What's On In London
Our list of things to do in London this Autumn…
The London Design Festival
Victoria & Albert Museum
16 September – 24 September 2017
This annual event promotes London as the design capital of the world. The V&A will house a stunning range of specially-commission installations and displays by some of the world’s most exciting designers. There are also talk’s, tours and workshops to take part in.
Open House London
London’s Best Buildings
16 September – 17 September 2017
The annual Open House London weekend gives Londoners the chance to explore behind the closed doors of some of the capitals biggest, most renowned and most secret venues in September 2017. You can explore a bit of hidden London and have a poke around some of London’s best buildings. It’s an annual celebration of London’s architecture and design, which allows access to 800-odd venues not normally open to the public – private homes, government buildings, historic sites, educational establishments..
Concours Of Elegance
Hampton Court Palace
1 September – 3 September 2017
For car enthusiasts the Concours of Elegance will be taking place from the 1st to the 3rd of September. The Concours of Elegance will once again bring together a selection of 60 of the rarest cars from around the world – many of which will never have been seen before in the UK. Many of the Concours cars will also take part in a 2 day driving tour in the days running up to the main Concours event.
The Royal Opera House
Die Zauberflöte
12 September—14 October 2017
In one of the most extraordinary venues in the world Julia Jones conducts The Royal Opera’s gorgeous production of Mozart’s The Magic Flute with two wonderful casts including Roderick Williams as Papageno and Janai Brugger as Pamina.
Petersham Nurseries
Covent Garden
Recently Opened
A charmingly casual yet sophisticated restaurant, set within a glasshouse. Brimming with fragrant bougainvillea and jasmine, draped with Indian blinds and decorated with antique furniture, mirrors and paintings. Respecting the Slow Food philosophy, the Café serves seasonal, Italian inspired food in Covent Garden.