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    We Found 10 Of The Very Best Things To Do In London This Weekend

    Including a real-life BBC Earth experience, a beer festival in Wandsworth, and perhaps the best niche London museum we've seen so far.

    Amy Glover
    by Amy Glover

    BuzzFeed Staff

    If you've been reading these weekly, you'll know that I've started the last three or so (?) London weekend roundups with a reference to how tricky the weather is right now. Well, I'm sorry, but I have to do it again – the city just will not let up with these introversion-inducing grey skies, will it?!

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    Still, I reckon there's a stronger case than ever to brave the rain this weekend. I mean, there's an IRL BBC Earth exhibition you can shelter from the rain in; London's wonderfully wacky sewing machine museum is opening up for its once-monthly showing; and yes, I have finally found a rival "best roast" for my previous fave. Read on to find ten of the very best things to do in London this weekend:

    1. Get the IRL David Attenborough documentary experience at the BBC Earth experience in Earl's Court (hyperventilating? Me? Never).

    2. The London Sewing Machine museum only opens once a month, so get yourself down to its pin-packed premises while you can.

    3. After something as little different from your usual gallery fare? Check out Christine Sun Kim's Edges Of Sign Language show in Somerset House.

    4. London's endlessly engaging Games Festival has officially kicked off.

    5. Movie moguls, rejoice: The Prince Charles Cinema have organised a delightfully, dead leg-inducingly long back-to-back Infernal Affairs screening this Friday.

    6. Well hello there, Wandsworth common beer and cider festival.

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    For less than £15, you'll be able to try hundreds of rare (and delicious) fermented faves on Wandsworth Common this weekend. The first print and a gorgeous glass are included in the admission, PLUS the organisers have brought in a hundred tasty tipples for you to try from all across the globe. Frankly, it'd be rude of you not to go.

    Price: £13.27.

    Location: Wandsworth Common.

    Hours: 1 PM-11 PM – last day is Saturday.

    7. Mosey on down to Lee Scratch Perry's gorgeous exhibition at CABINET gallery.

    8. I tried WingLab's science-backed delights in Camden Lock's Hawley Wharf last week, and I've been telling myself "I can stop any time!!!" every visit since.

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    If you'd have asked me two weeks ago whether I thought a pipette had any place near my plate, I'd have said "no". However, having tried WingLab's lab-tested flavour profiles on some perfectly-cooked offerings, I'm forced to eat my words – or at least another massive wing roulette. I tried the tender, fluffy (and pleasingly spicy) Mango Madness burger and shared lemon and thyme, Mango Madness, and Thai wings on a roulette plate.

    You can pick your own flavours from a tonne of tasty options and opt for a nine or 12-wing platter. If you only try one thing, make it that, IMO. Chicken is harder than you'd think to get right, and these were crispy, tender, flavour-packed perfection. (And if you lot absolutely *insist* I go back to try these sumptuously soft waffles and gooey mac n cheese balls, well, I am but your humble servant).

    Price: A roulette of nine wings is £17.95 – check the menu for other prices.

    Location: Unit M195 2nd Floor Hawley Wharf, 3 Camden Lock Pl, London NW1 8AA.

    Weekend hours: Friday and Saturday 12–11 PM, Sunday Sunday, 12–10 PM.

    9. Have I told you yet about my roast ranking? Because I've been going for a roast dinner every weekend for about two months now, and it's taken that long for my beloved Farrier to find competition from Browns Brasserie.

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    One thing I've been a little surprised to learn about London is that actually, it's weirdly tricky to find a great roast (I've gotten all too used to limp Yorkshire puddings, mealy roasties, bone-dry beef, and runny gravy). So when a true find, like the one I've had at The Farrier in Camden, comes along, I'm tempted to stick with it. Still, I've accepted my role, and have visited about eight spots so far.

    Brown's massive, crisp-and-fluffy Yorkies, perfectly-crunchy spuds, rich gravy, and tender beef has finally given my previous fave a run for its money. Desserts are delicious too – try the moreish rhubarb crumble, the decadent brownie, or some salted caramel profiteroles, and don't skip their beautifully-balanced cocktails either.

    Price: £20.95 for a beef roast dinner.

    Location: A few spots – we went to their West India Quay branch.

    Hours: 9 AM-12 AM Friday and Saturday, 9 AM-10:30 AM Sunday.

    10. The Black Hen have paired giggles with grub for an irresistible Saturday night out.

    Let us know if you'll be popping by any of these events, and shout out anything we've missed in the comments below!