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Every day from Oct. 16 to Nov. 1
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · Richmond
Kew Gardens transforms into a glowing, eerie trail for Halloween. Wander through the shadows to encounter legendary creatures, fire performers, and a cursed tomb hidden within the illuminated landscape.
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · London
Step right up to nature's weirdest magic trick. The Titan arum, a towering Sumatran giant that reeks of rotting meat, is throwing a 48-hour bloom party at Kew Gardens.
November 21 +2
Hampton Court Palace · Molesey
Explore the sprawling grounds of Hampton Court Palace for free during select weekends. Wander through the Great Fountain Garden, the Privy Garden, and the historic Kitchen Garden without needing a palace admission ticket.
The Regent's Park · London
Five millennia of art under one very stylish tent: Frieze Masters brings museum-level works, from ancient artifacts to Old Masters to 20th-century icons, to Regent's Park each October.
November 13
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · Kew
Kew Gardens glows to life after dark. Wander a mile-long trail of twinkling lights, glowing glasshouses, and festive installations in one of London's most Christmassy spots.
Barbican Conservatory · Silk St
London's second-largest greenhouse hides a lush tropical escape inside the Brutalist Barbican complex. Wander through palms, orchids, and cacti, then grab a coffee among the greenery.
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Sat, Oct 24 · 6:00 PM
Kew Gardens · Station Approach
Sun, Oct 25 · 11:00 AM
Woolwich Common · Unnamed Road
Sun, Nov 1 · 9:00 AM
The Optimist Tavern · Hacton Ln
$$
Sun, Nov 8 · 10:30 AM
Greenwich Park · SE10 8QY
$0
Greenwich Park · SE10 8QY
Syon Park · Brent Lea
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · Greater London
Haggerston Park · Yorkton St
Gomm Rd
Fulham Palace · Bishop's Ave
Kenwood House · Hampstead Ln
Victoria Park · E9 5DU
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · Greater London
WWT London Wetland Centre · Queen Elizabeth Walk
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · Richmond
Natural History Museum · South Kensington
£20
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · Richmond
Barbican Conservatory · Silk St
Eltham Palace · Court Rd
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · London
Regent's Park · NW1
E17
Inner Cir
Lower Morden Ln
Greater London
Kynance Mews
SW1A 0AA
Fisherman's Rise
Parkland Walk (North) · Parkland Walk (North)
Cockfosters Rd
£10
Crescent Wood Rd
SW1P 3GE
Dartford
TW10 7AQ
UB10 9NR
Brent Cross
Free
The Chase Local Nature Reserve · Dagenham
Mattock Ln
A307
SW13 9WT
Danson Rd
NW1
King Edward St
W2 2UD
Clapham
Leicester Square
Popes Ln
Kew Rd
High St
Kew Rd
Kew Rd
Canary Wharf Estate
Free
Nine Elms
Paddenswick Rd
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