Summer Love Film Festival

Woody Allen’s love letter to New York City.  The life of a divorced television writer dating a teenage girl is further complicated when he falls in love with his best friend’s mistress.  Book tickets here for 21 June & 13 July.

On his way to Vienna, American Jesse (Ethan Hawke) meets French student Celine (Julie Delpy). The connection is instant…but they only have one night together.  Book tickets here.

Good girl Sandy and greaser Danny fell in love over the summer. When they unexpectedly discover they’re now in the same high school, will they be able to rekindle their romance?

Book tickets here.

Wes Anderson’s joyous stop-motion film follows a boy’s odyssey in search of his lost dog. “This funny, touching tale is a doggy delight.” (Mark Kermode).  Book tickets here for 26 June & 2 July.

Identical twins Annie and Hallie, separated at birth and each raised by one of their biological parents, later discover each other for the first time at summer camp and make a plan to bring their wayward parents back together.

Book tickets here.

Mr Miyagi takes new kid Daniel under his wing, teaching him that there’s more to karate than just fighting. Book tickets here.

Four friends learn that a stranger has been accidentally killed near their rural homes and decide to go on a quest to find the body. This coming-of-age tale is as moving today as when first released.  Book tickets here for 28 June & 10 July.

The adventures of Gustave H, a legendary concierge at a famous hotel from the fictional Republic of Zubrowka between the first and second World Wars, and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend.

Book tickets here for 29 June & 12 July.

Filmed over 12 years, we follow Mason and his family as he literally grows up before our eyes.

Book tickets for Richard Linklater’s masterpiece here.

The aliens are coming and their goal is to invade and destroy Earth. Fighting superior technology, mankind’s best weapon is the will to survive.

Book tickets here.

A rich high school student tries to boost a new pupil’s popularity but reckons without affairs of the heart getting in the way.

Book tickets here.

A group of young misfits who call themselves The Goonies discover an ancient map and set out on a quest to find a legendary pirate’s long-lost treasure.

Book tickets here.

Revolution is in the air in The Royal Opera’s beautiful production of Mozart’s great comic opera. Colourful characters mix with intrigue, misunderstanding and forgiveness in a multitude of dramatic twists. Watch a live screening of this famous opera from the Royal Opera House stage from the banks of Regent’s Canal.  No booking required, walk in.

Bizet’s greatest opera tells the story of the enigmatic and seductive Carmen and the dangerous passion she arouses in Don José. Soak up free culture on your doorstep: watch The Royal Opera’s fresh take on this much-loved opera, complete with flamenco dancers, bull fighters – and a gorilla – all in a free live screening from the Royal Opera House from the banks of Regent’s Canal.  No booking required. Walk-in.

If you can’t get tickets to Centre Court and don’t want to queue for Murray Mound, then head to King’s Cross where you can watch all the live tennis action from the canalside steps. This has to be one of the loveliest spots in London for a big screen!

Coal Drops Yard is new shopping district at King’s Cross. The cobbled streets and Victorian brick arches are home to a wonderful and unexpected mix of independent shops and brands from home and abroad. There are more than 50 stores, bars and restaurants to discover. Find out more here.

Here’s a listing of the restaurants, bars and cafes at King’s Cross.  There should be something to suit everyone’s taste and pocket. Or check out these foodie hotspots only at Coal Drops Yard.