As London 2012 approaches fast have a look at London

Behind closed doors, London's most important officials have spent the last few weeks furiously wringing their hands. The English capital is about to play host to the world's biggest sporting spectacle, you see, and, for the best part of June and July, the Great British weather has been doing its best to make the city look as unappealing as possible. But then, on Monday, something miraculous happened – the sun came out. And by all accounts, it's going to stick around for a bit, meaning there's never been a better time to explore the parks, gardens, rooftops and waterways that make London one of the best summertime cities in the world. Oh, and look out for Boris Johnson heaving a massive sigh of relief as you're out and about. Read now What's on during the Games There's a lot more to London than sport this summer. In fact, looking at what else is going on, it'd be entirely possible to ignore the Games altogether and still have the time of your life. Head this way for our pick of the best food, art, music and theatre to look out for over the next couple of months. Read now Win a luxury London weekend As any hip Londoner will tell you, the East End is where it's all happening; what with the art, fine food, swanky boutique hotels and the city's most unique fashion outlets. Enter this week's competition for your chance of sampling the lot, with two nights at the award-winning Town Hall hotel included in the prize. Enter now Guidebook offers of the week 2012 Things to do in London Was £12.99, now only £6.49 | BUY NOW 1000 Things to do in Britain Was £12.99, now only £10.99 | BUY NOW Country Walks Near London Was £10.99, now only £8.99 | BUY NOW Cycle London Was £12.99, now only £10.99 | BUY NOW London through a Lens Was £12.99, now only £9.99 | BUY NOW Hotel deals of the week London From £95 | BOOK Brighton From £51 | BOOK Reading From £88 | BOOK Guildford From £82 | BOOK Cambridge From £44 | BOOK

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