Cultural events near me in London

“Booking through Travelling Whale was an absolute pleasure. Not only is the team super responsive and reliable they are also full of ideas as to how to make your trip unforgettable. I was in touch with them to say I was looking for a hotel in London as I was going to see Steps twice in one weekend (yes you read that right)! Travelling Whale suggested I stay at The Good Hotel which firstly is a fantastic property that invests profits into the community and secondly is only a cable car ride away from The O2 (where the gigs were). I took their advice and they booked the hotel for me. It was a fantastic weekend and I cannot wait to book my next trip with Travelling Whale.”

“We went for a hen do, expensive but absolutely worth the money. I would 100% do it again! We had fabulous weather, but Ingram was so kind and hospitable. Beautiful boat, enough space for everyone to get food and relax. Music able to be played on board. I looking at how we can do another trip next year!”

“The week I spent away in Sicily at the nd of June with Seable (in association with VICTA) was an absolutely amazing experience. it was very well organised and showcased all that Sicily has to offer, both in terms of the activities and the food and drink. From the visit to the tactile museum and the visit to the Norman castle, to the trip up Etna to the wine tasting and desert tasting sessions, all activities kept everyone interested and were excellent experiences. The Seable staff were very friendly and always willing offer help and guidance whilst having fun with the group as well (including singing along to cheesy pop songs on the journeys between destinations). This is the 3rd Seable holiday I've been on and they remain at a consistently high quality level.”

“My daughter really enjoys attending the school, she’s always made to feel welcome and part of the school and always has fun. The staff are very supportive and professional and always cater to my daughters special needs. Would definitely recommend this class to any children looking to develop their performing arts abilities.”

“If you want to learn to be able to dance spontaneously to a song without any scripting, and be able to adjust your dancing to your partner, then you need to be here! I have progressed more in the past few months here than I have at other clubs. Highly recommend to anyone looking to start learning and who just wants to be able to get up and dance on the spur of the moment with whomever!”

“Ginu and Patricia are fantastic teachers and a real pleasure to be around. Their skill, patience and effective teaching have made learning salsa a really fun and rewarding experience!”

“When I first started dancing tango 18 months ago, I went around London trying out different classes and teachers but was not satisfied with the progress I was making. I then travelled to Italy, Switzerland, and Germany and many other cities looking for the same but to no avail. One fine day, I met David in a Tango festival in London and he invited me to his classes. When I completed my first lesson with David and Kim I knew this was the place for me and these were my teachers from then on. As I continued the lessons under David and Kim's teaching, I was making rapid progress. As far as I am concerned in terms of elegance and style in Argentinian tango dancing, there is no other couple to match them in London. Their classes are extremely well structured and David is a very strict and passionate teacher who never gives up on his students. Kim and David ensure that you don’t leave the class unless you have learnt what was taught on that day. What is important in tango dancing, like anything else in life, is the continuity of lessons with a particular teacher. It is a good idea sometimes to try different workshops but you need one teacher whose style connects with you. David and Kim’s lessons are not just a series of tango moves but instruct you on how to dance with complete elegance and grace. Above all they are the only tango teachers I came across who are not totally money orientated and are more concerned with improving student performance on a weekly basis, building great relationships with their students and show genuine care for each and every student. If anybody wants to learn how to dance tango with elegance and feeling then David and Kim are your teachers.”

“Amanda is the best! I have been taking her classes for years, first in and around East Dulwich and now over Zoom. Her classes are varied, impeccably choreographed and always challenging and fun. She is a real pro - her focus is on correct technique and there are always modifications to meet you at your level. I am amazed at how strong I have become just taking a few classes a week over lockdown! Amanda is a lovely person too and I'm really hoping she continues to offer the Zoom classes for those of us out of London.”

“Being brought to this class by a friend 3 months ago and I have been coming every week since. Absolutely great class to learn Cuban salsa for anyone, whether a complete beginner or someone looking to up his moves. Friendly and professional teachers and great bunch of people that I consider a family. :) Definitely recommend to everyone.”

“If you want to learn the perfect art of flamenco then Ollie is the perfect teacher. He's a superb dancer and exceptionally skilled in his craft. He has a true passion for flamenco and this is reflected in class. As a teacher he’s incredibly inspiring and encouraging and I love his attention to detail (he hears and sees everything!) Ollie cares about teaching correct technique, posture, rhythm and he most definitely has the ability to get the best from his students. His classes are challenging and great fun. You’ll be fully immersed in flamenco, with lovely people, and come away feeling energised and looking forward to the next class! Absolutely recommend The Flamenco Academy.”

“Luanda is a fantastic teacher and is so knowledgeable about Cuban dance. Her classes have structure and she breaks down all the moves so that beginners like me can easily follow and make great progress whilst the more advanced students can work on the finer detail, add flavour and do harder variations. She's very friendly and welcoming and has often made me feel better when I'm having a bad day! The live music she often has elevates the classes even more! (pre COVID of course!). Thank you so much Maestra!”

“Leilah is a breath of fresh air!! I was feeling so excited and nervous about learning belly dancing and I’m so happy that life led me to her!! She is encouraging, supportive, kind and funny!! She is incredibly knowledgeable and I loved the pace of the class. She addresses any questions/concerns while continuing to move the class forward which I appreciated, as it stopped me from overthinking and allowed me to relax and have fun!! She created a great choreography for us to learn throughout the series and really made sure that we had all that we needed to learn the material. I had a blast and can not wait to sign up for her next series!! Thank you Leilah!!”

“Just used Bollywood Vibes for my birthday party, they made such a difference to the atmosphere and managed to get everyone in the party mood. The master class they do was brilliant fun, I would highly recommend them.”

“It's my first time to any kind of dance class and Chinedu and the teachers have made it welcoming, fun and enjoyable for my introduction into Forró. There is a great community and the teaching is clear and well structured. I would highly recommend visiting Forro Foundation if you're a beginner, intermediate or even advanced as there is always something to learn or teach.”

“Filippo is a truly fantastic teacher. There are no shortcuts in his teaching philosophy- the priority is building a rock-solid basis and working on principles rather than on sequences and choreography. The lessons are intense, he's completely focused on the student- Filippo listens, observes, tries. His feedback is always spot-on and constructive. Not only that I can see improvement in my dancing, it's been also noted by several leader and I think that says it all. Learning with Filippo is hard work, but it pays off very soon- I can only recommend!”

“Friendly & welcoming people, great atmosphere and music, very lo-key and no pressure so you can actually enjoy the dancing rather than think you aren't of the right standard. Good mix of dancers and everyone is happy to dance with everyone else...can not recommend these guys high enough. If you enjoy tango and are in the area drop in!”

“An absolute delight to learn Tango at Tanguito!! Bruno’s way of teaching just makes it easy and enjoyable to learn. Both the classes and the private lessons are structured with a lot of attention to details, professionalism, care and love for tango. I’m very happy and highly recommend!!”

“My two daughters have been attending ShowKids for 3 months now and I cannot express how impressed I have been with the ShowKids team! The lessons are so innovative - it is much more than a drama class. My eldest, who is very shy and I thought would not like it has become much more confident. After their lessons, my kids are attentive, focused and happy. Thank you ShowKids!”

“I had 2 beautiful gold bangles from my grandmother that I wanted to convert into bracelets and rings with the leftover gold. I’m delighted with the results! Mark and Victoria have been great - always very communicative and personable and wanting to ensure I was happy with the plan. Coming into the shop to discuss everything was great too. I would definitely recommend 42 Abbeville. Thank you :)”

“Amazing flowers delivered to my mum at last minute after being let down by another florist all I can do is thank the Cullen collection for the flowers not to mention going out of there way to make mums birthday perfect. 5 stars all the way !”

“Have had two Pokémon tattoos done here so far, both done by Jodi. The whole experience was great from booking to aftercare. Whilst in the studio both Jodi and Lanie are so friendly, professional and make you feel so welcome. Can’t wait to book in for another one!”

“I have been a regular customer since the start of the studio .. and have been a customer of filip for 10+ years.. never been disappointed. always professional. amazing artists. always willing to to adapt with designs. I couldn't ask for a more professional and friendly atmosphere.. in my opinion the best service you could ask or expect. very experienced.. and fully recommend opium tattoo gallery..for the finest details for any artwork you require..”

“Jack was recommended by a friend who said he had a great experience, along with a nicely designed tattoo - which i can confirm. The first meeting was a 30 minute discussion about what i was looking for. Jack made me feel comfortable and helped shape my idea. When I went back for the tattoo, we spent some time agreeing specifics and how best to position it. Throughout the process it was relaxed and ultimately i was very happy with the result! if you are looking for a great tattoo and enjoyable / relaxed experience, look no further.”

“Been going to Jesse since I was 18, and always left happy the ever. His customer service is unreal also his dedication to his work is 10/10. He’s my main and only tattoo artist with the best skills in the area. Recommend him 10000x”

“I recently had my first tattoo done here with Paul and the entire experience was wonderful. The atmosphere of Sixty Ink made me feel comfortable (as well as the music choice) and Paul answered any questions I had. Getting the tattoo did not hurt as badly as I thought it would and Paul did a amazing job. I was so happy with how he combined the elements I wanted from the designs I showed him and the tattoo turned out beautifully. I’m so happy with it. Overall, I can’t wait to book my next tattoo here!”

“Once again another great visit to see Alex. When I arrived he welcomed me, we sat down with the design to make sure I was happy and it was amazing. I always find the studio clean, tidy and welcoming. The tattoo looks amazing, I can not recommend him and the other enough.”

“Came down from Cardiff for a tattoo with @meltingbody_ink. The atmosphere was great, the gal on the desk -Lauren was welcoming, polite, and accommodating as was Emily - the co-owner despite having her own client. Definitely recommend.”

“This is my first tattoo and Jim did a great job. We designed the tattoo together and while Jim took my ideas on board, much of the innovation/uniqueness of the tattoo is very much his own doing. Love the detail/precision! Everything you would want in a first tattoo. (image is roughly two years on)”

“really amazing and professional tattoo shop. came over from Germany for one specific artist and was not disappointed. I got an amazing tattoo from an amazing artist in a great shop with an amazing team and environment. a lot of amazings so maybe some tangible context?! the studio is super clean and professionally run, they are very thorough in scheduling, prep and follow up on appointments. highly recommended on all fronts…”

“Lance did an incredible piece of work on my forearm today. He has an amazing talent to draw freehand and an incredible eye for detail. Lovely relaxed environment. 100% reccomended.”