I hope you saw The London Annual 2018 as I had a feature in the magazine about Vote 100 marking the centenary of the Representation of the People Act 1918 which gave most men and some women the vote for the first time. There have been events all year to celebrate this 100 year anniversary […]
Exhibition Alert: My Visit to the New James Cook Exhibition at the British Library – Review
On my final day in England for my trip over to cover the Royal Wedding, I decided to pop into London and visit an exhibition I really didn’t want to miss. The British Library just launched a new exhibition about the voyages of James Cook, putting them into context and showcasing the discoveries he and […]
Laura’s London: New Digger Deeper and Crossrail Secrets Exhibitions at the London Transport Museum
The London Transport Museum in Covent Garden has a new permanent gallery exploring the history of tunneling and a new temporary exhibition about Crossrail opening on 23 March 2018. Both are part of the national programme to celebrate the Year of Engineering 2018. Digging Deeper Gallery On the ground floor of the museum, this new […]
The London Fiver – Five Events to Check out in London This Spring
Spring has sprung! From March through May, the warming of London invites more people to come out and participate in events that celebrate the season. Whether you’re looking for something to do as an adult or a fun activity for your kids, London has plenty to offer children of all ages. If you want to […]
Trip Planning: Top 10 Exhibitions To Plan Your 2018 Trips to London Around
Editor’s Note: This article is made up of extracts from the 2018 London Annual Guide to London in 2018 written by London expert Laura Porter. It’s a massive article – over 20 print pages – too big to post here in one go. We still have copies of the Annual – you can get them […]
Event Alert: Immerse Yourself in 1920’s and 1930’s London in a Special Bright Young Things Evening at the London Transport Museum
This event looks like a lot of fun! The London Transport Museum is hosting a special late night where you can have a very 1920’s or 1930’s evening with costumes, musical guest, and talks. Sounds like a lot of fun and if I was in London in March, I would totally check this out. Here […]
Event Alert: Visit the London Transport Museum’s Acton Depot – Open Weekend in April
The London Transport Museum is one of our favorites in London, but the museum in Covent Garden is but a sliver of their entire collection. They store the whole collection in the Acton Depot, and occasionally it’s opened to the public. LTM has notified us that this year’s open weekend will take place on April 21st […]
Theatre Alert: Ian McKellan’s King Lear Coming to the West End for Just 100 Performances – Booking Now Open
Big news today in the London theater world. A production of King Lear starring Ian McKellan that started out in Chichester is coming to the West End. This will be a great chance to see McKellan in a major role in London Theatre. Here are the details released today: ATG Productions, Chichester Festival Theatre, Gavin […]
Laura’s London: Charles I: King and Collector – Royal Academy Exhibition Review – New Exhibition Alert!
Charles I had one of the most extraordinary and influential art collections. For the first time since the 17th century, this landmark exhibition at the Royal Academy has brought together the astounding treasures that changed the taste of the nation. Charles I: King and Collector reunites 140 of the most important works of art, ranging […]
Laura’s London: Lumiere London Review – Was It Worth It? Yes, Yes It Was.
Lumiere London brought over fifty light installations to six areas of central London for the UK’s largest light festival. (But you knew that already, surely, as you saw my Lumiere London preview, didn’t you?) I went out on the first night to see the fun. Something to Compare As we had Lumiere London here in 2016 […]
Lumiere London 2018 – The Incredible Festival of Lights Returns to London – Preview
In London later this week? This you’re in for a treat. Lumiere London was last here in January 2016 and everyone is really looking forward to it returning this month. Even though I live in London, last time I booked a hotel stay in central London so I could walk to see a lot of […]
The London Fiver – Five Things to do in London on Christmas Day
London is a magical place around the Christmas holidays, but city practically shuts down on 25 December. If you’re there over the holiday, it may be difficult to find something to do with seemingly everything closed, but London is still a vibrant place full of Christmas activities. We’ve managed to compile some ideas for activities […]
Laura’s London: New Exhibition Report – Charles II: Art and Power at the Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace
After over a decade of austere Cromwellian rule, the restoration of the monarchy in 1660 led to a resurgence of the arts in England. The court of Charles II became the centre for the patronage of leading artists and the collecting of great works of art. This served not only as decoration for the royal […]
London Alert: Christmas Events at the London Transport Museum
The London Transport Museum is one of our favorite museums in London and they’re getting into the holiday spirit this year with a ton of Christmas related events. Here are the details: All aboard for Festive Fun at London Transport Museum from 1 December 2017 until5 January 2018. Families can visit Santa’s Secret Hideaway or […]
The Spooky Fiver: Five Things to Do in London for Halloween
At this time of year, everything becomes spookier. The shadows on your wall seem more menacing, the wind howls like a banshee through the city streets, and London transforms into a city of the dead. Well, maybe not really, but it certainly is fun to pretend during Halloween and London has more than enough spooky […]
The London Fiver – Five Autumn Food Festivals in London
You don’t have to live in the country to reap the bounty of the Autumn harvest. Autumn is a traditional time to enjoy the food at its finest and London is a city known for its culinary delights. You can believe that the city has as many interesting food festivals as the rest of the […]
The London Fiver – Five Brilliant Things to Do in London in the Autumn
Autumn brings with it a changing of the leaves and new activity and pageantry to London. In the past, we’ve covered a variety of autumn events including the NFL International Games, Diwali on the Square, and the Lord Mayor’s Show, amongst others. Of course, there is plenty more to do in the city and we […]
The London Fiver – Five Genre Conventions to Attend in London
As I write this, one of the favourite conventions for us here at Londontopia is just around the bend—DragonCon (it has since passed, it was last weekend). A major fantasy, sci-fi, history, and everything-you-can-think-of-convention, it’s a must-attend event regardless of which side of the pond you find yourself. Of course, America doesn’t have exclusive rights […]
London Alert: Hidden London Tours Are Back – Explore London’s Abandoned Tube Stations
Last year we explored Aldwych abandoned Tube station on a Hidden London Tour – and wrote about the experience here. Hidden London tours are a unique chance to explore the bits of London that have been closed off to the public. Most of these tours are run on a limited basis and sell out up to […]
London Alert: Dickens’s A Christmas Carol to be Staged in Windsor Castle’s State Apartments This December
This is a really unique experience that I thought was worth sharing. An adaptation of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol is to be staged for the first time in the state rooms at Windsor Castle (the Queen’s favorite home). What a rare treat! Here are the details: This December, for the first time, an immersive […]
The London Fiver – Five Uniquely London Immersive Experiences To Try On Your Next Visit
It’s one thing to simply walk through an old building, see a play, or have dinner in a great restaurant, but it’s another event entirely when you find yourself immersed in the experience. Today, many patrons want to feel like a part of something rather than just being a spectator, and the city of London […]
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