Things to do
The best things to do over the May bank holiday
Festivals, city farm fun, seasonal pop-ups and more
London, look lively! The first of May’s two bank holidays takes place from Saturday May 3 to Monday May 5 2025.
And while still a few weeks from the summer equinox, the early May bank holiday feels like the unofficial start of summer in London, with the first couple of summer music festivals scheduled over the weekend, rooftop bar opening for the season and (weather permitting) Londoners flocking to the nearest park or beer garden for some alfresco fun.
Looking for more fun ways to fill those sweet three days off? We’ve got absolutely loads of ideas...just read on!
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