From blockbuster scores to jazz basements and bold new exhibitions, London bursts into life with music this spring, writes Lisa Hylton. This spring, east London comes alive with music as V&A East Museum opens in Stratford with a blockbuster exhibition, The Music is Black: A British Story (from 18 Apr). Spanning 125 years, it celebrates...

Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, the late Queen Elizabeth II, would have turned 100 this month. So let’s roll our the red carpet and reveal where you can find a little royal magic.   It’s time for a royal fanfare! Born on 21 April 1926, the woman who welcomed 15 prime ministers, allegedly supported Arsenal Football Club,...

The Play That Goes Wrong cast members Tom Wainwright (Max) and Charlotte Scott (Sandra) talk about mishaps, mayhem and their favourite places in London. For anyone who hasn’t seen it yet, how do you describe The Play That Goes Wrong in a sentence or two (without giving away too much)? Tom: A murder mystery put on...

Ticked off the West End? Shopped ‘til you’ve dropped? Seen the sights? Make South Kensington your next stop. Few areas can flex cultural muscle quite like South Kensington. In less than half a mile, you can meander from one end of Exhibition Road to the other and take in not one but three of the...

Behind the capital’s most photographed sights and attractions lie little details that even lifelong Londoners miss.  1. Nelson’s Column in Trafalgar Square might be a well-known tribute to one of Britain’s most celebrated naval commanders. But next time you’re wandering down The Mall from Admiralty Arch to Buckingham Palace, look up! You’ll notice that every...

From composers and poets to rock legends and fictional detectives, London’s former homes open the doors to the lives – and legacies – of cultural icons. Ever wondered what it’s like to step inside the home of a legend? In London, you can do just that – although the residents themselves are long gone. Few...

London’s spring season strikes a nostalgic chord, as three landmark musicals return to the West End to mark milestone anniversaries. From raw 1970s rebellion to puppet-powered satire and a devastatingly intimate love story, these revivals prove that great theatre doesn’t date – it evolves.    Leading the charge is Teeth ‘N’ Smiles, revived for its...

March in London is a sporting spectacle, with the Carabao Cup Final at Wembley, Premier League action across the capital, and UFC London bringing fight-night excitement to The O2. Jimmy Johnson reports. The Carabao Cup Final returns to Wembley Stadium this month, bringing one of English football’s great showpiece occasions back to the capital (22...

Whether you’re coupled up or travelling solo, cosy up under blankets, have a massage or ride a horse in a frosty Royal Park and you’ll no doubt fall in love with London, writes Sarah Riches        Saddle Up  Bond with nature – and your partner – as you create storybook memories in a Royal...