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After months of closure, galleries, museums and family attractions are tentatively reopening. Here’s when you can next visit London's top cultural institutions
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Food & Drink
Sample the tipples served at 30 of London's best bars, as Cocktails in the City returns to Bedford Square Gardens this September
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From scenic stretches of Regent’s Canal to tranquil hideaways along the Thames Estuary, here’s where to go paddleboarding in London and further afield
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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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Theatre
From the one perched on a coastal clifftop to the one that dates back to the Roman Empire, these outdoor venues are saving the UK’s crippled theatre scene
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Food & Drink
Not risking a trip abroad this summer? No problem: these restaurants recapture that holiday appetite, transporting diners further afield via their taste buds
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From live theatre and the first post-lockdown arts festival, to luxury day trips and escapes, plan ahead to make the most of the August Bank Holiday weekend
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Festival
Greenwich and Docklands International Festival (GDIF), London’s leading festival of outdoor theatre and performing arts, returns, offering a plethora of exciting free events
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Lifestyle
Advance booking is now essential, but at least we can still cool off in many of London’s outdoor swimming pools, ponds and lakes
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Colourful parades, booming sound systems and rum punch are among the things that usually characterise Notting Hill Carnival. This year, the party is going online…
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With outdoor markets reopening, we reflect on our favourites across the city. From Borough to Brockley via King's Cross and Camden, find street food galore this summer
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Shopping
Outdoor swimming is allowed in England: this is the kit to consider when taking the plunge
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Food & Drink
With the city hotting up once more, here's where to find the best ice cream in London
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Things to do
You don’t have to leave the country to enjoy a city break or seaside escape. Here are the day trips from London you can still take this summer
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Lifestyle
From a castle perched on the edge of the sea to a gothic temple surrounded by a world-famous landscape garden, here's where to holiday in style in the UK
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Lifestyle
Re-wild yourself by escaping the city and discovering the beaches and countryside near London
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From panoramic views to hidden gems, we’ve rounded up the best rooftop bars to drink at this summer
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Lifestyle
From fairy lights to wood-fired pizzas, sequins to sounds, how to host a summer festival in your garden
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Lifestyle
From sunrise yoga to a virtual planetarium show and a chance to stream the ultimate tale of midsummer madness, here’s how to celebrate the Summer Solstice
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Lifestyle
From period houses with sprawling gardens to five-star hotels boasting Michelin-starred kitchens, we round up the gorgeous UK properties to escape to this summer…
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Shopping
From stylish glassware and tasteful drinks trolleys to premium-brand spirits and trendy mixers, everything you need to serve professional-standard cocktails at home
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In these germ-conscious times, a pair of sandals that you can slip on hands-free are a wise idea
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Festival
From virtual speed-dating nights to LGBTQ+ quizzes, art classes and sing-alongs, here’s how to celebrate Pride Month 2020
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From perfumes and creams to contemporary prints and poetry, here’s how to evoke the joys of a rose garden in your own home
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Gigs
Kendrick Lamar, Little Mix, Pearl Jam, Duran Duran and Taylor Swift headline a mega series of festivals in Hyde Park for BST 2020
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New music festival Bigfoot offers big-name headliners plus pop-up versions of top London restaurants, all in the picturesque setting of Ragley Hall in Warwickshire
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Music, theatre, comedy, literature, dance and more, all in one fabulous festival: the Latitude 2020 line-up is here
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Wilderness Festival returns with a unique blend of hippy, happy and dance-mad vibes, all in the idyllic setting of an Oxfordshire summer
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Gigs
The Kooks, Tame Impala, The Wombats, Iggy Pop and Johnny Marr among those headlining at All Points East 2020
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Beauty
These are the trending nail colours and designs for spring/summer 2020 – we guarantee they'll be coming to a salon near you
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Beauty
Here are the defining beauty and make-up trends from the spring/summer 2020 shows
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The on-sale dates for Glastonbury 2020 tickets have been announced. Here's when, where and how to get tickets, from registration to booking