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Make plans for memorable days out
Turn ordinary days into a spring adventure with these inspiring places, events, activities and foodie spots
Whether you’re drawn to the buzz of a bustling city or craving the fresh air of the outdoors, sometimes you need a little help making the most of your time off.
Read on for inspiration.
Watch sumo wrestling with sushi in London
Tokyo Nights is a live sumo wrestling and sushi dining experience arriving in London for a limited run this June. Combining the drama of competitive sumo with Japanese dining, the evening features live matches at close quarters, alongside food from Sticks’n’Sushi. Guests are seated around the ring, so you won’t miss any of the action as you enjoy your meal.
Bringing together sport, performance and food, this experience is sure to beat your usual night out. With only a limited number of London dates available, Tokyo Nights offers a distinctive alternative to dinner, theatre or live sport this summer.
Register for tickets at Tokyonights.com
Power up for spring adventures
As the days grow longer, spring is the perfect time to head outdoors and explore a little further afield. Whether it’s a weekend camping trip, an off-road escape or a day spent hiking to quieter corners, reliable power can make time outside more comfortable and flexible. The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station is designed for life beyond plug sockets, offering portable energy for everything from phones, cameras and drones to camping cookers and heated blankets.
Compact and easy to transport, it’s built to travel without adding unnecessary weight, making it well suited to car-based adventures or remote campsites. With multiple charging options including AC outlets, USB ports and a car connection, it keeps essential kit running while you focus on the experience. For spring days spent outdoors, it’s a practical way to stay powered up and extend the adventure.
Go off-grid at Uk.jackery.com
Step into Manchester’s underground music scene
Keep Walking Live: Manchester is a three-day, city-wide music takeover curated by Johnnie Walker in collaboration with NTS, running from 13-15 March 2026. Designed to celebrate the city’s deep-rooted music culture, the programme brings together internationally recognised names and emerging local talent across multiple venues. Artists include DJ EZ, Kokoroko, Nubya Garcia, Venna, Anz, Space Afrika and more, spanning contemporary jazz, afro-fusion, underground dance and club culture.
Tickets are priced at £5.15 to keep the weekend accessible, with additional free programming including DJ workshops hosted at NTS Manchester. All net proceeds will support local music charity Brighter Sound, contributing directly to grassroots artist development in the city. Part live performance series, part cultural programme, the event offers an affordable way to experience Manchester’s music scene while supporting the communities that sustain it.
Find out more and register at Nts.live
Experience a festival for every generation
Returning to Wiston Estate in West Sussex from Friday 28 to Sunday 30 August 2026, Big Church Festival is a three-day celebration of live music, faith and community over the August bank holiday. Now firmly established as the largest Christian music festival in Europe, the event brings together global artists including Lauren Daigle, For King & Country, CeCe Winans, Bethel Music and Lecrae alongside much-loved UK acts. Set across eight distinctive stages, the programme balances high-energy performances with calmer spaces, from worship-led moments and emerging talent showcases to garden stages and wellbeing sessions.
Designed with families, young adults and first-time festival goers in mind, Big Church combines music with activities, markets and creative spaces that encourage connection across generations. After selling out in 2025 and with 40,000 attendees expected this year, 2026 is set to be its biggest year yet.
Spring Super Saver tickets offer 35 per cent off until Easter Monday, 6 April 2026. Find out more at Bigchurchfestival.com
Head out for a refined spring lunch in Mayfair
If you want to indulge in Michelin-worthy Mediterranean food without leaving London, you’ve found the place. Tucked in a charming Mayfair mews, SILVA restaurant welcomes diners to enjoy its seasonal two-course set lunch menu this spring, for just £29. Reflective of the season, the menu features hearty yet fresh dishes, made using high-quality ingredients combined with expert technique.
Moments from Bond Street’s boutiques, it makes an ideal spot for a lunchtime pause while on shopping trips, midweek meetings and relaxed afternoons that turn into evenings. The restaurant’s plush interiors and pretty decor make for a calming environment to share good food together.
Discover the seasonal set lunch and other menus at Silvarestaurant.co.uk or book via Opentable.co.uk. Find the restaurant at 26-28 Bruton Place, London W1J 6NG.
Step inside masterpieces at an immersive art experience
Looking for something unique to do in London? You can now see iconic masterpieces like you’ve never seen them before at FRAMELESS near Marble Arch, where some of the world’s best-known artworks come to life via monumental projections of light, sound and motion. Spanning four unique galleries, FRAMELESS takes you on a journey from dreamlike Surrealism to sweeping Impressionist landscapes and abstract visuals by world-renowned artists including Monet, Van Gogh, Dalí and many more.
The fifth gallery, Blank Canvas, hosts limited-run residencies including The Colour Monster this February half term and a nature-focused show in March, offering fresh digital art experiences throughout the year. By day, it offers a cultural escape, while FRAMELESS Lates is for guests aged over 18 to enjoy the experience with drinks, music and a relaxed late-night atmosphere.
Save up to 20 per cent when you buy your ticket at Frameless.com
Get your hands on half-price pizzas on Mondays
Kick-start the week the right way with top-quality pizza in the heart of London’s fashionable Old Street. Every Monday from 4pm, enjoy 50 per cent off all pizzas at Fare London, a chic, Mediterranean-inspired pizza joint that provides the perfect setting for after-work catch-ups, chilled date nights or spur-of-the-moment dinners that still feel like a treat. Choose between more than 10 pizzas and a host of Mediterranean small plates accompanied with crafted cocktails, wine or Fare’s own beers.
If you’re visiting at the weekend, take advantage of the £28 prix fixe set menu, which includes a starter, a main or pizza as well as a glass of Prosecco, house wine or Fare Lager, and is available from 4pm on Fridays and all day on Saturdays. It’s the perfect way to sample seasonal flavours in a relaxed setting, all at a great price.
Make a reservation at Farelondon.com (offer ends 31 March 2026)
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