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The best things to do in London this August bank holiday
It’s the last gasp of the summer, so get out there and make it count!
Things to Do in London
Your essential guide to the best stuff on in London right now
Music
Notting Hill Carnival guide
Sound systems, parade routes, set times, road closures and everything else you need to know
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Free Bank Holiday fun
How to get the most out of the long weekend without spending a single penny
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Outdoor swimming
Fancy a dip? London is blessed with dozens of fabulous lidos and wild swimming destinations
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Scenic picnic spots
Everything tastes better when you’re sprawled on a picnic blanket in a sunny park
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London events in September
London Design Festival, Open House London, Totally Thames and more
Music
London’s best music festivals
Hip-hop, jazz, leftfield pop, afrobeats, heavy rock ‘n’ roll; whatever you listen to, London has a festival for you
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Great weekend trips from London
Need a little break from the rat race? Check out these cosy coastal retreats and rural getaways
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London events in October
Halloween antics, half-term fun, Black History Month and autumnal goings-on across the city
Travel
Our favourite day trips from London
From seaside jaunts to country retreats, we’ve got plenty of excellent excursions planned for you
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London’s cultural highlights
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The 50 best things to do in London
You know what they say: ‘When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.’
Museums
The 25 best museums in London
There are more than 170 museums in the capital! Here are the cream of the crop
Attractions
London’s top tourist attractions
Be sure to tick off London's biggest and best attractions
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Quirky and unusual things to do in London
Bored of all the touristy stuff? It’s time for something completely different!
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Discover more art and culture in London
Things to do with the kids
Plan a day out in the city
London by area
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Covent Garden
Visit for great shops and daily alfresco entertainment on the central piazza
Escape the city for a day
Travel
10 ridiculously scenic walks near London
Put that Art’terx jacket to good use on a bracing hike
Explore more of London
Get some exercise
Pamper yourself
Health and beauty
Barbers
Trendy haircuts, wet shaves, beard trims and beauty treatments are all on the cards at London's best barbers.
