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London 2012 events
January
21
The works on show span the prolific painter’s career and include the colourful Yorkshire landscape paintings Hockney made upon his return to...
February
17
Every February and September, the capital hosts London Fashion Week, one of the world's largest and most famous fashion events. Designers, buyers...
April
07
Known simply as the 'Boat Race', this world-famous competition between England's top two universities needs little introduction. The prestigious...
April
22
The London Marathon has been running for over 30 years and is one of the world's greatest road races. Starting in Greenwich, the marathon winds...
May
22
The Chelsea Flower Show attracts horticulturalists, gardeners, admirers and those connected to the industry from around the world. Each May the...
June
03
In celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, the event will see a thousand boats gather on the river Thames. The flotilla will be the largest...
June
16
A keynote in the calendar of British pageantry, troops of the Household Division (Foot Guards and Household Cavalry) perform the ceremony of...
June
21
New restaurants and world-class chefs are just some of the reasons why Taste of London is one of the most anticipated summer events in London....
June
23
A colourful spectacle which takes to the streets of London as the capital's gay community celebrates diversity in the heart of the capital.
June
25
The Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon are legendary in the tennis world. Almost as famous for the frequent wet weather, the strawberries and...
July
13
As much a part of British summer as Wimbledon or the FA Cup Final, the annual Proms take place in the wonderful setting of London's Royal Albert...
August
26
Held each August Bank Holiday, London's Notting Hill Carnival is the largest festival celebration of its kind in Europe. The streets of West...
October
01
Already firmly established as Britain's biggest and best movie event, the BFI London Film Festival is one of the most popular events of its kind...
November
17
The Survival of the Fittest event is now back for 2012 - expect more obstacles, the same amazing venues, totally engaging courses and lashings of...
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