All the cultural venues, tourist hotspots, cafes bars and restaurants in London actively participate in the various events and festivals held in the capital every year.

1. Events and Restaurants in London
to Watch Out
London is an eventful city. Something
thrilling and thought provoking is
always happening in the city and pulls a
huge crowd of visitors. All the cultural
venues, tourist hotspots, cafes bars and
restaurants in London actively
participate in the various events and
festivals held in the capital every year.

2. Events and Restaurants in London to
Watch Out
• Many events, fairs and festivals are being
celebrated in London for centuries while others
for few decades or years only. Among the
recently started events is the London Ice
Sculpting Festival that is celebrated at Canary
Wharf. This time the festival will take place on 13
January 2012 and 14 January 2012. The highlight
of this festival is that it attracts sculptors from
around the world and they enthusiastically
participate in the event to astonish locals and
visitors with their ice made masterpieces.

3. Events and Restaurants in London to
Watch Out
• In January 2012, the festival will be held for
the fourth time consecutively. Sculptors will
be given two days to complete their work and
a winner will be announced at 4pm on 14
January 2012. A speed sculpting competition
will also take place the same day. Visitors will
also be able to enjoy pancakes and mulled
wine at the venue and a variety of delights at
nearby restaurants in London.

4. Events and Restaurants in London to
Watch Out
• Adventure lovers must visit London in January to
participate in the London Bike Show 2012 to be held at
ExCel London from 12 January 2012 to 15 January
2012. Not only will visitors be thrilled to see and try
out some stunning and technologically advanced
designs in bikes, but will also be able to watch
incredible bike stunts live. They will be able to meet
some of the best names in the world of cycling and get
advice from them. The London Bike Show 2012 will
also have 20 teams competing to win the indoor bike
polo tournament to be held for the first time. Bike
parts and accessories will also be sold in the three day
show.

5. Events and Restaurants in London to
Watch Out
• Given the fact that London is home to large
Chinese community, the city celebrates the
Chinese New Year festival in January every
year. This time, the festival will be celebrated
on 29 January 2012 and not on 23 January the
actual date of the festival. Celebrations are
primarily held at Trafalgar Square, Chinatown
and Leicester Square.

6. Events and Restaurants in London to
Watch Out
• The major attraction of this festival is the
colourful parades featuring people dressed as
dragons on the streets of the West End.
Chinese dancers in colourful ethnic dresses
enthrall the audiences with their live
performances. The event is free for anyone to
attend. All the Chinese restaurants in London
enthusiastically participate in the event.

7. Events and Restaurants in London to
Watch Out
• On 25 Januray 2012, London will celebrate
Burns Night, an event that marks the birth
anniversary of the famous Scottish poet and
lyricist Robert Burns. The celebration is held to
honour the work and life of the Scottish
cultural icon and comprises traditional supper
featuring haggis and tatties, poetry reading
and a toast. Many bars and restaurants in
London play host to special Burns Night
events.

8. Events and Restaurants in London to
Watch Out
• From 6 January 2012 to 15 January 2012,
visitors in London will be able to enjoy the
London Short Film Festival. The festival is
celebrating its 9th year and is an action-packed
event with so much to see and take pleasure
in. There will be screenings of independent
shorts, fashion, art, parties, training and live
music.

9. Events and Restaurants in London to
Watch Out
• About 300 films will be screened in the festival
and visitors will able to catch a glimpse of
Daniel Craig, Peter Mullan, Judi Dench, and
Michael Fassbender. The festival will include
events, such as Night of the Living Docs, 9 Bob
Note and Femmes Fantastiques.
• So, why not book a hotel room now and visit
London this January.