Amy Houghton

Need a place to stay in London? You’re in the right place. Every year, a wealth of new hotels open in the capital – a testament to the fact that London remains one of the most desirable places to visit in the world. That can, however, make it rather tricky to decide which to choose. But worry not: we have slept our way across the city and hand-picked our favourites, to bring you this ultimate list of London hotels, from Mayfair to Shoreditch and far, far beyond.  Newcomers to our list include a few hotshot openings – the likes of Six Senses, the Newman and Zetter Bloomsbury – as well as a plenty of old classics. We’ve made sure to include budget-friendly, family-friendly and tourist-friendly stays, and we’ve included our favourite spots to visit nearby too. This is Time Out London, after all. In other words, we’ve made it all rather easy for you. Thank us later: here are the best hotels in London.  🏘️ Looking for even more options? Check out our list of the best Airbnbs in London Which area is best to stay in London? That entirely depends on what you’re looking for. If you’ve got cash to splash and and want to be right in the thick of it all for sightseeing, theatre and royal parks, stay in the West End. Want to live like a local and try out the city’s best wine bars and small plates? Try Hackney. For a homely, family-friendly vibe that’s a little further out, try Walthamstow. Or for our full breakdown, head to our full guide to where to stay in London.  How we curate our

With more than 70 cities across the UK, you’d be a fool if you only ever visited heavyweights like London, Manchester and Edinburgh. Everyone knows how brilliant those cities are, with their cultural offerings and culinary scenes. But we all know how expensive they can be, too – so it’s about time other spots got their flowers.  Every British city has a distinct personality. We have places that are packed with reminders of their medieval history, that are emerging as sporting hotspots, that offer world class nights out and that have bars and restaurants good enough to give London a run for its money.  So, who better to let you in on the UK’s best-kept secrets than Time Out’s editorial staff and expert local travel writers, who hark from all over the nation? From Derby to Dundee, here’s our roundup of the UK’s most underrated city breaks.  What is the cheapest UK city break? Smaller cities on the list, like Sheffield, Wells, Stoke and Dundee, offer more affordable accommodation than their larger counterparts. The sames tends to go when it comes to the price of a pint. Pubgoers in Dundee get to enjoy a cold one for an average £3.96 and in Durham and Sunderland, the average pint is around £4.60.  What is the best UK city to get to by train? If you’re travelling from London, you’re less than two hours on the train from Canterbury, Salisbury, Bristol and Bath – as well as from Sheffield and Stoke, if you can get a speedy service. Fast trains from London also regularly service Leed

Summer is here, and so is another hotly anticipated FIFA World Cup and all the thrills, spills, soaring highs and beer-soaked disappointments it brings.  This week has seen some truly jaw-dropping moments – that Mbappé curler, a straight red for Ecuador, and a Belgium comeback that absolutely nobody saw coming – plus shock early exits for Germany and the Netherlands, while the Three Lions had our hearts racing as they left it uncomfortably late to equalise against DR Congo (thank you, King Harry!) By Saturday, 32 teams will have been whittled down to 16, with the Round of 16 kicking off England fans will be hoping Thomas Tuchel’s boys can kick it up another notch against hosts Mexico at their home stadium in the early hours of Monday July 6.  And there are plenty more thrilling fixtures due to take place over the rest of the week, including Portugal vs Croatia on Friday July 3, Paraguay vs France on Saturday July 4, and Brazil vs Norway on Sunday July 5. Practically every pub and bar in London will be getting in on the action and vying for your attendance during the World Cup’s biggest games. However, we’ve whittled it down to the places that offer the best atmosphere and the best view of the screen, wherever you station yourself.  RECOMMENDED: The best football pubs in London. When is the next England World Cup match? Having survived a scare against DR Congo in their first knockout game, the Three Lions’ will take on hosts Mexico in the early hours of Monday July 6, kicking

Although the weather might not look like it, it is actually summer in London, which means festival season is finally here.  This year Londoners are absolutely spoilt for choice when it comes to fezzies. With something taking place almost every weekend throughout the warmer months, you can forget trekking across the country to live in a field for five days; simply hop on the tube and before you know it you’re listening to your favourite artists, tinny to hand, knowing that there’s a hot shower and a cosy bed waiting for you once the day is over.  Haven’t booked one yet? Get into gear before you miss huge acts like Tyler, The Creator, Lewis Capaldi, Lorde, Blood Orange and Deftones who are all set to take to London stages in the coming weeks. Have a scroll through our comprehensive guide – which we keep meticulously updated with all the latest line-up announcements – and see what takes your fancy. RECOMMENDED: ⛺ The best UK music festivals🌍 The best festivals in Europe

July is the month where London really lets its collective hair down and has some fun. It’s just too hot to stay cooped up indoors so everyone descends on lidos en masse, or assembles in fun-seeking hordes at rooftop bars, beer gardens and alfresco restaurants. We can already taste the sweet, sweet golden hour spritzes. And as ever, this year's July line-up of massive festivals and other prospects that are exciting enough tempt you away from yet another tinny in the park. Some massive music names are descending on central London for BST Hyde Park, ravers will be heading west for Junction 2, electronic music artists from around the world are playing Labyrinth by the Thames. Outdoor cinema screens are popping up all over the city, showing family hits, classic rom coms and all the summer’s live sport. Or, if you like your outdoor entertainment to be deeply weird and feline-inspired, spring for the long-awaited revival of Cats at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.  Midsummer is also a chance to take in the city’s lavender and sunflower fields, which are going to be at their blooming loveliest. Here’s our guide to the best exhibitions, shows and things to do this July 2026 in London.  RECOMMENDED: The definitive London events calendar

When you think of London summer, plenty of things come to mind: music festivals, Primrose Hill hangs, swims in Hampstead Heath ponds, tins by Regent’s Canal, but when it comes to the great pillars of our city summer, one event wears the crown: the Wimbledon Tennis Championships – aka the oldest, and arguably the very best, tennis tournament in the world.  This year, the action will take place between Monday June 29 and Sunday July 12 2026. Thousands of people will be descending on SW19 to see the matches IRL. If you haven’t got tickets and don’t fancy camping overnight to get in, there are plenty of live screenings taking place all over London you can go to instead.  And you won’t be missing out on any of the Wimbledon staples at these screenings either, with jugs of Pimms and punnets of strawberries available at nearly every location, you’ll hardly notice the difference from Murray Mount. Even better – most watch parties won’t cost you a single penny. So, pack your picnic blanket, fill your flask and pull up a pew at a summery screening near you. RECOMMENDED: Our full guide to Wimbledon 2026.

You might never want to leave Edinburgh, and we get it. The Scottish capital is loved the world over for its culture, restaurants and Fringe Festival, but if you limit your time in Scotland to just the capital city, trust us when we say that you’re missing out.  Scotland is full of gems, but the best part is that a whole lot of them can be reached by train or car in just one day. From hilly hikes to wide-open beaches, and from pretty towns to full-blown city breaks, these day trips from Edinburgh are not to be missed. Here are our favourites.  The best day trips from Edinburgh, at a glance  🦊 Best for wildlife lovers: Cairngorms National Park 🏖️ Best for a day by the sea: Tyninghame Beach (Ravensheugh Sands) 🌆 Best for city explorers: Newcastle 🍭 Best for families: The Kelpies 📚 Best for history buffs: Linlithgow 🦕 Best for guided tours and Nessie-spotting: Loch Ness This guide was updated by Edinburgh-based Arusa Quereshi, and Time Out editors. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. 

London looks its absolute best when it’s bathing under a blazing sun and bright blue sky. So, on the rare occassion that we’re blessed with such weather, it would be a waste not to head upwards and absorb gorgeous views of the capital in all its shining glory. The city is spoiled with dozens of rooftop bars ready to stand to attention come summertime. But if it’s just greenery, panoramic vistas and a fresh breeze you’re after, one of London’s rooftop gardens may just do the trick instead. Some of the city’s high-rise gardens stay fairly quiet and zen most of the year, while others are attached to buzzy restaurants or host DJs and live music during peak season. So, whether you want a peaceful stroll in the clouds or you’re after some sunny sky-high vibes, these are all of London’s best rooftop gardens. RECOMMENDED: The best outdoor spaces in London. London's best rooftop gardens at a glance: 🏢 Best panoramic views: Sky Garden, City of London🌱 Best hidden find: The Post Building Rooftop Garden, Holborn🌿 Best for botanical brews: The Culpeper, Aldgate East🌼 Best for leafy hangouts: Crossrail Gardens, Canary Wharf

In 2026, the UK’s coastline is more in the spotlight than it has been in a long, long time. The opening of the long-awaited King Charles III Coastal Path means that the entire coasts of England, Wales and Scotland are now fully walkable – giving you even more of a reason to visit this nation’s extraordinary roster of seaside towns. Of course, being an island nation, the UK has no shortage of coastal spots. Prim, proper, picture-postcard-worthy idylls? Check. Remote, blustery retreats from stormy seas?  Yep, plenty of that. Thrill-packed resort spots with something for everyone? Britain has all of the above and much more. If you’re on the hunt for British seaside towns that are worth checking out right now – the ones that should be on your radar specifically in 2026 – that’s what we’re here for. Time Out assembled our UK travel experts to pick out the country’s most exciting seaside, port, harbour and resort towns to visit this year. RECOMMENDED: 🏖️ The best beaches in the UK (and mapped).📍 The best places to visit in Britain in 2026.🇬🇧 The best new things to do in the UK in 2026. Time Out’s best seaside towns, mapped Image: Time Out

Make no mistake, the UK has some of the planet’s finest stretches of coastline. Sure, Britain isn’t always outlined by beaming vast stretches of white à la Caribbean, but there’s extraordinary variety in our coast. Dramatic dunes, towering chalk cliffs and secret coves. Beaches fashioned out of pebbles, shingle and rock pools. Some attached to busy seaside towns, others blissfully remote. That diversity is all part of Britain’s seaside charm. The UK’s coast stretches thousands of miles, within which are around 1,500 beaches. How do you choose which ones are most worth visiting? Well, that’s where Time Out’s recommendations come in. Our latest guide to Britain’s top beaches has something for every kind of beach fanatic: sun-lounging spots in legendary seaside towns, creamy sands on far-off islands, newly-revived destinations, old favourites and much more. Our 2026 guide to the greatest beaches in Britain features 40 coastlines, five of which are new entries. From Cornwall’s world-famous sandy destinations all the way up to Scotland’s West Isles, here’s where to lay down a towel and go for a dip. RECOMMENDED: 🏖️ The best seaside towns in the UK to visit in 2026. 📍 The best places to visit in Britain in 2026. 🇬🇧 The best new things to do in the UK in 2026. The UK’s 20 best beaches, mapped Image: Time OutA map of the UK’s 20 best beaches, according to Time Out

Whether you’re in one of the UK’s diverse, underrated cities, our picture-perfect seaside towns or anywhere in between, there’s always a museum to educate, explain, enlighten. Far from just places to hide from grim weather, Britain’s greatest museums tell stories, explore histories and get you fascinated by stuff you’d never previously spared a thought for. Here at Time Out, we are, obviously, huge museum nerds. You’ll find countless of the cultural institutions peppered throughout our UK city guides, whether that’s a mighty, storeyed national behemoth or an adorably niche local exhibition space. Even better, plenty of those museums are totally free to visit (and they remain so, despite suggestions of change). But which British museums are most essential to visit this year? Which ones are having a moment, basking in a refurb, putting on the most tantalising exhibitions? We’ve rounded up the most unmissable, all chosen by Time Out UK editors who’ve recently visited them. Before we get stuck in, a quick note. The vast majority of the list below is outside London, and that’s intentional. If you’re looking for stuff in the capital, we have an excellent guide to the city’s museums here. We’ve also steered clear of conventional art galleries – watch out for a dedicated upcoming guide. RECOMMENDED: 📍 The UK’s top places to visit in 2026.🎨 The UK’s best new things to do in 2026.🎵 The best music festivals in the UK. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by writers who k

What makes a hotel ‘cool’? Well, a lot of it is entirely subjective, of course. But there are a few things we look out for in a cool hotel here at Time Out. Perhaps it’s design-led and perfectly aesthetic, or it’s situated in one of its city’s coolest neighbourhoods. It might have a hotel bar we actually want to spend time in, a proper sustainability focus, or a food and drink offering that’s second-to-none.  But sometimes, it’s just a vibe. A hotel that you love as soon as you walk in the door. A hotel where the staff feel like your best friends. A hotel that makes you feel like you’re ready to pack up and move to this brand-new city for good. Are you catching our drift? A hotel can be cool just because it was. So if you’re after a bit of inspo, these are some very cool hotels our writers and editors have stayed at recently, in some of our favourite cities ever. From Copenhagen to Berlin, here are the coolest hotels in Europe right now.  ➡️ Check out our ultimate guide to Europe’s best hotels Ella Doyle is Time Out’s Europe editor. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by experts across Europe. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, click here.

Nothing inside Fulham Pier Hotel indicates that you are, technically, at a football stadium. Then again, said football stadium is often considered the poshest in the country, so perhaps it tracks that it’s now home to one of the glossiest boutique hotels in the city.  Fulham Pier Hotel backs onto Craven Cottage (London’s oldest football grounds) and is part of a major redevelopment of the whole venue by Fulham FC’s billionaire owner Shahid Khan. But there are no framed football shirts given pride of place on the walls, no photos of iconic Fulham FC moments, no echo of cheers from fans and the pitch isn’t visible unless you’re peeking over from the sprawling terrace of the penthouse. To boot, the hotel’s discreet entrance (a gold door to the side of the building that can only be opened with your key), limited number of rooms, and private access to the swanky member’s club next door makes the place feel incredibly exclusive.  What are the rooms like at Fulham Pier Hotel?  Each of the 13 rooms are – thanks to the floor-to-ceiling windows facing the waterfront – gloriously flooded with natural light. From the wide private balcony of our Junior Suite (which spans the whole length of the room), we sit and watch countless rowers glide down the river while a collage of runners and dog-walkers make use of the leafy Thames Path on the other side. The space directly opposite the pier is a designated conservation area, so those pretty vistas and the mesmering, unobstructed view of the su

Peckham’s finest will be out in full force at a free festival on bank holiday Monday. The second annual On the Rye festival will take over the south London park with non-stop sets spanning lovers rock, soulful house, Afro-Cuban rhythms and more from the likes of the Handson Family, Buena Vista Social Club, Donut, Rebel Clash, Carroll Thompson, Born n Bread and Marcia Carr. Local vendors will line the green selling street food, drinks and artisan crafts and there’ll be loads of family-friendly goings on from a bouncy castles and face-painting to a kids’ festival rave and chess classes with local club Say It With Your Chess. 

A star-studded roster of London’s funniest people will be taking to the roof of the Bill Murray Comedy Club for the annual Angel Comedy Street Party on sunday. So far, the lineup features Barry Ferns, Paddy Young (of Saturday Night Live UK), Spencer Jones and star of Time Out’s Love Thy Neighbourhood podcast Helen Bauer. The day will be rounded off with special musical chaos from Chloe Petts alongside duo Flo & Joan. We don’t know exactly what that chaos will involve, but we do know that the trio have been dubbed themselves The Spooky Richards. Tickets are free of charge but donations are encouraged. All the money collected will go towards Islington Centre for Refugees and Migrants, which helps people seeking sanctuary, providing English classes, expert advice, and a welcoming community. 

London Rivers Week has been committed to celebrating and restoring London’s rivers for 10 years now. In that decade, the need to appreciate our city’s waterways has only grown. The theme of the charity event this year is ‘Know Your Local River’, encouraging Londoners to connect with and take pride in the river nearest to them. To help you do that, there’ll be guided walks, exhibitions, volunteer sessions, lectures, workshops, clean-ups and talks going on in every corner of the capital. See the full programme here. 

Large, blocky and wrapped in sage green, 1 Hotel Copenhagen is, frankly, unimpressive from the street outside. But any doubts about the place evaporate the moment you push through its revolving doors. Within seconds, the divinely soft scent of pine that ripples through the building has you sighing into a state of bliss. Straight ahead is a cascading set of wooden stairs that look like a flora adorned version of the Met steps, beckoning you up to the palatial, plant-filled atrium and lobby above.  Hotel 1 Copenhagen flung its doors open in August 2025 and is the brand’s second European outpost (after London). The place fits the city like a glove – it’s hard to imagine somewhere better suited to 1 Hotel's simple glamour, laid-back luxury and eco-conscious ethos than the Danish capital.  What are the rooms like at 1 Hotel Copenhagen?  All of the 282 rooms at 1 Hotel are all appropriately Scandi – bright, airy and done out in soft, organic tones. We’re set up in the Junior Suite, which was soaked with natural light and filled with plush cream, reclaimed wood and canvas furnishings. Wherever there’s space for a plant, there is one – on every coffee table, peaking out of  the middle of the sofa or perched next to the bathroom sink.  A lot of thought has gone into making the rooms ultra sustainable, and encouraging the guests to live mindfully. There’s a sand-timer opposite the rainfall shower that keeps you conscious of how much water you’re consuming (in a gentle, non-pass-agg way

Cameron House is nearly every Scottish stereotype wrapped up in a pristine package.  As we glide down its long drive, the enormous Loch Lomond stretches to the left while baronial towers stand proud to the right, and when we step through its grand front doors, golfers hang about the lobby and bespoke tartan pops up everywhere from the staff uniform to headboards. See? Scottish as hell. Spanning 400-acres, the hotel's high-end touches and abundance of facilities might seem intimidating at first. But, in true Scot fashion, as vast and luxurious as it is, Cameron House somehow still feels homely and down to earth.  Why stay at Cameron House? The bonny vistas over Scotland’s largest loch and the Trossachs National Park are enough reason to stay at Cameron House on their own. But add to that its grand architecture, its endless grounds, its impeccable dining, its proximity to Glasgow, and a night here becomes near irresistible. And if big names mean anything to you, you may be interested to know that it has earned nods of approval from the likes of Barack Obama, Sir Alex Ferguson, Leonardo Dicaprio, Cameron Diaz and Robbie Williams.  It has a compelling history, too. The site was originally home to a castle in the 14th century, which was remodelled in the 17th century. Then, for three centuries, it was home to esteemed Scottish family the Smollets (owner and famous novelist Tobias Smollett famously wrote ‘I have seen Lake Garda, Albana, de Visco, Bolsetta and Geneva. Upon my honour

Bar Flor is laden with loveliness. You’d expect little else from Aaron Potter and Laura Hart, the chef and interior stylist duo who gave us the ever-so-elegant Wildflowers. One floor above that restaurant is Bar Flor, which comes complete with whimsically hand-painted walls, reminiscent of the interiors of Charleston House, pale wood finishes, cosy velvet-clad pews and gentle, romantic light.  Bar Flor bills itself as a more playful, more spontaneous sister (the Type-B sibling, if you will) to the pristine Type-A restaurant below. The menu is Basque-country inspired – a copious lineup of European wines, vermouths and sherries alongside lager, Basque ciders and cocktails, complemented by a snappy selection of pintxos.  I was pulled towards the cocktails, which range from the house Adonis, made up of Cocchi Torino vermouth, Manzanilla sherry and a dash of orange bitters, to the luxuriously smoky Flor Margarita. Plates of dangerously moreish bar snacks filled the table throughout the evening, arranged on pretty floral plates that look like they’ve been pulled from a Spanish abuela’s kitchen cupboards. Dishes change on a weekly basis, but standouts on the night we visited included the delicate triangles of cave-aged manchego doused in honey, as well as shudderingly salty, briny gildas and (the showstopper) a fried calamari sandwich with garlic aioli oozing over the edges of the crusty bun.  Order this I couldn’t keep my hands off Bar Flor’s Peschiole Martini – a sugary, tangy co

What is it?  Brockwell Park is a much-needed slab of green (84 acres) just south of Brixton. Locals from the surrounding areas flock here in summer to sun-worship (if they’re lucky), fly kites, play football, swim in the outside pool, garden in the community greenhouses and parade a stunning array of dogs. The vast space was once the private grounds of Brockwell Hall and was opened to the public in 1891 by the London County Council. The hall still stands today and is one of several grade II listed buildings dotted about the park, including the emerald green Tritton Tower Clock, which was gifted to celebrate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee.  Why go?  It's big, diverse and interesting, with numerous areas to appeal to different tastes, from the calm, rolling meadows around Tulse Hill and walled ‘Old English’ flower garden to the BMX track and sloped football pitches by the Dulwich Road. The playground in Brockwell Park is a favourite, with its aerial slide, massive sandpit and sections for different age groups; nearby you’ll find duck ponds and a huge paddling pool. There’s also a lovely little minature railway open at the weekends May to October, weather permitting – it’s not particularly massive but it’s been just £1 for a return for years now. Don’t miss:  Regular events at the park include circuses and a busy schedule of summer concerts and festivals including Wide Awake, Mighty Hoopla, Field Day and Cross the Tracks. But one of the most beloved annual events is the Lam

After a year out, Dialled In is returning to the capital city for its fifth birthday celebrations. Once again, the all-dayer will bring established and emerging artists from all over diasporic and South Asian countries and cities to east London. Unlike past editions, this year’s event will take over multiple venues throughout Dalson, from Café OTO to The Divine to Rio Cinema. It’ll see former member of The xx, Baria, make her first return to the London festival circuit in fifteen years, a rare London live set from rising star Gayathri Krishnan and the London debut of Lifafa, frontman of Peter Cat Recording Co. That’s alongside appearances from the likes of Sarathy Korwar, Mya Mehm, Anish Kumar and Raf Reza. This year will also see the festival expand into the realms of food, film, dance and comedy. 

Afternoon tea is a classic Mother’s Day activity, so you can’t go wrong with this offering from Biscuiteers, available at both its Notting Hill and Belgravia cafés for a month from March 8. The spread will include Biscuiteers’ signature hand-iced biscuits, Tregothnan tea, plus the mini sandwiches (with fillings like cheese and fig, ham and truffle and smoked salmon and cream cheese), patisserie (think coconut and mango mousse cake and strawberry and champagne macarons) and freshly baked scones crucial to any good afternoon tea. If you’re willing to spend a little extra on mumsie, you can add a glass of bubbly or a DIY biscuit icing session. There’s also a complimentary (undisclosed) gift included for the woman of the hour.

Gather your brood and join Hackney’s ceilidh band Cut A Shine for its afternoon of family friendly St Patrick’s barn dancing. The bandmembers will teach you and the little’uns all of the crucial ceili moves and ensure that everyone is kept fueled with traditional Irish stew and champ (vegan option available). Things will round off at 3.30pm with a disco where the kids can show off all their newly-learned Celtic choreography. Oh, and there’s a fully stocked bar of Guinness and whiskey for the grown ups. 

Homely isn’t quite the word that comes to mind when you pull back the heavy velvet curtain separating Casa Felicia from the dozy Queen’s Park street outside. Chic, for sure. Elegant, certainly. A parade of two-cover tables are packed close together in the main whitewashed dining room, and over in a far corner, there’s a booth for larger groups which is painted entirely in an intense sultry red. But the deeper into the evening we go, the more we’re taken in by this place’s unexpected down-to-earth charm.   Fettuccine porcini and paccheri with mussels and squid are simple but impeccable Casa Felicia is helmed by chef Francesco Sarvonio, formerly of Manteca and currently of Elephant. The menu switches up daily, but always promises southern Italian ‘soul food’. A pleasing heap of puntarelle salad embellished with pear and hazelnuts, and a faultless seabass crudo speckled with crispy red pepper starts us off. We’re then presented with the most intriguing take on parmigiana I’ve ever seen. It doesn’t come in the traditional form of layered aubergine coins, but as the whole vegetable roasted, skinned and fried in a tempura batter, then cocooned in cheese fondue with a pool of marinara on the side. It’s fantastic – the batter lightly encases the vegetable like a chiffon blanket and the aubergine manages to be both firm and completely melt-in-the-mouth.   Don’t get carried away with the antipasti, as the bowls of pasta (handmade with just semolina and water, no egg) are truly generou

Can you believe that it’s been an entire year since the Gallagher brothers kicked off their monumental comeback tour? After a 16-year wait, the shows were just as euphoric as we imagined and, of course, fans were left craving more.  Even before Oasis concluded their 2025 world tour, we’ve been hopeful that Oasis would bless us second reunion tour. Speculation was particularly spurred on when Liam, at the end of the band’s final Wembley gig, teased the crowd with a ‘see you next year,’ then pretended to slap himself on the wrist for letting the news slip. Liam has dropped several more hints to fuel the rumours in the months since, but now we might have the most compelling evidence yet that a another reunion is on its way. Here’s everything we know about a potential Oasis tour in 2027.  What are the Oasis 2027 tour rumours? As we said, rumours of another Oasis tour have been swirling for the past 12 months. The latest update has come from Manchester Evening News, which says that a number of sources close to the Manchester City FC and promoters have hinted at a major residency at the Etihad next year. Where are Oasis rumoured to play in 2027? Manchester Etihad Word on the grapevine is that the 2027 tour could include a huge 12-night homecoming residency at Manchester’s Etihad Stadium in May and June. A source close to Manchester City FC said that there are talks of boosting that up to 20 nights.  MEN was told by a separate source that a luxury city centre hotel has been entirel

For the annual Time Out’s Best Cities in the World with Intrepid Travel, we dig into all the things that make cities great. From culture to food, parks to nightlife, transport to communities, 24,000 urbanites across the world told us what they think of all the stuff that their hometowns have to offer. But as good as they may be, none of those things really matter if locals don’t feel happy where they are.  So, we also asked respondents five questions about how happy their hometown makes them, how content the people around then seem and how much joy they find on a daily basis. Once all the responses came in and we added up all the scores, a rather surprising UK city emerged as number one. Ranking above the likes of sunny Melbourne, friendly Chicago, culture-packed São Paulo and leafy Medellín, the happiest city in the world right now is... Bath.  Photograph: Pajor Pawel / ShutterstockBath City Parade Gardens The Somerset city earned near-perfect scores for almost every question. Ninety-three percent of Bath locals told us that living in the city makes them happy, 92 percent said they feel happier there than elsewhere, 90 percent reported that their neighbours seem positive, 91 percent said that they find joy in the everyday experiences Bath offers and 76 percent agreed that the sense of happiness in their city has grown a lot recently.  Our levels of happiness also ride a lot on how close we feel to the people around us, and Bath excels there too. In fact, it took the top sp

Earlier this year, it was revealed that something big is planned for Leicester Square. Soho Estates, a property firm that owns buildings throughout the area, unveiled proposals to create an enormous new entertainment hub, complete with a food court and a massive LED screen.  Although the company is still awaiting planning permission for the leisure complex, it’s been given the green light to go ahead and install the screen. And it looks like it’ll be up and running by the end of the summer.   A new curved LED wall will be put above the Burger King on the northeast corner of the square. Named the Curve, it’ll measure 17.3m wide and 9.6m high. Add to the the with two portrait-oriented screens either side of the curve and the overall size of the billboard comes to 240 square metres.  Just like Leicester Square’s other big screen above the Vue cinema  (named The Screen), as well as advertising, the Curve will be available to mark special events like film premieres, cultural, community and charity occasions.  Image: Soho EstatesArtist’s impression of The Curve LED screen in Leicester Square The screen will have two modes: screen mode and facade mode. The former will be when it broadcasts advertising and cultural content while the latter will see the LED panel rotate to reveal sculptural fins arranged in a stage-curtain composition.  Nick Lawson, head of investment and development, Soho Estates said: ‘Leicester Square has been the heart of London’s entertainment district for more

When you picture an island getaway, blazing sun, palm trees, glistening turquoise waters and glasses of pinã colada probably spring to mind. But Earth’s islands come in all shapes and sizes, from ones made up of dramatic, jagged peaks to those covered in dense jungle. To celebrate the diversity of our planet’s islands and archipelagos, travel guide website Big 7 Travel has revealed its latest ranking of the 50 Best Islands in the World. Compiled based on social media popularity and the expertise of its editorial team, the ranking includes archipelagos in the Mediterranean, isles in the Caribbean and sandy stretches in the Indian Ocean. There’s one British island in the mix, too.  The only UK island to make it onto the list was Scotland’s Isle of Mull. It came in 23rd place, with Big 7 writing that the ‘rugged coastline is defined by rocky bays, cliffs that overlook tiny islets, and unexpectedly white sands’.  Mull’s main hub is Tobermory, which is known for its multicoloured rows of houses (pictured above) and the 228-year-old Tobermory Distillery (one of the oldest whisky distilleries in Scotland).   Photograph: ShutterstockCalgary Bay, Isle of Mull Fluffy highland cows that roam the beach on Calgary Bay, while offshore Mull is a prime place for seeing dolphins, seals and if you’re lucky, even minke whales, orcas or basking sharks. And if you look up, you have a chance of seeing osprey, puffins, golden eagles and the magnificent (and very rare) white-tailed eagle.  Furthe

Nostalgic emos of London rise up – this week is finally your chance to dust off the ripped skinny jeans, box-dye your side fringe and relive 2006, AKA the year that My Chemical Romance dropped their legendary concept album The Black Parade.  Gerard Way and co will be stopping by London’s Wembley Stadium as part of their Long Live the Black Parade world tour. The tour, created to celebrate 20 years of the career-defining record (and the 15th anniversary of Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys) began in North America last summer and kicked off the UK and Europe leg on June 30.  Judging from the shows so far (particularly the huge Liverpool gig), everyone heading to Wembley for MCR is in for a treat. So without further ado, here are all the details you need to know ahead of My Chemical Romance’s Wembley residency.  SKIP TO:⏱️ Set times🏟️ Seating plan🎤 Support✅ Setlist🎟️ Tickets🎒 Bag policy⛅️ Weather forecast When are My Chemical Romance playing London?  The band are playing three dates at London’s Wembley Stadium. They’ll be there on the following dates: Wednesday July 8 Friday July 10 Saturday July 11 Photograph: A.S. Zain / Shutterstock.comMy Chemical Romance performing live What time do doors open at Wembley Stadium?  Fans can enter the stadium from 5pm each evening.  What time will My Chemical Romance come on stage? Based on previous tour dates you can expect MCR to come out at about 8.30pm. What’s the seating plan?  Here’s how the stadium will be se

Anyone who has ever lived in Leeds already knows its brilliance. From unrivalled independent music venues to sprawling green spaces to quietly outstanding restaurants, this Yorkshire city has it all. But outside of God’s Own County, it’s not necessarily the first place people think of when planning a UK day trip or staycation. So, here are all the reasons why we think Leeds is one of the country’s most underrated city breaks.  For starters, it’s the home of Brudenell Social Club, which Time Out recently crowned the greatest live music venue in the entire UK. James Balmont of indie rock band Swim Deep called the old working men’s club the ‘beating heart’ of the city’s live scene and Simon Raymonde of Cocteau Twins said that it has ‘built and developed the community around the venue with a passion that is evident in every flyer, every phone call, and every soundcheck’.  Photograph: Sam HopkinsThe Brudenell Social Club That’s not the only Leeds venue that’s made a national name for itself. The Highland Laddie on the borders of the city centre was recently named the best boozer in Britain and is one of our own favourite gastropubs in the UK thanks to its olde world charm combined with ‘irresistible hipster chutzpah’. Then you have the Domino Club, a jazz bar hidden behind the facade of a barber shop, which is part of a prestigious list of the finest bars in the world.  Photograph: The Highland Laddie, LeedsThe exterior of the Highland Laddie pub in Leeds Leeds’ food scene is

You’ve heard of Brighton. You know Blackpool. You’re probably familiar with Whitstable. Those are a few of the seaside towns that made it on to Time Out’s roundup of the 16 greatest in the UK right now. They’ve been well-known tourist destinations for years, but there are other places on the list that remain more under-the-radar and are just as worthy of a visit.  Do you know, for example, Porthmadog? The ‘chilled-out’ north Welsh harbour town came in at number 13 on our coastal towns guide. It’s not technically on the sea – it’s on the Glaslyn Estuary – but it’s only a 10-minute drive or 30-minute walk to the beach so we reckon it still counts. A former slate port backed by the gothic peaks of Eryri [Snowdonia] National Park, Porthmadog doesn’t have the same kitsch colour scheme as other towns on the list. But our writers said that ‘what Porthmadog may lack in primness, it makes up for with rugged drama and alternative spirit’.  Photograph: Amy Houghton for Time OutPorthmadog, Wales Headline attractions here include Ffestiniog Railway, which is the world’s oldest narrow-gauge railway and the mighty, narrow Cob, a mile-long embankment with views of both Snowdonia and the estuary. In the town itself is a parade of cool independent joints, like the legendary vinyl palace Cob Records, excellent indie bookshop Browsers and top pub The Australia, which serves up pints brewed by the locally-based (but nationally adored) Purple Moose Brewery.  The nearest beach is the hidden Borth

London looks its best in the blazing sunshine. The skyscrapers are shinier, the parks are greener, the river is glossier and the historic landmarks gleam brighter. You could admire it all from ground level, but to see the city in its full glory this summer, we recommend going up. And if you want your panoramic vistas served with a side of great food, look no further than Time Out’s guide to London restaurants with the best views, which has just got a new number one. London’s restaurant with the best views right now is Shanghai Me, a Chinese-Japanese fusion spot on the 28th floor of London Hilton Park Lane. From a window seat here, diners can gaze over Hyde Park and the west London skyline as far as Wembley Stadium (when Time Out contributor Joe Bishop dined there last summer, he got to enjoy fireworks from the stadium at the end of an Oasis concert). Of course, a good view can only get a restaurant so far. The food’s got to hold up, too. At Shanghai Me, it does (though expect to pay handsomely for it). In his four-star review, Joe said of the restaurant: ‘There was a desire to be cynical about Shanghai Me, but it’s actually fun. The interiors are surprisingly tasteful and the menu extensive. ‘All the stars are here; wagyu dim sum, cod and miso, black truffle yellowtail, tuna tataki, chicken xiao long bao, broccoli in oyster sauce and prawn fried rice. If you’re going for a silly, opulent date night to rub shoulders with London’s anonymous elite, you could do a hell of a lot w

If there’s one thing that Londoners can’t get enough of, it’s pizza. But who can blame us? From the majestic marinara at Short Road to the masterful Jode at Yard Sale, the city is spoiled with more exceptional ’zas than we can possibly count. And now, one of our pizzerias has been crowned the greatest in all of Europe... again.  For an impressive third year running, London’s Napoli on the Road took home the top prize at the 50 Top Pizza Europa 2026 Awards.  Napoli on the Road was founded by pizzaiolo Michele Pascarella, who hails from Maddaloni near Naples. The business started on a three-wheeled Ape Piaggio truck in 2016 that travelled around London’s street markets. Then it opened as a permanent pizzeria in Chiswick in 2019 and second branch opened in Richmond four years later. It’s latest accolade comes after Pascarella launched a third branch at 140 Wardour Street in Soho.  Photograph: Adrianna GiakoumisNapoli on the Road, London The pizzeria has been showered with awards over the past few years. Its Ricordi d'Infanzia, a pizza topped with slow-cooked beef ragù, parmigiano reggiano DOP fondue, loads grated parmigiano and basil was crowed the world’s best pizza by 50 Top Pizza last year and Pascarella was named World Pizza Maker of the Year 2023 by 50 Top Pizza and Best International Pizza Maker 2024 by the Accademia Nazionale Pizza DOC. It also happens to be a particular favourite of DJ duo Bicep.  In its latest European ranking, 50 Best said that Napoli on the Road ‘r

Another heatwave is approaching – next week London temperatures are set to soar right back up into the thirties. You could spend your next day off sweating around the city, desperately seeking an air-conned venue or you could venture out of the capital for slightly cooler climes. Of course, the less time you spend on a train in this heat, the better. So, Time Out’s guide to the best day trips within an hour of London has you sorted. The best place to go within an hour of the capital this summer is Southend-on-Sea, which you can reach in just 51 minutes from Fenchurch Street (or five minutes more from Liverpool Street).  Don’t get us wrong, Southend is going to be extremely hot this summer, too. But at least the you have the coastal breeze and the fresh sea water to give you relief. The town has seven miles of glorious coastline to explore, with several sand beaches, rock pool lagoons, board sports schools and picture-perfect pastel-coloured beach huts.  Make time to wander down the 1.3-mile Southend Pier, which is the longest pleasure pier in the entire world. And if it’s thrills you’re after, just head to Adventure Island with its 40 different rides and attractions or Funtopia with its indoor carousel and pirate ship. Photograph: ShutterstockSouthend Pier The town centre boasts a bucketload of craft breweries, wholefood shops and dozens of artisan bakeries, so you certainly won’t be going hungry. The Garrison is a must-go for sourdough and sweet bakes, while Osborne Bros

Pride in London is almost upon us. On Saturday July 4, more than 1.5 million people will descend upon central London to celebrate all things queer and advocate for visibility, unity and equality. The main event of Saturday’s extravaganza is, as always, the huge Pride parade that snakes from Green Park to Whitehall. Thousands of folk from LGBTQIA+ community groups, charities and organisations will march and fill the streets with flags, banners and glitter for the occasion. Over in Soho, there’ll be a stacked lineup of drag queens, DJs, activists, musicians and dancers keeping the vibes high. And it’s all completely and utterly free to attend.  So, if you’re planning on going down to central for all the gay festivities, here’s the lowdown on the timings and all the performers at London Pride 2026.  RECOMMENDED: ❌ Road closures and travel disruption during Pride in London 2026. What time does the London Pride 2026 parade start? The march will set off from Green Park (near Hyde Park Corner) at 12 noon. It’ll then wind around Piccadilly Circus, Haymarket and Trafalgar Square to finish on Whitehall. The walk should take most people roughly 120-180 minutes and the whole thing is expected to be over by around 6pm.  Photograph: ShutterstockLGBTQ+ flags in London during Pride London Pride 2026 lineup and stages Here’s every artist and speaker that’ll take to one of the six stages at London Pride 2026 (set times haven’t been revealed yet).  Trafalgar Square – Main Stage MNEK (head

After just about beating DR Congo in their first knockout game, the Three Lions are now gearing up to face Mexico in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Thomas Tuchel’s men next face Mexico at the Azteca this weekend. So far, England’s games have been at fairly reasonable times – 10pm on a Saturday, 5pm on a Wednesday – but the fixture against Mexico is going to be the latest yet. Kick off will be at 1am BST on Monday July 6, meaning it’ll likely go on until at least 3am.  Initially, it looked like the UK’s pubs wouldn’t be allowed to stay open for the game but yesterday, the government made a U-turn and said that it will relax licensing laws especially for the match and allow venues to remain open until 5am.  Keir Starmer said: ‘Football might be coming home but we’re making sure fans don’t have to. Pubs staying open till the final whistle is good news for supporters and good news for the pubs and venues that bring our communities together. The whole country will be backing the team. Come on England!’ There are also plenty of other venues that already have late licenses and will be showing the match. So, ere’s a non-exhaustive list of the best places that’ll be showing England vs Mexico in Monday’s early hours.  Where to watch England vs Mexico in London These are some of our favourite places to catch all the action on Monday morning. Find all the booking details here.  Flat Iron Square  This hub in the shadow of the shard has huge outdoor screens showing the match and heaters, should