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Welcome...
elcome to December’s London Planner, VisitBritain and London
& Partners’ official monthly guide to the capital, and your
Windispensable guide to what’s hot during the festive season. Across
the city there is something for everyone, with an unrivalled variety of things to
see and do that are guaranteed to ensure you are filled with seasonal cheer.
Over the Christmas period there are wonderful carol concerts throughout the
city, including iconic locations like Trafalgar Square beneath the Christmas
Tree (p. 23). Hyde Park is once again hosting its Winter Wonderland
(p. 23), or try out one of the many seasonal markets, including the Real Food Christmas Market (p. 89) on the
South Bank. Don’t forget the great shopping at prices to suit all pockets – we’re even closing the roads to
traffic in the West End on 10-11 Dec for a special weekend where every shopper is a VIP (p. 66).
If you have not tried it before, I heartily recommend a trip to the panto (p. 11), a quintessentially English
experience, with slapstick fun for people of all ages. And as we approach the bicentenary of Charles Dickens’s
birthday in 2012, there are events taking place that showcase the genius of one of the world’s greatest
wordsmiths (p. 12). The city is also counting down to one amazing year in which we host the London 2012
Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (p. 29), and we will be kicking things off in spectacular style with our
New Year’s Eve fireworks display at the London Eye (p. 42). Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year – we
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Editor’s Picks
December 2011
1 FESTIVE
TREATS
Christmas in London
is a very special time.
Children will love the
pantos and seasonal
shows (including the
film Happy Feet 2,
right, at the BFI Imax),
while adults can party
onboard the Christmas
Showboat and enjoy
stunning landscapes
with a Winter
Evergreen Walk at the
Royal Botanic Gardens,
Kew (p. 10-11).
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BOURNE TO
ENTERTAIN
Mime, comedy and an indoor
blizzard create the fantastical
Slava’s Snowshow (below),
while The Nutcracker takes
centre stage in not one, but four
different productions this month,
including Matthew Bourne’s
contemporary interpretation.
Or be transported to warmer
climes with a new musical
production of Swallows And
Amazons (p. 75).
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DAZZLING SIGHTS
Don’t miss Trafalgar Square’s
Christmas tree
(left) and carol
services this
month. Or put
your skates on
and discover
London’s best ice
rinks. Meanwhile,
the South Bank
hosts the Cologne
Christmas
Market (p. 23).
WEST END
WONDERS
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The West End brightens up the long
winter nights with fabulous musicals
and world-class drama. Read reviews
of the Wizard Of Oz and The Lion
King and discover the very latest news
from Theatreland. Highlights include
Girls Aloud singer Kimberley Walsh
(right) in Shrek The Musical and
Stomp’s 10th birthday (p. 17-18).
AREA FOCUS
Discover St. Christopher’s
Place, a
charming
shopping and
dining enclave
just moments
from Oxford
Street. Savour
traditional
sweets in
Mrs Kibble’s
Olde Sweet Shoppe, pick up
art at Artica, enjoy fine dining at
Ayoush and sit back and relax
with a coffee at
the Sensory Lab
(above, p. 14).
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SEASONAL
SHOPPING EVENTS
A number
of special
shopping
events take
place in the
run-up to
Christmas,
including
Seven
Dials’
(above) discount evening. Alternatively, head
to the East London Design Show for lovingly
crafted and unique creations (p. 66).
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ILLUMINATING ART
Proud Chelsea gallery presents
fascinating
photos of worldfamous
stars
(including The
Beatles and
Mick Jagger,
right) in Terry
O’Neill: Screen
Sirens & Rock
Rebels. At the
British Library,
admire historic
illustrated
texts in Royal
Manuscripts:
The Genius
Of Illumination (p. 47).
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DINE IN STYLE
Head to Harvey Nichols to see
the stunning results of its Fifth Floor Café
refurbishment and sample the new menu.
For festive
treats, pay a visit
to the Taste
of Christmas
fair or the
Real Food
Christmas
Market
(left, p. 89).
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Welcome 3
Mayor’s foreword
Editor’s Picks 4
If You Only Have
One Day
Classic attractions
London’s Compass 8
Hidden gems in central, north,
south, east and west London
12 Days Of Christmas 10
Festive treats for every
age and taste
Itinerary 12
A Dickensian day out
Area Focus 14
St. Christoper’s Place
Showbiz News 17
& Reviews
West End round-up
Out Of Town 20
Cambridge
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If You Only Have
One Day
If You Only Have One Day
With so many attractions, both historical and contemporary, London is one of the
world’s most exciting cities to explore. These are the top 10 attractions (according
to visitor numbers in 2010), that you won’t want to miss.
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM © NHM.AC.UK; MADAME TUSSAUDS & SCIENCE MUSEUM © BRITAINONVIEW;
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1 BRITISH MUSEUM
This world-famous museum,
founded in 1753, houses some
of history’s greatest treasures,
including Egyptian mummies
and the Elgin Marbles (p. 54).
2 TATE MODERN
The former power station is
situated at Bankside and hosts
a globally recognised modern
art collection, plus great
temporary exhibitions (p. 52).
3 NATIONAL GALLERY
A wonderful gallery which is filled
with priceless art belonging to the
nation, including works by Botticelli,
Da Vinci and Monet (p. 51).
4 NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Explore the natural world. See
dinosaurs galore, including
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a full-size Diplodocus skeleton,
child-friendly exhibitions and
much more (p. 60).
5 EDF ENERGY LONDON EYE
Experience the full glory of London
by taking a ride in one of the
capsules (p. 27). On a clear day
views can extend as far as
Windsor Castle (p. 45).
6 SCIENCE MUSEUM
Interactive scientific fun for children,
which is just as fascinating for
bigger kids who want to learn how
the world works (p. 60).
7 VICTORIA AND ALBERT
MUSEUM
An incredible range of artefacts that
span more than 3,000 years of art,
design, jewellery, photos, sculpture,
textiles and fashion. Excellent
exhibitions show off the famous
permanent collection (p. 60).
8 MADAME TUSSAUDS
A 126-year-old museum loved by
visitors for its life-like waxworks of
famous people. Expect interactive
exhibits, plus lookalike models of
presidents, pop icons, Bollywood
stars and more (p. 30).
9 NATIONAL MARITIME
MUSEUM/
ROYAL OBSERVATORY
Discover more about seafaring
and stargazing at these popular
Greenwich attractions (p. 52/35).
!0 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. 39).
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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.
The O 2
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: Asia House. This
Grade II-listed neoclassical building
dates from the 18th century. It’s
now home to a charity championing
Asian culture through exhibitions and
events. Until 21 Jan The Flamboyant
Mr Chinnery (1774-1852) An English
Artist In India And China. An exhibition
of paintings by English artist George
Chinnery made on his travels. Mon-
Sat 10.00-18.00. Admission free.
63 New Cavendish Street, W1.
020 7307 5454. asiahouse.
org Ë Oxford Circus/Regent’s Park.
Map B4.
NORTH LONDON
More than 120 languages are spoken
in this multiethnic and vibrant region,
which is steeped in history, renowned
for its culture and boasts excellent
transport links. Areas of interest
include Hampstead Heath and the
spectacular views from Primrose Hill
at Regent’s Park (p. 30).
Hidden Gem: Freud Museum
Former home of the trailblazing
Austrian psychoanalyst, Sigmund
Freud, which boasts his famous
couch. Wed-Sun 12.00-17.00.
Admission £6, child free.
20 Maresfield Gardens, NW3.
020 7435 2002. freud.org.uk
Ë Finchley Road. 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 and the World Rugby
Museum (p. 41). It’s also home to
Greenwich (map inset), perhaps the
most famous maritime site in the UK.
Hidden Gem: Dulwich Picture
Gallery. A gallery housing 17th
and 18th-century paintings, plus
temporary exhibitions. Until 8 Jan
Painting Canada: Tom Thomson
And The Group Of Seven. Images
of the Canadian wilderness. Tues-Fri
10.00-17.00; Sat & Sun 11.00-
17.00. Admission £9 (£5 permanent
collection only), child free.
Gallery Road, SE21. 020 8693
5254. dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk
T West Dulwich. Off map.
EAST LONDON
Once the centre of working class
London, the east is going through a
period of regeneration and will host
the London 2012 Olympic Games
and Paralympic Games. Factories and
working docks have given way to a
funky arts scene, bars and clubs, plus
markets like Old Spitalfields
(p. 71) and The O 2 complex, which
includes shops, bars, restaurants and
the British Music Experience (p. 54).
Hidden Gem: Thames Barrier. Visit
London’s flood defence system to find
an information centre and café with
spectacular River Thames views, an
exhibition about the barrier’s design,
plus a park. Thurs-Sun10.30-17.00.
Admission £3.50, child £2.
Thames Barrier Information Centre,
1 Unity Way, SE18. 020 8305
4188. environment-agency.gov.uk/
thamesbarrier Ë North Greenwich.
Map inset.
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. 73).
Hidden Gem: Leighton House
Museum. The former home of
Victorian artist Lord Frederic
Leighton (1830-1896) boasts
stunning interiors. Treasures include
tiles by ceramic artist William De
Morgan (p. 61). Wed-Mon 10.00-
17.30. Admission £5.
Leighton House Museum, 12 Holland
Park Road, W14. 020 7602 3316.
rbkc.gov.uk Ë Olympia. Off map.
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12
Days of
Christmas
Celebrate Christmas and experience all it has to offer with our very own version
of the traditional festive song The Twelve Days Of Christmas. By Susannah O’Grady
1 SHOWS WITH
SPARKLE
There is a flurry of festive
themed shows this winter.
Among the highlights
are the atmospheric The
Snowman at Sadler’s Wells
(above, until 8 Jan) and the
charming production The
Lazy Elf (10-22 Dec) at the
Arts Theatre. Meanwhile,
the popular children’s tale
The Snow Queen comes to
life at the Unicorn Theatre
(until 8 Jan), while the
Waterloo Station Theatre
plays host to The Railway
Children (left).
All productions, p. 75.
2 FESTIVE GARDENS
From frosty landscapes to tropical environments, The Royal
Botanic Gardens, Kew (above), offers much to experience this
winter. Adults can enjoy its daily Winter Evergreen Walks (from
1 Dec), which highlight our hardiest, seasonal plants and trees,
while children will love meeting Santa in the grotto (10-23 Dec),
carousel rides and driving mini vintage cars (from 10 Dec).
Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, p. 35.
3 SHINY BAUBLES
Explore Christmas through
the ages at the charming
Geffrye Museum. Its
Christmas Past exhibition
(right) presents 400 years
of domestic seasonal
traditions with 11
decorated rooms. See a
banquet from the 1630s and a Victorian celebration or take part
in its themed activities including decorative workshops.
Geffrye Museum, p. 61.
4 RIVER RAPIDS
See the twinkling lights of London as you
cruise along the River Thames onboard
City Cruises (p. 39). Its Christmas Showboat
operates throughout the month, or book the
Christmas Day Cruise for a traditional turkey
lunch combined with the best sights in the
city. The RS Hispaniola (p. 100) which is
permanently moored opposite the London
Eye, will also be offering Christmas lunch
in December with live festive piano tunes
and Christmas dinner from 1-22 Dec.
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THE SNOWMAN © ALASTAIR MUIR; THE RAILWAY CHILDREN © CYLLA VON TIEDEMANN; FESTIVE GARDENS © ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW; CHRISTMAS PAST © GEFFRYE MUSEUM/JANE LLOYD;
ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL © GRAHAM LACDAO; CINDERELLA © PETER SCHIAZZA
6 CHILLY
SWIMMERS
A rather eccentric
festive tradition
in London is the
Peter Pan Cup,
a swimming race
held on Christmas
morning (25 Dec)
in the icy waters
of Hyde Park’s
Serpentine lake. Its
title originates from
one of the race’s
patrons, J.M. Barrie,
who was the author
of Peter Pan. Head
down at 09.00 to
see these brave
souls in action.
Hyde Park, p. 30.
8 HUSKIES IN THE CITY
These loveable animals are synonymous with
Christmas and there’s nothing more thrilling
for a small child than a husky sleigh ride.
The London Wetland Centre offers just
that from 10-11 Dec during its Winter
Wonderland weekend. In addition, Santa will
be in his grotto ready to welcome little
ones while Merlin the magician will
keep them entertained.
London Wetland Centre, p. 30.
9 STARS SHINING BRIGHTLY
Make like the three wise men and
consult the stars. The best place
to view our wondrous solar system
is at the Royal Observatory.
During December it hosts
seasonal events including
The Sky Tonight: Christmas
Stars planetarium show
(3-23 Dec), which explores
constellations and the idea
of the Christmas Star.
On 7,9,21,23 Dec,
combine it with a view
through the on-site telescope
in Evening With The Stars.
Royal Observatory, p. 35.
5 HAPPY PENGUINS
Tap-dancing penguins should be
on everybody’s Christmas list.
Happy Feet 2 opens at the
BFI Imax on 2 Dec. Not only
will it be shown on a gigantic
screen, the film is also in 3D,
ensuring all ages will be swept
up in this charming South Pole
adventure. Other films on show
this month include The Polar
Express and A Christmas Carol,
which are also both in 3D.
BFI Imax, p. 26.
7 CAROL SINGERS
For many, Christmas is a time of spiritual reflection.
Places of worship covering all denominations can
be found across the city. St. Paul’s Cathedral
(below, p. 39) offers an array of carol and prayer
services as does the magnificent Westminster
Abbey (p. 41). In addition, St. Martin-in-the-Fields
(p. 75) offers carols, jazz and classical concerts
alongside its mass schedule.
10 ICY DRAMAS
Two key ingredients of
Christmas – ice rinks and
pantomimes – combine to
create a very special production
at Alexandra Palace, a
stunning 19th-century palatial
building. From 16-19 Dec,
audiences of all ages will be
charmed by Alice In
Winter Wonderland
(left), a panto performed
by seasoned skaters
on ice. It takes place on
the recently refurbished,
permanent, indoor rink,
which is also open to
the public. Tickets
£11, child £9.
Alexander Palace
Way, N22.
020 8365
4381.
alexandra
palace.com
Ë Wood Green.
Off map.
More ice rinks can be
found on p. 23.
11 LADIES DANCING
Pantomimes are fully interactive
plays that feature cheeky
humour and cross dressing
characters. In fact, the dame (a
man dressed as an old woman)
and the young hero (played
by a girl) are among theatre’s
oldest traditions. Be prepared
to boo the villain or shout to
the performers: “he’s behind
you!”, and “oh yes it is!” or “oh
no it isn’t!”; and the obligatory
pantomime horse or cow (two
people in a costume). Among
those to enjoy this winter, there
are not one, but three versions
of Cinderella (including a
fantastic production at Richmond
Theatre, above). Or witness
seven pantos in one show with
Potted Panto (all productions on
p. 76). Greenwich Theatre hosts
Aladdin until 9 Jan (p. 81), while
the enthralling tale of Jack And
The Beanstalk is on at the Shaw
Theatre until 31 Dec (100-110
Euston Road, NW1. 08442
485 075. shaw-theatre.com
Ë King’s Cross. Map A6).
12 BUSY ELVES
For those who fancy venturing
further a field, Lapland UK
(p. 45), located just outside
London in Kent, recreates
Father Christmas’s icy home.
It comes complete with a
grotto, an elves’ workshop and
Mrs Santa’s kitchen. Children
will love the snowy woodland
pathways, storytelling sessions
and the resident reindeer.
For more Christmas ideas
and information, see
visitlondon.com/christmas
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Itinerary: Dickens & London
Follow in the footsteps of the great author Charles Dickens, as you discover more about
his work and the places he was connected to. By David G. Taylor
1 HOUSE OF DICKENS
Dickens’s only London home still
standing is known as the Charles
Dickens Museum. It houses items
ranging from original furniture to
paintings and rare books. Dickens
wrote The Pickwick Papers (1836),
Oliver Twist (1838) and Nicholas
Nickleby (1838-39) while living there.
48 Doughty Street, WC1. 020
7405 2127. dickensmuseum.com
Ë Russell Square. Map A6.
2 TRAVEL BACK IN TIME
The Museum of London’s (p. 54)
fantastic new exhibition Dickens
And London (from 9 Dec) examines
how life in the capital inspired the
author’s work. See R.W. Buss’s 1875
painting Dickens’s Dream (pictured)
and a 1859 portrait by William Frith
(pictured), plus photos, manuscripts,
costumes, artefacts and more.
3 LITTLE DORRIT’S HAUNTS
In 1824 Dickens’s father was jailed
for getting into debt. He was held at
Marshalsea Prison, which once stood
next to the 18th-century church
St. George the Martyr. The prison
has been demolished, but some
of its forebodingly high walls now
enclose a pretty public garden
on Tabard Street. Both the prison
and the church were featured in
Dickens’s novel Little Dorrit.
St. George the Martyr, Borough High
Street, SE1. stgeorge-themartyr.
co.uk Ë Borough. Off map.
4 A CHRISTMAS CLASSIC
Simon Callow (Four Weddings And
A Funeral) stars as a Victorian miser
in Dickens’s festive ghost story
A Christmas Carol (from 8 Dec)
at the Arts Theatre (p. 81).
5 GHOST STORIES
Just opened, a free exhibition at the
British Library (p. 54) explores the
recurring paranormal themes within
Dickens’s writing. A Hankering After
Ghosts: Charles Dickens And The
Supernatural runs until 4 Mar.
6 STYLISH SHOPPING
Mayfair’s Burlington Arcade
opened in 1819 and later appeared
in Dickens’s London memoir
The Uncommercial Traveller. The
shopping arcade is a great place
to find Christmas gifts, including
clothing and jewellery, and is
patrolled by quaint guards known as
‘Beadles’, who wear old-fashioned
top hats and frockcoats.
Burlington Arcade, off Piccadilly, W1.
burlington-arcade.co.uk
Ë Piccadilly Circus. Map C5.
7 REAL LIFE OLIVER TWISTS
Dickens was a supporter of the
Foundling Hospital, the UK’s first
children’s charity (now The Thomas
Coram Foundation for Children). At
the Foundling Museum you can find
out about its trailblazing work.
40 Brunswick Square, WC1. 020
7841 3600. foundlingmuseum.
org.uk Ë Russell Square. Map A6.
8 OLD MARKET TRADERS
Borough Market is mentioned in
Dickens’s novel The Pickwick Papers.
With its food stalls and Victorian
architecture, it’s easy to imagine what
the produce market might have been
like in Dickens’s day.
Borough Market, p. 70.
Images clockwise from top left:
The Charles Dickens Museum; R.W.
Buss’s Dickens’s Dream; Burlington
Arcade; Sir Samuel Luke Fildes’s
engraving The Empty Chair (c.1870)
at the Charles Dickens Museum; John
Leech’s illustration from A Christmas
Carol (1843) at the British Library;
William Frith’s portrait of Dickens.
CHARLES DICKENS IN HIS STUDY 1859 BY WILLIAM POWELL FRITH, LONDON © V&A IMAGES; DICKENS’S DREAM
BY R.W. BUSS © CHARLES DICKENS MUSEUM; A CHRISTMAS CAROL © BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD.
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Area Focus: St. Christopher’s Place, W1 By Caroline Merry
WHY? Visitors to this little slice of calm in the heart of the
capital cannot help but be charmed. Just a hop, skip and
a jump from Oxford Street, its piazza setting transports
you a million miles from the hustle and bustle of its more
hectic neighbour.
WHEN? Anyday is good to visit, although this month is the
perfect time to pop by with the area looking prettier than ever
thanks to a flurry of festive decorations and lights.
DUKE STREET
BARRETT ST
WIGMORE STREET
JAMES STREET
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SHOPPING
Take a trip to the eclectic mix
of retail offerings in this elegant
haven for shoppers. Home to
more than 30 stores, shoe addicts
can get their fix at 1 Kurt Geiger
(pictured, 28-32 St. Christopher’s
Place. 08452 572 571.
kurtgeiger.com), while
2 Prints brings its stylish
stationary to the area (20-21 St.
Christopher’s Place. 020 7935
Voy
6670. prints-international.com). Not to be missed is the
naughty but nice 3 Mrs Kibble’s Olde Sweet Shoppe,
packed to the brim with sugary delights (4 St. Christopher’s
Place. 03331 232 345. mrskibbles.co.uk).
DINING
Hungry souls are in the right place thanks
to a wealth of restaurant options. For indecisive
diners, 4 Cocochan solves the dilemma with
its contemporary twist on pan-Asian cooking
(pictured, 38-40 James Street. 020 748
1000. cocochan.com), while 5 Ayoush
promises an experience full of flavoursome
cooking (58 James Street. 020 7935 9839.
ayoush.com).
DRINKING
Speciality coffee
brand 6 Sensory
Lab recently chose
this area to launch its
first London boutique
(75 Wigmore Street.
sensory-lab.co.uk).
From a caffeine fix
to French-style
7 Café Creperie’s
mouthwatering
milkshakes, visitors
aren’t short of pitstops
to quench their thirst
(26 James Street. 020 7935 8480).
ST. CHRISTOPHER’S PLACE GEES CO U R T
BINNEY STREET
OXFORD STREET
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10
BOND STREET
STATION
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ART &
SCULPTURE
While
boutique
fashion
stores are in
abundance,
the area
caters for
art fans too.
The everchanging
collection of original and limited-edition works at 8 Artica
are perfect for those seeking something unique (25-26 St.
Christopher’s Place. 020 7935 6790. castlegalleries.
com). Plus, check out the leafy shoe sculpture (pictured),
a replica of the skyscraper heels pop icon Lady Gaga
bought from 9 Lungta de Fancy, at the entrance of the
piazza (10 St. Christopher’s Place. lungtadefancy.com).
POINTS OF INTEREST
With its cobbled streets and narrow alleyways,
there’s plenty for visitors to explore. You’ll find
hints of the area’s historic past everywhere
including an eye-catching ! 10 clock (below)
which for years has informed shoppers of the
time. Alternatively, take a peek at English fashion
label ! 11 Mulberry‘s first boutique (11-12 Gees
Court. 020 7629 3830. mulberry.com).
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Get the inside scoop on this winter’s hottest shows. By David G. Taylor
WIZARD OF OZ © KEITH PATTISON; PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT © TRISTRAM KENTON;
SHREK THE MUSICAL © JASON BELL
POP PRINCESS COURTS SHREK
Catch Girls Aloud singer Kimberley
Walsh (pictured below centre) in
Shrek The Musical (p. 78). The
popstar recently took over the role
of Princess Fiona. It’s not the first
time that she’s trodden a stage in
Theatreland though. When she was
just 12 years old she played the part
of young Cosette in the West End
musical Les Misérables (p. 77).
BUS DEPARTING
It’s your last chance to catch Priscilla
Queen Of The Desert The Musical
(p. 78), which closes on 31 Dec after
almost two years in the West End and
more than 1,000 performances. Ray
Meagher, who’s best known as Alf
from TV’s Home And Away (pictured
dancing with drag queens), has just
returned to the role of Bob to give the
show a big Aussie-style send off.
REVIEW: THE WIZARD OF OZ
A violent tornado, a spiteful witch
and three insecure friends help a
runaway girl appreciate her home in
rural Kansas. Theatregoers watching
The Wizard Of Oz (p. 80)
will be blown away by this
imaginative production,
not unlike heroine
Dorothy Gale herself.
Based on Frank L. Baum’s
book and the classic
1939 film, Andrew
Lloyd Webber’s
musical adds to
the fun with extra
songs (co-written
by Tim Rice),
sensational sets
and jaw-dropping
special effects.
WILLIS GETS
WICKED
Matt Willis joins the
cast of Wicked (p. 80)
from 12 Dec. The TV
presenter (and former
member of the Brit
Award-winning band
Busted), has been
cast as Fiyero. Stage
star Gina Beck will be
joining the company
alongside Willis.
She recently finished a two-year run
as Christine in The Phantom Of The
Opera (p. 78) and will take over the
role of Glinda. This award-winning
musical tells the colourful backstory of
the witches from Frank L. Baum’s The
Wonderful Wizard Of Oz.
LES MIS FEVER ESCALATES
The musical drama Les Misérables
(p. 77), recently celebrated its 26th
anniversary and holds the record as
the world’s longest running musical.
Public interest looks set to
continue with a film version
due to be released next
year. Hugh Jackman, Anne
Hathaway and Russell Crowe
are set to star.
STOMP IS 10
Congratulations are due to the
West End production of Stomp
(p. 80) which celebrated its
10th birthday last month. The
feel-good show fuses infectious
rhythms, theatre, comedy
and dance, as eight agile
performers make inventive use
of everyday objects, ranging
from lighters to bin lids.
PHANTOM RELEASED
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s
musical The Phantom
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Images clockwise from top left: Wicked, The Lion King, Stomp and War Horse. Below left: Billy Elliot The Musical
Of The Opera (p. 78) celebrated
its 25th birthday in October with
a lavish production at the Royal
Albert Hall, starring Ramin Karimloo
and Sierra Boggess. If you missed
these extra anniversary shows,
don’t worry, a film of them has just
been released on DVD. See the
website for further details. Better
still, you could catch the longrunning
live show which continues
to haunt theatergoers at Her
Majesty’s Theatre.
HORSEPLAY
A life-sized, barbed-wire horse
sculpture, inspired by Michael
Morpurgo’s book and play War
Horse (pictured, p. 83), is now
on display at the National Army
Museum (p. 52). The museum’s
exhibition War Horse: Fact
& Fiction, which runs until Dec
2012 (date to be confirmed),
explores the military history behind
the much-loved story.
STEPPING OUT
Rip-roaring comedy The 39 Steps
(p. 80) celebrated its fifth birthday
this autumn. The Olivier Awardwinning
show boasts four versatile
actors playing an incredible 139
roles between them.
MUSICAL YOUTH
The latest addition to Billy Elliot
The Musical cast is 13 year-old
Adam Vesperman (pictured left)
from Seattle in the US, who is the
27th boy to play Billy in London.
Now in its seventh year, the West
End production has been seen by
more than 3.3 million people.
REVIEW: THE LION KING
Can You Feel The Love Tonight?
I sense we all do, as Disney musical
The Lion King (p. 78) visibly thaws
the hearts of even the most cynical
audience members. From the joyous
Hakuna Matata to the inspirational
Circle Of Life, its glorious songs
take you on a foot-tapping, handclapping,
tear-wiping rollercoaster
ride of emotions. The stage version
is based on the 1994 animated film,
but embellished with more songs,
amazing African rhythms and a
menagerie of ingenious puppetry,
masks and costumes.
THE LION KING © CATHERINE ASHMORE/DISNEY; STOMP © STEVE MCNICHOLAS;
WAR HORSE © SIMON ANNAND; BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL © ALASTAIR MUIR
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King’s College
OUT OF TOWN: CAMBRIDGE
Most people know Cambridge
from its prestigious university,
whose roots can be traced back
as far as the 13th century. Its
history, buildings and students
are intrinsically linked with this
picturesque city, but Cambridge also
has so much more to offer visitors
and because it’s relatively compact,
it’s so easy to see it all.
All the best trappings of student
life are waiting to be enjoyed, such
as cafés, pubs, clubs and a vibrant
live music scene, but don’t miss
Cambridge’s architectural gems.
The university buildings feature
incredible designs from a variety
of eras such as the gothic King’s
College Chapel and Trinity
College, said to be Sir Christopher
Wren’s finest work outside London.
Each college has a different
admission policy for visitors so
please check ahead or book one
of the many guided walking tours
on offer. A great way to see these
striking buildings is with a guided
punt (boat) on the River Cam.
Sit back and enjoy a completely
different perspective on the
cityscape from the water.
For those in the mood to shop,
there is a great selection of high
street stores, plus the Grand
Arcade shopping mall – three floors
of fashion, beauty, food, homewares
and technology. The city also boasts
an abundance of fantastic museums
and galleries, such as the worldclass
Fitzwilliam Museum, which
features ancient Egyptian relics,
armour and art amongst its vast
collections, cutting-edge modern
art at Kettle’s Yard gallery, and
displays of fossils, animals and
plants at the Sedgwick Museum
of Earth Sciences.
For accommodation, book a stay
at The Varsity Hotel and Spa. This
luxurious spot is perfectly situated
on the River Cam, just minutes from
the centre of Cambridge. Its location
means rooms and suites from the top
two floors offer wondrous views over
the city’s rooftops, made all the more
spectacular thanks to their floor to
ceiling windows. The contemporary
interiors feature lavish details such as
‘rain’ showers and super-soft textiles,
plus hi-tech, in-room entertainment.
Guests and visitors alike will love
the hotel’s expansive roof terrace and
its 360-degree vistas which stretch
for miles around (the blankets and
outdoor heaters will keep you warm),
and the River Bar Steakhouse and
Grill on ground level. Its excellent
food at great value prices competes
successfully with its wonderful
riverside setting. To round off a truly
indulgent weekend, head to the
spa for a dip in the Jacuzzi (which
also offers views of the River Cam)
and a pampering Aveda treatment
(Thompson’s Lane, CB5. 01223
306 030. thevarsityhotel.co.uk).
TRAVEL INFO
Rail: Direct trains depart from
London King’s Cross to Cambridge
frequently; journey time 50 minutes.
CAMBRIDGE CITY VISITOR
INFORMATION CENTRE
Peas Hill, Cambridge, CB2 3AD.
01223 464 732.
visitcambridge.org
The Varsity Hotel & Spa
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Trinity Street
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historic
castle
royal
palace
Image: Peter Smith
family
home
windsor castle
official residence of the queen
Open daily, 09:45–16:15 (last admission 15:00)
Castle closed 25 and 26 December
A visit includes
a special exhibition
to mark the
90th birthday of
The Duke of Edinburgh
Travel by train from London
Paddington or London Waterloo
020 7766 7304
www.royalcollection.org.uk

Sightseeing
With Susannah O’Grady
What’s hot
SIGHTSEEING
An inherent part of the capital’s seasonal celebrations is Trafalgar
Square’s Christmas Tree, which is donated each year by the people
of Norway in thanks for Britain’s support during World War II. Towering
more than 20 metres tall, it is adorned with traditional Norwegian lights
and the dazzling effect creates a magical atmosphere in the square.
The Tree Lighting Ceremony on 1 Dec (18.00) will feature music from
the Choir of St. Martin-in-the-Fields (p. 75) and from 5 Dec-22 Dec,
you can enjoy carol singing around the tree with a variety of different
choirs. 17.00-21.00, but times vary so please check. Admission free.
Trafalgar Square, WC2. london.gov.uk Ë Charing Cross. Map C6.
TRAFALGAR SQUARE CHRISTMAS TREE © BRITAINONVIEW; SKATE AT SOMERSET HOUSE © DAVID JENSEN;
Market leader
Until 24 Dec Now a highlight of London’s festive calendar, the
Cologne Christmas Market returns to the River Thames’ South
Bank with some very special seasonal treats. Its charming, traditional
wooden chalets are bedecked with twinkling fairy lights and offer
a wide range of food, drink and crafts. Sample mulled wine or
German delicacies such as bratwurst (sausage) and pick up gifts
for loved-ones and friends. Meanwhile, its carousel offers the perfect
treat if children are in tow.
Queen’s Walk, South Bank, SE1. 020 7960 4200.
southbank centre.co.uk Ë Waterloo. Map C6.
Great skates in the city
Despite the absence of frozen lakes in London, there are a number of
temporary, open air, ice-skating rinks to enjoy across the city this winter.
Victorian gothic architecture and atmospheric lighting create a stunning
backdrop to the Natural History Museum’s ice rink until 8 Jan. Its
café-bar offers a warming retreat and views over the skaters (tickets
from £11.50, child £8, p. 60). Or head to Somerset House (pictured
bottom right, p. 37), where its ice rink takes centre stage in the historic
courtyard until 22 Jan. Children can enjoy storytelling around the
Christmas tree while adults will love its late night club nights on the ice.
Hampton Court Palace (until 8 Jan, p. 29) and the Tower
of London (until 8 Jan, p. 39) both offer beautifully located ice rinks,
while the London Eye (pictured top, left) boasts festive cheer with
ice skating (until 6 Jan), plus mulled wine experiences in its capsules.
Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City (both until 8 Jan,
p. 69) will feature indoor rinks for those hoping to do some Christmas
shopping after their time on the ice.
Meanwhile, London’s biggest ice rink can be found at Hyde Park
Winter Wonderland (pictured bottom left, until 3 Jan) a magical,
festive treat for all ages, which also features a giant observation wheel,
a Christmas market, Zippos Christmas Circus, Santa Land and more.
Tickets for the ice rink cost from £10.50, child £8.50.
Hyde Park, p. 30. hydeparkwinterwonderland.com

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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 when
purchasing tickets
in advance online.
PLEASE NOTE: Most
attractions will close over
Christmas (25-27 Dec).
Dates vary so please
check ahead.
KEY:
: Telephone
Ë : London Underground
Ë : London Overground
Ë : Docklands Light Railway
t : Overland Train
: Website
Main Attractions
APSLEY HOUSE
Known as ‘Number One
London’, this elegant house
was home to the first Duke
of Wellington, who defeated
Napoleon. See its wonderful
collection of furnishings and
art. Tickets £12.00, child
£7.20. Sat-Sun 10.00-16.00.
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 property
was favoured by 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.
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.
From 2 Dec Happy Feet 2
(p. 10). Times and prices vary.
1 Charlie Chaplin Walk,
South Bank, SE1. 020
7199 6000. bfi.org.uk/
whatson/bfi_imax
Ë Waterloo. Map C7.
CHANGING THE GUARD
At 11.30 (1-21 Dec on
odd numbered days, then
24,27,29,31 Dec) 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.
Buckingham Palace, The
Mall, SW1. 020 7766
7300. royalcollection.
org.uk Ë Victoria/Green
Park. Map C6.
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 3269. army.mod.
uk/events Ë St. James’s
Park/Green Park. Map C6.
CHELSEA FC STADIUM
TOURS & MUSEUM
Tour Stamford Bridge to
see the dressing rooms and
walk through the players’
tunnel. Admire silverwear in
the museum, which features
interactive displays. Tours
operate daily 10.00-15.00,
except on match days and
the day before Champions
League home matches.
Museum daily 09.30-17.00.
Tour and museum admission
£18, child £12. Museum
only, £10, child £8.
Stamford Bridge, Fulham
Road, SW6. 08719 841
955. chelseafc.com/
tours Ë Fulham Broadway.
Off map.
CHURCHILL
WAR ROOMS
Sir Winston Churchill fought
World War II from this fortified
basement. With a museum
to the great statesman.
Until Aug 2013 Undercover
– Life In Churchill’s Bunker.
A 70th anniversary exhibition
reveals what it was like to
work here. 17-18 Dec Out
Of The Box. Examine replica
objects related to Churchill.
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.
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Quick, march!
See Britain’s mighty armed forces in action at The
British Military Tournament. Held at Earls Court
One from 2-4 Dec, this exhilarating event showcases
re-enactments, stunts, ceremonial displays and music
with more than 700 participating troops and 100 horses.
Highlights include the Field Gun Run, where two crews
compete to transport a field gun and its equipment over
and through a series of obstacles in the shortest time,
and evocative music from the Bands of the Scots, Irish
and Welsh Guards. The US Army Drill Team and Royal
Army Physical Training Corps will also be on hand to
show off impressive marching and gymnastic displays.
On 2 Dec, the Queen will also be in attendance. Tickets
£29.75-£49.75, child £22.75-£37.75. Times vary.
Earls Court One, Warwick Road, SW5. 08453 712
991. britishmilitarytournament.co.uk Ë Earl’s
Court. Off map.
DOCTOR WHO
EXPERIENCE
A must-visit for fans of the TV
series, this attraction reveals
the Timelord’s universe. Step
into the Tardis and journey
through time and space.
Enjoy state-of-the-art special
effects and plenty of villains,
including Daleks. Daily 10.30-
17.30 (closed every Wed).
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. Until 6 Jan Eye
Skate. Ice rink at the base
of the London Eye. Tickets
from £10.50, child £7.50.
2-4,9-11,16-31 Dec Mulled
Wine Experience. Enjoy a
glass of mulled wine whilst
admiring London’s skyline.
Tickets £33. Daily 10.00-
20.30. Each experience lasts
30 mins. Admission from
£18.60, child £9.84. Ride and
river tour packages, plus joint
tickets with London Aquarium,
London Dungeon and
Madame Tussauds available.
South Bank, SE1.
08717 813 000.
londoneye.com
Ë Waterloo. Map C6.
FULHAM FC
Visit Craven Cottage, the
home of London’s oldest
professional football club.
Match tickets from £30, child
£20. The Michael Jackson
Statue Mini Tour takes place
daily from 11.30-15.30.
Tickets £5.00, child £2.50.
The Cottage Tour operates
on selected dates. Tickets
£10.50, child £7.50. Also
available with lunch (18 Dec).
Tickets £38, child £19.
Stevenage Road, SW6.
08704 421 222.
fulhamfc.com
Ë Putney Bridge. Off map.
GOLDEN HINDE, THE
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of Sir Francis Drake’s 16th-
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St Paul’s. An inside view
Inside St Paul’s discover the tombs and memorials
of some of the nation’s greatest heroes.
There is so much to see and do at St Paul’s Cathedral. The Crypt, The Monuments,
The Art, The Whispering Gallery and one of the best views in London from the Golden
Gallery. Use a touch screen multimedia guide, join a guided tour, or take part in an
immersive film experience.Visit St Paul’s and discover more than you would expect.
Monday - Saturday 8.30am - 4pm
(except on special occasions)
www.stpauls.co.uk

OLYMPIC IMAGE © LONDON 2012
century vessel, in which he
circumnavigated the globe,
is also a museum. Pirate
fun days and workshops on
special dates. Daily 10.00-
17.30. Admission, guided
£7, child £5; self-guided
£6, child £4.50.
Pickfords Wharf, Clink
Street, SE1. 020 7403
0123. goldenhinde.com
Ë London Bridge. Map C8.
HAMPTON COURT
PALACE
A magnificent Tudor palace
and impressive maze set
in 60 acres of parkland.
Costumed guided tours and
Live Tudor Cookery included
in the price. In the permanent
exhibition Young Henry VIII,
meet the ‘pin-up’ before he
became fat old King Henry.
Until 8 Jan Ice Rink. Skate
in historic surrounds (p. 23).
Tickets from £10.50, child
£8. From 27 Dec Henry
VIII’s Christmas. Listen to
songs, stories and music
from 1540. Daily 10.00-
16.30. 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.
HMS BELFAST
Sitting dramatically on the
River Thames, this ship is
Europe’s only surviving World
War II cruiser. In service until
1965, she is a reminder of
Britain’s naval heritage. Its
Gun Turret Experience is an
exciting recreation of navy
warfare. 3-4,10-11 Dec
Kye History. Hear tales of
those who sailed on HMS
Belfast and enjoy a hot
chocolate. Daily 10.00-17.00.
Admission £13.50, child free.
Morgan’s Lane, off Tooley
Street, SE1. 020 7940
6300. iwm.org.uk
Ë London Bridge. Map C9.
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. 26),
Get ready for 2012
The London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games
is less than seven months away and activity is ramping
up as the city prepares for the greatest show on earth.
Although it is not yet open to the public, the Olympic Park
in Stratford is taking shape and there are a number of ways
to see it develop. Blue Badge Guides run informative
walking tours around the area, even on Christmas Day
( toursof2012sites.com), or explore at your own pace
with a special audio podcast tour, which can be downloaded
from the London 2012 website. It follows The Greenway,
a walkway overlooking the site, and there is even an
accompanying map ( london2012.com/games/
olympic-park/audio-tour). You’ll also find the View
Tube here, which is a funky café, arts and information
centre (The Greenway, Marshgate Lane, E15.
theviewtube.co.uk Off map).
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SIGHTSEEING
you can watch the day-today
life of the regiment. See
troopers working their horses
in the original 18th-century
stables. Daily 10.00-17.00.
Admission £6, child £4.
Horse Guards, Whitehall,
SW1. 020 7930 3070.
householdcavalry
museum.org.uk
Ë Westminster. Map C6.
HOUSES OF
PARLIAMENT
The Palace of Westminster
has been Parliament’s home
since 1265, but the current
building is 19th century and
boasts a soaring gothic style.
The Clock Tower houses the
famous bell, Big Ben. Watch
debates and committees
or enjoy a guided tour, which
take place every Sat 09.15-
16.30. Admission free,
tour £15, child £6.
Westminster, SW1.
08448 471 672.
parliament.uk
Ë Westminster. Map D6.
JEWEL TOWER, THE
Built around 1365 to house
Edward III’s treasures, this
building is one of only two
left from the medieval Palace
of Westminster after a fire
in 1883. It is home to a
fascinating display on the
history of Parliament. Sat-
Sun 10.00-16.00. Admission
£3.20, child £1.90.
Abingdon Street, SW1.
020 7222 2219.
english-heritage.org.uk
Ë Westminster. Map D6.
KENSINGTON PALACE
This royal residence sits in
Kensington Gardens (right)
and was Princess Diana’s
last home. It is currently
undergoing restoration.
Until 3 Jan 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-
17.00. 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 (below right) and
displays works by Rembrandt,
Turner and Gainsborough.
Great café and lovely
grounds. Daily 11.30-16.00.
Admission free.
Hampstead Lane, NW3.
020 8348 1286.
english-heritage.org.uk
Ë Archway/Golders
Green. Off map.
LONDON BRIDGE
EXPERIENCE
What starts out as a history
lesson, describing the past
of the 1,700-year-old London
Bridge site, soon becomes
something rather scarier. With
plenty of live action shocks.
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
Ë London Bridge. Map C9.
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 –
see website. Joint tickets
with London Eye, London
Aquarium and Madame
Tussauds available.
28-34 Tooley Street, SE1.
020 7403 7221.
thedungeons.com
Ë London Bridge. Map C9.
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. 10-11 Dec Winter
Wonderland Weekend. Husky
sleigh rides for children
(p. 10). 17-20 Dec Which
Witch Is Which? Christmas
pantomime. Tickets £6, does
not include entrance to centre.
Daily 09.30-17.00. 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. Mon-Fri 12.00 and
The Royal Parks
14.00; Sat, Sun10.00, 12.00,
14.00. 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
Boris Johnson, US President
Barack Obama, or your
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. 35) and offering spectacular views.
Ë t Greenwich and Ë Cutty Sark. Map inset.
Hyde Park, W2. Swim, boat on the lake, ride horses
or listen to speeches 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.
Ë Lancaster Gate/Queensway. Map C1-2/D2.
Regent’s Park and Primrose Hill, NW1.
Home to ZSL London Zoo (p. 41). Ë Baker Street/
Regent’s Park. Map A3/4.
Richmond Park, TW10. London’s largest open space was
once a royal hunting ground. Ë t Richmond. Off map.
St. James’s Park, SW1. Enchantingly pretty ornamental
park with a lake. Ë St. James’s Park. Map C5/D5.
OTHER PARKS AND HEATHS INCLUDE:
Battersea Park, SW11. Large, elegant Victorian park by
the River Thames. t Battersea Park. Off map.
Hampstead Heath, NW3. Ancient parkland covering
790 acres. It boasts wonderful views (especially from
Parliament Hill), sports fields and Kenwood House (above
left). Ë Hampstead/Tufnell Park/Belsize Park. Off map.
Holland Park, W8. Enchanting park with a Japanese-style
Kyoto Garden. Ë Holland Park. Off map.
Kensington Gardens
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TOWER BRIDGE
EXHIBITION
Enter The Most Famous Bridge in the World
London in Black and White - a photographic celebration
Now open - visit www.towerbridge.org.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
A fair Christmas
TOURS
OF THE ROYAL
ALBERT HALL
Experience the magic
inside this extraordinary
entertainment
venue by joining
our engaging guides
for one of our fascinating
front of house tours.
BOX OFFICE:
020 7959 0558
www.royalalberthall.com
Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP
Registered charity no: 254543
The glorious 17th-century National Trust property, Ham
House, offers much festive cheer this month thanks to
its atmospheric Christmas Fair (3-4,10-11,17-18 Dec).
Held in a marquee located in its beautiful landscaped
grounds, this event is the perfect shopping opportunity
with original gift ideas from local artisans and traders.
Meanwhile, family-friendly themed activities and
entertainment can be found in the basement of the house.
Admission £3.65, child £2.45. Daily 11.00-17.00.
Ham Street, TW10. 020 8940 1950. nationaltrust.
org.uk Ë t Richmond. Off map.
Sutton House (pictured), another National Trust property,
is also hosting a Christmas Fair with an additional Santa’s
Grotto on 3-4 Dec. Its oak-panelled Tudor interiors offer
an evocative backdrop to carols, mulled wine, mince pies
and the best craftspeople in the city selling their wares.
Admission £1, child £2 (includes Santa visit and gift).
Sat 11.00-20.00; Sun 11.00-18.00. Opening dates vary
for both properties outside of these events, so please
check before you visit.
2 & 4 Homerton High Street, E9. 020 8986 2264.
nationaltrust.org.uk Ë Hackney Central. Off map.
favourite stars like Justin
Bieber, Rihanna and Robert
Pattinson. With a terrifying
Chamber Of Horrors and
incredible new Marvel Super
Heroes 4D experience. Times
vary depending on visit date
– check website. Admission
£28.80, child £24.60. Joint
tickets with the London Eye,
London Dungeon and London
Aquarium available.
Marylebone Road, NW1.
08718 943 000.
madametussauds.com
Ë Baker Street. Map A4.
MEDIEVAL BANQUET
Join in with boisterous Tudor
revelry at this immersive
experience. It offers themed
entertainment and a
traditional banquet served by
costumed staff. Until 23 Dec
Yuletide Luncheon. Enjoy a
traditional five-course lunch.
Includes half a bottle of wine
per person. £40 per person.
Daily 12.30. Until 23 Dec
King Henry’s Christmas
Dinner. Sumptuous fivecourse
meal with unlimited
ale and wine, plus two hours
of entertainment. Daily
19.15. Booking essential.
Ivory House, St. Katharine
Docks, E1. 020 7480
5353. medievalbanquet.
com Ë Tower Hill. Off map.
MONUMENT, THE
This beautiful stone column
was built in 1677 to mark the
Great Fire of London. Visit
architect and scientist Sir
Christopher Wren’s laboratory
and climb 311 steps to
the golden orb for views of
the city. Daily 09.30-17.30.
Admission £3, child £1.50.
Joint ticket with the Tower
Bridge Exhibition available.
Monument Street, EC3.
08451 659 812.
themonument.info
Ë Monument. Map C8.
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THE ROYAL MEWS
BUCKINGHAM PALACE
See the historic coaches and carriages which
took part in the Royal Wedding procession
Open Monday – Saturday, 10:00-16:00 (last admission 15:15)
Closed 23-31 December and Sundays
Entrance to the Royal Mews is on Buckingham Palace Road
020 7766 7302 www.royalcollection.org.uk Victoria

OLD ROYAL
NAVAL COLLEGE
This baroque masterpiece
is the home of British naval
training. Meet costumed
characters and admire
the exquisite Painted Hall.
Visit Discover Greenwich,
a cultural venue with a
restaurant and microbrewery.
6 Dec Christmas
Spectacular. Festive classical
concert and supper in the
Chapel. Ticket price TBC.
Grounds open daily 08.00-
18.00; Painted Hall, Chapel
and Discover Greenwich
open daily 10.00-17.00.
Concerts every Tues at
13.00. Sunday service
is held at the Chapel at
11.00. Tours £6, child free.
Admission free.
Greenwich, SE10.
020 8269 4747.
oldroyalnavalcollege.
org Ë Greenwich/Cutty
Sark, or take a boat
(p. 39). Map inset.
RIPLEY’S BELIEVE
IT OR NOT!
This curiosity shop-style
museum is a hit across the
globe, but a first for London.
It presents a huge range of
oddities, from a shrunken
head to an albino alligator,
via the world’s tiniest car.
Don’t miss the Mirror
Maze. Open Christmas
Day. Daily 10.00-00.00.
Admission £25.95,
child £19.95.
1 Piccadilly Circus, W1.
020 3238 0022.
ripleyslondon.com
Ë Piccadilly Circus.
Map C4.
ROYAL ALBERT
HALL TOURS
1-16,19-23 Dec A
60-minute front-ofhouse
tour around this
extraordinary neo-gothic
Victorian building includes
access to the Royal Retiring
Room and the sumptuous
Queen’s Box. Front-of-house
tour departs hourly 10.30-
15.30. Tickets £8.50,
child 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. From 1 Dec
Winter Evergreen Walk.
Guided tour highlighting
seasonal plants. 10-23 Dec
Santa’s Grotto. Meet Father
Christmas (p. 10). Daily
09.30-16.15. Admission
£13.90, child free.
Kew, Richmond, TW9.
020 8332 5655.
kew.org Ë Kew
Gardens. Off map.
ROYAL MEWS
Built by John Nash in 1825,
this beautiful space houses
the Queen’s cars, horses
and coaches (including
the magnificent Gold State
Coach). Witness daily life and
learn about its history and
ceremonial routines. Mon-
Sat 10.00-16.00. Admission
£8, child £5. Joint tickets
with the Queen’s Gallery
(p. 51) available.
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
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.
Until 19 Feb Astronomy
Photographer Of The Year
2011. See stunning images
of outer space. Subjects
include the Milky Way and
stars. 3-23 Dec Christmas
Stars. Seasonal planetarium
show presented live by an
astronomer. 7,9,21,23 Dec
Evening With The Stars.
After dark experience. Watch
the Christmas Stars show
(above), look through the
telescope and enjoy a hot
drink while admiring the
views. Tickets £16. Daily
10.00-17.00; Planetarium
times vary. Admission £10,
child free; Planetarium £6.50,
child £4.50.
Greenwich Park, SE10.
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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020 8858 4422.
nmm.ac.uk Ë Cutty
Sark, or take a boat
(p. 39). Map inset.
ROYAL OPERA HOUSE
London’s most famous opera
venue, and home to the Royal
Ballet, dates back to the 19th
century. The Velvet, Gilt And
Glamour auditorium tour lasts
45 mins. Tickets £8. The
Backstage tour lasts one hour
and 15 mins. Tickets £10.50,
child £7. Tour times and dates
vary, please check.
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. Penguins: Ice
Adventure reveals what life
is like in the Antarctic with
gentoo penguins. Mon-Thurs
10.00-18.00; Fri-Sun 10.00-
19.00. Admission £19.02,
child £14.04. Joint ticket
with London Eye, London
Dungeon and Madame
Tussauds available.
County Hall, Westminster
Bridge Road, SE1.
08716 631 678.
visitsealife.com/london
Ë Westminster. Map D6.
SHAKESPEARE’S
GLOBE
Beautiful reconstruction
of William Shakespeare’s
original theatre. Take a
backstage tour to discover
theatrical tricks of the trade
and a fascinating exhibition
on the Bard’s life and plays.
17 Dec Activity Weekend.
See live sword fighting,
costume dressing and
printing demonstrations.
09.00-17.00. Daily 10.00-
17.00. Admission £12.50,
child £8.
New Globe Walk, SE1.
020 7902 1400.
shakespearesglobe.
com Ë Southwark.
Map C8.
SOMERSET HOUSE
This striking 18th-century
building now houses the
Jump to it
A week-long equine extravaganza takes place this month
at London’s Olympia. The London International Horse
Show (13-19 Dec) presents the world-class equestrian
sports of dressage and jumping, including the Shetland
Pony Grand National, a musical display from the Lusitano
Ride from Portugal and incredible stunt riding from
Lorenzo, The Flying Frenchman. New to this year’s event
is extreme driving, a thrilling carriage driving competition
which is renowned for its speed and precision. Don’t
miss the Shopping Village next door in the National Hall.
It boasts more than 200 shops, perfect for equestrian
goodies and Christmas gifts. Tickets £21-£55. Times vary.
Olympia, Hammersmith Road, W14. 08712 305
580. olympiahorseshow.com Ë Kensington
(Olympia). Off map.
SIGHTSEEING
Exhibition generously
supported by the
Pigott Family
11 November –13 March 2012
www.bl.uk/royal
Media Partner
Admission charge, booking recommended
King’s Cross St Pancras and Euston
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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
Book tickets on
020 7001 9844 or at
www.museumoflondon.
org.uk/dickens
9 Dec 2011 – 10 Jun 2012
Timed entry and booking fee apply
Barbican, St Paul’s, Moorgate
Liverpool Street, City Thameslink, Farringdon
150 London Wall, London EC2Y 5HN
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.
Media partner
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The River Thames
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 Ë Waterloo. Map C6.
BOAT OPERATORS Bateaux London 020 7695
1800. bateauxlondon.com City Cruises 020 7740
0400. citycruises.com KPMG Thames Clippers Highspeed
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 £13.50, child £6.75. 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 three hour
30 min cabaret cruise, with songs from West End musicals,
a four-course meal and wine. Wed-Sun, board at 19.15 for
a 19.30 sailing. Embark at Westminster Pier. £75 per
person. Discounts available for online bookings.
citycruises.com
Courtauld Gallery (p. 40),
offering a great art and
family programme, plus
guided tours every Thurs
and Sat, times vary please
check. Until 22 Jan Skate At
Somerset House. Ice rink set
in the Fountain Courtyard
(p. 23). Tickets from £10.50,
child £7.50. Embankment
level daily 10.00-18.00;
River Terrace and Seamen’s
Hall daily, 08.00-23.00;
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 18thcentury
interior, restored to its
former splendour. It also has
a lovely half-acre garden.
Sun 10.30-17.45 (by guided
tour only). Tours £9, child £7.
27 St. James’s Place, SW1.
020 7514 1958.
spencerhouse.co.uk
Ë Green Park. Map C5.
ST. MARTIN-IN-
THE-FIELDS
Very graceful Palladian
church with a vibrant
community, classical and jazz
music programme (p. 84-85)
and brass rubbing centre.
24 Dec Crib Family Service.
Family-friendly service with
carols. 14.30. Parish Carol
Service. A candlelit service
of seasonal reflection. 18.30.
Midnight Mass. Christmas
Eve service. 23.30. 25 Dec
Eucharist. Christmas Day
service. 10.30. Mon-Tues,
Thurs-Fri 08.30-18.00;
Wed 08.30-17.00; Sat
09.30-18.00; Sun 15.30-
17.00. Church not open to
visitors during the hours of
service. Admission free; audio
tours £3.50; brass rubbing
from £4.50.
Trafalgar Square, WC2.
020 7766 1100.
smitf.org Ë Charing
Cross. Map C6.
ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL
Sir Christopher Wren
designed this famous 300-
year-old 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 award-winning video
exhibition Oculus: An Eye Into
St. Paul’s. Take a free guided
tour. 15 Dec Celebration
Of Christmas. Carols and
celebrity readers. 18.30.
17 Dec Family Carols. Familyfriendly
carol service. 13.00.
24 Dec Christmas Eve Carol
Service. Atmopsheric event.
16.00. Midnight Eucharist.
With popular carols by the
Cathedral Choir. 23.30.
25 Dec Sung Eucharist.
Festive music and carols by
the Cathedral Choir. 11.00.
All services are free to
attend, arrive early. Mon-Sat
08.30-16.30. Admission
(sightseeing) £14.50,
child £5.50.
St. Paul’s Churchyard, EC4.
020 7246 8357.
stpauls.co.uk
Ë St. Paul’s. Map B8.
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. Until Jun (date
TBC) London In Black And
White: A Photographic
Celebration. Evocative images
of London’s past. Daily 09.30-
18.00. Admission £8, child
£3.40. Joint tickets with The
Monument available.
Tower Bridge Road, SE1.
020 7403 3761.
towerbridge.org.uk
Ë Tower Hill, or by boat
(p. 39). Map C9.
TOWER OF LONDON
This world-famous ancient
historic landmark contains
the Bloody Tower, Traitors’
Gate and the Crown
Jewels. Entrance includes
the permanent exhibition
Prisoners Of The Tower, the
Power House show, plus
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SPENCER HOUSE
PHOTOGRAPHER: MARK FIENNES©SPENCER HOUSE LIMITED
2011: Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the restoration and
the re-opening to the public of Spencer House
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.
Contemporary
Sculpture
Visible from St. James’s
Place, the ‘Hammer’ by
Michael Craig-Martin is
the first of a series of
contemporary sculptures
to be exhibited on the
outdoor terrace at Spencer
House, showcasing modern
sculpture in one of London’s
most historic settings.
ARTWORK©MICHAEL CRAIG-MARTIN
Photo by Dave Morgan/Courtesy Gagosian Gallery,
Roche Court Sculpture Park and Spencer House.
Admission: Adult £9; Child £7; No children under 10 admitted. Nearest tube Green Park
Recorded Information: 020 7499 8620 | Tel: Tours Administrator 020 7514 1958
Email: tours@spencerhouse.co.uk | www.spencerhouse.co.uk | 27 St. James’s Place London SW1

costumed tours. Visitors can
attend the nightly tradition of
The Ceremony of the Keys
for free, but must apply two
months ahead. See website
for further details. Until
31 Dec Royal Beasts. The
tale of the royal menagerie,
which was at the tower
for more than 600 years.
Until 8 Jan Ice Rink. An
icy wonderland located
alongside the Tower (p. 23).
Tickets from £10.50, child
£8. 27-31 Dec Medieval
Christmas. See Edward I
celebrate Christmas with
his family at court. Tues-Sat
09.00-16.30; Sun-Mon
10.00-16.30. Admission
£19.80, child £10.45.
Tower Hill, EC3. 08444
827 799. hrp.org.uk
Ë Tower Hill, or by boat
(p. 39). Map C9.
WIMBLEDON LAWN
TENNIS MUSEUM
This modern museum
features famous trophies,
a great range of historic
memorabilia and attractions,
sporting fashion through the
ages, John McEnroe ‘live’ and
the mind-blowing Science Of
Tennis film. Take a tour and
see Centre Court and more.
Daily 10.00-17.00. Admission
£11, child £6.75; museum
and tour £20, child £12.50.
The All England Lawn
Tennis and Croquet Club,
Church Road, SW19.
020 8946 6131.
wimbledon.com/
museum Ë Southfields.
Off map.
WESTMINSTER ABBEY
Consecrated in 1065, this
ancient abbey is the crowning
and burial site of most
English monarchs and also
houses Poets’ Corner, burial
place to Dickens and other
writers. 13 Dec Christmas
Concert. Festive choral works
sung by Abbey Choir. 19.00.
Tickets from £10. 24 Dec
Crib Service. Family-friendly
service. 12.00. Tickets (free)
required. Service Of Lessons
And Carols. 16.00. Tickets
(free) required. First Eucharist
Of Christmas. 23.30. 25 Dec
Sung Eucharist. 10.30. Mon-
Tues, Thurs-Fri 09.30-16.30;
Wed 09.30-19.00; Sat 09.30-
14.30. Admission £16, child
£6, under-11s free; tour £3.
Broad Sanctuary, SW1.
020 7222 5152.
westminster-abbey.org
Ë Westminster. Map D6.
WINSTON CHURCHILL’S
BRITAIN AT WAR
EXPERIENCE
Interactive attraction
revealing life on the home
front of Britain during World
War II. Relive the Blitz and
learn about evacuation and
rationing. Huddle in an airraid
shelter and see bombs.
Daily 10.00-16.30. Admission
£12.95, child £5.50.
64-66 Tooley Street, SE1.
020 7403 3171.
britainatwar.co.uk
Ë London Bridge. Map C9.
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.
Museum Tues-Sat 10.00-
17.00; Sun 11.00-17.00.
Tours Tues-Sat 10.30-15.00;
Sun 13.00, 15.00. Tour and
museum 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. Come
face-to-face with monkeys,
sloths and tamanduas in the
Rainforest Life. Look out
for gorilla mummy Mjukuu
with her son, or the sleek,
powerful tigers. Don’t miss
the wonderful recent addition
Penguin Beach, where the
lucky penguins relax in an
incredible pool with feeding
and display areas. Daily
10.00-16.00. Admission
from £17.60, child £13.70.
Regent’s Park, NW1.
020 7722 3333.
zsl.org Ë Camden
Town. Map A4.
SIGHTSEEING
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SIGHTSEEING
Tours – Guided
BIG BUS TOURS
Daily open-top double-decker
multilingual tours around
the city’s very best sights. A
hop-on, hop-off ticket also
includes a river cruise and
walking tour. Tickets £27,
child £12, family £66.
48 Buckingham Palace
Road, SW1. 020 7233
9533. bigbustours.com
Ë Victoria. Map D4.
GHOST BUS TOURS
This tour can only be
described as frightfully
good fun. Board the black
double-decker Routemaster
to discover spooky stories
behind 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
Ë Charing Cross. Map C6.
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.
4 Dec D-Day Duck Tour.
A special World War II
themed tour. Tickets £23,
child £16. 18 Dec James
Bond Tour. Includes Bond
film locations and special
commentary. Tickets £23,
child £16. Standard tickets
£21, child £14.
Chicheley Street, SE1.
020 7928 3132.
londonducktours.co.uk
Ë Waterloo. Map D6.
ORIGINAL LONDON
SIGHTSEEING TOUR
Sixty years old this year,
these 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. Tickets
are valid for 24 hours and
include free walking tours
and a River Thames cruise
NOW OPEN SATURDAYS, YEAR ROUND
Happy New Year!
The London Eye (p. 27) once again forms the glorious
centerpiece of the capital’s New Year’s Eve celebrations
on 31 Dec. A dazzling firework display turns the Eye and
South Bank into a spectacular vision of light, and
with 2012 billed as the city’s most exciting year yet
thanks to the upcoming Olympics, this special event is
set to be bigger and better than ever. Viewing areas for
the display are limited to 250,000 people and although
that may sound like a lot, they will start getting busy
from 20.00 in anticipation, closing once they are full.
They include Victoria Embankment, the South Bank and
Westminster and Waterloo bridges (map C/D6). Or watch
the televised occasion from the comfort of your hotel
room. Display starts at 23.55.
london.gov.uk/newyearseve
See
By Night
IMAGE © BRITAIN ON VIEW
N ow !
Your open top
tour of London
Insightful and entertaining 75 minute guided tours
One thousand years of history in one iconic building
Departing daily from Green Park
bus stop next to the Ritz Hotel
at 19:30 & 21:15
Spectacular live guided tours
of London by night
Adult - £15, Child - £10
Tel: 0844 504 3285 +44 (0)20 7183 4744
Please call +44 (0)844 847 1672 for further information
For groups call +44 (0)844 847 2498 or visit:
www.ticketmaster.co.uk/housesofparliament
www.seelondonbynight.com
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SIGHTSEEING
Skate at the Tower of London
19th Nov 2011 to 8th Jan 2012
www.toweroflondonicerink.com
Skate at Hampton Court Palace
26th Nov 2011 to 8th Jan 2012
www.hamptoncourticerink.com
0844 248 5044 & 0844 871 8814/5
In association with
Ice Marshall clothing supplied by
www.regatta.com
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SIGHTSEEING
pass. Tickets £26, child £13.
17-19 Cockspur Street, W1.
020 8877 2120.
theoriginaltour.com
Ë Charing Cross. Map C6.
SEE LONDON BY
NIGHT TOUR
Atmospheric doubledecker
bus tours exploring
the West End and City at
night, offering a different
perspective. Departs from
Green Park daily from 19.15
until 22.25 (and regular
intervals in-between),
pick-ups include Haymarket
and Westminster Bridge.
Tickets £15, child £10.
Green Park, SW1.
020 7183 4744.
seelondonbynight.com
Ë Green Park. Map C5.
Tours – Walking
Daily from Trafalgar Square.
Times vary.
48 Buckingham Palace
Road, SW1. 020 7233
9533. bigbustours.com
Ë Victoria. Map D4.
GREENWICH ROYAL
TOURS
Discover local gems
including St. Alfege Church,
Greenwich Market, the
Old Royal Naval College,
Queen’s House, the National
Maritime Museum and
the Royal Observatory
(including a Planetarium
show) with a knowledgeable
guide. Admission to Royal
Observatory and pub lunch
included in price. Dates vary.
Tickets £60, child £50.
08005 421 200.
greenwichroyaltours.
com Ë Greenwich/Cutty
Sark. Map inset.
BIG BUS
WALKING TOURS JACK THE RIPPER TOURS
Four tours including Ghosts Richard Jones of London
By Gaslight and Royal Walking Tours writes books
London; routes vary, call on Jack the Ripper and
for details. Walks are free this is his popular walking
with the Big Bus Tour, or experience, which limits
£5 if purchased separately. numbers for a better tour.
Booking essential. Tours
depart daily from Ë Aldgate
East at 19.00. Tickets £8.
020 8530 8443.
rippertour.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 daily from the
centrally located Original
London Visitor Centre and
include Changing The Guard
(departing 10.30), Royal
Weddings (13.00), and
Jack The Ripper (15.30
from Ë 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.
BLENHEIM PALACE
Until 16 Dec This beautiful
English baroque palace
was the birthplace of the
former British Prime Minister
Winston Churchill. Enjoy
2,100 acres of landscaped
grounds and incredibly
ornate interiors. With an onsite
café. A White Christmas.
Festive decorations
transform the palace into
a winter wonderland with
stunning costumes from
the English National Ballet’s
The Snow Queen on
display. Wed-Sun 10.30-
17.30. Admission £19,
child £10.50.
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
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Love tennis?
Until 4 Dec Watch retired
tennis greats including Pat
Rafter, Tim Henman and the
inimitable John McEnroe
at the AEGON Masters
Tennis. This event rounds
up the ATP Champions Tour
and features exceptional
competitive tennis as these
sporting legends battle it out
for a hefty prize fund. The
atmospheric 19th-century
venue, the Royal Albert
Hall, plays host. Times and
prices vary.
Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, SW7.
020 7070 4404. aegonmasterstennis.com
Ë South Kensington. Off map.
Woodstock, Oxfordshire.
01993 811 091.
blenheimpalace.com
t Paddington to Oxford,
(one hour).
LAPLAND UK
Until 24 Dec A magical
recreation of Santa’s icy
home. Children will love
the snowy forest pathways
and the elves in the toy
factory, and can help
decorate gingerbread in
Mother Christmas’s kitchen.
A meeting with Santa is
also included. Times vary.
Admission from £44.50.
Bewl Water Estate,
Lamberhurst, Kent.
01142 239 812.
laplanduk.co.uk
t Wadhurst (one hour)
then 5 mile taxi journey.
www.hi-london.com
LEEDS CASTLE
This fairytale moated castle
combines medieval beauty
with 19th-century opulence.
The 500-acre grounds boast
an aviary and maze. 5-24
Dec Christmas At The Castle.
Scenes from children’s stories
illuminate the castle’s rooms.
Daily, castle 10.30-17.00,
grounds 10.00-17.00 (last
entry 16.30). Admission
£18.00, child £11.
Maidstone, Kent. 01622
765 400. leeds-castle.
com t Victoria to
Bearsted (one hour).
PAINSHILL PARK
Built in the 1700s, this
stunning landscape garden is
dotted with romantic grottoes
and temples. Look out for
talks, walks and 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).
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
09.30-16.00. Admission
£7.50, child £4.50.
Salisbury, Wiltshire.
08703 331 181.
english-heritage.org.uk
t Waterloo to Salisbury
(one hour and 20 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 Prince Philip: Celebrating
90 Years. Commemorating
the Queen’s consort, Prince
Philip’s 90th birthday,
photographs, memorabilia
and gifts illustrate his Royal
Highness’s life and interests.
Daily 09.45-17.15. Admission
£16.50, child £9.90.
Windsor, Berkshire.
020 7766 7300.
royalcollection.org.uk
t Waterloo to Windsor &
Eton Riverside (45 mins).
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
LONDON WALKS ®
(020) 7624 3978 london@walks.com
See the video of the walk at: www.walks.com
Gold
Medal
Best Tourism
Experience
2009
SIGHTSEEING
Dr JOHNSON’S HOUSE
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From monuments to museums, Renoirs
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Open: Mon-Sat 11.00 to 17.00
Adults £4.50; Child £1.50; Concessions £3.50; Family £10.
17 Gough Square, London EC4. Ë Chancery Lane
(020) 7353 3745 www.drjohnsonshouse.org
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New Sammy Ofer Wing
Open now
Find out more at nmm.ac.uk/big
Admission free. Open daily
Cutty Sark Zone 2
Greenwich Zone 2
national maritime museum | royal observatory greenwich | the queen’ s house

Museums
& Galleries
With David G. Taylor
MUSEUMS & GALLERIES
What’s hot
MICK JAGGER © TERRY O’NEILL; TWO TEMPLE PLACE © WILL PRYCE; MY GIANT COLOURING BOOK © JAKE AND DINOS CHAPMAN AND THE PARAGON PRESS, LONDON;
LE LIVRE ET LA VRAYE HYSTOIRE DU BON ROY ALIXANDRE, PARIS, C. 1420-25, COURTESY OF THE BRITISH LIBRARY
From 8 Dec Mick Jagger (pictured), Brigitte Bardot, David Bowie
and Paul McCartney are among the music and movie icons
featured in the photo exhibition Terry O’Neill: Screen Sirens
& Rock Rebels at the Proud Chelsea gallery. This retrospective
show celebrates the London-born photographer’s 50-year career.
Many of the images, including some of The Rolling Stones, The
Beatles and Led Zeppelin, have never been exhibited before. Mon,
Tues, Thurs-Sun 10.00 19.00; Wed 10.00-20.00. Admission free.
Proud Chelsea, 161 King’s Road, SW1. 020 7349 0822.
proud.co.uk Ë South Kensington/Sloane Square. Off map.
Dotty art
See amazing contemporary artworks
loosely based on join-the-dot images from
children’s picturebooks in Jake And Dinos
Chapman: My Giant Colouring Book at
the V&A
Museum of
Childhood.
The
brothers
have
cleverly
subverted
these once
innocent
images into
grotesque
creatures
and bizarre
landscapes
that evoke
childhood nightmares. Suitable for brave
children only.
V&A Museum of Childhood, p. 65.
Check out this new gallery
Head for the new Two Temple Place gallery, which opened
this autumn, to catch its inaugural exhibition William Morris:
Story, Memory, Myth (until 29 Jan). The gallery is dedicated
to showcasing publicly-owned art from collections around
the UK, with this exhibition housing choice pieces from the
William Morris Gallery in Walthamstow, which is currently
being refurbished. Visitors can see beautiful paintings, textiles,
illustrations and other objects associated with the influential
19th-century English textile designer and artist. Meanwhile,
the venue, Two Temple Place (pictured), is well worth seeing
in its own right. The historic mansion is a fine example of late
Victorian architecture in the neo-gothic style.
Two Temple Place, p. 52.
Illustrated literature
Royal Manuscripts: The Genius Of Illumination (until 13 Mar) is
a major exhibition showcasing
royal treasures from the
British Library’s collection.
It’s a display of beautifully
decorative medieval and
renaissance manuscripts,
assembled by English kings
and queens between the 9th
and 16th centuries. Running
in tandem with the show is
a series of fascinating talks.
Historian Michael Wood tells
the story of one Anglo-Saxon
manuscript and its various
owners in The Story Of The
Book (12 Dec), author John
Goodall gives an illustrated
talk based on his new
publication The English Castle (13 Dec), and Deirdre Jackson (author
of the tome Lion), talks about the relationship between monarchs and
animals in The King Of Beasts (16 Dec).
British Library, p. 54.
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MUSEUMS & GALLERIES
Here we list major
museums and galleries,
along with our selection
of the best exhibitions
currently on show.
Many venues offer free
general admission, yet
charge entry to specific
temporary exhibitions.
Visitors may be able to
get reduced price entry by
purchasing tickets online
or in advance.
Admission prices
and opening hours can
change at short notice,
while the qualifying ages
for ‘child’ admission
prices do vary widely from
place to place – in both
cases, check with the
venue before you visit.
Map references refer
to the Central London
map on p. 57-59.
Details unavailable at
the time of going to
press are labelled TBC,
which stands for To Be
Confirmed.
Please note that some
venues may close over
the Christmas period
(25-27 Dec).
KEY:
: Telephone
Ë : London Underground
Ë : London Overground
Ë : Docklands Light Railway
t : Overland Train
: Website
Art Galleries
BARBICAN ART
GALLERY & THE CURVE
The Barbican Centre is
Europe’s largest multi-arts
venue. It houses two
exhibition spaces: the
Barbican Art Gallery on
Level 3 and The Curve
on the ground floor. Both
galleries close between
exhibitions. Until 19 Feb
OMA/Progress. A Barbican
Art Gallery show profiling
Holland’s OMA architectural
firm – one of the world’s
most influential. Exhibition
£10. Fri-Mon 11.00-20.00;
Tues & Wed 11.00-18.00;
Thurs 11.00-22.00.
Admission prices vary.
Barbican Centre, Silk
Street, EC2. 020 7638
4141. barbican.org.uk
Ë Barbican. Map B8.
CHAAT
An art gallery, Bangladeshi
tea room and bar combined.
Until 31 Dec Mumbai:
A Cricketing Temple.
Documentary images of the
city’s amateur cricketers by
British photographer Emma
Levine. Mon-Sat 18.30-
23.00. Admission free.
Redchurch Street E2.
020 7739 9595.
chaatlondon.co.uk
Ë Shoreditch High Street.
Map A9.
COURTAULD GALLERY
Important European art
collection, plus temporary
exhibitions. Until 15 Jan
The Spanish Line: Drawings
From Ribera To Picasso.
More than 120 images
by Spain’s greatest artists
including Murillo and
Goya. Daily 10.00-18.00.
Admission £6, child free.
Admission free every
Mon 10.00-14.00 (except
bank holidays).
Somerset House, Strand,
WC2. 020 7848 2526.
courtauld.ac.uk
Ë Temple. Map C6.
GUILDHALL ART
GALLERY & ROMAN
AMPHITHEATRE
Temporary exhibitions,
extracts from a permanent
collection, plus the remains
of a Roman amphitheatre.
Until 15 Jan Atkinson
Grimshaw: Painter Of
Moonlight. Evocative images
of gas-lit streets and
docksides by the Victorian
artist. Exhibition £5, child
free. Mon-Sat 10.00-17.00;
Sun 12.00-16.00. Admission
free to permanent collection
and amphitheatre.
Guildhall Yard, off
Gresham Street, EC2.
020 7332 3700.
guildhallartgallery.
cityoflondon.gov.uk
Ë Bank. Map B8.
HAYWARD GALLERY
Contemporary arts space.
Until 8 Jan Pipilotti Rist:
Eyeball Massage. Videos,
sculptures, photographs,
installations and more by the
Swiss artist (p. 54). Until
8 Jan George Condo: Mental
States. Major retrospective
of the American artist
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the heart
of thegreat
alone
scott, shackleton &
antarctic photography
21 October 2011 – 15 April 2012
Open daily 10:00–17:30
(last admission 16:30)
Closed 25 and 26 December
www.royalcollection.org.uk
020 7766 7301
Victoria
THE QUEEN’S GALLERY, BUCKINGHAM PALACE

MUSEUMS & GALLERIES
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
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George Condo. Closed
between shows. Sat-Wed
10.00-18.00; Thurs & Fri
10.00-20.00. Admission
£10, child £7.50.
Southbank Centre, SE1.
08448 750 073.
southbankcentre.co.uk
t Ë Waterloo. Map C6.
ICA
The Institute of
Contemporary Arts boasts
exhibition galleries, a
great bookshop, a funky
late-night bar and film
screening rooms. Until
15 Jan Bloomberg New
Contemporaries 2011: In
The Presence. Contemporary
art by 40 recent graduates.
Until 29 Jan Franz West:
Room In London. Find a
three-part sculpture by the
Austrian artist up on the roof.
Times vary. Admission free.
1 The Mall, SW1. 020
7930 3647. ica.org.uk
t Ë Charing Cross.
Map C5.
KINGS PLACE
Arts venue with two main
galleries, each staging
temporary exhibitions:
Kings Place Gallery and
Pangolin London. Until
10 Dec Anthony Abrahams.
Playful figurative sculptures
in the Pangolin London
gallery. From 2 Dec Chris
Moore: Catwalking. Fashion
photography by the ‘King
of the Catwalk’ in the Kings
Place Gallery. 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 t Ë King’s Cross.
Off map.
NATIONAL GALLERY
Superb collection of
western European paintings.
Until 5 Feb Leonardo Da
Vinci: Painter At The Court
Of Milan. A major exhibition
about the Italian artist and
his most talented followers.
Works include preparatory
sketches for the mural Last
Supper and two versions
of the painting The Virgin
Of The Rocks. Exhibition
£16. Sat-Thurs 10.00-
18.00; Fri 10.00-21.00.
Admission free.
Trafalgar Square, WC2.
020 7747 2885.
nationalgallery.org.uk
t Ë Charing Cross.
Map C5.
NATIONAL PORTRAIT
GALLERY
British history told through
portraits of famous and
influential people. Until
8 Jan The First Actresses:
Nell Gwyn To Sarah Siddons.
Art and theatre in 17th
and 18th-century England.
Exhibition £11. Until 12 Feb
Taylor Wessing Photographic
Portrait Prize 2011.
Highlights from the annual
photo competition. Exhibition
£2. Sat-Wed 10.00-18.00;
Thurs & Fri 10.00-21.00.
Admission free.
St. Martin’s Place, WC2.
020 7312 2463.
npg.org.uk Ë Leicester
Square. Map C6.
QUEEN’S GALLERY
Over 500 years of treasures
from the Royal Collection,
including paintings, furniture,
ceramics, silver, jewellery
and textiles. Until 15 Apr
The Heart Of The Great
Alone: Scott, Shackleton
& Antarctic Photography.
South Pole expedition
photos and artefacts.
Closed between exhibitions.
Daily 10.00-17.30. Entrance
by timed tickets. Admission
£9, child free.
Buckingham Palace,
Buckingham Palace Road,
SW1. 020 7766 7301.
royalcollection.org.uk
t Ë Victoria. Map D5.
RIVINGTON PLACE
Two great public galleries.
Autograph ABP specialises
in photographic art, while
Iniva (the Institute of
International Visual Arts)
shows contemporary art.
You’ll also find a bookshop
and a bustling café. Tues,
Wed & Fri 11.00-18.00;
Thurs 11.00-21.00;
Sat 12.00-18.00.
Admission free.
Rivington Place, EC2.
020 7749 1240.
rivingtonplace.org
Ë Old Street. Off map.
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Military museums
National Maritime Museum
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, plus bank
holidays (open daily during
school holidays). Admission
£5.30, child £2.50.
Royal Arsenal, Woolwich,
SE18. 020 8855 7755.
firepower.org.uk
Ë Woolwich Arsenal.
Map inset.
IMPERIAL WAR
MUSEUM
British conflicts from World
War I to the present day,
told through aircraft, tanks,
weapons, special exhibitions
and more. Until 15 Apr
Shaped By War: Photographs
By Don McCullin. More
than 200 photos, plus film
and memorabilia about
the acclaimed British
documentary photographer.
Exhibition £7. Daily 10.00-
18.00. Admission free.
Lambeth Road, SE1.
020 7416 5000.
iwm.org.uk Ë Lambeth
North. Map D7.
NATIONAL ARMY
MUSEUM
The story of the British Army
told through displays, events
and lectures. Until Apr (date
TBC). Draw Your Weapons:
The Art Of Commando
Comics. Classic illustrations.
Until Dec 2012 (date TBC)
War Horse: Fact & Fiction.
Exhibition about Michael
Morpurgo’s novel and the
stage play (p. 18/83). Daily
10.00-17.30. Admission free.
Royal Hospital Road,
SW3. 020 7730 0717.
national-armymuseum.ac.uk
Ë Sloane
Square. Off map.
NATIONAL MARITIME
MUSEUM
State-of-the-art museum
exploring Britain’s maritime
past, present and future. It
now includes the Sammy
Ofer Wing and the gallery
Traders: The East India
Company And Asia (p. 65).
Next door is the 17thcentury
Queen’s House,
which is full of maritime art.
Until 13 Jan High Arctic.
Interactive exhibition about
the future of the Arctic.
Exhibition £6, child £4. Daily
10.00-17.00. Admission free.
Romney Road, SE10.
020 8858 4422.
nmm.ac.uk Ë Cutty
Sark. Map inset.
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, plus
an amazing 4D Theatre.
Until 25 May The Face Of
Courage. Portraits of World
War II heroes. Times vary.
Admission free.
Grahame Park Way,
Hendon, NW9. 020
8205 2266. rafmuseum.
org Ë Colindale. Off map.
ROYAL ACADEMY
OF ARTS
Founded in 1768, the
RA stages both free and
ticketed exhibitions, as well
as interesting events. Until
11 Dec Degas And The
Ballet: Picturing Movement.
Examining motion in the
work of impressionist painter
Edgar Degas. Exhibition
£14. Until 22 Jan Building
The Revolution: Soviet Art
And Architecture 1915-
1935. Examining Russian
avant garde architecture.
Exhibition £9. Fri 10.00-
22.00; Sat-Thurs 10.00-
18.00. Admission free.
Burlington House,
Piccadilly, W1. 020 7300
8000. royalacademy.
org.uk Ë Green Park/
Piccadilly Circus. Map C5.
SAATCHI GALLERY
A large and highly
influential contemporary
art gallery. Until 30 Apr
Gesamtkunstwerk: New
Art From Germany. Works
by exciting contemporary
German artists and
sculptors, including André
Butzer. Closed between
exhibitions. Daily 10.00-
18.00. Admission free.
Duke of York’s HQ, King’s
Road, SW3. 020 7823
2363. saatchi-gallery.
co.uk Ë Sloane Square.
Off map.
SERPENTINE GALLERY
A cutting-edge
contemporary arts space
in beautiful Kensington
Gardens. From 7 Dec Lygia
Pape: Magnetized Space.
Sculpture, performance,
paintings, films, poems,
engravings and collages
by the late Brazilian artist.
Closed between exhibitions.
Daily 10.00-18.00.
Admission free.
Kensington Gardens, W2.
020 7402 6075.
serpentinegallery.org
Ë South Kensington.
Map C2.
SOMERSET HOUSE
A spectacular neoclassical
arts venue. It houses the
famous impressionist art
collection of the Courtauld
Gallery (p. 48), plus changing
contemporary art and
design exhibitions in the
Embankment Gallery and
other spaces. Until 29 Jan
Forgotten Spaces. Exhibition
about imaginative proposals
for rejuvenating neglected
spaces in London, which
is appropriately displayed
in little-used lobbies and
lightwells. Until 29 Jan 20
Years Of Dazed & Confused
Magazine: Making It Up As
We Go Along. A multimedia
exhibition about the British
style magazine in the
Terrace rooms. 10.00-18.00.
Admission free.
Strand, WC2. 020
7845 4600. somerset
house.org.uk Ë Temple/
Embankment. Map C6.
TATE BRITAIN
Traditional and contemporary
galleries showcasing British
art. Until 2 Jan Barry
Flanagan: Early Works
1965-1982. A major
retrospective of the British
sculptor’s work. Exhibition
£11. Until 15 Jan John
Martin: Apocalypse. The
19th-century artist’s dramatic
images of destruction and
biblical disaster. Exhibition
£14. Daily 10.00-18.00 (until
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 2 Jan Taryn Simon.
New work by the American
photographer. Until 8 Jan
Gerhard Richter: Panorama.
Portraits and more by the
German painter. Exhibition
£14. Until 11 Mar The
Unilever Series: Tacita Dean.
Installation by the British
artist in the Turbine Hall.
Fri-Sat 10.00-22.00;
Sun-Thurs 10.00-18.00.
Admission free.
Bankside, SE1. 020
7887 8888. tate.org.uk
Ë Southwark. Map C8.
TWO TEMPLE PLACE
This new gallery is housed
in a neo-gothic mansion
built by American William
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Waldorf Astor, who founded
London’s Waldorf Hotel.
It showcases publiclyowned
art from regional
collections around the UK.
Until 29 Jan William Morris:
Story, Memory, Myth. How
Arthurian legend, Greek
myth and other stories
inspired Morris’s patterns
and poetry (p. 47). 10.00-
16.30 Mon & Wed-Sat
12.00-17.00; Sun 12.00-
17.00. Admission free.
2 Temple Place, WC2.
020 7836 3715.
twotempleplace.org
Ë Temple. Map C6/7
WHITE CUBE
BERMONDSEY
Find work by leading
contemporary artists at the
third and latest White Cube
gallery. Tues-Sat 10.00-
18.00. Admission free.
144-152 Bermondsey
Street, SE1. 020 7036
1501. whitecube.com
t Ë London Bridge.
Off map.
Art Installations
GLAMOURLAND
Until 20 Jan Find a free
multimedia installation in
Berkeley Square. It’s by
artists Tony Heywood and
Alison Condie. The work,
a celebration of the English
landscape inspired by
Dorset’s Jurassic Coast,
is displayed in a huge
window-fronted steel
box. Daily 08.00-16.30.
Admission free.
Berkeley Square, W1.
conceptualgardens.
co.uk Ë Green Park/Bond
Street. Map C4.
Major Museums
BRITISH LIBRARY
The library has exhibition
spaces displaying a
fascinating permanent
collection of books,
maps, manuscripts and
newspapers, alongside
temporary shows. Until
5 Jan Arthur Conan Doyle:
The Unknown Novel.
Showcasing the manuscript
of Doyle’s forgotten first
novel, The Narrative Of John
Smith, which has only just
been published. Until 4 Mar
A Hankering After Ghosts:
Charles Dickens And
The Supernatural. About
references to paranormal
phenomena in the stories
of Dickens (p. 12). Until
13 Mar Royal Manuscripts:
The Genius Of Illumination.
Medieval and renaissance
manuscripts belonging to
English kings and queens
(p. 47). Exhibition £10.
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,
including Egyptian mummies
and more. Until 19 Feb
Grayson Perry: The Tomb
Of The Unknown Craftsman.
Vases, tapestries and other
objects, both ancient and
modern, all paying homage
to unsung artists and artisans.
Exhibition £10. Sat-Thurs
10.00-17.30; Fri 10.00-
20.30. Admission free.
Great Russell Street, WC1.
020 7323 8299.
britishmuseum.org
Ë Tottenham Court Road.
Map B6.
BRITISH MUSIC
EXPERIENCE
Britain’s award-winning
museum of popular music,
full of iconic memorabilia and
state-of-the-art interactive
displays. Play instruments
and use a ‘smart’ ticket to
download content to take
home. Daily 11.00-19.30.
Admission £12, child £6.
The O 2 , Peninsula Square,
SE10. 020 8463 2000.
britishmusicexperience.
com Ë North Greenwich.
Map inset.
DESIGN MUSEUM
World-leading museum
that examines the impact
of contemporary design.
Until 22 Jan Designers In
Eyeball Massage
With her retrospective show, Eyeball Massage (until
8 Jan) Swiss artist Pipilotti Rist has created a playful
and interactive experience that combines sculpture,
sound and video art. Entering beneath a chandelier of
illuminated undergarments, visitors go on to explore
a range of immersive environments. You’re invited to
peek inside some installations, poke your head into
others, sit on one, and lie down in the middle of another.
Some artworks offer the merest glimpse of a film, others
let the hypnotic images wash right over you. From an
eyeball blinking back from inside a seashell to finding
yourself encircled by fish deep in an aquarium, you get
the impression that Rist is toying with you – and it’s great
fun. One minute you might feel like a giant as you peer
into a tiny model of a bedsit, the next quite insignificant
as you’re seemingly swallowed and digested by an
enormous mouth projected onto the floor. Among the
show’s many highlights, watch out for hangbags hiding
crystal balls, a TV in a bathing suit, and a miniaturised
suburban Swiss home (pictured), where someone’s
dinner is completely ablaze. Review by David G. Taylor
Hayward Gallery, p. 48.
Residence. Work on the
theme of ‘imperfection’
created by designers Simon
Hasan, Hye-Yeon Park, Will
Shanon and Jade Folawiyo.
Until 22 Jan This Is Design.
Manufacturing innovations
and more, including the Mini
car and the Anglepoise lamp.
Until 4 Mar Terence Conran:
The Way We Live Now. An
exhibition celebrating the
English designer and retailer’s
80th birthday, and about his
contributions to the world of
design. Daily 10.00-17.45.
Admission £10, child free.
28 Shad Thames, SE1.
020 7403 6933.
designmuseum.org
Ë Tower Hill. 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. Until 18 Mar
Sense And The City: Smart,
Connected And On The
Move. Exhibition about new
technology and its impact
on city living. Mon-Thurs,
Sat-Sun 10.00-18.00; Fri
11.00-18.00. Admission
£13.50, child free. Tickets
grant unlimited entry for
12 months.
39 Wellington Street, WC2.
020 7379 6344.
ltmuseum.co.uk
Ë Covent Garden. Map C6.
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.
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CHANCEL
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SCORESBY
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Barbican
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SHAKESPEARE’S
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& EXHIBITION
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MUSEUM OF
LONDON
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AND ST
AGNES
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Mansion
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PIER
BARBICAN
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HALLS A &B
WHITBREAD
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BARBICAN
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BARBICAN
GUILDHALL,
GUILDHALL
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ST
LAWRENCE
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THE HONOURABLE
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Old
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GOLDEN
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Shadwell
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ALL
SAINTS
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WESTFERRY MUSEUM OF
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LONDON
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POPLAR
Tower Hill
THE DOCKLANDS
WAPPING
TOWER OF
GRAPES WEST INDIA
PROSPECT
CANARY WHARF
LONDON
CANARY QUAY
OF WHITBY
WHARF
TOWER
PIER
CANARY WHARF
TOWER BRIDGE Wapping
(Courtesy shuttle
ROTHERHITHE
BUTLER’S
to City Airport)
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WHARF PIER
THE
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QUAYS
THE
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Rotherhithe
SOUTH
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QUAY
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Canada
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Water
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CROSSHARBOUR &
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SOUTHWARK
PARK Surrey GDNS
POTOON
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DOCK
DOCKLANDS
WEST
Elephant
SILVERTOWN
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and Castle
(Bakerloo) SOUTH
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GARDENS
ROW
LA
BENJAMIN ST
COWCROSS ST
WEST SMITHFIELD
SNOW
HILL
LA
FINSBURY
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British Hotel Reservation Centre
FAMILY
FINSBURY
RECORDS
LEISURE
CENTRE
CENTRE
For key, please see page 57
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BA KER’S
HERBAL
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FARRINGDON
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ST
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ST
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BRIDE ST
WEBBER ROW
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HILL
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ST
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LA
ST
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TIVERTON ST
MITCHELL
ST
LANT ST
TARN
MACCLESFIELD
OLD ST
ST
CHANGE
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GOLDEN LA
NOBLE ST
ONE NEW
CHANGE
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BREAD
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ST
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ROW
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ST
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LANE
ST
PL
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DUFFERIN ST
SILK STREET
COLLEGE
MUNTON
RD
ST
FORE STREET
CLOAK LA
ST
AVE
OLD
JEWRY
DRAL
CATH
ST
Monument
MONUMENT
ST MAGNUS
THE MARTYR
LONDON
BRIDGE
PIER
THE
LONDON BRIDGE
EXPERIENCE
London
Bridge
ALL
HALLOWS-
BY-THE-
TOWER
ALL
HALLOWS-
ON-
THE-WALL
LONDON
BRIDGE
LINK TO
STANSTED
SHUTTLE
BUS TO
CITY AIRPORT
LIVERPOOL
STREET
Liverpool
Street
ST
MARGARET
PATTENS
LONDON BRITAIN AT WAR
DUNGEON EXPERIENCE
FENCHURCH
STREET
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(FERRY TO HMS
BELFAST)
Shoreditch
High Street
TOWER
ST
42
MARGARET,
LOTHBURY
ST HELENS 30
BANK OF STOCK EXCHANGE ST MARY AXE
Aldgate
ENGLAND
(THE GERKIN)
ST
MUSEUM
MERCHANT
BEVIS MARKS
BOTOLPH
ROYAL TAYLORS’
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Bank EXCHANGE HALL
LLOYD’S
DLR
OF LONDON ST
ST PETER LEADENHALL
KATHARINE
MANSION
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CREE
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CORNHILL
TRAINS
ST
TO
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EC3
CITY AIRPORT
WALBROOK
ALL
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ST
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FORTUNE
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GALLERY
RUSSIA
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LITTLE
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REDCROSS WAY
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SWAN STREET
ST
SQ
LIZARD
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LONDON WALL
CHEAPSIDE
BOW
ST
CANNON ST
BRIDGE
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UPPER THAMES
BRIDGE
ROAD
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BANKEND
DICKENS
KING ST
COLE ST
SHEPHERDS
BASINGHALL
MILTON
STONEY ST
GLOBE
NILE ST
CITY ROAD
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SOUTHWARK QUEEN
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STREET
STREET
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ST
ST
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PEERLESS ST
PILGRIMAGE
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ST
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STERRY ST
DEVERELL STREET
SPURGEON
CL
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SWAN
LANE
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MAURICE
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GREAT DOVER
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FINSBURY
PAVEMENT
ROW
MANCIPLE
STREET
CITY RD
LONDON
WALL
ST
HAN
PL
LA
ST
PL
ST
SOUTH
PL
ST
BACHES
ST
CRANWOOD
ST
MA RTIN
ARTHUR
LONDON
BRIDGE ST
KEY
ST
BURBAGE CLOSE
HABERDASHER ST
CHART
BRUNSWICK
KING WILLIAM ST
RAILWAY
STAPLE
BLACK
HORSE
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BUTTESLAND
ST
COWPER ST
AVE
EPWORTH
ST
FINSBURY
SQUARE
WILSON
FINSBURY
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THROGMORTON
LA
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RD
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WINCHESTER
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ST
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ST
MARY
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ST
AT
ROOD
LA
ST
CUSTOM
HOUSE
HMS BELFAST
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WINSTON CHURCHILL’S
KIRBY
GROVE
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WALK
LEONARD STREET
CLERE ST
TABERNACLE ST
STREET
CHARLES
SQUARE
BONHILL ST
WORSHIP ST
DUKE
ST HILL
APP
PUR-
MONT-
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ST
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LONDON BRIDGE
OLD
CORNHILL
LOMBARD ST
MRK
MAGDALEN
ST
DENNIS
SEVER’S
HOUSE
TRINITY
CORN HOUSE
EXCHANGE
Tower
Hill
THE
SCOOP
OLD
SPITALFIELDS
TOWER OF LONDON/
JEWEL HOUSE
CHAPEL ROYAL
OF ST JOHN
RIVER BOATS
TO WESTMINSTER
AND GREENWICH
UPPER POOL
CITY HALL
COTTON’S
GDNS
PETTICOAT
LANE
WHITE
KENNET
ST
THE
TOWER BRIDGE
EXHIBITION
LAMBETH
COLLEGE
FOLGATE
ST
ROYAL VICTORIA DOCK
London City
LONDON
Airport
GLASSBLOWING
NORTH
POTOON
GREENWICH
DOCK
WORKSHOP
PIER
WEST
North
BERMONDSEY
SILVERTOWN
SILVERTOWN
Greenwich ANTIQUE MARKET & CITY AIRPORT
WESTON STREET
BLACKALL ST
CLIFTON ST
DYSART
ST
OLD BROAD ST
ST
CHURCH
ST THOMAS
EAST
INDIA
ST
MELLOR
BRICKLAYER’S
A RM S
PITFIELD ST
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CORONET
ST
CLIFTON
EARL
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LUKE
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ST
ST
ST
ROW
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ST
ST
HELEN’S
PL
ST
GATE
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STREET
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ROTHSAY ST
ALICE
ABERD
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MOROCCO
SWAN
LEROY ST
ST CURTAIN RD
SQ
HEARN
ST
AVE
SHAND ST
GUINNESS
STREET
ROW
ST MARY AXE
FENCHURCH
MARK LA
WOOD’S
PL
BATEMAN’S
ROW
ST
ST
NEW INN YD
KING
JOHN
CT
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ST
Central
WHITE
GALLERY
CUBE
SQ
RIVINGTON
WORMWOOD
ST
LWR THAMES
CHARLOTTE
HOXTON
ST
LANE
WEBB ST
DRY SDALE
VICTORIA
AVE
NEW ST
ST
BARNHAM
STREET
GREAT EASTERN ST
HOLLYWELL LA
SHIRE
BISHOPSGATE
CAMOMILE
CRUCIFIX
SQ
TOWER
TANNER ST
PAGE’S
PLOUGHYD
BURY
FENCHURCH ST
GT
STREET
TOWER ST
ST
TOOLEY ST
MARKS
LEADENHALL ST
ROYAL
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R I V E R
TOWER BRIDGE
OLD ST
CURTAIN RD
BYWARD
LA
SQ
ST
ST
MITRE
ST
GRANGE
WALK
ST
CALVERT
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ST
FENDALL
ST
AUSTIN
ST
FLEUR DE
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CUTLER
ST
CREECHURCH
HILL
SANDY’S
ROW
ST
BRUSHFIELD
NORTON FOLGATE
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MIDDLESEX
HOUNDSDITCH
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MUSEUMS & GALLERIES
From 9 Dec Dickens And
London. Paintings, photos,
costumes, objects, sounds
and projections evoke
Dickens’s life and works
(p. 12). Exhibition £8, child
£6. Daily 10.00-18.00.
Admission free.
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 thought-provoking
permanent exhibition,
London, Sugar & Slavery.
Until 5 Feb Your 2012.
Display of 20 images about
the building of the Olympic
Park. Daily 10.00-18.00.
Admission free.
West India Quay, E14.
020 7001 9844.
museumoflondon.org.
uk/docklands Ë Canary
Wharf. Map inset.
NATURAL HISTORY
MUSEUM
Astounding natural history
collections. Exhibits range
from the Images of Nature
gallery (showing wonderful
modern and historic
artworks), to the Darwin
Centre, where you can
see leading scientists at
work. Until 12 Mar Veolia
Environnement Wildlife
Photographer Of The Year.
Highlights from the annual
photography competition.
Exhibition £8, child £4.
Daily 10.00-17.50 (until
22.30 last Fri of month).
Admission free.
Cromwell Road, SW7.
020 7942 5000.
nhm.ac.uk Ë South
Kensington. Map D2.
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
Robots Festival. Emotibots
(robots that mimic human
emotions), art installations,
workshops, kids’ events and
more. Until 5 Jun Hidden
Heroes. Discover the stories
behind everyday objects
from lipstick to the thermos
flask and the tea bag.
Exhibition £6. Daily 10.00-
18.00. Admission free; Imax
ticket prices vary.
Exhibition Road, SW7.
08708 704 868.
sciencemuseum.org.uk
Ë South Kensington.
Map D2.
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 photographs and
illustrations. Until 15 Jan
Postmodernism: Style And
Subversion 1970-1990.
Postmodernist design in
architecture, furniture, art,
film, music, graphics and
fashion. Exhibition £11.
Until 26 Feb The House
Of Annie Lennox. Exploring
the work of the pop icon.
Until 18 Mar Ai Weiwei:
Dropping The Urn (Ceramic
Works, 5000 BC-AD
2010). Ceramics, photos
and video by the Chinese
contemporary artist. Sat-
Thurs 10.00-17.45;
Fri 10.00-22.00.
Admission free.
Cromwell Road, SW7.
020 7942 2000.
vam.ac.uk Ë South
Kensington. Map D2.
More Museums
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.
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.
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CLINK PRISON
MUSEUM
A former prison dating back to
1144, it houses an exhibition
about London’s penal past
and instruments of torture.
Mon-Fri 10.00-18.00; Sat-
Sun 10.00-19.30.. Admission
£7, child £5.50.
1 Clink Street, SE1.
020 7403 0900.
clink.co.uk
t Ë London Bridge.
Map C8.
DE MORGAN CENTRE
An excellent collection of
ceramics and paintings by
artist William De Morgan
and his wife Evelyn. The
Wandsworth Museum
(p. 65) is in the same building.
Tue-Fri 13.00-17.00; Sat
10.00-17.00. Admission £4,
child free.
38 West Hill, SW18. 020
8871 1144. demorgan.
org.uk Ë East Putney.
Off map.
DENNIS SEVERS’
HOUSE
A London townhouse
evocatively staged by the
late artist Dennis Severs to
appear as if residents from
the 17th to 19th centuries still
live there. Explore its rooms
and follow sound installations
recreating old-fashioned
family life. Times vary.
Admission from £5 to £12.
18 Folgate Street, E1.
020 7247 4013.
dennissevershouse.
co.uk t Ë Liverpool
Street. Map A9.
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
boasts historic interiors. 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.
FAN MUSEUM, THE
The world’s only fan museum
features permanent and
temporary exhibitions with
some examples dating back
to the 11th century. Tues-Sat
11.00-17.00; Sun
12.00-17.00. Admission
£4, child free.
12 Crooms Hill, SE10.
020 8305 1441.
thefanmuseum.org.uk
Ë Cutty Sark. Map inset.
FASHION AND
TEXTILE MUSEUM
British designer Zandra
Rhodes is behind this hub
of contemporary fashion,
textiles and jewellery.
Until 26 Feb From Catwalk
To Cover. Photos of fashion
shows, including Lagerfeld,
Westwood and McQueen.
Tues-Sat 11.00-18.00.
Admission £7, child free.
83 Bermondsey Street,
SE1. 020 7407 8664.
ftmlondon.org
t Ë London Bridge.
Off map.
GEFFRYE MUSEUM
Historic 18th-century
almshouses with rooms
recreating English home
interiors from 1600 onwards,
plus temporary exhibitions.
Until 8 Jan Christmas Past:
400 Years Of Seasonal
Traditions In English Homes.
Eleven period rooms
decorated in festive style
(p. 10-11). 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.
HANDEL HOUSE
MUSEUM
German composer George
Frideric Handel lived here for
36 years. Faithfully restored,
his former home hosts
exhibitions and ticketed
music recitals (p. 84). Tues-
Wed & Fri-Sat 10.00-18.00;
Thu 10.00-20.00; Sun
12.00-18.00. Admission
£6, child £2.
25 Brook Street, W1.
020 7495 1685.
handelhouse.org
Ë Bond Street. Map C4.
HORNIMAN MUSEUM
& GARDENS
Displays ranging from
anthropology and natural
history to musical instruments.
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A tour of Lord’s is an ideal way to experience the
magic of the world’s most historic cricket ground.
Our knowledgeable and enthusiastic tour guides
take you behind the scenes at the Home of Cricket,
visiting the Honours Boards in the Players’ Dressing
Rooms, the Long Room, the Media Centre and the
iconic Ashes Urn.
Tel: 020 7616 8595 Email: tours@lords.org
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MUSEUMS & GALLERIES
Inspiring
Beautiful
Free
Victoria and Albert
Museum, London
The world’s greatest
museum of art and design
www.vam.ac.uk
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!
Special events and
more every day in
the Bank’s Museum
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
Money comes to life
It’s fascinating and fun!
V&A Rotunda Chandelier, Dale Chihuly, 1999.
Photography by Peter Durant
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
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MERCHANT SHIP, EMPIRE TIDE, CIRCA 1942, COURTESY OF THE NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM
Amazing voyages
There’s lots to see at the National Maritime Museum
this winter. Its latest exhibition Arctic Convoys, 1941-1945
(pictured, until 28 Feb) marks the 70th anniversary of
the first Allied Arctic convoys to Russia. Find out why
Prime Minister Winston Churchill described it as “the worst
journey in the world” through evocative photos, paintings
and clothing from the sailors who endured it. While you’re
there, don’t forget to visit the recently launched gallery,
Traders: The East India Company And Asia. It showcases
objects from Asia and the Indian Ocean and tells the
colourful story of the British company that traded in exotic
goods including tea, silk, dye and opium from the 17th to
19th centuries. You could stop for a cup of tea yourself,
in the museum’s café or brasserie overlooking the wintery
beauty of Greenwich Park.
National Maritime Museum, p. 52.
You’ll also find an aquarium,
an interactive wildlife gallery,
plus 16 acres of gardens
(parts are closed for
redevelopment until spring).
Until 8 Jan Bali: Dancing For
The Gods. Balinese culture
and dance experienced
through amazing costumes
and artefacts. 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.
LIBRARY & MUSEUM
OF FREEMASONRY
MUSEUM, THE
World-class collection of
Masonic art, artefacts and
books. Free tours are available
of the magnificent art deco
building. Until 22 Dec The
Patriot Mason: Freemasonry
In American Society.
Costumes, medals, paintings,
books and documents explore
the role of freemasonry in the
US, from the 18th century
onwards. Mon-Fri 10.00-
17.00. Admission free.
Freemasons’ Hall, 60
Great Queen Street,
WC2. 020 7395 9257.
freemasonry.london.
museum Ë Covent
Garden. Map B6.
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,
child £1.50, under-fours free.
12-13 New Wharf Road,
N1. 020 7713 0836.
canalmuseum.org.uk
t Ë King’s Cross.
Off map.
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,
child £3.40.
9a St. Thomas Street, SE1.
020 7188 2679.
thegarret.org.uk
t Ë London Bridge.
Map C8.
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.
From 2 Dec A Rake
Revisited: Henry Hudson
At The Soane. Large-scale
plasticine ‘paintings’ based
on William Hogarth’s A
Rake’s Progress. Tues-Sat
10.00-17.00. Admission free.
13 Lincoln’s Inn Fields,
WC2. 020 7405 2107.
soane.org Ë Holborn.
Map B6.
V&A MUSEUM
OF CHILDHOOD
National collection of
childhood objects dating
back to the 16th century.
Until 8 Jan Jake And
Dinos Chapman: My Giant
Colouring Book. Subversive
images inspired by drawing
books (p. 47). Until 26 Feb
The Stuff Of Nightmares.
Sinister fairytales and
their appeal. Until 4 Mar
Magic Worlds. Exhibition
about magic of all kinds
from magicians to witches,
wizards and fairies. Exhibits
include costumes, optical
toys, paintings and illustrated
books. Daily 10.00-17.45.
Admission free.
Cambridge Heath Road,
E2. 020 8983 5200.
vam.ac.uk/moc
Ë Bethnal Green. Off map.
WANDSWORTH
MUSEUM
Charting the history of
London’s Wandsworth area,
including its dramatic Ice
Age landscapes. The De
Morgan Centre (p. 61) is in
the same building. Tues-Sun
10.00-17.00. Admission £4.
38 West Hill, SW18.
020 8870 6060.
wandsworthmuseum.
co.uk Ë East Putney.
Off map.
WALLACE COLLECTION
The former Wallace family
home displaying their
collection of rococo art,
sculpture and furniture,
plus armour. Paintings
include Jean-Honoré
Fragonard’s 18th-century
masterpiece, The Swing.
Daily 10.00-17.00.
Admission free.
Hertford House,
Manchester Square, W1.
020 7563 9500.
wallacecollection.org
Ë Bond Street. Map B4.
WELLCOME
COLLECTION
Medicine, life and art
explored in more than
1,500 exhibits, including
shrunken heads and ancient
remedies. Expect temporary
exhibitions and permanent
collections. Until 26 Feb
Miracles And Charms.
Exhibition about faith,
mortality and healing.
Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat 10.00-
18.00; Sun 11.00-18.00;
Thurs 10.00-22.00; bank
holidays 12.00-18.00.
Admission free.
183 Euston Road, NW1.
020 7611 2222.
wellcomecollection.org
t Ë Euston. Map A5.
MUSEUMS & GALLERIES
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SHOPPING
Shopping
With Caroline Merry
What’s hot
‘Tis the season for festive shopping
This month sees a sprinkling of Christmas
shopping events across the capital:
CANARY WHARF
1 Dec With its impressive array of retailers,
Canary Wharf’s Christmas shopping
extravaganza is the perfect chance to pick
up a gift. Be inspired by a fashion show
then enjoy giveaways. 9.00-20.00.
Jubilee Place & Cabot Place, E14.
canarywharf.com Ë Canary Wharf.
Map inset.
SEVEN DIALS/ST. MARTIN’S
COURTYARD
1 Dec Escape the crowds in this charming
setting, where for one night only, visitors
can enjoy a 20% discount at more than
100 stores. 17.00-21.00.
Covent Garden, WC2. sevendials.
co.uk Ë Covent Garden. Map B6.
BELGRAVIA
4 Dec Festive shopping for the whole family
is what the beautiful streets of Belgravia
have in store. The area will play host to
stalls selling gifts and crafts, plus there’ll
be live music, free rickshaw rides and
a visit from Santa himself (times TBC).
Elizabeth Street & Pimlico Road, SW1.
grosvenorlondon.com Ë Victoria.
Map D3/4.
OXFORD STREET/REGENT STREET
10-11 Dec Shop ‘til you drop in London’s
legendary West End, which turns traffic-free
for two days in the run up to Christmas.
The American Express Shop West
End VIP Weekend sees Oxford Street
and Regent Street offering in-store
entertainment and events, plus shopper
Belgravia
Seven Dials
Just in time for the gifting season, the East London Design
Show arrives in Shoreditch this month, bringing with it unique
bargains from budding and established designers (1-4 Dec). Take
home this Tate Modern print (pictured left), or make your very own
masterpiece in the Crafthouse, where visitors of all ages can try
their hand at a range of creative workshops. Thurs VIPs only; Fri
12:00-20:00; Sat-Sun 10.00-18:00. Admission £5, under-16s free.
Shoreditch Town Hall, 380 Old Street, EC1. 020 7241 7492.
eastlondondesignshow.co.uk Ë Old Street. Map A9.
rewards and giveaways to help you get into
the spirit of the festive season (times TBC).
West End, W1. westendvip.com
Ë Oxford Circus. Map B4/5.
GREENWICH
Until 31 Dec Browse 150 Christmasthemed
stalls of festive food and gifts.
Greenwich Market, p. 71.
Fashion for
a good cause
Muzungu Sisters’
exclusive Christmas popup
shop pairs fabulous
finds with peace of mind,
thanks to its ethicallysourced
clothing and
homeware. Housed
within Mo Café, the store
is a great alternative
to high-street shopping,
with customers invited
to browse its beautiful
offerings, including this
Leila Jacket (pictured),
while enjoying delicious
North African cuisine.
Best of all, you can rest
assure that your purchase
has been sourced with
extreme care from
a wealth of cultures.
25 Heddon Street, W1.
020 7434 4040.
momoresto.com
Ë Piccadilly Circus.
Map C5.
TATE MODERN LIMITED-EDITION SCREEN PRINT BY VIC LEE, COURTESY OF EAST LONDON DESIGN SHOW; LEILA JACKET FROM MOROCCO, COURTESY OF MUZUNGU SISTERS
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open till late on Thursdays.
Please contact individual
retailers for further details.
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Major Stores
DEBENHAMS
Great value own-label
fashion and jewellery from
top British designers.
334 Oxford Street, W1 (and
branches). 08445 616
161. debenhams.com
Ë Bond Street. Map B4.
FENWICK
This fashion department
store is filled with top
designer names, plus
a wide selection of lingerie,
accessories, cosmetics,
hats and menswear.
63 New Bond Street, W1.
020 7629 9161.
fenwick.co.uk
Ë Bond Street. Map B4.
FORTNUM & MASON
Gifts and china galore, plus
the recently expanded
(and legendary) food hall.
181 Piccadilly, W1.
020 7734 8040.
fortnumandmason.com
Ë Piccadilly Circus.
Map C5.
HARRODS
The world’s most famous
store, filled with an array of
fashion, food and homeware
for every taste and budget.
There’s also a pet spa and
new men’s shoe salon.
Brompton Road, SW1.
020 7730 1234.
harrods.com
Ë Knightsbridge. Map D3.
HARVEY NICHOLS
Smart fashion, food and
cosmetics for those who
take style seriously.
109 Knightsbridge, SW1.
020 7235 5000.
harveynichols.com
Ë Knightsbridge. Map D3.
HOUSE OF FRASER
Discover affordable designer
fashion, beauty products,
electrical items, home
accessories and much more.
318 Oxford Street, W1
(and branches). 08448
003 752. houseoffraser.
co.uk Ë Bond Street.
Map B4.
JOHN LEWIS
This splendid store houses
everything from hats
to haberdashery across
seven fashion-filled floors.
278 Oxford Street, W1 (and
branches). 020 7629
7711. johnlewis.com
Ë Oxford Circus. Map B4.
LIBERTY
Expect a mock Tudor
exterior, smart accessories,
fashion and beauty products
at this famous store.
Great Marlborough
Street, W1. 020 7734
1234. liberty.co.uk
Ë Oxford Circus. Map B5.
MARKS & SPENCER
Food and furniture,
clothing and cosmetics
are all available from this
long-standing great British
institution. A visit is a must.
458 Oxford Street, W1
(and branches).
020 7935 7954.
marksandspencer.com
Ë Marble Arch. Map B4.
PETER JONES
Seven floors of retail heaven,
including clothes, cookware
and interior accessories.
Sloane Square, SW1.
020 7730 3434.
peterjones.co.uk
Ë Sloane Square. Off map.
SELFRIDGES
Excellent for fashion, beauty,
food, wine, dining and now
footwear thanks to the
fabulous shoe galleries.
400 Oxford Street, W1.
0800 123 400.
selfridges.com
Ë Bond Street. Map B4.
Shopping Centres
ONE NEW CHANGE
This recent development
next to St. Paul’s Cathedral
features more than
60 stores, restaurants and
a public roof terrace.
1 New Change, EC4.
020 7002 8900.
onenewchange.com
Ë St. Paul’s. Map B8.
WESTFIELD LONDON
Contemporary shopping
destination with 265
retailers under a glass
roof, plus restaurants.
Ariel Way, W12. 020
3371 2300. westfield.
com/london Ë Wood
Lane/Shepherd’s Bush/
White City. Off map.
WESTFIELD
STRATFORD CITY
Europe’s largest urban
shopping centre, with more
than 300 shops and
50 restaurants and bars.
2 Stratford Place, E20.
020 8221 7300.
westfield.com/
stratfordcity Ë Stratford.
Off map.
Books
FOYLES
One of London’s oldest
bookshops, with titles
ranging across 56
specialist subjects.
113-119 Charing Cross
Road, WC2. 020 7437
5660. foyles.co.uk
Ë Tottenham Court Road.
Map B5.
WATERSTONE’S
The largest bookshop in
Europe is home to 150,000
books and a café/bar.
203-206 Piccadilly, W1 (and
branches). 020 7851
2400. waterstones.co.uk
Ë Piccadilly Circus.
Map C5.
Fashion
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN
Fabulous collection of
ready-to-wear items, bags,
shoes and scarves, from the
label behind the Duchess of
Cambridge’s wedding dress.
4-5 Old Bond Street, W1.
020 7355 0088.
alexandermcqueen.
co.uk Ë Green Park.
Map C5.
AQUASCUTUM
Thoroughly British label
offering grown-up styles
with a distinctly funky edge.
100 Regent Street, W1
(and branches).
020 7675 8200.
aquascutum.co.uk
Ë Piccadilly Circus.
Map C5.
MOSS
A brand renowned for quality
and value in men’s clothing
for more than 100 years.
136 Oxford Street, W1
(and branches).
020 7631 1047.
mossbros.co.uk
Ë Oxford Circus. Map B5.
PAUL SMITH
One of the biggest names
in British fashion, with a cool
range of sharp tailoring.
40-44 Floral Street, WC2
(and branches). 020
7379 7133. paulsmith.
co.uk Ë Covent Garden.
Map B5.
PRIMARK
An Oxford Street landmark,
this immense store offers
excellent bargains in fashion.
499-517 Oxford Street,
W1 (and branches).
020 7495 0420.
primark.co.uk
Ë Marble Arch. Map B4.
TOPSHOP
Justifiably popular, this huge
flagship store brims with
affordable fashions and
funky accessories for a
style-conscious crowd.
Oxford Circus, W1 (and
branches). 08448 487
487. topshop.com
Ë Oxford Circus. Map B5.
Food & Drink
BERRY BROS. & RUDD
Excellent selection of
fine wines and port in this
traditional store, which dates
back more than 300 years.
3 St. James’s Street, SW1.
020 7396 9600.
bbr.com Ë Green Park.
Map C5.
TWININGS
Find more than 100 varieties
of tea alongside limited-
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Purchase a piece of history
Few retailers have stood the test
of time like luxury cashmere
label N. Peal. Its beautiful
boutique in Burlington Arcade
(p. 12) has survived numerous
recessions, not to mention
the Blitz, with the company
today celebrating the
remarkable milestone of
75 years. To mark this
special occasion, fans of its
fabulous knitwear can get
their hands on exclusive
limited-edition sweaters
and scarfs, all of which are priced at £75 each. Follow in
the footsteps of former customers such as Marilyn Monroe
and Princess Diana, both of whom were frequently spotted
wearing N. Peal’s clothes, which continue to be crafted to
the highest quality. We love this men’s sweater (pictured),
and you can guarantee N. Peal’s loyal customers will too,
so head down to Burlington Arcade without delay.
37-40 Burlington Arcade, W1. 020 7499 6485.
npeal.com Ë Piccadilly Circus. Map C5.
edition ranges at this great
English institution. Tea
orientation sessions are
also available.
216 Strand, WC2. 020
7353 3511. twinings.
co.uk Ë Temple. Map B6.
Gifts
AMERICAN RETRO
Quirky mix of affordable
gifts, gadgets and funky
clothing for the young
and young at heart.
35 Old Compton Street,
W1. 020 7734 3477.
americanretrolondon.
com Ë Leicester Square.
Map B5.
EDWARDS & TODD
The perfect place for a gift;
you’ll find affordable china,
glass and jewellery.
25a Museum Street, WC1.
020 7636 4650.
Ë Tottenham Court Road.
Map B6.
LONDON
GLASSBLOWING
STUDIO & WORKSHOP
See the creation
of beautifully coloured,
handblown glass jewellery
and more, then purchase the
end result. Closed Sun.
62-66 Bermondsey Street,
SE1. 020 7403 2800.
londonglassblowing.
co.uk Ë London Bridge.
Map D8.
Health & Beauty
GEO. F. TRUMPER
Traditional barbers offering
wet shaves, toiletries and
a full range of accessories.
9 Curzon Street, W1 (and
branches). 020 7499
1850. trumpers.com
Ë Green Park. Map C5.
PENHALIGON’S
Specialising in delicious
floral fragrances and
scented candles, plus
luxury leather goods.
41 Wellington Street,
WC2 (and branches).
020 7836 2150.
penhaligons.com
Ë Covent Garden. Map C6.
PERFUME SHOP, THE
Knowledgeable staff and
designer fragrance brands,
with the added bonus
of value-for-money prices.
425 Oxford Street, W1
(and branches).
020 7491 1711.
theperfumeshop.com
Ë Oxford Circus. Map B5.
Jewellery
ERNEST JONES
Huge selection of extremely
well-priced jewellery and
watches on the high street.
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277 Oxford Street, W1 (and
branches). 020 7629
6581. ernestjones.co.uk
Ë Oxford Circus. Map B4.
FOLLI FOLLIE
Affordable luxury for all
occasions, from bags and
purses to jewellery and
designer watches.
120 New Bond Street, W1
(and branches). 020
7499 6633. follifollie.
com Ë Bond Street.
Map B4.
LINKS OF LONDON
An elegant collection
of jewellery for all, including
charms and gifts.
16 Sloane Square,
SW1 (and branches).
020 7730 3133.
linksoflondon.com
Ë Sloane Square.
Off map.
SWAROVSKI
CRYSTALLIZED
This innovative store
showcases beautiful
bespoke and ready-to-wear
crystal jewellery.
24 Great Marlborough
Street, W1. 020 7434
3444. swarovskicrystallized.com
Ë Oxford Circus. Map B5.
TIFFANY & CO.
Impress the Holly Golightly
in your life with gorgeous
jewellery and gifts (p. 66).
25 Old Bond Street, W1
(and branches). 020
7409 2790. tiffany.com
Ë Green Park. Map C5.
Markets
BOROUGH
A justifably popular weekend
destination for lovers of
delicious food and drink.
Perfect for a spot of lunch.
Thurs-Sat.
8 Southwark Street, SE1.
020 7407 1002.
boroughmarket.org.uk
Ë London Bridge. Map C8.
BRICK LANE
A colourful hub of secondhand
wares. Sun only.
Brick Lane, E1.
020 7247 1037.
visitbricklane.org
Ë Aldgate East. Off map.
CAMDEN LOCK
North London’s famous
market offers crafts,
records, antiques and
food. Sat-Sun.
Chalk Farm Road, NW1.
020 7485 7963.
camdenlock.net
Ë Camden Town. Off map.
COVENT GARDEN
Find antiques, collectables,
arts and crafts undercover in
a piazza. Daily, stalls vary.
Covent Garden Piazza,
WC2. 020 7836 9136.
coventgardenlondonuk.
com Ë Covent Garden.
Map C6.
GREENWICH
From Wed-Fri find antiques,
collectables and more. Sat-
Sun the focus turns to arts,
crafts, fashion and food.
Greenwich Market, SE10.
020 8269 5093.
shopgreenwich.co.uk
Ë Cutty Sark. Map inset.
LONDON SILVER
VAULTS, THE
Admire the world’s largest
retail collection of fine
antique silver, all of which are
available to buy. Mon-Sat.
53-64 Chancery Lane,
WC2. 020 7242 3844.
thesilvervaults.com
Ë Chancery Lane. Map B7.
OLD SPITALFIELDS
Great for retro fashion, food
and furniture. Shops open
daily; market open Mon-Fri
and Sun.
Brushfield Street, E1.
020 7375 2963.
visitspitalfields.com
Ë Liverpool Street.
Map B9.
PETTICOAT LANE
Bustling market with more
than 1,000 stalls selling
cheap clothing to leather
goods. Fri-Sun.
Middlesex Street, E1.
Ë Liverpool Street/
Aldgate. Map B9.
PICCADILLY
A quaint market in a
charming courtyard setting,
featuring more than 50 arts
and crafts stalls. Tues-Sat.
St. James’s Church,
197 Piccadilly, W1.
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PICCADILLY MARKET
Piccadilly Market is held in the
charming setting of the courtyard at
St James’s Church - just yards from
Piccadilly Circus.
A popular destination for over 20
years, the market offers an exciting
selection of antiques, arts & crafts,
jewellery, souvenirs, fashions,
furnishings and more.
Craft Market open:
Wednesday-Saturday 10am-6pm.
St James’s Antiques & Collectors
Market open:
Tuesday 10am-6pm.
St James’s Church, 197 Piccadilly, London W1J 9LL
Tel: 020 7292 4864. Tube: Piccadilly Circus/Green Park
Joel & Son Fabrics
Loro Piana - E. Zegna - Valentino - Ungaro -
Armani - Ellie Saab - Zuhair Murad
Beautiful hand beaded fabrics
Luxurious Bridal laces
For the most beautiful silk prints,
embroideries, dress fabrics and
mens suitings from all the top
designers, visit London’s leading
and largest couture fabric shop.
Open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm.
Mail order available – visit our website
www.joelandsonfabrics.com
Joel & Son Fabrics – 75-83 Church Street, London NW8 8EU
Fax. (44) 207 724 9840
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020 7292 4864.
st-james-piccadilly.
org Ë Piccadilly Circus.
Map C5.
PORTOBELLO ROAD
A haunt for celebrities and
style gurus in search
of antiques and unique
vintage fashion. Fri-Sat.
Portobello Road, W10/11.
020 7229 8354.
portobelloroad.co.uk
Ë Ladbroke Grove.
Off map.
Shoes
CLARKS
One of the world’s leading
names in the shoe business,
offering purse-friendly prices
and fabulous footwear.
260 Oxford Street, W1
(and branches).
08444 993 257.
clarks.co.uk Ë Oxford
Circus. Map B4.
DUO BOOTS
Get made-to-measure shoes
and boots in a great range
of styles.
25a Savile Row, W1.
020 7494 1817. duo
boots.com Ë Piccadilly
Circus. Map C5.
Specialist Stores
APPLE STORE
Everything the Apple lover
could wish for, including
Macs, iPhones and iPads.
235 Regent Street,
W1 (and branches).
020 7153 9000.
apple.com/uk/retail
Ë Oxford Circus.
Map B5.
JOEL & SON FABRICS
Offering a wide range
of top-quality fabrics as
used by leading couturiers.
Choose from prints and
fabrics in 10,000 designs.
75-83 Church Street, NW8.
020 7724 6895.
joelandsonfabrics.co.uk
Ë Edgware Road. Map A3.
LONDON
BEATLES STORE
A must for all Fab Four
fans, London’s first and only
Beatles shop stocks new
and original memorabilia.
231 Baker Street, NW1.
020 7935 4464.
beatlesstorelondon.
co.uk Ë Baker Street.
Map B4.
M&M’S WORLD
Chocoholics will love the
giant interactive chocolate
wall, plus there’s plenty
of M&M’S merchandise.
1 Swiss Court, Leicester
Square, WC2. 020 7025
7171. mmsworld.com
Ë Leicester Square.
Map C5.
Toys & Games
BUILD-A-BEAR
WORKSHOP
A fantastic workshop where
you can create the teddy
bear of your dreams by
choosing his shape, size,
fur and clothes.
Covent Garden North
Piazza, WC2. 020 7240
2372. buildabear.co.uk
Ë Covent Garden. Map B5.
DISNEY STORE, THE
Children will be in seventh
heaven when they set eyes
on this new concept store.
Look out for free events in
the Disney Store Theatre,
plus photo opportunities
are in abundance.
350 Oxford Street, W1
(and branches).
08707 591 701.
disney.co.uk Ë Oxford
Circus. Map B5.
HAMLEYS
Seven floors of kiddie
magic, bursting with
must-have toys, games,
gadgets and much more.
Check online for details
of in-store events.
188 Regent Street, W1.
08703 332 455.
hamleys.com
Ë Oxford Circus. Map B5.
SEMMALINA
This wondrous store sells
dressing-up outfits, vintage
prints, old-fashioned sweets,
handmade party bags and
a huge selection of nostalgic
toys, games and books.
225 Ebury Street, SW1.
020 7730 9333.
starbags.info
Ë Victoria. Off map.
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MATTHEW BOURNE’S NUTCRACKER! © BILL COOPER; SWALLOWS AND AMAZONS © SIMON ANNAND; ST. MARTIN-IN-THE-FIELDS © BRITAINONVIEW/BRITAIN ON VIEW; SLAVA’S SNOWSHOW © V. VIAL
From 6 Dec Visitors to Sadler’s Wells will find Matthew Bourne’s
imaginative production of the Nutcracker! ballet celebrating its 20th
anniversary (pictured). It tells the story of Clara – a little girl who escapes
from a grim Victorian orphange on Christmas Eve to a fantasical world
of adventures with a nutcracker doll. Bourne’s version is a visual feast
boasting surreal stage sets, amazing costumes and clever contemporary
choreography. Fans of this ballet scored by Tchaikovsky will also find three
classical versions on stage this month. The Nutcracker is being performed
by The Royal Ballet at the Royal Opera House (from 3 Dec, p. 84), the
English National Ballet at the London Coliseum (8-30 Dec, p. 83), and the
Birmingham Royal Ballet at The O 2 (27-30 Dec, p. 83).
Sadler’s Wells, p. 84.
Larking about in
the Lake District
From 15 Dec A musical stage
version of the much-loved Arthur
Ransome kids’ book Swallows And
Amazons opens at the Vaudeville
Theatre this month. Featuring songs
by Neil Hannon of Irish band The
Divine Comedy (National Express),
it’s about an idyllic summer holiday
in the Lake District in 1929, as
experienced by a group of dinghysailing
children. The show should be
a hit with any theatre-lovers aged six
or over. For more Christmas Shows
& Kids’ Theatre, see p. 76.
Swallows And Amazons, p. 76.
Christmas songs and carols
Enjoy Christmas carols, hymns and
classical melodies in the atmospheric
setting of St. Martin-in-the-Fields church
next to Trafalgar Square. An impressive
programme of concerts and recitals this
month, includes a Norwegian Christmas
Concert with the Trondheim Soloists
Quartet (2 Dec) and Advent Carols By
Candlelight with the London Concert
Choir (3 Dec), plus Come And Sing:
World’s Greatest Christmas Choruses
with the Choral Scholars of St. Martinin-the-Fields
(28 Dec). For a range of
classical concerts in a variety of other amazing locations, see p. 84.
St. Martin-in-the-Fields, p. 84.
Let it snow!
The Southbank Centre’s Winter
Festival (until 9 Jan) offers everything
from carol concerts to Christmas
markets (p. 89). Performance highlights
include the acclaimed one-man show
A John Waters Christmas (5 Dec)
featuring the director of cult films
including Hairspray and Pink Flamingos.
The London Philharmonic Choir dress
in 18th-century costume to perform
Handel’s masterpiece in Messiah By
Candlelight (10 Dec, p. 85). There
are acrobatics and illusions to marvel
at in Murmurs (20-31 Dec), which
stars Charlie Chaplin’s granddaughter,
Aurélia Thierrée. Meanwhile, Slava’s
Snowshow (pictured, from 17 Dec)
mixes physical comedy and mime in a
visual spectacular that culminates in an
indoor blizzard.
Southbank Centre, p. 81.
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KEY
: Telephone
Ë : London Underground
Ë : London Overground
Ë : Docklands Light Railway
t : Overland Train
: Website
Booking Tickets
A visit to London isn’t
complete without enjoying
a world-class stage show.
visitlondon.com has
a secure online booking
service for a range of
events. Browse the ‘book
tickets’ section to reserve
your seats, or buy from
legitimate agents, such as
members of the Society of
Ticket Agents and Retailers
s-t-a-r.org.uk
Half price, discounted,
full price, same day and
advance tickets are also
available for many shows at
the Tkts booth in Leicester
Square (map C5). Check the
noticeboards before joining
the queue.
Shows are listed
alphabetically and
by category. See the
Theatreland Map on p. 87
for ‘Key’ references.
Do check performance
times when booking, as
these may be subject
to last-minute alterations.
Information is correct
at the time of going to
press, but be aware that
productions may close
early or be cancelled.
Details ‘to be confirmed’
are labelled TBC.
Please note that some
venues may close over
the Christmas period
(25-27 Dec).
Christmas Shows
& Kids’ Theatre
CINDERELLA
Until 8 Jan A mistreated
girl and her spoiled sisters
vie for a prince’s affections
in this funny, family-friendly
pantomime (p. 11). Times vary.
Hackney Empire,
291 Mare Street, E8.
020 8985 2424.
hackneyempire.co.uk
Ë Hackney Central.
Off map.
CINDERELLA
From 3 Dec A new version
of the fairytale panto, written
by Trish Cooke and Robert
Hyman (p. 11). Times vary.
Theatre Royal Stratford
East, Gerry Raffles Square,
E15. 020 8534 0310.
stratfordeast.com
t Ë Ë Stratford.
Off map.
CINDERELLA
From 9 Dec Comic Jenny
Eclair (Loose Women) and
former Chitty Chitty Bang
Bang stage show star Gary
Wilmot (p. 11). Times vary.
Richmond Theatre,
The Green, Richmond,
Surrey, TW9. 0844 871
765. atgtickets.com
t Ë Richmond. Off map.
CHRISTMAS WITH THE
RAT PACK LIVE
FROM LAS VEGAS
From 20 Dec Enjoy yuletide
songs including Baby It’s
Cold Outside, in this tribute
concert to Frank Sinatra,
Dean Martin and Sammy
Davis Jr. Times vary.
Wyndham’s Theatre,
32 Charing Cross Road,
WC2. 08444 825 120.
delfontmackintosh.
co.uk Ë Leicester Square.
Key 46.
LAZY ELF, THE
10-22 Dec One of Santa’s
elves would rather nap than
make toys in this interactive
musical set at the North
Pole. Ben Hanson from
childrens’ TV show Tracey
Beaker stars (p. 10).
Times vary.
Arts Theatre, p. 81.
POTTED PANTO
From 18 Dec Childrens’
TV presenters Dan and
Jeff send up eight classic
pantomimes, ranging from
Aladdin to Sleeping Beauty,
in this madcap comedy
show (p. 11). Daytimes only
(except on 18 Dec).
Times vary.
Vaudeville Theatre,
404 Strand, WC2.
08444 829 675.
nimaxtheatres.com
t Ë Charing Cross.
Key 44.
SANTA CLAUS AND
THE CHRISTMAS
ADVENTURE
Until 31 Dec At Santa’s
North Pole HQ the elves are
misbehaving and Rudolph
is missing. Magician Paul
Daniels adds some tricks.
Daytimes only. Times vary.
Ambassadors Theatre,
West Street, WC2.
08448 112 334.
theambassadors
theatre.co.uk Ë Leicester
Square. Key 2.
SNOWMAN, THE
Until 8 Jan A show for kids,
which is based on Raymond
Briggs’s book. Songs include
Walking In The Air (p. 10).
Times vary.
Peacock Theatre,
Portugal Street, WC2.
08444 124 322.
sadlerswells.com
Ë Holborn. Key 55.
SNOW QUEEN, THE
Until 8 Jan A freak snow
storm hits India and a boy
goes missing. This is a
modern version of Hans
Christian Andersen’s classic
fairytale. Times vary.
Unicorn Theatre, p. 83.
STICK MAN
– LIVE ON STAGE!
Until 8 Jan Stick Man
gets lost in this fun stage
show. It’s adapted from
the children’s book by
The Gruffalo author Julia
Donaldson. Times vary.
Leicester Square Theatre,
6 Leicester Place, WC2.
08448 733 433.
leicestersquaretheatre.
com Ë Leicester Square.
Map C5.
SWALLOWS AND
AMAZONS
From 15 Dec An actionpacked
musical adventure
based on Arthur Ransome’s
kids’ book (p. 75). Times vary.
Vaudeville Theatre,
404 Strand, WC2.
08444 829 675.
nimaxtheatres.com
t Ë Charing Cross.
Key 44.
Musicals
BACKBEAT
A musical about The Beatles
earliest performances, set
in 1960s Germany. Written
by Iain Softley, it’s based on
the 1994 film he co-wrote
Go underground in Soho
If you’re looking
for underground
performance then
check out Soho
Theatre Downstairs,
which opened this
summer. Not only
is it quite literally a
subterranean space,
but the venue has
quickly become the
place to catch the
most interesting
alternative comedy
and cabaret acts. The 150 seat space boasts table and
banquette seating, its own bar and an arty crowd – even
Frankie Goes To Hollywood singer, Holly Johnson, has
been spotted there. Among this month’s highlights you’ll
find Canadian comic and failed beauty queen Katherine
Ryan with her show Little Miss Conception (until 3 Dec).
It’s eyes down for double helping of Gay Bingo: The
Show (pictured, 4,18 Dec), an anarchic bingo session
and party featuring performance and DJing from drag
queen Jonny Woo and cohorts. Then, award-winning
Australian comedian Sam Simmons unleashes his
absurdist humour in Meanwhile (from 14 Dec).
Soho Theatre, p. 81.
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and directed. Songs include
Twist And Shout, Please
Mr. Postman and Money.
Times vary.
Duke of York’s Theatre,
45 St. Martin’s Lane, WC2.
08448 717 627.
atgtickets.com
Ë Leicester Square.
Key 14.
BILLY ELLIOT
THE MUSICAL
Based on the film about a boy
whose macho father tries to
quash his dream of going to
the Royal Ballet School
(p. 18). Mon-Sat 19.30;
Thurs & Sat 14.30.
Victoria Palace Theatre,
Victoria Street, SW1.
08708 955 577.
billyelliotthemusical.
com t Ë Victoria. Key 45.
BLOOD BROTHERS
Set in 1960s Liverpool, Willy
Russell’s musical tells the
tragic story of twin brothers
separated at birth, who meet
years later. Mon-Sat 19.45;
Thurs 15.00; Sat 16.00.
Phoenix Theatre, Charing
Cross Road, WC2.
08700 606 629.
theambassadors.com/
phoenix Ë Tottenham
Court Road. Key 29.
CHICAGO
America Ferrera (Ugly Betty)
stars. A song and dance
spectacular about two
femme fatales convicted of
murder, who enlist a shady
lawyer in an attempt to get
away with their crimes.
Mon-Thurs & Sat 20.00;
Fri 17.00 & 20.30,
Sat 15.00.
Garrick Theatre, 2 Charing
Cross Road, WC2.
08445 791 974.
nimaxtheatres.com
t Ë Charing Cross.
Key 16.
CRAZY FOR YOU
George and Ira Gershwin’s
uplifting comedy includes
the songs I Got Rhythm and
Someone To Watch Over
Me. Times vary.
Novello Theatre, Aldwych,
WC2. 08444 825 170.
crazyforyouthemusical.
com Ë Covent Garden.
Key 27.
DREAMBOATS
AND PETTICOATS
Des O’Connor (Today
With Des And Mel) in
his West End debut (until
7 Jan). Uplifting rock‘n’roll
musical, which transports
the audience back to the
rip-roaring 1950s and 60s
with hits including C’mon
Everybody. Times vary.
Playhouse Theatre,
Northumberland Avenue,
WC2. 08700 606 631.
dreamboatsand
petticoats.com
Ë Embankment. Key 32.
GHOST THE MUSICAL
A musical stage version
of the romantic 1990 film,
boasting amazing special
effects. It’s about undying
love and features music
by Dave Stewart of British
pop duo The Eurythmics.
Mon-Sat 19.30, Sat
& Thurs 14.30.
Piccadilly Theatre,
16 Denman Street, W1.
08448 717 618.
ghostthemusical.com
Ë Piccadilly Circus.
Key 31.
JERSEY BOYS
Musical about Frankie Valli
and the Four Seasons. It
won Best New Musical at
the 2009 Olivier Awards.
Songs include Can’t Take
My Eyes Off You, Walk Like
A Man and Big Girls Don’t
Cry. Tues-Sat 19.30;
Tues, Sat & Sun 15.00.
Prince Edward Theatre,
28 Old Compton Street,
W1. 08444 825 151.
jerseyboyslondon.
com Ë Leicester Square.
Key 33.
LEGALLY BLONDE,
THE MUSICAL
Winner of the Best New
Musical at the 2011 Olivier
Awards. This is an uplifting
comedy about a blonde
airhead who tries to win
back her ex-boyfriend by
following him to law school.
Mon-Sat 19.30; Thurs
& Sat 14.30.
Savoy Theatre, Savoy
Court, WC2. 08448
717 687. legallyblonde
themusical.co.uk
t Ë Charing Cross.
Key 38.
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LES MISÉRABLES
The world’s longest-running
musical. This epic tale
portrays love, passion and
courage during the turbulent
1832 Paris uprising (p. 17).
Mon-Sat 19.30; Wed
& Sat 14.30.
Queen’s Theatre,
51 Shaftesbury Avenue,
W1. 08444 825 160.
lesmis.com
Ë Piccadilly Circus.
Key 35.
LION KING, THE
Stage adaptation of the
Disney film with inventive
costumes and puppetry. The
evil Scar sets out to kill lion
prince Simba and claim the
throne. Tunes include Can
You Feel The Love Tonight
(p. 18). Tues-Sat 19.30;
Wed, Sat & Sun 14.30.
Lyceum Theatre,
21 Wellington Street, WC2.
08448 440 005.
thelionking.co.uk
Ë Covent Garden. Key 21.
MAMMA MIA!
A tribute to the music of
Swedish pop legends Abba.
This feel-good story centres
on a wedding day and its
paternal revelations. Hit songs
include Dancing Queen.
Mon-Thurs 19.30; Fri 17.00
& 20.30; Sat 15.00 & 19.30.
Prince of Wales Theatre,
Coventry Street, W1.
08444 825 115.
mamma-mia.com
Ë Leicester Square.
Key 34.
MATILDA THE MUSICAL
Roald Dahl’s enchanting kids’
book bursts onto the stage
in a new musical version
by Dennis Kelly and Tim
Minchin. It’s about a little girl
whose horrible headmistress
and family have failed to
realise that she’s a genius.
Times vary.
Cambridge Theatre,
Seven Dials, WC2.
08444 124 652.
matildathemusical.com
Ë Covent Garden. Key 8.
MILLION DOLLAR
QUARTET
A riotous rock‘n’roll musical
about icons including Elvis
Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl
Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis.
Find out what great tunes
they made on the night they
all got together. Mon-Sat
20.00; Thurs & Sat 15.00.
Noël Coward Theatre,
St. Martin’s Lane, WC2.
08444 825 141.
milliondollarquartet.
co.uk Ë Leicester Square.
Key 26.
PIPPIN
Until 25 Feb A new
production of the musical
which borrows elements
from the original 1970s
Broadway staging. This
coming-of-age tale about
a young prince boasts
songs by Stephen Schwartz
(Wicked) and incorporates
Bob Fosse’s original
choreography. Tues-Sat
20.00; Sat & Sun 15.30.
Menier Chocolate Factory,
53 Southwark Street, SE1.
020 7378 1713.
menierchocolatefactory.
com t Ë London Bridge.
Map C8.
PHANTOM OF THE
OPERA, THE
A mysterious masked man
haunting the Paris Opera
House falls for a beautiful
soprano singer. Songs include
The Music Of The Night and
All I Ask Of You (p. 17). Mon-
Sat 19.30; Tues & Sat 14.30.
Her Majesty’s Theatre,
57 Haymarket, SW1.
08444 124 653.
thephantomofthe
opera.com Ë Piccadilly
Circus. Key 18.
PRISCILLA, QUEEN
OF THE DESERT
Until 23 Dec It’s your last
chance to see the West End
production of this musical.
It charts the high-heeled
adventures of a drag trio
who take their show into
the Australian outback.
Expect Olivier Award-winning
costumes and disco songs
like I Will Survive (p. 17).
Mon-Sat 19.30; Thurs
& Sat 14.30.
Palace Theatre,
Cambridge Circus, 109-
113 Shaftesbury Avenue,
W1. 08447 550 016.
Christmas crackers
If you think Christmas is too commercialised then you’ll
love the Duckie team’s shopping satire Copyright
Christmas (10-31 Dec) at the Barbican Centre (p. 85).
Little is being revealed about the world premiere of this
quirky promenade performance, but we do know that
audiences will find themselves in a bizarre Christmas
superstore, where they’ll encounter a cast of 20
performers playing characters ranging from sweatshop
Santas to shopaholics. To complement the show, there
will be a series of Crafty Christmas Workshops (10-11,
17-18 Dec) providing opportunites to learn craft skills
and create tongue-in-cheek Christmas presents.
Meanwhile, the Barbican foyer will be transformed into
the Duckie Christmas Market, which is free for anyone
to browse. There you’ll find artisan stalls offering a range
of weird and wonderful crafts and gifts. Shoppers will also
be treated to pop-up performances and other quirky fun.
The market opens 14.00-21.30 on 10-11,17-18,27 Dec;
18.00-21.30 on 13-16,20-23,28-30 Dec.
priscillathemusical.
com Ë Leicester Square.
Key 29.
ROCK OF AGES
An American love story set
to a soundtrack of raucous
1980s rock anthems. Hit
songs include The Final
Countdown, Wanted Dead
Or Alive, Here I Go Again
and I Want To Know What
Love Is. Times vary.
Shaftesbury Theatre,
210 Shaftesbury Avenue
WC2. 020 7379 5399.
rockofagesmusical.
co.uk Ë Tottenham Court
Road. Key 39.
SHREK THE MUSICAL
Nigel Lindsay (Four Lions)
and Girls Aloud singer
Kimberley Walsh star
in this fairytale musical,
which is based on William
Steig’s 1990 book and the
irreverant 2001 film. The
story follows an ogre called
Shrek, whose bravery wins
the heart of a beautiful
princess (p. 17). Times vary.
Theatre Royal Drury Lane,
Catherine Street, WC2.
08448 718 810.
shrekthemusical.co.uk
Ë Covent Garden. Key 41.
THRILLER – LIVE
Non-stop hit songs, multimedia
effects and razorsharp
choreography bring
to life this celebration of the
careers of the late Michael
Jackson and the Jackson 5.
Songs include Can You Feel
It, Billie Jean and Thriller.
Times vary.
Lyric Theatre,
29 Shaftesbury Avenue,
W1. 08444 124 661.
thrillerlive.com
Ë Piccadilly Circus.
Key 22.
WE WILL ROCK YOU
A musical set in a bleak
futuristic world where rock
music has been banned.
It boasts anthems by the
band Queen, including
Bohemian Rhapsody, Crazy
Little Thing Called Love
and Radio Ga Ga. Mon-Sat
19.30; Sat 14.30.
Dominion Theatre,
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268-269 Tottenham Court
Road, W1. 08701 690
116. wewillrockyou.
co.uk Ë Tottenham Court
Road. Key 11.
WICKED
Voted Most Popular Show
at the 2010 Olivier Awards.
A tale about two girls from
the Land of Oz, this multi
award-winning production
is the backstory to L. Frank
Baum’s book The Wizard
Of Oz. Mon-Sat 19.30; Wed
& Sat 14.30.
Apollo Victoria Theatre,
Wilton Road, SW1.
08448 268 000.
wickedthemusical.co.uk
t Ë Victoria. Key 5.
WIZARD OF OZ, THE
An action-packed stage
version of the 1939 film,
with additional music by Tim
Rice (Evita) and Andrew
Lloyd Webber (who is also
the show’s producer). It’s
a whirlwind of amazing
sets and costumes that will
blow you away, like heroine
Dorothy Gale herself
(p. 17). Tues 19.00; Wed-Sat
19.30; Wed & Sat 14.30;
Sun 15.00.
London Palladium,
Argyll Street, W1.
08444 122 957.
wizardofozthemusical.
com Ë Oxford Circus.
Key 20.
Performance
FASCINATING AIDA:
CHEAP FLIGHTS
From 5 Dec Songs and
silliness with the comedy
cabaret trio, which is made
up of Dillie Keane, Adele
Anderson and new recruit
Sarah-Louise Young.
Times vary.
Charing Cross Theatre,
The, p. 81.
LA SOIRÉE
Until 29 Jan A variety
show featuring acts with a
contemporary twist, which
range from jugglers to opera
singers in drag. Tues-Thurs
20.00; Fri-Sat 19.00
& 22.00; Sun 19.00.
Roundhouse,
Chalk Farm Road, NW1.
08444 828 008.
la-soiree.com
Ë Chalk Farm. Off map.
STOMP
Vibrant combination of
theatre, dance, comedy
and percussive rhythms.
Everyday items like plastic
bags, dustbin lids, lighters
and a kitchen sink are
imaginatively used as
musical instruments (p. 17).
Mon & Thurs-Sat 20.00;
Sun 18.00; Thurs
& Sat-Sun 15.00.
Ambassadors Theatre,
West Street, WC2.
08448 112 334.
stomplondon.com
Ë Leicester Square. Key 2.
Plays
39 STEPS, THE
Comic Hitchcock adaptation
where four actors play
more than 139 roles. Hero
Richard Hannay tries to
protect a woman being
chased by secret agents.
When she’s murdered, he
goes on the run (p. 18).
Mon-Sat 20.00; Wed 15.00;
Sat 16.00.
Criterion Theatre, 218-223
Piccadilly Circus, W1.
08448 471 778.
love39steps.com
Ë Piccadilly Circus.
Key 10.
BROKEN GLASS
Until 10 Dec Antony Sher
(Shakespeare In Love) and
Tara Fitzgerald (Waking The
Dead) star in Arthur Miller’s
drama. It’s about the impact
of Nazism on a Jewish
couple living in New York in
1938. Times vary.
Vaudeville Theatre,
404 Strand, WC2.
08444 829 675.
nimaxtheatres.com
t Ë Charing Cross.
Key 44.
COMEDY OF
ERRORS, THE
Until 17 Jan British actor
and comedian Lenny Henry
(Othello) stars in a modernday
staging of William
Shakespeare’s fast-paced
farce. Times vary.
National Theatre, p. 81.
DEATH AND
THE MAIDEN
Hollywood’s Thandie Newton
(W.) makes her stage debut
in a political thriller by Chilean
playwright Ariel Dorfman. It’s
a tale of revenge in which
a former political prisoner
(Newton) finds herself facing
the man she believes was
once her captor. Times vary.
Harold Pinter Theatre
(formerly the Comedy
Theatre), 6 Panton Street,
SW1. 08448 717 622.
atgtickets.com
Ë Piccadilly Circus. Key 9.
DRIVING MISS DAISY
Until 17 Dec See Vanessa
Redgrave (Nip/Tuck) and
James Earl Jones (Star
Wars) in Alfred Uhry’s play,
which inspired the 1989
film. Times vary.
Wyndham’s Theatre,
32 Charing Cross Road,
WC2. 08444 825 120.
delfontmackintosh.
co.uk Ë Leicester Square.
Key 46.
GRIEF
The latest play by Abigail’s
Party creator Mike Leigh.
Set in 1950s Britain, it’s
about a dysfunctional
suburban household that
becomes a pressure cooker
of repressed emotions.
Times vary.
National Theatre, p. 81.
HAMLET
Until 21 Jan Michael
Sheen (The Queen) stars in
William Shakespeare’s royal
tragedy. The story is a tale
of treachery, revenge and
corruption set in the court
of a Danish king. Times vary.
Young Vic, 66 The Cut,
SE1. 020 7922 2922.
youngvic.org
t Ë Waterloo. Key 28.
HAUNTED CHILD
Joe Penhall’s chilling play
about a young boy who
hears phantoms at night.
Times vary.
Royal Court Theatre, p. 81.
JERUSALEM
Until 14 Jan Jez
Butterworth’s award-winning
black comedy is about
modern life in rural
England. Mark Rylance
(The Other Boleyn Girl)
plays a charismatic drugdealer,
with Mackenzie
Crook (The Office) as his
sidekick. Mon-Sat 19.30;
Sat 13.30.
Apollo Theatre,
31 Shaftesbury Avenue,
W1. 08445 791 971.
nimaxtheatres.com
Ë Piccadilly Circus. Key 4.
JUNO AND THE
PAYCOCK
Sinéad Cusack stars in Sean
O’Casey’s play about
a troubled Irish family
living in poverty in Dublin’s
rundown tenements of the
1920s. Times vary.
National Theatre, p. 67.
LADYKILLERS, THE
Five hapless criminals lodge
with an eccentric widow as
they plot a bank robbery.
This comedy thriller is based
on the 1955 British Ealing
Studios’ film. The cast
includes Peter Capaldi
(The Thick Of It), Ben Miller
(The Armstrong And Miller
Show) and Olivier Awardwinner
Marcia Warren
(Humble Boy). Times vary.
Gielgud Theatre,
35 Shaftesbury Avenue,
W1. 08444 825 130.
theladykillers.co.uk
Ë Piccadilly Circus.
Key 17.
LION IN WINTER, THE
Until 28 Jan Trevor Nunn
directs a new production of
James Goldman’s drama
about power play, deceit and
betrayal. Set in the court of
King Henry II, it stars Robert
Lindsay (My Family) and
Joanna Lumley (Absolutely
Fabulous). Mon-Sat 19.30;
Sat & Thurs 14.30.
Theatre Royal Haymarket,
18 Suffolk Street, SW1.
08454 811 870.
trh.co.uk Ë Piccadilly
Circus. Key 41.
MOUSETRAP, THE
A ruthless murderer strikes
at a house party held in
the remote countryside in
Agatha Christie’s classic
whodunnit. Now in its 59th
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Beyond Theatreland
Not all theatres are situated in the West End district known
as Theatreland. Although London Planner does not always
list specific shows at these venues, the details below will
help you find out more information.
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Arts Theatre Great Newport Street, WC2. 020 7907
7092. artstheatrewestend.com Ë Leicester Square.
Key 6.
Bush, The 7 Uxbridge Road, W12. 020 8743 5050.
bushtheatre.co.uk Ë Shepherd’s Bush Market/
Goldhawk Road. Off map.
Charing Cross Theatre Villiers Street, WC2. 020 7478
0170. charingcrosstheatre.co.uk
t Ë Charing Cross, Ë Embankment. Map C6.
Donmar Warehouse 41 Earlham Street, WC2.
08448 717 624. donmarwarehouse.com Ë Covent
Garden. Map B6.
Drill Hall 16 Chenies Street, WC1. 020 7307 5060.
drillhall.co.uk Ë Goodge Street. Map B5.
Greenwich Theatre Crooms Hill, SE10. 020 8858
7755. greenwichtheatre.org.uk t Ë Greenwich.
Map inset.
Hampstead Theatre Eton Avenue, NW3. 020 7722
9301. hampsteadtheatre.com Ë Swiss Cottage.
Off map.
King’s Head Theatre 115 Upper Street, N1. 020 7478
0160. kingsheadtheatre.org Ë Angel. Off map.
Menier Chocolate Factory 53 Southwark Street, SE1.
020 7907 7060. menierchocolatefactory.com
t Ë London Bridge. Map C8.
National Theatre South Bank, SE1. 020 7452 3000.
nationaltheatre.org.uk t Ë Waterloo. Key 24.
New Wimbledon Theatre The Broadway, SW19.
08448 717 615. theambassadors.com/
newwimbledon t Ë Wimbledon. Off map.
Richmond Theatre The Green, TW9. 08700 606 651.
richmondtheatre.net t Ë Richmond. Off map.
Riverside Studios Crisp Road, W6. 020 8237 1111.
riversidestudios.co.uk Ë Hammersmith. Off map.
Royal Court Theatre 50-51 Sloane Square, SW1.
020 7565 5000. royalcourttheatre.com Ë Sloane
Square. Off map.
Soho Theatre 21 Dean Street, W1. 020 7478 0100.
sohotheatre.com Ë Tottenham Court Road. Map B5.
Southbank Centre Belvedere Road, SE1. 08703 800
400. southbankcentre.co.uk t Ë Waterloo. Key 66.
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Children’s theatres
London theatres staging shows specifically aimed at
infants, kids or young people.
Half Moon Young People’s Theatre, 43 White Horse
Road, E1. 020 7709 8900. halfmoon.org.uk
t Ë Limehouse. Map inset.
Little Angel Theatre, 14 Dagmar Passage, N1.
020 7226 1787. littleangeltheatre.com Ë Angel.
Off map.
Polka Theatre, 240 The Broadway, SW19. 020 8543
4888. polkatheatre.com t Ë Wimbledon. Off map.
Puppet Theatre Barge, moored on the towpath beside
Blomfield Road, W9. 0207 249 6876.
puppetbarge.com Ë Warwick Avenue. Map B2.
Unicorn Theatre, 147 Tooley Street, SE1. 020 7645
0560. unicorntheatre.com t Ë London Bridge.
Map C9.
Unicorn Theatre
year, this drama is the
world’s longest-running
show. Mon-Sat 19.30;
Tues 15.00; Sat 16.00.
St. Martin’s Theatre,
West Street, WC2.
08444 991 515.
the-mousetrap.co.uk
Ë Leicester Square.
Key 37.
NOISES OFF
From 3 Dec A new
production of Michael
Frayn’s award-winning farce.
It’s a play within a play, set
behind-the-scenes of a very
bad sex comedy. Times vary.
Old Vic, 103 The Cut, SE1.
08448 717 628.
oldvictheatre.com
t Ë Waterloo. Key 26.
OFFICE PARTY
Until 21 Jan Fourteen
actors, including Christopher
Green (alias drag sensation
Tina C.) and Ursula Martinez
(C’est Barbican!), feature in
this Edinburgh Festival hit.
It’s a quirky, black comedy
about preparations for a
company party. Times vary.
Product Solutions HQ
(next to the Pleasance
Theatre), North Road, N7.
020 7609 1800.
officepartyshow.com
Ë Caledonian Road.
Off map.
ONE MAN,
TWO GUVNORS
James Corden (The History
Boys) stars in this slapstick
comedy about smalltime
gangsters in 1960s Britain.
It’s inspired by Carlo
Goldoni’s 1743 play The
Servant Of Two Masters.
Times vary.
Adelphi Theatre, Strand,
WC2. 08445 790 090.
nationaltheatre.org.
uk t Ë Charing Cross.
Key 1.
PITMEN PAINTERS, THE
Until 21 Jan A group of
British coal miners take
an art class and unleash
unexpected talent. Lee
Hall’s play is based on a true
story and inspired by William
Feaver’s book Pitmen
Painters: The Ashington
Group 1934-1984.
Times vary.
Duchess Theatre,
3-5 Catherine Street, WC2.
08444 829 672.
nationaltheatre.org.uk
t Ë Charing Cross.
Key 13.
RAILWAY
CHILDREN, THE
Until 8 Jan A stage play
based on E. Nesbit’s muchloved
childrens’ book and
starring a vintage steam
train (p. 10). Times vary.
Waterloo Station Theatre,
Waterloo Station, York
Road, SE1. 08712 970
740. railwaychildren
waterloo.com
t Ë Waterloo. Map D7.
REASONS TO
BE PRETTY
Until 14 Jan The UK
premiere of Neil LaBute’s
play (which he also directs),
about preconceptions of
beauty. The cast includes
Billie Piper (Doctor Who).
Times vary.
Almeida Theatre, Almeida