A surprising mix of music and dance from this country and around the world - not just classical, but contemporary too - plus an exciting range of one off events.
Royal Festival Hall

This isn't just any cinema - it's the biggest screen in the country. The 3D films are a hoot (don't forget to pick up your special coloured specs on the way in, though!) but probably a one off event for most people. However, they also [more...]

Giraffe's motto is individuality and great fresh food. They say they are not a chain, but a herd, and each cafe is designed differently.

They do great brunch food, fresh smoothies and all. And the one on the Soutbank has amazing [more...]

Shop designer-style at Gabriel's Wharf. When you're done, relax by the river at one of many interesting cafes and restaurants.

There are plenty of interesting shops here, but I can't resist a shout-out for Ganesha, a fair-trade [more...]

Sail the seven seas without leaving London? Well, not quite. But you can explore life aboard Sir Francis Drake's Golden Hinde aboard this reconstruction on the Thames. Loads to do, especially for kids - though who wouldn't want to [more...]

Probably the gallery most likely to provoke people into saying 'but is it art?' (Perhaps that's the point?) The installations in the Turbine Hall tend to get the most press - from Rachel Whiteread's polystyrene mountain to Carsten [more...]

Gabriel's Wharf, on the South Bank of the Thames, is a charming spot, with little boutique shops, market stalls, art galleries and cafes. After a summer stroll along the river, stop for a bite in one of their outdoor cafes, or head up [more...]

Another one of those quirky little museums that are scattered throughout London. This one centres on Florence Nightingale but has plenty to say about the Crimean War, health and the history of nursing. Until March, there's a special [more...]

Some of the most exciting theatre in London!
National Theatre

If you want to get up close and personal with London, there's only two ways to do it - on foot or on two wheels - and that's where the London Bicycle Tour [more...]

Probably not worth a trip on its own, but in my opinion one of the most beautiful views in London is looking east down the Thames from the Hungerford Footbridge, especially after dark when all the lights are on. The new bridge itself is [more...]

A huge secondhand book market on the South Bank, near the National Theatre. Old magazines, prints and maps, too.

Outdoor theatre as the bard might have known it. The theatre season runs from May to October, but there are other things going on the rest of the time: a permanent exhibition about Shakespeares life, times and work; temporary [more...]

Show your date all of London - on a clear day you can see for miles once you get to the top of the Eye. Night flights can be spectacular too.

Just how tough was life aboard ship in WW2? Find out by exploring HMS Belfast. The military stuff is fascinating, but it's the little touches that really bring out the human interest of how all those men coped, cooped up in a big metal [more...]