The best things to do this weekend, 8-10 August
The best things to do this weekend, 8-10 August
Our top picks of the best things to get up to this weekend: theatre shows in Wimbledon, dining in Sutton, a free festival in Guildford and an eco-friendly creative workshop in Putney!
Main image: War Horse (c) Brinkhoff Moegenburg
Theatre
War Horse
New Wimbledon Theatre
Following a sold-out 2024 run, the acclaimed National Theatre production returns to Wimbledon for two weeks this summer.
With breath-taking puppet work, War Horse is always one not to miss. A touching story the whole family can enjoy!
I Want My Hat Back Trilogy
Polka Theatre, Wimbledon
Looking to entertain the young ones this weekend? Jon Klassen’s beloved books, ‘I Want My Hat Back’, ‘This is Not My Hat’ and ‘We Found A Hat’, have found a new life of their own live on stage. All the favourites including Bear, Little Fish and the Turtles will be making an appearance.
Last showings this Sunday!
Food
LA Cafe
Sutton
LA Cafe in Sutton is a top spot to visit this weekend if you’re looking to enjoy elevated and sophisticated food in a more relaxed setting. Enjoy the favourite dishes of short-rib or Wagyu burgers, or pop in for a show-stopping breakfast of pork sausages, crispy streaky bacon, French butter, scrambled eggs, tomatoes, beans, sourdough toast and velvety white truffle sauce.
LA Cafe were the winners of the #LoveSuttonBiz Award in our 2025 Food and Culture Awards. Read all about it here!
Family Fun
Guildford’s Big Free Fringe Weekend
High Street Guildford, 9-10 August
Guildford’s Big Free Fringe Weekend will kick off with a free open air concert from The Barricade Boys, continuing with a Sunday street festival on Guildford High Street offering family entertainment, live music and theatre, arts and crafts and street food.
Art
Stone Painting
Putney Exchange Pop Up Garden, 9 August
Visit Putney Exchange’s Pop Up Garden this weekend to get creative with a fun eco friendly activity! This Saturday it’s stone painting – get involved in painting natural stones with vibrant designs, patterns and messages. It’s free to attend so pop along if you’re interested.
