The best things to do this weekend, 1-3 August
The best things to do this weekend, 1-3 August
Our top picks of the best things to get up to this weekend: open-air theatre at Kew, Middle Eastern bites in Kingston, family trails at Claremont and Hampton Court Palace, and a vintage art market in Putney!
Main image: Macbeth at Kew Gardens (c) Ben Fon
Theatre
Theatre on Kew: Macbeth
Kew Gardens, Richmond
This new critically acclaimed production directed by Glenn Elston is at Kew fresh from a sold-out Melbourne season. You can enjoy Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy in the atmospheric open-air theatre of Kew Gardens – surrounded by heritage trees beneath the stars.
Food
The Cheeky Pea
Kingston
This humble spot has long been a local favourite when it comes to fresh, home-made Middle Eastern cuisine. They were recently voted ‘Best Independent in Kingston Town Centre’ in our 2025 Food and Culture Awards, and it’s easy to see why. They’ve got a wonderful, warm community spirit, and their freshly-made falafel and Middle Eastern bites are the best for miles. Why not pop along this weekend to try for yourself?
On Sunday you can also catch their catering van in Kew Village Market if you’re in the area.
Family Fun
Moomins Trail
Claremont Landscape Garden
Claremont Landscape Garden invites you and the kids to take a magical wander inspired by Moominvalley this spring, with a family trail around the garden, meeting characters from the Moomin stories.
The Peter Rabbit Adventure
Hampton Court Palace
This summer, Peter Rabbit ™ will be hopping over to Hampton Court Palace for a family trail that combines the sweeping gardens with the mischievous tales of Beatrix Potter’s fictional characters.
Art
Art Market
St Mary’s Church Square, Putney, 3 August
Head down to the church square to delve into a vintage world of art, furniture and trinkets to get lost in.
No booking required! 10am — 4pm.
