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Event dateUntil 23 August 2026
Free David Hockney Exhibition at Serpentine: Ends 23 August
See David Hockney's free Serpentine North exhibition in Kensington Gardens before it closes on 23 August 2026. Find hours, location and entry details.
Event date24 July to 16 August 2026
Free Royal Docks Swimming: Summer Splash Ends 16 August
Swim free at Royal Docks Summer Splash in Royal Victoria Dock before it closes on 16 August 2026. Check opening times, safety rules and family activities.
Event date27 July to 28 August 2026
Free Move Games Activities for Southwark Kids Summer 2026
Find free and low-cost swimming, sports, games and watersports for children at Southwark leisure centres from 27 July to 28 August 2026.
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Shakespeare's Globe £5 Rush Tickets: How to Book [2026 Guide]
Learn how Shakespeare's Globe £5 Rush works, when Friday tickets are released, what a Yard standing ticket means and how to improve your chances.
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Renting in London: Rights, Fees and Scam Checks [2026 Guide]
A practical 2026 guide to renting in London: lawful fees, deposits, Right to Rent, property checks, scam warnings and where to search for a home.
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How to Watermark a Passport or ID Copy [Free tool]
Use a private browser tool to watermark a passport or ID copy, then follow practical checks before sharing personal documents for travel or renting.
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Brick Rewards Review: 750 Bonus Points [Referral Code]
Use Brick Rewards code UKMPO7G7 for 750 points, earn renter perks and learn how its Experian rent reporting may affect your credit score.
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TopCashback New User Bonus: Get £10 Cashback
Join TopCashback through a referral and earn £10 of eligible payable cashback to unlock the current £10 new-member bonus.
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Fuse Energy new user code: up to £50 [Code VINICIUS96412]
Use Fuse Energy referral code VINICIUS96412 when switching directly to get £25 bill credit per fuel: £25 single fuel or £50 dual fuel.
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National Express Referral Code: Get 20% Off Coach Travel
Use National Express referral code REFN3CFL as a new customer to get 20% off an eligible UK coach booking. See the restrictions before paying.
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