Events in central London in June 2012
This June is exceptionally lively with HM The Queen Diamond Jubilee celebrations and the Olympics in London 2012 coming up. June is also noted for a number of very British events that may appeal to you. The following are our small selection of all the events taking place in cental London this June:
Diamond Jubilee events:
Saturday 2nd June and Sunday 3rd June 2012
Hyde Park, London
Sponsored by Sainsbury's this is one of the best ways for visitors to London to participate in Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Over the two days, up to 50,000 people will be able to join the fun in Hyde Park for a real family festival that includes a magical Disney concert created especially for the Diamond Jubilee along with other live music and entertainment and a good selection of traditional food and drink. Entertainment includes performances from the stars of Strictly Come Dancing, War Horse and much more, entertainment from various Commonwealth countries, much loved children's characters including Thomas the Tank Engine, Fireman Sam and Angelina Ballerina and displays from the White Helmet Motorcycle Display Team and the Black Knights Royal Artillery Parachute Team.
Sunday 3rd June 2012
River Thames between Battersea and Tower Bridge, London
Between 2pm and 6pm one of the largest flotillas ever to take to the River Thames will escort an elaborate and specially built barge carrying Her Majesty and Prince Philip as the centrepiece to the Jubilee weekend. From rowing boats to large passenger ferries, the accompanying flotilla will be adorned with Union Jacks by the thousand and, in many cases, will carry shouting and waving passengers. Other vessels will include historic ships, fire, police, rescue and other services, barges playing music and boats spraying geysers. Also of note will be a specially constructed floating befry whose chimes will be answered by revierbank chuches as the flotilla passes by. Riverside Roads and bridges will be closed to traffic but 50 large screens will be placed to enable members of the public to view the pageant form many vantage points.
Monday 4th June 2012
Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1
A major concert organised by tthe BBC and Gary Barlow is to take place centred around the famous Queen Victoria memorial fountain in front of Buckingham Palace and featuring a wide range of stars, including Dame Shirley Bassey, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Alfie Boe, Jools Holland, Jessie J, JLS, Tom Jones, Lang Lang, Annie Lennox, Madness, Cliff Richard and Ed Sheeran play to an audience chosen by ballott of UK and Commonwealth residents. That ballot is now closed but the event will be televised on wide screens and will be broadcast live to a global audience, so make sure not to miss it.
For all Diamond Jubilee Events,stay at: Harrington Court Apartments, Harrington Road, South Kensington, London SW7 3ES for easy travel to the various entral London locations from South Kensington tube station.
9th and 10th June 2012
Various locations
Central London is noted for its numerous small, usually private, garden squares that still exist in most residential areas. These were made famous for some by the film "Notting Hill". This year, 212 gardens spread across 27 London boroughs open their gates to the curious public giving you a chance to peer at what lies behind. Organised in conjunction with the National Trust, this weekend gives you a unique opportunity to visit some of London's historic and mostly beautifully maintained garden squares. One ticket gives you access to all 212 garden squares but a small number do need to be booked in advance.
16th June 2012
Royal Horseguards Parade, Whitehall, London SW1A 2AX
If you thought that Royal celebrations would come to an end with the Diamond jubilee weekend, you could not have been more mistaken ! Trooping the Colour takes place annually on H.M. The Queen's official birthday, which she has (as previous monarchs before her) because her birthday actually falls in April, when the weather may well not be as suitable for an outdoor event. Held annually since 1820 (and erratically in varied forms from 1700) this event is full of the pomp and ceremony for which London and the U.K. are so noted. Her Majesty travels by varriage down the Mall from Buckingham Palace to inspect troops on Houseguards Parade and returns the same way, giving ample opportunity to watch her go by, even if you cannot get near to Horseguards Parade itself.
Travel: Underground from South Kensington station direct to St. James' Park or to Westminster for the walk to The Mall or Horseguards Parade, depending on your chosen obervation point.
19th June to 23rd June 2012
Ascot Racecourse, Ascot, Berkshire
This 5 day event is probably the most famous horse racing event in the world and is as much noted for fashion - and especially the hats of the ladies - as for the races themselves. As an event, Royal Ascot is 300 years old and is the U.K.'s most watched race meeting. H.M. The Queen, who has a passion for horses and hore racing, travels to the event each day by carriage from nearby Windsor Castle. The Golden Jubilee Stakes and the Gold Cup are the two most noted races.
Travel: Underground from South Kensington station to Waterloo (change at Embankment) and then by train from Waterloo to Ascot station.
21st June to 9th September 2012
Various Locations
This is the year of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in London 2012 and there will be little escaping the build up from here on. The London 2012 Festival is an extended cultural festival designed to run in ahead of and in parallel with the games themselves. 12,000 events in total across the U.K. with around 250 major events in London itself, many involving major artists across a range fo cultural attractions from free concerts, to art exhibitions and the on-going performances of William Shakespeare's plays. The link above gives a guide you can download to choose the events you want to see.
21st June to 9th September 2012
Various Locations
This is the year of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in London 2012 and there will be little escaping the build up from here on. The London 2012 Festival is an extended cultural festival designed to run in ahead of and in parallel with the games themselves. 12,000 events in total across the U.K. with around 250 major events in London itself, many involving major artists across a range fo cultural attractions from free concerts, to art exhibitions and the on-going performances of William Shakespeare's plays. The link above gives a guide you can download to choose the events you want to see.
23rd June to 8th July 2012
Various Locations
This year's theme is "the playful city" and is inspired by the theme of the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. The London Festival of Architecture is a celebration all over London of London and U.K. architectural talent and invites architects, communities and visitors to get together to establish how to make London even better. Visitors can go on guided walks, attend expert lectures and gain access to buildings, such as embassies and cultural buildings, many of which are normally closed to the public. The organisers seek to involve families with events such as Architectural Treasure Hunts and a family-friendly festival at the London Pleasure Gardens.
23rd June and 24th June 2012
Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London WC2N 5DN
This event has been held in previous years but, as a part of the London 2012 Festival, this year's West End Live has performances from every single one of the top West End shows including Billy Elliot the Musical, Chicago, Ghost The Musical, Jersey Boys, Les Misérables, Disney’s The Lion King, Mamma Mia!, Matilda The Musical, The Phantom of the Opera, Rock of Ages, Singin’ In The Rain, Shrek The Musical, Stomp, Thriller Live, We Will Rock You, Wicked, and The Wizard of Oz. Artists from these shows perform live for free entance on stage in Trafalgar Square.
Travel: Underground from South kensington to embankment for the short walk up to The Strand and Trafalgar Square.
25th June to 8th July 2012
All England Lawn Tennins & Croquet Club, Church Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 5AE
Generally referred to simply as "Wimbledon", this is one of the top four "grand slam" tennis events of the year across the globe. It is probably the most famous as it is the world longest running tennis tournament and tickets become available by ballot soon after each year's event for the following year and are always over-subscribed. However, a proportion of tickets are also held back for sale online on the previous day and on the day at the gate. The world's best players can be seen in games from the outset of the tournament and those that win wind up battling it out famously on the Centre Court wit the Ladies Singles Final on Saturday 7th July and the Mens Singles Final on Sunday 8th July.
Travel: Underground from South Kensington station direct to Wimbledon (or Southfields) and then the number 493 bus.
This is a just a taste of the events you may enjoy when staying at Harrington Court Serviced Apartments in central London in June 2012. Please bear in mind that we have not included any London events that start before the month and continue beyond it - such as major shows and other theatre events, in particular, which may well be attractive to you.
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