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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
National
David Ellis

Things to do in London during the heatwave, from weekend parties to lidos, picnics and rooftop bars

Party on: this weekend is set to see temperatures soaring

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This weekend, the mercury isn’t just rising, it’s rocketing up faster than the rate of inflation (sigh). London is set to soar past the 30ºC mark; those heavy folds of heat are already here, blanketing the capital.

With the hottest days of the year here, then, it’s time to swap WFH for WFP (working from park, or better yet, pub). From parties to keep you up all night — and face it, it’ll be too hot to sleep anyway — to the best barbecue deliveries, via picnic tips and even wild swimming spots, here’s how to make the very best of the beautiful weather.

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