With the summer holidays over, it's a great time to visit London's top attractions without the crowds: Make memories at your favourite attractions this autumn. Visit the likes of The London Eye, Buckingham Palace,theWarnerBros.StudioTourandmore.
Or see many attractions in one go with a sightseeing pass: The London Pass and the Go City London Explorer Pass each allow you to visit multiplespots.
Get your sightseeing fix with London's top tours: Learn about London's history,seekouthiddengemsorseethecapital'siconicsights.
Discover somewhere new within reach of the capital on a day trip from London: Explore exciting historic locations including Windsor, Stonehenge,Oxford,Parisandmore.
EmbraceLondon'srichhistorywithoneofitsmanysights:Visitthelikesof Westminster Abbey, St Paul's Cathedral, Hampton Court Palace and TowerBridge.
Explore London's world-famous sporting venues with a stadium tour: With the football season in full swing, why not go behind the scenes of yourfavouriteteam'sground.
Get up-close-and-personal with your favourite celebrity wax figures at Madame Tussauds: See uncanny renditions of the stars at this iconic Londonattraction.
Soak up some September sun in the picturesque Kew Gardens. Or spot theleavesturningtoautumnalhuesinLondon'stopparksandgardens.
Explore the city at your own pace with a Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour: Or, taketotheThamesrivertojumpbetweendestinationsontheUberBoat.
Take the family for a day out to a top UK theme park: Thrill-seekers can get their fix at Thorpe Park, or make memories with the little ones at LEGOLANDWindsor.
GoonascenicwalkingtourofLondonwithanexpertguide:Followinthe footsteps of the beloved Paddington Bear, or discover The Beatles' old stompinggrounds.
Join a London foodie experience: Enjoy fine dining aboard the Bustronomebustour,soakupthesightsonapanoramicafternoontea tour,andmuchmore.
WELCOME TO SEPTEMBER
Take in some culture as many museums and galleries launch new exhibitions this month: Explore cultural attractions after dark with funfilledlateseventsortakeaguidedtour.
Enjoy alfresco movie watching at London's trendy outdoor cinemas: Grab some popcorn and catch a film under the stars on a warm Septembereveningacrossthecapital.
See London from above on the IFS Cloud Cable Car: Take in the sights fromhundredsoffeetupatthisexhilaratingattraction.
HeadtoBatterseaPowerStationforits'celebrASIA'festival:Discoverand celebrate the rich heritage of South East Asian culture with this immersiveexperience.13-15Sep.
AlbaisonamissiontobringalittlebitoftheAmalfiCoasttoLondonwherethefocuswill beonthesouthcoastofItaly,butthey'lltakeinthewholecountrywhenitcomesto produce
TateBritainhasanexcellentexhibitiononfeministartists in Britain from 1970-1990, but what about all the those who were creating long before then? Well, Tate has us covered there as well; with a look back spanning 400 years, this prequel follows women on their journeys to becomingprofessionalartistsfromTudortimestothefirst worldwar.Theychallengedwhatitmeanttobea
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working woman of the time by going against society’s expectations having commercial careersasartistsandtakingpartinpublicexhibitions.
THE GREAT RIVER RACE 21 SEPTEMBER - ALONG THE RIVER THAMES
Gather together with spectators for the annual Great River Race, which brings together 200 boats and more than 1,500 competitors to race from Millwall in east London to Ham in Richmond under all 28 LondonbridgesontheRiverThames.
LONDON SCULPTURE WEEK
FROM 16 SEPTEMBER 2023 TO 24 SEPTEMBER 2023
Immerse yourself in art and culture at London Sculpture Week, with its programme of free familyfriendly activities, exhibits, performances and walkingtours,providinganinsightintothefeatured artists' works and the nature and history that surroundsthem.
UNMISSABLE EXHIBITIONS
STARTING THIS MONTH
LONDON MURAL FESTIVAL
5 TO 29 SEPTEMBER - ACROSS LONDON
Admire the artistry of London's vibrant people andplacesattheLondonMuralFestival,afree gallery of more than 100 unique murals celebrating street art in the city, alongside an excitinglineupofliveevents.
LONDON FASHION WEEK
12 TO 17 SEPTEMBER
Check out catwalk fashion from British and international designers as well as graduate showcaseexhibitionsatLondonFashionWeek's September edition. See shows of womenswear, menswear and accessories, plus talks from leadingfashioncompanies.
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TOTALLY THAMES
1 TO 30 SEPTEMBER - AT ST. KATHERINE’S DOCK, OXO TOWER, CHISWICK RIVERSIDE
Celebrate London's biggest river during the month-long Totally Thames at weekend festival hubs positioned along the length of the river. Learn about the Thames through photographyexhibitions,artinstallationsand live performances, boat trips, river races, foreshorewalks,talksandmore.
UNMISSABLE EXHIBITIONS
STARTING THIS MONTH
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FRAGILE BEAUTY: PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE SIR ELTON JOHN AND DAVID FURNISH COLLECTION
8 MAY TO 5 JANUARY 2025, THE V AND A
Fashion, celebrity, reportage and the male bodyarejustsomeofthefocuspointsinthis exhibition,boundtobegorgeous(oneofthe key pillars of Sir Elton and David Furnish's collectingistheacquisitionofthe bestpossibleprints),whichshowcasesoneofthecountry'smostexquisiteprivatecollections ofphotography.
LIGHTING UP THE DARKNESS, ANTHONY MCCALL
27 JUNE TO 27 APRIL 2025, TATE MODERN
Youdon'treallyknowwhatcanbedonewithlightin thenameofartuntilyoustepinsideoneofAnthony McCall's installations. Using mist and planes of light he creates spaces for us to step inside and interact with.Ithasthesenseof making you feel trapped, even though there's nothing stopping you getting out. McCall's been creating immersive art long before it became a buzzword and this is very high on our must-seelistthissummer
THE BIBA STORY: 1964-1975 ON NOW UNTIL 8 SEPTEMBER, FASHION AND TEXTILE MUSEUM
Though it lasted only ten years, Barbara Hulanicki'siconiclabelremainsinfluentialeven today.Fromthefirstsimpleshiftdresses,tothe super-glam wraps, sequinned bodices, leopardprintcoats,trousersuitsandfloppy hatsthatmadetheBibawomanstandout,thisshowbringstogethersomelushlooksfrom theheightoftheBritishbrandtotellitsstory.
DISNEY
100 – THE EXHIBITION RUNNING NOW AND INTO 2024, EXCEL LONDON
Celebrate100wonderfulyearsofWaltDisney magic at Disney100: The Exhibition in London,thelargestexhibitioncreatedforthe Europeantour.
StepintothestoryofTheWaltDisneyCompanyandexperience100yearsofmagicthrough ten immersive themed galleries with innovative technology showcasing historical treasures, originalartworkandprops.
Experience a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the creation of the most beloved characters, films, shows and attractions and marvel at the mesmerising interactive installations. Get an inside look into Disney’s famous theme parks and walk through a life-size version of Main StreetUSAtoexperiencethethrillingParksexperience
Andageneraloverviewofexhibitionbasedeventsthismonth; Immerse yourself in the works of some of the world's most celebrated artists at Frameless: SeepaintingsbyVanGogh,Dalí,KlimtandmoreatthisuniqueLondonexhibition.
14 September to 19 January - Discover a once-in-a-century exhibit, Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers, at The National Gallery: Explore this spectacular collection of the artist's most beloved worksincludingtheiconicSunflowersandStarryNightOvertheRhône.
27 September to 19 January- Don't miss Monet and London: Views of the Thames at the Courtauld Gallery: Encounter some of the artist's most impressive impressionist paintings createdinLondon 27Sep-19Jan
On now until 13 October - Explore In the Eye of the Storm at the Royal Academy of Arts: A confronting exhibition that showcases the modernist movement in Ukraine between 1900 andthe1930s.
Onnowuntil15September-BeinspiredatPatricPrince:DigitalArtVisionaryattheVictoria and Albert Museum: See Prince's unique collection of digital art through 14 pieces that span fromthe1960stotheearly2000s.
26 September to 23 February - Experience The British Museum's new groundbreaking exhibitionSilkRoads:MeetthefigureswhosestoriesareentwinedwiththefamedSilkRoads route.
Witness one of the most award-winning musicals in history with Hamilton at the Victoria PalaceTheatre:Seethisshow-stoppingtaleofresilienceandbeliefinperson.
17 Aug Get involved with the one-day celebration of all things drum and bass at HospitalityintheWoods.
LISTEN TO THE MUSIC, GIGS AND FESTIVALS
ON NOW INTO 2024THE ABBA ARENA
See ABBA on stage in a concert 40 years in the making……blending cutting-edge technology,spectacularlighting,andsomeofthemostbelovedsongseverwritten,ABBA taketothestageinawholenewway.Inastunning,purpose-builtarena,oneofthemost populargroupsinhistoryappearasdigitalavatarsina‘ground-breaking’(Metro)concert thatreally‘needstobeseentobebelieved’!
JUST FOR LAUGHS
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HIT THE STAND-UP COMEDY CIRCUIT IN LONDON AT SOME GREAT VENUES SUCH AS THE LEICESTER SQUARE THEATRE, THE SOHO THEATRE, THE COMEDY STORE, THE QUEEN OF HOXTON, THE COVENT GARDEN COCKTAIL CLUB, THE 99 COMEDY CLUB, THE TOP SECRET COMEDY CLUB AND SO MUCH MORE SO CONTACT YOUR LIFESTYLE MANAGER FOR ALL OF LONDON’SCOMEDYGIGS.
