London's in bloom

The joy of events is abundantly evident at multisensory, visual occasions such as the Chelsea Flower Show. The haute horticultural celebration is echoed in the wider Chelsea area thanks to Chelsea in Bloom. Elsewhere, London Craft Week allows visitors to discover of the passion-infused British workmanship as well as bespoke brands that offer a rare glimpse into the secrets behind their products. With ‘British season’ in mind, here are our essential diary dates for spending summer in London – and the surrounding area.

1. May 8-12
LONDON CRAFT WEEK
Across London; Mayfair, Shoreditch, Greenwich, Hampstead & more www.londoncraftweek.com

2. May 20-25
CHELSEA IN BLOOM
Chelsea, London
www.chelseainbloom.co.uk

3. May 21-25
2019 RHS CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW
Royal Hospital Chelsea, London
www.rhs.org.uk

4. June 27 – July 3
MASTERPIECE LONDON ART FAIR
Royal Hospital Chelsea, London
www.masterpiecefair.com

5. July 1-14
WIMBLEDON
All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club
www.wimbledon.com

6. July 4-7
GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED
Goodwood House, West Sussex
www.goodwood.com

Crowning glory 

London Craft week @ St James’s London

For the fifth edition of London Craft Week, St James’s London supports a host of events and demonstrations, offering opportunities to meet celebrated master craftspeople – and explore exquisite contemporary making techniques. A series of workshops, experiences and talks related to fashion, art, food and culture run daily from May 8-12 in St James’s, bringing outstanding making events into the heart of the West End.

Events include:

Church’s: An Eye for Detail (May 8+10)

Anatome: Helping London
Sleep (May 8-10)

235: Celebrating 235 Years of John Smedley’s
British Craftsmanship (May 8-12)

The Budd London Shirt-Cutting
Masterclass (May 9)

The Scent of Summer Workshop at Floris (May 9-10)