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Things to Do
Your essential guide to the best stuff on in London right now
![The best beaches near London for a sandy escape The best beaches near London for a sandy escape](https://media.timeout.com/images/102781026/750/562/image.jpg)
The best beaches near London for a sandy escape
Make the most of the brief bit of sun with a trip to the seaside
![4 London parks you can barbecue in this summer 4 London parks you can barbecue in this summer](https://media.timeout.com/images/105475105/750/562/image.jpg)
4 London parks you can barbecue in this summer
Grab some friends, crack open some cans and fire up the grill!
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Our favourite quirky things to do in the city
Skip the tourist traps and take a walk on the weird side
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Where to celebrate Oktoberfest in London
Don those lederhosen and charge those steins!
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How to do London for FREE
Great stuff going on that won’t cost you a penny
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Free art galleries and museums in London
Feeling skint? Visit a big whale skeleton for free
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Hidden gardens and green spaces in London
Find a new place to picnic in the city
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Free things to do in London with kids
Entertain your brood without breaking the bank
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Our favourite markets around the city
There’s nothing better than a good ol’ browse
Bestselling things to do Offers
Make the most of London’s cultural highlights
The best music festivals in London this year
The best music festivals in London this year
This city’s got world-class line-ups the whole summer long!
The best theatre in London right now
The best theatre in London right now
Here’s what our theatre critics recommend seeing now
London’s top tourist attractions
London’s top tourist attractions
Be sure to tick off London's biggest and best attractions
Great art exhibitions to see now
Great art exhibitions to see now
Out-there sculptures, Roman artefacts, and...Hello Kitty!
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
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
Discover more art and culture in London
Things to do with the kids
18 things to do before you’re 18
18 things to do before you’re 18
Tick these off before becoming a grown-up
Harry Potter experiences in London
Harry Potter experiences in London
Go from muggle to wizard in a day
101 things to do in London with kids
101 things to do in London with kids
Fantastic days out for families and kids
Adventure playgrounds in London
Adventure playgrounds in London
Imaginative playgrounds to entertain the brood
Plan a day out in the city
London by area
Covent Garden
Covent Garden
Visit for great shops and daily alfresco entertainment on the central piazza
Escape the city for a day
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9 brrrilliant winter day trips from London
Crisp country air, serene spas and more
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6 brilliant bike rides from London
Plan an adventures on two wheels
![10 ridiculously scenic walks near London 10 ridiculously scenic walks near London](https://media.timeout.com/images/105416358/750/562/image.jpg)
10 ridiculously scenic walks near London
Put that Art’terx jacket to good use
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12 best family day trips from London
Kid-friendly excursions away from the city
Explore more of London
Other-worldly locations in London
Other-worldly locations in London
Escape the city (without leaving it)
Get some exercise
![The best fitness classes in London The best fitness classes in London](https://media.timeout.com/images/105773739/750/562/image.jpg)
The best fitness classes in London
Our favourite places to work up a sweat
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Great running groups in London
For when you’ve conquered Couch to 5k
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Our favourite community sport clubs
From weightlifting to quidditch (yes, really)
![London’s best swimming pools London’s best swimming pools](https://media.timeout.com/images/100683331/750/562/image.jpg)
London’s best swimming pools
Plenty of different strokes for different folks
Pamper yourself
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Barbers
Trendy haircuts, wet shaves, beard trims and beauty treatments are all on the cards at London's best barbers.
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Brow bars
Find the best bars for threading, tweezing, waxing and tints
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Hairdressers
Treat your tresses at these classy salons and classic barbers
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