City Guides, Theatre Reviews & Travel Tips

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Interior of the Victoria Palace Theatre auditorium, home of Hamilton in London
West EndJul 28, 2026

Hamilton at the Victoria Palace Theatre: where to sit, how long, and is it worth it

Where to sit for Hamilton at the Victoria Palace: best seats, best value, how long it runs and whether it's worth it.

tickadoo Editorial TeamLondon
HamiltonWest End
The prehistoric stone circle at Stonehenge on Salisbury Plain under an open sky
Day tripsJul 28, 2026

Stonehenge day trip from London: which tour, is it worth it, and how to get there

How to do Stonehenge as a day trip from London: getting there, is it worth it, which tour to pick, and how to get inside the stone circle.

tickadoo Editorial TeamLondon
StonehengeLondon
A guided group in helmets walking the wooden Caminito del Rey boardwalk fixed to the canyon wall
ToursJul 28, 2026

Caminito del Rey guided tours in English (and day trips from Málaga)

How to do the Caminito del Rey in English: guided walks and day trips from Málaga and Granada, with transfers, entry and an English-speaking guide.

tickadoo Editorial TeamMálaga
Caminito del ReyMálaga
The iconic footbridge of the Caminito del Rey spanning the El Chorro gorge high above the reservoir
OutdoorsJul 28, 2026

Caminito del Rey: how to book, get there and what to expect

Everything you need to visit the Caminito del Rey: how to book, get there, the shuttle bus, safety, minimum age and when to go.

tickadoo Editorial TeamMálaga
Caminito del ReyMálaga
Windsor Castle's Round Tower and stone ramparts under a clear sky
Day tripsJul 27, 2026

Windsor Castle from London: tickets, tours and how to visit

Your practical guide to visiting Windsor Castle from London: trains and day tours, what to see, opening days and the best time to go.

tickadoo Editorial TeamLondon
Windsor CastleLondon
RENT, the Jonathan Larson musical, at the Duke of York's Theatre, London, from September 2026
MusicalsJul 27, 2026

RENT in London: everything you need to know before it opens

Everything to know before RENT opens in London: the 30th-anniversary revival's dates, cast, venue and why this limited run is worth booking ahead.

tickadoo Editorial TeamLondon
RENTWest End
The dome of St Paul's Cathedral above the City of London
FreeJul 27, 2026

The best free things to do in London this week: 27 July to 2 August 2026

The V&A and Tate Modern both run free lates on Friday, the Imperial War Museum opens a free exhibition, and the National Gallery lets you pay what you wish. A full week in London without spending much at all.

tickadoo Editorial TeamLondon
LondonFree Things to Do
The company of Hamilton on stage at the Victoria Palace Theatre
West EndJul 27, 2026

West End Insider: London theatre this week, 27 July to 2 August 2026

The Car Man opens at Sadler's Wells, Roger Allam starts previews at The Old Vic, Death Note has its world premiere and War Horse takes its final bow. The insider view on London theatre this week.

tickadoo Editorial TeamLondon
London TheatreWest End
The company of The Comedy About Spies mid-scene in rehearsal, running across the studio floor
NewsJul 24, 2026

New rehearsal photos: The Comedy About Spies returns to the West End

New Danny Kaan rehearsal photos as Mischief's The Comedy About Spies reopens at the Adelphi from 1 August, with over 2,000 tickets released at £25.

tickadoo Editorial TeamLondon
The Comedy About SpiesMischief
Three showgirls in feathered headdresses pose in silhouette against warm stage lighting in Burlesque the Musical
NewsJul 23, 2026

Burlesque the Musical: West End run postponed to 2027

Burlesque the Musical has postponed its West End run to 2027, with full refunds for ticket holders. Here is what it means and what happens next.

tickadoo Editorial Team
Burlesque The MusicalWest End
Richard Coyle as Atticus Finch gestures in the courtroom in To Kill a Mockingbird
PlaysJul 23, 2026

To Kill a Mockingbird in London: catch it before it closes

Aaron Sorkin's To Kill a Mockingbird, starring Richard Coyle, closes at the Wyndham's Theatre on 12 September 2026. The story, the cast and how to book.

tickadoo Editorial Team
To Kill a MockingbirdAaron Sorkin
The green-haired title character of Beetlejuice the Musical under a haunted moonlit sky
GuidesJul 23, 2026

Spooky season in the West End: the best London shows for Halloween 2026

The best London theatre for Halloween: spooky plays, witches and wizards, gothic musicals and classic whodunnits, all on stage this October.

tickadoo Editorial Team
HalloweenWest End
The cast of The Play That Goes Wrong amid a collapsing stage set
PlaysJul 23, 2026

The best plays in London's West End: 2026 guide

The best plays in London now, from The Mousetrap and Cursed Child to My Neighbour Totoro and starry limited seasons. What to see and how to book.

tickadoo Editorial Team
PlaysWest End
Three costumed performers, including a ringmaster, strike a pose on circus podiums under vivid stage lighting in Come Alive!
MusicalsJul 23, 2026

Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular: your London guide

The official Greatest Showman circus spectacular in London: the songs, jaw-dropping circus, the Empress Museum big top, running time, ages and how to book.

tickadoo Editorial Team
Come AliveThe Greatest Showman
A young Billy sits at a kitchen table in his boxing vest in Billy Elliot the Musical
MusicalsJul 22, 2026

Billy Elliot the Musical: Your Guide to the West End Return

Billy Elliot the Musical returns to the West End at the Adelphi Theatre in 2027. The story, songs, the new Billys and how to book, in one guide.

tickadoo Editorial Team
Billy ElliotWest End
Leslie Odom, Jr. as Aaron Burr, spotlit in a plum coat on stage in Hamilton at the Victoria Palace Theatre
MusicalsJul 22, 2026

First Look: Leslie Odom, Jr. On Stage in Hamilton in the West End

Production photos show Leslie Odom, Jr. on stage as Aaron Burr in Hamilton at the Victoria Palace Theatre, where he plays until 5 September 2026.

tickadoo Editorial TeamLondon
HamiltonLeslie Odom Jr
A full house at the Old Vic theatre in London during a performance, with lanterns hanging above the stage
GuidesJul 22, 2026

How Hotels Sell West End Theatre Tickets to Guests (Without a Concierge Desk Deal)

A practical playbook for hotels that want to turn the nightly "what should we see?" question into revenue: pre-arrival emails, in-room QR codes and a branded ticketing storefront on your own domain.

tickadoo Editorial TeamLondon
HotelsWest End