7 Fun Things To Do This Weekend

A Station Of Stories At Battersea Power Station

World Book Day is getting a major upgrade this year thanks to Battersea Power Station, which is launching A Station of Stories – a year-long programme dedicated to books, creativity and imagination. Things kick off on 5th March with a special collaboration with Mr. Men and Little Miss, including a storytelling session led by illustrator Adam Hargreaves. Throughout the year, families can expect character meet-and-greets with Peppa Pig, themed treats inspired by The Gruffalo, and plenty of book clubs and creative workshops along the way.

Circus Road West, Battersea SW11 8DD; 5th March onwards

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Maebe Village

Maebe brings its world offline with Maebe Village – a one-day immersive takeover across three addresses on Leinster Terrace. Guests will move through timed 45-minute journeys, exploring the Maebe Styling Studio, immersive storytelling spaces and a curated food and drink line-up featuring St. JOHN Bakery doughnuts, Papo’s Bagels and speciality drinks by CAND. You’ll also be able to shop the newly launched Between Seasons collection – a refined edit of trans-seasonal essentials designed for layering and modern British dressing. There is a £10 ticket fee redeemable against purchases.

Leinster Terrace, W2; 7th March 

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Bottle Factory Vintage Flea Market

The Bottle Factory Vintage Flea Market lands at Hackney Bridge on 8th March, bringing together 40-plus independent traders selling everything from clothing and accessories to homeware and one-off curiosities. Set inside the vast canalside hangout that is Hackney Bridge, the market will also have street food and fully stocked bars available to keep energy levels high. 

Echo Building, East Bay Lane, Hackney, E15 2SJ; 8th March

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The Bubbly Show By Searcys

Love a glass of fizz? Make a beeline for The Bubbly Show, which returns to London this Friday. Hosted inside the elegant Carlton House Terrace, the event brings together more than 40 producers under one roof for an afternoon of tastings, pairings and exploration. Expect standout pours from houses including Taittinger, Laurent-Perrier, Nyetimber and Gusbourne, alongside curated food bites designed to complement the bubbles. Whether you’re a champagne purist or newly converted to English sparkling, it’s a fun way to sample some of the best bottles around. 

10-11 Carlton House Terrace, SW1Y 5AH; 6th March

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Forza Wine Soho 

Forza Wine has officially landed in central London, taking over the former Daroco site on Manette Street and marking the group’s biggest opening yet. With 100 covers inside and a 70-seat terrace, there’s now even more room for people to enjoy parmesan-laden brioche, pane carasau with gorgonzola, ox cheek Genovese ragù and the cult custardo. Natural wines lead the drinks list, vermouth comes in at a very reasonable fiver, and the vibe is relaxed, buzzy and made for long lunches that roll into late evenings. 

Manette Street, Soho, W1D 4AL

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Catherine Opie: To Be Seen

The National Portrait Gallery hosts the first major UK museum exhibition dedicated to American artist Catherine Opie this spring. Catherine Opie: To Be Seen spans three decades of work exploring identity, intimacy, politics and power through portraiture. Expect everything from her early breakthrough series Being and Having to her Holbein-inspired portraits of LGBTQ+ friends and richly staged, Baroque-like studies of artists. Opie’s lens has long centred queer communities, chosen families and subcultures – making this both a visual feast and a quietly radical act of documentation.

Saint Martin’s Place, WC2N 4JL; 5th March-31st May 

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Celebrate International Women’s Day Over Lunch

For International Women's Day, two London restaurants are marking the occasion with thoughtful, female-led events. At Cavita, chef Adriana Cavita hosts a collaborative lunch alongside an all-star line-up of female chefs including Ayesha Kalaji, Keshia Sakarah, Maria Bradford and Sabrina Gidda. Expect a celebratory menu that brings together each chef’s signature style for a one-off feast. Over in west London, The Barbary Notting Hill hosts a special lunch with retail icon Mary Portas, who will be in conversation with writer and comedian Viv Groskop, alongside signature dishes from the restaurant’s menu.

Various locations; 4th & 8th March

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