Category: UK
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The Last Days of Pompeii: The Immersive Exhibition
There are moments in archaeology when the past does not sit behind glass but rises about you, bright, living, and (especially when it speaks of disaster) troubling. The Last Days of Pompeii: The Immersive Exhibition at Immerse LDN (until 15th March, 2026) understands this. It’s an informative, engulfingly advanced, multisensory spectacle that is as ambitious…
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A Ghost In Your Ear
A Ghost In Your Ear (6th December 2025 to 14th February 2026) is a classic ghost story, and it wears this ancestry with pride. M. R. James is evident in the tale’s fascination with haunted spaces, unwise inquisitiveness, and the slow encroachment of the eerie. Yet this is not some sort of retro pastiche. Writer-director…
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Plonk Crazy Golf at Borough Market
Plonk Crazy Golf at Borough Market is exactly the kind of place you hope to find hiding under London Bridge. Tucked away beneath the arches of Borough High Street, it feels a bit clandestine, a bit chaotic, and full of energy. This is one of two Plonk locations across the city, with its sibling over…
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Secret Maps
Away from the research archives of the British Library, a new exhibition invites you into a world shaped as much by omission as by exposé. Secret Maps (24th October, 2025 – 18th January 2026) is a study of human inquisitiveness and caution. It shows how our species has long charted the Earth while guarding the…
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Notting Hill Carnival 2025
On the final Monday of August, the streets of West London transformed into a kaleidoscope of Caribbean culture as Notting Hill Carnival 2025 unfolded in its full, dazzling glory. Now in its sixth decade, Europe’s largest street festival is a living, breathing celebration of migration, resilience, and joy. The air pulsed with energy as throngs…
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Ancient India: Living Traditions
Step into the hushed galleries of the British Museum and you are immediately enveloped in veils of silk, soft light, and the murmuring soundscapes of ritual. Ancient India: Living Traditions is more than an exhibition of stone and bronze; it is an attempt to conjure the enduring vitality of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, from their…
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The Pilot Greenwich
WHAT: The Pilot GreenwichWHERE: 68 River Way, London, SE10 0BE OUR RATING: Do It! Steeped in history, The Pilot Greenwich stands as a living testament to London’s storied by-gone eras. Housed in a building dating back to the early 1800s—with a stone tablet proclaiming “CEYLON PLACE New East Greenwich 1801”—this establishment is one of the…
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Birds: Brilliant and Bizarre
If you’re a bird enthusiast, nature lover, or someone seeking a fascinating and immersive experience, look no further than the “Birds: Brilliant & Bizarre” exhibition at the Natural History Museum (NHM). This temporary exhibit is a modern marvel, blending cutting-edge technology with the NHM’s extensive collection of stuffed birds to create an unforgettable journey into…
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Legion: Life in the Roman Army
WHAT: Legion: Life in the Roman ArmyWHERE: The British Museum (Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3DG)WHEN: 1s February – 23rd June, 2024PRICE: £22 OUR RATING: Do It! The British Museum’s latest exhibition, “Legion: Life in the Roman Army,” offers a captivating glimpse into the daily existence of Roman soldiers, blending historical artefacts with the poignant…
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Cannons
Cannons concluded their European tour with a riveting performance at London’s Heaven, following an upgrade from Lafayette due to high demand. Opening acts Nina and Radio Wolf set a high-energy tone which Cannons built upon with heartfelt renditions of their indie-pop hits. Enhanced by stellar lighting and an engaged crowd, their performance was a compelling…