# Things to Do in London with Friends This Weekend \(Oct 16–18\)

Things to do in London with friends this weekend, Oct 16–18: 7 dated events, buzzy bars, group-friendly restaurants and plans. Updated Oct 17.

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This weekend in London: Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026 · 7 dated events

Updated: Oct 17, 2026

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

## Happening Today

Events and shows across town this Saturday

### Stranger Things: The First Shadow at Phoenix Theatre
Escape the brisk autumn chill into 1959 Hawkins with jaw-dropping stage illusions and mind-bending practical special effects at this afternoon's matinee.
- Venue: Phoenix Theatre
- Location: Covent Garden, London
- Date: 2026-10-17 1:00 PM
- Cost: $$$
- Best for: Teens and adults
- Link: https://theatre.ticketmaster.co.uk/book/1FHDY-stranger-things-the-first-shadow/#perf=1FHDY-23S&date=2026-10-17&time=1.00PM

### Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at Palace Theatre
The landmark West End production unfolding in an ornate Victorian theatre, packed with live stagecraft, wand duels, and swirling cloaks.
- Venue: Palace Theatre
- Location: Soho, London
- Date: 2026-10-17 1:00 PM
- Cost: $$$$
- Best for: Families and fans
- Link: https://theatre.ticketmaster.co.uk/book/1J44R-harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child-one-part/#perf=1J44R-A&date=2026-10-17&time=1.00PM

### Ramses and the Pharaoh's Gold at Neon Battersea
Explore 180 priceless ancient gold relics, sarcophagi, and royal amulets inside Battersea Power Station's striking subterranean gallery space.
- Venue: NEON at Battersea Power Station
- Location: Battersea, London
- Date: 2026-10-17 9:00 AM
- Cost: $$
- Best for: All ages
- Link: https://www.universe.com/events/ramses-and-the-pharaoh-s-gold-the-exhibition-tickets-V64RDY?ref=ticketmaster

## This Weekend in London, UK

Crisp autumn foliage and immersive arts

### Larger Than Life: Wallace & Gromit at Lightroom
Giant floor-to-ceiling projections, original plasticine sketches, and behind-the-scenes Aardman claymation history in King's Cross.
- Venue: Lightroom
- Location: King's Cross, London
- Date: 2026-10-17 10:00 AM
- Cost: $$
- Best for: Families and animators
- Link: https://lightroom.uk/whats-on/wallace-and-gromit/

### Autumn Deer Rut Walk at Richmond Park
Peak rutting season is here: bundle up to watch red stags locking antlers amidst golden bracken, then warm up by the fire at The Roebuck on Richmond Hill.
- Location: Richmond, London
- Cost: $
- Best for: Walkers and photographers
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Autumn%20Deer%20Rut%20Walk%20at%20Richmond%20Park%20Richmond%2C%20London

### The Paddington Bear Experience at County Hall
Board the train to Windsor Gardens, sniff the marmalade scratch-and-sniff rooms, and step into the multi-sensory world of Michael Bond's beloved bear.
- Venue: County Hall
- Location: South Bank, London
- Date: 2026-10-17 10:00 AM
- Cost: $$
- Best for: Families with young kids
- Link: https://attractions.ticketmaster.co.uk/book/1GUZ8-TICKETMASTER/#date=2026-10-17

## Eat & Drink

Warm hearths, fresh bakes, and autumn roasts

### Tattie Scones & Warm Buns at Clementine
The new 20-cover sibling to Quince Bakery serves hot potato scones with runny Cacklebean eggs, brown butter buns, and smoky Postcard teas beside a tiled hearth.
- Location: Islington, London
- Cost: $
- Best for: Pastry lovers and morning catchups
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Tattie%20Scones%20%26%20Warm%20Buns%20at%20Clementine%20Islington%2C%20London

### Seasonal Bistro Plates at Camille
Tucked against Borough Market, order the warm trotters on toast and braised game meats washed down with natural Loire whites in an intimate wooden dining room.
- Location: Borough Market, London
- Cost: $$
- Best for: Date nights and foodies
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Seasonal%20Bistro%20Plates%20at%20Camille%20Borough%20Market%2C%20London

### Live Fire Anatolian Dining at Kid
Chef Sertaç Dirik's buzzy Soho joint turns out smoky aged-beef içli köfte, coal-roasted winter squashes, and grilled flatbreads over an open ember hearth.
- Location: Soho, London
- Cost: $$
- Best for: Adventurous diners and groups
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Live%20Fire%20Anatolian%20Dining%20at%20Kid%20Soho%2C%20London

## New & Notable

Fresh exhibits and autumn spectacles

### The 90s: Art, Fashion & Culture at Tate Britain
Curated by Edward Enninful, this sweeping show tracks the collision of Britart, McQueen runway couture, grunge photography, and UK club culture.
- Venue: Tate Britain
- Location: Pimlico, London
- Date: 2026-10-17 10:00 AM
- Cost: $$
- Best for: Culture seekers and style lovers
- Link: https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/the-90s

### FRAMELESS Immersive Art Experience
Four mirror-lined subterranean galleries project dynamic, shifting works by Cézanne, Dalí, and Turner right under your feet with high-definition audio.
- Venue: FRAMELESS
- Location: Marble Arch, London
- Date: 2026-10-17 11:00 AM
- Cost: $$
- Best for: Design buffs and families
- Link: https://www.universe.com/events/frameless-2026-tickets-Q8YGSX?ref=ticketmaster

## Quick Escape

Autumn road trips within 2 hours of London

### Cobblestones & Cider in Rye, East Sussex
Walk the steep, timber-framed Mermaid Street as leaves blanket the hill, browse antiquarian bookshops, and settle into a 600-year-old coaching inn with local Sussex cider.
- Location: Rye, East Sussex
- Cost: $$$
- Best for: Couples and antiquers
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Cobblestones%20%26%20Cider%20in%20Rye%2C%20East%20Sussex%20Rye%2C%20East%20Sussex

### Honey Stone & Pub Roasts in Burford
Drive out to the Windrush Valley to catch fiery beech woodlands, hunt mid-century wares at the antique mill, and dig into dry-aged beef roasts beside open log fires.
- Location: Burford, Oxfordshire
- Cost: $$$
- Best for: Walkers and relaxed weekenders
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Honey%20Stone%20%26%20Pub%20Roasts%20in%20Burford%20Burford%2C%20Oxfordshire

## Ready-made London, UK itineraries

- [5 Days in London with Kids \(Ages 6 and 9\)](https://wonderkit.app/itineraries/london-uk/5-day-with-kids)
- [London in 3 days: a weekend for two](https://wonderkit.app/itineraries/london-uk/3-day-weekend-for-couples)
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