The 2008 May Bank Holiday is an ideal time to make the most of events in London. Spring is here and there are plenty of things to do across the capital whether you fancy music, culture or simply eating out at a top restaurant.

Banksy art exhibition
Check out Bansky's latest work on show at the Cans Festival of urban stencil art at Leake Street near Waterloo or at Selfridges department store. Whether Banksy is your favourite, or you are a fan of Blek le Rat, this is a must for all street art fans.Bank Holiday in the country
The second of the May Bank Holidays brings you the Clapham Common Show where loads of traditional country style events take place. Spanning the whole weekend, you can take part in welly wanging, race hens, try delicious produce from the farmers market, or just kick back in your on the hay bales enjoying a pint of cider or two. The perfect antidote to grey city life, the Clapham Common Show runs until Bank Holiday Monday, 26th May 2008.

Clapham Common Show

Africa Day London
Launched on the the Bank Holiday last year, this year sees the return of Africa Day once more with celebrations taking place on Monday 26th May in Trafalgar Square. A day of traditional African celebrations, you can enjoy live music, dancing and plenty of delicious food. Events take place from 12pm to 8pm.

Africa Day at Trafalgar Square

Bank Holiday at Tate Modern
More fun in the sun for the Bank Holiday weekend comes courtesy of the Tate Modern Long Weekend. This unusual feast of art, music, games and partying has features a whole host of activities for all the family, with talks, interactive art sessions, and a chance to take part in the Flux Olympics.

Tate Modern Long Weekend

Ardbeg whisky tastings
Catch the free whisky bus in Canary Wharf on Friday 23rd May and try some malt whisky from Islay. All aboard the Ardbeg beastie mobile can sample a dram along with some deliciously well matched cheese.

Free Whisky Bus

Shakespeare Party
Head to the Globe Theatre this Bank Holiday for a weekend of Shakepearian fun and frolics. Featuring music, performances, magic and more, this festival of the bard and his plays hosted by the renowned acting company Footsbarn and is a great way to spend your extra Bank Holiday day off. the Shakespeare Party at the Globe takes place from 23rd May to 25th May at various times.

Shakespeare Party at The Globe

Have a taste of Spain
The May Day Bank Holiday sees the start of the two week Taste of Spain festival in Regent Street. With delicious produce from all over the country being served in venues around the area, there is also the chance to take part in the record breaking attempt at the world's largest Sevillianas dance on Sunday 25th May 2008.

Taste of Spain London

Sports for all
All the spring sunshine making you feel like taking some exercise? The May Bank Holiday sees the Sports Fan Park come to Twickenham Stadium. Taking place alongside the Sevens Rugby tournament, kids and family alike can scramble on the rugby bungee and slam dunk a few balls with the basket ball challenge. Great fun for everyone and great for burning off a few calories while you are at it, the Sports Fan Park is open on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th May 2008.

Sports Fan Park

London Sevens Rugby Tickets

Eat out in style
It may be the end of the month but even that doesn't justify celebrating the May Bank Holiday with a meal of alphabet spaghetti on toast (even if you can find all the letters to spell out your name). Eat out at some of the finest restaurants in London thanks to some fantastic restaurant special offers. Awana is in the middle of a lobster festival, there's crabs on offer at Curve and delicious pudding l'escargot at Cafe Rouge. For more appetising offers, click on the link below.

Bank Holiday Restaurant Offers

Have some fun
If you're at a loose end why not try your hand at go karting? An unusual way to spend your May Bank Holiday, you can take part in the go karting experience for the bargain price of £26.00 per person from 11am on Sunday 25th May 2008. Simply call 0870 421 4251 and quote View London for more information, or click on the link below.

Go Karting Experience

Bank Holiday clubbing
There is plenty of clubbing fun to be had over the long weekend, and this is certainly the time to take advantage of a Monday morning lie in. Check out our comprehensive list of Bank Holiday club tickets below to ensure that you don't just spend your time sat at home on the sofa.

Bank Holiday Club Tickets

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