The Time Out London blog team

Inspired by landlords, encourages avaricious material gain, and causes generational family arguments: Monopoly is one of the GGOATs (greatest games of all time). But London, we have some sad news, because the capital’s immersive experience inspired by the board game is shutting for good. After five years, Monopoly Lifesized on Tottenham Court Road is closing down. Shuttering on January 3 2027, the next few months will be your last chance to rub shoulders with the life-sized mustachioed mascot, jump around a massive board, and make your family cry IRL when you charge them double rent for landing on Mayfair.  Photograph: Monoply LifesizedThe art challenge in Monopoly Lifesized A bit more than just a giant board game, Monopoly Lifesized involves various immersive challenges and puzzles – players compete in teams to break out of a jail escape room, dodge lasers to steal artworks, and crack codes to break into Mr Monopoly’s vault. Since opening in 2021 it’s hosted more than 20,000 games.    The Path Entertainment Group, which owns Monopoly Lifesized, did not disclose why the experience was closing.  David Hutchinson, chief executive of The Path Entertainment Group said: ‘London’s immersive entertainment scene has flourished in recent years, changing the way audiences experience their favourite games, and we are proud that Monopoly Lifesized has played a part in this exciting evolution. ‘While we are closing our London doors for now, this is not the end of the journey. We are...

Dublin Castle, Sheephaven Bay, The Black Heart... Camden Town has no shortage of top pubs. And now another venue is vying to be named among the area’s finest boozers. The Camden Road Arms reopened today (October 2) after a sizeable refurb and with new management.  The Victorian pub, which is in a prime position opposite Camden Road Overground station, was previously owned by Brewdog. In March, it was one of 38 venues which were forced to shut after the pub operator was sold and 484 employees were made redundant. Since then, the owners of its freehold, Star Pubs, have worked on a refurbishment. Local newspaper Ham&High said this includes a dedicated area for sports and games, as well as ‘refreshed décor, a new dining space and a refitted commercial kitchen and external signage’. It’s also had a fresh lick of paint.   Photograph: Star PubsThe Camden Road Arms has just reopened after a revamp   The Camden Road Arms’ popular outdoor seating will also still be available, with space for up to 24 people, while inside the pub can fit 60. A drinks or food menu has not been released yet. The pub’s owners said in an Instagram post: ‘We’ve been working hard this week to get the pub set up and welcome you to the newly refurbished Camden Road Arms’. The boozer asked guests to ‘pop in, say hello and have a chat’, adding it was ‘excited to become your new local’. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Camden Road Arms (@camdenroadarmsnw1) Find The Camden Road...

The NFL’s popularity among Brits continues to skyrocket – as shown, once again, by the return of the sport to London this autumn.  Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Wembley Stadium will host three NFL games between them this October. Visiting the city will be the Indianapolis Colts, Washington Commanders, Philadelphia Eagles, Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans. Here’s everything you need to know about the NFL games in London, from how to get last-minute tickets and where to watch on TV to banned items at the venues. 2026 NFL London games schedule and kick-off times Indianapolis Colts vs Washington Commanders The Colts will play the Commanders at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday October 4 at 2.30pm. Philadelphia Eagles vs Jacksonville Jaguars Eagles v Jaguars is also at Spurs, taking place on Sunday October 11 at 2.30pm. Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars The Jaguars will play again, taking on the Houston Texans on Sunday October 18 at 2.30pm, at Wembley Stadium. Where to buy last-minute tickets to the London NFL games 2026 It’s not too late to buy tickets to each game. You can buy tickets below:  Indianapolis Colts vs Washington Commanders tickets here. From £79. Philadelphia Eagles vs Jacksonville Jaguars tickets here. From £79. Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans tickets here. From £155. How to watch NFL on TV in the UK UK fans can catch the games on free-to-watch Channel 5. The matches will also be broadcast on the Sky Sports NFL channel. Where to buy...