Another Bank Holiday! I know, we are just as excited as you! Three whole days to do whatever you want. You could be a coach potato and binge on the Game of Thrones episodes you’ve missed, or even catch up on some of that life admin that’s been long overdue. We suggest however, you get out there and explore London and all it has to offer! We’ve picked 10 things to do in London this Bank Holiday Weekend for under £25.
FRIDAY
Friend Zone
When you get put in the friend zone, it’s normally a bad thing. Well that’s all about to change at this event! Join the Friend zone for a chance to play games, mingle and revive the lost art of talking to people. There will be Minglers around to get the room buzzing with interactions and getting conversations going. This is not a dating event, it’s just a chance to try something different, meet new people and widen your social circle.
BoxPark (Shoreditch High St Station)
7-10pm
FREE: Get your Tickets Here
SATURDAY
Beginners Knitting, Coffee & Cake
Who said the bank holiday weekend had to be be all party and booze? Here’s a chance to have a relaxing Saturday afternoon, learning to knit, whilst enjoying some great coffee and delicious cake. All the equipment you need will be supplied at the venue, so you just need to turn up and knit away!
Harris and Hoole (Monument)
11am-1pm
£21: Buy Tickets
Camden Brewery Tour
What’s a weekend without a cheeky beer…or two! What better place to grab a beer than right from the brewery itself. Take a tour around Camden Town Brewery and find out the brewing process and how all there delicious beer is made. Then maybe, just maybe have a few cheeky beers.
Camden Town Brewery (Camden Town)
4:30-6:30pm
£12: Buy Tickets
The Ric Rac Club- Maritime Midsummer Shindig
Ahoy there! Expect a night of nautical fun as you join the vintage mafia for their maritime midsummer shindig at the beautiful art deco inspired Fontaine’s, opened by burlesque star Emerald Fontaine. Expect dancing tunes from the 1920’s all the way to the 1960’s accompanied by some delicious rum cocktails. The venue is filled with authentic period furniture decor, a perfect-sized dance floor and it’s own real bamboo bar.
8pm- Sunday 1am
£5 (Entry after 10pm only)
£10 (Entry + Cocktail)
Buy Tickets
SUNDAY
Yoga Singles Social Yoga Playshop
Think less of a yoga classes attended by singles and more of a yoga class designed to connect like-minded singles together. There are lots of different games and partner yoga that will get you well aquainted with everyone attended, with uplifting music to keep everyone’s spirits high. After the session, there will be time to socialise (outside of doing a downward facing dog) at the juice bar. Nameste!
The Light Yoga Space (Dalston Junction/Haggerston)
2:30-5pm
£20: Buy Tickets
Hip Hop Karaoke
You might have 99 problems but finding a place to do hip hop karaoke this weekend isn’t one! Taking over the famous Jazz Cafe, you’ll be able to drop some beats as you choose from one of over 200 songs, all performed with a live DJ – whether you want to go old school with some Wu-Tang or A Tribe Called Quest, brand new with some Drake or Nicki Minaj or maybe just a pop-rap classic from Eminem or Coolio. Get the crowd bouncing and throw those diamonds in the air if you feel the vibe!
Jazz Cafe ( Camden Town)
7pm-2am
£7: Buy Tickets
Pier Pressure Boat Party Launch
All aboard the party boat! With no work the next day, feel free to go hard at the pier pressure boat party. You’ll spend a three hour voyage taking in the sights of London town, over two decks, with music from international DJ’s. If that wasn’t enough, there’s an after party at Ministry of Sound to keep the night going!
Tower Millennium Pier
Sunday 7:30pm- Monday 6am
£25: Buy Tickets
MONDAY
Africa at Spitalfields 2015
Head to London’s biggest African inspired market for a great chance to enjoy some captivating entertainment from a range of creative artists set around 100 stalls from 54 African countries. Listen to music, browse the fashion, maybe even join in with the dancers, but the food is not to be missed and is a great chance to try some authentic African cuisine.
Old Spitalfields Market (Liverpool St Station)
10am-5pm
FREE: Get your Ticket Here
Jester Jesters Comedy Night
The end of the bank holiday is always a sad affair, so why not head to the Jester Jesters comedy night to cheer up and forget about the impending doom of work the next day. With Edinburgh Fringe season coming up, you can expect some never before seen preview acts. If you’ve over spent this bank holiday, fear not! This gig it pay-what-you-want!
Betsey Trotwood- Shepherd Neame (Farringdon)
7pm-10:30pm
Pay-What-You-Want: Buy Tickets
Let’s Play…Cabaret
What better way to say goodbye to the bank holiday than with a night of cabaret! Head into the heart of Shoreditch for this lively and interactive night filled with performances of the bizarre by London’s sauciest and most captivating cabaret artists.
Bedroom Bar (Shoreditch High St Station)
7:30pm-10:30pm
£8-£12: Buy Tickets
What ever you choose to do this bank holiday weekend, have a great one!