Visiting London in October 2014
Wednesday 1st October to Sunday 2nd November 2014
Category: Culture
Pick up a drawing implement and get scribbling as The Big Draw takes place from 1 October-2 November 2014 at various London institutions including the Victoria and Albert Museum, National Gallery, British Library, Wellcome Collection and British Museum in one of the world's largest drawing festivals.
Address: Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum, Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London SW7 2RL Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £14!
Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th October 2014
Category: Business and Community
Star Trekking across the universe… or across the ExCel Exhibition Centre to be precise, as Trekkie fun descends on London during Destination Star Trek 3 with William Shatner and more Star Trek stars at this huge fan event from 3-5 October 2014.
Address: ExCel London Exhibition Centre, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £15!
Monday 6th to Sunday 12th October 2014
Category: Food and Drink
Learn all about the art of cocktail making at masterclasses, or simply enjoy imbibing them at tasting sessions and parties during London Cocktail Week, which is held at more than 100 cocktail bars and pop-ups around the capital from 6-12 October 2014.
Address: Monmouth Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9DD Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £13
Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th October 2014
Category: Business and Community
IT experts will gather at the ExCel Exhibition Centre for IT EXPO Europe, the number one infrastructure IT event in Europe taking place from 8-9 October 2014 and including the Cyber Security EXPO, Data Centre EXPO and IP EXPO.
Address: ExCel London Exhibition Centre, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £15!
Wednesday 8th to Sunday 19th October 2014
Category: Culture
BFI Southbank and cinemas across the capital host the BFI London Film Festival from 8-19 October 2014, with premieres, screenings, Q&A sessions and screenings of 200 Hollywood releases and Indie films.
Address: BFI Southbank, Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 8XT Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £13!
Thursday 9th October 2014
Category: Culture
Strictly Come Dancing fans will love the International Ballroom Dancing Championships on 9 October 2014 at Royal Albert Hall, where amateur and professional dancers will compete in Latin and ballroom dances.
Address: Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 2AP Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £9!
Thursday 9th to Monday 27th October 2014
Category: Food and Drink
Dine on fine food from neighbourhood bistros to Michelin-starred restaurants at London Restaurant Festival, with events and festival menus available from 8-27 October 2014 at venues across the capital.
Address: 195 Piccadilly, Greenwich, London, W1J 9LN Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £15!
Friday 10th and Saturday 11th October 2014
Category: Business and Community
Home buyers and investors will flock to the largest and longest running exhibition of UK and international property, The Property Investor & Homebuyer Show from 10-11 October 2014 at ExCel Exhibition Centre.
Address: ExCel London Exhibition Centre, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £15!
Friday 10th and Saturday 11th October 2014
Category: Business and Community
Meet your new boss at The National Graduate Recruitment Exhibition, where graduates can find employers, get advice on CVs and more, running from 10-11 October 2014 at Olympia Central.
Address: Olympia Central, Hammersmith Road, Kensington, London, W14 8UX Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £16.25!
Sunday 12th October 2014
Category: Culture
Celebrate the festival of lights, Diwali on 12 October 2014 at a free concert at Trafalgar Square featuring colourful decorations, traditional dances and Indian music.
Address: Trafalgar Square, Central London, Westminster, London WC2N 5DS Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £15!
Sunday 12th October 2014
Category: Sports
The 13.1 mile course of The Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon includes four of London's most popular parks, starting and finishing in Hyde Park and taking in famous landmarks and the River Thames along the way.
Address: Rangers Lodge, Hyde Park, London W2 2UH Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £19!
Sunday 12th to Tuesday 14th October 2014
Category: Music
BRIT Award winning singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran is bringing his latest album to the O2 Arena from 12-14 October 2014 to entertain his legions of fans.
Address: The O2 Arena, Peninsula Square, SE10 0BB Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £15!
Monday 13th to Sunday 19th October 2014
Category: Food and Drink
Immerse yourself in chocolatey goodness with talks, demonstrations and workshops at the UK's biggest celebration of the sweet stuff during Chocolate Week from 13-19 October 2014, culminating in The Chocolate Show from 17-19 October 2014 at Olympia.
Address: Olympia West, Hammersmith Road, Kensington, London, W14 8UX Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £16.25!
Tuesday 14th October to Sunday 2nd November 2014
Category: Music
Celebrated tenor Placido Domingo is in the title role of Verdi's I due Foscari at the Royal Opera House from 14 October-2 November 2014 in the first new production of the 2014/2015 opera season.
Address: Royal Opera House, Bow Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E 9DD Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £13!
Wednesday 15th October 2014 to Sunday 18th January 2015
Category: Culture
The first ever substantial exhibition of the artist's late works, Rembrandt: The Final Years will display dozens of paintings, drawings and prints from the master's final creative period at the National Gallery from 15 October 2014-18 January 2015.
Address: National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London WC2N 5DN Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £13!
Wednesday 15th to Sunday 19th October 2014
Category: Culture
View modern art, photography, design, jewellery, decorative arts and tribal art at the PAD London Art Fair (Pavilion of Art & Design London) in Berkeley Square from 16-19 October 2014.
Address: Berkeley Square, Mayfair, London W1J 5AX Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £14.40!
Thursday 16th October 2014
Category: Business and Community
Senior decision makers and education business leaders will come together on 16 October 2014 at The Higher and Further Education Show at Olympia Central to meet suppliers, take part in workshops and network.
Address: Olympia Central, Hammersmith Road, Kensington, London, W14 8UX Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £16.25!
Thursday 16th to Sunday 19th October 2014
Category: Culture
The most prestigious contemporary art fair in the UK, the Frieze Art Fair attracts an influential crowd to buy artworks from more than 150 global art galleries who set up in Regent's Park from 16-19 October 2014.
Address: Regent's Park, Inner Circle, Regent's Park, London NW1 4NR Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £22.25!
Thursday 16th to Sunday 19th October 2014
Category: Culture
Marvel at a showcase of Old Masters at Frieze Masters on Gloucester Green from 16-19 October 2014, with works by Picasso, Rubens, Warhol and more on display from more than 90 global galleries.
Address: Gloucester Green, Regent's Park, Camden Town, London NW1 4HA Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £11!
Friday 17th to Monday 20th October 2014
Category: Culture
Multiplied Art Fair is taking place from 17-20 October 2014 at Christie's in South Kensington, showcasing established and up-and-coming contemporary artists' work in a variety of media, accompanied by workshops and lectures.
Address: Christies South Kensington, 85 Old Brompton Road, South Kensington, London SW7 3LD Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £9!
Saturday 18th and Sunday 19 October 2014
Category: Business and Community
Brides to be take note: The National Asian Wedding Show London, the largest Asian Wedding Show in Europe, is taking place from 18-19 October 2014 at ExCel Exhibition Centre.
Address: ExCel London Exhibition Centre, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £15!
Thursday 23rd to Sunday 26th October 2014
Category: Music
Lady Gaga is bringing her artRave: The Artpop Ball tour to London's O2 Arena from 23-26 October 2014, featuring tracks from her album Artpop plus old favourites.
Address: The O2 Arena, Peninsula Square, North Greenwich, London SE10 0BB Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £15!
Friday 24th to Sunday 26th October 2014
Category: Business and Community
Parents and those expecting can enjoy family-friendly fun, expert advice and unrivalled shopping opportunities at The Baby Show from 24-26 October 2014 at Olympia Grand.
Address: Olympia Grand, Hammersmith Road, Kensington, London, W14 8UX Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £16.25!
Friday 24th to Sunday 26th October 2014
Category: Business and Community
Delve into therapies and products to help you on your pass to bliss and a stress-free life at the Mind Body Soul Experience from 24-26 October 2014 at Olympia Central.
Address: Olympia Central, Hammersmith Road, Kensington, London, W14 8UX Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £16.25!
Friday 24th to Sunday 26th October 2014
Category: Culture
Fans can meet their favourite stars and buy collectibles across anime, manga, comics, gaming, sci-fi and more at Britain's biggest popular culture festival, MCM London Comic Con from 24-26 October 2014 at ExCel Exhibition Centre.
Address: ExCel London Exhibition Centre, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, Plaistow, London, E16 1XL Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £15!
Saturday 25th October 2014 to Sunday 25th January 2015
Category: Culture
Be bowled over by the portrait paintings of the 16th Century Italian artist in the Royal Academy of Arts' exhibition Giovanni Battista Moroni (c.1520-1579) opening on 25 October 2014 and running until 25 January 2015.
Address: Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House, Mayfair, London W1J 0BD Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £16!
Sunday 26th October 2014
Category: Sports
American football fans can expect fast-paced action at Wembley Stadium when the Atlanta Falcons play the Detroit Lions as part of the NFL Wembley series on 26 October 2014.
Address: Wembley Stadium, London, Wembley, HA9 0WS Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £21.33!
Sunday 26th to Friday 31st October 2014
Category: Culture
Special performances from Elvis Costello, Sheryl Crow, Van Morrison and more will light up BluesFest from 26-31 October 2014 at The Royal Albert Hall.
Address: Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London, South Kensington, SW7 2AP Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £9!
Wednesday 29th October to Sunday 2nd November 2014
Category: Sports
Marvel at expert skiers, grab a bargain holiday and buy the latest kit at The Ski & Snowboard Show London at Earls Court Exhibition Centre from 29 October-2 November 2014.
Address: Earls Court Exhibition Centre, Warwick Road, Earls Court, London SW5 9TA Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £16.25!
Friday 31st October 2014
Category: Culture
There are all kinds of ways to enjoy spooky fun on Halloween in London on 31 October 2014, from themed pub nights to fancy dress competitions, and one of the best is at the London Dungeon's special event from 25 October-2 November 2014.
Address: London Dungeon, Riverside Building, County Hall, South Bank, London, SE1 7PB Map View
Hotels: Stay nearby from only £13.95!
