Hackney’s swimmers can take a dip in the glorious London Fields Lido this spring. For a toasty dip, East Londoners need only to pop along to London Fields Lido for a swim in their heated pool. The 50-metre outdoor...
Time for a nice long workout: doing absolutely nothing. A steaming, bubbly tub of research from Loughborough University back in 2018 revealed that hot baths might be better than running or cycling when it comes to contr...
Create your own fab Christmas jumper at this fun and festive online workshop. Who among us doesn’t admire a truly eye-popping festive knit? With Christmas jumpers about to once again become the go-to wardrobe opti...
At east London’s Barge House, find a breakfast to fall in loaf with. The lovely Barge House bar-restaurant sits on Regents Canal near Haggerston. Floor-to-ceiling windows, which open on sunny days, let the light f...
Take a trip to wine country without getting your passport out at Mount Vineyard. If you’re a bit of a vino fan, here’s a summer half-day-trip for you: a 40-minute trundle on the train through south-east Lond...
The future of London’s tube map is a little bit stressful. London is growing at a serious clip. After forty years of population decline finally ended in 1991 – when it reached a low of 6.1 million – a period of ma...
Ever dreamed of testing your skill inside the Crystal Maze? Now’s your chance! London’s open-to-the-public Crystal Maze experience was a crowdfunded sensation back in June 2015, smashing its target on a wave...
The House of Dreams is one of London’s most incredible spaces. We all like to put our own stamp on where we live, but artist Stephen Wright has taken things to the next level. He’s spent the last 20 years t...
A 1.5-mile walking route through the City of London will reveal some fine, free treasures. We know you’re crazy about free things to do in London, so here’s one perfect walk that’ll let you visit five...
London’s had its fair share of cockamamie schemes over the years – and not just when Boris Johnson was mayor. Not all of these wild plans saw the light of day, though – until now. The keen Photoshoppers of Barratt...