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These are the best theatre shows coming to London this year – from Sadie Sink To Self Esteem, here’s everything you need to know about the most highly anticipated productions heading to the West End in 2026

Look, I really don't like drawing attention to it, but I did go to drama school. And so the prospect of the curtain lifting on a dazzling new musical or thought-provoking play is a pretty darn exciting one for me. We're...

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These are the Bridgerton filming locations you can visit in and around London – from romantic gardens to ravishing royal residences

Lovers of glorious gossip and all things period drama, gather round. Season 4 of everybody's favourite raunchy regency romance, Bridgerton, finally landed last week. And to celebrate, we've put together a list of some o...

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The story of Ancient Egypt’s king of kings is told through golden treasures and millennia-old artefacts at this compelling new exhibition in Battersea – here’s our review

Like an antique painting in a tech CEO’s sleek penthouse, has journeyed to London and opened its chest of age-old treasures in the new contemporary labyrinth of Battersea Power Station. Now, people can head over to NEO...

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This Bridgerton Day Out In London Is A Real-Life Fairytale — From Regency-Style Afternoon Tea To ‘Forbidden Love’ Cocktails

Bridgerton season 4's finale finally landed on Netflix over the weekend. The romance and scandal didn't disappoint, but now we've got some serious Bridgerton withdrawals. To keep us feeling the Regency fantasy while w...

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This fairytale estate near London was the childhood home of Queen Elizabeth I – and it’s where visitors can find a world-famous ‘mysterious’ portrait

Just a hop, skip, and a jump 20 minute train ride from London sits a jaw-droppingly good-looking gaff with a rather lengthy backstory. Hatfield House is picturesquely perched slap-bang in the middle of th...

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Tracey Emin’s largest-ever exhibition is landing in London today – and it will display ‘My Bed’ as well as never-before-seen pieces

Tracey Emin's career has spanned over 40 years, and her work makes her one of the most recognisable names in contemporary British art. And her achievements are to be recognised with her largest-ever exhibition, which la...

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Inside the London cookery school where refugees are the head chefs — and your dinner comes with a story you’ll never forget

Migrateful UK offers a one-of-a-kind culinary experience that is as educational as it isjoyful. The organisation trains and supports migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers by empowering them to lead their own cookery cl...

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One of the most beautiful castles in the UK is displaying the largest ever Anne Boleyn collection – the world’s first portrait collection of Henry VIII’s most infamous queen is only one hour away from London

There’s something moving about returning home - if only in spirit. This spring, in , the childhood home of Henry VIII’s most infamous queen, unveils Capturing A Queen, the most comprehensive exhibition of Anne Boleyn...

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This historic gem on the banks of the River Thames is one of the best-preserved houses in Europe – famous for its haunted happenings, lavish interiors, and breathtaking gardens

If you're an avid Secret London reader, you probably already have a whole host of hidden gems tucked firmly up your sleeve. But if you do happen to be on the lookout for one more, I come bearing a particularly twinkly o...

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A brand new ‘Game of Thrones’ play produced by George R.R. Martin is premiering the UK this summer – unravelling an unseen prequel story of The Mad King

Full of twists and turns, the captivating 'Game of Thrones' is coming back once more. However, this time it's not a new book or a TV series - it's in the form of a theatre play. While we're still not over how the origin...

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