Things to Do in London

Your essential guide to the best stuff on in London right now

What’s on this weekend

Things to do

What’s on this weekend

The final weekend of January is packed with cultural delights.

Things to do in February

Things to do

Things to do in February

Fun things to do for Valentine’s Day, LGBTQ+ History Month and the half-term hols

Lunar New Year events

Things to do

Lunar New Year events

The Year of the Snake is on the horizon

Cheap fun in London

Things to do

Cheap fun in London

50 budget-friendly ways to have fun in the city

25 events for 2025

Things to do

25 events for 2025

The best things to do in the capital over the next twelve months

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What’s on in London?

How to do London for FREE

Free things to do in London this week

Things to do

Free things to do in London this week

Great stuff going on that won’t cost you a penny

Free museums & galleries

Museums

Free museums & galleries

Feeling skint? Visit a big whale skeleton for free

Great London markets

Shopping

Great London markets

There’s nothing better than a good ol’ browse

Hidden gardens

Things to do

Hidden gardens

Under-the-radar green spaces in the city

Free fun with kids

Kids

Free fun with kids

Entertain your brood without breaking the bank

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Make the most of London’s cultural highlights

Art

Great art exhibitions to see right now

Great art exhibitions to see right now

From Mire Lee to Mike Kelley

Theatre

The best theatre in London right now

The best theatre in London right now

Here’s what our theatre critics recommend

Attractions

London’s top tourist attractions

London’s top tourist attractions

Be sure to tick off London's biggest and best attractions

Things to do

Your guide to London’s best kept secrets

Your guide to London’s best kept secrets

Find the corners of the city that fly under the radar despite being totally brilliant

Things to do

London’s loveliest hidden green spaces

London’s loveliest hidden green spaces

London has a whoppping 3,000 parks! Here are some lesser-known gems

Music

The best music festivals in London in 2025

The best music festivals in London in 2025

It’s never too early to start planning your London summer

See more museum and attractions in London

Latest reviews

Things to do

Versailles: Science and Splendour

Versailles: Science and Splendour

Things to do

Visions of Nature

Visions of Nature

Things to do

Vogue: Inventing the Runway

Vogue: Inventing the Runway

Things to do

Looks Delicious!

Looks Delicious!

Museums

The World of Tim Burton

The World of Tim Burton

Museums

Silk Roads

Silk Roads

Discover more art and culture in London

Art in London

Art in London

Theatre in London

Theatre in London

Dance in London

Dance in London

Things to do with the kids

Kids

50 best things to do in London with kids

50 best things to do in London with kids

Fantastic family-friendly days out in the city

Kids

30 best things to do with babies and toddlers

30 best things to do with babies and toddlers

Fun stuff for really small Londoners

Things to do

Harry Potter experiences around London

Harry Potter experiences around London

Suitable for little witches and wizards

Theatre

The best children’s theatre in London

The best children’s theatre in London

Shows for budding thespians of all ages

See more things to do with kids in London

Plan a day out in the city

Things to do

London’s prettiest walks

London’s prettiest walks

Beautiful spots for a stroll

Things to do

London on a budget

London on a budget

Fun stuff that costs less than a pint

Things to do

Rainy day London

Rainy day London

Inspiring indoor activities

Things to do

Alternative London

Alternative London

Delve a little deeper

London by area

Things to do

Soho

Soho

Top restaurants, chic boutiques and iconic nightlife venues

Things to do

South Bank

South Bank

A hub of cultural activity, state-funded arts and entertainment venues

Things to do

City of London

City of London

Flashy bars, ancient history and cultural cornerstones

Things to do

Covent Garden

Covent Garden

Visit for great shops and daily alfresco entertainment on the central piazza

Things to do

Notting Hill

Notting Hill

There’s more to it than Carnival and a famous blue door

Things to do

Knightsbridge

Knightsbridge

Shop until your slap-up dinner in a swanky restaurant

Escape the city for a day

9 brrrilliant winter day trips from London

Things to do

9 brrrilliant winter day trips from London

Crisp country air, serene spas and more

6 brilliant bike rides from London

Things to do

6 brilliant bike rides from London

Plan an adventures on two wheels

10 ridiculously scenic walks near London

Travel

10 ridiculously scenic walks near London

Put that Art’terx jacket to good use

Explore more of London

Things to do

Free things to do

Free things to do

Enjoy the world of free London

Sport and fitness

Sport and fitness in London

Sport and fitness in London

Get seriously sweaty in the city

Things to do

Day-trips from London

Day-trips from London

Get outta town in no time at all

Things to do

Other-worldly locations in London

Other-worldly locations in London

Escape the city (without leaving it)

Things to do

Timewarp London

Timewarp London

Places around the capital that time forgot

Things to do

The seven wonders of...

The seven wonders of...

The best bits of London's museums

Get some exercise

The best fitness classes in London

Sport and fitness

The best fitness classes in London

Our favourite places to work up a sweat

Great running groups in London

Sport and fitness

Great running groups in London

For when you’ve conquered Couch to 5k

Our favourite community sport clubs

Sport and fitness

Our favourite community sport clubs

From weightlifting to quidditch (yes, really)

Pamper yourself

Barbers

Health and beauty

Barbers

Trendy haircuts, wet shaves, beard trims and beauty treatments are all on the cards at London's best barbers.

Brow bars

Health and beauty

Brow bars

Find the best bars for threading, tweezing, waxing and tints

Hairdressers

Shopping

Hairdressers

Treat your tresses at these classy salons and classic barbers

See more health and beauty in London

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