Museums and Exhibitions
Explore a collection of modern & contemporary masterpieces by artists like Warhol, Banksy, Haring, Hirst, Emin, KAWS, Picasso, and many more at the Moco Museum in Marble Arch. This brand-new museum, which opened its doors on August 10th, promises a fantastic experience for art lovers of all ages.
Explore a captivating collection of original props, vehicles, and costumes at Batman Unmasked: The Exhibition. Batman fans will have the chance to step into the Batcave and delve into Batman films spanning from 1989 to 2022. Experience the world of Gotham City as you navigate through themed rooms featuring iconic Batsuits, Super-Villain costumes, and a variety of props and weapons.
Walk through the Taylor Swift | Songbook Trail at V&A South Kensington, where a selection of her iconic looks is on display until September 8th. The trail includes 13 stops, each showcasing a chapter in the songbook of Taylor’s career and spotlighting a particular era of her music and songwriting.
Must-See Theatre Shows
Join Shrek and Donkey on their daring quest to rescue the feisty Princess Fiona. Meet a fire-breathing Dragon, a Gingerbread man with attitude, Pinocchio and a whole bunch of fairy tale misfits who’ll leave you in stitches. From an award-winning creative team and with astonishing visual effects, Shrek the Musical is a hilarious and heart-warming musical sensation.
Biff is not like ordinary dogs. He likes moonlight. And music. And walking on his tiptoes. You see, Biff doesn’t think he’s a dog, Biff thinks he’s a ballerina… The sublime and the ridiculous combine in this hilarious story of a small dog with a big personality and even bigger dreams, brought to life using beautiful puppets, well-loved ballet music and dazzling theatrical comedy, Dogs Don’t Do Ballet at the Little Angel Theatre. Suitable for children aged 3-8.
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of everyone’s favourite Dinosaur-who-cried-wolf story, ‘Gigantosaurus’. Listen to bestselling author and illustrator Jonny Duddle read the story and join in with a draw-along for his brand-new book ‘How to Draw Dinosaurs’ on 29th September at the Polka’s Main Theatre. Embark on a dinosaur-doodling adventure with him and create your very own dinosaurs to take home! Suitable for children aged 5+.
Explore Boxville, a land made entirely from sustainable cardboard! Work with the Boxville engineers to craft-a-long with the story and build your own way through the tasks and trials of Boxville, earning everything you need to become a fully-fledged cardboard engineer! This show is located at The Nest and is aimed at ages 4-8 and their grown-ups.
For the fashionistas
The London Design Festival returns between the 14th and 22nd of September, showcasing a remarkable array of design talent from across the globe. Over the course of nine days, you will be able to explore more than 400 events and activities, celebrating the city’s rich and diverse design landscape. The Design Museum is also organising a celebration of play and design for all ages and abilities in collaboration with the Swiss Embassy and London Design Festival on 22nd September in Kensington, don’t miss it.
Exciting new experiences…
Cruise onboard Skuna’s hot tub and BBQ boats through the docks of historic West India Quay whilst watching the hustle and bustle of Canary Wharf surrounded by the spectacular skyscrapers.
Escape your everyday life in Divr Labs’ VR arena in Westfield London. Try travelling in time and get transported to a whole new dimension within seconds. Do you prefer meeting the infamous Golem, exploring the world of dinosaurs or fighting your way out of a secret lab?
Have you tried Social Cricket yet? If playing cricket in tech-enabled party bars sounds appealing to you, try Sixes Social Cricket! Blending the thrill of cricket within a lively bar atmosphere, you can enjoy cocktails, beers, great music and scrumptious dishes perfect for sharing.
Immerse yourself in a gaming experience like no other, featuring the best video games from the past 50 years, at the Science Museum. From Pong to Pacman and Minecraft to Mario, there’s something for everyone. Power Up runs daily between 10 am and 5.30 pm and is suitable for children aged 5 years and over.
Indulgent Afternoon Tea in the CityÂ
Indulge your inner child and dive into the story of The Twits with London County Hall’s deliciously themed Afternoon Tea inspired by Roald Dahl’s iconic book. The Twits’ Afternoon Tea is served daily between 12 pm and 5 pm.
Or discover the finest afternoon tea at Bread Ahead’s Tea House on Pavilion Road, in Chelsea, with its iconic British teas, traditional cakes such as Black Forest and Battenberg and warm fresh scones with homemade jam, lemon curd and clotted cream.
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