August in London

Europe's largest street party comes to west London's streets and squares. The Notting Hill Carnival showcases West Indian culture with two days of floats, parades, music and dance as more than one million people join in the celebrations.

Somerset House offers its elegant neoclassical court as a backdrop to Film4 Summer Screen. This open-air cinema shows new releases, classic films and current blockbusters.

While the Queen's away on her summer holidays, Buckingham Palace welcomes visitors into its 19 magnificent State Rooms. You can enjoy a recorded tour (available in several languages) and see special exhibitions with a royal theme.