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London Events July 2011

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As London's tourist season starts hotting up, the number of things to do in London in July multiplies. Find anything from outdoor music festivals, open air theatre and just anything involving the outside to summer sales!

What's more, you can make life easier by booking cheap London hotels with TravelStay to bring the costs of your trip down, giving you extra cash to spend on the things you like to do. You can grab a London hostel or budget London hotel across London, putting you in the heart of all the action.

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London Triathlon 2011: Get the running shoes on

If you are taking part or just keen to sit on the sidelines and support, the London Triathlon is the biggest in the world and is a truly unique day out. See competitors swim in Royal Victoria Dock in London's historic Docklands area against the stunning backdrop of Canary Wharf, before they take off on the bike route and running course. Races are of varying length depending on the category of competitors.

London Triathlon 2011; July 30th-31st; Custom House; free to watch

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BBC Proms: See classical music at its best

One of the classical music highlights in London's calendar, the BBC Proms starts this month and runs until September. Established in 1895, the Proms is held every year at the Royal Albert Hall and now there are more than 70 concerts performed in the afternoons and evenings. International performers regularly make appearances at the Proms, which also champions British music and musicians. The first night opens with the world premiere of a piece by Judith Weir and includes Brahms' Academic Festival Overture and other choral and piano music.

BBC Proms London; July 15th – September 10th; South Kensington or Gloucester Road; £12-£85

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Lovebox: Get into London's festival spirit

The music festivals continue in July, but perhaps the best in London's calendar is Lovebox. Held in Victoria Park, the three-day festival attracts around 65,000 people every year, offering a mixed genre of music. Expect to see in this year's line-up The Wombats, Scissor Sisters, Jessie J, Snoop Dogg, 2ManyDJs and Blondie. Or, see some of the biggest music acts from around the world at the Wireless festival in Hyde Park, another blend of dance, pop and rock acts, including the Black Eyed Peas, Plan B, The Chemical Brothers, Pulp and Tinie Tempah, while you can also head to the chill out areas and try out the interactive games. You can also find other kinds of festivals going on in London in July such as the London Literature Festival, which celebrates the best fiction, poetry and specialist writing around today. Held at the Southbank Centre, it will see well-known authors such as Philip Pullman make appearances, while visitors can catch stagings of famous novels such as Jeanette Winterson's Sexing the Cherry.

Lovebox; July 15th-17th; Victoria Park; Mile End; from £28.50; Tel 08448472436
Wireless; July 1st-3rd; Hyde Park; Hyde Park Corner; from £54.25
London Literature Festival; July 8th-18th; Southbank Centre; Waterloo


Pride London: Show you're proud

One of London's key events in the gay community, Pride London is more than just a parade; it hosts theatre events, music, art and entertainment, as well as leading over a million people through the streets of Oxford Street and ending at Whitehall, followed by performances on the main stage throughout the day. And now, Pride has turned into its very own festival, hosting a two-week programme of anything from dance events to debates.

Pride London; July 2nd; Starts at Baker Street; free

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Houses of Parliament Summer Opening: Get touristy

Two of London's biggest tourist attractions open their doors from July for the summer season. The Summer Opening at the Houses of Parliament gives people, particularly those from outside the UK, the chance to see inside the Commons and Lords Chambers, the Queen's Robing Room, Royal Gallery and one of the original parts of the palace, Westminster Hall. And while you are soaking up Britain's political history, you can head on over to learn about Britain's royal history during the opening of Buckingham Palace. See the 19 State Rooms in all their glory, as well as the Royal Collection of art and the Palace's gardens.

Houses of Parliament; July 29th-September 3rd/September 19th-October 1st; Westminster; £15; 08448471672
Buckingham Palace State Rooms; July 23rd – October 3rd; Victoria; £17.50; 02077667300

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