Central London
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Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace
Special Event
Recurring event
Buckingham Palace SW1A 1AA [map]
For a display of British pomp and ceremony, watch the Changing the Guard ceremony outside Buckingham Palace. Changing the Guard or Guard Mounting is the process involving a new guard exchanging duty with the old guard.
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Cirque Alfonse's Timber! at the Southbank Centre
Circus
From to
Southbank Centre SE1 8XX [map]
Family circus troupe Cirque Alfonse are travelling to London from Quebec to present the UK premiere of Timber!
From £15.00
(USD22.64) -
Codebreaker: Alan Turing's Life & Legacy at The Science Museum
Museum Exhibition
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Science Museum SW7 2DD [map]
This biographical exhibition explores Turing's inspirational story and examines his profound influence on the fields of code-breaking, computing, mathematics, artificial intelligence and biology.
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David Bowie Is at the V&A
Art Exhibition
From to
Victoria and Albert Museum SW7 2RL [map]
The V&A is curating the first-ever international retrospective of the extraordinary career of megastar musician David Bowie, one of the world's most influential performers.
From £17.30
(USD26.11) -
Extinction: Not the End of the World?
Museum Exhibition
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Natural History Museum SW7 5BD [map]
From super-sized birds to bizarre insects, millions of species that once roamed the planet are no longer around. Yet while 99% of the species that have lived on Earth have met their demise, some species have survived extinction and thrived.
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Film4 Summer Screen at Somerset House
Festival
August 2013
(exact dates to be confirmed)Somerset House WC2R 1LA [map]
Each summer, The Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court in Somerset House hosts one of London's most beautiful open-air cinemas: Film4 Summer Screen. A highlight of the city’s summer calendar, the series features a range of films, all showing on a state-of-the-art screen with full surround sound.
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Frieze Art Fair 2013
Art Exhibition
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Regent's Park and Primrose Hill NW1 4NR [map]
Set in the beautiful surroundings of Regent's Park, Frieze Art Fair attracts more than 170 of the most exciting contemporary art galleries in the world. After browsing the stalls, you can explore the sculpture garden and enjoy guided tours and talks.
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Gary Hume Exhibition at Tate Britain
Art Exhibition
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Tate Britain SW1P 4RG [map]
This summer, Tate Britain presents an exhibition of established British artist Gary Hume, including new work as well as international loans not seen in the UK before.
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Lichtenstein: A Retrospective at Tate Modern
Art Exhibition
From to
Tate Modern SE1 9TG [map]
The Tate Modern is staging the first major exhibition devoted to pop artist Roy Lichtenstein in more than 20 years.
From £14.00
(USD21.13) -
London Design Festival 2013
Festival
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Various venues
The London Design Festival is a celebration of international design, with talks, seminars, exhibitions, parties and private views.
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Macbeth at Shakespeare's Globe
Drama
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Shakespeare's Globe Theatre SE1 9DT [map]
See a magical and gripping production of Macbeth at Shakespeare's Globe this summer.
From £5.00
(USD7.55) -
Mayor's New Year's Eve Fireworks Display
Special Event
31 December 2013
EDF Energy London Eye SE1 7PB [map]
London's spectacular New Year's Eve fireworks display at the EDF Energy London Eye is famous around the world.
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Patrick Caulfield Exhibition at Tate Britain
Art Exhibition
From to
Tate Britain SW1P 4RG [map]
This summer, Tate Britain presents a survey exhibition of the celebrated British painter, Patrick Caulfield, known for his iconic and vibrant paintings of modern life.
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Poster Art 150: London Underground's Greatest Designs
Museum Exhibition
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London Transport Museum WC2E 7BB [map]
A pioneering patron of poster art, London Underground has developed a worldwide reputation for commissioning striking poster designs.
From £15.00
(USD22.64) -
PruHealth World Triathlon Grand Final London
Triathlon
From to
Hyde Park W2 2UH [map]
Come and join the fun this September as the PruHealth World Triathlon Grand Final comes to London.
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Rooftop Film Club
Film Festival
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Various venues
Rooftop Film Club is returning with another season of classic, cult and recent film releases on some of London's finest rooftops.
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Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon 2013
Running
6 October 2013
Hyde Park W2 2UH [map]
The route includes some of London's Royal Parks and iconic landmarks.
From £46.00
(USD69.44) -
Taste of London Regent's Park
Eating and Drinking
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Regent's Park and Primrose Hill NW1 4NR [map]
Treat your taste buds this summer, as the world’s greatest restaurant festival returns to celebrate its 10th anniversary, with the best line-up ever.
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The Tempest at Shakespeare's Globe
Drama
From to
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre SE1 9DT [map]
See Shakespeare's magical tale of shipwrecks and spirits at Shakespeare's Globe this summer.
