July in London means long summer nights just made for festivals, rooftop bars, open-air cinema, music and exhibitions celebrating the culture, creativity and diversity of the city, so get out there and get involved!
Pride in London Parade
Get your rainbows ready for London’s annual Pride Parade. Watch and cheer as over 30,000 people from over 600 LGBT+ groups march through London in a riot of flags, balloons and fabulous outfits. It’s a wonderful, upbeat celebration as well as a platform to highlight the injustices and inequalities that still exist. Hugely enjoyable and uplifting.
London Pride Parade 2024
Hyper Japan Festival
Curious about Japanese culture? Head to Hyper Japan, the UK’s biggest J-culture event. There’s shopping, entertainment, fashion, cosplay and plenty of food from the land of the rising sun.
Hyper Japan Festival 2024
The Other Art Fair
Run by Saatchi, this art fair brings together pieces from 110 independent artists in a relaxed, informal environment. It’s a good chance to see and support up-and-coming artists, with performances, immersive installations, DJs and a bar.
The Other Art Fair
London Gaming Market
London Gaming Market is the city’s biggest (and perhaps only) regular market dedicated solely to games and game culture. It’s a regular grab bag for merch, with everything from retro consoles and accessories to new games and general geek swag.
London Gaming Market 2023
Wing Fest London
We’re very happy to see Wing Fest is back; over 40 restaurants, street food traders and BBQ experts will be seriously winging it (sorry!).
Wing Fest London 2024
Historical Highlights Tours at Somerset House
Explore an unrivalled architectural gem, get exclusive access to areas hidden away from public view and learn more about the fascinating individuals who have lived and worked at Somerset House over the centuries.
Historical Highlights Tours at Somerset House
| Advance sales: £8.00 | ||
Wild Food Walks
Learn how to confidently identify the everyday plants you can eat, plus where and when to pick them, and take home your own foraged goodies with some tips on how to use them.
Wild Food Walks - Foraging in London
| Advance sales: £40.00 | ||
The London Craft Gin Cruise
Take a leisurely cruise along the Thames taking in the sights of central London, with four serves of artisan gin and a souvenir glass included in the ticket.
The London Craft Gin Cruise
| Advance sales: £54.00 | ||
Soho Village Fete
Wonderful urban village fete including a dog show, spaghetti-eating contest, a tug-of-war between the Soho police and fire brigade, a human fruit machine and the famous Soho Waiters’ Race. Don’t miss this one.
Soho Village Fete & Waiters' Race
Festival14
Canary Wharf’s four-day arts festival is back for 2023. The programme will include live music, comedy, outdoor theatre, dance and family activities.
Festival14 2024
Brixton Windmill Open Days
Brixton Windmill’s open days are a great chance to step back in time and gain a new appreciation of skills past and present.
Brixton Windmill Open Days
| Advance sales: £5.00 | ||
The Luna Open Air Cinema
What’s summer without sunset screenings of great movies in prime locations across London?
The Luna Open Air Cinema 2024
Proud West End
Don’t miss these intriguing ‘living portraits’ of 15 members of the West End’s LGBTQIA+ community, with QR codes you can scan to hear their stories.
Proud West End
Somerset House Summer Series 2023
It must be summer; it’s the return of the Summer Series, eleven nights of gigs in the iconic courtyard of Somerset House.
Somerset House Summer Series 2023
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Big Screens Showing Wimbledon in London 2023
See all the action from centre court without travelling to SW19 this summer. 3 spots offering free Wimbledon screenings.
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London's Best Outdoor Swimming Pools
From heated lidos to rooftop pools, and wild(ish) swimming, here are five of London’s best outdoor swimming pools.
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Summer Day Trips From London
Summer is a good time to escape the sweaty heat of the capital and explore some of the rest of the country.
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Wild Food - Foraging in London
Foraging is a peak Cheapo activity: bang on trend, budget-friendly and a decidedly urban version of cool survival skills.
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Camping and Glamping Sites near London
You don’t have to travel too far to have an adventure and explore nature at these camping and glamping sites near London.
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The Coronation of King Charles III
The Coronation Procession, Royal Gun Salutes, Concerts, Coronation Big Lunch, Wembley Park Celebration - festivities around the May 6th - 8th
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Palaces and Castles Near London
Ramble around the ramparts, walk some great halls, or get lost in a maze, here's some great palaces and castles near London.
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Things to do in Marylebone
A stone’s throw from the nightmarish, overcrowded Oxford Street, Marylebone is a chic and interesting part of central London.
