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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 2019 in London is going to be a belter

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

From iconic attractions to secret spots

Where to see wildlife in London year-round
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Where to see wildlife in London year-round

The best spots for getting your Sir David Attenborough on

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

11 of London’s best ethical fashion shops
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11 of London’s best ethical fashion shops

Mindless consumerism is out, conscious consumption is in

What’s on in London?

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Today

This week

This week
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This weekend
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This month
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Up to 46% off two or three courses and wine at Bill’s

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Exclusive preview tickets to the headline show of this year’s Vault Festival

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Latest London news

Who ya gonna call? King’s Cross has been invaded by fluorescent green slime
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Who ya gonna call? King’s Cross has been invaded by fluorescent green slime

Just when we thought Brexit was number one on our list of worries, a river of bright green slime comes along to snatch the top spot. This morning, as I...

Overheard in London: this week’s #wordonthestreet
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Overheard in London: this week’s #wordonthestreet

‘I am not putting hyaluronic acid on my cat.’ ‘You know, university has changed me. I was awake at 3am eating Coco Pops and custard.’ ‘Bitch, I Marie...

Things you only know if you’re a hotel manager
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Things you only know if you’re a hotel manager

…according to Malcolm Hendry, 48. The secret of a great hotel: great towels ‘I’m the general manager of The Rubens at the Palace, as well as the smaller...

Weather alert: it could (properly) snow in London next week
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Weather alert: it could (properly) snow in London next week

Winter is coming – and no, we are not referring to the new season of ‘Game of Thrones’. A smattering of snow fell over west London this morning, and there...

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Upcoming events in the capital

Winter Lights at Canary Wharf
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Winter Lights at Canary Wharf

See a new set of dazzling artworks, installations and interactive experiences

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Ice skating in London
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Ice skating in London

Slip, slide and glide around London’s rinks

Burns Night in London
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Burns Night in London

Every year on January 25 (which falls on a Wednesday in 2016), Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns, is celebrated with traditional food, verse, music – and drink. Even the Sassenach stronghold of London can’t resist the odd dram, so we've rounded up some of the best places to enjoy Burns Night suppers in London restaurants as well as some cracking Burns celebrations in London bars and clubs.

London Short Film Festival
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London Short Film Festival

Ten ambitious days of bite-sized movies

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Upcoming Time Out events

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

Dance at the top of the world - well, western Europe at least - tickets just £37.50

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Time Out 50: 50 Years, 50 Covers
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Time Out 50: 50 Years, 50 Covers

See our best ever magazine covers at the Museum of Brands

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London’s cultural highlights

101 things to do in London
Things to do

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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Getting around London

The Cultural TfL Map

The Cultural TfL Map

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Welcome to the wonderful world of off-peak

Welcome to the wonderful world of off-peak

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Get the most out of London this winter
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Get the most out of London this winter

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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

Delve a little deeper

Discover the best things to do in Europe

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

We’re completely spoilt for brilliant things to do in London—here are our absolute favorites. 

21 great things to do in Barcelona
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21 great things to do in Barcelona

Take a look at our pick of the best things to do in Barcelona and start your trip to the city knowing you're checking out all the very best attractions, events and activities. 

101 things to do in Lisbon
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101 things to do in Lisbon

 From picture-perfect views that will light up your Instagram feed to the biggest hotspots in town, classic attractions to places kept a secret even to the locals, there are more than just 101 things to do in Lisbon. 

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101 perfect things to do in Paris
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101 perfect things to do in Paris

As a visitor in Paris – or even as a Parisian – there’s something you just have to accept: it is impossible to do everything the city in one lifetime.