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Your essential guide to the very best things to do around London

London events in January
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London events in January

January 2020 in London is going to be a belter

Burns Night in London
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Burns Night in London

Raise a dram to Robert Burns at these celebrations on Jan 25

The best free things to do in London
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The best free things to do in London

Don’t just do the city right, do it free

Wholesome things to do in London
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Wholesome things to do in London

It’s hard to make time for wholesome pleasures, but you have to! 

8 of the best London walks
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8 of the best London walks

Walking is a brilliant way to explore London

What’s on in London?

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Latest London news

Things to do today in London: Sunday January 26 2020
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Things to do today in London: Sunday January 26 2020

Wrap up warm this Sunday for a host of outdoor activities including the annual Chinese New Year celebrations in Chinatown, a weather-appropriate rooftop...

A New York-inspired all-day diner is coming to Peckham
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A New York-inspired all-day diner is coming to Peckham

Good news for south-east-based fans of latkes, salt beef and cheesecake: Peckham Rye is getting a 1970s-styled all-day restaurant inspired by the corner...

Where to celebrate Dydd Santes Dwynwen in London
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Where to celebrate Dydd Santes Dwynwen in London

I know what you’re thinking: Dydd Santes Dwynwen, What on earth is that? Well, folks, it’s time for a lesson. For most of the UK, plastic roses, Thornton’s...

Where to celebrate Chinese New Year in London
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Where to celebrate Chinese New Year in London

Not sure where to celebrate Chinese New Year in London? We’ve got plenty of suggestions – but if we had to pick just three of the options on offer right now...

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Upcoming events in the capital

The best things to do in London this winter
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The best things to do in London this winter

Hiding under a blanket is not an option this winter 

The Travelling Circus
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The Travelling Circus

Bestival founders Josie and Rob da Bank are behind the new bar

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#LeakeStreetLive
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#LeakeStreetLive

Join a free weekly party in Leake Street Arches 

Ice skating in London
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Ice skating in London

Scarves and woolly hats at the ready

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London’s cultural highlights

101 things to do in London
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101 things to do in London

London is a treasure trove of brilliant days out and activities worth boasting about

Secret London
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Secret London

A treasure trove of places that fly under the radar despite being totally brilliant

Top 10 museums in London
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Top 10 museums in London

Overwhelmed by the many museums in London? Here's where to start

London’s hidden green spaces
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London’s hidden green spaces

Discover the city's most verdant secret gardens and parks

London’s top attractions
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London’s top attractions

Be sure to tick off London's biggest and best attractions

Exhibitions in London
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Exhibitions in London

See what London's best museums and galleries have got on show 

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Things to do with the kids

18 things to do before you’re 18
Kids

18 things to do before you’re 18

Tick these off before becoming a grown-up

Harry Potter experiences in London
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Harry Potter experiences in London

Go from muggle to wizard in a day

101 things to do in London with kids
Kids

101 things to do in London with kids

Fantastic days out for families and kids

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Getting around London

The Cultural TfL Map
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The Cultural TfL Map

London’s top cultural landmarks, mapped

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Welcome to the wonderful world of off-peak
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Welcome to the wonderful world of off-peak

Your passport to affordable, convenient public transport        

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Meet London’s most-loved bus drivers
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Meet London’s most-loved bus drivers

Meet the heroes of London’s bus driving world        

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Explore more of London

Free things to do
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Free things to do

Enjoy the world of free London

Sport and fitness in London
Sport and fitness

Sport and fitness in London

Get seriously sweaty in the city

Day-trips from London
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Day-trips from London

Get outta town in no time at all

Other-worldly locations in London
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Other-worldly locations in London

Escape the city (without leaving it)

Timewarp London
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Timewarp London

Places around the capital that time forgot

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The seven wonders of...
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The seven wonders of...

The best bits of London's museums

Rainy day London
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Rainy day London

Inspiring indoor activities

London by area
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London by area

Explore the city's neighbourhoods 

Alternative London
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Alternative London

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Discover the best things to do in Europe

The 23 best things to do in Amsterdam
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The 23 best things to do in Amsterdam

First-class museums? World-beating clubs? Stroopwafel? You’re in the right place

The 36 best things to do in Barcelona
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The 36 best things to do in Barcelona

Heading to Barca? We say kick off with these big-hitting attractions 

The 16 best things to do in Berlin
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The 16 best things to do in Berlin

Whether you’re more into a ‘Museum Island’ or a 24-hour shape-throwing sesh

The 20 best things to do in Birmingham
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The 20 best things to do in Birmingham

From legendary cricket grounds to JRR Tolkien’s old hangouts, don’t miss these sights