Our Guide to June in London
June brings a vibrant energy to Fitzrovia as summer officially takes centre stage. With the summer solstice offering the longest days of the year, the neighbourhood truly comes alive and it’s perfect for soaking up sun-drenched afternoons and endless, balmy evenings in Central London.
Whether you’re planning a stylish summer getaway or a spontaneous city break, it’s the ideal moment to book your stay at The Newman. Immerse yourself in the neighbourhood’s bustling alfresco dining scene and curated cultural calendar, all waiting just moments from your front door.
For any assistance in curating your experience, please email our concierge team at concierge@thenewman.com.
Royal Ascot High St, Ascot SL5 7JX
Royal Ascot will return this year to present five days of world-class racing, style, and pageantry, and you can secure your place now.
The stage is set for another act as the finest thoroughbreds, the boldest millinery and the most exquisite hospitality come together once again, and you’re invited to be a part of it all.
Inter Alia Wyndham’s Theatre
Rosamund Pike delivers a ‘remarkable’ (The Times) and ‘triumphant turn at the height of her powers’ (The Standard) in the celebrated role for which she won Best Actress at the Olivier Awards 2026.
Marylebone Farmer’s Market St Vincent Street, Aybrook Street and the top of Moxon Street
Located on St Vincent and Aybrook street, Marylebone boasts one of London’s largest farmers’ markets, featuring an average of 40 stalls. Shop in the fresh air and discover seasonal delights
Cyrano de Bergarec Noel Coward Theatre
Fiercely funny and intensely romantic, Cyrano lives by his words and his sword. Haunted by doubts about his own his appearance, he watched from the shadows as Roxane falls for another man. Handsome but hopeless with words, Christian turns to the one person who can help.
50 Year’s Of Skateboarding Undercroft, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX
The Undercroft Skate Space has been at the Southbank Centre for 50 years, so to celebrate the milestone anniversary, the Centre is hosting an exhibition detailing its history. Skate 50 features photography, film, and sound, including archive footage, and noughties fashion portraiture, with contributions from Winstan Whitter, Dan Magee, Jack Brooks, Lev Tanju, Sofia Negri, Keep Rolling Project and Beatrice Dillon to tell the story of the space. Widely considered to be the birthplace of British skateboarding, the Skate Space was adopted by skateboarders in the mid-1970s and is one of the oldest continuously used skateboarding locations in the UK.
Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art V&A South Kensington, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 2RL
The UK’s first exhibition on Elsa Schiaparelli spans the 1920s to today, celebrating the innovative designer’s influence. It traces the fashion house’s groundbreaking origins and its evolution under current creative director Daniel Roseberry.
Museum Of Illusions 6, 17 Tottenham Ct Rd, London W1T 1BJ
Explore a must-see attraction that blends museum with illusion rooms, installations and holograms that make it one of the top attractions for anyone looking for fun things to do in London. (Your concierge has 20% discount)
Grant Zoology Museum Rockefeller Building, 21 University St, London WC1E 6DE
The Grant Museum is home to 100000 specimens from every continent, every ocean, and every animal group.
Motorino 1 Pearson Square, London W1T 3BF
Luke Ahearne and Stevie Parle got together in 2025 to open this contemporary restaurant on the ground floor of a new block. ‘London-Italian’ is the way they describe the menu, which translates as dishes that are less about tradition and more about being Italian in flavour.
Wimbledon Tennis Championships Wimbledon Tennis Club, London
Chronologically the third of the four Grand Slam tennis events each year, held after the Australian Open and the French Open and before the US Open. It is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and is widely regarded as the most prestigious.
Fitzrovia Chapel 2-minute walk from The Newman
Designed by John Loughborough Pearson RA in the Gothic Revival style with colourful interior decor using mosaics, the chapel was built between 1891 and 1892.Located in the central courtyard of the former Middlesex Hospital, which was rebuilt between 1929 and 1935 and demolished between 2008 and 2015, the hospital chapel was preserved as a Grade II* listed building and renamed as the Fitzrovia Chapel.
Jolene’s Bridle Lane 13 Bridle Lane, Soho, W1F 9BT
Going to see Stranger Things on Stage as per our recommendation? Stop at Jolene and grab a coffee, inside the Aries flagship store on Bridle Lane, for something different! Jolene has a series of Insta-famous bakeries and restaurants across north and east London, now in Soho too!
74 Charlotte Street by Ben Murphy 74 Charlotte St., London W1T 4QH
74 is a chic yet playful restaurant on Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia, bringing a laidback touch to London’s contemporary cuisine scene. Led by award-winning chef Ben Murphy, expect plates that combine finesse with mischief.
Immersive David Bowie Experience 12 Lewis Cubitt Square, London, N1C 4DY
It’s been ten years since David Bowie died but London’s love for the iconic artist is stronger than ever – the David Bowie Centre is drawing visitors to the V&A East to explore his archive, his childhood home is being restored and opened to the public, and now a new immersive experience is coming to Lightroom.
Bubble Planet London Unit 22 Fulton Road, Wembley
Bubble Planet is an immersive experience in which you’ll surround yourself with bubbles like never before! Step into a planet beyond your imagination with VR technology, themed rooms, fantastical landscapes, and even a hot air balloon flight simulator. Jump from one immersive space to the next and explore them all with your five senses!
Fitzrovia Mural 8 Tottenham St, London W1T 4RB
The mural was created in 1980 by Mick Jones and Simon Barber, collectively known as the Art-Workers Co-Op. The work reportedly took six months to plan out, and another 10 weeks to execute. By 2010, the mural was in a parlous state, much faded and tagged with graffiti. Happily, it’s since been rescued and restored, with help from Global Street Art. Today, the colours are so vivid, you wouldn’t guess it’s well into its fifth decade.
TUTANKHAMUN: The Immersive Experience Immerse LDN at Excel, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL
For the first time in London, discover the legend of the Boy King like never before! Step into ancient Egypt with stunning 8m-high video mapping, a 360º VR journey, an interactive Metaverse, authentic artefacts from Cairo, and a world-first hologram unveiling the secrets of Tutankhamun’s mummification.
Titanique with Celine Dion Criterion Theatre, 218-223 Picadilly, SW1Y 4XA
When the music of Celine Dion makes sweet Canadian love with the eleven-time Oscar winning film Titanic, you get TITANIQUE, a musical celebration that turns one of the greatest love stories of all time into a hysterical and joyful slay-fest.
Private Guided Tour London
Ever wondered about the stories hidden behind London’s famous black doors and ancient alleyways? Come spend a few hours with us for a relaxed, friendly wander through the heart of the city!
This isn’t your typical “dates and battles” history tour. Instead, this takes focus on the juicy bits—the quirky curiosities, the “did you know?” facts, and the secret spots that even some locals walk right past. From tiny statues to hidden gardens and the origins of London’s weirdest traditions, you’ll see a side of the city that most tourists completely miss.
Taylors Buttons 22 Cleveland Street London W1T 4JB
The Taylors Button Shop has been established in London over 100 years and operates a highly specialised business in hand covered fabric buttons for wedding dresses, evening wear, hand made fabric upholstery buttons, vintage buttons, dyed buttons, handmade buckles and belts, and are one of the few companies in the heart of the West End that still offer a walk in while you wait bespoke hand made covered button service.
Bike Tour with Falcons of Fitzrovia Contact concierge to schedule
Personal and story-rich way to experience London. Experience London in an unique way with a private tour guide and on top a top spec electric bike, allowing you to see the city in a swift way while doing exercise! At every stop, your guide captures high-quality, candid photos throughout the tour, turning unforgettable memories into beautiful keepsakes.
Stranger Things: The First Shadow Phoenix Theatre, Charing Cross Rd, London WC2H 0JP
Experience the world of Stranger Things like never before at the Phoenix Theatre. Brought to life by a multi-award-winning creative team, who take theatrical storytelling and stagecraft to a whole new dimension, this gripping new adventure will take you right back to the beginning of the Stranger Things story – and may hold the key to the end.