Free Must-See Event
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Changing the Guard
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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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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Souzou: Outsider Art from Japan at the Wellcome Collection
Art Exhibition
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Wellcome Collection NW1 2BE [map]
More than 300 works by residents and day attendees at social welfare institutions across Honshu.
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Diwali in London
Festival
October 2013
(exact dates to be confirmed)Various venues
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is celebrated by communities across London. You can join the celebrations at one of London's fantastic Diwali events, including Diwali on the Square on Trafalgar Square.
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Eid in London
Festival
8 August 2013
Various venues
Celebrate the Muslim festival of Eid in Trafalgar Square, with live performances, food stalls, exhibitions and more! Organised by the Mayor of London and the Muslim Council of Britain, Eid on Trafalgar Square has got bigger and better every year.
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Head of the River Race 2014
Sport
29 March 2014
Mortlake Stone [map]
The Head of the River Race is one of the London's longest-running sporting traditions. Every spring, 400 crews from around the globe take to the waters of London's famous river Thames to compete in this historic boating event.
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The Mayor's Thames Festival
Festival
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Various venues
Join the fun at the Mayor's Thames Festival, a spectacular weekend of free events celebrating London and its river. The Mayor's Thames Festival is one of London's biggest and best free outdoor arts festivals, with a huge range of events on offer.
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Trooping the Colour
Special Event
15 June 2013
Horse Guards Parade SW1A 2AX [map]
London celebrates The Queen's official birthday in June each year with Trooping the Colour, a fantastic military parade that has taken place in London since 1820.
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Coronation Lecture at Westminster Abbey
What's On
7 June 2013
Westminster Abbey SW1P 3PA [map]
A public lecture given at Westminster Abbey by the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dr Richard Chartres, KCVO, Bishop of London. Admission free but booking required.
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Lord Mayor's Show 2013
Special Event
9 November 2013
Various venues
From vibrant samba dancing to military marching bands, the legendary Lord Mayor's Show offers a host of entertainment as it winds its way through the heart of London.
