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    What to do in London in August?

    What to do in London in August?

    The month of August in London is placed under the sign of carnival and festivals: music, beers and open-air cinema !!!! Athletes will not miss the prestigious show jumping championship and the Emirates Cup!



     

    An exhibition dedicated to ABBA at the O2 Arena

    What to do in London in August?


    An exhibition dedicated to ABBA presents personal objects, photographs and an immersion in the life stories of each member of the group.

    For the first time, emblematic objects such as a limited edition replica of the “Star Guitar” played at Eurovision 74, the school book of member Bjorn Ulvaeus as well as photos, gold records and clothing are on display.

    The ABBA Super Troupers exhibition immerses visitors through its music, lyrics, creative process and influence on the musical landscape of the 70s and 80s.

    Information and reservations on the Lastminute website


    When? Until August 31, 2020

    Or ? 02 Arena

    Price: £ 20 instead of £ 27 when booking through Last minute.


    MetroWhat to do in London in August? bus North Greenwich 108, 129, 132, 161, 188, 422, 472, 486

     



    Exposition Body Worlds

    What to do in London in August?

    Conceived by the German professor Gunther von Hagens, the Body Worlds exhibition aims to explain the mysteries and the transformations of the organism by relying on real human bodies.
    This traveling exhibition presents a total of 200 bodies and organs kept intact thanks to plastination, a technique for preserving human bodies invented by Gunther von Hagens.

    With over 45 million visitors, Body Worlds Vital is one of the most visited health exhibitions in the world. Often described as a "life changing experience", Body Worlds will give you a better understanding of the complexity of the human body.


    Information and reservations at the British Tourist Office 

    When? Until October 1, 2020
    Or ?  London Pavilion at Piccadilly Circus
    Price : 27 €


    MetroWhat to do in London in August? bus Piccadilly Circus3, 6, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 22, 23, 38, 88, 94, 139, 453

    Movies on the River

    What to do in London in August?


    Five nights a week, watch a movie on the top deck of a boat after a Thames cruise!
    On the program for this edition, classic films such as "Grease", "Dirty Dancing" and "Breakfast at Tiffany's" "Top Gun, and recent hits like" A Star Is Born "," Bohemian Rhapsody "and" The Greatest Showman " »And many others.

    Boarding at 20 p.m. at Tower Pier and returning to the same location once the film is over. Food and drinks from the Tower of London.

    Complete program and information on the Time Out website.

    When? 2020 dates not confirmed
    Or ? Departure from Tower Pier
    Price: From £ 29

     

    BBC Proms: August's biggest classical music festival

    Around a hundred classical music concerts are given for nearly two months at the Royal Albert Hall, in Hyde Park and broadcast live on the BBC.

    Festival program

    When? July 17 - September 12, 2020
    Or ? Royal Albert Hall

     

    Metro What to do in London in August? bus Knightsbridge 9, 10, 52, 70, 360, 452, N9, N52

     

    Visit the Palace of Westminster, seat of the British Parliament

    On the occasion of school and parliamentary holidays, the Palace of Westminster is open to the public. A unique opportunity to visit the House of Commons and Lords, the nerve center of British politics, and understand how the parliamentary monarchy works.

    An informative and impressive visit to share with the family.

    Reservations and information on the site de See tickets (visit with an audio guide in French) or on Expedia (guided tour).

    When? August 1 - September 30, 2020
    Or ? Palace of Westminster
    Price: From £ 20 for a tour with an audio guide

    MetroWhat to do in London in August? busWhat to do in London in August? River shuttles Westminster3, 11, 12, 24, 53, 87, 88, 148, 159, 211, 453Westminster Pier

     

    Buckingham Palace open to the public in August

    During the summer period, Buckingham Palace opens its doors to the public who will be able to visit the queen's apartments, the royal reception room or the Throne Room.

     

    Limited places. Reservations recommended on the websiteGreat Britain tourist office.What to do in London in August?

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    When? August 1 - September 27, 2020
    Or ? Buckingham Palace
    Price: € 30.50

    MetroWhat to do in London in August? bus Green Park, Hyde Park Corner, Victoria11, 211, 239, C1, C10

     

    Longines Global Champions Tour: show jumping championship

    Longines Global Champions Tour is an international show jumping competition which brings together for 3 days in Chelsea, the 30 best riders in the world of the Longines world ranking.

     

    Tickets available on Ticketmaster.

    When? August 2 - 4, 2019
    Or ? Royal Hospital Chelsea
    Price: £ 18 - £ 22

    MetroWhat to do in London in August? bus Sloane Square11, 137, 211, 360, 452, N11, N137

     

    August and the Summer Screen Outdoor Film Festival

    Take advantage of the beautiful evenings of August to watch a movie under the stars in the beautiful courtyard of Somerset House.

    To get the best seats, arrive as soon as the doors open at 18 p.m. and take the opportunity to have a picnic (glass bottle not allowed)!
    The screening of the film begins at 21 p.m.

    Tickets on sale from May on Ticketmaster.

    When? August 8 - 21, 2019
    Or ? Somerset House
    Price : £ 20- £ 27

    Metro What to do in London in August? bus Covent Garden, Charing Cross, Embankment6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 77a, 91, 176

     

    People's Carnival

    The carnival del Pueblo celebrates Latin American culture through many activities: parades of floats, costumes, dance shows, street entertainment and concerts of Latin music, reggaeton, tango, Mexican mariachi, Bolivian folklore, Peruvian panpipes). Each year, the Carnival del Pueblo attracts more than 100 people.

    The whole carnival program on the website.


    When?     August 1 and 2, 2020 - 12:00 p.m. - 21:00 p.m.
    Or ? Elephant Castle
    Price : Free

    Metro What to do in London in August? bus Elephant Castle53, 63, 168, 172, 363, 415, 453, N63

     

    Great British Beer: the beer festival

    This festival offers the largest selection of craft beers and ciders, as well as a selection of English wines, spirits and street food stalls.

    Information and reservation on the event site.

    When? August 6 - 10, 2019
    Or ? Olympia
    Price: £11

    MetroWhat to do in London in August? bus Kensington9, 10, 27, 28, 49, 391

     

    August and the Notting Hill Carnival

    With more than a million people, the carnival of Notting Hill is the largest in Europe. Colorful and lively, it celebrates Caribbean culture for 3 days.

    The carnival begins on Saturday with a competition of steel-band orchestras then continues on Sunday with the children's parade and ends on Monday with the grand parade (10 am-00pm).

    For security reasons and due to high traffic, Ladbroke Grove metro station is usually closed. Other nearby stations may be partially closed where only exits are allowed.
    Finally the buses do not serve the stations on the route of the carnival.

     

    When?August 28 - September 1, 2020
    Or ? Notting Hill
    Price: Free

    Metro - Ladbroke Grove : closed Sunday and Monday
    - Latimer Road : closing at 23:30 p.m. Sunday and Monday
    - Notting Hill Gate : reserved for the Sunday and Monday outing from 11 a.m. to 19 p.m.
    - Westbourne Park : reserved for the Sunday and Monday outing from 11 a.m. to 18 p.m. Closes at 23:30 p.m.
    - Royal Oak : reserved for the Sunday and Monday outing. Closes at 18 p.m.

     

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