Time & Leisure (South West London and Surrey)

1 week ago | timeandleisure.co.uk | Tara Robinson

The best things to do this weekend, 30 May – 1 JuneOur top picks of the best things to get up to this weekend: theatre in Wimbledon and Clapham, seafood dining, a doggy day out for charity and a springtime art exhibition in Tooting!Oy Bar is a recently opened independent bar and kitchen offering a delicious seafood menu, including small plates and platters with selections of oysters, crevettes, smoked salmon and crab salad.

1 week ago | timeandleisure.co.uk | Tara Robinson

With wood panelling surrounding its entrance and Japanese lanterns hanging in its doorway, Konjiki stands out on Kensington Church Street for its instantly recognisable decor. A few steps down into this subterranean 80 seater restaurant that’s only just opened its doors in April 2025, and you are unmistakably in the Nipponese realm.

2 weeks ago | timeandleisure.co.uk | Tina Lofthouse

This year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show was full of inspiration for our outdoor spaces…Main image: The SongBird Survival Garden.Designed by Nicola Oakey. Photo: RHS/Sarah Cuttle Go wildOne of the most powerful themes that came across is how gardeners are embracing more naturalistic planting schemes. The Wildlife Trusts Garden, designed by Teddington designer Zoe Claymore, highlights the benefits of working with not against nature.

2 weeks ago | timeandleisure.co.uk | Tara Robinson

An English country garden in the heart of the city Summer in London means an influx of garden terraces, all promising to be the city’s next best al fresco dining destination. How can one hope to stand out amongst the flurry of outdoor restaurant spots at this time of year? The Terrace at the Royal Horseguards Hotel has your answer: keep it simple and elegant, with a focus on truly good food, top-class service and comfort.

2 weeks ago | timeandleisure.co.uk | Tara Robinson

Top things to do this bank holiday weekendOur top picks of the best things to get up to this bank holiday: theatre and riverside dining in Kingston, family days out in Morden and Surrey, and a local art exhibition in Wimbledon!Main image: The Great Garden Game-A-Thon at RHS Garden Wisley (c) RHSFancy pairing a riverside bank holiday walk with some delicious dining? If you head along to Riverside Walk in Kingston, you’ll find a fab variety of restaurants overlooking a pretty view of the Thames.