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October is only four days away, and that means all of the Halloweeny spooky things are as well. You may believe that Halloween is for one day only but London is spooky all year round. You can’t escape the scares when London has survived everything, including the plagues, the Great Fire of London and a whole lot more. If you’re brave enough to head down to a few of our favourite spooky spots then you can have a great October with a bunch of scares. If you think you’re too old for trick or treating then we have a list of places you can visit, shows to see, and food and drink to get to keep you all in the Halloween spirit. A great place to start and a bone-chilling experience, there is so much to do at the London Bridge Experience. Creepy clowns, menacing spiders, and walls dripping with blood are just a few of the scary things you’ll encounter whilst there. Taking a trip into the Bridge’s history, and going through the haunted London Tombs, this isn’t just a fun attraction but very...

Traditionally, speakeasies were places for illegal boozing that came to prominence during the Prohibition era in 1920s America. But ever since, they have taken on a mythical status: teacups brimming with gin, suave jazz musicians and a glitzy, retro dress code. Here’s our pick of London’s speakeasy-inspired bars.The trend that started in the East End, as these things tend to do, has now swept across the city, with an ever-growing pool of speakeasy-style bars popping up behind nondescript doors, toilet walls and decoy fridges everywhere. Get ready to experience the prohibition years in suitable style, with our guide to the best of London’s American-inspired illicit drinking dens. What follows is a list of the finest tucked-away, secret, hidden, or otherwise nearly-impossible-to-find bars. Or, if you’re reading this for a second time, what follows is a list of bars that were tucked away, secret, hidden, or otherwise nearly-impossible-to-find …but are now as familiar to you as the ...

Off to uni? This is the essential checklist on what to take to university! You've probably arrived at this guide because you've realised you’re moving in in a week and you have no idea what to do half of you have a plastic bag of stuff and the other half of you have taken everything but the kitchen sink. Well luckily for you, we've done pretty much all the research for you. In fact, we've written the draft right here! It probably just needs a few tweaks from you based on your own personal needs… Don’t forget they will have shops where you're going, and it could be easier (and cheaper) to wait until arriving at university before buying some items. Not only have we a great list of things to take with you, but we’ve listed some shops that do great student deals and discounts. Your bedroom for the next year will be a place for sleeping, essay writing and snuggling. Unless you prefer the hospital-room look for the inside of your accommodation, it’s time to decora...

With the weather all over the place as always, we’re not entirely sure if Summer is truly over, however we’ve got some great events for you across the month to keep you busy whether the weather is good or not. Who knows, there might be a couple opportunities to pull out your favourite autumn jumpers whilst you’re going around London, even though Autumn isn’t until September 23rd but we can keep that hush for now. Here's our run-down of the best events in London this September. Starting off with the first full weekend of September on Sunday the 8th you can head down to this year’s Peckham Record Fair in Peckham’s Copeland Park. There’s going to be over thirty stalls of local indie labels, record stores, and some enthusiasts that may have some greta hidden gems dotted around if you look hard enough. If records aren’t exactly your thing then dont stress, they also will have lots of Hi-Fi dealers aswell to make sure your sound system is everything it needs to be now we’re coming b...

London is full of places for you to explore; from restaurants to tourist attractions. When it comes to a good night out, the options are endless! However, we want to let you in on a secret and show you the quirkiest bars in London. Every bar out there is a completely new experience, from crazy themes and beautiful settings there is a quirky bar out there for you.  If you are a science lover, you will fall in love with our first choice. The Alchemist is located only a five-minute walk from Liverpool Street station, it' a bar and restaurant like no other. They create cocktails straight out of the lab and mix them at your table. Not only is this a new, modern and unconventional way to experience cocktails but they also teach you how to do it! With their masterclasses, you can learn the art of mixing these crazy cocktails, yourself. The fun doesn’t stop there, The Alchemist doesn’t just create a great experience for its customers; they also give back to their partners! Every mont...

Last year nearly two million people attended the incredible Notting Hill Carnival, so it definitely deserves the title and reputation of Europe’s biggest street festival! An annual celebration with the Caribbean community at heart, it’s a huge street festival for everything Caribbean. This festival has been going since 1966 and it’s amassed itself to an existing two day event, with 36 static sound systems, soca floats, steel bands, and a whole lot of delicious food! Still, the sheer size of this event can be pretty daunting, so here’s some tips and advice for how to make the most of this bank holiday weekend! Even though there are some great events and outside pre carnival fun we will be starting off with Sunday the 25th. The party starts at 10am with an opening ceremony then the parade starts at 10:30am. As Sunday is a family day at the carnival it is very busy but not as crazy as Monday can get. There will be entertainment all throughout the day on several stages so look out f...

Islington is and always has been a great place to venture whether it’s for a weekend of just a couple hours. There is so much variety of things to do that can keep you busy no matter the type of people you’re with! With bars, restaurants, vintage markets, theatres, cinemas, and even beautiful walks you’re covered even with the smallest of budgets! You can start your day by bagging a bargain at Chapel Market. Stareets markets are becoming less and less common throughout London because of the big brands taking everything they can, but out at Chapel Market there are stalls that cover everything you’d see on the set of Eastenders. Fruit, veg, clothing, homeware, the lot of it! Maybe pick up a couple cute bits and pieces are just listen to the people peddling their 3 tonnes of strawberries for just a pound. Then head down to Camden Passage where there are dozens of antique and vintage stores surrounded by coffee shops and pubs. Mixed in with all of this is lots of market pop up sta...