10 Fun Things To Do This Weekend In London
With the quarter-finals of the Euros, plus tennis fever going strong with Wimbledon finally here, this weekend is all set to be a super sporty one – let’s just hope the sun doesn’t play games with us. But not to fear, even if sport isn’t your thing – there’s plenty to do that doesn’t involve any queuing, cheering or running!
The Lanesborough’s Wimbledon-inspired tea
The Lanesborough’s Wimbledon Flora Cream Tea experience is happening in The Lanesborough’s magnificent Great Hall, which interior designer Flora Soames has dressed up for the season. The perfect spot for a quintessentially British afternoon tea, The Wimbledon Flora Cream Tea includes homemade scones served with clotted cream and strawberry jam, strawberries and cream, a selection of teas and the new Wimbledon Flora cocktail. Sounds like the perfect spot to get the feel of tennis fever!
WHEN: 1ST TO 14TH JULY
WHERE: THE LANESBOROUGH, HYDE PARK
WEBSITE: WWW.OETKERCOLLECTION.COM
Visit one of London’s new July openings
Opening this weekend, Albert’s Schloss’ fourth venue looks like a must-visit. Located in the iconic Trocadero on Shaftesbury Avenue, the venue is spread over two floors with five bars, a stage for performances and an on-site bakery for Bavarian treats. The new day-to-night spot will also have an Alpine-inspired beer hall with live entertainment seven days a week and room for 600 guests.
20-24 SHAFTESBURY AVE, LONDON W1D 7EU
ALBERTSSCHLOSS.COM/LONDON/
Barbie is back!
Turns out, Barbie isn’t going anywhere. To celebrate the 65th anniversary of Barbie, the brand is opening an exhibition this weekend that showcases dolls dating from 1959 to the present day. From a rare first edition of Number 1 Barbie – the first doll released by Mattel in 1959 to the best-selling Barbie of all time (1992’s Totally Hair Barbie), plus Barbie’s Dreamhouse – the exhibition explores the legacy of the world’s most famous doll.
When: 5th JULY to 23rd February
Where: design museum, 24-238 Kensington High St, London W8 6AG
Website: designmuseum.org/exhibitions/barbie-the-exhibition
A chef’s residency at Boundary Shoreditch
Chef Joseph Denison Carey will be taking up residence in the ground floor bar and brasserie of Boundary Shoreditch, from 5th July until the end of September. Serving refined comfort food, highlights from the menu include pork and fennel polpette in arrabbiata sauce, leek tart served with béchamel sauce, grilled onglet with braised lettuce; tagliatelle in tomato, lemon and parsley and grilled leeks in romesco sauce.
when: until September
where: Redchurch Street 2-4 Boundary Street, Shoreditch
website: boundary.london
Watch a movie outdoors
London’s outdoor cinema, Everyman Screen on the Canal, returns to King’s Cross this weekend with a line-up of blockbusters, cult classics and some summer sport. Making the perfect date night or family outing, you can watch everything from Wimbledon to your favourite rom-com here with cocktails, wine, ice cream, and savoury snacks on sale. This weekend there’s Barbie, Back To The Future and Bend It Like Beckham on!
1st July to 18th august
Canalside Steps, Granary Square,
King’s Cross
www.kingscross.co.uk/event/screen-on-the-canal
Cocktails at The Portrait Restaurant by Richard Corrigan
To celebrate the launch of Six Wives: The Stories of Henry VIII’s Queens at the National Portrait Gallery, The Portrait Restaurant has created six innovative cocktails inspired by the history and personality of each queen, accompanied by a beautiful coaster with artwork from the exhibition. The ideal place to visit for drinks and dinner with a view of Trafalgar Square, this is a great spot for a weekend celebration – plus the restaurant is celebrating its first anniversary, so guests can enjoy a complimentary glass of fizz between 4th and 10th July.
St. Martin’s Pl, London
searcys.co.uk
An immersive art experience
Anthony McCall’s Solid Light installations are “inspired by the sculptural quality of light that radiated from film projectors.” His work features productions of solid light forms made by enhancing projected light with a thin mist. The exhibition also features four immersive installations which invite visitors to become active participants.
Where: Tate Modern, Bankside
London SE1 9TG
Website: www.tate.org.uk
Watch the Euros in a private dining room
As England preps for their quarter-final game against Switzerland, the city is buzzing with restaurants, bars and pubs screening the match. At Hawksmoor’s private dining rooms, you can book your own private screening of any live match of the Euros – so no queuing at a busy bar.
Looking for more options? Whether you’re after a vibrant party atmosphere or simply want to enjoy some good food and drink while watching, we have you covered with our list of the best places in London to watch the Euros here.
A carnival at Kidbrooke Village
For the perfect family day out, visit the Kidbrooke Carnival, hosted by TARU Arts this weekend. Taking place from 2 to 6pm on Saturday at Kidbrooke Village in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, there’s lots to look forward to for the whole family with a community parade, costume procession, live music, arts and crafts, delicious food and plenty for the kids like face painting and a bouncy castle. Plus, the chance to learn Capoeira – an Afro-Brazilian martial art. Surrounded by lush greenery and conveniently close to central London, this hidden oasis makes for a great spot to visit this weekend.
When: 6th July
Where: Kidbrooke Village
Website: www.berkeleygroup.co.uk
Beanfeast at Woolwich Works
Foodies, this one’s for you. Woolwich Works has a line-up of food-filled fun including talks by cookbook author Melissa Hemsley and a cooking demo with chef and cookbook author Tim Anderson. Expect music, street food, drinks and a festival vibe that’s perfect to celebrate summer.
When: 6th July
Where: Woolwich Works
website: www.woolwich.works/beanfeast-2024
