What's On 4 August

Ellie Smith
August 04, 2024

Dear Reader,

There’s nothing like a sneaky skinny-dip if you can get away with it. I’ve been holidaying in Scotland, and the joy of a ramble to work up a sweat and then stumbling across a cool hidden loch among the trees for a secret swim with not a soul in sight, was all too seductive. Whipping your kit off al fresco, tossing clothes on the bank and sinking your feet into squelchy lake bottoms before taking the full-body plunge is half the joy. Getting out, shaking yourself like a dog and then perching on a sun-warmed rock to dry out a bit before getting dressed is the second half. You can then tramp back home, slightly damp, full of heart and most deserving of the pie and chips you’ve been fantasising about at the local pub. Holiday perfection.

Have a great week.

WHAT’S EXCITING ME THIS WEEK

Rooftop Film Club © John Nguyen/PA Wire

Guide To The Summer Hols

If you’ve not yet made plans, or are staycationing this year, we’ve got the skinny on all the cool things that are happening this summer in and outside of London. From rooftop films to live renditions of the War of the Roses, find something you’ll all love here.

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Of course, it's also the perfect time to be glued to the telly to watch the Olympics, but what sports does team GB really excel at? Have a looksie here – and learn the 10 teams to keep your eye on.

Proof That Reading Is Actually Good For Us

Losing yourself in a good book is one of life’s greatest pleasures. I still remember those hours lost in The Magus, The Corrections, Wuthering Heights or, more recently, Demon Copperhead. But we’re losing our reading appetites (mostly, thanks to our phones). Here’s why it’s good to keep up the habit.

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FIVE THINGS NOT TO MISS

On the hunt for a private members’ club to join? Check out The Dally, north London’s buzzy new hotspot set in a restored townhouse in Angel.

Rummage for a bargain at Peckham Salvage Yard, which returns this weekend with an array of vintage furniture, lighting, homeware and collectibles. 11am–5pm on Sunday 4 August

If you’re heading to Bicester Village any time soon, swing by the DO GOOD pop-up, which offers a curated selection of pre-loved fashion from brands like ALIGNE and Varley. Until 25 August

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A Taylor Swift exhibition has launched at the V&A, showcasing an array of the singer’s personal items, from cowboy boots to music awards. Until 8 September

Take the kids to the National Gallery’s Summer On The Square in Trafalgar Square: a programme of family-friendly creative sessions and activities running throughout August.

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