Things to Do in London in September
There are a few advantages to planning things to do in London in September. If you are interested in visiting attractions, they are a lot less crowded! That’s because it’s back to school season for everyone. Additionally, the temperatures are generally cooler than the summer months. And- you still have some lingering evening sunlight. Daylight tends to last until around 7pm for the month.
These factors make it a fantastic month to visit London.
I’ve put together a huge list of great events for you below. They cover a wide range of activities and are for both people visiting London and those who live in London. Don’t forget to check out the monthly discount codes available for Sunny in London readers below.
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Attractions & Day Trips
If you live in London or are visiting London, these are the top day trips and attractions to visit during September.
- Jack the Ripper Walking Tour
- Aldwych Hidden Tube Station Tour
- Shakespeare in the City Walking Tour
- Parliament Tours
- Doctor Who Walking Tour

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- Minecraft Experience: Village Rescuer
- Paradox Museum
- Legend of the Titanic Exhibition
- Jurassic World: The Experience
- Paradox Museum- The Ultimate Birthday Party
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Food & Afternoon Tea: Things to Do in London in September
From a luxurious new afternoon tea to food festivals, if you love to eat and drink there are several exciting activities this month for you.
NEW afternoon tea
- Conrad St James hotel has launched an exclusive afternoon tea featuring cake by legendary backer Fiona Cairns.
- She is known for crafting the Royal Wedding cake for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
- It features a bespoke collection of beautifully decorated cakes and is paired with free-flowing Bollinger Champagne

fOOD & DRINK ACTIVITIES
- Future of Food Festival, Regent Street, 1 September-30 September
- Halal Food Festival, London Stadium in Stratford, 6-7 September
- Brick Lane Curry Festival, 19-21 September
- Pub in the Park, join Tom Kerridge and Matt Tebbutt for the UK’s biggest celebration of food and music. St Albans, Verulamium Park, 5-7 September

ARTS & CULTURE: Things to Do in London in September
As a cultural capital of the world, London has tons of arts related things to do this month.

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MOVIES, MUSIC & MUSEUMS
- Battersea Power Station’s CelebrASia festival, 5-7 September
- Chelsea History Festival, 24-28 September
- V&A, Cartier Exhibition, closes 16 November
- London Podcast Festival, 4-14 September
MOCO MUSEUM
A Digital Immersive art experience which features a wide range of modern, contemporary, and digital art from icons like Warhol, KAWS, Haring, Hirst and more.
PARADOX MUSEUM LONDON
See the world from another perspective. From captivating optical illusions to challenging paradoxes, this unique voyage is a haven for curiosity and discovery. If you’re looking for family things to do in London in September, the Paradox Museum should be on your list!
Bubble Planet: An immersive Experience
Inside this spherical world full of bubbles, you will have the opportunity to hop from one immersive space to the next, experiencing them all with your five senses! With oversized bubbles, balloons, soap and more, this sensory universe will give you the opportunity to see the world in a whole new way. You can even travel the globe with a hot air balloon flight simulator.
Candlelight Concerts in London
These are Fever Original Events. I have attended several and highly recommend them for date nights, special occasions like birthdays or anniversaries or just a fun night out! You can read more about my first experience at the Tribute to Coldplay. I’ve also attended the Tribute to Taylor Swift and Hans Zimmer Candlelight Concerts.

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Leisure: Things to Do in London in September
Whether you’re watching Women’s Rugby World Cup or looking at boats in St Katharine Docks, September offers a range of options for those who love sports and leisure.
ACTIVITIES
Women’s World Rugby kicked off at Sunderland Stadium of Light on 22 August.
Games will continue until the final on 27 September.

OTHER SPORTS ACTIVITIES
- Classic Boat Festival, St Katharine Docks, 6-7 September
- Big London Tattoo Show, 19-21 September
- Speedboat Tour on the Thames

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