Category: Things To Do In London

Tony Philpot, chairman of the Hornchurch Aerodrome Historical Trust. Image: Londonist In Hornchurch, east London, sits the site of an airfield that played a vital role in two world wars, and was still operating in the 1960s during the era

A short section of new embankment has opened near Putney Bridge. Stroll along the Putney embankment, past the marker for the boat race, and you’ll notice the river has got a bit further away. It isn’t the river that’s moved,

Hi Barbie! Image: iStock/kaisphoto Just when you thought Barbie-mania was over, a huge new exhibition about the famous toy has been announced, opening at the Design Museum next summer. Believe it or not, the fresh-faced doll turns 65 next year,

Battersea Park hosts one of the capital’s biggest firework displays. London’s bonfire night fireworks are among the best in the country — and this year they’re back with a bang. Accompanying the explosive entertainment are funfair rides, cockle-warming grub, and

Budget-friendly things to do in London this week for £5 or less. Enjoy pumpkin curry for a fiver at Karapincha Looking for more free things to do in London? Here are 102 of em! We’ve also compiled this epic map

Forget PSLs and the release of Saw XXXIV — autumn is all about the conkers! Here’s our hard-hitting guide. London hosts two major conker championships each autumn. Image: Elizabeth McCafferty/Londonist Sorry, I was busy playing on my Wii — what’s

Leadenhall Market is one of the few buildings in London with its own Halloween costume. If you walk by Leadenhall Market this October, do not adjust your peepers. Those really are six-metre-long purple tentacles wriggling out of the windows. Well,

Looking for an awesome London exhibition this October? Here’s our roundup of must-see shows in the capital — plus a bonus one from further afield. 1. Troubled times: Philip Guston at Tate Modern © The Estate of Philip Guston After

Oh my gourd, I bet that’s heavy. Image: iStock/EvgeniiAnd Pumpkin picking, a somewhat American concept, has really taken off in the UK during October/Halloween, with patches and pick your own farms springing up all over the place. Here are some

The protest’s organisers are calling on the UK government to drop its concerning anti-LGBTQ+ agenda and stand in solidarity with LGBTQ+ asylum seekers and refugees. Image: iStock/coldsnowstorm A ‘Stand Against Suella’ protest is taking place in central London this Sunday