10 things to do in London in August

Being in London in August is to experience opportunities that you could not witness at any other time; you have outdoor activities of all kinds, to enjoy a lively city like no other. These are exclusive ideas for this month, so do not miss anything and take note, so your trip will be organized with your tastes and to enjoy as a Londoner more.

The temperature does not vary much from that of July but is still warm, this allows you to live on the street all day and so immerse yourself in art, traditional food, drinks and music.

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This famous and colorful carnival is held for three consecutive days in August. Each day with its parade full of feathers and colorful to the sound of Caribbean music. You can see percussion groups, the costume contest (for adults and children) and the big parade with floats.

This carnival has its origins in the nineteenth century, when slavery was abolished in the former colonies of Trinidad and Tobago. In 1964 it was born in London as a form of expression of the London Afro-Caribbean community.

Today it is an attraction for the general public, citizens and visitors, who come to this event to enjoy the music, the spectacle of their costumes, their food and, of course, their joy.

Will you come to see it on your trip? If you do, you will also enjoy one of the most popular neighborhoods in London, Nothing Hill.

The fabulous neoclassical courtyard at Somerset House is regularly used for a variety of events. If you are a lover of the seventh art you will love this experience.

A large screen dominates the front of the courtyard for a few days in August each year, and you can bring your things to have a picnic while watching the film being projected.

There are fourteen days of screenings of international and English films, being at that time its premiere. This festival attracts many moviegoers to Somerset House, so you should get your tickets early.

Useful information

• Price: from 41,96€
• Where: Somerset House, Strand Street.
• How to get there: nearest subway Temple.
• Recommended for film fans.

At this festival you will find the best food and drink in town. A food festival that gets to the flag, and that is well worth visiting during the days that are celebrated in August, taking advantage of the good weather.

There are many stalls where there will be tastings, both food and drink. You can take it home or enjoy it during a picnic, since the weather allows you to do so. About the food, you will taste the avant-garde of burgers, new recipes, retro ice cream and, of course, *craft beer.

Moreover, you will attend demonstrations and workshops, getting advice from great chefs, and even staining your own apron participating in some activity. To liven up this event there will be a variety of music and even time to enjoy it ... if you have everything thought for you to have a great time.

If you go to London with children you will see that there is a special area, with bales of straw, where you can rest and your children can play, face painting and endless children's activities.

Finally, if you like this plan, you may also be encouraged to book a culinary tour of London.

Useful information

• Price: from 7€.
• Approximate opening hours of other editions: Monday from 10:00 to 17:00. Tuesday from 10:00 to 17:00. Sunday 10:00 to 17:00
• Where: Wimbledon Park, Wimbledon.
• Recommended for families, couples or groups of friends.

This festival was founded in August to provide the city of London with a fantastic and horror film festivalon par with its European counterparts. So far they have succeeded, as they have been programming the most terrifying of the billboard since 2000 with a great expectation.

This is a festival of international recognition where the best of horror films are projected. If you like this kind of cinema I recommend you to go to see a film, you will love it without any doubt!

And if you want more, I have good news for you: among the guided tours of London you will find several related to Jack the Ripper or the urban legends of this city; another occasion to feel the terror in every pore of your body.

The South West Four Festival, also called SW4, is a music festival that takes place in Clapham Commons and lasts a whole weekend in August. It is considered by the famous DJ Carl Cox as the "crowning glory" of the London pub calendar. If an expert says so, it is surely a jewel for the most musiqueros.

During this festival the biggest producers of dance and electronic music in the world gather, which gives a cache of unique proportions to this event. For this year's festival they have prepared a line-up with the biggest names; there will be exclusive DJ sets, small live shows and special back to backs.

You couldn't find anything about electronic music, well here is an experience you can't miss, you will go, right?

A good dinner before the festival will make you resist as long as it takes... and enjoy!

Useful information

• This festival is accessible for wheelchair users.
• There is a disabled access platform and toilets on the site.
• Doctor's tent for emergencies.
• How to get there: Clapham Common tube station, on the Northern line (Zone 2).
• Recommended for over 18s.

This beer festival takes place at the Olympia Exhibition Centre in London in early August. It showcases the latest brewing innovations from the country's best breweries and even features international companies.

It's not just a beer festival, you can also taste all kinds of world-class spirits. The organizers promise to create the best craft festival of all time, and are you going to miss it?

The best breweries of the last decade will be present. They will also give way to new breweries that are already making a comeback in the city. You will enjoy the delicacies prepared by the most prestigious chefs in the city, and you will have the best live music to have the time of your life.

They are now starting to put tickets on pre-sale, if you really want to discover new types of alcoholic beverages do not waste a minute, for then it may be too late.

This festival is dedicated to the performing arts; its origin dates back to 2006 and takes place in Candem during the month of August.

Among the shows you will find many options, opera, musicals, dance, cabaret, sketch comedy, stand-up, mentalism and improvisation. You can always stay there all day, the performances last a maximum of one hour, you won't get tired of seeing them.

This festival is London's alternative to the Edinburgh Festival. The aim of this event is to give the opportunity to anyone to show what their talent is; the most famous companies are enrolled but also unknown people but with great ambition.

Well, as I said, shows for all tastes in a few days to discover new talents, do not stay without seeing it, who knows, maybe you end up loving opera. Things like this happen in London every summer

This is one of the best plans in August if you are traveling with children, even for you too, because you also have your inner child with you.

It takes place at London Zoo the last weekend of August.

What will you find in this festival? Well, children's games, storytelling, live demonstrations, fun workshops and lots of other family fun.

You can explore London's only living rainforest; your children will be glued to the glass as they watch the penguins being fed; another great experience is watching the beautiful gorillas, imposing as they are.

As your children are sure to be full of energy, you can take them to the Animal Adventure children's zoo, an activity that will leave them spellbound; you can rappel, explore the various tunnels that lead to the meerkats' houses, what a surprise!

This weekend Londoners pay tribute to a black bear who came to the zoo many years ago, Winnie the Black Bear.

This Latino community event brings you a colorful and impressive procession of floats decked out for the occasion in mid-August. You'll be surprised to see world-renowned Latin artists perform to add the "asssucarrrrr" that every Latin event needs. If you're a dancer, you'll be dancing your feet off without even realizing it.

The parade features more than 19 different nationalities in their traditional costumes. The parade starts at Elephant and Castle and ends at Burgess Park. It is in the park where live music will enliven the festival from 10 am to 10 pm.

If you dare you can go out on the dance floor to dance salsa and forget the world, but only if you want to!!!

It is obvious that a festival without games to have fun is not a festival, so you know, you can choose what to do at any time, you will always have fun. More than 200 tents to feed and drink the crowd with Latin and Caribbean flavors, as well as traditional crafts from each country.

And they don't forget the children, they have prepared games, face painting, and various attractions for them. This carnival is another way to visit different cultures while having a great time.

August is a good time to visit the official residence of Her Majesty the Queen, since in summer the royal family spends their vacations in Scotland, at Balmoral Castle, while the rest of the year they live in Buckingham.

For this reason the residence is opened during the summer, so that tourists and citizens can visit it quietly and also see the changing of the guard.

What can you see in these visits? I explain below:

• The throne room: perhaps the most important room. Decorated in a theatrical style, the attention is focused on two chairs, the so-called Chairs of State, which are positioned in front of a red velvet curtain. They are the chairs that were used for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh, back in 1953.
• White Drawing Room: is the most majestic room of the palace. It is in this room where the Queen and her family rest or prepare for the events over which they preside. It is also here that the Queen meets with her most illustrious guests before receptions. When you find yourself in this sauce you will understand why it is called white sauce.
• Picture Gallery: in this small gallery are gathered part of the paintings that make up the collection of Elizabeth II. This room is used for small receptions.
• The Ballroom: the largest room of the whole visit, you will be amazed by its decoration and size. Dances, banquets and receptions are held here throughout the year. The room is presided over by two thrones dating from the coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in 1902.
• The Grand Staircase: is the first view you will have when entering the palace. It is a staircase with a theater-like appearance, crowned by portraits of the Royal Family.
• The gardens of Buckingham Palace: you can stroll through these gardens as long as you want after your visit. Take a coffee break from all the walking and enjoy the spectacular views.

Remember that, with the arrival of Brexit, it is no longer possible to enter the country with your ID card. Make sure you have your passport in order, check that it has not expired to be more relaxed. Once you are in the United Kingdom, you can extend your stay for up to six months, after which you must leave the country.

For your trip in August you can include summer clothes, cool, as you normally dress. Add comfortable footwear, and keep in mind that for sightseeing you have to walk, even if you take the subway or bus.

Don't forget a thin jacket or sweater in case the temperatures drop a bit at night. I leave it up to you whether to bring an umbrella or not, if you do, use one that is small and does not take up much space in the suitcase.