The best things to do this weekend, 26-28 July
The best things to do this weekend, 26-28 July
Our top picks of the best things to get up to: open-air theatre at Cannizaro, Indian street food in Richmond, a Saxon Fayre in Kingston, music in Guildford and a butterfly walk in the park!
Pictured: Cinnamon Bazaar
Theatre
Much Ado About Nothing
Cannizaro Park, 26 & 27 July
Mayhem Theatre returns for Shakespeare in the park, in the gorgeous surroundings of Cannizaro Park.
Food
Cinnamon Bazaar
Richmond
One of the newer offerings of the Cinnamon Collective from Executive Chef Vivek Singh, Cinnamon Bazaar offers delicious Indian street food in a casual and relaxed setting. The interiors are bright and snazzy and the food is gorgeous – you can pick your Indian street food from the chaat section and watch the chaat trolley come around to you!
Music
The South
The Boileroom, Guildford, 27 July
The South are an impressive 9 piece band featuring former members of the great British pop band, The Beautiful South. This year they’re back on the road and performing at the Boileroom on Saturday!
Art & Culture
Kingston Museum’s Saxon Fayre
27 July
In Kingston’s Ancient Market Place this Saturday, you can jump back in time at the Saxon Fayre and see how the folk of the past lived life, with a selection of stalls from a mobile farm to a Saxon forge, and various historical activities like beekeeping, falconry and a dress-up station where you can try on historical costumes! There will also be performances from the Rose Youth Theatre and Haestingas Regia. Ideal for families; free admission.
Nature
Butterfly & Dragonfly Walk
Wimbledon and Putney Commons, 27 July
You can join two local expert volunteers on a butterfly & dragonfly walk starting at 2pm from the Rangers’ Office, where you will spot the local critters and learn more about the wildlife of Wimbledon and Putney Commons. You can enjoy tea and coffee once the walk is over, too!
