LIA London – Page 27 – (L)ondon (I)nteresting (A)ctivities

A new west London food festival has great deals at these excellent restaurants

Photograph: BBA Photography / Shutterstock.comIf you’re strolling through the city over the next few months and catch a whiff of something saucy in the air, chances are there’s a food festival afoot. This summer, we can hardly move for the number […]

London’s best borough for leafy parks has been crowned for 2026

Image credit: ShutterstockLondon may have a reputation for being a sea of grey and concrete, but the capital isn’t certainly short on green spaces. Take a walk around the city in summertime and you’ll see hoards of Londoners packed into the pockets of […]

Charing Cross and Waterloo East stations will be closed for 22 days this summer – here’s how to avoid the disruption

Photograph: JeanLucIchard / Shutterstock.comThere are few things more devastating than getting to the train station in a rush, five minutes behind schedule, and realising its shutters are down. Well, we’re here to make sure that doesn’t happen by keeping you […]

Bruno Mars at London Wembley Stadium 2026: stage times, last-minute tickets, reviews and ultimate guide

Photograph: ApolloFAMEX / Shutterstock.comBruno Mars has arrived in London. The first shows of a six-night residency took place last weekend – and, based on the reviews, The Romantic Tour delivered massive hits and an impressively slick headline performance. This summer Wembley Stadium […]

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This famous central London bar is getting a saloon dedicated to Guinness

June 19, 2026

Photograph: Johnny Stephens PhotographyHear the word saloon, and images of stetsons, swinging batwing doors and high noon showdowns are probably what come to mind. Well, how about a pint of Guinness? The black stuff will be front and centre of […]

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This famous Istanbul coffee shop is coming to London for the first time

June 19, 2026

Photograph: ShutterstockAfter taking Turkey by storm, trendy Istanbul coffee chain Cup of Joy is coming to London this summer. The Turkish institution’s first ever UK location will arrive in Marylebone next month. Cup of Joy’s London debut will land on […]

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A full-size replica 500-year-old ship will dock in London this summer

June 19, 2026

Photograph: Kirk Fisher / Shutterstock.comHistory buffs, boat buffs and, even better, historic boat buffs, this one’s for you. The Nao Victoria, a full-size replica of a famous 16th century ship, will dock in London this summer. Even better, visitors will […]

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The long-awaited London Museum has finally revealed its opening date

June 18, 2026

Photograph: London Museum / Asif Khan Studio MirWe’ll give you three goes at guessing what the London Museum will be dedicated to when it finally opens its doors later this year. Joking, obvs – the hotly anticipated cultural centre, home […]

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A massive interactive yellow sculpture has arrived at the Serpentine

June 18, 2026

Photograph: George Rosen Darrell, courtesy SerpentineEvery summer, Serpentine Gallery launches a new season of impressive outdoor art and architecture to explore – and this year is no different. 2026’s programme has kicked off with the unveiling of a new interactive […]

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A musical adaptation of ‘One Day’ is heading to the West End

June 18, 2026

Image: One DayClearly, we can’t get enough of David Nicholls’ tearjerker 2009 novel about soulmates Emma and Dexter, who spend the night together as students on July 15 1988 and who the story revisits on that day for the next 20 […]

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Hermés has opened a grand ‘mega boutique’ store in central London

June 18, 2026

Photograph: Valerie SadounBond Street isn’t exactly short of glitzy boutiques and fancy places to splash your cash. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for one more. After years of work, Hermès has officially opened its mega-boutique, Maison Bond Street. […]