evening standard Tuesday 2 August Special Great Days Out

Transcription

1 evening standard Tuesday 2 August A novel idea: Follow the BFG Dream Jar Trail around the capital Hot days, cool nights in the city From Camden s ultimate street food festival to Carnival fever, from a dip in the lido to a boy wizard live in the West End, Ben Norum and David Taylor bring you the A to Z of London s summer activities... A is for A Midsummer Night s Dream Emma Rice took up the mantle of running the Globe by making it clear she wanted to shake things up, and her colourful, raucous, genderbending performance of A Midsummer Night s Dream has been delighting and surprising audiences since it opened. Any summer evening will be brightened by watching this play in the Globe s magical setting. shakespearesglobe.com C is for Crazy Golf Take the family up to Roof East in Stratford where scenic views across London are paired with high-altitude crazy golf. It is open from 2pm at weekends throughout the summer and is kid-friendly until the evening when the drinks start flowing. If you get the sudden urge to watch a film, Rooftop Film Club is also based there. birdiescrazygolf.com pictured below are also good options for a family day out. E is for Exhibitionism You don t need to be a diehard Rolling Stones fan to enjoy this vast show on the iconic band s history. It s the world s biggest exhibition on the group and even includes a recreation of one of their recording studios. Catch it at London s Saatchi Gallery this summer before it moves B is for BFG Dream Jar Trail Follow the BFG trail to find jars filled with splendiferous sculptures based on the dreams of celebrities. Find them in central London at locations including Trafalgar Square, The Shard and Tate Modern. Dame Helen Mirren, Sir Richard Branson and Levi Roots are among those D is for Day Trips We all know that London is the best, but sometimes getting out of town for the day can be even better especially when you re less than an hour away. If you re seeking the sea then it s hard to beat bustling Brighton but the sandy shores of whose dreams are displayed. View of the green: crazy golf is played Southend and Margate s recently visitlondon.com/bfg on high at Roof East in Stratford re-opened Dreamland theme park Continued on Page 36 to New York. stonesexhibitionism.com F is for Family-Friendly Festival This year marks the third year of OnBlackheath pictured right south-east London s favourite family-

2 36 Tuesday 2 August 2016 evening standard Great Days Out Special friendly festival and this year Puffin Books will host the family area an ideal oasis before catching Belle & Sebastian and Hot Chip on the main stage. Feast on food from London s finest street vendors washed down with the capital s best beers and cocktails. September onblackheath.com G is for Gir Lion Lodge Enjoy a room with a zoo at The Gir Lion Lodge, in London Zoo s lion enclosure above. It will give guests a chance to spend a night with the animals following dinner. The lodges are decorated in the style of hotels in the lion s native Gir Forest in India. zsl.org H is for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child He needs no introduction the grown-up boy wizard is now taking the West End by storm, pictured right. J K Rowling s new story in two parts picks up 18 years after the last book ended but you may need magical powers to track down a ticket. harrypottertheplay.com >> standard.co.uk Continued from Page 35 Film Distributors Association presents Interactive exhibition of film posters, behindthe-scenes photographs and costumes WEEKDAYS 11AM 6PM FREE ADMISSION 19 JULY 18 AUGUST FREE FAMILY FUN Safe, supervised activities giant games to play, colouring, video booth and more! No need to pre-book just drop in FROM 12 noon UNTIL 4pm EVERY WEDNESDAY 3, 10, 17 August The Strand Gallery 32 John Adam Street London WC2N 6BP Charing Cross Embankment

3 37 evening standard Tuesday 2 August 2016 Cool off: Tooting Bec Lido is just one of the outdoor bathing spots in London this timeless tale of James Trotter and his new-found insect friends as they escape his awful Aunts Spiker and Sponge and embark on an amazing adventure. Suitable for ages five to 11. polkatheatre.com K is for Kerb Street food stars Kerb launch their biggest project to date as they take on the food offering at Camden Market. From August 12 they will bring 35 stalls to market every single day. The offering includes pizzas from Fundi, Korean and Mexican mash-ups from Kimchinary, and buttermilk fried chicken from Mother Clucker. kerbfood.com/camden Big screen: the IMAX screen in Waterloo is the size of five double-decker buses L is for Lidos For daily updates: standard.co.uk/ days-out M is for Meatopia Street food stars: Kerb will bring 35 stalls to Camden Market from August 12 When the sun is out, you should be too after all, it doesn t always last for long. Enjoy a brisk alfresco swim at one of London s many lidos: you can find them at Tooting Bec, Brockwell Park, London Fields, Parliament Hill and within Hyde Park s Serpentine. Carnivores will be in their element at this festival of all things flesh down at Continued on Page 38 Insect friends : James and the Giant Peach at the Polka Theatre I is for IMAX For a film screening not to be surpassed, visit Waterloo s IMAX it boasts the biggest screen in Britain, which is almost as high as five double-decker buses. Combined with surround sound, this makes for the most immersive movie experience you re likely to have. Titles showing include Ghostbusters, Star Trek Beyond and The BFG. bfi.org.uk J is for James and the Giant Peach As Roald Dahl mania hits the capital there s still time to catch Carnivore carnival: Meatopia at Tobacco Dock will feature cooking by Yotam Ottolenghi and music from Professor Green

4 38 Tuesday 2 August 2016 evening standard Great Days Out Special Continued from Page 37 Tobacco Dock. All cuts of meat are high quality, ethically sourced and cooked over a real fire by top chefs including Yotam Ottolenghi, Neil Rankin and Richard H Turner. Music includes sets from Norman Jay and Professor Green. September 2-4 meatopia.co.uk N is for Notting Hill Carnival Q is for Quiz For a unique style of quiz action, why not assemble the troops and take on the Crystal Maze left. The real-life version of the classic Nineties TV show runs daily in Angel and gives you the chance to grab the cash when the fans are started. the-crystal-maze.com Britain s biggest carnival has its Children s Day on Sunday August 28, meaning things will be a tad calmer. But only slightly. Expect sound systems, vibrant costumes, dancing and jerk chicken galore throughout the day. Catching a glimpse of the famous parade is always a highlight. thenottinghillcarnival.com Held just outside London in Ascot, this in-the-air contest is a battle of speed and precision. Watch on in awe as pilots try to navigate a challenging obstacle course in the sky in the fastest time possible. It takes place on August 13 and 14. redbullairrace.com O is for Olympics on the big screen S is for Spotlight Chances are you re not going to Rio for this year s Olympics, but London s assortment of big screens are the next best place to soak up the atmosphere. Find them at Pop in Brixton, near Tower Bridge, and at Stratford s Beach East, which also offers more than 2,200 square metres of sand. R is for Red Bull Air Race Head down to Seven Dials on Saturday August 13 when the area will be closed to traffic for a free music, comedy and art festival for all the family. An open-air stage P is for Pavilion A stroll through Kensington Gardens is incomplete without checking out what s going on with the Serpentine s Pavilion gallery, a changing outdoor exhibition space that allows artists to try out Gostandard.co.uk/days-out to: standard.co.uk/apps Murder mystery: the London Dungeon and Forensic Outreach are hosting Uncloaking the Ripper For moreour exciting ideas and inspiration go to Download free app Traffic-free zone: the Spotliight festival at Seven Dials will feature free music, comedy and art architectural experimentation. This year the Bjarke Ingels Group have created an unzipped wall. serpentinegalleries.org

5 evening standard Tuesday 2 August will be hosted by George Lamb, and there s live art, crazy golf and a popup lawn with deck chairs for you to take in the sights. sevendials.co.uk T is for Tour Unveiled in good time for the boy wizard s stage debut, the Harry Potter Warner Brothers Studio Tour has a new exhibit you can take a tour around No 4 Privet Drive, where Harry lived under the stairs. Film costumes for the Dursley family, which have never been on display before, will also be showcased. wbstudiotour.co.uk U is for Uncloaking the Ripper If you fancy yourself as a bit of a buff of CSI then get down to the London Dungeon for a fascinating insight into the Jack the Ripper murders. The attraction has teamed up with Forensic Outreach for three nights which promise thrills, scares and surprises Daredevil stunts: the Red Bull Air Race comes to Ascot on August 13 and 14 Colourful: a dancer at Notting Hill Carnival. Children s Day is on Sunday August 28 Wax, you will be: Master Yoda on Dagobah just one of the Star Wars characters and sets that can be seen up close-up at Madame Tussauds this summer lurking around every corner. You have been warned! September 8, 15, 22 seetickets.com/tour/london-dungeonforensic-lates V is for V&A Museum of Childhood The V&A Museum of Childhood in Bethnal Green pictured below is always worth a visit for a free family day out. As well as their permanent exhibitions, they hold summer camps in July and August, as well as fun drop-in daily activities for children aged three to 12. vam.ac.uk/moc W is for Wonderground The London Wonderground has been livening up the South Bank every summer since Inside their Twenties-style Paradiso Spiegeltent there s plenty to enjoy, including circus, cabaret, comedy, events for children and other family entertainment it s also a lively place to have a wellearned drink near the river. londonwonderground. co.uk X is for X marks the spot City Hunt is a mass-participation treasure hunt designed to immerse seekers in the culture, history and heritage of an area while they search for clues. As well as a number of temporary events, there are permanent ones in both Elephant and Castle and Blackfriars. cityhunt.co.uk Y is for Yoda See your favourite Star Wars characters, including Yoda and Chewbacca, up close and personal at Madame Tussauds this summer. You can walk through the Death Star Walkway, jump aboard the Millennium Falcon, and even visit Dagobah. madametussauds. co.uk Z is for Zoo London Zoo is no secret but one lesser-known animal-related tip for keeping the kids occupied this summer is Battersea Park Children s Zoo. In green surroundings you can witness wallabies, ogle otters at work, and even have the chance to pat a pygmy goat. batterseaparkzoo.co.uk Win a luxury stay