This year's second May bank holiday falls on Monday 27th May. So why not make a weekend of it and come and stay in Britain’s capital. There are so many activities to enjoy, whether you're coming with your family and friends or if it's a romantic weekend away for two. Take a look below for some fun filled ideas.
Walk London: Spring into Summer
All the London walks are away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Here you can enjoy some of London's best attractions and see another side of the Big Smoke. You'll be walking along the parks, woodland, rivers, canals and open spaces. The complete routes range from the 15-mile Jubilee Walkway to the leg stretching 152-mile Loop Walk. There are also a range of short walks, less than five miles, so people of all ages can enjoy the scenery.
Field Day Festival
Taking place in Victoria Park, this festival is an absolute must for lovers of inventive indie, urban and electronic music. The fantastic line-up for this year's east London festival induces: Bat for Lashes, Four Tet, Django Django, Solange Knowles and Palma Violets. There will also be DJs and a host of activities to get involve.
Hampton Court Palace Big Picnic
If you have a love of food, the outdoors and live entertainment. Then pack your picnic hamper and come along for a day of games and family craft activities on the Palaces’ East Front Gardens. Including hands-on activities inspired by the gruesome stories brought to life in Lucy Worsley's TV series 'Fit to Rule: How Royal Illness Changed History'.
Rooftop Film Club: Queen of Hoxton
Do you enjoy watching the old classics? Then come along to watch an old school favourite. 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off.' Everyone is also given a pair of wireless headphones so as not to be disturbed by the slurping of a drink or crunch of popcorn.
London Literature Festival
This annual festival brings together international, world class poets, authors and speakers for more than week of talks and events. Biographer Claire Tomalin will be presenting five lectures on literary icons such as Thomas Hardy and Jane Austen. Best-selling authors will also be present to read from and discuss their work, including Barbara Kingsolver, Audrey Niffenegger, Lionel Shriver, James Salter and William Dalrymple. Other artists include, Actor Rupert Everett, fine artists Gavin Turk and Cornelia Parker, designer Tom Dixon and musicians Jarvis Cocker and Ute Lemper, who will be singing Pablo Neruda's love poems.
London's Symphony Orchestra in Trafalgar Square
After the success of last years talked about, inaugural London Symphony Orchestra concert, it's back again. This year it is conducted once again by the orchestra's Valery Gergiev, and will be a programme of Berlioz pieces.
As One in The Park
This is a brand new festival which will be taking place in Victoria Park. If you like you mainstream music then this is the festival for you. Acts include: Rita Ora, Katy B and X Factor's Union J along with other artists.
Jean Gaynor is a renowned author and enjoys to travel. When planning a visit to London, Jean visits www.thamescruise.co.uk to get the latest information on her favourite boat hire.
