Make memories this autumn and winter with these incredible days out and trips

Whether you’re planning a family adventure or a unique day out with friends, these experiences celebrate the very best of what the UK and beyond has to offer.

Discover a new way to see the capital with Uber Boat by Thames Clippers, London’s leading river bus service. Connecting 24 piers across the city, services run every 10 to 20 minutes, linking major destinations and landmarks including Greenwich, The O2, the Tower of London, London Bridge, Westminster and the London Eye.

Step aboard the sleek, modern boats featuring panoramic windows, comfortable seating and a licensed café bar – perfect for seeing the city in style. Choose a one-day or two-day Hop-on Hop-off ticket for unlimited river travel, with savings of up to 25 per cent off a one-day ticket when booking online. Families enjoy even greater value with kids up to the age of 15 travelling free on family tickets.

The service’s app features ‘Where’s my Clipper?’ – a live tracker to see when your next boat is arriving – and a ‘Plan a journey’ tool to help organise your day out with ease.

Settle into the season of celebration with dinner at San Carlo, where Christmas comes alive with Italian flair. With outposts in Knightsbridge, Regent Street St James’s, Covent Garden and Selfridges, each London restaurant offers a memorable festive experience. Enjoy expertly crafted dishes inspired by Italy’s winter flavours, paired with fine wines and the welcoming spirit that defines San Carlo.

Whether you’re gathering for a long lunch, a lively dinner or a private event, every detail is designed to capture the magic of the season. Expect great food, a welcoming atmosphere and shared joy around the table, the Italian way.

Experience Arsenal Football Club like never before with a behind-the-scenes tour of the iconic Emirates Stadium. Walk in the footsteps of football legends as you explore the home dressing room, players’ tunnel and pitch side, and even take a seat in the dugout and Director’s Box.

This self-guided tour brings the club’s story to life through state-of-the-art audiovisual guides, which are available in seven languages and packed with exclusive interviews, matchday insights and fun interactive games for all ages. Perfect for devoted Arsenal fans, curious visitors and football-loving families seeking a memorable day out in London, this experience will allow you to get a closer look at one of the world’s most famous football institutions.

Tickets start from £32 for adults and £22 for children. Book your tour now at arsenal.com.

Indulge in an evening of culture, conversation and creativity with Fane’s inspiring live events. This winter, audiences can enjoy theatre experiences with leading voices from the arts, literature and entertainment.

Join Judi Dench and Giles Brandreth at their Christmas show at the Sondheim Theatre, An Evening with Annie Leibovitz at Barbican Hall, and Afterthoughts with Richard Ayoade on multiple dates nationwide. Enjoy Kermode & Mayo’s Christmas Movie Spectacular at the Prince Edward Theatre and Charlie Mackesy: An evening of drawing, music and stories at Barbican Hall.

Whether it’s a conversation, a book launch, a live podcast or a one-off festive performance, every show offers a memorable evening shared with like-minded fans. With events taking place in theatres and venues across the UK, Fane brings remarkable stories and celebrated personalities to a stage near you.

Entertainment makes an excellent gift, and ATG Tickets make it easy. With thousands of performances across the UK each year including Moulin Rouge!, Cabaret, Paddington, Stranger Things, Wicked, Disney’s The Lion King and many more renowned shows, the choice is yours.

ATG gift vouchers can be used at any ATG venue, including 10 venues in London’s West End. They’re valid for 12 months, redeemable online and can also be spent on extras such as lounge access, food and drink or ticket upgrades. You can opt for a digital e-voucher delivered by email or a printed gift card.

For regular theatregoers, gift membership is another option worth exploring. An annual ATG+ membership offers exclusive discounts, priority booking and members-only events – perfect for anyone who loves the stage.

The Kunstmuseum Basel, Switzerland, isn’t just a museum – it’s a living archive of art history that’s definitely worth visiting this Christmas. With origins dating back to 1661, it boasts the oldest public art collection in the world, spanning more than 700 years of creativity.

Its three buildings, one devoted entirely to contemporary art, offer a seamless journey from Holbein to today’s most experimental voices. Right in Basel’s city centre, the museum remains what it’s always been: a truly public space for art and ideas.

The Kunstmuseum Basel’s current exhibition – Ghosts. Visualizing the Supernatural – invites visitors into a world where the unseen exerts a powerful hold on our imagination. On show until 8 March 2026, it features more than 150 works and objects from the past 250 years, exploring how ghosts have haunted art – and us – in shifting cultural, scientific and psychological contexts.

In the run-up to Christmas, Shakespeare’s Globe invites you to experience the magic of Pinocchio, a brand-new musical for the whole family. Join Pinocchio, Geppetto and a host of beloved characters as they discover love, belonging and what it truly means to be human.

Inside the Globe’s iconic open-air theatre, audiences can enjoy a mulled wine or hot chocolate as this surprising and funny story comes to life. Perfect for everyone aged five and up, it’s a chance to see the timeless tale reimagined in real life in one of London’s most enchanting settings.

Try something different this festive season with secret gigs and live music performances hosted by Sofar Sounds. These intimate live shows take place in candlelit living rooms, hidden gardens and art-filled lofts, transforming them into incredible music venues.

Each show features three diverse artists, ranging from emerging local acts to international performers, with genres spanning indie, soul, acoustic and spoken word. You won’t know who’s playing or where until the day – that’s all part of the adventure.

Previous artists who have made their name with Sofar Sounds before making it big include Hozier, Leon Bridges and Olivia Dean, to name a few. Perfect for date nights, music-lovers and anyone seeking something a little different, Sofar Sounds offers a one-of-a-kind way to experience live music up close.

Book a secret gig and discover music in a way you’ve never experienced before at sofarsounds.com.

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