Exciting Ways To Explore London
Plan your stay in London during one of the city’s unique celebrations of music, art, culture & more.
Portobello Road Antiques Market
(Every Saturday)
One of London’s oldest markets, dating back to the 19th century. (It’s also the backdrop for the movie “Notting Hill''.) Every week, you’ll find more than 1,500 stalls selling antiques, vintage clothing, jewelry, artwork & delicious street food.
One of London’s oldest markets, dating back to the 19th century. (It’s also the backdrop for the movie “Notting Hill''.) Every week, you’ll find more than 1,500 stalls selling antiques, vintage clothing, jewelry, artwork & delicious street food.
The BBC Proms
(July 14 - September 9, 2023)
The BBC Proms bring all of the UK together in an 8-week celebration of classical music. A series of concerts take place at Royal Albert Hall, including large-scale symphonic & choral pieces to intimate chamber music, as well as Prom debuts.
The BBC Proms bring all of the UK together in an 8-week celebration of classical music. A series of concerts take place at Royal Albert Hall, including large-scale symphonic & choral pieces to intimate chamber music, as well as Prom debuts.
London Fashion Week
(September 15 - 19, 2023)
London puts on its best looks, with women’s & men’s collections from the biggest designers in the UK. Attendees will see private viewing of the Spring/Summer 2024 collections, which will inform the trends for next year.
London puts on its best looks, with women’s & men’s collections from the biggest designers in the UK. Attendees will see private viewing of the Spring/Summer 2024 collections, which will inform the trends for next year.
Notting Hill Carnival
(August 27 - 28, 2023)
The streets of west London will be filled with Caribbean colors, music & flavors. There will be a parade with floats & costumed performers. You’ll also enjoy calypso music, steel bands & tempting Caribbean treats from food vendors lining the route.
The streets of west London will be filled with Caribbean colors, music & flavors. There will be a parade with floats & costumed performers. You’ll also enjoy calypso music, steel bands & tempting Caribbean treats from food vendors lining the route.
London Film Festival
(October 4 - 15, 2023)
The London Film Festival will take place over 2 weeks at venues throughout the city. Highlights will include the American Express Gala film, featuring James Hawes’ “One Life”, starring Anthony Hopkins, Helena Bonham Carter & Jonathan Pryce.
The London Film Festival will take place over 2 weeks at venues throughout the city. Highlights will include the American Express Gala film, featuring James Hawes’ “One Life”, starring Anthony Hopkins, Helena Bonham Carter & Jonathan Pryce.
Christmas Celebrations
(December, 2023)
London becomes the festive capital of the UK during the holidays, with dazzling Christmas lights, traditional European markets, ice skating rinks around the city & the amazing Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park.
London becomes the festive capital of the UK during the holidays, with dazzling Christmas lights, traditional European markets, ice skating rinks around the city & the amazing Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park.
London Fashion Week
(February 18 - 22, 2024)
London puts on its best looks, with women’s & men’s collections from the biggest designers in the UK. Attendees will see private viewing of the Fall/Winter 2024 collections to determine fashions for next year.
London puts on its best looks, with women’s & men’s collections from the biggest designers in the UK. Attendees will see private viewing of the Fall/Winter 2024 collections to determine fashions for next year.
The Boat Race
(March 30, 2024)
For nearly 150 years, rowers from Cambridge University & Oxford University have competed in a storied race on the Thames. It is the same course that has been used since the first race took place.
For nearly 150 years, rowers from Cambridge University & Oxford University have competed in a storied race on the Thames. It is the same course that has been used since the first race took place.
London Marathon
(April 21, 2024)
One of the largest sporting events in the UK, the London Marathon is also one of the country’s largest fundraisers. Thousands of runners from all over the world take up the challenge on the iconic course lined with thousands of spectators.
One of the largest sporting events in the UK, the London Marathon is also one of the country’s largest fundraisers. Thousands of runners from all over the world take up the challenge on the iconic course lined with thousands of spectators.
Chelsea Flower Show
(May 21 - 25, 2024)
For over a century, the Chelsea Flower Show has been held on the grounds of the Royal Hospital. It is the place to go if you want to see cutting-edge garden design, new plants & ideas for home or commercial use.
For over a century, the Chelsea Flower Show has been held on the grounds of the Royal Hospital. It is the place to go if you want to see cutting-edge garden design, new plants & ideas for home or commercial use.