Discover What’s Trending in London This Week

1. Lido at Birch 

The Birch Hotel in South Croydon recently unveiled a swanky new lido that is set to be on people's radar whilst the sun still shines. Designed by Sella Concept, the 25-metre space takes inspiration from the 1920's and 1930's golden age of outdoor pools with elegant sun beds and cherry red parasols. From morning until sunset, the lido is open every day for members and guests of the hotel - and while the membership is quite a spend, it might just be worth it to feel as though you're spending a glorious day in the South of France (if the weather permits).

Location: 126 Addington Rd, South Croydon CR2 8YA

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2. Studio Dreamachine 

Touching down in Hackney, Studio Dreamachine is ready to take you on a transformative journey into the deepest parts of your mind - whether that sounds scary or not, we’ll leave that for you to decide! Created by a highly intelligent team of artists, composers, technologists, scientists, and philosophers, expect a choreography of light and music that’ll open up a colourful world behind your closed eyes. You might see patterns and shapes, cities and landscapes, or abstract waves of shifting colours. You might even fall asleep, but whatever you see and feel at this one-of-a-kind immersive experience, it’ll excitingly be unique to you. 

FYI: for extra comfort, this is a guided, seated experience with time for reflection at the end. 

Location: Hackney Downs Studios, 17 Amhurst Terrace, Lower Clapton, London, E8 2BT

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3. Llama Inn 

After becoming a big hit in the New York dining scene, the American-Peruvian team behind Llama Inn have now made their way to London's Shoreditch. Lucky for Londoners, the good news just keeps on coming because this new eatery is located atop of the Hoxton Shoreditch hotel complete with a rooftop dining area showcasing some of the swankiest views of East London. From the menu, expect to see items such as lomo saltado, crispy squid, and pork shoulder bun with sweet potato.

Location:  1 Willow St, London EC2A 4BH

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‍4. Bartholomew Fair 

Reviving a historic event that dates back to, well, a long time before any of us were born (1855), the Bartholomew Fair continues to deck out The City of London with a series of free, crowd-pleasing entertainment. This monumental event boasts a programme of UK and internationally renowned artists, including ‘RESURGAM’, an on-edge vertical dance performance on St Paul's Cathedral,  ‘Dinner for All’, a major immersive theatrical circus experience, and ‘Showwomen Spectacular’, a new promenade theatrical show directed by Olivier award winner Marisa Carnesky. If these thrilling performances sound like a bit of you, the event ends on 16 September, so be sure to catch them while they're hot. 

Location: Various locations 

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‍5. London Bar Bus

First things first, London Bar Bus will take you places. Sightseeing on a whole new boozy level, simply climb aboard the rooftop bar, settle in, and sip on a complimentary prosecco (or two) whilst you watch some of London's most iconic landmarks pass you by. Perfect for bringing friends together to soak in the last gasps of summer, you'll also discover historic facts about the city... but we'll let the tour guide speak for the rest. 

Location: Charles II Street, London SW1Y 4QN

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Main image credit: Llama Inn