Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
TROOPING THE COLOUR
second Saturday in June
www.army.mod.uk
.
Ticket-only celebration of the Queen's official birthday featuring massed bands, gun sa-
lutes and fly-pasts. The royal procession along the Mall allows you a glimpse for free, and
there are rehearsals (minus Her Majesty) on the two preceding Saturdays.
WIMBLEDON LAWN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS
last week of June and first week of July
www.wimbledon.com
.
This Grand Slam tournament (played on grass) is one of the highlights of the sporting and
social calendar.
PRIDE LONDON
late June or early July
www.prideinlondon.org
.
Colourful, whistle-blowing lesbian and gay march through the city streets followed by a
rally in Trafalgar Square.
HENRY WOOD PROMENADE CONCERTS
mid-July to mid-September
www.bbc.co.uk/proms
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Commonly known as the Proms, this series of nightly classical concerts at the Royal Albert
Hall (and elsewhere) is a well-loved British institution.
NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL
last bank holiday weekend in August
www.thenottinghillcarnival.com
.
World famous two-day street festival established nearly fifty years ago, Carnival is a tumult
of imaginatively decorated floats, eye-catching costumes, thumping sound systems, live
bands, irresistible food and huge crowds. Free.
OPEN HOUSE
third weekend in September
www.londonopenhouse.org
.
A once-a-year opportunity to peek inside over 750 buildings around London, many of
which don't normally open their doors to the public. You'll need to book in advance for
some of the more popular places. Free.
LONDON FILM FESTIVAL
Late October
www.bfi.org.uk/lff
.
A two-week cinematic season with scores of new international films screened at the BFI
Southbank and some West End venues.
BONFIRE NIGHT
November 5
