Events in central London - May 2012
5th May to 13th May 2012
ExCel, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1X
Grand Designs Live at ExceL, London is returning for its eighth year running and has become the UK's leading contemporary home show. Based on the UK's Channel 4 TV series and presented by Kevin McCloud, Grand Designs Live features over 500 exhibitors covering seven areas across interiors, home improvement, renovations, technology, self build, renovation and shopping - so that there really is something here for everyone.
Travel: Underground from South Kensington station to Tower Hill for the short walk to Tower Gateway DLR station and the ride direct to Custom House for ExCeL
5th May to 7th May 2012
Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey Richmond, KT8 9AU
Actually taking place throughout the year on a couple of days each month, Live Tudor Cookery is an exciting project that enables you to go and watch chefs prepare traditional meals using the same utensils and traditional cooking methods used by the chefs of this famous Royal Palace beside the Rivert Thames from the time of Henry VIII and through the lives of subsequent Tudor Stuart and Georgian monarchs. On 5th and 6th May you can also enjoy trying out a real Tudor Dish served in the Tiltyard Cafe between 11.00 a.m. and 3.00 p.m.
Travel: Underground from South Kensington station to Waterloo (change at Embankment) and then by train from Waterloo to Hampton Court station.
12th May 2012
Hyde Park, Ranger's Lodge, Westminster, London, W2 2UH
Women come from around the U.K. and across the globe to power walk proudly in colourful bras in support of breast cancer and the fight to defeat it. The Moonwalk is organised by the charity Walk The Walk and is a wonderful opportunity for exercise amongst link minded people in support of a very deserving cause. Now in its 14th year, The Moonwalk grows in stength and support each year.
Travel: Walk along Harrington Road and turn left into Exhibition Way, acorss Cromwell Road and on up to Queens Gate into kensington Gardens and Hyde Park.
12th May and 13th May 2012
Earls Court Exhibition, Warwick Road, London SW5
If you are an animal lover - of any kind of animal at all - this is the show for you ! All kinds of animals will be at the show - on display in action or simply there to view. The London Pet Show includes expert talks on many of the animals present, including tips on how to look after them, so that it is an excellent learning opportunity for would-be pet owners, of all ages. The show has moved to Earls Court this year to better accommodate all of the animals and visitors attending.
Travel: Underground from South Kensington station direct to Earls Court station (District Line). Take the Exhibition/Warwick Road exit and Earls Court Exhibition is just across Warwick Road.
16th May and 17th May 2012
Earls Court Exhibition, Warwick Road, London SW5
This superb exhibition is aimed at all those working in galleries, museums, and other heritage and cultural attractions and is the industry's leading event of the year. In a city bursting with such attractions, this event enables those working in the industry to find out the latest products and services available to them, learn in 50 hours of seminars and network with their peers on all topics relating to the industry.
Travel: Underground from South Kensington station direct to Earls Court station (District Line). Take the Exhibition/Warwick Road exit and Earls Court Exhibition is just across Warwick Road.
16th May and 17th May 2012
Olympia National Hall, Hammersmith Road, London W14 8UX
Aimed exclusively at those with an interest in the cafe bar market, Caffe Culture 2012 is the industry's leading event of the year and a chance to get up to date with developments, to learn new opportunities to engage in the cafe bar market and to meet leading figures in over 200 international brands, as well as representatives of small independent companies. The Caffe Culture Business Theatre hosts a range of seminars looking at some of the most significant issues faced by owners and managers in the hospitality industry today whilst the Coffee Boys Masterclass on 16th May is a one day event showing 50 ways to improve sales.
Travel: Underground from South Kensington station direct to Olympia station (3 stops on the District Line)
(until 1st September 2012)
Prince of Wales Theatre, Coventry Street, Soho, London, W1D 6AS
A list of events in London simply wouldn't be complete without covering at least one major West End Show and Mamma Mia is right up there amongst the most popular shows. A cleverly crafted love story is entwined with many of Abba's best loved songs including Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, Take a Chance on Me and Mamma Mia. Whether you have seen the screen version or not, you will want to see the show for its delightfully effervescent plot and style that makes it one of the best "feel good" shows of all time.
Travel: Underground from South Kensington station direct to Piccadilly Circus for the short walk to the Prince of Wales Theatre.
22nd May to 24th May 2012
ExCeL, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL
The London International Wine Fair 2012 at ExCeL is the major London event for those in the wine and spirits trade and focusses on the discovery of new wines and spirits, new producers, emerging countries and regions and new vintage releases. 35 countries show a total of over 20,000 different wines and spirits whilst many other events taking place within the London International Wine Fair make it a premier event for everyone in the trade.
Travel: Underground from South Kensington station to Tower Hill for the short walk to Tower Gateway DLR station and the ride direct to Custom House for ExCeL.
22nd May to 26th May 2012
Royal Hospital Chelsea, Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, SW3 4SR
By far the best known of London's Summer Flower Shows (although not the only one) the RHS Chelsea Flower Show is also the biggest by far and occupies a large area of the Royal Hospital Chelsea grounds. With themed gardens, stylised show gardens and new features each year - such as 2012's "Fresh" area that includes modern, inventive gardens and trade-stands offering ingenious new products - RHS Chelsea Flower Show is also home to thousands of plants, including new variations on much loved favourites. If you have a passion for gardening or simply want to get some new ideas to help you with changes to your own garden, you will definitely love spending hour after hour here.
Travel: Underground from South Kensington station toSloane Square station (Circle and District Lines) for the 5 minute walk to Royal Hospital Chelsea.
24th May to 26th May 2012
Olympia National Hall, Hammersmith Road, London W14 8UX
Moved into the larger national Hall at Olympia for this year's show, the 55th annual show, the London International Antiquarian Book Fair is organised by the Antiquarian Booksellers Association in conjunction, this year, with the National Trust. A haven for dealers and casual collectors alike, books, maps, prints, ephemera & manuscripts are showcased by a growing number of exhibitors. The National Trust will be promoting its many libraries, which contain over 2 million antique books. as in previous years, there is a lecture series, the ABA Road Show and Guided Tours to show off the highlights of the fair.
Travel: Underground from South Kensington station direct to Olympia station (3 stops on the District Line)
This is a just a taste of the events you may enjoy when ataying at Harrington Court Serviced Apartments in central London in May 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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