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Cinema
From Baz Luhrmann's Elvis biopic starring Austin Butler to the feel-good sex comedy Good Luck to You, Leo Grande starring Emma Thompson, here are the films in cinemas this weekend
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Things to do
From the return of Britain's biggest music festival to restaurant openings and hot exhibitions, here's what not to miss this weekend...
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Food & Drink
Celebrate the city's hidden supper clubs, niche bars and unlikely partnerships. Here are the London pop-ups worth catching before they vanish
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Theatre
Wondering what theatre to book and what plays to see? From fringe to the West End: London's best theatre
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Kids
Sculpture trails, free family games, live performances and immersive exhibitions: Canary Wharf is the new go-to for London’s cultural crowd
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Lifestyle
With the heatwave comes another chance to cool off in London’s outdoor swimming pools, ponds and lakes
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Wellbeing
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
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Kids
Feast on fresh fruit, stock up on veg and enjoy a day out at the best pick your own farms near London
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Lifestyle
Where to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday, plus the finest essentials if you’re hosting your own party…
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Gigs
From the stellar line-up at British Summer Time to a serious culture dose at the Underbelly, we round up the best London festivals to catch this summer
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Lifestyle
From rooftop bars to hidden gardens, these are the London hotel bars where you can sip in style this summer
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Kids
Hands-on workshops, afternoon teas and treats from one of the best bakeries in the city: here's how to spend Mother's Day 2022 in London
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Immersive
For its latest immersive venture, Secret Cinema storms into the Marvel Cinematic Universe and its distinctly unheroic team of superheroes: the Guardians of the Galaxy
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Shopping
The highlight of London's fashion calendar returns to the capital in February 2022, and it's open to the public
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Shopping
It's nearly ski season - and these are the best brands for kids' ski clothes.
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Talks
From authors discussing their latest works to actors reflecting on life in the spotlight, here are the talks you won't want to miss
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Food & Drink
From a dedicated drinking space for the LGBTQ+ community to the next big thing from one of London’s best mixologists, the best new bars in London, 2022
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Talks
Elizabeth Day, Patrisse Cullors and a reading of Lucy Kirkwood's latest play are among the highlights to catch at WOW – Women of the World Festival
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Things to do
Looking to commemorate the Lunar New Year? London is offering a host of colourful, educational and tasty ways to celebrate
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Things to do
Dad jokes, scat jokes, surreal jokes, cabaret, drag and improvised murder mysteries: what the best London comedy clubs have to offer
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Best of
Embrace the great outdoors with five of the best walks and hikes in London, from fallow deer to royal palaces
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Festival
Wondering where to go to see out 2021? From glossy parties to elegant dinners, here are some of the most exciting ways to spend New Year's Eve in London
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Shopping
From limited-edition ranges to immersive installations: Regent Street and St James’s are bringing IRL shopping back with bells on this Christmas
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Lifestyle
From a cosy alpine lodge to a kitsch cocktail den transporting guests back in time, we round up London’s festive pop-ups to visit this winter
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Shopping
It’s time to get in the spirit and embrace the seasonal traditions we love: here's where to revel in the sights, sounds and smells of Christmas in London
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Classical Music
From majestic performances in stunning settings to little known gems in aid of a good cause, we round up the best Christmas carol concerts London has to offer
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Kids
Enter a magical winter wonderland as Christmas at Kew returns for 2021
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Design
The streets of London are twinkling once more. Here are the loveliest Christmas light displays to catch this year
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Themes
A visit to Santa's grotto is a wonderful part of the festive season. Here are the most magical ones – IRL and virtual – to enjoy this December…
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Kids
Father Christmas at the Royal Albert Hall could be the most exciting immersive Christmas grotto yet
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Immersive
In a new immersive collaboration between Department Studios and Myriad Entertainment, Arkham Asylum recreates the favourite haunt of Batman's enemies. And it looks terrifying
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Best of
Here's where to find the famous actors: London theatre 2020 is aglow with stars including Jodie Comer, Amy Adams and