How To Spend This Women’s Day Weekend

Attend the Women of the World Festival

The Royal Albert Hall is hosting the 15^th edition of the Women of the World which promises an evening filled with music and inspiring conversation that celebrates women, girls and non-binary people across the globe. WOW founder Jude Kelly will be joined by a line-up of speakers including Annie Lennox, Sandi Toksvig, Anoushka Shankar and Liz Carr. . Plus, you can head to the five-star hotel, The Milestone Hotel & Residences, which has an exclusive partnership with the iconic venue – we suggest heading their for lunch or drinks at the hotel’s stunning Stables Bar.

When: 8th march
Where: 1-3 Kensington Ct, London W8 5DL
Website: www.milestonehotel.com

Book ahead for this Holi celebration with Kama Ayurveda​

Kama Ayurveda’s Notting Hill store is hosting an evening of Holi celebrations with Vivek Sahni, Founder of Kama Ayurveda. The experience is all about discovering more about this exciting Indian festival and learning more about Ayurvedic beauty and wellness secrets. For the occasion, there will be Holi-inspired canapés and gifts, as well as the opportunity to receive a personalised Ayurvedic consultation with one of the Ayurvedic doctors.​ Book ahead now to reserve your free spot.

When:13th March
Where: 207 Westbourne Grove, London W11 2SE
Website: www.kamaayurveda.com

Visit this exceptional women-led restaurant

If you’re looking for a restaurant to visit this weekend, head to The Pem which is helmed by Sally Abé. The restaurant is named after suffragette Emily Wilding Davison, known as ‘Pem’, channelling the same dedication, commitment, passion and care into the food. 

A women-led establishment through and through, The Pem prides itself on using seasonal Britsh ingredients, and supporting smaller producers who maintain traditional methods.

Where: 22-28 Broadway, London SW1H 0BH
Website: www.thepemrestaurant.com

Get your hands on these exclusive Eid cupcakes

To mark Ramadan, The Hummingbird Bakery has launched a limited-edition Eid collection that’s perfect if you’re hosting a gathering or simply after a day of fasting. These indulgent cakes, cupcakes, and cheesecakes come in a variety of flavours and the menu can take you from sticky date cupcakes to baklava cheesecake.

Where: across london
Website: www.hummingbirdbakery.com

Try this tasting menu at Cord by Le Cordon Bleu

Especially for International Women’s Day, Le Cordon Bleu London and CORD Restaurant are inviting guests for a celebration of women’s excellence in food and hospitality with a five-course tasting menu, created by three exceptional female chefs.

Head Chef Justine Bordet will be joined by Chef Patron Elien Verhulst (Vlass Restaurant, Belgium) and Head Pastry Chef Jenny Cheung (Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, London) to bring a carefully curated dining experience that looks like the perfect weekend treat. Women’s Day

When: 7th march
where: 85 Fleet St, London EC4Y 1AE
Website: www.cordrestaurant.co.uk

Check out this stunning new cafe

Wellness meets fashion in a multi-sensory shopping experience at the stunning Koibird, with the launch of the new Koi 11. A drinks with benefits nutrition café, Koi 11 serves up adaptogenic lattes, probiotic-packed elixirs, and sugar-free, protein-rich bites that taste as good as they make you feel.

This is definitely one of the coolest new spots in London.

The space has been transformed into an immersive design playground, making everywhere you look a feast for the senses. This is definitely one of the coolest new spots in London.

When: 28 March to 29 June 2025
Where: Immerse LDN at ExCeL Waterfront
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Visit the new Market Halls Paddington

Spanning an impressive 11,000 square feet, the new Market Halls Paddington features eight food traders, two bars, an outdoor terrace, and sleek communal seating for up to 355 guests inside and 130 outside. Expect some great options for food from BAO Night Market offering classic baos, Taiwanese fried chicken and bubble tea to Farm Girl which will serve wholesome dishes like breakfast bowls, pancakes, salads, avo toast, sandwiches, and all-day egg options.

where: 1 Paddington Sq, London W2 1DL,
website: www.markethalls.co.uk

Check out this art fair

If you’re looking for slightly bizarre, unexpected pieces for your home, visit The Other Art Fair this weekend. Featuring work from a diverse range of artists, you can explore affordable and original artworks with over 170 independent artists setting up immersive installations, plus performances, DJs and a fully stocked bar to look forward to.

When: 6th to 9th march
Where: The Truman Brewery, 7 Dray Walk, london E1 6QR
Website: www.theotherartfair.com

Visit Prada Beauty’s Spring pop-up

In celebration of Spring, Prada Beauty is launching an exclusive London pop-up called Prada Picnic at London’s Covent Garden Piazza.  From the iconic Paradoxe Eau de Parfum to last year’s sell-out Astral Pink Optimizing Lip Care, immerse yourself in Prada Beauty’s stunning collection of skincare, makeup and fragrance at this pop-up. Plus, there’s complimentary ice cream and the chance to win Prada Beauty prizes each day. 

In celebration of Spring, Prada Beauty is launching an exclusive London pop-up.

When: 7th to 9th march
Where: covent garden piazza, WC2E 7BB
Website: www.prada.com

Watch Robert Pattinson in Mickey 17

If you’re looking to catch a new film this weekend, book your tickets for the sci-fi black comedy Mickey 17. Starring [profile-link]Robert Pattinson (The Batman) as the titular Mickey, who is both financially destitute and bored of living on Earth the film is about how he signs up to become an “expendable”, and work on in a mining colony on a planet named Nilfheim.

when: out on 7th march

Visit this museum after dark

Science Museum Lates are adults-only, after-hours events that give you the chance to explore the museum at night, take part in themed activities and much more. On Thursday 6th March, you can attend Space Lates that’s all about looking to the skies to explore satellites, space stations, the moon and beyond.

Science Museum Lates are adults-only, after-hours events.

When: 6th march
Where: Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London, SW7 2DD
Website: www.sciencemuseum.org.uk