Find out what's on: useful culture websites

If you’d like to find out more about London’s art, culture and heritage, here are some amazing, blogs, resources and websites to inspire, inform and educate.

Here are some of our favourites…

**Things to do across London**
Ewan's Journey Launched by adventurer, rugby fan and whisky enthusiast, Euan MacDonald MBE as a place for disabled people, their families, friends and carers to share their knowledge of accessible places to go.
Londonist The latest news in London, what's on and events, the best London food and pubs, history and trivia, what's free and cheap in London.
Time Out London Find the best of London culture, daily.
VisitLondon.com The official London travel guide. Find the best things to do, what's on, events, activities, sightseeing & attractions.

**Historic London on your doorstep**
Annie Mole's London Underground Blog Read this quirky blog on the London Underground.
Derelict London Images of derelict, rundown or edgy scenes in London. Discover the story behind the picture.
Diamond Geezer Features historic landmarks and places to explore and visit across London from the centre of town to the suburbs.
The London Cyclist Everything a London Cyclist needs to know in one place.

**Place specific: different districts of London**
Ian Visits Popular places to visit in London. Discover places and events on and off the beaten track.
Jane's London Read this blog for the latest on different districts of London and the notes of interest on them.
Not For Tourists - locals giving local tips of things to do around the city.
Spitalfields Life Keep up-to-date with the latest happenings in the East London are of the City of London.
The Great Wen A look at London past and present, from Battersea Power station to London's canals and barges.
The Greenwich Phantom Everything you ever wanted to know about Greenwich.

**Museum and Libraries Archives**
The British Library Visit the British Library to search the catalogue and research and/or to find out what's on.
London Metropolitan Archives Home to an amazing range of documents, images, maps, films and books about London.
Museum of London Get the lowdown on the history of London.

**Films, free stuff and culture off the beaten track**
Bfi Film Map of London Check out the British Film Institute's Film Map of London (Bfi.)
Pathe Find out about Pathe films.
Secret London Bars, nightlife, film, lifetsyle and more. Dive into Secret London.
South London Art Map A key to the major art galleries in South London.
Tired of London All you need to know about cafe culture and art in London.

**For foodies**
Culture Whisper Find out about the best theatre, restaurants and television London has to offer.
Pubology Find out about London's pubs past and present.
The London Foodie Feast your eyes on this London restaurant blog.
Tiki Chris For all London things food, drink and travel related.

**Music events, general events and festivals**
London in Stereo London gig guide with extensive live music listings for London.
Free Festival Guide Showcases the best free events London and the rest of the UK have to offer.
London Calling - Your essential cultural edit
Gigwise First for gigs and concerts across the capital and beyond.
Run Riot A cultural odyssey from art, to music, to theatre and dance - dip into Run Riot

**Interesting and unusual activities in London**
Curious London Discover a myriad of unusual activities and experiences to try in London.
The London Society Go along to one of th is debating organisation's events and visits and discuss the future of London.
Timeout - 101 things to do in London The title speaks for itself. Now go out and do it!
To Do List The offbeat guide to London and beyond.
What's on in SE1 A community website featuring special events in London, from guided walks to charity fundraising and literature talks.

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