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Things To. Do In November, 2025
November is here in all its autumnal glory. We must celebrate the beauty of the month, even with its wind, rain, and somewhat miserable timing. There are some exceptional things to do, and as ever, our lady Charlotte Becque has gathered them all together in a list I doubt any other site could rival. Restaurants, sample sales, Christmas markets and those oh so important events that pull you away from computer screens and the blare of the outside world
. Have at - Take November in both hands and kiss it!
Week Commencing 27th October
Discover Toogood’s first-ever furniture archive sale at the House of Toogood. Explore showroom samples, archive pieces, ceramics, and limited editions — a rare opportunity to own distinctive designs at up to 70% off retail.
Now open, Lannan Pantry is the sister venture to Lannan Bakery by Scottish baker Darcie Maher. Expanding on the bakery’s commitment to craft and seasonality, the pantry offers carefully sourced provisions and homewares from trusted suppliers across the UK, France, and beyond. Visitors can find Natoora vegetables, freshly baked bread, French cheeses, and Lannan’s own in-house sausages, pasta, and terrines — all reflecting the same quality and care that earned Lannan Pastry Opening of the Year at La Liste’s 2024 Pastry Awards.
Dirty Looks invites visitors to rebel against traditional beauty ideals and explore fashion’s fascination with dirt, decay and imperfection. Featuring visionary designers from Alexander McQueen to Vivienne Westwood, the exhibition uncovers how these provocative aesthetics challenge digital perfection and inspire a more sustainable future for fashion.
Price: £20
Battersea Fireworks, 1st & 2nd November, Battersea Park, Albert Bridge Road, London, SW11 4NJ
Join the celebrations for a spectacular weekend of dazzling fireworks, live entertainment, and family fun. Whether it’s a sparkling Saturday night or a relaxed Sunday outing, this year’s event promises to light up the sky in unforgettable style.
Week Commencing 3rd November
The Grand Tour Tradition, A Collector's Eye: Pictures from a Norfolk Country House, 4th November, Dreweatts, Donnington Priory, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2JE
The forthcoming Old Master, British and European Art auction opens with an exceptional collection from a private Norfolk country house (Lots 1–54). Assembled over several decades, the collection offers a refined selection of Old Master and British paintings, including works by women artists and newly identified pieces uncovered through dedicated research and restoration. Embracing the spirit of the Grand Tour, the sale features notable works by Francesco Guarino, Francesco Furini, Sir Anthony Van Dyck, and Jan Both, among others.
British artist Nick Jensen will present a new body of work at Belvoir Castle on 4th - 5th November, following his month-long residency within the historic estate. Created in direct response to the castle’s layered architecture and atmosphere, the works explore memory, perception, and the passage of time. A guided tour will take place on the 5th November, offering insight into the dialogue between contemporary abstraction and Belvoir’s enduring history.
Drop in for some Christmas shopping and be among the first to see Forivor’s new collection, The Pond Dance (launching online on 1st November). Forivor will also be hosting a public children’s drop-in Mail Art Workshop on 4th November (3–5 pm). Join them after school for a creative afternoon where children can design their own illustrated envelopes and letters using Forivor’s enchanting characters and Memo Press’s lovely stationery. Expect plenty of stamping, sticking, scribbling, and storytelling – perfect for little ones who love to make and imagine!
At Poon’s, diners are welcomed as family, sharing in the warmth and authenticity of home-cooked Chinese food. Each dish is prepared with love, care, and tradition — the kind of comforting, flavourful cooking you wish someone would invite you over for. A meal at Poon’s is an experience of edible love, hospitality, and togetherness, leaving guests nourished in both body and spirit.
London Luminaries Showcase: From Pageboy to Proprietor – the Extraordinary Life of James Cumberlidge, 6th November, 7 - 8 pm, Chiswick House & Garden, Online
As part of the London Luminaries Showcase, historian Nadege Forde-Vidal uncovers the remarkable story of James Cumberlidge (c.1730–1783), a Black resident of Chiswick House whose life journey spanned from serving as Lady Dorothy Burlington’s pageboy to working in the Royal Court of King George III and Queen Charlotte. Drawing on extensive new research, including recent archival discoveries at Chatsworth, this illustrated online talk reveals Cumberlidge’s connections, education, and enduring legacy within 18th-century Britain’s social fabric.
Wimbledon Art Fair, 6th - 9th November, Wimbledon Art Studios, 10 Riverside Yard, Riverside Road, London, SW17 0BB
Step inside Wimbledon Art Fair – explore over 180 artists’ studios under one roof, showcasing painting, sculpture, ceramics, jewellery, and more. Meet the makers, discover where the art is created, and find original pieces to suit every taste and budget.
Head to Shreeji’s on Chiltern Street and join &Daughter in celebrating the launch of the Winter Market — a vibrant pop-up filled with timeless craftsmanship, festive spirit, and seasonal style.
Christmas at Chatsworth, 8th November – 4th January, Chatsworth House, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1PP
Step into The Enchanted Garden at Chatsworth and experience the quiet beauty and hidden magic of the natural world in midwinter. Created in collaboration with leading British artists and animators, this immersive, multi-sensory journey transforms 20 extraordinary spaces with light, sound, and storytelling.
Discover towering trees, twirling oak leaf archways, and shimmering toadstools, alongside treasures from the Devonshire Collections and new works by local artists. Outside, Luminism’s illuminated garden trail and Studio McGuire’s breathtaking light projection on the house complete this spellbinding celebration of nature and the season’s enchantment.
Price From: £36
From exquisite fabrics to striking costumes, Slow Loris Textiles presents a remarkable collection at this Antique Tribal and Decorative Textile Fair. Open to the public, the event showcases luxurious and rare textiles from around the world — a must-visit for collectors, crafters, and designers alike.
This November, Benton End presents Naomi Munuo: Pathways, a selling exhibition of paintings created during Munuo’s six-week residency at the historic house in spring 2025. Working from the first-floor studio, Munuo captured the rhythms of Benton End’s gardens, people, and daily life — from quiet interiors to the bustle of a garden party in preparation. Shaped by her background in fashion and her deep sensitivity to pattern, light, and human presence, these works reflect Munuo’s ongoing exploration of care, creativity, and connection — fittingly shown in the place that inspired them, in collaboration with the Garden Museum.
Week Commencing 10th November
Join architectural historian John Martin Robinson and Miranda Rock, custodian of Burghley House, in conversation with V&A Curator Kirstin Kennedy for an illustrated talk celebrating one of England’s greatest Elizabethan estates. Marking the release of their new book, featuring photography by Ashley Hicks, the discussion will explore Burghley’s remarkable architecture, magnificent interiors, and four centuries of family history. Robinson will trace the estate’s rich past, while Rock offers a personal perspective on life at Burghley today and its enduring legacy.
The first UK commercial solo exhibition of William Scott’s work since 2017 brings together 30 paintings, prints, and works on paper from the 1950s to the 1980s — many never before seen or offered for sale. Presented directly from the Scott family estate, the show offers collectors a rare opportunity to acquire significant pieces, with prices starting at £12,000. On 15 November, the gallery will host an In Conversation event with Robert Scott and Chris Stephens, offering unique personal and curatorial insights into the artist’s life and legacy.
Inspired by days in Florence, Lara Boglione and Giovanni Mazzei bring a new chapter of their family story to Westbourne Grove with Trogolo, a Florentine-style trattoria and bar. Named after the trogolo — the communal stone basins of Tuscany — the restaurant celebrates simple, heartfelt cooking and conviviality. Expect generous seasonal dishes, bold Tuscan flavours, and a wine list shaped by the Mazzei family’s five centuries of winemaking — a true taste of Florence in the heart of Notting Hill.
Vanderhurd opens the doors of its Portobello Road showroom for its first sample sale in years. Discover beautiful rugs, cushions, bedspreads, fabrics, one-of-a-kind pieces, samples and more — a rare chance to explore distinctive designs at exceptional prices.
Oh the Glory Exhibition Claudia Rankin & Hugo Guinness, 12th November - 1st December, WSJ Gallery, 71 Westbourne Park Road, London, W25QH
Oh the Glory... is a captivating new exhibition at WSJ Gallery showcasing the playful, hand-crafted works of ceramicist Claudia Rankin and artist Hugo Guinness. Long-time collaborators with the gallery, the pair present a vibrant and heartfelt interpretation of the natural world through their distinct yet complementary styles. Rankin’s exuberant, narrative ceramics meet Guinness’s witty oil paintings of dogs, volcanoes, and everyday wonders — together offering a joyful celebration of imagination and craft.
Experience the magic of Christmas at Haddon Hall’s renowned Mercatum, an enchanting artisan market set within the beautifully decorated rooms, galleries, and courtyards of the Medieval hall. Featuring over 180 talented makers, the fair offers an exceptional festive shopping experience, from ceramics and jewellery to fine art and artisan treats. With twinkling lights, live music, and seasonal food and drink, Mercatum transforms Haddon Hall into a true winter wonderland — a must-visit highlight of the Christmas season.
Skate at Somerset House with Virgin Atlantic Holidays, 12th November - 11th January, Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court, Somerset House, Strand, London, WC2R 1LA
A highlight of London’s festive season, Skate at Somerset House transforms the iconic courtyard into a dazzling winter destination. Enjoy skating beneath the 40ft Christmas tree, live DJ sets, and delicious food from The Chalet by Jimmy Garcia and Blondies Kitchen. With special sessions, artistic installations, and charity pop-ups, it’s the perfect way to celebrate Christmas in the capital.
Price: £15 - £28.50
The Many Hands Sale showcases a curated selection of stallholders. The sale features unique creations, including the final collection of velvet covers and delicate, talismanic jewellery crafted from found jewels, beads, and ancient treasures.
The final instalment in David Eldridge’s acclaimed trilogy on love and relationships, End follows Alfie and Julie as they confront the closing chapter of their shared life. Starring Clive Owen and Saskia Reeves, and directed by Lyric Hammersmith Theatre’s Artistic Director Rachel O’Riordan, this poignant and humorous play explores love, memory, and the beauty of a life well lived. Presented as part of Rufus Norris’ final Dorfman programme at the National Theatre.
Arthur Miller’s All My Sons, his first great masterpiece, returns to the West End in a powerful new production directed by Ivo Van Hove (A View from the Bridge, A Little Life). Starring Bryan Cranston, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Paapa Essiedu, Tom Glynn-Carney, and Hayley Squires, the play exposes the dark underbelly of the American Dream as wartime secrets and moral compromise tear a family apart. A gripping, timely revival of one of modern theatre’s defining works.
The Joss Graham Gallery will once again host a darning workshop led by Daisy on Saturday, 15th November. Participants will learn to transform worn garments through creative mending techniques, exploring repair as a form of artistic expression. The session will conclude with a Show & Tell featuring Joss, who will share insights into antique textiles and their inventive repairs.
Marking 250 years since the birth of John Constable, this display explores his creative partnership with printmaker David Lucas on the English Landscape series. Featuring Constable’s original paintings alongside the prints they inspired, the exhibition offers insight into the artist’s enduring vision of the British countryside.
Salad Days Christmas Market, 15th & 16th November, First Floor in Turbine Hall A, Battersea Power Station, London
Salad Days Market London is thrilled to host its first Christmas Market at Battersea Power Station. Enjoy the festive atmosphere at this iconic riverside location, featuring a curated line-up of 35 different independent brands each day. Discover personalised gifts, hand-painted ceramics, vintage jewellery, reworked fashion, art prints, baked treats, and more — plus live portraits and a mini print vending machine.
Week Commencing 17th November
Step into a world of deception, desire, and deadly ambition in this electrifying new stage adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s iconic thriller, The Talented Mr. Ripley. Set amid the sun-soaked allure of 1950s Italy, the story follows Tom Ripley (Ed McVey), whose fascination with the privileged Dickie Greenleaf (Bruce Herbelin-Earle) spirals into obsession and murder. Also starring Maisie Smith as Marge Sherwood, this gripping production brings Highsmith’s chilling tale of lies, identity, and obsession to life with sharp dialogue, simmering tension, and irresistible style.
Price: From £25
A View from Across the Atlantic: The Pamela Ford Collection, 18th November, 2 pm, Dreweatts, Donnington Priory, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2JE
Dreweatts presents the distinguished collection of Pamela Ford, celebrating the enduring artistic exchange between Britain and America. Featuring exceptional 18th- and 19th-century works by Romney, Hudson, Ramsay, and leading furniture makers, the sale reflects a legacy of transatlantic taste, refinement, and cultural dialogue.
The Guy Goodfellow Collection will host The Pavilion Sale at Watlington Pavilion. The event will feature a beautiful selection of fine fabrics, wallpapers, furniture, and accessories, all available at discounts of up to 70% off. All items will be sold as seen
This exhibition unites the work of Lizzie Thurman and Joan Hecktermann, two artists who explore colour as a language of experience and memory. Thurman draws from the physical act of walking in the landscape, while Hecktermann uses colour to evoke fragments of the past. Together, their works reveal colour as a space where perception, emotion, and memory intertwine.
Experience Dennis Severs’ House as never before — in silence and by candlelight. Explore the atmospheric rooms of 18 Folgate Street, where only the sounds of ticking clocks and crackling fires break the stillness. Without conversation, every fragrance — of perfume, woodsmoke, cloves, and tobacco — becomes heightened, revealing the house’s extraordinary power to engage all the senses.
Price: £25
The Design Museum presents the first major retrospective devoted to filmmaker Wes Anderson, created in collaboration with La Cinémathèque française. Offering unprecedented access to Anderson’s personal archive, the exhibition traces his creative journey from early experiments to iconic films such as The Grand Budapest Hotel, Fantastic Mr. Fox, and Moonrise Kingdom. Featuring over 600 objects — including storyboards, models, costumes, and puppets — it reveals the meticulous craft, imagination, and visual precision behind one of cinema’s most distinctive voices.
Price: £9.69
This weekend course invites participants to explore printmaking as a form of storytelling through monoprint and woodblock techniques. Guided by artist Jake Garfield, you’ll learn to plan, carve, ink, and print your own compositions inspired by themes of culture, place, and identity, while drawing from masters like Goya, Rego, and Kerry James Marshall.
Price: £480
This powerful exhibition explores the beauty, strength, and unseen labour of childcare through the luminous paintings of Caroline Walker. Celebrated for her insightful depictions of women’s lives, Walker transforms everyday acts of care into striking scenes of tenderness and resilience. Featuring key works from the past five years alongside new pieces, the exhibition includes sketches, studies, and large-scale canvases. Presented in collaboration with The Hepworth Wakefield, it offers a rare opportunity to experience Walker’s art within the intimate, domestic setting of Pallant House Gallery.
This landmark exhibition is the first major showcase of William Nicholson (1872–1949) in over two decades, celebrating the remarkable range of one of Modern British art’s most versatile figures. Spanning his entire career, it features iconic still lifes, portraits, landscapes, and designs — from the bold Beggarstaff posters and An Alphabet woodcuts to original Velveteen Rabbit illustrations and rarely seen family portraits. The exhibition offers a rare opportunity to rediscover Nicholson’s mastery of light, texture, and storytelling, accompanied by a richly illustrated new catalogue.
Week Commencing 24th November
Join celebrated photographer Annie Leibovitz for an exclusive London event as she shares the stories behind her iconic Women series. Featuring portraits of extraordinary figures from Michelle Obama to Rihanna, this landmark collection captures the power, creativity, and influence of women today — offering a rare insight from one of the world’s most influential image-makers.
Price From: £15 - £80 + Fees
Put on your deerstalker and get ready to play detective as Edinburgh Fringe favourites Degrees of Error return with their acclaimed improvised comedy, Murder, She Didn’t Write. Each night, the audience becomes the author, guiding the cast through an Agatha Christie-inspired mystery created entirely on the spot. No two shows are the same — outrageous, unpredictable, and laugh-out-loud funny. The only question is: will you solve the case before the killer is revealed?
Price From: £50
Kitchen Question Time with Nicola Harding at Plain English. Join interior designer Nicola Harding and Katie Fontana, co-founder of Plain English, in conversation with design journalist Busola Evans. Enjoy an engaging and insightful discussion as the experts share their design wisdom and tackle your kitchen dilemmas. Afterwards, Nicola will be signing copies of her new book Homing Instinct, offering a glimpse inside her most celebrated homes — many featuring kitchens by Plain English.
Price: £15
Discover the fascinating world of Cosprop, one of the most respected costume houses in the world, founded by John Bright, Oscar and BAFTA-winning designer, collector, and philanthropist. In conversation with V&A Curator of Film Emily Harris, Bright and co-author Keith Lodwick share insights from their new book The Costume House, charting six decades of craftsmanship and creativity. From A Room with a View to Game of Thrones, explore Cosprop’s remarkable legacy and its lasting impact on costume design for film and television.
Price: £15 - £20
Christmas Fair, 27th - 29th November, Chelsea Physic Garden, 66 Royal Hospital Road, London, SW3 4HS
Chelsea Physic Garden’s enchanting Christmas Fair returns, hosting over 100 curated stands from the finest independent suppliers. Visitors can browse unique gifts, festive food and drink, and seasonal plants in the beautiful garden setting — the perfect way to celebrate the festive season in style.
Price: £8
Led by Mike Berlin, Lecturer at Birkbeck College, University of London, this walking tour explores Stratford’s rich and layered history — from its origins as the ancient gateway to London to its evolution as an industrial powerhouse and cultural hub. Discover traces of railway engineering, shipbuilding, and popular entertainment, including the legacy of the Theatre Royal, as the tour uncovers how Stratford’s past shaped its present identity.
The Water Lane Christmas Market offers a festive day of thoughtful gifting, seasonal food, and family fun. Featuring 40 stalls with unique gifts, delicious grab-and-go dishes, hot drinks, a brass band, and dog portraits, the market promises a joyful celebration for all. A full list of stallholders will be announced next weekend.
Price: £7.50
This Christmas, little ones can meet Father Christmas in a magical 18th-century Georgian sitting room inside historic Chiswick House. As part of Chiswick House Christmas, families are invited to step into this beautifully decorated grotto to hear a festive story, receive a special gift, and capture the moment with a family photo — a truly enchanting seasonal experience.
Price: £5
New Film Releases
The Choral (7th November), Now You See Me: Now You Don't (12th November), Wicked: For Good (21st November)
Antique Markets & Fairs
Auctions
Sotheby's, Noble & Private Collections Including Property from Corby Castle, Cumbria, and Marco Voena’s London Pied-à-Terre - 19th November
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