Things to do in London this Bank Holiday: August 2015
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1. Beach East at Queen Elizabeth Park
Where: Queen Elizabeth Park, Stratford, East London
Date: Up until 31 August 2015
Time: Early till late
Price: Free...my favourite price
Website: www.beacheast.co.uk
Think an urban Brighton/Margate/Southend....Miami ?okay maybe not Miami.
However, does include over 2000 square metres of sand, a gigantic paddling pool and funfair rides for the kids ( or adults) abd aPub Tropicana and Coconut Joe's bar for the adults. Further information in competitions, events etc can be found here.
2. Trouble Vision Carnival Warm-up
Where: Corsica Studios, Elephant & Castle (South London), SE17 1LB
Date: 28 August 2015
Time: 11:00 pm
Price: £12:50
Website: http://www.corsicastudios.com/
Music on the night will be house, deep soul, techy funk, disco etc with sets from Osunlade, Jay Daniel, Bell Towers, Gideon etc
3. Natural History Museum Late
Where: Natural History Museum, South Kensington, SW7 5BD
Date: 30 December 2016
Time: 6:00pm
Price: FREE !
Website: www.nhm.ac.uk
I love Museums !! So will be taking advantage of the monthly late openings and temporary exhibitions at the Natural History Museum. Plus it's free -if you were planning to be economical over the weekend.
Will include open-mic performances by up-and-coming artist and pop-up restaurants for those hungry belly's.
4. The Floating Cinema: Extra-Terrestrial
Where: Various, London
Check for locations
http://www.floatingcinema.info/events/2015/extra-terrestrial
Date: Up until September 2015
Time: 00:00am
Price: Free but check website for further details
Fancy something unique and different?
Includes month of screenings, workshops, talks, installations, music, family fun and Canal boats - all to do with Space. For all ages and those who are interested in science, space and aliens.
5. The Scoop, London Bridge
Where: Between London Bridge and Tower Bridge,
Date: Up until 24 September 2015
Time: Various
Price: Free
Website: www.morelondon.com
Running June 3 to September 24, includes live coverage of events and theatre performances.
The Gods and Monsters Theatre present short versions if Greek tragedies 'Women of Troy' and kids' show 'Captain Showoff!' (August 5-30).
From September 2-24 there's a schedule of free screenings, from recent hits ('Still Alice') to cult classics ('Ghostbusters').
In addition there will be a pop-up restaurant named London Riviera that's set to offer 'five months of delicious food and drink inspired by French Riviera chic and Miami glamour' from 8am to 10pm daily.
6. Dalston Roof Top
Where: Dalston (East, London), Print House, 18 Ashwin Street, E8 3DL
Date: For now...
Time: 5-11pm, Tue-Fri; 3-11pm Sat; 3-10pm Sun; closed Mon.
This isnt to far from me, if your looking for a chilled vibe in the coolest place in East... where here it is. Based in a four-storey building , a rooftop garden and a bar. Yay.
Will include parties , gigs and film screenings.
7. Dalston Street Feast
Where: Dalston Yard, Hartwell Street, E8 3DU
Date: Now until end of September
Time: 5pm till late
Price: £3 before 7pm
Website:
Loads of exciting street food, with Korean burritos from Kimchinary and man burgers from Mother Flipper, just to mention a few . Seating is scarce so get there early. Lots of alcohol too including a Tequilla treehouse-how interesting.
8. and Notting Hill Carnival, but i'm sure you guys dont need reminding.
Have a great Bank Holiday
Love Pat x
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