London in bloom: From ABBA to the Chelsea Flower Show, how to spend a weekend in the city

Our nearest neighbour has much to offer when it comes to a jam-packed Bank Holiday weekend. As the Chelsea Flower Show gets underway, Nicole Glennon makes the case for why you should consider London beyond the business trip
London in bloom: From ABBA to the Chelsea Flower Show, how to spend a weekend in the city

A row of multi-coloured townhouses in London's Kensington and Chelsea district.

This year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show will get underway on Tuesday, but you don’t need to visit Royal Hospital Chelsea to experience London in bloom. The English capital, less than an hour and a half’s flight away from Cork, has so much to offer, from museums to West End shows, a diverse food scene and charity-shop gems. 

Whether you’re looking to extend a business trip, enjoy a boujee weekend with the girls or treat mam to a night out at ABBA, London makes the perfect Bank Holiday getaway.

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