It’s the last bank holiday until Christmas, so make the most of it and get out and about

1. Notting Hill Carnival
Notting Hill Carnival is the largest street festival in Europe. Sunday is traditionally family day, where you and your little ones can enjoy decorative floats, colourful costumes and masquerades, steel bands and plenty of loud music and delicious Caribbean food to sample along the way.
When: Sunday 28th & Monday 29th August. Sunday is children’s day and Monday is adults’ day. Bands take to the streets from 9am.

How much: Free!

Where: Notting Hill, London W10 & W11

thenottinghillcarnival.com

2. Children’s Cookery School at Foodies Festival
Children are young as two can take part in some of the fantastic cookery classes, which cover everything form party pinwheels to homemade butter. Classes are included in admission, on a first-come, first-served basis. When: Saturday 27th to Monday 29th August

How much: Adults, from £16; under-12s go free with a paying adult.

Where: Lower Field, Alexandra Palace Way, London N22 7AY

foodiesfestival.com

3. Impossible
Impossible returns to London this summer. The family-friendly show, which features some of the world’s greatest illusionists, will fuse death-defying stunts, grand illusions and close-up magic in a fast-paced performance.
When: Last performance Saturday 27th August

How much: From £10 each

Where: Noel Coward Theatre, St Martin’s Lane, London WC2N 4AU
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