Oct 2010 (annual) Courthouse Doubletree by Hilton
Don your scariest costume and descend into the darkest depths of 'the chambers' of the Courthouse Doubletree by Hilton hotel in London, for this deliciously decadent Halloween party. Luring an assortment of ghouls and spooks, gruesome guests cavort until the witching hour. More
Oct 2010 (annual) London Dungeon
Creepy interactive horror museum the London Dungeon presents its annual Halloween celebrations, with a host of special spooky events. What better place to go for a good old-fashioned scare? The 2009 Halloween festival is themed around the famous 17th-century Witch Trials. More
Dec 2010 (annual) London Dungeon
The year is 1647 and fanatical puritan henchmen wait in the London Dungeon to punish anyone celebrating the festive season, at Cromwell's Bloody Banned Christmas. Follow Jack the Ripper's footsteps, wander past speared robins and heads choking on mince pies. More
28 May - 5 Sep 2010 Natural History Museum
London's Natural History Museum presents The Deep, plunging visitors into the abyss and a deep-sea environment less explored than the surface of the moon. Visitors can learn about bizarre creatures and extraordinary biodiversities, as well as discovering a fascinating landscape. More
Feb 2011 (annual) Old Truman Brewery
The Great Spitalfields Pancake Race once again finds madcap teams of pancake-flippers running up and down Dray Walk in the Old Truman Brewery. The competitors tough it out for kudos, prestige and a beautifully engraved frying pan. More
Oct 2010 (annual) London Dungeon
The Scare Witch Trials show London Dungeon at its most dastardly. Deep in the dungeon's depths, unwitting visitors are suddenly embroiled in a 17th-century trial - accused of witchcraft. Will you be condemned to a long drop in a short noose? More
22 Apr - 4 Jul 2010 London
The jungle comes to London this summer, as a herd of multicoloured elephants launches a stealth campaign on the city. Each painted by a well-known artist or celebrity, they can be spotted at locations throughout central London. More
Jul 2010 (annual) St Paul's Cathedral
The sound of pealing bells rings out across London, from Temple to Waterloo, for the five-hour National 12 Bell Striking Contest. Taking place at St Paul's Cathedral, the competition is the principal change ringing striking competition in the UK. More
Don your scariest costume and descend into the darkest depths of 'the chambers' of the Courthouse Doubletree by Hilton hotel in London, for this deliciously decadent Halloween party. Luring an assortment of ghouls and spooks, gruesome guests cavort until the witching hour. 
The year is 1647 and fanatical puritan henchmen wait in the London Dungeon to punish anyone celebrating the festive season, at Cromwell's Bloody Banned Christmas. Follow Jack the Ripper's footsteps, wander past speared robins and heads choking on mince pies. 
