What's On In London Gatwick
1st January
The New Year's Day Parade
Westminster, London
Thousands of spectators line the streets as more than 10,000 participants follow
the Lord Mayor of the city of Westminster on this spectacular two-mile parade.
February
Olympia Fine Art & Antique Fair
Olympia, London
More than 200 exhibitors selling antique furniture and fine art works held at Olympia.
March
Classic Motor Show
Alexandra Palace, Wood Green, London
One of the world's largest exhibitions of vintage, Edwardian and rare vehicles.
March
Oxford & Cambridge Boat Race
London
Cambridge and Oxford crews race along a 4.25 mile stretch of the Thames River between
Putney Bridge and Mortlake.
April
London Marathon
London
The 26-mile course for 30,000 runners stretches from Greenwich Park and Black Heath
to the Buckingham Palace Mall, with a continuous line of live bands, entertainment
and thousands of cheering fans.
May
Chelsea Flower Show
Royal Hospital Grounds, Chelsea, London
Always a packed event, displaying plants and flowers for all seasons from over 600
exhibitors.
Late June - Early July
Wimbledon
Wimbledon, London
The world famous Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships.
July
Great British Beer Festival
Olympia, London
Featuring more than 200 British beers plus another 200+ imports and assorted food
stalls.
August
African-Caribbean Street Fair
London
Live reggae and soul music alongside Caribbean food attract more than half a million
people - making it one of the largest festivals in Europe.
August
Notting Hill Carnival
Notting Hill, London
Caribbean rhythms arrive in West London, with steel drums, floats, dancers, rap,
reggae and plenty of Red Stripe beer! The parade route covers Chepstow Road, Westbourne
Grove, Ladbroke Grove and Kensai Road.
September
Thames Festival
South Bank, London
Celebrating London's life source, the Thames, this river festival on the South Bank
provides free exhibitions for the arts, accompanied by fireworks, treasure hunts
and a torch-lit procession with illuminated floats.
October
Horse of the Year Show
Wembley Arena, London
Riders arrive from all over the world to join in this annual event.
October - November
London Film Festival
Various venues, across London
Top films from around the world are screened across the city.
November
Christmas Lights Ceremonies
Across London
Attended by the Queen and other members of the Royal family, Remembrance day commemorates those who lost their lives in the two world wars.
December 26th
Boxing Day Sales
London
Retailers and shopaholics agree that the sales beginning the day after Christmas
are not to be missed - bargains galore to be had across the city.
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Population:
7,172,036
Time Zone:
GMT (EST+5, PST-8)
Telephone area code: (0)20
Country: United Kingdom
Restaurants: Open for lunch from 1.00 -
4.00pm and dinner 8.00 – 11.00 pm
Shopping District: Oxford street:
high street brands in the heart of London.
Camden Markets: London's most popular open-air
market.
Art Galleries: 300
Theatres: 150
Emergency number
(police / fire / ambulance): 999
24 hour medical service:
(020) 7377 7000
Airport Information:
0870 0002468
Bus Station:
020 8788 0082
Train station:
08457 484950
Taxis:
08700 802 902
British Consulate: 0207 0081500
Tourist Office:
(0)20 7332 1456