Five things to do in London this week

With thanks to Country and Townhouse, here are five ideas of things to do in London this week:

 

CULTURE    FOOD & DRINK    TRAVEL    STYLE    INTERIORS    PROPERTY               How’s your festive diary looking? Mine’s luxuriantly full of waist-expanding dinners and lunches (although I’m beginning to feel a bit like Dawn French in the Christmas episode of The Vicar of Dibley). Obviously, I’m not complaining after last year’s lockdown surprise, but if you’re a little reticent to head out too much (there’s still a nasty bug out there after all), I suggest throwing a bouji dinner party chez toi. Light your seasonal candle stash, serve up a few killer homemade cocktails, tablescape the hell out of your dining room and get someone else to do the cooking. That’s my kinda party. Have a great week.   Photo: 'Grandiflora Rose' wallpaper design by Designers Guild                   WHAT’S EXCITING ME THIS WEEK       A BRITISH HOROPHILE'S DREAM If you love watches and are looking for a truly original present, book a tour of the HQ of British watchmaker Bremont in Henley. A beautiful building in a bucolic setting, you will never see anything quite like it. Bremont manufactures everything from the movement to the case on site and it’s like stepping into a modern living museum. We should be incredibly proud that the English brothers have brought British watchmaking back here lock, stock and barrel.         CHRISTMAS JUMPERS You gotta love a crimbo knit. But if you’re less lit-up reindeer nose and acrylic and more intarsia wool and subtle motif (thank you, Burberry), head over to our edit of the most stylish jumpers around (though I wish I could fit the kids ones – super cute).          DAVID YARROW'S CHANGING LANES I had the chance to hear this legendary photographer talk about his art in person in a fabulous apartment on Park Crescent, Regents Park (for sale, if you’re interested). Want to find out how he got a lion to strut the catwalk? Hotfoot it down to Maddox Gallery on Westbourne Grove to see for yourself – and, better still, listen to this week’s Break Out Culture podcast. Catwalk by David Yarrow, 2021         FIVE THINGS YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS       A collaboration between Park Chinois and rental platform My Wardrobe HQ allows guests to pick their dream outfit and wear it to the Mayfair restaurant for a three-course dinner.         The first major retrospective exhibition of Amy Winehouse opens at the Design Museum, exploring her eclectic style and creative process.       From collectible artworks to fine jewellery, pieces crafted by London’s top makers and designers are on show at Cockpit Maker’s Market for two weekends this winter.         Taking over the former home of Nobu on Berkeley Street is a stylish Italian restaurant from the Ferragamo family, Il Borro.       The V&A’s new major exhibition delves into the history of famed Russian goldsmith Carl Fabergé, and the importance of his little-known London branch. Victoria & Albert Museum         WHAT'S TRENDING ON C&TH       As the Gucci biopic comes to the big screen, Rosalyn Wikeley struts her stuff in Italy’s chicest ski resort, Cortina     Ellie Smith highlights the London food spots with a social conscience, from bakeries to catering companies           Interior designer Pandora Taylor speaks to C&TH about transforming her south west London Victorian terrace     Check out our pick of the best Christmas trees in London for some serious festive decor inspiration                       Win a two-night stay at The North Lodge at Balcarres in Colinsburgh, Scotland Time for a getaway? We’ve partnered with ALTIDO to offer one lucky winner a two-night stay at The North Lodge at Balcarres in Colinsburgh, Scotland. Enter here.                   Sign up for 6 print issues of Country & Town House magazine, plus supplements and instant access to every digital edition for only £19               Copyright © 2021 Country & Town House Our mailing address is:​ Country & Town House Studio 2, Chelsea Gate Studios, London, SW6 4QL, United Kingdom