Events and things to do in London, England

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There is so much to do on your visit to London. To make the most of your time with us our concierge is on hand to help and advise.  To get you thinking here are some of our top choices for this summer...

For grown ups:


Danton's Death
'A glorious and bloody revolution. A credit to Britain's National Theatre.' Sunday Times


49ers - at Wembley Stadium

The NFL's International Series returns to the UK on the 31st October

The London Eye
A “must see” for any visit to London

From A MidSummer Night’s Dream to As You Like It at The Globe
Amazing theatre in a stunning venue

Love Never Dies
Andrew Lloyd Webbers Sequel to The Phantom of The Opera

All My Sons
This summer’s blockbuster play starring David Suchet, Zoe Wanamaker

River Boat Tours
Sightseeing cruises, lunch cruises and evening dinners on the River Thames

Warhorse at The National Theatre
Actors working with magnificent, life-sized puppets in this gripping journey through history

Grace Kelly at The V&A
A stunning exhibition showing  the spectacular wardrobe of Grace Kelly

Hard Rock Cafe
A haven for true rock n' roll fans...  and so close to The Athenaeum

 

for kids:


The Rain Forest at London Zoo

Visit the tropics without leaving London at the zoo's new Rainforest Life exhibit

Billy Elliot
"Still the best show on the London Show" Daily Mail

The Railway Children
The former Eurostar Site at Waterloo Station transforms into a unique theatre space with the audience seated either side of the real railway track.

Harry Potter Tours
Explore some of London's hidden away and most fascinating places from the Harry Potter stories

Hamley’s
Don’t miss one of the world's largest toy shops

Children in Victorian London
A step back in time at The Museum of London

Natural History Museum
You’ll end up spending hours at this, one of the world’s greatest museums

The Lion King
Disney's multi award-winning musical – a family favourite!

Kensington Palace for Kids
Packed with fun quizzes, activities, facts and illustrations, this is the perfect way to explore Kensington Palace as a family

London’s Sea Life Aquarium
Home to one of Europe's largest collections of global marine life