London Diary

New Years Day Parade    Jan 1, 2009 Come down and welcome in 2009 at London's 23rd annual New Years Day parade packed with a dazzling array of entertainment for all the family.

Bankside Winter Festival    Dec 12, 2008 to Dec 21 Come and get into the Christmas spirit at the Winter Festival on London's Bankside which boasts an exiting programme of frstive activities, shopping and much more....

BBC Good Food Show    Nov 14, 2008 to Nov 16 The BBC Good Food Show is 3 days of food filled fun down at the Olympia Conference Centre. Eat food, buy food and watch the professionals prepare food- mouthwatering stuff!

Festival Of Rememberance    Nov 8, 2008 The Royal Albert Hall once again hosts the Royal British Legion's annual Festival of Rememberance which this year marks the 90th aniversary of the end of World War 1 with two moving concerts to remember those who lost their lives at war.

The Lord Mayors Show    Nov 8, 2008 The 8th of November sees the now legendary Lord Mayor's show wind its way through the streets of London featuring everything from Chinese acrobats to marching military bands.

October Plenty    Oct 26, 2008 Come down and join in the free October Plenty festival on the banks of the river Thames welcoming the arrival of autumn with ancient seasonal customs, a colourful procession, storytelling, dancing and more

The Wine Show    Oct 24, 2008 to Oct 26 London's biggest booze up returns to the Business Design Centre this October!

London Fashion Weekend    Sep 24, 2008 to Sep 28 A must for the dedicated follower of fashion! London's long fashion weekend follows London Fashion Week which runs from the 14th until the 19th September at the Natural History Museum

London Design Festival    Sep 13, 2008 to Sep 23 Come and celebrate the very best of design and creativity the London has to offer this September at various different venues around the capital.

The Great River Race    Sep 13, 2008 Come down and join in the fun of London's Great River Race, a 22 mile marathon on the Thames. Less po-faced than the Oxbridge one and a lot more fun!!

The Mayors Thames Festival    Sep 13, 2008 to Sep 14 An exiting mixture of the artistic and the spectacular awaits you at the Mayors Thames Festival- a must see event for all the family.

Tour Of Britain    Sep 7, 2008 Come down and cheer on the teams of cyclists from all over the world as they take to the streets of London to battle it out in the opening stage of the Tour Of Britain.

Liberty Festival    Aug 30, 2008 Liberty is London's disability rights festival held at Trafalger Square. Come down and celebrate the talent creativity of people with disabilities.

Get Loaded In The Park    Aug 24, 2008 Get Loaded in The Park is THE definitive indie-dance festival. Come and experience an unforgettable line up of top artists on Clapham Common.

Notting Hill Carnival    Aug 24, 2008 to Aug 25 August Bank Holiday in London means Carnival time in Notting Hill with around 2 million people joining in one of the best free events of the year!

The London Mela    Aug 10, 2008 Asian creativity and culture celebrated in one of the largest Melas in Europe in London's Gunnersbury Park.

Mazda London triathalon    Aug 9, 2008 Come down and cheer on an array of competetors both elite and amateur in the Mazda London Triathalon at the ExCel Centre in London.

The Great British Beer Festival    Aug 5, 2008 to Aug 9 Beer drinking- one of the all time great British traditions! Come down and enjoy a pint or four at Earls Court.

Carnaval Del Pueblo    Aug 3, 2008 Europe's largest Latin American fiesta takes off in London- and it's FREE!

Red Bull Air Race    Aug 2, 2008 to Aug 3 Come and witness some of the worlds best pilots compete in a test of precision and skill in the Red Bull Air Race which is fast becoming a global phenomenon!

British International Motor Show    Jul 23, 2008 to Aug 3 The award-winning British International Motor Show returns to London at the Excel Centre in Docklands after 30 years.

Hampton Court Flower Show    Jul 8, 2008 to Jul 13 Summer's here at last and one of the world's most famous royal palaces plays host to the sumptuous Hampton Court Palace Flower Show.

Rise Festival    Jul 7, 2008 to Jul 13 Rise Week features events across the whole of the capital and culminates in the Rise Festival, the annual free festival features a wide range of live music and performances.

Taste Of London    Jun 19, 2008 to Jun 22 Taste of London hosts over 40 of the capital's top tastebud tickling restaurants in the glorious surroundings of Regent's Park this June. It's tasty stuff!

Royal Ascot    Jun 17, 2008 to Jun 21 Royal Ascot is known within the racing circuit as one of the most unmissable and exciting meetings of the year, where high calibre racing, beautiful settings and centuries of tradition combine with fashion and entertainment to create a week not to be missed.