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There’s a Bear on My Chair at the Southbank Centre

Poor Mouse: a Bear has settled in his favorite...
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Santa’s Grotto at Battersea Arts Centre

Meet Santa in the magical surroundings of Battersea Arts...
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Festive Soft Play at Battersea Arts Centre

Battersea Arts Centre opens its doors for a festive...
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Dear Santa at Battersea Arts Centre

From Rod Campbell, author of the much-loved children's book...
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Sherlock Holmes and the Twelve Days of Christmas at Alexandra Palace

It is Christmas in Victorian London and West End...
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Huddle at the Unicorn Theatre

In the frozen landscape of Antarctica, Mr Penguin receives...
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Santa’s First Christmas at the Unicorn Theatre

A world premiere for the Unicorn's Weston Theatre, adapted...
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Cinderella at the Lyric Hammersmith

The Lyric Hammersmith's annual pantomime returns with a fresh...
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Classical DJ at Banqueting House

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The London Dungeon

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The Tower of London

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London Tower Bridge

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Westminster Abbey

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London St. Pancras International Train Station

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What’s the Difference Between Great Britain, the UK, and England? A London Visitor’s Guide

This is one of the most commonly asked questions by Americans planning a trip to London, and getting it wrong can genuinely annoy the...
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Love Actually’s London — Every Filming Location from the Christmas Classic

There are Christmas films, and then there is Love Actually, that perfect storm of London charm, festive spirit, and romantic entanglement that has become...
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The Ultimate London Historic Pub Crawl — A Walking Route Through Centuries of Drinking

Take this walk with you: download our free, printable PDF map of the route to keep in your pocket — no phone signal required....
Airports

Heathrow vs. Gatwick vs. Stansted — Which London Airport Should You Fly Into?

When you're planning a trip to London, choosing which airport to fly into might seem like a straightforward decision — book whatever flight is...
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London for History Buffs — The Ultimate Itinerary

London is a historian's dream. Walk down almost any street in this city and you're treading on centuries of human drama—royal scandals, medieval intrigue,...
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What’s New at Heathrow This Summer: 10 Things Travelers Need to Know

From a £1 billion security upgrade that lets liquids stay in your bag to eGates for kids, new routes, and Kids Eat Free, here is what has changed at Heathrow this summer.
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Battersea Arts Centre Announces Its 2026 Autumn-Winter Season

Battersea Arts Centre's 2026 autumn-winter season brings two world premieres, an immersive horror, a festival of magic, and Halloween and Christmas takeovers of the iconic building.
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Guildhall School Announces Its Autumn 2026 Season, Led by a Sir George Martin Centenary Weekend

Guildhall School of Music & Drama's Autumn 2026 season spans concerts, opera, jazz and drama from September to December, headlined by a weekend celebrating Beatles producer and Guildhall alumnus Sir George Martin.
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London with Teenagers — How to Keep Them Engaged and Happy

Bringing teenagers to London can feel like a high-stakes mission. You want to show them an incredible city packed with history and culture, and...
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Where to Propose in London — The Best Spots for Popping the Question

You've found the one. You've planned meticulously or gone with your gut instinct. You've sourced the ring. Now comes the most important decision: where...
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Harry Potter’s London — Every Real Location from the Films and Books

Harry Potter is woven into London's geography in a way few fictional narratives ever achieve. J.K. Rowling's London is partially invented, but it's anchored...
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Roman London: The Surprising Ancient History Beneath the Modern City

Walk through the streets of modern London, and you're walking through layers of history that stretch back nearly two thousand years. Beneath the medieval...
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Suffragette Emily Davison’s Protest (1913): The Ultimate Sacrifice

On June 4, 1913, Emily Wilding Davison walked onto the Epsom Derby racecourse during the race and stepped in front of King George V's...
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London’s Lost Rivers — The Hidden Waterways Flowing Beneath the City

London is a river city, but if you spend time walking its streets, you might be forgiven for forgetting that fact. Yes, the Thames...
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What Does “Cheers” Mean in London? And Other British Phrases Americans Misunderstand

British English and American English are the same language — mostly. But there are phrases that British people use every day that mean something...
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The Complete American’s Guide to London’s Neighbourhoods — Which One is Right for You?

London isn't one city; it's dozens of cities woven together, each with its own distinct personality, accent, and reason for existing. One of the...
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Walking the Regent’s Canal — London’s Most Charming Hidden Route

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What Is a Cream Tea vs. an Afternoon Tea in London? What’s the Difference?

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The BT Tower’s Next Life: New Plans Revealed for the Hotel Conversion — and the Public Is Going Back Up

Architects Orms have unveiled detailed plans for turning the Grade II-listed BT Tower into a hotel - including a public viewing gallery in the revolving crown, a rooftop infinity pool and a new public square. The tower, once an official secret left off Ordnance Survey maps, is set to reopen to the public in 2033.
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The Best Viewpoints in London — Free and Paid, Known and Secret

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British Museum Marks America’s 250th with ‘Declaring Independence: USA 250’

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A new free display at the British Museum marks 250 years of American independence through four objects — led by the Washington Peace Medal — with the Sussex Declaration joining on loan in the autumn.

London’s Newest Museum Opens July 21: Trent Park House of Secrets Reveals WWII Espionage Operation Hidden for 70 Years

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London is getting a remarkable new museum this month....

Unseen Jimi Hendrix Documents Go on Display at Handel Hendrix House

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A new permanent display of previously unseen archive material about Jimi Hendrix’s life in London — from dry cleaning tickets to ‘Trixie’ Sullivan’s 1960s diaries — opens at Mayfair’s Handel Hendrix House on 19 June 2026.

Great London Buildings: The Churchill War Rooms

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The process of constructing the emergency centre began in...

‘How We Lost America’: A British View of the Revolution Opens at Benjamin Franklin House July 3rd

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Marking 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, How We Lost America revisits the American Revolution through a British lens — uncovering female revolutionaries, enslaved soldiers and more — at Benjamin Franklin House from 3 to 31 July 2026.

The Ultimate London Historic Pub Crawl — A Walking Route Through Centuries of Drinking

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Take this walk with you: download our free, printable...

The BT Tower’s Next Life: New Plans Revealed for the Hotel Conversion — and the Public Is Going Back Up

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Architects Orms have unveiled detailed plans for turning the Grade II-listed BT Tower into a hotel - including a public viewing gallery in the revolving crown, a rooftop infinity pool and a new public square. The tower, once an official secret left off Ordnance Survey maps, is set to reopen to the public in 2033.

A New Chapter for London: The London Museum Opens at Smithfield on 28 November 2026

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In a watershed moment for the capital's culture, the world's largest city museum reopens as the London Museum in Smithfield's restored Victorian General Market on 28 November 2026 — with free permanent galleries, the Cheapside Hoard, a window onto live trains, and a food-themed launch season.

The London Fiver – Five London Literary Museums to Visit On Your Next Trip

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Reading is a wonderful pastime.  The stories contained in...

The London Fiver – 5 Places in London for those Interested in World War II History to Visit

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From 1939 to 1945, World War II raged over...

Roman London: The Surprising Ancient History Beneath the Modern City

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How London Markets Got Their Names

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London's markets are some of the best places for...

London Past and present: Historic London merges with modern-day capital in series of impressive photographs

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Suffragette Emily Davison’s Protest (1913): The Ultimate Sacrifice

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On June 4, 1913, Emily Wilding Davison walked onto...

London’s Lost Rivers — The Hidden Waterways Flowing Beneath the City

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London is a river city, but if you spend...

The British Library Marks 50 Years Since Agatha Christie with a Major New Exhibition

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Opening 30 October 2026, 'Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery' is the British Library's biggest Christie exhibition in almost 25 years - five immersive rooms and over 100 personal items marking 50 years since the crime writer's death.

Fit for a King: 10 Interesting Facts and Figures about Hampton Court Palace

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Hampton Court Palace was one of the many residences...

For the First Time, a Major Titanic Exhibition Is Coming to London This Summer

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White Star Heritage brings its Titanic Exhibition to London for the first time - a rare collection including an original Titanic deckchair, opening at Olympia London from 25 July to 16 August 2026.

Open House London 2026: The Weekend London Unlocks Its Front Doors (and How to Do It)

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For nine days each September, London throws open hundreds of buildings normally closed to the public - for free. Open House Festival returns for its 35th edition, 12-20 September 2026, with 621 listings including No 10 Downing Street, the Lloyd's Building at 40, BBC Broadcasting House and the Zaha Hadid Foundation archive.

Grosvenor Square Reopens: London’s ‘Little America’ Becomes a £25m Climate-Resilient Garden

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Grosvenor Square - London's 'Little America', home to the Roosevelt Memorial and once Eisenhower's wartime HQ - reopens on 20 July 2026 after a £25m transformation into a climate-resilient urban garden, its most significant redesign in 300 years.

London on Film: 10 Classic London Films Every Londonphile Should Watch – What’s Your Favorite?

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Naturally, a city as old and grand as London...

Big Ben: 11 Interesting Facts and Figures about Elizabeth Tower – Big Ben’s Home – That You Probably Didn’t Know

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When most people think of Big Ben, they think...

10 Interesting Facts and Figures about the Victoria and Albert Museum You Might Not Know

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Founded in 1852, this museum of architectural and decorative...

Video: Oldest Footage of London Ever – Fascinating Video

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Anglotopia Magazine: What’s in a Name? The Various Names of London Throughout History

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