A selection of Bank Holiday London events are taking place across the city, promising as active or relaxing a weekend as you wish.

Bank Holiday art
The Tate Modern opens its doors for the Long Weekend over the Bank Holiday weekend with a whole host of arts events for all the family. Try your hand at the Flux Olympics or check out the new exhibition of street art that is unusually on the outside of the building.May Bank Holiday fun
The second May Bank Holiday brings you some real country delights with the Clapham Common Show. One of the most unique and unusual of all the Bank Holiday London events, you can spend the weekend sitting on a hay bale, enjoying the sunshine and sipping on country cider.

Clapham Common Show

Bank Holiday fun fairs
Bank Holiday Monday and the weekend are the ideal time to be eating candy floss and going on rides. Carters Vintage Steam fair is located at Paradise Gardens, Victoria Park over the May Bank Holiday.

Vintage Steam Fair London

Africa Day
One of the biggest Bank Holiday London events this year will no doubt be the Africa Day festival at Trafalgar Square. A full on African festival of music, dancing and food, Trafalgar Square will be crammed with live acts and exciting entertainment all day. Africa Day takes place from 1pm on Saurday 26th May 2008.

Africa Day at Trafalgar Square

Afro Hair and Beauty
Given that the Bank Holiday weather is never reliable, you can always spend time at the Afri Hair and Beauty Show if it's pouring with rain. Taking place over the May Bank Holiday weekend with the loads of great fashion shows, hair cutting events and more, there is plenty here for anyone with an interest in beauty. The Afro Hair and Beauty show takes place from Sunday 25th to Monday 26th May 2008.

Afro Hair and Beauty Show

Sevens Rugby
Feeling sporty? Head to Twickenham for the London Rugby Sevens and a day of great sporting action. Alongside the action on the pitch there will also be a fun activity park with great entertainment for the kids to enjoy. Take your pick of these Bank Holiday London events from Sevens Rugby or the Sports Fan Park.

London Sevens Rugby Tickets

Bupa 10k Run
Take advantage of the sunshine if the weather is nice and head out on the streets to catch the action in the Bupa 10k Run. Cheer on your friends and family, or just make a day of it out in the city.

Bupa 10k London Run

May half term holiday
The May half term begins with the Bank Holiday weekend, meaning those with ankle biters need to scout around for the best Bank Holiday London events to keep them entertained. There are loads of great events for kids this half term, and we've got the pick of the bunch. Half term takes place from Saturday 24th May to Sunday 1st June 2008.

Half Term London Events

Taste of Spain
If you like full on cultural events to fill up your Bank Holiday in London then the 2008 Taste of Spain Festival is the one for you. Held in Regent Street over two weeks, the area is transformed into a fantastic Spanish fiesta with dancers, food, and loads of special events. A record breaking Spanish dance night also makes for a great Bank Holiday event. Taste of Spain takes place from 25th May to 8th June.

Taste of Spain London

Vanity Fair Portraits
Head down to the National Portrait Gallery on Bank Holiday Monday for your last chance to see the Vanity Fair Portraits exhibition. Hugely popular, the show is crammed full of glamorous shots of celebrities old and new.

Vanity Fair Portraits

Bank Holiday clubbing
Any Bank Holiday weekend in London has to mean there is at least one major clubbing night. Take advantage of the chance to get an extra lie in on Monday morning, and head off to the Ministry of Sound, School Disco or even a boat party. Our comprehensive list of Bank Holiday London events and club tickets will leave your weekend sorted.

Bank Holiday Club Tickets

Restaurant offers
Treat yourself to a meal at one of London's best restaurants over the long weekend. Whether you want to tuck into the snail menu at Cafe Rouge, eat crab five different ways at Curve, sample flowers at Kai Mayfair, or get 25 percent off Japanese food at So Restaurant, there is something here to whet your appetite.

Bank Holiday Restaurant Offers

Theatre tickets
Nothing on the list to inspire you to venture out? Of all the Bank Holiday London events sure to make you inspired, the theatre is one of them. Catch the latest shows, or see what you think of the brand new Derren Brown show, our theatre tickets shop has it all.

Theatre Tickets

The Bank Holiday weekend runs from Saturday 24th – Monday 26th May 2008. For more Bank Holiday events taking place in London, click on the link below.

Whats On Events in London