Sport Events in London

London Marathon 2024

Cheer on the long-distance runners along the world-famous 26 mile course. Starting in Greenwich Park, and finishing at The Mall, SW1, there is always a huge crowd and an exciting atmosphere. The …

The Boat Race

The London Boat Race is back! Join thousands of other live spectators (millions if you count TV spectators) along the Thames River (Putney to Mortlake) to cheer on the competing rowing crews from …

Inter-Livery Pancake Race

Dressed in their full regalia, the members of the related Liveries of London compete in this pancake-flipping race. As usual, crowds gather to watch the race for the crown in Guildhall Yard. …

Ice Skating at Somerset House

Nothing says winter like ice skating, and what better backdrop to your stumbles and slides than the stunning Somerset House. Held in partnership with the not-so-cheapo Moet et Chandon, you can …

Peter Pan Cup

Swimming outside on Christmas day in London? As ludicrous (and unappealing to many) as that might sound, it’s an annual tradition. Every year since 1854, the hardy members of The Serpentine …

The Great River Race

Not to be confused with the Great Race between Oxford and Cambridge rowing crews. This traditional boat race sees a great flotilla of oar-powered craft take to the Thames for a semi-competitive …

Club Curling at King’s Cross

‘Channel your inner Winter Olympian with Club Curling at King’s Cross. There’s an alpine vibe this year and six multi-coloured, sustainable curling lanes with sessions for just …

‘Celebrating 10 Years’ Festival

The ‘Celebrating 10 Years’ Festival Site runs from 11am until 9pm every night for 16 days – from Sunday 24 July to Monday 8 August and will take place at Hopkins Field on the northern …

Royal Docks Finale Celebration: Clipper Round the World Yacht Race Finish

Even if you’re not particularly into boats, all ages will be caught up in the triumphant arrival of the Clippers in Royal Albert Dock. From 2pm – 4pm, visitors will be treated to a …

The Flippin’ Good Fun Pancake Race

London’s Guilds might be well known for their annual pancake race. But if you’re keen to try out a pancake-flipping race yourself without joining a guild, this is the one for you. All …

Sliders Curling on Roof East

Curling isn’t just for the Winter Olympics, you can join in the game just a stone’s throw from the London Olympic Stadium. Though the goal is to slide the stones within the lane on Roof East, not …

Zip Now London

If you fancy seeing a real bird’s eye view of London, then hooking yourself up to a zip wire is the perfect opportunity. This summer, Zip Now is back with four 225m-long wires allowing you …

Festibowl

Festibowl is on a mission to do for bowls what Twenty20 did for cricket, apparently. Aimed at a younger-than-average bowls crowd, basically it’s taken an older person’s pursuit and rebranded it …

Parliamentary Pancake Race

Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled for 2019 due to Brexit tensions (yes it’s really that serious). Hopefully it will be back in 2020 – assuming we aren’t in a …