The New Year is celebrated in style in London and the New Year's Day Parade held on 1 January each year attracts over 10,000 performers who take to the streets to strut their stuff.

The New Year's Day Parade is the biggest of its kind in the world and is great fun for all the family. The parade usually begins at the Parliament Square and ends at the Green Park. Along the way the parade passes through some of the capitals best known locations including White Hall, Trafalgar, Regent Street and Piccadilly.

Every year, as winter draws to a close and spring is beckoning, the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race takes place. Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Clubs take to the Thames to battle it out over a race of endurance as they paddle upstream against each other.

Millions of people across the globe watch this annual sporting event so if you are visiting London during springtime you could secure yourself a bank-side seat.

Another popular sporting event, for both spectators and partakers, is the London Marathon which is held every April. This is London's largest socio-sporting event and with around 30,000 runners, one of the world's largest fund raising events.

The 42km course begins at Blackheath and ends at The Mall. The path connecting the two points is littered with historical monuments so you could do a spot of sightseeing as well as watching the race.

The beginning of summer heralds the Chelsea Flower Show. Held in May this annual event has come far since its humble beginnings in 1911 and visitors now travel from all over the world to attend this big-name event on the London calendar.

Summer in London is often associated with the Wimbledon tennis tournament. Held between June and July, Wimbledon is one of tennis' most prestigious grand slam events and the highlight of the year for any tennis enthusiasts in London when the tournament is running.

An old tradition that is still carried out during the month of June is the London to Brighton Classic Car Race. The race, which is actually more of a run, allows enthusiasts from all over Britain and Europe to enjoy a picturesque drive down to the south coast, through some of Britain's most stunning countryside.

In London, cars leave from the East Front of Hampton Court Palace every thirty seconds after 8.30 and the best place to spot them is the south side of Bushy Park.

August is the month of Notting Hill Carnival which provides a cultural celebration for everyone to enjoy, visitors and residents alike.

Usually held on a Sunday and Monday, the carnival is led by the Caribbean community. More than 300,000 people dress in elaborate costumes and transform the streets of Notting Hill into a cultural paradise. This event is not to be missed if you are in London at the time.

During popular events, hotels in London get busy so you could reserve your room online beforehand and secure yourself a space.

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