The S.E. London | July 30th - August 2nd
This weekend, we have: a MEDIEVAL JOUST, a CRAFT MARKET, a MUSIC FESTIVAL, and more!
Happy Thursday, South East London!
Here’s a bit of good news, then after that, lots of good stuff in store for this weekend…
📰 🚌 Unlimited weekend bus travel for £1.75
Listen up, discount-seekers! TfL’s new Weekend Hopper fare caps all your bus and tram journeys across a single Saturday or Sunday at just £1.75 total.
Normally the Hopper only gives you unlimited travel for an hour before the £1.75 charge resets. The Weekend Hopper stretches that across the whole day, so you can ride as many buses as you like from morning to night for the price of one trip. Just tap on as usual with the same card each time and it caps automatically.
It’s a limited-time thing, running until 31 August (including the August bank holiday Monday). Perfect timing for a summer of getting out and about across the South East. Check out the TfL website for more info.
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Stay safe. Stay cool. Have a great weekend.
-Anton
All Weekend Long
⚔️ Medieval Jousting at Eltham Palace
Four mythic knights go head-to-head in a medieval tournament in the grounds of the incredible Art Deco-infused Eltham Palace. The Middle Ages are being brought back to life on both Saturday and Sunday. Book via English Heritage and save 15% when you book online.
🎬 Rooftop Cinema Club Peckham
A big weekend of screenings: 10 Things I Hate About You, Pulp Fiction, La La Land, Sinners, The Parent Trap, Scarface, Pride & Prejudice and Romeo & Juliet, all happening in the open air. See the schedule and book.
🎭 The Little Mermaid in Greenwich
Greenwich Theatre’s new family show opens this weekend and runs through August. It’s the story everyone loves. Find out more and book tickets here.
🖼️ American Photo Gallery in Dulwich
A brand-new exhibition just opened, gathering a century of American photography from 34 influential photographers capturing the people who built and transformed the modern city. Find out more here.
Thursday, July 30th
🚗 Park it in the Market in Greenwich
Greenwich Market goes retro for the day with classic cars, vintage stalls and a nostalgic twist on the usual line-up. Find out more here.
🎷 Wayne Tucker & the Bad Mothas at the Horniman
New York trumpeter Wayne Tucker brings his funk-and-soul band to the Horniman in Forest Hill, joined by vocalist Natalie Williams. Find out more, book, and listen to this awesome band here.
Friday, July 31st
🎨 Fabulous Fridays at Charlton House
The summer holidays roll on with family craft sessions every Friday at the Charlton House & Gardens in Greenwich for free. Keep the kids busy in one of the borough’s most beautiful historic houses. Find out more here.
Saturday, August 1st
🛍️ Bottle Factory Flea Market at Canada Water
Vintage fashion, designer labels, furniture and homeware dealers set up a curated flea market right by the dock. Come for a rummage and leave with something with a bit of history. Find out more here.
🍺 The Early Swerve at the Hither Green branch of Brockley Brewery
Drop by for an afternoon of local craft beer, street food and a live set from alt-folk/blues outfit The Early Swerve. Relaxed neighbourhood vibes from 3pm. Find out more and listen to them here.
Sunday, August 2nd
🎉 The Big Hoopla Family Day at the Fox & Firkin
A free afternoon in the garden for all ages: hula hoop performances and workshops, face-painting, and giant games like Jenga and Connect 4. Budding DJs can even bring their own vinyl and sign up for a 30-minute slot on the decks. Check it out here.
🏛️ First Sundays at the Painted Hall
Get into the Old Royal Naval College’s spectacular Painted Hall in Greenwich for just £5 on the first Sunday of the month. Book your ticket here.
🎷 Youth Jazz Showcase at the Southbank Centre
Catch the next generation of British jazz for free, as the Tomorrow’s Warriors programme showcases artists from its Young Artists’ Development Programme. Find out more here.
🎶 Huge Music Festival in Camberwell
The Jazz Cafe Festival is on for its third year with a big genre-spanning lineup of live sets and DJs including Ari Lennox, Smino, Nightmares on Wax, Greentea Peng and Dan Shake. Check out the full lineup and get tickets here.
🛍️ SoLo Craft Fair Summer Market on the Southbank
Happening only the first Sunday of the month through September, the SoLo Craft Fair is back with a curated selection of independent makers, designers and artists to the riverside, alongside the usual street-food traders. Find out more here.