10 Things To Do This Halloween Weekend
Things are of course getting spooky this weekend with Halloween falling on a Thursday, which means the parties are on all weekend. Diwali is on the same day this year, so there are also delicious menus at Indian restaurants across the city. And if you love fireworks, Battersea will be all lit up this weekend for South London’s biggest and brightest display of the season. Read on for our list of great weekend things on in London (some spooky – others, not so much).
Attend a rooftop party
If you’re looking for an exciting spot to visit this Friday night, we recommend 12th Knot’s Freaky Friday Halloween party with Moxie (NTS Radio), Jess Iszatt (BBC 1Xtra), Scarlett O’Malley (Rinse FM), bringing some great tunes to the dance floor. The dress code requires you to sparkle, so come in your shiniest best! (And don’t forget your dance shoes).
when: 2nd november
where: 20 Upper Ground, South Bank, London SE1 9PD
website: www.seacontainerslondon.com
Try a new Diwali menu
This is the best time of the year to head to one of London’s incredible Indian restaurants. Michelin-starred Jamavar has a Diwali tasting menu that’s running till 3rd November and looks like a must-try. Highlights of the menu include Konkan soft shell crab, Old Delhi butter chicken, Kerala prawn biryani king prawns, sabudana truffle khichdi and aloo bukhara kofta.
This is the best time of the year to head to one of London’s incredible Indian restaurants.
where: 8 Mount St, London W1K 3NF
website: www.jamavarrestaurants.com
Rent stunning fashion at a new pop-up
Rent pre-loved wear from By Rotation at their stunning new five-story townhouse store that opens this weekend in Mayfair. You will be able to rent a handpicked selection of brands, such as Self-Portrait, 16Arlington, Terry De Havilland and Khanums, as well as coveted A-lister wardrobes from Dame Helen Mirren’s red carpet looks. The pop-up will also exclusively feature iconic luxury menswear pieces from the Huntsman Archive. Plus, there will be a series of workshops and events to celebrate the By Rotation community and bring its users together IRL.
When: open until the 31st December
Where: 31 Brook Street, W1K 4HF, London, UK
Website: wwwbyrotation.com
Watch the Battersea Park Fireworks
Visit Battersea Park on Saturday 2nd November & Sunday 3rd November for the biggest and brightest fireworks display in South London. The stunning display, orchestrated by the fireworks team behind the annual NYE London Fireworks, will return, and this year there are performances and activities to enjoy with the family – tickets will be get sold out soon so book them soon!
Visit Battersea Park for the biggest and brightest fireworks display in South London.
when: 2nd to 3rd november
where: Battersea Park, Albert Bridge Road, London SW11 4NJ
website: www.batterseaparkfireworks.com
Celebrate the Day of The Dead at Home House
Home House is hosting an unforgettable Día de los Muertos night for members and guests, where the private members club will transform into a vibrant homage to the Day of the Dead, complete with traditional Mexican festivities. On the menu are canapés like confit pork chicharrón with chipotle and tuna tostadas with
guacamole and coriander. Main courses include slow-cooked beef short rib with grilled Oaxacan cheese and Baja fish tacos with tempura cod and habanero mayonnaise.
when: 1st november
where: home house, 20 Portman Square, London, W1H 6LW
website: www.homehouse.co.uk
Shop a Vivienne Westwood sample sale
If you’re looking to revamp your wardrobe and you need some iconic additions, look no further than The Box’s Vivienne Westwood sale. Expect iconic avant-garde designs from both the mainline and the Anglomania collections, featuring strong tailoring, romantic details and heritage prints that can take you from a Christmas party to a romantic dinner.
If you’re looking to revamp your wardrobe and you need some beautiful additions, this is the right place to shop.
when: 1st-3rd November
where: tHE BOX, 4-6 Ram Place, London E9 6LT
website: www.thebox-london.com
Visit an art installation at Old Royal Naval College
London-based Turkish-born designer and artist Melek Zeynep Bulut is showcasing her latest work, Duo to mark the end of the London Design Festival. The exquisite installation, located in the Painted Hall at Greenwich’s historic Old Royal Naval College is a bold look into the realms of perception and space and is a seriously cool sensory experience to enjoy.
when: Exhibition Dates: till 3rd november
where: Painted Hall,
The Old Royal Naval College,
London, SE10 9NN
website: www.ornc.org
Dance to Punjabi beats at a Diwali party
This isn’t just any sit-down dinner party, expect serious dance party vibes featuring hits from DJ Panjabi MC who will take to the console on Friday, followed by Panjabi Hit Squad performing on Saturday. There’s also a Diwali feasting menu that you can enjoy before the party with Punjabi prawn curry, lamb curry, biryani and an assortment of breads.
When: 2nd-3rd november
Where: ambassadors club house, 25 Heddon Street, W1B 4BH
Website: www.ambassadorsclubhouse.com
Watch a midnight screening of a horror film
The Rivoli Ballroom is one of the last remaining intact 1950’s style ballrooms left in London, that hosts gigs, dances, and parties, plus there’s a cinema pop-up that’s on this weekend. Going with the Halloween theme, there is also a haunted bar and a food stall serving sweet and savoury movie snacks. This weekend’s schedule includes Hocus Pocus and The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Going with the Halloween theme, there is also a haunted bar and a food stall.
when: 1st-3rd November
where: 350 Brockley Road, Crofton Park, SE4 2BY
website: www.rivoliballroom.com
One to travel for:
Bonfire Night at The Grove, Hertfordshire
Located amidst 300 acres of stunning Hertfordshire countryside, The Grove is the perfect spot for a weekend of spooky Halloween activities with the family. Begin your day with a visit to the pumpkin patch, where the little ones can collect pumpkins in mini wheelbarrows before heading to the Potting Shed for decorating. At the Ghoulish Glamour Bar, face painters will transform visitors into spooky creatures, complete with special effects makeup. After dinner, you can gather around the fire pit before enjoying a magical fireworks display.
when: 2nd november
where: Chandler’s Cross, Hertfordshire WD3 4TG
website: www.thegrove.co.uk
