Theatre shows 11th August
Dreamworks Shrek The Musical at the Eventim Apollo Dreamworks Oscar winning animated movie Shrek has been turned into a musical
Mean Girls The Musical at the Savoy Theatre Tina Feys movie about the Queen Bees of North Shore High is now a West End musical
Netflixs Stranger Things: The First Shadow A supernatural thriller based on the hugely popular Netflix TV series
Mrs Doubtfire Musical - Robin Williams comedy classic The hilarious new musical adaptation of Robin Williams smash-hit comedy Mrs Doubtfire
The Choir Of Man - with a real working bar on-stage Enjoy a lock-in at this musical homage to the pub complete with an on-stage bar
Harry Potter & The Cursed Child - JK Rowlings New Story A new story by JK Rowling which catches up with Harry Potter and his son in later life
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SIX - Henry VIIIs wives as modern pop princesses Henry VIIIs wives have discovered girl power and take to the stage to tell their Tudor tales
Roald Dahls Matilda The Musical - Music by Tim Minchin Roald Dahls childrens story about Matilda teaching the grown-ups a lesson2
Exclusive prices Wicked - The untold story of The Wizard of Oz witches Meet the witches before they met Dorothy on the Yellow Brick Road1
Agatha Christies Witness For The Prosecution Watch Agatha Christies gripping crime drama from the jury box of a real court room
Disneys Frozen - Let It Go at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane See Elsa Anna and Olaf in the musical version of Disneys animated classic
Exclusive prices Back To The Future Musical at the Adelphi Theatre Marty McFly and Doc Browns time-travelling adventures have been turned into a musical
Disneys The Lion King Musical (with songs by Elton John) The story of Simba and his Serengeti adventures with amazing animal puppetry3
The Play That Goes Wrong at the Duchess Theatre Will Cornley Drama Society crack under the pressure of putting on a new show?2
Music & Comedy 11th August
ABBA Voyage - A virtual concert with ABBA avatars See Agnetha Bjorn Benny and Anni-Frid back on stage as digital projections3
Mamma Mia The Party - ABBA meal at the O2 Arena Visit the Greek taverna from the ABBA movie in an evening of eating singing and dancing
Sofar Sounds secret concert in a surprise location Get hold of an invite to a secret concert held in a surprise venue somewhere within London
Soho Comedy Factory above The Blue Posts Pub Cheap comedy night watching stars of tomorrow and comedians from the TV
Art & museum exhibitions 11th August
In the Eye of the Storm – Modernist Art in Ukraine A comprehensive exhibition about Ukraines modernist art movement
Anthony McCalls immersive arts at the Tate Modern An exhibition of large-scale immersive artworks that visitors can enter and explore
Summer Exhibition 2024 at the Royal Academy of Arts The RAs annual Summer Exhibition is the largest open art exhibition in the world2
Youth: Photographer Roger Mayne at the Courtauld Fifty pictures by the acclaimed British photographer Roger Mayne
Henry Moore exhibition: Shadows on the Wall An exhibition focusing on Henry Moores celebrated Shelter drawings
Zanele Muholi exhibition at the Tate Modern A major survey of the acclaimed South African photographer Zanele Muholi
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Discover Degas & Miss La La at the National Gallery The story behind Degass Impressionist painting Miss La La at the Cirque Fernando
Vanessa Bell: A Pioneer of Modern Art at the Courtauld Bell was one of the leading figures in the avant-garde Bloomsbury Group
Women Artists in Britain (1520-1920) at Tate Britain 150 works by women who overcame obstacles and taboos to become artists
Marc Quinn: Light into Life at Kew Gardens Contemporary sculptures and artworks inspired by Kew Gardens collection of plants
Expressionists: Kandinsky Munter & The Blue Rider The Blue Riders were a circle of friends who transformed modern art
Ranjit Singh: Sikh Warrior King at the Wallace Collection 19th-century artworks and jewellery from the court of the Maharaja Ranjit Singh
Yoko Onos Music Of The Mind at the Tate Modern Key moments from Yoko Onos career including her years with John Lennon
Dressed to Deliver - Uniforms at the Postal Museum An exhibition on the history of postal uniforms from the Victorian-era to the present day
Samson Kambalu sculpture - Trafalgar Square Fourth Plinth The fourth plinth art project currently houses a statue of Baptist preacher John Chilembwe
Family & kid’s events 11th August
The Tiger Who Came To Tea by Judith Kerr A teatime that Sophie will never forget based on Judith Kerrs best-selling book
AIM Spy Heroes - Family-Friendly Escape Room Game Save your friend from his arch-nemesis by using his high-tech gadgets and gizmos
Ride the IFS Cloud Cable Car from the O2 Arena Ride a dangling cable car over the River Thames between the O2 Arena and Excel Centre16
Monopoly Lifesized - Immersive board game A brand-new way to play the worlds favourite game on a giant board with physical and mental challenges
Immersive events 11th August
AIM Hotel Of Horrors Escape Room Game Can you escape from Londons scariest hotel before the evil spirit takes your soul?
AIM Psychopaths Den - Horror Escape Room Game Escape from a serial killers blood-spattered torture room by solving puzzles
AIM Patient Zero 2150 - Zombie Escape Room Game Enter a top secret facility to try and stop humankind turning into zombies!
James Bond For A Day: Tour & Shooting Experience Enter the spy world of 007 with a chauffeured tour and vodka martini
The Murder Express Immersive Dining Experience A comedy murder mystery and 3-course meal set onboard a luxury train carriage
The Gunpowder Plot - Immersive VR Experience Witness the Gunpowder Plot first-hand in this 360-degree live action experience
Drinking events 11th August
London Pub Crawl around Soho and the West End Stagger around the heart of the West End on a pub crawl around the best bars and clubs
London Party Pub Crawl around West End bars & clubs Join a crowd of party people for a fun night out in the West Ends liveliest bars and clubs
Beer Bike Tour around Piccadilly and Soho Pedal a 15-seater beer bike around London while enjoying some sights and drinks
Food & Cocktail Tour around Soho and the West End Soak up the atmosphere while sampling some food and drink in Sohos cafes pubs and restaurants
Food events 11th August
London Cheese Crawl around Mayfair & Covent Garden Sample the finest fromage in this tour of Londons best cheese shops and markets
Cutty Sark: Afternoon tea beneath the ships hull Enjoy some fine teas and sandwiches whilst sitting underneath the Cutty Sarks hull
Traditional Afternoon Tea - Rubens at the Palace Hotel Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea with scones and clotted cream at the Rubens at the Palace Hotel
Afternoon tea onboard a panoramic sightseeing tour bus Tuck into a traditional English afternoon tea while sitting on the top deck of a sightseeing bus2
Royal & religious events 11th August
Have a professional photoshoot outside Buckingham Palace Treat yourself to a professional photoshoot outside the palace for an amazing souvenir
Early access to the Tower of London & Tower Bridge Skip the lines to see the Crown Jewels and the Towers opening ceremony by the Yeoman Warders
Walk & Royal Tea in Kensington Gardens Pavilion Take a pleasant walk through Kensington Gardens and then enjoy an afternoon tea outside the palace
Choral Evensong service at Westminster Abbey Sit by Westminster Abbeys 1000-year-old altar and listen to a beautiful choral Evensong service9
Choral Evensong service at St Pauls Cathedral If you attend a choral Evensong at St Pauls Cathedral then you can see a small part of the Cathedral for free5
Political & military events 11th August
Westminster Walking Tour + Churchill War Rooms Walk past Downing Street and Parliament and then enter the Churchill War Rooms underground bunker
Shakespeare and War at the National Army Museum Discover how Shakespeares words have inspired soldiers and rallied the nation
Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower of London The traditional locking up of the Tower by a Yeoman Warder has been taking place every night for over 700 years6
Changing the Guard ceremony at Horse Guards Parade Changing the Guard at Horse Guards is similar to Buckingham Palace but a lot less crowded4
Dismounting Ceremony (4 OClock Parade) Horse Guards A daily ceremony of Foot Guards and cavalry that takes place in the courtyard at Horse Guards7
Guided tour to see Changing the Guard at the palace Watch the soldiers marching after forming up outside St Jamess Palace
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Speakers Corner - Listen to speeches on Sunday Visit Speakers Corner at Sunday lunchtime and hear the public giving political speeches on a soapbox5
Changing the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace Changing the Guard at the palace is one of Londons must-see sights10
Tower of London Tour + Meet & Greet with a Beefeater Have a private audience with a Beefeater and then see the Crown Jewels and inside the White Tower
Foe to Friend - The British Army in Germany since 1945 The National Army Museum will explore the lives of soldiers serving in Germany after WWII
Transport tours in London 11 August
Beatles Tour - Three hours in a London black taxi Ride an iconic London black taxi around the places associated with The Beatles including Abbey Road
Private tube tour of the London Underground A two-hour tour of the London Underground including a journey from Paddington to Sloane Square
Private chauffeur-driven tour around Londons landmarks Create your own tailor-made route around London in the comfort of a chauffeur-driven car
Black Taxi Tour - Private sightseeing tour around London Enjoy a 2-hour tour around Londons most famous landmarks in the back of an iconic black taxi cab
No26 – Londons cheapest sightseeing bus past lots of famous landmarks A cheap alternative to riding those expensive open-top sightseeing buses28
Secrets of the London Underground walking tour Travel around on the tube and learn some interesting history about the London Underground network
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Romantic scenic helicopter flight with glass of champagne Treat your loved one to a helicopter sightseeing flight over London with a glass of champagne
Big Bus Tours London - Open-Top Sightseeing Bus An open-top sightseeing bus taking in all the best landmarks with a river cruise and walk included5
35-minute sightseeing tour of London by private helicopter From Redhill Aerodrome fly across the Surrey countryside and over central Londons landmarks
The Tootbus Tour - London sightseeing bus The Tootbus Tour is one of Londons most popular sightseeing buses and a great way to see all the landmarks7
Walking tours in London 11 August
Doctor Who walking tour around 15 London locations A guided tour around 15 city locations that featured in the legendary TV show during the last fifty years
Rock N Roll History Tour + Abbey Road Crossing A fully guided minibus tour through Londons rock n roll history including The Beatles Abbey Road
Wizards Walk - Harry Potter London Locations Tour Walk in the footsteps of JK Rowlings Harry Potter and see some of the famous locations from the books and movies
Guided walk around Roman Londinium Walk through the streets of Londinium and see the remains of the city walls and the site of old temples and bathhouses
Harry Potter walking tour - Locations from the books & movies Visit some of the famous locations that featured in JK Rowlings Harry Potter books and movies
Jack the Ripper Walking Tour with Ripper-Vision Walk the nighttime streets of Victorian London where Jack the Ripper committed his crimes
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Halloween Haunted Adventure - with Ghost Equipment Walk through dark alleyways and darkened parks to see some of Londons most haunted buildings
Palaces & Parliament walking tour around Westminster See 20 of the most famous landmarks in Westminster in the company of a knowledgable guide
Scavenger hunt - Self-guided walking tour of London A fun walking tour around ten of Londons most famous landmarks - solving clues and riddles on a mobile app
See London In One Day - Bespoke Private Guided Tour Hire a personal tour guide to drive around London on a bespoke itinerary you created yourself
Outdoor Adventure Game: The Case of Colombias Finest Discover some of the citys most curious locations in this self-guided outdoor adventure game
Day trips from London 11th August
Day trip to see Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace See the State Rooms at Windsor Castle and the Tudor palace at Hampton Court
Visit Downton Abbey (Highclere Castle) & Bampton Village Visit Highclere Castle where the TV show Downton Abbey was filmed and the village of Bampton
Cotswolds Blenheim Palace & Downtown Abbey village Drive through the Cotswolds to Churchills birthplace and the village seen in Downton Abbey
Day trip to Oxford & Harry Potter Film Studios A coach trip to the university town of Oxford followed by a tour of Harry Potters Warner Bros Studios
Have lunch in the Cotswolds - Day trip from London Take a day trip to the pretty little villages and countryside scenery of the English Cotswolds
Visit Stonehenge Windsor Castle and Bath on a day trip See the Royal Familys home at Windsor the Roman remains at Bath and Stonehenge
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Day trip to Canterbury Cathedral & White Cliffs of Dover Visit Thomas Beckets Canterbury Cathedral and walk along the top of the White Cliffs of Dover
Day trip by coach to see Windsor Castle and Stonehenge Visit two of Englands most popular attractions in a single day on a luxury air-conditioned coach
Visit Stonehenge and the Roman remains at Bath Visit the prehistoric stones at Stonehenge and the beautiful Georgian city of Bath with its Roman remains
Coach trip to Windsor Castle Oxford and Stonehenge Combine three of Londons most popular day trips into a single day with this coach trip
Visit Stonehenge on a half-day coach trip from London Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site on Salisbury Plain on a coach trip from central London
Shakespeares Stratford-upon-Avon & Cotswolds Day Trip Drive to the Cotswolds to see Shakespeares birth-place and Anne Hathaways cottage
Day trip to Oxford Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick Castle Visit Oxford and William Shakespeares Tudor home and the medieval Warwick Castle
Drive through the Cotswolds and visit Blenheim Palace Explore Winston Churchills birthplace and the beautiful countryside of the Cotswolds
Other events in London 11th August
Up At The O2 Arena - Climb to the top of the dome Climb to the top of the O2s roof and enjoy a 360-degree view of Londons skyline
Book a professional photoshoot at Tower Bridge Treat yourself to a professional photoshoot in front of Tower Bridge for an amazing holiday souvenir
Scenes In The Square - Cinema statues in Leicester Square Walk around an interactive trail of bronze statues and try and find all the film stars hiding in Leicester Square
Things to do in London on 11th August – Waterloo Bridge was officially opened on this day in 1942. It is sometimes called the Ladies’ Bridge because it was largely built by women during World War II. The most famous bridge in London is a bit further up the Thames – Tower Bridge. If you’re lucky you might be able to photograph the drawbridge opening.