Visit London’s Pick of the Week With the school holidays fast approaching, The Mayor of London and Visit London are inviting families across the UK to spend their summer in the capital to enjoy the Let’s Do London Family Fun season. Grab the kids and see London bursting back to life with exciting family-friendly events and experiences. From dodgem cars at Somerset House, to new trails to explore and free daily al fresco art activities, there’s plenty for the whole family to enjoy this summer without breaking the budget. Looking for filming opportunities, exclusive interviews or press stories? The London & Partners media team can unlock the doors to London for you. Get in touch with us at: press@londonandpartners.com. London & Partners Communications Team For more information about the full range of events in London go to visitlondon.com

This Week's Highlights Ride the dodgems at Somerset House Turbo-charge your summer as Somerset House welcomes back visitors with a thrilling new open-air experience in its spectacular courtyard. Featuring dodgems with a difference, bold installations from acclaimed artists and a delicious selection of food and drinks, Dodge is the perfect setting to celebrate quality time with family and friends once more. • When: Tuesday & Wednesday 12:00pm-3:00pm, 15 July to 22 August • Where: Somerset House • Price: Prices start at £5 and under 12s go free • Who: Stephanie Pilling, stephanie.pilling@somersethouse.org.uk Explore the South Ken Green Trail From the end of July to mid-October, South Kensington is coming alive with free family activities and a new green trail. The trail offers kids and parents alike the opportunity to discover pop-up nature hubs designed by architects, artists and garden designers buzzing with new ideas, focusing on supporting biodiversity and inspiring visions for a greener future. • When: 24 July to 15 October • Where: Exhibition Road, South Kensington • Price: Free • Who: Sarah Berresford, sarahb@exhibitionroad.com Discovery Days at the Royal Parks This summer the Royal Parks are welcoming families back to the LookOut Discovery Centre for their popular free drop-in Discovery Days every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday where families will be able to enjoy pond dipping, explore underwater worlds, go bug hunting and much more. Every week there will be different themes, from Meadow Madness, Life Underground to Wild Water and the beloved Peter Pan. • When: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 11:00am-3:00pm, 3 to 26 August • Where: The LookOut Discovery Centre, Hyde Park • Price: Free • Who: Andrea Ingle, aingle@royalparks.org.uk Sketch on the Square As part of Westminster’s Inside Out festival, the National Gallery is bringing art into the open air with an outdoor exhibition of over 20 life-sized replicas and digitally augmented art featuring some of the most famous and treasured paintings in the nation’s collection. The pop-up exhibition will be accompanied by Sketch on the Square, a programme of free, daily alfresco art activities for Londoners and visitors alike, making for a great family fun day. • When: All day, 3 August to 2 September • When: Trafalgar Square • Price: Free