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Your ultimate royal guide to celebrating the Coronation in London

20 March 2023

London is gearing up for another royal year of celebration, as the city prepares for the crowning of a new monarch for the first time in 70 years. With less than 50 days to go, the Coronation of King Charles III is set to bring together visitors from all around the world to London, where the official ceremony and celebrations will take place.
From the official line-up of events, to themed experiences, city-wide decorations and royal sites you can visit all year round, Visit London has rounded up the best ways visitors can be a part of the Coronation in the capital.

Observing Ramadan this year? Here are some of the best halal and vegan spots for iftar in London

07 March 2023

• Visit London picks the top halal and vegan places to dine for iftar
• This year Ramadan will start on either Wednesday 22 March or Thursday 23 March
• Millions of Muslims in London will be abstaining from food and drink from dawn till dusk

London amongst top global innovation hubs driving forward climate tech growth

23 February 2023

MedCity To Join Forces With London & Partners

10 February 2023

How to spend the perfect Valentine’s Day in London on any budget

31 January 2023

Looking to treat your loved one this Valentine’s Day? Home to over 15,000 romantic restaurants and more than 3,000 lush parks to stroll through together, a visit to London is a must-do on the official day of love.

Europe’s biggest Chinatown rings in the Year of The Rabbit – how and where to celebrate Chinese New Year in London’s West End

19 January 2023

• Visit London picks the top east and south-east Asian places to shop, dine and stay
• The festival is back underway for the first time since the covid pandemic
• Celebrations come at a perfect time as travel restrictions in China have been lifted

London retains crown as Europe’s leading hub for tech investment

12 January 2023

• London tech firms attract $19.8bn in VC funding in 2022 despite economic downturn
• UK capital tops European investment tables and ranks fourth globally
• London sees strong investment into high growth sectors – including more fintech VC funding than any other city
• Investors establish record amounts of undeployed capital in London

London transforms into winter wonderland at the most magical time of the year

06 December 2022

• UK capital comes to life this winter with the coolest line-up of Christmas pop-ups and food markets
• Immerse yourself in the world-famous festive lights that adorn London’s most iconic landmarks and shopping districts
• Enjoy enchanting days out with all the family with ice skating and festive shows aplenty

London's West End shines bright with magical Christmas window displays

01 December 2022

• Visit London picks the top 10 festive window displays everyone must visit this winter season
• Leading brands such as Selfridges London. and Harvey Nichols return with magical Christmas store fronts
• Window decorations add to West End’s majestic Christmas lights