Mischief, Music and Magical Happenings in London this September 13, 2025

Welcome, listeners, to Things to Do in London for Saturday, September 13, 2025! Oly Bennet here—your sports-mad, laugh-loving globe trotter, ready to roll through today’s antics and marvels in the world’s quirkiest city. London is abuzz this morning with that cheeky sun ducking between the clouds, temperatures dancing around a pleasant 18 degrees Celsius—perfect for exploring. There's a little autumn crispness in the air and absolutely no shortage of energy. The city is bursting with festivals, oddball adventures, and fresh news, so let’s dive right in. Let’s talk highlights! If your vibe is magical and mischievous, Strawberry Hill House in Twickenham is transporting you straight into fantasy with The Faery Tale Castle—think enchanted interiors, folklore, and enough whimsical energy to make even the stoniest London commuter crack a grin. Meanwhile, at the London Archives in Clerkenwell, you can time-travel to the grittier old days with their exhibition “London in the Second World War,” featuring original works showing the city’s resilience. Culture vultures, the London Design Festival launches city-wide today, transforming neighborhoods into open-air galleries. Wander through unexpected installations and experimental projects, and be sure to check out the showcase of striking Polish ceramics at the Victoria and Albert Museum—hello, inspiration overload! Music fans, it’s bittersweet but brilliant—the legendary Last Night of the Proms is happening at Royal Albert Hall. Expect classical crescendos, jubilant flag-waving, and A-level Britishness. And if your soul beats to a different drum, tonight’s Pour Choices Wine Fair at Tate Modern is basically a grape-fueled adventure through the world of wine—cheers to sipping surrounded by London’s art-elite! David Bowie fans, this is MASSIVE. The brand-new David Bowie Centre opens today at V&A East Storehouse on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Over 90,000 archives of the Starman himself await you—costumes, writings, even Bowie’s sketches. Access is free with a reservation. Not every city gets to open a shrine to sheer musical genius and have it feel like a neighbourhood event! For families, Tower Bridge is hosting drop-in workshops where your kids can craft Victorian toys and “Moving Pictures”—and, get this, families get a pass for future visits thrown in. Or if you fancy a West End spectacle, there’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child or a trip through the magical world of Shrek’s Adventure, which is packed with live shows and a very persuasive Donkey. On a local flavour note, the city is just bursting with food news—street food pop-ups are taking advantage of the late-summer air, with Borough Market Food Tours serving up British classics and plenty of global nibbles. According to the mayor’s office, several new restaurants have opened along the South Bank, including a ramen joint rumored to deliver bowls at near-Olympic speed—fitting, with London’s love for quirky records! Transit tip: The Tube is This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.