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This post was originally published on this siteThe summer holidays and bank holidays may feel like a distant memory but it’s still hard to believe that the October half term school holidays are just around the corner. If you plan to spend the October half term in London, however, then you are in for a treat! There are lots of ghoulish goings-on, fun activities for the whole family, exciting family-friendly exhibitions and much more.  This year, the October half term dates for most schools run from Monday October 27 to Friday, October 31, 2025. Private school term dates vary with some schools enjoying a two week half term starting from Monday October 20. If you’ve got half term sorted but are going to be in the capital in December then here’s what you can expect if you are spending your Christmas holiday in London with the kids.  Things to do in London during the October half term Our highlights for the October half term in London 2025 Expect spine tingling thrills when you walk Kew’s spooky new Halloween trail.  Are you brave enough to face death eaters and dementors? You have the chance this October half term at the Harry Potter Studios.  Pick

This post was originally published on this siteLondon is full of quirky places to visit, curious sights and unusual museums but one of my favourites is the Old Operating Theatre Museum. Located in London Bridge, around the corner from Borough Market and in the shadow of the Shard, is a centuries-old church and the location of one of the city’s most unique attractions.  London’s Old Operating Theatre Museum & Herb Garret is the oldest surviving surgical theatre in Europe and one of London’s best hidden gems. Here’s what to expect when you visit. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. I have been or could be if you click on a link in this post compensated via a cash payment, gift or something else of value for writing this post. See our full disclosure policy for more details. A Brief History of London’s Old Operating Theatre The Old Operating Theatre Museum & Herb Garret sit in the attic of St Thomas’ Church. No-one quite knows when a church was first built here but the current church was constructed between 1698 and 1702 and formed part of St Thomas’ Hospital.  The hospital once occupied an extensive space, stretching from Borough High Street

This post was originally published on this siteThink of Los Angeles and it’s highly likely that images of palm trees, sunshine, theme parks and Hollywood stars spring immediately to mind – not forgetting the iconic Hollywood sign that sits high above the city in the Hollywood hills.  But, much like anywhere in the world, locals have a different view of their city and Angelenos – as LA residents are known – tend to steer clear of the city’s glitz and glamour. Not everyone has the appetite – or the bank balance – to eat at Michelin star restaurants every night or the occasion to rub shoulders with stars of the big screen. Plus, there’s so much more to Los Angeles than movie magic.  If you want to enjoy a truly authentic LA experience then you need to do as the Angelenos do. Here’s our list of the best things to do to enjoy LA like a local, including where to stay, where to eat, what to do and how to get around.  Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. I have been or could be if you click on a link in this post compensated via a cash payment, gift or something

This post was originally published on this siteThere are lots of things that I love about living in London but one of the things I enjoy most about this city is its constant ability to surprise you and this is exactly what happened when I visited the House of Dreams London.  I had heard talk of the House of Dreams for a couple of years before I eventually managed to visit. Set in Dulwich, south London, this is the most curious, and magical, house in the city – and one of London’s most unusual museums. Created by artist Stephen Wright, this semi-detached London home has been transformed into a unique world that’s part museum, part personal diary and part immersive art installation.  This is not the kind of place typical on tourists’ radars but if you have time, or if you live in London and are looking for unusual things to do, then it is well worth a visit. I had expected it to be an interesting day out when we visited, but I hadn’t expected my visit to be quite so moving. If you are tempted to visit, then here’s what to expect from the House of Dreams London.