Top 5: Special Things to Do in London This WeekendBy Rishma Dosani
1. Indulge in Special Afternoon Tea
What: If you like nothing better than a spot of afternoon tea, this is perfect for you. Think tea, treats and cakes, all in the stunning setting of an incredible hotel, the Eccleston Square Hotel. AND, if you needed any more convincing, there will be a free glass of fizz with every booking. What more do you need?
Where: Head to the luxurious boutique hotel for afternoon tea with a bubbly difference. The hotel is at 37 Eccleston Square, SW1V 1PB.
When: Tickets for tea are £18.50, and reservations can be made 7 days a week. The free fizz will only last until Sunday, November 30th, so book soon by emailing stay@
2. Drink all the Wine at BBC Good Food Show
What: Wine. Good wine. Now that we’ve got your attention, the BBC Good Food Show is in town, and with it is the International Wine and Spirit competition. Now that you’ve gone to a few wine tastings, where better to show off your knowledge? You can swirl, sniff and sip exclusive, award winning drinks and learn a bit while you’re doing it.
Where: Experience the World of Wines at Olympia London, on Hammersmith Road, London W14 8UX, for a hazy day of wine, food and fun.
When: Wines come to London from Friday 14th to Sunday 16th November. Tickets are on sale for just £5 a person, and talks and tastings will take place at 12:30, 2pm and 3:30, with an extra one on Saturday at 5pm. Visit http://www.
3. Watch Wicked Theatre at Soho Theatre
What: Want to watch a funny, sweet play with a super-sized difference? Beached is the play for you. Meet 67-stone Arty, the fattest teenager in the world, who gets himself on a reality TV show (of course) to lose the weight. It’s a fantastic show which shows the dark side of hunting your 15 minutes of fame, which is the perfect message for society at the moment. We don’t want to spoil the ending but you’re going to love it.
Where: The amazing Soho Theatre is host to this dark comedy, so get yourself to 21 Dean Street, Soho, W1D 3NE for this time-appropriate masterpiece.
When: Beached is running until Sunday, November 23rd, and tickets are a bargain at £10. Performances are at 7:15pm between Monday and Saturday, with a 5:30 showing on Sundays. Book tickets at http://www.sohotheatre.com/
4. Have a Laugh in Vauxhall
What: Fancy a nautically naughty Friday night? It’s not as bizarre as it sounds, we promise! The Boat Show Comedy Club have been making waves for some time, and they’ve sailed onto our shores with an amazing set that’s guaranteed to float your boat. There are loads of comedy greats guaranteed to make you laugh, and not one but FOUR bars on board to sink your teeth into.
Where: Get your sailor hat on and get to Tattersall Castle, at Victoria Embankment, Whitehall, SW1A 2HR.
When: Shore up from 8pm on Friday, November 14th. Tickets start from £10 so visit http://www.boatshowcomedy.co.
5. Discover Technology through the Ages
What: We don’t know about you, but we’re ALWAYS glued to our screens. Phones, laptops, tablets, TV, or all of them at once. Okay, maybe that last one is just us… BUT it’s fair to say we’ve come a LONG way in the last few years. The Science Museum is hosting a fascinating exhibition about Technology through the ages, which shows just how much the times are changing, and technology is changing with us. If even the Queen is tweeting now, it’s definitely worth heading to see why.
Where: For a look back to a simpler time, and a peak at what could be coming, head to the Science Museum, on Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London, SW7 2DD.
When: Have a refreshing day away from your smartphone. It’s on daily from 10am for the foreseeable future and FREE entry, but isn’t guaranteed so get there early!
