Sarah Ardell

Somerset House is probably one of our fave places to go skating in London. As well as being able to whizz around the 900 sqm outdoor rink, you can take to the ice once night falls as they play host to an array of DJs, artists, and clubs. It’s a truly diverse programme with the…

Ice ice baby! That’s right, the ice rink is returning to Canada Square Park this festive season and this time it’s going to be open well into the New Year and beyond Valentine’s Day, so you’ve got plenty of time to get your skates on. The rink is covered and adorned with hundreds of fairy…

It’s balls galore at Bounce and we love it. Bounce is the home of ping pong and whether you’re super competitive or just wanna hit a few balls whilst holding a cocktail in the other hand, Bounce will ping your night to a whole new level. The Battersea Power Station location is the first Bounce…

The chicken giant is plotting a return to our shores in 2025 We've had a fair few fast food brands make their way across the pond and plant their flag in the UK - Shake Shack and Five Guys are beloved by Brits for their burgers and Popeye's had no problem drawing in the crowds…

The Selfridges Christmas Shop has taken up a 4000 sq ft space on the lower ground floor of the department store's flagship site.

The London Pizza Festival is returning this summer for its sixth year, with five London-based pizzerias battling it out to be crowned champion. This year, the pizza purveyors taking part are 081 Pizzeria, Detroit Pizza London, Oi Vita, Quadrata and Fatto A Mano - it's looking like a close competition. Each team has devised a…

If you grew up in the 90s it was probably your dream to play the Crystal Maze and, even though it's not on our TVs anymore, now you can. At London's Crystal Maze Live Experience, you'll be guided through the four zones - Aztec, Medieval, Industrial and Futuristic - by your Maze Master as you…

Get ready to find out who makes the best croquetas in the city For a sixth year, Salt Yard's Croquetas Challenge is back in town on the hunt for the city's best croquetas. Once again, Salt Yard Group will invite London's chefs to showcase their croqueta creds in two individual heats (one at Salt Yard…

There may be newer festivals in the calendar but Reading & Leeds Fest still has a place in our hearts. With Sam Fender, Foals, The Killers, Billie Eilish and Lewis Capaldi headlining, it's a proper mixed bag and the rest of the line-up is no different - we're talking Imagine Dragons, Central Cee, Loyle Carner,…

Latitude has been a staple of the festival calendar for a good few years and they're still earning their rep with 2023's lineup. Pitching up in Suffolk in July, Latitude will play host to headliners Pulp, Paolo Nutini and George Ezra, with the rest of the bill including the likes of Yard Act, James, Young…

You know what's better than an ice rink? A rooftop ice rink and Skylight's one is back in action this winter. And it's not just about the bangin' views, with wintry tipples, alpine huts and heated igloos up on the roof you can make a real night of it too.

Ally Pally's free street food & craft beer festival, StrEATlife, is back for the Jubilee Bank Holiday this year. With food from over 30 traders including Guasa, The Jam Shack, Zero Sushi, Smokoloko, The Greedy Vegan and Choy House, it's set to be a proper feast. Booze will come in the shape of Five Points, London…