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Welcome... 

W 

e love the month of May. The evening light lasts 

forever, the trees are so green they’re almost 

fluorescent, the grass is growing in front of your 

very eyes and Londoners have a spring in their step. We’re 

celebrating the natural world in two ways this month, firstly by 

revealing the best places to meet the local wildlife in Animal 

Magic (p. 16-17). Secondly, and in honour of RHS Chelsea 

Flower Show (24-28 May), we introduce some of the 

city’s most fantastic green spaces in London’s Secret 

Gardens (p. 20-21). 

But that’s not all, no indeed. Join us with a quick tour round 

the best spots to enjoy the Museums At Night festival (13-15 

May, p. 12), learn all about the extraordinary life of a ballet 

dancer as we speak to Nathalie Harrison (p. 18), and enjoy 

the vivid colours and tastes of Brick Lane with A Baishakhi 

Mela (8 May, p. 23) and Sheba restaurant (p. 90). 

In Entertainment we’re going all Shakespeare with performances of Much Ado About Nothing at 

Shakespeare’s Globe (from 21 May) and Wynham’s Theatre (from 16 May, both p. 71). And from 19 

May the outdoor oasis that is Regent’s Park sees the return of its Open Air Theatre, showing Lord Of 

The Flies. All in all, we think you’re going to have a fantastic time in London this month, so get out 

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Editor’s Picks 

May 2011 

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WILD AT HEART 

Our ancient, highly urban city is stuffed 

with animals, both wild and domesticated. 

Take a tour of London’s best animal-spotting 

sites, from the fanastic new penguin pool at 

ZSL London Zoo (pictured, from 27 May) to 

our many charming city farms (p. 16-17). 

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GARDEN OF DELIGHT 

May is exquisite in Britain, so it’s 

the perfect month to explore outside. In 

celebration of the world-famous RHS 

Chelsea Flower Show (pictured, 24-28 May) 

discover London’s wonderful green spaces, 

from secret gardens and tranquil hideaways 

to spectacular parks and glorious 

landscapes (p. 20-21). 

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2 ADO 

ABOUT 

THEATRE 

It’s all about 

Shakespeare in May, 

including shows at 

Shakespeare’s Globe 

plus David Tennant 

and Catherine Tate at 

Wyndham’s Theatre 

(pictured, from 16 

May, p. 71). 

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ART AND STYLE 

Savile Row suits are the 

focus of the Fashion 

and Textile Museum’s 

retrospective on Tommy 

Nutter (pictured, from 20 

May, p. 49). Go Dutch 

at the Queen’s Gallery 

(p. 49), or discover John 

Gilbert at the Guildhall Art 

Gallery (p. 53). 

SHOP TIL YOU DROP 

The King’s Road and Sloane Square 

area is a mecca for shopping fans, offering 

everything from high street brands to very 

British boutiques. Visit the bustling cafés 

of Duke of York Square, or the dazzling 

goods on display at Peter Jones, like these 

cushions (p. 10). 

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TIP TOP TASTES 

We’ve 

got show fever, 

from the Tea and 

Coffee Festival 

(6-8 May, p. 87) 

to the Real Food 

Festival (5-8 

May, p. 101). 

We also celebrate Tom Aikens’ fabulous 

brasserie Tom’s Kitchen (pictured, p. 87), go 

Italian at Cantinetta (p. 89) and chow down 

at Wahaca’s latest, greatest opening (p. 94). 

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OUT OF TOWN 

We visit the lovely seaside city of 

Portsmouth, and appreciate its mix of modern 

and ancient, from the soaring Spinnaker 

Tower to the Historic Docklands, where 

you can find the beautiful old warship HMS 

Victory (pictured, p. 14). 

GLASS ACT 

Celebrate your artistic side at Craft and 

Design Month, 

opening at 

the London 

Glassblowing 

Studio 

(pictured, until 

14 May, p. 

64). And look 

out for doggy 

delights at the 

Cabbages and 

Frocks market 

(7 May, p. 64). 

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1 BRITISH MUSEUM 

This world-famous 

museum, created in 1753, 

houses some of history’s 

greatest treasures, 

including Egyptian 

mummies, the Rosetta 

Stone and the Elgin 

Marbles (p. 50). 

2 NaTIONal GallERY 

This wonderful gallery 

is filled with priceless 

art belonging to the 

nation, including works 

by Botticelli, da Vinci and 

Monet (p. 60). 

3 TaTE MODERN 

This one-time power 

station sits on the South 

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Bank and hosts a globally 

recognised modern art 

collection, plus great 

exhibitions (p. 62). 

4 NaTURal HISTORY 

MUSEUM 

Explore the natural world. 

Dinosaurs galore, including 

a full-size diplodocus 

skeleton, impressive 

permanent displays and 

excellent, child-friendly 

exhibitions (p. 60). 

5 EDf ENERGY 

lONDON EYE 

Experience the full glory 

of London by taking a ride 

in one of the pods (p. 27). 

On a clear day views can 

extend as far as Windsor 

Castle (p. 46). 

6 ScIENcE MUSEUM 

Superb interactive fun for 

children, but just as great 

for bigger kids who want 

to know how the world 

works (p. 61). 

7 TOwER Of lONDON 

The 1,000-year-old 

fortress of England has 

been home to kings, 

prisoners and ghosts, and 

now displays the Crown 

Jewels (p. 36). 

8 MaDaME TUSSaUDS 

A 126-year-old museum 

loved by visitors for its lifelike 

waxworks of famous 

folk, from presidents to 

pop stars, plus interactive 

exhibits (p. 30). 

9 VIcTORIa aND 

alBERT MUSEUM 

3,000 years of art, design, 

jewellery, photographs, 

sculpture, textiles and 

fashion. Excellent 

exhibitions show off 

the famous permanent 

collection (p. 62). 

!0 NaTIONal 

PORTRaIT GallERY 

The most extensive 

collection of portraits in the 

world brings British history 

to life (p. 60). 


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London’s Compass 

Whether it’s central, north, south, east or west, all of London’s regions have treasures to offer. 

Tooting Bec Lido, south London 

Central london 

london’s heart is made up of many 

districts including camden, islington 

and the city of Westminster, plus the 

city of london – the main financial 

area of the capital. this buzzing 

region has a dense concentration 

of offices, embassies, theatres, 

museums, nightspots, shops and 

state buildings and is the official 

home of the Queen. it’s also famed 

for its arts hubs such as the West 

end and bloomsbury. 

Hidden Gem: Roman Bath. An 

old public plunge bath which was 

mentioned in charles dickens’s novel 

david copperfield. Fed by a natural 

spring, the bath’s remains are 17th 

century, but thought to have roman 

origins. Peek through the grille from 

09.00 to dusk, or book to get inside. 

5 Strand Lane, WC2. % 020 7641 

5264. : nationaltrust.org.uk 

Ë Temple. Map C6. 

north london 

More than 120 languages are spoken 

in this multiethnic and vibrant region, 

which is steeped in history, renowned 

for its culture and boasting excellent 

transport links. Areas of interest 

include hampstead heath (p. 29) and 

the spectacular views from Parliament 

hill, high above regent’s Park (p. 27). 

Hidden Gem: Highgate Ponds. 

swimmers and sunbathers enjoy 

three freshwater ponds: hampstead 

Pond (mixed bathing), highgate Pond 

for men and Kenwood ladies Pond. 

Hampstead Heath, near Millfield 

Lane, NW6. % 020 7332 3773. 

: cityoflondon.gov.uk/hampstead 

Ë Hampstead/Kentish Town. 

Off map. 

South london 

otherwise known as ‘south of 

the river’, this area is less built up 

than the north and appreciated for 

its array of open spaces such as 

clapham common and richmond 

Park. it’s popular for sporting 

attractions such as the Wimbledon 

lawn tennis Museum (p. 39) and 

the World rugby Museum (p. 39). 

it’s also home to glorious greenwich 

(map inset), perhaps the most 

famous maritime site in the country. 

Hidden Gem: Tooting Bec 

Lido. With its 90m pool the lido 

is the largest open-air freshwater 

swimming pool in england. now 

more than 100 years old, the 

recently modernised lido boasts 

a kids’ paddling pool, changing 

cubicles, a shady gazebo and a café. 

brad Pitt filmed a scene there for the 

british film crime caper, snatch. 

Tooting Bec Road, SW16. % 020 

8871 7198. : wandsworth.gov.uk 

t Streatham. Off map. 

eaSt london 

once the centre of working class 

london, the east is going through a 

period of regeneration and will play 

a huge part in the london 2012 

olympic games and Paralympic 

games (p. 24). Factories and 

working docks have given way to a 

unique arts scene, funky bars and 

clubs, and popular markets like old 

spitalfields (p. 66). 

Hidden Gem: Ranger’s House. 

this elegant georgian villa in 

greenwich Park houses the art 

collection of sir Julius Wernher. 

numbering nearly 700 pieces, there 

is plenty to see with works ranging 

from early religious paintings to 

dutch old Masters. 

Chesterfield Walk SE1. 

% 020 8853 0035. 

: english-heritage.org.uk 

t Blackheath. Off map. 

WeSt london 

Parts of west london run alongside 

the leafy end of the river thames. 

it’s where you’ll find affluent and 

elegant districts like chelsea and 

Knightsbridge, making it a highly 

desirable area to visit. it’s also 

home to notting hill’s fashionable 

restaurants, shops and Portobello 

road, the site of one of the capital’s 

best-loved markets (p. 66). 

Hidden Gem: Carlyle’s House. 

this charming Queen Anne-era 

home and garden tells the story of 

thomas and Jane carlyle, a literary 

couple who moved from scotland in 

1834. carlyle’s irascible prose style 

made him a celebrity of the day and 

influenced charles dickens. the 

house is just as it was in their time 

and filled with delightful Victoriana. 

24 Cheyne Row, SW3. % 020 7352 

7087. : nationaltrust.org.uk 

Ë Sloane Square. Off map. 

tooting bec lido iMAge © WAndsWorth council 

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It’s more than just the Dome... 

The Cathedral . The Monuments 

The Whispering Gallery . The Crypt 

The views from the Golden Gallery 

Monday-Saturday 8.30am – 4pm 

(except on special occasions) 

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Area Focus: King’s Road, SW1/3 

Hermione Crawford 

WHY? This was the coolest street in London during the punk 

1970s-80s, with Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren 

having a store here. It’s still a fantastic shopping destination, 

along with great restaurants, bars, clubs, galleries and more. 

WHEN? Any day, though it’s busiest at the weekend. From 

24-28 May when the RHS Chelsea Flower Show (p. 21) is at 

the 1 Royal Hospital Chelsea, the area is extremely buzzy. 

BOUTIQUE SHOPPING 

2 Ad Hoc is a genuine London 

institution. During the 1980s it 

was one of the places to get the 

look, and it still serves up out-there 

clothing with plenty of attitude and 

fun (153 King’s Road. ☎ 020 

7376 8829. adhoclondon.co.uk). 

3 King’s Road Sporting Club is the 

place to go for sporting goods and 

a great bikini range (38-42 King’s 

Road. ☎ 020 7589 5418. krsc. 

co.uk). 

6 DUKE OF YORK 

SQUARE 

This pretty pedestrianised 

area offers a mix of shops 

and 2eateries with fantastic 

outdoor sitting areas. After 

shopping at stores like 

Mary Quant (37 Duke of 

York Square, ☎ 020 7881 

9833. maryquant.co.uk) 

head VICTORIA to Manicomio for 

STATION 

lunch (83-85 Duke 

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of York Square. 

☎ 020 7730 3366. 

manicomio.co.uk). 

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BEST OF BRITISH 

There are some great English 

brands on King’s Road. For 

preppy fashion 7 Jack Wills 

is a must – teenagers adore 

it (72 King’s Road. ☎ 020 

7581 0347. jackwills.com). 

8 Penhaligon’s (below) is 

the quintessential English 

perfumier, by appointment to 

the Queen. It’s an 

Aladdin’s cave of 

gorgeous 

smells (132 

King’s 

Road. ☎ 020 

7823 9733. 

penhali 

gons.com). 

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ART GALLERIES 

The 4 Saatchi Gallery’s elegant porticoed 

front (above, p. 61) gives no indication of the 

extraordinary art inside. Curated by the world’s 

most influential collector, Charles Saatchi, this 

space puts on cutting-edge and frequently 

sensational shows. From 27 May its the turn of 

The Shape Of Things To Come: New Sculpture. 

Alex Proud’s west London outpost, 5 Proud 

Chelsea, is another fabulous gallery (161 

King’s Road. proud.co.uk). 

HOME 

WARES 

9 Peter 

Jones 

(sister store 

to John 

Lewis, 

p. 65) is 

a dazzling emporium of shopping. 

It carries everything from fashion to 

haberdashery but it’s probably most famous 

for its homewares, carrying everything from 

incredible glassware and curtains to a 

great range of cushions (p. 65). Interior design 

shops 1O Heals (234 King’s Road. ☎ 020 

7349 8411. heals.co.uk) and 11 Habitat 

(208 King’s Road. ☎ 08444 991 144. 

habitat.co.uk) complete a homely heaven. 

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For a fantastic gastropub, try 

12 The Botanist (7-12 Sloane 

Square. ☎ 020 7730 0077. 

thebotanistonsloanesquare. 

com). For a secret retreat, try the 

charming café at the 13 Chelsea 

Physic Garden (p. 24). 14 Snog 

(pictured) offers scrumptious 

yoghurt snacks. Green tea and 

spiced apple, anyone? (155 King’s 

Road. ifancyasnog.com). 

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Museums 

At Night 

By David G Taylor 

A wide range of London museums, galleries 

and historic buildings are unlocking their 

doors for this year’s Museums At Night 

after-hours weekend (13-15 May). 

Sir John Soane’s Museum 

the annual Museums At Night 

event is made up of special evening 

happenings taking place at key 

venues across the capital. Many 

of the events are free, but may 

require booking – so do check 

before visiting. there’s something 

for all tastes, with venues including 

Kensington Palace (p. 30), 

Benjamin Franklin House (p. 52), 

the Bank Of England Museum 

(p. 50), the Imperial War Museum 

(p. 55), the National Maritime 

Museum (p. 60) and Sir John 

Soane’s Museum (p. 61). 

Churchill War Rooms 

1 MUSIC, 

STORIES 

AND 

CANDLES 

among many 

highlights, enjoy 

the evening 

of 13 May at 

the National 

Gallery 

(p. 60). there 

you can browse 

the exhibition 

jan gossaert’s 

renaissance 

(17.00-21.00), watch your kids 

completely enthralled as Mystery 

Magic stories are read aloud (18.00- 

19.00), or hear royal College of 

Music students playing renaissance 

Music By Candlelight (19.00-20.00). 

2 UNDERGROUND PARTY 

adults can step back in time at the 

Churchill War Rooms (p. 24), deep 

beneath the streets of Whitehall on 

13 May. explore the museum as 

it echoes to the sounds of 1940s 

music, or enjoy Winston Churchill’s 

favourite champagne, plus deli 

plates, snacks and more at a cash 

bar. 17.00-22.00. 

3 HAIR-RAISERS 

scare your pants off with some of 

the creepiest happenings across 

town. anyone is welcome to drop-in 

to the Petrie Museum of Egyptian 

Archaeology after-hours on 

13 May from 18.00-21.00. there 

you can explore the chilling myths 

and legends that became part 

of 19th and 20th-century horror 

stories on a gothic egyp trail. 

then on 14 May, brave adults 

can pre-book a seat for a free 

hammer Films double bill featuring 

the gorgon and the Curse of the 

Mummy’s tomb. running 18.00- 

22.00, there’s even a pre-film talk. 

Petrie Museum of Egyptian 

Archaeology, University College 

London, Malet Place, WC1. 

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on 13 May at the Old Operating 

Theatre Museum & Herb Garret 

(p. 60) all the family can experience 

the terror of a 19th-century leg 

amputation during reenactments 

entitled surgery By gaslight & other 

Medical tales. 18.00-21.00. 

5 MURDER MOST FOUL 

Visitors to Ham House and 

Garden (p. 27) on 14 May will find 

themselves caught up in a thrilling 

Murder Mystery evening. Follow 

clues around the 400-year-old 

mansion to unmask the killer of 

17th-century resident sir lionel 

tolleache. 17.00-20.00. 

Old Operating Theatre Museum 

FOR MORE INFORMATION 

For full listings of Museums at night 

venues and their special events, visit 

: culture24.org.uk 

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By Susannah O’Grady 

Portsmouth, the Waterfront City, boasts miles of sea views and 800 years of 

naval history. With award-winning attractions, gorgeous green spaces and great 

shopping, Portsmouth is a dynamic and cosmopolitan place to visit. 

Start at the spectacular Spinnaker Tower, which soars 170m above sea level. 

It offers the perfect vantage point from which to see just how compact the city is, 

while soaking up unrivalled views of the busy Solent Waters below. 

Back on ground level, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard offers a vivid 

introduction into its rich maritime heritage. For centuries it has been the home of 

the Royal Navy – climb aboard Admiral Lord Nelson’s HMS Victory, the HMS 

Warrior 1860, or check out Tudor life at the Mary Rose Museum. Further 

insight can be gained at the National Museum of the Royal Navy with its 

Camber Dock 

extensive galleries or on 

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Portsmouth’s literary 

links are equally 

impressive. Charles 

Dickens was born here in 

1812 and the fascinating 

Charles Dickens 

Birthplace Museum 

recounts his humble 

beginnings through 

period-style interiors. 

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worked as a doctor, writing such classics as A Study In Scarlet in his spare time. 

Head to the City Museum and Records Office, which is home to the exhibition 

A Study In Sherlock: Uncovering The Arthur Conan Doyle Collection, to see an 

extraordinary range of memorabilia, plus some wonderfully interactive displays. 

For something a little more contemporary, the nearby Gunwharf Quays has 

plenty to keep you entertained with more than 95 designer outlet stores, a 

cinema, bowling alley and nightclubs, plus 30 bars and restaurants. 

Head along the seafront to Southsea village for four miles of promenade to 

stroll along, plus sharks, rays and otters at the Blue Reef Aquarium. You’ll also 

find the D-Day Museum, where the Battle of Normandy’s ‘Operation Overlord’ is 

brought to life through a number of fascinating exhibits. 

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Rail: Trains leave from London 

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hour 30 mins. 

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discover the city’s fabulous array of creature-friendly attractions… 

By Hermione crawford 

us brits love our animals, and while 

London may be one of the world’s 

largest and oldest conurbations, 

it’s also filled with parks, gardens, 

grounds, woods, farms and a worldfamous 

zoo, all stuffed with wonderful 

wildlife. In fact it’s hard to walk to the 

end of the street without seeing a 

squirrel, pigeon or perhaps a fox, and 

birds of prey even nest on our busiest 

road, oxford street (map b4/5). The 

following sites are just the ticket 

for animal-spotting – and they’re all 

incredibly child-friendly, perfect for 

your little monsters. 

Penguin Beach at Zsl london Zoo 

animals galore 

It doesn’t get much better than ZsL 

London Zoo (p. 39). This astounding 

menagerie has more than 750 

species within its walls, from tigers, 

giraffes and lions to tiny seahorses 

and giant tortoises. It combines 

fantastic education about the animal 

world with some incredibly special 

moments – for example brand-new 

gorilla mummy mjukuu playing 

tenderly with her baby boy, Tiny. 

There’s also some very exciting 

news for one species this month. 

some of its most popular exhibits 

are the charming penguins, who 

have been exhibited at the zoo for 

nearly 150 years, and move into an 

incredible new pool. from 27 may 

penguin beach will be home to 

humboldt and macaroni penguins 

in an purpose-built area four times 

the size of the original enclosure, 

and the largest in England. These 

extraordinary birds, so awkward on 

land, are transformed when they 

swim. you’ll see them literally flying 

through the pool through special 

underwater windows, plus you’ll get a 

ringside view as they gulp down fish 

at feeding times. The fantastic new 

display will also show the impact of 

climate change on these birds. 

dog days 

It’s all about the domestic furry ones 

at the London pet show. as well as 

five themed zones packed with dogs, 

cats, ‘small furries’ (like guinea pigs 

and ferrets), exotic and aquatic pets, 

this expo offers some seriously fun 

demonstrations. Look out for rescue 

dog agility displays, duck herding, 

ferret and rabbit racing, plus some 

informative dog training demos. Last 

but not least, there’s a fantastic zone 

for the best new pet-care products, 

with a children’s activity area and 

talks from experts (7-8 may. olympia, 

hammersmith Road, w14. 

: londonpetshow.com) 

fantastic farms 

mudchute city farm 

one of London’s best-kept secrets 

are its many city farms. These small 

holdings nestle into some of the 

most urban parts of London, but offer 

overflowing vegetable plots, meadows 

and a plethora of farm animals, plus 

entry is normally free. deen city farm 

has a riding school and community 

garden (39 windsor avenue, merton 

abbey, sw19. % 020 8543 5300. 

: deencityfarm.co.uk). freightliners 

farm features beehives, a sensory 

garden and rare breeds including 

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rabbits and quail (sheringham Road, 

London, N7. % 020 7609 0467. 

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% 020 7515 5901 : mudchute. 

org) is the largest urban farm in 

London, with 34 acres of parkland, 

sheep and even llamas, against the 

backdrop of canary wharf. spitalfields 

city farm is minutes away from the 

heart of the city, yet features pigs, 

goats, sheep and ferrets (buxton 

street, E1. % 020 7247 8762 

: spitalfieldscityfarm.org). 

Fluttering around 

while many artefacts in the 

remarkable Natural history museum 

are not only extinct but have been 

for a very long time (as in the 

Sensational Butterflies at the 

natural history Museum 

blockbusting show age of The 

dinosaur), sensational butterflies 

should lift the hearts of any little (or 

big) girl or boy. sited in the museum’s 

garden, it features an interactive 

display about butterflies’ senses – 

touch, taste, sight and hearing, before 

you enter a wonderful temporary 

structure filled with hundreds of 

tropical butterflies, fluttering all 

around and even landing on you. 

you can even see them hatching 

from their cocoons, an entrancing 

experience (p. 60). 

Monarchical Menagerie 

The Tower of London (p. 36), which 

has loomed over the city for nearly 

1,000 years, is protected by some 

very unusual defenders. Legend 

says that if the Tower’s ravens ever 

royal Beasts at the tower of london 

leave, the building will fall. There are 

currently seven of these large, glossy 

black birds at the Tower, looked after 

by the Ravenmaster. 

but for a long time 

the ravens (who eat 

raw meat by the 

way), weren’t the only 

creatures to have lived at 

the tower – it was home 

to the royal menagerie. 

Established at the 

beginning of the 13th 

century, its inhabitants 

included elephants, 

leopards, lions, zebras, alligators, 

kangaroos and grizzly bears, kept for 

the amusement of the royal family. 

Elizabeth I threw it open to the public, 

and people would come from far and 

wide to see incredible creatures. 

a new exhibition, Royal beasts (from 

28 may), will be held in the neverbefore-opened 

brick Tower and will 

reveal the sights, sounds and smells 

of the animals. Learn about the polar 

bear who fished in the River Thames, 

the gibbon who smoked and the poor 

old ostrich who was fed on – nails! 

park liFe 

you only need to take a little stroll 

through one of London’s many parks 

to see they are bursting with life. 

within Zone 1 you can see squirrels, 

foxes, birds of prey and of course, the 

ubiquitous pigeons, while st James’s 

park is home to pelicans 

(p. 27). a little further out, Richmond, 

Greenwich and bushy parks (p. 27) 

all have herds of deer, a delightful 

surprise to many. 

and within battersea park you’ll 

also find a petting zoo where you can 

meet charming meerkats and longtailed 

lemurs, as well as mynah birds 

and more (p. 24). 

water lot oF Fun 

Sealife london aquarium 

In may look out for the brand-new 

Ice adventure area at the sealife 

London aquarium (p. 35). created 

in partnership with british antarctic 

survey, this new exhibition aims to 

take visitors to a research station in 

one of the most inhospitable areas 

on earth, antarctica. discover an icy 

landscape full of interactive features 

like freezing touch pools, and a 

london wetland centre 

penguin viewing cave. visitors will get 

a direct window into the habitat of 

the gentoo penguins as they dive and 

play in a frosty home from home. 

and if you have time, do visit the 

aquarium at the horniman museum 

(p. 55), England’s only free aquaria. 

wild london 

a surprisingly wild patch of the capital, 

the London wetland centre (p. 30) is 

a mecca for children, offering masses 

of space to run around, plus wildfowl 

galore. There are guided wildlife walks 

every day (keep a sharp eye out for 

recently hatched ducklings), and at 

the end of the month, some very 

memorable wildlife Encounters. on 

28-29 may discover the gloriously 

playful and energetic otters, and on 

30 may it’s the turn of the shy and 

elusive hedgehog. 

a kid’S View 

“watery music and dimmed lights 

add to the sensation of being 

underwater at the sealife London 

aquarium, and my children loved 

following the carvings in the wall 

to find the themed areas. Ines 

(six) and Edith (four) enjoyed 

feeding the rays and learning 

about these strange but friendly 

creatures. Ines explained, “I liked 

the rays because their mouths 

were hidden – you could see the 

guide feeding them sardines. he 

told us all how they hide on the 

bottom of the sea.” danny (two) 

loved the shark walk – where 

those who dare follow a glass 

path above the creatures’ tank 

– though my older ones were 

nervous! Edith explained, “at first 

I was too scared to walk on the 

glass but that was the fun bit.” we 

were all impressed by the tunnel, 

and Edith added, “I saw a turtle 

swim right overhead.” 

afterwards there are lots of 

places to eat in city hall and the 

surrounding area, or you can take 

a picnic and relax on the south 

bank. hannah doran 

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A First Dancer at The 

Royal Ballet, Nathalie 

joined the Royal Ballet 

School aged 11. She has 

performed in many of the 

company’s most iconic 

ballets, including Swan 

Lake and the acclaimed 

Alice’s Adventures In 

Wonderland. She is 

currently dancing in 

Manon and Cinderella at 

the Royal Opera House. 

By Hermione Crawford 

My London Nathalie Harrison 

Tell me about a usual day at The 

Royal Ballet. 

We always start with an hour and a 

quarter class to warm up. It’s from 

about 10.30. Then from noon until 

17.30 we’re rehearsing up to five 

ballets at a time. Then we have a 

break before the show starts at 

19.30. In that two hours we have to 

tape up our feet, sort our shoes, have 

a shower, a bite to eat and get into 

our costume, which can take ages. 

If there’s been an injury and one of 

the main roles has to be replaced, we 

have to have an emergency rehearsal. 

The show will end at about 22.30, 

and I’ll get home, have something to 

eat and then crash. Then the whole 

cycle starts again… 

Is it hard to look after yourself? 

It can be very hard. There are huge 

physical demands on us: we have to 

be Oscar-winning actresses as well 

as marathon runners and sprinters. 

The warm-up class is there to stop us 

from hurting ourselves, but accidents 

do happen and our feet definitely 

bear the brunt – they’re not at all 

beautiful. One of the hardest things is 

nutrition. In an ideal world we’d have 

a nutritious lunch, but the truth is we 

often have to eat on the run, which 

means we rely on pure juices like 

POM Wonderful to keep us going. My 

main meal is at about 23.00 and I do 

try to eat lots of organic, fresh food. 

Luckily my boyfriend is a great cook. 

Dancers eat huge amounts because 

we’re taking so much exercise – 

I think people would be surprised. 

Is ballet a job or a calling? 

It’s absolutely a calling. You couldn’t 

work this hard unless you loved it. 

Dancing gives such an incredible high 

– but obtaining that high is such hard 

work. It’s also a source of pride and 

a privilege that I have been chosen 

to do something I am so passionate 

about. I do fear a huge void when 

I come to the end of my career. 

It sounds like a very intense life. 

There’s an air of competitiveness by 

its nature but I’ve been in the Royal 

Ballet for ten years and some people 

here are my best friends – there’s 

an incredible sisterhood. I’m just not 

familiar with that image of nastiness 

you see in [the film] Black Swan. 

What’s it like working in the Royal 

Opera House? 

I’m very aware of it and I have 

absolute pride in working here. It’s 

such a magical place because of 

its building and location. All opera 

houses have such an air of mystery 

and history, and it’s one of the most 

exquisite in the world. It really is an 

incredible place to work. 

What are your favourite ballets? 

It’s as much about the music as the 

dance for me. The boom from the 

[orchestra] pit as the ballet comes 

alive is phenomenal… when I’m a 

grandma, that will stick with me. Some 

ballets, like Swan Lake and Manon, 

leave me with a lump in the throat, 

they are so beautiful and emotionally 

powerful – we’ll be in the wings with 

tears in our eyes. I also treasure the 

memory of the works where I was a 

Principal Dancer and the works which 

have large group scenes. When you’re 

all working well together the swell of 

endorphins is incredible. 

Do you get any free time? 

We normally get Sunday off and five 

weeks off in summer. I’ll get up late 

and stroll round Columbia Market. 

Then we’ll go to a gastropub for lunch, 

like The Eagle (p. 92). Sometimes 

we’ll visit friends in Waterloo and head 

to The Kings Arms (Roupell Street 

SE1. % 020 7207 0784). Its a classic 

little London pub that does great Thai 

food. And a walk along the South 

Bank always evokes soppy romance 

and London pride. 

I feel like a bad ballerina saying I 

love a fry up at the greasy spoon café 

on Marchmont Street (map A6) – it’s 

got real character and the grub is 

ever so comforting. If it’s been a very 

long day and I require a wind down, I’ll 

pop to Freud Bar (198 Shaftesbury 

Avenue, WC2. % 020 7240 9933. 

: freud.eu) for a bourbon. 

Where in London inspires you? 

The British Museum (p. 50) is one 

of London’s real treasures. It’s an 

incredibly peaceful, perfect for 

contemplation – and afternoon tea! 

Manon (until 4 Jun) and Cinderella 

(until 6 May) are on at the Royal 

Opera House, p. 82. 

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: pomwonderful.com 

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hidden down quaint alleyways, quiet tree-lined avenues and secluded squares, you can chance upon some of London’s 

most unexpected gardens. as nature-lovers flock to the Rhs chelsea flower show this month, we introduce you to 

the capital’s unique horticultural haunts and happenings, plus some famous green spaces ripe for rediscovery. 

Tranquil hiDEaways 

The V&a 

Chelsea Physic Garden 

The capital’s more unusual flowerfilled 

spaces prove it’s certainly no 

common or garden city, and chelsea 

physic Garden is one fine example. 

London’s oldest botanic garden was 

founded in 1673 to help apprentice 

pharmacists study the medicinal 

qualities of plants. Now it’s not only 

a peaceful urban oasis, but a ‘living 

museum’ where you can learn about 

botany and take part in events such 

as the history of medicine Garden 

Tour (16 may). 

Chelsea Physic Garden, p. 24. 

Geffrye Museum 

Visitors to the Geffrye museum 

can explore its gardens too. There’s 

a walled herb garden with 170 

different species, plus a sequence 

of period gardens. These range 

from 17th century formality to early 

20th century arts and crafts style. 

Geffrye Museum, p. 53. 

Brompton Cemetery 

This unexpectedly beautiful 

Victorian cemetery dates from 

1840. Inside there are more than 

16.5 hectares of leafy avenues 

and historic monuments, plus a 

central chapel based on st peter’s 

basilica in Rome. free guided 

tours take place 14.00-15.30 

on 1,8,15,22 may. meet at the 

south Lodge, fulham Road 

Entrance. admission free. for 

other wonderful outdoor spaces 

managed by Royal parks to 

explore, see p. 27. 

Between Fulham road, sw10 

and Old Brompton road, sw5. 

% 020 7352 1201. : royalparks. 

org.uk Ë Earl’s Court. Off map. 

MOrE TO sEE: 

• The Kyoto Japanese Garden 

in holland Park, p. 29. 

• The John Madejski Garden 

at the Victoria and albert 

Museum, p. 62. 

• The gardens of Fulham 

Palace, p. 27. 

GO wilD 

Centre for wildlife Gardening 

This sleepy urban space boasts 

a diverse range of wild habitats, 

including meadow, bog garden 

and woodland copse. kids will 

love encountering insects in the 

minibeast Village, exploring the 

nature trail and learning about 

the stag beetle sanctuary and 

honeybee hives. 

28 Marsden road, sE15. 

% 020 7252 9186. 

: wildlondon.org.uk 

t East Dulwich/Peckham rye. 

Off map. 

MOrE TO sEE: 

• Spring-flowering wild plants 

at the london wetland 

Centre, p. 30. 

• Blooming azaleas and 

rhododendrons at the 

Isabella Plantation (below) in 

richmond Park, p. 27. 

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HORTICULTURAL HAPPENINGS 

RHS Chelsea Flower show 

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Australia Landscape 

Until 16 Oct A free garden installation 

on the forecourt of the British 

Museum highlights the rich diversity 

of Australia’s habitats, plants and 

flowers with some unique and highly 

endangered specimens. 

British Museum, p. 50. 

RHS Chelsea Flower Show 

4-28 May Explore the world’s most 

famous gardening event (above) 

GRAND DESIGNS 

Hampton Court 

Hampton Court Palace Gardens 

From formal gardens to 750 

acres of parkland, Hampton Court 

Palace has it all. Highlights include 

the world-famous hedge maze, 

Queen Mary’s collection of exotic 

plants and the 18th-century Privy 

Garden. At this time of year you can 

also meander through carpets of 

bluebells and other wildflowers in 

a secluded spot known as 

The Wilderness. 

Hampton Court Palace, p. 29. 

to find everything from floristry to 

fantastical show gardens that will fire 

your imagination. This cutting-edge 

annual event is organised by the 

Royal Horticultural Society. 

Royal Hospital, Royal Hospital 

Road, SW3. ☎ 08443 387 505. 

rhs.org.uk Ë Sloane Square. 

Off map. 

Spring Plant & Gardens Fair 

8 May Find more than 20 specialist 

Regent’s Park 

Spencer House Gardens 

The lush gardens, which were 

originally designed by architect Henry 

Holland, have now been restored to 

their former glory. They have been 

replanted with plants and shrubs 

appropriate to the late 18th and 

early 19th-century such as historic 

roses, unusual blue hosta and spiky 

agavifolium (also known as sea holly). 

Check the website as May opening 

days are announced. 

Spencer House, p. 35. 

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew 

nurseries selling a wide range of 

unusual plants for gardens, balconies 

and window boxes. 

Garden Museum, p. 53. 

Global Fiesta 

14-15 May The Royal Botanic 

Gardens, Kew is celebrating its 

collection of plants from all over 

the world. Among the highlights 

is a Latin Carnival, a Japanese 

Tea Ceremony, some delicious 

international cuisine to 

sample and an exotic 

soundtrack of 

world music. 

Royal 

Botanic 

Gardens, 

Kew, p. 32. 

MORE TO SEE: 

• The 1930s garden designs 

at Eltham Palace, p. 27. 

• The sunken garden at 

Kensington Palace, p. 30. 

• Displays of fragrant cherry 

blossom and blooming 

spring bulbs at Regent’s 

Park, p. 27. 

• Rare trees and plants in 

the landscaped gardens of 

Syon Park, p. 36. 


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Sightseeing 

With Hermione Crawford 

What’s hot 

SIGHTSEEING 

dad reading image courtesy of the discover children’s centre; a baishakhi mela image © lbth; hanif kureshi image © sarah lee; punch image © istockphoto 

i’m a huge fan of Discover Children’s Story Centre, a venue which 

encourages kids to create a world of imagination using the props to hand. 

it’s the last chance to visit greendrops and moonsquirters: the utterly 

imaginative World of lauren child (until 2 May) where kids can play 

in 3d sets based on the books of the best-selling author. on 1-2 May 

discover is having a marathon read of child’s work, including charlie and 

lola and clarice bean. daily 11.00-17.00. admission £4. 

383-387 High Street, E15. % 020 8536 5555. : discover.org.uk 

Ë Stratford. Off map. 

A Baishakhi Mela 

That’s the way to do it 

8 May to uncover one 

of london’s stranger 

events, visit the Covent 

Garden May Fayre and 

Puppet Festival, this 

year celebrating 348 

years of punch and Judy 

shows. first witnessed by 

samuel pepys in 1662, this 

anarchic form of theatre 

continues today with most 

of its traditions intact. at 

10.30 the event starts with 

a parade, followed by folk 

music, maypole dances, 

jugglers, and of course, 

punch and Judy shows. 

St Paul’s Church Garden, 

Bedford Street, WC2. 

: alternativearts.co.uk 

Ë Covent Garden. 

Map C6. 

8 May taking over the streets and 

open spaces around the famous 

brick lane, A Baishakhi Mela is 

the largest celebration of the bangla 

new year outside of south asia. 

the celebration kicks off with a 

spectacular procession, including 

giant mechanical animals, before 

all eyes turn to the main stage in 

Weavers fields, e1, which boasts top 

international and uk performers plus 

incredible music and dance. children 

will be wowed with storytellers, 

bangladeshi arts and crafts and 

entertainers. free. 10.30-19.00 

Brick Lane, E1. : baishakhimela. 

org.uk Ë Algate East. Off map. 

Eastern delights 

10-26 May 

it’s the fifth 

Asia House 

Festival 

of Asian 

Literature, an 

inspiring 15- 

day fiesta of 

writing entirely 

dedicated to 

celebrating 

the asian 

word, from the 

persian gulf 

to the pacific. talks and readings come from stellar 

authors like colin thubron, hanif kureishi (pictured), 

and chef ching-he huang. topics include new 

writing from mumbai, asian women’s voices and the 

future of iraq. check website for times and prices. 

63 New Cavendish Street, W1. 

% 020 7307 5454. : asiahouse.org 

Ë Regent’s Park. Map B4. 

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SIGHTSEEING 

These are London’s top 

sightseeing attractions. 

References are to the 

Central Map on p. 57-59. 

Times and prices are 

correct at time of press, 

but do call beforehand to 

check – they can change 

at short notice. Many 

attractions offer admission 

discounts online. 

KEY: 

☎ : Telephone 

Ë : London Underground 

Ë : London Overground 

Ë : Docklands Light Railway 

t : Overland Train 

: Website 

M ain A ttractions 

APSLEY HOUSE 

Known as ‘Number One 

London’, this extremely 

elegant house was home to 

the first Duke of Wellington, 

who defeated Napoleon. See 

its wonderful collection of art 

including works by Velazquez 

and Rubens, furnishings, 

porcelain and sculpture. Daily 

11.00-17.00. Admission 

£6.30, child £3.80. 

149 Piccadilly, W1. ☎ 020 

7499 5676. englishheritage.org.uk 

Ë Hyde 

Park Corner. Map C4. 

BANQUETING HOUSE 

Designed by Inigo Jones 

for James I, and with an 

exquisite ceiling by Peter 

Paul Rubens, this was a 

favourite spot of Charles I. 

Mon-Sat 10.00-17.00, but 

it can close at short notice. 

Admission £5, child free. 

Whitehall, SW1. ☎ 020 

3166 6154. hrp.org.uk 

Ë Charing Cross. Map C6. 

BATTERSEA PARK 

Large, elegant park by 

the River Thames. Lovely 

walks and attractions, plus 

great views across the 

river. There’s also a sweet 

children’s zoo ( ☎ 020 7924 

5826. batterseaparkzoo. 

co.uk). Daily 08.00-dusk, 

park free. Zoo daily 

10.00-17.00; admission 

£7.95, child £6.50 (p. 17). 

Battersea Park, SW11. 

☎ 020 8871 7537. 

t Battersea Park. 

Off map. 

BFI IMAX CINEMA 

The biggest screen in Britain 

– 26m by 20m – shows 

a range of blockbusters, 

animation and family films 

in 3D, 2D and widescreen. 

Times and prices vary. 

1 Charlie Chaplin Walk, 

South Bank, SE1. 

☎ 020 7199 6000. b fi . 

org.uk/whatson/bfi_imax 

Ë Waterloo. Map C7. 

CEREMONY OF 

THE KEYS 

Each night since 1340, the 

outer gates of the Tower of 

London (p. 36) are locked 

and the keys delivered to 

the Resident Governor at 

21.53. Visitors are admitted 

for free but you need to send 

names, dates and an SAE 

to: Ceremony of the Keys 

Office, HM Tower of London, 

EC3N 4AB at least two 

months ahead of your visit. 

Tower of London, Tower 

Hill, EC3. ☎ 020 3166 

6278. hrp.org.uk 

Ë Tower Hill. Map C9. 

CHANGING THE GUARD 

Daily at 11.30 witness the 

changing of the Queen’s 

Guard on Buckingham 

Palace forecourt. The best 

views are by the railings. 

No guard change in very 

wet weather. 

The Mall, SW1. 

☎ 020 7766 7300. 

royalcollection.org.uk 

Ë Victoria/Green Park. 

Map C5. 

The Mounted Guard 

Changing Ceremony takes 

place daily at Horse Guards 

Parade. Mon-Fri 11.00; 

Sun 10.00. The Household 

Cavalry’s two squadrons 

alternate daily. 

Horse Guards Parade, 

Whitehall, SW1. ☎ 020 

7414 2390. army.mod. 

uk/events Ë St James’s 

Park/Green Park. Map C6. 

CHELSEA FC STADIUM 

TOURS & MUSEUM 

Touring Stamford Bridge, 

home of Chelsea Football 

Club, is an experience that 

can be enjoyed by all ages 

(p. 30). Get your hands on 

the historic Barclays Premier 

League Trophy and FA 

Cup in the club’s museum 

Tours operate daily, every 

30 mins from 11.00-15.00 

except on match days and 

the day before Champions 

League home matches. 

Admission £15. 

Stamford Bridge, Fulham 

Road, SW6. ☎ 08719 841 

955. chelseafc.com/ 

tours Ë Fulham Broadway. 

Off map. 

CHELSEA PHYSIC 

GARDEN 

Founded in 1673, this 

verdant gem was an 

apothecaries’ garden for 

training apprentices. Its four 

acres hold superb botanic 

specimens and rare species, 

including a host of natural 

medicines from around 

the world (p. 20). Tues-Fri 

12.00-17.00; Sun and bank 

holidays 12.00-18.00. 

Admission £8, child £5. 

66 Royal Hospital Road, 

14 

MONTHS 

TO 

GO 

SW3. ☎ 020 7349 6458. 

chelseaphysicgarden. 

co.uk Ë Sloane Square. 

Off map. 

CHURCHILL 

WAR ROOMS 

Sir Winston Churchill fought 

World War II from this fortified 

basement. There’s a museum 

to the great statesman. 

13 May Museums At Night. 

Stay for the evening as part 

of this annual celebration of 

after-hours culture (p. 12). 

14 May Cabinet Of 

Curiosities. Interactive 

fun for kids. Until Aug 

2012 Undercover – Life In 

Churchill’s Bunker. A 70th 

anniversary exhibition reveals 

what it was like to work here. 

Daily 09.30-18.00. Admission 

£15.95, child free. 

Clive Steps, King Charles 

Street, SW1. ☎ 020 7930 

6961. iwm.org.uk 

Ë Westminster. Map D4. 

OLYMPIC COUNTDOWN 

Splashing about 

There’s still 14 months to go until the London 2012 

Olympic Games And Paralympic Games, but rather 

brilliantly from this month you can use one of the Olympic 

swimming venues. 

While Zaha Hadid’s glorious Aquatics Centre is still 

some way off completion – though you can clearly see 

how fantastic it looks if you visit the Olympic Park (map 

inset) and online at london2012.com – the Serpentine 

Lido and paddling pool opens in May for public swimming. 

Home to the swimming stage of the triathlon and the open 

water marathon, this fantastic fresh-air pool is part of the 

S-shaped lake which divides Kensington Gardens from 

Hyde Park and is the remains of the River Westbourne. 

Diving in is breath-catchingly chilly, but exhilarating 

once you’ve adjusted and are giving the duck and geese 

a run for their money. And how many people can say 

they’ve swum in this world-famous park? Weekends 

only, 10.00-18.00. Admission £4, child 80p. 

Serpentine Lido, Hyde Park, p. 27. 

☎ 020 7706 3422. 

SERPENTINE IMAGE © ISTOCKPHOTO 


The Rainforests of the World are at the 

 

Any closer and you’ll have to get wet. 

sealifelondon.co.uk

IMAGE © ISTOCKPHOTO 

The royal parks 

These beautiful open spaces, many of which were once the 

grounds of royal homes, are the property of the Crown. 

They are some of the biggest green areas in London, 

and are normally open from 07.00 until dusk, but check 

individual times at : royalparks.org.uk 

Bushy Park, Hampton, Middlesex. A charming park north 

of Hampton Court Palace. t Hampton Court/Teddington. 

Off map. 

Green Park, SW1. A peaceful haven near St James’s Park. 

Ë Green Park. Map C4/5/D4. 

Greenwich Park, SE10. Encompassing the Royal 

Observatory (p. 32) and offering spectacular views. 

t Ë Greenwich and Ë Cutty Sark. Map inset. 

Hyde Park, W2. Swim, boat on the lake, ride horses or 

listen at Speakers’ Corner. Ë Hyde Park Corner/Lancaster 

Gate/Marble Arch. Map C3/4/D3. 

Kensington Gardens, W8. Once the grounds of 

Kensington Palace and a continuation of Hyde Park (p. 24). 

Ë Lancaster Gate/Queensway. Map C1/2/D2. 

Regent’s Park and Primrose Hill, NW1. 

Home to ZSL London Zoo (p. 39). Ë Baker Street/ 

Regent’s Park. Map A3/4. 

Richmond Park, TW10. London’s largest open space was 

once a royal hunting ground (p. 21). Ë Richmond. Off map. 

St James’s Park, SW1. Enchantingly pretty ornamental 

park with a lake (p. 17). Ë St James’s Park. Map C5/D5. 

Regent’s Park 

dINoSaurS 

uNlEaSHEd 

Fantastic interactive learning 

experience for children. 

Discover 22 incredibly lifelike 

animatronic dinosaurs 

including Triceratops and 

Tyrannosaurus Rex in their 

natural habitats (p. 40). 

Look out for the Aquarium, 

showing life under the waves 

in prehistoric times, and the 

Fossil Zone. Daily 10.00- 

18.00. Admission £14.25, 

child £11.25. 

Meridian Gardens, The O 2 , 

Peninsula Square, SE10. 

% 020 8463 2000. 

: dinosaursunleashed. 

co.uk Ë North Greenwich. 

Map inset. 

docTor wHo 

ExpErIENcE 

A must-visit for fans of the 

world-famous TV series, this 

brilliant attraction takes you 

‘into’ the Timelord’s world. 

Step into the Tardis 

as Doctor Who’s companion 

as he journeys through time 

and space. Enjoy state-ofthe-art 

special effects, and 

plenty of villains, including 

Daleks and Cybermen. 

Daily 10.00-18.00 (last entry 

16.00). Admission £20, 

child £15.50. 

Olympia Two, 

Hammersmith Road, W14. 

% 08442 097 354. 

: doctorwhoexperience. 

com Ë Olympia. Off map. 

Edf ENErGy 

loNdoN EyE 

Constructed to mark the 

millennium, this icon is 

one of the world’s largest 

observation wheels and 

takes centre stage in the 

city’s riverscape. Eye open 

daily 10.00-20.00. Each 

experience lasts 30 mins. 

Admission from £17.95, child 

£9.50. Ride and river tour 

packages, plus joint tickets 

with London Aquarium 

(p. 35), London Dungeon 

(p. 30) and Madame 

Tussauds (p. 30). 

South Bank, SE1. 

% 08717 813 000. 

: londoneye.com 


ElTHam palacE 

The remains of a medieval 

palace, Henry VIII’s boyhood 

home and a 20th-century art 

deco masterpiece, designed 

by the wealthy Courtaulds. 

Extraordinary décor 

(particularly the drawing 

room), plus the permanent 

exhibition Eltham After The 

Courtaulds. The gardens (p. 

20) cleverly combine Tudor 

and art deco elements. Sun- 

Wed 11.00-17.00. Admission 

£9.30, child £5.60. 

Eltham, Greenwich, SE9. 

% 020 8294 2548. 


t Eltham. Off map. 

fENToN HouSE 

This handsome 17th-century 

redbrick house is unaltered 

since it was built, as is its 

charming garden. It is filled 

with a world-class collection 

of Oriental, European and 

English porcelain and early 

keyboard instruments, all 

owned by the collector 

Lady Katherine Binning. 

Wed-Sun 11.00-17.30. 

Admission £6.50, child £3. 

Windmill Hill, NW3. % 020 

7435 3471. : national 

trust.org.uk Ë Hampstead. 

Off map. 

fulHam fc 

Visit Craven Cottage, the 

home of London’s oldest 

professional football club. 

Match tickets from £30, 

child £20. 14 May Stadium 

tour 11.15. Tickets £10.50, 

child £7.50. 1,15 May 

Stadium tour with Sunday 

lunch 11.15, 13.15. Tickets 

£38, child £19. 

Stevenage Road, SW6. 

% 08704 421 222. 

: fulhamfc.com 

Ë Putney Bridge. Off map. 

fulHam palacE 

This 15th-century building 

was the summer retreat of 

the Bishops of London, but 

is now a museum, botanical 

gardens, café and gallery 

showcasing palace-inspired 

artworks. 5-8 May Animal Art 

Fair. Work from the country’s 

leading animal artists 

(: animalartfair.com). 

Museum Sat-Wed 13.00- 

16.00; gallery and café daily 

09.00-17.00; gardens daily 

dawn-dusk. Admission free. 

Bishop’s Park, SW6. 

% 020 7736 3233. 

: fulhampalace.org 

Ë Fulham Broadway/ 

Putney Bridge. Off map. 

GoldEN HINdE, THE 

The full-size reconstruction 

of Sir Francis Drake’s 16thcentury 

vessel, in which he 

circumnavigated the globe, 

is also a museum. Look out 

for Pirate Fun Days, and 

Tudor Family Days. 

28 May Family Overnight 

Living History Tour. An 

evening of activities followed 

by a night on the gundeck. 

Tickets £39.95. Daily 10.00- 

17.30. Admission, self-guided 

adult £6, child £4.50; guided 

adult £7, child £5. 

Pickfords Wharf, Clink 

Street, SE1. % 020 7403 

0123. : goldenhinde.com 

Ë London Bridge. Map C8. 

Ham HouSE 

Superb and amazingly 

well-preserved 17th-century 

house with beautiful gardens 

and a reputation as one of 

the most haunted places in 

the UK (p. 12). 21 May The 

Canterbury Tales. Outdoor 

staging of Chaucer’s famous 


27 

SIGHTSEEING

historic 

castle 

royal 

palace 

Image: Peter Smith 

family 

home 

windsor castle 

official residence of the queen 

Open daily, 09:45–17:15 (last admission 16:00) 

State Apartments closed 6 May 

Travel by train from London Paddington 

or London Waterloo 

020 7766 7304 

www.royalcollection.org.uk 

A visit includes 

a special exhibition 

to mark the 

90th birthday of 

The Duke of Edinburgh

stories. House Sat-Thurs 

12.00-16.00, garden daily 

11.00-17.00. Admission 

£10.90, child £6.05. 

Ham Street, TW10. 

☎ 020 8940 1950. 

nationaltrust.org.uk 

Ë Richmond. Off map. 

HAMPSTEAD HEATH 

This wonderful natural park 

stretches for more than 

800 acres, with hills and 

wonderful views, sports fields 

and Kenwood House (p. 30). 

Three of the Heath’s ponds 

are open for swimming – 

men’s women’s and mixed. 

07.30-dusk. Park admission 

free; ponds £2, child £1. 

Hampstead, NW3. 

☎ 020 7332 3322. 

cityoflondon.gov.uk 

Ë Hampstead/Tufnell 

Park/Belsize Park. 

Off map. 

HAMPTON COURT 

PALACE 

A magnificent Tudor palace 

and impressive maze set in 

60 acres of parkland 

(p. 21). Costumed guided 

tours and Live Tudor Cookery 

(check dates) included in 

the entrance price. In the 

permanent exhibition The 

Young Prince, meet the 

‘pin-up’ before he became 

fat old Henry VIII. 5 May The 

Red Queen With Philippa 

Gregory. An evening with the 

best-selling author. Tickets 

£12. Daily 10.00-18.00 (last 

entry 17.00). Palace, maze, 

gardens £15.95, child £8; 

maze £3.85, child £2.75; 

gardens and parkland free. 

Hampton Court, East 

Molesey, Surrey, KT8. 

☎ 08444 827 777. 

hrp.org.uk t Hampton 

Court. Off map. 

HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY 

MUSEUM 

This is a living museum, 

so as well as discovering 

the history of the mounted 

guards (who participate in 

Changing the Guard, p. 24), 

you can watch the day-today 

life of the regiment. See 

troopers working their horses 

in the original 18th-century 

stables. Daily 10.00-18.00. 


Horse Guards, Whitehall, 

SW1. ☎ 020 7930 3070. 

householdcavalry 

museum.org.uk 

Ë Westminster. Map C6. 

HMS BELFAST 

Sitting dramatically on the 

River Thames, this ship is 

Europe’s only surviving World 

War II cruiser. In service 

until 1965, she was saved 

as a reminder of Britain’s 

naval heritage. From 28 

May Ship’s Conversations. 

Navy slang and the origin 

of popular phrases. Daily 

10.00-17.00. Admission 

£13.50, child free. 

Morgan’s Lane, off Tooley 

Street, SE1. ☎ 020 7940 

6300. iwm.org.uk 


HOLLAND PARK 

An enchanting park which 

features the gorgeous 

Kyoto Garden (p. 20) with 

its ‘Ghost Bridge’, children’s 

play areas and the ruins of 

Holland House. Open sunrise 

to sunset. Admission free. 

Holland Park, W8. ☎ 020 

7361 3003. Ë Holland 

Park. Off map. 

HOUSES OF 

PARLIAMENT 

The Palace of Westminster 

has been Parliament’s home 

since 1265, but the current 

building, with its soaring 

gothic style and magnificent 

interiors, dates from the 19th 

century. The Clock Tower 

houses the famous bell, Big 

Ben. UK visitors can watch 

debates and committees, and 

arrange tours by contacting 

their MP. Enjoy 75-minute 

guided tours every Sat 09.15- 

16.30, open to residents 

and overseas visitors (p. 43). 

Tickets £14, child £6. 

Westminster, SW1. 

☎ 08448 471 672. 

parliament.uk 


KEATS HOUSE 

This elegant 19th-century 

building was home to 

iconic poet John Keats. Its 

collection includes books, 

poetry, paintings and 

household items, plus the 

engagement ring given to 

his beloved fiancée, Fanny 

Brawne. From 28 May 

Keats House Festival. Join 

SIGHTSEEING 

SiGhTSEEinG on ThE RivER ThamES 

Every half hour every day from Westminster, London Eye, 

Tower and Greenwich Piers. Entertaining live commentary 

available on all boats. Tickets from £8.00 

RivER REd RovER TickETS 

Hop-on, Hop-off all day and visit the most famous London sights for £13.50 

THE London SHoWboaT 

Fun 4-course dinner cruise with entertainment and dancing at just £75.00 

per person. Welcome drink and choice of wine included. 

10% 

off 

w i t h t h i s a d 

LP 05.11 

Call 020 77 400 400 or visit citycruises.com 


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SIGHTSEEING 

poet Benjamin Zephaniah 

and others for readings, 

workshops and more. tuessun 

13.00-17.00. admission 

£5, child free. 

Keats Grove, NW3. % 020 

7332 3868. : keatshouse. 

cityoflondon.gov.uk 

Ë Hampstead. Off map. 

KENSINGTON PALACE 

this royal residence sits 

in Kensington gardens 

and was Princess Diana’s 

last home. it is currently 

undergoing restoration 

(p. 21). Until 30 Jun 2012 

enchanted Palace. a series 

of installations inspired by 

stories from the palace’s 

past, by artists and fashion 

designers including Vivienne 

Westwood. Daily 10.00- 

18.00. admission £12.50, 

child £6.25. 

Kensington Gardens, W8. 

% 08444 827 777. 

: hrp.org.uk Ë High 

Street Kensington/ 

Queensway. Map C1. 

KENWOOD HOUSE 

this stunning neoclassical 

house, designed by robert 

adam, is on hampstead 

heath (p. 29) and holds 

works by rembrandt, turner 

and gainsborough. there is 

a café and lovely grounds. 

Daily 11.30-16.00; 

park stays open later. 

admission free. 

Hampstead Lane, NW3. 

% 020 8348 1286. 

: english-heritage.org. 

uk Ë Archway/Golders 

Green. Off map. 

KEW PALACE 

this small but perfectlyformed 

red brick palace 

nestles in the royal Botanic 

gardens, Kew (p. 32). it was 

where george iii hid from the 

public during his attacks of 

madness in the early 1800s. 

Mon 11.00-17.00; tues-sun 

10.00-17.00. admission 

£5.30; child £4.77. 

Kew, Richmond, TW9. 

% 0844 482 7777. 

: hrp.org.uk Ë Kew 

Gardens. Off map. 

LONDON brIDGE 

ExPErIENCE 

What starts out as a history 

lesson, describing the past 

life of the 1,700-yearold 

london Bridge, soon 

becomes something rather 

scarier. hold onto your hats 

for a thrilling and terrifying 

experience of a darker city. 

Plenty of live action shocks 

lie in store. Mon-Fri 10.00- 

17.00; sat-sun 10.00-18.00. 

admission £23, child £17. 

2-4 Tooley Street, SE1. 

% 08000 434 666. 

: thelondonbridge 

experience.com 


LONDON DUNGEON 

spectacular sets, live actors 

and state-of-the-art special 

effects evoke ghoulish 

encounters from Britain’s 

past – not for small children 

or the faint-hearted! Prices 

and times vary depending 

on visit date and time – visit 

website. Joint tickets with 

london eye (p. 27), london 

aquarium (p. 35) and 

Madame tussauds (below). 


% 020 7403 7221. 

: thedungeons.com 


LONDON WETLAND 

CENTrE 

a wonderful 42-hectare 

wildlife reserve with more 

than 100 species of rare 

and wild birds, various 

tours, children’s play areas, 

bird-spotting hides and the 

Water’s edge café (p. 17). 

enjoy the Berkeley Bat 

house and new permanent 

exhibit through the 

Plughole. From 28 May 

animal encounters. a wildlife 

themed half term including 

otters and hedgehogs. Daily 

09.30-18.00. admission 

£10.55, child £5.85. 

Queen Elizabeth’s Walk, 

SW13. % 020 8409 4400. 

: wwt.org.uk t Barnes. 

Off map. 

LOrD’S CrICKET 

GrOUND 

tours of the spiritual home 

of cricket incorporate 

the dressing rooms, the 

Marylebone cricket club 

Museum, home of the ashes, 

and the investec Media 

centre. Daily 10.00, 12.00 

Footballing heroes 

Whether you’re a fan or just 

interested in one of england’s 

most popular sports, the 

chelsea Football club tour is 

a great way to learn about the 

team and get a behind-thescenes 

look at the famous 

stamford Bridge stadium. 

tours start out on the 

hallowed grass of the famous 

pitch. then visitors see the 

press room and have the chance 

to sit in the pitch-side and 

manager’s dugout. the highlight 

is checking out the home and away locker rooms. the 

guides give inside information on the players and a little 

history of their accomplishments, both at chelsea and 

in other teams. if you’re lucky, you might even be able to 

peek into one of the lockers. 

look out for special children’s tours led by the team 

mascot stamford the lion (pictured), and if you’re feeling 

peckish afterwards, visit the laid-back Frankie’s sports Bar 

and grill or the smarter Marco’s. sarah hann 

Chelsea FC, p. 24. 

and 14.00. For those with 

an interest in the buildings, 

architectural tours can also 

be arranged. No tours on 

match days. admission £15, 

child £9. 

St John’s Wood Road, 

NW8. % 020 7616 8595. 

: lords.org Ë St John’s 

Wood. Map A2. 

MADAME TUSSAUDS 

the world-famous home of 

waxworks. Pose with Mayor 

of london Boris Johnson, 

us President Barack obama 

or your favourite stars, like 

robert Pattinson. scream 

is an interactive maze in the 

chamber of horrors. Mon- 

Fri 09.30-17.30; sat-sun 

09.00-18.00. admission 

£28.80, child £24.60; joint 

tickets with the london eye 

(p. 27), london Dungeons 

(above) and london 

aquarium (p. 35) available. 

Marylebone Road, NW1. 

% 08718 943 000. 

: madametussauds.com 

Ë Baker Street. Map A4. 

MEDIEvAL bANqUET 

Join in tudor revelry with 

two hours of themed 

entertainment and a 

traditional four-course 

banquet with unlimited 

beer and wine, all served 

by costumed staff. Booking 

essential. Mon-sat 19.15- 

23.30; sun 17.15-21.30. 

tickets £49.95, child £30. 

Ivory House, St Katharine 

Docks, E1. % 020 7480 

5353. : medievalbanquet. 

com Ë Tower Hill. 

Off map. 

MONUMENT, THE 

Built in 1677 to mark the 

great Fire of london, this 

beautiful freestanding 

stone column recently won 

a prestigious architectural 

award for its refurbishment. 

Visit architect sir christopher 

Wren’s laboratory to learn 

more and climb 311 steps to 

the golden orb for views of 

the city. Daily 09.30-17.30. 

admission £3, child £1. Joint 

ticket with tower Bridge 

exhibition available (p. 36). 

Monument Street, EC3. 

% 020 7626 2717. 

: themonument.info 

Ë Monument. Map C8. 

OLD rOYAL 

NAvAL COLLEGE 

this baroque masterpiece 

is the home of British naval 

training. Meet costumed 

characters and visit the 

exquisite Painted hall. 

Visit Discover greenwich, 

a dazzling new cultural 

iMage courtesy chelsea Fc 


TOWER BRIDGE 

EXHIBITION 

Enter the Most Famous Bridge in the World 

g.uk 

Enjoy breathtaking views of London from the Bridge’s Walkways. 

Experience the beautiful Victorian Engine Rooms. 

Enter and be amazed. 

Adults: £8.00 Children: £3.40 Concessions: £5.60 Under 5s: FREE 

Contact: 0845 165 9811 www.towerbridge.org.uk 

Bridge lift line: 020 7940 3984 

Tower Bridge is provided by The City of London Corporation - a uniquely diverse organisation in that it not only promotes 

and supports the City and provides it with a full range of services, but also provides wider services for London and for the 

nation as a whole.

SIGHTSEEING 

venue with a restaurant and 

micro-brewery, open daily 

10.00-17.00. Grounds open 

daily 08.00-18.00; Painted 

Hall and Chapel open daily 

10.00-17.00. Concerts every 

Tues at 13.00. Sunday service 

is held at the Chapel at 

11.00. Admission free. Tours 

£5, child free. 

Greenwich, SE10. 

% 020 8269 4747. 

: oldroyalnavalcollege. 

org Ë Greenwich/Cutty 

Sark, or take a boat 

(p. 38). Map inset. 

RIPLEY’S BELIEVE 

IT OR NOT! 

This curiosity shop-style 

museum is a hit across the 

globe, but a first for London. 

Ripley’s presents a huge 

range of the stranger things 

in life, from a shrunken head 

to an albino alligator, via 

the world’s tiniest car and a 

matchstick model of Tower 

Bridge. Don’t miss the Mirror 

Maze. Daily 10.00-00.00 

(last entry 22.30). Admission 

£25.95, child £19.95. 

1 Piccadilly Circus, W1. 

% 020 3238 0022. 

: ripleyslondon.com 

Ë Piccadilly Circus. 

Map C4. 

ROYAL ALBERT 

HALL TOURS 

Join experts on an hourlong 

stroll around this 

extraordinary neo-gothic 

Victorian building, including 

access to the Royal Retiring 

Room and Queen’s Box. 

Until 7 Jun A Year In The 

Life Of The Royal Albert Hall. 

Paintings from the Royal 

Watercolour Society. Frontof-house 

tours hourly 10.30- 

15.30 – check dates. Tickets 

£8.50, under-16s free. 

Kensington Gore, SW7. 

% 020 7589 8212. 

: royalalberthall.com 

Ë South Kensington. 

Map D2. 

ROYAL BOTANIC 

GARDENS, KEW 

A botanical research centre 

and World Heritage Site 

dating back to the Georgian 

era, containing plants from 

across the globe. Views 

from the Xstrata Treetop 

Walkway are stunning. 

14-15 May Global Fiesta. 

Fantastic festival celebrating 

Kew’s diversity with music, 

dance, food and ritual from 

all over the world (p. 21). 

14-25 May International 

Garden Photographer Of 

The Year. Renowned outdoor 

photographic exhibition. Until 

1 Jun The Secret Garden, 

The Botanical Brush, From 

Eye To Hand and Hidden 

Treasure. Selling exhibitions 

offering contemporary 

botanical art. Mon-Fri 09.30- 

18.30; Sat-Sun 09.30-19.30. 

Admission £13.50, child free. 

Kew, Richmond, TW9. 

% 020 8332 5655. 

: kew.org Ë Kew 

Gardens. Off map. 

ROYAL INSTITUTION 

Of GREAT BRITAIN 

Magnificent Grade I-listed 

Georgian building with a 

state-of-the-art museum. 

Learn about the institution’s 

14 Nobel Prize-winning 

scientists via interactive 

displays, and see scientists at 

work. It offers a fascinating 

talks programme. Mon-Fri 

09.00-21.00. Tours run at 

11.00, 14.00 and 15.00. 

Admission free, tours £15. 

21 Albemarle Street, W1. 

% 020 7409 2992. 

: rigb.org Ë Green Park. 

Map C5. 

ROYAL MEWS 

Built by John Nash in 1825, 

this beautiful space houses 

the Queen’s cars, horses, 

and coaches (including the 

Gold State Coach). Witness 

daily life and learn about 

its history and ceremonial 

routines. Daily 11.00-17.00 

(last admission 16.15). 

Closed 28 May. Admission 

£8, child £5. Joint tickets 

with Queen’s Gallery 

(p. 60) available. 

The Mall, SW1. 

% 020 7766 7300. 

: royalcollection.org.uk 

Ë Victoria/Green Park. 

Map D6. 

ROYAL OBSERVATORY 

Greenwich Mean Time is 

measured here – stand on 

the Meridian Line and be in 

two hemispheres at once 

or visit the Peter Harrison 

Planetarium for shows. 

Sir John Gilbert 

Art and Imagination in the Victorian Age 

Guildhall Art Gallery ∙ 29 April – 29 August 2011 


THE ROYAL MEWS 

BUCKINGHAM PALACE 

One of the finest working stables and home to the 

royal collection of historic coaches and carriages 

Visit the Royal Mews after Changing the Guard 

at Buckingham Palace 

Open daily, 10:00-17:00 (last admission 16:15) 

Closed 28 May 

Entrance to the Royal Mews is on Buckingham Palace Road 

020 7766 7302 www.royalcollection.org.uk Victoria

GIDDY 

Like a skittish kitten. 

Like a loose firework. 

Like a kid full of sweets. 

EDF Energy London Eye. The London Dungeon. 

Madame Tussauds. SEA LIFE London Aquarium. 

All on one ticket. In any combination. 

Save online at www.londoneye.com 

WHERE WILL IT TAKE YOU?

28 May Saturday Space 

Explorers. Free activities for 

children. Daily 10.00-17.00; 

Planetarium times vary. 

Admission £10, child 

free; Planetarium £6.50, 

child £4.50. 

Greenwich Park, SE10. 

% 020 8858 4422. 

: nmm.ac.uk 

Ë Greenwich/Cutty Sark, 

or take a boat (p. 38). 

Map inset. 

Royal opERa HouSE 

London’s most famous 

opera venue, and home to 

the Royal Ballet (p. 18), 

dates back to the 19th 

century. Tour the historic 

auditorium and hear about 

its performers. Stay for 

the excellent restaurants 

and bars. Velvet, Gilt And 

Glamour tour tickets £7. 

Backstage tour tickets £10, 

child £7. Tour times vary. 

Bow Street, WC2. % 020 

7304 4000. : roh.org.uk 

Ë Covent Garden. Map B6. 

SEa lIfE 

loNDoN aQuaRIuM 

One of Europe’s largest 

aquaria. Around-the-globe 

fish displays, walk-through 

tank tunnels and 500 species 

of marine life, including 

sharks. From May (date 

TBC) Ice Adventure. Brandnew 

exhibit revealing what 

life is like in the Antarctic with 

the aquarium’s population 

of Gentoo penguins (p. 17). 

Mon-Thur 10.00-18.00; Fri- 

Sun10.00-19.00, last entry 

18.00. Admission £19.02, 

child £14.04. Joint ticket 

with London Eye (p. 27), 

London Dungeon (p. 30) and 

Madame Tussauds (p. 30). 

County Hall, Westminster 

Bridge Road, SE1. 

% 08716 631 678. 

: visitsealife.com/london 


SHaKESpEaRE’S 

GloBE 

Beautiful reconstruction 

of William Shakespeare’s 

original theatre, created 

with traditional materials. 

Take a backstage tour to 

discover theatrical tricks of 

the trade and exhibits on the 

Bard’s life and plays. During 

matinée performances and 

special events, visitors will be 

taken to the site of the Rose 

theatre. Daily 10.00-17.00. 

Admission £11.50, child £7. 

New Globe Walk, 

Bankside, SE1. 

% 020 7902 1400. 

: shakespeares-globe. 

org Ë Southwark. Map C8. 

SoMERSET HouSE 

This striking 18th-century 

building now houses the 

Courtauld Gallery and 

Embankment Galleries 

(p. 61), offering a great art 

and family programme plus 

daily guided tours. South 

Building daily 10.00-18.00; 

River Terrace and Seamen’s 

Hall daily, 08.00-18.00; 

courtyard daily 07.30-23.00. 

Admission free. 

Strand, WC2. % 020 

7845 4600. : somerset 

house.org.uk Ë Temple/ 

Embankment. Map C6. 

SpENcER HouSE 

The largest private palace in 

London, Spencer House has 

a magnificent 18th-century 

interior, faithfully restored to 

its former splendour. It also 

has a lovely half-acre garden, 

planted with era-appropriate 

flora (p. 21). Open Sun 

10.30-16.45 (by guided tour 

only). Tours £9, child £7. 

27 St James’s Place, SW1. 

% 020 7499 8620. 

: spencerhouse.co.uk 

Ë Green Park. Map C5. 

ST MaRTIN-IN- 

THE-fIElDS 

Very graceful Palladian 

church with a vibrant 

community, classical music 

programme (p. 82) and brass 

rubbing centre. Mon-Fri 

08.00-18.00; Sat 09.30- 

18.00; Sun 15.30-17.00. 

Church not open to visitors 

during the hours of service. 

Check the website for Easter 

services. Admission free; 

brass rubbing from £4.50. 

Jazz in Café In The Crypt on 

Wed nights (p. 89). 

Trafalgar Square, WC2. 

% 020 7766 1100. 

: smitf.org Ë Charing 

Cross. Map C6. 

ST paul’S caTHEDRal 

Sir Christopher Wren built 

this famous 300-year-old 

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SIGHTSEEING 

www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/keatshousehampstead 

Keats House 

Festival 

Saturday 28 May 

to Sunday 5 June. 

Keats House Poet in 

Residence, Benjamin 

Zephaniah doesn’t usually 

do residencies. He says, 

‘Keats is different. He’s 

a one off …one of my 

favourite poets’. 

Join Benjamin and other 

poets and artists at the 

second Keats House 

Festival, for readings, 

writers’ workshops, music, 

spoken word and family 

events. 

Keats House, Keats Grove 

Hampstead, NW3 2RR 

020 7332 3868 

cathedral. It’s filled with 

stunning mosaics and 

craftsmanship. Climb up to 

the dome via the Whispering 

Gallery for breathtaking 

views from the Golden 

Gallery. Explore the crypt, full 

of tombs and monuments 

to famous Britons, and the 

video exhibition Oculus: An 

Eye Into St Paul’s. Go on a 

free guided tour. Mon-Sat 

08.30-16.00. Admission 

£14.50, child £5.50. 

St Paul’s Churchyard, EC4. 

% 020 7246 8357. 

: stpauls.co.uk 

Ë St Paul’s. Map B8. 

STrawbErry 

HIll HouSE 

Horace Walpole’s elegant yet 

quirky 18th-century Gothic 

castle recently reopened 

after major restoration, 

including original fireplaces, 

wood panelling and stained 

glass windows. Mon-Wed 

14.00-16.20, Sat-Sun 

12.00-16.20. Admission 

£8, child £5. 

68 Waldegrave Road, 

Twickenham, TW1. % 020 

8744 3124. : strawberry 

hillhouse.org.uk 

t Strawberry Hill. 

Off map. 

SyoN Park 

This stunning Palladian 

mansion set in parklands 

is home to the Dukes of 

Northumberland and has 

an illustrious history. Don’t 

miss the gorgeous interiors 

and Grade I-listed landscape 

gardens, plus the magnificent 

Great Conservatory (p. 21). 

House daily 11.00-17.00; 

gardens 10.30-17.00. 


Syon Park, TW8. % 020 

8560 0882. : syonpark. 

co.uk Ë Gunnersbury, 

then bus. Off map. 

the recent Titanic dive. Sun- 

Wed 11.00-19.30; Thurs-Sat 

11.00-21.00. Admission 

Mon-Fri £13, child £9; Sat- 

Sun £15, child £10.50. 

The O 2 , Peninsula Square, 

SE10. % 020 8463 2000. 

: titaniclondon.co.uk 

Ë North Greenwich. 

Map inset. 

TowEr brIDGE 

EXHIbITIoN, THE 

This breathtaking bridge, 

designed in 1884, is one of 

the capital’s most famous 

landmarks and offers 

incredible views. It is raised 

around 1,000 times a year 

and its incredible engine 

rooms are a major feature of 

your visit. Daily 09.30-18.00 

(last entry 17.00). Admission 

£7, child £3. Joint tickets 

with The Monument 

(p. 30) available. 

Tower Bridge Road, SE1. 

% 020 7403 3761. 

: towerbridge.org.uk 

Ë Tower Hill, or by boat 

(p. 38). Map C9. 

TowEr oF loNDoN 

This world-famous ancient 

historic landmark contains 

the Bloody Tower, Traitors’ 

Gate and the Crown Jewels. 

Entrance includes permanent 

exhibition Prisoners Of 

The Tower and costumed 

tours. From 28 May Royal 

Beasts. The fascinating and 

sometimes tragic tale of 

the royal menagerie, which 

had a home at the tower for 

more than 600 years 

(p. 17). Tickets £25. Tues- 

Sat 09.00-17.30; Sun-Mon 

10.00-17.30 (last admission 

17.00). Admission £19.80, 

child £10.45. 

Tower Hill, EC3. % 08444 

827 799. : hrp.org.uk 

Ë Tower Hill, or by boat 

(p. 38). Map C9. 

TITaNIC: THE arTEFaCT 

EXHIbITIoN 

Mesmerising display offering 

a complete history of the 

RMS Titanic disaster. 

Discover more than 300 

artefacts and the human 

stories behind them, as well 

as room recreations from the 

original Titanic and neverbefore-seen 

footage from 

vINoPolIS 

Discover wine and spirits 

from all over the world. 

Look out for master classes, 

monthly tasting events 

and special showcases. 

Two house restaurants 

offer food and wine deals. 

Thurs-Sat 12.00-22.00; Sun 

12.00-18.00. Last entrance 

two hours 30 mins before 


THE QUEEN’s GALLERY, BUCKINGHAM PALACE 

15 April - 9 October 2011 

Open daily, 10:00-17:30 (last admission 16:30) 

Entrance to The Queen’s Gallery is on Buckingham Palace Road 

020 7766 7301 www.royalcollection.org.uk Victoria

SIGHTSEEING 

Guided Tours 

of Lord’s CriCkeT Ground 

The River Thames 

Experience the magic of 

Lord’s with a guided tour 

at the world’s most 

historic cricket ground. 

See 

Your open top 

tour of London 

Follow in the footsteps 

of cricketing legends 

whilst surrounded by 

unique and award-winning 

architecture. Appreciate fine 

art and browse through an 

unrivalled collection 

of cricket memorabilia. 

Book your tour now 

www.lords.org/tours 

email: tours@mcc.org.uk 

tel: +44 (0)20 7616 8595/6 

By Night 

Departing daily from Green Park 

at 19.15, 20.05, 20.55, 21.45, 22.35, 23.25 

with pick ups on the Haymarket, Westminster 

Bridge and Cromwell Road (outside the V&A) 

Adult - £15, Child - £10 

Tel: 0844 504 3285 +44 (0)20 7183 4744 

www.seelondonbynight.com 

The following information describes some of the major 

sightseeing and ferry companies on the River Thames. 

A booklet giving routes, times and fares is available at 

central London piers, Tube stations and London Travel 

Information Centres, or see : tfl.gov.uk/river 

MAIN PIERS Nearest underground/rail stations and map 

(p. 57-59) references are: 

Bankside Pier Ë Southwark/Mansion House. Map C8. 

Embankment Pier Ë Embankment. Map C6. Festival 

Pier Ë Waterloo. Map C6. Greenwich Pier Ë Cutty Sark/ 

Greenwich for Maritime Greenwich. Map inset. Millbank 

Pier Ë Pimlico. Map E6. St Katharine’s Pier Ë Tower Hill. 

Map C9. Tower Pier Ë Tower Hill. Map C9. Waterloo Pier 


BOAT OPERATORS Bateaux London % 020 7695 

1800. : bateauxlondon.com City Cruises % 020 7740 

0400. : citycruises.com Thames Clippers High-speed 

catamarans leave piers every 20 mins. Services from 

Waterloo to The O 2 and on to Royal Arsenal Woolwich 

stop at Embankment, Bankside, Tower, London Bridge, 

Canary Wharf and Greenwich. % 08707 815 049. 

: thamesclippers.com Thames River Services 

% 020 7930 4097. : thamesriverservices.co.uk 

Westminster Passenger Service Association (WPSA 

Upriver Ltd) % 020 7930 2062. : wpsa.co.uk 

SIGHTSEEING CRUISES River Red Rover (City 

Cruises). Unlimited hop-on, hop-off service between 

Westminster, the London Eye, Tower and Greenwich Piers. 

Fare £12.60, child £6.25. % 020 7740 0400. 

LUNCH & DINNER CRUISES (Please book ahead.) 

From Embankment Pier, Bateaux London % 020 7695 

1800. Nightly dinner cruises including a four or five-course 

dinner and live entertainment, from £76 per person. Lunch 

cruises Tue-Sat, from £29.50 per person. Sunday Lunch 

Jazz Cruise with live jazz music and spectacular views, from 

£47 per person. The London Showboat (City Cruises) 

% 020 7740 0400. See the river at night on this threeand-a-half 

hour cabaret cruise, with songs from West End 

musicals, a four-course meal and wine. Fri-Sat, board 

at 19.15 for a 19.30 sailing. Embark at Westminster Pier. 

£75 per person. Discounts available for online bookings. 

: citycruises.com 

IMAGE © PHOTODISC/KIM STEELE 


closing. Admission from £26. 

1 Bank End, SE1. % 020 

7940 8300. : vinopolis. 

co.uk Ë London Bridge. 

Map C8. 

WIMBLEDON LAWN 

TENNIS MUSEUM 

This modern museum 

features famous trophies, 

historic memorabilia and 

attractions including access 

to the new Centre Court roof, 

the Whites Of Wimbledon 

fashion exhibition, John 

McEnroe ‘live’ and the 

mind-blowing Science Of 

Tennis film. Until late 2011 

The Queue. Queuing for 

tickets at Wimbledon is an 

institution. Discover the 

atmosphere, memorabilia 

and more. Daily 10.00-17.00. 

Admission £9.25, child 

£5.25; museum and tour 

£16, child £11.25. 

The All England Lawn 

Tennis and Croquet Club, 

Church Road, SW19. 

% 020 8946 6131. 

: wimbledon.org/ 

museum Ë Southfields. 

Off map. 

WESTMINSTER ABBEY 

Consecrated in 1065, this 

majestic, ancient abbey is the 

crowning and burial site of 

most English monarchs and 

also houses Poets Corner, 

burial place to Dryden, 

Dickens and other writers. 

19 May Lufthansa Festival Of 

Baroque Music. Tickets from 

£10. Museum Mon-Tues, 

Thurs-Sat 09.30-16.30; Wed 

09.30-19.00. Admission 

£15, child £6, under-11s 

free; tour £3. Last entrance 

one hour before closure. 

Broad Sanctuary, SW1. 

% 020 7222 5152. 

: westminster-abbey.org 


WINSTON cHURcHILL’S 

BRITAIN AT WAR 

ExpERIENcE 

Interactive attraction 

revealing life on the home 

front of Britain during World 

War II. Relive the fury of 

the Blitz and learn about 

evacuation and rationing. 

Huddle in an air raid shelter 

and see actual wartime 

bombs. Daily 10.00-17.00. 

Admission £12.95, 

child £5.50. 


% 020 7403 3171. 

: britainatwar.co.uk 


WORLD RUGBY 

MUSEUM & 

TWIcKENHAM TOUR 

A rugby enthusiast’s dream, 

this entertaining museum 

chronicles the sport’s 

colourful history with an 

unparalleled collection 

of memorabilia, while the 

excellent tour gives access 

to its most famous stadium. 

Tues-Sun 10.00-17.00. Tour 

and admission £14, child £8. 

Twickenham Stadium, 

Rugby Road, TW1. 

% 020 8892 8877. 

: rfu.com/museum 

t Twickenham. Off map. 

ZSL LONDON ZOO 

Immerse yourself in the 

animal kingdom with 750 

different species. See 

animals in a different light 

and come face-to-face 

with monkeys, sloths and 

tamanduas in the Rainforest 

Life display. Don’t miss 

penguin feeding daily at 

14.00, gorilla mummy 

Mjukuu with her new son, 

or the sleek tigers. From 

27 May Penguin Beach. 

Incredible new pool, feeding 

and display areas for the 

zoo’s lucky macaroni and 

humboldt penguins. Watch 

them zipping along their tank 

through underwater windows 

(p. 16). Daily 10.00-16.00. 

Admission from £17.60, child 

from £13.70. 

Regent’s Park, NW1. 

% 020 7722 3333. 

: zsl.org Ë Camden 

Town. Map A4. 

Tours – Guided 

BIG BUS TOURS 

Daily open-top doubledecker 

multilingual tours of 

all the city sights. A hop-on, 

hop-off ticket is also valid 

for a river cruise and walking 

tour. Winter special tickets 

valid for 48 hours. Tickets 

£26, child £10, family £62. 

48 Buckingham Palace 

Road, SW1. % 020 7233 

A MUSEUM OF CIVILIAN LIFE DURING 

THE SECOND WORLD WAR 

This is a unique museum of interest to all ages, 

featuring evacuation, rationing, shelters, 

weddings, bomb disposal and gas masks. 

WALK THROUGH THE LONDON BLITZ 

SEE IT! FEEL IT! BREATHE IT! 

64/66 Tooley Street, 

London Bridge SE1 2TF 

Every day except 

24-26 December 

Tel: 020 7403 3171 

for group and 

hospitality bookings 

www.britainatwar.co.uk 

info@britainatwar.org.uk 

SIGHTSEEING 


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Mnmt_LP_FEB_190x57:Monument ad 24/1/11 

SIGHTSEEING 

The 

MONUMENT 

Great Fire of London 1666 

Open Now! 

Following extensive 

restoration work 

Adults: £3.00 

Children: £1.50 

Concessions: £2.00 

Contact: 0845 165 9812 

for information 

Open: 7 days a week 

www.themonument.info 

9533. bigbustours.com 

Ë Victoria. Map D4. 

FAT TIRE BIKE TOURS 

See London on two wheels. 

Fat Tire promises comfy 

bikes, great stories and 

plenty of photo ops. Two 

tours departing daily at 

11.00 from Ë Queensway 

(tickets £20) and Thurs-Sat 

at 10.30 from Ë Waterloo 

(tickets £30). 

☎ 07882 338 779. 

fattirebiketours.com 

GHOST BUS TOURS 

This tour can only be 

described as frightfully 

good fun. Board the black 

double-decker Routemaster 

to discover spooky stories 

behind many of London’s 

landmarks, but watch out 

– the bus is haunted! 

Tours depart Wed-Sun 

19.30 & 21.00. Tickets 

£18, child £12. 

Northumberland Avenue, 

WC2. ☎ 08445 678 666. 

theghostbustours.com 


IT’S YOUR LONDON 

Offering tailor-made tours of 

the city, fitted to your exact 

specifications, whether it’s 

royal London, the major 

sights, a shopaholic trip, or 

any other variation you fancy. 

Prices vary. 

☎ 020 3091 5849. 

itsyourlondon.co.uk 

LONDON DUCK TOURS 

Unique tours in amphibious 

World War II DUKW vehicles. 

Departing near County Hall, 

they pass all major London 

landmarks (with a highly 

engaging commentary) 

before the thrilling ‘splashdown’ 

moment into the 

River Thames. Multiple daily 

departures from 10.30, as 

well as the D-Day Duck, a 

special World War II tour at 

11.00 & 13.00 on the first 

Sun of the month. Tickets 

£20, child £14; D-Day Duck 

£22, child £16. 

Chicheley Street, SE1. 

☎ 020 7928 3132. 

londonducktours.co.uk 

Ë Waterloo. Map D6. 

Kid’s view: A grrreat day out 

Dinosaurs Unleashed is a fun expedition into the exciting 

and dangerous age of the reptiles, when dinosaurs stalked 

the earth and pterodons soared through the sky. Come and 

explore this fantastic world, from the barren wastelands 

of early America to the dense forests of Europe, and walk 

through a fantastically real set up, surrounded by animatronic 

dinosaurs. My Dad, brother, sister and I went on a tour of the 

different periods and competed in a dinosaur quiz, by looking 

at the various boards to try and find the answers to the 

questions we were given. Once you had completed them you 

got to design your own dinosaur. The best three entries win 

a surprise goody bag delivered at your home but I don’t think 

I’ve won! There were other games too such as a quiz game, 

which was quite hard. Jude Joffe-Thornton 

Dinosaurs Unleashed, p. 27. 

The Monument is provided by 

The City of London Corporation - 

a uniquely diverse organisation in 

that it not only promotes and 

supports the City and provides it 

with a full range of services, but also 

provides wider services for London 

and for the nation as a whole. 


SIGHTSEEING 

Trafalgar Square’s vibrant and 

historic church, premier concert 

venue and award-winning Café 

in the Crypt. 

Concerts by Candlelight 

Some Tuesdays, Thursday-Saturday at 7.30pm 

Free Lunchtime Concerts 

Monday, Tuesday and Friday at 1.00pm 

Jazz in the Crypt 

Wednesdays at 8.00pm 

Café in the Crypt 

Mon-Tues 8.00am-8.00pm, Wed 8.00am-10.00pm 

(Jazz Night ticket holders only from 6.30pm), 

Thurs-Sat 8.00am-9.00pm and Sun 11.00am-6.00pm 

Please see our dining and entertainment listings for 

further details. 

For information or tickets visit www.smitf.org or telephone +44 (0)20 7766 1100 

CONCERTS | JAZZ | CAFÉ | SHOP | BRASS RUBBING | DAILY WORSHIP 

Explore Magnificent 

Apsley House 

Be captivated by the treasures of 

Apsley House, the stunning residence 

of the Duke of Wellington. 

Hyde Park Corner Tube. Call 020 7499 5676 

or visit www.english-heritage.org.uk/apsleyhouse 

TGA.6652.171110 


parliaMent iMage © istockphoto 

ORIGINAL LONDON 

SIGHTSEEING TOUR 

Multilingual open-top bus 

tours take you to the city’s 

best attractions with a 

running commentary and 

allow you to hop on and 

off at over 90 stops. kids’ 

club for five to 12-year-olds 

includes activity pack. Winter 

special tickets are valid for 

48 hours and include free 

walking tours and a river 

thames cruise pass. tickets 

£25, child £12. 

17-19 Cockspur Street, 

W1. % 020 8877 1722. 

: theoriginaltour.com 


SEE LONDON by 

NIGHT TOUR 

atmospheric double-decker 

bus tours exploring the 

floodlit West end and city 

at night, offering a different 

perspective. Departs from 

green park daily at 19.15, 

pick-ups include haymarket, 

Westminster Bridge and 

cromwell road. tickets £15, 

child £10 (online from £13). 

Green Park, SW1. 

% 020 7183 4744. 

: seelondonbynight.com 


Tours – W alking 

bIG bUS 

WALKING TOURS 

tours include ghosts By 

gaslight and royal london; 

routes vary, call for details. 

Free walks with a river 

cruise: buy tickets from Big 

Bus staff at any stop. Daily 

from trafalgar square. 

48 Buckingham Palace 

Road, SW1. % 020 7233 

9533. : bigbustours.com 


HAIRy GOAT LONDON 

PHOTOGRAPHy TOUR 

a fun, interactive walking 

tour of the capital, exploring 

and photographing its lesserknown 

sights and areas with 

an expert guide. no two tours 

are the same and group sizes 

are kept small. Departs from 

outside the royal exchange 

at Ë Bank at 11.00. check 

website for dates. tickets 

£30, child £25. 

% 07540 832 771. 

: hairygoat.net 

Wondrous Westminster 

if you haven’t yet 

experienced a tour 

of the houses of 

parliament, you 

really must put it 

on your intinerary. 

not only is this the 

seat of Britain’s 

government, it’s also 

one of the most 

iconic buildings in london (if not the world), and it’s just as 

awe-inspiring inside as out. 

once only possible in summer, you can now visit every 

saturday. the tours take you through the corridors of 

power, the house of lords’ debating chamber (with its 

astonishingly vivid décor) and into the house of commons, 

where you can stand next to the prime Minister’s lectern. 

You can even visit the Queen’s Dressing room. the tour 

takes about 75 minutes and the extremely well-informed 

guides are always happy to answer questions. 

Houses of Parliament, p. 29. 

jAcK THE RIPPER 

TOURS 

richard Jones of london 

Walking tours writes books 

on Jack the ripper and 

this is his popular walking 

experience, which limits 

numbers for a better tour. 

Booking essential. tours 

JACK THE RIPPER TOURS 

THE SHADOWS JUST GOT DARKER 

“...this is an eerie, historical site... and, without a single 

prop, Richard Jones succeeds in conjuring more potent 

memories out of the area than from a neighbourhood 

full of palaces...” The Sunday Times 

depart from Ë aldgate east 

at 19.00. tickets £8. 

% 020 8530 8443. 

: rippertour.com 

LONDON 

ARcHITEcTURE WALKS 

Fascinating tours looking at 

the city’s ‘urban character’ 

SIGHTSEEING 

SEE IT ONLINE BEFORE YOU BOOK 

You can follow a step by step guide to our route, read the full Jack 

the Ripper story and watch videos on our website BEFORE you 

take the walk: 

www.ripperwalks.com 

On our walk we show you original Victorian photographs of the 

streets through which you are walking as they were in 1888. 

We are the only Jack the Ripper Walk to limit the number of 

participants so booking is essential. 

The tour costs just £8 and lasts around two hours 

TO BOOK YOUR PLACES PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE 

WWW.RIPPERWALKS.COM or TEL: 020 8530 8443 


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SIGHTSEEING 

Fun for body and mind 

20-22 May Golfing fans will love the the stunning London 

Golf Course more than usual this month, when it hosts 

Golf LIVE. This popular expo gives amateurs the chnace to 

meet top professionals including Colin Montgomerie and a 

team of other stars. Look out for great new kit from leading 

manufacturers like Callaway, the best in golfing holidays, new 

accessories and much more. Daily 10.00-18.00 Tickets £45. 

Stansted Lane, Ash, Kent. ☎ 08448 472 407. 

golfliveevent.com t Victoria to Swanley (30 mins). 

25-30 May If you’re looking to learn more about meditation, 

make changes in your life or connect with your inner self, the 

Mind Body Spirit Festival is for you. 60 workshops, over 

100 exhibitors, stage shows and guided classes will excite, 

inspire and entertain. Daily 11.00-18.00. 25-27 May adult £9, 

child free; 28-30 May adult £10, child free. 

Royal Horticultural Halls, Greycoat Street, SW1. 

☎ 020 7371 9191. mindbodyspirit.co.uk 


Chelsea FC 

Stadium Tours and Museum 

10% 

OFF 

YOUR TOUR* 

with architect Ike Ijeh. Wide 

range of routes, including 

Royal Wedding. No fixed 

times or minimum group size. 

Tickets £15. 

☎ 020 7403 1115. 

londonarchitecture 

walks.com 

LONDON WALKS 

London’s oldest walking 

tour company offers more 

than 300 walks. Favourites 

include the Jack The Ripper 

Walk (which departs daily 

at 19.30, plus Sat at 15.00 

from Ë Tower Hill) and three 

different Harry Potte routes. 

Ghost walks leave daily. 

Tickets £8, under-15s free if 

accompanied by an adult. 

☎ 020 7624 3978. 

walks.com 

ORIGINAL LONDON 

SIGHTSEEING WALKS 

Walks leave from the 

centrally located Original 

London Visitor Centre and 

include Changing Of The 

Guard (departing 10.30), 

Rock‘n’roll (13.00), and Jack 

The Ripper (15.30 from 

Tower Hill). Free with Original 

London Sightseeing Tour. 

17-19 Cockspur Street, 

W1. ☎ 020 8877 1722. 

theoriginaltour.com 

Ë Charing Cross. 

Map C6. 

Out Of Town 

■ These are some top 

attractions within reach 

of London. Times and 

prices may vary – please 

call Tourist Information 

Centres or venues before 

visiting. Train times from 

stations are approximate. 

COTSWOLD 

WILDLIFE PARK 

This 160-acre nature reserve 

houses animals ranging from 

anacondas to zebras plus 

fabulous exotic birds. Enjoy 

big cat feeding, the mini 

railway and brass rubbing. 

Daily 10.00-16.30. Admission 

£12.50, child £8.50. 

Burford, Oxfordshire. 

☎ 01993 823 006. 

cotswoldwildlifepark. 

co.uk t Paddington to 

Oxford, then bus (one 

hour 30 mins). 

WHEN YOU QUOTE 

LONDON PLANNER 

ON BOOKING 

Visit Stamford Bridge during the 

EASTER HOLIDAYS for a great family day out. 

To book, visit 

www.chelseafc.com/tours 

or call 0871 984 1955 

*Expires 31st May 2011. Tours are subject to change and 

cancellation at short notice and do not run on home 

matchdays or the day prior to Champions League home matches. 

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SIGHTSEEING 

HEvEr caSTlE 

Incredibly romantic 16thcentury 

moated castle, home 

to the tragic Anne Boleyn, 

mother to Elizabeth I. The 

125-acre grounds feature 

Tudor gardens, topiary, a yew 

maze and a splashing water 

maze. 28-30 May Merrie 

England. Fun medievalthemed 

activities. Castle 

daily 12.00-17.00, gardens 

10.30-17.00. Admission 

£14, child £8. 

Hever, near Edenbridge, 

Kent. % 01732 865 224. 

: hevercastle.co.uk 

t Waterloo to Cobham 

(30 mins). 

lEEDS caSTlE 

This fairytale moated castle 

combines medieval beauty 

with 19th-century opulence. 

The 500-acre grounds boast 

an aviary and maze. 21-22 

May Spring Into Easter. 

Home and garden lifestyle 

fair with a wide range of 

home furnishings, fashion, 

garden equipment and 

plants. Daily, castle 10.30- 

17.00 (last entry 16.30), 

grounds 10.00-18.00 (last 

entry 16.00). Admission 

£17.50, child £10. 

Maidstone, Kent. % 01622 

765 400. : leeds-castle. 

com t Victoria to 

Bearsted (one hour). 

PaINSHIll ParK 

Built between 1738 

and 1773, this stunning 

landscape garden is dotted 

with romantic grottoes and 

temples. Look out for 

talks, walks and half-term 

fun for kids. Daily 10.30- 

18.00. Admission £6.60, 

child £3.85. 

Cobham, Surrey. 

% 01932 868 113. 

: painshill.co.uk 

t Waterloo to Cobham 

(30 mins). 

SalISBUrY caTHEDral 

One of Britain’s finest 

medieval cathedrals, built 

in the 13th century with 

the country’s tallest spire 

and home to one of the last 

copies of the Magna Carta. 

Daily 07.15-18.15; shop and 

café 09.30-17.30. Admission 

free, suggested donation 

£5.50. Tower tours £8.50, 

child £6.50. 

Salisbury, Wiltshire. 

% 01722 555 120. 

: salisburycathedral. 

org.uk t Waterloo to 

Salisbury (one hour 

20 mins). 

SToNEHENGE 

These awe-inspiring 

and mysterious standing 

stones date back to around 

3,500 BC and are a World 

Heritage Site as well as the 

most important prehistoric 

monument in Britain. Daily 

09.30-18.00. Admission 

£7.50, child £4.50. 

Salisbury, Wiltshire. 

% 08703 331 181. 


t Waterloo to Salisbury 

(one hour 20 mins). 

WarWIcK caSTlE 

Built by William the 

Conqueror in 1068, this 

spectacular medieval 

castle hosts daily events 

and attractions. Enjoy the 

chilling Castle Dungeon 

and the fantastic brandnew 

attraction Merlin: The 

Dragon Tower, based on the 

TV series and featuring an 

interactive ‘dragon mirror’. 

Tickets £51. Daily 10.00- 

17.00. Admission £18.60, 

child £13.80. 

Warwick, Warwickshire. 

% 08712 652 000. 

: warwick-castle.co.uk 

t Marylebone to Warwick 

(one hour 45 mins). 

WINDSor caSTlE 

Vast, unmissable and the 

world’s oldest inhabited 

castle. Don’t miss the State 

Apartments, Queen Mary’s 

dolls’ house and gothic St 

George’s Chapel. Until 22 

Jan 2012 Prince Philip: 

Celebrating 90 Years. 

Photographs, memorabilia 

and gifts illustrating His 

Royal Highness’s life and 

interests including carriage 

driving and painting. Daily 

09.45-17.15. Admission 

£16.50, child £9.90. 

Windsor, Berkshire. 

% 020 7766 7300. 


t Waterloo to Windsor 

& Eton Riverside (45 mins). 


SIGHTSEEING 

Tours of The hall 

experience the magic inside one of the most famous entertainment venues in the world. 

Join our engaging guides for a fascinating tour of this extraordinary building. 

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One thousand years of history in one iconic building 

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London’s most magnificent 18th century private palace 

The House, built in 1756-66 for the first Earl Spencer, an 

ancestor of Diana, Princess of Wales (1961-97) has been 

restored to its original splendour. Eight State Rooms are 

open to the public for viewing on Sundays from 10.30am 

with the last tour at 4.45pm. Monday mornings for pre 

booked groups only. The House is closed during 

January and August. Entry is by timed ticket. 

Admission: Adult £9 Child £7 No children under 10 admitted. 

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Special 

Commendation 

Gold Award 

Best Tourism 

Experience 

Inspiring the tennis greats 

Every summer brings another exciting Championship at Wimbledon, 

so why not visit the amazing award-winning Museum and learn 

more about the history which inspires the great players, and see 

John McEnroe’s ‘ghost’ and the original tournament trophies. 

You may also take the behind the scenes tour of the grounds 

and explore the home of tennis, including Centre Court, for a 

truly inspirational experience. 

Open Daily 10:00am until 5:00pm 

Nearest Underground: Southfields Telephone: 020 8946 6131 

The Museum Building, The All England Lawn 

Tennis & Croquet Club, Church Road, 

Wimbledon, London, SW19 5AE 

Supported by

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& Galleries 

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MUSEUMS & GALLERIES 

TRACEY EMIN’S APPLIQUÉ BLANKET ‘HATE AND POWER CAN BE A TERRIBLE THING’ © THE ARTIST, COURTESY OF WHITE CUBE; 

‘TREASURE ISLAND’ BOOK IMAGE BY N.C WYETH © GETTY IMAGES; TOMMY NUTTER IMAGE COURTESY OF THE FASHION AND TEXTILE MUSEUM; 

‘THE PASSAGE BOAT’ IMAGE © ROYAL COLLECTION 2011, HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II 

What’s hot 

From 18 May Paintings, drawings, photos, sculptures, videos and 

textiles (right) feature in the art show Tracey Emin: Love Is What You 

Want. This major retrospective at the Hayward Gallery looks back at 

the meteoric career of one of Britain’s most talked-about contemporary 

artists. Frank, playful and sometimes confessional, the artworks on 

display include some rarely exhibited early pieces, more recent largescale 

installations and some brand-new outdoor sculptures. 

Hayward Gallery, p. 55. 

Pirates ahoy! 

From 20 May Interactive exhibits, original artefacts and 

archaeological 

finds help uncover 

dastardly doings and 

tales of skullduggery 

in Pirates: The 

Captain Kidd Story. 

As the anniversary 

of Captain Kidd’s 

London execution 

approaches (23 May, 

1701), visitors can 

discover his dramatic 

story, and learn the 

truth behind myths 

like treasure maps, 

women pirates and 

ritual executions. 

The show features 

over 170 piracyrelated 

objects, from Kidd’s last letter and a genuine pirate 

flag to clothes from Vivienne Westwood’s famous 1981 

‘Pirates’ fashion collection. 

Museum of London Docklands, p. 55. 

Men look sharp 

From 20 

May Tommy 

Nutter: The 

Rebel On The 

Row looks at 

the style and 

impact of the 

British tailor 

credited with 

revolutionising 

the Savile 

Row suit. 

From the 

1969 

onwards, 

Nutter’s 

bespoke 

clothes were 

championed 

by rock stars, 

aristocrats 

and anyone 

with a taste for luxury. Visitors can trace how the 

designer’s influential tailoring evolved over the decades, 

and see displays including flamboyant original suits. 

Fashion and Textile Museum, p. 53. 

Going Dutch 

Until 9 Oct The 17th-century ‘golden age’ of painting 

in Holland is celebrated with the exhibition Dutch 

Landscapes at the Queen’s Gallery. More than 42 fine 

examples highlight the brilliant land and seascapes of 

artists such as Jacob van Ruisdael, Nicolaes Berchem, 

Meyndert Hobbema and Aelbert Cuyp (whose 1650s 

image The Passage Boat is pictured left). The paintings 

are loaded with so much mood and emotion, that they 

had a profound influence on the work of other artists of 

the day. They also clearly reflect a period of increasing 

national pride in the young country, which was then known 

as the Dutch Republic. 

Queen’s Gallery, p. 60. 


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Here we list the city’s 

major museums and 

galleries along with our 

selection of the best 

current exhibitions. 

Admission prices 

and opening hours can 

change at short notice, so 

please contact individual 

organisations before 

visiting them. 

Details undecided at the 

time of going to press are 

labelled TBC, which stands 

for To Be Confirmed. 

KEY: 

☎ : Telephone 

Ë : London Underground 

Ë : London Overground 

Ë : Docklands Light Railway 

t : Overland Train 

: Website 

BANK OF ENGLAND 

MUSEUM 

Charting the history of the 

nation’s finances, from the 

Bank’s foundation in 1694 

to today, with fascinating 

audio-visual displays and 

arty activities for children. 

Until 8 Jul Going Decimal. 

Marking 40 years of the 

decimal system. 13 May 

Museums At Night. Late 

night session on banknotes 

and gold bullion, running 

17.30-21.00 (p. 12). From 

31 May Characters Of Note. 

Drawing workshop for kids, 

with prizes. Mon-Fri 10.00- 

17.00. Closed on bank 

holidays. Admission free. 

Threadneedle Street, EC2. 

☎ 020 7601 5545. 

bankofengland.co.uk 

Ë Bank. Map B8. 

BARBICAN ART 

GALLERY & THE CURVE 

The Barbican Centre 

(Europe’s largest multiarts 

venue) houses two 

exhibition spaces: the 

Barbican Art Gallery on 

Level 3 and The Curve on 

the ground floor. Closed 

between exhibitions. Until 

22 May Cory Arcangel: 

Beat The Champ. The 

Brooklyn-based artist’s free 

installation features bowling 

video games dating from 

the 1970s to the 2000s. 

Until 22 May Pioneers Of 

The Downtown Scene, New 

York 1970s. Sculptures, 

drawings and photos 

exploring the work of key 

figures including Laurie 

Anderson. Exhibition £10. 

Fri-Mon 11.00-20.00; Tues 

& Wed 11.00-18.00; Thurs 

11.00-22.00. Admission 

prices vary. 

Silk Street, EC2. ☎ 020 

7638 4141. barbican. 

org.uk Ë Barbican. 

Map B8. 

BRITISH LIBRARY 

EXHIBITION GALLERIES 

A fascinating collection of 

books, maps, manuscripts 

and newspapers. Until 29 

May Census And Society: 

Why Everyone Counts. 

A free exhibition to mark 

the United Kingdom’s 21st 

census taking place this 

year. Mon & Wed-Fri 09.30- 

18.00; Tues 09.30-20.00; 

Sat 09.30-17.00; Sun & 

bank holidays 11.00-17.00. 

Admission free; guided tour 

prices vary. 

96 Euston Road, NW1. 

☎ 020 7412 7332. 

bl.uk/everyone 

Ë King’s Cross/Euston. 

Map A5. 

BRITISH MUSEUM 

International cultural history. 

Now with a wonderfully 

refurbished Medieval 

Europe gallery. Until 3 Jul 

Afghanistan: Crossroads 

Of The Ancient World. 

Treasures highlighting the 

richness of Afghanistan’s 

ancient culture. Exhibition 

£10, under-16s free. Until 

11 Sep Adornment And 

Identity: Jewellery And 

Costume From Oman. 

A free display of 20thcentury 

silver jewellery, 

weaponry and clothing from 

the Arabian Peninsula. Until 

16 Oct Australia Landscape. 

A free-to-visit garden filled 

with Aussie flora and fauna 

(p. 21). From 26 May Out 

Of Australia: Prints And 

Drawings From Sidney 

Nolan To Rover Thomas. 

Works on paper by 60 

Australian artists. Thurs-Fri 

10.00-20.30; Sat-Wed 

10.00-17.30. Admission free. 

Great Russell Street, WC1. 

☎ 020 7323 8299. 

britishmuseum.org 

Ë Tottenham Court Road. 

Map B6. 

 

‘A London museum 

landmark’ 

Time Out 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discover the 

Jewish Museum 

www.jewishmuseum.org.uk 

020 7284 7384 

Camden Town tube 


BRITISH MUSIC 

EXPERIENCE 

Britain’s museum of 

popular music, full of iconic 

memorabilia and state-ofthe-art 

interactive displays. 

Play instruments and use a 

‘smart’ ticket to download 

content to take home. Until 

25 May My Generation: The 

Glory Years Of British Rock 

1964-973. The Beatles, 

Hendrix, Bowie and many 

more musicians shot by Top 

Of The Pops photographer 

Harry Goodwin. Daily 11.00- 

19.30 (last entry 18.30). 

Admission £10, concessions 

£8, child £6. 

The O 2 , Peninsula Square, 

SE10. ☎ 020 8463 2000. 

britishmusicexperience. 

com Ë North Greenwich. 

Map inset. 

CAFE GALLERY 

Contemporary art gallery in 

the heart of leafy Southwark 

Park. From 11 May Personal 

Use. A group exhibition 

about personal privacy and 

its ever-blurring boundaries. 

Wed-Sun12.00-18.00. 


Southwark Park, SE16. 

☎ 020 7237 1230. 

cgplondon.org 

Ë Canada Water/ 

Bermondsey. Map inset. 

CAMDEN ARTS CENTRE 

Contemporary art exhibitions, 

most free. From 13 May 

Kerry Tribe: Dead Star Light. 

Film, video and sound works 

about memory. Tues-Sun 

10.00-18.00; Wed 10.00- 

21.00. Closed bank holidays. 


Arkwright Road, NW3. 

☎ 020 7472 5500. 

camdenartscentre.org 

Ë Finchley Road/ 

Hampstead. Off map. 

CHARLES DICKENS 

MUSEUM 

Dickens’s house, as it was 

in his lifetime, plus paintings, 

rare editions, manuscripts, 

furniture and more. Until 

summer 2011 (date TBC) 

Oliver! From Page To Stage. 

Exhibition celebrating the 

50th anniversary of Lionel 

Bart’s hit musical, which 

is based on Dickens’s 

novel Oliver Twist. Daily 

10.00-17.00. Admission £6, 

child £3. 

48 Doughty Street, WC1. 

☎ 020 7405 2127. 

dickensmuseum.com 

Ë Russell Square. Map A6. 

CLERKENWELL 

DESIGN WEEK 

24-26 May The second 

annual design showcase. 

Find a centrepiece exhibition 

in the Farmiloe Building, 

plus events throughout the 

neighbourhood (p. 62). 

Farmiloe Building, 

34 St John Street, EC1. 

clerkenwelldesignweek. 

com Ë Farringdon. Map A7. 

CLINK PRISON 

MUSEUM 

Visit this former prison, 

dating back to 1144, to see 

an exhibition about London’s 

penal past, including some 

scary instruments of torture. 

Mon-Fri 10.00-18.00; Sat- 

Sun 10.00-19.30. Admission 

£6, under-16s £5.50. 

1 Clink Street, SE1. 

☎ 020 7403 0900. 

clink.co.uk Ë London 

Bridge. Map C8. 

COURTAULD GALLERY 

Important European art 

collection, plus temporary 

exhibitions. Until 15 May Life, 

Legend, Landscape: Victorian 

Drawings And Watercolours. 

Historic paintings including 

some by pre-Raphaelites 

Rossetti, Millais and Burne- 

Jones. Daily 10.00-18.00. 

Admission £6, under-18s 

free. Admission free Mon 

10.00-14.00 (except 

bank holidays). 

Somerset House, Strand, 

WC2. ☎ 020 7848 2526. 

courtauld.ac.uk 


DECORATIVE ANTIQUES 

& TEXTILES FAIR 

3-8 May An annual interiors 

fair open to all (p. 62). Times 

vary. Admission £10. 

The Marquee, Battersea 

Park, SW11. ☎ 020 7237 

1230. decorativefair. 

com t Battersea Park. 

Off map. 

DENNIS SEVERS’ 

HOUSE 

A London townhouse 

evocatively staged by the 


Open daily 11.00 - 19.30 (last entry 18.30) 

Address: British Music Experience, The O2, SE10 0DX 

Underground/bus/Thames Clippers: North Greenwich 

Book now at www.britishmusicexperience.com or 0844 847 1761 

Together with... 

The British Music Experience is a registered not-for-profit charity. Registered Charity No. 1125752 


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BEnjAMIn FRAnkLIn 

HoUSE 

Former home of one of 

america’s great Founding 

Fathers (p. 12). 

36 Craven Street, WC2. 

% 020 7839 2006. 

: benjaminfranklin 

house.org Ë Charing 

Cross. Map C6. 

FLEMInG CoLLECtIon 

scottish art from 1770 to 

the present day. 

13 Berkeley Street, W1. 

% 020 7409 5730. 

: flemingcollection.co.uk 


GUARdS MUSEUM 

uniforms of the Queen’s 

Foot Guards and more. 

Wellington Barracks, 

Birdcage Walk, SW1. 

% 020 7414 3428. 

: theguardsmuseum. 

com Ë St James’s Park. 

Map D5. 

kEw BRIdGE 

StEAM MUSEUM 

the world’s largest 

collection of steam 

engines, plus fun events. 

Green Dragon Lane, TW8. 

% 020 8568 4757. 

: kbsm.org T Kew 

Bridge. Off map. 

PM GALLERY 

& HoUSE 

West london’s largest 

contemporary arts venue. 

Walpole Park, Mattock 

Lane, W5. % 020 8567 

1227. : ealing.gov.uk 

Ë Ealing Broadway. 

Off map. 

PRoUd CHELSEA 

iconic photography, from 

work by celebrity snappers 

to rock‘n’roll images. 

161 King’s Road, SW1. 

% 020 7349 0822. 

: proud.co.uk Ë Sloane 

Square. Off map. 

PUMP HoUSE 

GALLERY 

contemporary art gallery in 

a unique lakeside setting. 

Battersea Park, SW11. 

% 020 7350 0523. 

: pumphousegallery. 

org.uk T Battersea Park. 

Off map. 

RIFLEMAkER 

a trendy contemporary art 

space in the heart of soho. 

79 Beak Street, W1. 

% 020 7439 0000. : rifle 

maker.org Ë Piccadilly 

Circus. Map B5. 

VIEwFIndER 

PHotoGRAPHY 

GALLERY 

a showcase for new and 

established photographers. 

52 Brixton Village 

(formerly the Granville 

Arcade), SW9. 

: viewfinder.org.uk 

Ë Brixton. Off map. 

Available at locations across 

London including airports, 

train stations and the Britain 

and London Visitors centre 

1 Regent Street 

www.londonpass.com 

PM Gallery & House 

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sir John Gilbert’s ‘the enchanted Forest’ iMaGe © Guildhall art Gallery, city oF london 

late artist dennis severs to 

seem like residents from 

the 17th to 19th centuries 

still live there. times vary. 

admission from £5 to £12. 

18 Folgate Street, E1. 

% 020 7247 4013. 

: dennissevershouse. 

co.uk Ë Liverpool Street. 

Map A9. 

DESIGN MUSEUM 

World-leading museum 

that examines the impact 

of contemporary design. 

Until 3 Jul Wim crouwel: 

a Graphic odyssey. the 

first uK retrospective of 

work by the dutch graphic 

designer. Until 7 Aug brit 

insurance designs awards. 

design innovation showcase 

described as ‘the oscars 

of the design world’. daily 

10.00-17.45. admission 


Shad Thames, SE1. 

% 020 7403 6933. 

: designmuseum.org 

Ë Tower Hill. Off map. 

DR JOHNSON’S HOUSE 

in this period home dr 

samuel Johnson compiled 

the first comprehensive 

english dictionary. the 

building dates from the 

18th century and features 

historic interiors. Until 30 

Jul telling tales: stories From 

dr Johnson’s house 1911- 

2011. exhibition about the 

great wordsmith. Mon-sat 

11.00-17.00. admission 

£4.50, child £1.50. 

17 Gough Square, EC4. 

% 020 7353 3745. 

: drjohnsonshouse.org 

Ë Chancery Lane. Map B7. 

DULWICH PICTURE 

GALLERY 

collection of 17th and 

18th-century european 

old Masters paintings, plus 

temporary exhibitions. Until 

31 Dec Masterpiece a 

Month: Presiding Genius. 

a different loaned 

masterpiece displayed each 

month to celebrate the 

gallery’s 200th anniversary. 

Until 8 May Friends’ easter 

open exhibition. exhibition 

of works by the Friends of 

dulwich Picture Gallery. 

tues-Fri 10.00-17.00; sat & 

sun 11.00-17.00. admission 

£5, under-18s free. 

Gallery Road, SE21. 

% 020 8693 5254. 

: dulwichpicturegallery. 

org.uk T West Dulwich. 

Off map. 

FAN MUSEUM, THE 

the world’s only fan museum 

features permanent and 

temporary exhibitions with 

some examples dating back 

to the 11th century. Until 

24 Jul everyday life on the 

leaf of a Fan. beautiful fans 

depicting workers and more. 

tues-sat 11.00-17.00; sun 

12.00-17.00. admission £4, 

child £3, under-sevens free. 

12 Crooms Hill, SE10. 

% 020 8305 1441. 

: fan-museum.org 

Ë Cutty Sark. Map inset. 

FASHION AND 

TEXTILE MUSEUM 

british designer Zandra 

rhodes is behind this hub of 

contemporary fashion, textiles 

and jewellery. From 20 May 

tommy nutter: the rebel on 

the row. exhibition on the 

british tailor (p. 49). closed 

between exhibitions. tuessat 

11.00-18.00. admission 


83 Bermondsey Street, 

SE1. % 020 7407 8664. 

: ftmlondon.org 

Ë London Bridge. Off map. 

FIREPOWER, THE 

ROYAL ARTILLERY 

MUSEUM 

europe’s biggest historic and 

modern artillery collection. 

Features interactive galleries, 

medals and big guns. 

Wed-sun 10.30-17.00. also 

open on bank holidays and 

daily during school holidays. 

admission £5, child £2.50. 

Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, 

SE18. % 020 8855 7755. 

: firepower.org.uk 

Ë Woolwich Arsenal. 

Map inset. 

FLORENCE 

NIGHTINGALE MUSEUM 

Museum about the work of 

this pioneering nurse and 

health reformer. it’s now even 

more fun with audio guides, 

interactive and touchscreen 

exhibits, plus a programme 

Art and the Victorians 

english painter and illustrator sir John Gilbert (1817-1897) 

was one of the leading artists of the Victorian era. he 

was as prolific as he was talented and a new exhibition, 

which just opened at the Guildhall art Gallery, intends 

to show the wide range of his abilities. sir John Gilbert: 

art and imagination in the Victorian age (until 29 Aug) 

brings together his famous oil paintings with lesser-known 

watercolours, newspaper illustrations and other treasures. 

the exhibition is a chance to rediscover Gilbert’s genius. 

Pictured is his 1886 painting the enchanted Forest. 

Guildhall Art Gallery, below. 

of free arts activities for kids. 

daily 10.00-17.00. admission 

£5.80, under-15s £4.80. 

2 Lambeth Palace Road, 

SE1. % 020 7620 0374. 

: florence-nightingale. 

co.uk Ë Waterloo. Map D6. 

FOUNDLING MUSEUM 

evocative museum about 

abandoned children cared 

for at the Foundling hospital, 

1739-1953. Until 30 Oct 

Foundling Voices. Former 

pupils of the institution 

recount their stories of life 

before, during and after their 

stay. tues-sat 10.00-17.00; 

sun 11.00-17.00. admission 


40 Brunswick Square, 

WC1. % 020 7841 3600. 

: foundlingmuseum. 

org.uk Ë Russell Square. 

Map A6. 

GARDEN MUSEUM 

charming 17th-century 

formal and wildflower 

gardens (p. 21), plus a small 

gallery and modern café. 

sun-Fri 10.30-17.00; sat 

10.30-16.00 (closed first 

Mon of the month, except 

bank holidays). admission 


5 Lambeth Palace Road, 

SE1. % 020 7401 8865. 

: gardenmuseum.org. 

uk Ë Lambeth North/ 

Vauxhall. Map D6. 

GEFFRYE MUSEUM 

historic 18th-century 

almshouses with rooms 

recreating period english 

homes from 1600 onwards 

(p. 20). Until 29 Aug at 

home in Japan – beyond 

the Minimal house. Photos 

and objects open the door 

to contemporary urban living 

in Japan. tues-sat 10.00- 

17.00; sun 12.00-17.00 

(closed Mon, except bank 

holidays). admission free. 

136 Kingsland Road, E2. 

% 020 7739 9893. 

: geffrye-museum.org.uk 

Ë Hoxton. Off map. 

GUILDHALL ART 

GALLERY & ROMAN 

AMPHITHEATRE 

temporary exhibitions, 

extracts from a permanent 

collection, plus the remains 

of a roman amphitheatre. 



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Inspiring 

Beautiful 

Free 

Victoria and Albert 

Museum, London 

The world’s greatest 

museum of art and design 

www.vam.ac.uk 

The John Madejski Garden at the V&A. 

Photography by Peter Durant 

Experience the Household Cavalry 

Story in London’s Royal Heartland 

Open daily 

from 10am 

www.householdcavalrymuseum.co.uk 

The Household 

Cavalry Museum, 

Horse Guards, 

Whitehall, 

London SW1A 2AX 

Tel: 020 7930 3070 


Until 29 Aug Sir John 

Gilbert: Art And Imagination 

In The Victorian Age. 

Oil paintings, landscape 

watercolours, newspaper 

illustrations and more (p. 53). 

Mon-Sat 10.00-17.00; Sun 

12.00-16.00. Admission to 

the gallery and amphitheatre 

£2.50, under-16s free. Free 

admission Fri, or after 15.30 

daily. Contact the Museum 

of London for guided 

amphitheatre tours. 

Guildhall Yard, off 

Gresham Street, EC2. 

% 020 7332 3700. 

: cityoflondon.gov.uk 

Ë Bank. Map B8. 

HANDEL HOUSE 

MUSEUM 

Composer George Frideric 

Handel lived here for 36 

years. Faithfully restored, it 

hosts exhibitions and recitals. 

Tues-Wed & Fri-Sat 10.00- 

18.00; Sun noon-18.00; Thurs 

10.00-20.00. Admission £6, 

child £2 (free Sat-Sun). 

25 Brook Street, W1. 

% 020 7495 1685. 

: handelhouse.org 

Ë Bond Street. Map C4. 

HAUNCH OF VENISION 

Commercial gallery. Until 

21 May Places, Strange And 

Quiet. Imaginative photos 

of urban landscapes taken 

by cult film director Wim 

Wenders (Paris, Texas). Mon- 

Fri 10.00-18.00; Sat 10.00- 

17.00 Admission free. 

6 Burlington Gardens, 

W1. % 020 7495 5050. 

: haunchofvenison.com 

Ë Green Park/Picadilly 

Circus. Map C5. 

HAYWARD GALLERY 

Contemporary arts space. 

From 18 May Tracey Emin: 

Love Is What You Want. 

Works by the celebrated 

British artist (p. 49). Exhibition 

£12. Sat-Thurs 10.00-18.00; 

Fri 10.00-22.00. Closed 

between shows. 

Southbank Centre, SE1. 

% 08448 750 073. 

: southbankcentre.co.uk 


HORNIMAN MUSEUM 

& GARDENS 

Collections include World 

Cultures and Natural History, 

plus there’s an aquarium, an 

excellent petting farm and 

an interactive wildlife gallery 

called Nature Base. Until 

8 Jan Bali – Dancing For The 

Gods. Balinese culture and 

dance experienced through 

amazing costumes and 

artefacts, including film and 

1930s photos. Daily 10.30- 

17.30. Museum and garden 

free; aquarium £2, child £1. 

100 London Road, SE23. 

% 020 8699 1872. 

: horniman.ac.uk 

Ë Forest Hill. Off map. 

ICA 

One of London’s most 

innovative contemporary arts 

venues, it also boasts a great 

art book shop, a funky latenight 

bar and film screening 

rooms. Until 15 May 

Nathaniel Mellors: Ourhouse. 

Film and a two-headed 

talking animatronic sculpture 

feature in this exhibition by 

the eccentric British artist. 

Times vary. Admission free. 

1 The Mall, SW1. % 020 

7930 3647. : ica.org.uk 


IMPERIAL WAR 

MUSEUM 

The history of the two 

World Wars and other 

conflicts (p. 12). Until 6 Sep 

Outbreak 1939. Detailing 

the preparations made 

for World War II, including 

a chance to peek inside 

former Prime Minister 

Neville Chamberlain’s diary. 

Until 30 Oct Once Upon A 

Wartime: Classic War Stories 

For Children. Exhibition 

about the facts behind the 

fiction. Until 6 Jan Women 

War Artists. Work by female 

war artists, including from 

World War I and the Kosovo 

conflict. Daily 10.00-18.00. 


Lambeth Road, SE1. 

% 020 7416 5000. 

: iwm.org.uk Ë Lambeth 

North. Map D7. 

JEWISH MUSEUM 

Artefacts and exhibits 

celebrating Jewish culture, 

as well as London’s other 

diverse migrant communities. 

Sun-Thurs 10.00-17.00; Fri 

10.00-14.00; Sat closed. 

Admission £7, under-16s £3, 

under-fives free. 

Raymond Burton House, 

129-131 Albert Street, 

NW1. % 020 7284 7384. 

: jewishmuseum.org.uk 

Ë Camden Town. Off map. 

KINGS PLACE 

Arts venue containing two 

galleries: the sculpture 

gallery Pangolin London 

and Kings Place Gallery, 

showing contemporary 

art. From 6 May A Song 

Of The Earth And The Cry 

Of Concrete: Fusina’s Field 

And Other Paintings. French 

landscapes by British artist 

David Hepher. From 19 May 

Women Make Sculpture. 

Work by Dorothy Cross, 

Ann Christopher and others. 

Kings Place Gallery Mon-Fri 

10.00-18.00; Sat-Sun 

12.00-18.00. Pangolin 

London Tues-Sat 10.00- 

18.00. Admission free. 

90 York Way, N1. % 020 

7520 1490. : kingsplace. 

co.uk Ë King’s Cross. 

Off map. 

LEIGHtON HOUSE 

MUSEUM 

The exotically-decorated 

former home of Victorian 

artist Lord Leighton is full of 

his collected treasures. From 

8 May George Aitchison: 

Leighton’s Architect Revealed. 

Architectural drawings and 

more chart Aitchison’s 19thcentury 

interior designs. 

Wed-Mon 10.00-17.30. 

Admission £5, under-17s £1. 

12 Holland Park Road, 

W14. % 020 7602 3316. 

: rbkc.gov.uk/leighton 

housemuseum Ë Holland 

Park. Off map. 

LONDON CANAL 

MUSEUM 

Discover the history of the 

capital’s canals through 

displays, arts and crafts, plus 

guided walks and boat trips. 

Download an MP3 tour from 

the website before your visit. 

Tues-Sun 10.00-16.30 (until 

19.30 on the first Thurs of 

the month). Admission £3, 

under-16s £1.50, underfours 

free. 

12-13 New Wharf Road, 

N1. % 020 7713 0836. 

: canalmuseum.org.uk 

Ë King’s Cross. Off map. 

LONDON tRANSPORt 

MUSEUM 

Interactive exhibits explore 

the past, present and future 

of the capital’s transport 

network – including more 

than 80 historic road and 

rail vehicles. Mon-Thurs, 

Sat-Sun 10.00-18.00; Fri 

11.00-18.00. Admission 


39 Wellington Street, WC2. 

% 020 7379 6344. 

: ltmuseum.co.uk 

Ë Covent Garden. Map C6. 

MUSEUM OF 1951 

Until 4 Sep Art, memorabilia 

and rare artefacts celebrate 

the 60th anniversary of 

the 1951 Festival Of 

Britain. This museum to 

is co-curated by Wayne 

Hemmingway (Red or Dead). 

Times and admission TBC. 

Southbank Centre, 

Belvedere Road, SE1. 

% 08703 800 400. 

: southbankcentre.co.uk 

Ë Waterloo. Key 66. 

MUSEUM OF LONDON 

The world’s largest urban 

history museum includes 

the £20 million Galleries of 

Modern London, which tell 

the story of the city from 

1666 to the present day. 

Until 4 Sep London Street 

Photography. More than 

200 photo images help 

to contrast contemporary 

and historic London life. 

Until 11 Sep Hand-drawn 

London. Maps by Londoners 

that are based on personal 

experience instead of 

geography. Mon-Sun 10.00- 


London Wall, EC2. 

% 020 7001 9844. 

: museumoflondon.org. 

uk Ë St Paul’s. Map B8. 

MUSEUM OF LONDON 

DOCKLANDS 

The intriguing history of 

the meandering River 

Thames, from its time as a 

Roman port to the ongoing 

regeneration of the docks. 

Displays include the thoughtprovoking 

permanent 60 p. 



55


A golden 

opportunity 

to visit the Bank’s Museum for a great day out! 

There are special events and more every day. 

Find out what the Bank does 

Learn about banknote design 

Try and lift a gold bar 

Audio visual displays 

Museum shop 

Admission free 

10am – 5pm Monday to Friday. 

Closed weekends and public holidays. 

Entrance in Bartholomew Lane, London 

EC2R 8AH. Tel: 020 7601 5545 

www.bankofengland.co.uk/museum 

JACK THE RIPPER 

The Jack the Ripper Walk goes every night 

at 7.30pm from Tower Hill tube. Guides 

include crime historian Donald Rumbelow, 

“internationally recognised as the leading authority 

on the Ripper”. “London’s best guided 

walks” Time Out 

100 Walks per Week 

LONDON WALKS ® 

(020) 7624 3978 • london@walks.com 

See the video of the walk at: www.walks.com 

Gold 

Medal 

Best Tourism 

Experience 

2009 

LP ORIGINAL WALKS.indd 

Dr JOHNSON’S 

1 

HOUSE23/12/2009 15:38 

Dr Samuel Johnson, compiler of 

the famous Dictionary of the 

English Language, lived here 

from 1748 to 1759. Built in 1700, 

this unique, atmospheric house 

remains largely unaltered and 

contains a fascinating collection 

of period portraits, books and 

furniture. 

Open: Mon-Sat 11.00 to 17.30 and 2nd July untill 20.30 

Adults £4.50; Child £1.50; Concessions £3.50; Family £10. 

17 Gough Square, London EC4. 

% (020) 7353 3745 Ë Chancery Lane 

FREE ADMISSION 

High Fliers Wanted! 

www.rafmuseum.org 

Only 30 minutes from Charing Cross, 25 minutes from 

Kings Cross, 25 minutes from Euston Stations 

www.battleofbritainbeacon.org 

Royal Air Force Museum London 

Grahame Park Way, London, 

NW9 5LL 

T: 020 8205 2266 


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CENOTAPH CENOTAPH THE TOWER, THE TOWER, 

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Queen Queen Anne Anne Storey’s 


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Pirates: The Captain Kidd 

Story. Interactive exhibits and 

more (p. 49). Exhibition £7, 

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A world-class collection of 

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Conflicts Of Interest, 

which explores the role of 

the British Army abroad. 

Until 26 Jun The Road To 

Kabul: British Armies In 

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The controversial history 

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from heterosexual soldiers 

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Royal Hospital Road, SW3. 

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Ashcan movement. 

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Trafalgar Square, WC2. 

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NATIONAL MARITIME 

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State-of-the-art museum 

exploring Britain’s maritime 

past, present and future 

(p. 12). The museum’s 

fine art collection is at 

the Queen’s House next 

door. Daily 10.00-17.00. 


Romney Road, SE10. 

% 020 8858 4422. 

: nmm.ac.uk Ë Cutty 

Sark/Greenwich. Map inset. 

NATIONAL PORTRAIT 

GALLERY 

British history told through 

portraits of the famous 

and influential. Until 30 

May Hoppé Portraits: 

Society, Studio And Street. 

Photographer EO Hoppé’s 

portraits of sitters such 

as George Bernard Shaw, 

Margot Fonteyn and Vita 

Sackville-West. Exhibition 

£11. Until 19 Jun Ida Kar: 

Bohemian Photographer, 

1908-74. Portraits by the 

pioneering 20th-century 

snapper. Exhibition £3. Until 

24 Jul Ballet In Focus. Rare 

photographs of dancers 

including Adeline Genée 

and Anna Pavlova. Sat-Wed 

10.00-18.00; Thurs & Fri 


St Martin’s Place, WC2. 

% 020 7312 2463. 

: npg.org.uk Ë Leicester 

Square. Map C6. 

NATURAL HISTORY 

MUSEUM 

Astounding natural history 

collections. Now featuring 

the Darwin Centre, where 

you can see leading 

scientists at work. And 

the new Images of Nature 

gallery showing wonderful 

modern and historic 

artworks. Until 4 Sep Age 

Of The Dinosaur. Discover 

the weird plants and animals 

that lived in Jurassic lagoons 

and Cretaceous forests 65 

million years ago. Exhibition 

£9, child £6. Until 25 Sep 

Sensational Butterflies. 

Encounter live tropical 

specimens (p. 17). Exhibition 

£3.50. Until 2 Oct Sexual 

Nature. The natural world’s 

most amazing intimate 

secrets. Exhibition £7, child 

£3.50. Daily 10.00-17.50 (‘til 

22.30 last Fri of month). 


Cromwell Road, SW7. 

% 020 7942 5000. 

: nhm.ac.uk Ë South 

Kensington. Map D2 

OLD OPERATING 

THEATRE MUSEUM 

& HERB GARRET 

A macabre yet fascinating 

relic of the original St 

Thomas’ Hospital. Inside 

you’ll encounter bizarre 

medical implements and hairraising 

stories of operations 

in times before the invention 

of anaesthetic. Daily 10.30- 

17.00. Admission £5.90, 

under-16s £3.40. 

9a St Thomas Street, SE1. 

% 020 7188 2679. 

: thegarret.org.uk 


PROUD CAMDEN 

Commercial gallery. Until 

15 May Bob Marley 

& The Golden Age Of 

Reggae. Iconic portraits by 

photographer Kim Gottlieb- 

Walker mark the 30th 

anniversary of Bob Marley’s 

death. Mon-Sun 11.00-17.30. 


The Horse Hospital, 

Stables Market, Chalk Farm 

Road, NW1. % 020 7482 

3867. : proud.co.uk 

Ë Chalk Farm. Off map. 

QUEEN’S GALLERY 

Over 500 years of treasures 

from the Royal Collection, 

including paintings, furniture, 

ceramics, silver, jewellery and 

textiles. Until 9 Oct Dutch 

Landscapes. More than 42 

stunning landscape paintings 

from the 17th century (p. 49). 

Daily 10.00-17.30. Entrance 

by timed tickets. Admission 

£9, under-fives free. 

Buckingham Palace, 

Buckingham Palace Road, 

SW1. % 020 7766 7301. 



RIVINGTON PLACE 

Two great public galleries 

include: Autograph ABP 

(photographic art) and Iniva 

(the Institute of International 

Visual Arts). You’ll also find 

a bookshop and a bustling 

café. Until 14 May Rabih 

Mroué: I, The Undersigned. 

The first UK solo exhibition 

by the Lebanese artist 

includes installations, video 

and photographs. Tues, Wed 

& Fri 11.00-18.00; Thurs 

11.00-21.00; Sat 12.00- 


Rivington Place, EC2. 

% 020 7749 1240. 

: rivingtonplace.org 

Ë Old Street. Off map. 

ROYAL ACADEMY 

OF ARTS 

Founded in 1768, the 

RA stages both free and 

ticketed exhibitions, as well 

as interesting events. Until 

5 Jun Watteau: The 

Drawings. A chronological 

exploration of Jean-Antoine 

Watteau’s sketches. 

Exhibition £10, under-eights 

free. Fri 10.00-22.00; 

Sat-Thurs 10.00-18.00. 


Burlington House, 

Piccadilly, W1. 

% 020 7300 8000. 

: royalacademy.org.uk 

Ë Green Park/Piccadilly 

Circus. Map C5. 

ROYAL AIR FORCE 

MUSEUM 

National aviation museum 

on the historic London 

Aerodrome site. See more 

than 100 international 

aircraft, including bombers 

from World War I. Mon-Fri 

10.30-16.30; Sat-Sun 


Grahame Park Way, 

Hendon, NW9. % 020 

8205 2266. : rafmuseum. 

org Ë Colindale. Off map. 

SAATCHI GALLERY 

Large and influential 

contemporary art gallery. 

From 27 May Shape Of 

Things To Come: New 

Sculpture. Works by 

contemporary sculptors 


including Rebecca Warren. 

Daily 10.00-18.00. 


Duke of York’s HQ, King’s 

Road, SW3. % 020 7823 

2363. : saatchi-gallery. 

co.uk Ë Sloane Square. 

Off map. 

SCIENCE MUSEUM 

Dedicated to science and 

technology with changing 

exhibitions and an Imax 

3D cinema. Until 30 Dec 

Cosmos & Culture: How 

Astronomy Has Shaped Our 

World. Stargazing around 

the globe, from ancient 

beginnings to the latest 

technology. Until 31 Dec 

Listening Post. Uncensored 

fragments of text, sampled 

from public internet 

chatrooms and bulletin 

boards. Daily 10.00-18.00. 

Admission free; Imax £8, 

child £6.25. 

Exhibition Road, SW7. 

% 08708 704 868. 

: sciencemuseum.org.uk 


Map D2. 

SERPENTINE GALLERY 

A cutting-edge contemporary 

arts space. Until 2 May 

Nancy Spero. The first major 

exhibition of work following 

the 2009 death of the 

radical American artist. Daily 


Closed between exhibitions. 

Kensington Gardens, W2. 

% 020 7402 6075. 

: serpentinegallery.org 


Map C2. 

SHERLOCK HOLMES 

MUSEUM 

Dedicated to the fictional 

sleuth and kept exactly 

as described in Sir Arthur 

Conan Doyle’s thrilling and 

ever-popular stories. Daily 

09.30-18.00. Admission £6, 

under-16s £4. 

221b Baker Street, NW1. 

% 020 7224 3688. 

: sherlock-holmes.co.uk 

Ë Baker Street. Map A3. 

SIR JOHN 

SOANE’S MUSEUM 

Late architect’s hometurned-museum. 

Soane 

himself designed this house 

to show off his collection 

of antiques and art, much 

of which is exhibited 

today (p. 12). Until 25 

JunThe Petrified Music Of 

Architecture: Sir Herbert 

Oakeley’s Collection Of 

Cathedral Models. Cardboard 

replicas of 27 British 

cathedrals constructed by 

architect William Gorringe. 

Tues-Sat 10.00-17.00. 


13 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, 

WC2. % 020 7405 2107. 

: soane.org Ë Holborn. 

Map B6. 

SOMERSET HOUSE 

A spectacular neoclassical 

arts venue. Besides the 

famous impressionist art 

collection of the Courtauld 

Gallery (p. 51), you’ll find 

changing contemporary 

art and design displays in 

various exhibition spaces. 

Until 22 May World 

Photography Festival 

Exhibition. An exhibition 

of the winning images 

from the 2011 Sony World 

Photography Awards. 

Exhibition £10, under- 

14s free. Fountain Court 

07.30-23.00; River Terrace & 

Seamen’s Hall 08.00-18.00; 

Embankment Gallery 10.00- 


Strand, WC2. % 020 

7845 4600. : somerset 

house.org.uk Ë Temple/ 

Embankment. Map C6 

TATE BRITAIN 

Traditional and contemporary 

galleries showcasing 

British art. Until 15 May 

Susan Hiller. Mixed-media 

installations and video 

projections by the UK-based 

American artist. Exhibition 

£10. Until 31 Jul Romantics. 

Poetic artworks by JMW 

Turner, John Constable, 

William Blake and others. 

Until 21 Aug Watercolour. 

Trace the history of 

watercolour from medieval 

illumination to present-day 

artists, including work by 

Tracey Emin. Exhibition 

£12.70. Until 21 Aug James 

Stirling: Notes From The 

Archive. Free retrospective 

of work by the late British 

architect. Daily 10.00-18.00 

“Powerfully evocative” 

Evening Standard 

The Rehearsal and Performance Room, 25 Brook Street 

Located in the heart of London’s Mayfair in 

the former home of the baroque composer 

G.F.Handel, the museum features beautifully 

restored Georgian interiors, fine art, regular live 

music, family activities and concerts. 

25 Brook Street, London, W1K 4HB 

Ë Bond Street/Oxford Circus 

020 7495 1685 | mail@handelhouse.org 

www.handelhouse.org 

Image © Matthew Hollow 



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(‘til 22.00 on the first Fri of 

the month). Admission free. 

Millbank, SW1. % 020 

7887 8888. : tate.org.uk 

Ë Pimlico. Map E6. 

TATE MODERN 

Compelling contemporary 

art. Until 11 Sep Miró: The 

Ladder Of Escape. See more 

than 150 paintings, drawings, 

sculptures and prints in 

a major retrospective. 

Exhibition £15.50. From 

6 May Burke + Norfolk: 

Photographs From The War In 

Afghanistan. Simon Norfolk’s 

new photos are contrasted 

with those of 19th-century 

British snapper John Burke. 

Fri-Sat 10.00-22.00; 

Sun-Thurs 10.00-18.00. 


Bankside, SE1. % 020 

7887 8888. : tate.org.uk 

Ë Southwark. Map C8. 

VICTORIA AND 

ALBERT MUSEUM 

The V&A has a magnificent 

collection of fine and applied 

arts spanning 3,000 years. 

Artefacts include ceramics, 

fashion, paintings and 

illustrations. Until 10 Jul 

Yohji Yamamoto. Installationbased 

retrospective of work 

by the Japanese fashion 

designer. Exhibition £7. Until 

17 Jul The Cult Of Beauty: 

The Aesthetic Movement 

1860-1900. From the 

paintings of Rossetti and 

Burne-Jones to the domestic 

furnishings of William Morris. 

Exhibition £12. Until 14 

Sep So Noble A Confection: 

Producing And Consuming 

Chocolate, 1600-2000. 

Ceramics, metalwork and 

prints for chocoholics. Fri 

10.00-22.00; Sat-Thurs 


Cromwell Road, SW7. 

% 020 7942 2000. 

: vam.ac.uk Ë South 

Kensington. Map D2. 

V&A MUSEUM 

OF CHILDHOOD 

National collection of 

childhood objects dating 

back to the 16th century. 

Until 12 Jun Sense Of 

Place. Works by five artists, 

including a metalsmith and 

textile designer, that were 

inspired by the museum’s 

collection. Until 4 Sep 

Absurd Impositions. Pencil 

portraits by Rebecca 

Fortnum. From 28 May From 

The Tiger Who Came To Tea 

To Mog And Pink Rabbit. 

About the books of Judith 

Kerr. Daily 10.00-17.45. 


Cambridge Heath Road, 

E2. % 020 8983 5200. 

: vam.ac.uk/moc 

Ë Bethnal Green. Off map. 

WALLACE COLLECTION 

The former Wallace family 

home displaying their 

collection of rococo art, 

sculpture and furniture. 

Paintings include Jean- 

Honoré Fragonard’s 

18th-century masterpiece, 

The Swing. Until 5 Jun 

Esprit Et Verite: Watteau And 

His Circle. Dual exhibitions 

celebrating the work of 

French artist Jean-Antoine 

Watteau and his greatest 

supporter, art dealer Jean de 

Jullienne. Daily 10.00-17.00. 


Hertford House, 

Manchester Square, W1. 

% 020 7563 9500. 

: wallacecollection.org 

Ë Bond Street. Map B4. 

WAppING pROjECT 

– BANkSIDE, THE 

Contemporary art gallery set 

in a former hydraulic power 

station. Until 14 May Yohji 

Making Waves. Installation 

featuring a vast wedding 

dress with a bamboo 

crinoline by the Japanese 

designer. Until 14 May 

Yohji’s Women. Exhibition of 

Yamamoto fashion photos 

by Nick Knight, Paolo 

Roversi and others. 

Tues-Sat 10.00-18.00. 


Wapping Project Bankside, 

65a Hopton Street, SE1. 

% 020 7981 9851. 

: thewappingproject 

bankside.com 

Ë Southwark. Map C7. 

WELLCOME 

COLLECTION 

Medicine, life and art 

explored in over 1,500 

exhibits, including shrunken 

heads and ancient remedies. 

Fairs and shows 

London has many 

annual fairs and 

shows well worth 

checking out. 

Find everything 

to do with interiors 

at the annual 

Decorative 

Antiques & 

Textiles Fair 

(3-8 May, p. 51). 

It’s held in a marquee in beautiful Battersea Park. 

Also located in the park, you’ll find the Pump House 

Gallery (p. 52), which reopens from 11 May following 

building improvements. The gallery’s first event is the People 

Show, a multimedia experience featuring art installations, 

live music, choreography and storytelling. You’ll also find 

evening happenings here, as part of the Museums At Night 

weekend (p. 12). 

Want to browse or buy original paintings, sculptures, 

photos and ceramics by 130 new and established artists? 

Then head for the Summer Open Studio Art Show (12-15 

May) at Wimbledon Art Studios (pictured, below). 

Elsewhere, the second Clerkenwell Design Week (24-26 

May, p. 51) returns. The festival celebrates Britain’s design 

industry and focuses attention on this creative hub through 

exhibitions, street parties and more. Among the highlights, 

The House Of Detention finds a subterranean Victorian 

prison, which is not normally open to the public, housing an 

atmospheric site-specific art installation. 

Changing temporary 

exhibitions and events, plus 

many permanent displays. 

Until 31 Aug Dirt: The Filthy 

Reality Of Everyday Life. 

Exhibition about changing 

attitudes to muck. Displays 

include contemporary art 

by Bruce Nauman, satirical 

illustrations, scientific 

artefacts, film and more. 

Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat 

10.00-18.00; Sun 11.00- 

18.00; Thurs 10.00-22.00. 


183 Euston Road, NW1. 

% 020 7611 2222. 

: wellcomecollection.org 

Ë Euston. Map A5. 

WHITECHApEL GALLERY 

Nine galleries of modern 

masters and contemporary 

art. Until 2 May Claire 

Barclay: Shadow Spans. 

A large site-specific work 

by the Scottish sculptor. 

Until 22 May Keeping It 

Real: Material Intelligence. 

Playful takes on familiar 

imagery by artists including 

Martin Kippenberger, Seth 

Price and Kelley Walker. 

Until 19 Jun Paul Graham: 

Photographs 1981-2006. A 

retrospective of work by the 

British artist, including A1: 

The Great North Road. Until 

4 Sep This Is Whitechapel. 

Ian Berry’s documentary 

photos of the east London 

in 1972. Tues-Wed & Fri- 

Sun 11.00-18.00;

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