Category: Special days
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The Anti-Valentine’s Day guide: Best ways to celebrate your singledom this year
Valentine’s Day in London is a contact sport. Prix fixe menus appear overnight, tables are wedged a little too close together, and entire dining rooms become echo chambers of “so… what are we?” If you’re single, you’re either meant to be wallowing or wildly performing independence. Or (radical thought!) you could just have an excellent…
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Missed the restaurant bookings? Here’s how to do Valentine’s dinner better at home
Valentine’s Day falling on a Saturday sounds ideal – until you remember everyone else has had the same idea. The best restaurants are booked solid, the special menus long gone, and suddenly you’re refreshing OpenTable like it owes you money. But staying in doesn’t have to feel like second best. In fact, done properly, it…
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Love in action: Valentine’s Day 2026 experiences to remember
If you want to switch things up this Valentine’s and make the day a little more memorable than taking a stroll outside or waiting until dinner to kick off the celebrations, we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re after something adventurous to get the heart racing, or a way to slow down, unwind, and just enjoy…
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All you need is love gifts: 16 Valentine’s Day gifts that are actually thoughtful
Valentine’s Day is meant to be all about love – but don’t get too starry-eyed. If you’re partnered up, you can strip away the roses and red ribbon and it quickly becomes one of the most high-pressure gifting moments of the year. Unlike Christmas, novelty socks or a last-minute skincare set shouldn’t really come to…
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For him: The best Christmas gifts for him this year
They say men are easy to please when it comes to gifts – but in reality, the options for men aren’t quite as extensive as they are for women. Before you know it, you’re scrambling on the evening of the 23rd for something that feels thoughtful and original. Socks? Scarves? Aftershave? They’re classics for a…
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Full festive feasts: Here are London’s best spots to eat, drink, and be merry this Christmas
Every year, we all end up at that obligatory company Christmas dinner or a friend’s festive shindig. But beyond those “must-do” events, London’s restaurants are pulling out all the stops to get us out there celebrating this season. You don’t need to be a die-hard Christmas fan to enjoy them – these restaurants are properly…
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For her: These are the coolest beauty gift sets under £50 this Christmas
By the time December rolls around, it feels like 80% of our brainpower is spent on one thing: gifts. Who still needs one? What will actually impress the mother-in-law? And does that third cousin you only see once at Christmas lunch really need a present this year? Finding the right gift can be deceptively tricky…
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Sweet like chocolate: 8 best Christmas chocolate gifts you can buy now
If there’s one gift that never fails, it’s chocolate. Predictable? Maybe. But seriously – what could possibly go wrong with chocolate? Practically nothing. And just because it’s a safe choice doesn’t mean it’s boring. Chocolate makers know how to turn a simple treat into a little moment of magic, with unexpected or even viral flavour…
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The best Christmas bakes to gift (or eat) this season: panettones, mince pies, and more
Ah, Christmas – the time for family, laughter, love, and most importantly… food. Supermarkets are stacked with festive bakes, and our favourite bakeries always bring their A-game, so we’re seriously spoilt for choice. But with so many options, it’s worth knowing what’s actually worth picking up — especially if you’ve got a dinner full of…
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Lace up! Here are the 7 most magical ice-skating rinks in London this year
Whether you’re after a full festive day out, a quick pre-theatre glide, or a backdrop steeped in history, the city’s rinks each offer their own version of seasonal sparkle. From iconic pop-ups under thousands of lights to grand palace settings and reliable indoor favourites, here’s your at-a-glance guide to the very best places to skate…
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