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Picture the scene. It’s a spacial occasion you’re sat with someone special, gazing across a 360º view of the Thames and its most notable landmarks, the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, City Hall, The Shard. You are slightly elevated in your own private glass pod, a stone’s throw away from the impressive Superbloom display of flowers in honour of the Queens Jubilee. Shaded by 150 year old London plane trees you sip on a refreshing Bombay Sapphire Superbloom Fizz without a care in the world….Total Instagramable Bliss! In fact, don’t just picture the scene, take a friend or loved one and go indulge in this wonderful dining experience with the unique Glass Rooms on the Wharf of the Tower of London. It will be a dreamy day or evening to remember. Book your Glass Room at theglassrooms.co.uk Address: The Tower of London, The East Gate, EC3N 4AB Written by Rick Hartley Photos courtesy of Bombay Sapphire #Thames #alfresco #BombaySapphire #GlassPods #TowerofLondon #BOMBAYCITRONPRESSÉ

Pub in the Park is a touring food and music festival that aims to bring a lively atmosphere to the great outdoors with masses of delicious pub grub and equally enticing music performances. If you are looking for your next weekend to celebrate the hottest food and music festival, check out Pub in the Park on September 2nd – September 4th, at Chiswick House and Gardens. It promises to be an unforgettable weekend of mouthwatering food, live music and top-notch chef talks, featuring Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge, Matt Tebbutt and King of Indian Cuisine Atul Kochhar to name just a few over the weekend. If you’re up for it, why not party with celebrity faces and the best chefs in the business as well as experiencing some epic food and drink. Visitors will be treated to crowd-pleasing sets from the incredible Craig David (Friday evening), Sophie Ellis-Bextor (Saturday evening), Faithless (DJ set) (Saturday evening), Beverley Knight (Sunday), Huey Morgan (Sunday) and much more! Address: Pub in the Park Chiswick, Chiswick House and Gardens, Burlington Lane, Chiswick, London W4 2RP. Tickets: Day tickets from £40 for adults, £25 for children 6-15 years, free for children 0-5 years. Weekend tickets from £160 for adults, £90 for children 6-15 years, free for children 0-5 years. To purchase your ticket, visit: www.pubintheparkuk.com Written by Kaya Cheshire Photography courtesy of Pub in the Park #chiswick #festival #pubinthepark #tomkerridge

Summer’s multiple heatwaves have knocked everyone for six, but there are still plenty of warm nights before we all start moaning about Winter. Here are the best gadgets and items to make the most of the sunshine, warm days and outdoor nights. Smeg’s bean-to-cup coffee machine Iced coffee is a breeze with Smeg’s new bean-to-cup coffee machine thanks to the moveable dispenser. Available in four matte colours; white, red, black and taupe, the new design and colour options will fit seamlessly into any kitchen. The brushed aluminium front panel and plastic trays are easy to keep clean too. Great for all year round use. £699.95 | www.smeguk.com Google Pixel 6a Google’s Pixel 6a is a superb bit of kit for budding photographers or casual user. The recent upgrades make it even more affordable, durable and usable, thanks to things like Magic Eraser so you can capture the ultimate summer ‘there’s no-one here but us’ shot without fear you’ll run out of battery. Oh, and it’s available in multiple new colours including a snazzy green! £399 | www.store.google.com/product/pixel_6a Apple Macbook Air Apple Macbook Air with M2 chip has a lot of tongues wagging for the design, lightness and battery capacity – a whopping 18 hours! The sleek new look is available in midnight, space grey, silver and starlight. From the new HD camera to retina display, everything will look superb whether you’re outside in the sun or watching in the dark to keep cool! £1199 and up  | www.apple.com/macbook-air Freitag bag Freitag bags are not just sustainable; they’re rugged and look superb. The ‘Hazzard’ backpack is perfect for hiking, day trips or commuting and, thanks to the wicking material they use at the back, there’s no sweaty swamp back! £280 | www.freitag.ch NuraTrue Pro buds NuraTrue Pro buds are the latest iteration from Nura on their hunt for the perfect sound. Whether it’s Ibiza chillout or Abba, you’re guaranteed the best sound possible thanks to their smart tech and in-ear test technology they use to make sure you get nothing but pure sound like the artists intended. Pre-order $299  | www.nurasound.com Dyson V8 Dust can be a killer during the Summer for anyone, but especially allergy sufferers. The new hand-held Dyson V8 aims to limit the tiny dust in your home. Lighter than previous units, this powerhouse also features new de-tangling brush bar technology and the cordless Pet Groom Tool, alongside a new Scratch Free Dusting Brush and Awkward Gap Tool attachment. Dust has nowhere to hide! £399 | www.dyson.com Ocean Bottle If you want a superb bottle that removes plastic from the ocean, look no further. Not only does every Ocean Bottle keep things hot or cold for +12 hours, each one stops 1,000 plastic bottles from entering the blue sea. You have a raft of colours to choose from and two openings. The lid can also be used as a cup for sharing too. Genius. £40 | www.oceanbottle.co The Piqo Creating an outdoor movie night is easy with the Piqo. Tiny but powerful, the Piqo is a powerful projector that connects to your devices via WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI or USB. You can also download apps via the Google Play Store and get amazing sounds thanks to the built-in HiFi speaker. Best of all? 50 hours of music playback and 5 hours of video playtime. Perfect for movies or binge-watching. £336 | www.thepiqoprojector.com The Comlife 2600mAh USB powered fan Keeping cool is important, whether in the middle of a heatwave or just relaxing outdoors. The Comlife 2600mAh USB powered fan isn’t just ultra-quiet, but it’s flexible too. From standing on a table to being wrapped around something, you’ll get good airflow thanks to the flexible tripod. There’s also a mist version if you are feeling super fancy…or hot. £21.99 | www.amazon.co.uk Harvst Greenhouse Start to grow vegetables and plants using your own greenhouse. The ones by Harvst are perfect for beginners or those who already have a green thumb. Optional elements include solar power, lights and more. Great for little green thumbs or those looking for healthier lifestyles. There’s a greenhouse for every season or all of them! £249 and up | www.harvst.co.uk Cygnett power banks Cygnett are famed for its power banks and the 20,000 mAH won’t disappoint even the most ardent user. From multiple phone charges to iPads and even laptops, the multi-point USB-C charger will transfer power fast and efficiently to your devices to keep you on the move. £29.99 | www.uk.cygnett.com Also highly recommended by The Capturist: The cooling towels that everyone has been talking about during the heatwaves (£13.99/Amazon), the rechargeable light that elevates any outdoor dinners or affair  (£56.99/Amazon), Cold Brew Blackcurrant and Blueberry pyramid teabags Whittards (£5.50/Whittards), Sonos’s slick Bluetooth ‘Roam’ travel speaker (£139/Johnlewis.com), Logitech’s iPad Combo Touch keyboard – perfect for remote working or when on holiday. (£199 and up/Logitech.com) Written by Paul Armstrong #giftguide

With live performances on the roof on 8th, 15th and 22nd September, the 02’s new series of ‘Comedy Nights’ will offer customers the chance to enjoy an exclusive stand-up comedy performance on top of the world’s number one music, entertainment and leisure venue. Following a successful comedy event series with award-winning comedian Suzi Ruffell, Lou Sanders will bring laughter back to the world-famous roof through an intimate set of exclusive material. Attendees will have the opportunity laugh while surrounded by panoramic views of the capital. Taking place at 7pm and 7.30pm on Thursday 8th, 15th and 22nd September, tickets are priced at £40 per person and include an outdoor climb led by one of Up at The O2’s expert guides, as well as soft drinks provided by Britvic; Pepsi Max, Tango, 7up and Robinsons Real Fruit. Climbers will also have the option to upgrade to a glass of Champagne Lanson, which is bookable in advance or on arrival. Tickets: https://tickets.aegeurope.com/upattheo2/comedy-nights.html Address: The 02 Arena, Peninsula Square, London SE10 0DX Website: www.theo2.co.uk Written by Jordan Crowley Photography courtesy of Up at The O2 #lousanders #comedian #UpatTheO2 #comedy #greenwich

World-renowned London music venue Roundhouse announces Roundhouse Rising Festival 2022, alongside a new brand partnership with global multi-platform media company VICE Media Group. The five-day flagship event will take place from Tuesday 4th October to Saturday 8th October 2022. This year, VICE will curate the festival’s opening night on Tuesday 4th October, featuring a diverse line-up of some of the most promising new names in music, and will offer £1 tickets to those aged 30 and under across all shows. The first line-up names announced include multi-hyphenate artist and creator from Brooklyn, New York, Talia Goddess. Talia merges her many talents as a self-taught singer-songwriter, rapper, music producer, DJ, model, multi-instrumentalist, creative entrepreneur, and community leader to galvanise the next generation of creatives and push culture forward. In addition to VICE’s opening night gig, the subsequent three nights will be curated by BBC Music Introducing, the wide-reaching music network known for offering up-and-coming artists broadcast opportunities on BBC radio, television and online; multi-venue London-based festival and club night RISEN; and shesaid.so, a global community connecting women, gender minorities and allies in the music industry. Featuring across all Rising Festival gigs will be Beat Blocks. Beat Blocks is a haptic flooring system that takes input from any audio source and creates felt vibrations and audio output to give people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing a new way to experience gigs. Beat Blocks is bringing this innovation to live events to increase inclusion, provide a new exciting audio experience and offer a solution to noise pollution. Tickets and info here: www.roundhouse.org.uk/whats-on/2022/roundhouse-rising-festival-2022 Written by Kaya Cheshire Photograph by Young Creators at Rising Festival 2021 #Camden #roundhouse #RoundhouseRisingFestival

Whether you are leaving a show in theatreland, heading to or from a lively Soho cocktail bar, or have just watched a movie in Leicester Square, it would be hard to miss one of the great ornate gates inviting you into London’s Chinatown. The imposing and ornate doorways transport you into a bustling and colourful area of the capital filled with lanterns and of course a plethora of restaurants serving up eastern flavours. Scratch the surface, however, and Chinatown may surprise you. With so much more to give than just restaurants, we have rounded up some of the top things to do in the area and some of our favourite eateries. Where to Shop There are plenty of shopping opportunities in Chinatown. From places to stock up on increasingly popular Asian cosmetics and skincare products to K-pop merch, beautiful lanterns, clothing, and trinkets such as maneki-neko (beckoning cats, said to bring good luck and fortune). PURESEOUL PURESEOUL is a Korean Skincare and cosmetic emporium offering premium skincare products and knowledgeable staff who will help you find the best products for your skin type. Have you heard of the 10-step skincare regime? Need to know the best-selling products? Pop in and have a chat with one of their staff members. Go prepared as once inside you won’t want to leave! Address: 70 Charing Cross Rd, London WC2H 0BJ Pop Mart A collectors haven, Pop Mart collaborates with incredible artists and famous designers to make exclusive and unique collectible toys and mini figurines. Step inside and discover a wide variety of collections, including the most popular ones from Harry Potter, Hello Kitty, and SpongeBob SquarePants. Pop Mart caters to all ages and playful desires. Address: 80 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 6NF P2bus Beauty store P2Bus (‘proud to be us’) stocks a curated selection of over 300 quality Asian skincare, make-up, hair and oral care brands. Inside you will find hair dye in all the colors of the rainbow, Shiseido oil blotting papers, therapy air masks and so much more! Got any burning questions, have a chat with one of their staff members who will happily offer a skincare consultation to help you get the best out of your skincare regime. Address: 21 Newport Court, London WC2H 7JS Where to Eat No Chinatown guide would be complete without picking some of the amazing eateries. Chinatown offers an incredible array of restaurants, serving up cuisine from all corners of Asia. From lunches to fine dining and of course colorful and scrumptious desserts. Below are some of our faves. Bun House This place is like a steam bun emporium! From classics such as char siu pork belly Pig Bun, to something a little more adventurous like their soft, brioche-style Pineapple Bun. For a fun surprise, try the lava bun (the exploding custard bun). It can be very addictive, and for good reason… Address: 26-27 Lisle St, London WC2H 7BA Rasa Sayang Serving up delicious dishes from Malaysia and Singapore, Rasa Sayang treats its diners to yummy classics like Nasi Lemak, roti canai, and beef rendang. Look out for the unique Kueh Pie Tee which are delicate, crispy shells filled with chicken, dried shrimp and fresh turnip. You will only find these at Rasa Sayang. These mouth-watering dishes will keep you coming back for more. Address: 5 Macclesfield St, London W1D 6AY Plum Valley A haven for lovers of contemporary Cantonese cuisine! Inside this stylish and upmarket Cantonese restaurant, You may well have seen some of the beautiful dumplings from their vast dim sum menu plastered all over Instagram, as they are known for their colour and beauty. A fan of karaoke? Book yourself a booth at Plum Valley and bang out your favorite tune from, a catalogue of Chinese music, K Pop and Western tracks, it will be a night to remember. Address: 20 Gerrard St, London W1D 6JQ Four Seasons The duck here is so good that the Financial Times has dubbed it the “best in the world” Mouth-wateringly tender flesh with a delicately crispy skin and seasoned with their very own special mix of spices (a secret they will never share). Check out the BBQ pork dishes too, you won’t be disappointed, but do expect to queue for a seat, it will certainly be worth the wait. Address: 12 Gerrard St, London W1D 5PR Lo’s Noodle Factory Tucked away in an alleyway, Lo’s noodle is a manufacturer that supplies all the local restaurants and those in the know. It’s one of Chinatown’s best-kept secrets! You will find a noodle production line downstairs and a bakery upstairs. Look out for their good value, daily-made delicious dim sum and of course their Ho Fun and Cheung Fun Noodles. Address: 6 Dansey Pl, London W1D 6EZ Supermarkets Looking for authentic Asian ingredients to cook with, head to SeeWoo, New Loon Moon and Lucky Foods, where you can find exotic ingredients, fresh fruit, vegetables, and spices of all desires. SeeWoo has an impressive fresh fish collection, and you will find a mountain of different instant noodles from Lucky Foods. Where to get your dessert fix Once you’ve finished your meal, meander over to the many dessert shops on offer to indulge in something sweet and delicious. Chinatown is packed full of dessert parlors and bubble tea shops that will keep the sweetest of toothed visitors smiling. Below is a list of our favourites. Mamasons This authentic Filipino ice cream parlour can be found on Newport Court, also known as dessert alley. Inside you will be mesmerised by their palm-leaf print walls, electric signs and of course the array of colourful Filipino desserts. Treat yourself to the popular ube-filled bilog, a pandesal milk bun filled with purple yam ice cream. Halo halo is another popular choice which are fully loaded dessert pots containing coconut shavings, sweet red bean, jelly evaporated milk, shaved ice, leche plan, a wafer stick and scoop of ice cream! Come with your belly empty and leave with your mind blown. Address: 32 Newport Ct, London WC2H 7PQ Taiyakiya “I’ll take the lychee rose with extra mermaids tail please” Sound unusual? Taiyakiya is a Japanese dessert shop where you can tailor-make your very own ice cream creations! Pick your base, choose your ice cream and top up with all sorts of colourful accessories such as mermaid tails, unicorn horns and angel wings. Ice cream flavours include lychee rose, matcha, dark chocolate, vanilla and ramune. You will find this insta worthy dessert in the hands of happy visitors, as you walk the streets of Chinatown. Address: 20 Newport Ct, London WC2H 7JS Cuppacha Bubble Tea is big business in Chinatown, made from tea and powdered milk with flavoured jelly balls submerged at the bottom. Cuppacha was the first bubble tea shop to open in Chinatown London and is one of the favourites among locals and visitors. You can order your very own custom-made drink or one off the menu. The most popular drinks include the Pearl Milk Tea, and the Ombre tea series which comes in 10 rainbow-coloured variations. Address: 23 Newport Court, London WC2H 7JS Golden Gate Cakeshop This Cantonese bakery is stocked full sweet and savoury bakes. Look out for their signature barbecue pork buns, delicious creamy custard pastries, and pandan chiffon cakes, which have blown up in popularity due to TikTok. Address: 13 Macclesfield St, London W1D 5BR Yifang Fruit Tea Chinatown The tiny doorway on Shaftesbury Avenue, can be easily missed, so instead look out for the long queues outside. Inside you will find Taiwanese tea delights, fun and fruity brews to traditional milky teas. For a taste of true Taiwan, opt for their signature YiFang Fruit Te, it’s made from just-brewed, premium mountain tea, pineapple, passion fruit, apple and orange. For bubble tea aficionados, go for the YiFang’s Brown Sugar Pearl with Milk, complete with inky-black pearls. Address: 104 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 5EQ Where to Drink Experimental Cocktail Club Hidden behind an unassuming door on Gerrard Street, the Experimental Cocktail Club has become one of the favorite speakeasy-style bars in London, and it’s easy to see why. Inside you will find skilled mixologists whipping up good quality classics to unusual creations for the more adventurous crowd. The interior has an art deco feel with exposed brick walls and unique art. Address: 13a Gerrard St, London W1D 5PS Zoku Zoku draws in the crowds looking for a good time! This downstairs bar is stylish with plush blue velvet sofas, dark wooden tables and moody lighting. Expect to find Japanese highballs, spirits and creative cocktails on the menu and Guest DJ’s entertaining the crowd until the early hours of the morning. Address: 22 Wardour St, London W1D 6QQ The Blue Posts Three whole floors to enjoy a tipple. Premium and craft beers can be found on the ground floor. The Mulwray upstairs is where you can indulge in expertly crafted and playful cocktails such as the mezcal-led White Mischief and the basement is a subterranean restaurant, serving creative modern European dishes, with an emphasis on Italian. Address: 28 Rupert St, London W1D 6DJ Opium Look out for an unmarked jade green door, which marks the entrance to this hidden gem on Gerrard Street. Set over two floors, it’s an escapist’s paradise. Cocktails created with tea, spice, smoke and theatrical flair are most loved at Opium. Spirits are ‘dispensed’ in Chinese medicine bottles, and the peckish can dine on their East-meets-West inspired dim sum menu in the Tea Parlour Address: 15-16 Gerrard St, London W1D 6JE Word on the street “My favourite spot in Chinatown is Lo’s Noodle Factory. It’s my weekly destination to stock up on Chinese carbs” Z He – Owner of Bun House “C&R cafe is great, they do a banging Singapore laksa” Head Bar Manager at Zoku “I enjoy going to Opium, it’s a nice getaway that’s a bit different from the usual Chinatown scene” Archie, Marketing Manager For more information visit: https://chinatown.co.uk Written by Nyla Sammons Photography by Nyla Sammons #aguidetochinatown #centrallondon #chinatown

It’s clear Summer is over, which means only one thing… Time to talk about Christmas! First up sharing their plans for the Festive season is Marylebone Village, kicking things off with their eagerly awaited festive light switch on. On Thursday 10th November, Marylebone Village is inviting shoppers to indulge their festive spirit with an evening full of wonderful holiday activities. A host of the areas shops, cafes, bars and restaurants will join together to offer visitors a huge range of special offers, festive experiences, exclusive discounts, and specially created menus. The area will be simply oozing Christmas fun, with everything from wreath making, live illustrations and snow machines to Santa’s grotto and a charity tombola. Of course, the main attraction, the light switch on; the impressive Christmas Lights will be switched on to illuminate the streets with a lovely glow to accompany the joviality. The event will also be supporting mental health charity partner Mind in Brent Wandsworth and Westminster who offer valuable mental health services to the area. Free to visit Times: 10th November 3 – 8pm For more information visit: https://www.marylebonevillage.com Written by Jordan Crowley Photography by David Parry #christmaslights #xmaslights

The UK’s most magical movie destination is returning to London this autumn, with Backyard Cinema running a limited season from 1st October 2022 to 15th November 2022. The enchanting new experience will see guests embark on a mystical train journey towards the top of the world, beginning the second they arrive on the platform, collect their tickets and begin the mystical train journey through the carriages of a 1920s-inspired steam train, snuggle up on Backyard’s signature giant bean bag surrounded by snow-topped towering trees. Inside the circus big top tent, expect more than just a show; there will be live music and performances, drag and comedy and a fantastic new food court. You can even ‘build your own’ boozy hot chocolate, made especially for Backyard Cinema by British chocolatiers, Hotel Chocolat. Backyard Cinema Autumn will run for a limited time from 1st October 2022 to 15th November 2022. Prices: From £10 per child and £20 per adult. Address: Backyard Cinema, 2-4 Armoury Way, Wandsworth Town, SW18 1SH To book your ticket visit: www.backyardcinema.co.uk Written by Jordan Crowley Photography courtesey of Backyard Cinema #backyardcinema #cinema #films #wandsworth

Vintage lovers will descend on Granary Square and Coal Drops Yard in King’s Cross on 8th-9th of October, for the return of the Classic Car Boot Sale. Delighting car-lovers and vintage shoppers alike, this event is a true mecca for all things vintage, collectable and upcycled. Where the finest vintage fashion, accessories and homewares traders from across the country gather in one location, to trade from out of the boots of their vintage vehicles. This visual feast of vintage culture will offer sustainable vintage fashion, classic vehicles, incredible charity shop bargain finds, brilliant music with live vinyl DJ sets and even a repair shop area. And this year’s edition comes loaded with a plethora of new features. For the first time, shoppers can rummage through specially curated micro collections of fashion, homewares and more at the all-new ‘Suitcase Sale’. The event also hosts a show-stopping display of classic cars, food vendors, musical performances and street theatre, to create an exciting immersive experience. Tickets are £5 and can be purchased here – https://www.classiccarbootsale.co.uk Written by Lupe Castro Photography courtesy of Classic Car Boot Sale #classiccarbootsale #secondhand #vintage #vintagefashion

Roll up, roll up, there’s a new game in town, and you’re invited. Fairgame is an enormous new renovation in Canary Wharf that’s getting everyone competitive. Think RFID wristbands as you see at Disneyland, delicious food and unique cocktails, all wrapped in a fairground theme that’s built just for adults. Almost like you’re in the casino from Diamonds are Forever, Fairgame features nine games that are updated versions of whack-a-mole, balloon blast, steel can alley and some surprises! You have multiple chances to win the custom-created teddy by racking up the top score. The games are just half the reason to go to Fairgame though. The selection of food and drinks has had special treatment too. You can eat all the cotton candy you can muster, popcorn, but there’s also pizza, tacos, burgers and cocktails to power you up for 75 minutes of gameplay. Resident street food vendors on site include Burger and Beyond, Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana and Dos Mas Tacos. All reasonably priced and epic portions; no one is getting ripped off. There are plenty of drinks to be had, too, from unique cocktails to the trusty gin and tonic; the folks at Fairgame have got you covered. Make sure you try the custom lager on tap, too; it’s called ‘Bear Goggles’ (£5.75 a pint). There’s a package for every budget, but if you just want to play the games and not sample the delicious street food, you’ll part for £13 per person for 75-minutes of game time. Add two drinks and a meal, and you’re just looking at £37. No one’s kicking you out after your game time ends if you just want to kick back in one of the fun booths and drink and eat more. There are also big group packages (+16) and party packages too that begin at £42 per person (minimum numbers apply). So, run, don’t walk to Fairgame, the hottest new long-term attraction at Canary Wharf! Make sure you snap an Insta against the fluffy bear backdrop and tag us, oh and look out for the secret dodgem! Fairgame is open every day from 11:30an except Mondays. Closing times vary, but nothing earlier than 11pm and 1am on Thursday to Saturday. Book your ticket(s) now at www.wearefairgame.com, or just look out for the 20ft yellow duck at Fisherman’s Walk just along from the Elizabeth line! Written by Paul Armstrong Photography courtesy of Fairgame #adultgames #canarywharf #fairgame #games

Horror fans rejoice! Prepare to get totally spooked out at two East London venues ready for the scariest season of the year. Hijingo is offering a new experience ” Ghost in the Machine” a dark tech-themed immersive bingo experience from Friday 28th to Sunday 30th October at its Worship Street location. The mainframe has been hacked, can you decipher the code? Don’t get sidetracked by the disruptions, surprise alerts, and major system failures along the way as for this weekend only you have the chance to win £1,000 cash as well as a European holiday for two! Each show has six rounds – so that’s six opportunities to win big. To book, head to the Hijingo website, various packages ranging from £25pp are available – www.hijingo.com Across East London: Bounce invite you to their Gothic Horror Halloween Brunch on Saturday 29th October hosted by resident drag artist Miss Tiramisoux. Forget the tricks – it’s all treats this year with a monstrous 90-minute gut-busting brunch of unlimited ping pong, bottomless pizza and Prosecco or beer complete with a freak show that is sure to leave you with nightmares. Dressing up is very much encouraged, with a prize for the most bloodcurdling outfit. Places from £35pp book now at https://www.designmynight.com/london/bars/shoreditch/bounce-shoreditch/gotham-villains-ft-freak-show?t=tickets Written by Claire Selby #bounce #halloween #Hijingo

Canary Wharf has a new limited-time attraction for those who want to get their thrill on. DARKFIELD is hard to describe.  Part experience, part hallucination, expect to be catapulted into new worlds while you’re inside a specially kitted out shipping container thanks to the binaural 360-degree sound, custom hydraulics and your own brain. Three experiences await you at Canary Wharf, go to one or all three as they’re about 30-40 minutes long and are all a mix between introspection and scare fests! Dubbed ‘Coma’, ‘Eulogy’ and ‘Flight’, each offers you a completely different immersion thanks to the different technologies used. ‘COMA’: Imagine the moment of waking up is actually the moment when your dream begins. In light of this new and strange reality, how can we save you from the unspeakable horrors which lurk in the dark recesses of your mind? The only cure we offer is a placebo and a promise. Just remember when you leave to take your body with you. ‘EULOGY’: A surreal, otherworldly journey through a dreamlike, labyrinthine hotel that exists entirely in your mind. How you arrived is a mystery and why you’re there remains unclear. Make sure you read the pamphlet… ‘FLIGHT’: Ladies and gentlemen, we’d like to direct your attention to the onboard safety demonstration and ask that you give us your full attention. In the unlikely event of a sudden loss of cabin pressure, alternative scenarios will be provided. Next of kin will be provided. Additional desserts will be provided. An extra pillow. Trumpets and gongs. Neither Heaven nor Hell is assured. We’re not responsible for your final destination. DARKFIELD has been featured in major film festivals such as the BFI London Film Festival, Venice International Film Festival, IDFA, Tribeca Film Festival, Raindance Film Festival, SXSW and in 2021 won Columbia’s Digital Storytelling Lab’s Breakthrough Award in recognition of the year’s most innovative narrative. We won’t spoil any of the surprises that await you. Suffice it to say you won’t be disappointed whether you choose to lay in your own bunk, jump in your custom-designed shopping trolley or sit upright with your tray table sec. Darkfield is open until Sunday 23rd October and various times are available between 12pm – 8.30pm. For tickets (£10-13) and more information, head to canarywharf.com/whats-on/darkfield-canary-wharf/ Written by Paul Armstrong Photography courtesy of Darkfield #canarywharf #darkfield #immersive #ImmersiveExperience