The word ‘heatwave’ has once again been doing the rounds, with London seriously warming up this week. We’ve got our summer dresses on, garden parties are back and there’s lots to do if you’re planning to be out and about. From a foodie festival in Chiswick to a fabulous balloon dining experience, and some great theatre in London, here’s our picks of what to do this weekend:

Attend Chiswick’s Pub in the Park

Food, music, drinks, experiences – head to Pub in the Park this weekend to enjoy the best of British food and music. With new chefs, new food and new artists on the lineup, this one’s the perfect place to spend a sunny weekend. Expect to see chefs Tom Kerridge and Gennaro Contaldo and enjoy musical performances by De La Soul and a Lazy Sunday with Jools Holland and his special guests Imelda May and Ruby Turner – there’s lots to look forward to, so bring your friends and enjoy the party.

When: 28th to 30th June
Where: Chiswick House & Gardens
website: www.pubintheparkuk.com/chiswick

Enjoy a day of tennis

Tennis fans, head to the Rothesay International Eastbourne tennis tournament at Devonshire Park to get a taste of tennis season before Wimbledon starts. With the best of British talent on court, the tournament promises some exciting matches to watch, so plan your best outfits and get your tickets now so you don’t miss out.

With the best of British talent on court, the tournament promises some exciting matches to watch.

when: Till 29th June
where: Devonshire Park
website: www.lta.org.uk

Celebrate apéro hour at One Aldwych

Get whisked away to the South of France at One Aldwych’s Lobby Bar. Bring your friends together and enjoy some Château La Coste rosé and a menu of French bites including charred aubergine with rosemary and thyme, and grilled courgettes with lemon, pink peppercorns and lavender. With stunning floral displays that take you straight to sun-drenched summers in France, there’s no better place to celebrate apéro hour.

when: june onwards
where: 1 Aldwych, London, WC2B 4BZ
Website: www.onealdwych.com/food-drink/apero-at-one

Watch The Secret Garden

Frances Hodgson Burnett’s beloved story, The Secret Garden has been adapted for the stage by Holly Robinson and Anna Himali Howard and if you loved the book, you shouldn’t miss this beautiful performance. A story that’s about “the magic of nature and the nature of magic” this one’s a nostalgic throwback and makes for the perfect summer theatre watch.

This one’s a nostalgic throwback and makes for the perfect summer theatre watch.

When: until 20th JUly
Where: Soho theatre
Website: www.openairtheatre.com/

Attend a Mayfair art tour

Get up close and personal with the icons of Mayfair, a curated tour of the ‘who’s who’ around Mayfair. Go behind the scenes in world-class stores and galleries to view the unique artworks, and hear the stories behind the people and their pictures. The art tour begins with tea, coffee and pastries in the wooden-panelled Drawing Room within Brown’s Hotel where you can learn about the icons that have passed through the hotel’s doors like Rudyard Kipling, Agatha Christie, Mark Twain, Stephen King and Princess Diana and present-day icons like Sir Paul Smith.

When: 29th June
Where: Brown’s Hotel, Albemarle Street
Website: www.sevenrooms.com

Head to a riverside champagne terrace

Sea Container’s terrace launched in partnership with Laurent-Perrier champagne promises a steady supply of bubbles and summer cocktails like the Riverside Spritz or Laurent-Perrier Blush. On the menu, there’s everything from fresh sea bass ceviche tacos to four-cheese croquettes, or opt for crispy cod goujons with malt vinegar fries and freshly shucked English coastal oysters. To elevate the experience head to the Beach House area, that’s got comfy outdoor sofas and deck chairs.


Where: 20 UPPER GROUND, SOUTH BANK,
LONDON SE1 9PD
Website: www.seacontainerslondon.com

Check out a sustainable installation

The Westin London City, in collaboration with British artist Victoria Noakes, has unveiled a powerful art installation honouring the River Thames that aims to raise awareness of its biodiversity. Located in the Haven hotel lobby and running from June to September, the installation has been crafted using recycled metals, banana fibre fabric, water-based dyes, deadstock fabric, and recycled wood.

When: till September
Where: 60 Upper Thames Street, London
Website: www.marriott.com

Mean Girls comes to London

Get in losers, Broadway’s smash hit musical Mean Girls is taking over London’s Savoy Theatre this weekend onwards. Brought to life by an award-winning team including Tina Fey composer Jeff Richmond, lyricist Nell Benjamin, and director-choreographer Casey Nicholaw, expect to see The Plastics—Regina, Gretchen, and Karen, the iconic Jingle Bells dance routine, and some more very fetch performances.

Broadway’s smash hit musical Mean Girls is taking over London’s Savoy Theatre.

When: till 6th july
Where: SAVOY THEATRE, The Strand, WC2R 0ET
Website: london.meangirlsmusical.com

One to travel for:

Beaverbrook’s Balloon Dining

This summer is set to take the popular experience up a notch, with the Beaverbrook Hotel hot air balloon dining pods sporting elegant designs from luxury table dressers Summerill & Bishop. This year, the dining experience is themed: ‘A Sky Full of Stripes’ and diners will be seated in authentic wooden and wicker ‘baskets’ to get the feel of a real hot air balloon and get to tuck into a three-course Japanese menu.

When: june onwards
Where: Beaverbrook, Reigate Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 8QX
website: www.beaverbrook.co.uk

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