The best budget things to do this weekend!
By Steph Dye (follow Steph on Twitter: @HelloIAmSteph)
It’s Black Friday weekend, so obviously a great time to find some deals on just about everything. However, if you are still stuck for things to do this weekend and you have already checked out some of the best, affordable cocktail bars that London has to offer, you could check out our round up of the best things to do. It’s only a month until Christmas, so there are plenty of festive markets to check out, other than the ones we have already listed. What are you are waiting for, make the most of the weekend!
#1 | The Opening of The Design Museum | Kensington | free
The Design Museum ©designmuseum.org
The Design Museum is opening it’s doors for the first time at it’s new home in Kensington. For the opening weekend there will be lots of free workshops, talks and performances for those of all ages.
When: Friday 25th-Sunday 27th November 2016
Where: 224-238 Kensington High St, Kensington, London W8 6AG
Cost: Free.
#2 | Cuddles For Troubles | Islington | £5
November Lineup ©Cuddles For Trouble via Facebook
A comedy night that takes place on the fourth Saturday of the every month at the Hen and Chicken’s Theatre Bar. This month’s comedians are Tom Ward, David Gersch and Helen Bauer.
When: Saturday 26th November 2016 (doors open at 9:20pm)
Where: 109 St. Pauls Road, London, N1 2NA.
Cost: £5.
#3 | Snowball 2016 | Charing Cross | £3/£5
Foyles Snowball 2016 ©foyles.co.uk
Perfect for entertaining the kids, the Foyles flagship is having a one-day children’s festival with plenty of workshops, craft and author visits.
When: Saturday 26th November 2016 (9:30am-5pm).
Where: 107 Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0DT.
Cost: £3 for the morning session or £5 for the afternoon session. Accompanying adults go free.
#4 | Hackney Makers Weekend | Hackney | free
Hackney Makers Fair ©Hackney Makers Fair via Facebook
A fair of locally-made products and gifts, as well open studios for you to investigate, food, drink and DJs.
When: Saturday 26th-Sunday 27th November 2016.
Where: 18-20 Clarence Mews, London, E5 8HL.
Cost: Free.
#5 | Kensington Christmas Fair | Kensington | free
Kensington Christmas Fair ©KensingtonMums.co.uk
The Kensington Mum’s are hosting their second Christmas fair. There will be plenty of workshops for people of all ages, as well as opportunities to by gifts for Christmas.
When: Sunday 27th November 2016 (10am-5pm).
Where: Kensington Close Hotel, Wrights Lane, Kensington, London W8 5SP
Cost: Free.
