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Visiting London in January 2016

The New Year heralds a new batch of fabulous events to enjoy in London. From the London Short Film Festival and London Art Fair for culture vultures to The London ExCel Wedding Show and Burns Night, there’s something for everyone. Read on for our pick of events and activities to look forward to in January 2016.

See in the New Year in style at the New Year's Day Parade on 1st January 2016, with more than 10,000 cheerleaders, acrobats, dancers and performers from London's boroughs and countries across the world entertaining the crowds.

Friday 1st January 2016

Westminster, London

Grab a bargain during the January Sales in London! Shops slash their prices following Christmas, so now's the time to head to Oxford Street, Regent Street and Bond Street to make fantastic savings throughout this month.

Friday 1st to Sunday 31st January 2016

Oxford Street, London

There's still time to take part in festive fun at the Natural History Museum Ice Rink, which closes on 3rd January 2016.

On until Sunday 3rd January 2016

South Kensington, London

There are still a few days left to enjoy the fairground rides, festive food stalls, Christmas market, ice rink and more at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, which is open until 3rd January 2016.

On until Sunday 3rd January 2016

Discover how the festive period was celebrated in English homes over the past 400 years at Christmas Past at the Geffrye Museum, which will have decorated its 11 period living rooms with traditional greenery and lighting until 3rd January 2016.

On until Sunday 3rd January 2016

Although the carols are over, you still have until 11am on the morning of 3rd January 2016 to admire the Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square.

On until Sunday 3rd January 2016

Westminster, London

Ocean and river voyagers can discover the latest ships, facilities and destinations from experts, specialist travel companies and celebrities at the Telegraph Cruise Show from 8th to 10th January 2016 at ExCel Exhibition Centre.

Friday 8th to Sunday 10th January 2016

Cutting-edge independent film makers will share their shorts at the annual London Short Film Festival at various venues across the capital, with screenings, discussions and talks between 8th and 17th January 2016.

Friday 8th to Sunday 17th January 2016

The biggest boat show in London will give enthusiasts the opportunity to meet 500 exhibitors across boating and watersports, with plenty of shopping and the latest on equipment, holidays and watercraft innovation, at the London Boat Show at the ExCel Exhibition Centre from 8th to 17th January 2016.

Friday 8th to Sunday 17th January 2016

Expert international performers in mime, incorporating circus, dance, physical theatre, puppetry and live art, will put on amazing shows, workshops and lectures at various venues across London from 9th January to 6th February 2016 at the London International Mime Festival.

Saturday 9th January to Saturday 6th February 2016

From steam locomotives and Airfix kits to Robot Wars and the Model Active Zone, it’s all at The London Model Engineering Exhibition, one of the largest exhibitions of its kind in the UK, held at Alexandra Palace from 15th to 17th January 2016.

Friday 15th to Sunday 17th January 2016

TV fans will join hundreds of stars from the small screen and host Dermot O'Leary for the National Television Awards at the O2 Arena on 20th January 2016.

Wednesday 20th January 2016

Covent Garden, London

The Bett Show is the world's leading learning technology event, with brands showcasing the latest technology and software resources from 20th to 23rd January 2016 at ExCel Exhibition Centre.

Wednesday 20th to Saturday 23rd January 2016

The largest of its kind in the UK, London Art Fair will see paintings, sculpture, photography and ceramics from the early 20th century to the present day on sale at Business Design Centre from 20th to 24th January 2016.

Wednesday 20th to Sunday 24th January 2016

Islington, London

Intrepid explorers will descend on Olympia from 23rd to 24th January 2016 to meet with specialist adventure travel companies at the UK's only event dedicated to travel experiences off the beaten track, the Adventure Travel Show.

Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th January 2016

Kensington, London

Celebrate the Scottish poet Robert Burns on Burns Night in London on 25 January 2016 (the anniversary of his birth on 25 January 1759) with Scottish food and poetry readings at many bars and restaurants. The Burns Club of London will carry out a Wreath Laying at Robert Burns' statue in Victoria Embankment Gardens at 12:30 with piping, recitals and songs.

Monday 25th January 2016

Belgravia, London

Watch top draw entertainment in the fascinating setting of the tunnels under Waterloo Station during Vault Festival from 27th January to 6th March 2016, with plenty of live music, comedy and theatre plus a public bar.

Wednesday 27th January to Sunday 6th March 2016

South Bank, London

Francophiles will gather at Olympia from 29th to 31st January 2016 for The France Show, which features the best France has to offer, from food and wine to holidays and entertainment, including a French market, cooking demos, wine tastings, language learning and pétanque, plus the UK's largest French Property Exhibition.

Friday 29th to Sunday 31st January 2016

Kensington, London

Brides- and grooms-to-be can browse all the latest products and services from 100 of London's best wedding specialists at The London ExCel Wedding Show from 30th to 31st January 2016 at ExCel Exhibition Centre.

Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st January 2016

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