LONDON, ENGLAND, June 30, 2011 (Press-News.org) Every summer since 2002, the South London district of Streatham has played host to a pleasant week of events including art, comedy, dance, film, food, literature, music and photography.
This year, from July 2nd-10th, the festival marks its 10th anniversary, and has decided on a theme of 'Earth' to make this year's festival a celebration of the planet.
The event has grown rapidly over the years, from the first festival in 2002 when just 600 people turned up for the two events that were organised, to last year where over 10,000 people attended to enjoy 40 exciting displays.
The list of attractions is endless and is spread across venues occupying the whole Common. Highlights include the Big Day Out, which opens the festival, and the World Sounds Concert providing an evening of musical entertainment on Saturday July 9th.
For anyone wishing to visit the event as part of their London experience, Hotels-London.co.uk offers a selection of marvellous hotels, with a number of Greenwich hotels available next to the Thames, including Radisson Edwardian New Providence Wharf.
For more information about Streatham Festival, and to access this year's programme, visit http://www.streathamfestival.com/.
Editors Notes
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Hotels-London customers can take advantage of discounts of up to 70% off the published room rate by booking online 24 hours a day, or calling the dedicated team of London experts who are always happy to help make bookings and offer advice about where to stay and what to do in the capital.
As well as accommodation, Hotels-London also helps people make the most of their stay by offering airport transfers, theatre tickets and sightseeing tours - helping you plan your trip down to the finest detail.
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Hotels-London.co.uk - Streathham Festival Celebrates 10th Year
Local community arts festival brings entertaining events programme to Streatham Common.
2011-06-30
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