London Events on Saturday 16th August 2025
Things to do on 16 Aug include taking a day trip to see Stonehenge Bath the Cotswolds and Stratford-upon-Avon, and enjoying some indoor skydiving at The O2 with iFLY
Restaurants & Afternoon Teas
Harrods Tea Rooms – Champagne Afternoon Tea for Two Indulge yourself with a Champagne cream tea in the elegant setting of Harrods Tea Rooms
Royal & Religious events
Royal London: Saxons Tudors & Stuarts Walking Tour Follow in the footsteps of kings and queens and 1000 years of British history
Choral Evensong service at Westminster Abbey Sit by Westminster Abbeys 1000-year-old altar and listen to a beautiful choral Evensong service
Choral Evensong service at St Pauls Cathedral Attend a choral Evensong at St Pauls Cathedral and see part of the Cathedral for free
Politics & Military Parades
Changing the Guard ceremony at Horse Guards Parade Changing the Guard at Horse Guards is similar to Buckingham Palace but a lot less crowded
Dismounting Ceremony (4 OClock Parade) at Horse Guards A daily ceremony of Foot Guards and cavalry that takes place in the courtyard at Horse Guards
Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower of London A Yeoman Warder has been locking up the Tower of London every night for 700 years
Bus, Boat & Train Tours
Private tube tour of the London Underground A two-hour tour of the London Underground including a journey from Paddington to Sloane Square
Sightseeing walks
Palaces & Parliament Tour – 20 of Londons Top Sights See 20 of Londons most famous landmarks in this 3-hour walking tour of Westminster
Gangster London – Walking tour with actor Vas Blackwood Explore Londons criminal underworld with the actor from Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels
Scavenger hunt – Self-guided tour of Londons landmarks See ten of Londons most famous landmarks while solving clues on a mobile app
The Murder by Trafalgar Square – Interactive Mystery Game Explore the landmarks around Trafalgar Square as you hunt for clues and solve riddles
Secret Old London Walking Tour Discover the best-kept secrets and events that took place in Londons ancient streets
Paddington Bear walking tour around London See Mr Grubers antiques store and the Browns home at Windsor Gardens
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Harry Potter movie locations walking tour Visit the London locations that featured in JK Rowlings Harry Potter books and movies
Sports events
Indoor Skydiving Session with iFLY at The O2 Experience the adrenaline rush of a thrilling indoor sky dive at The O2 with iFly
Wembley Stadium Guided Tour – Pitch & Changing Rooms See the changing rooms and walk up the stairs to the Royal Box and lift a replica FA Cup
Day Trips & Excursions
Visit Stonehenge Bath Cotswolds & Stratford-upon-Avon Visit four of Englands top attractions in one day on a coach trip from central London
Leeds Castle Canterbury & White Cliffs of Dover Day Trip A full-day guided coach tour to three of south Englands most popular attractions
Canterbury Cathedral Dover Castle & White Cliffs Tour Visit Thomas Beckets Canterbury Cathedral and walk along the White Cliffs of Dover
Stonehenge Windsor Castle & Bath Day Trip from London Visit three places in one day - Stonehenge Windsor Castle and the Roman remains at Bath
Oxford Stratford Cotswolds & Warwick Castle Day Trip Visit Oxford and drive through the Cotswolds to Shakespeares home and Warwick Castle
Day Trip to Windsor Castle Stonehenge & Oxford Visit three of Englands most popular attractions in a single day on an air-conditioned coach
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Visit Stonehenge & Bath – Coach tour from London Visit Stonehenge and the beautiful Georgian city of Bath with its Roman remains
Things to do in London on 16 August – The Tate Gallery opened on this day in 1897. It’s collection was later split between the Tate Britain and Tate Modern. Tate Britain concentrates on famous British painters like Constable, Gainsborough and Turner, whilst Tate Modern has works by the likes of Picasso, Dali and Andy Warhol.