Things to do in London this Bank Holiday weekend

Feast on festivals and enjoy the extra lie-in, says David Ellis: the Bank Holiday is here 
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David Ellis @dvh_ellis26 August 2016

Brace yourself: the Bank Holiday is here.

The long weekend sees the Notting Hill Carnival turn 50, Tobacco Docks turn into a mecca for gin lovers and Clapham Common host not one, but two music festivals.

Flick through the gallery above to see what's on around the city – and, with Monday morning for a lie-in, don't forget to take advantage of Sunday night.

Should we avoid traditional Bank Holiday weather – rain with a side of damp – then read our explainer of what to do in London in the hot weather – we've got everything covered, from lidos to open-air theatre.

Take a look at the best festivals in London, and for some free fun, check our list of 50 free things to do in London.

50 free things to do in London

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