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The crown jewels, Buckingham Palace, Camden Market…in London, history collides with art, fashion, food, and good British ale. A perfect day is different for everyone: culture aficionados shouldn't miss the Tate Modern and the Royal Opera House. If you love fashion, Oxford Street has shopping galore. For foodies, cream tea at Harrod’s or crispy fish from a proper chippy offers classic London flavor. Music and book buffs will love seeing Abbey Road and the Sherlock Holmes Museum (at 221B Baker Street, of course).
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1. London's New Year's Eve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Ronnie_Adventurer - Barbados, Caribbean
On December 31, 2019, I left my hotel around 7:45 pm to walk to the blue area for entry into the River Thames location for the fireworks display by the London Eye. Fortunately, due my early arrival, I was able to identify a good location opposite the London Eye. For the more than three hours that I stood waiting for midnight, the DJ played plenty of good music for the growing crowds. I found the experience to be exciting as it was always my desire to be in London to see the fireworks display by the London Eye. During the waiting period, I had discussions with total strangers from within the UK and around the world. Around 11:00 pm the DJ informed the crowds that the London Eye was 20 years old, and the wheel changed colours during the announcement. Throughout the night the wheel was illuminated in different coloured lights. Many a picture was taken by the crowds each time there was a change. Earlier in the evening, the DJ also asked the crowds to turn on their cell phone lights and spot them skywards. One can only imagine how the display looked like from the sky. As we approached midnight, the crowds began the countdown, which was also illuminated on a building next to the wheel. When we reached 2020, there was a brilliant display of fireworks. This was the most spectacular fireworks display I had the privilege to experience in my lifetime. At that moment, I knew that a wise decision had been made to travel from the Caribbean to be part of these festivities. The only disappointment I had was that due to the volume of the fireworks, the environment became smoky and this hindered the beauty of the display somewhat. Despite this, I took plenty of pictures to remember the moment for years to come. Overall, despite the cold conditions and standing for over three hours, I had an enjoyable time by the River Thames. I would highly recommend to anyone that they should experience New Year's Eve by the London Eye. It was truly amazing.
2. The London Design Festival
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
The London Design Festival is a city-wide celebration of design that takes place over nine days every September. The Festival promotes the city’s creativity, drawing in the country's greatest thinkers, practitioners, retailers and educators to a deliver a diverse celebration of design. First staged in 2003, the London Design Festival is one of the world's most important annual design events. The Festival programme is made up of over 400 events and exhibitions staged by over 300 partner organisations across the design spectrum and from around the world. The Festival also commissions its own projects and produces a Guide every year.
3. Wimbledon
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4.5 based on 178 reviews
Wimbledon is one of the most famous and oldest tennis tournaments in the wolrd, having been held at the all England club in Wimbledon, London since 1877. The tournament lasts for two weeks from Late June to early July. The events consist of ladies and mens singles and doubles and also mixed doubles. There are also junior and disabled categories. Tickets range from £30- £180 depending on the court you sit in and the match i.e. semi final/final etc. It advised to book well in advance as some events are in high demand.
Reviewed By LilyFlynn
I had been several times at Wimbledon museum, but I was never able to get a ticket for the tournament, but on 11th July I got it, for £20, and I lived the most wonderful experience of being able to see several tennis matches, eat the famous strawberries and be a witness of Wimbledon´s magic.I took the tube as usual to go there , reached the gates and suddenly I saw the board with the prices for the day, I asked somebody and she told me that it was possible to get a ticket, I couldn´t believe my eyes whern at the ticket office I bought it, A dream came true.
4. Lumiere London 2018, 18-21 January, 17.30-22.30
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4.5 based on 59 reviews
The Lumiere London light festival returns to the capital with more than 40 international UK artists. Commissioned by the Mayor of London and produced by arts charity Artichoke, Lumiere London is the capital’s largest art event and is free to attend. This year's festival is bigger, brighter and bolder and extends from King's Cross to South Bank & Waterloo, through Fitzrovia, Mayfair, London's West End, Westminster and Victoria. An official Lumiere London programme will be available to buy together with a downloadable map.
5. Virgin Money London Marathon
6. Chestertons Polo in the Park
7. Open Garden Squares Weekend
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
Over 200 private, secret and unusual gardens and green spaces open to the public for one weekend. Located across 27 London boroughs, gardens range from the historic and traditional to the new and experimental, including private gardens, roof gardens, community allotments, and gardens belonging to historic buildings, institutions, cafes, schools and shops. Organized by the London Parks & Gardens Trust to celebrate the capital’s unique urban, green space network. Includes an exciting program of tours, walks, tours and cycle rides including art and sculpture, poets in residence and family-themed activities.
8. Winter Wonderland
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4.0 based on 5,326 reviews
Reviewed By DABByrne - Dublin, Ireland
This festive attraction set in Hyde Park in central London is great fun for all the family. It's essentially a large funfair offering an array of attractions, activities and entertainment for visitors of all ages (my husband and I visited both pre- and post- children and enjoyed ourselves equally on both occasions). On our most recent visit we particularly enjoyed the Magical Ice Kingdom with its fabulous ice sculptures themed around Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol - which iconic story itself opens on a cold Christmas Eve in London. Another favourite activity of mine was skating on the ice rink - which looks wonderfully Victorian and is perfect for the park setting. And of course the children had great fun on the various fairgound rides. I really enjoyed the festive atmosphere at Winter Wonderland and would definitely visit again!
9. ATP World Tour Finals
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 62 reviews
The ATP World Tour Finals - the largest indoor tennis competition in the world - takes place at London’s O2 Arena in November each year, and is a must-see annual tournament for fans across the globe. Here, eight of the world’s best singles and doubles players battle it out for the championship titles - and almost $2 million dollars in prize money - as the crowds cheer, celebrate and commiserate, along with their favourite stars. Book your courtside seats early, and enjoy watching the drama unfold over eight days of mesmerising matches.
