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Wondering what theatre to book and what plays to see? From fringe to the West End: London's best theatre
From the opening of a glamorous new restaurant to a colourful art exhibition and tour of a famous theatre, here's what not to miss this weekend
Plays, concerts and world-class dance can all be enjoyed online from the comfort of your home. Here, we bring you day-by-day culture to stream in lockdown
Advance booking is now essential, but at least we can still cool off in many of London’s outdoor swimming pools, ponds and lakes
With garden centres beginning to reopen across the city, here's where to bulk-buy blooms and spruce up your green space
We Culture Whisper editors get to enjoy the best of London life in normal times. Here’s where we’re most looking forward to going after lockdown
From a lake flanked by a sandy beach, to a calm and leafy stretch of the River Medway, we round up the little-known spots for wild swimming near London
In London, team sports for adults are becoming increasingly popular, enhancing social lives, motivation levels and fitness
As the capital reawakens, we round up the brand new plays, exhibitions, concerts, dance shows and festivals to book now (or soon!) and enjoy later
Escape the city on a wholesome and active day trip with our guide to the best long walks near London
Whether you're a lover of lavender or raving mad about roses, we've rounded up the best gardens in London to please every flower fan
Monthly music and drama sessions for pre-school children that are fun for all the family
Box and Sprout founders Charlie and Rob on their digital-first plant business and growing a community of green-fingered Londoners
Ideas and inspiration for spreading the love from home this Galentine’s and Valentine’s Day
Ditch the screen and find more wholesome fun with the best adult puzzles and unusual board games to buy online
Looking to commemorate the Lunar New Year? Even behind closed doors, London is offering a host of colourful, educational and tasty ways to celebrate
The world’s most famous flower show will take place in September this year – and tickets are now on sale
Take a walk in the peaceful seclusion of one of London’s finest cemeteries
Due to the ongoing pandemic, Glastonbury festival, which was due to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2020, has been postponed until 2022
Subscription boxes inspire and educate, not to mention providing some much-needed excitement to keep kids enthused over lockdown
From an opera star singing just to you, to a professional ballerina teaching you how to dance, these exclusive cultural experiences are making lockdown fun
Parents as educators? We've been here before - and learned a lot. Here are the helpful tools and resources to check out now.
From an alpine lodge to a very merry cocktail den and a host of cosy igloos, these are the festive London pop-ups worth getting excited about this winter
From George Clooney's post-apocalyptic space movie The Midnight Sky to the late Chadwick Boseman's final role in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, here's the line-up in cinemas this week
We know – Christmas looks different in 2020. Yet these Christmas markets, in person and online, give us what we love from the festive season
Crack codes, solve mysteries and save the day with the best online escape rooms and immersive experiences you can play at home
Get crafty this festive season with workshops covering everything from Christmas cards and decorations to wreath-making and homemade gifts
Buckle up your skates and prepare to glide across the city's most festive, glittering rinks this winter with our guide to the best ice skating in London
London's got a full calendar of sustainability events on around the clock. From eco-exhibits to climate-change inspired concerts, here's what to go see now.
From majestic performances in stunning settings to the concerts to stream from home, we round up the best Christmas carol concerts London has to offer
Make your presents magical with our round-up of the best Christmas wrapping paper
Carols, traditional songs, uplifting instrumentals and rousing choruses to herald the festive season, all given to a live audience in Covid-safe churches and concert halls