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Visiting London in May 2016

Visit London this month and you’ll find an array of events for every taste. For sports fans there’s the FA Cup Final and Aviva Premiership Rugby Final, for culture vultures there’s Museums at Night and the Open Air Theatre, for foodies there’s London Wine Fair, and for horticulturalists there’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Read on for more in May 2016.

Immerse yourself in yoga, workshops, listening to motivational speakers, watching performers and speaking to exhibitors presenting retreats, therapies, healing products, supplements and organic food at the Mind Body Spirit London Wellbeing Festival at Olympia Exhibition Centre on until 2nd May 2016.

On until Monday 2nd May, 2016

Kensington, London

Those in the know will head to the London Wine Fair from 3rd to 5th May 2016 at Olympia Exhibition Centre for the leading wine import trade market in the world, and lovers of the fine drink can join in the fun during London Wine Week.

Tuesday 3rd to Thursday 5th May 2016

Kensington, London

This year is the 31st anniversary of the longest running specialist fair dedicated to prints in the world, with 50 specialist global dealers displaying lithographs, etchings, linocuts and engravings on sale at The London Original Print Fair at the Royal Academy of Arts from 5th to 8th May 2016.

Thursday 5th to Sunday 8th May 2016

The climax to the British Basketball League 2015-16 BBL season will delight basketball fans at the BBL Play-Off Finals at The O2 Arena on 8th May 2016.

Sunday 8th May 2016

Greenwich, London

If you like your Punch and Judy then you’ll love the Covent Garden May Fayre and Puppet Festival, when puppeteers from around the country head to St Paul’s Covent Garden to entertain the crowds on 8th May 2016.

Sunday 8th May 2016

Covent Garden, London

Take inspiration from design guru Kevin McCloud to create your dream home at the live event from the Channel 4 TV series, with over 500 exhibitors, shopping opportunities and celebrities at Grand Designs Live at ExCel London Exhibition Centre on until 8th May 2016.

On until Sunday 8th May 2016

Take a peek behind the doors of the capital’s museums, galleries and heritage sites after hours during Museums at Night from 11th to 14th May 2016, which has included the Museum of London and 70 other venues in previous years.

Wednesday 11th to Saturday 14th May 2016

City of London, London

Makers of miniatures will flock to the Kensington Dollshouse Festival to display their breathtaking creations, talk about their work, and inspire all those with a love of dolls houses, at Kensington Town Hall on 13th and 14th May 2016.

Friday 13th and Saturday 14th May 2016

Kensington, London

The first outdoor play at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre is Running Wild, Michael Morpurgo's tale adapted by Samuel Adamson from 13th May to 12th June 2016.

Friday 13th May to Sunday 12th June 2016

Marylebone, London

One of the highlights of the summer, Regent's Park creates a magical setting for outdoor plays starting with Running Wild, followed by Henry V, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Pride and Prejudice at the Open Air Theatre from 13th May to 17th September 2016.

Friday 13th May to Saturday 17th September 2016

Marylebone, London

Who will challenge current champion Gary Anderson to the title when the Betway Premier League Darts comes to The O2 Arena on 19th May 2016?

Thursday 19th May 2016

Greenwich, London

There’ll be around 150 galleries from dozens of countries at the global art fair that is a showcase for emerging markets at Art15 at Olympia Exhibition Centre from 20th to 22nd May 2016.

Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd May 2016

Kensington, London

The massive climax to the domestic football season will take place at the national stadium when the FA Cup Final takes place at Wembley Stadium on 21st May 2016. Who will you be backing?

Saturday 21st May 2016

Wembley, London

The HSBC World Sevens Series comes to the capital when the London Rugby Sevens takes place on 21st and 22nd May 2016 at Twickenham Stadium. You can be sure the fans will be in fine voice in the stadium supporting their team!

Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd May 2016

Considered by many to be the best of the Royal Horticultural Society shows, gardening fans (including the Queen) flock to the beautifully blooming annual Chelsea Flower Show at Royal Hospital Chelsea from 24th to 28th May 2016.

Tuesday 24th to Saturday 28th May 2016

Chelsea, London

Bibliophiles, dealers, collectors and sellers gather to celebrate rare and unusual books, illustrations and maps with over 180 worldwide dealers at The London International Antiquarian Book Fair at Olympia Exhibition Centre from 26th to 28th May 2016.

Thursday 26th to Saturday 28th May 2016

Kensington, London

Popular culture fans will head in their droves to MCM London Comic Con from 27th to 29th May 2016 at ExCel London Exhibition Centre for plenty of sci-fi, manga, anime and gaming fun plus collectibles, memorabilia and very special guests.

Friday 27th to Sunday 29th May 2016

It’s the all-important game to decide who will be victorious when two sides come face to face at the national stadium and their fans fill the stands to support their players at the Championship Play-Off Final at Wembley Stadium on 28th May 2016.

Saturday 28th May 2016

Wembley, London

Billed as the world's biggest club rugby final, the Aviva Premiership Rugby Final takes place at Twickenham Stadium on 28th May 2016, with a lively crowd backing their team to the win.

Saturday 28th May 2016

There have been plenty of exciting games over the years to decide the result of this all-important match, and fans will be flocking to the massive stadium to support their players at the League One Play-Off Final at Wembley Stadium on 29th May 2016.

Sunday 29th May 2016

Wembley, London

Fans of both teams will be biting their nails and singing their chants as they support their side to victory under the hallowed arch of the national stadium at the League Two Play-Off Final at Wembley Stadium on 30th May 2016.

Monday 30th May 2016

Wembley, London

With beautiful St James’s Park as the start and finish point, BUPA London 10 starts on The Mall and finishes just opposite Buckingham Palace with runners passing landmarks like Nelson’s Column, St Paul’s Cathedral, Bank of England, the London Eye and Big Ben on their route on 30th May 2016.

Monday 30th May 2016

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