The Time Out London blog team

Come summertime, there are few things better than the first sip of an ice-cold Aperol Spritz paired with a gorgeous view of London’s glorious skyline. London already has a formidable roster of rooftop bars, but soon another high-altitude venue will open in the city – and it’ll be the capital’s biggest yet.  When it opens its doors on May 7, Freight Brixton will be the city’s largest rooftop venue. More than just a bar, the venue will also bring good food and bangin’ tunes to the heart of south London. Located just minutes away from Brixton tube, the 1,000+ capacity open-air venue will sit adjacent to Brixton Village Market and opposite Pop Brixton’s shipping containers. It may offer some healthy competition for other popular rooftop venues south of the river (we’re looking at you Frank’s). Expect chef residencies, cocktail bars, live music, DJ collectives, food festivals and a chance to watch the footy in the sunshine all spring and summer long.  If this news sounds familiar, that’s because Freight Brixton originally planned to open in July 2024 atop the Pope’s Road branch of Sports Direct. An issue with licences delayed the project. Now launching in a nearby venue, Freight Brixton’s chock-a-block events programme will kick off with a set by David Rodigan, who will bring his reggae sound system to the rooftop on May 9. Contemporary house-meets-funk DJ Dimitri From Paris is booked to play a disco set on June 6. Plus, the venue will also host weekly Soul of the South...

Heads up, Londoners – the first of several weekends’ worth of major travel disruption is upon us. On March 7-8 there’ll be the near-entire total of the Piccadilly line, as well as shut stations for huge sections of the Circle, Hammersmith & City and District lines. And that isn’t all you need to watch out for over the coming days. With all the travel disruption planned for TfL services, it could be tempting to stay at home (or stay local) in the capital this weekend. But there is so much to get out to see and do in London on March 7-8. A ‘storming stage debut’ in the West End, extraordinary photography in Soho, a ‘Wallace and Gromit’ exhibition and French-style Korean nosh in Stoke Newington. Here’s everything you need to know about TfL’s planned tube and train closures in London this weekend. RECOMMENDED: 🚇 The London Underground’s Piccadilly line will be almost completely shut for two weekends in March. 🛤️ London’s busiest train station will have major closures this month. London travel disruption and tube closures, March 7-8 2026 Piccadilly line On Saturday March 7 and Sunday March 8, no trains between Cockfosters and Uxbridge. Including night tube on Friday and Saturday nights. Trains will only run between Acton Town and Heathrow Airport. Travellers to Heathrow should use the Elizabeth line. Eastbound trains will not call at Barons Court until June. If travelling east, go one stop west (to Hammersmith) and bounce back east. Hammersmith & City line On Sat Mar 7...

Finally, London has been blessed with a heavy dose of vitamin D. The sun’s out, the trees are blossoming, payday has given our bank accounts a boost, life is good.  But don’t let London’s first taste of spring sunshine tempt you into splashing all your cash at once. There are still months of sitting in beer gardens, dancing in fields and taking trips to the seaside ahead of us that you’ll want to save your pennies for.   We’re here to make that easy for you. This weekend, the city is brimming with excellent budget-friendly things to do. National Lottery Open Week is offering free entry to a bunch of London landmarks, people of all faiths are invited to join Iftars in some of the city’s most famous venues and there’s a bunch of events happening in honour of International Women’s Day 2026.  Like the sound of those? Read on for the full lowdown on all the best things you can do in London without spending a thing this weekend.  RECOMMENDED: All the best things to do in London this weekend.  The best free things on in London this weekend, March 6-8 2026  1. Get free entry to some of London’s top attractions for National Lottery Open Week Every year, National Lottery Open Week gives  National Lottery-funded venues across a chance to say thank you to participants for their part in raising £32 million each week to support charitable causes. This weekend, simply buying a lottery ticket will get you into loads of top London attractions for free. You can explore the totally...