{"id":302,"date":"2018-04-27T17:31:04","date_gmt":"2018-04-27T16:31:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/?p=302"},"modified":"2020-03-04T17:21:39","modified_gmt":"2020-03-04T17:21:39","slug":"the-best-events-in-london-in-may-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/the-best-events-in-london-in-may-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"THE BEST EVENTS IN LONDON IN MAY 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>May hurray! Spring is in full swing and London is in full bloom. But you may still need a light coat and an umbrella in case of rain. Head outdoors in London\u00a0in May to enjoy open-air theatre, cultural celebrations\u00a0and flower shows, plus discover culture after dark. We\u2019ve put together a list of events to keep you occupied during your stay with us!<\/p>\n<p><strong>MUSEUMS AT NIGHT<\/strong> \u2013 from 16<sup>th<\/sup> to 19<sup>th<\/sup> May 2018<\/p>\n<p>Explore art, history and heritage after dark with Museums at Night events across more than 30 venues in London. Discover new exhibitions, take torch lit tours, enjoy live music in historic surroundings, and engage in a range of free and ticketed night-time activities.\u00a0Visit the official\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/museumsatnight.org.uk\/\">website\u00a0<\/a>for more information.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_304\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-304\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/MAN_FINAL_LANDSCAPE_May-201-1000x675.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-304 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/MAN_FINAL_LANDSCAPE_May-201-1000x675-300x203.jpg\" alt=\"MAN_FINAL_LANDSCAPE_May-201-1000x675\" width=\"300\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/MAN_FINAL_LANDSCAPE_May-201-1000x675-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/MAN_FINAL_LANDSCAPE_May-201-1000x675-768x518.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/MAN_FINAL_LANDSCAPE_May-201-1000x675.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-304\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">http:\/\/museumsatnight.org.uk\/<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>ROYAL WEDDING \u2013 PRINCE HARRY AND MEGHAN MARKLE \u2013 19 May 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Join in royal festivities as Prince Harry marries Meghan Markle at the historic Windsor Castle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Royal wedding timings<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The royal wedding takes place in St George\u2019s Chapel, Windsor Castle at 12pm.<\/li>\n<li>At 1pm, the newlyweds partake in a carriage procession through Windsor Town.<\/li>\n<li>The couple then join their wedding guests for a reception at St George\u2019s Hall.<\/li>\n<li>The wedding is likely to be televised, but this has not yet been confirmed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Royal wedding celebrations in London<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Celebrations are taking place across London &#8211; including the chance to raise a glass to the happy couple as pubs in England and Wales stay open until 1am on Friday and Saturday. For more info visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlondon.com\/things-to-do\/event\/46249114-royal-wedding-prince-harry-and-meghan-markle\">https:\/\/www.visitlondon.com\/things-to-do\/event\/46249114-royal-wedding-prince-harry-and-meghan-markle<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>RHS CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW \u2013 22nd to 26th May 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>RHS Chelsea Flower Show is the world\u2019s most prestigious flower show that inspires millions through showcasing the best in garden design. Chelsea Flower Show, hosted by the Royal Horticultural Society, is a must-see for green fingered visitors. World-renowned garden designers, plant specialists, florists and nurseries come together every year to one of London\u2019s most charming and affluent neighbourhoods to show off cutting-edge garden designs and inspirational floral exhibits. Discover rare flowers and plants. Spot emerging gardening trends. See creative floral artworks and unusual displays. And browse the horticultural products on sale, from gardening gadgets to sculptures and plants.<br \/>\nMore information about exhibitors and show gardens will be released nearer the time, good news is that the tickets are already available to buy via\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rhs.org.uk\/shows-events\/rhs-chelsea-flower-show?gclid=CjwKCAjwlIvXBRBjEiwATWAQIrqX-2Y7ThYeBlLhKPDjakfxGkwmW5fCBY0QBjBgAbxZUgbpFcympRoCuNIQAvD_BwE\">RHS website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JjVk0dAXk1o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>UNDERBELLY FESTIVAL IN SOUTH BANK \u2013 until 30<sup>th<\/sup> September 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Enjoy a fun-packed festival of live entertainment and al-fresco eating and drinking at Underbelly Festival in South Bank. Stretching throughout the summer, the festival stages affordable circus, theatre, cabaret, comedy, music and children\u2019s shows on the south bank of the Thames. Visit the official\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.underbellyfestival.com\/\">website\u00a0<\/a>for more information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUMMER SEASON 2018 AT SHAKESPEARE\u2019S GLOBE \u2013 until 13<sup>th<\/sup> October 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Enjoy a Summer of Love at Shakespeare\u2019s Globe, the most enchanting theatre staging in London with a line-up of Shakespeare\u2019s greatest romantic plays, comedies and tragedies.<em><br \/>\n<\/em>Prices:<br \/>\nStanding Ticket: from \u00a35 per ticket<br \/>\nSeated Ticket: from \u00a322 per ticket<br \/>\nTo view the full season and find out more about the productions, visit the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.shakespearesglobe.com\/\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/theatre-91882_1280-pixabay.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-557\" src=\"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/theatre-91882_1280-pixabay-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"theatre-91882_1280 - pixabay\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/theatre-91882_1280-pixabay-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/theatre-91882_1280-pixabay-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/theatre-91882_1280-pixabay-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/theatre-91882_1280-pixabay.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>CHANGING THE GUARD AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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>.\u00a0<\/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><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/london-399290_1920-pixabay.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-599\" src=\"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/london-399290_1920-pixabay-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"london-399290_1920-pixabay\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/london-399290_1920-pixabay-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/london-399290_1920-pixabay-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/london-399290_1920-pixabay-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/london-399290_1920-pixabay.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>May hurray! Spring is in full swing and London is in full bloom. But you may still need a light coat and an umbrella in case of rain. Head outdoors in London\u00a0in May to enjoy open-air theatre, cultural celebrations\u00a0and flower shows, plus discover culture after dark. 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