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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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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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January wellness in London: New events, menus and experiences
The so-called January blues aren’t just a grab-by-the-collar phrase. Many of us experience low mood, lethargy and lack of motivation during winter months, and the post-festive slump doesn’t help. That’s why now is the perfect time to really take care of your body, mind and soul, introduce practical ways to reset routines, lift energy levels…
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Going all out for New Year’s Eve? You can still book these special packages
From sky-high dining rooms to riverside restaurants and iconic hotel ballrooms, London does New Year’s Eve exceptionally well – especially if food is as important as the countdown itself. Whether you’re after a full dinner-and-dance affair, panoramic skyline views, or a glamorous black-tie celebration, you want it – you got it. Below, we’ve rounded up…
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Dyson’s new Covent Garden pop-up is here to elevate festive gifting
Dyson is setting up in Covent Garden this December with a limited-time festive pop-up dedicated to considered gifting and hands-on beauty experiences. Crafted and Gifted by You opens today (11th of December) and runs for eleven days (until the 21st), transforming the busy Covent Garden piazza into a temporary beauty hub for personalised hair styling,…
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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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The Queen’s House Ice Rink is back to Greenwich with VIP perks and a fresh new feel
After a year-long hiatus, one of London’s most cinematic ice rinks is back and open for bookings. In just a little over a week (21 November 2025), the Queen’s House Ice Rink will once again transform the historic heart of Greenwich into a picture-perfect winter scene – framed by the Queen’s House and the Thames,…
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Skate at Somerset House: The most iconic Christmas rink is back and more beautiful than ever
London’s most iconic ice rink is back, and it’s not budging on Christmas sparkle. From today, 12 November, to 11 January 2026, Skate at Somerset House with Virgin Atlantic Holidays officially returns to transform the neoclassical courtyard into a full-blown festive wonderland. Think twinkling lights, the city’s most photogenic 40ft Christmas tree, and a line-up…
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Dead good baking: Don Julio and Panadería Rosetta are celebrating Día de Muertos with an exclusive pop-up
This weekend, London gets a taste of Mexico City’s most celebrated bakery – and a splash of tequila, too. From 31 October to 2 November, Don Julio Tequila takes over Toklas Bakery for Panadería Don Julio, a three-day Día de Muertos pop-up blending Mexican baking, culture, and cocktail craft in collaboration with Panadería Rosetta. For…
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Shots fired: Clays’ flagship playground is now open in Soho
If you’re a fan of competitive socialising – from darts and ping-pong to shuffleboard and crazy golf – Soho’s newest opening might be right up your street. Clays, the brand that turned clay pigeon shooting into an indoor, tech-driven game, landed in the West End on the 24th of September with its biggest site yet.…
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