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Amsterdam means something different to everyone. Some fall in love with its storybook canals and centuries of history, while others come for its coffeeshops and legendary nightlife. Whatever draws you in, one thing’s certain: every neighborhood has its own charm. Whether you're exploring historic Jordaan, sipping orange wine in Noord or visiting top attractions like the Rijksmuseum and Anne Frank House, these canal-side flats and rare houseboat Airbnbs put you close to the city's finest. Best Airbnbs in Amsterdam at a glance ⛵Best houseboat: Boutique houseboat in Jordaan 💞Best for couples: Loft Airbnb next to Vondelpark 🤱Best for families: Central Airbnb with private garden 💥Most unique: The old windmill in Abcoude This guide was written by Derek Robertson, a writer based in Amsterdam. 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.  🏨 RECOMMENDED: Ultimate guide to hotels in Amsterdam

The sun always shines in Lisbon, the colourful Portuguese capital with no shortage of chic places to stay, but the city's best hotels aren't only about good night sleeps and sunshine. The coolest hotels in Lisbon offer inside looks into the city's history, from architecture and design to local culture and cuisine, with extra touches of elegance that'll really wow vitamin D-depraved guests.  Think rooftop pools overlooking a sea of terracotta-topped homes (and the sea, itself) tile-covered hideaways behind Portuguese palaces and buzzy bars and restaurants that are as much a draw for locals as they are for visitors. Whether you're after a humble boutique with plenty of character or a high-end base overlooking the sea and streets, this guide dishes out Lisbon’s most stylish stays for any kind of traveller. Just bring your appetite and your SPF.  The coolest hotels in Lisbon, at a glance: 👑 Best overall: Torel Palace Lisbon 📻 Best for retro charm: The Vintage 🏙️ Best for city views: Memmo Príncipe Real 🏛️ Best for a historic stay: AlmaLusa Alfama 🛋️ Best self-catering: The Lumiares 🏠 Best for homely vibes: Dear Lisbon 📍 RECOMMENDED: Ultimate guide to hotels in Lisbon How we curate our hotel lists Our team of writers and travel experts review hotels all over the world – new openings, old classics and everything in between – to bring you fresh, honest recommendations, all year round. Along with our brilliant team over at Time Out Lisbon, every hotel on this list has b

Donning your skis and hitting the slopes has a reputation for being an expensive business, often associated with a crowd that doesn’t blink twice at the prices of lift passes and luxury lodgings in Europe’s most magnificent mountain ranges. Sure, you can spend plenty on the slopes if you want, but you don’t have to remortgage the house to enjoy a few days on the pistes. Across Central and Eastern Europe in particular, there are heaps of welcoming resorts offering lift passes that won’t leave your bank account begging for mercy. For the record, all prices here reflect the 2026/27 ski season (unless otherwise mentioned) and are subject to change. What’s the cheapest place to ski in Europe? We’ve done some digging and found the cheapest places to go skiing include central and eastern European destinations like Austria, Slovakia, Bulgaria, and Montenegro. Oh, and – whisper it – there are a handful of reasonably priced spots in Italy, too. Read on to find out where. Europe’s best budget ski resorts at a glance 💸 Best budget option: Jasná Nízke Tatry, Slovakia 👪 Best for families: Babin Do, Bjelašnica, Bosnia and Herzegovina ⛷️ Best for beginners: Borovets, Bulgaria 🍻 Best for après-ski and all-night dancing: Arinsal, Andorra 🍽️ Best restaurant offerings: Livigno, Italy 📍 RECOMMENDED: The cheapest (and best) city breaks in Europe India-Jayne Trainor is a British-Australian travel writer based in London. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who

Ah, Boston. It’s one of the most historic cities in the U.S.A., with plenty of heritage buildings and important political landmarks ready for you to roam around. In fact, it’s a wonderfully walkable place, but all those steps will leave you craving somewhere pleasant to rest your head (and feet) at the end of the day. That’s where we come in—and we’ve just revamped our list for Fall 2026, with new inclusions in the form of Raffles Boston, and our brand-new number one, The Whitney Hotel. Boston’s best hotels at a glance: 💎Most luxurious: Four Seasons Hotel Boston 👛Best budget: Fairmont Copley Plaza 🏊‍♀️Best swimming pool: The Colonnade Hotel 🌃Best rooftop: The Envoy Hotel 🤩Most iconic: The Liberty Which area is best to stay in Boston? Downtown and Chinatown are where to stay to have loads of the city’s attractions on your doorstep (we’re talking the Freedom trail and the Rose Kennedy Greenway), but opt for Back Bay or Seaport for—you guessed it—oceanfront views and swish modern buildings, or Beacon Hill for something a little more historic. 📍 Discover our ultimate guide to hotels in Boston How we curate our hotel lists Our team of writers and travel experts review hotels all over the world—new openings, old classics and everything in between—to bring you fresh, honest recommendations, all year round. We have reviewed many of the hotels featured below, but we may not have stayed at every single one. Any we haven’t stayed in have been selected by experts based on their

If you’re looking for a cosy weekend getaway, look no further than Rye – a quaint seaside town in East Sussex. Just over an hour from London, it’s the ideal spot for those wanting to kick back in a romantic medieval cottage or read a book in a sleek dune house. From Rye town centre to Camber Sands beach, here are the best Airbnbs in Rye. Updated September 2026: Fancy a swim? We’ve just added a stunning Airbnb right on Camber Sands, which has been voted one of the best beaches in the UK this year. Best Airbnbs in Rye at a glance 💋 Best for couples: Cottage close to Rye Station 🥳 Best for groups: Old Tudor home with a garden 🐶 Best for dog owners: Boutique cottage with a fireplace 🧸 Best for families: Refurbished pub in Church Square Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in every Airbnb featured, we've based our list on top reviews, hosts, and amenities to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

Colorado’s a state of contrasts: snow-capped mountains, lush forests and sprawling metropolises (for all the deets, check out our best things to do in Colorado). Lucky for you there’s a plethora of Airbnbs here, too. With all that adventuring you’ll be doing, we’ve handpicked the best Airbnbs that come with a hot tub so you can enjoy a post hike soak. From ski-in/ski-out chalets in Breckenridge to secluded mountain cabins in Estes Park perfect for stargazing, we’ve rounded up the best of the best for your Rocky Mountain trip. Best Colorado Airbnbs with a hot tub, at a glance:  ⛷️ Best Airbnb for skiing: Ski in and out flat in Breckenridge 🫰 Best budget-friendly Airbnb: Affordable cabin in Durango 🍼 Best Airbnb for families: Family-friendly home in Colorado Springs 🐶 Best dog-friendly Airbnb: Dog-friendly Airbnb near Cripple Creek Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in every Airbnb featured, we’ve based our list on top reviews, hosts, and amenities to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

Skye is no longer just a holiday in Scotland; it’s a bucket list destination. The remote location was even named one of the best islands in the world in 2026. Intrepid travellers are flocking to the otherworldly terrains of the Quiraing and the Old Man of Storr, while embracing a new wave of modern Scottish architecture: the modern bothy. Here, true luxury means floor-to-ceiling glass windows and wood-burning stoves. We’ve handpicked the best Airbnbs on the Isle of Skye.  Best Airbnbs on the Isle of Skye at a glance 🌠 Best to see the Northern Lights: Glamping pod with outdoor bath in Staffin 💞 Most romantic: Airbnb overlooking a loch in Carbost 💎 Best on a budget: Cabin with fire pit in Glendale 🧸 Best for families: Home with a telescope in Snizort Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in and review every Airbnb featured, our writers have based our list on expert knowledge of the destination covered, editorial reviews, user reviews, amenities and in-depth research to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

Puglia is the sun-drenched heel of Italy’s boot that is one of the best places to visit in the country right now. Smart travellers are no longer heading to the overcrowded, very expensive Amalfi Coast, they’re opting for the ancient olive groves, famous trullo architecture and UNESCO-listed towns of Puglia. Whether you’re staying in the White City of Ostuni or the historic Alberobello, Puglia is all about the dolce far niente, the sweetness of doing nothing. These are the best Airbnbs that allow you to do just that. Best Airbnbs in Puglia at a glance 👙 Best swimming pool: Trullo with a whrilpool and hot tub 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Best for families: Airbnb with a garden and pool near Cisternino 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨 Best for couples: Flat with a balcony by the sea 💎 Best on a budget: Trullo with a pool in San Michele Salentino Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in and review every Airbnb featured, our writers have based our list on expert knowledge of the destination covered, editorial reviews, user reviews, amenities and in-depth research to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

British winters deserve more credit. Yes, the sun is gone and the skies are grey – but the leaves are golden, the log fires are lit and country walks are crisp. There’s no better to enjoy it than tucked away in a countryside cottage. From Airbnbs with open fires in the Cotswolds to secluded Lake District stone cabins with hot tubs, here are the top-rated UK winter cottages to book this season. Updated September 2026: We've added an adorable thatched-roof cottage in a sleepy Dorset town. It's the perfect base for windswept walks along the Jurassic Coast. The cosiest Airbnbs at a glance 👩‍❤️‍👨 Best for couples: Cottage with a fireplace in Yorkshire 🌳 Most unique: Treehouse with log burner in Sussex 🤌 Best with a hot tub: Log cabin in Cornwall 💷 Best on a budget: Dog-friendly barn in Somerset 👶 Best for families: Thatched roof cottage in Dorset 📍 RECOMMENDED: Our ultimate guide to UK getaways Who makes the cut? While we have stayed in some of the Airbnbs featured, we may not have been to them all. We’ve based our list on top reviews, hosts and amenities to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

Yes nothing beats a Jet 2 Holiday, but you don’t always need to leave the UK to have a good time away from the grind. That’s especially true if you’re booking for a big crew. Whether you’re planning a milestone birthday, hen do, multi-generational family reunion or just a weekend celebration, we’ve found the best big group Airbnbs across the UK. From luxury Cotswolds manor houses to homes on the Cornish coast, here are the best Airbnbs for eight people or more. Updated September 2026: We’ve added a stunning stone cottage in Wales, close to Snowdonia, that comes with a hot tub under the stars and a fireplace – perfect for a cosy countryside getaway. Best large Airbnbs in the UK at a glance 💞 Best for hen dos: Barn with a pool in Oxfordshire 👶 Best for families: Airbnb with hot tub in Lancashire 💎 Best on a budget: Converted church in Shropshire 🧖‍♀️ Best with a hot tub: Coach house near Snowdonia Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in every Airbnb featured, we've based our list on top reviews, hosts, and amenities to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

The best part of a walking holiday isn’t the cardio, it is the absolute impunity with which you can demolish a massive pub lunch afterwards. And if you are looking for a rural escape, the Peak District is elite. England’s oldest National Park is a mix of rugged ridges and pretty valleys, making it the perfect spot to disappear for a weekend. Whether you are here to lace up your boots for a brutal hill climb, crash down some cycling trails, or just spend three days hopping between tea rooms and pints, it the Peak District delivers. To save you scrolling through thousands of identical rentals, we’ve found the Peak District Airbnbs worth your time. We are talking converted stone barns with wood-burning stoves, valley views that don't require leaving the sofa and beds designed to make you miss your morning alarm. Best Airbnbs in the Peak District, at a glance 🛖 Best for a barn conversion in Tideswell ⛪ Best for a converted chapel in Brassington 🦙 Best for a farm stay with Alpacas in Ilam 🛁 Best for a cottage in Monyash 🚶‍♂️ Best for walkers in Flagg 📍 RECOMMENDED: Our ultimate guide to UK getaways Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in every Airbnb featured, we've based our list on top reviews, hosts, and amenities to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. 

A weekend escape from the big city is definitely needed sometimes, and you don’t need to hop on a plane to find incredible places to unwind, explore and recharge. If you’re looking to stay put in the Capital, head over to our guide to the best Airbnbs in London. But for all things coastal, charming and windswept outside of the city, read on, friends – we’ve got charming market towns, rolling countryside and tucked-away villages a-plenty.  📌 Updated August 2026: New for 2026 are our all-new reviews of The View at Shoreline in Folkestone and Elmore Wild Treehouses in Gloucester, which are both not to be missed. Read on for details and how to book.  RECOMMENDED: Our ultimate guide to UK getaways The best Airbnb breaks near London, at a glance 🏖️ Best seaside getaway: The View at Shoreline, Folkestone 💦 Best for wild swimming and hot tubs: The Ditchling Cabin in South Downs 🏔️ Best for total isolation: The Pobble House in Dungeness 💅 Best for a girls’ trip: The contemporary vineyard in Toppesfield, Essex 🛖 Most treehouse: Elmore Wild ‘Wildcat’ Treehouse Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in every Airbnb featured, we've based our list on top reviews, hosts, and amenities to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.  ➡️ The ultimate guide to travelling near London

The setting of an art gallery can sometimes be just as important as the exhibitions inside it. There’s no better way to enjoy art than when it’s surrounded by tranquil nature, perhaps on the coast or somewhere green and leafy. These days there are plenty of art galleries in parks, from the William Morris Gallery and The Serpentine in London to Jupiter Artland in Edinburgh. But did you know the first was in Manchester? That’s one of the reasons why the Whitworth has been deemed one of the best galleries in the UK. When it first opened its doors in 1908, The Whitworth made history as the very first English gallery inside a park. Located inside Whitworth Park, the free-to-enter space is sandwiched between the famous Curry Mile and the main campus of the University of Manchester, which it’s also a part of. The Whitworth’s diverse programming features over 60,000 works of art, which includes one of the world’s most magnificent collections of watercolour works. There are more than 10,000 wallpaper examples, most of which come from a huge donation from The Wall Paper Manufacturers Ltd in 1967.  But despite being part of a university, its temporary exhibitions have featured some serious big hitters known around the world. Until January, you can see iconic Japanese woodblock prints by Katsushika Hokusai and Utagawa Hiroshige who did the famous ‘The Great Wave’, and until December 12 there’s a William Morris show on.  Time Out writer James Balmont said: ‘A £17m redevelopment completed

When it comes to enhancing public spaces, London is certainly on a roll this week. Yesterday (October 27), the city’s most historic shopping hub, Oxford Street, was permanently closed to vehicles. Now, another popular high street will also ban anything on four wheels for good. It’s just been announced that Camden High Street will be fully pedestrianised following an 18-month trial. The high street, which is home to the historic Camden Market, has been through many changes over the decades. Evolving from the home of counterculture in the 80s to a tourist hotspot, one thing that has stayed relatively the same is the hundreds of people passing through the road whether as tourist or commuter. The market alone is estimated to draw 250,000 visitors every week. Last May, Camden Council introduced a trial to pedestrianise the busiest part of the street, from outside the tube station up to the junction with Hawley Crescent (outside The Elephant’s Head pub), to prevent overcrowding and reduce pollution. A consultation held over the summer found that 57 percent of everyone who responded agreed with the proposal to make the pedestrianisation permanent. Local residents were marginally in favour, with 51 percent of people agreeing with the plans. Councillor James Slater said: ‘Camden Town is an important shopping and transport hub for local residents as well as being an internationally recognised destination that draws people in from across London, the rest of the UK, and the world.  ‘Afte

London’s streets are packed with history, and you don’t need to step inside a museum to see it. Next time you’re strolling through the capital, look up at the building next to you and you might just spot a ghost sign.    Halloween is this weekend, but ghost signs have nothing to do with spooky spectres – sadly. The painted signs are faded relics of the city’s commercial past. Before printed billboards became popular in the 1960s, companies used to hand paint their ads onto the brickwork of buildings (AI could never). This started in the late 19th century and peaked in the interwar period. Today, you can still spot the faded works of art, thanks to the durable oil or lead-based paints that were used by sign writers, or ‘wall dogs’ as they were called at the time. Furniture shops, tobacco sellers and grocery stores were among those advertised, and the signs can be spotted all over London from Peckham to Stoke Newington. There are 274 surviving ghost signs across the city. A new book, London’s Ghost Signs, which comes out next week on November 1, dives into the story behind the faded businesses, products and trades that once occupied the capital’s streets.  We’ve gone through the list and picked out the 10 most interesting ghost signs. So put on your flat cap and step back in history, here are some of the city’s finest remaining ghost signs and where to find them. 10 of London’s most impressive ghost signs  Cakebread, Robey & Co in Stoke Newington Photograph: Roy ReedCakebread

There’s nothing worse than getting to the airport in plenty of time to catch your flight, only to find out that your departure has been delayed. While bad weather usually gets the blame, it turns out where you’re taking off from makes a big difference too.  Drum roll please. The UK’s worst airport for delays last year has been officially named, and surprise surprise, it’s the same airport as the last four years. AirAdvisor, the experts behind air passenger rights, have looked into the percentage of all flights at the UK’s 20 busiest airports (excluding the Channel Islands) that took off over an hour late in the past 12 months. Then it ranked them all from the airport with the most delays to the least.  Manchester Airport was the worst major air hub for delays from September 2025 to October 2026, with 7.73 percent of all flights delayed by over 60 minutes. Sadly for Mancunians, this airport has consistently had the highest number of departures for the past four years. This might be surprising news, but Manchester Airport handles a high volume of flights. It’s the third busiest airport in the UK after Heathrow and Gatwick in London. On average, 75,000 people depart or arrive on services from the North West hub each day. After Manchester, Birmingham had the next highest number of delayed flights with 7.16 percent of departures, followed by Bournemouth. Cardiff and Heathrow came out as the most punctual – only 3.89 percent of departures at London’s busiest airport were delayed. B

It’s a familiar tale in nightlife: an area becomes popular due to its music scene, people move to that area, then they complain said venue is too noisy, and the space could be forced to close. Now the popular record shop and events space The BBE Store in Hackney could join a string of venues in the capital following this arc. In recent times, London’s pubs and clubs have been forced to follow strict demands or risk losing their licences due to objections from neighbours. There was the Sekforde Pub in Islington, Blondies Brewery in Leyton, and just last week, the beloved community venue Walthamstow Trades Hall. Next time you’re in a pub in a seemingly happening part of town on a Saturday night and its last orders are at 11pm, you can blame going to bed early on NIMBYs. Since 2016, The BBE Store has been selling records and entertaining the community from its free-to-enter events space in London Fields. Set up by the Black music record label BBE, which was founded in 1996, the Hackney venue describes itself as ‘simple’, where ‘anyone can come in and enjoy the space’. BBE – which stands for Barely Breaking Even – recently launched a fundraising campaign fighting against a licence review from Hackney Council after the venue said it had received noise complaints coming from a new residential building nearby.   Photograph: Marcus RobsonGilles Peterson at the BBE Store     Writing on the website for the fundraiser, BBE said: ‘After the pandemic, a new residential building went up

BOO! Halloween is next weekend. We don’t mean to frighten you, but if you haven’t sorted how you’ll mark the occasion yet, you could be haunted for all of eternity. One option would be to host your own Traitors-style evening with friends, and these incredibly spooky rentals could be the perfect setting.  The data has been crunched, and the four spookiest Airbnbs across the UK have been summoned. They were chosen in part for how many times the word ‘haunted’ was mentioned in the reviews — so if you see a ghost during your stay, don’t say we didn’t warn you. These homes, from a gatehouse in Wales to a Georgian home in Wiltshire, are officially the spookiest.  RECOMMENDED: The 10 most haunted places in the UK.  The spookiest Airbnbs in Britain to book for Halloween 2026 The Haunted Bedroom at Talliston  Photograph: AirbnbThe haunted bedroom For bone-chilling spookiness, nothing compares to spending the night in the official ‘Haunted Bedroom’ at Essex's legendary Talliston House & Gardens. It was designed with Scottish Art Noveau in mind and to mimic the bedroom of an Edwardian child. There’s a four-poster bed with red curtains, black wooden panelling and plenty of eerie vintage toys and antique books. The room is low lit with candles on the wall and mood lighting. Host John Tarrow said: ‘On two separate occasions, around three years apart, guests have described the same unexplained occurrence at our Talliston listing, including specific details that were identical. ‘I’ve never

When it comes to the trendiest postcodes in the UK, conversations usually centre around spots in London, Glasgow and Bristol. So it’s a big win for Geordies, as Time Out has just named one of its neighbourhoods one of the coolest in the country. Handpicked by experts up and down the country, Heaton in Newcastle was chosen among locales in Edinburgh, Belfast and Glasgow. What makes a neighbourhood cool, you ask? The criteria as diverse as the UK. Places with the hottest dining scenes, thriving indie businesses, n array of cultural options. Something that's vital, though, is a strong sense of community. A few miles east of Newcastle’s centre, Heaton has had a serious glow up since its mining days in the 18th century. Driven by an energetic student crowd and a creative wave of young families, Heaton has evolved into a bohemian and foodie hotspot where natty wine bars and New York-style burger and pizza joints are popping up faster than you can say biodynamic chilled red. Contributor Kitty Chrisp said Heaton is ‘the Toon’s current gastronomical place-to-be, giving its swankier (and historically cooler) neighbours Ouseburn and Jesmond a run for their money’. This is down to new openings like Stupid Good pizza and Burts burgers – sister to mouthwatering nearby pizza spot Flin. The gastronomic delights don’t stop there, though. There are further breaded joys at Dot Bagel and Handsome Sandwich, as well as some serious beverage offerings: interesting craft beers at Elder Beer brewery

Pokémon lovers we have some huge news for you. You won’t need to travel to Tokyo or wait in line at a pop-up to get your hands on an official Pikachu toy anymore, a permanent Pokémon shop is coming to the capital. London has hosted a series of temporary stores for the endlessly popular brand over the years – from Stratford’s ExCel centre to the Natural History Museum. The Science Museum even put on a a free ‘Pokémon space’ trail this month (P.S. that pop-up is still going until January). But true fans will know that fleeting shops often attract hours-long queues, so it’s about time the capital got a permanent fixture. There’s a little while to wait, though.  The big announcement came on October 21. In true mic-drop fashion, all that has been revealed so far is that a physical store is ‘on its way to London’ by 2029. Details at this stage are rather thin on the ground, so the shop’s location is still a mystery. What we can say for sure is it will sell exclusive merch and ‘one-of-a-kind experiences for trainers of all ages’. Image: The Pokémon CompanyIt will be the first physical Pokémon store outside of Asia Gaku Susai, chief product and experience officer at The Pokémon Company International, said: ‘We are always exploring new opportunities that help us create unique and memorable experiences for our fans. ‘This new London store will give visitors the chance to step into the world of Pokémon, whether they’re discovering the brand for the first time or have been Trainers for

London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks are watched by millions of people from home every year. Ten million UK viewers tuned in last year to watch the city’s largest pyrotechnic display to date. But nothing quite compares to experiencing the countdown on the banks of the Thames in real time, glass of prosecco in hand, and another glass of prosecco in the other. If you want to be one of the lucky thousands attending the legendary display, you’ll need to be organised with getting tickets. The Mayor of London has just announced ticket details for the official event. From where you can buy tickets to how much it will cost you, we’ve gone through all the info to give you the key details. Here’s everything you need to know about attending London’s New Year’s Eve firework show 2026.  When do tickets for London’s NYE fireworks go on sale? Watching the official display in London became ticketed in 2014, so you can only attend if you purchase a ticket beforehand.  Set your alarms, the first batch of tickets will go on sale at 12pm on Friday, October 23. You’ll be able to buy a maximum of four tickets. A second batch of ticket sales will also be released later, but a date for that hasn’t been set yet. But don’t get caught out by scams: tickets are only being sold officially through Ticketmaster. If you need to resell your ticket, you can do so through the Ticketmaster Fan-to-Fan Resale platform. You can also transfer a ticket to a friend, which is also managed through Ticketmaster. London NYE

People love to make fun of British food. Sure, some of our dishes might be bland, beige and relying on salt for flavour, but one thing we do excellently is Indian food. So it’s always welcome news when another Indian restaurant is added to the mix – and this new venue in west London will bring something new to the capital’s offering. The Talli Queen will open on Tuesday October 27 in Shepherd’s Bush, taking over the former Queen Adelaide pub on Uxbridge Road. At the helm is Avi Shashidhara who is a former chef at the Michelin-starred River Café and featured on Great British Menu in 2023. He also opened the Fitzrovia restaurant Pahli Hill which was awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand. In other words, Avi, who travels frequently to India, knows what he’s doing. The new gastropub has a menu that’s ‘designed to be ordered freely’, rather than in traditional course format. It takes inspo from ‘Kerala's toddy shops, Bangalore's neighbourhood pubs and bars, the military canteens of southern India’. Standout dishes include Toddy shop clams, Bangalore-inspired dosas and chicken and liver pepper fry.  Photograph: Anna Francesca JenningsCocktails at The Talli Queen With all that spice, you'll be needing a pint of refreshing lager to wash it down with. There’s plenty of that to choose from, with 18 beers on tap and an array of Indian spirits, including the rare Mahua. The clue is in the name: Talli is Hindu for ‘tipsy’.  The interior is in harmony with the building’s 120-year-old history,

It’s the UK’s largest county and it’s home to the best tea bags in all the land, so it’s makes sense that travelling around Yorkshire should be as seamless as possible. And it soon will be, as a brand new station is coming to a city in the north.  Hot on the heels of its year in the spotlight as City of Culture 2025, Bradford is set to welcome a new train station, replacing its current Bradford Interchange, which was built in the 1970s. The new transit hub will bring more frequent and reliable trains, improving connections to major cities including York, Leeds and Manchester. This is all part of a bigger plan, too. The new station will be part of the new publicly owned Great British Railways, which if you haven’t heard of it before is the government’s plan to nationalise the railways, again. Bradford will also be a station where the new high-speed railway line between Birmingham and Manchester will stop. This new route, aptly named the Northern Powerhouse Rail project, will connect the two cities with a super-fast train. The project promises to deliver ‘multiple trains an hour’ running between the major cities, meaning customers won’t need to check timetables before they travel. Transport secretary Heidi Alexander said: ‘Today marks an important milestone for Bradford with a brand-new station that will transform how people travel across the north.  ‘By bringing Northern Powerhouse Rail into the heart of the city, we are unlocking the huge potential Bradford offers – improving

The Tate is undoubtedly a household name when it comes to seeing reliably good art. There’s the Tate Modern for all things trendy and contemporary, the Tate Britain for British art history from the 1500s, and the Tate Liverpool, which is currently under renovation. But Tate St Ives in Cornwall truly brings something quite special - not least because of its stunning location – so it’s no wonder it’s been declared one of the best galleries in the UK by Time Out. Opening in 1993, the whitewashed gallery occupies a former gas works overlooking the Atlantic Ocean on St Ives’ Porthmeor Beach. The building’s architects Eldred Evans and David Shalev have designed Tate St Ives so visitors are in constant contact with the ocean. Windows and viewpoints throughout the gallery frame the crashing waves outside and the café is on the roof with sweeping views.  While it may be the smallest out of the four Tates – even after it expanded significantly in the mid-2010s – it’s also the most relaxed. Its core collections centre around local artists, mainly 20th century modern art tied to west Cornwall, and its temporary exhibitions are ‘interesting, esoteric, relatively un-blockbustery’, Time Out’s theatre editor Andrzej Lukowski said. So there’s no Matisse or Picasso here, but there’s a lot more in keeping with St Ives history as a fishing village and artist hub. On at the moment is a textile exhibition by Gözde İlkin who makes wave-like sculptures inspired by the west Cornish coast. Andrzej add