The best things to do this weekend, 11-13 October
The best things to do this weekend, 11-13 October
Our top picks of the best things to get up to: festivals in Clapham and Wisley, Halloween fun at Chessington, an art exhibition in Surrey and a musical at Richmond Theatre!
Pictured: Festival of Flavours at RHS Garden Wisley (c) RHS
Festivals
Clapham Book Festival
12 October
Clapham Book Festival is back for its 35th year with its annual celebration featuring talks from several speakers at Omnibus Theatre and a literary walk around Clapham led by local author Julie Anderson. This year’s speakers include contemporary historian Sir Anthony Seldon, broadcaster and journalist Gavin Esler, Clapham novelist Elizabeth Buchan, children’s and historical author Lisa Evans, crime writer Simon Brett and mystery author Elly Griffiths.
Time & Leisure is proud to be media partner for this fabulous event. Read our interview with Elizabeth and listen to our podcast with Simon
Festival of Flavours
RHS Garden Wisley
A celebration of growing and cooking, with live cookery demos, edible garden tours, food markets and expert advice on growing your own – a feast for your senses.
Family Fun
Family Halloween Fun at Chessington World of Adventures
12 & 13 October
Spooky goings-on for all ages at the popular theme park with rides at dusk, fancy dress competitions, a pumpkin patch photo spot and ‘Vile Villagers’ in the Wild Woods.
Art
City Dwellers
The Fountain Gallery, East Molesey
Artist Nataliya Zozulya explores the relationship between people and animals in urban life in this new exhibition of her works. The artwork is accompanied by prints from artist Viktoria Veil and modern ceramics made by Katalin Szallas.
Theatre
Heathers the Musical
Richmond Theatre, 11 & 12 October
The beloved musical has come to Richmond! When Veronica Sawyer, unexpectedly taken under the wings of the three beautiful and impossibly cruel Heathers, her dreams of popularity finally start.