UK
Let Wallpaper* guide you through the worlds of art, design and architecture in UK - and discover where to go and what to see when you travel to UK.
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Chelsea’s favourite fishmonger levels up with a new bistro and seafood barThe Sea, The Sea expands its fish counter-cum-chef’s table into a full restaurant, retail and terrace operation
By Ben McCormack Published
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The Hugh Devlin Foundation is set to support emerging creatives, and honour its namesake’s legacyIn honour of the late Hugh Devlin – a lawyer and trusted advisor to many in the creative industries – a new foundation will support emerging talents and help them make better decisions at defining moments in their careers
By Henrietta Thompson Published
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In Manchester, Ai Weiwei unveils his largest works yet‘Ai Weiwei: Button Up!’ at Aviva Studios unites new, large-scale works in the home of the Industrial Revolution
By Hannah Silver Published
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Miniature architecture on miniature trees? Yes please. It’s all in this bonsai treehouse exhibitionThe new show opens in a central London park, courtesy of the Museum of Architecture; join in the miniature fun
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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The best new London restaurants for summer diningFrom Sloane Square brasserie classics to canal-side barbecue and dressed-up Italian seafood, these are the London tables to book this July 2026
By Ben McCormack Last updated
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Where to stay in July 2026: the best new hotels to book nowExplore the best new openings in the world, from a Cycladic sanctuary overlooking the Aegean Sea to a Beaux-Arts cinema turned landmark hotel in San Sebastián
By Lindsay Cohn Last updated
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In Notting Hill, a former bank is an unexpected location for this Lebanese restaurantMeaning ‘treasure’ in Arabic, Kinz is an urban oasis bringing a slice of Beirut to London
By Tianna Williams Published
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Step inside All Projects, east London’s unexpected new gallery of creativityA new gallery by architects EBBA has just opened in Hoxton, offering space for creativity and promoting cross-disciplinary collaboration
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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A new Queensway address reimagines the London townhouseDesign and development studio Vabel brings bespoke interiors and contemporary craftsmanship to a 28-home residential project near Hyde Park
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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The best Spanish restaurants in London for a Mediterranean summerDiscover the small-plate dining way of life at our picks of the best Spanish restaurants in London
By Ben McCormack Published
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As Martin Parr’s final exhibition opens with the National Trust, Susie Parr reflects on his legacy‘Lacock by Martin Parr’, at the Fox Talbot Museum, unites Parr’s series of portraits of English community and tradition
By Craig McLean Published
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A new home for spectacle maker Cubitts is a warm, hybrid and truly 21st-century workspaceThe British eyewear brand’s new HQ in King’s Cross, London, is a 21st-century blend of office, factory and event space, with strong roots in its neighbourhood and a future-facing attitude
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Hot pink and tall, Rana Begum and Webb Yates’ installation in London explores the ‘infinite’Artist Rana Begum and engineer Steve Webb of Webb Yates unveil a sculpture in central London in response to the 2026 London Festival of Architecture theme of ‘Belonging’
By Nana Ama Owusu-Ansah Published
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One Triton Square’s refreshed, ‘humanised’ interiors are centred on curated materialityOne Triton Square by Piercy&Company represents the 21st-century transformation of a 1990s office tower in London to meet contemporary workplace needs and aesthetics
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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What to expect from St. Clement, Nick Jones’ new London hotel on the ThamesOpening in September, St. Clement mixes grand riverside views, bathroom minibars, and the Soho House founder’s sharp eye for detail
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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On a roll: the restaurant behind London’s temaki boom moves to MayfairTemaki’s new outpost pairs architectural restraint with some of the capital’s most sought-after hand rolls
By Ben McCormack Published
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What is belonging? Jayden Ali on the London Festival of Architecture 2026 themeThe architect opened the LFA 2026 with a keynote lecture; his thoughts on this year’s theme, ‘Belonging’, span theory, practice and lived experience
By Jayden Ali Published
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‘All the books that make me who I am’: Es Devlin’s library sets Castle Howard aglowThe artist and designer unveils the ‘Library of the Four Winds’, a luminous revolving sculpture featuring 250 books drawn from her personal collection (on view until 27 September 2026)
By Henrietta Thompson Published
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Oudh 1722 brings a forgotten Indian culinary tradition to LondonMichelin-starred chef Aktar Islam’s first London restaurant is rooted in the historic food culture of Awadh, northern India’s former royal province
By Ben McCormack Published
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The Dorchester unveils its grand new Royal Suite overlooking Hyde ParkFrench designer Pierre-Yves Rochon draws on theatre, British craftsmanship and midcentury glamour for the new 4,660 sq ft residence
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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A Prince-inspired cocktail is drawing crowds to this new London barIn Marylebone, bar Dive’s cocooning interiors, sophisticated sonic curation and creative cocktail menu are music to our ears
By Daven Wu Published
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Reclaimed stone as 'cost-effective luxury' – welcome to Maida Vale's new public toiletA new public toilet designed by Studio Weave in North London challenges the norm in designing public provision with its colourful and luxurious architecture
By Matthew Bovingdon-Downe Published
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In Dalston, new venue Stück recasts intimacy, work and communityThe new Dalston space by Playbody Studio and Klub Verboten translates the social rituals of London’s queer nightlife into a permanent architectural setting
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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One London is the City’s new super-tall building – here are all the design questions answeredOne London, the upcoming tower formerly known as 1 Undershaft, is set to become the UK capital's joint tallest building, reaching as high as the Shard; we spoke to its architect, Eric Parry
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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The Serpentine Pavilion 2026 is a flowing, fun, deconstructed folly – ‘just bricks with a twist’An ode to the British garden, a brick material experimentation, and the first UK project by Mexican studio Lanza Atelier, the landmark 25th Serpentine Pavilion is ready to open its doors
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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The Newt in Somerset redefines the British country house with a bucolic new residenceLocated just one mile from The Newt, Yarlington Lodge accommodates up to 32 guests and spans 12 acres of gardens and historic woodland
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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London Festival of Architecture 2026: everything you need to knowThe UK’s biggest architecture festival launches today (1 June) across the capital with a 400-entry-strong programme of activities; here is our guide for everything you need to know, where to look, what to book, and where to go
By Ellie Stathaki Last updated


