London has beautiful sunny skies in the summer months, and July is the ideal time to soak up all the much-needed Vitamin D. Whether you want to dance to live music under the English sun or cool your heels in Buckingham Palace, July in London gives you the best of both worlds.
30 June - 13 July 2025
The only Grand Slam to be played on grass is legendary, and Wimbledon is an event that all tennis fans aim to see. The two weeks over which the tournament runs sees the capital come alive, in an air of queueing, strawberries and cream, and usually an appearance by Cliff Richard! Every single year the tournament sees around 500,000 spectators pass through its gates and millions of fans watching at home.
Website: http://www.wimbledon.com/index.html
1 - 6 July 2025
This high-summer event returns and explodes over 34 acres in the spectacular grounds of Hampton Court Palace. Featuring world-class gardens as well as work by some of the country's leading designers and nurseries, there are many opportunities to buy plants, fresh produce and gardening equipment. Packed with new features like a magical butterfly display, this flower show is sure to be fun for the whole family!
Website: https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-hampton-court-palace-flower-show
18 July - 13 September 2025
The Royal Albert Hall is a destination in its own right, but when it is combined with world class music and famous musicians, it becomes a must visit. The BBC Proms is televised live, but it is also a live music extravaganza across the whole city, with various venues hosting shows throughout its duration. From classics to contemporaries, this is a fantastic musical event for all the family.
Website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/proms
15 - 17 July 2025
For true British pomp and ceremony, this pageant of horses, cannons, and fireworks certainly ticks many boxes. Located at Whitehall, featuring the Queen's foot guards and the Household Cavalry, this event takes place every year before the Queen's birthday parade and is a fun-filled spectacle of music, fireworks, and entertainment.
Website: https://tickets.householddivision.org.uk/beating-retreat/holding.htm
5 July 2025
Come one, come all and be proud of who you are! The annual Pride Parade is this June and it provides a platform for every part of London's LGBT+ community to raise awareness of LGBT+ issues and campaign for the freedoms that will allow them to live their lives on a genuinely equal footing.
Website: www.prideinlondon.org/
We have an exciting selection of tours and experiences for you to enjoy during your stay in London; from Harry Potter Tours, Walking Tours and Bus Tours to London's Top Attraction and Day Trips.
If you are looking to catch a show in London's West End, you can book right here.
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