Summer is here!
If the weather forecast is to be believed we are expecting a scorching weekend here in London. Perfect for getting out there and seeing all the wonderful things we can do in this city.
Here is Lanky Girl’s picks of what you should do this weekend.
Sales, Sales, Sales!
Looking for an excuse to buy something new for yourself. Well you can now! With sale prices up to 60% off in some shops you are bound to find a bargain. Here is a list of some of the best sales this weekend.
Selfridges summer sale
Until Sun Jul 10, 400 Oxford St, W1A 1AB
Harrods summer sale
Until Sun Jul 10, 87-135 Brompton Rd, SW1X 7XL
Start summer sale
Until Fri Jul 15, 42-44 Rivington St, EC2A 3QP
Cath Kidston summer sale
Until Fri Jul 15, 28-32 Shelton St, WC2H 9JE
I love markets. I love the smell of fresh bread wafting around, tasting new treats and discovering weird and wonderful culinary delights to share with my friends. This weekend get down to the Portobello Fine Foods Market and check out lovely organic and free range produce from home grown traders.
Portobello Fine Foods Market – Every Fri & Sat, 10 am-5 pm Sun, 10 am-4 pm
Address: 4-8 Acklam Road W10 5TY
Nearest tube: Notting Hill Gate
A foodie fundraiser to raise funds for Soho Parish primary school.
“This event will bring West End restaurants, clubs and bars together to enjoy a day in one of Soho’s precious green spaces and to raise money for the children”.
Some of London’s top chefs will be offering visitors the chance to taste high quality, delicious food from around the world. Look out for chefs from HIX, Michelin starred St John and Polpetto.
The Soho Food Feast will be held at St. Anne’s Church Garden, Wardour Street, Soho, London, W1D 6AF, Saturday 25th June 2011, 1pm till 6pm. Tickets are available online for £6.50 or at the Soho Parish School for £4. Children under 12 go free. More information at their website.
Weekend Festival Fun
Greenwich And Docklands International Festival
Calling all East londoners! This free arts festival will be returning to your doorstep. The G & D festival covers Greenwich to Woolwich and Canary Wharf to Mile End. It is your chance to experience outdoor street theatre, dance and will be great fun for the whole family.
From 24th june – 6th July
For more information download the plan here