Putting your festival in direct competition with Notting Hill Carnival - Britain's biggest street party - is a bold move by anyone's standards, but the Metro Weekender has proved a great success over the last few years, filling Clapham Common with seas of revellers. The event comprises two totally different days: Saturday is ‘SW4’, a dance music marathon whilst Sunday's ‘Get Loaded in the Park’ is left for more traditional bands. Unlike the major festivals, tickets won't be selling out within four minutes - so maybe this will engender a more of a chilled-out atmosphere. These parties on Clapham Common are always cheerful summer fun.
St Valentine's Day Ball
Battersea Arts Centre (BAC), SW11 5TN
14th February 2010
The St Valentine's Day Ball at Battersea Arts Centre promises an evening of... More
Clapham Weekender 2010
Clapham Common, SW4 9DE
28th & 29th August 2010
The Clapham Weekender returns to south London's Clapham Common over the August... More
Bonfire Night
Various venues across London
5th November 2010 (and other dates in November)
November is the month that likes to go with a bang - and an explosive one... More
Thursday 5th November 2009
Guy Fawkes Night
South London is the place to be for a free fireworks show on Guy Fawkes Night with three free displays taking place across the borough... More
The Clapham Weekender returns to south London's Clapham Common over the August bank holiday with two all-day dance music marathons: South West Four and Get ...More
The Puppet Centre is primarily an information centre for puppetry. It contains a small permanent exhibition of figures, touring exhibitions ,and a specialist shop. The ...More
Brilliant for gifts, this shop has everything from clothes and accessories to smart homeware; a soft colourful shawl for her, or a set of solid ...More
There are various good reasons to visit Clapham Old Town's finest restaurant. Firstly, there's the sheer quality of the cooking, which won it Time Out's ... More
With 220 acres of green space, Clapham Common has often been associated with young professionals who sip champagne and eat salmon out of their wicker ...More
Boasting 220 acres of green space, Clapham Common has often been associated with young professionals who sip champagne and eat salmon out of their wicker ...More
Luxurious late night Art Deco bar with relaxed vibe and unique, 500-year history.
It’s not difficult to believe that this decadent, chandelier-filled arena – home to ... More
This Victorian pub in Wandsworth has been transformed from an historic boozer with sticky carpets into a decadent club. Part owned by sculptor Rudy Weller ... More
Central London prices don't act as any kind of deterrent to the well-heeled folk of Clapham, and this large bar/club is absolutely packed by midnight ... More
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Putting your festival in direct competition with Notting Hill Carnival - Britain's biggest street party - is a bold move by anyone's standards, but the Metro Weekender has proved a great success over the last few years, filling Clapham Common with seas of revellers. The event comprises two totally different days: Saturday is ‘SW4’, a dance music marathon whilst Sunday's ‘Get Loaded in the Park’ is left for more traditional bands. Unlike the major festivals, tickets won't be selling out within four minutes - so maybe this will engender a more of a chilled-out atmosphere. These parties on Clapham Common are always cheerful summer fun.
