Things to Do

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

Make a splash in London's lidos
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Make a splash in London's lidos

When the sun comes out, there’s nothing quite as satisfying as diving into a pool to cool down

Where to hire boats in London
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Where to hire boats in London

Only have a few hours to spare in the sun? A boat trip might be just what you need

The best day trips from London
Travel

The best day trips from London

Looking to get out of the city for a few hours? Give Rye a try 

The best markets in London
Shopping

The best markets in London

The markets every Londoner should visit at least once

Hidden gardens and green spaces in London
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Hidden gardens and green spaces in London

Green spaces you won't find growing in a guidebook

What’s on in London?

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Latest London news

4 booze festivals that will help you say goodbye to the summer
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4 booze festivals that will help you say goodbye to the summer

Raise a margarita, craft beer or espresso martini to the last gasp of the summer at these drink-themed parties 1 Mr Black’s Espresso Martini Fest ‘I want a...

6 ways to celebrate the 250th birthday of circus in London this week
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6 ways to celebrate the 250th birthday of circus in London this week

Circus turns 250 in 2018 – and it all kicked off in London. Mark its big-top birthday with these theatrical days out 1 ‘Harmonic’ If Kew Gardens’...

Cruising for a snoozing? Here are 3 places to take a power nap in London
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Cruising for a snoozing? Here are 3 places to take a power nap in London

Need more day naps than an ageing tabby cat? Here’s where to get some snooze time in the city Casper Sleepmobile Naps are so en vogue you can now catch 40...

Clapham Sainsbury’s is trialling a new checkout-less system that means you don’t have to queue
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Clapham Sainsbury’s is trialling a new checkout-less system that means you don’t have to queue

There are several spheres of hell reserved solely for the supermarket shopping experience. Either you wait for ages stuck behind a family of nine buying...

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Upcoming events in the capital

DRAG​: Self-portraits and Body Politics
Art

DRAG​: Self-portraits and Body Politics

An exhibition of self-portraits showing the many faces of drag

Alternate Realities at The Barbican
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Alternate Realities at The Barbican

Experience cinema through augmented reality at the Barbican

Fright Club
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Fright Club

Have a mini-Halloween in August 

London Brunch Fest
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London Brunch Fest

Thought London had reached peak avo toast? Think again

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Upcoming Time Out events

Time Out presents Movies On The River
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Time Out presents Movies On The River

Book now to hop on board London’s first ever cinema to sail the Thames. Cruise & screening ticket from £29    

Silent Disco at The View from The Shard
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Silent Disco at The View from The Shard

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Silent disco at the SEA LIFE London Aquarium

Silent disco at the SEA LIFE London Aquarium

Join us for a night of revelry with the brand new jellyfish at this world-famous landmark. Tickets from £29.

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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
Museums

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
Attractions

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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Explore more of London

Free things to do
Things to do

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 13 best things to do in Whitby
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The 13 best things to do in Whitby

Head to the Yorkshire coast for fish, chips and Gothic history with our guide to the best things to do in Whitby.

The 10 best things to do in Weymouth
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The 10 best things to do in Weymouth

Head to this Dorset coastal town for natural wonders, cute shops and an incredible old fort.

The 13 best things to do in Scarborough
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The 13 best things to do in Scarborough

Scarborough is a perfect slice of modern British seaside.

The 11 best things to do in Moscow
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The 11 best things to do in Moscow

Looking to explore Russia’s ancient capital? Check out our guide to the very best things to do in Moscow.