Focus Favourites June 2018
Every time we try to compile a list of our favourites it is hard to pick between the countless things that are available in this incredible city. This time we have used a different approach...
Hope you like it and find something of interest.
2-3 June
The HSBC rugby sevens will take place at Twickenham stadium the first week in June, with over 70.000 people watching the penultimate tournament of the season. Off the pitch there will be gourmet street food, live music and drinks as well as entertainment. Whether a rugby fan or not, come along to have a great day with friends and family and enjoy the sport. Prices start from £ 15.00 a ticket.
2-3 June
The Field Day Festival returns to the south of London for 2018. Taking place at Brockwell Park, one can enjoy a day of bold dance acts, subdued electro and summer vibe. Some headliners include Four Tet, Erykah Badu and Fever Ray. It is located in the vibrant area of Brixton with many independent food stalls and shops surrounding you. Perfect for a lazy sunny day.
5-23 June
Taking place in the spectacular grounds of Hampton Court Palace the summer festival presents an exciting line up of open air concerts. Watch world class musicians including Lionel Richie, Paloma Faith and Take That star Gary Barlow or the legendary guitar player Joe Bonamassa, Jools Holland and Tom Jones. Arrive early and enjoy a picnic before the concert in the stunning gardens.
9 June
Celebrating the Queen's Official Birthday on the second Saturday in June is a large tradition in the UK. Since her accession to the throne in 1952 Her Majesty The Queen has taken the salute at every parade. The royal airforce and troops are both in attendance. It is possible to watch the trooping the color ceremony from the stands on Horse Guards Parade. Tickets are £35.00. A fun event for children and families.
9-10 June
Discover more than 200 gardens during the amazing Open Garden Square Weekend. Various green spaces in London across 27 boroughs, from the historic and traditional to the new and experimental, open their gates for public enjoyment and discovery. Some of the private gardens, roof gardens or city centre plantations are usually closed to the public during the year.
11 June
A very special annual National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer competition. Selected by their peers, six of the most promising dancers perform in front of a panel of expert judges and a public audience, before one receives the 2018 Emerging Dancer Award. This year’s finalists are Precious Adams, Fernando Carratala Coloma, Giorgio Garrett, Daniel McCormick, Francesca Velicu and Connie Vowles. An opportunity to celebrate the talent of tomorrow's stars.
The V&A presents an exhibition starring Frida Kahlo and her colourful images. Also on display there will be more than 200 personal items from her home, the Blue House, including jewellery, clothes, photographs and the famous red-leather-booted prosthetic leg, which were locked away for 50 years after her death. These items have never been exhibited outside Mexico and will be the world's first glance at Kahlo's personal life.
until July
The Michael Grandage Company returns to the West End with a revival of John Logan’s "Red“, showing at the Wyndham’s Theatre. The production, first opened in 2009, went on to win six Tony Awards and has not lost its power over the decade. "Red“ takes you on an intellectual train ride through the internal conflicts of one of the leading artist, the American abstract expressionist Mark Rothko (Alfred Molina) and his young assistant Ken (Alfred Enoch) working on a lucrative commission for the fancy new Four Seasons hotel in New York. The intense play takes place in Rothko’s Bowery studio in the late 1950s, where the two artist prime a huge blank canvas and start to put rusty-coloured paint on it. The play has long dialogues about the meaning of art and how to interpret it in the right way. But one thing is for sure the dominant colour is RED.
June
Dating from the 17th century, the gardens at Hatfield House have evolved into a garden paradise. Situated in the beautiful park area, Hatfield House was built in 1611 by the First Earl of Salisbury and it is currently home of the 7th Marquess of Salisbury. There are several events during this month like an evening performance of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, the Luna cinema, a stable yard Antiques & Collector Market and a Farmer's Market. Visit the State Rooms and the Victorian kitchen, stroll through the West Garden, wander amongst the Park Farm or take a tour of the Old Palace and enjoy the restaurants and shops.
Brighton, the famous lively beach town on the English Channel. Jump on a train at Victoria station and escape busy city life for just a day. Less than an hour later you arrive in Brighton. Start with the British Airways i360-Walk On Air, glide up 138 metres in a futuristic glass viewing pod and admire a 360 degree view across the city and coastline. Walk along the beach, stop in one of the popular fish and chips restaurants and enjoy some time at the beach and the Brighton pier with fairground attractions. Explore the vibrant charming neighbourhood of North Laine , a maze of narrow alleyways with over 400 unique shops lining the roads. Close to this colourful part of the city you can find the 18th century Royal Pavillon, built for George IV as his seaside retreat. The Royal Pavillon is universally acclaimed as one of the most exotically beautiful buildings in Britain. There are more attractions to visit like the Brighton Marina, Sea Life Brighton or the Hove Promenade. Get out on a sunny day or weekend and enjoy a trip to the East Sussex seaside.
restaurant: Six Portland Road
6 Portland Road, London, W11 4LA
Six Portland Road is a small restaurant and wine bar, tucked away off Holland Park Avenue. Lively neighbourhood restaurant with a daily changing seasonal menu. Wine bar with an extensive list of 120 wines from growers working with a gentle hand, respecting the grapes and the land.
If you wish, you can bring your own wine and the corkage fee is £20.
book in advance: MLB London Series
29-30 June 2019
Major League Baseball teams the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Socks will play two games at the London Stadium on 29 and 30 June next year.
If you are a baseball fan and don't want to miss the opportunity to watch a game in London, you can register for pre-sale access and updates on MLB London Series 2019 at mlb.com/londonseries