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Mother’s Day 2018: gift guide

The best ways to treat mum on March 11

Food

London’s best new restaurant openings in 2018

From gourmet dumplings to Bob Bob in the City

Christmas

Where to get your skates on

The best ice rinks in Britain for Christmas 2017

Out & About

London’s best pop-up bars for winter

Where to go for rooftop lounging, warming cocktails and delicious street food

Features

Nine brilliant things to do in November

The London Jazz Festival, Tate Liverpool’s new exhibition and the return of Paddington

Out & About

Britain’s most spectacular Bonfire Night celebrations

Burning barrels, flaming effigies and spellbinding processions are on the way

Out & About

10 brilliant things to do in September

Your essential guide to the month ahead

Out & About

The best museums outside London

From surgical secrets to archaeological treasures

Out & About

The Diary: Things to do in August

Your essential what’s on guide for the month ahead

Out & About

London’s best lidos

Stay cool at the capital’s finest open-air swimming pools

Out & About

London’s best outdoor cinemas

Catch a classic film in the fresh air this summer

Features

London’s best new hotels

From The Ned to The Nobu…

Food

The best farmers’ markets in Britain

Where to go for fine food (and a little free booze)

Out & About

Where to watch the general election in London

Here’s where to watch the results come in

Wine & Food

Six of the best brunches in London

Looking for the perfect place to brunch? Look no further

Editor’s choice

Nicole Trilivas

A taste of Ireland by train

Alice Hancock

In praise of brown furniture

Lara Prendergast

Table Talk: a new podcast from Spectator Life

Yousif Nur

A weekend retreat for keen pianists (and absolute beginners)

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South Africa safari: Beyond the big five

Christmas sandwiches 2018: the best and worst

Great British adventures (without getting lost in the wilderness)

Recipe: Mackerel pâté

A taste of Ireland by train

In praise of brown furniture