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MINIGOLF

Opens 6th April 2023
Montgomery Square, London, UK

Artists Craig Redman & Karl Maier, who are known for creating big and bold colourful installations, are back in Montgomery Square, turning it into a joyful, design-led minigolf course. It’s totally FREE to play, so whether you’re on a day out with the kids or you’ve got a little office competition on the go, just ask an event steward for some clubs and balls. The course will be open from 12pm – 6pm every day from 6th April. 

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GOBOAT

22 Churchill Pl, London E14 5RE, UK
OPENING HOURS
  • Monday: 12:00 – 8:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 12:00 – 8:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 12:00 – 8:30 PM
  • Thursday: 12:00 – 8:30 PM
  • Friday: 12:00 – 8:30 PM
  • Saturday: 9:30 AM – 8:30 PM
  • Sunday: 9:30 AM – 8:30 PM

Take London river cruising to a new level with GoBoat, the self-drive boating experience. Round up your friends (you can fit up to eight people per boat), pack up a picnic, and choose your captain before jumping on board and driving your way through the Docklands. You start at Bellmouth Passage but from there, the route is up to you, so you’re free to explore the neighbourhood’s architecture, green parks and local landmarks however you wish. AHOY!

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CAPITAL KARTS

15 Cabot Square, London E14 4QS, UK
OPENING HOURS
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM

If you feel the need, the need for speed, then there’s one place you should head for and that’s Capital Karts. It boasts the UK’s largest and fastest indoor go-karting track, where you can reach speeds of up to 45mph in the electric karts. The professionally designed course has enough twists and turns to keep even the most wannabe Lewis Hamiltons amongst you on your toes, and with different kinds of races on offer, including Sprint Sessions and Grand Prix Sessions, there are plenty of ways for you to get your adrenaline fix on the track. Once you’ve zoomed your way to victory, you can conduct your own post-race analysis in the on-site bar and lounge.

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CANADA SQUARE PARK

Canada Square, London E14, UK

This is one of the most popular and beloved green spaces in Canary Wharf. Restaurants and bars like Shake Shack and The Parlour are dotted around the outside whilst the green itself plays host to a range of outdoor events throughout the summer like film screenings, children’s festivals and music concerts.

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CROSSRAIL PLACE ROOF GARDEN

Crossrail Pl, London E14 5AB, UK
OPENING HOURS
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

You can’t beat a good rooftop, especially one that’s got a garden, and Crossrail Place Roof Garden is one of the biggest in London. It showcases some of the plants that were brought to the capital by explorers in the 18th and 19th centuries, and as Crossrail Place is almost exactly on the Meridian Line the layout reflects different hemispheres. You’ll find Asian plants like bamboo and Japanese maple on the eastern side of the garden, with ferns and sweet gum from the Americas on the western side. You can wander through and explore the foliage or take five on the benches nestled into the pathways.

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HARBOUR QUAY GARDENS IN WOOD WHARF

London E14 9ZX, UK

Harbour Quay is the closest thing you’ll find to the beach in the capital, and if you stroll along the long boardwalk and look out over the water on a sunny day it definitely won’t feel like you’re in the city. There are plenty of great picnic spots on the lawn for when you want to chill out and watch the world go by or you can burn off some energy with the outdoor fitness equipment.

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ELECTRIC SHUFFLE

10 Cabot Square, London, UK

If you’re in the mood for some friendly competition, then move on over to Electric Shuffle. They’ve levelled up traditional table shuffleboard with interactive screens and vision technology, so you focus on the game and not on the scoring. To keep you fuelled between rounds, Electric Shuffle serves up pizzas, craft beer and cocktails perfect for enjoying with your team.

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A HOME AWAY FROM HOME | THE INDIA CLUB

30th January - 1st March 2019
143 Strand, London WC1R 1JA

The National Trust is showcasing the rich history of the India Club with this audio-based exhibition inside the iconic venue. The India Club has been a significant meeting point and community space for Anglo-Indian organisations as well as immigrants, journalists, artists, writers and students. The venue recently came under threat from redevelopment but was saved following an extensive campaign, with the likes of food writer Sejal Sukhadwala, critic Marina O’Loughlin and Will Self lending support. The oral history interviews feature a range of people connected to the Club, from the late 50s to today, and provide a real insight into how important a place it is.

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ROBERT FRASER'S GROOVY ARTS CLUB BAND

11th January – 23rd February 2019
39 Dover Street, London W1S 4NN, UK

Gazelli Art House is hosting this celebration of gallerist Robert Fraser, who bridged the worlds of art and music in the sixties. The show brings together artists that Fraser championed, including Clive Barker, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, Bridget Riley, Ed Ruscha and more, and there’s also an accompanying double vinyl album featuring songs in tribute to Fraser.

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HANNA MOON & JOYCE NG | ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

25th January - 28th April 2019
Somerset House, London, UK

A new photography exhibition exploring the feeling of “being lost in translation” by two most acclaimed fashion photographers Hanna Moon and Joyce Ng is coming to Somerset House. Driven by the feelings of being immigrants in London, the work showcased by the two artists will celebrate the vitality of international perspectives within our multi-cultural society, challenging the concept of ‘otherness’ and the power fashion photography holds in shifting our perceptions of beauty, style and taste.

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BILL VIOLA | MICHELANGELO

26th January — 31st March 2019
Burlington House, Piccadilly, Mayfair, London W1J 0BD, UK

The Royal Academy is bringing together the works of Michelangelo and Bill Viola, who though born centuries both explore the themes of the cycle of life. A selection of Michelangelo’s drawings will be on display, as will the Virgin and Child with the Infant St John, his only marble sculpture in the UK. Twelve of Viola’s installations will feature in the show, including the five-metre high projection Tristan’s Ascension (The Sound of a Mountain Under a Waterfall), which depicts the ascent of the soul after death.

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PHILIP COLBERT | HUNT PAINTINGS

18th December 2018 – 13th January 2019
Saatchi Gallery, King's Rd, London, UK

Unit London is presenting Philip Colbert’s largest solo show to date at the Saatchi Gallery. Described as ‘the godson of Andy Warhol’ Colbert works in a pop art style whilst referencing the digital age (spot the emojis and the instagram likes) and exploring the way we now consume information. The Hunt Paintings exhibition consists of 25 pieces, including large scale oil paintings, sculptures and a virtual reality experience.

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