Falling in love with London is easy (in my opinion), and I find myself wanting to return each year. This book gives you a month by month guide for any activity of interest, including art, sport, culture, horticulture, just about anything one would love to take part in. Invaluable resource for one of the great cities of the world.

I don't live in London, but I enjoy reading about different events and activities around the world. I've been to London a few times (including for a few months as part of a study abroad program). Some of these events I knew about, but some I didn't!

This is an interesting guidebook if you want an idea of activities going on when you're visiting or if you live there and want an idea of new things to try. Each event has a short description of what to expect, how long it's been going on, where it is and other interesting details about it. It's also an interesting book if you're just curious about what kind of events happen in one of the world's most interesting cities.

Although a book can't cover every event in a city as large and diverse as London, this book is a good start.

This was such a great guide to read, it really shows the diverse nature of London and how to get the bets out of it I will definitely be relying on this book during my seasonal visit to London this year.

It's no good just knowing, for example, that the Chelsea Flower Show is a big London event every May. No, you also need to know when the tickets for entry go on sale. There is a certain calendar you have to abide by if you are trying to get an artwork into the Royal Academy Summer Show. Admittance to a London Marathon is only doable the year before you mean to race – you can always find a few friends and row the Thames in the Head of the River Race, instead, but that is quite a different beast.

This is the book then that tries to discuss all of that, as well as highlight all the cultural events across London, from Polish cinema to mourning clowns. Oh, and it also tells you where to see the best banks of snowdrops, daffs and the like, in a general almanac manner. It's all pretty successful – each entry gets a half or full page, with colourful photo every time, a relevant website mention and the heads-up for deadlines, submissions, entries etc. Sometimes it really does just read like a copied-out press release, and it's surprisingly not in calendar order (the New Year's Day events not the first things here, nor NYE fireworks the last), but it pretty much does nail things. It demands of itself a wide coverage, from toffs rolling eggs down Fleet Street to the bluntest reminder that football exists, and it achieves that varied reach. With the idea that so much here is attainable, London becomes a bit more attractive.

"The London Year: What to Do and When" is a captivating and beautifully illustrated guide to the diverse cultural events that make London such a vibrant and exciting city. Authors Yolanda Zappaterra and Sarah Guy take readers on a journey through the year, highlighting 200 events that showcase the best of London's art, music, theater, and more.

From the world-famous Chelsea Flower Show to hidden gems like the London Tweed Run, this guide offers something for everyone. Each event is accompanied by gorgeous illustrations and practical information, making it easy for readers to plan their own London adventures.

What sets "The London Year" apart from other travel guides is its focus on the unique and dynamic cultural experiences that make London such an exceptional destination. The authors' passion for the city and its diverse offerings shines through on every page, making this book a must-have for anyone planning a trip to London or seeking to explore the city's rich cultural tapestry.

Overall, "The London Year: What to Do and When" is a delightful and informative guide that captures the essence of London's cultural scene. This book is a perfect companion for anyone looking to discover the best of London throughout the year.

The London Year is a fun and colorful guide for anyone living in or visiting London. It’s packed with some of the best events and things to do throughout the year, making it super handy if you're looking for something specific. The photos really bring the book to life, and it’s organized in a way that’s easy to follow. I enjoyed reading it and think it’s perfect for anyone who wants to make the most of their time in the city!

I received a free copy of, The London Year, by Yolanda Zappaterra: Sarah Guy, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. What to do and when to do it, in London, for a whole year. I really liked the pictures in this book. Every month has fun things to do, and see, from festivals, to marathons.

I happened to go to London twice this year after many, many years and I fell in love with the city all over again. This book is a nice resource to help you find which events are coming up in the city, whether you're a local or planning a visit. Organized by month, the book also includes the relevant websites and notes on when tickets (if needed) will go on sale. I'll have to revisit this one if I'm able to take another trip next year!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

Those who live in England, along with those who plan to visit will find this book to be essential. It highlights the many events that happen in London over the course of the year. For each, there is a helpful description and there are also a number of photos. For example-in April be part of The Tweed Run, in July attend the Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival and so on.

Whenever a person is in London, this book should be part of the trip.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for this title. All opinions are my own.

This book read a bit like a magazine article - it lacked a narrative or any kind of flair in the writing. I also took issue with the fact that it's called the London year and there is an event in Scotland on page 9!

This book was a round-up of the main events happening in London, grouped by month, complemented by overviews by topic (e.g. round-up of music festivals across several months).

As someone who lives in London - and who is still very much in the honeymoon phase of the London life - I thought this was fantastic! The calendar was really comprehensive and it included many events that even someone like myself, who is very proactive about finding events to attend, didn't know about. It helped me find new things to add to my London bucket list.
I wouldn't recommend this to a tourist necessarily, or someone planning to spend a short time in London. Instead, I would very highly recommend it to someone staying in London medium to long term.
I would have loved to have a label for each event, specifying if it's free or paid; and for the paid ones, perhaps having a bracket of the ticket cost / a tier system that labels it as "inexpensive"/"mid-tier"/"expensive". And the cover could have had a lovely photo of London! But even so, I thoroughly enjoyed. Now if you excuse me, I'm off buying tickets for the Podcast Festival...

Thanks to the publishers and Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

With beautiful photographs, the authors present monthly activities available in London. The well known and the more obscure are discussed here to provide a years worth of fun for London visitors and residents. There are cultural activities, musical, horticultural, fun, sports; a plethora of events to appeal to everyone, no matter their taste or interests.

Having read this book, I regret that I don’t have a full year to spend in this lively city to enjoy all that is available.

Thank you Frances Lincoln and NetGalley for the eARC of The London Year. All opinions in this review are my own.

This book did what it needed to but it didn't wow me. If you are planning a trip to London and want to check out which events are happening at the same time, this is the perfect book for you!

Appealingly laid out, with plenty of vivid color photos, I liked seeing images of many of the goings-on in the city of London and, while I’m not sure how helpful this might or might be to a resident, as someone who’s planning a dream trip to England, I found it an enjoyable and helpful read, (and I’ve also realized that I really would need at least a full year to experience the area the way I’d love to be able to).


The London Year would also likely be rather useful in planning your homeschooling year.



Thank you to Frances Lincoln and NetGalley for the PDF

Thank you for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review! This included some interesting and useful information about London. However, I wasn’t a huge fan of the layout and thought it could have included some different layouts/pictures to make it more engaging. It would definitely be useful for someone wanting to visit though.

This is a short guide on what to do in London and it is divided into months of the years to show events happening each month.
A good summary and guide. Not exquisitely designed, but nicely put together in terms of the events - makes it handy.

Flipped through this in hopes of finding something new to do in London, but I can't really say that the events listed in this guide were new to me OR exciting for someone who has visited the city before. Unappealing layout and photography, so I can't suggest this as a gift.