This year, two operas and one ballet will once again be relayed directly from the Royal Opera House to big screens specially set up in Trafalgar Square. Experience live opera and ballet in the centre of London with The Royal Opera House’s BP Big Screens 2016 on 18 May, 9th June and 14th July. As […]
London Wine Week, back for its second year, is coming to Devonshire Square, which means from May 23 – 29th the area will be getting giddy on grapes, and the best bit is – you can join in the fun and bring a friend for free! The trips cover many enticing venues, covering everything from […]
The Queen travels from Buckingham Palace to Westminster along the Royal Route using the Irish State Coach drawn by four horses and is escorted by members of the Household Cavalry for the State Opening of Parliament. The State Opening of Parliament is the most exciting and important event of the Parliamentary calendar. The ceremony takes place at […]
This year will be the 40th anniversary of the Covent Garden May Fayre and Puppet Festival. On May 10th, head to St Paul’s Church on the West Piazza, the spot where Samuel Pepys spotted the first Punch and Judy show in May 1662. This annual Covent Garden May Fayre and Puppet Festival celebrates the red nosed stick-wielding […]
Situated next to Jubilee gardens, London Wonderground’s spectacular Spiegeltent is home to the best in cabaret, circus, comedy, music and kids shows to delight and amaze. Enjoy the indoor and outdoor bars, delicious bites to eat, bandstand, fairground rides, maze and sideshows that make London Wonderground a unique and entertaining place to be this summer. […]
Hampton Court Palace is in Surrey, on the edge of London next to the River Thames. It is famous as the home of King Henry VIII. Set in 60 acres of formal gardens, including the famous maze and Great Vine, this palace is well worth a visit. The place is filled with plenty of really […]
Taking place at the ExCel Centre on May 7-8th, London Pet Show promises to be a fun-fuelled day. With hundreds of different animals, amazing animal action displays and fun and informative talks and demonstrations, the London Pet Show is the ultimate day out for pet lovers, owners and families. Visitors can meet and get advice […]
Ever wondered what that giant purple cow grazing behind the London Eye is? It’s the Udderbelly! Each summer, the 400-seat temporary venue provides a vast array of entertainment for all ages. The enormous purple cow returns to grace London’s skyline and brings with it another vibrant season of comedy, circus, music and family entertainment over […]
Every year the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea are transformed into show gardens, inspirational small gardens and vibrant horticultural displays for the world’s most famous flower show. The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is attended by more than 150,000 visitors each year. Tickets sell out quickly and must be purchased in advance, so book now to avoid […]
Every year, approximately 36,000 people run the 26.2-mile (42.2km) marathon through the streets of London. With its cheering crowds and fancy dress fundraisers, the London Marathon is our very own world-famous running race. The route starts south of the Thames and passes through Greenwich before crossing the river over Tower Bridge. It then continues through central London before […]