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Arsenal fans have just discovered you can get married at Emirates Stadium — and you can even invite an Arsenal legend to attend

It wasn't that long ago that Arsenal were crowned Premier League champions, and the streets of North London were full of fans celebrating. Well, now that the World Cup is over, Arsenal fans can finall...

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London’s oldest surviving house is the only residential home in the city to have survived the Great Fire of London – and Winston Churchill’s signature is etched into one of the window panes

The streets and structures of London are filled to the brim with almost 2000 years of history. And with something outrageously old to ogle at every turn, it's tricky to know which of the city's spots boas...

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From a Grade II-listed landmark to an 800-year-old cathedral: This is how Candlelight concerts are taking over London’s most historic spaces

are quickly reshaping how the capital listens to live music, taking classical recitals and tribute shows out of traditional concert halls and into atmospheric spaces across the city. Central Hall Westminster and Southw...

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This one-night-only late-night art experience allows you to experience some of the city’s most striking new sculptural artworks in a whole new light alongside musical performances – here’s our guide to making the most of the late-night gallery experience

If you’re at all interested in art in London, you’re likely well aware that a momentous exhibition recently landed in the city. Almost 30 years after his first major UK survey at the Hayward Gallery, Anis...

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A huge fleet of beautiful vintage vessels will sail into central London next month as part of an annual boating extravaganza – and it’s completely free to visit

It's certainly no secret that I've got a rather sizeable soft spot for the various vehicles that can be found within the confines of our capital city. But whilst I'm usually over here waxing lyrical about...

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This huge free Japanese food and culture festival will return to Trafalgar Square soon – bringing a taste of Tokyo straight to central London

Japan is a country that's steeped in tradition; bursting at the seams with delicious food, incredible art, and rich culture. But, as you may have already noticed, it's also a country that's pretty far awa...

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See this breathtaking light and sound show that has attracted 2 million people worldwide at London’s Westminster Cathedral – and it is narrated by Hugh Bonneville

With a recent success at Manchester Cathedral, LUMINISCENCE is finally brightening up the capital city. Now open, Westminster Cathedral’s grand architecture is showcased through an immersive show of light...

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One of London’s most iconic brutalist buildings once dubbed controversial is turning 50 – and everyone can explore its history for free

The National Theatre is set to celebrate 50 years at its South Bank home with a free outdoor installation sharing 50 stories from across its history. National Theatre to mark 50 years on the South Bank...

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This hidden London neighbourhood known as ‘Little India’ is packed with traditional sweet shops, bustling bazaars and family-run restaurants — and it’s one of the most vibrant parts of the city

One of the best things about living in a city like London is that you don't always have to jump on a plane to experience another culture, with there being so many different ways to immerse yourself right...

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A fun free public art trail has just landed in London – featuring five playful sculptures dotted around the West End

A trail of joy-sparking sculptures has just been unveiled in London's West End in a bid to celebrate the area's incomparable creativity and character. The playful public art trial is completely free to vis...

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