Things To Do This May Bank Holiday Weekend

Watch Eric Clapton play live

Eric Clapton is playing a limited run of 3 shows this weekend, at the stunning Royal Albert Hall, and tickets are almost sold out. We did spot a few hospitality ones that are still available, or you can try your luck with resale ones. From classics like Wonderful Tonight to beautiful ballads like Layla, this sounds like a very special concert you don’t want to miss.

When: 21st to 24th april
Where: Kensington GoreLondon, SW7 2AP
Website: www.royalalberthall.com

Try this bottomless brunch

Join the flatmates at The Little Violet Door for fabulous cocktails and bottomless brunches featuring a legendary kitchen disco for the ultimate house party vibes in London. The brunch includes bottomless Prosecco, beer, Aperol spritzes, rum punch or rosé alongside delicious brunch dishes. On the table, you can look forward to pancakes, poached eggs and lots more.

When: every weekend
Where: 9 Kingly St, Carnaby, London W1B 5PH
Website: www.thelittlevioletdoor.co.uk

Book ahead for this Ayurveda masterclass

Kama Ayurveda will be hosting a masterclass at Harrods, where you will have the chance to master the Ayurvedic art of multi-masking. In this class, you will learn how to combine Kama Ayurveda’s new vanasara facial masks and apply them the Ayurvedic way. Plus, you will be able to enjoy a selection of Ayurvedic treats and drinks.

When: 28th may
Where: Harrods LGF Masterclass room, 87-135 Brompton Rd, London SW1X 7XL
Website: www.harrods-events

Head to this champagne bar

The Lanesborough has launched an exclusive Ruinart Champagne Bar that looks like the perfect spot to head to this long weekend. The vibrant new pop-up in the hotel’s iconic Great Hall offers a refined setting to enjoy Ruinart’s finest cuvées. Pair it with gourmet small plates such as Oscietra caviar, and you’ve got yourself a gorgeous evening.

Where: Hyde Park Corner, London SW1X 7TA
Website: www.oetkercollection.com

Book this new riverside spot

Setlist is a brand new venue at Somerset House that celebrates food, music and art. Look forward to an incredible lineup of food from exciting female chefs, with regular live performances, DJs and installations from young London artists, all with stunning views across the Thames. Open daily with live music every weekend, this is a great new spot to check out at an iconic London venue.

where: River Terrace, Somerset House, Strand, London WC2R 1LA
Website: www.setlistlondon.com

Enjoy a staycation in the city

The new Family Escape package is a great way to treat your family to a gorgeous stay at the Great Scotland Yard Hotel. Set alongside the River Thames, there are plenty of Sherlock Holmes-themed amenities for kids. The family package includes £100 worth of credits to use at outlets like The Parlour, The 40 Elephants, Sibin and Ekstedt at the Yard, plus a 20% discount in the hotel’s speakeasy, hidden behind a bookcase door. Whether you want to explore the Thames by boat or go bird spotting in the Royal Parks, you’ll find all of London’s best tourist spots an easy walk away.

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

Visit this ice-cream pop-up

We’re hoping for plenty of sunshine this weekend, and there’s nothing quite like a nice fruity ice-cream on a hot day. Head to The Cadogan Cart to take advantage of their Gelupo pop-up that has some delicious flavours. We love the orange blossom (a Chelsea Flower Show special) or go for the ricotta sour cherry and pistachio.

There’s nothing quite like a nice fruity ice-cream on a hot day.

where: 75 Sloane Street, London, SW1X 9SG
website: www.belmond.com

See some open-air theatre

Head to Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre for some Shakespeare this weekend, where Allie Esiri will be hosting a star-studded night of poetry readings. Expert performances by Damian Lewis (Homeland), Tony Robinson (Blackadder), Olivia Williams (Dune, The Crown), James Phoon (Bridgerton), Indira Varma (Game of Thrones, Mission Impossible) and more.

when: 25th may
where: Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, The Regent’s Park, Inner Cir, London NW1 4NU
Website: www.openairtheatre.com

Attend this sushi-making workshop

If you love your sushi, head to this hands-on workshop where you will learn to make sushi inspired by the traditions of edomae-zushi, a style of sushi commonly served in Tokyo today. During the workshop, you will create nigiri-zushi, rolled sushi, including kappa maki (cucumber rolls) and kampyō maki (sweetened gourd rolls), with vegetarian options also available. At the end of the workshop, you can enjoy your handmade sushi accompanied by a choice of complimentary green tea or sake.

when: 25th maY
where: 101-111 Kensington High Street, London, W8 5SA
website: www.japanhouselondon.UK

Attend this independent festival

This independent South London festival is celebrating its 10th year, and it looks like a fabulous spot to head to this long weekend. Head to Peckham Rye Park for performances by Caribou, Floating Points, Theo Parrish, Bradley Zero and more. This is the ultimate outdoor dance floor experience, and it’s always a great time, with a mix of established and upcoming London artists.

This independent South London festival is celebrating its 10th year.

when: 23rd to 25th may
where: 34 Straker’s Rd, London SE15 3UA
website: www.thisisgala.co.uk

The Blenheim Palace Food Festival

If you want to spend the day outside London, head to the fabulous Blenheim Palace for their food festival with headliners Thomas Straker, Melissa Hemsley and Raymond Blanc across three days. You can also look forward to live jazz bands, slacklining, circus performances and of course, plenty of great food.

When: 24th to 26th may
Where: Woodstock OX20 1PS
Website: www.blenheimpalace.com