Somerset House Reopens with Summer Programme
Somerset House reopens on 17 May with a varied programme of events for the summer, many of which are free. Aimed at allowing Londoners to reconnect with their friends and…
National Theatre Reopens with Under Milk Wood
The National Theatre (NT) is to reopen its doors in June, following the relaxation of government Covid restrictions. The first productions to be staged are Dylan Thomas’ Welsh…
Mondrian Shoreditch to Open July
East London will see another major hotel chain arrive on its doorstep in July with the opening of the Mondrian Shoreditch, part of the Accor group. Owned by The Reuben…
Two London Guide Books Released
The capital might still be in partial lockdown but at least two London guide books have been released today, 4 May. Free London provides information on a whole host of…
ROH Programme Thanks NHS Workers
With the capital re-emerging from lockdown the Royal Opera House (ROH) has announced a special programme of events to say thank you to NHS workers…
Kingsland Locke Opens May in Dalston
Aparthotel brand Locke will open Kingsland Locke in Dalston this May. The venture, which is the company’s fourth property in London, will include KRAFT Dalston micobrewery…
City Cruises London Resumes Sailings 20 May
City Cruises London will start sailing along the Thames from 20 May 2021. To mark its reopening, in line with government lockdown easing, the company will offer…
Backyard Cinema Reopens Indoor Beach
In accordance with UK Government regulations, Backyard Cinema reopens its doors on 17 May, bringing 56 tonnes of sand to the biggest cinema-cum-indoor beach in the UK…
Tower Bridge Reopens May for People and Dogs
London’s Tower Bridge reopens on 17 May as it emerges from lockdown. One of the most famous of the UK capital’s many landmarks, Tower Bridge has announced a series of…
The Dilly Hotel Opening in Piccadilly London
The Dilly is the new name above the door of the former Le Méridien Piccadilly. The property dates back to 1908 and the transformation over the coming months into London’s…
Michael Clark: Cosmic Dancer at the Barbican
To mark the 15th anniversary of the Scottish dancer and choreographer’s artistic partnership with the Barbican, the arts centre has curated Michael Clark: Cosmic Dancer…
EFG London Jazz Festival 2020 Goes Ahead
Festival spirits have not been completely doused for London’s greatest annual music event. Like so much in the arts, the EFG London Jazz Festival 2020 has taken a big hit…
Ronnie Scott’s To Reopen 1 August
London’s most famous jazz club, Ronnie Scott’s, is to stage its first shows in more than four months following closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. On Saturday 1 August the…
11 Cadogan Gardens Joins Relais & Châteaux
As Relais & Châteaux announces its newest members around the world, 11 Cadogan Gardens is welcomed as the association’s only London hotel. Following in the steps…
Samuel Pepys Silver Plate at Museum of London
Silver plate belonging to 17th century London diarist Samuel Pepys on display in the Museum of London. A silver trencher plate belonging to Samuel Pepys has been put…
Biltmore Mayfair Opens in London
The Biltmore Mayfair has opened its doors as Europe’s first LXR Hotels & Resorts property – Hilton’s collection of luxury hotels. The 307-room hotel combines exquisite…
Bangkok: Most Popular City in the World
Bangkok has once more topped Mastercard’s Global Destination Cities Index ahead of Paris and London. The Thai capital has been ranked the most popular city in the world…
BFI London Film Festival Programme Announced
The 63rd BFI London Film Festival (LFF) in partnership with American Express has announced its full programme, presenting 229 feature films from some of the world’s greatest…
6 Things to Do in London on Bank Holiday Monday
August Bank Holiday might be dominated by the Notting Hill Carnival, but the UK capital is far from a one trick pony this weekend. Here is our round up of…
Notting Hill Carnival Weather Set to Soar
With bank holiday temperatures set to soar to record highs, more than a million people are expected to flock to London’s largest street party to take advantage of the scorching…
London to Sydney Flights in 19 Hours by 2022
Australian carrier Qantas has announced plans to test non-stop London to Sydney flights later this year to see how passengers and crew react to the marathon 19-hour flight. If the…
10 Cheapest UK Michelin Starred Restaurants
If you are looking for some fine dining, but are afraid you might have to take out a second mortgage to cover the bill, think again as some of the UK Michelin Starred restaurants…
EFG London Jazz Festival Summer Stage
The Turbans, Kefaya, Camilla George, Kinetika Bloco and Urban Flames will play the EFG London Jazz Festival Summer Stage at Royal Albert Docks on 31 August…
Free London Green Film Festival in July
Regent’s Place will launch the London Green Film Festival. A partnership with the renowned San Francisco Green Film Festival (SFGFF), the free event will explore environmental issues…
