August is coming to an end but London is still shiny with exciting outdoor events to enjoy this September. Check out our round up for top events to attend on your London staycation.
Open House London
Open House London showcases the best of British architecture in every London neighbourhood. Celebrating its 26th anniversary this year, the event provides free access to more than 800 buildings in the capital. These range from contemporary architecture to celebrated iconic buildings from the Royal Albert Hall to the BT Tower and The Gherkin.
Dates: 22-23 of September
Price: Free
Link: www.openhouselondon.org.uk/
Summer of Sound on the roof
Summer in London is not complete until you visit one of city’s best rooftop gardens, with one being at the John Lewis’s Oxford Street store. Come and experience a Summer of Sound at this hidden London gem packed with live music, Butchies Fried Chicken, gin and tonic, all a world away from the hustle and bustle in the store below.
Dates: Until 29 September
Price: Free
Link: www.oxfordstreet.co.uk
Christo & Jeanne-Claude Sculpture
Swap London’s busy shopping street for this clean, green running spot at Hyde Park. Walk along the tree-lined paths of this 350-acre leafy park and don’t forget to take a selfie or two with Christo & Jeanne-Claude’s floating sculpture on London's Serpentine Lake. Based on the trapezoid shapes of Egyptian tombs, the sculpture is made of 7,506 painted barrels and has collected over a million mentions on Instagram to date!
Dates: Until 9 September
Price: Free
Link: www.serpentinegalleries.org
Whether your idea of the ‘perfect staycation’ is a shopping spree on Oxford Street, exploring historic buildings in Mayfair or enjoying a swim at the Serpentine Lake in Hyde Park, The Cavendish London is a great place to host your sunsational adventure. Book our last minute Summer in London deal and explore London from only £189* per night, inclusive of breakfast and complimentary WiFi. Hurry up, London is calling!
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