Make the Most of the Long Weekend in the Eastern City

Looking for family-friendly activities, unique experiences and unforgettable views this bank holiday weekend? The Eastern City has everything you need for a memorable day out, from free racing tournaments and fascinating walking trails to immersive audio adventures and sky-high dining.

Whether you’re entertaining the kids, exploring London’s history, or planning a special evening, here’s why the Eastern City should be at the top of your weekend list.

Win a Prize at our Free Scalectrics Racing at Hypha x Eastern City Studios

Enjoy a fun day out for all the family with our free Scalextric racing at Hypha x Eastern City Studios. Young racing enthusiasts can test their skills on giant digital tracks complete with computerised lap timing, live race commentary, authentic F1 sounds and head-to-head overtaking action. With competitions and tournaments running daily, it’s the perfect pit stop for aspiring champions.

Tuesday 25 – Saturday 29 August, from 12-6pm daily.

Hypha x Eastern City Studios, 130 Fenchurch

See the City from a New Perspective

If you’re looking to explore some of London’s most iconic architecture, don’t miss City Views: Leaving a Mark, part of the London Festival of Architecture programme.

This free self-guided walking trail takes visitors through the Eastern City’s striking viewing galleries, landmark buildings and City Views installations. Accessible through a downloadable digital pamphlet, the trail offers the perfect opportunity to discover hidden viewpoints, learn about the stories behind the skyline and gain a fresh appreciation for the spaces that shape the City today.

Whether you’re a photography enthusiast, architecture lover or simply curious about London’s ever-evolving landscape, this is an experience not to miss.

Download the pamphlet here

Travel Through Time with the Time Hunters Audio Trail

Turn a city walk into an adventure with Time Hunters, the free family-friendly audio trail that brings history to life.

Led by the wonderfully eccentric Professor Horatio Pendulum, these immersive podcast adventures guide listeners through the streets of the City of London on a mission to repair a rift in space and time. Along the way, you’ll uncover fascinating stories, solve challenges and discover hidden corners of the City.

Each trail takes approximately two to two-and-a-half hours, making it the perfect activity for families looking to combine exploration with entertainment during the Bank Holiday weekend.

Find out more & download guides here

End the Day with Dinner Above the Clouds

When they said they’d set the bar, we bet you didn’t realise how high. Elevate the final weeks of summer with sky-high dining above the city skyline at Bread Street Kitchen & Bar at 22 Bishopsgate.

With a menu that tastes this good, you’ll want to taste a bit of everything – and we don’t blame you.​

Start raw and sharp – Stonebass Crudo, Cured Hamachi and chilled Oysters when the moment calls for it.​

Move through mains that range from a signature Beef Wellington sharer that earns every minute of its making, to Gordon Ramsay’s Fish and Chips – don’t let the name fool you: at this restaurant, a British classic becomes something else entirely. The grill runs exactly from Herdwick Lamb Chops to a Galician Blond T-Bone that needs no introduction.

Bold where it counts. Precise where it matters. British at its foundation.​

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