The triathlon course for the London 2012 Olympics will be tested in August next year, when London stages the penultimate race in the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series. London will once again hold one of the seven races …
Read more...The iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground will host the archery event at the London 2012 Olympic Games after plans were approved by Westminster Council. The athletes are set to compete on “the square” in the centre of the cricket pitch, with …
Read more...This week, we’ve spotted this great video from lebensgeniesser1, although the credits say it was written by Dave Hughes, with co-writers Chris, Fiona, James, Joleen, Niamh, Richard, and Stuart. They describe it as follows: an experiment — mixing (a) old friends, (b) …
Read more...The spectacular Hard Rock Calling took place over the weekend in London. The concerts entertained thousands of rock music lovers. There was a great atmosphere as legends Pearl Jam, Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney took to the stage in the …
Read more...We’re more than a little excited that Bon Jovi are kicking off their summer residency at The O2 tonight (they’re even performing a few classics on top of The O2 this afternoon to celebrate). And after the warm weekend, our …
Read more...London from ThreePoints on Vimeo. We love this video of London in springtime! Taken just a month ago, it shows the best of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens in London: the wildlife, blossoms, greenery, and the Serpentine in gorgeous spring …
Read more...Fans of James Cameron’s blockbuster movie Avatar are in for a treat this weekend: a giant replica of the Tree of Souls is being erected in Hyde Park to celebrate the movie coming out on DVD and Blu-Ray. Wannabe Na’vi can get up …
Read more...French architect Jean Nouvel will design the 10th Serpentine Gallery Pavilion, it was announced yesterday. Each year, a different architect is commissioned to produce the temporary structure in Kensington Gardens. Nouvel has designed more than 200 buildings across the world, but as the …
Read more...Psst! We want you to tell us a secret! What’s your favourite offbeat place in London? London might be famous for world-renowned attractions like the Tower of London and Big Ben, but sometimes it’s the city’s hidden treasures that make …
Read more...This year’s Enjoy England Awards for Excellence are asking for your favourite quirky event that’s unique to England. The winner will be announced in a ceremony on St George’s Day (24 April). Visit London will shortly be submitting some of …
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