London in February 2020
With your January blues over what better way to kick start the year then a winters visit to London. Catch a show in the West End or look in awe at some of the most impressive flower displays you can find in Europe. Discover more below as we highlight our favourite things to do in London in February 2020.
Kew Garden’s Orchid Festival
Saturday 8 February – Sunday 8 March 2020
Explore the wonders of Indonesia via Kew’s world famous 25th annual orchid festival. Escape the dark dull winter days and get some colour in your life. Visit this stunning collection of flowers held in the beautiful Kew Garden’s.
With up to 5,000 different types of orchids all flown in fall the way from Indonesia. Expect to see weird and wonderful types of flowers you have never seen anywhere in the world.
The Prince of Wales Conservatory will be transformed into an exotic array of rainforests and volcanoes to form quite the spectacle.
The festival this year celebrates the islands of Indonesia which are spread over 17,500 islands all full of wonder and magic. Kew’s travelling scientists have uncovered some of horticultures biggest mysteries and brought them together to form this incredible festival.
A programme of evening events, half-term and weekend activities featuring Indonesian music, dance and cuisine and expert talks will be revealed soon.
Work out when the best time for you to visit is and click here to buy your ticket to Kew Gardens.
Kew Gardens Flower Show
London Fashion Week Festival
Friday 14th February – Tuesday 18th February 2020
Have a passion for fashion? Get the chance to get close and personal with some of the biggest brands in the fashion world. Coming to London’s beautiful Somerset House visitors to the festival can gain access to hundreds of designers from all over the world as they gather to show case their latest work.
Get a head start on the newest trends for the year with a number of catwalk shows, talks from respected figures in the fashion world and pop up stores all taking place around London in February 2020. Get down early to get front row seats to one of the exhibitions starring the world’s best models and fashion figures.
Open to the public you can buy your tickets online, this ticket gives you access to a number of exhibitions, exclusive access to brand new products on the markets by leading fashion brands as well as catwalk access and to top it all off a goody bag with souvenirs and free champagne at selected events.
Click here to pick your desired date and to buy tickets today
London Classic Car Show
20th – 23rd February 2020
Celebrating its sixth year, The London Classic Car Show has gained a reputation as a must-attend event for classic car owners, buyers, experts and avid fans. Moving to its new impressive home the Olympia London just outside central London, the arena is transformed into a mecca for classic car fans with a track running around the dome.
With the opportunity to view some of the most desirable classic cars in the world this event also showcases brand new features and mind blowing inventions revolutionising the way we look at cars. Speak to car experts as they host their own respected marquees and show off their pride and joy.
Classic car owners attending the event can get an insight on the best ways to maintain and improve their own classic cars with workshops from service providers and experts in this topic.
Expect to see some of your favourite cars such as Mercedes, Ferraris, Porsche and BMW as they cruise around the arena allowing you to appreciate the sound of the engine. Tickets starting at twenty – five pounds if you pre-purchase or thirty pounds on the day of the event.
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Classic Car Show London
Craft Beer Rising
27th to 29th February 2020
Who fancies a beer or two? Check out this festival held in the trendy Old Truman Brewery, Shoreditch in which all your favourite craft beer companies get together to showcase the latest products and tastes the beer world has to offer.
Be the first to try brand new beers yet to be released to the public as you come face to face with the people behind big brands like Sierra Nevada who will explain the process in which they go through to create these delicious drinks.
As well as the more established companies you will also have the opportunity to meet local favourites such as Gipsy Hill and Brixton Breweryand Mondo whom are well respected in the local craft beer and ales community.
After sipping some tasty craft beer you’ll be in the mood for a boogie, enjoy live music each night coming from some very respected musicians and DJs from near and far. Last year saw Massive Attack’s Daddy G play deep into the night followed by Hacienda legend ‘A Guy Called Gerald’.
Line the stomach with some delicious food stalls again all from the area providing street food of all varieties to help you carry on drinking into the night. Famous Shoreditch restaurants such as Flank BBQ and Claw Sandwiches will be luring you in with a selection of dishes sure to take your fancy.
For more information and exact locations – Click here
Craft Beer – London
West End Shows London in February
The Lion King
Disney presents The Lion King – the award-winning musical. Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa. Disney’s multi award-winning musical will redefine your expectations of theatre.
Shows throughout February – Click here
Book of Mormon
A popular comedy theatre show. The Book of Mormon has become one of the most popular shows in the theatre world. With a total of nine awards to its name.
Dates in February – Click here
Les Miserables
Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit.
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9 to 5
Featuring Dolly’s biggest hits such as “Always a Woman”, “Around Here” “Get Out and Stay Out”, and of course the title track 9 to 5, the musical is the story of three workers – Violet, Doralee and Judy – who work under their difficult boss Franklin Hart Jnr at Consolidated Industries.