Zipcar in autumn near Victoria Park
Zipcar in autumn near Victoria Park

Things To Do This Month in London

 

 

Summer might be gone and it's time to take out the cosy jumpers but, why not make the most out of the perfect tempered weather? We have come up with a list of many fun activities - both indoors and outdoors for you to enjoy this fall. From autumn walks and pumpkin picking to cosy up in a pub and spooky tours, you can Zip to your happy place. 

 

Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest in London

Oktoberfest

Prost! London Oktoberfest has fully returned. Enjoy the three-week festival starting on the 20th of October until the 5th of November (Thursday to Sunday only). Get ready to raise a stein to German beer!  Book your table, grab a Zipcar... and don't forget to allocate a designated driver!

 

 

Price: from £5 - £65 and tickets can be purchased here.

Location: Walpole Park, Ealing W5 5BH (week 1) and Lillie Road Recreation Ground SW6 7PD (week 2 and 3)

Opening times: Subject to date. Find out more. 

Getting there: Walk, cycle, tube it or drive with Zipcar

 

Kew Gardens Mexico

Kew Gardens Mexico

Kew Gardens Mexico

Escape to the vibrancy of Mexico this autumn  for spectacular installations, weekend activities and eating while drinking on Kew Gardens iconic Temperate House. Discover bold new artistic and horticultural installations by renowned Mexican artist designer and UK award winning garden designer. The works each reflect the beauty and colour of Mexican culture and its deep connection with plants and the natural world.

 

Price: From £15 and tickets can be purchased here. Members go free, no pre-booking required.

Location: Temperate House, Kew Gardens

Opening Times: All day

Getting there: Walk, cycle, tube it or drive with Zipcar

London Restaurant Festival

London Restaurant Festival

London Restaurant Festival

London Restaurant Festival returns for its fourteenth year this October. London Restaurant Festival was established to celebrate and reflect the phenomenally vibrant London restaurant scene through exclusive experiences that inspire people to visit as many restaurants as possible throughout October.

 

Price: Subject to restaurant and tickets can be purchased here. 

Location: Various locations

Opening Times: Subject to restaurant

Getting there: Walk, cycle, tube it or drive with Zipcar

 

London Marathon

London Marathon

London Marathon

After months of training and preparation, Marathon Day has finally arrived. Whether you're taking part in the mass or virtual edition of the 2022 TCS London Marathon on Sunday 2 October, be sure to download your free Event Guide. It contains all the information you need about participating in the event.

 

Price: Free of charge. Pre registration required. 

Location: Your registration email will contain information about your start wave, Assembly Area, and allocated arrival time. 

Opening Times: 9:40 am until late

Getting there: Walk, cycle, tube it or drive with Zipcar

 

London Cocktail Week (festival)

London Cocktail Week (festival)

London Cocktail Week (festival)

London Cocktail Week is an enormous celebration of our capital's fantastic cocktail scene, with Signature Cocktails and immersive experiences in hundreds of the best bars in the city. From the 13th to the 23rd of October, a London Cocktail Week wristband gives you access to £7 Signature Cocktails in hundreds of the best bars in London, 350 in total. 

 

Price: from £7

Location: Various locations 

Opening Times: Subject to bar

Getting there: Walk, cycle, tube it or drive with Zipcar

 

Diwali Festival 2022

Diwali Festival 2022

Diwali Festival 2022

Diwali is known as the festival of lights. Diwali celebrates the light of knowledge symbolising the victory of good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. Come and enjoy this wonderful Diwali festival of cultural performances, with music and dances on October 9th, 2022. 

 

Price: Free

Location: Trafalgar Square

Opening Times: 12:30 - 7pm

Getting there: Walk, cycle, tube it or drive with Zipcar

 

Halloween Hunt Hyde Park

Halloween Hunt Hyde Park

Halloween Hunt Hyde Park

The Halloween Hunt on the 2nd of October is a completely free dog community that loves to host parties for dogs to meet and play. They are a community of dog lovers that give each other advice, and share photos and stories about dogs. They also have a dog-sitting holiday exchange group!

 

Price: Free

Location: Hyde Park. RSVP for exact location

Opening Times: 11 - 1pm

Getting there: Walk, cycle, tube it or drive with Zipcar

 

Wherever you’re going, get there with Zipcar

 

For spontaneous trips, choose Zipcar Flex, which lets you pick up and drop off anywhere in the Zipzone. If you’re planning ahead, Zipcar Roundtrip lets you pick up from a designated bay and return it again once you’re done.