5 best things to do in London this month, from spa deals to Traitors Live

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Quill, H. (2026, October 15). 5 best things to do in London this month, from spa deals to Traitors Live. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/shopping/best-deals-london-spa-dining-b1300971.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-15 · by Heidi Quill

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The article highlights five unique experiences in London this month as suggested by an enthusiastic writer for The Standard. These include attending "The Traitors Live Experience," indulging in spa treatments and cream tea at the Athenaeum Hotel, participating in The Cube live experience, dining at Fortnum & Mason with a cocktail, and trying indoor skydiving at iFly. Each recommendation is presented with personal anecdotes and detailed descriptions of what each activity entails, emphasizing fun and relaxation.
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Story summary

Heidi Quill, an author for The Standard, published a guide on October 15, 2026, highlighting five unique activities to do in London that month. Among her recommendations is the Athenaeum Hotel in Mayfair, offering spa treatments and cream tea. Quill personally experienced these services and noted it as one of the most relaxing experiences she's had in a busy city. Another recommendation includes the Traitors Live Experience, which offers an interactive event centered around a round table setting, appealing particularly to those interested in dressing up for Halloween, such as Claudia Winkleman impersonators.

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3 of 19 hedged ("reportedly", "may", "according to")
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Heidi Quill
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Topics

Eye London Mayfair Standard The Fortnum & Mason Bar and Restaurant

Subjects

London GPE · 5× Mayfair GPE · 2× The Fortnum & Mason Bar and Restaurant ORG · 2× Athenaeum Hotel ORG · 1× Claudia Winkleman PERSON · 1× Eye ORG · 1× Madame Tussauds ORG · 1× Red Letter Days ORG · 1× Standard ORG · 1× Virgin Experiences ORG · 1×

Narrative

Two Spa Treatments and Cream Tea for two people, Athenaeum Hotel, Mayfair I’ve been to the Athenaeum Hotel in Mayfair, and sampled the massage and facial treatments, and I can safely say it’s the most relaxed I’ve ever been in the centre of the bustling city.
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2026-10-15 · Evening Standard
5 best things to do in London this month, from spa deals to Traitors Live · assertive framing
2026-10-15 · Evening Standard
5 best things to do in London this month, from spa deals to Traitors Live · assertive framing

Claims (19 extracted, 3 hedged)

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. asserted
journalism → support → readers
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. uncertain
we → purchase → commission
There’s more to London than just the Eye, Madame Tussauds and The Shrek Adventure, you know. asserted
you → ’ → Eye
In fact, there’s a whole world of experiences, attractions and deals to be had, city-wide, if you know where to look. asserted
you → ’ → experiences
And where to look is across Red Letter Days and Virgin Experiences. asserted
look → look → Days
Quite simply, when I was asked to write this what’s on guide, I was over the moon; this type of thing is just so up my street. asserted
type → ask → street
I’d always rather do something than have something, and if there’s an opportunity to do something silly, then even better asserted
I → do → something
With that in mind, here’s my pick of the five best things you can do in London that are a little different, with a whole lot of fun (and some zen relaxation, if that’s more your speed) in the mix. asserted
that → ’ → mix
The Traitors Live Experience for Two As someone who has dedicated a lot of time and funds to dressing as Claudia Winkleman this Halloween, you can bet that The Traitors Live Experience has already been bookmarked in my browser. asserted
Experience → dedicate → browser
Securing you two spots at the infamous round table, this experience package allows you to step into The Traitors’ world of secrets, strategy and suspense. asserted
you → secure → secrets
Two Spa Treatments and Cream Tea for two people, Athenaeum Hotel, Mayfair I’ve been to the Athenaeum Hotel in Mayfair, and sampled the massage and facial treatments, and I can safely say it’s the most relaxed I’ve ever been in the centre of the bustling city. asserted
I → sample → city
You’ll be feeling far too zen to face the likes of the central line home. asserted
You → feel → home
The Cube Live Experience for Two I used to run home to watch The Cube after school. asserted
I → use → school
And if you had told me then that, as a grown-up, I might get a go in the titular Cube but without the pressure of Bradley Walsh and a full studio audience watching, well, that’s just a dream come true. uncertain
that → tell → Walsh
It will come as no surprise to hear that London has some of the best food our island has to offer, and an experience day is one of the best ways to sample what iconic spots have up for grabs, and for less. asserted
spots → come → less
One of London’s most spectacular dining destinations, The Fortnum & Mason Bar and Restaurant at Royal Exchange was once dubbed the ‘Most Instagrammable Restaurant in London’ by one of my restaurant-reviewing colleagues. asserted
Fortnum → dub → colleagues
Okay, putting my money where my mouth is, I did actually do the indoor skydiving at iFly in May of this year and, I have to say, I absolutely loved it. uncertain
I → put → it
Silly, slightly scary, and surprisingly skilled, the skydiving experience made me laugh and made my abs ache a hell of a lot the next day. asserted
abs → make → lot
Plus, there’s no denying that the outfits are surprisingly chic. asserted
outfits → deny → ?
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