Unit 9: London, Part 3
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London offers a wide variety of annual cultural and sporting events. Some of the major events include the London Marathon in April which draws 25,000 runners, the Chelsea Flower Show in May which is one of the most famous gardening events, Wimbledon Tennis Championship in June and July which is the oldest tennis tournament, the Notting Hill Carnival in August which attracts over 2 million people, and the London Film Festival in November which screens over 200 films from international festivals.
Unit 9: London, Part 3
- 1. Events in London Martin Kilp
- 2. What to do in London London offers an endless selection of entertainment. West End boasts over 40 theatres world class ballet and opera at the Royal Opera House hundreds of films are shown every night in the countless cinemas across the city London is also a centre of classical music
- 3. Party! London is equally renowned for its pop music, concert and club scene.
- 4. Time Out The magazine ‘Time Out’ is the most comprehensive guide to the entertainment scene in London.
- 5. The London International Mime Festival takes place in January at arts venues across central London performers come from all over the world.
- 6. London Marathon 26 miles and 358 yards from Greenwich Park to the Mall 25,000 participants 1 of the top five international marathons
- 7. Fa Cup Final final of the oldest football competition in the world held at Wembley Stadium watched by 500 million people
- 8. Chelsea Flower Show officially the Great Spring Show arguably the most famous gardening event in the world visited by people from all over Britain
- 10. The Turning World held in May-June an experimental dance festival leading dance companies show off their skills.
- 11. Trooping the Colour soldiers march down Horse Guards Parade trooping their colours salute the monarch in celebration of her official birthday in June attracts both locals and overseas visitors watch here
- 12. Derby Day a horse race also called the Derby Stakes held since 1779 in June serves as a social event among the upper class
- 13. Wimbledon June-July the oldest tennis tournament in the world held in the London suburb of Wimbledon since 1877. typical English social event, especially among middle class Brits watch here
- 14. LIFT London International Festival of Theatre June-July arts festival to expose British theatregoers to more international theatre than typically presented in London
- 15. Summer Exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts in Piccadilly paintings, prints, drawings, sculpture, architectural designs and models most popular open exhibition in the UK.
- 16. Test Matches International cricket event June-September played on 6 grounds around England
- 17. Swan Upping July ceremonial and practical activity swans on the River Thames are rounded up, caught, marked and then released watch here
- 18. The BBC Proms July-September daily orchestral classical music concerts and other events held in the Royal Albert Hall in London
- 20. Notting Hill Carnival each August since 1965 led by members of the Caribbean population up to 2 million people the second largest street festival in the world watch here
- 21. The State Opening of Parliament in November or December marks the commencement of a session of the Parliament of the UK HM The Queen usually gives a speech outlining the Government’s programme for the upcoming year.
- 22. London Fashion Week October established fashion houses and emerging designers latest collections runway shows
- 23. Lord Mayor’s Show in November a public parade of the inauguration of the new LM once one of the most prominent offices in England in charge of the Square Mile not to be confused with the Mayor of London.
- 25. London Film Festival November run by the National Film Theatre. Over 200 films three weeks award-winning films from international festivals among others
- 26. Pearly Kings and Queens workers who assist in fundraising covered in pearl buttons from head to toe one of the most distinctive sights in London can be spotted at parades and carnivals.