The most common error I see from those traveling to London is an over-booked itinerary. It's tempting to try to see and do everything, but it’s crucial to remember the city is massive. London is comparable to a collection of villages stitched together, each with its own unique character.

January in London can be grim: wallets are empty, the weather’s miserable, and everyone’s pretending they care about collagen smoothies, creatine and wellness fads. But if there’s one thing that can drag you through this dreary month, it’s live music.

London’s bicentennial year is set to be marked by an entire year of celebration, from events such as tours, markets and educational experiences, to opportunities for people to immerse themselves in local history on a self-directed basis.

The display included nods to England’s Women’s Rugby World Cup triumph, the Lionesses retaining the Euros and Europe’s Ryder Cup win.

One of the exhibitions we’re most looking forward to in 2026 is Tate Britain’s The 90s. The show is set to be pretty much exactly what it says on the tin. It’ll explore the ways in which subculture, rebellion and experimentation grew in the 1990s and will feature era-defining work spanning art, photography, fashion design and pop culture.

London New Year fireworks have been slammed by visitors for poor views, lack of entertainment, and crowd issues. Many say watching on TV is better value.

London City Lionesses has hired Eder Maestre as head coach. It comes nearly two weeks after the Women’s Super League club surprisingly fired Jocelyn Prêcheur who had guided London City to promotion and sixth place in the 12-team league halfway through the season.

A loft in a 19th-century warehouse, a four-bedroom house in South London and a house on the former estate of Sir Henry Tate.