This summer sees the return of the highly successful Wireless Festival to London’s magnificent Hyde Park. The festival is now officially called the Barclaycard Wireless Festival as opposed to previous years when it was the O2 Wireless Festival.  It takes place in July over a whole weekend and you can get tickets for 1 or 2 nights. For the Hyde Park festival there is no camping or overnight accommodation associated with the festival so it’s up to the punters to find their own London accommodation.

The Wireless Festival first started in 2005, and initially also ran a sister festival at Harewood House in Leeds. This stopped after 2007 but the Hyde Park festival has remained and been highly successful. At the 2011 event there were thousands of revellers enjoying the music and no wonder when the line-up was so hot. Last years the headliners were The Black Eyed Peas, The Chemical Brothers, The Streets, Pulp, David Guetta, Bruno Mars, Grace Jones, Plan B, Tinie Tempah and Chase & Status. A wonderful chart-friendly collection or rappers, R&B, Hip Hop and Dance artists that if you attended last year, would have been sure to blow your mind. The line-up for 2012 is already looking quite startling with Rihanna the big headline artist, and Jessie J, Calvin Harris and Labrinth already confirmed as playing.

If you are heading down to London for the 2012 Wireless Festival, then as previously mentioned, you will need to find and book some accommodation close by. 2012 is going to be a difficult year for that because of the Olympic Games taking place in London, however there should still be plenty of options to choose from. One option that many might not consider is booking a London serviced apartment which gives you a lot more space than a similar hotel room. With apartments you get the use a whole apartment with kitchen, bathroom and separate bedrooms (apart from studio apartments.) So if you’re looking to for some Hyde Park serviced apartments and looking for serviced apartments get in touch with Serviced City Pads who have a wide range of London options close to Hyde Park.

The reknowned artist Damien Hurst will be showing his work in London at the Gagosian Britannia until February 8th 2012, I decided to take the Family on a weekend trip to London to see Damien’s work and booked a London Apartment through Serviced City Pads. The reservation team can be contacted on 0844 335 8866.

You can expect to see work from 1986 through to 2011, Damien Hursts work is internationally re-knowned and was part of the up and coming group ‘The Young British Artist’, he can be classed as the most famous British living artist and is worth an estimated over £200 million pounds. Damian’s central theme is ‘About Death’ and has completed many works of dead animals such as a shark, sheep and cow to name a few. One of my favourite pieces is ‘For the Love of God’ where he has a humans skull made completely out of diamonds however Damien Hurst is never far from opinion and several of his works have been questioned about being very similar to other artists works. My family and I will enjoy the weekend visiting the show and staying in London and a real enjoyable part of the trip will be the home away from home feeling of a serviced apartment in London.

Boyce Avenue are the band to watch in 2012. Currently touring up a storm in the UK with fellow boy-band, One Direction, these boys are fast becoming stars. They will be visiting Edinburgh for a performance at the HMV Picture House on June 12^th so make sure you snap up your tickets as I predict big things for this band. If you’re looking for accommodation in Edinburgh for their performance, why not stay in an Edinburgh serviced apartment? Serviced apartments are an increasingly fashionable and popular accommodation choice for visitors to cities, offering more freedom, more space and more amenities for your money than a hotel! Serviced City Pads has a large range of serviced apartments for you to choose from for your stay in Edinburgh.

Boyce Avenue are an American acoustic-rock band made up of brothers, Alejandro, Daniel and Fabian. The boys have a massive online fan base as they launched their career on YouTube, posting both original material and covers. They try their hardest to connect with their fans- they toured the Philippines as a result of their large fan base there. The boys also let their fans pick the songs that they cover and upload to YouTube.

If you will be travelling to Edinburgh to see the Boyce Avenue live, apartment accommodation is a great alternative to a hotel room, offering more space and the advantage of having your own kitchen and dining/living area. Whether you are travelling alone, in a couple, a large group or a family, there is a serviced apartment in Edinburgh to suit you. To find out more about what serviced apartments are available for your stay, contact Serviced City Pads on 0844-335-8866 or have a look at the Edinburgh city page on the Serviced City Pads website.

Liverpool apartments are available for the 6th September 2012 when Noel Gallagher will be playing the ECHO Arena. Gallagher will be playing tracks off the debut album for his solo project, the self-titled “Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds”. The Liverpool show is just one of many as he will be touring the UK in 2012. If you are going to be coming to Liverpool to see Noel Gallagher live, then have you considered staying in a Liverpool serviced apartment? Serviced apartments are fast becoming many people’s first choice for accommodation when travelling around the UK as they can offer much more space than the typical hotel room. The average serviced apartment has a kitchen area and a dining and living area.

2011 was an eventful year for the senior Gallagher as he released his first material since the acrimonious split of Oasis in 2009. Younger brother Liam was quick to put together Beady Eye and got touring. Noel was more relaxed in the period after the break-up, quietly working on new material. His debut album shows the wisdom of this approach; by taking the time to work on his music away from the spotlight, Gallagher has put together some of his best work. The UK shows this year will be a great chance for fans to see the best of Noel’s new songs, plus perhaps more new material.

If you will be coming to see Noel Gallagher at the ECHO Arena, there are apartments in Liverpool that could be the ideal accommodation for your visit. You can see the options available to you by visiting the Liverpool city page on the Serviced City Pads website. If you would like to find out more about serviced apartments then you can call 0844 335 8866 to speak to a member of our reservations team. You can also submit your enquiry through our website.

2012 marks the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II to the accession to the throne of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Queen Elizabeth succeeded her father King George VI there will be many special events taking place and to celebrate a Bank Holiday has been moved to June 4 as this will be the actual Queens birthday which will result in a 4 day honour holiday for the people of Great Britain so why not stay in london. I have made special plans to visit the capital to spend the whole four days celebrating the Queen. I have already chosen my London Apartment, booked through a very helpful company Serviced City Pads, you can contact the reservations team on 0844 335 8866.
A large event will be staged in London on that weekend, which is to include a diamond jubilee concert which we believe will be produced by the incredibly talented Gary Barlow who is the genius behind Take That and of course the most senior judge on the most watch show in television ‘The X Factor’. There will also be a maritime parade of boats and events along the River Thames on the 3rd of June, I belive this could be up to 1,000 boats which will be the largest flotilla on the river for 350 years and some 1 million people are expected to watch from the banks of the thames. The Queen will lead this flotilla in a specially designed Royal barge and I bielive this will be a most wonderful event.
The 2012 Olympic Park will also be named the Queen Elizabeth II Olympic Park, I’m so excited about this truly magical event, myself and the family will be staying in a Serviced Apartment in London.

Blink 182 have re-scheduled their Manchester date at the MEN Arena – everyone’s favourite crown princes of pop-punk will now be playing Manchester on 15th June 2012. Blink 182 were one of the biggest bands of the late 90s / early 00s with a string of big pop hits that ensured the band a devoted following. Their new European tour is eagerly awaited by their fans, who will no doubt travel from miles around to see the band at the MEN Arena. If you will be travelling to Manchester to see Blink 182, Manchester apartments are still available for that night. Serviced apartments in Manchester are an excellent choice for visitors to the city as they offer much more space and comfort than the traditional hotel room.

Blink 182 reformed in 2009 after their breakup in early 2005. The band were busy last year recording their first new material since the breakup, with the album “Neighbourhoods” being released in September 2011. Now it’s time for them to hit the road and remind all their fans what they have been missing. Blink 182 are famous for their entertaining and energetic live shows, as showcased on their live album “The Tom, Mark and Travis Show”. If you are going to see the band at the MEN Arena, you are in for quite an evening.

If you are coming to Manchester to see Blink 182, why not stay in a Manchester serviced apartment? Here at Serviced City Pads we have a wide range of serviced apartment in great city centre locations that could be perfect for your visit. To find out more, call our reservations team on 0844 335 8866 and we will help you to find the best options. You can also send us your enquiry through the Serviced City Pads website and we will respond as soon as possible.

If you’re struggling for ideas for what to do for Valentine’s Day 2012, then you would be hard pressed to think of a better plan than booking a serviced apartment in London for a night or two and taking in London’s romantic side for a while. Sometimes (but rarely) described as the ‘City of Lovers’ London has a certain je ne sais pas that many find alluring, tempting and somewhat lustworthy. Why not share this passion with a loved one or liked one and stay in London on Valentine’s Day?

Probably one of the most romantic areas of London for a young (or old) couple to stay would be West London, neighbourhoods such as Notting Hill, Kensington and Bayswater provide suitable urban backgrounds for lovers of any type. Many love-films have been based in the area including the High Grant hit Notting Hill which also starred American actress Julia Roberts. Why not recreate your own version of the film in some sort of role play game in a local book shop and really spice up your trip?

Hyde Park is a popular venue for Cupid-struck love kittens where one can stroll around the park, hand-in-hand with one’s soul mate whilst glancing across the Serpentine (a lake not a snake) and enjoying the green oasis in the centre of the sprawling urban labyrinth that is London. Be prepared to see young children kicking balls, jumpers for goals posts, gay kite flighers happily waltzing around string in hand, brass bands playing jolly tunes and birds singing harmonious tunes as natures orchestra serenades you down the gravel covered paths of Hyde Park.

If you’re looking for some accommodation in the city for Valentine’s Day, then why not try looking at booking some London serviced apartments so you can enjoy your stay whilst enjoying a home-from-home feel. With a fully fitted kitchen and separate bathroom and bedrooms you won’t feel squeezed in to 4 walls like you would in a prison-like hotel room and therefore heated lovers tiffs are more than likely to be less likely.

London is one of the most famous and visited cities on the globe; it is the city most visited by international tourists in the whole world so obviously this means there is a huge amount of choice when it comes to looking at accommodation in London. Despite the large number of accommodation types, from budget hostels, cheap hotels, serviced apartments and luxury hotels, during the peak months of the summer the accommodation sector gets to saturation point and sometimes it is extremely difficult to find availability. So if you are ever looking to stay in London, make sure you give as much time as possible to book in advance!

London is a great destination for family holidays whether travelling from abroad or domestically. There are hundreds of child friendly attractions and sites to see such as the Natural History Museum, the British Museum, Science Museum, Wembley Stadium, Museum of Childhood, Battersea Park Zoo, London Aquarium, Kew Gardens etc. If you’re anywhere near London’s West End you can be sure that there will always be an child-friendly show playing at one of the area’s many theatres. Numbers such as the Lion King, Cirque du Soleil, Cinderella, Nutcracker, Shrek the Musical are just some of the great shows playing in the near future, all sure to be big hits with children!

If you’re planning a trip and looking for some good London family accommodation then why not try booking a London holiday apartment for your stay? With a serviced apartment you get a whole apartment with separate bedrooms and lounge area and also a fully fitted kitchen. So you don’t have to worry about everyone being squeezed in one hotel room and everyone can enjoy a little more privacy. As well as having a kitchen to cater for any of the kids’ special needs. Try getting in touch with Serviced City Pads if you’re looking for some London holiday apartments for 2012.

Kevin Bridge’s is one of the hottest comedy acts around right now, having appeared on shows such as 8 Out of 10 Cats, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and Live At The Apollo. This November, he will be performing at Birmingham’s Hippodrome so don’t miss out. If you’re looking for accommodation in Birmingham for this event, why not stay in a Birmingham serviced apartment? Serviced apartments are an increasingly fashionable and popular accommodation choice for visitors to cities, offering more freedom, more space and more amenities for your money than a hotel! Serviced City Pads has a large range of serviced apartments for you to choose from for your stay in Birmingham.

Kevin Bridges was first noticed when he reached the final of So You Think You’re Funny at the Edinburgh Fringe when he was 18. He then went on to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. His entire 25 date run was sold out in a matter of hours- this is a man in demand! His new tour ‘The Story Continues’ is sure to be another sell out so get buying tickets! If you will be travelling to Birmingham to see Kevin Bridges, apartment accommodation is a great alternative to a hotel room, offering more space and the advantage of having your own kitchen and dining/living area. Whether you are travelling alone, in a couple, a large group or a family, there is a serviced apartment in Birmingham to suit you. To find out more about what serviced apartments are available for your stay, contact Serviced City Pads on 0844-335-8866 or have a look at the Birmingham city page on the Serviced City Pads website.

This August, Frankie Boyle will be performing for 2 nights at the Edinburgh Playhouse. If you’re looking for accommodation in Edinburgh for this event, why not stay in an Edinburgh serviced apartment? Serviced apartments are an increasingly fashionable and popular accommodation choice for visitors to cities, offering more freedom, more space and more amenities for your money than a hotel! Serviced City Pads has a large range of serviced apartments for you to choose from for your stay in Edinburgh.

Frankie Boyle is one of the UK’s most controversial comedians, having upset everyone from Katie Price to the government. He perhaps doesn’t appeal to everyone but he has a core of loyal followers and if you’re one of them then you don’t want to miss out on his new tour, The Last Days of Sodom. He’s appeared on such popular TV shows as Mock The Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats and Have I Got News For You .If you will be travelling to Edinburgh to see Frankie Boyle in action, apartment accommodation is a great alternative to a hotel room, offering more space and the advantage of having your own kitchen and dining/living area. Whether you are travelling alone, in a couple, a large group or a family, there is a serviced apartment in Edinburgh to suit you. To find out more about what serviced apartments are available for your stay, contact Serviced City Pads on 0844-335-8866 or have a look at the Edinburgh city page on the Serviced City Pads website.