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Where To See Outdoor Theatre and Opera in London

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre. Photo by David Jensen

Not only does London boast a world-leading range of theatres and opera houses, but you can also watch many fantastic productions in the great outdoors, at a variety of stunning venues around the city. Some of them are even completely …

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Get Involved: Immersive Performance in London

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Mike Clewley, Cultural Tourism Officer at the Greater London Authority (GLA) introduces his pick of immersive performances in London: As Shakespeare once wrote, “All the world’s a stage” so why should we confine theatre to traditional venues? London is home …

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What’s On This Weekend: 17-19 May 2013

Chelsea Fringe Family Day At The Horniman Museum

This weekend really highlights the incredible cultural diversity to be found in London. Not only can you enjoy large-scale festivals that celebrate the best of the city’s museums and traditions, but there are also many smaller events which epitomise the …

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What To Bring To London’s Music Festivals

Field Day by Brainflakes via Flickr

London boasts a huge range of music festivals, from blockbusting, arena-filling events such as Hard Rock Calling to boutique events for those in the know. Whatever your preference, there are some basic points that will help you make the most of …

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What’s On This Weekend. 12-14 April 2013

London Tweed Run 2011 by Elisabet.S via Flickr

It’s a great weekend for vintage transport in London, as you can learn about the tube’s history in Acton and admire traditionally-attired cyclists during the Tweed Run. If that inspires you, why not jump on a Boris Bike and explore …

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London Restaurant News: The Truscott Arms, Goat, Homeslice, Beagle and Kimchee

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From traditional British gastro pubs, to a cool pizza place and two Korean takeaways, here’s our pick of London’s most exciting new restaurants. The Truscott Arms Award-winning theatre producer Andrew Fishwick has launched The Truscott Arms in Maida Vale. The …

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London Video of the Week: My Destination is London by Bryarly Bishop

This week YouTuber Bryarly Bishop reveals some of her favourite places to visit in London, including two medicine-themed museums: the Wellcome Collection and the Hunterian Museum. The video’s one of the entries for My Destination’s Biggest, Baddest Bucketlist competition. You …

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Where To See Royal Clothing in London

Queen Victoria's Privy Council Dress

If there’s one thing we love about the royals, it’s their clothes. From The Queen’s unending range of hats, to the Duchess of Cambridge’s maternity wear, we’re fascinated by what the other half wear. With the news that Princess Diana’s …

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The Best Places to Eat Pancakes in London

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We heartily encourage you to eat pancakes any day of the year, but tomorrow is Shrove Tuesday, which means they are pretty much essential. As this list of restaurants demonstrates, the humble pancake comes in many different guises. Will it …

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Things to Look Forward to This Year

Boris Johnson, Mayor of London, on a bike to support RideLondon

Last year set the bar pretty high for events and attractions in London, but 2013 is shaping up to be just as exciting. Here are some highlights you can’t miss this year. View from the Shard When? From 1 February What? The …

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