[gallery] It's raining, it's pouring, it's cloudy... well, it's London, innit? Cheer up love! Put a little sunshine in your pocket with these brilliant iPhone apps (and iPad apps) to help you get the best of London. Brolly or not, here we

I am standing with two children 42 metres above the ground, overlooking the murky waters of the Thames and feeling safe as houses. We're at the Tower Bridge Exhibition, taking a look inside the monument that's dominated the London skyline

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The pavements may be lined with tree carcasses but London's ice rinks are still open and we've not lost our seasonal cheer. Don't forget to stop by our Holiday Guide and Top Shows for Under 5s for family activities ongoing through

12 family-friendly ways to usher in 2012 in style... HOT SPOT 1. Whether you plan to brave or escape the fireworks at midnight, the South Bank Centre's Winter Festival offers kids' shows (White, Slava's Snowshow), outdoor market, Winter Garden Grotto, carousel

I can still hum the tune of the Danish folk song from the theatre adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales, even though I barely remember the translation. The song (about a series of different coloured dresses) is used to

How did we love The Snowman? Let me count the ways. From the beautiful set and lighting, to the soaring score, to the heart-stopping moment when Snowman and James take to the air... it's spine-tingling from start to finish. 'Oh I

Just one weekend to go, are you excited? I am, even though I'm desperately behind on Christmas shopping! Fri-Sat: Once Upon a Wintertime at Hackney Downs Studios, Downs Park Rd, London E5 (Dalston Kingsland overground) An immersive pop-up winter festival with 80ft