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Arty day trips and verdant urban strollsFrom the Sussex countryside to London parks.
A new destination for world-class contemporary artBe among the first to visit a brand-new world-class contemporary art destination, launching its first season this week — and offering an enchanting fusion of art and nature. Goodwood Art Foundation opens this Saturday (31 May), set in a 70-acre, seasonally-changing natural landscape in the Sussex countryside, offering space to reflect on the artworks it showcases. Designed by Dan Pearson, the landscape is constructed around the concept of ‘24 seasonal moments’, offering colour and sensory experiences throughout the year. As for the art? The opening programme features works by leading artists such as Rachel Whiteread, Hélio Oiticica, Veronica Ryan, Isamu Noguchi, Susan Philipsz, Amie Siegel, Rose Wylie and Lubna Chowdhary — all curated by Ann Gallagher to provoke and inspire. Plenty more programmes and events are planned: keep an eye on the Foundation’s website for reasons to return. Also on site is the café, 24, which uses seasonal ingredients foraged from the surrounding landscape and produced locally at Goodwood’s Home Farm. Tap the blue button below to plan an inspiring day out of the capital, and experience Goodwood Art Foundation in its thrilling opening days. St Paul’s Cathedral savioursA free al fresco exhibition has popped up outside St Paul’s Cathedral. It tells the story of the brave Londoners who protected the landmark while bombs rained down. Head here to learn all about St Paul’s Watch — through archive content and first-person accounts. A feast for the eyes and earsOne of our favourite independent cinemas — Genesis in Bethnal Green — hosts an evening of short films with a twist this Saturday. Discover nine new works by talented young directors on the big screen, accompanied live by an ensemble of musicians performing bespoke jazz, electronic, classical and experimental music. Superb London strollsWe’ve got just the book to help you make the most of the sunshine this spring/summer. Green London by David Fathers is a new collection of walks which take in London’s most verdant spaces. Use it to explore parks, rivers, heaths and woodlands, connected by green walkways. Izakaya-inspired diningPartial to a snack on a stick? You need to check out Big Night — a Hackney restaurant loosely inspired by Japan’s yakitori izakayas. The food showcases seasonal British produce, skewered and cooked under a charcoal grill. Dishes range from lamb hearts and smoked beetroot to pickled mussels and seasonal kimchi. £20 Gatsby ticketsTony Award®-winning new musical The Great Gatsby has foxtrotted its way into London, and right now you can save 44% on tickets. Book by 8 June via the link below to see this spectacular Jazz Age-set show from just £20.
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