Things to do in Bank Holidays
Bank holidays for most of us mean a lovely long weekend when we can spend time with friends and family, doing the things we really enjoy. Most of the people decide spend this period in other countries but after reading this options below, you'll wonder why you even contemplated leaving.
1. Notting Hill Carnival
Notting Hill Carnival is the biggest street festival in Europe. Every year the music bring the sounds of the Caribbean to the streets of the capital, while the food stalls are sensational and the floats in the parade dazzle the eyes. Bring a healthy appetite along to Carnival, as there are patties, curries, jerk chicken and fried plantain from the street stalls to sink your teeth into.
Besides, different events are organized, from family events to late night after parties, there's something for everyone. It's taking place on Sunday and Monday this year, so if you fancy a two day celebration head on over, you won't be disappointed.
2. Camden Beach
Camden beach returns every summer to Camden's streets, open to 1pm from July 27 to August 24. So if you can't get to the beach this summer, they bring the beach for you! Think 900 square metres and 150 tonnes of the finest sand completed with deck chairs and beach huts. You'll also find attractions as ping pong, live music, tasty food, ice-cold drinks, an ice-cream van and loads more. And not one but two pop up restaurants are set in the beach: Made in Camden's Fishy Business, serving sea bass, mussels and fish and chips, and American barbecue.
3. Ciderfest
Celebrate the wonder of apples and their alcoholic properties with more than 20 varieties of English cider and perry during the August bank holiday weekend.
From Friday until Monday at one of North London's finest pubs there'll be a celebration of all things alcoholic and fruity. Add to this the live music DJ's set to appear throughout and good times are guaranteed.
1. Notting Hill Carnival
Notting Hill Carnival is the biggest street festival in Europe. Every year the music bring the sounds of the Caribbean to the streets of the capital, while the food stalls are sensational and the floats in the parade dazzle the eyes. Bring a healthy appetite along to Carnival, as there are patties, curries, jerk chicken and fried plantain from the street stalls to sink your teeth into.
Besides, different events are organized, from family events to late night after parties, there's something for everyone. It's taking place on Sunday and Monday this year, so if you fancy a two day celebration head on over, you won't be disappointed.
2. Camden Beach
Camden beach returns every summer to Camden's streets, open to 1pm from July 27 to August 24. So if you can't get to the beach this summer, they bring the beach for you! Think 900 square metres and 150 tonnes of the finest sand completed with deck chairs and beach huts. You'll also find attractions as ping pong, live music, tasty food, ice-cold drinks, an ice-cream van and loads more. And not one but two pop up restaurants are set in the beach: Made in Camden's Fishy Business, serving sea bass, mussels and fish and chips, and American barbecue.
3. Ciderfest
Celebrate the wonder of apples and their alcoholic properties with more than 20 varieties of English cider and perry during the August bank holiday weekend.
From Friday until Monday at one of North London's finest pubs there'll be a celebration of all things alcoholic and fruity. Add to this the live music DJ's set to appear throughout and good times are guaranteed.
4. Bookstock-On-Sea
If you're in London this weekend but would be secretly quite like to be beach bound then look no further, we've the best of both worlds for you.
Boostock-On-Sea takes place this coming Sunday and is an outdoor, street festival celebrating the British summer, held outside The Book Club and featuring '70s NYC disco-funk band Odyssey, hip hop duo Nextmen and others. There'll be other fun and games as well, including a Baywatch running competition, a surf simulator, a Punch and Judy show...
The event goes on until 8pm at wich time you're free to carry on into the early hours inside.
5. Frightfest
Who likes a scary movie? Pretty much everyone apparently following a quick straw poll in the LC office! If like us you fancy having the best scared out then look no further this weekend than Film4 Frightfest at the Empire Cinema in Leicester Square.
For five whole days ( Thursday to Monday), this festival will see nails bitten to the quick, popcorn strewn over the lap of the stranger sat next to you and peeking through fingers taken to new heights. Premieres, previews, personal appearances, signings and surprises await those attending, so if you fancy an adrenaline rush and to get the heart pounding look no further.
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