Best 10 Things To Do In London In Summer 2015

The author must have definitely fathomed the vibrancy of London! Ranging from literary, bohemian, classic, sports to music-London has all, thanks to its cosmopolitan self. So, if London is synonymous with royalty for you, there is something you are missing out in terms of understanding the essence of the city. Walk the sun kissed streets of London in the summer of 2015 and wonder at the plethora of opportunities that the city offers to you. With an ideal amalgam of weather and culture, there would be an array of activities to indulge in the city. And if you are confused as to what to shortlist, we shall unravel at least 10 things to do this summer in London 2015.

1. Underbelly Festival 2015: The big moo is certainly a fun! This giant purple cow behind the London eye is host to Underbelly festival every year. Brimming with a plethora of entertainment activities such as cabaret, children's shows and comedy shows, the festival attracts people of all age groups. 2015 festival will feature some of the well known artists such as Katherine Ryan, triple Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee James Acaster, and cult kids' TV series-turned-live show, Knightmare Live. With a great line up, Underbelly festival is definitely one of the things to do in London in July.

2. Celebrate Eid in Trafalgar square: You must be aware of how well London preserves the multiple cultures. Come July and the city will host Eid celebration at the famous Trafalgar square! The end of Ramadan is celebrated here with performances, family activities such as face-painting, henna, calligraphy and sports. It is also one of those venues where you will find delectable Malaysian, Turkish, Asian, Egyptian, Lebanese, Indonesian, and Arabic cuisine.

3. Audrey Hepburn- National Portrait Gallery: Synonymous with eternal beauty and elegance, Audrey Hepburn has captured the hearts of many. The National Portrait Gallery will celebrate this stunning on screen beauty this summer by charting out her picture-perfect career starting from West End chorus girl to being the leading lady of Hollywood industry.

4. Buckingham Palace Summer Opening: Every year, the Buckingham Palace opens the State Rooms as the Royal family goes out on summer holidays. It is one of those occasions where you can witness the royal residence from the nearest. Luxury gets redefined as you watch the Grand Hall, Music Room, the glorious Nash ceilings and the Picture Gallery which proudly displays Rembrandts, Rubens and Vermeers. Surely this is something which you can't miss in your list of things to do in London in summer as this is a quintessentially summer event.

5. Urban Food Festival: Time to gorge into mouth watering cuisines! This festival takes place in Shoreditch car park area in July and displays its food-focused theme with traders featuring different cuisines. You can definitely not miss to taste on Venezuelan beef arepas (maize flour flatbreads), vegan hand-made pasta, Brazilian chorizo wraps, Belgina waffles and the sinful pork in a soft brioche bun.

6. Ride though London: This is a weekend-long event of cycling sport and leisure encircling around central London. Taking place on August 1 and 2, the Prudential RideLondon FreeCycle encourages cyclists of all ages to ride through London. Following it, there would be a Grand Prix event around St James's Park with races for young Olympic enthusiasts and professional female cyclists. Time to gear up as this is a free event for all! You just need to register.

7. Harry Potter London Tour with Muggle Tours: The Harry Potter fans are definitely going to fall in love with this tour! Explore the film locations and know what inspired the author. It would be one of those walking tours that will show you what goes into creating a book. There is more to it! The tour will donate the ten per cent of donations to charity. Time to immerse in the literary world

8. Euro Hockey Championships 2015: The EuroHockey Championships displays the hockey talent of European nations such as Germany, Netherlands and Belgium, for both the men's and women's game. This August, get prepared to visit London as it will host 40 matches over the course of just over a week. If you are a die-hard Hockey fan, this is something which you can't miss in your list of things to do in London.

9. London Mela 2015: Considered to be the largest outdoor South Asian festival, London Mela, offers live entertainment, soaked up in the colors of traditional Asian culture at Gunnersbury Park. Taking place in the month of August, the event is absolutely free and will introduce you the culture of South Asian migrants in London. Music, dance, South Asian delicacies and children's activities will leave you gasping for more!

10. London Design Festival 2015: London is one of those cities which have inspired a varied number of architectural designs since time immemorial. This September, the design enthusiasts would definitely love to be in the capital as it displays a range of exhibitions and seminars to shows and pop-up events. Go everywhere from great museums such as Victoria and Albert Museum to small local studios, and you will encounter mind-stirring emblems of designs everywhere.

Breathe in the culture of London by exploring all the attrctions added in the 5 Days London Itinerary planned by travel experts using London trip planner.