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Time is running out to explore the dark realms of magic, folklore and the occult at the ‘Dark Secrets’ exhibition in London – with cursed dolls and medieval manuscripts

Ever wondered what goes bump in the night? Felt a goosebump-inducing chill as you wandered through a graveyard? Or maybe lost all sense of time as you thumbed through the pages of a moth-eaten book on witchcraft? You’l...

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This Stunning Storybook Church Just Outside of London Was A Filming Location In The Latest ‘Knives Out’ Film – It’s Almost 200 Years Old And Is Hidden Away Inside A Fairytale Forest

The latest instalment of Rian Johnson's 'Knives Out' mysteries recently landed on our screens - featuring another delightful performance from Daniel Craig as the detective Benoit Blanc alongside a star-studded ensemble...

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This ‘Once-In-A-Generation’ Roman Secret Has Been Discovered After Being Hidden For 2,000 Years – It’s Tucked Away In The North Of England Just A Few Hours Away From London

It is an exciting time for archaeology in the UK, with a massive find being uncovered of a hidden section of Hadrian's Wall near Carlisle. And sure, that's not exactly London - but it's just a few hours away. And we cou...

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This Spooky Pub In Highgate Is One Of The Most Haunted In London – And It’s Bewitched By The Ghost Of A Barmaid

With just around the corner, perhaps you're on the hunt for some of London's most haunted pubs for a spooktacular pub crawl across the capital. in is one of the many storied pubs in the city that's famed for its eeri...

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11 Of The Most Haunted Pubs In London For A Petrifying Pub Crawl This Halloween

As the leaves turn crisp and the days get shorter, it's time to start looking for some spine-tingling plans. Forget the costume parties, the pumpkin carving, the tricks, and the treats, because one of the greatest (and...

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13 Of The Best Ghost Tours In London For A Harrowing Halloween Activity – Just Make Sure You Don’t Get Lost

In a city as old as London, there are all manner of stories of blood-curdling crime, spooky spectres, and murder most horrid. From shadowy graveyards to , our beloved capital has a wealth of creepy spots to explore, and...

The UK’s First Celebrity Series Of ‘The Traitors’ Airs Tonight On The BBC – Here’s The Complete Line-Up Of Contestants, Including Charlotte Church, Stephen Fry & Jonathan Ross

The UK's most talked about TV show returns tonight (Wednesday, October 8, 2025), but this time with a twist! A celebrity version of the much-loved and gripping television series The Traitors welcomes 19 famous faces to...

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This Charming London Bookshop Is Hidden Away On A Boat – You Can Browse The Books As You Bob Up And Down On The Water

London has no shortage of glorious bookshops. We Londoners are truly a populace (even if some of us buy more books than we read sometimes...). As such, our city is home to some of , and even a . Heck, you'll even find...

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‘Anyone Could Be A Suspect, Even You’: We Went To Try The New Murdér Express Theatrical Dining Experience In East London – And This Is How It Went

Boarding a train in London can sometimes mean delays, cramped seats, and snacks that just don’t hit the spot. Well, forget your daily commute. Set in the fictional train station of Pedley Street, under the very real tra...

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This Iconic London Venue Is Paying Tribute To The Soundscapes Of David Lynch For One Night Only – And You’ll Hear Renditions Of Songs In His Works From ‘Blue Velvet’ To ‘Twin Peaks’

In January this year, the world lost the great filmmaking powerhouse that is David Lynch. Next month, the Royal Festival Hall will celebrate one of the defining tropes of his pictures: the soundscapes. Often known to m...