London

King’s Cross Ice Cream Festival

I love a free festival and I can’t think of anything better than a fun family day out centered around ice cream. Taking place on 1st and 2nd September, King’s Cross Ice Cream Festival is a chance to discover the history behind Carlo Gatti – the man who brought ice cream to England in 185. This new event promises plenty to do, from hands

• Laura Summers
• 266 days ago
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Open air screenings

You may have had the chance to watch some of the incredible Olympic action on one of the many screens set up across the capital. But even though the sporting action is drawing to a close this weekend, there’s still the chance to make use of the improving weather this summer thanks to open air screenings. The Rooftop Film Club is back

• Laura Summers
• 287 days ago
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Greenwich + Docklands International Festival

So the weather forecast is set to rain (surprise surprise), but that’s not going to stop us enjoying the eagerly anticipated annual Greenwich + Docklands International Festival. Starting on 21st June, it runs across the weekend with some of the most spectacular events taking place on 23rd and 24th, including the Greenwich Fair – the ‘festival within a festival’ of family friendly

• Laura Summers
• 337 days ago
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Discover secret London…and use your Thirstcard in the process

Hi guys!  Well this is my first contribution to the Thirstcard blog, and I’m really excited to be joining the team! My day job is as a photographer, as part of which I run photo walks of London, taking tourists (and frequently Londoners too!) on walks around town, explaining some of the secrets of the city, and helping them to get interesting

• Simon Gregor
• 477 days ago
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