From celebrating summer solstice at Stongehenge to sipping on the nation’s top tipple for World Gin Day, there are so many exciting events happening across the city every year in June. So, to make it easier for you to decide where to go and what to do, here’s our favourite picks of the top things to do in London in June.
(WA= Wheelchair Accessible)
*This post has been updated for 2024.
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Glide through purple fields of lavender at Mayfield Lavender Farm
Visiting the violet meadows of lavender that make up Mayfield Lavender Park is probably one of the best things to do in London in June. Well, actually this 25-acre lavender farm is located 15-miles outside of central London but it’s easy to get to and offers a wonderful respite from the hustle and bustle of busy city life. Meander through the jaw dropping purple fields and snap a few photos before stopping by the café for a bite to eat after.
Mayfield Lavender Farm | Surrey | WA | Visit from 8th June 2024
Boris bike around London’s lush parks
There are over 12,000 Santander bicycles, better known by Londoners as Boris Bikes, spread out across 800 docking stations throughout the city. Plus, there’s a new Day Pass that lets you rent a bike from £3 a day. A top thing to do as the days get warmer is to hop on one and head for one of London’s lush green parks. Victoria Park in East London is lovely and is home to the Pavilion (their almond croissants are to die for) or Brockwell Park in South London is just as relaxing.
Watch our video showing you around Victoria Park…
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Let your hair down at Mighty Hoopla
Brixton gets a glittery makeover for one weekend a year when Mighty Hoopla touches down for two fabulous days of nostalgic music and impeccable vibes. The festival attracts mainly an LGBTQ+ and female crowd who come to sing, dance and let their hair down to some of our all-time favourite artists. Past line-ups have included the likes of Blue, Atomic Kitten, Steps and more, and this year is set to impress yet again; you’ll find Nelly Furtado, Rita Ora, Delta Goodrem, Cher Lloyd and many more slaying the stage. Heaps of street food vendors also serve delicious dishes for when you’ve worked up an appetite.
Mighty Hoopla | Brockwell Park | WA | 1st – 2nd of June 2024
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Celebrate the classic British pub at Pub in the Park
Every year, chef Tom Kerridge throws a festival dedicated to everything there is to love about the classic British pub, and this year, it’s taking place at Chiswick House & Gardens from 28th – 30th June. There will be a line-up of renowned chefs and highly-acclaimed Michelin-starred heroes, including Tom Kerridge himself, Big Has, and Sophie Wyburd, alongside pubs and eateries that will pop up around the park, like the Michelin-starred Hand & Flowers, family-owned brewery, The Orange, and Spanish hot spot, José Pizarro, plus more. They’ll offer guests the chance to try tasty dishes and drinks from places you may not have had the opportunity to visit on your trip. There will also be cooking demos, live music from the likes of De La Soul, Busted and Jools Holland, plus plenty of opportunities to get stuck into top-notch British grub.
Pub in the Park | Chiswick House & Gardens | WA | 28th – 30th of June 2024
Image Courtesy of The British Monarchy via Facebook
Celebrate His Majesty’s birthday at Trooping the Colour
It’s His Majesty’s sovereign birthday on the third Saturday of June, where over 1,400 marching soldiers take to the streets with 200 horses and 400 musicians to mark this momentous occasion. Wave your flags high and proud as the parade takes centre stage all the way down through Buckingham Palace in this must-see royal spectacle.
Trooping the Colour | Westminster | WA | 15th June 2024
Join in the celebrations for World Gin Day
Celebrating World Gin Day in London is basically a London rite. Londoners really love their gin and events pop up all across the city in celebration of what was once one of the most dangerous alcohols to drink (it used to be nicknamed Mother’s Ruin!) These days it’s trendy as hell (and safe) and Londoners drink it by the gallon. Just take a look at the World Gin Day website for their annual round-up of events.
World Gin Day | 8th June 2024
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Sing your heart out at West End Live
Presented by Westminster City Council and the Society of London Theatre, West End’s biggest stars will perform songs from some of London’s leading musicals and must-see new shows. Live and free in Trafalgar Square on 22-23rd June 2024, this event is a fun day out for adults and kids of all ages. Since it is not a ticketed event, entrance is offered on a first-come-first-served basis, so we recommend getting there before gates open. More details about entry times are available on West End Live’s website. Please note: you will probably need to queue, but it will be worth it!
West End Live | Trafalgar Square | 22nd – 23rd June 2024
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See in the summer at Stonehenge
For a big old slice of English heritage, you can’t get better than summer solstice at Stonehenge. Watch in awe as the sun rises behind the prehistoric monument and the rays begin to seep through the heart of the stones. Information on how to get there from London can be found here.
Stonehenge | Salisbury | WA | 20th – 21st of June 2024
Take a dip in the chilly Hampstead Ponds
Hampstead Heath is arguably one of the prettiest parks in the whole of London (at least that’s what every North Londoner would say). What makes it even better is the excellent outdoor swimming ponds in the heart of the park that are ideal for cooling off from the June rays. There’s an all-ladies pond, a men’s pond and a mixed pond, and each one invites you in for a chilly swim surrounded by nature.
Hampstead Ponds | Hampstead | WA | Visit during Summer
Don’t forget to tag us at @loveandlondon to show us how you’re seeing in the month of June. We want to see you celebrating it in style!
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