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January 4 2026

Permanent Jane Austen Experience is Opening in London this Spring

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A permanent Jane Austen exhibition and experience is opening in London this Spring! The Jane Austen Centre in Bath is about to open their second venue in London promising to bring all the wit, charm and romance of the Regency England.

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Jane Austen Gift Shop and Experience London

Jane Austen Gift Shop in London

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Although, the opening of the highly anticipated Jane Austen experience is months away, the stylish gift shop is already open on the ground floor selling jewellery, quills, mugs, tea towels, T-shirts, candles and items from the Jane Austen 250^th anniversary series.

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The London shop opened on the 15^th November 2025 and it also has the most beautiful Pride and Prejudice merch, decorations, book lights with romantic floral design and – of course – all the special edition Jane Austen books and book sets.

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If you live farther than a carriage drive way from London or Bath, you can always visit the Jane Austen online gift shop.

Jane Austen Experience London

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Dive in the world of Jane Austen, full of romance, charm, and intrigue!

The Jane Austen Experience will open at the end of February or the beginning of March and promises to bring you back in time to experience the Regency England like never before.

Expect a huge exhibition (even bigger than they have in Bath) in three floors telling the story of the life of Jane Austen and the birth of her novels. You will also learn about the author’s favourite places in London she often visited when she was in town to visit her brother, Henry.

Visitors will have the opportunity to dress up like their favourite Jane Austen character and take photos and take part in workshops to learn how to write with quill and ink just like the author did. There will be lots of surprises and endless other opportunities to fully soak up your favourite Jane Austen novel.

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The gift shop will be extended too, and new lines will be added to their current product range.

Make sure you keep an eye on Jane Austen Experience Instagram profile for updates about the opening of the experience.

Practical Info

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Address

Jane Austen Experience London (only the gift shop is currently open) | 11 John Prince’s St, London W1G 0JR

(2 minutes walk from Oxford Street Station)

Opening Hours

Mon – Sat: 10am – 7pm

Sun: 11am – 7pm

Tickets

At the moment only the gift shop is open. The experience will open in Spring 2026 (either at end of February or the beginning of March). A gift shop is free to visit during its opening hours.

Jane Austen in London

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Although, Jane Austen spent much of her life in Hampshire and several years in Bath, London held a special place in her life.

She often visited her beloved brother, Henry Austen who lived in London. During her visits, she loved exploring theatres, drawing rooms and book shops that shaped the society she portrayed in her books.

Jane Austen also published many of her novels through her brother’s London connections.

There are lots of Jane Austen locations in London, but here is a list of key highlights:

Twinings’ Tea Shop

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Twinings’ Tea Shop is London’s oldest tea shop that Jane Austen often visited when she was in London. In one of her diary entries she mentions that her mother and sister asked her to pick up some Twinings’ tea for them.

In the 18^th century, Chinese teas were very popular, especially Gunpowder Green, Souchong and Congou.

St Clement Danes Church

This was the church where Lydia Bennet and Mr. Wickham’s secret elopement took place in Pride and Prejudice.

10 Henrietta Street

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Covent Garden was a very fashionable area in Jane Austen’s day and still is today. This is where Jane Austen’s brother Henry lived with his wife and Jane also lived here between the summer of 1813 and March 1814.

The Dashwood sisters from Sense and Sensibility also had lodgings here; and Royal Drudy Lane Theatre is also nearby which played a key role in the novel.

Brunswick Square

In Emma, the title character’s older sister, Isabella and her husband, John Knightely live at a Bloomsbury address.

Although, most of the houses have been demolished, Brunswick Square remains a public park where you can easily imagine famous couples from a Jane Austen novel sitting on a bench, enjoying the warmth of a sunny afternoon.

Kensington Gardens

In Sense and Sensibility, Elinor Dashwood takes a walk in Kensington Gardens when she is interrupted by Anne Steele, the sister of her love rival Lucy Steele, with a gossip about Edward Ferrars.

Jane Austen’s Bath and History Trail

Jane Austen’s Bath and History Trail

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Book now

If you wish to dive deeper into Jane Austen’s life, why not book a 2hrs 30min history trail in Bath?

The Jane Austen’s Bath and History Trail in Bath is a guided tour through which you will explore the city’s iconic locations, including The Jane Austen Centre, Bath Abbey, No. 1 Royal Crescent, Queen Square and others by an expert guide fluent in English and German.

You’ll discover the timeless beauty of the city that inspired many of Jane Austen’s novels, the rich history and stunning architecture of Bath, and you will even have the opportunity to experience the unique charm of Britain’s only natural thermal waters at Thermae Bath Spa.

Ready for your next adventure? You still have time to visit the Marie Antoinette Style exhibition at V&A South Kensington. The exhibition explores how the famous French Queen shaped fashion, culture, design, music and literature over the centuries.

Babylon Park - Alien-Themed Indoor Amusement Park in London

December 28 2025

Family Day Out in Bad Whether? No Problem! – Welcome to Babylon Park, London’s First Indoor Theme Park

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Maybe Christmas is over but not the school holiday for the kids. London weather is famously unpredictable making it difficult to find an activity both little ones and their parents can enjoy. Babylon Park is London’s first indoor theme park that has 7 epic rides to explore (including a roller coaster!), arcade games, VR experiences, plus 2 soft play zones for the youngest explorers.

Purchase your Babylon Park gift card with Fever and use discount code: ADVENTURERLDN10 to get 10% OFF until 31^st December 2025.

Family-Friendly Entertainment

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👽🪐🚀 Babylon Park is London’s first indoor theme park that has 7 epic rides to explore (including a roller coaster!), arcade games, VR experiences, plus 2 soft play zones for the youngest explorers 👉 Purchase your Babylon Park gift card with @Fever and use discount code: ADVENTURERLDN10 to get 10% OFF until 31st December 2025 🎢 Zoom through the galaxy with London’s only indoor roller coaster, jump in a bumper car and spin, bump and laugh or brace yourself for the ultimate free fall on the Drop Tower Perfect birthday (or a ‘just because I love you’) gift for kids 🎁❤️ @Babylon Park #feverambassador #indoorthemepark #giftforkids #birthdaygiftforkids

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Babylon Park is the first-of-its-kind indoor interactive amusement park packed with exciting rides, retro arcade games, claw machines, VR experiences and more that kids will love, and adults can feel like kids again.

Babylon Park is an alien-themed amusement park with all the rides and games you love but all indoor making sure bad whether cannot overshadow your day out.

A Galactical Wonderland

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Embark on an exciting galactical adventure with the little ones in London’s first ever underground theme park. The three-storey venue is packed with your favourite rides and games and more!

Step into the venue and let yourself transported to the outer space.

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Zoom through the galaxy with London’s only indoor roller coaster, jump in a bumper car and spin, bump and laugh or brace yourself for the ultimate free fall on the Drop Tower.

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There are tons of arcade games to play with, including Mario Cart, motorcycles, super-size Packman, claw machines, pinball and more.

You can even travel to another dimension with one of the galactical VR experiences!

Soft Play Areas for the Youngest Explorers

Visiting with toddlers?

Babylon Park has two adorable soft play zones where mini explorers can embark on their own adventures, run, jump, roll and spin, and even play interactive games.

Food and Drink

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Now, that you enjoyed all the rides and won tons of prizes, you must be starving.

Head to the Mezzanine where you can find a variety of food and drinks, including pizza, hamburger, ice cream and shakes. Vegetarian options available.

How Does Babylon Park Work?

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Book your ticket or gift card with FEVER (use code ADVENTURERLDN10 to get 10% OFF your gift card) and have your QR code scanned at the tills near the entrance. You can choose from unlimited access for 1.5hrs or 2hrs, unlimited access for soft play only or unlimited access for groups.

You’ll get your wristband which will provide you access to ALL the rides and games in the park. All you need to do is scan your wristband at the rides or games you want to do and you’re free to go.

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With your unlimited access wristband, you can even play with all the claw machines as many times as you like until you win something.

Perfect birthday (or a ‘just because I love you’) gift for kids.

Practical Info

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Address

Babylon Park | 8 Castlehaven Rd, London NW1 8QU

(Nearest station: Camden Town Station)

How does the gift card work?

Select Babylon Park gift card on the FEVER app
Select the amount you wish to add to your gift card and purchase it
You will receive a unique code that you can send to your special someone
Once they have the code, they can redeem it in the FEVER app
The code is valid for 1 year, so they have plenty of time to use it

TIP: Purchase your gift card with Fever and use discount code: ADVENTURERLDN10 to get 10% OFF until 31^stDecember 2025.

Opening Hours

Mon – Fri: 10am – 9pm

Sat: 10am – 10pm

Sun: 10am – 9pm

Ready for your next adventure? Get ALL FEVER gift cards with 10% OFF until the 31^st December 2025! Use discount code: ADVENTURERLDN10 at the checkout.

Brick Lane has Transformed Into Yellow Brick Lane to Celebrate the Release of the New Wicked Film

November 23 2025

Brick Lane has been Transformed Into Yellow Brick Lane to Celebrate the Release of the New Wicked Film

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Brick Lane has been Wicked-ified to celebrate the release of the new Wicked film, Wicked: For Good.

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[BLOG POST IN BIO] Brick Lane has been Wicked-ified to celebrate the release of Wicked: For Good 🩷💚 🧱 The transformation has been taken place as a special collaboration between Truman Brewery, @Universal Pictures UK and Tower Hamlets Council, involving six top street artists known for their unique styles 💛 Until the 2nd Dec @Wicked: For Good #wickedforgood #yellowbrickroad #wickedmovie #wickedmovie2025 #streetart

♬ for good trailer version – Hec

Follow the Yellow Brick Lane

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Londoners and tourists can follow the iconic Yellow Brick Lane until the 2^nd December to celebrate the new Wicked film, Wicked: For Good.

Even the street name plaques have been temporarily changed from Brick Lane to Yellow Brick Lane.

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The transformation has been taken place as a special collaboration between Truman Brewery, Universal Pictures UK and Tower Hamlets Council, involving six top street artists known for their unique styles.

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The artists are Taya De La Cruz, James Cocran aka Jimmy C, Tom Blackford, Mr Cenz, Sophie Mess and Nicholas Dixon.

You can follow the Yellow Brick Lane from the Banglatown Arch to the area around the Old Truman Brewery and spot beautiful large scale murals featuring Elphaba, Glinda, the flying monkeys, and a pink and green door symbolising the relationship between Glinda and Elphaba.

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There is also a quote on the Old Truman Brewery’s wall written in pink and green neon letters.

A Secret Project

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The Yellow Brick Lane project has been kept top secret. So much so that the artists didn’t even know what design they would paint until they arrived at Brick Lane or who the other artists were.

The projects had to be done at an extremely short period of time. The street artists had just two days to finish their artworks.

The six artists worked tirelessly to finish on time while a constant rainfall gave them difficult times. Tents and industrial drying machines were used to prevent the paintings from melting and allow them to dry completely.

Mr Cenz’s Futuristic Funky Style Portrait of Elphaba and Glinda

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Mr Cenz is known for his futuristic style artworks. He usually paints solo portraits but now he chose to create a dual portrait of Elphaba and Glinda to showcase the contrast between the two characters.

Tom Blackford’s Flying Monkeys

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Graffiti artist Tom Blackford wanted to choose less obvious characters from the film.

He chose the flying monkeys because their aesthetic stands close to Blackford’s slightly dark style.

Sophie Mess’s Floral Design

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Sophie Mess painted her signature giant florals in 10 shades of pink and green. She painted flowers inspired by the film: tulips and flower fields of Munchkinland. She often incorporates text into her artworks. This time the text says: ‘For Good’ referring to the title of the film.

Nicholas Dixon’s Colliding Circles

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Nicholas Dixon paints “what he cannot put into words”. He uses vivid colours to express his deepest feelings.

For this special project, he chose to paint two colliding circles, titled, ‘When Worlds Collide’ with the word ‘Wicked’ in them using typography inspired by the lettering of the original Wicked of Oz film and the first Wicked film from 2024.

The artwork has a strong message: never judge a book by its cover.

(Unfortunately, the mural was partly damaged when we visited, so we can only show part of it)

Jimmy C’s Bubble Glinda

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Jimmy C is known for his unique bubble-style artworks. One of his most famous murals is the ‘bubble lady’ in Shoreditch.

As Glinda is famously travels in a giant bubble, it couldn’t have matched more perfectly to his style.

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Jimmy also painted Elphaba but in a completely different style. To paint her, he used a so called ‘scribble painting’ technique. Using this technique, the finished portrait gives the impression that the character is very powerful.

Taya De la Cruz’s Pink and Green Doors

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Taya De La Cruz uses a very special technique for her artworks. She uses syringes to create the most precise drips of resin and acrylic.

She created two matching doors, one pink and one green, symbolising the special bond between Elphaba and Glinda and how they seek good within each other. The two doors act like a portal to goodness. Who would you become if you opened the doors and stepped in?

Practical Info

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Address

Brick Lane (E1 6QL), from Banglatown Arch to the area around the Old Truman Brewery

For how long will the pop-up be there?

Until 2^nd December 2025

How easy is it to find the murals?

All the murals are clearly visible while you’re walking on the Yellow Brick Lane. It’s impossible to miss them.

TIP: Make sure you allow time to explore the area because you will find mesmerising details and adorable hidden artworks here and there, such as the adorable Funko figurines.

Ready for your next adventure? There’s still plenty of time to visit the Wicked: For Good The Experience at Westfield London (White City). The multi-sensory experience contains plenty of photo ops, original props from the films and behind-the-scenes photography. Couldn’t book a time slot? The Wicked: For Good Tree is completely free to visit for everyone without ticket. Plus, you can join the treasure hunt to receive a limited-edition Wicked: For Good poster.

November 15 2025

Wicked: For Good The Experience

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Step on the yellow brick road and choose your own adventure walkthrough. Follow Glinda’s glittery path or Elphaba’s fearless journey at the ‘Wicked: For Good The Experience’ at a new multi-sensory journey at Westfield London.

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[BLOG POST IN BIO] Wicked: For Good The Experience 🩷💚 @Westfield UK Step on the yellow brick road and choose your own adventure walkthrough. Follow Glinda’s 💖 glittery path or Elphaba’s fearless journey 💚 at the ‘Wicked: For Good The Experience’ – new multi-sensory journey at Westfield London What to expect: 🩷 Lots of beautiful photo ops 💚 Behind the scenes photography 🩷 Original props from the film 💚 A giant, Wicked: For Good Tree 💛 Yellow Brick Road Treasure Hunt (download the Westfield app to participate) 🩷 Opportunity to change someone’s Christmas for good 📍Westfield White City, Ariel Way, London W12 7GF 📆 13th November 2024 – 4th January 2026 🕰️ Timeslots are varied – see available timeslots when booking 🎟️ Tickets are free but booking required #wickedwestfield #wickedforgood #wickedmovie #westfieldlondon

♬ for good trailer version – Hec

A Multi-Sensory Experience to Celebrate Friendship

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Wicked: For Good The Experience is a multi-sensory immersive experience at Westfield London (White City) that celebrates the power of friendship.

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The free experience is taken place at The Atrium of Westfield White City from the 13^th November 2025 – 4^thJanuary 2026.

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The spellbinding walkthrough experience gives you the chance to follow either Glinda’s or Elphaba’s path. Whichever path you’re choosing, your multi-sensory journey will be glittered with magical sets, sharable moments, photo ops, original iconic movie pros, scents and sound experience.

Elphaba’s broom from Wicked: For Good movie

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The experience is free but booking a time slot is essential. Walk-ins maybe accepted if you are lucky and there is space at that particular time you want to go.

Create Magical Memories at the ‘For Good’ Tree

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Didn’t manage to book a time slot for the experience?

You can still visit the For Good Tree on any day and time. The Wicked: For Good Tree is a 12-metre tall tree in the centre of The Atrium, inspired by the woods of Oz, celebrating sisterhood and friendship.

Sit in the tree’s beautifully adorned trunk, snap a photo and share your magical moments on social media.

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At the tree, you can even message for those who changed your life for good. Simply collect a tag and write down the name of a special someone, or a special place or event that has made a change in your life for good and hang the tag on the tree (Friday – Sunday only).

Follow the Yellow Brick Road Around Westfield

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Download the Westfield app (Google Play or Apple App Store) to unlock surprises and photo-ready moments.

Log in to your account, follow the map and collect stamps from participating retailers to receive a free limited-edition Wicked: For Good poster.

Plus, if you do the trail, you will be automatically entered into a prize draw for a chance to win a thrillifying holiday to Snowdonia for 4 people (valued £2,500).

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You only have to collect 4 stamps to receive the poster and to be entered into the prize draw.

Find more info about the Yellow Brick Road Treasure Hunt and the list of participating retailers here.

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Your treasure hunt will finish at the Vue cinema where you can book tickets for the Wicked: For Good film and purchase limited-edition merch, including glitter cups and light up popcorn tins.

‘For Good’ Gift Appeal

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Do something good this Christmas!

During your visit at the Wicked: For Good The Experience, you have the opportunity to change someone’s Christmas for good.

Select a golden tag from the For Good Tree and purchase a suitable gift for someone from any store in Westfield.

Return your donation with the golden tag to the For Good Tree and place it in the collection box. There’s no need to wrap your gift at home. Westfield’s special team will carefully wrap each gift and make sure it gets safely to its new home.

About the Wicked Films

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Wicked was the film of the year in 2024 and a global cinematic sensation. The film became the most successful Broadway adaptation of all time and received 10 Oscar nominations, including Best Actress (Cynthia Erivo), Best Supporting Actress (Ariana Grande), Best Picture, Best Costume and Best Sound.

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Wicked: For Good picks up the storyline where it finished last year and audience can follow the story of Glinda and Elphaba as they now are forced to live with the consequences of their choices. When a girl, named Dorothy suddenly crushes into their lives, the two witches need to come together the final time, make the right decisions and change themselves and all of Oz for good.

Practical Info

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Address

Wicked: For Good The Experience | Westfield White City, Ariel Way, London W12 7GF

Opening Times

13^th November 2024 – 4^th January 2026

Timeslots are varied – see available timeslots when booking

Tickets

Tickets are free but booking required

Click here to book your timeslot

Sensory Sessions available for the Wicked: For Good The Experience

10am – 10:30am on the following days:

17^th November

24^th November

1^st December

8^th December

Is there age restriction?

No. Wicked: For Good The Experience is suitable for all ages.

**Do I need a ticket to visit the Wicked: For Good Tree?**

No. Anyone can visit the Wicked: For Good Tree at any time and day during Westfield opening hours.

Is the Yellow Brick Road Treasure Hunt available at both Westfields?

Yes. You can do the Yellow Brick Road Treasure Hunt at both Westfield White City and Westfield Stratford.

Have more questions? Go to Wicked: For Good The Experience FAQs

#WickedWestfield #WickedForGood

Ready for your next adventure? Why not gift experience the Christmas? As a FEVER Ambassador, Urban Adventurer can offer 10% off from selected FEVER experiences and exhibitions. Simply use code: ADVENTURERLDN10 at the checkout.

Plus, FEVER Black Friday is coming soon! Keep an eye on this website for offers!

November 9 2025

‘The Most Magical Christmas’ – Selfridges x Disney

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Selfridges is inviting you to ‘the most magical Christmas’ ever with spectacular window displays, light shows, surprise pop-up performances and an 11-metre tall 3D Disney Castle, inspired by inspired by the Cinderella Castle in Disneyland Paris.

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Selfridges x Disney 🏰🎄🪄 The most magical Christmas 🎄✨ @Selfridges @Disney UK #disney #selfridges #christmasmagic #christmasdecor #christmaslondon

♬ Beauty and the Beast – From “Beauty and the Beast” – Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

‘You’re never too old to be young’

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Iconic department store, Selfridges has teamed up with Disney this festive season and promises ‘the most magical Christmas’ ever.

Selfridges’ larger than life Christmas campaign, featuring a show stopping Disney-inspired light and music show every evening throughout the festive season until the end of December.

There is an 11-metre tall Disney Castle on the building’s façade at the corner of Oxford Street and Duke Street. The installation is inspired by Cinderella’s Disney Castle in Disneyland Paris, and this is the largest installation on the store for over 50 years.

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There are 12 enchanting window displays, featuring the most iconic Disney cartoons, characters and animation films, including Cinderella, Peter Pan, 101 Dalmatian, Pinocchio, and Beauty and the Beast.

TIP: Make sure you visit the installations after dark for the most magical experience.

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Visitors can witness the Disney magic come to life in every 15 minutes from 5pm-9pm when Tinker Bell travels over 100 metres across the window displays spreading pixie dust.

Mickey Mouse-Inspired Oversized Baubles

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Inside the store, more magic awaits!

Huge Mickey Mouse head disco baubles are hanging next to the main elevators, creating a dazzling spectacle.

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A singing and dancing show is taken place at different dates and times throughout November and December, featuring confetti shower, and dancing Mickey Mouse-inspired baubles whose costumes have been designed by Selfridge’s long term collaborator, Max Allen.

Pop-Up Disney Store

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Don’t miss the Disney pop-up corner shop located right under the Disney Castle where exclusive Disney merchandise is available to purchase.

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On the lower ground floor, you’ll find a brand new collaboration featuring Winnie the Pooh and Mickey Mouse, reimagined in Selfridges’ iconic yellow.

If this is not enough, over 70 brands – lifestyle, beauty, fashion, food and more – are collaborating with Disney within Selfridges and 80% of their lineup have been created specifically for this partnership.

Disney Afternoon Tea and Treats

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Dolly’s Café on the lower ground floor has transformed into an enchanting Disney night sky scene.

There is a bookable Disney Classics Afternoon Tea available throughout November and December.

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There is also a range of Disney-inspired sweet treats available for eat in or takeaway, inspired by Mickey Mouse, Cinderella, Snow White, the Beauty and the Beast and more.

Locals and tourists in Birmingham, and Manchester can also enjoy interactive experiences, special window displays with bespoke animation, and exclusive Disney collaboration products.

November 1 2025

Japan Centre x Dragon Quest Pop-Up

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Dragon questers! Japan Centre London has teamed up with popular Japanese role play game, Dragon Quest to host a pop-up with special Slime-themed menu.

Japan Centre x Dragon Quest

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The Japan Centre x Dragon Quest collab is revolving around the game’s iconic slime characters.

The collab includes a special Slime-themed menu, so if you ever wondered what a slime would taste like, here’s your chance to find out.

The Menu

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The special menu includes Slime Bubble Lemonade (£4.50), Seaslime Mochi Donut (£4), Shell Slime Adzuki Matcha Shaved Ice (£4.75) and She-slime Lava Mountain Curry (Karaage £10.45 or Pumpkin Croquettes £9.95).

The menu items are available to purchase either on their own or as a meal deal.

There are two types of Dragon Quest meal deal available:

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Slime Meal Deal (£7.50) includes a Slime Bubble Lemonade and a Seaslime Mochi Donut. This one is available at both Japan Centre, Leicester Square and Ichiba London.

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Dragon Quest Meal Deal (£16.50) includes a Slime Bubble Lemonade, She-slime Lava Mountain Curry (with Karaage or pumpkin croquettes) and a Seaslime Mochi Donut. This one is only available at Ichiba London.

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Plus, you’ll get a FREE Slime sticker sheet when you purchase any meal deal.

To help you immerse into the Dragon Quest world, there are decorations and cut-outs all over the shops to take selfie with.

Japan Centre x Dragon Quest Competition

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Post your best selfie at the Dragon Quest pop-up (either at Japan Centre or Ichiba) and win Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake STANDARD EDITION Digital!

All you have to do is share your selfie on your channel and follow and tag @japancentre and @dragonquest. 5 winners will be randomly selected.

Practical Info

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Address

Japan Centre | 35b Panton St, London SW1Y 4EA

Japan Centre Ichiba | Ichiba 0220 Relay Square Westfield, London W12 7HB

The collab is running until 28^th December 2025.

For news and updates, keep an eye on Japan Centre’s Instagram profile.

Ready for your next adventure? Whilst you’re at Westfield White City, why not visit the UK’s first Nintendo pop-up store? It’s located on the ground floor opposite the LEGO Store.

October 29 2025

Nintendo POP-UP STORE in London

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Nintendo opened its first-ever UK pop-up store in Westfield Sheperd’s Bush. Perfect timing for those looking for a unique Christmas gift for the Nintendo fan in their lives.

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[BLOG POST IN BIO] 𝖭𝗂𝗇𝗍𝖾𝗇𝖽𝗈 𝖯𝖮𝖯-𝖴𝖯 𝖲𝖳𝖮𝖱𝖤 🕹️ Nintendo opened its first-ever UK pop-up store in Westfield Sheperd’s Bush. Perfect timing for those looking for a unique Christmas gift for the Nintendo fan in their lives 🎁 Where is the store located? 📍Nintendo POP-UP STORE | Ariel Way, London W12 7GF The pop-up is on the ground floor, directly opposite of the LEGO store 📆 22nd October – 16th November 2025 🕰️ Mo – Sat: 10am – 9pm Sun: 12pm – 6pm NO ticket required any longer. Simply show up and join the queue. nintenintendopopupendo #popuplondon #supermario #kirby

♬ Super Mario Bros Main Theme – Geek Music

Nintendo POP-UP STORE

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Surprisingly, Nintendo has only five permanent stores around the world, three of them in Japan (Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto), and the other two in the US (New York and San Francisco).

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The London pop-up store is located in Westfield Sheperd’s Bush and – despite the store’s relatively small size – an extensive selection of Nintendo merchandise is available, including Nintendo’s most iconic franchises, such as Super Mario, Kirby, The Legend of Zelda and Animal Crossing.

There are tons of plushies, bags and T-shirts available along with keyrings, home essentials, collectable figurines, and much more.

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Exclusive T-shirts from the Tokyo and Osaka stores are also available, however, it’s a bit disappointing that there are no T-shirts with prints that say London.

There are only two London related merch in the store: a large red tote bag and a smaller foldable bag with the same design that says, ‘Nintendo POP-UP STORE in London’.

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Nintendo POP-UP STORE opened on the 22^nd October but the opening week was ticketed and the tickets sold out quickly. From the 26^th October, the store is open to the public (no tickets required any more) but expect a long queue. We went on a Monday evening the there was a massive queue.

Is it Worth Visiting the Nintendo POP-UP STORE?

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Despite of the long queue and the relatively small store with very narrow aisles, it’s definitely worth visiting the Nintendo POP-UP STORE. Especially, if you’re a fan or if you’re on the hunt for the perfect gift for the Nintendo lover in your life.

There are tons of exclusive products, and you can shop by theme or character.

The prices are not as inflated as we expected. Smaller plushies are around £14 – £20, a Nintendo London pop-up store tote bag is £9.99, a pin badge set containing four different large pin badges is £20.

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The queuing system was well-organised when we visited. Security members let people in the store, making sure there were not too many people, so we had a good shopping experience. The staff was friendly, very helpful and enthusiastic.

Practical Info

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Address

Nintendo POP-UP STORE | Ariel Way, London W12 7GF

(The store is on the ground floor. As it’s a pop-up, it’s not on the interactive map, but if you search for the location of LEGO store, the pop-up is directly opposite of that)

Opening Times

22^nd October – 16^th November 2025

Mo – Sat: 10am – 9pm

Sun: 12pm – 6pm

NO ticket required any longer. Simply show up and join the queue.

Ready for your next adventure? FREE Frankenstein exhibition at The Old Selfridges Hotel. Highly anticipated Frankenstein film by Guillermo del Toro is hosting an amazing free exhibition with original props and costumes on display.

October 14 2025

The Cutest K-POP Pop-Up Store in London – Miniteen House Party Pop-Up (Seventeen Official Character Pop-Up)

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Seventeen fans, you don’t want to miss this! The UK’s no. 1 K-pop store, Sokollab recently opened their official Miniteen pop-up store in London.

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[BLOG POST IN BIO] 𝖳𝗁𝖾 𝖼𝗎𝗍𝖾𝗌𝗍 𝖪-𝗉𝗈𝗉 𝗉𝗈𝗉-𝗎𝗉 𝗂𝗇 𝖫𝗈𝗇𝖽𝗈𝗇 💕 Seventeen fans, you don’t want to miss this! Tag a Seventeen fan! 🍒🐰🐸🐯 The UK’s no.1 K-pop store, @SOKOLLAB recently opened their official Miniteen House Party pop-up shop in London. What to expect: • Cute photo ops with the characters • DIY charm station • Official Seventeen 10th anniversary lightstick and light keyring • Tons of cute merch to shop by character • FREE Miniteen fan with every purchase (no spend limit) until stock lasts #seventeen #miniteen #kpop #koreanpop #kpopmerch

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Miniteen House Party

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The pop-up is at the same location where the Enhypen pop-up store was in Design District, North Greenwich.

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There are cute photo opportunities with all the characters, global pop-up exclusive merch, DIY charm station and so much more!

If this is not enough, you can put your paws on an official Seventeen 10^th anniversary lightstick and light keyring.

DIY Charm Station

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Similarly to Enhypen pop-up, this Miniteen pop-up also includes a DIY charm station where you can pick ‘n mix as many cute elements as you wish to make your own unique Miniteen charm.

Miniteen Merch

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Tons of different official merchandise are available in the store. Keep an eye on Sokollab’s Instagram channel where they share the full list of merch and new arrivals.

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The Miniteen House Party merch collection includes pin badges, magnets, playing cards, umbrella, beach towel, mood lamps, pens, plushies, hats, wallets, lightsticks and so much more.

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You can shop by character, so whichever your favourite character, you can easily find the related merch, whether it’s a plushie, pouch, pen or pin badge.

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The prices are quite reasonable for an official K-pop pop-up store. Even if you have a tight budget, you’ll definitely find something. The elements at the charm station are for £2-3, while a really cute plush pen is just £13, ping badges and magnets are £12.

If you purchase anything in the store, you’ll get a cute Miniteen fan! Hurry up! It’s available while stock lasts!

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The store is super cute, and the staff is friendly and helpful. They help you with your DIY charms if needed or take photo of you at the photo ops if you arrived by yourself.

Practical Info

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Address

Miniteen House Party Pop-Up Store | Design District D4, SE10 0EB

(2-min walk from North Greenwich station)

Opening Times

4^th October – 11^th November 2025

Mon – Sun: 12pm – 7pm

Tickets

NO booking required. Simply join the queue and wait for the security to let you in.

Ready for your next adventure? Mitsuba Japanese Restaurant is the only place that sells Totoro and Miffy pastry in London. Plus, you can read manga for free while at the restaurant.

October 12 2025

A Wicked Celebration – Free Wicked Exhibition at BFI Southbank

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You are invited to step into the magical world of Universal Pictures’ Wicked films and discover exclusive behind-the-scenes photos, costumes and props. BFI Southbank is hosting a free Wicked exhibition for a very limited time.

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[BLOG POST IN BIO] FREE Wicked exhibition at @British Film Institute Step into the magical world of the Wicked films and discover exclusive behind-the-scenes photos, costumes and props 🩷💚 BFI Southbank is hosting a free Wicked exhibition for a very limited time ✨ What to expect: • Exclusive behind-the-scenes photos • Heart-warming comments from the director and actors & actresses about the characters, the filmmaking process and what it meant to them being in the Wicked films • Replica costumes and props from the two Wicked films, including: Glinda’s and Elphaba’s costumes, Glinda’s wand, Ozian coins, a maquette of the Emerald City Express and more! 📍 BFI Southbank Mezzanine | Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XT 📆 9th – 19th October 2025 🕰️ 9th – 18th Oct: 12pm – 8pm 19th Oct: 12pm – 5pm 🎟️ NO booking required. Simply show up and enjoy the exhibition #wicked #wickedmovie #wickedforgood #glinda #elphaba

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A Wicked Celebration

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To celebrate the upcoming release of the new Wicked film, ‘Wicked: For Good’, BFI Southbank reveals the artistry behind filmmaking.

On display, there are curated behind-the-scenes photographs from both Wicked films, offering a rare opportunity for visitors to take a glimpse behind the curtains and discover the filmmaking process.

The photos have preserved unforgettable moments during filming, filled with laughter, emotion and excitement. The exhibition also shares personal comments and thoughts from the actors, actresses, the director, and other members of the crew about filming, iconic scenes and the characters, and what working on the Wicked films meant to them.

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“Our hearts were broken when Glinda can’t make the choice that we want her to make at the end of Wicked. But heroism has value no matter when we summon it. And in Wicked: For Good, Glinda’s decision to pop her own bubble and join the fight, when she knows full well the cost of that decision, is as an act of courage as meaningful as Elpaba’s.” – director Jon M. Chu says.

Michelle Yeoh (Madame Morrible) says: “Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are just so exquisite together; they’re like the Yin and Yang. When you see them, you can feel that deep connection.”

Replica Costumes and Props

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The exhibition also features replica props, including Glinda’s and Elphaba’s full garment, Glinda’s wand, The Grimmerie (the triangular-shaped book Elphaba opened at the end of the film), a maquette of the Emerald City Express and more.

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Did you know that the Emerald City Express was actually built for the film? It’s a towering 16ft tall and 58 tons marvel. A custom-made CGI replica was also built, so the production team could combine the two smoothly during dynamic shots.

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Glinda’s whimsical bubble wand is made from shimmering orbs and glistening gems to echo the hues of her dress.

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In the first film, Elphaba’s costume was lean, rigid and angular to reflect her reserved and defined persona. Costume designer Paul Tazewell drew inspiration from nature and incorporated mushroom and Fibonacci spiral into the designs to symbolise life.

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Glinda’s dresses feature flowers and symbols of joy and fun. Her pink and Levander dresses are in stark contrast to Elphaba’s costumes. Glinda’s costumes represent the worry-free world she lives in. The inspiration for her dresses came from the 1950s and the Victorian era.

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Paul Tazewell’s aim was to design a unique language and voice to the Wicked films through the costumes, separate from Broadway’s musical world.

‘Wicked: For Good’ is coming to the theatres on the 21^st November 2025

Practical Info

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Address

BFI Southbank Mezzanine | Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XT

Opening Times

9^th – 19^th October 2025

9^th – 18^th Oct: 12pm – 8pm

19^th Oct: 12pm – 5pm

Tickets

NO booking required. Simply show up and enjoy the exhibition.

Ready for your next adventure? ‘Marie Antoinette Style’ – V&A South Kensington is currently hosting an exhibition about Marie Antoinette and how her unique style has shaped – and still shaping today – fashion, culture, and design. There are over 250 objects on display, including items loaned from Versailles, jewellery pieces, designer clothes, inspired by Marie Antoinette and film costumes worn by Kirsten Dunst and Elle Fanning.

October 11 2025

Gong cha x Felix

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Stray Kids Felix has become Taiwanese bubble tea chain, Gong cha’s new brand ambassador and the collab has finally arrived in London.

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Felix’s Picks

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Famous Taiwanese bubble tea chain with over 2,200 stores across 29 markets globally has teamed up with K-pop superstar, Felix Yongbok Lee to attract more younger customers.

Stray Kids Felix is now the new brand ambassador to Gong cha and the collaboration started earlier this year in South Korea before spreading globally during the Summer and Autumn.

The collab has been super successful and broken all sales records, and it has finally arrived in the UK in late September and now available in all Gong cha stores across the country.

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There are three different boba teas to choose from: Brown Sugar Milk Tea, Oolong Tea with Coconut Jelly and Felix’s absolute favourite, Taro Milk Tea with Pearls which he usually has with 100% sweetness and extra pearls.

Although, there is a range of Felix merch available in the South Korean Gong cha stores, in the UK, there are only pin badges currently available.

Free Felix Pin Badges and Where to Get Them

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If you purchase any two from the Felix’s Picks range, you’ll get a free pin badge.

Gong cha’s most popular store in Covent Garden has already run out of the pin badges, but there is a secret location where all the four different designs are still available.

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Plus, there is a life-size Felix cutout to take selfie with.

Gong cha recently opened a new shop in Romford where they sell not only bubble tea, but also cute, branded merch and desserts.

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In that store they have all the different pin badges and when we visited, a friendly member of staff even gave us the opportunity to pick whichever we liked (usually you got a random one).

Full address: Unit FR 8A, 1st floor, 10 Waterloo Rd, Romford RM1 1AU

Keep an eye on Gong cha’s official UK Instagram account for updates on the collab.

Ready for your next adventure? Squid Game fans, this one is for you! You’ve seen it, now you can play it! This is your sign to book your tickets for Squid Game: The Experience in this Spooky Season.

FEVER not only gives you 20% off the tickets, but you can get an EXTRA 10% OFF if you use discount code ADVENTURERLDN10 at the checkout! Book here