Your guide to an exceptionally marvellous May in London

Spring is now in full swing and London is all the lovelier for it. We're deep into wisteria hysteria — so we've picked out the city's prettiest pockets of purple blooms — and the warmer weather is making wholesome outdoor activities like open-air swims or a ride on a rowboat much more appealing.

But it's not just the sunshine that's got us excited right now — there are loads of fantastic things on the horizon to make this May extra special. We're especially looking forward to a first look at Queer Britain, the UK's first LGBTQ+ museum, which launches on 5 May in King's Cross. There's also the return of MCM Comic Con and plenty of lively viewing parties for Eurovision or, if you're after something a little more sedate, there's the good old RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

On top of all that, we've also just published a new round-up of the biggest exhibitions in London right now, from Damien Hirst's dissected animals to the clouds of colour by Rana Begum, pictured above. Hit the embedded links to find out more about any of the aforementioned goings-on, or click below to find even more things to do here in London.

Image: Andy Stagg