Holidays are made for indulgence, so loosen your belt and discover the spectacular signature desserts that make London’s restaurants even more irresistible. Chris Johnson reveals some of the best. There are sensible weekday puddings, and then there are the desserts you order while on holiday, the gloriously extravagant, photographed-from-every-angle creations that turn dinner into an occasion....

Premier League rivalries, international rugby, world-class tennis and American football make September a spectacular month for sport in the capital, says Jimmy Johnson. The new Premier League season is underway, and London’s clubs provide some of the month’s most enticing fixtures. The standout game arrives at Emirates Stadium on 6 September, when the defending champions...

From royal regalia and national masterpieces to the aircraft that defended Britain’s skies, London’s museums and historic buildings contain objects that tell the nation’s story. Chris Johnson selects 10 treasures worth crossing the capital to see. 1. The Crown Jewels, Tower of London Protected at the Tower since the 1660s, the Crown Jewels comprise more...

The River Thames is a joy to wander beside at any time of the year. But, as Kathryn Conway reveals, September is when this iconic waterway truly takes center stage.  Winding through the capital as a vital artery that transports both commuters and sightseers, London’s legendary river is where history, culture and everyday life in...

Sam Rogg reveals how you can become part of the Peaky Blinders story in a new immersive experience based on the hit TV series. Everyone’s favourite fictional gangsters have left Birmingham behind as Peaky Blinders Underworld brings Thomas Shelby’s notorious world of secret deals, rival gangs and dangerous missions to the capital.  Based on the award-winning BBC and Netflix series, this...

As autumn creeps closer, Anna Frame rounds up the design and architecture fairs popping up all over the capital. With so much choice, your only worry is fitting them all in. First up is the season’s star, the sprawling London Design Festival (LDF; 12-20 Sep). Showcasing the city as the artistic center of the world, its programme...

As three major musicals arrive in the capital this month, Sam Rogg explores a cult film reimagined for the stage, Sting revisiting the story of his hometown, and a Broadway favourite celebrating its 30th anniversary. A Cult Classic Hits the Stage More than three decades after Ridley Scott’s Thelma & Louise became an Oscar and Golden Globe-winning film,...

Spanning two million years of human history, including both globally recognised antiquities and treasures from ancient civilisations, the British Museum’s vast collection is reason enough to visit. But this autumn, the museum is pulling out all the stops with a landmark exhibition and a final chance to catch two displays worth setting aside time for, says...

Celebrate a landmark anniversary at Tower Bridge with FREE activities and discounted admission as part of the Government’s Great British Summer Savings scheme. Families can enjoy a summer of hands-on science fun at Tower Bridge as the iconic London landmark celebrates 50 years since switching from steam power to electricity with free activities included in...