Articles about London

One of London's more peculiar communities is the London Circle Walk. This special walking group meets once a year to embark on a 20-mile circular route of London, walking down the city streets and alleys to draw a near-perfect circle on the map. The London Circle Walk was devised years ago over pint...

In what's proving to be a banner year for unexpected band reunions, the nu-metal pioneers turned household rock stars have announced they're back in action. Linkin Park, the nu-metal flagbearers that not only managed to survive the genre's decline but transcend to even bigger stardom, have been on h...

Shoreditch, known for its vibrant street art, eclectic nightlife, and trendy atmosphere, is also home to some of London's best Indian cuisine, particularly in the area around Brick Lane. Whether you're craving traditional curries, modern fusion dishes, or authentic regional fare, you'll find a wealt...

When it comes to Italian dining in Canary Wharf, there's a surprising amount of choice. The Italian restaurants in this riverside neighbourhood range from cosy trattoria-style eateries to stylish contemporary venues serving all the greats of Italian cuisine – heaps of handmade pasta, pizzas fresh ou...

Compared to certain other parts of London, Richmond isn't known for an abundance of Indian restaurants, but you can still get good Indian food here. Our guide to the best Indian restaurants in Richmond highlights the top places where you can get a nice curry or a speciality straight off the tandoori...

Held every September for ten days, the largest history and culture festival in the UK brings together thousands of local volunteers and organisations. Communities across the country come together to celebrate heritage, share stories, and explore traditions, offering a unique chance to access hidden...

Discover charming Marylebone Village, known for its Georgian character and village-like atmosphere, with a guided tour by a knowledgeable local.  The heart of the area is Marylebone High Street, a lively stretch filled with shops, restaurants, and cafes. As you explore, you'll uncover the area'...

Restaurants in the City have to cater to a wide range of customers, from workers on a quick lunch break to wandering tourists and businessmen wooing clients. Whatever the occasion, universally-loved Italian cuisine always fits the bill, so it's not surprising that the City of London is home to a num...

Month in and month out, Fitzrovia wine bar and kitchen Carousel brings some of the most exciting culinary talent from around the world to London, and September is no different. Get ready to try one of Lima's finest eateries, hang out with Romy Gill and her friends as they celebrate the release of he...

Each year, the prestigious British Restaurant Awards honour excellence in the country's contemporary dining scene. Awarded based on public votes, the BRAs cover a wide range of categories, with the winners revealed at a gala ceremony at The Crown Hotel in London on 28 August. This year, a bunch of a...

The notoriously fractious Gallagher brothers appear to have reached a ceasefire and announced the reunion and return of one of rock's most iconic bands in history. Oasis will be launching a world tour next year with multiple dates in the UK. For years, the idea of Liam and Noel Gallagher together on...

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has revealed this year's regional finalists for its coveted Pub of the Year award. Each year, CAMRA scores pubs from across the nation according to atmosphere, service, beer quality, and other important features that contribute to what makes a good pub such a treasu...

Sometimes you head home after one drink, other times you … don't. Thankfully, living in a city the size of London means there's always some place you can drag yourself to after your local turns on the lights. London's late-night bar scene is as diverse as the city itself, offering everything from li...

Ruined your favourite T-shirt by mopping up one of Roti King's tasty curries too enthusiastically? Don't worry, we've all been there. But now you won't even have to do the walk of shame home – you can freshen up your fit on the spot with the restaurant's new merch line. Credits: Roti KingRoti King i...

A vibrant and diverse blend of flavours, influenced by the country's rich cultural mix – that's Malaysian cuisine in a nutshell. Carefully striking a balance between sweet, sour, salty, and spicy notes, dishes such as nasi lemak, laksa noodle soup, and satay skewers, accompanied by ample portions of...

London is packed with exciting soft play centres, offering a haven for families looking to entertain energetic little ones. From colourful indoor play zones filled with slides, ball pits, and climbing frames to cosy cafés where parents can unwind, the city has a range of venues catering to different...

Taking place at the iconic Battersea landmark, CelebrASIA will showcase the very best of South East Asian culture. The CelebrASIA festival will offer a culinary feast with South East Asian dishes, including curries, noodle bowls, and satays served by renowned chefs and vendors against the backdrop o...

On 14 September, Kol Mezcaleria will open its doors to Athens' Line Bar for a bespoke bar takeover and collaboration focused on Mexican spirit and foraged flavours.  Line is based in a former industrial space in Athens. Drawing inspiration from fermentation, sustainability, and local Greek prod...

Street art has been in the news a lot recently thanks to the escapades of certain mystery man and his stencil fauna, but street art aficionados will really come into their own in September. The biggest celebration of street art in the city returns next month, putting up more than 100 new murals acro...

London doesn't get many truly hot days, but when it does, they're a doozy. The heat and the humidity have a tendency to blend into a stifling blanket pressing down on the city, and the masses of people, abundance of concrete, and heavy traffic can make things even more unbearable. There are still lo...

Time to put away your Three Lions and dust off the club kits – the world's preeminent club football league is back this weekend. There's been no shortage of football over the summer, what with the Euros and the Olympics, but the Premier League is another beast altogether. The 2024/25 season kicks of...

Munching your way through a food market is a time-honoured London tradition, especially on a glorious summer day, but our four-legged companions are often second-tier citizens relegated to snagging scraps off the floor. A new weekly market in Islington aims to change that. Held every Saturday in Aug...

An immersive experience dedicated to the hit US sitcom “Friends” is coming to London this summer. Those who count Joey, Monica, Ross, Phoebe, Chandler, and Rachel among their closest pals won't want to miss The Friends Experience, an official immersive exhibition dedicated to the classic US sitcom.

Hot off the presses, here are a few news bites with extremely poor timing, weatherwise. Harrods has opened its annual Christmas store. Repeat: the Christmas store at Harrods is now open. In August. Not even mid-August. Early August. Five months before Christmas and presumably six months before it re...

The Bowman Sculpture gallery has announced the launch of its inaugural Graduate Exhibition, spotlighting the brightest and most promising talent in the world of sculpture.  Sculpture by participating artist Naroul, courtesy of Bowman SculptureFeaturing works by 12 young artists hand-picked from...

In August, Old Spitalfields Market is hosting an interactive installation by doodle artist Frankie. Frankie, Curtis CreationzFrom 13 to 23 August, Old Spitalfields Market will be home to the Doodle Room, a creative art installation that anyone can participate in. The free drop-in event welcomes arti...

The eclectic South London museum is hosting a family-friendly day of Caribbean music, food, and culture this weekend. Music, Jerk 'n Tings is a day-long celebration of Caribbean culture, celebrating its contribution to Britain through a varied programme of events, activities, and cuisine. Taking pla...

Join Pxssy Palace for a daytime intergenerational gathering for queer families and their supporters.  Pxssy Palace, known for creating intentional spaces for Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour who are women, queer, intersex, trans, or non-binary, are hosting a queer family picnic at Somers...

The annual sculpture park returns to The City for its 13th edition, showcasing fascinating artworks in a free, accessible urban setting. Every summer, Sculpture in the City utilises the urban realm as a rotating gallery space, animating the Square Mile with engaging artwork by talented contemporary...

For its final weekend of the 2024 season, South Facing Festival is bringing none other than the son of Bob Marley himself to Crystal Palace. Like his iconic father, Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley is a highly accomplished reggae musician known for classic songs such as “Welcome to Jamrock”, as well as high...

Kerb Holborn is a new lunch market that brings together seven of Kerb's most popular street food traders. To celebrate the launch, Kerb is giving away 100 free meals this Wednesday – read on to find out how to claim yours. Kerb of Seven Dials Market fame is launching a new weekly lunch market, Kerb...

One of the hottest rock bands of today is taking over Finsbury Park in July. Ever since exploding onto the scene with their critically-acclaimed debut album “Dogrel”, it's been nothing but up, up, and up for Irish post-punkers Fontaines D.C. They've released multiple highly-lauded albums since, topp...

This October, the renowned Korean Music Festival returns for its 11th edition, bringing a diverse mix of Korea's most important artists to London.  The festival opens on 3 October at the Barbican Centre with the National Changgeuk Company's new production of "Lear," a major restaging of Shakesp...

A thrilling exhibition commemorating the 85th anniversary of Batman is displaying never-before-seen props from the superhero's various cinematic outings. The Caped Crusader is one of the best-known and most beloved superheroes in history and boasts an impressive filmography, with which of the Batman...

Three Uncles, known for its authentic Cantonese dishes, will open its largest restaurant yet in Ealing this September, marking its fifth location. The new 50-cover, 1,450 sq ft restaurant in Ealing's Filmworks will feature a modern, open-plan dining room with a glass front and an outdoor terrace. Th...

Planets go around stars, water flows downhill, and wine bar and kitchen Carousel brings top culinary talent from around the world to Fitzrovia – some things you can just count on. This time around, the monthly line-up features London pop-up royalty, Spoons but not of the Wether kind, and the return...

The Totally Thames Festival returns this September with a diverse range of events across London, celebrating the famous river and promoting environmental awareness. This year's festival includes dance, music, film, mudlark events, walks, talks, foreshore clean-ups, and Thames cruises. The Thames Fes...

To accompany Waltham Forest Pride 2024, storyteller Luke Saydon will be leading a journey of self-celebration and individuality at the William Morris Gallery. Visitors will be able to enjoy an enchanting mix of music, storytelling, movement, and colours, highlighting the inspiring story of Gilbert B...

Breaking is making its Olympic debut at Paris 2024, creating a perfect opportunity to learn this dynamic dance style. Practiced globally, breaking transcends cultural barriers and unites diverse groups. During this year's Battersea Games, a fun sports-themed festival hosted by the Battersea Power St...

Bringing together no fewer than 45 wing slingers from acclaimed restaurants and business across the country, London Wing Fest will showcase the best chicken wings in the UK, with a judging panel and the public vote having the final say in who's crowned the champion. London Wing Fest 2024 will take p...

The Victoria and Albert Museum in South Kensington is launching a free Taylor Swift trail celebrating the star's looks through the eras. The "Taylor Swift Songbook Trail" at the V&A features 16 looks worn by the superstar artist throughout her career. Celebrating Swift's UK tour success, the sto...

“The Future is Now Part II: Re/Form~ation” is an innovative exhibition delving into the profound dialogue between material and form. The group exhibition showcases how artmaking can challenge outdated paradigms and transform everyday objects into powerful artistic expressions. "The Woman" by Asiko,...

In a world gone mad for viral pastries and crossbreeding croissants with everything – seriously, there's a hybrid croissant/döner abomination called a cröner roaming the continent now, and if that doesn't make you question where humanity went wrong, nothing will – it's hard for a humble Mars bar to...

ExCeL London is unveiling Immerse LDN, the UK's largest immersive entertainment district, set to open in August 2024. This new purpose-built space spans over 160,000 square feet and will feature world-class immersive experiences. Spread across multiple venues, the Immerse LDN district will feature e...

Returning for its third year, the Big London tattoo Show promises another round of packed crowds, inked masterpieces, and a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. The Big London Tattoo Show is more than just a tattoo convention. Sure, the event will highlight the skills of 450 top international tatt...

A new survey has ranked major cities around the world according to the number of museums, theatres, concerts, galleries, and other cultural venues and attractions they feature. The analysis took in data on 40 major cities worldwide, from Melbourne and Cape Town to Samarkand and Santa Fe, including o...

2024 is a banner year for sports fans, with major sports events lined up throughout the summer. The excitement is set to peak from 26 July to 11 August, when the Paris Olympic Games take place, and 28 August to 11 September, when The Paralympics get underway in Paris, showcasing some of the best ath...

French politics have been all over the news lately, mostly for worrying reasons, so a holiday commemorating one of the country's most historic events is coming at an opportune time. And while Bastille Day might not be a thing on our side of the Channel, we'll still gladly take any excuse to enjoy so...

Across five weekends this summer, Battersea Park and surrounding areas have hosted a series of activities and entertainment suitable for all ages, ranging from live performances and creative workshops to a dog show and more. The festival is drawing to a close with a weekend dedicated to sports and m...

Popular Taiwanese street-food joint Mr Bao is joining forces with some of its Peckham friends for an Avengers-style team-up – but with food and drinks instead of, er, spandex and sky beams. Taking place for one weekend only, the Peckham Weekender brings together some of the area's hypest eateries in...