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Brighton has just been named one of the best cities in the world for nightlife in 2026, and if you've ever spent a night there, it's not exactly a shock. It's one of the UK's most loved beachside cities, home to incredible food, quaint independent shops filling up the lanes, and a night out that locals rate among the best in the country. It's the perfect mix of city buzz and seaside charm, all within an hour of London. It's also long been the UK's LGBTQ+ capital and 2026 has only cemented that reputation, with Brighton Pride turning 35 and the city scoring higher than almost anywhere else in the world for community and inclusivity. Good vibes, friendly people, and yes, still that pretty decent pier. A trip to the seaside city shouldn't be without a quirky little place to rest your head. Branch out from the usual pick of hotels, and find something that gives you the Brighton experience like a homely Airbnb, from cosy family homes that welcome pets to cool artsy flats that will make you rethink your corporate career choice. Stay somewhere just as special as the city itself with our guide to Brighton's best Airbnbs. Updated for 2026: To keep this list fresh and showcase Brighton's charm, we regularly update this list so you never miss out on an amazing stay. To reflect this, we've added two new favourites to our list. One is a super luxe abode on the outskirts of the city, and the other is a boho-chic home in the city centre. Enjoy. Recommended: 🎡Experience the best things to d

When you think of Manchester, perhaps the obvious football and Oasis come to mind. But beyond that, Manchester is also a city dragging a legendary Sidney Street club back from the dead, hiding a full cocktail bar behind what looks suspiciously like a launderette, and swapping bingo balls for shuffleboard in an arcade grown adults are taking far too seriously.  And in 2026, there's a lot to catch up on. The BRIT Awards just left London for Manchester for the first time in the ceremony's history, ambitious new food halls keep coming, and the music scene shows no sign of slowing down. So whether you're planning a weekend trip, visiting mates or a local looking to shake up your usual routine, here's how to get under the skin of the city.  Manchester in 2026: This year, a bangin' night club rises from the ashes, a Korean craft takes the spotlight and a 20-year-old flower shop finally gets the 'flowers' it deserves.  The best things to do in Manchester, at a glance: ⚽ Best for families: National Football Museum🛍️ Best for shopping: Levenshulme🎉 Best for groups: Gameface📚 Best for outdoors: St Peters Square🪩 Best for nightlife: Sankeys🥧 Best for foodies: Idle Hands ✈️ The best weekend breaks from London Kyle MacNeill is a writer based in Manchester. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our edi

Don’t get us wrong, we love the city, but every now and again it’s great to experience nature in all of its untouched glory. Away from the worlds of big city life, laidback towns or sleepy suburbia, a mixture of woodland, heathland and wetland forms the historic New Forest – a place that gives Robin Hood’s gaff a run for its money.  A prime location for rare species of animals and wildlife, it also makes for a stellar place to spend a few nights away from the glow of streetlights. Whether you’re horseback riding through the forest, exploring quaint villages and antique shops or enjoying an ice-cold pint after taking the kids to Peppa Pig World, there's plenty to do, making the New Forest the ultimate destination for a fun-packed day or a bit of R&R – especially in one of these unique Airbnbs. Best New Forest Airbnbs, at a glance 🛖 Best for a tiny-home escape: Armadilla in Brockenhurst 🔥 Best for going properly off-grid: The Hut at Lime Cottage in Tisbury 🏊 Best for families: the private lodge at Sandy Balls 🐕 Best for a dog-friendly stay: Red Oak Barn 🌲 Best for hot-tub stargazing: Briars Lodge in Bransgore How we choose our stays: Every Airbnb in this guide has been hand-selected by our UK travel editors. We prioritize Superhosts, properties with a 4.85+ star rating, verified guest feedback, direct access to walking trails, and key amenities like wood burners, hot tubs, and dog-friendly gardens. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our

Known for its environmental efforts and staying on-trend, Portland is a sought-after travel destination and it’s no wonder why. There’s plenty to see and do in Portland across diverse neighborhoods, including exploring numerous parks, visiting local art galleries and mingling in the music scene. Whether you’re traveling for work or pleasure, there’s something for everyone here. The foolproof way to see the city at its best is to stay in a top area in one of these incredible Airbnbs in Portland—hand-picked by yours truly. The best Airbnbs in Portland, at a glance 🏠 Best for a hotel-level Airbnb in the Pearl District: the skyline penthouse 🦙 Best for animal lovers near Portland: the Alpaca Farm cottage 🌲 Best for a garden hideaway: the forest cabin at Leach Botanical Garden 🏕️ Best for a glamping escape near Forest Park: the Vintage Camper 💕 Best for a couples getaway in Lake Oswego: The Woodland Cottage Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in every Airbnb featured, it’s our mission to help you make your trip as smooth sailing as possible. For this, we've based our list on top reviews, hosts and amenities to find you all the best stays whatever your budget. You might come across the odd affiliate link but rest assured, they have no influence on our editorial content – we pinky swear. For more info, see our affiliate guidelines.

Booking the trip to South Beach is the easy part. The real headache is figuring out where you and your friends are going to crash after a long night out. We love the iconic Miami hotels as much as anyone, but if you want space to breathe between the beach and the clubs, an Airbnb is the smarter play. It means a proper kitchen for late-night food, a living room where everyone can hang out together, and a bit of privacy away from the lobby crowds. From massive party pads right on the strip to quiet apartments tucked away on the side streets, these are the local spots worth your money. The best Airbnbs in South Beach, at a glance: 🌴 Best for a private pool: Tropical bungalow with lush garden 🎉 Best for groups & parties: South of Fifth sleekness 🏖️ Best for a beachside stay: Ocean Drive iconic apartment 💎 Best for luxury: Ocean-view South of Fifth apartment 🧘‍♀️ Best for wellness: Hotel South Beach suite with rooftop pool Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in every Airbnb featured, we’ve based our list on top reviews, hosts and amenities to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

While we’ll never really get tired of the hustle and bustle of the Windy City, it’s nice to take a break once in a while. So, when that feeling strikes, these Airbnb cabins are there for you, only a short distance from Chicago because, you know, homesickness. Perfect for living your cottage-core dream.  Whether you’re searching for secluded rural environs or chic spots near bustling towns and smaller, lesser-known, fantastic cities, we’ve got just the Airbnb for you. Pack some books, bring good company, and prepare to relax in one of these stunning Airbnb cabins near Chicago. The best Airbnb cabins near Chicago, at a glance:  🏖️ Best lakeside splurge: Elyon Hall in Miller Beach 🧖 Best for a spa weekend: The mid-century modern spa near Michigan City 🌲 Best for total isolation: The log cabin retreat in Gurney 💕 Best for a couples’ getaway: The romantic escape in the Dunes 🐾 Best pet-friendly stay: Audrey’s Abode in Jacksonville 🏚️ Best historic cabin: The cozy log cabin on Lake Michigan Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in every Airbnb featured, we've based our list on top reviews, hosts and amenities to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

The best part of a walking holiday isn’t the cardio, it is the absolute impunity with which you can demolish a massive pub lunch afterwards. And if you are looking for a rural escape, the Peak District is elite. England’s oldest National Park is a mix of rugged ridges and pretty valleys, making it the perfect spot to disappear for a weekend. Whether you are here to lace up your boots for a brutal hill climb, crash down some cycling trails, or just spend three days hopping between tea rooms and pints, it the Peak District delivers. To save you scrolling through thousands of identical rentals, we’ve found the Peak District Airbnbs worth your time. We are talking converted stone barns with wood-burning stoves, valley views that don't require leaving the sofa and beds designed to make you miss your morning alarm. Best Airbnbs in the Peak District, at a glance 🛖 Best for a barn conversion in Tideswell ⛪ Best for a converted chapel in Brassington 🦙 Best for a farm stay with Alpacas in Ilam 🛁 Best for a cottage in Monyash 🚶‍♂️ Best for walkers in Flagg 📍 RECOMMENDED: Our ultimate guide to UK getaways Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in every Airbnb featured, we've based our list on top reviews, hosts, and amenities to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. 

A trip to the city of Cambridge definitely delivers the historic, high-brow and whole-heartedly English experience you’d expect. Yes, the city centre is dominated by irresistible limestone buildings and, yes, the River Cam is crammed with the next gen’s Einsteins picturesquely punting along it, but it’s also a city with a thriving contemporary dining scene and some unbeatable pubs. And while its urban charms are legendary, the rural surrounds are thoroughly worth exploring, whether that's a lunchtime walk to nearby Grantchester or a short drive to the quaint cathedral city of Ely. With all of Cambridge’s offerings, we’ve put together a list of the best Airbnb properties in which to stay. Choose between charming houseboats, quirky college dorms or out-of-town stays nestled in the countryside. Then remember to make that afternoon tea reservation, you’ll thank us later. 📍 RECOMMENDED: The best things to do in Cambridge The best Airbnb breaks in Cambridge, at a glance 🛁 Best with hot tub: farm stay in Foxton near city centre ⛵ Most unique: River Cam houseboat 🏫 Best for couples: Near Botanic Gardens & colleges 🐶 Best dog-friendly: Stay with free parking Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in and review every Airbnb featured, we've based our list on our expert knowledge of the destination covered, editorial reviews, user reviews, amenities and in-depth research to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our ed

A weekend escape from the big city is definitely needed sometimes, and you don’t need to hop on a plane to find incredible places to unwind, explore and recharge. If you’re looking to stay put in the Capital, head over to our guide to the best Airbnbs in London. But for all things coastal, charming and windswept outside of the city, read on, friends – we’ve got charming market towns, rolling countryside and tucked-away villages a-plenty.  📌 Updated August 2026: New for 2026 are our all-new reviews of The View at Shoreline in Folkestone and Elmore Wild Treehouses in Gloucester, which are both not to be missed. Read on for details and how to book.  RECOMMENDED: Our ultimate guide to UK getaways The best Airbnb breaks near London, at a glance 🏖️ Best seaside getaway: The View at Shoreline, Folkestone 💦 Best for wild swimming and hot tubs: The Ditchling Cabin in South Downs 🏔️ Best for total isolation: The Pobble House in Dungeness 💅 Best for a girls’ trip: The contemporary vineyard in Toppesfield, Essex 🛖 Most treehouse: Elmore Wild ‘Wildcat’ Treehouse Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in every Airbnb featured, we've based our list on top reviews, hosts, and amenities to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.  ➡️ The ultimate guide to travelling near London

So you’ve booked that ticket to San Francisco, lined up all the best restaurants to dine at, and have plans to visit every museum in town. All you need is the perfect place to stay. You could reserve a room at one of San Francisco’s best hotels, but for something a little homier, consider staying at one of these amazing Airbnbs. From a garden oasis to a geodesic dome to a luxurious artist’s retreat, these Airbnb options are the perfect way to experience SF in style. Scroll on for a look at the very best.   The best Airbnb’s in San Francisco, at a glance:  🌊 Best oceanfront stay: Beachfront Retreat with hot tub 🏔️ Best luxury villa: Mount Sutro Villa near Golden Gate Park 🌳 Best treehouse stay: Brisbane Retreat with a hot tub and bay views 💸 Best cheap getaway: Garden apartment near Ocean Beach 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for a big group: The 3-Bed Edwardian home 🍷 Best near wine country: Sonoma Mountain Farmhouse 🥂 Best for a couple’s getaway: The Cozy Bay Area Suite Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in and review every Airbnb featured, we've based our list on our expert knowledge of the destination covered, editorial reviews, user reviews, hotel amenities and in-depth research to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

Manchester’s Airbnbs are as full of character as the city itself, where red-brick industrial grit meets creative revival and phenomenal food. From minimalist lofts with steel beams and city vistas, to rooftop terraces perfect for a morning brew (or an evening G&T when the skies clear), these Airbnb properties don’t just offer a bed, they offer memorable experiences.  But where in the city should you stay? Some of the best Airbnbs in Manchester include a boutique penthouse in the city center, a quirky houseboat on Deansgate and a modern loft in the Northern Quarter. For a more rural experience, consider the barnhouse in Uppermill or the highly-praised Alfred's B&B in Ramsbottom. The Northern Quarter is still the hip beating heart with vintage shops, cafes and effortlessly cool energy, Ancoats offers that same buzz with a quieter edge, and Didsbury is its cosy and cute neighbour. Step off the tram and into a flat where every corner feels deliberately decorated, your doorstep puts you front-and-center near Manchester’s best bars, galleries, restaurants and beyond. Best Manchester Airbnbs at a glance 😎Best for solo travellers: The designer studio in the Gay Village 💓Best for couples: The quirky houseboat in the city centre 🎉Best for large groups: The colourful party suite in trendy Ancoats ✨ Best for a luxury stay: The luxury apartment with both spa and gym 🚂 Best unique stay: The old bank vault in West Didsbury 📍 Discover our ultimate guide to Manchester Who makes the cut

Sin City is a place of neon lights, casinos, and fabulousness, and whether you’re visiting Las Vegas for the first time or you frequent the area often, you’ll never run out of things to do. Catch a show at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, head to the strip (for some responsible gambling) or don your hiking boots and make the most of the city’s trails.  As for where to stay, well, that’s what this list is for. Live like the rich and treat yourself to a bit of luxury at one of these jaw-dropping Airbnbs.  The best Airbnb mansions in Las Vegas, at a glance:  🌴 Best for a tropical escape: The tropical oasis with a resort pool 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for a big family getaway: The homely mansion 🎱 Best for game night: The tech-heavy pad  🃏 Best for Vegas history buffs: The vintage estate 🎬 Best for movie night: The Lux Villa with a home cinema in Winchester  Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in and review every Airbnb featured, we've based our list on our expert knowledge of the destination covered, editorial reviews, user reviews, hotel amenities and in-depth research to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

Our tears have only just dried over G-A-Y’s closure, but luckily something has already come along to plug the G-A-Y-shaped hole in our hearts. Taking over the space of the former iconic LGBTQ+ venue, Matthew Jacobs Morgan’s cult club night started life in a Hackney Wick warehouse. It’s now graduated to Old Compton Street and has brought some serious names with it: already, queer icons including King Princess, Jeffrey Hinton and Princess Julia have stopped by.  The venue isn’t leaning into the occult theme for purely aesthetic reasons, though the glossy black walls and blood-red lighting may beg to differ. Named after a gathering of witches, Coven acts as an alternative assembly for the queer community. Since any witch knows how to master the art of blending in by day, the venue also lives a double-life. By day, it's a sober cafe and co-working space, aimed at rescuing queer freelancers from their kitchen tables. By night, the laptops are cleared for a multi-floor playground packed with live cabaret and techno DJs.  There's a grand piano for the cabaret sets, a decommissioned fountain filled with queer history books, and a mirror decorated in shells, handy for checking if your outfit’s still holding up by midnight. There’s also a tarot reader stationed in the loos, meaning you can have your drunken heart-to-heart with a mystic instead of a stranger by the sinks

Tucked into the grand, slightly hushed bulk of the Templeton Garden Hotel, a stone’s throw from the busier end of Earl’s Court, Sprout is quainter than its posh address implies. It’s just the one bar table and a single row of seating and tables opposite. Cosy? Yes. Cramped? A little. But the real trick up its sleeve is the gorgeous garden. The interior feels like a beautifully curated potting shed, complete with hand-painted branches and buds creeping along the wall by mural artist Tess Newall. A brilliant chameleon of a spot, Sprout works just as well for killing an hour before a train as it does for settling in to make a proper night of it. The interior feels like a beautifully curated potting shed Every drink is anchored to one specific ingredient, colour or garnish. This season, that star ingredient is the humble tomato, for reasons our waiter is happy to passionately explain. Sprout’s market-stall philosophy sees them highlighting fresh herbs, ripe fruit and vibrant veg. The Gojuchang Cobbler is a case in point, mixing Rémy Martin VSOP, peach, and fiery gochujang, which is then clarified with yoghurt, and capped with a white chocolate disc you’re ordered to eat first. It shouldn’t work, but the tangy yoghurt beautifully tames the heat. By rights white chocolate and chilli should be sickly, but the yoghurt keeps it in check. We soak up some of the booze next door at hotel’s in-house restaurant, Pippins, where padron peppers turn up in a generous bowl alongside a chicken

The London Pavilion has always dealt in the improbable. For decades this Grade II-listed pile on the corner of Piccadilly Circus housed Ripley's Believe It or Not, an odditorium of shrunken heads and two-headed calves. Its latest exhibit might be the strangest yet, as more than 1,000 people are sleeping in oak boxes, stacked five floors high above the most chaotic junction in the capital. All from £30 a night – a bargain.  The UK's biggest capsule hotel is a bet that what Londoners and tourists actually want from a central stay isn't a trouser press and a Nespresso machine, but a quiet place to lie down that doesn’t cost twice the price of the theatre tickets they came for. And mostly, it pays off. Just don’t expect anyone to carry your bags. Or, indeed, to hand you a towel – that’ll be an extra fiver.  What are the rooms like at Zedwell Capsule Hotel? Well, first you have to find them. Check-in happens at a self-service kiosk (once I’d located the right entrance, across the road from where I’d initially marched in confidently) where syncing your key card to your capsule number is entirely your responsibility, a small act of hospitality DIY that sets the tone of the stay. Then it’s into the corridors, which are dim and labyrinthine. I walked the wrong way more than once, and mark my words, wandering somewhere this vast and hushed on your own has a faintly Backrooms quality, as if I were the last person left in a horror film.  Dorms range from four capsules to a hundred, mixed

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park celebrates its burgeoning status as one of London’s most cultured quarters with another themed weekend as part of its The Music is Black Festival, a series of four weekend festivals happening throughout the summer in tandem with V&A East’s inaugural exhibition.  Following June’s grime and soundsystem celebration The Music is Ours,  Power & Respect is a two day celebration of the immense contributions of Black women and non-binary artists to contemporary music, both on stage and behind the scenes, with live music and DJ sets across three canalside spaces.  Curated by DJ and broadcaster Jamz Supernova, Saturday’s line-up features live sets by neo-soul singers Lava La Rue and Terri Walker and plus jazz outfit the Cassie Kinoshi Quartet on the Waterfront Stage, while the Mid Terrace stage at Sadlers Wells East celebrates the 25-year career of London rapper Cooly G alongside sets from DJ Smokin Jo. And over at Sadler’s Wells East, Hackney Showroom and the Museum of Youth Culture host a talk with the women who pioneered UK reggae, dancehall and lovers rock in the 80s and 90s, including the legendary Carroll Thompson, before a club night curated by theatremaker Jade Hackett gets the crowd dancing until midnight.    Sunday’s Waterfront Stage line-up is curated by neo-soul and R&B talents in Yazmin Lacey and TYSON, while south London DJ collective BORN N BREAD oversees the Mid Terrace; catch the likes of yeahitsrenee and Kokoroko’s Sheila Maurice-Grey, 

Somerset House has hosted fashion shows, ice rinks, open-air gigs and cinema in its Fountain Court, but never stand-up comedy, until now. This July, the courtyard plays host to five days of non-stop punchlines as Laughterama touches down for the first time, bringing seven shows and a stacked line-up of British comedy talents you’ll recognise from the telly. Wednesday's opener sees Taskmaster champion Sam Campbell and chaos merchant Ross Noble share a bill with the BAFTA-nominated Bridget Christie. Meanwhile, Thursday belongs to Josh Widdicombe, fresh off dissecting other people's parenting on his podcast, alongside the brilliantly deadpan Rosie Jones. Dara Ó Briain and ventriloquist Nina Conti headline Friday, before a weekend of double-show days featuring basically everyone you’ve ever seen on a panel show in the last five years, including  Sara Pascoe, Phil Wang, Fern Brady, Ania Magliano, Catherine Bohart, Tom Allen, Nick Mohammed, Ed Gamble and Tim Key. Factor in a stop at the food and drink stalls dotted around the courtyard, because nothing pairs better with chuckles in the sunshine than an overpriced Aperol spritz.

A Viking longboat’s worth of Icelanders will be invading the capital this September. After two and a half decades of charming its way round more than 20 cities across the US, Canada, Germany and Japan, Taste of Iceland is arriving in London for the first time.  The three-day festival offers loads of opportunities to get better aquainted with the food and culture of the remote country who many Londoners mostly know through Sigur Rós and travel TikTok. Vauxhall brasserie Darby’s is hosting nightly dinners where Iceland’s reigning Chef of the Year, Hinrik Örn Lárusson, joins forces with the restaurant’s own Robin Gill to build a multi-course menu around Icelandic lamb and seafood. There’s also a guided cocktail journey through Iceland’s wildest regions, featuring a mixologist and a storyteller-guide who will walk you through three destinations via three drinks. Comedy fans can catch Iceland’s biggest stand-up Ari Eldjárn breaking down the realities of Icelandic life, fresh from his Netflix special. And don’t miss an Iceland-themed exhibition from the World’s Worst Photographer, chosen from 127,000 entries, whose slightly blurry Iceland shots are somehow still better than anything on your camera roll.  Best bit? Almost all of it’s free. Just bring an appetite and low expectations for your own photography by comparison.

Battersea Power Station already has an indoor chimney lift experience, a huge food court, a lovely cinema and more high street faves than you can hope to get round in a weekend-long shopping spree. Now it’s adding a free summer funfair to its entertainment offering Electric Summer opens in Power Station Park and along the Coaling Jetty from 29 July, and it’s an entire seaside town’s worth of things crammed onto a Thames-side patch of concrete.  The centrepiece is a full roller rink with sessions ranging from wobbly first-timers to Thursday date nights and Saturday silent discos, plus roller fitness classes if you fancy your cardio with a side of nostalgia. Out on the jetty, pétanque courts turn the riverside into a passable stand-in for the south of France, river views included. There's also a big wheel for skyline views, dodgems, a wave swinger and boardwalk games including Lobster Pot and Blockbuster. We aren’t too sure what either involves, but we’re very intrigued. The Boardwalk Bar’s rooftop terrace is also the obvious spot for an after-work pint with a view. Getting in is free. You only pay if you want to skate or spin around on something.

A wayzgoose (for the uninitiated) was a traditional summer feast thrown by master printers for their apprentices, a centuries-old ritual marking the point in the year when workers began printing by candlelight. It might be the height of summer, but Bell House in Dulwich has revived the spirit of the occasion as a full-blown craft fair, with independent artists and makers setting up across the Georgian venue’s interiors and garden to show and sell work in print, textiles and ceramics. Alongside the stalls, there are live demonstrations and taster workshops, so you can get your hands properly inky.

If you’ve ever rifled through the interesting titles in specialist indie magazine shop magCulture and wished you could meet the people behind the glossy pages you were flicking through, here’s your chance. The print mecca is hosting its inaugural magazine fair at design studio Pentagram’s Islington HQ, bringing together 40 independent titles to browse and buy directly from their publishers. Expect magazines covering design, wine, sex, food, sport, juggling and everything in between, with publishers travelling from Denmark, Hong Kong, Japan and the US to join the local lot. Entrance is free on a first-come, first-served basis  And the magCulture shop is a mere 15-minute walk away, if you want to stop by and part with even more cash.

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan (aka India’s answer to Tom Hanks) is heading to the BFI Southbank this July for the London Indian Film Festival (LIFF).  Returning for its 17th year to take over six UK cities for ten days, the festival is bringing an absolute mammoth of a line-up. The biggest coup? Snagging the notoriously private Khan for a rare live Q&A. His appearance sits alongside a 25th-anniversary IMAX screening of Lagaan, the Oscar-nominated cricket epic that catapulted him to fame.  The rest of the bill is just as stellar. The cast of BBC’s Goodness Gracious Me are staging a live reunion, while film heads can catch new Bangladeshi arthouse cinema from ruthless action movies like Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Master, to comedies including Shlok Sharma’s unpredictable All About Weddings. There is also a pristine digital restoration of In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones, a 1989 indie masterpiece written by Booker Prize-winner Arundhati Royt. Add in Too Desi Too Queer, the festival’s showcase of South Asian LGBTQ+ cinema, and screenings at some of London’s best-loved cinemas – including the Barbican, the ICA, Rich Mix and the Bertha DocHouse – and you’ve got an unmissable week and a half of film.

Hundreds of sculptures, paintings, drawings and films made by Camden pupils, from Early Years all the way up to A Level, are taking over the Lethaby Gallery at Central Saint Martins for two weeks this July. The second edition of this borough-wide show is bigger than its 2024 debut, with a new 2D sculpture park sprawling out across the King’s Cross estate. Plus, you can drop in for a free programme of workshops, artist sessions, and creative careers talks. It’s definitive proof that London’s creative future looks very bright.

Even if the name Peggy Gou doesn't immediately ring a bell, your eardrums are almost certainly familiar with her work. The South Korean cultural phenomenon is the brains behind ‘(It Goes Like) Nanana’, the inescapable, planet-conquering dance anthem that soundtracked every single festival and pub beer garden back in summer 2023. Now, the global DJ and fashion icon is playing fairy godmother to East London. To celebrate her euphoric new single ‘Wo,man’ (featuring Ayra Starr), she’s opening a one-day-only pop-up called The Gou,tique at Shoreditch’s Dream Bags Jaguar Shoes, where fans can custom cocktails while Gudu Records DJs spin some tunes. The main draw, though, is that Peggy will be gifting 200 mystery items from her personal archive, alongside 100 pieces of classic merch, completely free of charge. It’s strictly first-come, first-served, and you can expect the queue to stretch all the way to Dalston by lunchtime, so bunk off work early and bring your sharpest elbows.

Entre les châteaux de conte de fées de la Loire à l'ouest, les vignobles et plages ensoleillées du sud, et bien sûr Paris, rien d'étonnant à ce que la France soit le pays le plus visité au monde depuis des décennies. Et il devient de plus en plus facile de s'y rendre, avec l'opérateur ferroviaire italien Trenitalia qui prévoit de concurrencer directement Eurostar sur la ligne Londres-Paris d'ici 2029. Mais un rebondissement se profile à l'horizon. Selon une récente prévision de tendances, rien ne garantit que le règne de la France au sommet va durer. Une prévision issue d'une étude conjointe de Deloitte et Google annonçait que l'Espagne dépasserait la France comme pays le plus visité au monde d'ici 2040, avec environ 110 millions de visiteurs annuels estimés contre 105 millions pour la France. Au moment de l'étude, l'Espagne partait d'une base 2023 d'environ 84 millions de visiteurs, une solide mais lointaine deuxième place. Deux ans plus tard, pourtant, les chiffres derrière cette prévision semblent bien plus convaincants. Le pays a accueilli l'an dernier un nombre record de 97 millions de touristes internationaux, selon l'Institut national de la statistique espagnol, pour environ 135 milliards d'euros de dépenses. Un bond considérable par rapport au chiffre de 2023 sur lequel se basait la prévision initiale, ce qui place déjà l'Espagne en bonne voie pour atteindre son objectif de 2040, avec encore 15 ans devant elle. La France, pour l'instant, garde la couronne. Elle a de n

La artista detrás de algunas de las calabazas e infinitos de espejos más reconocibles del mundo, Yayoi Kusama, ha fallecido a los 97 años. Su estudio confirmó que murió en un hospital de Tokio el 14 de agosto de 2026. A lo largo de una carrera de siete décadas, Kusama se convirtió en una de las artistas vivas más influyentes y queridas, atrayendo a cientos de miles de visitantes a sus inmersivas Infinity Mirror Rooms y convirtiendo la humilde calabaza en uno de los motivos más icónicos del arte contemporáneo. Su obra circuló por galerías y exposiciones de todo el mundo, pero una selección de sus creaciones ha encontrado un hogar permanente, lo que significa que todavía puedes ir a verlas en persona. Aquí tienes dónde encontrar el arte de Kusama, estés donde estés. Infinite Accumulation, Estación de Liverpool Street, Londres ShutterstockInfinite Accumulation by Yayoi Kusama, London Quizás no te esperes encontrar una gran escultura de Kusama de camino al trabajo, pero entre el Pret y las pantallas de salida de Liverpool Street, Infinite Accumulation recibe a los viajeros a la salida de la línea Elizabeth desde 2024. Son cien metros de esferas de acero reflectante conectadas que se elevan diez metros en el aire, y es la escultura permanente más grande de Kusama en todo el mundo. También es su única obra pública permanente en el Reino Unido. Fue encargada como parte del programa de arte de Crossrail, y sus esferas de acero captan y distorsionan el horizonte de la City mientras

L'artista darrere d'algunes de les carabasses i infinits de miralls més reconeixibles del món, Yayoi Kusama, ha mort als 97 anys. El seu estudi va confirmar que va morir en un hospital de Tòquio el 14 d'agost de 2026. Al llarg d'una carrera de set dècades, Kusama es va convertir en una de les artistes vives més influents i estimades, atraient centenars de milers de visitants a les seves immersives Infinity Mirror Rooms i convertint la humil carbassa en un dels motius més icònics de l'art contemporani. La seva obra va circular per galeries i exposicions d'arreu del món, però una selecció de les seves creacions ha trobat una llar permanent, la qual cosa significa que encara pots anar a veure-les en persona. Aquí tens on trobar l'art de Kusama, siguis on siguis. Infinite Accumulation, Estació de Liverpool Street, Londres ShutterstockInfinite Accumulation by Yayoi Kusama, London Potser no t'esperis trobar una gran escultura de Kusama de camí a la feina, però entre el Pret i les pantalles de sortida de Liverpool Street, Infinite Accumulation rep els viatgers a la sortida de la línia Elizabeth des del 2024. Són cent metres d'esferes d'acer reflectant connectades que s'eleven deu metres en l'aire, i és l'escultura permanent més gran de Kusama a tot el món. També és la seva única obra pública permanent al Regne Unit. Va ser encarregada com a part del programa d'art de Crossrail, i les seves esferes d'acer capten i distorsionen l'horitzó de la City mentre els viatgers passen per sot

Com os castelos de conto de fadas do Vale do Loire a oeste, as praias e vinhas banhadas pelo sol no sul e, claro, a grande capital Paris, não é surpresa que a França seja o país mais visitado do mundo há décadas. Mas há uma reviravolta no horizonte. Segundo uma previsão de tendências recente, o reinado da França no topo não está garantido para sempre. Uma estimativa de um estudo conjunto da Deloitte e do Google revelou que a Espanha irá ultrapassar a França como o país mais visitado do mundo até 2040, com cerca de 110 milhões de visitantes anuais, em comparação com os 105 milhões projectados para a França. Na altura da divulgação do relatório, a Espanha trabalhava com um ponto de partida relativo a 2023 de cerca de 84 milhões de visitantes, um segundo lugar sólido, mas distante. Contudo, dois anos mais tarde, os números por trás dessa previsão parecem muito mais convincentes. O país acolheu o número recorde de 97 milhões de turistas internacionais no ano passado, segundo o Instituto Nacional de Estatística de Espanha, com gastos estimados em 135 mil milhões de euros no total. Trata-se de um salto enorme em relação aos dados de 2023, colocando a Espanha num bom caminho para atingir a sua meta de 2040, com 15 anos de avanço no calendário. Photograph: TANYARICO / ShutterstockCrowded beach in Valencia, Spain Por enquanto, a França ainda mantém a coroa. Ocupou novamente o primeiro lugar no ano passado com 102 milhões de visitantes, registando um aumento face aos 100 milhões de 2

Alguma vez olhou para a sua renda e pensou: "Sabem que mais? Provavelmente podia simplesmente comprar uma casa em Itália"? Bem, a sua fantasia imobiliária pode não ser tão impossível quanto parece. Uma vila medieval na Sicília é o mais recente destino italiano a colocar casas no mercado por apenas 1€, dando a futuros proprietários a oportunidade de adquirir um imóvel por menos do que o preço de um café expresso. A povoação em questão é Naro, na província de Agrigento, no sudoeste da Sicília. A câmara municipal local lançou um novo programa Case a 1 Euro, concebido para devolver a vida ao seu centro histórico, incentivando as pessoas a assumirem a recuperação de edifícios abandonados ou em ruínas. O projecto está aberto tanto a compradores italianos como estrangeiros, sujeito aos requisitos locais. Não há bela sem senão Não faltam motivos a Naro para lá querer ficar depois de arrumar a picareta (metafórica ou real). A vila situa-se no interior, no topo de uma colina com vistas que se estendem até ao mar e sobre a paisagem circundante da Sicília. O seu centro de arquitectura medieval e barroca inclui o imponente Castelo Chiaramontano, uma fortaleza medieval no ponto mais alto. Como é evidente, há um senão neste preço de 1€. Não estamos a falar de casas prontas a habitar. Os imóveis precisam de obras de remodelação e os compradores terão de suportar a factura, juntamente com os custos habituais de aquisição, incluindo despesas com o notário, registo e impostos camarários. Terá t

The artist behind some of the world's most recognisable polka dots, pumpkins and mirrored infinities, Yayoi Kusama, has died at the age of 97. Her studio confirmed she passed away at a hospital in Tokyo on August 14, 2026. Over a career spanning seven decades, Kusama became one of the most influential and best-loved artists alive, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors to her immersive Infinity Mirror Rooms and turning the humble pumpkin into one of contemporary art’s most iconic motifs. Her work rotated through galleries and exhibitions across the globe, but a handful of her creations have found permanent homes, meaning you can still go and see them for yourself. Here’s where to find Kusama’s art, wherever you happen to be. Infinite Accumulation, Liverpool Street Station, London Photograph: Elena Rostunova / ShutterstockInfinite Accumulation by Yayoi Kusama, London You might not expect to stumble across a major Kusama sculpture on your commute, but somewhere between the Pret and the departure boards at Liverpool Street, Infinite Accumulation has been greeting travellers outside the Elizabeth Line entrance since 2024. It’s a hundred metres of connected, reflective steel spheres rising ten metres into the air, and Kusama’s largest permanent sculpture anywhere in the world. It’s also her only permanent public artwork in the UK. It was commissioned as part of the Crossrail Art Programme, and its steel spheres catch and warp the City skyline as commuters weave beneath them,

Europe’s classic party cities are still keeping people on the dancefloor until a breakfast spot starts to look more appealing than the club. But the continent’s after-dark map is getting a little more interesting, with some less obvious names creeping into the conversation, according to Time Out’s latest survey. Time Out’s Best Cities for Nightlife with Intrepid Travel has revealed the cities doing nightlife best right now, after asking more than 24,000 people around the globe what going out is actually like in their city. Locals were asked about everything from clubbing and cocktail bars to affordability, overall quality, community and whether their city feels safe, exciting, welcoming and diverse after dark.  So, where does Europe like to go out? Berlin is still the continent’s undisputed winner, coming second in the world overall. Seventy-eight percent of locals rated its nightlife as good or amazing, while Time Out’s expert panel gave it a perfect 100 percent approval score. The city’s infamous club scene obviously helps, but Berliners aren't exclusively interested in spending the weekend in a dark room listening to techno until sunrise. Sixty-two percent said casual bars and pubs are the best thing about going out in the city, proving that sometimes a great Berlin night out can be as simple as going to the pub. Photograph: canadastock / ShutterstockPeople dancing at summer Strandbar beach party near Spree river The second-best city for nightlife in Europe is British se

Ever looked at your rent and thought, you know what, I could probably just buy a house in Italy instead? Well, your property fantasy might not be as impossible as it sounds. A medieval town in Sicily is the latest Italian destination to put homes on the market for just €1, giving would-be homeowners the chance to pick up a property for less than the price of an espresso.  The town in question is Naro, in the province of Agrigento in south-western Sicily. The local council has launched a new Case a 1 Euro scheme, designed to breathe some life back into its centre by encouraging people to take on abandoned or dilapidated properties and restore them. The scheme is open to both Italian and foreign buyers, subject to the local requirements. Naro isn't short on reasons to stick around once you've finished wielding the metaphorical (or actual) sledgehammer. The town sits inland on a hill with views stretching towards the sea and across the surrounding Sicilian landscape. Its centre is packed with medieval and Baroque architecture, including the imposing Chiaramontano Castle, a medieval fortress perched at the highest point of the town. Photograph: ShutterstockCity of Naro in Sicily Naturally, there is a catch to that €1 price tag. These aren’t move-in-ready homes. The properties need renovating and buyers will have to foot the bill along with the usual purchase costs, including notary fees, registration and cadastral taxes. You'll also need to stick to the local planning and safet

There are few things more satisfying than going to sleep in one European city and waking up somewhere different. You don’t have to worry about the airport queues or bow down to a painfully early alarm. Just climb aboard, get into bed and wake up in Scandinavia. That will soon be an option for travellers heading between Brussels, Amsterdam, Copenhagen and Malmö, thanks to a brand-new sleeper train planned for 2028. RECOMMENDED: The Berlin-Paris sleeper train is back – here’s my honest review, from comfort to value for money European night-train operator European Sleeper has announced its first route into Scandinavia, with the new service expected to begin in April 2028 in partnership with German railway operator RDC. The train will connect the Benelux with Denmark and southern Sweden, creating a direct overnight link between the four cities. That means you could potentially spend your evening eating waffles in Brussels or wandering around Amsterdam, get on a train, go to sleep and wake up ready to explore Copenhagen or Malmö the next morning.   Photograph: Lazy_Bear / ShutterstockCopenhagen, Denmark   So, how will the new sleeper train work? The planned service will depart from Brussels and Malmö at around 7pm local time, arriving at the other end of the route at roughly 10am the following morning. It is currently planned to run three times a week. There will be several different options for spending the night on board, including seats, couchettes and sleeper compartments.

If your idea of a big night out is spending an hour in a queue outside a club, handing over way too much money just to get through the door, then watching your Uber cancel on you as your phone battery creeps towards 1 per cent, you might be going out in the wrong city.  Luckily, Time Out’s Best Cities for Nightlife with Intrepid Travel has landed to tell you exactly where to go out in 2026. The ranking was created after more than 24,000 people around the world were asked to rate the after-dark culture in their own cities. So what exactly makes somewhere a great night-out city? Time Out asked locals about everything from clubbing and cocktail bars to how affordable it is to go out, the overall quality of nightlife, how easy it is to find community, and whether their city feels safe, exciting, welcoming and diverse.  So, which city has the best nightlife? It turns out Bangkok is where the party’s at. Thailand’s capital came out on top, with 73 percent of locals surveyed rating the city’s nightlife as good or amazing. The same proportion said it was easy to find community there. Time Out’s panel was even more enthusiastic, giving Bangkok a whopping 95 per cent approval score. Photograph: savemekellyHavana Club, Bangkok That might have something to do with the variety on offer. Bangkok’s nightlife stretches far beyond the big-ticket clubs, with rooftop bars, tiny cocktail spots, street-side drinking, late-night food and a famously lively LGBTQ+ scene all competing for your even

Se um passeio no bosque faz maravilhas pelo seu humor, aqui tem um que vem com um certificado para o provar. A Mata Nacional do Buçaco, no nosso Portugal, acaba de ser nomeada a quarta “floresta terapêutica” certificada do mundo pelo Gabinete de Certificação Internacional de Florestas Terapêuticas, com sede na Alemanha. O espaço verde junta-se a uma lista muito curta que anteriormente incluía apenas Benediktinerstift Göttweig, na Áustria, e duas florestas na Alemanha, Lahnstein e Bad Nauheim. Localizada a cerca de uma hora e 20 minutos a sul do Porto, na freguesia do Luso, a floresta de 105 hectares está rodeada por um muro de cinco quilómetros e alberga mais de 250 espécies de árvores e arbustos. Isto inclui espécimes exóticos trazidos pelos marinheiros portugueses durante a Era dos Descobrimentos, tornando-a uma das melhores colecções dendrológicas de toda a Europa – o que é uma forma muito chique de dizer “relacionado com árvores”. Fotografia: alicina/ShutterstockPalácio da Mata Nacional do Buçaco em Portugal As raízes da floresta remontam ainda mais atrás, uma vez que tem sido moldada por mãos humanas desde o século VI, quando os monges do vizinho Mosteiro da Vacariça começaram a gerir as terras, com os Carmelitas Descalços a assumirem o seu cuidado em 1628. Tem até o seu próprio palácio de contos de fadas, construído para os últimos reis de Portugal. Mas o que é uma “floresta terapêutica”? Então, o que separa exactamente uma “floresta terapêutica” de qualquer outro bel

Na costa de Andenes, no norte da Noruega, está a nascer um museu esculpido na paisagem, com o aspeto de quem vê a crosta terrestre a descolar-se. Chama-se The Whale (A Baleia) e é um novo centro de conhecimento e experiência dedicado (como o nome indica) às baleias. A abertura ao público está prevista para 4 de Junho de 2027. Desenhado pela arquitecta dinamarquesa Dorte Mandrup, a linha suave e ondulante do telhado do edifício assemelha-se a uma vaga ou à bossa de uma baleia. Ou, nas palavras da própria Mandrup, "como se um gigante com uma faca afiada como uma navalha tivesse soltado a pele fina da crosta terrestre e esculpido uma cavidade por baixo para revelar outro mundo". The Whale Dorte Mandrup AS| Illustration by Mir, Bergen O tecto é suportado sem que um único pilar de apoio se interponha, fazendo com que o espaço espelhe o mar e o céu do exterior. A cobertura também será acessível ao público para passeios, oferecendo vistas panorâmicas sobre o Mar da Noruega, o sol da meia-noite no Verão ou a aurora boreal no Inverno. No interior, as exposições prometem ser impressionantes. Entre os pontos altos contam-se esculturas em madeira em tamanho real de cinco orcas reais conhecidas por nadarem nas águas norueguesas, uma Galeria de Espécies que reúne as 90 espécies de baleias da actualidade numa única instalação artística, e um cofre sob a pele recheado de espécimes anatómicos — onde se incluem frascos com o sangue completo de uma baleia, um teto suspenso com barbas de balei