Category: Culture
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Where to watch the Wimbledon finals in London
There’s something almost sacred about Wimbledon finals weekend. Some are transfixed by blistering baseline rallies, other simply enjoy indulging in strawberries and cream or getting caught up in the electric summer atmosphere. And this year, London is serving up the spectacle in style. Across the city, outdoor screens, hidden courtyards, and pop-up terraces are primed…
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London under the sky: The best open-air theatre and cinema for summer 2025
Let’s be honest: Londoners endure months of grey skies, cramped commutes and pricey pints for one main payoff—summer. And nowhere is that payoff sweeter than when the city transforms into one giant alfresco stage. Outdoor theatre and cinema aren’t just seasonal novelties; they’re the ultimate way to see London differently. Swap velvet seats for picnic…
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Here’s your complete guide to Pride in London 2025
If there’s one day a year when London sets aside its usual muted palette for something altogether more electric, it’s Pride. And this year, on Saturday, 5 July 2025, the capital isn’t just turning up — it’s turning it out. Pride in London is always a jubilant, glitter-drenched celebration of identity, protest, progress, and the…
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The best European festivals to experience this summer
Tired of the same rooftop bars, overpriced gelato, and Instagram traps? This summer, Europe’s festival circuit in 2025 is serving up everything from open-air opera and political theatre to surreal art and wild street parties where locals actually show up. Whether you’re into avant-garde installations in Venice, centuries-old drama in southern France, or just fancy…
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10 compelling summer books you’ll want in your suitcase
Summer is still the best excuse to read. The pace shifts, the days stretch, and suddenly there’s time — at the airport, by the pool, on long train journeys, or just in that particular silence that comes with being away. Sadly but perhaps unsurprisingly, only 50% of UK adults now read regularly — down from…
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Foodies Festival is back to London: Your guide to the tastiest festival in the UK
What’s better than a festival on a spring bank holiday weekend? A festival devoted entirely to food, of course. Throw in a bit of sunshine, top-tier chefs, live music, and a cold drink in hand, and you’ve got yourself the perfect long weekend. Foodies Festival 2025, the UK’s biggest food and drink celebration, is rolling…
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10 thrilling new London theatre picks for Spring/Summer 2025
London theatre season is going to boil over this Spring and Summer — in the best way possible. We’re seeing huge stars make rare returns to the stage (Cate Blanchett, anyone?), fresh writing that asks all the big questions, and reimaginings of Shakespeare that might just make you fall in love with the classics all…
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Crowning jewels: Cartier’s legacy comes to the V&A
From tiaras worn at royal coronations to the glittering diamonds adored by Hollywood icons, few names conjure the same blend of elegance and craftsmanship as Cartier. Now, for the first time in almost three decades, the Victoria and Albert Museum is dedicating a major exhibition to the legendary maison. Officially opened on the 12 April…
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Review: The World of Tim Burton at the Design Museum
We have all admired the intricacies of the twisted worlds of Alice Kingsleigh (Alice in Wonderland) and the gothic charm of Wednesday Addams from afar. But what if we could step inside Tim Burton’s mind and explore the strange, surreal universe that brings them to life? After a wave of recent acclaim— including a lifetime…
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Book review: Strong Female Character by Fern Brady
By now, Strong Female Character will be familiar to many — whether through a review, a podcast mention, or a friend’s recommendation. Fern Brady’s memoir was published in 2023 and has drawn attention for good reason. It’s sharp, unsparing, and charged with a particular kind of fury that feels both timely and timeless. For women…
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