How To Spend This August Bank Holiday Weekend

Electric Shuffle

Head to Electric Shuffle, the cocktail and shuffleboard bar, for their Jungle Vibes bottomless brunch. The two-hour session kicks off with a refreshing Jungle Spritz cocktail on arrival, followed by a bottle of prosecco (or four beers) per person and unlimited sourdough pizza. There’ll be 60 minutes of shuffleboard, with sessions running at the King’s Cross, Canary Wharf and London Bridge locations.

when: 24th august
where: King’s Cross, Canary Wharf and London Bridge
website: www.electricshuffle.com

Sticks’n’Sushi

If you’re looking for a great place to visit for a meal without leaving your dog behind, head to Sticks’n’Sushi this weekend. In celebration of International Dog Day [26th August], dogs get a complimentary treat box from Pooch & Mutt every time you visit. Whether it’s on a sunny terrace or indoors, feel free to enjoy your sushi while your dog has something to snack on too.

where: across london
website: www.sticksnsushi.com

InterContinental London Park Lane

Celebrate the weekend with a feast of fresh pastries, charcuterie, and sashimi. With chefs on live stations preparing fluffy waffles and eggs Benedict to a traditional Sunday roast, with beef wellington and royal chicken supreme and wild mushroom sauce, you’ll be spoilt for choice here. Plus, to accompany your meal, the Sunday brunch at the InterContinental offers free-flowing Prosecco or Bloody Marys for 90 minutes.

where: One Hamilton Place, Park lane, London W1J 7QY
website: www.ihg.com/intercontinental

The LaLee

The Lalee’s Jazz Nights promise an evening of soulful music, delicious cocktails, and good company. Open to hotel guests of The Cadagon as well as walk-ins, with a complimentary welcome cocktail upon arrival, advance booking is highly recommended. The next jazz night takes place on 21st August, just in time to kick start your long weekend.

where: 75 Sloane St, Chelsea London SW1X 9SG
website: The LaLee Events

Madison

There’s nothing quite like a rooftop summer party to celebrate the weekend. The Kings of Tomorrow will be headlining the last of the Madison Lates summer series, so you can expect an eclectic set of soul, funk, disco, and techno at this iconic rooftop party that offers stunning views of the London skyline.

when: Sunday 24th August
where: New Change, London EC4M 9AF
website: www.designmynight.com

Old Spitalfields Market

Old Spitalfields Market has Happy Hours on Friday, 22nd August, with great DJ sets, ice-cold drinks, and mouth-watering street food, all under one roof. This weekend, you can look forward to a soundtrack curated by Re: Sonate, who will be spinning everything from feel-good classics to chill grooves.

when: 22nd and 29th august
where: The Kitchens, Old Spitalfields Market, 16 Horner Square, London, E1 6EW 
website: www.oldspitalfieldsmarket.com

Fulham Pier

This bank holiday Monday, head to the buzzing Fulham Pier for a special edition of their Riverside DJ sessions featuring the Flag Twins, Kevin and Karl. Expect a lively vibe, with no ticket required – just soak up the atmosphere and dance by the river. It’s the perfect spot to spend your bank holiday.

when: 25 August 2025, 12 noon
where: Riverside Market, fulham pier
website: www.fulhampier.com

Creamfields

For the uninitiated, Creamfields is a massive music festival where more than 300 artists perform across 30 stages. Running across the bank holiday weekend, acts include Anyma, Chase & Status, Martin Garrix, Hardwell, Sonny Fodera, Amelie Lens, Dimitri Vegas, Ewan McVicar, Horse Giirl, Jamie Jones, Eric Prydz, Fatboy Slim and Solardo.

when: 21st to 25th august
where: DaresburyCheshire
website: www.creamfields.com

Corinthia London

‘Luxury in the Heart of London’ is Corinthia London’s summer stay experience, where guests can look forward to Laurent-Perrier Héritage Champagne, breakfast at Kerridge’s Bar & Grill and a guaranteed room upgrade. With access to ESPA Life’s thermal floor, it’s a fabulous way to spend the August Bank Holiday weekend in the city.

where: Whitehall Place, London SW1A 2BD
website: www.corinthia.com

Veeve

Why settle for a standard hotel room when you could wake up in a beautifully styled home in the heart of London? Veeve has been curating character-filled stays since 2011, offering discerning travellers the chance to live like a local with the comfort, space and service you’d expect from a boutique hotel. From family townhouses to design-led apartments in prime city locations, there really is something for every kind of trip. [Use the code HANDBOOK10 for 10% off your booking].

where: across london
website: www.veeve.com

The Lanesborough

If you’re looking for a dose of pampering, this one’s for you. Dr. Galyna Selezneva has launched a residency at The Lanesborough Club & Spa, offering a highly personalised, results-driven approach to longevity and active ageing. Treatments use seven high-tech devices that offer a range of treatments to drain excess lymphatic fluid, reduce cortisol levels and reduce chronic inflammation in the skin to prevent premature ageing. 

where: 2 Lanesborough Place, London, SW1X 7TA
website: www.lanesboroughclubandspa.com/the-club-spa/

Great Scotland Yard Hotel

In an exclusive partnership with AIRE Ancient Baths London, the hotel has launched the Timeless Tranquillity escape that blends five-star hospitality with ancient-inspired wellbeing rituals. Perfect for a weekend of self-care or an indulgent city staycation, this exclusive package includes a luxurious overnight stay at Great Scotland Yard Hotel.

where: 3-5 Great Scotland Yard, London, SW1A 2HN,
website: www.hyatt.com

Pennyhill Park

Pennyhill Park has launched an exclusive partnership with the skincare brand 111 SKIN, so it’s the perfect time to enjoy a getaway that’s all about wellness. Enjoy exclusive use of the hotel’s stunning private spa cabanas, with a copper bath, spa jets, loungers, and refreshments on your own private deck. You’ll have full access to the spa from 9am on arrival until 2pm on the day you depart, giving you time to soak, unwind and explore at your own pace.

where: Bagshot, Surrey, GU19 5EU
website: www.exclusive.co.uk

The Life of Chuck

If you’re looking for a great new film to watch, this is the one for you. Loki and The Night Manager star Tom Hiddleston takes on his latest role in The Life of Chuck, a new film adapted from a Stephen King story of the same name. The titular Chuck is a mild-mannered accountant who seems to have his fate tied to the end of the world itself in this sci-fi drama film.

in theatres across london

Grease The Musical

Go back to Rydell High for this two-and-a-half-hour visual extravaganza. For the very first time, the iconic and OG high school musical Grease is brought to life all around you with actors and immersive elements seamlessly blending with the on-screen action. Performed at Battersea Park, the musical has a 30-strong cast with a live band bringing to life all of the songs from the film’s hit soundtrack.

when: till 7th september
where: battersea parK, London SW11 4NJ
website: www.greasetheimmersivemoviemusical.com

Notting Hill Carnival

Expect three days packed with Caribbean flavours, live performances, vibrant parades, ruffled feathers and big crowds at the Notting Hill Carnival. Expect lots of traditional food, including Jamaican Jerk chicken, Trinidadian roti and Guyanese pepper pot and plenty of music and dance.

Expect three days packed with Caribbean flavours, live performances and vibrant parades.

when: 24th to 25th august
where: notting hill, 103 Gaunt St, London SE1 6DP
website: www.nhcarnival.org

Nick Waplington: The Issac Mizrahi

Photographer Nick Waplington’s vivid portrait of early 1990s New York captures the creative chaos of Issac Mizrahi’s fashion studio by day and the electric energy of the city’s house and techno clubs by night. Featuring iconic supermodels and legendary New York venues, this exhibition is a rare glimpse into the world of fashion, music and art in the 90s.

when: 26th June 2025 to 23th September 2025
where: Hamiltons Gallery, 13 Carlos Pl, London W1K 2EU
website: www.mountstreetneighbourhood.com

Women’s Rugby World Cup

Experience the energy of this world-class event, in true style, with one of the Women’s Rugby World Cup bespoke hospitality packages. Explore a range of tailored options designed to immerse yourself in the thrill of the event, ensuring a truly unforgettable experience as you witness the best teams from around the globe compete for the title of World Champions.

where: Twickenham Stadium, London
website: www.experiences.rugbyworldcup.com

The Play-Off’s

This is the UK’s first free competitive socialising weekender, landing at Brent Cross Town this September with a whole weekend of high-energy fun, fitness and friendly rivalry. The Play-Offs are all about getting moving and trying something new, with high-energy challenges designed to test your speed, skill and teamwork. We’re talking climbing walls, high ropes, baseball, bungee runs, Batak Pro and more – but don’t worry, you don’t need to be pro to have the best time here.

when: 13th to 14th september
where: Exploratory Park and Claremont Park, Brent Cross Town, NW2 1FE
website: www.brentcrosstown.co.uk