Summer's on its way and, frankly, we couldn’t be happier. From festival season, to rooftop bars, to exciting summer menu launches at our favourite restaurants, there’s so much fun to be had.
Mighty Hoopla
Saturday 31 May and Sunday 1 June
From £69.50
Brockwell Park, London
May officially marks the start of festival season and we can’t think of a better way to kick it off that Mighty Hoopla. This year’s headliners are Ciara and Kesha, while the likes of Jade, JoJo, Loreen, Erika Jayne, Jamelia, Mutya Buena, Kate Nash, The Vengaboys, Pixie Lott and Samantha Mumba will all be taking to the stage across the weekend. That’s a CRACKING lineup, if you ask us. Last remaining tickets here.
Robbie Williams' Radical Honesty art exhibition
Throughout May
From £15.90pp
Moco Museum, London
He might be best known as an iconic popstar, but Robbie Williams is also an artist and he’s bringing a never-before-seen collection of sculpture works as well as some of his celebrated paintings to London’s Moco Museum for a brand-new exhibition. Exploring themes of vulnerability, resilience, and self-exploration, Robbie’s bold and raw art challenges visitors to embrace their imperfections and redefine strength through authenticity. Get tickets here.
The Lost Estate's Paradise Under the Stars
Throughout summer
From £59.50pp
Earl's Court, London
The Lost Estate’s latest fantastical night of wonder, Paradise Under the Stars, will transport you to 1950s Cuba. This other-worldly immersive experience is not one to miss; from the divine South American menu including tostones, okra and Cuban rice to the array of delicious cocktails – think Pina Colada’s and Mai Tai - that accompany it, alongside the jaw-dropping entertainment and a bewitching setting, Paradise Under the Stars lives up its name with vigour.
There are three ticket options to choose from and whether you decide club grande or cabaret exclusive you are guaranteed a bewitching night of delicious food and an equally as delicious stage show. The only downside is that when the event is over you must return to ruddy old England and we know we would much rather be watching the mambo and sipping on drinks that taste like a tropical heaven. Click here to book now before Club Tropicana is gone forever.
Roof East
Open May - September
Free entry
Stratford, London
Nothing says summer like some fun in the sun at a rooftop bar and now the weather is finally getting warmer, we can enjoy all that east London’s Roof East has to offer – and it has A LOT to offer. Not only is there bars, street food, games, and a cinema, but Roof East are also now offering bottomless brunches. Catch us there.
Wahaca's summer menu
Throughout summer
From £6.95
Wahaca restaurants across the country
Wahaca have just launched their summer menu and it’s packed full of light, fresh flavours that are best enjoyed with friends – and margaritas – on a warm, sunny evening. From tangy griddled cactus and courgette tacos to plant-packed sunshine bowls topped with either chicken, halloumi or sweet potato, there’s something for everyone. Find your local Wahaca.
Dishoom’s Mango Special Returns
From 5 May to early June
£6
Dishoom restaurants across the country
Our absolute favourite Indian restaurant has a sweet treat in store for a limited time only. Get yourself down to Dishoom for dinner and make sure you leave room for this seasonal dessert. It's Alphonso mango served with creamy ice cream and just the ticket for a sunny day. We're big fans.
Find your nearest Dishoom. We love the one in The Yards, Covent Garden, if anyone would like to take us out for dinner. Or breakfast or lunch.
Eataly's Aperol Spritzeria Terrazza
From May
From £16
Liverpool Street, London
Fancy an Italian summer hot girl summer? Well Eataly London and Aperol Spritzeria have joined forces to give you just that with their Instagram perfect terrace. Not only will you be able to treat yourself to delicious starters such as Patata Fritta, Arancino Cacio E Pepe and Olive Al’ascolana but you can also enjoy some of their delicious mains including Rigatoni Al Pomodoro, Spaghetti Aglio and Olio e Peperoncino. And of course, what's summer without a drink in hand? You'll have the options of their signature Aperol Spritz, a Negroni, an Elderflower Bellini, a whole host more drinks and plenty of mocktails too. Get yourself booked in here.
Studio Five's brunch
From Sunday 4 May
From £8.50
Wembley Park, London
If an Asian inspired brunch is what you're after this month, then Studio Five have launched a delicious new menu featuring Studio Five’s signature breakfast, chickpea pancakes, shakshuka eggs and a whole host more food (and cocktails). Whether you're treating yourself on a Sunday or simply need a pick-me-up, get yourself booked in on a Sunday from 10am-2pm.
Lilo & Stitch: Crate of Mischief pop-up
Friday 16 - Sunday 18 May
Free
Battersea Power Station, London
Ahead of the Lilo & Stitch live-action movie, you'll be able to head inside their world at the Lilo & Stitch: Crate of Mischief pop-up experience in London. You can create a Lilo & Stitch postcard, play games, have a chance at grabbing exclusive giveaways and shop the brand new collection.
LEGO festival
Selected dates from May 3 to June 8, including all week during the May half-term holidays
LEGO Festival is included with regular admission to the LEGOLAND Windsor Resort with prices starting at £39 per person, kids under 90cm go free.
LEGOLAND Windsor
A trip to LEGOLAND Windsor just got even more awesome thanks to the arrival of the first ever LEGO festival. Expect brick stacking fun in five zones: gaming, music, dance, creative and chill out - where you can dance, build and even rock out while having fun with your little darlings. Plus, there's all the regular LEGOLAND fun to be had too, including the NINJAGO ride, DUPLO Dragon, and Fire and Ice freefall which to be honest we're too scared to go on. Ooh, and take Kwells before the Flight of the Sky Lion is our (pathetic) advice. Get tickets to LEGOLAND Windsor here. See you down the front!
Try an iced matcha latte at Black Sheep Coffee
Throughout May
Across the UK
From £4
Matcha is a wellness dilemma: it's so gosh darn good for you but there's no getting away from it tasting like earth. Well, not anymore! We trotted down to Black Sheep coffee, tempted in by their promise of matcha that tastes like sweet, sweet, peaches rather than lawnmower scrapings. And their iced peaches and cream matcha latte is really rather good, plus it looks amazing and the first sip is with the eye, right? Find your nearest Black Sheep Coffee.
Jurassic World: The Experience
From 23 May
General admission prices start at £22.90 for children (ages 3-15)
NEON at Battersea Power Station, London
Dino fans old and new will delight in this interactive experience at a brand new venue next to Battersea Power Station. It's inspired by the movies, so expect to walk beneath a Brachiosaurus, encounter a Velociraptor Blue, and even handle dinosaur poo. Visitors will also meet cute baby dinos and handle real dinosaur bones before a really quite scary ending with a T-Rex. Shirtless Jeff Goldblum sadly not included but fun guaranteed. Get tickets to Jurassic World: The Experience.
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Georgina Terry is group digital editor of heat and former girl about town. She has two young children so is pretty much powered by coffee and snacks and loves a good day out, with or without the children.