Category: Culture
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The best hikes in and around London
What’s not to love about a bank holiday? And, importantly, what’s not to love about a bank holiday immersed in nature? Travelling during Easter season sounds appealing but it does comes at a cost, with inflated flight tickets and hotel stays. So, upon the disappointing scroll through Skyscanner, many of us are forced to look…
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Here are eight feel-good things to do this Easter weekend
Four days off is a rare gift, and if April decides to behave itself this year – which, fingers crossed, it might – there’s no better city to be in than London over Easter. Whether you want to get outside and move, slow down and treat yourself, or spend a morning in the kitchen making…
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7 must-read fiction books for anyone tired of the news
In the last few days, we’ve been pelted with breaking news. It’s everywhere – on our phones, on our feeds, on every homepage. And while we’re living through a deeply unsettling moment, it’s also when art can become a form of escape. Stories have always offered a way to give our minds a break from…
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All eyes on OVO: Cirque Du Soleil’s latest jaw-dropping show
Carrying the highly contested title of best circus in the world, at least by popular opinion, must be a Herculean task. Thankfully, Cirque du Soleil’s team of 1,200+ performers (no less!) are in good shape. London marks the start of this year’s OVO tour, which was originally created in 2009, and we couldn’t let them…
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The Anti-Valentine’s Day guide: Best ways to celebrate your singledom this year
Valentine’s Day in London is a contact sport. Prix fixe menus appear overnight, tables are wedged a little too close together, and entire dining rooms become echo chambers of “so… what are we?” If you’re single, you’re either meant to be wallowing or wildly performing independence. Or (radical thought!) you could just have an excellent…
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Love in action: Valentine’s Day 2026 experiences to remember
If you want to switch things up this Valentine’s and make the day a little more memorable than taking a stroll outside or waiting until dinner to kick off the celebrations, we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re after something adventurous to get the heart racing, or a way to slow down, unwind, and just enjoy…
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January wellness in London: New events, menus and experiences
The so-called January blues aren’t just a grab-by-the-collar phrase. Many of us experience low mood, lethargy and lack of motivation during winter months, and the post-festive slump doesn’t help. That’s why now is the perfect time to really take care of your body, mind and soul, introduce practical ways to reset routines, lift energy levels…
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Going all out for New Year’s Eve? You can still book these special packages
From sky-high dining rooms to riverside restaurants and iconic hotel ballrooms, London does New Year’s Eve exceptionally well – especially if food is as important as the countdown itself. Whether you’re after a full dinner-and-dance affair, panoramic skyline views, or a glamorous black-tie celebration, you want it – you got it. Below, we’ve rounded up…
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Lace up! Here are the 7 most magical ice-skating rinks in London this year
Whether you’re after a full festive day out, a quick pre-theatre glide, or a backdrop steeped in history, the city’s rinks each offer their own version of seasonal sparkle. From iconic pop-ups under thousands of lights to grand palace settings and reliable indoor favourites, here’s your at-a-glance guide to the very best places to skate…
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A Cuban coffee-and-rum takeover is coming to London – and everything’s free
It might be cold outside, but you can now get a morning cortadito and evening rum cocktail to transport you to sunny and soulful Cuba. Next week, from Tuesday to Friday (25–28 November), the independent coffee shop Kaffeine teams up with Ron Santiago de Cuba Rum, one of the island’s most celebrated rum producers, for…
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