The Best of London this Autumn
Monday, September 2, 2019
Bundle up and enjoy autumn in London with our pick of the best things to see and do.
DIWALI ON TRAFALGAR SQUARE
Trafalgar Square 3rd Nov
Join thousands of others to celebrate the Hindu, Sikh and Jain festival of lights during Diwali on Trafalgar Square.
Diwali traditionally symbolises joy, love, reflection, resolution, forgiveness, light and knowledge; and represents the victory of good over evil, and light over darkness. Enjoy music and dance performances, family-friendly craft activities, community stalls and delicious food from India and beyond, as part of a large programme of activities.
Diwali is timed to coincide with the new moon in October or November, so the actual date varies from year to year.
DISNEY ON ICE CELEBRATES 100 YEARS
SSE Arena & O2, 13th Nov - 5th Jan
Sing along to all of your Disney favourites this winter with Disney on Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic at the SSE Arena, Wembley, and The O2.
Let your inner child be brought to life as more than 50 of the most famous Disney cast members – taken from a century of much-loved stories – skate across the ice in this exciting spectacle.
Join in with old and new hits including Let It Go, Hakuna Matata and You've Got a Friend in Me, as you welcome all your favourite Disney friends to the ice, led by the one and only Mickey Mouse, Mouseter of Ceremonies.
BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL
BFI South Bank, 2nd - 13th Oct
Catch some of the latest and greatest in film at this year's BFI London Film Festival, spanning 12 days across several cinema venues around the capital including special galas, talks by various cast and crew and celebratory events happening across the festival.
Things kick off with the Opening Night Gala and a screening of Widows, directed by Steve McQueen. Throughout the festival, there are plenty of Headline Galas giving you the chance to walk the red carpet before seeing one of many highly acclaimed films, from dozens of countries around the world.
FESTIVAL OF THE DEAD
Troxy, London, 19th Oct
After a sellout tour across the UK in 2018, Festival of The Dead returns. A unique combination of carnival, circus and clubbing inspired by the art of the Day of The Dead celebration.
The most imaginative, immersive and outright wicked events anywhere on planet earth. Giant puppets and incredible creatures join breathtaking performers to bring you a show straight from the depths of the afterlife.
Guests are as much a part of the show as the performers. Come dressed in your deathly best.
REGENT'S PARK OPEN AIR THEATRE
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, until 21 Sept
See a Shakespeare play, family show or hit musical under summer skies in the centre of the Royal Park.
Spend the warm summer evenings watching theatre shows in an idyllic venue with the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre 2019 season.
LONDON COCKTAIL WEEK
Various Locations, 4th - 13th Oct
London Cocktail Week, the largest festival of its kind in the world, by DrinkUp.London will be celebrating 10 years in 2019. Bigger and better than ever, the festival will span 10 days, across London with the Cocktail Village returning to Old Truman’s Brewery and a brand new hub at Ice Tank in Holborn. The £10 digital pass entitles guests to £6 cocktails at over 300 bars for 10 days as well as free, unlimited entry to The Cocktail Village (located in The Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane) and first-look access to pop-ups and parties.
Hendrick’s Gin will be bringing back their Tini Martini Townhouse from Friday 4th to Sunday 6th October taking punters on a journey of unusual experiences including a pygmy petting zoo and microscopic games as well as perfect Tini Martinis from a roster of the world’s best bartenders.
Bloc Gatwick
They say it's better to travel than to arrive. We think both are important. With BLOC you won't have far to travel at all. We're waiting to welcome you just steps from Gatwick South Terminal Departures. Any closer and we'd be on the runway!
Our 245 room hotel offers 'Sleep Haven Zones', family rooms, a business floor and Presidential Suite. Park at the terminal through one of our exclusive deals; check your bags with your airline and take your overnight bag to the room; send an email with free WiFi; relax on your sumptuous king-sized bed, watching one of our HD LED TVs; freshen up in a monsoon-drench shower wet room and seamlessly check out to arrive at your gate in a great mood to enjoy your holiday or business trip. So much more for less.
Bloc Magazine
Welcome to the 20th issue of Bloc magazine, with a host of intriguing features to get you through the dark winter months.
We are really excited to have acquired another new site, in the heart of Glasgow. We look forward to delivering Bloc to this extremely vibrant part of the city, directly opposite the recently redeveloped Queen Street Station.
The winter issue of our magazine visits Cape Town - dubbed The Mother City, or the Mother of South Africa. It has incredible food and wine offerings as well as mountains and beaches all within easy reach.
We also explore a destination much further afield, with the Von Braun space station and hotel moving closer to reality.
There are the usual features; Meeting the Bloc team, our favourite shows to stream and the pick of Bloc's social media.
Don't forget to sign up to Bloc's VIP Guest List, which makes you eligible for free room upgrades, free coffee and be the first to hear about our blockbuster VIP competitions.
We hope that this magazine provides you with some insight and entertainment on your journey.