August in Cheapside has it all: just add sunshine! Here’s what we have in store for you…
Summer in the City: Experience Cheapside | Across Summer
Experience the summer in Cheapside with our exciting calendar of events and activations, from live music performances to sports installations and cultural experiences across the area.
Sounds of Summer | Final performance, 5 August
Head down to Paternoster Square for the last of our free Sounds of Summer musical performances, from 5 – 7pm on Wednesday 5 August. Steel drum band, Endurance Steel will set the joyous mood, and the rest is up to you! The perfect wind down to a workday? We think so.
3×3 Basketball | Until 9 August
Did you know basketball is the world’s fastest growing urban sport? Come and find out the hype at Paternoster Square where you can experience 3×3 Basketball for yourself. 3×3 Basketball is part of London Sports Festival, proudly brought to you by Central London Alliance, in partnership with Cheapside Business Alliance and Blue Orchid Hospitality, supported by the City of London Corporation. Hurry, the last day to partake is Sunday 9 August.
The Power of Honey Exhibition at Bank of England Museum | Until 28 August
Fraud, finance and… bees? Head to the Bank of England Museum for The Power of Honey, an exhibition with a real living bee colony taking centre stage. Watch them patrol and protect their resources, just like the systems that protect our money, then put yourself to the test with a range of challenges and family trails.
Rooftop Pilates at One New Change | 4 – 13 August
Free rooftop pilates classes are landing on the roof terrace of One New Change, Tuesday to Thursday, 7:45 – 8:30am, for the first two weeks of August. No equipment needed, just show up and stretch it out with instructors from Pure Sports Medicine! Book your spot now.
Cheapside Cycle Tour | 4 August
Fancy uncovering Cheapside’s history on two wheels? Join our beginner-friendly cycling tour from St Paul’s Cathedral on Tuesday 4 August, 5:15 – 7:15pm, taking in everything from the Bank of England to the hidden lanes of Bow Lane. Bikes provided, but spaces are limited, so book your spot today!
The Ivy Asia St Paul’s new set menu | Throughout August
Created as a midday retreat, the team at The Ivy Asia St Paul invite you to join them to try the new Lotus Menu which brings together vibrant Asian-inspired flavours and beautifully crafted dishes. From £24.95, enjoy over a leisurely lunch Sunday – Friday, from 11:30am – 4:30pm.
Strip Hair Removal Experts, City : 50% off | Throughout August
Strip Hair Removal Experts are your summer saviours. Specialists in premium waxing, advanced laser hair removal and skin treatments, they’re inviting everyone toenjoy 50% off their first visit with code ‘CITY50’ then 20% off every visit there after with code ‘CITY20’. Summer, sorted.
Fortnum & Mason Royal Exchange | Throughout August
A century after Winnie the Pooh first wandered into the Hundred Acre Wood, Fortnum & Mason and Disney have come together to celebrate the beloved bear with a cute collection of exclusive creations. Discover keepsake gifts, limited edition hampers and, for the very first time, authentic “100 Aker Wood Hunny” produced by bees in Ashdown Forest.
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