Daily Mail Ideal Home Show- Earls Court 1 & 2: 8th March 2006- 2 April 2006. The show offers an abundance of ideas, inspiration, thousands of great shopping opportunities and show bargains all under one roof. Earls Court is a simple train journey on the District and Circle line located directly in front of the Station.

This will celebrate Britain's fascination with the sea and the continuing relevance of the Royal Navy in 21st century society. This innovative evening event, from 1800 to 2000 for up to 15,000 members of the public, brings the passion and excitement of maritime adventure to you in compelling fashion - a collision of great moments of seafaring courage and inspiration. This will take place on the 21st October 2005 at Trafalgar Square.

If you are in London over the Christmas holidays then the sales are not to be missed. Starting on boxing day the sales last for about a month but the best deals are only to be found on the first few days. The sales are not only in the West End but all over London and there are bargains galore.

Chelsea Flower Show, 23-27 May 2006. Every year during May the grounds of the Royal Hospital in Chelsea Royal, London SW3 come alive with the sights and smells of the finest collections of flowers in the world. Nothing compares to the show gardens, each one created with attention to detail by some of the world's leading garden designers. Their ideas will provide you with lasting memories and endless inspiration whatever your budget. Sloane Square station (on the District and Circle lines) is a 10-minute walk from the Showground.

These twice-a-year fairs have been running since 1950 and are prestige events in the antique world�s calendar. The organisers have faced the fact that they cannot compete with larger venues in the display of �brown furniture� or big items, and therefore this will be a festival of the finest small antiques. Expect some exquisite pieces on display at the launch of this new, delicate format.

One of the great churches of the world, Westminster Abbey has a service of seven lessons and carols at 4pm on Christmas Eve. It is led by the Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr Wesley Carr, with singing by the choristers of Westminster Choir. Closest tube station is Westminster.

The ever-popular Cirque du Soleil returns to the Royal Albert Hall with their new show Alegria! Opening date is January the 5th 2006. Alegria features an international cast; it�s a celebration of life, strength and the human spirit. The themes of the show are many; power and the handing down of power over time, the evolution from ancient monarchies to modern democracies, old age and youth.

This is an international event for all motor vehicle enthusiasts in the historical north London landmark in Alexandra Palace. The show is on in the beginning of November every year. With hundreds of vintage, Edwardian, veteran, classic, prestige and rare vehicles on show, this is a show that shouldn�t be missed. The show includes practical demonstrations, trade opportunities and cars for sale.

The Country Living Magazine Fairs, held annually each spring and Christmas, have become very successful. This is your chance to shop for traditional presents and unique stocking fillers, to transform your home with decorations and to stock up on festive food and treats. Thousands of Britain�s small, often rural-based businesses are brought together at this five day event. For more information visit www.countrylivingfair.com

The Great British Beer Festival is Britain�s biggest beer festival and a celebration of beer from the UK and around the world. This annual event takes place in August and attracts around 45 000 beer drinkers - which is no wonder since the festival offers the largest variety of draught beers under one roof in the world! This is the place to be if you love beer! There is also live music, pub games and street theatre.

Just to put you in your place next time you're a bit tipsy and fancy a spin round the floor, the International Ballroom Dancing Championships features the best dance talent in the country in competition at the Royal Albert Hall.

Kids Week in London takes place every year in late summer. Children go for free to all participating shows during Kids Week when accompanied by an adult paying full price. Children can take a peak backstage and discover the secrets of the shows, meet the stars, learn to dance and much more. Offers also include eating for free at a range of London restaurants and even travel and stay for free.

London Boat Show at ExCel in London Docklands 6th � 15th of January 2006. This is the world�s best line-up of luxury yachts, sailboats, powerboats and new models from around the world. Four beach huts will be on display, created exclusively for this event. The London Boat Show is also the UK�s largest boating mall with the latest gear, equipment and accessories.

London Dollhouse Festival was established in 1985 and is the premiere exhibition of dolls� houses and miniatures from around the world. There are over 175 craftsmen exhibiting and guests are coming from Japan, USA and Europe to this annual event. You will find everything you need for your dollhouse or model, and can also by kits to assemble yourself.

The 26.2 miles London Marathon takes place every spring. The Marathon starts at Greenwich and finishes in Green Park/St James�s Park. The London Marathon has become a national institution and every year, crowds of around � million people line the 26.2 miles, offering encouragement to the runners. London Marathon offers a festive atmosphere through lots of bands and street entertainers. At the London Marathon there is something for everyone!

We all know that Space is the Final Frontier. However, thanks to the London Planetarium, you don't have to be onboard the Starship Enterprise to voyage into the outer limits and make strange new discoveries at the edges of our galaxy. With a unique star show and two interactive zones, the Planetarium offers both children and adults the chance to be enlightened, amazed and entertained. This will take place during the 1st to the 18th January 2006.

Spectacular outdoor Ice Rink set in the Natural History Museum gardens. It starts operating from 16th November and is finishing on 22 January 2006. London's one of the best winter attractions.

This is the first exhibition to explore together the lives of two dominant leaders, Horation Nelson and Napoleon Bonaparte. 'Nelson & Napoleon' examines their personal lives, how the men earned their reputations and the political and military conditions that brought them to the fore. The exhibition is dominated by iconic images of the two leaders.

Olympia Fine Art & Antiques Fairs comes around three times a year � spring, summer and winter, each time with a different twist. This fair offers more than 200 leading international dealers with an extensive range of quality furniture and works of art. All items on sale have been examined by experts.

On July 6th 2005, the International Olympic Committee had announced the 2012 Olympic Games will be held in London. For the first time since 1948 the Olympics will be held in Britain, London will be one of the best places to visit during this time, alongside London�s most famous attractions, London will offer a newly built Wembley Stadium, and the opportunity to see what London has to offer. The Olympics will be held in various areas around London, the majority of the hotels that are on offer are all located in main areas which the Olympic Games might take place.

The biggest of London�s mass skating events takes place every Sunday between 2 pm and 4 pm on the east side of the Serpentine in Hyde Park. This is a big skating event open to anyone who can stop at a downhill! It is a great way to see the city and get some exercise. Rollerstroll normally follows a circular route but every month there's a 'destination skate' which will take you to an unexpected and remote corner of the city.

Somerset House ice rink has become an icon for winter season in London. Beautifuly located in courtyard in Somerset House. This year it starts on 25th November and lasts till 26 January 2006. That's a perfect experience for small ones and adults, for whole families, simply everyone. Somerset House Ice Rink is London's winter must.

London celebrates St Patrick�s Day with a parade, a festival in Trafalgar Square and plenty of Guinness so get your party hat on and join the celebration! The parade starts at 10.30 am in Park Lane and makes its way through central London via Piccadilly, Regent Street, and Trafalgar Square and on to Whitehall where it will end. Events are also taking place in Leicester Square and Covent Garden.

Style and Splendour- Victoria and Albert Museum: 2 February 2005- 8 January 2006. This exhibition features 52 ensembles and 60 accessories from the wardrobe of Queen Maud of Norway. The collection spans over the years from her marriage in 1896 to her death in 1938. The collection is on loan from the National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design in Oslo Norway. The nearest station is South Kensington which can be accessed by tube on the District, Circle and Piccadilly line and is a 15 minute ride from central London.

The Chinese New Year starts in January or February. London is home to the largest Chinese community in Europe and each year this community organises the Chinese New Year celebrations in the area around Chinatown in Soho, Leicester Square and Trafalgar Square. Lots of street stalls open for the celebrations and hundreds of red lanterns are hung up. Thousands of people go to enjoy the free traditional Chinese events, fireworks and cultural performances

Discover the science behind the blockbuster movie! This exhibition at the Science Museum in London reveals the science fact behind Douglas Adams� science fiction classic. The exhibition looks at some of the science which shapes our lives and the universe. It features sets from the movie, costumes and models.

The annual London International Horse Show at Olympia is one of the highlights of the equestrian year and attracts all the top names in the sport. The show includes show jumping, dressage, dog agility, the Shetland pony Grand National and a Grande finale. There are also over 150 stands for visitors to enjoy in the Olympia Shopping Village.

The New Year�s Day Parade in London is the greatest annual street parade in Europe. This is a free spectacular for the whole family to welcome the New Year. Since its start on 1st January 1987, the parade has grown to a very big event enjoyed by millions of people world wide every year. The parade goes from Parliament Square to Piccadilly and passes some of London�s greatest historical sights such as Big Ben, 10 Downing Street, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus and The Ritz Hotel.

The Times London Film Festival is presented annually by the British Film Institute. It is the largest public film event in Europe, screening 280 films from 60 countries. The festival presents the best of new film and offers opportunities to experience enjoy and discover more about the world of film and television. The festival takes place in cinemas around London, of which The National Film Theatre in Waterloo, and Odeon on Leicester Square, are the main ones. The Times BFI London Film Festival invites to the 49th year of this celebration of international cinema. Offers more the 20 screenings and special events to choose from every day, you will be able to see movies before general release, attend galas and screen talks with famous directors. This is capital's most exciting and diverse film event.

The Great River Race has firmly established itself after 17 years in the sporting calendar to such an extent that experienced crews now describe it as a classic event - the one they all want to win. Starting off at Richmond, the race will go down towards the east of the River Thames towards Greenwich where it will finish. The winners will receive the coveted Challenge Trophy of The Company of Watermen & Lightermen of The River Thames and become the 2006 UK Traditional Boat Champions. In addition they will be presented with the exclusive one-off Trafalgar Great River Race Trophy.

The World Class Collection has been enjoyed by thousands of visitors and provides a unique visitor experience told through very rare and original artefacts and personal possessions from the world�s most famous liner. The Collection details the conception and construction of the ill-fated liner, her sheer luxury and maiden voyage, the passenger list, the timeline of her striking the iceberg and events which then led to her sinking, and through exclusive images and footage � her resting place some 2� miles down on the desolate North Atlantic seabed.

For over a century Trafalgar Square has been adorned with a majestic Christmas Tree, an Annual gift from the Norwegian nation. This year the lights of the tree will be switched on at a ceremony attended by the Mayor, Ken Livingstone. Carols are sung around the tree on certain evenings led by the choir of St. Martins-in-the-Fields. The lights of the tree will be turned on 1st December.

The Trooping of the Colour�s parade is held on the occasion of the Queen�s official birthday and takes place in June each year. The parade is carried out by the Queen�s personal troops, over 1400 officers and men are on parade together with two hundred horses. The custom of the Trooping of the Colour dates back to the 17th century and the time of Charles II. The parade goes from Buckingham Palace along The Mall, to the Horseguards Parade and then back again.

This wedding show has everything you need to make your big day the ultimate wedding of your dreams. You will find everything from gowns to cars, rings, photography, tiaras, cakes and much more. The highlight is the professionally choreographed fashion show which features traditional and modern wedding gowns, suits for bridegrooms, outfits for guests and many other things

Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship is the most famous grass court tennis tournament hosted in London. The tournament takes place every year during two weeks in June/July. Wimbledon is where the world�s top ranked male and female tennis players participate and the tournament attracts over 500 000 people every year. For more information and prices, visit www.wimbledon.org. Closest tube station is Wimbledon.

World Travel Market, Excel, London 14-17 November 2005. Staged in central London once a year, The World Travel Market is a must attend for any business, under this one roof the exhibition provides the opportunity for the whole travel trade industry to meet, network, negotiate and conduct business. This is the opportunity to keep up with the latest technology in the industry and help gain immediate competitive advantage. The World Travel Market takes place in ExCel centre located in London�s Docklands, east of the City and close to Canary Wharf. It is linked to the London Underground network via The Docklands Light Railway and is also served by Silverlink Trains who are part of the National Rail system.