London in Autumn
Golden colour and charm
Visit London this autumn and enjoy a wonderful new season in the capital. The colours in the Royal Parks are simply stunning with vivid greens mixed in with golds, coppers and russet reds – nothing quite beats a leisurely stroll in a London park at this time of year. The change in season also signals new exhibitions, performances and theatre productions to see. Stay at The Goring this autumn for a luxury stay like no other.
A list of The Goring’s top picks below. Do get in touch with Concierge if you wish to book any of these fantastic outings.
London Fashion Week
18 to 22 September
London Fashion Week is back this September. Showcasing over 250 designers to a global audience of influential media and retailers, it is one of the “Big Four” Fashion Weeks, along with New York, Milan, and Paris.
London Designer Festival
13 to 21 September
Launched by Sir John Sorrell CBE and Ben Evans CBE in 2003, the London Design Festival celebrates and promotes our city as the design capital of the world.
Frieze Art Fair
15 to 19 October
The Frieze Art Fair is one of the world’s most influential contemporary art fairs, focusing only on contemporary art and living artists in Regent’s Park. The 2023 edition marks the 20th anniversary, with a dynamic programme and special initiative Artist-to-Artist, where eight world-renowned artists propose a counterpart for a solo exhibition at the fair.
Battersea Park Fireworks
2025 Dates TBC
Join thousands of revellers as Battersea park is illuminated with a huge bonfire and a spectacular fireworks display. Tuck into food and drink from the restaurants and bars at nearby Battersea Power Station, before enjoying the Battersea fireworks display on the banks of the River Thames.
The Phantom of the Opera
Throughout autumn
See the award-winning The Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty’s Theatre, situated in the Haymarket in the City of Westminster, London. Meet the mysterious masked figure haunting a Paris opera house.
Wicked
Throughout autumn
Be mesmerised by Wicked at the Apollo Victoria: Enjoy spectacular songs and stunning effects in the magical story about the witches from The Wizard of Oz.
Secret London Walking Tour
Throughout autumn
Discover hidden parts of London, away from the usual tourist trail, on this unique two-hour Secret London Walking Tour from Trafalgar Square, step away from the crowds to uncover the unexpected and discover areas of London that few people know.
Jack the Ripper
Throughout autumn
Visit the world’s only dedicated Jack the Ripper museum, learn about the suspects and victims of the terrible murders and step back to the year 1888 – the year that Jack the Ripper terrorised the streets of Victorian London.
EFG London Jazz Festival
14 to 23 November
London's finest Jazz festival brings musicians from all over the globe into the capital. Experience 10 days of live performances, special collaborations, fresh discoveries, and exclusive new commissions at various venues across London.