This year bonfire night is back with a bang, so wrap up warm, grab your sparklers and make sure you buy your tickets in advance for a chance to attend one of London’s best displays.  SOUTH LONDON Musical Firework Displays in Morden And Wimbledon The ever popular shows are back for 2021 at Morden and Wimbledon Park, choose from one of two shows; at an earlier show more suitable for families featuring a Disney music theme, and a later show with a James Bond music theme. Expect two dazzling musical fireworks shows at each venue, funfair, food drink and more. Plus, stop by their street food v ..read more

The spookiest month of the year is upon us and we’re ready to get dressed up, pick pumpkins, play tricks and generally go all out for Halloween 2021! Are you? Read on for our Halloween top picks if you dare…. Halloween Pumpkin Picking   Of course, you can pick up a pumpkin in the local supermarket, but nothing beats a family day out in the fresh air, plucking the plump orange orbs fresh from the ground. There are several pumpkin farms within easy reach of London, so pull on your welly boots and start planning. Here’s our pumpkin farm picks; Garsons Farm in Surrey have taken pumpkin season ..read more

Today is an important day in the UK as it marks the launch of Black History Month 2021. This year the campaign for Black History Month invites Black and Brown people across the nation to share what they are Proud To Be – for a festival of celebration in October. In every London borough dozens of community events are occurring, to support and celebrate Black History Month. We’ve put together a shortlist to help you celebrate #Proud2Be. James Barnor: Accra/London – A Retrospective at The Serpentine Visit The Serpentine to witness the work and life of British-Ghanaian photographer James Barnor, w ..read more

The streets of the capital have been teaming with stylish folks this week thanks to London Fashion Week (AKA, LFW). Editors, buyers, models, and celebrities have all been in attendance for one of the biggest events in the fashion calendar. The A-listers weren’t the only ones who were able to celebrate style, however. Thanks to the British Fashion Council’s reintroduction of the City Wide Celebration programme, LFW has been opened up to everyone, which gets a big thumbs up from us here at London Living! For this year’s City Wide Celebration, the British Fashion Council curated a schedule of act ..read more

For the first time in its 108-year history, the greatest flower show on earth will be held in Autumn. Read on to discover everything you need to know about the highly anticipated RHS Chelsea Flower Show. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The RHS (@the_rhs) When is it? This year the Chelsea Flower Show is set to take place in Autumn rather than Spring. There has been a 2-year gap since the last live event, but a virtual Chelsea Flower Show did take place in May 2021 and May 2020. This year’s show will run for six days, from Tuesday September 21 to Sunday September 26. From Tu ..read more

For this week’s blog post we had the pleasure of grilling co-founder of The London Cabaret Club, Evelina Girling.Set within the opulent surroundings of the Bloomsbury Ballroom, a 1920s Art-Deco landmark, steeped in history, The London Cabaret Club,  were one of the capital’s first performing arts venues to reopen after the pandemic, and since launching this show in June, they have enjoyed sell out shows and had a staggering 400 people queuing around the iconic venue last week for their open auditions, proving that London theatre is bouncing back, stronger than ever.The show combines world ..read more

London is, arguably, one of the busiest cities in the world and daily life can sometimes be overwhelming. The good thing is, that as fast-paced as this city is, you can always get as much headspace as you need by practicing meditation and mindfulness, in one of the many calm, beautiful, and tranquil spots across the capital. Read on to discover our top 8 most tranquil spots in London. The Peace Pagoda, Battersea Park The majestic Peace Pagoda was presented to Londoners by the Venerable Nichidatsu Fuji in 1984. Founder of the Japanese Buddhist movement, Nipponzan Myohoji, Guruji stated that ‘C ..read more

London is, arguably, one of the busiest cities in the world and daily life can sometimes be overwhelming. The good thing is, that as fast-paced as this city is, you can always get as much headspace as you need by practicing meditation and mindfulness, in one of the many calm, beautiful, and tranquil spots across the capital. Read on to discover the best places in London to go to find some inner peace. The Peace Pagoda, Battersea Park The majestic Peace Pagoda was presented to Londoners by the Venerable Nichidatsu Fuji in 1984. Founder of the Japanese Buddhist movement, Nipponzan Myohoji, Guru ..read more

Who else is rejoicing at the arrival of the August Bank Holiday? After a month of being back in the office and doing that gruelling London commute, the thought of these 3 lovely days off work have put a spring in our step, and unlike the last Bank Holiday, when we were all struggling to secure a coveted spot in a beer garden, this August we are free to do as we please and there are so many options! Read on to discover what’s on the London Living agenda this August bank holiday Friday 26th Going ‘Out Out’ If it’s a serious dose of Caribbean vibes you’re after, then you may want to head to ..read more

Ok, so we aren’t experiencing the kind of summer weather that we would have hoped for in the UK this August, but a little bit of rain and cloud doesn’t have to keep you stuck inside at home! Why not make the most of all that London has to offer by visiting one of the capital’s many incredible art galleries for a culture fix this weekend? In this post we round up London’s best art galleries for you – and the really great thing is that they are all completely free to visit! The National Gallery With the likes of Rembrandt, Da Vinci, Monet, and Van Gogh lining its walls, it’s no wonder that ..read more