper.

James Manning

James Manning is the City Life Editor at Time Out London. He left London once but he didn’t much like it so he came back. Follow him on Twitter at @jamestcmanning

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Guy Parsons

Guy is the social media manager at Time Out. He lives in Nunhead, surely the greatest neighbourhood in London. Follow him on Twitter at @GuyP

Rosie Percy

Rosie is the social media producer at Time Out. A fan of animal videos and Toto's 'Africa', you'll find her posting puns and pictures of food on Twitter and Instagram at @rosiepercy.

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It was first built in 1675, after King Charles II ordered a warrant for the construction of the Royal Observatory. Now, 350 years later, the Christopher Wren-designed observatory overlooking Greenwich Park is getting a major £77 million renovation.  Jamie Fobert Architects will be heading up the major glow-up, after the firm won a public competition to take ownership of the project in 20222.  The project, called ‘First Light’ will add a new entry pavilion and garden walk, accessible routes to the Great Equatorial Telescope and Planetarium (including a lift tower), refreshed galleries with interactive displays, and new space with shops and cafés called ‘Astronomers Court’.  Image: Jamie Fobert Architects Work will begin in September 2025, with the gardens and the accessible routes getting an overhaul which will mean they reach the telescope for the first time.  Of the £77 million budget, £50.5 million has been secured so far. The project is due to be complete by spring 2028.  Image: Jamie Fobert Architects Paddy Rodgers, chief executive of Royal Museums Greenwich, said: ‘Founded 350 years ago, the Royal Observatory Greenwich is Britain’s oldest purpose-built scientific institution. It is the birthplace of modern astronomy and the home of the Prime Meridian and Greenwich Mean Time. ‘Through this project we aim to inspire new audiences and advance our remit as a place for the public understanding of astronomy as decreed by our Royal Warrant. The Royal Observatory has long...
  • Things to do
  • City Life
A ticket to the top of the Shard used to set visitors back up to £38, with a deluxe option that stretched to a whopping £51 per person. But not any more.  Presumably to compete with London’s ever-growing number of viewing platforms – several of them free – the View from the Shard has slashed its prices.  From now, visitors can head up London’s tallest building from £22. Prices go up to £32 for standard entry and range between £36 and £48 for the deluxe package (which includes a crisp glass of champagne). The View from the Shard has been struggling with ticket sales lately down to the fact that it’s just a stones throw away from the free viewing galleries: Sky Garden, Horizon 22, and The Lookout at 8 Bishopsgate. The one benefit of going up the Shard? You get 360 views of the city, whereas the other platforms only face south or west.  The paid Shard attraction also has to compete with many of London’s fantastic rooftop gardens (many of which have great bars, so you can enjoy a cocktail with your view). Some of our favourites include the Culpeper, the Garden at 120 and rooftop bar Forza Wine at the National Gallery.  The best rooftop gardens in London, according to Time Out. The best beach in southern England is less than 90 minutes from London.  The City of London is getting a new ‘sky garden’.  Get the latest and greatest from the Big Smoke – from news and reviews to events and trends. Just follow our Time Out London WhatsApp channel. Stay in the loop: sign up for...
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  • Music
  • Music
Are you heading to Wireless this weekend? You’ve probably already gathered a gang of mates, booked in the pre-festival manicure and started preparing the presumably Drake-heavy pre-drinks playlist. But there is one more thing you need to do before the festival, and that’s check all the items you’re not allowed to bring.  The festival is headlined by Drizzy three days in a row, which isn’t something we’ve ever seen before. The Boy will be joined by PARTYNEXTDOOR, Burna Boy, Vybz Cartel and more across the three days, and he’ll be playing a different set on each day apparently, so you won’t be stuck listening to ‘Hotline Bling’ three days in a row.  Don’t want to get caught out by forbidden items at Wireless? Here’s everything you need to know.  RECOMMENDED: The best music festivals in London. The full list of banned items Aerosols over 250ml Air horns and megaphones Alcohol All gas canisters of any size (including nitrous oxide) Animals (other than registered hearing dogs or guide dogs) Any goods for unauthorised trading with unauthorised logos Anything that could reasonably be considered for use as a weapon including oversized lighters or any item which may cause danger, offence or disruption to any other person Audio recorders Bags larger than A4 size Balloons Blowtorches Cameras, film or video equipment. Lenses must be less than 6 inches. Professional cameras and video / audio equipment are strictly prohibited. Cans Catapults Chairs, stools, inflatable loungers, floor...
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