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The most extensive concert series in the world. The famous last concert is relayed live to adjacent Hyde Park, whenLand of Hope and Glory rocks the Royal Albert Hall to its foundations.
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As much a society outing as a horticultural event, this is the Royal Horticultural Society’s prestigious annual show. Beautiful and imaginative gardens are created especially for the event.
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The climax of the cricket season.
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Chinatown is taken over by dancing dragons breathing fire during this vibrant, colourful festival. Food and craft stalls are authentically oriental.
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Although as much fun and as scenic a venue, the Christmas Ice Ring at Greenwich is less busy than it's central London counterparts. Located at the historic Old Royal Naval College.
Visit on a Saturday or Sunday and you can combine your trip with some Christmas shopping at the local market as well as a trip to a multitude of welcoming Pubs (The Trafalgar & Union to name but two).
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Guildsmen from the Company of Watermen compete in a single sculls race
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Organized by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), this annual festival in a major west London exhibition hall is a chance to sample the best beers and ciders produced in Britain.
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Effigies of Guy Fawkes, who attempted to blow up Parliament in 1605, are burned on bonfires across the country, with accompanying firework extravaganzas. Children make dummy Guys and ask for pennies to pay for their little arsenals.
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A day-long event in which some 400 rowing boats struggle for supremacy.
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A six-day event puts show jumpers through their paces.
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