Best things to do in London at Christmas 2026: the complete guide to festive fun
From the glittering big-hitters in the heart of the city to wholesome events in the suburbs, these are the best things to do in London at Christmas for 2026

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From the glittering big-hitters in the heart of the city to wholesome events in the suburbs, these are the best things to do in London at Christmas for 2026

The UK's music festival offering is raring to go, and we've picked the best ones planned to go ahead for 2027 – from London to Leicestershire via Cornwall

From indulgent multi-course dinners to the best views in town for the fireworks (and where to dance) these are the best New Year's Eve events in London
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These are the corners of London where the shops are defined by their heritage, and distinguished by their art

Train operator London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has made thousands of tickets available for travel over Easter 2027 - more than five months in advance.
Virgin has unveiled more about its new high-speed trains, with plans for stylish interiors, upgraded dining and services connecting London to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam from 2030

The infamous Tramp members' club has officially marked the beginning of its wellness chapter

Double-decker bus rides and Big Ben selfies are an English classic, for sure, but they’re not all that England has to offer. As much as I love London myself—hey, that city quite literally raised me—my…
The new ITV drama – based on Elizabeth Day’s book – is set across Wales, Oxford and London

Regulated returns and fresh market entries revived some of Heathrow's links to Pakistan, China and Central America this year.

European autumn travel is completely broken. Millions of tourists blindly book flights to Bavaria or the Scottish Highlands. They overpay for boutique hotels and fight for parking spaces just to stand…
From Mayfair to Marylebone, these are the best spots in town

Pumpkin season has finally arrived for autumn – these are the best spots for pumpkin picking around the capital

Get lost in a book and one of these brilliant bookshops for kids
Virgin has released an initial image of the Alstom high-speed trains it plans to use for a new cross-Channel rail service connecting London with Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam from 2030. The company pl…
This East London bar just debuted at number 32 at the world's 50 Best Bars awards. Here's why we love it

American Express is expanding its Centurion Lounge network, with a new lounge at London Heathrow and major expansions planned for Houston and Philadelphia.

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has rejected proposals for new train services between London and Wrexham, as well as Rochdale and Blackpool. The rejections come following an assessment carried out b…
Discerning drinkers, ready yourselves – The 50 Best Bars 2026 have been announced in a glitzy ceremony in Milan

Spine-tingling ghost stories and frightfully debauched parties, here's our pick of the best Halloween events in London this year
