Things do in London, Summer 2016

From dancing in the dark in Dalston, to savouring Shakespeare in Regent’s Park, the capital’s got it going on
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Whisper it, but summer might finally be here.

Leave your coat in the cupboard and start planning your days around the long, light evenings: it’s time to enjoy London at its brightest and best, when people stop complaining about the cold and finally get to enjoy lunch breaks. The parks are open, rooftops just got boozy and the theatre has moved outdoors.

Flick through our gallery above for the best of what to do this summer, whether it be dancing in the dark in Dalston or savouring Shakespeare in the park. The British pessimist in us means we've included plenty to do if the rain does decide to come back for old times sake.

If it stays sunny though, find your favourite picnic spot across the capital, head up to one of London’s best rooftop bars, discover the best things to do in London’s parks and enjoy the gloriously long evenings from any one of the city’s best restaurants with a view.

To keep your holiday budget intact, save a little money by trying out the 50 best free things to do across the capital.

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