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The best things to do this weekend, 29-31 May

The best things to do this weekend, 29-31 May

Our top picks of the best things to get up to this weekend: theatre in Kingston and Morden, al fresco dining in Barnes, an exhibition in Guildford, and half term fun at Barnes Common!

Main image: Rick Stein Barnes (c) Milly Fletcher

Theatre

Zog

Rose Theatre

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s classic, feel-good story is brought to life in this delightful musical for children.

Credit: Mark Senior

Upstream Family Theatre

Morden Hall Park, 30-31 May

Meet Lyra and the towering Old Mother River in a visually stunning outdoor interactive puppetry theatre experience about caring for the waterways.

Credit: Smoking Apples

Food

Rick Stein Barnes

Barnes

Renowned for its fresh seafood dishes inspired by Rick Stein’s travels, this celebrated restaurant overlooks the serene River Thames from its coveted tables by the windows. The perfect place to go for an al fresco meal this weekend.

Art & Culture

The Art of Wallpaper: Morris & Co

Watts Gallery

The Art of Wallpaper: Morris & Co. is a special opportunity to see original 19th century samples of iconic wallpaper designed by William Morris and his circle that revolutionised interior design.

Fruit (c) William Morris

Half term fun

Eco-Explorers: Big Bug Hunt

Barnes Common, May 30

Kids can take part in the Big Bug Hunt this May half term, searching the meadow with nets, turning over logs and stones, and inspecting the trees using beating sheets and bug pots.