Grimaldi Service

Now in its 78th year, this weird and wonderful annual service sees dozens of clowns descend on Haggerston’s All Saints Church dressed in full costume for a gathering celebrating the lives and artistry of recently deceased clowns from the community, and honouring the King of the Clowns, Regency era entertainer Joseph Grimaldi (1778-1837). The service starts at 3pm, and spectators are also invited to stick around after for a free clown show and a slice of cake. It’s best to arrive nice and early, as the church tends to be packed out for the occasion, while those wishing to take photographs of the colourful spectacle are asked to purchase a press pass for £10. Worth it for the Instagram stories alone.