THE DAY OUT

If you’re one of the thousands of people who decided to buy and never use a chess set after watching The Queen’s Gambit , it’s time to buck up your ideas and get down to ChessFest in Trafalgar Square. Yes, you read that right, we are recommending you go to a chess festival. Why? Because there’ll be free lessons, life-size chess boards, the chance to challenge a grandmaster and if all else fails, many great pubs nearby. 17 Jul. Free (chess-fest.com)