The latest news from the city.
The King's Gallery at Buckingham Palace hosts 'Royal Jewellery: From Coronations to Keepsakes' from 25 June 2027 to 19 March 2028, with over 300 pieces across 500 years. Tickets go on sale to the general public from 3 November, with early access for e-newsletter subscribers.
LIMA Shoreditch, inside the Sun Street Hotel, serves modern Peruvian cooking under Executive Chef Roberto Sihuay and Head Chef Diego Recarte. A six-course tasting menu (£70) covers Peru's three biodiverse regions, with à la carte and bar snacks also available.
The Pokémon Company International has announced a permanent London store, its first dedicated retail location outside Asia, scheduled to open by 2029. In the meantime, the Science Museum is running a free Pokémon Space Trail until 3 January.
The London Literature Festival runs at the Southbank Centre until 1 November, curated by Dua Lipa. Key talks include Dua Lipa with Zadie Smith and Patti Smith, plus a wide range of authors, poetry events, awards and family sessions.
James Smith & Sons is a historic umbrella and walking stick shop in central London, close to Tottenham Court Road station and the British Museum. It sells handmade umbrellas and canes in named models, and offers repairs on its own products. Reviewers mention its expert staff and its Victorian character.
London's Month of the Dead runs from 1 October to 1 November with over 60 macabre events, from silent horror screenings in old chapels and cemetery tours to family-friendly Halloween trails and a Japanese horror-inspired ball on 31 October.
A look at the North London Record Fair at The Elmhurst in Tottenham, a free event combining vinyl hunting with a Sunday roast in a historic Edwardian pub with one of the area's largest beer gardens.
Oktoberfest on the Common takes over Clapham Common with sessions until 24 October 2026. Expect sausages on swing grills, German and UK beers, games, live music and a lively festival atmosphere, plus practical details on tickets and hours.
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland runs from 19 November to 3 January, open daily except Christmas Day. New this year is Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus, alongside the usual ice rink, Giant Wheel and ride packages, with advance booking saving up to 25%.
