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City Happenings

London, a vibrant and cosmopolitan city, presents a plethora of cultural attractions that cater to diverse preferences and interests. Throughout the year, the city comes alive with an array of festivals, theatre productions, concerts, and museums, offering visitors a memorable and enriching experience.

  • The Boat Race

    • The Boat Race

    • The popular rowing race between the students of United Kingdom’s most famous universities (the Oxford University Boat Club and the Cambridge University Boat Club) takes place every first week of April and is commonly known as The Boat Race.

      River Thames; Start – Putney Bridge; End – Barnes Railway Bridge & Chiswick Bridge

      In March

      Website

  • Chelsea Flower Show

    • Chelsea Flower Show

    • One of the most famous flower shows in the world, the Chelsea Flower Show, attracts visitors from everywhere around the world to Royal Hospital Chelsea, the place where it is organized.

      Royal Hospital Chelsea

      In May

      Website

  • Wimbledon

    • Wimbledon

    • The most famous tennis tournament in the whole world, The Wimbledon Championships, is organized annually in London as part of the four Grand Slam tennis competitions (the others being Roland Garros, the US Open and the Australian Open). 

      All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

      Usually, last week of June or first week of July

      Website

  • Notting Hill Carnival

    • Notting Hill Carnival
    • Organized every year since 1966, Notting Hill Carnival is a colourful celebration of the Caribbean history, culture and tradition.

      Notting Hill, London

      In August

      Website

  • London Fashion Week

    • London Fashion Week
    • Organised every February and September by the British Fashion Council, London Fashion Week is an extremely popular event for designers.

      Somerset House

      February and September

      Website