What’s on August 2012 – London’s parks and gardens

Here is a list of outdoor events taking place in London’s parks and gardens during August.

Pick The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe — Kensington Gardens

8th May – 9th Sept 2012   •  Kensington Gardens, London CS Lewis' "The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe" is one of our best-loved children's tales, and Kensington Gardens will be hosting an enchanting theatrical experience when a specially created pavillion with 1480 seats and …more

Pick Enjoy a picnic in the park, with a Fortnum & Mason hamper

1st June – 31st August 2012   •  Fortnum & Mason, London Now that summer is upon us, how about enjoying a posh picnic in the park, courtesy of Fortnum & Mason. Not only will they supply a ready-made feast (complete with crockery and cutlery), but they can also deliver it …more

OlympicsPick Free London Live in Hyde Park

28th July – 11th August 2012   •  Hyde Park, London If you didn't manage to get any tickets for the Olympics then check out London Live. The Hyde Park event will feature six giant screens which will cover every medal ceremony live throughout the day. You will also be able …more

OlympicsFree London Live in Victoria Park

28th July – 12th August 2012   •  Victoria Park, London If you didn't manage to get any tickets for the Olympics then check out London Live. The Victoria Park event will feature two giant screens which will cover every medal ceremony live throughout the day. You will also be …more

OlympicsEquestrian Dressage, at Greenwich Park

2nd, 3rd, 7th & 9th August 2012   •  Greenwich Park, London The Dressage event will require the horse and rider to perform a series of movements inside a 60m x 20m arena which has been set up in Greenwich Park, testing both their athletic prowess and elegance. Greenwich Park is …more

OlympicsEquestrian Jumping, at Greenwich Park

4th, 5th, 6th & 8th August 2012   •  Greenwich Park, London The Equestrian Jumping competition will require both the horses and riders to use their skill, speed and nerves of steel to navigate a short course of 12 to 14 fences. The competition will be split into five rounds -- the …more

OlympicsPick Women’s Triathlon, from Buckingham Palace to the Serpentine

4th August 2012  •  Hyde Park, London The Triathlon consists of three different segments -- a 1500m swim, a 40km bike ride and a 10km run to the finish. The race will begin with a swim around the Serpentine lake in Hyde Park, followed by seven laps of the …more

Cheap  Guided tour of the Albert Memorial

5th August 2012  •  Albert Memorial, London This fascinating tour gives you exclusive access inside the Albert Memorial railings to take a closer look at the Frieze of Parnassus and the other fine details on one of the greatest monuments of the Victorian era. The …more

Cheap See bats after dusk… in Kensington Gardens

7th August 2012  •  Kensington Gardens, London Here's your chance to observe the cute little bats that live around the grounds of Kensington Gardens. You will see at least three different species – common pipistrelles, soprano pipistrelles, noctules and if you're …more

OlympicsPick Men’s Triathlon, from Buckingham Palace to the Serpentine

7th August 2012  •  Hyde Park, London The Triathlon consists of three different segments -- a 1500m swim, a 40km bike ride and a 10km run to the finish. The race will begin with a swim around the Serpentine lake in Hyde Park, followed by seven laps of the …more

OlympicsMarathon Swimming around the Serpentine

9th – 10th August 2012   •  The Serpentine, London The Serpentine lake (in the middle of Hyde Park) will be the impressive setting for the Olympic marathon swimming event. The race will consist of six laps of 1.67km -- or 10km in total. Hyde Park covers 350 acres, making …more

Go ballroom dancing in Regent’s Park

11th August 2012  •  Regent’s Park, London Regent's Park will be hosting an outdoor dance event in aid of The Royal Parks Foundation. A polished parquet floor will be laid along one of the leafy avenues near the Outer Circle, giving you a rare chance to dance your …more

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