1. Young V&A, Bethnal Green

A wonderful place to entertain little ones on a rainy day.

https://www.vam.ac.uk/young

2. Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Natural History Museum, South Kensington

13th October - 30th June, 2024

https://www.nhm.ac.uk/

3. Portrait of the Day: National Portrait Gallery, Trafalgar Square

The gallery hosts a wonderful collection of interesting talks on particular paintings on show throughout the gallery.

https://www.npg.org.uk/

4. Zimingzhong Clockwork Treasures from China's Forbidden City: Science Museum, Kensington

1st February - 2nd June, 2024

A unique showcase of 23 stunning ornate timepieces prized by the Emperors of China.

5. Capturing the Moment: Tate Modern, Embankment

A journey through painting and photography.

January - 28th April, 2024

https://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern

6. The Wallace Collection

Called a 'hidden gem', this art gallery is located in Marylebone in an inconspicuous 18th century mansion. The collection comprises of a very impressive array of 18th century French paintings, furniture and other artistic spoils. It also boasts a wonderful café - great spot for lunch or tea.

7. Fragile Beauty: V&A

A collection of photos from Sir Elton John and David Furnish.

Beginning 18th May, 2024

1. Standing at the Sky's Edge, Gillian Lynne Theatre, Drury Lane

8th February - 3rd August, 2024

Multi-award winning musical which was originally written as a love letter to Sheffield, charting the hopes and dreams of three generations.

https://lwtheatres.co.uk/theatres/gillian-lynne/

2. The Hills of California, Harold Pinter Theatre

25th January - 15th June, 2024

Jez Butterworth's new play is set in Blackpool 1976 - one of the hottest summers on record. The Webb sisters are heading back to their mothers' rundown guest house as she lies dying upstairs. Starring Laura Donnelly and directed by Sam Mendes.

https://www.haroldpintertheatre.co.uk/

3. Nachtland, The Young Vic

20th February - 20th April, 2024

A mordant satire about marriage, legacy, the rise of the new right and terrible impulses buried deep.

https://www.youngvic.org/

4. Long Day's Journey into Night, Wyndham Theatre

On until 8th June, 2024

Brian Cox and Patricia Clarkson act in a compelling story of love, hate, betrayal and addiction.

5. The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden

Swan Lake

28th March - 28th June, 2024

Madam Butterfly

On until 18th July, 2024

Puccini's devastating tragedy about a young geisha who falls in love with an American naval officer.

https://www.roh.org.uk/

6. A View from the Bridge, Theatre Royal Haymarket

23rd May - 3rd August, 2024

Dominic West acts in this timeless masterpiece by Arthur Miller of illicit and barely repressed sexual passion.

https://trh.co.uk/

Chelsea Physic Garden

In the heart of Chelsea, the Chelsea Physic Garden occupies four acres of land on the edge of the River Thames. First established by the apothecaries in order to grow medicinal plants, this wonderful garden has an incredible collection of plants, a fun place for families and a wonderful café.

https://www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk/