The best things to do this weekend, 24-26 July
The best things to do this weekend, 24-26 July
Our top picks of the best things to get up to this weekend: open-air theatre at Kew Gardens, dining by Richmond riverside, family fun in West Horsley, and an exhibition in Kensington!
Main image: Twelfth Night at Kew Gardens by Ben Fon
Open Air Theatre
Twelfth Knight
Kew Gardens runs from 25 July to 30 August
Twelfth Night is up at Kew Gardens with an evening of Shakespeare’s comedy under the stars. The critically acclaimed outdoor production by Australian Shakespeare Company is filled with colourful characters and a stunning set.
Food
Tower House
Richmond
Tower House is Richmond’s new riverside restaurant, and has an ample terrace for sunny evenings, a balcony for people watching and cocktails and incredible decor across its dining room spaces. The menu features so many delicious dishes – we loved the veal t-bone, sea bream and purple potatoes.
Days out
Hosting Henry VIII
West Horsley Place, 25 & 26 July
West Horsley Place will recreate King Henry VIII’s visit in an authentic family festival based on historic research. You can explore all the incredible pastimes of the Tudor court, including spectacles of jousting and falconry.
Exhibitions
Wes Anderson: The Archives
Kensington
Go behind the scenes with the Wes Anderson exhibition at the Design Museum in Kensington. Explore the journey of how Wes Anderson got his film start, from his first short film all the way to his modern-day classics. Costumes, props, and his stop-motion figures are on full display at the museum. The exhibition includes a free audio tour narrated by Anderson’s close colleagues like Owen Wilson.
