Top 20 Things To Do This Autumn

A truly unforgettable live event in London, The War of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience will see you take on an alien invasion. Set to the soundtrack of Jeff Wayne's famous musical, the two-hour experience will see you crawl, slide and weave your way through 24 rooms, with a new adventure hiding in each.

If Aperol Spritz be the drink of the summer then it's time to switch to something a bit heartier. Our suggestion? Beer, beer and more beer, and where better to sample plenty of the hoppy stuff than at one of London's breweries. Along with all the craft brews, these spots will get you behind the scenes to show you what goes down in making your favourite drink.

Whether you're an aspiring baker or something of a pro, The Big Bakes is inviting you to take over their marquee for a competitive class that'll see one team crowned No 1.

An event entirely lit by candles, promising live music, retro darlings and dapper clobber overload - the esteemed Candlelight Club is the ultimate Autumn hideaway, with several events on offer over the next few months. Expect prohibition era vibes, hosted from a secret location in central London, with cocktails, dancing and vintage debauchery aplenty.

Shuffle boarding, best known as Henry VII's favourite pastime, has had one hell of a glow-up from the team behind other high-tech experiences, including Flight Club. Re-opening this September, Electric Shuffle is chucking a load of technology at the puck and sliding game, alongside paddle-board pizzas and sharing cocktails.

Bringing Agatha Christie vibes to East London, The Murder Express is part supper club, part immersive theatre experience. Jump aboard their train carriage for a swish, 1920s-inspired setting, with all sorts of characters telling their tale of deceit, trickery, and - yep, you guessed it - murder...

The changing of the seasons means one thing in this city: hanging out in beer gardens moves indoors to cuddling up in cosy pubs and by open fireplaces. Chuck in a great pint of London beer and a board game or two, and we've got lazy weekends sorted for you.

Set in a secret private members club - that looks like an abandoned pub from the outside - Gin-House Burlesque is hot enough to warm even the chilliest of autumnal nights. Join London's sauciest burlesque performers for snake charming, fire breathing and scintillating strip tease in one of East London's coolest locations.

The days get cooler, so ultimately, you're gagging for a roast. From mounds of fluffy potatoes and epic Yorkshire puddings to new gastro takes on the humble gravy, our guide to London's best Sunday roasts will have you escaping the recent chill and tucking into a hearty British staple.

From Old School classics like The Crow and Rocky Horror Picture Show to favourites such Hocus Pocus and The Witches, Rivoli's pop-up cinema is a top choice for those of you after something a little different this Halloween.

William JM Chilila has already taken on Master Chef The Professionals and now the finalist is opening his own Central London restaurant. Add Akoko to your dining bucket list as it opens this October, focussing on the cuisine of West Africa.

Calling all ghosts, ghouls and living dead, Halloween is coming to London and we've compiled the most comprehensive guide. Whether you want to dress up and dance til the early hours or go hunting for spirits in a graveyard, there's a little something freaky for everyone.

Blending being outside and open fires? We're all about campfires this autumn as Londoners cuddle up around roaring flames. Head to one of these fiery cuties for city views, warm cocktails, and marshmallow roasting.