City Cruises is the perfect way to see what London has on offer from the river, where every moment feels like a postcard coming to life. Glide past iconic sights, soak in the skyline, and discover a whole new perspective of the city! One that’s relaxed, refreshing, and unforgettable.   Dining Cruises Dining on the...

LANDER 23 is a live-action video game created by immersive theatre pioneers Punchdrunk. Your team becomes the crew of a spacecraft sent to investigate an alien city after the previous mission mysteriously vanished. Video Scenes from Lander 23, a real world immersive experience | © Punchdrunk Working in teams of four, players explore physical spaces,...

Simon Gregory speaks about his role as Group Executive Chef for The Ivy Asia and Harry’s and his love of the capital.  Did you always want to be a chef and how did you get to where you are today?     When I left school, I wanted to go straight into hospitality, which, in the early ‘90s wasn’t...

Spring in London delivers a high-octane programme of sport, spanning world-class endurance, international fixtures and crowd-pulling stadium spectacle. Jimmy Johnson reports. The capital’s most iconic sporting spectacle returns as the TCS London Marathon (26 Apr) once again transforms London into a 26.2-mile celebration of endurance and stamina. Founded in 1981 by Olympians Chris Brasher and John...

Half a century on, the Olivier Awards honour the very best of London theatre, with stars vying for Olivier’s bronze bust, Sam Rogg reveals. The Olivier Awards turn 50 this month (12 Apr), marking half a century of celebrating the very best of London theatre. First launched in 1976 as the Society of West End Theatre Awards, the ceremony...

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park’s new cultural quarter, East Bank, already gleams with world-class institutions, from the V&A East Storehouse and Sadler’s Wells East to BBC Studios and the London College of Fashion. But perhaps the brightest jewel to be added to its crown is the hotly anticipated V&A East Museum, as Beatrice Squires reports. Opening...

Easter in London isn’t just a long weekend – it’s a full season of fun, outdoor adventures and springtime discoveries across the city. From egg hunts and animal encounters to art trails and park outings, the capital comes alive for everyone this April and early May, as Lisa Hylton reports. For family fun with a...

From blockbuster scores to jazz basements and bold new exhibitions, London bursts into life with music this spring, writes Lisa Hylton. This spring, east London comes alive with music as V&A East Museum opens in Stratford with a blockbuster exhibition, The Music is Black: A British Story (from 18 Apr). Spanning 125 years, it celebrates...

Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, the late Queen Elizabeth II, would have turned 100 this month. So let’s roll our the red carpet and reveal where you can find a little royal magic.   It’s time for a royal fanfare! Born on 21 April 1926, the woman who welcomed 15 prime ministers, allegedly supported Arsenal Football Club,...