New Year’s Eve celebrations: luxury in London or Dublin
Make this New Year’s Eve one to remember with two unique and indulgent options. Whether aboard London’s only superyacht hotel or soaking up the festive vibes in Dublin, your celebration promises sophistication and excitement. Sail into 2025 aboard London’s Sunborn superyacht Celebrate in unparalleled luxury on the Sunborn London, the city’s only superyacht hotel. Begin
Christmas market. The most on Instagram in the UK 2024
The most Instagrammable Christmas market in the UK revealed Christmas market, they have become essential parts of festive celebrations across the UK. These markets offer traditional stalls, beautiful lighting, and cosy seasonal treats that set the perfect scene for capturing memorable Instagram shots. According to a recent study by City of Doncaster News, some of
London Donut Crawl
A sweet journey through the city Craving a fun and tasty way to explore London? Join the Downtown London Donut Crawl for a delicious adventure through some of the city’s most iconic spots. This sweet journey takes you through historic Borough Market, along Borough High Street, and ends with stunning views of Tower Bridge—all while
Discover London with Tootbus: A Fun Family Day Out
Looking for a unique way to explore London with your family? Hop on board the Tootbus London Discovery Tour and enjoy an unforgettable sightseeing experience! With an open-top bus, informative commentary, and the freedom to hop on and off at key attractions, Tootbus offers the perfect family-friendly adventure around the city. Explore London’s Iconic Sights
London Christmas lights 2024
London is renowned for its spectacular Christmas lights, with several key areas transforming into festive wonderlands throughout the city. Oxford Street One of the most famous displays is on Oxford Street, where the lights will be switched on from November 5th, 2024, illuminating the popular shopping street with thousands of twinkling bulbs. Nearby, Regent Street
The Baby Show Olympia London 25th – 27th October
The Baby Show, with Lidl GB, the UK’s largest and best-loved pregnancy and baby event is returning to the iconic Olympia Events, (formerly Olympia London) for its 23rd year from Friday 25th until Sunday 27th October. The show will feature the UK’s biggest parenting brands including Stokke, Tommee Tippee, MAM, Cybex, Joie, Nuna, UppaBaby, iCandy,
London Theatre Week Extended
A Must-See Opportunity for Families London Theatre Week has returned this September, offering a fantastic opportunity for families to experience the magic of West End productions at significantly reduced prices. Running until September 8, 2024, this extended event is the perfect time to introduce your children to the world of theatre or enjoy a family
Affordable Family Fun with Top West End Shows
Unmissable London Theatre Week: London Theatre Week is back, offering families an incredible opportunity to enjoy some of the West End’s most popular shows at discounted prices. Whether you’re planning a fun day out with the kids or a special treat for the whole family, now is the perfect time to grab cheap tickets to
Cutty Sark
Cutty Sark Rig Climb Experience For the first time since arriving in Greenwich in 1954, visitors to Cutty Sark can climb the famous masts and enjoy views of the Thames and London like no other. Visitors will travel up the ratlines to reach the Tops Platform where they can take in the view while standing amidst the rigging of
London Museum Docklands announces free family summer programme celebrating seaside fun and Caribbean culture
London Museum Docklands (formerly Museum of London Docklands) has announced a free and fun packed programme for families to enjoy during the summer holidays. Kites, sandcastles, and ice creams will be the order of the day at Seaside in the city, a new immersive play space for children under 8 years old running from 10- 26 August.
The Perfect Summer Holiday Activity for All Ages
With the Olympics on and UK have a Gold medals for Bouldering this climbing centre would be a great start for your youngster. This summer, London Climbing Centres is excited to offer an unforgettable holiday activity that caters to adventurers of all ages. With state-of-the-art climbing facilities and expert instructors, London Climbing Centres provide a
The Paddington BearTM Experience
The Paddington BearTM Experience at London’s iconic County Hall on the riverside of the Southbank. Created by The Path Entertainment Group in collaboration with The Copyrights Group (a STUDIOCANAL company) and Lionsgate, Copyrights’ agent for experiences, this unique and fun-filled interactive experience inspired by the nation’s favourite bear spans more than 26,000 square feet of London’s iconic County Hall on the riverside of the
Explore a wealth of history at one of London’s finest landmarks with heritage tours of St. Pancras International
Those who book a tour of the Grade I listed building can enjoy a 3-course dinner with sparkling wine at Searcys Brasserie and Champagne Bar for only £29pp Remarkable Victorian design and marvellous feats of engineering are on abundant display at St. Pancras International, where visitors can book a walking tour to explore the rich
Barbican launches its summer programme, inviting London visitors to discover a world of theatre, live music, art, cinema and more
Enjoy drinks on the Lakeside or a Martini Bar cocktail: Our new pop-up Lakeside Lounge is serving cold drinks, ice creams and snacks, whatever the weather, while our suave Martini Bar offers a Happy Hour every day from 5-6pm, including our brand-new cognac-based cocktail The Gilbert, created by Barbican’s team member Lisa Reynolds. Celebrate Pride: With our specially curated Queer 80s film season
The UK’s Most Famous Abandoned Buildings
Urban exploring is continuing to grow in popularity, with many people flocking to abandoned buildings for their fill of old architecture and rumours of ghosts. The UK is rich in diverse ancient architecture, making it a hotspot for abandoned buildings. These often derelict properties are full of history and beauty, waiting to be discovered. While
Easter Fun-Fair Hampton Court
Easter Fun Fair
Spring Fun-Fairs
www.irvinleisure.com Whilst English funfairs are traditionally held around Christian holy days such as Christmas, Easter and Whitsun, Irvin Leisure has expanded its calendar to include the festivals of other faiths, as well as secular commemorations like Windrush Day, Indian Independence Day and the Independence Day of Pakistan. This is a business run by a family
A Host of Horrifying Halloween Half Term Adventures in the Capital
Stretching from one end of the Thames to the other, London’s ghosts and ghouls are ready to put on a show this half term. Grab a Family River Roamer ticket and travel with Uber Boat by Thames Clippers to visit frightful and family friendly Halloween events across London. The Tower of London, Tower Pier Hulking
JURASSIC WORLD: THE EXHIBITION
JURASSIC WORLD: THE EXHIBITION has stomped its way into London City with an incredible 145,000 tickets sold to date. New tickets have been released through January 15th, 2023, which will allow families and kids to have the ultimate dinosaur experience this holiday season. Jurassic World: The Exhibition at the London ExCeL is a 20,000 square-foot experience
Visiting London with your children
London Most of us have visited it for studies, excursions with friends or even with our other half. But what happens when the time comes to visit it with the children? London should be divided into regions to make the visit interesting for the whole family without getting exhausted in travel. We’ve put together the
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