When I rescued him from the apps – like one might pick up a lovely nine-year-old Lurcher at Battersea Dogs & Cats ... for the first time at the World’s Fair (‘They’re just like us!’), ...

From the latest furniture creations to ambitious installations and city-wide design celebrations, the design fairs and events of 2025 bring a lot to the table.

Make for the Decorative Fair at Evolution London in Battersea Park and browse antiques ... 10-19 May Here’s a fun, family-friendly way to explore one of the most charming parts of south London ...

It’s no exaggeration to say fashion is in the midst of a meltdown. With prices soaring — HSBC reports a 52 per cent rise in the average cost of luxury goods over the past five years — and the planet ...

The best boot fair is Battersea, but I also love Pimlico ... “Beyond Retro and Rokit are good for cheaper, fun stuff, like jeans. They’re good if you have a look in mind and you need certain ...

See: playing boards games is fun. Draughts (Hackney and Waterloo ... d20 invites you to choose from 1,000 or so titles for a very fair price (£2 per hour, per person, fourth hour's free).

Blue Monday is thought to be the saddest day of the year (although psychologists would disagree), and with Dry January in full swing and the early dark nights still very much looming over us, it's ...

City of London - 44 Cloth Fair, London EC1A 7JQ This City restaurant is in a historic ... always opt for a scotch egg and perfectly poured pint in the pub here, the real fun at this Mayfair spot comes ...

Discover extraordinary, beautiful, distinctive, useful things for interiors, exteriors and everyday joy at this famous fair which closes its doors tomorrow. Launched specifically for the interiors ...

Next up? The Battersea Power Station Light Festival, which will glow into action at the end of this month and feature four artworks not previously seen in London (or the wider UK). This will be ...