Happy Valentine’s Day to all the London lovers out there! Last week, we asked our Visit London Facebook fans how they were planning to celebrate Valentine’s in our favourite city. Lots of you who don’t live in London said it’d …
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15 Nov
2010
2010
In Pictures: The Lord Mayor’s Show 2010
Giant inflatable teddy bears, a walking Big Ben and a spectacular fireworks display are a few of the wonderful sights caught on camera by members of the Visit London Flickr group at the Lord Mayor’s Show on Saturday. Did you go …
Read more...28 Oct
2010
2010
Halloween Food and Drink in London
Dressing up is the best thing about Halloween but the food and drink comes a close second. Halloween-themed cupcakes are springing up all over the place and I can’t pass the Krispy Kreme stand on my way to the office without taking a …
Read more...13 Sep
2010
2010
In Pictures: The Thames Revival 2010
Boats and bunting were the order of the weekend at the Thames Revival. The event, part of the Mayor’s Thames Festival, celebrated maritime history with a gathering of classic boats at St Katharine Docks. There was lots of nautical fun to …
Read more...10 Sep
2010
2010
Where to Watch the Thames Festival This Weekend
The Thames Festival kicks off tomorrow with events up and down the river Thames. The big finale is on Sunday evening, when the riverside comes alive with a Night Carnival procession and fireworks over the Thames. The area gets pretty crowded so …
Read more...31 Aug
2010
2010
Visit London Asks: How Was Your Notting Hill Carnival?
The sun shone on Notting Hill Carnival this weekend as more than a million revellers joined in the fun. Did you go to Notting Hill Carnival? Tell us what you enjoyed. The food? The music? The colourful floats? And don’t …
Read more...15 Jul
2010
2010
Bompas & Parr’s Magical Food Tour
Following their Jelly Banquet, Giant Punch Bowl and similar quirky events, Bompas & Parr are tackling the entire history of food with their latest venture. The Complete History of Food has taken over a grand building in Belgrave Square. Last night, …
Read more...12 Jul
2010
2010
Space and Extra Terrestrial Festival Coming To The Royal Albert Hall
The Royal Albert Hall is opening its doors for a week-long festival themed around space and extra terrestrials this October. The Close Encounters Festival will see huge planetariums erected in the main hall, each able to hold 30 people. The Royal Albert Hall …
Read more...21 Apr
2010
2010
See Avatar’s Tree of Souls in Hyde Park
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...1 Mar
2010
2010
Birthday Party and Free Champagne at the London Eye
On Tuesday 9 March, the London Eye will celebrate its 10th birthday with a spectacular light show and party. If you take a flight from 7pm on that evening, you’ll also be treated to a free glass of Pommery champagne. …
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