POMP AND CEREMONY

Ceremony of the Keys - every night at 9.53pm exactly, the Chief Warder of the Yeomen Warders of the Tower of London locks the outer gates of the Tower and delivers the keys to the Resident Governor at Queen"s House. To experience this historical event, apply in writing to the Resident Governor. www.hrp.org.uk. The Official birthday of the Sovereign is marked each June by the Trooping of the Colour, an historic military parade on Horse Guards Parade, Whitehall. www.army.mod.uk/ceremonialandheritage

HAMPTON COURT PALACE FESTIVAL

Henry VIII established Hampton Court as a place of music, dancing and revelry. Throughout June, this festival revives that tradition with some of the finest international performers in the worlds of jazz, classical, world, soul, and pop: Denise Van Outen singing songs from the shows; Jools Holland"s big band classics; Nigel Kennedy; and Roxy Music"s Bryan Ferry. Highlights include Joaquin Cortes" programme of Flamenco, Van Morrison, Welsh tenor Bryn Terfel and a final concert of classical favourites accompanied by a spectacular fireworks display. www.hamptoncourtfestival.com

PARTY IN THE PARK

Head to Hyde Park for an afternoon of sunshine and the best of British pop tunes. Raising money for the Prince"s Trust to help disadvantaged young people in the UK, this year"s line-up includes show host, Johnny Vaughan, Will Young, Busted, Avril Lavigne, Jamelia and Nelly Furtardo - 11 July 2004. www.capitalfm.com.

GREAT SPORTING EVENTS

Some of the world"s best-loved sporting events take place June, including Wimbledon, Royal Ascot and Henley Regatta. Why not combine your day out with a break in London. Our hotels provide easy access by underground, mainline train and road to all your favourite sporting venues. Wimbledon - 21 June-4 July 2004, www.wimbledon.org. Royal Ascot, 15 - 19 June, www.ascot.co.uk. Henley Regatta, 30 June-4 July,                                  www.hrr.co.uk.

MUSIC AND THEATRE

Enjoy some of London"s finest street theatre, music and entertainment at The National Theatre"s annual outdoor fiesta - 18 June-21 August, www.nt-online.org. Kenwood House on the corner of Hampstead Heath plays host to a series of summer evening concerts, including Jools Holland, Bryan Ferry, Jamie Cullum and the Gypsy Kings. Kenwood is within easy reach of the Quality Hotel Hampstead - 10 July - 29 August, www.English-heritage.org.uk. Family favourite, A Midsummer"s Night Dream, starring Russ Abbot as the hapless Bottom, is just one of the highlights at Regents Park Open Air Theatre this summer.www.openairtheatre.org.uk/.

WHERE TO STAY    www.lth-hotels.com

All our hotels are centrally located, with quick and easy access to all these attractions and venues via underground, mainline train, bus and taxi. Choose from the Quality Crown Hotel Hyde Park, the Quality Crown Hotel Kensington, the Comfort Inn Notting Hill, the Comfort Inn Bayswater and the Quality Hotel Hampstead.
 
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