Ahh Bank Holiday weekends, a lovely extra day off out of the gloomy office, an additional 24 hours to relax and wile away the time… but wait, what’s that? You have no plans!?

Well fear not my idle amigo! The Wimbledon Guardian’s bumper bank holiday guide is here to tell you about the best entertainment on offer this weekend.

Missed an event? Email newsdesk@wimbledonguardian.co.uk and add yourselves to our listings at www.wimbledonguardian.co.uk/events.

Wimbledon Times:

Visit Southside House, a little known family home with a fascinating history and an art collection featuring 18th century masters.

Unlike many historic houses, where visitors have to peer over cordons to look into rooms and are forbidden to touch anything, at Southside visitors are free to closely examine the grounds and eclectic art collection but guided tours are also available.

PICTURES: Curious antiquities and art by 18th century masters on display in historic home

Southside House, 3-4 Woodhayes Road, London, SW19 4RJ, Guided tours: family *15, adult *9, student *6, call 020 8946 7643 or go to http://southsidehouse.com/visitingsouthsidehouse.html.

Wimbledon Times:

There will be loads of things to do at the Morden Hall Town and County Show running on the lovely grounds of Morden Hall Park this weekend.

Take yourself down to enjoy a wide variety of things going on including equestrian acrobatics, terrier racing, birds of prey and historical re-enactments.

On the Bank Holiday Monday you and your canine chum can even take part in the companion dog show.

Morden Hall Town and County Show, The Showground at Morden Hall Park, SM4 5JD, Sat-Mon 10am-5pm, family £19, adult £7.50, concessions £6, child £3, oakleghfairs.co.uk/events, 01206 263088.

Wimbledon Times:

There is family friendly fare on offer at the New Wimbledon Theatre as Octonauts and the Deep Sea Volcanoes rolls into town. Kids are invited to visit strange new worlds full of music and fun in this action-packed interactive show.

Octonauts and the Deep Sea Volcanoes, New Wimbledon Theatre, Sat-Sun 1pm and 4pm, *18.40, http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/octonauts-and-the-deep-sea-volcano-adventure/new-wimbledon-theatre

Head over to the May Fair in Raynes Park for more family fun on Monday where there will be maypole dancing, side shows, stalls, a BBQ and bouncy castle and much more.

May Fair, St Saviour’s Church Hall, Grand Drive, Raynes Park, Monday, May 4, 12pm-5pm, 020 8395 6095.

Wimbledon Times:

Popular American folksinger/guitarist Al Clogston (aka Albo) will be presenting the finale of his second series of Saturday morning concerts for kids at the Colour House Theatre. Albo will present a mixture of folk songs, American camp songs, traditional children's songs, sing-alongs and original songs for kids.

Little Folk with Albo Concert, Colour House Theatre, Merton Abbey Mills, Watermill Way, Saturday, 10.30am, £5, 020 8542 5511

If you were thinking ‘I’m busy bank holiday weekend and I need something a little more sophisticated’ - we’ve got you covered too!

On Tuesday night you can recreate an Italian evening experience with a three-course dinner accompanied by a live opera at Carluccio’s in the Wimbledon Village.

Opera Evening at Carluccio’s; 25 High Street, Wimbledon, Tuesday, May 5, 7pm-10.30pm, *40, carluccios.com/events, 020 8946 1202.

And finally, if you are willing to travel a little further afield, there is the chance to see Tom Daley and fellow Team GB divers compete in the FINA Diving World Series 2015.

They will be on show Friday night, Saturday and Sunday at the London Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park and tickets are available for under a tenner.

FINA Diving World Series 2015, London Aquatics Centre, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Friday 7pm, Saturday 10am and 6pm, Sunday 10am and 7pm. http://m.ticketmaster.co.uk/FINA-Diving-World-Series-tickets/artist/1814747