November 1, 2025 • 4 mins
Welcome to Things to Do in London with your high-energy, globe-trotting guide, Ollie Bennet! It’s Saturday, November 1st, 2025, and London is buzzing with early winter excitement, lively crowds, and a slight crisp edge in the air—ideal for epic city adventures. The weather? Just chilly enough for a good coat, but plenty of blue sky to show off those legendary London landmarks. Festive lights are beginning to twinkle, street performers are warming up, and everywhere you look, there’s a sense of anticipation for the wild nights and quirky fun ahead.
First up, what’s happening today? The city is alive and kicking with events for every flavor of fun. Paddington the Musical kicks off its run at the Savoy Theatre right now. If you want to meet London’s furriest Peruvian celebrity—expect charming mishaps, marmalade, and a bear in a duffle coat. Perfect for families or anyone who enjoys heartfelt laughter and a little singing bear action. Over at St James’s, car enthusiasts can rev their engines for the St James's Motoring Spectacle, while book lovers will lose themselves at the ABA Chelsea Rare Book Fair—massive troves of rare print waiting to be discovered. Art fans, don’t miss The London Art of Motoring Exhibition for a quirky blend of automobiles and art. Finally, music lovers can groove to concerts like ABBA Voyage or embrace the cozy jazz vibes at Alfie's Jazz Club in Soho. According to TimeOut London, November brings iconic gigs, from Lorde and Babyshambles to new indie royalty—check out venues for last-minute tickets if you’re game for a night out.
Cultural events? The Lady Mayor’s Show gears up for the city’s historic parade soon, celebrating the first-ever Lady Mayor—Dame Susan Langley. The grand procession, horses, and marching bands aren’t today but the buzz is building and you’ll see folks prepping with banners and costumes around the City.
Now for a slice of city news. Michelin-starred Osip has launched a dazzling new art residency through March 2026, turning dinner into a gallery crawl, while more hotels and roof terraces are unveiling artistically designed Christmas trees—the one at 45 Park Lane is by the sculptor Ian Turnock and worth a visit just for the shimmering patterns. Chiltern Street in Marylebone is prepping for its one-day Christmas shopping bash at month’s end, with live music, pop-up workshops, mulled wine, and stylish festive window displays—boutiques are starting to tease exclusive seasonal offers already. Transport tip: Tube and rail services are running smoothly today, with extra trains prepped for weekend crowds. If you’re riding buses, tap with your contactless for the best fares.
So, what are the must-dos on Ollie Bennet’s not-so-average London day? Head for the South Bank, grab hot chocolate, and wander the buzzing winter markets. Check out the new installations as Christmas lights flicker on—Oxford Street is rumored to switch soon, but Regent Street’s deep blue glow is looking photo-perfect tonight. If museums are your jam, the Tate has a quirky new photography exhibition featuring bold portraits, and for vintage lovers, The City’s hidden market gems are bristling with collectors’ finds, oddities, and old school London banter.
Here’s a local tip: if you want to sip something wild, ask for a “hot gin” at your nearest cocktail bar—London’s often-copied winter warmer, invented when Queen Victoria was still bingeing crumpets. And if you’re crossing the Thames, walk the Millennium Bridge at sunset for prime skyline views and spontaneous busker serenades—the perfect selfie spot.
Don’t call it a wrap yet—tomorrow brings the London Symphony Orchestra’s family concert at the Barbican, complete with pre-show crafts, live musical shenanigans, and spooky themes. Plus, exclusive pop-ups and quirky tea events roll into Covent Garden, so keep your curiosity tuned for Sunday’s adventures. Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai.
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First up, what’s happening today? The city is alive and kicking with events for every flavor of fun. Paddington the Musical kicks off its run at the Savoy Theatre right now. If you want to meet London’s furriest Peruvian celebrity—expect charming mishaps, marmalade, and a bear in a duffle coat. Perfect for families or anyone who enjoys heartfelt laughter and a little singing bear action. Over at St James’s, car enthusiasts can rev their engines for the St James's Motoring Spectacle, while book lovers will lose themselves at the ABA Chelsea Rare Book Fair—massive troves of rare print waiting to be discovered. Art fans, don’t miss The London Art of Motoring Exhibition for a quirky blend of automobiles and art. Finally, music lovers can groove to concerts like ABBA Voyage or embrace the cozy jazz vibes at Alfie's Jazz Club in Soho. According to TimeOut London, November brings iconic gigs, from Lorde and Babyshambles to new indie royalty—check out venues for last-minute tickets if you’re game for a night out.
Cultural events? The Lady Mayor’s Show gears up for the city’s historic parade soon, celebrating the first-ever Lady Mayor—Dame Susan Langley. The grand procession, horses, and marching bands aren’t today but the buzz is building and you’ll see folks prepping with banners and costumes around the City.
Now for a slice of city news. Michelin-starred Osip has launched a dazzling new art residency through March 2026, turning dinner into a gallery crawl, while more hotels and roof terraces are unveiling artistically designed Christmas trees—the one at 45 Park Lane is by the sculptor Ian Turnock and worth a visit just for the shimmering patterns. Chiltern Street in Marylebone is prepping for its one-day Christmas shopping bash at month’s end, with live music, pop-up workshops, mulled wine, and stylish festive window displays—boutiques are starting to tease exclusive seasonal offers already. Transport tip: Tube and rail services are running smoothly today, with extra trains prepped for weekend crowds. If you’re riding buses, tap with your contactless for the best fares.
So, what are the must-dos on Ollie Bennet’s not-so-average London day? Head for the South Bank, grab hot chocolate, and wander the buzzing winter markets. Check out the new installations as Christmas lights flicker on—Oxford Street is rumored to switch soon, but Regent Street’s deep blue glow is looking photo-perfect tonight. If museums are your jam, the Tate has a quirky new photography exhibition featuring bold portraits, and for vintage lovers, The City’s hidden market gems are bristling with collectors’ finds, oddities, and old school London banter.
Here’s a local tip: if you want to sip something wild, ask for a “hot gin” at your nearest cocktail bar—London’s often-copied winter warmer, invented when Queen Victoria was still bingeing crumpets. And if you’re crossing the Thames, walk the Millennium Bridge at sunset for prime skyline views and spontaneous busker serenades—the perfect selfie spot.
Don’t call it a wrap yet—tomorrow brings the London Symphony Orchestra’s family concert at the Barbican, complete with pre-show crafts, live musical shenanigans, and spooky themes. Plus, exclusive pop-ups and quirky tea events roll into Covent Garden, so keep your curiosity tuned for Sunday’s adventures. Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai.
For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/
and make sure to jump on these great deals https://amzn.to/3V0gjPt
For more on Oly check out https://www.instagram.com/olybennet/
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
This is your Things to Do in London podcast. Welcome
to Things to Do in London with your high energy
globe trocking guide Ollie Bennett. It's Saturday, November one, twenty
twenty five, and London is buzzing with early winter excitement,
lively crowds and a slight crisp edge in the air,
ideal for epic city adventures. The weather just chilly enough
(00:23):
for a good coat, but plenty of blue sky to
show off those legendary London landmarks. Festive lights are beginning
to twinkle, street performers are warming up, and everywhere you
look there's a sense of anticipation for the wild nights
and quirky fun ahead. First up, what's happening today? The
city is alive and kicking with events for every flavor
(00:44):
of fun. Paddington the Musical kicks off its run at
the Savoy Theater right now. If you want to meet
London's furious Parivian celebrity, expect charming mishaps, marmalade and a
bear in a Duffel coat. Perfect for families or anyone
who enjoys heartfelt laughter and a little singing bear action.
Over at Saint James's Car enthusiasts can rev their engines
(01:05):
for the Saint James's Motoring Spectacle, while book lovers will
lose themselves at the ABA Chelsea Rare Book Fair, massive
troves of rare print waiting to be discovered. Art fans
don't miss the London Art of Motoring Exhibition for a
quirky blend of autobiotes and art. Finally, music lovers can
groove to concerts like Abba Voyage or embrace the cozy
(01:26):
jazz vibes at Alfi's Jazz Club in Soho. According to
Time Out London, November brings iconic gigs from Lord and
Baby Shambles to New Indie Royalty. Check out venues for
last minute tickets if you're game for a night out.
Cultural events, the Lady Mayor's Show gears up for the
city's historic Parade, soon celebrating the first ever Lady Mayor,
(01:47):
Dame Susan Langley. The grand procession horses and marching bands
aren't today, but the buzz is building and you'll see
folks prepping with banners and costumes around the city. Now
for a slice of city news, Michel Hinn Starred Ossip
has launched a dazzling new art residency through March twenty
twenty six, turning dinner into a gallery crawl, while more
(02:08):
hotels and roofed terraces are unveiling artistically designed Christmas trees.
The one at forty five Park Lane is by the
sculptor Ian Turnock and worth a visit just for the
shimmering patterns. Chilton Street and Marrowbone is prepping for its
one day Christmas shopping bash at month's end, with live music,
pop up workshops, mulled wine and stylish festive window displays.
(02:30):
Boutiques are starting to tease exclusive seasonal offers already. Transport, tip,
tube and rail services are running smoothly today with extra
trains prep for weekend crowds. If you're riding buses, tap
with your contact less for the best fares. So what
are the must dos? On Ollie Bennett's Not So Average
London Day Head for the South Bank, grab hot chocolate
(02:51):
and wonder the buzzing winter markets. Check out the new
installations as Christmas lights flicker on Oxford Street is rumored
to switch soon, but Regent Street's deep blue glow is
looking photo perfect tonight. If museums are your Jam. The
Tait has a quirky new photography exhibition featuring bold portraits
and for vintage lovers, the city's hidden market gems are
(03:13):
bristling with collectors, fines, oddities and old score London banter.
Here's a local tip. If you want to sip something wild,
ask for a hot gin at your nearest cocktail bar.
London's often copied winter warmer invented when Queen Victoria with
still binging crumpets. And if you're crossing the Thames, walk
the Millennium Bridge at sunset for prime skyline views and
(03:34):
spontaneous buscer serenades the perfect selfie spot. Don't call it
a rap yet. Tomorrow brings the London Symphony Orchestras. Family
Concerts at the Barbercan, complete with pre show crafts, live
musical Shenanigans and spooky themes. Clus exclusive pop ups and
quirky tea event roll into Covent Garden, So keep your
(03:56):
curiosity tuned for Sunday's adventures. Thanks for listening, Please subscribe
and remember this episode was brought to you by Quiet
Please Podcast Networks. For more content like this, please go
to Quiet Please dot ai
This is your Things to Do in London podcast. Welcome
to Things to Do in London with your high energy
globe trocking guide Ollie Bennett. It's Saturday, November one, twenty
twenty five, and London is buzzing with early winter excitement,
lively crowds and a slight crisp edge in the air,
ideal for epic city adventures. The weather just chilly enough
(00:23):
for a good coat, but plenty of blue sky to
show off those legendary London landmarks. Festive lights are beginning
to twinkle, street performers are warming up, and everywhere you
look there's a sense of anticipation for the wild nights
and quirky fun ahead. First up, what's happening today? The
city is alive and kicking with events for every flavor
(00:44):
of fun. Paddington the Musical kicks off its run at
the Savoy Theater right now. If you want to meet
London's furious Parivian celebrity, expect charming mishaps, marmalade and a
bear in a Duffel coat. Perfect for families or anyone
who enjoys heartfelt laughter and a little singing bear action.
Over at Saint James's Car enthusiasts can rev their engines
(01:05):
for the Saint James's Motoring Spectacle, while book lovers will
lose themselves at the ABA Chelsea Rare Book Fair, massive
troves of rare print waiting to be discovered. Art fans
don't miss the London Art of Motoring Exhibition for a
quirky blend of autobiotes and art. Finally, music lovers can
groove to concerts like Abba Voyage or embrace the cozy
(01:26):
jazz vibes at Alfi's Jazz Club in Soho. According to
Time Out London, November brings iconic gigs from Lord and
Baby Shambles to New Indie Royalty. Check out venues for
last minute tickets if you're game for a night out.
Cultural events, the Lady Mayor's Show gears up for the
city's historic Parade, soon celebrating the first ever Lady Mayor,
(01:47):
Dame Susan Langley. The grand procession horses and marching bands
aren't today, but the buzz is building and you'll see
folks prepping with banners and costumes around the city. Now
for a slice of city news, Michel Hinn Starred Ossip
has launched a dazzling new art residency through March twenty
twenty six, turning dinner into a gallery crawl, while more
(02:08):
hotels and roofed terraces are unveiling artistically designed Christmas trees.
The one at forty five Park Lane is by the
sculptor Ian Turnock and worth a visit just for the
shimmering patterns. Chilton Street and Marrowbone is prepping for its
one day Christmas shopping bash at month's end, with live music,
pop up workshops, mulled wine and stylish festive window displays.
(02:30):
Boutiques are starting to tease exclusive seasonal offers already. Transport, tip,
tube and rail services are running smoothly today with extra
trains prep for weekend crowds. If you're riding buses, tap
with your contact less for the best fares. So what
are the must dos? On Ollie Bennett's Not So Average
London Day Head for the South Bank, grab hot chocolate
(02:51):
and wonder the buzzing winter markets. Check out the new
installations as Christmas lights flicker on Oxford Street is rumored
to switch soon, but Regent Street's deep blue glow is
looking photo perfect tonight. If museums are your Jam. The
Tait has a quirky new photography exhibition featuring bold portraits
and for vintage lovers, the city's hidden market gems are
(03:13):
bristling with collectors, fines, oddities and old score London banter.
Here's a local tip. If you want to sip something wild,
ask for a hot gin at your nearest cocktail bar.
London's often copied winter warmer invented when Queen Victoria with
still binging crumpets. And if you're crossing the Thames, walk
the Millennium Bridge at sunset for prime skyline views and
(03:34):
spontaneous buscer serenades the perfect selfie spot. Don't call it
a rap yet. Tomorrow brings the London Symphony Orchestras. Family
Concerts at the Barbercan, complete with pre show crafts, live
musical Shenanigans and spooky themes. Clus exclusive pop ups and
quirky tea event roll into Covent Garden, So keep your
(03:56):
curiosity tuned for Sunday's adventures. Thanks for listening, Please subscribe
and remember this episode was brought to you by Quiet
Please Podcast Networks. For more content like this, please go
to Quiet Please dot ai
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