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London is a great place to visit all year round but hostel stayers keen to experience some fun culture on a break to the capital may find that September is a perfect time to visit. With the wide range of youth hostels in London available, you are sure to find somewhere to stay which is both value for money and ideally located. This buzzing metropolis offers something to do no matter what time of the day it is or what the weather is like, and a brilliant summer day out is definitely the Mayor's Thames Festival. The famous festival - which is being held in early September this year - brings Londoners out in their droves but is also popular with people visiting the city from further afield. Events take place up and down the Thames so no matter which part of London your hostel is in, you are sure to not be far from the action. Each year, the Mayor's Thames Festival attracts performers from all over the UK - but there is also a distinct multinational vibe. Past festival artists have include a Korean dance act, who wowed the crowds with an impressive Taekwondo display, as well as kid's choirs from London itself and base jumpers who showed off skills only for the strong hearted. The highlight of the Thames event is certainly the night time carnival which sees the streets of London illuminated with beautiful lanterns and filled with the sound of music and singing. This carnival begins at up Victoria Embankment, then goes east over Blackfriars Bridge, before turning west along Upper Ground. The wild parade finally comes to a stop behind the National Theatre, after wowing those lining the city streets with amazing music, impressive dancing and fire breathing. Over 2,000 regularly get into the party spirit and take part in the night time carnival at the festival and the sight of revellers dancing through the London streets is definitely worth seeing on a hostel trip to the city. No matter where in the capital you stay, you are sure to find something to amuse you in the evening after a day spent at the carnival. HostelBookers.com is a leading UK-based budget accommodation website and is the place to book affordable hostels. London is a great place to spend time during the summer and those staying in a youth hostel in London should take time to head to the Mayor's Thames Festival.
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