Showing posts with label things to do in London in summer 2015. Show all posts
Showing posts with label things to do in London in summer 2015. Show all posts

Things To Do In London In Last Summer Week 24-31 August 2015

London is a beautiful, immensely spread and one of the most populated cities of the United Kingdom. The place is vibrant, tantalizing and never sleeps even in the nights. London summers have found frequent images and descriptions in many of the poems, paintings with landscapes of the city and its attractions. Land of the English Royals, this city is a landmark of the spirit of the Europe. London summers have found frequent images and descriptions in many of the poems, paintings with landscapes of the city and its attractions. The period of summers is a time of vacation and lethargy; people of London can be often seen chilling, hanging out soaking in the warm sun and partying. Also it is a season of various events and celebrations on the land.

Wondering what do in London during summers? Here is a list of few things to do in London which you can try- 
 
1. South West Four
This two day festival is organized every year in the last week of August month with some of the most popular band playing. Organized every year in the Clapham Common, this event marks the end of the weeklong summer vacations in London.
South West Four
2. Notting Hill Carnival
Commencing during the last week of August, this two day festivity is a one good series of fun and gaiety, with people walking down the streets performing, playing and dancing. The purpose of this event is to celebrate the Afro-Caribbean culture and tradition.
Notting Hill Carnival
3. Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
This huge open air theatre is located in Regent’s Park and holds plays and showcases movies which have been un-surpassingly famous. So, this summer take popcorn and beer, head towards this park and enjoy the classic plays of Shakespeare and classic movies.
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
4. Eat Street!
London streets serve delicious and lip-smacking food, snacks and drinks especially in Berwick Street market, Borough market, Brockley market and many more. Hit down to the streets, visit the London summer festivities and enjoy eating at the streets.
Eat Street
5. Buckingham Palace Summer Opening
Receive a warm welcome from the Royal family of England to their palace and witness the royal living. Spend a whole day knowing the rich culture and history of England, and also dine at the palace. The palace also organizes various events for families, kids and groups.
Buckingham Palace Summer Opening
6. The Proms
Witness the grand closing ceremony of the 2 month long daily orchestra organized by BBC. The whole event is organized in Hyde Park, Glasgow Green Park and closing ceremony being at Royal Albert Hall. The event comprises of concerts, workshops, family events and many more.
The Proms
7. Witness the Pride Parade
The parade is taken for the rights and social upheaval of LGBT, bisexual, transgender people. The parade moves on some of the most busiest and major streets of London and is an annual event taking place every year during the summer season, in London.
Witness the Pride Parade
8. Boat Parties
Boat parties at Thames are one of the most preferred things to do in Londonand also another way of exploring the grandeur of the river Thames. You can rent a private boat as well as you can join other groups on their boat and have fun time sailing on the Thames.
Boat Parties
9. London wonder-ground
This event showcases some of the most amusing shows and acts and is organized every year during the summers. Organized every year in Southbank Center this event is famous for its shocking and entertaining acts; the highlights being bed sheet cabaret.
London wonder-ground
10. Leeds Festival
The event comprises of music and reading festival in the last week of August. Millions of crowd gathers for this event every year and some of the nicest bands across the world play over here.
Leeds Festival
Are you planning to visit the place this time in summer? Reach out to this fabulous city and try these things to do London in weekend.

Top 6 Things to do in London During Summer 2015



Bundled up with unique experiences, London is always ready to welcome visitors in a new way with an open arm, especially in the month of summer. Usually the city is drenched with an unalarmed downpour for most part of the year; the summer, on the other hand brings a pleasant change. The sunlight brightens up the face of the city and brings a ‘sepia-tinted’ glow on its iced landscapes. As the temperature rises up, the city has many activities and things to do in summer for individuals belonging to every age group. Starting from games and summer safari to open air events and dining places, London has everything on its palate. Check out some ideas to make your summer vacation in London different. 

1] How about summer sports –

How about warming up your body with some games? Sounds interesting, right? Lots of smaller parks like Greenwich Park have courts where you can enjoy a game of tennis. Else head on to a horse riding course in Richmond Park or Hyde Park! Don’t worry if you are a novice, there are different management levels to help you out.
Swimming is another option to consider. In this pleasant summer, take a dip into the cool waters of Hampstead Heath ponds and swim as long as you wish. 

Greenwich Park

  

Horse Riding In Richmond Park

2] Visit Buckingham Palace –

Visit London in summer and it lets you take a glimpse into the lifestyle of the royal family living inside the Buckingham Palace. The palace serves as both residence and office of Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II. Take a tour into the 19 rooms of the royal palace that display royal collections of paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens and Canaletto.
 If you are lucky, you might see the Changing the Guard or Guard Mounting ceremony. 

Buckingham Palace

 3] Go for lazy brunches –

Nothing goes better with London summer than a perfect lazy brunch. Explore different flavors and it will also save time in deciding upon separate eateries for breakfast and lunch. Lots of rooftop bars like Rooftop Romance and a beer garden like The Albion in N1 are all set to fill up your appetite. If budget is your concern, there are Farmer’s markets, sprouting all over the city in summer. Pick freshly baked buns or breads, English cheese and colorful fruits and your picnic basket is ready. Nothing can be as mesmerizing as enjoying picnic in any of the small parks of London like Hyde Park or Greenwich Park. Make sure you apply sunscreen and carry a picnic blanket to spread over the lush green grass to sit upon.
Else, attend the Taste of London festival, held in Regent’s Park in summer. The festival takes place for five days in summer and turns the entire park into a ‘foodie wonderland’.  Nearly 40 best restaurants around London come up and showcase some of their exclusive cuisines. This year, they are planning to bring flavors from all around the world. This festival is said to be one of the important things to do in London for foodies. So, what you are waiting for?

4] Enjoy outdoor performances –              

In summer, especially in June, London has a huge list of outdoor events and things to do.  As the sun sets down and turns the sky into a golden color, the whole city gets decked up for outdoor entertainment like an open air theatre, street performance and open air film shows. Regent’s Park open air theatre, Covent Garden and Rooftop film club are places to look forward to for the events.
Else try something different like Hot Tub Cinema. Just put on your bikini and get into the hot tub. You can either go solo or with friends. The waiters will be there to serve you. 

Regent’s Park

5] Enjoy the nightlife –

A trip to London is absolutely incomplete unless you get the flavor of their night life. With lots of pubs and clubs spread all over the city, you have different kind of options to enjoy the night life of London. And if it is summer, you cannot miss out events like the live jazz performance of Pavilion Café in Greenwich Park and Summer Series at Somerset House.
Apart from this, the Hyde Park has become a common platform for many stars from all around the globe to perform in front of nearly thousand people in the event named British Summer Time Hyde Park. It is a one-day music festival. According to the ‘hush hush’ news going around, stars like Taylor Swift, Beck and Paul Weller might perform this year. So, grab the tickets before it’s too late. 

Hyde Park London

6] London street shopping –

Leaving London without shopping is a serious crime (not legally of course!). Being the second heaven in the world of fashion, London has some of the best streets for shopping. Right from clothing to antiques, foods and drinks, the city has every option open for you. So, when you are jotting down your list of things to do in London in this summer, add the names of the streets like Borough Market, Portbello Road Market, Camden Market, Carnaby Street, Covent Garden. 

Borough Market London

So, what you are waiting for? In this summer, visit this beautiful city that goes beyond any convention!