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Summer Activities

Wednesday, July 21, 2021 - 13:15

With the sunshine making an appearance, there is no better time to visit our member venues. There are lots of wonderful things to enjoy with friends and family this summer - take part in a mindful craft activity, cheer on your favourite players through screenings of the Lions Tour test matches, watch some classic films with the unforgettable big-screen experiences. If it's the team you fancy catching up with why not enjoy an amazing outdoor terrace or garden for a summer reception with a BBQ or Pizza Party, there's even a venue with dodgem cars! Whatever you decided to do this summer, support London's iconic and much loved museums, galleries, tourist attractions and institutions, they really are amazing!

Museum of the Order of St John

Summer Holiday Family Fun - Book your free place for Museum of the Order of St John’s summer holiday family activities which will be taking place in their Learning Centre and Cloister Garden every Wednesday between 10am and 3pm from 28th July – 1st September.

This summer explore the garden through a series of easy, mindful craft activities for all to enjoy:

·    28th July, Butterfly Feeders

·    4th August, Kindness Rocks

·    11 August, Dream Catchers

·    18th August, Bee Houses

·    25th August, Lavender Playdough

·    1st September, Decorate a Pharmacy Jar

Activities will be bookable from Wednesday, 14th July for groups of up to 6 people per table on their Eventbrite page. If anyone in your group has sensory needs please contact them (museum@sja.org.uk) and they will ensure that your table is located in a quieter environment.

The National Gallery

Looking for an amazing outdoor venue with scenic views this summer? Go to the National Gallery that has the best views of Trafalgar Square! London’s most bustling square is a sight to behold. Enjoy exclusive access and entertain your guests on the National Gallery’s beautiful Portico Terrace, anytime of day or evening. The views do not stop there.

Step into the Gallery and take a private tour of some of the greatest paintings in the world including Vincent van Gogh’s ‘Sunflowers’ that has just returned from an international tour. All within one of London’s most impressive buildings.

The venue hire team are running a special promotion for 2021 bookings, the venue hire fee is £7,000 + VAT for up to 4 hours.

Talk to the team for further details via venuehire@ng-london.org.uk

Royal College of Physicians

With London having experienced a summer scorcher and COVID restrictions lifted on 19 July, this is the perfect time to organise a late summer party to make the best of the sunny season and celebrate the return to normality.

Adjacent to Regent’s Park, the RCP’s Medicinal Garden is a wonderfully tranquil space in the centre of London. Thanks to its secluded location, it is the ideal setting for creative summer parties and al fresco dining.

This year, we have created three fabulous summer party packages to entertain your delegates:

Pizza Party Package

Prepared with the best local ingredients, our pizzas are freshly prepared and cooked in our wood burning pizza oven.

BBQ Party Package

Nothing says summer like BBQ! Treat your guests to a summer party to remember with our BBQ Party Package. We offer a vast range of sizzling food choices, including local meat, sustainably-caught fish and plant-based options.

Interactive Food Stalls

If you are looking to host an event with a twist, then look no further.

Thanks to their unique setup, our food stalls provide an opportunity for your guests and delegates to interact with our expert chefs and enjoy the sense of theatre involved in the creation of their food. We will also circulate the food options around the room, ensuring that all your guests experience what each food stall is offering.

To enquire now click here

Royal Hospital Chelsea

The Luna Cinema is returning to Royal Hospital Chelsea from Thu 16 to Sun 19 September with a line-up of classic and feel-good films to make your summer.

After months of staying indoors watching movies on the small screen, it’s time to head outside for an unforgettable big-screen experience. There’s great food and a full bar (both with click and collect service), optional seated upgrades, and of course giant screens with incredible state of the art sound. Sounds like a perfect summer’s evening out!  

So, what are you waiting for? Gather your friends, get planning that date night and enjoy some classic cinema under the stars - all set to the stunning backdrop of Royal Hospital Chelsea. 

The programme includes 80s classic Top Gun, feel-good favourite Grease, the sing-a-long version of smash-hit movie musical The Greatest Showman and Sci-Fi blockbuster Star Wars: A New Hope. Book now: www.thelunacinema.com/royal-hospital-chelsea

Somerset House

Somerset House cannot wait to welcome you back this summer. You can experience their spectacular courtyard with an exhilarating new experience that’s a fun twist on dodgems, or enjoy their versatile River Terrace, set against the backdrop of Somerset House’s iconic façade, with breath-taking views across the Thames.

Somerset House are currently offering a 20% discount on River Terrace bookings in July and August, and have partnered with some of their brilliant suppliers, who have created event packages to make the planning process as easy as possible. There are mouth-watering barbeque options from Clement Worrall, sophisticated canapés and bowls from Alexander & Björck and innovative food stations from Bubble Food. Production house Full Circle are also on hand to provide a range of furniture and entertainment options. 

In addition to the venue hire discount:

Clement Worrall and Full Circle are offering a 10% discount on their packages.

Bubble Food will include100 complimentary Old Fashioned Cocktails to the first 5 events booked with Bubble for a summer party on the terrace!

Alexander and Björck will add a complimentary cocktail on arrival for guests, for any client booking their summer event with them.

That’s not all, if you are looking to wow your guests with a unique, fun-filled experience, why not incorporate Dodge into your booking? Dodge has been created in collaboration with Mercury Award-shortlisted musician Anna Meredith, artist and designer Yinka Ilori, and sound artist Nick Ryan, Dodge will transform our magnificent courtyard into a joyful, kaleidoscopic spectacle of colour, sound and energy. You’ll experience dodgems in a brand new light, with a unique interactive sound installation and a vibrant outdoor dining experience with mouth-watering food from Jimmy Garcia.

The team are offering you the chance to hire 'Dodge' and enjoy the exhilarating experience exclusively, or to enhance your event with unlimited guest access on the dodgems.

Don't miss out on these unique opportunities. Contact the team today to find out more! events@somersethouse.org.uk or 020 7845 4618

Twickenham Stadium

Enjoying a summer of sport? With the Lions tour going ahead in South Africa this year, we’re getting behind the team with three screenings of the test matches on 24, 31 July and 7 August at Twickenham Stadium.

Join the electric atmosphere surrounded by like-minded fans as the British & Irish Lions take on the 2019 World Cup Winners, South Africa. The screenings will take place in one of Twickenham’s East Stand hospitality facilities with multiple screens to catch the action on. The afternoon will begin with arrival from 15:00 with kick-off at 17:00 with live music post-match.

Reserve your place and catering here.