The London Weekend: 27th June - 29th June

🐘 Stampedes, festivals & foraging

The London Weekend

Friday 27th June - Sunday 29th June

A giant animal puppet stampede will be storming through London this weekend to raise awareness of animal habitat loss and the impact of climate change. The Herds features a breathtaking collection of life-sized puppets crafted entirely from recycled materials, representing animals native to Africa, including elephants, giraffes, lions and wildebeest.

You can check out the full route here.

Dates: Friday 27th June - Sunday 29th June

Price: Free

Photo: Hikkaduwa Liyanage Prasantha Vinod

This is your last chance to see the 60th edition of this fantastic photography exhibition before it closes on Sunday. Explore breathtaking images that capture the diversity and beauty of life on Earth, from majestic predators on the hunt to stunning compositions.

Date: Daily until Sunday 29th June

Price: From £15.50

Join professional forager, George Fredenham - aka Flavour Fred, on a summer foraging walk around Hackney Marshes. You’ll learn how to identify an array of seasonal ingredients (like wild fruits, wild spices, herbs and fungi). Fred will also teach you preservation techniques and will share a few tasters for you to enjoy along the way.

Date: Saturday 28th June

Price: £40pp

Glastonbury Festival will be shown live on the Big Screen at The Piazza in Wimbledon all weekend. Bring your friends, claim a deck chair, and enjoy legendary sets and standout performances in an open-air setting. Plus, there will be a pop-up market featuring street food, drinks, and festival treats to keep you fuelled all weekend.

Date: Friday 27th June - Sunday 29th June (11:30-23:30 each day)

Price: Free

ArcadeX is London’s ultimate summer destination on the historic Coaling Jetty at Battersea Power Station. Enjoy global street food and sip on cold wine, beer & cocktails whilst relaxing in riverside daybeds. Plus, there’s live DJs, and screenings throughout the summer of iconic events like Glastonbury, Wimbledon and the Tour de France.

Date: Every Thursday - Sunday until 7th September

Price: Free (Ā£20pp minimum spend for daybeds)

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