London
Events
for July Below
is a selection of events going on in the capital throughout July.
BBC Proms(BBC
Henry Wood Promenade Concerts) -
020 7765 5575
The Proms run from July to September offering a variety of classical concerts
most evenings, with tickets for the seatless area around the stage selling for
only a couple of pounds.
This
is Colombia - 020 8674 3314 Taking
place on the third Saturday of July this event celebrates the country of Colombia,
including its dance, music and food. There is also a children's carnival, and
a displays of art. The event takes place on the South Bank.
Ealing
Summer Festival - 020 8758 5745 As the name suggests
this festival takes place in Ealing and includes all types of entertainment for
both children and adults. Most events are free and are held in Walpole Park or
other parks in the areas, events include shows, sporting events and theatrical
performances.
Swan
Upping on the Thames - 020 7236 1863 Swan
Upping is a traditional ritual that takes place over one week in July and consists
of three different companies of which one is the Queen, they decide who the swans
between London Bridge and Henley belong to. The boats and the oarsman are all
done up in traditional colorful get up which all makes it a spectacular sight
to see.
British
10k Run -
www.british10k.org Open to all entrants the British 10K run takes place
in London at the end of July. As the name suggest the run covers 10 kilometer's
across London. On the day there is a celebrity start and entertainment all along
the route.
