The best outdoor cinema in London
Helping replace Canary Wharf's corporate image with something fun and family-friendly, Canada Square Park will be screening movies and sporting events up on its big screens this summer. There's a packed programme of free movies, taking in everything from 'Mrs Doubtfire' (June 15), to ' Invictus ' (September 23). There are two Bollywood movies on the bill, too – sci-fi action thriller 'Ra.One' (July 15) and life-affirming vacation film 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' (August 3). It's very much a BYO set-up, so bring your own blankets and snacks – though there's a Waitrose nearby for any last-minute picnic needs.
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