The Wimbledon Tennis Championships – aka the oldest, and arguably the very best, tennis tournament in the world – is back in SW19 in just a few short weeks. Missed out on tickets in the ballot this year? Can’t face camping out on the street for a chance to nab day tickets? Not to worry! You don’t have to make the pilgrimage to Murray Mound (fine, Henman Hill) to feel like you’re part of the action. As usual London will be peppered with big screens showing all the matches in so much blown-up high-res glory that you might as well be court-side.
It might only be the first weekend of July, but A LOT will have happened since we said goodbye to June. The UK will have voted in a once-in-a-generation general election, scenes will have been made at the Wimbledon championships and we’re gearing up for an unexpected England quarter-final in the Euros. Phew.
If you’ve still got some energy to give, there’s plenty more happening this weekend. Embrace the warm weather by chowing down on arancini at an alfresco Sicilian festival in Richmond’s Syon Park or exploring the eccentric Eel Pie Island, which is usually closed off to visitors. Otherwise, get cultured by heading to the Design Museum to look at its new exhibition showcasing Barbie’s evolution from 1959 to the present day, seeing James Cordon take on his latest stage role alongside Anna Maxwell Martin in ‘The Constituent’, immersing yourself in Anthony McCall’s impressive geometric light sculptures, or watching brilliantly unsettling films at the BFI’s Discomfort series.
Still got gaps in your diary? Embrace the warmer days by heading out on one of London’s prettiest walks, or have a sunny time in one of London’s best beer gardens. If you’ve still got some space in your week, check out London’s best bars and restaurants, or take in one of these lesser-known London attractions.
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