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What's On 23 November 2025

What's On 23 November 2025

Ellie Smith
November 23, 2025

Dear Reader,

What does it take to be a Country & Town House Future Icon Power Person? You need to be on the side of people and planet and having a big impact in your field. These are the 30 people we had the joy of celebrating on Friday. A packed room of trailblazers at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park (winner of our Sustainable Hotel of the Year award), sharing stories, challenges and opportunities about how we can keep working responsibly with regard to our world and our place in it. It’s sustainable catnip and I love it. For all the negativity surrounding us, it was a real reminder of the innate goodness of people and their passion to do better by us all. And none of it was about filling their own coffers on the back of other people’s hard work, building bunkers for themselves when the sh*t hits the fan or aiming to colonise Mars. And a big hooray for that.

Have a great week,

WHAT’S EXCITING ME THIS WEEK

BBC/ World Productions/ Steffan Hill

Line Of Duty Returns

AC-12 fans, stand to attention. Line of Duty is officially coming back. After years of speculation, the BBC has confirmed a new series, reuniting the nation’s favourite anti-corruption trio. We’ll keep you updated as we find out more.

Green Friday Explained

As Black Friday looms, the more responsible alternative is gaining pace. 'Green Friday' champions conscious spending – or not spending at all – and spotlights the brands putting planet over profit (you might start with our Future Icons Award winning brands). Here’s how to get involved.

Food Trends For 2026

From freezer fine dining to Ozempic menus, our guide to 2026’s food trends spotlights what will be topping menus and fridges in the year ahead. Get ahead of the pack here.

FIVE THINGS NOT TO MISS

The Mayfair site where Le Gavroche sat for 57 years now houses the newly opened Bonheur, the first solo venture from Matt Abé, backed by Gordon Ramsay. C&TH’s Tessa was first in – here’s what to expect.

Get into the Christmas spirit while supporting a good cause by booking one of the NSPCC’s evenings at Battersea Power Station’s ice rink, Glide. 25 November & 2 December 2025, buy tickets here

Looking for a unique activity to mark a special occasion? Belgravia studio Rachel Vosper runs private candle making workshops for groups of up to 10, complete with fizz and canapés.

Sloane Square has undergone a festive makeover courtesy of Ralph Lauren – think wreath-making, gifting barns, cookie decorating and mulled wine (check it out on our Instagram). Until 24 December 2025

Sip champagne at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, where De Beers London has created a suitably dazzling pop-up bar inspired by the Lotus flower motif.

C&TH SHOPPING EDIT

RUSSELL & BROMLEY
Walby Chunky Moccasin, £275

GROVE ENGLAND
Anemone Eau De Parfum, £120

RUTH TOMLINSON
Pearl Encrusted Studs, £750

REISS
Peyton Oversized Leather Jacket, £498

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