EVENTS IN LONDON 2012
Das Jahr 2012 wird eine sehr aufregendes und besonderes Jahr für London. Es gibt so viele interessante Events für Touristen und Einheimische. Abgesehen vom dem größten Event, den olympischen Spielen, gibt es auch noch zahlreiche andere Events die, die Kultur Englands widerspiegeln.
WHAT THE DICKENS?
Throughout February, Various Events
This year sees the 200th anniversary of the birth of world-renowned novelist Charles Dickens and February 7th is his actual birthday.
PANCAKE DAY
21 February, Various Events
The Olympics may be the greatest sporting event in London this year, but here’s your chance to see or even take part in one of the most traditional British races.
ENTER THE DRAGON
29 January, Trafalgar Square and surrounding areas
Join in the celebrations to mark the start of the Chinese New Year. 2012 is the Year of the Dragon, a particularly auspicious year according to Chinese tradition so expect this year’s festivities to be extra special.
ICE SCULPTING FESTIVAL
3 – 14 January, Canarf Wharf
Now in its fourth year, this winter festival is a free event where you’ll get the opportunity to see sculptors from around the world create jaw-dropping designs from a single block of ice.
WINTER WONDERLAND
Throughout December, Hyde Park
It might not snow this year, but if you want to get into the real spirit of Christmas, then a visit to Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland is just the ticket.
SHOP WEST END VIP
10 – 11 December, Central London
Shop until you drop this weekend when both Oxford and Regent Street will be completely traffic free.
The Lord Mayor’s Show
12 November - City of London
The Lord Mayor’s Show is like no other procession in the World. It’s 3 miles long and nearly 800 years old and its 6000 participants will have spent months preparing floats for the amazement of hundreds of thousands of people who line the streets of the City to watch them go by.
