Discover the curiosities of Hoxton Street Monster Supplies – a shop like no other. Throughout its history London has been home to many subcultures: you probably know all the spots for punk clothing, streetwear and the latest underground music. But do you know where to go for monster supplies? If you’re not a vampire, werewolf, …
Alastair Reid Schanche
Ah, the immortal question: How do you find love? Confused a million fold by the introduction of the dating app and the fact you live in a humongous city, full of opportunity. It’s time we gave you a few tips. Dating in London is a minefield. There are millions of people out there, and so …
Did someone say wine? Festival? Eataly? You’ve certainly got our attention. Following the logic that you can’t have too much of a good thing, and that when you’re on a roll, don’t stop, Eataly has announced another wine festival from the 3rd to the 5th of November. They did one back in January and it …
London is the stage for some of the most original and creative pieces of performance art in the world. Wait till you hear this one… Remember the Wagatha Christie trial? That libel case turned mud-slinging competition between Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney… the same one that rewrote the book on celebrity court cases. Well two …
Big news for the adrenaline junkies out there, or just anyone who wants to know what skydiving is like, but doesn’t want to do the whole jump-out-of-a-plane-in-midair thing. London is getting its very own new indoor skydiving experience. You must have seen one of those things. They look like the vacuum bit on a Dyson …
With its waterside restaurants and hidden gems Hackney Wick is a part of town any foodie should have on their radar. But where exactly should you be eating? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. We love Hackney Wick for all sorts of reasons – and its eclectic mix of dining spots is one of them. …
An art show dedicated to showing the art of people stuck in the penal system as curated by Ai Wei Wei is coming to the Southbank. Here’s everything you need to know. So here’s one that should definitely be on your radar. The Southbank Centre is hosting an exhibition to give a voice to people …
It’s coming round to that time of year again folks. And the glitziest light display in the city, obviously Oxford Street’s, have announced their big switch on. This year it’s different. Here’s what you need to know. We know, summer’s barely over. But it’s not our fault everyone cracks on with Christmas stuff so early. …
Glide is the three-rink skating experience opening in Battersea Power Station. Excited? Here’s what you need to know. With winter on the way there’s lots we’re excited for. The markets, the hearty food, and of course, ice skating. As it happens there’s a new kid on the block. In an area that’s already pretty hopping. …
The Southbank’s much-loved London Literature Festival is back from the 20th-30th October 2022. Here’s what you need to know. So, What Exactly is The London Literature Festival All About? Well basically a bunch of the world’s literary figures, or other important people who happen to have written books pop into town and give talks. There’s …