With the sun shining bright, London has a great variety of fun activities to offer this June. Barbeques, swimming pools, gardens, walks and festivals are some the attractions that tourists enjoy during this month. The city is expected to be buzzing with activity leaving all taxis and other transport systems completely occupied. This June watch out for the below summer specialities.
The Royal Ascot
Launched in the year 1711, The Royal Ascot is a traditional ritual where a horse drawn procession takes place from the Windsor Castle to Ascot Racecourse. This 300 year old ceremony is attended by the Royal Family including the Queen. The race meeting is a place for people from the high society, royal watchers, racing enthusiasts and all fun seekers. Apart from the top quality horse racing, tourists enjoy the eye catching fashion of this much celebrated event.
Wimbledon
The world’s most prestigious tennis grand slam tournament is to happen in London this June. The Wimbledon tournament attracts around 500,000 spectators from different parts of the world. Tennis lovers flock to London to witness this grand tournament every year.
Taste of London
Taste of London is the capital’s largest food and drink festival. Every year visitors are offered the finest foods from various cuisines such as French, Indian, Japanese, Asian and South American foods. This year in addition to the 40 restaurants participating in the event, culinary legends will be educating the visitors through interactive cooking sessions.
Meltdown Festival
The Meltdown festival is an international music event which stars one famous artist’s work and insights every year. This year is the festival of Yoko Ono and the event will also include performances from Boy George, Marianne Faithfull, Siouxsie and Patti Smith. The event is famous among tourists for its artist-led programming, new line-ups and outstanding performances.
City of London Festival
This is another special event of summer that features an array of music, art and dance spectacles in various venues of the old English capital. This year is the 51st anniversary of the event and is one of the most expected events of the year. This year's festival is based on three themes: The city walls, conflict and resolution and trees.
Hard Rock Calling
For rock music lovers, London brings the ultimate aural feast this year at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The stars performing at this grand event this June are the US rock legend Springsteen, British rock star Kasabian, the Black Crowes and the Alabama Shakes.
