Best activities in London (Summer Edition)

Open air theatre in Regent’s Park

Running from May to September with Daily Performances which are suitable for all.

Normally there is a total of 5 plays performed during the summer months that range from Opera to Shakespeare to Children’s theatre.

Location: Regent’s Park, London NW1 4NU

Times: Weekly Matinees – 2.15pm, Daily Evening Show – 7:15pm

Prices from: children – £11.50 and Adults – £23

Open air cinema screenings

Running from May to September – rooftop screenings and pop-up cinema

Throughout the summer you can find a range of outdoor screenings around London – Trafalgar Square, Hyde Park, a ferry on the river Thames and many rooftops throughout the capital. A quick google and you can find these pop-up events.

Location: Around London

Times: Various

Prices from: Various

Notting Hill Carnival

Bank Holiday Weekend at the end of August; the streets in West London come alive!

Imagine a street festival packed with Caribbean flavour and colour that lasts for two days! Europe’s largest street party that has a parade route that starts from Harrow road to Westbourne park to Notting Hill gate to Ladbroke Grove.

The choice of how you experience Notting Hill Carnival is completely up to you – you could take part in the dancing to the music or indulging in the Caribbean food or bring a picnic and munch whilst watching the floats go by. This carnival normally pulls in crowds of 2 million people from around Europe and is always a vibe.

Location: Westbourne Park, Notting Hill Gate, Ladbroke Grove

Times: 11am til late (Last Sunday and Monday of August)

Prices: Free