london information / events in london in october

This is a list of the things that happen every year in October central london. The list is in date order:

October - events in london in October

What: British Summertime ends: British summertime officially ends at 2 am (GMT) on the last Sunday in October (clocks go back).

Autumn Ideal Home Show 9 - 17 october
Ten days at Earls Court Exhibition Centre packed full of celebrity guests and every aspect of home heaven.

Turner Prize Exhibition at Tate Britain 21 oct - 23 jan
The Turner Prize is awarded to a British artist under 50, for an outstanding exhibition or other presentation of their work. This exhibition shows work of the shortlisted artists.

Trafalgar Day Parade 24 oct
Parade and service at Trafalgar Square to commemorate the anniversary of Lord Nelson's victory at the Battle of Trafalgar.

OPENING OF THE ROYAL COURTS OF JUSTICE. Strand.

The first Monday in October. all Her Majesty’s Judges and members of the Bar ~in State robes and full-bottomed wigs —attend a service in Westminster Abbey. Then, led by the Lord Chancellor, they walk in procession to the House of Lords; and, alter lunching there, drive to the Law Courts. The first Motion of the year. taken in his court by the Lord Chancellor. constitutes the opening of all the courts.