This is London October 2026 - Flipbook - Page 4
4
SPECTACULAR COLOURS FOR
LONDON IN AUTUMN
October sees London in its
spectacular autumn colours, with the
Royal Parks showing off the capital at its
best. The season heralds a host of
events around the city. Black History
Month is an annual celebration of the
achievements of Black communities and
the remembrance of Black history across
the world.
Throughout October, Halloween will
be celebrated at the magical wizarding
world of Warner Bros. Studio Tour
London – The Making of Harry Potter,
where the film studios have been
transformed for All Hallows’ Eve, with
the chance to discover original sets,
costumes, props and the special effects
behind legendary scenes – all with a
spooky edge.
Over at Kew Gardens, the Halloween
light trail features eye-popping
illuminations and live fire artists, a
1.5km adventure through the UNESCO
heritage site, from 16 October to
1 November. Or, hop aboard the London
Ghost Bus Tour to spot the landmarks
while hearing spooky stories about
London’s sinister characters.
And, the 13th edition of K-Music
Festival spotlights Korea’s diverse music
scene at various cultural venues across
London.
October Half Term takes place from
26 to 30 October so the big museums
and attractions will be full of tiny feet
and don’t forget the majestic River
Thames, a popular draw in itself as well
as being an important transport link
across the capital.
The clocks change in the UK on
25 October, falling back one hour at
02.00 to Greenwich Mean Time for the
winter months.
Steve Backshall
THE CHIMNEY LIFT LATES
AT BATTERSEA POWER STATION
On 1, 8 and 15 October, The Chimney
Lift at Battersea Power Station will
present a series of Skychology and
Breathwork sessions to celebrate the
Autumn Equinox, inviting guests to
pause, reset and observe the changing
season, and the city, from a new
perspective. Visitors will ascend 109
metres to the top of Battersea Power
Station’s northwest chimney where, at
the top, they’ll be guided through an
expert-led wellness experience designed
to encourage relaxation, reflection and a
sense of calm, all while taking in
breathtaking 360-degree views of
London, offering a truly elevated escape
from the distractions of everyday life.
www.thechimneylift.co.uk
DEADLY LIVE! WITH STEVE
BACKSHALL
Deadly Live! with Steve Backshall is
back for the autumn, including a visit to
London OVO Wembley Arena on
27 October. Following the smash hit
2025 tour, the thrilling super-sized live
entertainment adventure is returning this
October half term for 11 more shows at
some of the UK’s biggest venues. Deadly
Live! is an action-packed, edge-of-yourseat thrilling experience hosted by BAFTA
award-winning wildlife presenter and
adventurer, Steve Backshall. The tour is
based on the hugely popular CBBC show
Deadly, produced by the award-winning
BBC Studios Natural History Unit for
BBC iPlayer and CBBC.
Get ready to join Steve Backshall on a
heart-pounding unforgettable journey, as
he tracks some of the world’s most
formidable predators, from big cats and
birds of prey to Dinomania dinosaurs,
snakes, and many more. With daring
stunts, mind-blowing experiments and
cutting-edge science, this thrilling live
show takes audiences across land, sky
and sea in a unique wildlife spectacle.
Steve Backshall said: ‘I’m thrilled to
be bringing Deadly Live! back for 2026.
I was blown away by the response from
audiences last year – both the adults
and the kids. And I'm delighted that we
will be taking the show to many parts of
the country that we couldn't get to last
time. We’ve got some amazing stunts
and incredible experiments planned for
this super-sized show for all the family.
Join me this autumn half term as we
explore once again animals from 600
million years ago right through to
modern day.’
Series seven of Deadly 60 is available
to watch on BBC iPlayer. Tickets on sale
at DeadlyLiveTour.com
T H I S I S L O N D O N M A G A Z I N E • T H I S I S L O N D O N O N L I N E • w w w. t i l . c o m • @ t h i s i s l o n d o n m a g
