Nine Things to Do in London This Autumn

If you can’t wait until November for some German inspired fun, London Oktoberfest has you covered. It runs for three different weekends in three different locations so undoubtedly, you will have your fill of lederhosen, dirndl and beer-fuelled fun.

A splendid display of London tradition and pomp, the Lord Mayor’s show consists of a 6,000-strong parade through the center of the city. There are also plays and pantomimes to enjoy which combined with the parade, brings the center of London to a standstill. The tradition started in 1215 when King John decided that every year, the newly elected major of London must leave the city and travel to Westminster to swear loyalty to the crown.

This is an annual celebration of cocktail drinking which if you sign up for, entitles you to £6 cocktails in many bars across the city. To celebrate its 10^th anniversary the event is running for 10 days from October 4^th. The sign-up fee is £10 which gets you reduced price cocktails as well as entry to ‘cocktail village’ in the Old Truman Brewery on Brick Lane.

Celebrate the Hindu festival of light on October 27 in Trafalgar Square alongside approximately 35,000 other people who attend the festival each year. You can expect a lot of color, music and dance as well as opportunities to have henna tattoos and lots of delicious food. It’s Europe’s largest Diwali festival.

Autumn sees the start of many ice rinks popping up all over London. However, the Natural History Museum is usually earliest and one of the most atmospheric. It’s situated in front of the museum itself, one of London’s most iconic landmarks.

You can’t talk about autumn without mentioning Halloween which in London, is a pretty big night out. There are events all over the city, from family friendly themed days out at the Tower of London to masquerade balls and costume parties at many of the city’s most popular night clubs. One of the best events is the Halloween Ball at Koko. A converted theater in Camden Town, its spooky atmosphere is perfect for Halloween.

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