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Forget the tricks, just treat yourself this Halloween! |
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The Tower of London Spooky TrailIt's no secret that London has some seriously spooky historical baggage and Halloween is the perfect holiday to make the most of the true tales and tribulations that surround our world famous attractions. The Tower of London, an iconic site with horrible histories dating back a whopping 900 years, is rumored to be notorious for ghost sightings. Take a visit between 21st-29th October to walk the steps of mediaeval Kings and Queens through their Halloween Trail. Keep on the look out for lurking ghosts and spirits as you walk through the ruins of the garden walls!
Location: The Tower of London
Date: 21-29 October 2023
Entry Fee: From £16.80 (child) & from £33.60 (adult)
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The Belgravia Pumpkin TrailBelgravia is hosting this year's answer to the perfect Halloween themed photo opportunity. With plenty to look out for all around the neighbourhood, from autumnal cocktails to gorgeous season flower displays, and the annnual pumpkin trail. The Halkin Bar is shaking up Pumpkin Pie martinis, and TomTom Coffee House is cooking up some cosy brunches. Halloween sweet treats can be sampled from Café Kitsuné, Chesnut Bakery and Bayley & Sage, too. This is a feast not to be missed! |
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The Night at the MuseumIf you're looking for somewhere to wear your best fancy dress, then the Natural History Museum is the place to be on the night of Halloween. Party amongst the dinosaurs when the lights go down for a silent disco in the impressive Hintze Hall.
Location: The Natural History Museum
Date: 31 October 2023
Entry Fee: From £39 |
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Sip on delicious tipples at London Cocktail Week! |
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Check out all the events taking place, participating bars and buy your wristbands here! |
London is the self proclaimed capital of the cocktail and what better way to tour all that our bars and restaurants have to offer than with a discounted tipple! With an abundance of bars taking part in the Curated Cocktail Tours, you can wine and dine in some of London's top bars with delectable drinks being shaken up for just £8 when you display a wristband.
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New Show: Maggie O'Farrel's Hamnet |
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After the huge success of Maggie O’Farrell’s bestselling novel ‘Hamnet’ it is no surprise that the story is coming to the West End stage! Lolita Chakrabarti’s adaptation is set to hit the stage for a limited 14-week West End. Tickets are sure to sell out fast, so get them while you can!
The novel is both an imagining of the life and untimely death of William Shakespeare’s son Hamnet, as seen through the eyes of his mother Agnes – more commonly called Anne – and the story of Shakespeare and Agnes’s relationship, from meeting until the premiere of the greatest play ever written, named after their son.
Location: Garrick Theatre
Date:Until February 2024
Tickets: From £35 |
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Celebrate Black History Month |
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Black History Month is an annual month of observance honouring the history, traditions, arts and culture of Black people both in the UK and across the globe. Founded in the United States in 1970, it was first celebrated in the UK in 1987 and has been a prominent moment in our annual calendars ever since, with plenty of events, exhibitions and screenings being put on around London to mark the occasion. Here's just a few ways to get involved: |
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Visit the London Transport Museum website for more infomration and to book your ticket |
Legacies: London Transport's Caribbean WorkforceExplore the impact Caribbean people have made on transportation in London at London Transport Museum. 'Legacies: London Transport's Caribbean Workforce' features stories from Caribbean people who worked for what is now Transport for London, many of whom came to London in the postwar years in search of a better life. The exhibit highlights the triumps and challenges they experienced, and the major influence that London’s Caribbean communities have had on the city’s culture, particularly highlighting events like Notting Hill Carnival and recent Tube station art campaigns.
Location: London Transport Museum
Tickets: From £24 per person
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For more information and to see what's on, click here! |
The Black British Book FestivalThis two-day festival aims to banish barriers to entry into the publishing industry and celebrate Black literature. With public figures such as Little Mix member Leigh-Anne Pinnock, bestselling writer Candice Brathwaite, gal-dem founder Liv Little, Channel 4 presenter Eric Collins and ‘Strictly’ champ Oti Mabuse all on the line-up, this jam-packed programme features all manner talks, panel discussions and workshops that will help aspiring authors to navigate everything from securing an agent to writing engaging dialogue, plus readings from bestselling authors, a marketplace where you can stock up on new reads, live music and a grand finale event featuring poetry and spoken word.
Location: Southbank Centre
Date:27th & 28th October 2023
Tickets: Varying depending on event
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For more information and to secure your seat, click here! |
Enjoy an evening of modern classical music!This incredible concert celebrates the work of Black artists and composers whose work did not get the spotlight that it deserved in its time at this Southbank Centre concert. The night will involve three different pieces from three different composers, performed by up and coming American violinist Randall Goosby, who made his debut with the Jacksonville Symphony orchestra at just nine, and award-winning Chinese pianist Zhu Wang.
Location: Southbank Centre
Date:27th & 28th October 2023
Tickets: Varying depending on event
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New Restaurant: Kima, Marylebone |
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View the full menu and book your table here! |
This beautifully simple restaurant draws inspiration from the Greek coastline, bringing a taste of the Mediterranean to our London streets.
Using only the freshest ingredients, Kima prides itself on their daily unveiling of freshly caught fish and seafood, creating dishes that reflect their Greek culinary heritage and embracing the 'use-all, waste-not' philosophy.
Location: 57 Paddington Street, Marylebone, W1U 4JA
Opening Times:
Tue-Fri 12pm-11:30pm
Sat 12pm-11:30pm
Sun 12pm-11pm
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