Special Events

21 November 2009 to 3 January 2010

Hyde Park W2 2UH[map]

Celebrate the magic of Christmas in London as Hyde Park is transformed into a dazzling Winter Wonderland. 21 Nov-3 Jan

16 December 2009

O2 Academy Brixton SW9 9SL[map]

Xfm has managed to score the mighty Razorlight to headline the London leg of Winter Wonderland. Plus lots more bands. 16 Dec

5 December 2009

Covent Garden Market WC2E 8RF[map]

The annual charity Christmas Pudding Race is one of London's more unusual Christmas treats. 5 Dec

Every Ist Tue Of the Month, 2nd Tue Of the Month, 3rd Tue Of the Month 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Albannach WC2N 5DS[map]

Become a whisky connoisseur with the Albannach's whisky masterclass. First 3 Tuesdays of the month, 6-8pm

Every Sat, Sun 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tate Britain SW1P 4RG[map]

Kids can get creative with the help of the Art Trolley, weekend sessions at the Tate Britain

5 December 2009

Twickenham Rugby Stadium TW1 1DZ[map]

See a top Barbarians side take on the All Blacks in a pre-Christmas rugby extravagana at Twickenham. 5 Dec

21 July 2009 to 1 July 2010

Marylebone NW1 6JJ[map]

Discover the influence and legacy of The Beatles in a fascinating London tour dedicated to the fab four. Every Tue and Sat

20 September 2009 to 11 July 2010

Various venues [map]

Six months of Bernstein-themed musical events, many of which are free, put on by London's Southbank Centre. 20 Sep-11 Jul 201

Every Final Sun Of the Month 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM

BFI Southbank SE1 8XT[map]

Film Funday is a day of film activity for the whole family at the BFI Southbank

27 December 2009

Twickenham Rugby Stadium TW1 1DZ[map]

Premiership Rugby comes to Twickenham with Harlequins v Wasps in an exciting post-Christmas match. 27 Dec

21 January 2009 to 31 December 2009

British Museum WC1B 3DG[map]

Dazzling paintings from a lost Ancient Egyptian tomb, now on show at the British Museum. Ongoing

14 November 2009 to 7 March 2010

Broadgate Arena EC2M 2QS[map]

Have some winter fun on this central London ice rink in Broadgate. This place is ideal for younger skaters. 14 Nov-7 Mar

4 November 2009 to 3 January 2010

City of London Information Centre EC4M 8BX[map]

Take a Dickens-themed walk around the City of London this Christmas. 4 Nov-3 Jan

Every Ist Thu Of the Month 7:00 PM

Vinopolis SE1 9BU[map]

Learn how to make your favourite cocktails from Vinopolis' resident mixologists. Shaken or stirred? Every Thursday

23 February 2010

The O2 SE10 0DX[map]

See England and Australia battle it out in London's O2 Arena for the Co-operative International Netball Series. 23 Feb

5 December 2009 to 27 December 2009

London Dungeon SE1 2SZ[map]

What Christmas crimes have you committed? Prepare to face your punishment at the London Dungeon. 5-27 Dec

15 September 2009 to 18 January 2010

The Natural History Museum SW7 5BD[map]

Explore the Natural History Museum's new Darwin Centre, full of specimens, activities and scientific debate. Open now

22 January 2010

Artillery Gardens EC1Y 2BQ[map]

Watch Harlequins v Skolars at central London's Artillery Gardens for the ETF Securities Capital Challenge. 22 Jan

8 April 2009 to 18 April 2010

Windsor Castle SL4 1NJ[map]

Windsor Castle hosts a special exhibition to mark 500 years since Henry VIII's accession to the throne. Ends 18 Apr 10

10 April 2009 to 28 January 2010

Hampton Court Palace KT8 9AU[map]

Celebrate the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII becoming King of England at London's Hampton Court Palace