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Things to do in London, UK with friends

What's on in London, UK this week — the spots locals are packing, buzzy restaurants, and weekend plans worth texting the group chat about.

Updated: Tue, Jun 2, 2026

✨ Happening Today

Events and things to do tonight

A Midsummer Night's Dream at Shakespeare's Globe

Tue, Jun 2, 2026 · 2:00 PM · Shakespeare's Globe · $$ · Best for Everyone

Experience the Bard's most magical comedy in the open-air wooden O, perfect for a mild early-summer afternoon.

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Ramses and the Pharaoh’s Gold

Tue, Jun 2, 2026 · 10:30 AM · Neon at Battersea Power Station · $$ · Best for History enthusiasts

Step into ancient Egypt with this immersive exhibition featuring gold treasures and artifacts from the reign of Ramses II.

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🍽️ Eat & Drink

Seasonal bites and buzzy spots

The Sunday Roast at Hawksmoor

Borough, London · $$$ · Best for Dinner

Widely regarded as the gold standard for a traditional British roast, using slow-roasted, high-welfare beef.

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The Garden Gate

Hampstead, London · $$ · Best for Drinks

Grab a classic elderflower spritz in their expansive, leafy beer garden—perfect for these mild June evenings.

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📅 This Weekend in London, UK

Events and activities for June 5–7

London Square Open Gardens Weekend

Sat, Jun 6, 2026 · 10:00 AM · Various locations across London · $ · Best for Nature lovers

A rare opportunity to explore hidden, private garden squares that are typically closed to the public.

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Field Day Festival

Sat, Jun 6, 2026 · 11:00 AM · Victoria Park · $$$ · Best for Music fans

An essential electronic music event featuring a massive lineup in the heart of East London's largest park.

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Borough Market Seasonal Tasting

Sun, Jun 7, 2026 · 11:00 AM · Borough Market · $ · Best for Foodies

Celebrate the arrival of English strawberries and elderflower with special producer demos and seasonal samples.

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🆕 New & Notable

What's fresh in the city

Frameless Immersive Art Experience

Tue, Jun 2, 2026 · 11:00 AM · Marble Arch Place · $$ · Best for Art lovers

Step inside giant, moving masterpieces at this high-tech digital art venue near Marble Arch.

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🚂 Quick Escape

Short trips within 3 hours of London

Whitstable Seaside Escape

Kent, 1.5 hours from London · $$$ · Best for Couples

Head to the Kent coast for fresh local oysters, pebble beaches, and charming narrow streets filled with galleries.

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Historic Bath Getaway

Somerset, 1.5 hours from London · $$$ · Best for History enthusiasts

Take the train to this Georgian spa city; walk the Royal Crescent and enjoy a soak in the modern Thermae Bath Spa.

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Frequently asked

What are the best things to do in London, UK with friends?

Group-friendly highlights in London, UK right now include A Midsummer Night's Dream at Shakespeare's Globe, Ramses and the Pharaoh’s Gold, and London Square Open Gardens Weekend. WonderKit updates this guide daily so plans stay current.

Where do locals go out in London, UK?

The "Eat & Drink" section above lists buzzy restaurants and bars in London, UK — the spots locals are actually packing this week.

Where's the best nightlife in London, UK?

Check the sections above for current events, buzzy bars, and weekend plans in London, UK worth texting the group chat about.

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