Top 20 Things To Do This Autumn

One of the best events in London this autumn, this new production from The Vaults will be dragging you to hell for the wedding of the year. Grab your quaran-team and head over to Waterloo where you'll find immersive theatre is back with a bang.

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.

Sure, the nights are shorter and the days are cooler, but after so long inside during 2020, we're not letting go of outdoor shenanigans that easily. From our favourite walks around London through to the best places for alfresco drinking, we've got the ultimate autumn outside guide.

You don't need to splash out on flights to Munich; we've got all the best Oktoberfest action right here in London. Put on your lederhosen or dirndl and get ready for some stein smashing, as The Official Camden Oktoberfest makes its 2020 return.

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.

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.

Head over to The Vaults Theatre this autumn as the Waterloo Hidden Jazz Club brings live music back to London. Held over three weeks, this unique series is bringing together some of the genre's most exciting talents, from MOBO award winning artists and the most anticipated new performers.

All those meals missed because of lockdown? It's time to treat yourself with an epic food experience courtesy of Kitchen Theory, the unique supper club which fuses fine dining with multisensory elements to heighten your evening.

Take part in a thrilling escape room experience this autumn, where you and your pals will work against the clock to escape a prison van on its way to Pentonville. With just 60 minutes to complete the task at hand, it's sure to put your ability to handle tasks under pressure to the test. 

London is in for a huge treat for October as London Cocktail Week returns for one whole month of £6 cocktails. The celebration will be taking over some of London's best bars, with wristbands getting you discounted serves at the likes of Aviary, Coupette and many, many more.

Discover a taste of South Africa this autumn in London as The Chelsea Physic Garden host Durban Curry Club. Taking place in October, this evening will introduce you to the delicious cuisine of KwaZulu-Natal with dishes such as Durban lamb shank curry, dahl, and monkfish and king prawn curry, all set within a leafy West London spot.

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.

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...

Bake Off is back on our screens, and as well as Paul Hollywood's piercing stare, it's bringing some serious cake envy. Instead of shouting at the TV, see if you've got what it takes to be crowned master baker with this 90-minute cooking competition.

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.

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.

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.

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.

While cinema has been off the cards for the last few months, it's back in spectacular fashion. To make up for missed time, check out Backyard Cinema, the immersive screening experience which is creating two magical pop-ups, including a snowy kingdom with an actual river.

One of the world-leaders for top-notch comedy, there's no better way to spend autumn in London than catching some live stand-up. Head over to Bethnal Green where one of the city's best comedy clubs, Backyard, is showcasing fresh talent and established names all season.