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Lifestyle
Enjoy the best of the British countryside with the most beautiful UK walks
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Kids
Things are looking a bit different this October - is there even a Halloween? Here are some ideas on things to do with the kids...
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Immersive
We round up the most mind-boggling and fully immersive escape room games London has to offer
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Immersive
From the chance to party with the Devil to new offerings from Funicular Productions and Secret Cinema, here are the best immersive experiences London 2020 has to offer
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Design
Explore the city's most spectacular spaces for one weekend only with Open House London 2020
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Theatre
A second chance to catch Emma Rice's Romantics Anonymous comes this autumn, as the play is broadcast live from Bristol Old Vic
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Things to do
From scenic stretches of Regent’s Canal to tranquil hideaways along the Thames Estuary, here’s where to go paddleboarding in London and further afield
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Immersive
DNA VR is launching a new site in Hammersmith where gamers can walk with dinosaurs, swim with whales or even join Alice in Wonderland
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Kids
From celebrity chefs to wholesome home cooks, there are tons of kids' cooking classes available online these days. Here's how to turn your mini-me into a Masterchef.
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Things to do
From live theatre and the first post-lockdown arts festival, to luxury day trips and escapes, plan ahead to make the most of the August Bank Holiday weekend
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Kids
We chat to bestselling authors, Nathan Bryon and Dapo Adeola, about their new children's book, Clean Up!, a story that tackles pollution
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Shopping
Outdoor swimming is allowed in England: this is the kit to consider when taking the plunge
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Things to do
You don’t have to leave the country to enjoy a city break or seaside escape. Here are the day trips from London you can still take this summer
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Lifestyle
A heated lido, a pool in a deer park, an Olympic aquatics centre and a laconium: London's swimming pools are re-opening – here's where to swim
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Food & Drink
Find old-worldly elegance at London's best new bars
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Kids
The Hamilton trailer's arrived, and we get to watch the original Broadway cast perform the hit show on Disney+ from the best seats in the house (literally)
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Kids
Stargazing is a lovely bonding activity for the whole fam. Start now and you just might be a pro-backyard astronomer ahead of the meteor shower at the end of July.
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Kids
From interactive online theatre to dance-a-thons, there's plenty for children to enjoy this weekend, indoors and out
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Kids
For London-dwellers who have been missing the city's animal inhabitants: good news. Zoos will be open from June 15th
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Kids
Breathe new life into homeschooling with the BBC's Celebrity Supply Teacher, which kicks off Monday 8 June
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Kids
Roller skates have become a Londoner's favourite accessory, whether you're a Tik-Toking obsessed Gen-Zer, a school-age kid with no school or even a middle-aged parent
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Kids
The Barnes Children's Literature Festival is packed with brilliant author talks and thrilling new books to discover with the kiddos - from the comfort of your sofa
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Festival
From virtual speed-dating nights to LGBTQ+ quizzes, art classes and sing-alongs, here’s how to celebrate Pride Month 2020
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Here is our selection of virtual art experiences and online exhibitions from some of the UK's smaller galleries.
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Kids
Looking for good screentime ideas for the kids? Nothing beats kids' coding classes online - and we've rounded up the best ones to check out now
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Kids
Here's some thrilling lockdown news for youngsters: JK Rowling's new book, The Ickabog, is released in instalments online from now until July
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Kids
A successful kids' walk or cycle ride isn't about distance covered; it's about avoiding tantrums and ensuring the whole family combines fun with fitness
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Kids
If you have kids in the house, Disney+ will be your saviour. Thing is, there's plenty on it to appeal even if you don't...
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Kids
These at home challenges for kids are a fun way to encourage your children to set a goal and reach it.
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Kids
From magical crafting videos to free books on Audible, the new Harry Potter at Home hub is where we'll be spending the next several months online with the kids
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Podcast
Spring 2020 has delivered a bumper crop of new podcasts. From a shocking true-crime series to Louis Theroux’s new audio project, here’s what to listen to in lockdown
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Kids
Kids' fitness online classes are everywhere - and they're total lifesavers. Here's how to keep active kids busy when you're indoors all day...