2. Film4
Summer
Screen 2012
Aug 16-25
Somerset House
The Strand
WC2R 1LA
Buy tickets
Take in a movie in Somerset House’s lovely courtyard – perfect. This
season includes the UK premiere of Walter Salles’s adaptation of On
the Road, a month before you can catch it in your local cinema.
Also showing classics like The Birds and Apocalypse Now, as well as
our personal favourite Pretty in Pink.
3. Foodies
Festival
2012
Aug 17-19
Battersea Park
Queenstown Rd
SW11 4NJ
This is the festival for foodies. With tastings and master classes with
well-known chefs and food industry personalities including Levi
Roots, Ed Baines and Gary Lee, there's also a Food of Love Cinema,
where food featured in films are served to the audience. VIP tickets
include a two-course meal with champagne – how can you not?
4. Notting Hill
Carnival
Aug 26-27
Notting Hill
Chepstow Rd
Westbourne Grove
Ladbroke Grove
W11 1HT
Well it had to feature. Amazing floats, music and a buzz you can’t
find anywhere else, if you haven’t found time to go yet make this
year the one you do. Don’t forget to pick up some jerked chicken
and plantain…
Check out Time Out’s fantastic guide here.
5. Thames
Festival
2012
Sep 8-9
On the banks of the
Thames
This amazing festival takes place between Westminster Bridge and
Tower Bridge, with an incredible programme of events beside the
Thames. Check out the closing firework display if nothing else.
For a full events guide, see here.
6. Open House
London 2012
Sep 22-23
All over London
Some tickets may be
required.
So it’s not an open bar… this event gives you the chance to view
some amazing buildings for free. This includes snooping around
government buildings, private houses, schools, town halls…
This year's theme is 'the changing face of London’ - among the
famous faces are the Gherkin.
7. The Cake
and Bake
Show
Sep 22-23
Earl's Court Exhibition
Centre
Warwick Rd
SW5 9TA
Paul Hollywood, Mary Berry and royal wedding cake designer Fiona
Cairns (remember that crown cake at the Jubilee?) are among the
baking aces appearing at the Cake & Bake Show. With plenty to see
including demos, tastings, workshops, a food market and equipment
stands, this is a must if you’ve got a sweet tooth.
8. Soho
Literary
Festival
Sep 27-30
Soho Theatre
21 Dean St
W1D 3NE
We’re all for feeding your hunger, how about feeding your soul?
In association with the Oldie Magazine, check this high-brow festival
for author-led talks and events by a range of writers including Giles
Coren, Jeremy Vine, Fay Weldon, Michael Palin, Pam Ayres and
Michael Frayn.
9. Photomonth
2012
Oct 1-Nov 30
Various venues
This annual East London photography festival takes place over two
months (do we think they know that?). Open for submissions right
now, if you’re feeling hipster enough…
Highlights include the Photofair at Old Spitalfields Market and the
Photo-Open exhibition.
10. Lord Mayor’s
Show
Nov 10
Begins at Mansion House,
11am
Welcome to the new Mayor of London! We’re looking forward to
seeing the new Boris – so let’s welcome him in in style…
We’re loving the slightly bling 254-year-old State Coach. This is real
English-style celebrating at its best – aircraft flybys, marching bands
and floats… followed by fireworks.
11. So what did we miss? What are your favourite London festivals?
Let us know and watch this space for more updates… and see
you at Notting Hill Carnival with some jerked chicken!
