All weekend
Bollyqueer appear at Play Make Do at Barbican this weekend. Image: Bollyqueer
PLAY MAKE DO: Barbican Centre offers summer holiday entertainment in the form of family festival Play Make Do. Each of the three days this weekend encompasses one of those words, with activities including storytelling and circus skills on Friday, Carnival-themed crafts on Saturday, and dance and creative writing workshops on Sunday. 14-16 August 2026
INFLATABLE ASSAULT COURSE: Apparently the UK's biggest touring inflatable assault course, Action Arena pops up at Chiswick House & Gardens for the weekend. Two different courses are set up in the Walled Garden, one for younger adventurers and the other for bigger kids over 120 cm tall (and yes, that includes adults — form an orderly queue behind us). 15-16 August 2026
WES ANDERSON: This weekend is your last chance to see the Design Museum's incredibly popular Wes Anderson exhibition. The filmmaker granted access to his personal archives, creating a display featuring more than 700 objects, including recognisable costumes, props and set from his films. It's likely to be very busy this weekend, so book tickets in advance to avoid missing out. Until 16 August 2026
