Deckchairs, magic and street performances are set to liven up Trafalgar Square as a new programme of free summer fun gets underway this week. Organised by the Mayor of London, One Magic Summer is being touted as a chance to "re-live the classic British summer holiday experience" … [Read more...]
Trafalgar Square renovation completed
May 28, 2009 By
Work to replace the lighting system in the Trafalgar Square fountains with an energy efficient LED system has been completed in time for the Square’s participation in the Story of London festival, which starts Monday and continues throughout June. The work, which was first announced … [Read more...]
Londoners urged to recycle Christmas trees
January 5, 2009 By
London's Deputy Mayor has called on households in the capital to take advantage of schemes being operated across the capital and recycle their Christmas Trees. Richard Barnes, London's second most senior politician, was in Trafalgar Square this morning to help recycle London's most … [Read more...]
Trafalgar Square lions come to life
December 3, 2008 By
Trafalgar Square’s iconic lions will come to life this Friday thanks to an animation and sound spectacular which forms part of Visit London’s campaign to attract visitors to the capital over the Christmas period. From 4-9pm on Friday 5 December visitors to the square will witness … [Read more...]
Mayor Johnson to set out cultural and arts vision
November 24, 2008 By
Boris Johnson will today set out wide ranging plans to broaden the availability of arts and culture in the capital. The Mayor’s vision for culture in the capital is set out in a new policy paper, Cultural Metropolis, which is published today. Central to Johnson’s plans is an … [Read more...]
Trafalgar Square carols and tree lighting ceremony
October 29, 2008 By
The annual Trafalgar Square Christmas tree lighting ceremony is to be held on 4th December, the day will also mark the start of a free two week carol singing festival which is being supported by the Mayor of London. Organsiers say singers from over 40 organisations be carol singing … [Read more...]
EA’s ‘Be the One’ returns to Trafalgar Square
October 15, 2008 By
Games giant Electronic Arts has announced its Be the One event is to return to London’s iconic Trafalgar Square as part of this year’s London Games Festival. On October 31 and November 1, the British public will be able to play some of the latest games including yet to be … [Read more...]
Boris Invites Londoners to London Freewheel
August 13, 2008 By
Mayor of London Boris Johnson has invited Londoners to join him for the London Freewheel when the event returns for a second year next month. Last year’s inaugural event saw more than 40,000 riders enjoy the capital's sights. This year's event, organised by the Mayor of London … [Read more...]
