Charlie Maudsley, Author at Secret London

Things to do

3 crafted cocktails, 1 murder and only 75 minutes to solve the crime: London’s newest murder mystery experience pairs cocktails with clues and secrets hidden behind masks — only one date announced

Home to Sherlock Holmes and Miss Marple, this is the city of whodunnits — and at Murder on the Rocks London, you become part of one. The night begins with an air of intrigue --- masks conceal the identitie...

Music Things to do

For only 7 nights in London: A 13th-century cathedral on the Thames is hosting a Disney concert special featuring songs from Snow White, The Lion King, Frozen, High School Musical and more

Southwark Cathedral has stood by the Thames for over 800 years, tracing London’s journey from medieval river crossing to modern metropolis. Inside, enormous columns, rib-vaulted ceilings and soaring arches...

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Forget standard stand-up: This original comedy show in London brings a sharp-tongued comedian and a real tarot reader to the stage — and lets the audience join the fun

A sharp-tongued comedian joins forces with a real tarotista at Twisted Tarot London. It’s half mystical reading, half comedy show, meaning fortunes are told with a nudge, a wink and a perfectly timed punch...

Culture Things to do

This 120-year-old London hotel that welcomed Queen Elizabeth II and Nelson Mandela hides a fairytale courtyard many locals don’t know about — with Shakespearean carvings and the world’s longest frieze

Nestled just footsteps from Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament is St James’ Court, A Taj Hotel. It's home to a Michelin‑starred restaurant and a secret Victorian courtyard that boasts...

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Science expert revealed: Dive into the fascinating world of “altered states of consciousness” with Dr David Luke, Professor of Exceptional Experience at Big Questions, Cool Drinks— complete with Q&A

Big Questions, Cool Drinks is a new evening out in London that's tapping into knowledge and not just beer kegs. For this edition, it's all about the brain, mental health and recent groundbreaking research....

Food & drink Things to do

London is getting an immersive tarot speakeasy at Glaziers Hall with live group readings and cocktails inspired by the Major Arcana

Like the currents of the Thames, the legacy of tarot reading flows deep through London. It's in the dimly lit studio where Pamela Colman Smith would illustrate her Rider-Waite deck; it pulses through the S...

Culture Music

These are the music masterminds behind one of the most viral concert series in London — and AI can’t replicate their formula

In a world increasingly run by AI, the Fever Music Team preserves the humanity behind the live music experience in London and beyond. They're the musical masterminds behind concert series like Candlelight...

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This TripAdvisor award-winning magic show is taking over an ornate Victorian hotel just footsteps from London’s Buckingham Palace — with craft cocktails and world-class magicians

Winner of TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice award, Theatre of Magic London comes from the mind of hilarious magician Christopher Wayne and is packed with the kind of blink‑and‑you‑miss‑it illusions that lea...

Music Things to do

“Excellent musicians at an excellent venue”— here’s why Londoners are raving about the viral Candlelight concert series

London’s live music scene is packed with choice, but Candlelight concerts in London to stand out for its unique blend of atmosphere, artistry and unforgettable settings. Illuminating some of the city...

Escapes Things to do

These Grade I-listed terraced gardens just 2 hours from London look like something from a Renaissance painting — and they’re hosting an open-air music festival this June

Nestled deep in the Wiltshire countryside lies Iford Manor Gardens, a hillside retreat that feels like stepping into a Renaissance painting. These lush 2½-acre terraced gardens were awarded Grade I li...