The Moomins are a phenomenon. The Finnish round-snouted creatures first appeared in the 1940s in books which have since sold over 30 million copies. Now, an exhibition explores their world and creator.
Good news if you’ve never managed to get behind that famous unmarked door on Arnold Circus: Rochelle Canteen is heading west for the winter. From October, it will be serving its seasonal British menu in Covent Garden.
As you may guess from the name, Blinds on Hackney Road sits in a former blinds workshop. Now, it's been turned into a natural wine bar that's serving £5 glasses of orange wine.
See how Wallace & Gromit come to life at the Inside Aardman: Wallace & Gromit and Friends exhibition at the Young V&A.
Luke Jerram, known for his huge, richly detailed astronomical artworks, is displaying new piece Mirror Moon in Greenwich.
Frieze Sculpture is back in Regent’s Park this autumn to coincide with the return of Frieze London. The free display has been curated for a fourth year.
If you're planning your Nora Ephron autumn, this one's for you. This October, new immersive pop-up Wilderlight Cinema is bringing When Harry Met Sally back to the big screen for a candlelit screening.
Claridge's Art Café, now rebranded as Art Café By Thibault Hauchard, offers artisan coffees, breakfast items like boiled eggs with truffle cheese soldiers, and a range of spectacular patisserie options throughout the day.
Kew’s Halloween trails is a souped-up light trail for scare season, featuring eerie illuminated trees, ghoulish installations, fire performers and actors. Twilight slots are between 6pm and 7.30pm, and moonlight slots run after 7.30pm.
BREW//LDN goes Bavarian for its first-ever Oktoberfest celebration, uniting 18 breweries with over 35 beers on tap, plus a live oompah band, DJs and street food stalls at Riverside East in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
Pulitzer Prize-winning opera Angel's Bone arrives at the London Coliseum following its UK premiere in Manchester. The production tells the story of Mr and Mrs X.E., a desperate couple who discover two wounded angels in their garden, and explores themes of greed and social issues.
Bar Buah is a new drinking den at The White Horse in Peckham, with ex-Oranj chef Elies Salvà Ruiz de Villegas in charge, offering dishes such as crab caldereta and oxtail croquetas to accompany wine.
Argentine bakery Madre is the latest business to take residency in King’s Cross, offering small-batch indulgent bites that pair well with their coffee offering. It is located at The Mills Fabrica, a platform supporting innovation in techstyle and agrifood.
The Affordable Art Fair Battersea returns for its autumn edition, offering an accessible introduction to collecting with thousands of works priced under £10,000 and over 100 galleries participating.
The Last Exchange is the city’s newest pub, having opened its doors in Exchange Square, a stone’s throw from Liverpool Street Station. It offers a menu of elevated classics and a house beer called The City Scribbler.
This spooky theatrical walk explores the ghosts of some lesser known lady mystics, witches, rebels and ‘working women’ of the City. Perfect for Halloween!
A walking tour exploring architecture around the urban fringe of The City of London between Tower Hill, Spitalfields and Broadgate.
A fun and informative tour around the streets of London near Freemasons’ Hall. Embark on a 75-minute guided tour around Covent Garden, the Strand and the surrounding streets, starting and ending at Freemasons’ Hall. Led by an experienced guide, you will explore the area's history.
Delve into the history of an infamous few days in September 1666, which left destructive consequences for the people of London. Admire the iconic sites and stories of the Great Fire, from its beginning on Pudding Lane to its outer edges, near present day Smithfield Market.
2025 Christmas Lecturer Maggie Aderin-Pocock returns to the Ri to explain what the James Webb Space Telescope's latest findings can tell us about the early universe.
Looking for an evening Autumn activity? Take on Go Ape Alexandra Palace’s high ropes after dark.
Experience the awe inspiring grandeur of the Grand Temple and ceremonial areas of Freemasons’ Hall. Venture into the unknown as our experienced guides lead you on a 55 minute voyage of discovery into the 300 year old history of Freemasonry.
Discover over 900 years of history at Southwark Cathedral.
A one-day Chelsea market bringing together independent dealers in jewellery, antiques, decorative arts, ceramics, glass, silver, sculpture and collectable design.
Come and explore the incredible world of Lyceum Theatre, one of London's largest and most iconic West End venues, in this intimate venue tour every Saturday morning.
Saturday antique, vintage and flea market in Pimlico. Running twice a month, launching 6th June. From the creators of capital carboot sale (Sundays).
The Central Criminal Court of England and Wales, known the world over as the 'Old Bailey', is opening its doors to the public for out of hours guided tours.
Join Catherine Blackledge to learn all about some fierce female animals.
Volunteers from Barnet Museum open the Barnet Physic Well, giving everyone free access to this little known part of Barnet’s heritage. The Physic Well is in a relatively small room underground and is reached by steep steps.
Come and visit this green oasis in an urban setting. It is one of the many local green lungs in Forest Hill where you can find some interesting wildlife.
A special event featuring an interactive 18th-century Georgian dress.
Upon the release of their collaborative book, Ben Okri and Rosemary Clunie discuss how poetry and painting can help us make sense of the biggest challenges facing humanity today, inside and out.
At the Meccano Show you’ll see working models of cars, cranes, trains, funfair rides and more, all built from Meccano, the famous construction toy invented by Frank Hornby in 1901.
The church will be filled with floral displays for a few days.
Tour an historic Grade II listed water tower with views of the Gasholders flats, the Coal Drops, Kings Cross area and St Pancras station.
Jenkin Van Zyl's immersive installation Enclosure is set within a decaying facility where tourists could temporarily inhabit the lives of others. It asks questions about systems we create for ourselves and the human need for self-preservation, with visitors moving through 'facility', past fairground signage, holograms, inflatable cocoons and decaying ephemera.
Aaron Sorkin's rigorous but conventional follow-up to The Social Network, starring Jeremy Allen White as a Wall Street Journal reporter investigating Facebook's algorithm and toxicity, with Mikey Madison as whistleblower Frances Haugen.
Rooftop Film Club's Halloween offering turns Peckham's Bussey Building into a house of horrors, with scary movies including The Blair Witch Project on Tuesday. More titles and special events are announced.
The Uprising is a Robin Hood origin story set in 1381, starring Andrew Garfield as a grieving ploughman who sparks an uprising, with Jamie Bell and Cosmo Jarvis. It features committed performances, evocative medieval production design and fluid, visceral camera work.
Kenneth MacMillan's three-act ballet 'Manon', adapted from Abbé Prévost's book, has entranced audiences for 40 years. It is a story of questionable morals, full of star-struck lovers, manipulative siblings, hedonistic antics, debauched seduction, shame and murder, with sublime duets.
Tate Modern’s new group exhibition explores how art photography emerged as a discipline between the 1880s and 1960s, taking an international approach spanning places from Shanghai to Sydney, New York to Cape Town, and Brazil to Singapore.
This major exhibition marks 50 years since William Eggleston's landmark book 'William Eggleston's Guide' was published, displaying some of his most iconic imagery alongside lesser-known deepcuts, including some taken pre-colour. Eggleston is known for his pioneering colour photography of roadside diners, suburban streets and domestic spaces across the USA.
Trèsind Mayfair is the London outpost of a Dubai restaurant whose sister operation has three Michelin stars. The Signature Tasting Menu is £138 and showcases extremely accomplished cooking, including arugula pani puri, ghewar chaat, duck confit with corn waffle, and tortellini with Gorgonzola dolce, smoked chicken makhani and chilli jam.
Ballet Black turns 25 this October, and to celebrate, the company is putting on a double bill at Sadler's Wells, featuring the Olivier Award-winning Ignoma and the UK premiere of …all towards hope, choreographed by Hope Boykin.
Guided tour around the interior and exterior of Waltham Forest Town Hall with qualified guide Joanna Moncrieff.
This talk will delve into the early texts and chronicles that trace the roots of Whittington's legend, revealing how historical narratives and folklore have evolved over time.
Explore Leicester Square's 400 year history on a 90 minute walking tour, including a tour inside the iconic Hippodrome. From its 1900 debut as an indoor circus to today's leading casino, discover the extraordinary entertainment legacy - and enjoy a complimentary tea or coffee at the end.
Join us for the Women of Willesden guided walk to celebrate some of the amazing women buried here in the cemetery. Many Jewish women made significant cultural and social impact across a varied landscape.
Join us for a wild and wonderful walk on West Wickham Common led by mycologist Jane McLauchlin to identify different types of fungi. This fungi foray will introduce you to the wonderful world of fungi.
A curious day of comics, zines and creations, featuring loads of your favourite artists.
African food stalls, crafts and music, as well as a variety of other food and craft stalls.
With the help of the guides, you will get down onto the river bed, explore the ecology and wade into the natural and social histories of this fantastic urban space.
Good news for anyone who likes their Sundays with a side of live music: the legendary Ronnie Scott's is teaming up with Seabird, the rooftop bar at The Hoxton, Southwark.
Vintage lovers, clear your Sunday. Peckham Carboot, Second Life Markets and Bottle Factory Flea are joining forces for The Trunk Show, an all-day vintage and archive designer market.
As part of the Southbank Centre’s 75th anniversary programme, the Hayward Gallery is hosting a major exhibition on Anish Kapoor.
On October 18 1976, Throbbing Gristle staged their infamous Prostitution exhibition at the ICA. Fifty years on, members Chris Carter and Cosey Fanni Tutti will be back at the ICA for the exhibition's anniversary. Fans can gather from midday to listen to TG's tunes, share stories, pick up exclusive merch and meet the pair at a signing. Tickets to see Carter and Tutti in conversation are sold out, but you can book onto the screening of Throbbing Gristle - Live at Kezar Pavilion.
Comedian, writer, director and novelist Andy Hamilton takes to the stage at the Leicester Square Theatre, exploring the wonders and weaknesses of human memory in an evening of laughs.
Celebrate six years of Michelin-starred Kol with a one-night-only celebration on Sunday, where chef Santiago Lastra transforms the restaurant into a culinary festival with four celebrated chefs interpreting iconic Mexican dishes. Tickets include a glass of biodynamic wine, five dishes, and a cocktail.