London in Summer

Tourist season at its peak. Londoners are making their final preparations to leave the city and hoteliers are trying to anticipate how many weeks of good weather they can expect. Shop retailers are making final preparations for the beginning of second largest sale event and London parks are organising classic and pop concerts.

Royal parks - The latest info regarding organised events and concerts.

Gay Pride Parade - Kaleidoscope of colours and sounds.

The Notting Hill Carnival - It has been taking place in London, on the last weekend in August, every year since 1964.

 

London in Autumn

In Autumn London is starting to look and feel different. Golden, yellow, red and brown colours dominate throughout the city and Londoners are back in town. Everything is calmer and the weather is perfect for shopping and sightseeing.

London Jazz Festival - Enjoy a sensational mix of UK and international performers all over the town.

The Times bfi London Film Festival - It is the UK's largest public film event, screening 300 films from 60 countries.

Guy Fawkes night - Every year on November the 5th you can see magnificent fireworks displays on the River Thames as well as in larger London parks.

 

London in Winter

Daylight is short, nights are too long and yes, it can rain just a little bit too much. Temperature wise it is not so cold but the wind simply blasts through layers of clothing and you are left shivering inside and outside.

One major event happens in December though. It is not Christmas but Christmas Sale. Everybody goes mad and people are spending money like there is no tomorrow. Signs such as `Buy 1 and get 2nd FREE` simply make your heart beats faster. Selfridges and Harrods store - Recommended for window shopping if nothing else.

London Christmas lights - Two major streets (Regent Street and Oxford Street) are lightened up by pop bands, comedians, politicians, and so on. Every year these events are happening earlier and earlier.

New Year's Day Parade - The greatest annual street parade in Europe. A free family spectacular in the heart of London to welcome the New Year.

Chinese New Year - Over 200,000 people attend the biggest celebrations outside China.