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May 25, 2013 Victoria Park In 2006, Marcus Weedon invited a few friends in the event promotion and music business to help him put on a free music event in the parking lot behind The Griffin Pub (which Weedon owns). Weedon had so much fun doing it that the next year ... more
Victoria Park
London, E9 7BT
Party Earth Review Ronnie Scott’s, London’s oldest jazz venue and a Soho institution, has hosted legends like Jimi Hendrix and continues the tradition by booking the best acts in the world. Low lighting sets the mood in this intimate one-of-a-kind spot, where the dark and understated décor is clearly designed to put the emphasis on the music ... more
47 Frith Street
Soho London W1D 4HT
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May 25, 2013 11:00 am Damyns Hall Aerodrome May is the perfect time to fine tune your dance moves before summer starts clicking on all cylinders. London EDM fans of all kinds can go to the We Are FSTVL and break it down with 15,000 of their closest friends for practice. The We ... more
Aveley Road
Upminster
Essex. RM14 2TN
Party Earth Review Rimmed by St. Martin's Lane on the east and Drury Lane on the west, Covent Garden is a vibrant shopping and entertainment district that has been drawing shoppers, theatergoers, and lots of tourists for hundreds of years. Every day, its large namesake piazza fills with knife jugglers, sword swallowers, human statues, dance ... more
Covent Garden
London WC2E 9DA
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Party / Holiday Event / Concert
May 25, 2013
Throughout the city
Party Earth Review An iconic shopping destination that has been part of the haughty London scene for over a century, Liberty London, despite its name, is a refuge for slaves of fashion. Founded in 1875 by Arthur Liberty, the multi-story mecca to furnishings and fabrics is housed in an imitation Tudor building, largely constructed from a ... more
Regent Street
London W1B 5AH
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May 25–Jul 14, 2013 Southbank Centre From April through July, comedy fans throughout the UK flock to the annual E4 Udderbelly Festival. Held each year at the Southbank Centre in London, the E4 Udderbelly Festival features a wide range of comedy shows. With a packed lineup ... more
Belvedere Road
Southbank, London SE1 8YU
Party Earth Review A destination for angry royals looking to duel, a hideaway for thieves with stolen booty in hand, and even a swampy cemetery for lepers all dot Green Park’s varied past – an ironic twist considering the park now offers a serene escape from London’s mad hustle. Along with Kensington Gardens and the gardens surrounding Buckingham ... more
South of Piccadilly and north of
Buckingham Palace Gardens between
Grossvenor Place and Queen’s Walk
London W1J 7
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May 25–27, 2013 Southbank Centre From the end of March to the beginning of April, foodies flock to the annual Real Street Food Festival. Held each year at the Southbank Centre in London, the Real Street Food Festival is a free celebration of global street food. Past ... more
Belvedere Road
Southbank, London SE1 8YU
Party Earth Review The one-time abode of the Prince of Wales – and a former transient hangout until a major cleanup in the early 90s – Leicester Square is now considered the heart of London’s entertainment district and a buzzing hub for theatergoers, tourists, and raucous street performers. Home to some of the largest cineplexes in the city ... more
Leicester Square
London WC2H 7
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Fitness & Health Event
May 25, 2013 Anybody can run a marathon. Okay, maybe not anyone, but a pretty sizable portion of the population. Extremely courageous walkers and runners in London head to the 100km-long London 2 Brighton Challenge every year to prove their physical and ... more
Throughout the city
Party Earth Review Though actually closer to two miles, the Millennium Mile is a scenic walkway along the south bank of the River Thames that highlights many of London’s greatest attractions and sights. Running from Westminster Bridge to London Bridge, the walk provides magnificent views of Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and the London ... more
Thames River, South Bank (Waterloo, London Bridge)
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What to Do in London by Day or Night
Day
- → Parks
- → Shopping
- → Cafés
- → Happy Hour
- → Sports
- → Landmarks
- → Pubs
- → Free Things to Do
- → Attractions
- → Outdoors
Night
- → Concerts
- → Nightlife Areas
- → Comedy Shows
- → Date Ideas
- → Happy Hour
As much fun as the nightlife can be, it’s important to note that there is no shortage of things to do in London any time of day. The daytime scene is thriving, from great shopping and bustling outdoor plazas to historical landmarks and spectacular royal parks.
Londoners don’t see the sun as much as they’d like, so they pounce on every opportunity to take advantage of the peaceful, well-manicured parks and their acres of lush greenery – the perfect refuge to enjoy a picnic, get some exercise, recover from the previous night’s partying, or enjoy various events.
Shoppers, meanwhile, will also have more than enough things to do, what with all the world-famous department stores, high-end boutiques, and mainstream retail stores that line the streets, not to mention the city’s celebrated outdoor markets that sell everything from household goods and fresh produce to clothing, jewelry, and antiques.
If that’s not enough, there are plenty of outdoor squares in London brimming with street entertainers, shops, and restaurants, as well as wonderful walks along the Thames and tons of historical sites to see.
What are you in the mood for?
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Lucas
Sports? Pub crawls? Rowdy bars? Good beer? Then check out these suggestions from Lucas:
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Adriana
Exclusive hotspots? Chic crowds? Bottle service? Posh shopping? Then check out these suggestions from Adriana:
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Jonah
Eclectic crowds? Authentic bars? Live music? Nothing mainstream? Then check out these suggestions from Jonah:
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Emma
Amazing drink deals? Unpretentious crowds? Karaoke with friends? Dancing all night? Then check out these suggestions from Emma:
... or find things to do by interest
- → Happy Hour
- → Live Music
- → Creative / Art / ...
- → Exclusive
- → Dress Code
- → Free
- → Shopping
- → High Energy
- → Dancing
- → Conversational
- → Expensive
- → Bottle Service
- → Sightseeing
- → Budget-friendly
- → Students
- → Beer
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