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Let Kids Go Dotty at FREE Interactive Exhibition, The Obliteration Room Weary of sprogs covering every conceivable surface of your home with stickers? Then we have the perfect solution. A pristine, white apartment they are encouraged to cover in stickers and afterwards, you can brag that they’ve created art for Tate Modern. Boom. Yayoi Kusama’s interactive artwork, The Obliteration Room opens on 23 July and is free. Part of the brilliant, UNIQLO Tate Play series, families are provided with enough stickers to fill you with horror, at home. But here, you can relax while they cover The Obliteration Room's walls, ceilings, furniture, floor and crockery with colourful dots. Their brief is to make this blank canvas apartment as colourful as possible. Challenge massively accepted, if little guests are anything like our kids. The work reflects Kusama’s obsessions with accumulation, obliteration and becoming one with the artwork. She’s perhaps best known for her Infinity Rooms exhibition at Tate Modern, which will have saturated your Insta feeds for the past few months. Visitors can also create their own masterpiece to be added to an ever-growing garden in the grand, Turbine Hall. Check out Tate Modern’s timelapse video above for what to expect. And if any galleries fancy launching an interactive show requiring children to smear jam on windows or fill pockets with mouldy bananas, we are very much in. Tate Modern, Turbine Hall, Bankside, London SE1 9TG. 23 July - 29 August. FREE. Like what you've read? Why not subscribe to our free, monthly newsletter?

Colonel Saab launches celebration of the mighty, Indian kebab Kebabs have been a staple of Indian cuisine since the 1200s, when they were brought to the country by Afghan invaders - not quite Deliveroo, but delicious nonetheless. The cuisine originated in Turkey and the Middle East and dates back to the 13th Century, when soldiers would skewer marinated meat on swords and roast them over a fire. They became so popular in India that explorer, Ibn Battuta recorded how Indians would eat kebabs for breakfast in the 1300s. And they have evolved over the centuries to the kebabilicious feast celebrated by Holborn’s luxury Indian restaurant, Colonel Saab until 30 July. A special menu has been created for the festival, which includes delicacies such as the Tunday Kebab, which originates from Lucknow in northern India and the Shikari Raan, a goat kebab recipe developed by ancient hunters who would marinate the meat in forest herbs before cooking on a hot stone. Other offerings, such as the Venison Soola Boti from Rajistan in northern India and and the Tandoori Roasted Tangri - made using chicken legs and grilled in a Tandoor oven - showcase the unique ways that India has evolved the flavours of the traditional kebab. Stand-out dishes include the Meen Pollithathu - a Kerala-style kebab made from fish wrapped in banana leaves for cooking - and the Jheenga Dum Nisha, which uses fresh tiger prawns simmered in saffron sauce, flavoured with cinnamon and cardamom. Colonel Saab owner, Roop Partap Choudhary says: “We launched this restaurant to celebrate India’s authentic and diverse cuisines - many of which were previously unknown to people in the West. “Kebabs are an important part of that and we wanted to show how India has taken the kebab and transformed it into something quite unique, using our own spices, ingredients and recipes. “We are so excited to welcome new and returning customers to Colonel Saab during our Kebab Festival and to introduce this cuisine to a new audience." Today, the cuisine is loved all over the continent, with the vast differences in available spices and ingredients paving the way for hundreds of regional variations in the way kebabs are prepared and served - many of which will be available for Colonel Saab’s customers to try during the next four weeks. The restaurant was created as a “love letter” to India and is housed in the grand, former Holborn town hall, crammed with stunning, museum-worthy art and artefacts collected by Roop and his family over the years, including the now-legendary, chandelier-filled ceiling which has exploded across Instagram. So we can also guarantee that it will be the poshest place a kebab has ever passed your lips. Colonel Saab 193-197 High Holborn, London WC1V 7BD. The Kebab Festival runs until 30 July. Like what you've read? Why not subscribe to our free, monthly newsletter?

Greene King rolls the clock back to 1952 in the best way possible Pub chain Greene King is taking its customers back to 1952 in the best way possible - by rolling the price of a pint back to 6p. That was the average price for a pint of the good stuff back when the Queen was getting ready to don her crown for the first time, and ALL of Greene King’s 408 pubs will pull you a pint of IPA for less than a Cadbury’s Freddo - but you’ll need to remember the password, so grab a pen and paper and jot this down very carefully: Ready? It’s…. ‘1952’. OK, so it’s not exactly the Enigma Code, but you’ll still feel like a spy when you lean across the bar and whisper a password into the bartender’s ear. There are rules, too - it’s one pint per person and only available on Monday 30th May - and it’s happening at what the brewer calls their ‘local pubs’ which means you won’t be able to do a cheeky bar crawl through Soho, picking up 6p pints at every location (we did the important research so you don’t have to…) That means you’re best off heading to the suburbs for a cheeky pint, and there are plenty of beautiful old pubs who’ll happily welcome you with a cheap ale - click this link to find your nearest. Now that Greene King has set the standard, we’re calling for everyone else to do the same. The average house price was £1,891 in 1952. So c’mon, Barratt Homes, it’s over to you… www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk Like what you've read? Why not subscribe to our free, monthly newsletter?

¿uʍoᗡ ǝpısd∩ ǝɥʇ ǝʌıʌɹns oʇ sǝʞɐʇ ʇı ʇɐɥʍ ǝʌɐɥ noʎ oᗡ Netflix is tearing a rift into the fabric of reality, allowing you to step through the small screen and into 1980s Indiana as the star of a brand new Stranger Things episode. Join Eleven, Dustin, Mike, Lucas, Max, and Will on a multimedia, immersive experience which allows fans to live out a totally tubular adventure, inspired by the hit TV show. Expect iconic sets, special effects, the chance to interact with your favourite characters (or mouthbreathers) and even unlock your own superpower to influence your surroundings. The experience begins with you foolishly volunteering to be a test subject at the sinister Hawkins lab, which rapidly descends into dodging evil scientists and discovering supernatural secrets, before being plunged into the terrifying Upside Down parallel universe, to escape murderous demogorgons. If you successfully conquer all this evil during the hour-long adventure and return to the safety of Hawkins’ Eighties bosom, you will be rewarded with unlimited time in Mix Tape. Here you can explore your favourite, Stranger Things hangouts, from USS butterscotch Sundaes at Scoops Ahoy, turbo-nostalgia at Family Video and Byers’ creepy, alphabet-adorned living room to the Palace Arcade, where you can try to beat Mad Max’s high score, sip cocktails at a Stranger Things-themed bar or take a selfie with a demogorgon. Volume One of the fourth season of Stranger Things hit Netflix screens on 27 May and to capitalise on the buzz, Netflix and events company Fever created this experience, which is currently wowing New York. So strap on your fannypacks, gather your fellow nerds or mutoids and we'll see you on the other side. Stranger Things: The Experience - at a secret London location from 26 August. Tickets from £23.50 and can be booked now Like what you've read? Why not subscribe to our free, monthly newsletter?

Enter a steampunk world where everything is yours to explore - but nothing is as it seems A new immersive, open-world adventure is coming to London, giving you the chance to lose yourself in a steampunk wonderland and enjoy an adventure of your own choosing. And tickets go on sale today. Fancy becoming a detective in a wild-west style town at the foot of a mountain range? Perhaps you’d just like to stroll along the canal with a drink in hand, chatting to locals and catching up on the latest gossip? Hell, why not go all out and launch a career as the town’s resident criminal? You can do all that and more in Phantom Peak, a 30,000 square foot experience where you’re free to roam and explore as you please. It’ll be like jumping straight into Red Dead Redemption, without the ten minute long walks through the desert. You’ll soon discover that something’s not quite right in this bizarre town that harks back to Victorian times while also boasting futuristic technology, but by interacting with the locals and taking part in immersive games, there’s a good chance you’ll find yourself right in the middle of it all as the story unfolds. The incredible set in Surrey Quays will include a central waterway with real-life boat rides into the mountains, fully-working shops, restaurants and bars and even a waterfall. And you’ll be able to discover clues by grabbing the local newspaper, speaking to locals and even digging into their backstories to find out who’s trustworthy and who might be leading you on a merry dance. Phantom Peak promises to become one of the most exciting experiences to hit London, riding on the back of the ever-growing immersive theatre market brought to the mainstream by titans like Punchdrunk and Secret Cinema. And if those are anything to go by, tickets - which go on sale this morning (May 24) at 11am - will sell out in double quick time. Our advice? Head over to the site right now, get your finger warmed up for that refresh button and bag yourself a place in the queue. Canada St, Surrey Quays Rd, London SE16 7PJ, www.phantompeak.com Fancy bagging your tickets right now? Click the link below and it'll take you straight there! *This affiliate link is part of what helps keep our magazine afloat. By clicking the image and buying tickets through us, it costs you nothing more, but we receive a small fee* Like what you've read? Why not subscribe to our free, monthly newsletter?

As London gears up to celebrate 50 years of Pride, we look at some of the best ways to celebrate this month PARTY HARD! The Queer’s Platinum Jubilee Village Underground, June 3 Unorthodox and Mandidextrous team up to bring you a drum and bass night like no other. With a queer-focused, diverse line-up headlined by IMANU, helped by Nathan X, the iconic John B and Scottish legend, Mrs Magoo, Village Undergound will be packed to the rafters with dance troupes, aerialists and pyrotechnics to make sure this night goes off with a bang. Tickets £19 + booking fee Village Underground, 54 Holywell Ln, London EC2A 3PQ , tickets Ministry of Pride Ministry of Sound, July 2 Gay icon and Instagram meme-master, Fat Tony joins forces with Ministry of Sound to bring you Ministry of Pride 2022, featuring a day and night of big-name DJs and performers. From 2pm - 10pm, the daytime terrace party sees Joshua James, Raw Silk, Shay Malt and others behind the decks, with Amy Adele, Ashley Reece Cain and Matthew Miller Jones taking to the stage, and as you'd expect from one of London's best known nightclubs, the shenanigans will carry on into the early hours for those with staying power. Early bird tickets have sold out, but there are plenty of options from day-only tickets through to VIP tables and booths, so go as big as you want for the ultimate Pride celebration. Tickets from £14 Ministry of Sound, 103 Gaunt St, London SE1 6DP, Tickets and info Proud and Loud Royal Albert Hall, June 4 Celebrating 50 years of Pride with a line-up of LGBT+ icons, Royal Albert Hall welcomes BGT star Calum Scott, Hayley Kiyoko, Cat Burns and Ariōn to its hallowed stage for an evening of unabashed power pop. Funds from the show go towards Pride in London’s Unity Fund and they promise special guests and plenty of surprises on the night. Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 2AP, tickets Mighty Hoopla Brockwell Park, June 3-4 The Don of LGBTQ+ festivals, Mighty Hoopla needs no introduction. Brockwell Park becomes a sea of glitter, feathers, spandex and alcoholic overindulgence for a lineup including Steps, Basement Jaxx, Natalie Imbruglia, Sugababes, Jessie Ware and Sink The Pink. Tickets are still available but limited in numbers, so get in there quick - and book the Monday off work. Tickets from £65 Brockwell Park, Brockwell Park Gardens, London SE24 0NG tickets JOIN THE QUEENS! Bottomless Drag Bingo Harringay Arms, every Saturday Harringay Arms’ Bottomless Drag Bingo is as wild as you’d expect from a venue that dishes out all-you-can-drink Prosecco, Espresso Martinis and Passionfruit Martinis. Pizza also comes as part of the deal, but the real stars of the show are Elsie Crumpet and Cherry Liquor, who promise to grab your balls and check if your numbers are coming up. The bingo takes place every Saturday and starting times differ from week to week, so check before you make your way there (you can book tickets in advance from EventBrite). Tickets £7 The Harringay Arms, 153 Crouch Hill, London N8 9QH, tickets The Grotteaux Woolwich Works, until June 4 If camp, daft and outrageous burlesque tickles your pickles, head down to The Grotteaux before it closes on June 4. You might’ve picked up on the festive-sounding name - this is a Shotgun Carousel show that was cancelled because of that pesky pandemic - but that means Pride month has just been given a welcome bonus show, so we’re not complaining! It’s hosted by drag icon, Lilly Snatchdragon, who’s been named as THE top UK Burlesque Performer and has performed sold-out shows at The Bush and Garrick Theatres, and she’s joined by Cleopantha, who was named number 5 burlesque figure in the world last year and Dosa Cat, a choreographer famed for her Kathak dance style. That not enough for you? FINE. You can also have Symonè, who holds the Guinness World Record for ‘longest duration on high heeled skates while spinning three hula hoops.’ Sure, competition might not be strong for that one, but don’t pretend you’re not impressed. All that adds up to one hell of a show that merges cabaret theatre, live music and a healthy dose of raucous absurdity that straddles world cultures, the whole LGBTQ+ spectrum and people from all walks of life. Tickets £15.50 Woolwich Works, The Fireworks Factory, 11 No 1 Street, Royal Arsenal, London SE18 6HD, tickets Queer Queens Cabaret Londoner Hotel, June 2 A five-star party in a five-star venue, Queer Queens Cabaret are serving up seven acts for their Jubilee-themed evening of debauchery. Starring wild-child, Kitty Bang Bang, Cardiff’s Marmalade, Bones, circus performer Norvina Michaels, the hilarious Jen Ives and drag superstar Don Trolley. If that’s not enough to whet your appetite, you’ll get a free Cabaret Gin cocktail on arrival to warm you up for a right royal knees up. Tickets £45 The Londoner Hotel, 38 Leicester Square, London WC2H 7DX tickets GET SOME CULTURE! Moment of Grace Hope Theatre, from June 28 Princess Diana's visit to there UK's first AIDS unit in 1987 was a turning point for the way in which the disease was viewed, in this country and abroad. Her handshake with a patient became an enduring image that cemented Diana's status as the caring, empathetic face of the Royal Family, while showing the world that AIDS sufferers didn't need to be locked away from human contact. Now, 35 years on from that moment, Bren Gosling's award-winning play tells the story based on testimonies and interviews with those who were there on the day. It is a personal journey for Bren, who was diagnosed with AIDS in the 1990s, and he says the production "brings home the importance of compassion and human touch when all else falls away, something which resonates particularly today in our emergence from the current pandemic." Tickets from £10 The Hope Theatre, 207 Upper St, London N1 1RL, tickets Gay Bar: Jeremy Atherton Lin in Conversation Foyles Charing Cross, June 13 The gay bar has a rich and storied history at the centre of the LGBTQ+ movement, from leather parties in the Castro to dark rooms and sweaty discos in London. Jeremy Atherton Lin’s book, Gay Bar: Why We Went Out is a fascinating exploration of the gay bar’s importance to the movement and the troubles such establishments have had to endure over the years. On June 13, Foyles on Charing Cross Road will host a Q&A with Jeremy, followed by a book signing. Expect to learn about the history of gay bars, their status in society today and the importance of claiming queer spaces, hear stories about the renegades and party boys who lived and loved in these spaces, as well as Jeremy’s own experiences. Ticket and book £13 Foyles, 107 Charing Cross Rd, London WC2H 0DT, Tickets Queer Walls Eltham Palace, June 17 For a more sophisticated Pride celebration, head to the beautiful, Art Deco Eltham Palace in South East London for Queer Walls. The venue was formerly a Tudor Palace, but guests will only be transported as far back as 1939, when Stephen and Virginia Cortauld (played by drag king, Adam All and femme queen, Apple Derrieres) invite you to join them and their bohemian friends for a cocktail party that’s very likely to descend into chaos before the night is out. Tickets £15 Eltham Palace and Gardens, Court Yard, Eltham, Greenwich SE9 5NP, tickets Poetry LGBT Open Mic Pride month Special Two Brewers, June 29 Take the mic yourself or just head along to listen to new and established writers, poets and creative thinkers. There’ll be up to 20 performers on the night, and if you fancy having a go, you’ll need to email in advance to book your slot on stage. Arrive before 7:30pm and you’ll bag a spot in the raffle - arrive late and you’ll be one of those bastards who turns up and makes a scene half way through someone’s poem. Tickets £5 Two Brewers, 114 Clapham High Street, SW4 7UJ Welcome to Queer Britain Queer Britain, all month Art fans have plenty to choose from this month and there’s nowhere better to start than in Kings Cross at the newly opened London’s first LGBTQ+ museum, Queer Britain (we covered the opening here), which offers free exhibitions by LGBTQ+ artists and shows exploring the culture and struggles of the gay rights movement. Their first exhibition is called Welcome to Queer Britain and includes photographs by Allie Crewe and Rover Taylor as well as portraits by Sadie Lee and Paul Hartfleet. Free entry 2 Granary Square, London N1C 4BH, Queer Britain Bad Gays launch event Glass House London, June 11 Why do we only celebrate heroic gays? That was the question posed by Huw Lemmey and Ben Miller in when they launched their hugely popular podcast, Bad Gays, which bucked the trend by talking about evil and complicated queers in history. Thousands of listeners agreed, and they followed up their success by writing Bad Gays: A Homosexual History. Join Huw and Ben for a unique panel chaired by the formidable Juliet Jaques, at LGBTQ+ venue, Glass House. Tickets £13 Glass House,118 Bethnal Green Road, London E2 6DG, tickets Let Me Hold You & The Queen’s Jubilee Queercircle, from June 9 Across town in Greenwich’s Design District is Queercircle, an LGBTQ+ art space that will take the form of a main gallery, library and project spaces when it opens on June 9. It’ll kick off with Let Me Hold You, a solo show by Michaela Yearwood-Dan, and The Queen’s Jubilee, which explores “how drag evolved from performative gesture to a way of life”. Building 4, 3 Barton Yard, Soames Walk, Design District, London SE10 0BN Queercircle Queer Frontiers: An Exhibition Celebrating the Work of Ashton Attzs 100 Bishopsgate, June 1 - July 15 Large-scale city landlords might not seem like the most obvious Pride allies, but kudos to Brookfield Properties, who are launching a multi-site exhibition of the works of 24 year-old queer, black artist, Ashton Attzs. A former winner of the Evening Standard Art Prize, Attzs’ colourful pieces are celebratory explorations of Pride, the trans-rights movement and subjects of freedom and self-love. You can check them out at 100 Bishopsgate, and learn more about the pieces and exhibition here Free Entry 100 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 1GT LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year finals Clapham Grand, June 14 Treat yourself to a belly laugh or ten at the grand final of the LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year. Nine of the best acts Britain has to offer will fight it out on stage in front of judges Vinegar Strokes, Zoe Lyons, Stephen Bailey and Skisa. The finalists cover all bases - trans, non-binary, pansexual, lesbian, and one who claims to be the world’s only left-handed, Irish, Indian gay comedian. Sounds like history in the making. Tickets £12 The Clapham Grand, 21-25 St John's Hill, London SW11 1TT, UK, tickets TAKE A WALK! LGBTQ+ Guided Walking Tours in London various dates Pride might be best known for parties, but it’s also a great reason to get out and reconnect with the gay rights movement, learning more about the places and people who made it happen. London has its fair share of LGBTQ+ history - and thankfully, plenty of people who’ll literally walk you through it. A FREE Queer & LGBTQ+ History Tour leaves from Clermont Hotel in Charing Cross at 11am on Sundays and promises to guide groups through historic sights relating to Roman queer influence, the AIDS crisis and Gay Pride itself, while also taking in sombre locations including The Admiral Duncan, where a homophobic bomb attack devastated the community and Molly Houses - 18th century meeting places for gay men. The LGBTQ+ History Tour of Bloomsbury takes a literary look at gay culture, leading guests to a legendary LGBTQ+ bookshop and learning about The Bloomsbury Group of free-loving intellectuals, cross-dressing Victorians, banned lesbian novels and even a secret, gay language. Meet at Trafalgar Square at 10am on Fridays for the Queer History Walking Tour, which explores the West End and particularly Soho, London's most famous LGBTQ-friendly district. You'll be taught about pioneering drag queens from the 1700s, secret gay soirées of the 1920’s, and the infamous development of Soho. And celebrating the 50th Pride march, on June 30 the LGBT+ History in Marylebone tour explores one of London's most upmarket neighbourhoods and the many queer icons who have lived there. From rock stars to royalty and royal spies to writers, Marylebone has seen plenty of LGBT+ legends pass through its pubs and fancy houses over the years. GET SPORTY! Pride Ride 2022 South Bank, June 25 If you've not been on an IBikeLondon outing before, it's not your average bike ride. Huge groups of cyclists head out behind a fleet of 'Disco Bikes,' which are exactly what the name suggests - bikes fitted with booming speakers that take the party to the streets. They're hosting a special, Pride Ride on June 25 for LGBTQ+ friends and allies and they'll be pumping out classic Pride tunes as you pedal your way through central London. It's completely free and kicks off at a pleasingly leisurely time of 1:30pm from the meeting point outside the National Theatre on the South Bank. Expect plenty of rainbow flags, a whole lot of fun and beautiful views of the Thames in the summertime. Free Outside the National Theatre, South Bank, Register now LGBTQ+ Sports Fair LSBU Student Centre, June 10 There’s no better way to get fit, make new friends and find likeminded people than sports, so why not use Pride month to join a new team? This sports fair by Out For Sport gathers London’s grassroots LGBTQ+ sports and fitness clubs under one roof and invites them to pitch their sporting prowess (or, let’s be honest, social calendar) to attendees. Whether you fancy yourself as a footballer, athletics superstar, gym bunny or just a keen cheerleader in it for the fun, there’ll be something here for you. A bar and DJ will also be on site, just in case things get a little too sporty and you need a drink, Free entry LSBU Student Centre, 103 Borough Road, London, SE1 0AA, register SHOP! NHD Big Gay Market Ninth Life, June 25 An art and craft market that supports local LGBTQ+ artists and artisans takes place at the brilliant Ninth Life pub and performance space in Catford. The venue has a long history of supporting the movement - we even turned up for a drag queen story time to find out all the queens had overcooked it at Pride the day before and could’t get out of bed, but take that as a brilliant endorsement of its quirkiness rather than a complaint. It’s a great bar to spend the afternoon and has a beer garden you won’t want to leave. Details on traders will be released nearer the time - keep an eye on the website for more info. Free entry The Ninth Life, 167 Rushey Green, London, SE6 4BD, Ninth Life Quiet Contemplation London's LGBTQ+ bookshops If you want to celebrate Pride without the crowds, why not take a little time to read up on the gay rights movement, or pick out a book by an LGBTQ+ author? Gay's The Word on Marchmont Street is a longstanding pillar of the literary community, having stood on the same spot since 1979. More than just a bookseller, the shops provides a meeting space for community groups and hosts regular events - although their schedule has been scaled down since the pandemic. Keep an eye on their website or head in store to talk to staff about what's coming up this month. A newcomer to the scene, Common Press in Bethnal Green only opened its doors in 2021. It's owned buy the brilliant Glasshouse team and comprises a cafe and bookstore in one, so you can pop in for a quick purchase or spend the day browsing and chatting with friends. While Boomarks in Bloomsbury isn't technically LGBTQ+ specific (it's a socialist bookstore), it prides itself on having an extensive collection of products by, and for, the community. You'll find texts on women's liberation, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender amongst its 135,000 books. Like what you've read? Why not subscribe to our free, monthly newsletter?

Celebrity Activist and Zebra One Gallery Curate One Planet. Once Chance Leah Wood has inherited her Rolling Stones father, Ronnie Wood's passion for art and teamed up with Zebra One Gallery for the powerful, One Planet, One Chance exhibition - rather aptly, opening to the public for one day - at New Bond Street’s Koppel Project on 3 June. The show is completely free and you can expect pieces celebrating the planet’s beautiful animals, marine life and ecosystems by big names, including Damien Hirst, Bob Dylan and Ben Eine. We’re particularly excited about the show's breathtaking Lightbox photography by Chris Fallows, which is the culmination of more than 3,000 days spent at sea and four visits to all seven continents. His pieces show extraordinary animals in jaw-dropping moments, like this heart-stopping capture of a Great White shark, smashing through the waves to capture his lunch. Other stand-out works in the show include photography by explorer, photographer and environmentalist Konrad Bartelski - from the Norwegian Arctic to Antarctica - trippy, psychedelic mushroom worlds by collage queen Seana Gavin and El Hardwick’s bold photography, exploring how to heal a damaged planet. A host of exciting artists passionate about conservation have also contributed work to the project, including Leah Wood's butterfly and polar bear paintings as well as fine art photographer Jonathan Ducrest, urban artist, Dom Pattinson, provocative painter, Mason Storm, Tim Muddiman and Rebecca Fontaine-Wolf. The show will raise funds for Cool Earth - NGO that protects endangered rainforests - and Sea Shepherd UK, the non-profit, marine conservation organisation. Wood says: “My passions are art, painting and my ambassador work for Cool Earth, so I’m proud to combine these to raise money and awareness for Cool Earth and Sea Shepherd at such a critical time for the planet. We must continue to take urgent climate action to protect rainforest and support people who live there.” Zebra One Gallery owner and curator, Gabrielle Du Plooy concludes: “With World Environment Day coming up on 5 June, there has never been a more vital time to take action - we have one planet and one chance. “We are proud to have so many incredible artists who share our passion - many of whom have captured its incredible natural wonders up close and provided them for this show, and others who have seen the devastating impact humans have had on the planet, and explore that in the exhibition and - more importantly - what we can do to help it heal.” The exhibition will launch with a VIP Private View at Koppel Project on 2 June with sustainable drinks sponsors Bullards Gin and The Hidden Sea, and will open to the public on 3 June, before moving to Zebra One Gallery’s virtual exhibition, with key pieces available to view in person at the Hampstead gallery until 16 June. If you're looking for more things to do over the long, Jubilee weekend, check out our guide to bossing it like a Queen Koppel Project, 125 New Bond St, London W1S 1DY, 3 June Like what you've read? Why not subscribe to our free, monthly newsletter?

Crowned hounds are welcomed at castles and lodges fit for kings and queens With the nation Febrezing the bunting ahead of the big, Jubilee celebrations, we’ve rounded up eight regal getaways which have been fit for kings and queens and now welcome Britain’s true royalty, the ones with four legs and soggy noses. So pack your poshest poo bags for the crown jewels of dog-friendly escapes, with the bow-wow factor. Cliveden House, Berkshire Meghan Markle spent her final night as a mere civilian at this impossibly regal, country house hotel, before getting hitched to Prince Harry the following day. Distinguished dogs can also enjoy this five-star, historic hotel complete with the welcome ‘ceremony’ of a gourmet meal from the chef's canine menu, bed, bowl, feeding mat, towels, treats and walking map to take in some of the 376 acres of stunning grounds. From £445 p/n. Great Fosters Hotel, Surrey This Tudor estate has had so many royals through its doors, it probably has scuff marks from all the crowns - it was used as a hunting lodge by King Henry VIII, bears an original, Queen Elizabeth royal crest above the main porch and enjoyed a visit from Queen Mary in 1931, among many other royal landmarks. Located near Windsor, pets and their people can now enjoy regal heritage, fine dining and an amble through the acclaimed gardens, with a doggy afternoon tea also available to those enjoying the exclusive PetsPyjamas Barking Britain package. From £573 for two adults and one dog. Thornbury Castle, Gloucestershire This castle is loaded with royal drama. Originally conceived and constructed by Edward Stafford - the only man to rival the king’s wealth and status at the time - the 16th century hotel was a display of wealth and ambition that Henry VIII did not take kindly to. After Stafford was found guilty of treason, the king took control of the castle and it briefly became a retreat for Henry and Anne Boleyn. Nowadays, four-legged guests can act like canine royalty enjoying cooked breakfasts and stately strolls around 14 acres of unspoiled grounds. From £339 p/n. Palé Hall Hotel, Wales Queen Victoria was so enchanted by this luxurious, country hotel when she visited in 1889 as part of a royal North Wales tour, she rearranged her itinerary so that she could stay much longer than the ten days originally planned. She had a favourite walk through the grounds, down to the river that can be retraced for a dog walk today when staying at this luxurious country hotel with five AA Red Stars. From £295 p/n, with a two-night PetsPyjamas exclusive package from £925. Lainston House, Hampshire Previously known as the home of Charles II and his mistress Louise de Keroualle before he died in 1685, this historical gem is now a five-star luxury country house hotel in Winchester, where top dogs can indulge in lavish interiors, an award-winning restaurant and stunning location. From £335 p/n. Cowley Manor, Gloucestershire The land on which this contemporary country house hotel sits, once belonged to the kings of England and was exchanged by Edward the Confessor in return for the land on which he built Westminster Abbey. While Westminster Abbey may trump Cowley for pomp and ceremony, a dog will enjoy playing lord or lady of the manor, romping through the lawns and beautiful Grade II listed gardens at this upmarket Cotswolds’ bolthole. From £245 p/n. Down Hall Hotel & Spa, Essex First recorded in the 10th century, Down Hall was once a royal estate of Harold II before it fell into the possession of William the Conqueror after the battle of Hastings in 1066. Fast forward many, many centuries and it's now a contemporary country mansion, where discerning hounds can enjoy walks through 110 acres of woodland, parkland and landscaped gardens, as well as time with their human companion in the lounges and outdoor restaurant terrace. With the exclusive PetsPyjamas Barking Britain package they are also treated to a box of dog goodies, a dog passport at check-in and sausage at breakfast. A two-night Barking Britain package starts at £526 for two adults, one dog. Danesfield House Hotel & Spa, Buckinghamshire This dog-friendly property set within 65 acres of manicured gardens and situated by the River Thames is brimming with history as far back as 1725 and was once the wartime home to the Intelligence Section of the RAF, known as RAF Medmenham. The unit specialized in photographic intelligence and was the ‘eyes’ to Bletchley Park’s ‘ears’. With a gorgeous, tree-lined drive that winds beneath the striking Clock Tower and whitewashed exterior, a dog will feel as though they have arrived when visiting. They can also expect to be waited on ‘paw and paw’ with services such as dog sitting, grooming and walking at one’s disposal. From £279 p/n. ​​You can check out more than 18,000 other stays fit for your regal beagles and Very Important Pets over on PetsPyjamas If you’re not woofing up rooms here for a right, royal knees-up, check out our ultimate guide to bossing Jubilee weekend like a Queen. SPOILER: It features a CORGI CAFE and DOGSTIVAL Pawtinum Jubilee party. And for those wanting some hair of the dog to toast HRH’s excellent throne-time (with or without four-legged company) check out our guide to the best boozers near Buckingham Palace. Like what you've read? Why not subscribe to our free, monthly newsletter?

Is it a picnic? Is it a high-end dining experience? Well, it's both. Cornwall’s Hidden Hut has achieved something of a legendary, mythical status as a place you either know or you don’t - and even if you know, you still might not be able to find it. It’s an open-air restaurant in a curiously secluded spot, somehow perched on a cliff and hidden from view on the Roseland Peninsula. In fact, their own website proudly proclaims that when it was built before the war, it was designed not to be seen from the beach. See? The name is starting to make sense. You’ll need to trek along a rugged coastal path to reach it, but once you do, you’ll join a small group of in-the-know foodies who quietly rave about its culinary offerings. If a little pre-dinner adventure sounds appealing, then we’re about to take your excitement up a notch: Hidden Hut’s Feast Nights are back after a two-year hiatus, and they're a dining experience like no other. Somewhere between a luxury tasting menu and a family picnic, Feast Nights are a beach-based treat for the taste buds, where communal feasting happens around a single (albeit huge), table on the sand as the tide goes out. As the waves slowly recede behind you and the sun sets overhead, you'll join a group of fellow foodies for an evening that'll linger long in the memory. Guests bring their own plates, cutlery and booze, and the Hidden Hut’s much lauded chefs prepare a single-dish dinner which changes every time, from Lobster & Chips to Beef Asado, Sticky Ribs, Champagne Shells, 12hr Lamb and South Indian Thali. The feast goes ahead in all weathers, which adds to the sense of rustic adventure that makes the Feast Nights so exhilarating, and you’ll be seated with a whole bunch of strangers enticed by the very same curiosity that dragged you across the clifftops to be there. Sounds exciting, right? Get in there sharpish - seats at these feasts sell like hotcakes (which, incidentally, are for sale after the meals) - and they’re already online now. http://www.hiddenhut.co.uk Like what you've read? Why not subscribe to our free, monthly newsletter?

West End venue opens new bar, roof terrace and a Meteorite-shaped obstacle to send you round the bend As if you needed an excuse to sip cocktails and whack a ball around lighthouses, ferris wheels and loop-the-loops, Swingers West End has just gotten bigger - way bigger. The crazy golf hotspot, which launched off Oxford Street back in 2014, has undergone a £2.5 million refurbishment and there’s plenty to show for the money, including a new bar, a whole new nine-hole course and even an open-air terrace. Swingers, which we named as one of the best activity bars in London, is now a whopping 9,000 square feet bigger and can squeeze an extra 270 people inside. The new Fairground Bar certainly looks more like an upmarket members club than a fairground drinking spot, but it’s named for its location by the new, Meteorite Course, which features a ninth hole impeded by a scaled down version of the spinning, illuminated ride of the same name. If all those hole-in-ones (or exasperating ten-over-pars) get your belly rumbling, there’ll be food provided by long-time Swingers partners, Patty&Bun. As well as their famous burgers, the Patty team will also be serving up dishes from their chicken concept, Jefferies, which is a buttermilk fried chicken party for your tastebuds. Take your chicken burgers, grab a Clover Club cocktail and head straight for the brand new 2,500 square foot terrace, where you can while away the afternoon with the sun on your face surrounded by floral feature walls and cascading vines from the pergola above. Grab your plus-fours and fish out your putters: It’s time to get your golf on! 15 John Prince’s St, London W1G OAB, www.swingers.club Like what you've read? Why not subscribe to our free, monthly newsletter?

Harry up and bag yourself a spot at Museum of London's celebration of England's captain fantastic The Museum of London might well be launching their most controversial exhibition tomorrow [May 21] - and your levels of excitement will probably depend on which area of the capital you call home. Harry Kane: I want to play football charts the life and career of the England and Spurs captain, with his memorabilia, shirts and golden boots all on display alongside rarely-seen photographs and even an interactive recreation of a dressing room, where visitors can hear of the figures who inspired one of England’s leading goalscorers. The free exhibition will chart his route to the top, from local London clubs, Ridgeway Rovers and Gladstone Rangers, to his successful loan spells at Leyton Orient and Millwall and of course his journey to becoming a bonafide Tottenham Hotspur legend. Kane says of the launch: “The Museum of London got in touch and wanted a Londoner to inspire young children to be their best so I am delighted to have all my memorabilia on show, with trophies, shirts, golden boots and some personal pieces which haven’t been seen publicly before.” It’s perhaps the best time for a local exhibition on the player - with transfer rumours swirling, it might be the last season he can be discussed as a Londoner whose entire career has taken place within the M25 - but curiously it closes in December, just when he could find himself elevated to true, national icon status. England head into the World Cup this winter with high hopes that Kane will be spending Christmas cradling the elusive, golden trophy. Will paying your respects to the England captain help drive him on to success in Qatar? No, it probably won’t, but we need all the help we can get, so go stroke his golden boots, pray in front of his England debut shirt and offer sacrifices to the spirit of Jules Rimet at the Museum of London this year. www.museumoflondon.org.uk Like what you've read? Why not subscribe to our free, monthly newsletter?

Pull on your board shorts, throw some towels in the back of the camper van and set the Sat-Nav to… Fulham? FULHAM Beach Club is open for business, and this summer looks set to be bigger and better than ever as Palm Beach Rose Brunches, Polynesian Parties and Miami Vice shindigs are all scheduled to bring the fun to the banks of the Thames. The West London venue is in Neverland in the shadow of Wandsworth Bridge, and opens on May 20. The bottomless brunch, which has become something of a local rite of passage in recent years, will return There are three areas, each with their own, distinct feel. The Pergola is for those who like to stick to solid ground, with grass and decking underfoot. There are sofas (£10pp) and tables (£5pp) all up for grabs, but you can also bag a free general entry pass without reserved seating. The Veranda takes the beach theme up a notch, with picnic tables (£10) and Veranda Sofas for up to ten people (£20), this section will take you right up to the beach and with a glorious view across the water. But if you want to go ‘full-beach,’ then you’ll need a spot on the white stuff. Get sand between your toes on the Beach Sofas (£40) or up the ante with your own Beach Hut (£30), Cabaña (£30) or Beach Bubble (£36). You’ll want to set aside an afternoon to work your way through the menu, which is packed with everything from the mouthwatering Smoke Stack burger to charcuterie platters, tacos and even lobster, while a dedicated Pizza Shed turns out dreamy slabs of cheese and carbs. And the cocktails include traditional summer drinks like Pimms and Aperol Spritz, classic including Margaritas, Mojitos and Martinis, sharing cocktails and special tiki mixes Strangers in Paradise and Ocean Pearl. Sure, the backdrop of gasometers and a kitchen and bathroom showroom isn’t quite la Croisette, but you won’t have to spend three hours in a Brexit passport queue and you won’t find a bottomless brunch this raucous in the South of France. Neverland, Wandsworth Bridge Road, London, SW6 2TY www.neverlandlondon.com Like what you've read? Why not subscribe to our free, monthly newsletter?