For a city that is the birthplace of fashion as diverse as the bowler hat, the three-piece suit, the mini skirt and punk, style here has always been eclectic. Nowhere is that more evident than at London’s twice-yearly Fashion Week, says Kathryn Conway. This September, luxury houses including Burberry, Erdem and Emilia Wickstead will unveil...

Holidays are made for indulgence, so loosen your belt and discover the spectacular signature desserts that make London’s restaurants even more irresistible. Chris Johnson reveals some of the best. There are sensible weekday puddings, and then there are the desserts you order while on holiday, the gloriously extravagant, photographed-from-every-angle creations that turn dinner into an occasion....

Premier League rivalries, international rugby, world-class tennis and American football make September a spectacular month for sport in the capital, says Jimmy Johnson. The new Premier League season is underway, and London’s clubs provide some of the month’s most enticing fixtures. The standout game arrives at Emirates Stadium on 6 September, when the defending champions...

Sam Rogg reveals how you can become part of the Peaky Blinders story in a new immersive experience based on the hit TV series. Everyone’s favourite fictional gangsters have left Birmingham behind as Peaky Blinders Underworld brings Thomas Shelby’s notorious world of secret deals, rival gangs and dangerous missions to the capital.  Based on the award-winning BBC and Netflix series, this...

As autumn creeps closer, Anna Frame rounds up the design and architecture fairs popping up all over the capital. With so much choice, your only worry is fitting them all in. First up is the season’s star, the sprawling London Design Festival (LDF; 12-20 Sep). Showcasing the city as the artistic center of the world, its programme...

Spanning two million years of human history, including both globally recognised antiquities and treasures from ancient civilisations, the British Museum’s vast collection is reason enough to visit. But this autumn, the museum is pulling out all the stops with a landmark exhibition and a final chance to catch two displays worth setting aside time for, says...

Celebrate a landmark anniversary at Tower Bridge with FREE activities and discounted admission as part of the Government’s Great British Summer Savings scheme. Families can enjoy a summer of hands-on science fun at Tower Bridge as the iconic London landmark celebrates 50 years since switching from steam power to electricity with free activities included in...

The actor reveals how leaving Broadway to play Wicked‘s Fiyero in the West End during its 20th anniversary is a dream come true. For visitors to London who aren’t aware, what is Wicked about? Wicked is the story of two women, one popular, one… green, and how they grow to love one another despite their...

From build-your-own tacos and futuristic touchscreen dining to handmade pasta and a magical afternoon tea, London’s family-friendly restaurants have never been more appealing, says Chris Johnson. Dinner becomes an adventure at Masala Zone Piccadilly Circus. This summer, the limited-edition Grand Trunk Road Odyssey menu takes families on a flavour-packed journey from the mountains of Afghanistan...