Unusual Things To do on a Rooftop In London

Today I’m rounding up some of the unusual things to do in London on a rooftop; some of them even surprised me! Since travelling is pretty much out of the picture this summer, we can still

Here is a short round up of things you will definitely want to your bucket list this summer.

Sauna on the roof

Yes really. Two traditional hand-crafted private Finnish saunas (with four more in the works for winter) complete with hot rainfall showers, cold waterfalls and fire pit seating areas have landed on the roof of Netil360, where you can get a bit of R&R several stories above the streets of Hackney.
The more I think about it, the more I’m into it. It’s 1st come 1st served, so get up there early if you can!

When: Until October 2021
Address: 1 Westgate Street, London, E8 3RL
More info: netil360.com

Rooftop Yoga

There’s been a fair few of these around but the one based on top of the Bussey Building has featured in Evening Standard No.1 BEST Outdoor Yoga Classes in London, and Vogue 5 Outdoor Workouts to Try this Summer. Personally I cannot think of anything more invigorating then stretching into the sun salutation whilst the sun beams down on you. Plus if you’ve ever been to the Bussey Building you’ll already know that the views are EPIC. I have yet to go to a rooftop yoga session but I’m keen to get booked in asap as the weather warms up. Classes can be booked via the timetable for £16 drop-in.

When: June – September 2021
Address: Bussey Building, London, SE15
More info: www.yogarise.london

Movie with a view

The aptly names Rooftop Film club is back in action! They’ve got all sorts of classics lined up including Spice World and 10 Things I Hate About You. They’ve got two locations at the moment one in East London and the Other South East.

Throughout June, Rooftop Film Club has also partnered with RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) to host a number of Q&As that delve into the meaning behind the cinematic choices of films, alongside screenings for the London Festival of Architecture. For an understanding of the significance of interiors in multi award-winning Korean thriller Parasite, head down to Bussey Building on 22^nd June for a Q&A session with architectural writer and regular columnist for the RIBA Journal, Will Wiles. A Q&A for Italian drama, I am Love, will also take place on 28th June, revealing the fascinating creative direction behind the film.

When: from 21st May – late September
Address: Rooftop Film Club @ Bussey Building: 133 Rye Lane, Peckham SE15 4ST
More info: https://rooftopfilmclub.com

Rooftop Playground

Roof East has turned an east London multi-storey car park into a free-spirited playground and it is SO. MUCH. FUN!  Try your hand at the all new East London Bowls Club, a new look Birdies mini golf course and Sluggers Batting Cages, sip some sundowners and soak up the electric atmosphere. Plus, with food from Cheeky Burger, East Side Pizza and Kolkati, the rooftop has all you need for a fun day out. Review coming very very soon!

When: 12th April – All summer long
Address: Rooftop Film Club @ Roof East: Level 8, Stratford Multi-storey Car Park, Great Eastern Way, Stratford, E15 1XE
More info: www.roofeast.com