Summer is the season that suits London best. Nothing beats spending blissful days wandering about the city, browsing in the shops and exploring new bars and restaurants. And this summer, you can enjoy all of that and so much more at the King’s Cross Riviera, with over 100 shops, bars and restaurants set alongside Regent’s Canal.
Throughout June, July and August, the King’s Cross neighbourhood will transform into a happening summer hangout. Hosting free outdoor films, concerts, exhibitions and markets all summer long, there’s nowhere better to soak up the rays than this wonderful waterside spot.
Located in the heart of King’s Cross is shopping and dining hotspot Coal Drops Yard. Rediscover your love of in-person shopping at this traffic-free, central London haven (just 5 minutes walk from King’s Cross and St Pancras Station!). Here you can explore a unique mixture of independent boutiques as well as signature brands. And whilst you’re there, why not make a day of it and enjoy the fantastic programme of King’s Cross Riviera summer events?
Dinner and a movie: summer edition. From June 22 to August 6, the free Everyman Screen on the Canal film festival will take place on the banks of Regent’s Canal. Showings will feature blockbusters, family favourites and cult classics in front of the gorgeous waterway. And with so many mouth watering eateries nearby, you can grab some delicious food to eat whilst you watch. Or check out one of these alfresco dining spots for a pre-movie meal!
Providing the soundtrack to your days of leisure, King’s Cross Summer Sounds will take place in Coal Drops Yard from August 9-20. This free, outdoor festival will host a diverse line up of incredible artists. See internationally acclaimed singer, pianist and songwriter Joe Stilgoe, artists from the English National Opera, the Harrow Community Gospel Choir and so much more. Full line-up to be announced soon!
Club Pétanque (central London’s slice of Provence) can be found in leafy Lewis Cubitt Square. These four courts are free to use and no booking is required. Just roll up, collect your kit and let the games begin!
How would you like to be in with a chance of winning a bundle of incredible prizes that’ll level up your summer in King’s Cross? Head to their Instagram and enter for your chance to win £150 to spend on an alfresco meal at one of the area’s favourite eateries, a £150 voucher to spend in any King’s Cross shop and an exclusive reservation on the Pétanque courts!