Cultural attractions

Squirrel monkey at London Zoo spots food-filled advent stocking

London Zoo to host Santa's Grotto and Christmas activities

North London is quickly becoming a booming centre for musicians and producers of all stripes

North London is quickly becoming a booming centre for musicians and producers of all stripes

Cultural attractions

Pirate Studios bring energy and opportunity to North London

People are being urged to have their say on leisure and community activities in the £8 billion new neighbourhood known as Brent Cross Town. Image: Cityscape Digital/LDRS

People are being urged to have their say on leisure and community activities in the £8 billion new neighbourhood known as Brent Cross Town. Image: Cityscape Digital/LDRS

Have your say on leisure activities in £8bn new neighbourhood

Hugh Bonneville meets Madame Tussauds' latest figure on the red carpet at the Paddington in Peru premiere.

Hugh Bonneville meets Madame Tussauds' latest figure on the red carpet at the Paddington in Peru premiere.

Madame Tussauds unveils new star attraction at Paddington film premiere

Alice's Oversized Chair along with models from the Kentish Town studio of the late Paula Rego are among the exhibits in the newly opened Women & Freud Museum

Alice's Oversized Chair along with models from the Kentish Town studio of the late Paula Rego are among the exhibits in the newly opened Women & Freud Museum

Cultural attractions

Tracey Emin and Paula Rego art on display at Women and Freud show

Well Walk Theatre's artistic director Zina Drouche with her puppets

Well Walk Theatre's artistic director Zina Drouche with her puppets

Cultural attractions

Tiny Hampstead puppet theatre scores seasonal hit with Halloween show

You can take fascinating guided tours of Charles Dickens' former home in Bloomsbury including the new sex, gin and opium tour.

You can take fascinating guided tours of Charles Dickens' former home in Bloomsbury including the new sex, gin and opium tour.

'I took a sex, drugs and gin tour of Charles Dickens' home'

Self-Portrait, Peter Paul Rubens, 1638/40 is on display at Kenwood House (Image: Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, Gemäldegalerie)

Self-Portrait, Peter Paul Rubens, 1638/40 is on display at Kenwood House (Image: Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, Gemäldegalerie)

The Hampstead Heath mansion that has lost a Rembrandt but gained a Rubens

Motorbike Rocker ready to roll in

Motorbike Rocker ready to roll in

Beatle's classic Mini may appear at vintage fashion car boot sale

Norma Jeane Baker aka. Marilyn Monroe in 1946 at an early photo shoot with photographer Joseph Jasgurn, one of 250 artefacts, photographs and items of clothing on show in MARILYN The Exhibition

Norma Jeane Baker aka. Marilyn Monroe in 1946 at an early photo shoot with photographer Joseph Jasgurn, one of 250 artefacts, photographs and items of clothing on show in MARILYN The Exhibition

Exhibition offers glimpse into private life of movie icon Marilyn Monroe

Artistic directors of the Well Walk Theatre have staged a soft opening of its cafe and bookshop with the official theatre opening on September 7

Artistic directors of the Well Walk Theatre have staged a soft opening of its cafe and bookshop with the official theatre opening on September 7

Cultural attractions

Magical new bookshop and theatre has no Wi-Fi to 'keep children off their screens'

A new Banksy has appeared at London Zoo

A new Banksy has appeared at London Zoo

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London Zoo takes Banksy gorilla artwork down 'for safekeeping'

David Winskill hopes that Far East Corporation will deliver on its promises for an arts centre in Hornsey Town Hall (Image: Google)

David Winskill hopes that Far East Corporation will deliver on its promises for an arts centre in Hornsey Town Hall (Image: Google)

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'We need to talk about Hornsey Town Hall'

Long queues were reported at Hampstead Heath mixed pond

Long queues were reported at Hampstead Heath mixed pond

Hampstead Heath

Hampstead Heath pond bathers face long queues on hottest day of year

An image of the pond in the new garden being developed for Queen Elizabeth II in The Regent's Park

An image of the pond in the new garden being developed for Queen Elizabeth II in The Regent's Park

A new garden celebrating the life of Queen Elizabeth II is set to open in 2026

The Hive Meadow is in full bloom compared to how it was before (inset) (Images: Heath Hands)

The Hive Meadow is in full bloom compared to how it was before (inset) (Images: Heath Hands)

Hampstead Heath

'Help us to create beautiful wildflower meadows on Hampstead Heath'

Emily Hills by a Vermeer painting on display at Kenwood (Image: English Heritage)

Emily Hills by a Vermeer painting on display at Kenwood (Image: English Heritage)

English Heritage

'All the events coming to Kenwood in Hampstead this summer'

The living room of an East London terraced house in 1978 is among the revamped Rooms Through Time at the Museum of the Home

The living room of an East London terraced house in 1978 is among the revamped Rooms Through Time at the Museum of the Home

Museum of the Home

New time capsule rooms evoke different eras of Londoners' lives

Jermaine and family stayed overnight at Chessington World of Adventures where they have just opened new rides based on the hit Jumanji films

Jermaine and family stayed overnight at Chessington World of Adventures where they have just opened new rides based on the hit Jumanji films

Chessington World of Adventures Resort

'I stayed overnight at a zoo and theme park and felt like I was in Jumanji'

Gravity Max is a huge indoor entertainment complex at Westfield Stratford

Gravity Max is a huge indoor entertainment complex at Westfield Stratford

Westfield Stratford City

'I raced go-karts, battled zombies and nearly won crazy golf - all in one night'

London Zoo's Humboldt penguins chicks have just learned to swim

London Zoo's Humboldt penguins chicks have just learned to swim

Watch adorable penguin chicks take their first dip at London Zoo

Jesse Armstrong and Rowan Williams are in conversation at The Idler Festival at Fenton House Hampstead on Friday, July 5

Jesse Armstrong and Rowan Williams are in conversation at The Idler Festival at Fenton House Hampstead on Friday, July 5

Cultural attractions

Succession creator to discuss Seven Deadly Sins at Hampstead festival

These are London's most affordable musicals this summer

These are London's most affordable musicals this summer

Cultural attractions

London's cheapest musicals to watch this summer revealed

Old air-raid shelter could soon own to public

Old air-raid shelter could soon own to public

Secret 'James Bond' Q tunnels under Tube station could become tourist attraction

Emma Dagnes has been made an OBE for services to heritage

Emma Dagnes has been made an OBE for services to heritage

Alexandra Palace

Ally Pally boss in King's Birthday Honours for safeguarding palace 'now and forever'

The Paradox Museum is set to open on July 17 in Knightsbridge

The Paradox Museum is set to open on July 17 in Knightsbridge

Mind-bending new museum will test your sense of gravity with optical illusions

The lion cubs have been capturing the hearts of London Zoo's visitors

The lion cubs have been capturing the hearts of London Zoo's visitors

London Zoo reveals names for adorable lion cubs in time for Father's Day

The Merlin Entertainments multi attraction pass allows visitors to choose five of London's attractions over a 90 day period and get up to 50% off

The Merlin Entertainments multi attraction pass allows visitors to choose five of London's attractions over a 90 day period and get up to 50% off

My whirlwind tour flying high on the London Eye and diving deep at the Aquarium

A meerkat is weighed as part of the annual check-in of London Zoo’s animals

A meerkat is weighed as part of the annual check-in of London Zoo’s animals

London Zoo's future safe as law passed by Parliament on final day

The adult's section of Hornsey Library should reopen on June 10 2024 after RAAC found in roof

The adult's section of Hornsey Library should reopen on June 10 2024 after RAAC found in roof

Library hit by Raac discovery to reopen - but with limited PC access

Aquarium Lates has relaunched for an after hours experience

Aquarium Lates has relaunched for an after hours experience

'Aquarium Lates - all the joy of the ocean world with no crowds and a drink in hand'

The 35sq m mosaic celebrates 150 years of Alexandra Palace

The 35sq m mosaic celebrates 150 years of Alexandra Palace

Alexandra Palace

Mosaic of memories uses real people's photos to mark Ally Pally anniversary

Sir Anthony Hopkins plays Sigmund Freud in Freud's Last Session which is out in cinemas on June 14

Sir Anthony Hopkins plays Sigmund Freud in Freud's Last Session which is out in cinemas on June 14

See the psychiatrist's couch used in Sir Anthony Hopkins new Sigmund Freud film

Art lovers clutching maps toured artists' homes and studios at the weekend for the Crouch End Open Studios event. Image: David Winskill

Art lovers clutching maps toured artists' homes and studios at the weekend for the Crouch End Open Studios event. Image: David Winskill

Cultural attractions

Hundreds flock to meet the artists at open studios weekend

A view of the proposed pergola pond and flower garden in Regent's Park in memory of the late Queen

A view of the proposed pergola pond and flower garden in Regent's Park in memory of the late Queen

Queen Elizabeth II

More details of Regent's Park garden to commemorate the late Queen revealed

As part of its bicentenary celebrations The National Gallery was illuminated with a lightshow on May 10

As part of its bicentenary celebrations The National Gallery was illuminated with a lightshow on May 10

Enjoy afternoon tea in a famous London building celebrating its 200th birthday

Some fans describe Wembley as 'the best stadium in the world'

Some fans describe Wembley as 'the best stadium in the world'

Wembley Stadium

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How good is England's national stadium? Here's what TripAdvisor reviewers say

Zoo keeper Alden in 1935 with an African grey parrot

Zoo keeper Alden in 1935 with an African grey parrot

London Zoo is almost 200 years old and is appealing for your family memories

Five budding zookeepers will win their dream day out at London Zoo

Five budding zookeepers will win their dream day out at London Zoo

Have your animal-loving kids got what it takes to be a zookeeper at London Zoo?

The visit coincided with the opening of a new attraction the Minifigure Speedway

The visit coincided with the opening of a new attraction the Minifigure Speedway

Our fun filled day out at LEGOLAND left us with grins stretching from ear to ear

The new Dorfman Plaza opened at JW3 LtoR includes: CEO Raymond Simonson JW3, Dame Vivien Duffield DBE and Sir Lloyd Dorfman CBE and his family.

The new Dorfman Plaza opened at JW3 LtoR includes: CEO Raymond Simonson JW3, Dame Vivien Duffield DBE and Sir Lloyd Dorfman CBE and his family.

Cultural attractions

Versatile new outdoor events space opens at JW3

Disney 100 Exhibition has been extended to run until June 21 at ExCel in East London

Disney 100 Exhibition has been extended to run until June 21 at ExCel in East London

There's still time to catch the 100 years of Disney exhibition in London

The gardens at 25 Cannon Street are opening for the London Open Gardens event

The gardens at 25 Cannon Street are opening for the London Open Gardens event

London's hidden squares and secret gardens to open over one special weekend

Temporary fencing at Primrose Hill, which people have been bypassing, pictured in 2023

Temporary fencing at Primrose Hill, which people have been bypassing, pictured in 2023

Primrose Hill to be closed at night at weekends again as warmer weather approaches

John Keen-Tomlinson, custom games executive at Winning Moves UK, with the Monopoly man at the launch of the Hampstead and Highgate Monopoly edition outside Hampstead station

John Keen-Tomlinson, custom games executive at Winning Moves UK, with the Monopoly man at the launch of the Hampstead and Highgate Monopoly edition outside Hampstead station

Hampstead and Highgate to get its own Monopoly board

Clerkenwell has replaced Crouch End on Sunday Times Best Place to Live but still makes the list

Clerkenwell has replaced Crouch End on Sunday Times Best Place to Live but still makes the list

Cultural attractions

'Best kept secret' in London falls from top spot in Sunday Times Best Place to Live

Shrek's Adventure is a series of scenes blending live action and animation that brings the well loved films to life

Shrek's Adventure is a series of scenes blending live action and animation that brings the well loved films to life

My breath taking interactive adventure in Shrek's swamp

Ascending the Pyramid of Giza

Ascending the Pyramid of Giza

'Excitement turned to sheer terror': I visited ancient Egypt without leaving London

Haringey has been announced as the borough of culture for 2027

Haringey has been announced as the borough of culture for 2027

'Rebel borough' Haringey set to be London Borough of Culture

Tickets go on sale for The Paddington Bear Experience at London Country Hall on March 4.

Tickets go on sale for The Paddington Bear Experience at London Country Hall on March 4.

London's new Paddington Bear Experience opens in May - here's how to get tickets

A breeding programme for the Critically Endangered Mountain Chicken frog will be on show for the first time at London Zoo's new attraction

A breeding programme for the Critically Endangered Mountain Chicken frog will be on show for the first time at London Zoo's new attraction

London Zoo retires its famous reptile house as frogs and snakes get new home

Work on a derelict site at Alexandra Palace has begun and people are being given the chance to have their say on improving parkland. Photos: Newsquest/Sophie Harbinson

Work on a derelict site at Alexandra Palace has begun and people are being given the chance to have their say on improving parkland. Photos: Newsquest/Sophie Harbinson

Alexandra Palace

Have your say on improving Alexandra Palace parks as work begins on derelict building

Wembley Stadium, The Tower of London, Hampton Court and HMS Belfast are all taking part in the National Lottery open week of free of cut price entry to attractions.

Wembley Stadium, The Tower of London, Hampton Court and HMS Belfast are all taking part in the National Lottery open week of free of cut price entry to attractions.

Scores of London attractions free or cut price for National Lottery open week

Reviewers loved the

Reviewers loved the

Hampstead Heath

'An oasis of peace and calm' – how TripAdvisor reviewers rate Hampstead Heath