Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race: Oxford and Cambridge universities' members race 6.3 kilometres (4 miles) from Putney to Mortlake. The Riverside pubs in Hammersmith and Mortlake are popular places to watch the race.

London Marathon: Come and enjoy the world's biggest road race, with around 35,000 starters running 42 kilometres (26.3 miles).

Chelsea Flower Show: This world-renowned gardening show takes place over a few days by the river.

Chelsea Antiques Fair: This fair is held twice a year, with a variety of antiques to offer.

Derby Day: This is the most important flat race of the horseracing season.

Trooping the Colour: Even though the Queen's birthday is in April, she has an official birthday party on this day. She leaves Buckingham Palace at 10:40 am and travels down the Mall to the Horse Guards Parade. She will take to the balcony to watch a Royal Air Force jet fly past and will also witness a gun salute at the Tower of London.

Royal Ascot: This is the horseracing event of the year taking place in June.

Flower Festival: This flower show is a popular festival with displays and entertainment.

Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships: This extremely popular sporting event takes place in London annually in the summer.

Henley Royal Regatta: Enjoy this international rowing regatta.

Chelsea Antiques Fair: This fair is held twice a year, with a variety of antiques to offer.

London Film Festival: An array of international films are shown.

London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, Hyde Park: Display and kick-off of annual rally of vintage cars.

Guy Fawkes' Day: November 5th, Fireworks Night.