The best things to do in london this weekend: (May 18-19)
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It’s nearly summer in London (Picture: Getty)
It might not be a bank holiday this weekened, but there’s still plenty going on.
The capital is brimming with free things to do, from foodie festivals to a super nostalgic Pixar Party at the Disney Store.
Or you could enjoy the sunshine (fingers crossed!) on a rooftop bar or at one of London’s newest openings.
That’s a lot to fit into two days, but we’re here to give you some inspiration for the best things to do in London this weekend.
1. Head to a free festival
Village fete vibes by the Thames (Picture: Kris Humphries Photography)
One of London’s biggest free festivals, Urban Village Fete, is returning to Greenwich Peninsula this Sunday 19 May.
Groove to sets from international DJs or choose your own tunes at the People’s Party, test your (and your dog’s!) skills at the Incredibly Clever Canine Circus, or get competitive at the Allympics, with events including Show Jumping and Hurl The Pineapple.
Plus there are plenty of market stalls, free face painting, and lots of yummy international, organic and vegan food.
For foodie festivals south of the river this Saturday, check out Battersea Power Station’s Urban Food Fest Artisan Market or Camberwell’s Eat Around the World festival, for live cookery demos, food stalls from around the globe, and family-friendly fun.
2. Free cocktails at Cazcabel for Paloma Day
Cheers for Paloma Day! (Picture: Cazcabel Tequila)
Cazcabel is teaming up with Shoreditch’s Paloma Café to give away 1,000 free Paloma cocktails between the 21-26 May.
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Simply turn up and present your ID from 5-7pm during the week or 2-6pm on the weekend, and sip the night away!
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3. Enjoy the sun at a rooftop bar
What a view (Picture: Florattica)
From terraces on top of skyscrapers to vibey rooftop restaurants, London is full of high up perches to get soak up the sunshine and incredible views with a glass in hand.
We’ve rounded up some of our favourite central London suntraps here.
4. Get nostalgic at the Disney Store’s Pixar Party
Up! is turning 15 this year, and Oxford Street’s Disney Store is hosting a Pixar Party this Sunday 19 May to mark the nostalgic occasion.
Make Your Own Forky at the Toy Story craft table, channel Lightning Mcqueen on the Scalextric track or become an honorary Wilderness Explorer with an Up! themed scavenger hunt. It’s all free – just turn up between 12-4pm.
5. Unleash your creativity at London Craft Week
Get your hands dirty (Picture: Getty Images)
It’s London Craft Week, and Old Spitalfields Market is teaming up with local pottery studio Turning Earth to help get your creative juices flowing.
Get stuck in with a free clay hand building workshop or sign up for a one-to-one 45-minute throwing wheel workshop from £12 (until 18 May). Now get that Ghost scene out of your head….
6. Visit new vegan spot Café Petiole at Somerset House
A new plant-first cafe has just put roots down at Somerset House. Café Petiole, which opens on Tuesday, is the latest venture from the chef behind vegan haven Tendril and has a 50% off soft launch offer 21-25 May (walk ins only).
7. Watch elite racers at the Night of the 10k PBs
The race is on (Picture: Night of the 10,000n PBs)
The Night of the 10,000m PBs, championed by On Track Nights, is back in London, on Hampstead Heath from 2pm this Saturday, 18 May.
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Nicknamed the ‘Glastonbury of Athletics’ the free event is a showcase of world-class athletics with 17 different races alongside exhilerating circus displays, DJs, and fireworks trackside.
8. Try delicious Japanese sandos at TÓU
Like a sandwich, but somehow better (Picture: TÓU)
Perched up above The Globe Tavern overlooking Borough Market, TÓU sando bar has opened and it’s an absolute treat. Expect a small food menu packed with spicy and sweet sandos, a delicious coffee-spiced sundae dessert and a wide range of creative wines – perfect for a quick and tasty work lunch.
As a customer next to us said: ‘The food was better than the wine and the wine was better than the food’.
See you next week!
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