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Our Halloween top picks!

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With Halloween fast approaching, check out our top things to do this October and even get the family pet involved! Get in the spooky spirit and carve a pumpkin with the whole family this week! Why not then make a delicious pumpkin pie with the insides? The London Dungeon is not for the faint hearted! Visit London's real life villains of the past including Sweeney Todd and Jack the Ripper this Halloween http://bit.ly/12bcxGm Get spooked on a Jack The Ripper Tour! Relive terrifying true stories of murder in the East end! http://bit.ly/1trOpJB We're not the only ones who love Halloween! Give your pooch a spooky makeover at Pet Pavilion in Kensington and Chelsea  http://bit.ly/1OUhoQl Explore the Natural History Museum and get in the H alloween  mood with the after hours  Natural Horrors  exhibition  http://bit.ly/1Hdyerc Recommended by Cheval Residences - Serviced Apartments London The best alternative for your hotel in London - M...

The Cheval Halloween cake decoration contest!

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We crowned the delightful Fran as our Cheval cake decorating contest winner! Her ghoulishly fun cupcakes were the talk of the office all day! Here's what she had to say: 'It’s always amazing winning but in this case it's extra special as it’s for a great cause; raising money for Mayors Fund for London .  I have always loved baking, so it’s very rewarding knowing that others appreciate your cooking  as much as you do.' Today we have raised £59.62 with far more funds to follow from other participants and debtors (you know who you are!) Take a look at the 9 other wonderful entry's below!  Which one is your favourite cake? Have a safe Halloween! Recommended by Cheval Residences - Serviced Apartments London The best alternative for your hotel in London - Make an enquiry To know the best of London, follow us in twitter . 

Ghosts and ghouls are not the only ones who love Halloween in London!

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Celebrate history with our list of top six things to do next Friday fright night covering horror walking tours, classic movie nights and a light hearted musical for those of a faint disposition! Go Batty For Bats Surprise the kids with a fun activity filled day out to Hyde Park’s Isis Education Centre! Partake in Halloween themed craft making, real life bat trails and learn how they hunt in the night! If that doesn’t excite your little ones how about a game of ‘pin the wart on the witch’? Book now for Wednesday 29 th and Thursday 30 th October http://bit.ly/1sXLYgz Poltergeist Pop Up Screening Not only will you be (trick or) treated to a screening of this classic horror movie in Notting Hill’s 20 th Century Theatre, you’ll have to navigate a scare maze before finding your seat in the spooky Halloween clad cinema! http://bit.ly/1xhqRGH London Dungeon London’s Dungeon is not for the faint hearted with life like wax models of London’s past villains including ...

Our Autumn picks this season.

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It’s officially Autumn and with the leaves turning gold and a chill in the air we all know it’s time to take that jacket out of hibernation once again or shop for a fabulous new one! London is bursting with activities this season and here is a pick of our favourite things to do. The famous Trafalgar Square hosts many events all year round and October 12 th marks this year’s Diwali celebrations. Partake in the ‘ Festival of Lights’ and experience traditional Asian music and dance before exploring the bazaar and watching the dazzling fireworks. http://bit.ly/1okt533 Daylight Saving Time ends on the 26 th October and that means shorter days and longer nights! London is at its most beautiful in the dark so why not make the most of this opportunity and admire the lights at Piccadilly Circus or Harrods ? http://bit.ly/1my1pft Ghosts and ghouls are not the only ones who love Halloween in London! Why not take a trip to the London Dungeon on the 31 st October and get scar...

Edible Cinema tastes like Halloween in London

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Foodie and a Halloween fan? From 28th to 31st October, an unusual movie might be in order! Experience Tim Burton's popular comedy horros Beetlejuice like never before with Edible Cinema.  Once seated, the audience is provided with a series of numbered packages, each containing a mystery food. At specific points during the film, placards with corresponding numbers will be shown to the audience instructing them to consume the contents of the packages. The smell and texture will correspond to what's happening on screen, heightening the viewers'sensory experiences of the film and accompanied by the Bombay Beetlejuice cocktail, inspired by the film and created by Bombay Sapphire. You can reserve you tickets here  and costs from 28 pounds per seat.  Recommended by Cheval Residences - Luxury Serviced Apartments Great locations for your vacation rental H/T MissCittyKitty