Eat the Tate Modern...all 80,000 sugar cubes of it!

A scale model of London's Tate Modern gallery has been made - entirely out of 80,000 sugar cubes - as part of the London Festival of Architecture 2010. And the the newest building on Bankside, NEO Bankside, has also got the sucrose treatment from Northern Irish artist Brendan Jamison.

On Saturday 3rd July 2010, children can attend workshop events at the NEO Bankside Pavilion to learn how to make sugar cube models, under Brendan’s tuition.

Members of the public can visit the models over the weekend of 3rd-4th July 2010 at the NEO Bankside Pavilion, Hopton Street, Bankside, London, SE1 9JT (oposite Tate Modern). Further details at www.lfa2010.org.

Visit London Events 2010 for further information about The London Festival of Architecture.

Photographs are copyright Ash Knotek

Top London Events in July 2010

City of London Festival 2010 (1st - 31st July 2010)

The City of London Festival, inaugurated in 1962, is a unique celebration of London's famous (and less famous) buildings, parks, River Thames and outdoor spaces. The festival offers a vibrant programme of music, visual arts, film, walks and talks running at 50 fantastic venues throughout Central London, with many events free to attend.

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Pride London 2010 (1st - 4th July 2010)

Running since 2004, Pride London is a popular annual London series of events that promote the rights of homosexuals, lesbians, bi-sexuals and trans-genders in modern day society. Pride London 2009 attracted over 1 million visitors, and 2010 is expected to be even bigger. Pride London includes the annual black LGBT Pride festival.

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BBC Proms London 2010 (16th - 31st July 2010)

The world-famous BBC Proms (Promenade Concerts) annual music festival takes place at the Royal Albert Hall in London, and other UK venues, running from mid-July to mid-September each year. The BBC Proms comprises over 70 concerts, and culminates in a grand musical event known as "Last Night at the Proms". Tickets from just £5!

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Farnborough Air Show 2010 (19th - 25th July 2010)

Less than 40 miles from London, in rural Hampshire, England, the annual Farnborough International Air Show (FIA) which was originally held in London, provides a spectacular display of aeroplanes, helicopters and other aircraft. FIA 2010 will feature exhibition halls, flying displays, UAV pavilion, a dedicated ‘Space Zone' and enhanced UAV presence.

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Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2010 (1st - 31st July 2010)

The London Summer Exhibition, from the Royal Academy, starts in June and runs throughout the summer until late August. It is the 'largest open-submission contemporary art exhibition in the world', now in its 242nd year. The exhibition attracts a high volume of entrants and showcases and helps sell the work of new and established artists.

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London Lovebox Weekender 2010 (16th - 18th July 2010)

The London Lovebox Weekender music festival, running since 2002, returns to Victoria Park in Tower Hamlets this July. Last year’s event had an increased 50,000 capacity and featured headliners such as Groove Armada, Duran Duran and Joey Negro. Lovebox 2010 has been expanded to a 3-day event.

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For more top London events in July and throughout the summer of 2010, visit:
London Events 2010

July 2010 London Travel Tips!

Information and Tips for travel in London during July 2010
www.londonevents2010.com

1. Take a bottle of water with you, particularly if travelling on the London Underground. There's nothing quite like getting stuck on the tube with a dry throat! Also, some outlets in London (and we won't name them) have been known to charge extortionately large amounts of money for water, so carrying a bottle of water (or other refreshing liquid) is a very good idea.

2. July is London's hottest month of the year with temperature in London frequently exceeding 30 degrees (but typically around 20-25 degrees) Suntan lotion is advised, especially if spending time outdoors. The amount of time you spend in the sun depends on the individual, however we advise to ask your doctor this question too.

3. If you're attending an event which requires tickets, get them from an official outlet. It's true that you CAN save money of tickets if you buy from family and friends, however the number of people being caught in ticket scams by strangers is rising. Might cost a bit more, but avoids any disappointment (unless the event gets cancelled).

4. Take a map with you. Most major train terminals will have a tourist outlet with a map, sometimes you might pay a few pounds, other times it'll be free but covered in adverts. Some folks have been known to carry these really technical gadgets called "iPhones" which have a funky digital map facility, most commonly 'Google Maps'.

5. Unless your plan is to stroll around the capital aimlessly (which a lot visitors and residents in London do) it's worthwhile creating a travel itinerary, this way you have on a sheet of paper where you're staying, where you're going, where you're eating (handy if your dietary needs are veggie, vegan, kosher, halal, etc). A travel itinerary can also have your flight times and coach/train times on. If travelling in a group it will help people avoid getting lost and/or asking lots of questions!

6. Check out http://www.londonevents2010.com/search-london-events-july-2010.html for a big list of major London events in 2010, including music, sport, comedy, drama, the arts and much more...