London's Chinese New Year
THIS EVENT ENDED ON THE 18TH FEBRUARY 2018
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Join the throng in a stall-covered Chinatown for fun and firecrackers on Chinese New Year in London, one of the most spectacular celebrations in the West with over 300,000 people taking part. This year, the Year of the Dog, the London celebrations take place on 18th February 2018 beginning with a parade of 30 teams from Charing Cross Road. It starts at 10am with a dragon and lion dance, then snakes its way through Chinatown. An official opening ceremony takes place in Trafalgar Square from 12noon with speeches from special guests and entertainment by artists from China. More live entertainment can be found on stages on Shaftesbury Avenue and Charing Cross Road where the New Talent stage is hosted by Spectrum Chinese radio. For family fun head to Leicester Square where kids can enjoy cultural activities and family-friendly performances including calligraphy, Chinese music and dressing up in traditional outfits. Finally, don't miss the spectacular fireworks display at the end which lights up Trafalgar Square.
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2 Spring Gardens, SW1A | 1 minute from London's Chinese New Year
Almost in the shadow of Nelson's Column, and with the Palaces of Whitehall looming behind it, this hotel is at the heart of the Capital. ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel from £108 30% off
8 Northumberland Avenue, WC2N | 1 minute from London's Chinese New Year
A fantastic nineteenth century exterior hides a thoroughly modern hotel, with clean, minimalist design in the rooms. The biggest draw is the location, in the very ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel from £108 27% off
8 Northumberland Avenue, WC2N | 1 minute from London's Chinese New Year
A visually stunning building, The Grand at Trafalgar Square is a quintessential London hotel, located within the restored landmark Northumberland House - formerly the Victoria Hotel. ... More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 28th September 2018 to 5th January 2019
London's Chinese New Year, St Martin's Lane, WC2N | 4 minutes from London's Chinese New Year
Hearts are broken and emotional wounds salved as young gay men in modern-day New York continue to wrestle with their feelings in the closing chapter of ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 21st September 2018 to 5th January 2019
London's Chinese New Year, St Martin's Lane, WC2N | 4 minutes from London's Chinese New Year
Following a sold-out run at the Young Vic, Matthew Lopez's new play, The Inheritance, comes to the West End for a strictly limited season. Directed by ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 23rd November 2018 to 16th February 2019
London's Chinese New Year, 404 Strand, WC2R | 6 minutes from London's Chinese New Year
Kit Harington - famous for his leading role in Game of Thrones - and Johnny Flynn - star of Lovesick, Beast and US TV series Genius, ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Haymarket, SW1Y | 3 minutes from London's Chinese New Year
The Haymarket Theatre was built by John Potter on the site of the King's Head Inn and the Gun Smith shop in 1702. It has had ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
St Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 3 minutes from London's Chinese New Year
London Coliseum is a magnificent historic building and an excellent venue in which to enjoy the soaring sounds and high drama of some truly thrilling operas. ... More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
24-26 Leicester Square, Soho, London WC2H | 3 minutes from London's Chinese New Year
One of London's biggest cinemas, the Odeon Leicester Square regularly plays host to premieres and awards ceremonies as well as screening the biggest of the week's ... More
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London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Central London, Westminster, London WC2N | Same location as London's Chinese New Year
Lord Nelson, Britain's greatest military hero, and the mighty lions that surround him, pay testament to the position of Trafalgar Square at the heart of the ... More
London > Attractions > Sights
Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London WC2N | Same location as London's Chinese New Year
The Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square remained empty after its completion in 1841 - it was designed for an equestrian statue of one of Britain's Colonial ... More
London > Attractions > Sights
Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London SW1Y | 1 minute from London's Chinese New Year
Master tactician, inspirational leader, patriotic martyr, Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson is one of England's great heroes. His Nelson's Column statue is at the very heart of ... More
Shopping near London's Chinese New Year
London > Shopping > Specialists
7 Charing Cross Underground Shopping Arcade, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 3 minutes from London's Chinese New Year
From budding Harry Potters and bumbling Tommy Coopers to dynamic David Copperfields, Davenports is a haven for magicians of every level and ability. Non-magicians too are ... More
London > Shopping > Art and Design
6 Cecil Court, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 4 minutes from London's Chinese New Year
Tenderproduct is the second tender venture by Etan Ilfeld, who previously founded the neighbouring Tenderpixel Gallery, an innovative space for emerging talent. Tenderproduct is a shop ... More
London > Shopping > Department Stores
18-22 Haymarket, Mayfair, London SW1Y | 4 minutes from London's Chinese New Year
A department store but not as we know it, Dover Street Market is Harvey Nics for the hip. A haven for high end fashion brands like ... More
Restaurants near London's Chinese New Year
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
10 Northumberland Avenue, 10 Northumberland avenue, Westminster, London WC2N | 1 minute from London's Chinese New Year
Adding another notch to his London portfolio, David Collins has designed the exquisite Massimo restaurant within the grand 5 star Corinthia Hotel London in Whitehall Place. ... More
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
66 Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London WC2N | 1 minute from London's Chinese New Year
Scotland combines some of the finest ingredients in the world with some of the most atrocious cooking, but this Scottish-themed bar-restaurant is trying to change all ... More
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
62-65 Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London WC2N | 1 minute from London's Chinese New Year
Pret a Manger sells up market fast food, hand made from natural ingredients, to take away or eat on site, in its trademark no nonsense chrome ... More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
24 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, WC2H | 8 minutes from London's Chinese New Year
The London Film School is the oldest-established international school of film technique in the world. The school has contributed significantly to ... More
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 10 minutes from London's Chinese New Year
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and prime ... More
London > Education > English Language Courses
10 Coptic Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 13 minutes from London's Chinese New Year
English [Out There!] takes a very hands-on approach to learning English. The course places an emphasis on using what you have learned. Students are taken out ... More
Leisure near London's Chinese New Year
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
Whitehall Place, Westminster, London SW1A | 3 minutes from London's Chinese New Year
The people at Espa take grooming pretty seriously, and quite rightly, when it comes to appearances it's often best to leave it to the experts. You'll ... More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Victoria Embankment, Villiers Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 4 minutes from London's Chinese New Year
Created in 1874, the Victoria Embankment Gardens run parallel to the River Thames, creating a green walkway between Waterloo Bridge and Embankment, and are dotted with ... More
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
6 Waterloo Place, St James's, London SW1Y | 4 minutes from London's Chinese New Year
Opened in July 2009, So SPA by Sofitel is a stunning relaxation space - all marble and modern design - housed within the Sofitel St James ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
10 Northumberland Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2 minutes from London's Chinese New Year
Thirsty Sherlock Holmes fans look no further than this homage to the great detective himself and to original Victorian pubs. While you indulge in a soothing ... More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
53 Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A | 3 minutes from London's Chinese New Year
Just a hundred yards from Trafalgar Square, the MOD and the Horse Guard's Parade, The Clarence has an undeniably impressive location that attracts both locals and ... More
Nightlife near London's Chinese New Year
London > Nightlife > Bars
15 Craig's Court, St James's, London SW1A | 1 minute from London's Chinese New Year
Built in 1694 on Craig's Court, just south of Trafalgar Square, Walkers of Whitehall was originally ... More
London > Nightlife > Bars
2 Spring Gardens, SW1A | 1 minute from London's Chinese New Year
The Trafalgar Hotel was treated to a major upgrade in 2017, reopening as The Trafalgar St. James, and as a result, the rooftop bar was also ... More
London > Nightlife > Bars
12 Carlton House Terrace, The Mall, St James's, London SW1Y | 3 minutes from London's Chinese New Year
The Institute of Contemporary Art on The Mall (just down the road from the Queen's pad) is a great place for a trendy drink after taking ... More
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London > Business > Venue Hire
116 Pall Mall, St James's, London SW1Y | 3 minutes from London's Chinese New Year
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1 Suffolk Place, St James's, London SW1Y | 3 minutes from London's Chinese New Year
A hip designer hotel by Tim and Kit Kemp in a grand building on the prestigious Haymarket, the broad boulevard street making for an impressive entrance. ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
24-26 Leicester Square, Soho, London WC2H | 3 minutes from London's Chinese New Year
One of London's biggest cinemas, the Odeon Leicester Square regularly plays host to premieres and awards ceremonies as well as screening the week's big releases. Aside ... More
Trafalgar Square events
Africa on the SquareAfrica on the SquareAfter a successful outing last year when 25,000 people went to Africa on the Square the free festival returns for a fourth time. Celebrating African culture with performances by African drummers and live music in Trafalgar Square, the festival fills the central London square with an African market, food stalls and lots of activities for kids. In ad2018-10-27T00:00:00+01002018-10-27T00:00:00+0100
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event > Kids Events | PRICING Free
DATES Saturday 27th October 2018
VENUE Trafalgar Square
After a successful outing last year when 25,000 people went to Africa on the Square the free festival returns for a fourth time. Celebrating African culture with performances by African drummers and live music in Trafalgar Square, the festival fills the central London square with an African market, food stalls and lots of activities for kids. In ad... More about this event
Diwali FestivalDiwali FestivalThe Diwali celebrations return to Trafalgar Square in October. The colourful festival of lights, which has religious significance for Hindus, Sikhs and Jains, is celebrated each year with a free concert of contemporary Asian music and dance, with traditional religious music and rites to open and close the show. You can also sample South East Asian 2018-10-28T00:00:00+01002018-10-28T00:00:00+0100
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event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Festivals | PRICING Free
DATES Sunday 28th October 2018
VENUE Trafalgar Square
The Diwali celebrations return to Trafalgar Square in October. The colourful festival of lights, which has religious significance for Hindus, Sikhs and Jains, is celebrated each year with a free concert of contemporary Asian music and dance, with traditional religious music and rites to open and close the show. You can also sample South East Asian ... More about this event
event > Leisure | PRICING Free
DATES Monday 11th November 2019 - 10am-11.15am
VENUE Trafalgar Square
The Royal British Legion leads a two minute silence for Armistice Day at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month in the square. After the event, the public can place poppy petals in the fountains as a symbolic act of remembrance.
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