What To Do This Weekend 9.01.25

There’s still time for one last festive treat: Feast of the Kings at Julie’s, the iconic Holland Park restaurant. This West London institution is marking Fête des Rois with a classic Galette des Rois (‘Cake of Kings’) – a traditional French pastry filled with almond frangipane and wrapped in buttery puff pastry. In true festive spirit, Julie’s will hide a fève (a small charm) inside the galette, and whoever finds it in their slice is crowned king or queen for the day, complete with a paper crown and ‘royal’ status.

135 Portland Road, Notting Hill, W11 4LW; until 12th January

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If the festive season left you feeling drained, The January Reset at Studio Pottery London could be the perfect remedy. Bringing together the creative and wellness studios in Victoria’s Eccleston Yards, this unique programme offers meditative activities to refresh both mind and body. The experience includes spiritual sound healing with Re:Mind, hands-on pottery sessions with Studio Pottery London and whole-body cryotherapy with LondonCryo. Tickets are £150, with the first session kicking off on Sunday 26th January.

Eccleston Yards, Victoria, SW1W 9NF

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Following its acclaimed premiere in Stratford-upon-Avon, this political thriller from the RSC and Good Chance theatre company is now at Soho Place for a limited 16-week run. Set during the historic 1997 Kyoto Climate Summit, Kyoto delves into the high-stakes negotiations that led to the world’s first legally binding emissions targets. Directed by Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin, the production stars much of the original cast, including Tony-nominated Stephen Kunken as Don Pearlman, a sharp-tongued American oil lobbyist standing in the way of progress. With time running out and global agreement hanging by a thread, Kyoto delivers a glimpse into one of the most pivotal moments in climate history.

4 Soho Place, Soho, W1D 3BG; until 3rd May

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As it’s January, here’s another fitness-focused listing. Notting Hill’s Bodyism, renowned for its top-notch instructors and holistic approach, has everything you need to take care of yourself – from bespoke training and a nourishing café to relaxing treatments. Now, alongside its world-class personal training, Bodyism has launched enhanced services through the new Bodyism App, including clinical testing, wellness assessments, personalised nutrition plans, recovery analysis and a cutting-edge recovery room. Memberships start from £500 per month, but right now you can give a one-month trial a go.

222-224 Westbourne Grove, Notting Hill, W11 2RH

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Third Space’s luxe new gym in Richmond might just get you moving this year. Expect state-of-the-art facilities, including an Eleiko strength area with a two-lane track, recovery gadgets like Normatec boots, a 20m pool and four studios offering everything from reformer Pilates to Sweat X and Metaburn. Designed with Richmond’s natural beauty in mind, the space features sculptural arches, natural stone and green-toned interiors. The group has more openings planned for 2025, so watch this space.

4 Golden Court, Richmond, TW9 1EU

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Jamie Lloyd's rise in British theatre has been meteoric. Known for his bold, divisive interpretations of classics and for attracting major stars – some even out of retirement – his CV includes: The Effect at the National, featuring Paapa Essiedu and Taylor Russell; Cyrano de Bergerac with James McAvoy; The Seagull starring Emilia Clarke; and Romeo & Juliet with Tom Holland. Now, he's pulled off a major coup by casting screen legend Sigourney Weaver in her UK stage debut as exiled magician Prospero in The Tempest, the first Shakespeare play at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in over 50 years. 

Catherine Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 5JF; until 1st February 

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This month, Cornus – the fine-dining spot from the team behind Chelsea’s Medlar – is offering a £20pp cold brew tea pairing featuring three premium Lalani & Co teas. Served like fine wine, the teas include a Japanese green (Okumidori Kabusecha, 2023), a Taiwanese oolong (Qing Xin 2022) and a Nepalese black (Himalayan Imperial Black Autumn 2022). On 16th January, tea lovers can join Jameel Lalani (a luxury tea aficionado) for an exclusive £150pp tasting event with a five-course menu by executive chef Gary Foulkes, paired with Lalani & Co’s finest brews.

27c Eccleston Place, Belgravia, SW1W 9NF

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You may know Koibird as the designer destination that stocks everything from clothing to accessories. Well-timed for January,  it's launching a nutrition bar called KOI 11, blending fashion and food. The menu features nourishing shakes, elixirs, hot drinks and protein-packed, sugar-free bites to boost health and wellness. The retail space continues to deliver bold, unexpected fashion and homeware, now joined by a selection of food and wellness brands.

62 Marylebone Lane, W1U 2PB

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The V&A rarely disappoints, and after blockbuster exhibitions like Dior, Chanel and NAOMI, it’s now showcasing something more traditional. The Golden Age of the Mughal Court (c. 1560–1660) explores this creatively rich empire, from bejewelled daggers to stunning paintings. The exhibition highlights how the Mughals, fascinated by both religious diversity and global influence, blended Persian and Renaissance European art, while embracing Hinduism alongside Islam. Tickets are £22.

Cromwell Road, South Kensington, SW7 2RL; until 5th May

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The acclaimed Four Hands dining series kicks off 2025 by bringing together Michelin-starred chefs Atul Kochhar and Tom Kitchin. At Atul’s Kanishka restaurant, this one-night-only event is built around a seven-course tasting menu that blends Kitchin’s ‘nature to plate’ ethos with Kochhar’s modern Indian flair, highlighting seasonal Scottish ingredients. Dishes include haggis canapés, Loch Creran oysters, monkfish moilee and rosemary lamb seekh, with a rich chocolate chikki dessert to finish. Tickets are £120. 

Kanishka by Atul Kochhar, 17-19 Maddox Street, Soho, W1S 2QH; 23rd January 

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The Hot Wheels tour kicks off this weekend in London, before travelling around the country to Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow. The show is back with a new theme, Glow-N-Fire, where car fans can look forward to seeing their favourite monster trucks, including the newly introduced Skelesaurus, as they light up The O2 arena with a fiery new twist. Prior to the show, fans can participate in the all-new Power Smashers Pre-Show Party where children can get up close to the towering Hot Wheels monster trucks, and get autographs from their favourite drivers and performers.

The O2, Peninsula Square, SE10 0DX; 10th-12th January

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Start 2025 feeling calm and centred with Triyoga, one of London’s top yoga studios. This week, the Beginners Yoga Course with expert Susannah Hoffman kicks off, guiding newcomers through posture, breathwork and relaxation. Plus, throughout the month, enjoy yin yoga classes, sound bowl sessions, and gong bowl workshops – all designed to help you find balance and set meaningful intentions for the year ahead.

Various locations

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Launching on 14th January, The Conversation is a 15-week series at St Martin-in-the-Fields that will bring together 15 of the UK’s brightest minds to tackle today’s biggest issues – from global conflict to the climate crisis. Curated by Peter Florence, former Hay Festival director, the line-up features literary heavyweights like Hanif Kureishi and Robert Macfarlane, historians Bettany Hughes and Tom Holland, war correspondents Lindsey Hilsum and Fergal Keane and scientists like Maggie Aderin-Pocock. Each evening includes a one-hour interview followed by intimate table discussions with the guest.
Various locations; 14th January-22nd April

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Still going strong with Dry Jan or feeling sober-curious? Archive & Myth, the hidden underground mixology spot, presents High Spirits: Low ABV throughout January. The venue will be transformed into a creative hub as top bartenders from across the UK showcase alcohol-free versions of their signature cocktails, in collaboration with leading non-alcoholic brands like Real Drinks, Everleaf, The Pathfinder and Seedlip. Each event promises expertly crafted non-alcoholic cocktails, highlighting the creativity of some of the most acclaimed bars in England and Scotland, including Ego Death (Manchester), Bench (Sheffield) and Hey Palu (Edinburgh). This unique series celebrates the art of mixology without the booze, proving that exceptional cocktails don’t need a high ABV. It also marks the launch of a new non-alcoholic version of Archive & Myth’s menu.

Cranbourn Street, Leicester Square, WC2H 7JH; 14th, 21st, 28th January

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