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DECEMBER IN LONDON: As a new month gets underway, start planning with our guide to things to do in London in December 2025. Our events team has picked the best things to see and do in London this month, whether you want to fully commit to Christmas or avoid it altogether.

London is especially magical with a festive sprinkling of snow.

In a new book, simply titled London in the Snow, the capital of the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s is captured in that enchanting window when the snowflakes have settled, and haven't yet been churned into slush.

Free things to do in London this week.

Looking for more free things to do in London? Here are 102 of em! We've also compiled this epic map of free stuff in London, and have a helpful guide to where to see art in London for free, and where you can catch cheap and free comedy.

Keep the kids entertained during half term

Looking for something fun to do today? Something eye-opening to watch tonight? Something delicious to eat tomorrow? Our guide to things to do this week in London is personally curated, ensuring there's always a diverse range of events for you to choose from. Get stuck in!

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The London to Brighton Veteran Car Run takes place on Sunday 2 November 2025 — and believe us, it is quite the sight! Here's what you need to know about spectating at this historic event.

What is the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run?

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MORE THAN HUMAN: The More than Human exhibition at Design Museum explores how design can assist our planet alongside other living beings. It features over 140 works by more than 50 international artists, architects and designers, including a monumental seaweed installation and artworks aimed at octopuses. This weekend is your last chance to see it. Until 5 October

Free things to do in London this week.

Looking for more free things to do in London? Here are 102 of em! We've also compiled this epic map of free stuff in London, and have a helpful guide to where to see art in London for free, and where you can catch cheap and free comedy.

Celebrate 150 years of the Pearly Kings and Queens

Things to do this weekend is sponsored by Royal Docks Originals.

Looking for something fun to do today? Something eye-opening to watch tonight? Something delicious to eat tomorrow? Our guide to things to do this week in London is personally curated, ensuring there's always a diverse range of events for you to choose from. Get stuck in!

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Free things to do in London this week.

Looking for more free things to do in London? Here are 102 of em! We've also compiled this epic map of free stuff in London, and have a helpful guide to where to see art in London for free, and where you can catch cheap and free comedy.

Go behind the scenes with two fantastic festivals

Open House London and Heritage Open Days both continue until the end of this week, each offering insights and access to parts of London which are normally off limits.

Your weekly roundup of Londonist news and features.

Imberbus: Ride Vintage London Buses Over Salisbury Plain This August

THE bus event of the year?

Kew's Palm House To Close For Five Years

Major refit for the early Victorian structure.

Open House Festival 2025: Which Buildings Are Open? Which Need Booking?

First details of this year's architecture fest.

Dazzling Yellow PYO Sunflower Farms And Fields Near London: Summer 2025

The 2025 sunflower season is expected to be short, so be quick.