Written by Amanda David
This month has TWO bank holidays, which is reason enough to celebrate — and what better way to do it than to take your pick from the coolest events happening in the best city in the world?
We have everything from quintessentially British flower shows, fêtes and festivals to canal boats and Comic Con, so you’re bound to find something you fancy.
London Coffee Festival
In Old Truman Brewery, your coffee-loving dreams will come true—for four wonderful days, at least. There will be over 250 artisan coffee and food vendors there, serving up coffee cocktails and running workshops and demos, with Ray Mang on the decks. Tickets are cheaper online so plan ahead if you can!
The Canalway Cavalcade
A celebration of the nautical communities of London, this event is a great way to spend a British bank holiday by the water. Taking place along the Grand Union Canal, there will be 130 floating homes moored up in their decorative best for the pageant. As well as making for a very picturesque stroll, there will be some traditional entertainment along the way including Morris dancing, real ales, trade stalls, live music and entertainment for kids.
Covent Garden May Fayre and Puppet Festival
See London’s oldest wooden puppet show with Punch, Judy and all their friends. There will be an accompanying brass band procession, workshops, clowns, folk music and refreshments.
Photo London
Indulge yourself in your passion (if your passion happens to be photography that is) with this jam-packed weekend celebrating all things caught-on-camera. There will be book signings, special installations, a fair of 80 of the world’s top galleries and three major exhibits. Weekend tickets offer the best value for money, but day tickets are also available.
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Urban Village Fete
A modern twist on the traditional British fete, this free event celebrates art, design, music and craftsmanship with creative workshops and stalls. Loose FM and Gilles Peterson will be on the decks, plus there’s a range of international street food.
Kensington Dollshouse Festival
Prepare to have your mind blown at the Kensington Dollshouse Festival. See hand-made needlepoint cusions smaller than a thimble, fingernail-sized crystal chandeliers that actually light up, intricately inlaid tables and teeny-tiny handbags.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Everyone’s favourite flower show of the year, this iconic British institution is back with more incredible garden creations to make your green fingers twitch. Hours have been extended into the evening, so you can enjoy the views as the sun sets. The Chelsea Late Event on Friday is aimed at encouraging younger guests to attend and there will be live music, artisan food stalls and wandering artists for a creative garden party vibe.
If that’s sold out, or just out of your budget, it’s worth heading to the area for the happily free Chelsea in Bloom, where over 100 businesses and shops in the surrounding streets compete for the best themed floral displays.
MCM Comic Con
The biggest pop-culture event in the UK, MCM Comic Con is back and bigger than ever — gathering cosplayers, film geeks and graphic novel enthusiasts together under one roof. There will be special guests, a chance to don your favourite costume or try the latest games, experience Asian food, manga and anime and meet your top authors and illustrators.
Head over to our Events section for all the other good things happening this month!
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