Phew, what a scorcher! But we’re not complaining, we’ve waited months for days like these. So grab those sunnies, pack the factor 30 and check out what’s what this weekend.
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It’s mighty Tower Bridge’s 125th birthday this weekend and you can get in on the action with some massively reduced tickets!
Access is costing just £1.25 all of Saturday and Sunday. It’s normally nearly a tenner so it’s a top notch discount. No booking online in advance for this one; tickets are only available on the door. Enjoy the views!
Sat 29th & Sun 30th June, 9.30am – 5pm: £1.25 tickets to climb Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge, Tower Bridge Road, SE1 2UP
For more info click here
Major League Baseball is coming to the capital this summer for the first time. And why not get in on the action at this special sporty weekender in East London?
MLB London Yards is three days of fun at Truman Brewery. There’ll be batting challenges, your chance to pitch a ball plus a chance to chow down on street food and watch the action. The New York Yankees take on the Boston Red Sox at the London Stadium and it’ll be shown live on the big screen.
Fri 28th to Sun 30th June, 10am – 10pm each day: MLB London Yards
The Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane, E1 6QL
FREE – for a full list of what’s on click here
Get down to a FREE weekend of a rare breeds sheep show, a Shetland pony photo booth, raffle prizes and baking competitions – this year’s Mudchute Agricultural Show is a perfect sunshine day out for all the family.
The two day gala on the Isle of Dogs will also feature traditional weaving displays, a poetry corner plus tasty food and drink.
Sat 29th & Sun 30th June, 11am – 4pm: Mudchute Agricultural Show
Mudchute Park & Farm, Pier Street, E14 3HP
FREE – for more info click here
Sir Simon Rattle takes to a giant open air stage in Trafalgar Square on Sunday to lead the London Symphony Orchestra in another year of BMW Classics.
This year’s musical programme includes Ravel and Poulenc and it’s sure to be a fabulous occasion. You can bring a rug or cushion and food/drink but, for obvious reasons, strictly no furniture or glass bottles. Normally, we mention you might need a brolly but not this year. Oh no! This weekend you’d do better thinking Factor 15 and ensuring you have a plentiful supply of water.
Sun 30th June, 5pm: London Symphony Orchestra
Trafalgar Sq,
FREE – for more info click here
Enjoy a summer’s day of kosher ice cream, Israeli dancing, live klezmer, hilarious comedy and conversation at the Big Jewish Summer Fete.
There’ll be loads for little ones to do including carnival rides, face painting, games and arts and crafts.
Sun 30th June, 1pm – 6pm: The Big Jewish Summer Fete
Highbury Fields, Highbury Crescent, N5 1AR
FREE – for more info click here
Need more inspiration?
Spend Saturday tasting wine at the Wine Car Boot market
Cool down with a FREE Jack Daniel’s cocktail in Shoreditch or Canary Wharf
Kick back and enjoy the view on one of London’s rooftop bars
Tuck in to tasty Indian style hamburgers in the Stables Market
Catch some FREE outdoor theatre at the Greenwich & Docklands International Festival
