Embrace culture at a festival. Although most of the big music festivals have finished, they tend to only attract the young hipsters. For a more mixed crowd head to one of the festivals which celebrate London cultural life, such as the Festival Brazil on the South Bank which celebrates all things Brazilian until 5 September, the Thames Festival from 11 â?? 12 September which is a colourful carnival that winds its way along the Thames, or even the Notting Hill Carnival over the August bank holiday. Notting Hill Carnival is regarded as the most exciting event in the city and sees hoards of steel drums, spectacular floats and huge sound systems as well as delicious Carribean food, so itâ??s not to be missed if youâ??re in London on 29 and 30 of August this year.