Charlie Maudsley, Author at Secret London

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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...

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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...

Music Things to do

A special classical music show tailored exclusively to babies is officially back in London – with works by Mozart and Vivaldi to stimulate little minds

Science has shown what parents instinctively know---music stimulates growing minds. Classical works in particular are thought to nurture babies’ brain development, spark imagination and even ease anxiety. That’s the ide...

Music Things to do

One of the world’s most iconic chamber music venues is hosting an epic live music festival in London – the Grade II-listed hall is celebrating its 125th anniversary this week

Classical music in London is gearing up for a standout summer, with everything from pop‑up recital specials and intimate candlelit concerts to major anniversaries on the calendar. At the heart of it all i...

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This thrilling London courtroom drama puts you on the jury — and audiences say it’s one of the best experiences in the capital

London is no stranger to courtroom drama, with legendary institutions like The Old Bailey and the Royal Courts of Justice standing at the centre of some of Britain’s most famous trials. Now, “The Jury Experience” in Lon...

Culture Music

Rosalía returns to The O2 for the final London date of her Lux Tour tonight — and rumours point to a special guest appearance

Earlier this year, Rosalía tore up the BRITS stage with a jaw-dropping performance of "Berghain"---a Baroque-inspired masterpiece featuring Björk, Yves Tumor and one of London's classical music crown...

Escapes Things to do

England’s largest arts festival is throwing its biggest celebration yet for its 60th anniversary — and it’s just one hour from London

Brighton Festival 2026 marks its 60th edition this year---and celebrations are set to be bigger than ever. Running until 25 May, the festival features over 100 events, including theatre shows, jazz jams,...