IMAGE: Love Summer offers fun for all ages

With the sunshine finally gracing us, we’re almost ready for the return of Love Summer!  

Our pop-up venue offering four weeks of summer fun is coming back to the space outside Surrey Quays Shopping Centre. There’ll be games, art classes, a giant screen for people to enjoy the summer of sport, and much more. All are welcome, and it’s free to visit and join in any activities. 

This year the space will have a brand-new look with a clubhouse-style base and awnings to provide shade for the activities or to relax in. 

The action kicks off with an opening party on Friday 26 July. As in previous years, there’ll be live music, children’s activities, food and drink, plus this year the event will tie in with the opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics held on the same day.  

Love Summer will then be open Tuesday to Saturday 11am – 8pm & Sunday 11am – 5pm each week, with the final day on Bank Holiday Monday 26 August.  

The popular art classes and glass-garden-making workshops will return this year, along with sessions hosted by Museum of London Docklands, Surrey Docks Farm and our community partners Paper Garden. You’ll also find picnic benches and deckchairs to relax in the sun, giant garden games and table tennis. 

Free ticket bookings for the first two weeks of activities will go live from Wednesday 10 July, with the second batch of tickets made available two weeks later. 

Sport and films on the big screen 

New for this year, the big screen will show sporting action starting with Wimbledon, the Olympics and Paralympics amongst others. It will also show a selection of films, featuring a family-friendly screening with popcorn and juices on Friday 19 July for an end-of-term celebration.   

For more information on Love Summer, including timetables, screening times, and your chance to book a slot at one of the sessions, visit www.canadawater.co.uk/lovesummer24