10 Fun Things To Do This Chilly November Weekend
We’re inching closer to Christmas, folks – mince pies are in stock and the Halloween decorations give way to wreaths and stockings. London will be lit up with fireworks this weekend, and we’ve got the list of the best Bonfire Night displays to witness. Plus, Die My Love, starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson, releases this weekend, and it looks like an excellent watch. Here’s what we recommend getting up to this weekend:
Head to Beckenham Fireworks In The Park
Beckenham beckons with a family-friendly firework display that’s one of London’s best established – it’s been going since 1946. Starting with a quieter display at 6pm for the kiddos, the main event will be at 7:15pm, and the professional fireworks display will light up South London. Firework lovers can look forward to a range of food and drink stalls, from chicken naan wraps to jerk chicken, wood-fired pizza to Polish sausage hot dogs.
When: Saturday 8th November
Where: Croydon Road Recreation Ground, Croydon Road, Beckenham, BR3 3PR
Website: www.beckenhamfireworks.com
Beckenham beckons with a family-friendly firework display that’s one of London’s best established.
Visit this new London opening
The Evolv Collection is bringing a slice of Milan to South Kensington with the opening of Sartoria Launceston Place. The new outpost of Sir Terence Conran’s iconic Savile Row restaurant has an all-day dining experience that can take you from à la carte breakfast and brunch offerings, plus piccoli piatti at lunch, shifting to the evening with an elevated menu of refined Milanese dishes, paired with wines from a list of more than 100 labels. For aperitivo and after-dinner tipples, the Sartoria Bar will serve signature cocktails alongside the restaurant’s curated wine programme.
where: Sartoria Launceston Place, 1A Launceston Pl, London W8 5RL
website: www.sartoria-launcestonplace.co.uk
Check out this Wicked-themed experience
Launching exclusively at Westfield London, immerse yourself in a multi-sensory journey into the world of Universal Pictures’ Wicked: For Good, where you can celebrate the friendship of Glinda and Elphaba by exploring the spectacular sets, behind-the-scenes photography, iconic props, scents and sounds that bring the magic of the movies to life; plus, lots of Oz-mazing photo opportunities and shareable moments. Tickets are free, but bookings are essential.
where: W12 7SL Shepherd’s Bush, London
website: www.westfield.com
Book ahead for Searcy’s Wine Festival
Searcys’ two-day celebration of Champagne and English Sparkling Wine will return next year to the elegant 10-11 Carlton House Terrace, just off Pall Mall. The Bubbly Show by Searcys is all about experiencing an exceptional selection of bubbles in the grand surroundings of a Grade I-listed Georgian townhouse. Taking place on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th March 2026, tickets are open now to book ahead.
where: 10-11 Carlton House Terrace
website: www.searcys.co.uk
Shop at the ASOS pop-up
ASOS is opening a standalone premium pop-up in the heart of Soho, running between the 7th and 16th of November. The space will showcase 200+ curated pieces across partywear, winter style, beauty, and gifting, featuring brands like Topshop, Topman, Good American, AllSaints, Charlotte Tilbury, Ouai, and more. Also on the cards are goody bags, interactive installations, and personal styling sessions.
WHERE: 10 Carnaby Street, London, W1F 9PS
WHEN: 7–16 November 2025
website: www.asos.com
ASOS is opening a standalone premium pop-up in the heart of Soho.
Try this luxe new afternoon tea
The newly launched Into the Garden afternoon tea at Lilli by Akira Back, Montcalm Mayfair, has got a festive makeover this season. Inspired by the wildness of Georgian gardens, highlights include a matcha opera cake, dressed crab brioche rolls, and a sophisticated reimagining of Constance Spry’s classic coronation chicken sandwich – a revival fit for royalty crafted by Head Chef Roger Hutchinson.
where: 2 Wallenberg Pl, London W1H 7TN
website: www.montcalmcollection.com
Explore the Design & Disability exhibition
If you’re looking for an exhibition to check out this weekend, head to the V&A for the Design and Disability showcase that celebrates the contributions of disabled, deaf, and neurodivergent people and communities to design history and contemporary culture, from the 1940s to now.
where: V&A South Kensington, Cromwell Road
London, SW7 2RL
website: www.vam.ac.uk
Jewellery Becomes Law by Ntiense Eno-Amooquaye. 2024, Intoart Collection. © Ntiense Eno-Amooquaye. Photo by Adama Jalloh.
Watch Die My Love
Oscar-winning star Jennifer Lawrence is back with her latest film, Die My Love, in which she stars opposite [profile-link]Robert Pattinson[/profile-link]. A psychological dark comedy, it follows a mother who is suffering postpartum depression and begins to behave erratically, leading to her marriage becoming jeopardised.
in theatres across london
Head to Highgate Art Fair
The Highgate Art Festival returns to London from 7th to 9th November. This year, there’s a lovely display of art from 40 iconic artists, including Kate Gibb, Liaquat, James Loyd, Edit, Tripod, Julie Clarke and Helen Pliconic.
where: Highgate Primary School, Storey Road, North Hill, N6 4ED
website: www.highgateartfair.co.uk
This year, there’s a lovely display of art from 40 iconic artists.
Book a luxe festive staycation
This year, The Lanesborough has introduced the Festive Shop & Stay Experience, in partnership with Harrods, where guests can enjoy a luxury in-store personal shopping experience and a welcome Harrods luxury hamper in each room or suite on arrival. Available for stays between 11th November and 22nd December, the package includes access to The Lanesborough Club & Spa, chauffeur-driven car transfers, and a dedicated butler service to collect your shopping while you explore London’s celebrated shopping streets.
where: Park Corner, Hyde, London SW1X 7TA
website: www.oetkerhotels.com
