Temple Area Guide

Constable’s painting The Cornfield celebrates its bicentenary in 2026. How has it aged? This a landscape that has acquired iconic status – a marker of national identity -- as a representation of typically English countryside. How has that Englishness been constituted in the painting? And how does The Cornfield (a view of a partly working landscape) speak to current ideas about relationships and tensions between the natural world and the human presence, especially in our age of environmental anxieties?

Light up your holiday season with the Big 80s Neon Bottomless Brunch! Slip on your leg warmers, grab your glow sticks, and get ready for a brunch bursting with color, nostalgia, and chaos in the best way possible. Enjoy bottomless drinks, tasty food, and a lineup of retro games and musical bingo as our DJ spins nonstop 80s bangers. It's bold, it's bright, and it's the perfect way to celebrate the season. Get your tickets now!

Get ready to be blown away by St. Paul's Cathedral! Designed by the legendary Sir Christopher Wren, this place is a feast for your eyes. The Whispering Gallery, underground Crypt and Golden Gallery will have you gasping in awe. Get your tickets now for this iconic London landmark! Black Friday .hidden-word { display: none; }

Experience Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons as you’ve never heard it before. A cornerstone of classical music, this vivid and revolutionary work captures the essence of nature with breathtaking virtuosity and emotional power. Its influence continues to echo through centuries of music-making, and remains one of the most beloved compositions in the classical canon. This captivating programme, performed by the celebrated Piccadilly Sinfonietta and leading violinist to be announced, promises an evening of elegance and inspiration. With over 200 performances annually, this acclaimed ensemble—featuring some of the UK’s most gifted virtuosi—has become a mainstay on the British classical scene. The evening's programme will contain Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons' with a selection of other, renowned classical masterpieces.

Come down and paint your own masterpiece with the help of our talented in-house artist. Everything you need is provided — canvas, apron, paint, easel, and a welcoming creative space. Let the music guide you, grab a drink from the bar if you like, and dive into two hours of artistic fun. You'll be surprised at what you can create — and yes, no experience is needed.

Celebrate the weekend with some quality stand-up comedy at Southbank Central! This prolific venue aims to deliver the finest comedic talents every weekend, spotlighting established stars and up-and-coming acts from across the international comedy scene. Each lineup showcases performers who have dazzled audiences on renowned shows such as Never Mind the Buzzcocks, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Russell Howard's Good News, Would I Lie To You, The Last Leg, and more. Get your tickets now for Stars of Stand-Up Comedy: Weekends at Big Belly Comedy Club in London!