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 Two Art Societies, One Gallery |
48 Hopton Street London SE1 9JH United Kingdom +44 020 7928 7521 http://www.banksidegallery.com/ info@banksidegallery.com |
The artistic, modern creations by the Royal Watercolour Society and the Royal Society of Painter Printmakers can be seen at the Bankside Gallery. The gallery hosts art shows from these societies and exhibits a mixture of watercolors and prints in both themed shows or often single person shows. Come enjoy the refreshing display of artistic designs of societies. Now you can buy original pieces from the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers too! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Free festival of music, dance and performing arts |
Coin Street London, London SE1 9NR United Kingdom +44 20 7401 2255 http://www.coinstreetfestival.... |
London's largest free festival of music, dance and performing arts runs annually from June to September. The festival features a series of lunchtime concerts, themed Sundays and art exhibitions in addition to the wide range of daily events. The festival aims to reflect London's cultural diversity, so expect Latin American dance, Colombian salsa, music from Ghana and Zimbabwe, jive, global story-telling, Chinese fortune-telling, children's events and other fun ad infinitum. Please call for a free festival guide, because the sheer quantity of things to do and see is hard to convey in a paragraph. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 30,000 Runners Take To The London Streets |
Starts on Blackheath, Greenwich Park Finishes on the Mall, Central London London, London SE3 United Kingdom +44 20 7902 0200 http://www.london-marathon.co.uk/ |
The London Marathon's reputation as world leader in big city marathons has grown immeasurably since the first event in 1981. Each year, an estimated 30,000 runners invade the streets of London to participate in this increasingly popular event, which is sponsored by margarine company Flora. Participants are of mixed ability and age (up to age 89), ranging from the world's elite athletes to those simply running for a personal challenge, and even celebrities raising money for charity. Entries for the Marathon open the August before the event. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Classical music and picnics |
Hampton Court (Hampton Court Palace) London SE17 3AN United Kingdom +44 20 8233 5000 http://www.hamptoncourtfestiva... |
This is one of the country's most popular classical music festivals, held in the beautiful setting of Hampton Court Palace. The festival, held annually, harks back to an era when monarchs living in the Palace had guests, and it certainly feels like you've entered a time warp. The concerts themselves are always fantastic and the atmosphere friendly. Demand for tickets is always high, so be sure to get hold of a program early. Performances have a 75-minute interval, during which members of the audience are free to picnic in the grounds or look around the palace. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Incorporating the British Rose Festival |
Hampton Court (Hampton Court Palace) London SE17 3AN United Kingdom +44 870 906 3791 http://www.rhs.org.uk/hamptonc... info@rhs.org.uk |
This is one of the summer calendar's major flower shows. The historical palace provides a fitting backdrop to the splashes of colour spread throughout the marquees. The festival, incorporating the British Rose Festival, features specialist areas like the Aquatics Village, the show gardens, greenhouses, conservatories and exhibitors displaying horticultural products and crafts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Greatest festival of mime in the world |
35 Little Russell Street London, London WC1A 2HH United Kingdom +44 (0)20 7637 5661 http://www.mimefest.co.uk/ mimefest@easynet.co.uk |
If you thought mime was all clowns trapped inside perspex cubes, this will soon change your perception. Encompassing a wide range of styles from the disturbing psychological probing of Russia's BlackSkyWhite company, through France's physical, frenetic Theatre du Mouvement, to the cutting edge abstract puppetry show by the acclaimed American innovators Basil Twist, this annual event has something for everyone. Though most of the events are being held at the South Bank Center, others are at various venues across London, so phone or check the website before traveling. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Free movies under the summer stars |
Various venues London United Kingdom http://www.stellascreen.co.uk |
All your favorites - including box office hits, cult favorites and classics - under the stars. Every year, there is an amazing line-up, all projected on an outdoor 60 x 30 foot screen. Best thing of all, tickets are free. Bring a chair or blanket, and a jacket because entertainment starts at 6p-ish and films only start after dark, around 9p. Also on hand to entertain you are DJs, late license bars, pub quizzes, Q & As with film directors. The October/November 'Weekender' event takes place at art house cinemas across the nation. See website for event information. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Fit For A King |
Ivory House St. Katherines Dock London, UK E1W United Kingdom +44 2074 805 353 http://www.medievalbanquet.com/ info@medievalbanquet.com |
Allow yourself you step back in time where kings, queens, knights, and more food and drink than you could ever want are all at your command. Wenches dressed in period costumes serve an assortment of food including roast chicken, soups, and salads while you merrily watch the show by torchlight. After the exciting performance feel free to kick off your formal attitude and get down to the music when the whole venue transforms into a nightclub. If thats not your style, you might want to take a lovely stroll along The Embankment while you gaze at the spectacular panoramic views of London. Review © 2007, Wcities |