Lifestyle
Get in the know on living your best London life. We provide content to suit a variety of ages, budgets and interests. From weekend activity inspiration, to all the best free things to do in London you will be overwhelmed with the options in our gorgeous city.
“All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
FEATURE
Andi and Miquita Oliver introduced Wilderness Festival goers to a selection of European cheeses, sharing culinary tips and insights during a live podcast with special guest Matt Tebbutt….
Museum of Home · The Courtauld Shop · House of Voltaire at Studio Voltaire · Design Museum Shop · Saatchi Gallery Store · Royal Academy of Arts Shop · Dulwich Picture Gallery Shop · Soane Museum Shop · V&A Shop · London Transport Museum Shop · William Morris Gallery Shop · ICA Bookstore…
TP Caring Spaces create spaces that provide a respite from sickness, stress, and even the great pains of shift working in hospitals and/or charities…
Charities you can volunteer for in London. Team Up · akt · City Sanctuary UK · Literacy Pirates · The Big Help Out · Shout · Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) · Canary Wharf Group x The Felix Project · The Kids Network ...
Flowwow has launched a new floral-themed AR quiz just in time for Mother's Day, making it easier to select the perfect bouquet for your loved one…
As Mother's Day rapidly approaches, here’s our selection of events within the city that are guaranteed to create treasured memories. Whether it's indulging in a luxurious afternoon tea aboard the British Pullman train, crafting a beautiful floral bouquet, or savouring a delicious Sunday roast on a trendy Shoreditch rooftop, we have you covered…
Having been loyal to Hinge as a dating app for as long as I can remember, and with little-to-no success regardless of how you define it, recent post-pandemic socialising with other singletons has made me more aware of the alternatives on offer…
FLO London features in the June, July and August 2022 issues of British Vogue. As a female-owned business this has been a wonderful opportunity and a chance to showcase our newest collection of Ghanaian wax print products made from Nsubra fabrics…
The Tampon Tax, as it’s widely referred to, meant that until this year sanitary items were classed as a non-essential, luxury product and subject to VAT…
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Queen’s Park is set to bid farewell to summer with a vibrant street party on Lonsdale Road, scheduled for Friday, 13th September, from 4-10pm. This exciting event will unite the local community with a lively set by Hed Kandi DJ John Jones …
A significant piece of London’s nightlife history is making its way to the new London Museum, set to open in 2026. The iconic sign from the renowned nightclub fabric, which celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2019, will be featured in the museum’s permanent installation…
One Tree Hill Nature Reserve offers a peaceful retreat from busy London. Located in Honor Oak It can be reached by the Overground train arriving at Honor Oak, a small reserve of 7 acres with interesting history, wildlife and stunning panoramic views towards the city.
Lumen Studios present NONOTAK’s ECLIPSE in London with a 1,000-square-metre immersive light and sound exhibition.
Westminster Abbey, London's most iconic and historic church, boasts over a thousand years of heritage, renowned for its remarkable Gothic architecture and pivotal role in British history. To help you make the most of your visit to this extensive and fascinating site, here is our guide to ten essential things to see and do at Westminster Abbey.
Discover the eight must-see pavilions at the 2024 Venice Biennale. From the prominent showcases to some of the delightful pavilions further afield…
KODO · The Imagine Children's Festival · Oksana Lyniv Conducts Dvořák · Orchid After Hours · Generation Hope: Act for the Planet · Macbeth · Frank Auerbach: The Charcoal Heads · When Forms Come Alive · James Ward Presents: Seven Americans · Douglas Gordon: All I Need is a Little Bit of Everything · Grant Museum of Zoology reopens ·…
Oxford Street's dazzling Christmas lights are poised to make a grand return on 2 November, ushering in the festive spirit throughout London…
Discover our guide to the charm of Kenwood House, a historic gem nestled in the picturesque Hampstead, North West London…
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Opening in Marylebone in Spring 2025, Odyssey’s first UK campus will introduce a Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum aimed at fostering creativity, critical thinking, and a global perspective in children aged 0-5 years old…
Home decor is ever dynamic and accommodating to tastes, lifestyles, and technology. A number of new trends are now establishing a pace as we head further into 2024…
Discover the best places in London to admire roses, from royal gardens to hidden gems, and explore the city's rich floral heritage....
Comprehensive cleaning checklist to prepare your home for entertaining. Ensure a clean, welcoming space with our step-by-step guide.
In the world of fashion, accessories play a crucial role beyond mere adornment; they serve as powerful tools for self-expression and empowerment. Let’s delve into the fascinating realm where personal style intersects with psychology…
These schools have been identified as institutions to watch, as they continue to innovate and excel in their respective fields.
Many people dread the thought of packing up their entire life and moving it to a new location. However, with the right packing tactics, the process can be made much easier and less stressful.
This article will provide some great Father's Day gift ideas to help you choose the perfect present for your dad.
Maximising space in compact living areas has become an imperative part of modern interior design.
The Scene
Pioneering choreographer Merce Cunningham’s work will “forever” be revered. The Van Cleef & Arpels Dance Reflections festival has brought two of his works back to life performed by the Lyon Opera Ballet at Sadlers’ Wells…
Born in 1937 in what is now West Bengal, Arpita Singh is one of India’s pioneering post-independence artists. Remembering marks her first institutional solo exhibition outside India, featuring key works from her prolific six-decade long career…
There were two compelling reasons to attend this performance: the venue itself and the cutting-edge artist collective known as (LA) HORDE. Sadler’s Wells’ newest state-of-the-art venue is a welcome addition to Stratford, boasting rehearsal studios…
The lights come up on a pseudo-court room scene: a table jostling with microphones, a jug of water and an uncomfortable looking metal fold out chair are exposed by an interrogative spotlight…
After 18 successful years at Edinburgh Fringe, The Big Bite Size Show arrives in London for the first time at The Pleasance Theatre, no less. A gem of a place for fringe theatre in London…
The legacy company of the pioneering American choreographer Trisha Brown opened the Van Cleef & Arpels Dance Reflections Festival at Sadler’s Wells with a striking performance…
Leigh Bowery (1961-1994) packed more into his brief life than most would manage in two lifetimes. He passed away from an AIDS-related illness in 1994, at the age of just 33….
babirye bukilwa’s debut play is an unflinching expose of psychosis and manic depression, and the impact it can have on our relationships, love and identity…
The timing of this exhibition could not be better. At the end of a long winter, and egging on London’s reluctant spring, the Saatchi Gallery brings us FLOWERS in full bloom…
Mickalene Thomas brings with her dazzling, vibrant, rhinestone-adorned portraits of Black women, collages, photographs, installations and sets in which she photographed her muses to London. Her selection of female subjects comes from family members, her circle of friends and ex-partners ensuring we see through the gaze of her sitters the love between them…
THOUGHT OF THE WEEK
It’s 2020 and it’s surprising how many of us are still flushing wet wipes down the toilet! Wet wipes are bonded together using pressure, resins or chemicals making them very difficult to break down…
Every Thursday night we stand outside our houses clapping, banging wooden spoons on saucepans and cheering in celebration of all the hard and essential work that the NHS workers are doing #ClapForCarers…
We are now moving into our third week of lockdown in the UK and so we thought we would bring you a further dose of good news to keep spirits high…
There has been a strong sense of pride felt in the UK, especially over the last few days. People that were referred to as low skill workers just a few months ago are now seen as key workers, and our nation is relying heavily on their courage…
On the 23rd March 2020, Boris Johnson addressed the nation advising everyone to stay home in a national effort to halt the growth of the virus. This action has been taken in a bid to prevent the National Health Service becoming overwhelmed…
International Women’s Day 2020 took place on Sunday 8th March and there was a lot happening online and in real life to celebrate the day. The theme this year is ‘I am Generation Equality: Realising Women’s Rights’ and is aligned with UN Women’s new multigenerational campaign, Generation Equality…
This year sees the return of the Leap Year. Saturday 29th February marks 24 hours you didn’t have last year and 24 hours that you wont have next year! Such a gift calls for you to seize the day, reinvent yourself, do something selfless, work on your mental, spiritual and physical wellbeing…
The internet has made people brave and has allowed people to act without consequences and it can’t continue, this includes the media and the British press. “Be kind” is an expression circulating on the internet in the wake of Caroline Flack’s death…
Recently Michael Gove, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster came under scrutiny for his previous drug use and this had us wondering, why do we judge politicians so harshly for previous drug use?
Tampon smuggling is the struggle women go through attempting to discretely find ways to hide her tampon whilst at work! These are the measures taken to prevent any attention drawn as she skilfully…
To mark Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (23 - 29 January 2023) we are supporting Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust in its call to get towards a future where cervical cancer is a thing of the past. The charity is launching a campaign to End Cervical Cancer in the UK…