5 unmissable things to do, see and experience around the UK this month

A city-wide celebration of everything that makes London the culinary capital of the world, London Restaurant Festival has returned for the month of June. As ever, it’s serving up everything from restaurant tours and cooking masterclasses to chef collaborations and live entertainment, while showcasing the hottest new openings turning up the temperature. Our picks? A handful of smoking-hot events that teach you how to cook over fire – including on the covetable Big Green Egg, the barbie of choice for professionals – not to mention a discovery-tour series that enables you to visit three spots in one day. Better still, Amex Gold Cardmembers can get their foodie fingers on special tickets, meaning you’ll be first in line for all the eats, while there’s a series that spotlights London’s most exciting chefs (Sally Abé and Karl O’Dell included). This summer, the hottest table in the house is the whole damn city.  

If you need another excuse to visit Somerset House, the historic building on the Strand housing a myriad of exhibitions and events, then the Summer Series might just be it. No less than 11 nights of unforgettable music this July will transform the iconic courtyard into a stage for some of the hottest established and emerging talent from around the world – The Flaming Lips, Agnes Obel and Venna included. Better still, Cardmembers can bag last-minute tickets, so even those who don't plan ahead won't miss out. 

It’ll be game, set and match this summer as Wimbledon once again captivates the country with its sporting prowess and plenty of blood, sweat and tears. As usual, you can expect powerhouse players, pristine grass courts and competitive spirits, not to mention plenty of grunting as those iconic yellow balls are smashed back and forth across Centre Court. And that’s not even mentioning the Pimm’s, Champagne and strawberries and cream that will be consumed during the Championships! Better still, Amex Gold Cardmembers will get enviable access to the Amex® Cardmember Lounge to recharge between matches and the Amex Pavilion for cooling off with soft-serve ice-cream, as well as 20% off the Official Wimbledon Online Store, plus loads more. The ball’s in your court, as they say.

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Bringing massive names to Leeds, American Express presents Roundhay Festival is set to become one of the city’s best summer music moments. Festivalgoers will see Lewis Capaldi and Mr. Worldwide himself, Pitbull, grace the stage. Throw in support from Jason Derulo, Lil Jon, Conan Gray and more, and you’ve got yourself quite the day out. Amex Gold Cardmembers get access to pre-sale tickets, meaning it couldn’t be easier to get yourself there. As a wise man once said: ‘dale’!

A story of loyalty, courage and love, War Horse based on Michael Morpurgo's bestselling novel has become a Tony Award-winning theatre sensation for good reason, and now's your chance to see it for yourself as it returns to where it all began almost two decades ago at the National Theatre. But the best bit? Cardmembers can make the most of reserved seating, complimentary backstage tours and 10% off at the bookshop and bars. 

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