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If you're a fan of all things that go bump in the night, read on. These scarily good Airbnbs put the 'boo' in booking – admit it, you laughed. We’ve scoured the most eerie corners of the country to track down the absolute most haunted Airbnbs in America, perfect for watching that endless list of Halloween movies you've been meaning to get through. We're talking everything from shadow-draped castles to old, creepy mansions, packed with creaking floorboards, and the possibility of an uninvited roommate. Whether you’re a seasoned paranormal investigator or a skeptic looking to test your nerve, these rentals promise chills, thrills, and a night you won't forget. Just leave the faint of heart at home. You might not exactly rest in peace, but you will get a front-row seat to the supernatural. A word to the wise, though – these legendary spots book up faster than a ghost vanishing through a wall, so secure your stay ASAP. Updated for 2026: With spooky season on the horizon, we’ve added a few more of the most haunted properties in the U.S. to our list. Enter if you dare.   RECOMMENDED: The 10 most unique Airbnbs in the U.S. This guide was written by Time Out USA Contributor Lauren Mack. 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. While we might not stay in and review every Airbnb featured, we've based our list on our expert knowledge of the destination covered, editor

If your idea of a thrilling getaway involves horror movies, haunted histories, and a desire to star in your own version of Most Haunted, look no further – this is the list for you. While staying in an ordinary Airbnb is undoubtedly fun, why not elevate your trip by adding an extra layer of excitement, mystery, and maybe some goosebumps?  Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, these bone-chilling accommodations promise something a little more suited to thrillseekers. Lighthouses that echoe with phantom footsteps, medieval castles sporting a chilling dungeon and full-blown haunted houses, these stays are a chance to visit the eerie unknown. Picture yourself on a spine-tingling trip, where every whispering wind becomes a ghostly tale, and every flickering light sparks a hair-raising thrill. Mwahahaha, the spooks await... Most haunted Airbnbs in the UK, at a glance 👻 Best for a ghost hunt: The Nutshell, Pluckley🏰 Best for a castle stay: Castle Folly, Warwick🌊 Best for a lighthouse stay: St Catherine’s Lighthouse Cottage, Isle of Wight🧙 Best for a witch history weekend: 17th century cottage, Barley🏙️ Best for a city break: The Haunted Chamber Apartment, York   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.

Whether you’re here for the weekend or planning a lengthier staycation, Chicago is bound to have an Airbnb perfect for your trip. From modern masterpieces to homes of eccentric stone collectors, these top stays are cool, quirky, and feel a little more homely than the standard (although very fab) hotels you normally see. And what’s even better is that most Airbnbs are within commutable distance of the great Chicago sights and attractions. Read on for our lowdown on the city’s finest Airbnbs.  Updated 2026: Chicago’s penthouses are some of the finest you’ll ever lay eyes on, and that’s why we've added two new ones to the list. And one for all the quirky couples out there.  The best Airbnbs in Chicago, at a glance 🧖 Best for a group blowout: the sauna-equipped loft in Logan Square 🍽️ Best for foodies and entertaining: the chic penthouse in West Loop 🐾 Best for pet owners: the dog-friendly suite in Gold Coast ⚾ Best for die-hard sports fans: the Cubs confine in Wrigleyville 🏙️ Best for large group getaways: the urban penthouse in Old Town Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in and review every Airbnb featured, we’ve based our list on our expert knowledge of the destination covered, editorial reviews, user reviews, hotel 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.

New York obviously has no shortage of brilliant hotels, but sometimes the best way to experience the city is to stay somewhere that feels a little more like home. From stylish Manhattan apartments with skyline views to quirky spaces with serious character, these Airbnbs offer a different way to do New York. And whether you’re after a budget-friendly base, a romantic retreat or somewhere seriously special, there’s an option for every kind of trip. Swap the hotel concierge for a local host, room service for late-night cheap eats and a generic room for somewhere with a bit of personality. Then, once you’ve dropped your bags, you’re perfectly placed to explore the city’s attractions, eat your way through the best restaurants and experience the N.Y.C. like a local. The best Airbnbs in New York City, at a glance: 🏙️ Best for access to Central Park: the luxe studio with Juliet balcony 🌿 Best for couples and small families: the garden apartment in Brooklyn 🐾 Best for budget and pet owners: Sweet Pea Cottage in Staten Island 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for large groups and family trips: the spacious home in the Bronx  Please note, N.Y.C.’s “Local Law 18” has applied restrictions on short-term rentals. All short-term rentals and hosts must be registered with the relevant city authorities, and can only rent properties in which they currently reside. They must also be present when a guest is staying, and additional occupancy is limited to two guests. Who makes the cut? While we might not stay

Brighton has just been named one of the best cities in the world for nightlife in 2026 – and if you’ve ever spent a night there, it’s not exactly a shock. It’s one of the UK’s most loved beachside cities, home to incredible food, quaint independent shops filling up the lanes, and a night out that locals rate among the best in the country. It’s the perfect mix of city buzz and seaside charm, and it’s all within an hour of London, if you’re from that way.  It’s also long been the UK’s LGBTQ+ capital and 2026 has only cemented that reputation, with Brighton Pride turning 35 and the city scoring higher than almost anywhere else in the world for community and inclusivity. Good vibes, friendly people, and yes, still that pretty decent pier. But no trip to the seaside city should be without a quirky little place to rest your head. And that’s where we come in – here are the best Airbnbs in Brighton, selected by our editors.  📍 Discover the best things to do in Brighton ➡️ Updated for 2026: We’ve just added two new favourites to our list – one is a super luxe abode on the outskirts of the city, and the other is a boho-chic home in the city centre. Enjoy! Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in and review every Airbnb featured, we've based our list on our expert knowledge of the destination covered, editorial reviews, user reviews, hotel amenities and in-depth research to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editori

When you think of Manchester, perhaps the obvious football and Oasis come to mind. But beyond that, Manchester is also a city dragging a legendary Sidney Street club back from the dead, hiding a full cocktail bar behind what looks suspiciously like a launderette, and swapping bingo balls for shuffleboard in an arcade grown adults are taking far too seriously.  And in 2026, there's a lot to catch up on. The BRIT Awards just left London for Manchester for the first time in the ceremony's history, ambitious new food halls keep coming, and the music scene shows no sign of slowing down. So whether you're planning a weekend trip, visiting mates or a local looking to shake up your usual routine, here's how to get under the skin of the city.  Manchester in 2026: This year, a bangin' night club rises from the ashes, a Korean craft takes the spotlight and a 20-year-old flower shop finally gets the 'flowers' it deserves.  The best things to do in Manchester, at a glance: ⚽ Best for families: National Football Museum🛍️ Best for shopping: Levenshulme🎉 Best for groups: Gameface📚 Best for outdoors: St Peters Square🪩 Best for nightlife: Sankeys🥧 Best for foodies: Idle Hands ✈️ The best weekend breaks from London Kyle MacNeill is a writer based in Manchester. 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 edi

Don’t get us wrong, we love the city, but every now and again it’s great to experience nature in all of its untouched glory. Away from the worlds of big city life, laidback towns or sleepy suburbia, a mixture of woodland, heathland and wetland forms the historic New Forest – a place that gives Robin Hood’s gaff a run for its money.  A prime location for rare species of animals and wildlife, it also makes for a stellar place to spend a few nights away from the glow of streetlights. Whether you’re horseback riding through the forest, exploring quaint villages and antique shops or enjoying an ice-cold pint after taking the kids to Peppa Pig World, there's plenty to do, making the New Forest the ultimate destination for a fun-packed day or a bit of R&R – especially in one of these unique Airbnbs. Best New Forest Airbnbs, at a glance 🛖 Best for a tiny-home escape: Armadilla in Brockenhurst 🔥 Best for going properly off-grid: The Hut at Lime Cottage in Tisbury 🏊 Best for families: the private lodge at Sandy Balls 🐕 Best for a dog-friendly stay: Red Oak Barn 🌲 Best for hot-tub stargazing: Briars Lodge in Bransgore How we choose our stays: Every Airbnb in this guide has been hand-selected by our UK travel editors. We prioritize Superhosts, properties with a 4.85+ star rating, verified guest feedback, direct access to walking trails, and key amenities like wood burners, hot tubs, and dog-friendly gardens. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our

Known for its environmental efforts and staying on-trend, Portland is a sought-after travel destination and it’s no wonder why. There’s plenty to see and do in Portland across diverse neighborhoods, including exploring numerous parks, visiting local art galleries and mingling in the music scene. Whether you’re traveling for work or pleasure, there’s something for everyone here. The foolproof way to see the city at its best is to stay in a top area in one of these incredible Airbnbs in Portland—hand-picked by yours truly. The best Airbnbs in Portland, at a glance 🏠 Best for a hotel-level Airbnb in the Pearl District: the skyline penthouse 🦙 Best for animal lovers near Portland: the Alpaca Farm cottage 🌲 Best for a garden hideaway: the forest cabin at Leach Botanical Garden 🏕️ Best for a glamping escape near Forest Park: the Vintage Camper 💕 Best for a couples getaway in Lake Oswego: The Woodland Cottage Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in every Airbnb featured, it’s our mission to help you make your trip as smooth sailing as possible. For this, we've based our list on top reviews, hosts and amenities to find you all the best stays whatever your budget. You might come across the odd affiliate link but rest assured, they have no influence on our editorial content – we pinky swear. For more info, see our affiliate guidelines.

Booking the trip to South Beach is the easy part. The real headache is figuring out where you and your friends are going to crash after a long night out. We love the iconic Miami hotels as much as anyone, but if you want space to breathe between the beach and the clubs, an Airbnb is the smarter play. It means a proper kitchen for late-night food, a living room where everyone can hang out together, and a bit of privacy away from the lobby crowds. From massive party pads right on the strip to quiet apartments tucked away on the side streets, these are the local spots worth your money. The best Airbnbs in South Beach, at a glance: 🌴 Best for a private pool: Tropical bungalow with lush garden 🎉 Best for groups & parties: South of Fifth sleekness 🏖️ Best for a beachside stay: Ocean Drive iconic apartment 💎 Best for luxury: Ocean-view South of Fifth apartment 🧘‍♀️ Best for wellness: Hotel South Beach suite with rooftop pool 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.

While we’ll never really get tired of the hustle and bustle of the Windy City, it’s nice to take a break once in a while. So, when that feeling strikes, these Airbnb cabins are there for you, only a short distance from Chicago because, you know, homesickness. Perfect for living your cottage-core dream.  Whether you’re searching for secluded rural environs or chic spots near bustling towns and smaller, lesser-known, fantastic cities, we’ve got just the Airbnb for you. Pack some books, bring good company, and prepare to relax in one of these stunning Airbnb cabins near Chicago. The best Airbnb cabins near Chicago, at a glance:  🏖️ Best lakeside splurge: Elyon Hall in Miller Beach 🧖 Best for a spa weekend: The mid-century modern spa near Michigan City 🌲 Best for total isolation: The log cabin retreat in Gurney 💕 Best for a couples’ getaway: The romantic escape in the Dunes 🐾 Best pet-friendly stay: Audrey’s Abode in Jacksonville 🏚️ Best historic cabin: The cozy log cabin on Lake Michigan 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 trip to the city of Cambridge definitely delivers the historic, high-brow and whole-heartedly English experience you’d expect. Yes, the city centre is dominated by irresistible limestone buildings and, yes, the River Cam is crammed with the next gen’s Einsteins picturesquely punting along it, but it’s also a city with a thriving contemporary dining scene and some unbeatable pubs. And while its urban charms are legendary, the rural surrounds are thoroughly worth exploring, whether that's a lunchtime walk to nearby Grantchester or a short drive to the quaint cathedral city of Ely. With all of Cambridge’s offerings, we’ve put together a list of the best Airbnb properties in which to stay. Choose between charming houseboats, quirky college dorms or out-of-town stays nestled in the countryside. Then remember to make that afternoon tea reservation, you’ll thank us later. 📍 RECOMMENDED: The best things to do in Cambridge The best Airbnb breaks in Cambridge, at a glance 🛁 Best with hot tub: farm stay in Foxton near city centre ⛵ Most unique: River Cam houseboat 🏫 Best for couples: Near Botanic Gardens & colleges 🐶 Best dog-friendly: Stay with free parking Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in and review every Airbnb featured, we've based our list on our 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 ed

Our tears have only just dried over G-A-Y’s closure, but luckily something has already come along to plug the G-A-Y-shaped hole in our hearts. Taking over the space of the former iconic LGBTQ+ venue, Matthew Jacobs Morgan’s cult club night started life in a Hackney Wick warehouse. It’s now graduated to Old Compton Street and has brought some serious names with it: already, queer icons including King Princess, Jeffrey Hinton and Princess Julia have stopped by.  The venue isn’t leaning into the occult theme for purely aesthetic reasons, though the glossy black walls and blood-red lighting may beg to differ. Named after a gathering of witches, Coven acts as an alternative assembly for the queer community. Since any witch knows how to master the art of blending in by day, the venue also lives a double-life. By day, it's a sober cafe and co-working space, aimed at rescuing queer freelancers from their kitchen tables. By night, the laptops are cleared for a multi-floor playground packed with live cabaret and techno DJs.  There's a grand piano for the cabaret sets, a decommissioned fountain filled with queer history books, and a mirror decorated in shells, handy for checking if your outfit’s still holding up by midnight. There’s also a tarot reader stationed in the loos, meaning you can have your drunken heart-to-heart with a mystic instead of a stranger by the sinks

Tucked into the grand, slightly hushed bulk of the Templeton Garden Hotel, a stone’s throw from the busier end of Earl’s Court, Sprout is quainter than its posh address implies. It’s just the one bar table and a single row of seating and tables opposite. Cosy? Yes. Cramped? A little. But the real trick up its sleeve is the gorgeous garden. The interior feels like a beautifully curated potting shed, complete with hand-painted branches and buds creeping along the wall by mural artist Tess Newall. A brilliant chameleon of a spot, Sprout works just as well for killing an hour before a train as it does for settling in to make a proper night of it. The interior feels like a beautifully curated potting shed Every drink is anchored to one specific ingredient, colour or garnish. This season, that star ingredient is the humble tomato, for reasons our waiter is happy to passionately explain. Sprout’s market-stall philosophy sees them highlighting fresh herbs, ripe fruit and vibrant veg. The Gojuchang Cobbler is a case in point, mixing Rémy Martin VSOP, peach, and fiery gochujang, which is then clarified with yoghurt, and capped with a white chocolate disc you’re ordered to eat first. It shouldn’t work, but the tangy yoghurt beautifully tames the heat. By rights white chocolate and chilli should be sickly, but the yoghurt keeps it in check. We soak up some of the booze next door at hotel’s in-house restaurant, Pippins, where padron peppers turn up in a generous bowl alongside a chicken

The London Pavilion has always dealt in the improbable. For decades this Grade II-listed pile on the corner of Piccadilly Circus housed Ripley's Believe It or Not, an odditorium of shrunken heads and two-headed calves. Its latest exhibit might be the strangest yet, as more than 1,000 people are sleeping in oak boxes, stacked five floors high above the most chaotic junction in the capital. All from £30 a night – a bargain.  The UK's biggest capsule hotel is a bet that what Londoners and tourists actually want from a central stay isn't a trouser press and a Nespresso machine, but a quiet place to lie down that doesn’t cost twice the price of the theatre tickets they came for. And mostly, it pays off. Just don’t expect anyone to carry your bags. Or, indeed, to hand you a towel – that’ll be an extra fiver.  What are the rooms like at Zedwell Capsule Hotel? Well, first you have to find them. Check-in happens at a self-service kiosk (once I’d located the right entrance, across the road from where I’d initially marched in confidently) where syncing your key card to your capsule number is entirely your responsibility, a small act of hospitality DIY that sets the tone of the stay. Then it’s into the corridors, which are dim and labyrinthine. I walked the wrong way more than once, and mark my words, wandering somewhere this vast and hushed on your own has a faintly Backrooms quality, as if I were the last person left in a horror film.  Dorms range from four capsules to a hundred, mixed

A Viking longboat’s worth of Icelanders will be invading the capital this September. After two and a half decades of charming its way round more than 20 cities across the US, Canada, Germany and Japan, Taste of Iceland is arriving in London for the first time.  The three-day festival offers loads of opportunities to get better aquainted with the food and culture of the remote country who many Londoners mostly know through Sigur Rós and travel TikTok. Vauxhall brasserie Darby’s is hosting nightly dinners where Iceland’s reigning Chef of the Year, Hinrik Örn Lárusson, joins forces with the restaurant’s own Robin Gill to build a multi-course menu around Icelandic lamb and seafood. There’s also a guided cocktail journey through Iceland’s wildest regions, featuring a mixologist and a storyteller-guide who will walk you through three destinations via three drinks. Comedy fans can catch Iceland’s biggest stand-up Ari Eldjárn breaking down the realities of Icelandic life, fresh from his Netflix special. And don’t miss an Iceland-themed exhibition from the World’s Worst Photographer, chosen from 127,000 entries, whose slightly blurry Iceland shots are somehow still better than anything on your camera roll.  Best bit? Almost all of it’s free. Just bring an appetite and low expectations for your own photography by comparison.

Battersea Power Station already has an indoor chimney lift experience, a huge food court, a lovely cinema and more high street faves than you can hope to get round in a weekend-long shopping spree. Now it’s adding a free summer funfair to its entertainment offering Electric Summer opens in Power Station Park and along the Coaling Jetty from 29 July, and it’s an entire seaside town’s worth of things crammed onto a Thames-side patch of concrete.  The centrepiece is a full roller rink with sessions ranging from wobbly first-timers to Thursday date nights and Saturday silent discos, plus roller fitness classes if you fancy your cardio with a side of nostalgia. Out on the jetty, pétanque courts turn the riverside into a passable stand-in for the south of France, river views included. There's also a big wheel for skyline views, dodgems, a wave swinger and boardwalk games including Lobster Pot and Blockbuster. We aren’t too sure what either involves, but we’re very intrigued. The Boardwalk Bar’s rooftop terrace is also the obvious spot for an after-work pint with a view. Getting in is free. You only pay if you want to skate or spin around on something.

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park celebrates its burgeoning status as one of London’s most cultured quarters with another themed weekend as part of its The Music is Black Festival, a series of four weekend festivals happening throughout the summer in tandem with V&A East’s inaugural exhibition.  Following June’s grime and soundsystem celebration The Music is Ours,  Power & Respect is a two day celebration of the immense contributions of Black women and non-binary artists to contemporary music, both on stage and behind the scenes, with live music and DJ sets across three canalside spaces.  Curated by DJ and broadcaster Jamz Supernova, Saturday’s line-up features live sets by neo-soul singers Lava La Rue and Terri Walker and plus jazz outfit the Cassie Kinoshi Quartet on the Waterfront Stage, while the Mid Terrace stage at Sadlers Wells East celebrates the 25-year career of London rapper Cooly G alongside sets from DJ Smokin Jo. And over at Sadler’s Wells East, Hackney Showroom and the Museum of Youth Culture host a talk with the women who pioneered UK reggae, dancehall and lovers rock in the 80s and 90s, including the legendary Carroll Thompson, before a club night curated by theatremaker Jade Hackett gets the crowd dancing until midnight.    Sunday’s Waterfront Stage line-up is curated by neo-soul and R&B talents in Yazmin Lacey and TYSON, while south London DJ collective BORN N BREAD oversees the Mid Terrace; catch the likes of yeahitsrenee and Kokoroko’s Sheila Maurice-Grey, 

Somerset House has hosted fashion shows, ice rinks, open-air gigs and cinema in its Fountain Court, but never stand-up comedy, until now. This July, the courtyard plays host to five days of non-stop punchlines as Laughterama touches down for the first time, bringing seven shows and a stacked line-up of British comedy talents you’ll recognise from the telly. Wednesday's opener sees Taskmaster champion Sam Campbell and chaos merchant Ross Noble share a bill with the BAFTA-nominated Bridget Christie. Meanwhile, Thursday belongs to Josh Widdicombe, fresh off dissecting other people's parenting on his podcast, alongside the brilliantly deadpan Rosie Jones. Dara Ó Briain and ventriloquist Nina Conti headline Friday, before a weekend of double-show days featuring basically everyone you’ve ever seen on a panel show in the last five years, including  Sara Pascoe, Phil Wang, Fern Brady, Ania Magliano, Catherine Bohart, Tom Allen, Nick Mohammed, Ed Gamble and Tim Key. Factor in a stop at the food and drink stalls dotted around the courtyard, because nothing pairs better with chuckles in the sunshine than an overpriced Aperol spritz.

A wayzgoose (for the uninitiated) was a traditional summer feast thrown by master printers for their apprentices, a centuries-old ritual marking the point in the year when workers began printing by candlelight. It might be the height of summer, but Bell House in Dulwich has revived the spirit of the occasion as a full-blown craft fair, with independent artists and makers setting up across the Georgian venue’s interiors and garden to show and sell work in print, textiles and ceramics. Alongside the stalls, there are live demonstrations and taster workshops, so you can get your hands properly inky.

If you’ve ever rifled through the interesting titles in specialist indie magazine shop magCulture and wished you could meet the people behind the glossy pages you were flicking through, here’s your chance. The print mecca is hosting its inaugural magazine fair at design studio Pentagram’s Islington HQ, bringing together 40 independent titles to browse and buy directly from their publishers. Expect magazines covering design, wine, sex, food, sport, juggling and everything in between, with publishers travelling from Denmark, Hong Kong, Japan and the US to join the local lot. Entrance is free on a first-come, first-served basis  And the magCulture shop is a mere 15-minute walk away, if you want to stop by and part with even more cash.

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan (aka India’s answer to Tom Hanks) is heading to the BFI Southbank this July for the London Indian Film Festival (LIFF).  Returning for its 17th year to take over six UK cities for ten days, the festival is bringing an absolute mammoth of a line-up. The biggest coup? Snagging the notoriously private Khan for a rare live Q&A. His appearance sits alongside a 25th-anniversary IMAX screening of Lagaan, the Oscar-nominated cricket epic that catapulted him to fame.  The rest of the bill is just as stellar. The cast of BBC’s Goodness Gracious Me are staging a live reunion, while film heads can catch new Bangladeshi arthouse cinema from ruthless action movies like Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Master, to comedies including Shlok Sharma’s unpredictable All About Weddings. There is also a pristine digital restoration of In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones, a 1989 indie masterpiece written by Booker Prize-winner Arundhati Royt. Add in Too Desi Too Queer, the festival’s showcase of South Asian LGBTQ+ cinema, and screenings at some of London’s best-loved cinemas – including the Barbican, the ICA, Rich Mix and the Bertha DocHouse – and you’ve got an unmissable week and a half of film.

Hundreds of sculptures, paintings, drawings and films made by Camden pupils, from Early Years all the way up to A Level, are taking over the Lethaby Gallery at Central Saint Martins for two weeks this July. The second edition of this borough-wide show is bigger than its 2024 debut, with a new 2D sculpture park sprawling out across the King’s Cross estate. Plus, you can drop in for a free programme of workshops, artist sessions, and creative careers talks. It’s definitive proof that London’s creative future looks very bright.

Even if the name Peggy Gou doesn't immediately ring a bell, your eardrums are almost certainly familiar with her work. The South Korean cultural phenomenon is the brains behind ‘(It Goes Like) Nanana’, the inescapable, planet-conquering dance anthem that soundtracked every single festival and pub beer garden back in summer 2023. Now, the global DJ and fashion icon is playing fairy godmother to East London. To celebrate her euphoric new single ‘Wo,man’ (featuring Ayra Starr), she’s opening a one-day-only pop-up called The Gou,tique at Shoreditch’s Dream Bags Jaguar Shoes, where fans can custom cocktails while Gudu Records DJs spin some tunes. The main draw, though, is that Peggy will be gifting 200 mystery items from her personal archive, alongside 100 pieces of classic merch, completely free of charge. It’s strictly first-come, first-served, and you can expect the queue to stretch all the way to Dalston by lunchtime, so bunk off work early and bring your sharpest elbows.

The William Morris Gallery in Walthamstow is glowing-up. The east London institution has been closed all summer for light renovations a rehang of its collection – the first shake-up the space since its 2012 redevelopment. Timed to mark 130 years since the designer’s death, the new layout has been dreamt up in collaboration with Sam Jacob Studio.  The gallery is housed in Water House, a Grade II-listed Georgian villa where a teenage Morris lived between 1848 and 1856. Today, it holds the world’s most comprehensive collection of his work. The space has been a Time Out favourite since its 2012 redevelopment and won the Art Fund Museum of the Year in 2013.  The newly restored galleries will keep much-loved staples, including Morris’ original textile and wallpaper designs. Early examples of his furniture will sit alongside new discoveries and recent acquisitions – all of which offer a new perspective on his life and legacy. Designed in consultation with local residents and community groups, the reimagined spaces are intended to feel more welcoming, accessible and homely, while placing greater emphasis on previously overlooked stories. Expect a spotlight on the women who drove the Arts & Crafts movement, like May Morris, his designer daughter who ran the firm’s embroidery empire. The rehang also unpacks the influence of South Asian and Islamic art on Morris’ signature repeat patterns, and the continuing relevance of his ideas across design, politics and environmental thought.  You

Staying somewhere truly beautiful can transform a good trip into an unforgettable one. Thankfully, Time Out has just dropped its ranking of the world’s most beautiful hotels, so you can know exactly where the planet’s biggest stunners, grand castles and inner-city stays are hidden. And the best part? You won’t even need a passport to visit some of the standouts on the list, as Scotland has taken a well-deserved spot on the global leaderboard, right alongside London’s own eco-conscious 1 Hotel Mayfair. Gleneagles is flying the flag for Scotland, an 850-acre country estate in Perthshire that’s been welcoming guests since 1924. It’s a total slam dunk for golfers (or should we say a hole-in-one?) thanks to its three world-class championship courses. But even if your swing has a sizeable handicap, this self-proclaimed ‘glorious playground’ serves up a near-endless menu of country pursuits. We’re talking everything from falconry and fly-fishing to axe-throwing, zip-wiring, and, yes, you’re hearing this right, ferret training.    Photograph: The Leading Hotels of the WorldGleneagles     Once you’ve thoroughly exhausted yourself outdoors, the indoor offering is just as good. You can hide away in a massive 20 treatment room spa or book a table at Restaurant Andrew Fairlie, the only spot in Scotland to boast two Michelin stars.  Far more than just a pretty face, this Perthshire icon has the substance to match its style. It was previously awarded the Art of Hospitality Award by World'

The one and only Stevie Wonder is heading back out on the road. He’s just announced the Songs In The Key of Life Performances 50th Anniversary Tour, a celebration of his legendary 1976 album – which he’ll be performing in its entirety at shows across the UK. Released in 1976, Songs In The Key of Life earned Stevie Wonder a Grammy Award for Album of the Year, and has since gone diamond-certified – selling more than 10 million copies – and been inducted into the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry. It’s home to some of his most enduring songs, including ‘As,’ ‘Love’s in Need of Love Today,’ ‘Sir Duke’ and ‘Isn’t She Lovely.’ In other words, Songs In The Key of Life is very much worth celebrating – and hearing it performed live and in full is sure to be a once-in-a-lifetime type event. Here’s what you need to know about getting tickets. Stevie Wonder 2026 UK tour dates The shows are across October and November 2026. October 13: Birmingham, Utilita Arena November 3: London, The O2 November 8: Manchester, Co-op Live November 11: Glasgow, OVO Hydro Live NationStevie Wonder tour dates How to get tickets General public on-sale starts from Friday September 11 at 10am. They’re available through Ticketmaster and Live Nation.  Stevie Wonder UK ticket prices We know that standard tickets for Stevie Wonder’s Glasgow show at the OVO Hydro range from £101 to £208, with premium tickets ranging from £249.75 to £264.75. The other venues haven’t revealed their ticket prices yet

Since Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought the (then) fifth-tier Welsh football club back in 2021, Wrexham has become quite the footie destination. Three promotions and a hit Disney+ documentary have followed, while the famous co-owners have transformed the city into a global football pilgrimage site. Now, Wrexham is getting a major new attraction to match that momentum. The redeveloped Wrexham Museum will house the brand-new Football Museum for Wales, officially opening its doors on September 25.  The venue is housed inside a Grade II-listed former barracks. Originally constructed in 1857 for the Denbighshire Militia, the building became Wrexham Museum’s home in 1996. The site has just undergone an architectural overhaul by Purcell, the UK’s largest heritage architecture practice, whose previous clients include Westminster Palace and Canterbury Cathedral. Haley Sharpe Design led the exhibition design, backed by funding from the Welsh Government, the National Lottery Heritage Fund, and the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund.  © Football Museum of Wales and Wrexham Museum| Gallery Wrexham’s footballing roots run deep. The city was the birthplace of the Football Association of Wales in 1876, and Wrexham AFC is the third-oldest professional association football club on the planet, dating back to 1864. Because of this history, the museum will serve as the official custodian of the Welsh Football Collection, preserving thousands of historic artifacts. Plans for a dedicate

Hilary Duff is finally back on the road and London is getting two nights with her this month. The Lucky Me Tour is Duff's first global headline run in almost two decades, and it’s coming to the O2 Arena in Greenwich. The tour is in support of Duff's sixth studio album, luck... or something, which was released back in February. Hardcore fans will know this is a bit of a big deal coming from Lizzie McGuire herself, as it’s her first new record since 2015’s Breathe In. Breathe Out. It follows a run of comeback singles like ‘Mature’ and ‘Roommates’.  Going to see Hilary Duff at the O2 this September – or hoping to grab last-minute tickets? Here’s everything you need to know, from start time and setlist to available tickets and travel. SKIP TO: ⏱️ Hilary Duff start time 🎟️ Last-minute tickets 🎤 Setlist 🚇 Transport🎒 Bag policy🛍️ Merch When is Hilary Duff playing London’s O2? Duff is at the O2 on the following dates: Thursday September 10 2026 Tuesday September 15 2026 What time do doors open? Doors open at 6.30pm for both shows. However, the venue’s shops, restaurants and bars are open earlier. What time will Hilary Duff come on stage? The O2 hasn't published exact stage times. Based on other dates on the Lucky Me Tour, expect Duff to start the main set at 9pm. What time does the show finish? Again, no time has been officially confirmed for the O2 shows specifically, but the tour’s average set has run for around one hour 40 minutes, with shows elsewhere on the tour wrappin

Un castell irlandès de 800 anys d'antiguitat, un búnquer brutalista iclàndic creat per contemplar les aurores boreals, i una fantasia de tradició morisca a Tenerife. Els hotels més bonics d'Europa ja tenen nom i cognom, i no podrien ser més diferents entre ells. Tots tenen una cosa en comú: acaben d'entrar al rànquing de Time Out dels 33 hotels més bonics del món. Presidint la llista hi ha el Castell d'Ashford, a Irlanda, coronat com el millor hotel patrimonial. Custodiat per estàtues de llebrers irlandesos, aquest recinte de 800 anys ha passat per mans d'aristòcrates, la família Guinness i la llista de convidats d'Oscar Wilde. Avui dia compta amb llums de sostre de cristall de Donegal i una piscina d'spa envoltada de petxines marines. El tercer de la llista global i el segon d'Europa és una bellesa majestuosa a Florència. El Four Seasons Hotel Firenze s'ha emportat el premi als jardins més bonics, ubicat a l'interior d'un palau renaixentista del segle XV envoltat d'11 hectàrees de jardins privats i cuidats al detall. A Malta, The Phoenicia s'ha emportat el guardó a la piscina més bonica gràcies a la seva piscina d'efecte infinit Bastion, amb vistes a l'illa de Manoel des de darrere de fortificacions de pedra de sorra del segle XVI. ShutterstockCastell Ashford L'ION Adventure Hotel d'Islàndia aborda la bellesa des d'un altre angle, amb línies brutalistes i contundents que sobresurten d'un turó de molsa. Està dissenyat deliberadament per emetre el mínim de llum possible i no

Un castillo irlandés de 800 años de antigüedad, un búnker brutalista islandés creado para contemplar las auroras boreales y una fantasía de tradición morisca en Tenerife. Los hoteles más bonitos de Europa ya tienen nombre y apellido, y no podrían ser más diferentes entre ellos. Todos tienen algo en común: acaban de entrar en el ranking de Time Out de los 33 hoteles más bonitos del mundo. Presidiendo la lista se encuentra el Castillo de Ashford, en Irlanda, coronado como el mejor hotel patrimonial. Custodiado por estatuas de lebreles irlandeses, este recinto de 800 años ha pasado por manos de aristócratas, la familia Guinness y la lista de invitados de Oscar Wilde. Hoy en día cuenta con lámparas de techo de cristal de Donegal y una piscina de spa rodeada de conchas marinas. El tercero de la lista global y el segundo de Europa es una belleza majestuosa en Florencia. El Four Seasons Hotel Firenze se ha llevado el premio a los jardines más bonitos, ubicado en el interior de un palacio renacentista del siglo XV rodeado de 11 hectáreas de jardines privados y cuidados al detalle. En Malta, The Phoenicia se ha llevado el galardón a la piscina más bonita gracias a su piscina de efecto infinito Bastion, con vistas a la isla de Manoel desde detrás de fortificaciones de piedra arenisca del siglo XVI. ShutterstockCastillo Ashford El ION Adventure Hotel de Islandia aborda la belleza desde otro ángulo, con líneas brutalistas y contundentes que sobresalen de una colina de musgo. Está diseñ

Well, the sun was fun while it lasted. In just a few weeks, the UK will be swapping British Summer Time for Greenwich Mean Time, putting all our clocks back by an hour and plunging our evenings back into darkness. While we might have to get used to the sun setting well before most of us have even left the office, it does mean an extra hour in bed and the season of cosy pubs. Before we know it, the countdown to Christmas will be well and truly on. Time flies. From the exact date the clocks go back to why we do it in the first place, here’s everything you should know about the end of British Summer Time this year. What date do the clocks go back in 2026? The clocks will go back by an hour to mark the end of British Summer Time (BST) on Sunday October 25. What time do the clocks go back? The clocks will fall back one hour at 2am. So, it'll become 1am again. What is Greenwich Mean Time? Greenwich Mean Time or GMT is the UK's standard time zone during the winter months, once the clocks have gone back and we've dropped British Summer Time (AKA daylight saving time). Why do the clocks go back? The UK first started changing its clocks back in 1916, as a way of making better use of daylight hours and saving fuel during the war. Once we hit the point in autumn where sticking with British Summer Time would mean unnecessarily dark mornings, we put the clocks back to stop the sun from rising too late, moving the daylight to where it’s needed most. When do the clocks go forward again? Brit

If straddling the Prime Meridian with one foot in each hemisphere is on your London bucket list, you’ve only got until early November to tick it off. The Royal Observatory Greenwich has confirmed that the site will close from Monday, November 2 as part of its £77 million transformation. Make sure you get your visits in before then, as it won’t reopen until summer 2027. The Observatory’s Peter Harrison Planetarium already shut its doors back in September, but the Prime Meridian line, Meridian Observatory and Flamstead House galleries have all remained open. That’s all about to change, and there will also be some shorter term closures in the run up too, mostly affecting early evening opening hours.  So, what exactly does £77 million worth of work look like? The Observatory is a complex of historic buildings that have grown organically over more than three centuries. The result, while undeniably atmospheric, is full of narrow routes and steep gradients that make navigating the site a bit of a logistical nightmare. The project is titled The First Light and is timed to coincide with the Observatory’s 350th birthday. It will introduce a new elevated walkway across the garden linking the north and south sections, with landscaped, step-free paths and a new access tower with a lift, finally allowing visitors to reach the Great Equatorial Telescope. There are also plans for an exhibition space for new heritage displays and a more obvious main entrance, courtesy of an entrance pavilion

Stratford International has never actually served an international train in its life, no matter what its name leads you to believe. It’s the rail network equivalent of claiming to be fluent in Spanish on your CV, despite only ever uttering ‘gracias’ to a waiter after ordering everything else in English. As it turns out, those international trains might actually be on their way, meaning Stratford International is finally about to live up to its name. Virgin Trains is gearing up to launch a direct rival to Eurostar, and has confirmed it is exploring the idea of stopping its new cross-Channel services at the east London hub. If the plans get green-lit, St Pancras will no longer be the sole gatekeeper of our cheeky continental escapes.  The push has come from East Ham MP Sir Stephen Timms, who’s been banging this drum since the late 1990’s when he chaired Newham’s planning committee. Timms has argued that for east London, ‘it's a big and fast growing commercial opportunity’ and has said how a Stratford spot would ease pressure on an increasingly stretched St Pancras whilst giving the area’s regeneration a boost. The idea has also picked up backing from Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, which runs the enormous Westfield shopping centres on either side of the city. A Virgin Group spokesperson said the company is ‘looking forward to exploring additional stops, including Stratford International’ after securing approval from the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) to run up to 20 new daily return

There’s nothing quite like getting up in the morning just to sit in bumper to bumper traffic or squeeze onto a stuffy bus for your morning commute. Not convinced? Well, if you live in this UK university town, it might be time to stop stalling and invest in a bicycle (or a ‘velocipede’, if you’re feeling incredibly posh) to scoot around.  Thanks to modern urban policies that are leading to greener streets and more pedestrian-friendly zones with fewer cars, plenty of the world's best cities are primed for zipping around on two wheels. But while famous bike havens like Amsterdam and Copenhagen usually hog the cycling spotlight, it turns out Cambridge has out-pedalled them all.  So, how exactly do we know that Cambridge is the place for a two-wheeled joyride? As part of our annual city survey, we asked over 24,000 urbanites across the globe to rate the ease of cycling in their hometowns. Cambridge rode away with a cycling score of 83.2 percent, topping the list. Firstly, its flat-as-a-pancake geography and relatively dry weather mean you won’t be tackling any dreaded, thigh-burning hills. Better yet, you won't arrive at your destination completely sodden from sweat or rain, which is always a perk.  But it’s not just a lucky twist of nature. Thanks to the compact layout of the city and some innovative urban planning including a multi-story bike park right at the train station and designated ‘cycle streets’, one third of all journeys here are taken by bike. No wonder more than 83 p

水玉模様やカボチャ、鏡を使った作品で世界的に知られるアーティスト、草間彌生が97歳で死去した。草間のスタジオは、2026年8月14日に都内の病院で亡くなったことを発表した。 70年にわたる活動を通じて、草間は世界で最も影響力があり、多くの人々に愛されるアーティストの一人となった。没入型の「インフィニティ・ミラー・ルーム」には世界中から数十万人が訪れ、身近な存在だったカボチャは、現代アートを象徴するモチーフの一つとなっている。 草間の作品は現在もギャラリーや展覧会で紹介されており、常設展示されているものもある。ここでは、日本国内で現在も見ることができる草間の代表作と、その展示場所を紹介する。 「草間彌生美術館」東京 Photograph: 365 Focus Photography / ShutterstockInteractive art installation The Obliteration Room by artist Yayoi Kusama as displayed in the Yayoi Kusama Museum 新宿にある「草間彌生美術館」は、草間の作品を紹介する5階建ての美術館として2017年に開館。年2回の企画展を開催している。 ただし、入館には事前の計画が必要だ。チケットは2カ月前の月初に発売され、数分で売り切れることも珍しくない。入館は90分の時間指定制で、当日券の販売もない。訪れる際は、あらかじめチケットを確保しておきたい。 『南瓜』香川県・直島 Photograph: Akio Miki JP / Shutterstock‘Pumpkin’ by Yayoi Kusama, Naoshima Island in Kagawa Prefecture in Japan 草間の作品の中でも特に写真に撮られてきた作品の一つが、香川県・直島の海辺にある黄色と黒の水玉模様の『南瓜』だ。1994年から桟橋の先に置かれていたが、2021年に台風で海へ流され、大きく損傷。その後、2022年に忠実に再現された新たな作品が設置され、今後の荒天に備えて補強も施された。 さらに、フェリーが発着する宮浦港には『赤かぼちゃ』もある。2006年に登場した高さ4メートルの作品で、水玉模様の中に開けられた入口から内部に入ることができる。夜になると内部が光り、島を訪れる人を最初に迎え、帰りには最後に見送る存在だ。 「松本市美術館」長野 Photograph: 365 Focus Photography / ShutterstockMatsumoto City Museum of Art 1929年に長野県松本市で生まれた草間。「松本市美術館」には、作品が常設コレクションとして収蔵されている。美術館の外では、2002年に制作された巨大な彫刻『The Visionary Flowers（幻の華）』が来館者を迎える。館内に入ってからもその世界観は続き、自動販売機やベンチ、トイレまで水玉模様で彩られている。 運が良ければ、松本駅と美術館の間を走る水玉模様のバス「水玉乱舞号」に出合えることも。草間の作品や世界観を、街の中でも身近に感じられる場所の一つだ。 『花咲ける妻有』新潟 越後妻有地域に広がる「大地の芸術祭」の舞台の一つ、まつだい駅の外には、巨大な水玉模様の花を描いた『花咲ける妻有』が2003年から設置されている。 この地域には800点を超える常設作品が点在しており、本作もその一つとして一年を通して見ることができる。草間自身が、これ