For one weekend each June, London Open Gardens unlocks more than a hundred private squares, rooftops and allotments. Here's how the ticket and ballots work, and where to start.

At 25 Cannon Street a free public garden reflects St Paul's dome in its pool, and a private roof garden opens for London Open Gardens. How to see both.

An exhibition titled Andy Warhol, Beyond the Brand runs until March 24th at 148 and 29 New Bond Street, London. This show honours Andy Warhol's life and contributions to the art scene, bringing together his most famous pieces to showcase the remarkable force of his artistic vision. Warhol altered celebrity photos and advertising designs into some of the most renowned and audacious pictures in art history. ‘The reason I’m painting this way is that I want to be a machine, and I

The London woods and gardens where bluebells carpet the ground each spring, when to go, and how to walk among them without harming them.

Looking forward to celebrating King Charles III’s Coronation, but don't know where to start, where to go, or what to do? Here's a selection of London's most popular street parties and activities taking place over the bank holiday weekend from 6 to 8 May. From regal floral installations, and picnics on the lawns, to screenings of the coronation ceremony and quintessential British rituals, you'll be amazed at how much there is to see, draw, drink, shop, eat, and celebrate aroun

Looking for a very special way to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year? Il Divo return this December for their Christmas With Il Divo UK tour. Win 2 tickets to their London show at OVO Arena Wembley (Friday, December 16, 2022) by entering the WithinLondon competition on Instagram. The upcoming shows will be filled with Il Divo’s hits from their vast catalogue of songs as well as festive classics. Following the tragic passing of Il Divo’s Carlos Marin, the remaining

Things to do in London in winter, month by month: Christmas lights and windows, skating, historic houses at Christmas, what closes on Christmas Day, January lights and February snowdrops.

After a five-year fundraising campaign, it’s finally happening! The first full-size bronze statue of Virginia Woolf in England will be unveiled by Virginia's great niece Emma Woolf and her 2-year-old son Ludovic Cecil Woolf. The ceremony will take place on the 16th of November 2022, at 2:30 PM in Richmond. Designed by acclaimed artist Laury Dizengremel, the sculpture will be located on the upper terraces of Richmond Riverside (TW9 1EH). Virginia Woolf, the world-famous writer

London Open House Festival is the annual celebration of London’s most fascinating buildings. During the past three decades, the organizers have always put together the most captivating programmes, inviting curious Londoners to explore impressive homes, best-known historic buildings, or astonishing pieces of architecture that grant limited to no access to the public throughout the year. For two weeks only, our capital's most fabulous places open their doors to explorers FOR FR

Top Canary Wharf restaurants have found a very creative way of tackling food waste by launching the “Conscious Cuisine” initiative. Visit Hawksmoor, Humble Grape, Pergola on the Warf, Gaucho, Caravan, and a few more planet-loving eateries until mid-August to indulge in some innovative AND sustainable choices made from ingredients that would have otherwise gone to waste. The unique eco-dining project (part of a bigger and greener transformation of Canary Wharf) drives awarene

A classical tribute to Amy Winehouse's most iconic music will take place in London later this month. Expect to hear all of her classics beautifully performed live by the London Film Music Orchestra Soloists (quartet) in a stunning candle-lit setting. Programme: 1 hour of Amy Winehouse's music, including Back to Black, You Know That I'm No Good, Valerie, Rehab, Tears Dry On Their Own, Love Is A Losing Game, Me & Mr Jones, and more. 📍 Where: Holy Trinity Church, Sloane Square,

Luke Jerram’s Gaia, the world-renowned miniaturized planet Earth that tours across the globe, is back in London this summer, at the Kensington and Chelsea Festival. The internally-lit spherical sculpture is a helium-filled balloon 2.1 million times smaller than the real Earth. The artwork measures seven metres in diameter and it was created from detailed 120dpi NASA images of the surface of the Earth, as though seen from space. Photo source: @kcfestivaluk via Instagram At nig

Buckingham Palace Gardens are London's largest private garden. How to get in on the summer Garden Highlights Tour, what you'll see, and the picnic summer of 2021.

Nothing makes summer in London more refreshing than enjoying the views of the iconic One Canada Square and Newfoundland whilst sharing the joy and adventure of swimming. The new Canary Wharf Open Water swimming venue invites visitors, residents, and workers to take a dip in the waters of Middle Dock. And if you have cleanliness and safety concerns about this marvellous idea, know that for your peace of mind, NOWCA, the UK’s largest network of safe open water venues and Love O

Between 23 and 25th September 2022, Projekt Mkt’s Vintage Poster Market brings unique vintage art to one of Peckham’s most charming industrial galleries. The 3-day pop-up will take place at Copeland Gallery in South London. Entry is £2 and the price for an original retro poster starts from just £10 and could go up to £1000+ for rare collector’s pieces. It’s an exclusive chance for Londoners to bring their walls to life with lovingly sourced antique treasures. Harriet + Sylwia

Another fantastic summer of free live music awaits in the heart of the city, as Regent’s Park Music Festival has just begun. Every weekend and bank holiday from 18 June to 25 September, Regent’s Broad Walk and the Bandstand will be home to spectacular concerts. Programmes include local Jazz Big Bands, Concert Bands, small groups, and Choirs. Live performances will be lasting all afternoon from 12.30 to 5:30 PM on Bank Holiday Mondays and Sundays, and from 2 PM to 4 PM on Satu

Chelsea’s venerated free-to-attend annual floral art show returns. As we bid spring farewell, let’s welcome summer by visiting London’s largest public festival of flowers. For five days only, the world-class alternative flowery celebration will elevate the streets of Chelsea with awe-inspiring displays made of plants. Chelsea’s best restaurants, retailers, and hotels will adorn their already-chic facades with ingenious designs to compete for the sought-after awards. What’s th

Visit Little Venice this bank holiday weekend to enjoy IWA Canalway Cavalcade - London’s major waterways festival! Celebrate the best of life on London’s picturesque canals and its thriving community with hundreds of vibrant activities planned over the full early May Bank Holiday weekend. For a fantastic vantage point, download the boat booking form for 2024 from here. Whether you’re visiting by boat or on foot, there’s something for everyone at the Cavalcade. Soak up the buz

Canary Wharf’s heartless towers of steel and glass are about to get a ground-breaking makeover aimed at increasing its almost non-existent biodiversity and Londoners couldn’t be happier. During the first chapter of this unique initiative, a green spine will be created through the centre of the Canary Wharf estate. The new natural public realm will burst with lush parks, waterside access, luxuriant gardens, performance spaces, boardwalks, new bridges, and floating pontoons. Th

Just seven days left to discover the story of Amy’s early career through her teenage notebooks, candid pictures, and early recordings. Get ready to explore the creative process behind her incredibly confessional music and deeply personal songs. Click here for a short video preview. The Design Museum exhibition pays tribute to a wealth of eclectic influences including jazz, rock, hip-hop, Motown, R&B, Dinah Washington, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Mark Ronson, Erykah Badu,