{"id":660,"date":"2022-05-20T11:00:40","date_gmt":"2022-05-20T10:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/?p=660"},"modified":"2022-05-19T14:50:55","modified_gmt":"2022-05-19T13:50:55","slug":"why-may-is-the-best-month-to-visit-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/why-may-is-the-best-month-to-visit-london\/","title":{"rendered":"Why May is the Best Month to Visit London"},"content":{"rendered":"

May is often said to be the best time to visit London. With sunnier days, lighter nights, blooming parks and extra holidays, many love to visit the capital in May. Also, now with unrestricted travel from countries like the US to the UK, it is even easier to make London your holiday destination of choice. There are a host of floral treats in store for any visitor during May and we will share some tips below on how to make the most out of your London city break.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>Looking for somewhere to stay? <\/span>The Washington Mayfair Hotel<\/span><\/span><\/a> is situated on one of the most prestigious streets in London – Curzon Street – which has featured in many literary works from Oscar Wilde to Agatha Christie. At the Washington Mayfair we offer a touch of luxury whilst at the same time providing a home-from-home base whether you are travelling for leisure or business. Close to the district of Chelsea, it is the perfect location to enjoy some of the top London events in May, like the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and Chelsea in Bloom.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>If you haven\u2019t had chance to experience the festival of Chelsea in Bloom then this is your chance. With the 2022 theme – \u2018British Icons\u2019, establishments along the four major areas of Chelsea take part in a spectacular celebration of flowers\u2026 And it\u2019s completely free! Events and floral displays cover the streets, with hosts competing to win awards such as \u2018People\u2019s Champion\u2019. There\u2019s plenty of time to visit with the event running from the 23rd to the 28th of May and as an extra treat, some features and tours will be extended for the long bank holiday. You are free to explore, take a guided walking tour or be transported around the exhibitions on a rickshaw ride for two! Events are being announced regularly so check the <\/span>Chelsea in Bloom website<\/span><\/span><\/a> for what\u2019s on.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>Now we have to mention the event that inspired it all\u2026 Calling lovers of all things botanical, the World\u2019s greatest flower show is also coming to Chelsea between the 24th and the 28th of May. There\u2019s plenty to do and see\u2026 Wander around the exhibits and view the beautiful themed gardens plus indulge in some exclusive shopping. You can purchase tickets to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and be a part of all the action\u2026 But be quick the tickets are selling fast.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>Near to the Washington Mayfair are some of <\/span>London\u2019s finest parks<\/span><\/span><\/a>. Perfect to enjoy the sunnier weather and even dine al fresco. Plus, they\u2019ve even sorted the entertainment, with Regent\u2019s Street Park opening their Open-Air Theatre for another season. They are kicking off the action with a smash-hit production of Legally Blonde running May – July.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are just a few highlights of what\u2019s going on in May in London. The city is waiting for you to explore, and we\u2019d love to welcome you to stay at The Washington Mayfair Hotel. Your no.1 choice for a London vacation, <\/span>contact us today<\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

May is often said to be the best time to visit London. With sunnier days, lighter nights, blooming parks and extra holidays, many love to visit the capital in May. Also, now with unrestricted travel from countries like the US to the UK, it is even easier to make London your holiday destination of choice. … Continue reading Why May is the Best Month to Visit London<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":662,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,14,3],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/660"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=660"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/660\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":664,"href":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/660\/revisions\/664"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/662"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=660"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=660"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.washington-mayfair.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=660"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}