London Events on Thursday 20th November 2025
Things to do on 20 Nov include spoiling yourself with an afternoon tea at Fortnum & Mason, and catching a Thames Clipper boat up the Thames to Greenwich
Theatre shows & Musicals
SIX - Henry VIIIs wives as modern pop princesses Henry VIIIs wives have discovered girl power and take to the stage to tell their Tudor tales
Roald Dahls Matilda The Musical – Music by Tim Minchin Roald Dahls childrens story about Matilda teaching the grown-ups a lesson
The Play That Goes Wrong at the Duchess Theatre Will Cornley Drama Society crack under the pressure of putting on a new show?
Family & Kid’s events
Ride the IFS Cloud Cable Car from the O2 Arena Ride a dangling cable car over the River Thames between the O2 Arena and Excel Centre
DNA VR: Virtual Reality Arcade Experience Immerse yourself inside a virtual reality world with more than 40 games to play
Immersive & VR Experiences
Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Bar – Immersive pub experience Get locked up inside Alcotraz and drink booze smuggled in by the inmates and corrupt guards
Drinking, Parties & Pub Crawls
The Chocolate Cocktail Club - A Bar For Chocoholics Sample one of the heavenly drinks from the UKs first chocolate cocktail bar
Restaurants & Afternoon Teas
Afternoon Tea in Fortnum & Masons Diamond Jubilee Salon Enjoy an elegant Afternoon Tea in the Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon at Fortnum & Mason
Gordon Ramsays Savoy Grill – 3-Course Lunch for Two Treat yourself to a 3-course meal in the luxurious surroundings of Gordon Ramseys Savoy Grill
Royal & Religious events
Choral Evensong service at Westminster Abbey Sit by Westminster Abbeys 1000-year-old altar and listen to a beautiful choral Evensong service
Choral Evensong service at St Pauls Cathedral Attend a choral Evensong at St Pauls Cathedral and see part of the Cathedral for free
Politics & Military Parades
Changing the Guard ceremony at Horse Guards Parade Changing the Guard at Horse Guards is similar to Buckingham Palace but a lot less crowded
Dismounting Ceremony (4 OClock Parade) at Horse Guards A daily ceremony of Foot Guards and cavalry that takes place in the courtyard at Horse Guards
Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower of London A Yeoman Warder has been locking up the Tower of London every night for 700 years
Bus, Boat & Train Tours
Uber Boat - Thames Clippers River Bus Service Uber runs a river bus along a 15-mile stretch of the river from Putney to Greenwich
City Cruises – Westminster to Greenwich sightseeing boat Enjoy a sightseeing boat trip between Big Ben and Greenwich and pass under Tower Bridge
Ghost Bus Tour – Scary nighttime ride through London A scary nighttime bus tour that will take you on a journey through the dark heart of the capital
Thames River Sightseeing (TRS) Boat to Greenwich Take a boat trip and see Londons landmarks on a TRS cruise from Big Ben to Greenwich
Sightseeing walks
Palaces & Parliament Tour – 20 of Londons Top Sights See 20 of Londons most famous landmarks in this 3-hour walking tour of Westminster
The Murder by Trafalgar Square – Interactive Mystery Game Explore the landmarks around Trafalgar Square as you hunt for clues and solve riddles
Mary Poppins – Walking tour of London film locations A fun-packed tour to places featured in the Julie Andrews and Emily Blunt movies
Sports events
Indoor Skydiving Session with iFLY at The O2 Experience the adrenaline rush of a thrilling indoor sky dive at The O2 with iFly
Things to do in London on 20 November – Windsor Castle caught fire on this day in 1992, causing £40 million pounds worth of damage. It soon spread to St. George’s Hall and gutted Brunswick Tower. Fortunately it has all been restored to its former glory now. Why not visit the State Rooms at Windsor Castle and see for yourself?