5 best things to do in London in August, week 21-27

From getting the August bank holiday underway to the last weeks of a major exhibition, here are five things to do in London August 21-27.

1 Hilma AF Klint and Mondrian exhibition at The Tate, Bankside

The Tate’s current major exhibition wraps up at the end of the month, so if you haven’t perused the works on display as part of the Hilma af Klint Piet Mondrian exhibition now’s your change. The modern art museum have put the Dutch and Swedish artist together to connect their nature-inspired art, and their exploration in trying to understand existential questions, and their shared interest in scientific discovery, spirituality and philosophy.

Address: Bankside, SE1 9TG

Website: tate.org.uk

2 Junkyard Golf, Camden

One of London’s premier crazy golf specialists have opened up a new venue in Camden, and Junkyard Golf Club’s newest location is its biggest one yet. Putt your way around psychotic creepy clowns, cage-fighting grizzly bears, disco dens, crashed planes fighting grizzly bears and basement horror raves. The golf course also has four bars and a neon hangout zone with an entire wall of classic arcade games. Opens Wednesday August 16.

Address: The Stables Market, 307 – 308 Camden Lock Place, Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8AB

Website: junkyardgolfclub.co.uk

3 Notting Hill Carnival

London’s ultimate street party will light up west London with dancing, floats and music, oh so much music once again. Bigger than Glasto, so they say, and with equally colourful outfits and positive vibes, get swept up in the raucous fun and roll along with the day. For families, there’s a stage that’s suitable for those with children in tow.

Date: August 27-28

Website: nhcarnival.org

4 All Points East & Field Day, Victoria Park

Stormzy, Aphex Twin, Bonobo, Erykah Badu, Fever Ray, Confidence Man, Tove Lo and Girl in Red; APE’s line up of world class music acts is long. In addition to the main day gigs, the festival will hold a free family-friendly festival during the week – an easy school holiday day out with the kids. On the programme, outdoor cinema, music, and wellbeing activities, as well as pop up bars and street food vendors.

Dates: August 18 – 28

Tickets: From free

Address: Victoria Park, Tower Hamlets

Website: allpointseastfestival.com

5 Hampton Palace Food Festival, East Molesey

Spend the August bank holiday weekend wandering the ground of Henry VIII’s palace while you get stuck into the extensive selection of street food and artisan foodstuffs at this long weekend food festival. Pop up bars will keep you hydrated and refreshed, and there’s plenty of food-related masterclasses to try out as well. Catch some live music, and face painting, circus skill sessions and other family-friendly activities should keep the little ones entertained too.

Date: August 26-28

Tickets: From £29

Address: Hampton Court Way, Molesey, East Molesey KT8 9AU

Website: hrpfestivals.com