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London Design Festival

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Exhibition Halls
Opens at January 1-December 31 Monday-Friday 9:30-18:00
Recommended sightseeing time:1-2 hour
Address:
20-21 Bloomsbury Way, London WC1A 2TH, United KingdomMap
Phone+44 20 4551 2110
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Autumn is a good time to visit London, after the sultry summer has passed, before the frenzied busyness of the festive period. This is arguably the best time to walk in the capital, the magnificent Royal Park shines in seasonal colours, and the morning mist on the Thames makes riverside strolls a delightful atmosphere. As ever, world-class activities and activities abound. Complete Thames Festival is a rare and unparalleled norm in this changing city, and this annual celebration pays tribute to the iconic waterways and everything associated with them through a series of special events throughout September. Some of the highlights include the Invictus Chamber concert, a variety of musical performances in the stunning underground space below the Tower Bridge; the Doggett's Coat and Badge competition (the world's oldest rowing competition); and the RAP party, a hip-hop-themed poetry event on the Dixie Queen Ming Ship. Check out the full schedule. 2. The Mayor Show is one of the highlights of the London cultural calendar, and the Mayor Show includes a public parade to commemorate the inauguration of the new London Mayor (not to be confused with the publicly elected Mayor of London). Dating back more than 800 years, this annual show is an opportunity to see the most lavish British event, including some gorgeous ceremonial costumes and the mayor's Grand State coach. The procession, which culminated in an evening fireworks display on the Thames, ploughed through the city and passed St Paul's Cathedral to the Royal Court. Other events in London in the fall The London Design Festival undoubtedly shows that the city is one of the world’s leading centres in the field, with a large number of installations and projects to be exhibited this year. The BFI London Film Festival will show hundreds of films and documentaries from around the world and always attract some of the world’s best directors and favorite actors. Other top events worth noting this autumn include Fritz London and the London Jazz Festival. 4. The 2000-year history of London, when Halloween became weird, meant there were plenty of places to peek into its legendary past, and there was no better time to explore than before and after Halloween, when night fell and the air was chilly. 5. Serious attractions You can find some very mirrored cemeteries and cemeteries in London. The most famous is Heigert Cemetery, with its many amazing funeral buildings and famous tombs. You can roam the East Cemetery at will after paying for admission, but you must visit the iconic West Cemetery with a guided tour, where overgrown plots, moss-covered statues and a meandering maze are all there. Want more unusual places to visit the completely abandoned Barnes Old Cemetery in west London, or the melancholy Cross Bone Gardens near London Bridge, an uncivilized cemetery that houses mainly the remains of Victorian prostitutes. 6. The gruesome museums of London are numerous, and some are especially suitable for Halloween. The old operating room is as harrowing as it sounds, with a primitive wooden operating table showing various amputation tools used before anesthesia. It prompts a lot of cringe. The brutal Jack the Ripper museum tells the story of London's most notorious (uncaptured) serial killer from the perspective of his six victims, and it can't be pleasant. If you want something more bizarre but still creepy, visit the Curiosity Museum, which has shrunk heads and double heads. 7. Bonfire and bangs bonfire night also known as Guy Fox Night and Fireworks Night is always an explosion in London (pun intended), with performances held across the capital, usually on Saturday or Sunday closest to November 5. The festival was rooted in the last minute defeat of the gunpowder plot in 1605, when a group of Catholics tried to blow up the Protestant ruling class at the opening of Parliament. Anti-Catholic colours are now in the past, but the event is still marked by epic bonfires, firework displays and rotating fireworks. The colours of autumn and prime time at some point in the year, London's parks look less lovely, but in autumn they are at their most brilliant. Summer crowds and picnickers have long since dispersed, restoring a tranquil atmosphere in the colours of tree-lined trails. Some of the best places to enjoy the celebrations (many free) include Battersea Park, Brockwell Park, Blackheath, Victoria Park and Alexandra Palace. Alternatively, head to one of London's best viewing spots, such as Greenwich Park or the top of the debris building, for a spectacular show on the city skyline. The choice is absolutely not wrong, but the absolute excellence is the Gion, Kensington Gardens, St James' Park, Victoria Park and Hampstead Heath. If you want something really special, head to Richmond Park, where 600 permanent deer are in estrus watching the amorous males compete for dominance. 'This is a short time to bring Brolly's season autumn to make it a good time to watch the capital sunsets throughout the year. The best place to enjoy it is the top of Greenwich Park, although Primrose Hill is next. Or you can take the Emirates cable car at dusk, Enjoy the fantastic view of O2 and Canary Wharf skyscrapers. The weather in London is not as bad as you might have heard (to be honest), but autumn is one of the most unstable periods of the year. If you plan to spend a long time outdoors, make sure to bring a waterproof suit, Warm sweaters and brolly (local umbrella slang).

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