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London's Best Independent Cinemas

London's Best Independent Cinemas

Get your ultimate film fix here. | By Zoe Craig
The BBC Proms 2022: When Is It? How Do I Get Tickets? How Much Are Tickets?

The BBC Proms 2022: When Is It? How Do I Get Tickets? How Much Are Tickets?

Music for everyone at the Royal Albert Hall. | By Will Noble
Gorgeous Free Flower Festival Belgravia In Bloom Returns This Year

Gorgeous Free Flower Festival Belgravia In Bloom Returns This Year

A celebration of all things British. | By Laura Reynolds
Covent Garden's Puppet Festival Returns This May

Covent Garden's Puppet Festival Returns This May

That's the way to do it! | By Laura Reynolds
Chelsea In Bloom 2022: British Icons Celebrated In Free Flower Festival

Chelsea In Bloom 2022: British Icons Celebrated In Free Flower Festival

Floral sculptures take over west London. | By Laura Reynolds
Eid Celebrations Return To Trafalgar Square

Eid Celebrations Return To Trafalgar Square

End of Ramadan marked in style. | By Will Noble
This Free Festival Is Taking Place Beneath The Tracks Of The DLR

This Free Festival Is Taking Place Beneath The Tracks Of The DLR

Adventures on the Underline. | By Will Noble
A Flotilla Of Hot Air Balloons Will Fly Across Central London This Summer

A Flotilla Of Hot Air Balloons Will Fly Across Central London This Summer

The Lord Mayor's Balloon Regatta is back. | By Laura Reynolds
Love Your Lido: Where To Go Outdoor Swimming In London

Love Your Lido: Where To Go Outdoor Swimming In London

Splash through London's lidos. | By Londonist
16 Of The Biggest Exhibitions To See In London Right Now

16 Of The Biggest Exhibitions To See In London Right Now

Get planning your next cultural day out. | By Tabish Khan
50th Anniversary Pride In London Parade Will Trace 1972 Route

50th Anniversary Pride In London Parade Will Trace 1972 Route

"Our mission is not over." | By Paige Kahn
London's LGBTQ+ Museum Opens In May

London's LGBTQ+ Museum Opens In May

'Welcome To Queer Britain' is the first display. | By Will Noble
Vaisakhi Festival Returns To Trafalgar Square

Vaisakhi Festival Returns To Trafalgar Square

A celebration of Sikh and Punjabi heritage and culture. | By Paige Kahn
Kids Will Love These Nature-Inspired Play Fountains In Elephant And Castle

Kids Will Love These Nature-Inspired Play Fountains In Elephant And Castle

Elephant Springs. | By Paige Kahn
Canalway Cavalcade: London's Colourful Floating Festival Returns In May

Canalway Cavalcade: London's Colourful Floating Festival Returns In May

Up to 150 narrowboats in one place. | By Laura Reynolds
Where To Celebrate St George's Day 2022: Special Events In London

Where To Celebrate St George's Day 2022: Special Events In London

Parties and events to salute the patron saint on 23 April. | By Laura Reynolds
Crumbs! London Has A Biscuit Museum

Crumbs! London Has A Biscuit Museum

It's free to visit, and they might even offer you a custard cream. | By Will Noble
100 Actors Will Stage An Epic Retelling Of The Easter Story, In Trafalgar Square

100 Actors Will Stage An Epic Retelling Of The Easter Story, In Trafalgar Square

Crowds of 20,000 expected. | By Paige Kahn
The Fight Against Antisemitism Goes On - As This New Exhibition Shows

The Fight Against Antisemitism Goes On - As This New Exhibition Shows

Wiener Holocaust Library explores struggle with fascism. | By Will Noble
The Top 13 Exhibitions To See In April 2022

The Top 13 Exhibitions To See In April 2022

Lucky for us. | By Tabish Khan
The Oxford Vs Cambridge Boat Races 2022: How, Where And When To Watch Them

The Oxford Vs Cambridge Boat Races 2022: How, Where And When To Watch Them

Plenty of riverside pubs to choose from. | By Will Noble
The Top 8 Exhibitions To See In March 2022

The Top 8 Exhibitions To See In March 2022

The hottest art to see this month. | By Tabish Khan
Look Out For These Billboards Celebrating London's Caribbean Cultural Heritage

Look Out For These Billboards Celebrating London's Caribbean Cultural Heritage

Over 40 to see. | By Will Noble
Halfords Is Doing Free E-Bike Loans Next Week

Halfords Is Doing Free E-Bike Loans Next Week

Perfect if you're affected by the tube strikes. | By Will Noble