{"id":272,"date":"2017-12-20T06:00:38","date_gmt":"2017-12-20T06:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/?p=272"},"modified":"2020-03-04T16:00:10","modified_gmt":"2020-03-04T16:00:10","slug":"the-best-events-in-london-in-january-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/the-best-events-in-london-in-january-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"THE BEST EVENTS IN LONDON IN JANUARY 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0cm 0cm 7.5pt 0cm;\">January is the perfect time to forget about the stress of Christmas and plan your trip to London. With so much going on in London this January here are some helpful tips on the\u00a0must see events and experiences.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEW YEAR\u2019S DAY PARADE \u2013 1<sup>st<\/sup> January 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">London will be hosting a magnificent parade on New Year\u2019s Day at 12 noon. The Parade will be made up of huge floats and balloons perfect for families to enjoy and be part of this London tradition that started in 1987. Catch the festivities along the parade route, which runs from\u00a0Green Park Tube station\u00a0at 12pm, to\u00a0Parliament Square\u00a0at around 3.30pm,via Piccadilly Circus, Lower Regent Street, Pall Mall, Trafalgar Square and Whitehall.<br \/>\nThe Washington Mayfair is the\u00a0ideal choice of hotel as it would allow you to be away from the crowds on and around the days of the parade but just 30mins from the attraction.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yrXwfwji2j8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>LUMIERE LONDON \u2013 18<sup>th<\/sup> \u2013 21<sup>st<\/sup> January 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Bigger, brighter and bolder, the Lumiere light festival returns for a spectacular second edition. More than 40 UK and international artists reimagine London\u2019s iconic architecture and streets, transforming the city into a dazzling nocturnal art exhibition. Free to visit and taking place north and south of the river Thames, the UK\u2019s largest light festival extends its reach across the capital. Everyone is invited! Visit the\u00a0event\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlondon.com\/lumiere\">website<\/a> to download a map showing you the locations and dates of the\u00a0exhibits.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qPz1a_yKS1U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>BURNS NIGHT IN LONDON \u2013 25<sup>th<\/sup> January 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">On the 25th\u00a0of January it is Burns Night. While Burns Night is\u00a0commonly celebrated in Scotland it has become more of an annual celebration outside of Scotland. This lively night celebrates\u00a0the famous Scottish Poet (Robert Burns) who died in 1796. The night is filled drinking, dancing and energetic music that is sure to uplift anyone and instill joy and laughter. Many\u00a0pubs in London are offering deals, music and a great atmosphere to fully experience the night and this great Scottish tradition. Make the most of your trip to London with the\u00a0Winter Warmer offer from The Washington Mayfair hotel. To find out more about this limited time offer\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/winter-warmer-offer.html\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ABBA: SUPER TROUPERS AT SOUTHBANK CENTRE \u2013 until 29<sup>th<\/sup> April 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For the first time, objects from ABBA the Museum and private archives will be brought together in the UK, charting the success of Agnetha F\u00e4ltskog, Bj\u00f6rn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad, from their individual careers to\u00a0<em>that\u00a0<\/em>Eurovision Song Contest win and their subsequent international stardom. ABBA: Super Troupers\u00a0is a guided exhibition which goes beyond the surface of the group to transport you on a journey through previously unseen archive material including ABBA\u2019s original costumes, handwritten notes and sketches, personal photographs, music and instruments. It will also feature album artwork, photography and film by notable collaborators such as film director Lasse Hallstr\u00f6m. Visit the official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southbankcentre.co.uk\/whats-on\/123377-abba-super-troupers-201718\">website<\/a> for further information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CHANGING THE GUARD AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Changing the Guard, also known as Guard Mounting, takes place outside\u00a0Buckingham Palace\u00a0from\u00a010.45am\u00a0and lasts around 45 minutes, with the actual handover taking place at<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>11am<strong>. <\/strong>The\u00a0Buckingham Palace\u00a0Old Guard\u00a0forms up in the palace\u2019s forecourt from 10.30am and is joined by the\u00a0St James\u2019s Palace<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Old Guard\u00a0at around 10.45am. The\u00a0New Guard\u00a0then arrives from Wellington Barracks and takes over the responsibilities of the Old Guard in a formal ceremony accompanied by music. The ceremony is free to watch and currently takes place every\u00a0Monday,\u00a0Wednesday,\u00a0Friday\u00a0and\u00a0Sunday,\u00a0weather permitting.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG-20170411-WA0003.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-184\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG-20170411-WA0003-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"IMG-20170411-WA0003\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG-20170411-WA0003-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG-20170411-WA0003-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG-20170411-WA0003-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG-20170411-WA0003.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>January is the perfect time to forget about the stress of Christmas and plan your trip to London. With so much going on in London this January here are some helpful tips on the\u00a0must see events and experiences. 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