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Event dateThu 10 Sep
upperground DJ set at V&A East [Free event, 10 September]
Visit V&A East Museum for a free upperground guest DJ set from 6:30pm to 9:30pm on Thursday 10 September 2026.
Event dateFriday 11 to Sunday 13 September 2026; programme times vary
CelebrASIA 2026 at Battersea Power Station [Free Festival]
Visit free South East Asian festival CelebrASIA at Battersea Power Station from 11 to 13 September 2026, with food, music, dance and markets.
Event dateFri 11 Sep
Free Łukasz Kuropaczewski Guitar Recital in London
Book a free Łukasz Kuropaczewski classical guitar recital at The Amadeus in Little Venice on 11 September 2026, from 7pm to 8.30pm.
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Where to Download Free Classic Ebooks and Audiobooks Legally
Compare Project Gutenberg, Standard Ebooks, LibriVox and Internet Archive for free classic books and audiobooks, with UK copyright cautions.
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London Attraction 2-for-1 Tickets: TfL, National Rail and More
Understand London attraction 2-for-1 offers, which journeys and tickets qualify, and when another advance or family fare is actually cheaper.
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See Old London Online: Free Historical Maps, Photos and Archives
Explore old London maps, street photographs and aerial images for free, then use them to plan a historical walk around your neighbourhood.
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How to Become an Airbnb Experience Host in the UK
What it actually takes to host a paid Airbnb Experience: the eligibility bar, application process, host fee, and how to apply through our link.
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How to Become an Airbnb Host in the UK (Room or Whole Home)
List a spare room or your whole home on Airbnb: what you can earn, the Rent a Room tax allowance, London's 90 night rule, host fees, and how to start.
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LNER New User Offer: Get £10 Perks Credit
Join LNER Perks through a friend invitation and get £10 travel credit after booking and completing your first eligible LNER journey.
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Beer52 New Customer Discount: Get 50% Off Your First Box
Get 50% off your first Beer52 craft beer box through a referral invitation and check the current contents, renewal price and subscription.
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