Take a look at the great things to do this week on your line.
Wednesday: The Alternative London Tour@ Old Spitafields Market
Thursday- Rooftop Film Club@ Queen of Hoxton
Friday- Noel Fielding Exhibition@ Vestal Vodka Salon and Gallery
Saturday- Carshalton Lavender Harvest@ Stanley Road Allotments
Sunday- London Open Bike Polo Tournament@Hackney Downs
Monday- Artists from the Web@East gallery
Look at London differently
The Alternative London Tour@Old Spitafields Market
Where: Old Spitafields Market, Brushfield Street, London, E1 6DT
When: Until 14th December
Price: Optional tips with 10 percent to charity
See London differently with this “off the wall” tour of areas and history that you won’t find on an open-top bus. This has had rave reviews and is perfect if you are looking for something a little different around the area. With a range of local street art, historic locations, vintage stores and bars this will be one expedition you won’t forget.
Great venue for watching films
Rooftop Film Club@ Queen of Hoxton
Where: Queen of Hoxton, 1 Curtain Road, London, EC2A 3JX
When: Until 30th September
Price: £9.90
This great venue offers five screenings a week at its spectacular rooftop garden. Why watch a top film in a stuffy cinema when you can relax outside with a great drink and watch a film in less traditional surroundings?
Perfect way to start off the weekend celebrations
Friday- Noel Fielding Exhibition@Vestal Vodka Salon and Gallery
Where: Vestal Vodka Salon and Gallery, St Martin’s Courtyard, 25 Slingsby Place, London, WC2H 9AB
When: Until 7th August (Between 5-11pm)
Price: Free
The Vestal Vodka Salon and Gallery is a pop-up bar and exhibition space hosting a selection of specially-created art work by ‘The Mighty Boosh” star, Noel Fielding. Fielding’s work is available for sale, as is a range of cocktails to start off the night in the right way.
Watch the annual harvest
Carshalton Lavender Harvest@Stanley Road Allotments
Where: Stanley Road Allotments, Oaks Way, Surrey, Carshalton Beeches, SM5 4NQ
When: Saturday 30th July
Price: Free
The annual harvest of the beautiful lavender fields has come round again and should not be missed. As well as being able to enjoy the beautiful gardens there are also a range of other events for family and friends, with a barbecue and stalls on hand for your every lavender need.
No whiff-waff here
London Open Bike Polo Tournament@Hackney Downs
Where: Hackney Downs, Downs Park Road, London, E5 8NP
When: Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st
Annual bike polo tournament organised by London Hardcourt Bike Polo Association has proved to be a real success over the last few years. Bringing the bourgeoise past-time to the streets of the average rider this chilled out event is deal for everyone including the family. The event brings together more that 50 international teams battling it out on bikes.
Art from the web
Artists from the Web@East gallery
Where: east Gallery, 214 Brick Lane, London, E1 6SA
When: Monday 1st August-14th
Price: Free
A range of two- and three-dimensional work by a group of international artists who met via the internet. This talent is too good to be confined to just the outer space of the we and this is your chance to see them up close and in real life with this exciting new exhibition.
