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JANUARY 2013
LONDON
PLANNER
THE OFFICIAL MONTHLY GUIDE TO LONDON
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Welcome…
elcome to this month’s London Planner, your indispensable guide to
Wthe best of the capital and the start of another exciting year.
To kick things off in jubilant style, join the crowds on 1 January, as 10,000
performers from 20 countries – musicians, drummers, marching bands
– make their way through the streets of the capital in London’s New Year’s
Day Parade (p. 25). Or head to the Twelfth Night festivities on 6 Jan
(p. 25), with a host of characters on a journey through the historic streets
of Southwark, including the Green Man, the Holly Man and the Mummers.
At Canary Wharf, the London Ice Sculpting Festival (11-13 Jan, p. 25) is set
to be the biggest yet, including 12 international teams competing against
the clock. Or get your skates on for a last chance to enjoy the ice rinks at
some of the most iconic locations in the world, including Hampton Court
Palace, the Tower Of London and Somerset House (p. 36).
If you’re on the hunt for a bargain, take advantage of the January sales with
the capital’s unrivalled shopping experience (p. 60), or enjoy some of the mouth-wateringly tempting offers from
the Get Into London Theatre scheme (p. 16). From great drama to the brightest musicals, make sure you get in
at least one show whilst in the city and see why London is the home of theatre.
Boris Johnson, Mayor of London
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Editor’s Picks
Explore Handel House Museum
and other historic homes, p. 16.
January 2013
Watch Disney’s
The Lion King, p. 70.
Dine on Argentine cuisine at the new
Garufin restaurant, p. 81.
Above: Shop for London
bus booties and other
gifts, p. 60. Right: Catch
actor Rowan Atkinson on
the London stage, p. 14.
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THE WIZARD OF OZ, FILM STILL, 1939. COSTUME DESIGNER ADRIAN © MGM/THE KOBAL COLLECTION;
TWELFTH MNIGHT IMAGE © ROBERT THOMPSON
See Hollywood Costume at the V&A, p. 54.
Join Twelfth Night celebrations, p. 25.
Visit the Hard Rock Cafe near
Piccadilly, p. 20.
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features
Welcome 3
Mayor Of London’s
foreword
Editor’s Picks 4
Highlights for the
month ahead
Top 10 Attractions 7
Popular things to see and do
London’s Compass 8
Discover hidden gems
in your area
Itinerary 10
Feel-good factors to treat
yourself or a loved one
12 Good Reasons 12
To See A Play
Read about cheap tickets,
star turns and much more
Historic Homes 16
Important residences
to explore, from Windsor
Castle to Keats House
Area Focus 20
Piccadilly
Out Of Town 22
Discover the historic
English city of Bristol
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Sightseeing
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Natural History Museum
Top 10 Attractions
Tower Of London
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM © NHM; BEEFEATER © LONDONONVIEW; TATE MODERN © THINKSTOCK/HEMERA
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
the latest available visitor
numbers from London &
Partners.
Tate Modern
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
This former power station is
situated in Bankside and hosts
a globally-recognised modern art
collection, plus some great
temporary exhibitions including major
installations in its Turbine Hall (p. 52).
3 NATIONAL GALLERY
This huge gallery is filled with
priceless European art belonging to
the nation. See works by Botticelli,
Da Vinci, Monet and more (p. 46).
4 NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Explore the natural world, including
a full-size diplodocus skeleton,
child-friendly exhibitions, fossils,
and Darwin’s pet tortoise (p. 54).
5 EDF ENERGY LONDON EYE
Experience the full glory of London
by taking a ride in one of the
capsules (p. 28). On a clear day
views can extend as far as
Windsor Castle (p. 28).
6 SCIENCE MUSEUM
Interactive scientific fun for
children, from steam engines to
space rockets. Just as fascinating
for bigger kids who want to learn
how the world works (p. 55).
7 VICTORIA AND
ALBERT MUSEUM
An incredible range of artefacts
that span more than 3,000
years of art, design, jewellery,
photographs, sculpture, textiles
and fashion. Excellent exhibitions
show off the famous permanent
collection (p. 55).
8 MADAME TUSSAUDS
A 126-year-old museum loved by
visitors for its lifelike waxworks
of famous people. Expect
interactive exhibits, plus lookalike
models of world leaders, pop
icons, royals, Hollywood stars
and more (p. 29).
9 NATIONAL MARITIME
MUSEUM/ROYAL
OBSERVATORY
Discover more about seafaring
and stargazing at these popular
attractions in the royal borough
of Greenwich (p. 53/30).
!0 TOWER OF LONDON
The 900-year-old moated English
fortress on the banks of the River
Thames is guarded by the famous
Beefeaters and has been home to
kings, prisoners and ghosts (p. 34).
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Historic royal Greenwich
London’s Compass
Whether central, north, south, east or west, all of London’s regions have hidden gems to offer
CENTRAL LONDON
London’s heart is made up of many
boroughs including Camden, Islington,
the City Of Westminster, and the City
Of London. This buzzing region has
a dense concentration of offices,
embassies, museums, theatres,
nightspots, shops and state buildings,
as well as the home of the Queen. It’s
also famed for its entertainment and
dining hubs, such as the West End.
Hidden Gem: St. Paul’s Church,
Covent Garden.
Inigo Jones built this beautiful
church, which stands at the western
end of Covent Garden Piazza, in
1633. It’s known as ‘The Actors’
Church’ because of its close ties
with the theatre community. Admire
the many memorials to theatre folk
and find peace and quiet in the
courtyard garden. Mon-Fri 08.30-
17.00, Sun 09.00-13.00.
Bedford Street, WC2. 020 7836
5221. actorschurch.org
Ë Covent Garden. Map C6.
NORTH LONDON
More than 120 languages are
spoken in this vibrant region, which
is renowned for its culture and
steeped in history. Areas of interest
include Hampstead Heath and the
spectacular views from Primrose
Hill (p. 29).
Hidden Gem: Highgate Cemetary.
Built in the 19th century, this
atmospheric graveyard is the
everlasting home of some of the
most illustrious personalities of the
Victorian era and early 20th century.
In the East Cemetery you’ll find the
graves of George Eliot and Karl
Marx (Mon-Fri 10.00-16.00, Sat-
Sun 11.00-16.00. Admission £3),
while the family of Charles Dickens
are buried in the West Cemetery
(accessible by tour only, daily Mon-Fri
13.45, Sat-Sun hourly 11.00-15.00.
Admission £7, child £3).
Swain’s Lane, N6.
020 8340 1834.
highgate-cemetery.org
Ë Archway. Off map.
SOUTH LONDON
This area is less built up than the
north and loved for its open spaces
such as Clapham Common and
Richmond Park (p. 29). It’s popular
for sporting attractions including
the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis
Museum (p. 36). It’s also home
to the royal borough of Greenwich,
the UK’s most famous maritime
site (pictured).
Hidden Gem: Dulwich Picture
Gallery. England’s first public
art gallery was founded in 1811
and today holds one of the finest
collections of Old Masters in the UK.
The imposing building was designed
by 19th-century architect Sir John
Soane. Tues-Sat 10.00-17.00, Sun
11.00-17.00. Admission £5, child
free. Exhibitions £11, child free.
Gallery Road, SE21. 020 8693
5254. dulwichpicturegallery.org.
uk t Herne Hill. Off map.
EAST LONDON
Once the heart of working-class
London, the east has gone through
a period of regeneration thanks to
the recent London 2012 Olympic
Games and Paralympic Games.
Factories and docks have given way
to a funky arts and nightlife scene,
plus markets like Old Spitalfields
(p. 64), and The O 2 complex – home
to shops, bars, restaurants and the
British Music Experience (p. 56).
Hidden Gem: Columbia Road
Flower Market.
Whether you’re looking for cut
flowers, plants, or just a stroll to
soak up the atmosphere, there’s
nowhere better on a sunny Sunday
than this busy east London market.
Arrive before 10.00 if you want to
beat the crowds. Sun 08.00-15.00.
Columbia Road, E2. columbia
road.info Ë Bethnal Green.
Off map.
WEST LONDON
Parts of this affluent area run
alongside the western end of
the River Thames and Regent’s
Canal. Here you’ll find elegant
districts including Chelsea and
Knightsbridge. It’s also home
to Notting Hill’s fashionable
shops and restaurants, plus
Portobello Road, site of the
famous market (p. 65).
Hidden Gem: The Bush Theatre.
This fringe theatre in a converted
library is highly acclaimed for its
productions of new British and
international plays. Times vary.
Tickets from £10.
7 Uxbridge Road, W12.
020 8743 5050. bushtheatre.
co.uk Ë Shepherd’s Bush Market.
Off map.
GREENWICH IMAGE © ISTOCKPHOTO
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Historic royal Greenwich
London’s Compass
Whether central, north, south, east or west, all of London’s regions have hidden gems to offer
CENTRAL LONDON
London’s heart is made up of many
boroughs including Camden, Islington,
the City Of Westminster, and the City
Of London. This buzzing region has
a dense concentration of offices,
embassies, museums, theatres,
nightspots, shops and state buildings,
as well as the home of the Queen. It’s
also famed for its entertainment and
dining hubs, such as the West End.
Hidden Gem: St. Paul’s Church,
Covent Garden.
Inigo Jones built this beautiful
church, which stands at the western
end of Covent Garden Piazza, in
1633. It’s known as ‘The Actors’
Church’ because of its close ties
with the theatre community. Admire
the many memorials to theatre folk
and find peace and quiet in the
courtyard garden. Mon-Fri 08.30-
17.00, Sun 09.00-13.00.
Bedford Street, WC2. 020 7836
5221. actorschurch.org
Ë Covent Garden. Map C6.
NORTH LONDON
More than 120 languages are
spoken in this vibrant region, which
is renowned for its culture and
steeped in history. Areas of interest
include Hampstead Heath and the
spectacular views from Primrose
Hill (p. 29).
Hidden Gem: Highgate Cemetary.
Built in the 19th century, this
atmospheric graveyard is the
everlasting home of some of the
most illustrious personalities of the
Victorian era and early 20th century.
In the East Cemetery you’ll find the
graves of George Eliot and Karl
Marx (Mon-Fri 10.00-16.00, Sat-
Sun 11.00-16.00. Admission £3),
while the family of Charles Dickens
are buried in the West Cemetery
(accessible by tour only, daily Mon-Fri
13.45, Sat-Sun hourly 11.00-15.00.
Admission £7, child £3).
Swain’s Lane, N6.
020 8340 1834.
highgate-cemetery.org
Ë Archway. Off map.
SOUTH LONDON
This area is less built up than the
north and loved for its open spaces
such as Clapham Common and
Richmond Park (p. 29). It’s popular
for sporting attractions including
the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis
Museum (p. 36). It’s also home
to the royal borough of Greenwich,
the UK’s most famous maritime
site (pictured).
Hidden Gem: Dulwich Picture
Gallery. England’s first public
art gallery was founded in 1811
and today holds one of the finest
collections of Old Masters in the UK.
The imposing building was designed
by 19th-century architect Sir John
Soane. Tues-Sat 10.00-17.00, Sun
11.00-17.00. Admission £5, child
free. Exhibitions £11, child free.
Gallery Road, SE21. 020 8693
5254. dulwichpicturegallery.org.
uk t Herne Hill. Off map.
EAST LONDON
Once the heart of working-class
London, the east has gone through
a period of regeneration thanks to
the recent London 2012 Olympic
Games and Paralympic Games.
Factories and docks have given way
to a funky arts and nightlife scene,
plus markets like Old Spitalfields
(p. 64), and The O 2 complex – home
to shops, bars, restaurants and the
British Music Experience (p. 56).
Hidden Gem: Columbia Road
Flower Market.
Whether you’re looking for cut
flowers, plants, or just a stroll to
soak up the atmosphere, there’s
nowhere better on a sunny Sunday
than this busy east London market.
Arrive before 10.00 if you want to
beat the crowds. Sun 08.00-15.00.
Columbia Road, E2. columbia
road.info Ë Bethnal Green.
Off map.
WEST LONDON
Parts of this affluent area run
alongside the western end of
the River Thames and Regent’s
Canal. Here you’ll find elegant
districts including Chelsea and
Knightsbridge. It’s also home
to Notting Hill’s fashionable
shops and restaurants, plus
Portobello Road, site of the
famous market (p. 65).
Hidden Gem: The Bush Theatre.
This fringe theatre in a converted
library is highly acclaimed for its
productions of new British and
international plays. Times vary.
Tickets from £10.
7 Uxbridge Road, W12.
020 8743 5050. bushtheatre.
co.uk Ë Shepherd’s Bush Market.
Off map.
GREENWICH IMAGE © ISTOCKPHOTO
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Afternoon tea at The Berkeley
The Icebar
ITINERARY: FEEL-GOOD FACTORS
Indulgence is the name of the game this month. Our handy guide suggests some great ideas
for raising winter spirits, spoiling loved ones, or treating yourself. By David G. Taylor
1 BAG A BARGAIN
It’s amazing what a pick-me-up
shopping can be, and this month
is the perfect time to get extra
value for money with January sales
taking place across the city (p. 60).
Department stores like Harrods,
Selfridges and Liberty’s are great
places to hunt for bargains, while
there are more than 250 stores
to choose from at the glamorous
Westfield London shopping mall in
Shepherd’s Bush (all p. 62).
2 TAKE TIME TO PLAY
Bring out your inner child. Hyde
Park’s Winter Wonderland (until
6 Jan) boasts funfair rides, an ice
sculpture show and London’s largest
outdoor ice rink (Daily 10.00-22.00.
Admission free). Or enjoy a vintage
carousel rides, roasted chestnuts
and more at the Royal Botanic
Gardens (until 6 Jan, p. 30).
Hyde Park, W2. hydepark
winterwonderland.com
Ë Hyde Park Corner. Map C3.
3 ENJOY AROMAS
Luxurious perfumes, scents and
colognes are excellent for boosting
your mood. Penhaligon’s (p. 64) has
wonderful fine fragrances for women
and men, such as its gents ‘Sartorial’
cologne, inspired by London’s own
Savile Row. Elsewhere, Cire Trudon,
founded in 1643, is the oldest
candle-maker in the world. Visit its
only boutique outside France for
scented candles. Marie Antoinette
herself was a loyal customer.
36 Chiltern Street, W1.
020 7625 7952. ciretrudon.
com Ë Baker Street. Map B4.
4 GET PAMPERED
Book yourself a rejeuvenating
treatment at one of London’s
excellent spas. For women, Covent
Garden’s The Sanctuary offers
relaxing massages, facials and
more. Fellas, however, needn’t miss
out as the Nickel Spa (p. 60) is
especially for men.
12 Floral Street, WC2. 08455
214 567. sanctuary.com
Ë Covent Garden. Map B6.
5 HAVE A CHOCOLATE TREAT
Chocoholics know what a mood
enhancer it can be. Kids and
adults will love exploring M&M’S
World London in Leicester Square
(pictured right, p. 65). Meanwhile,
The Hotel Chocolat brand has
outlets all over the capital,
including The Rabot Estate
– its large Borough Market
chocolate shop and café.
2 Stoney Street, SE1. 020 7403
9852. rabotestate.com
Ë t London Bridge. Map. C8.
6 EAT CAKE
Afternoon tea is the quintessential
English tradition and a wonderful
treat. The style conscious will enjoy
The Berkeley hotel’s fashion-inspired
Prét-à-Portea. Its new Winter
Collection offers cakes, biscuits
and macaroons resembling catwalk
classics, including a designer
handbag-shaped Victoria sponge
cake (pictured). For lots more
afternoon tea ideas, turn to p. 87.
7 HAVE IT ON ICE
Don’t fight the winter chill, embrace it,
with a cocktail at the Icebar
(p. 89). Cool in every sense of the
word, inside everything is made
of Swedish ice. Experience -5°C
temperatures as you enjoy the
ambience. Then
warm-up in the
neighbouring
Belowzero
Restaurant
or Reindeer
Lounge.
ICEBAR © PAULINA HOLMGREN, FOTOGRAF PAULINA AB
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STAR TURNS
Anna Friel (pictured above, Neverland),
Samuel West (Van Helsing), Ken
Stott (I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead) and
Laura Carmichael (Downton Abbey)
star in a new production of the 1897
play Uncle Vanya (p. 75). Written by
Russian playwright Anton Chekhov, it’s
an enthralling drama. Squabbles and
unrequited love plague an extended family,
when the pompous, gout-riddled patriarch
and his much younger wife pay a visit.
12
GOOD REASONS
TO SEE A PLAY
CHEAP
SEATS
The tantalising cut-price ticket offers of
the annual Get Into London Theatre
season (1 Jan-15 Feb) make winter
the perfect time to catch a wealth of
shows. This year’s confirmed names
include Top Hat (pictured above, p. 72),
Kiss Me Kate (p. 70), and In The Republic
Of Happiness (p. 74). Ticket prices range from
£10 to £35, so don’t miss a trick by checking
the website for the latest announcements.
08444 122 703.
getintolondontheatre.co.uk
FRIGHTS
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Encounter the terrors of haunted
Eel Marsh House in the hair-raising
play The Woman In Black (pictured
right, p. 75). Following the death of Mrs
Alice Drablow, junior solicitor Arthur Kipps heads to her remote
mansion to sort through her papers and discovers he’s not alone
when he glimpses the shadowy figure of a mysterious woman.

MASTERPIECES
TEARS
Take a handkerchief when you catch the stage
version of Michael Morpurgo’s classic children’s
book War Horse (p. 75). A heartbreaking tale, it
explores the unbreakable bond between a
young boy and his horse during World War I.
When the horse is sold to the cavalry, the
boy tries to find his four-legged friend
by lying about his real age and enlisting.
This award-winning show features
ingenious life-sized horses, as imagined by
the Handspring Puppet Company.
Mark Rylance (pictured right,
The Other Boleyn Girl) heads
two productions of William
Shakespeare plays staged with
all-male actors, as they would
have been performed in his era.
The historical tragedy Richard III
(p. 74) charts the rise and fall of a
Machiavellian 15th-century English
king. Meanwhile, the romantic
comedy Twelfth Night (p. 75) costars
Stephen Fry (above, Wilde).
INDISCRETIONS
Rufus Sewell (pictured left, The Illusionist) and
Kristin Scott Thomas (Gosford Park) are among
the stars of Harold Pinter’s drama Old Times
(from 12 Jan, p. 74). Conflicting memories and
sexual tensions come to the surface when
a married couple are visited by an old friend
and reminisce about the past.
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THRILLS
SLAPSTICK
Expect a winning mix of physical comedy and witty lines in the comedy
One Man, Two Guvnors (p. 74). Based on Carlo Goldoni’s 1746 Italian play
The Servant Of Two Masters, Richard Bean’s acclaimed farce is set in 1963,
among a bunch of small-time Brighton gangsters. Greed, subterfuge and
mistaken identity ensue in this acclaimed National Theatre production.
JUNGLE
CAMP
Simon Russell Beale (My Week
With Marilyn) stars in Privates
On Parade (p. 74), a comedy
about the British military’s
Song And Dance Unit. Sent
to entertain the troops in the
jungles of Southeast Asia
at the end of World War II,
it’s led by Captain Dennis,
an outrageously effeminate
Marlene Dietrich impersonator.
OLD
SCHOOL
WIT
Rowan Atkinson (pictured, Mr Bean)
stars as a hopeless teacher in the
drama Quartermaine’s Terms (p. 74).
Set in the 1960s in the staffroom of
an English language school for foreign
students, this tragicomic play offers
a glimpse into the empty lives of the
well-mean Mr Quartermaine and his
self-obsessed colleagues.
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SCANDALS
The fall from grace of British playwright Oscar
Wilde and the pain of betrayal provide plenty of
drama for The Judas Kiss (from 9 Jan, p. 74).
Written by David Hare (The Hours), the tragedy
finds Wilde ensconced at London’s Cadogan
Hotel on the eve of his arrest, isolated
but for a few remaining friends,
including his lover Lord Alfred
Douglas. Rupert Everett (The
Importance Of Being Earnest)
and Freddie Fox (The
Three Musketeers)
headline as Wilde
and his partner.
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The race for a gold
medal is underway in
Chariots Of Fire (pictured
above, p. 74). Based on the
Oscar-winning 1981 film,
the stage adaptation charts
the trials, tribulations and
triumphs of British athletes
Eric Liddell and Harold
Abrahams in the 1924
Olympics. It’s a chance
to revisit some of the
nail-biting excitement
experienced by spectators
of last year’s London
2012 Olympic Games.
FARCE
In The Magistrate
(above, p. 74), a
seemingly innocent
lie steamrollers
out of all control,
embroiling a
respectable official in
deception, bluff and
court room chaos. The
19th-century English farce
by Arthur Wing Pinero
stars actor John Lithgow,
who you’ll recognise from
American TV comedy
3rd Rock From The Sun.
P. 12: TOP HAT IMAGE © BRINKHOFF AND MOGENBURG; THE WOMAN IN BLACK IMAGE © TRISTRAM KENTON.
P. 13: RICHARD III © ALASTAIR MUIR; WAR HORSE © SIMON ANNAND.
THIS PAGE: ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS © JOHAN PERSSON; CHARIOTS OF FIRE © HUGO GLENDENNING

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and literary legends, where the interiors tell tales of times gone by.
By Sasha Wood & Kasha Van Sant
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The Wallace Collection
(p. 58)is the ideal place to see
art by the Old Masters within the
magnificence of a historic London
townhouse. Until 13 Jan Journeys
East: A Discovery Of Hidden
Treasures reveals artworks by
individuals across London inspired
by the resident Dutch masterpieces
of Rembrandt and Netscher. The
influence of the Dutch East India
Company on the South Asian
countries, both past and present,
comes to vivid life as themes such as
‘Spice’ and ‘Treasures’ are explored.
The 17th-century treasure trove
Ham House (p. 28, pictured above)
is a rare jewel where Elizabeth
Murray, Countess of Dysart’s vision
lives on. Having witnessed the
ravages of the English Civil War, the
home is now a dignified presence on
the banks of the River
Thames in Richmond.
Highlights include
intricate furnishings
and lacquerware, as
well as paintings and
miniatures that capture
the heart of this
historic residence.
Fine paintings,
ceramics, needlework,
and beautiful London
vistas are the key to
Fenton House’s (p.
The Wallace Collection
26) success. The 17th-century
merchant’s home is a hidden gem
with its exquisite walled garden,
chiselled balconies and orchard.
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LITERARY
HAUNTS
London is littered with illustrious
literary locations that were once
home to legendary poets, writers and
novelists. Victorian author Charles
Dickens lived and breathed the city,
and his only surviving London home
has been turned into a dedicated
museum. The Charles Dickens
Museum, recently reopened after
refurbishment, holds the world’s
most important collection of material
relating to the author (Daily 10.00-
17.00. Admission £8, child £6. 48
Doughty Street, WC1. 020 7405
2127. dickensmuseum.com
Ë Chancery Lane. Map A6).
Set amongst a maze of courtyards
in the City of London, Dr Johnson’s
House is the 18th-century abode
of the writer of the famous English
dictionary. Highlights of the carefully
curated space include a stained glass
portrait depicting his first major work
of poetry, The Vanity Of Human
Wishes (p. 56).
Time stands still at Keats House
where19th-century poet John Keats
penned Ode To A Nightingale.
Artefacts include precious and now
fragile letters, books and notes, as
well as trinkets to his beloved, girl
next door, Fanny Brawne (Keats
Grove, NW3. Fri-Sun 13.00-17.00.
Admission £5, child free.
020 7332 3868. cityoflondon.
gov.uk/keatshousehampstead
Ë Hampstead. Off map).
Dickens Museum
Dr. Johnson’s House
Hampton Court Palace
STEEPED IN HISTORY
Hampton
Court
Palace (p. 28) is a
fascinating remnant
of the Tudor England
that was Henry
VIII’s stomping
ground. Located
on the outskirts
of the capital, the
historic palace
retains the magnetic
personality of the
volatile monarch to
this day. Have your
imagination fired
by the splendour of
the interior: the Great Hall in particular, with its hammer-beamed roof and
elaborate tapestry, brilliantly evokes the realities of a medieval banqueting
hall. Then there’s the Chapel Royal, whose gilded ceiling has shone down
upon centuries of monarchs in spiritual contemplation – it was here in
1540 that Henry VIII recieved word from Archbishop Cranmer of the
King’s young wife Catherine Howard’s unchaste behaviour before their
marriage. Must-see spots in the grounds include the sympathetically
restored Privy Garden, Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown’s Great Vine, which still
produces grapes after over 240 years, and the Hampton Court Palace
Maze, which is great fun for kids.
A more modest, yet no less stunning, example of Tudor architecture
stands in the form of Sutton House in east London. The Grade-II listed
former manor house, with its leaded windows and tranquil courtyard, is
utterly evocative of the period. Original oak panelling, deep red tapestries
and carved fireplaces complete the scene at the former home of Henry
VIII’s courtier and privy counsellor, Sir Ralph Sadleir. Despite having had
various tenants over the centuries, from merchants to Hugenot silkweavers
and even squatters, not much has changed. Even the real sights, sounds
and smells of the Tudor age come to life, care of the interactive displays in
the house’s kitchen (2 Homerton High Street, E9. 020 8986 2264.
nationaltrust.org.uk/sutton-house Ë Bethnal Green. Off map).
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ART HOUSE
RESOLUTELY ROYAL
These heavenly homes bring a whole new meaning to the phrase
‘an Englishman’s home is his castle’. Windsor Castle (pictured below,
p. 42) has to be one of the finest fortresses in the UK, so little wonder it’s
rumoured to be one of Queen Elizabeth II’s favourite residences. With the
spectacular Semi-State Rooms open to the public, this winter is a fantastic
time to visit the castle, which is an hour by train from London. The lavish
interiors, created in the 19th century for King George IV, are decorated in
deep reds and glittering golds, and are brimful of fine objects. A superb
collection of 18th-century English and French artworks adorn the walls, and
the rooms are still used by the current monarch for official entertaining.
Another royal favourite, Kensington Palace (p. 28) has been an important
regal address since becoming the home of William III and Mary II in 1689.
Originally known as Nottingham House, the Jacobean mansion was a
leafy retreat from the grime of bustling Whitehall, providing relief for the
King’s asthma. The mansion took on a splendid aspect after renovations
by architect Sir Christopher Wren, whose addition of pavilions and a Great
Court elevated the mansion to the grandeur we see today.
Each year HM The Queen throws open the doors of her London
residence, Buckingham Palace (p.26), for exclusive tours of its State
Rooms. Priceless works of art and furnishings from the Royal Collection
add to the sense of drama and occasion, and tours end with a glass of
champagne served in the Grand Entrance.
Baroque composer George Frideric
Handel, of musical masterpiece
Messiah fame, made his home
in Mayfair in the 1700s and
lived at the same address for 36
years. Faithfully restored to its
former glory, the typical Georgian
townhouse is now the Handel
House Museum (pictured
above left, p. 56), dedicated
to the composer and his work.
Inside, the décor is as close as
possible to the original, including
Handel’s bedroom, which features
a recreation of his canopied bed,
dressed in crimson harateen fabric.
As well as containing musical
instruments from Handel’s time,
such as a double manual harp
commissioned to replicate the one
Handel owned, and a beautiful
ornate piano, the house is also filled
with live music courtesy of changing
composers-in-residence. It hosts
regular classical music recitals and
concerts and its current exhibition,
Charles Jennens: The Man Behind
Messiah (until 14 Apr), throws light
on the man who collaborated with
Handel on his lyrics.
For admirers of amazing interiors
Sir John Soane’s Museum
(pictured above, p. 58) is a feast
for the eyes. Intricately decorated
with artworks and artefacts, the
former home of the celebrated
neo-classical architect is a maze of
rooms and passages full of quirks.
There are cleverly-placed mirrors to
create optical illusions, a spiralling
straircase, a room filled with Ancient
Greek Corinthian columns, a narrow
candle-lit crypt containing an
Egyptian sarcophagus and even a
mock gothic parlour created for a
fictional monk.
SIR JOHN SOANE’S MUSEUM IMAGE © DERRY MOORE; WINDSOR CASTLE IMAGE © THINKSTOCK; HANDEL HOUSE IMAGE COURTESY OF HANDEL HOUSE MUSEUM
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THE STATE ROOMS
BUCKINGHAM PALACE
Enjoy an exclusive guided tour
of the magnificent State Rooms
at Buckingham Palace

Area Focus: Piccadilly, W1 By David G. Taylor
WHY To explore an iconic street packed with
shops and fun, which runs from Piccadilly Circus
(pictured right) all the way to Hyde Park Corner.
WHEN Day or night, there’s always lots to see
and do. It’s great for people watching too.
SHOPPING
Find great gifts at 1 Piccadilly Market (p. 65),
luxurious foods at 2 Fortnum & Mason (p. 62),
and high-end jewellery, antiques, scents and more
at 3 Burlington Arcade (pictured above). A quaint
covered shopping street dating from 1919, it’s one
of a number of historic arcades in the area. Another
is Princes Arcade at 192-196 Piccadilly, W1.
Burlington Arcade, 51 Piccadilly, W1.
020 7493 1764. burlington-arcade.co.uk
Ë Piccadilly Circus/Green Park. Map C5.
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HYDE PARK
CORNER
STATION
HYDE PARK CNR
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WELLINGTON PL
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FOOD, DRINK, CABARET
5 The Ritz is world-famous
for its afternoon tea (p. 87).
However, a recent addition to
the area, 6 Brasserie Zédel
(p. 82) has a Parisian flavour
and includes a jazz/cabaret club
called Crazy Coqs. Meanwhile,
fun and family-friendly options
are the 7 Hard Rock Cafe
(pictured below, p. 82), and
8 Rainforest Cafe (p. 82).
GREEN PARK
STATION
U
GREEN PARK
5
ST. JAMES ’S ST
3
611
THEATRE
Based on John Buchan’s
novel and inspired by Alfred
Hitchcock’s 1935 film,
9 The 39 Steps play (pictured,
p. 72), is a rip-roaring British
comedy. Running at the
Criterion Theatre, this thrilling
show sees four actors play all
130 characters in a furiously
fast-paced farce. Close-by at
the Piccadilly Theatre, you’ll find
the new Spice Girls’ musical
!0 Viva Forever! (p. 72).
PICCADILLY
2
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G
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LOCAL HISTORY
The name Piccadilly
comes from the word
‘piccadill’, a type of men’s
collar popular in the 17th
century. The street has
been immortalised in
literature by many authors,
including P.G. Wodehouse,
Bram Stoker and Sir
Arthur Conan Doyle. His
book A Study In Scarlet
describes the first meeting
of Sherlock Holmes and
Dr Watson in the Criterion
Long Bar, which is now the
excellent 4 Criterion
Restaurant (p. 86).
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CIRCUS
STATION
612
HAYMARKET
See one of several exhibitions at the
famous !1 Royal Academy Of Arts
gallery (p. 52), including Eros To The
Ritz: 100 Years Of Street
Architecture (pictured
above, until 27 Jan).
Meanwhile, !2 Ripley’s
Believe It Or Not! (p. 30)
offers lighthearted fun. Try
not to get too lost in its
incredible Mirror Maze.
Did you know ‘Eros’
(pictured right), Sir Alfred
Gilbert’s iconic Victorian
statue at Piccadilly Circus,
isn’t actually Eros. It’s
meant to be his twin
brother, Antéros, the
god of requited love.
PICCADILLY CIRCUS AND ‘EROS’ © LONDONONVIEW/BRITAINONVIEW; THE 39 STEPS IMAGE © TRISTRAM KENTON; ‘EROS TO THE RITZ’ IMAGE IS THE ARTHUR HACKER, R.A. PAINTING ‘A WET NIGHT AT PICCADILLY CIRCUS’,
PHOTO © ROYAL ACADEMY OF ARTS, LONDON
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High Street
Kensington
Meet the woman,
wife and mother
behind the crown
Members go free. www.hrp.org.uk
Images: The Royal Collection. © 2011 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

The Clifton Suspension
Bridge, Bristol
OUT OF TOWN: BRISTOL
By Jo Caird
verlooked by the Clifton
Suspension Bridge, 19th-
engineering genius Ocentury
Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s best
known work, Bristol is a historic city
with a decidedly modern outlook.
Begin your tour at The Clifton
Observatory for an excellent view
of the bridge and Avon Gorge, and
be sure not to miss the extraordinary
camera obscura. It’s one of only a
handful in the country. Another Brunel
highlight is the ss Great Britain,
once a luxurious passenger
steam ship and now a fascinating
museum in the heart of Bristol’s
historic Harbourside.
Also in the Harbourside you’ll find
the Arnolfini, an important centre
for contemporary arts that hosts art
exhibitions, dance performances,
concerts and more. It’s just one of
several highly acclaimed cultural
institutions in the city that include
the Bristol Old Vic, the UK’s oldest
working theatre. A new adaptation
of J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan – the
ultimate family show – is running
until 19 Jan. The Bristol Museum
And Art Gallery is also well worth a
visit – its extremely varied collection
incorporates everything from ancient
Japanese art to dinosaurs fossils.
When it comes to visual art in
Bristol, however, all you really need to
do is keep your eyes peeled as you
walk about – the city is a mecca for
street art. Banksy, the graffiti artist
whose work now sells all over the
world, is this thriving scene’s most
famous name.
For a taste of history try M Shed,
a museum dedicated to Bristol’s
glorious past. It’s located in a
former 1950s transit shed and uses
interactive displays, quirky objects,
films and photographs to explore
the city’s history, from its role in
the Transatlantic slave trade to life
in Bristol during World War Two,
and more.
To see how Bristolians lived in the
18th century, there’s the Georgian
House Museum, a six-storey
townhouse in the city centre, or a
little way out of town is the charming
Blaise Castle House Museum,
which includes the remains of the
Kings Weston Roman Villa.
Back in the city, kids and adults
alike will enjoy themselves at Bristol
Zoo, which occupies a five-hectare
site in Clifton, an area admired for its
gorgeous Georgian architecture. Time
your visit to coincide with the penguin
and seal feeding, and don’t miss the
entertaining and educational talks
that take place throughout the day.
And while you’re in Clifton,
take advantage of the area’s great
shopping opportunities, from trendy
boutiques specialising in independent
fashion and jewellery, to the beautiful
Clifton Arcade with its range of
antiques and crafts shops.
If all that sightseeing sounds like
thirsty work, have no fear because
the 10th Bristol Cider Festival is
taking place on 25-27 Jan. Sample
100-plus ciders and perries (cider
made from pears), and enjoy local
entertainment in the atmospheric
surroundings of the Brunel Old
Station, one of the oldest train
stations in the world.
ss Great Britain
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Rail: Direct trains depart from
Ë t London Paddington, to
t Bristol Temple Meads.
Journey time is approximately
90 mins.
VISITOR CENTRE
E Shed, 1 Cannons Road, Bristol,
BS1. 09067 112 191.
visitbristol.co.uk
MAIN PICTURE © ISTOCKPHOTO; SS GREAT BRITAIN © DAVID NOTON
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THE ROYAL MEWS
WINDSOR CASTLE
HISTORIC
CASTLE
ROYAL
PALACE
FAMILY
HOME
OFFICIAL RESIDENCE OF THE QUEEN

Sightseeing
With Sasha Wood
What’s hot
SIGHTSEEING
NEW YEAR’S DAY PARADE IMAGE © LONDON PARADE; ICE CARVING IMAGE © LONDON ICE SCULPTING FESTIVAL; HOLLY MAN IMAGE © ROBERT THOMPSON
If you are welcoming in 2013 in the capital, don’t miss a chance to see
London’s New Year’s Day Parade – a real turn-of-the-year tradition
that’s completely free. The spectacular street procession, with costumed
performers, large-scale puppetry, historic vehicles and marching bands,
kicks off at midday from Green Park. Its two-and-a-half mile route takes
it past Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square and down Whitehall to finish at
Parliament Square. This year the parade’s theme pays tribute to 2012
– which was an unprecedented year of celebrations for London.
londonparade.co.uk Ë Green Park/Westminster. Map C5/D6.
Long march of history
Visitors to Whitehall on 27 Jan could be
forgiven for thinking they had stepped
back into the 17th century as the
King’s Army Annual Whitehall Parade
files past. Dressed in traditional period
costume, members of the English Civil
War Society bring history to life by reenacting
the fateful day that King Charles
I was marched to his death. Tracing his
route from St. James’s Palace in the
Mall, the procession makes its way to
Banqueting House (p. 26) where a wreath
is laid to mark the spot where the king
was beheaded in 1649. 11.30-13.30.
Horse Guards Parade, Whitehall
SW1. ecws.org.uk Ë t Charing
Cross, St. James’s Park. Map C6.
Twelfth night of Christmas
For a fun, quirky and quintessentially English experience, head to
Bankside at 12.45 on 6 Jan for the free Twelfth Night Celebrations.
Steeped in ancient pagan customs, it includes Holly Man (pictured)
arriving by river, the Mummers’ Folk Combat Play, the King Bean and
Queen Pea tradition, and a procession to The George Tavern.
Twelfth Night Celebrations, p. 38.
Cold play
Embrace winter and see stunning
works of art carved from frozen
blocks at the London Ice
Sculpting Festival in Canary
Wharf from 11-13 Jan. Twelve
international ice-sculpting teams
will compete against the clock, and
visitors can join in masterclasses
to learn how its done. Highlights
include a graffiti ice wall for visitors,
a snow pit, ice chess and an
Alpine-themed food market spread
across Jubilee Park, Montgomery
Square and Wood Wharf.
londonicesculptingfestival.
co.uk Ë Canary Wharf. Off map.
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SIGHTSEEING
These are the capital’s top
sightseeing attractions.
References are to the
Central London Map on
p. 49-51. Times and prices
are correct at time of press,
but do call to check –
they can change at short
notice. Many attractions
offer admission discounts
when purchasing tickets in
advance online.
To dial the United
Kingdom remove the first
0 and add +44.
KEY:
: Telephone
Ë : London Underground
Ë : London Overground
Ë : Docklands Light Railway
t : National Rail
: Website
Main Attractions
APSLEY HOUSE
Known as ‘Number One
London’, this elegant house
at Hyde Park Corner
was the first Duke Of
Wellington’s home. Sat-Sun
10.00-16.00. Admission
£6.50, child £3.90.
149 Piccadilly, W1. 020
7499 5676. englishheritage.org.uk
Ë Hyde
Park Corner. Map C4.
BANQUETING HOUSE
This grand old building was
designed by Inigo Jones for
James I, with an exquisite
painted ceiling by celebrated
baroque artist Peter Paul
Rubens. Mon-Sun 10.00-
17.00. Check for closures.
Admission £5, child free.
Whitehall, SW1. 020
3166 6154. hrp.org.uk
Ë t Charing Cross.
Map C6.
BUCKINGHAM PALACE
Discover the Queen’s
palatial London residence.
Until 3 Feb Exclusive Tour.
Special guided tour of the
State Rooms with their
gilded ceilings, glittering
chandeliers and magnificent
collection of art and
antiques. Tours last more
than two hours and include
a glass of champagne.
Tickets £65. Check for
dates and times. Advanced
booking essential (p. 18).
The Mall, SW1.
020 7766 7300.
royalcollection.org.uk
Ë t Victoria, Ë Green
Park. Map D5.
CEREMONY OF
THE KEYS
Each night since 1340, the
Tower of London’s
(p. 34) outer gates are
locked at 21.53 and the
keys are delivered to the
warden. To watch for free,
send names, dates and an
SAE to: Ceremony Of The
Keys Office, HM Tower
Of London, EC3N 4AB, at
least two months ahead of
your visit.
Tower Of London, Tower
Hill, EC3. 020 3166
6278. hrp.org.uk
Ë Tower Hill. Map C9.
CHANGING THE GUARD
At 11.30 on alternate
scheduled days, witness the
changing of the Queen’s
Guard on Buckingham
Palace forecourt. No guard
change in very wet weather.
Buckingham Palace,
The Mall, SW1. 020
7766 7300. royal.gov.uk
Ë t Victoria, Ë Green
Park. Map D5.
The Mounted Guard
Changing Ceremony takes
place Mon-Sat 11.00;
Sun 10.00.
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.
Tours commence every
30 mins daily 10.00-15.00,
except on match days and
the day before Champions
League home matches.
Museum only £10, child £8.
Tour and museum admission
£18, child £12.
Stamford Bridge,
Fulham Road, SW6.
08719 841 955.
chelseafc.com/tours
Ë Fulham Broadway.
Off map.
Top: Big Bus Tours at
St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Bottom: FA Cup replica on
Wembley Stadium Tours.
CUTTY SARK
This internationally famous
19th-century ship is the
last surviving tea clipper in
the world. Reopened last
year after major restoration
works, the ship now offers
visitors the opportunity to
explore above and below
decks, with interactive
displays to enhance the
experience. Mon-Sun
10.00-17.00. Admission
£12, child £6.50.
King William Walk, SE10.
020 8858 2698.
cuttysark.org.uk
Ë Cutty Sark. Map inset.
DISCOVER CHILDREN’S
STORY CENTRE
Children’s museum and
creative literary centre.
Until 13 Jan The House
Where Winter Lives.
The centre’s basement
is transformed into a
magical frozen forest for
an immersive experience
aimed at young children.
Times vary. Tickets £8, child
£6 (includes Story Trail and
Garden). Daily 10.00-17.00.
General admission £4.50.
383-387 High Street, E15.
020 8536 5555.
discover.org.uk
Ë Ë t Stratford. Off
map.
ELTHAM PALACE
The remains of a medieval
palace, Henry VIII’s boyhood
home and a 20th-century art
deco masterpiece, designed
by the wealthy Courtaulds.
Extraordinary décor,
especially the dining room.
The gardens combine Tudor
and art deco elements. Sun-
Wed 10.00-17.00. Admission
£9.60, child £5.80.
Eltham, Greenwich, SE9.
020 8294 2548.
english-heritage.org.uk
t Eltham. Off map.
FENTON HOUSE
This handsome 17th-century
redbrick house, formerly
owned by the late Lady
Katherine Binning, is filled
with a world-class collection
of Oriental, European and
English porcelain and early
keyboard instruments.
There’s also a charming
garden (p. 18). Wed-Sun
11.00-17.00. Admission
£6.50, child £3.
Windmill Hill, NW3.
020 7435 3471.
nationaltrust.org.uk
Ë Hampstead. Off map.
FULHAM FC
STADIUM TOURS
Visit Craven Cottage,
home of London’s oldest
professional football club.
Tours include the Trophy
Lounge and changing rooms.
Regular tours daily 11.15.
Ticket £10.50, child £7.50.
Match tickets from £30,
child £20.
Stevenage Road, SW6.
08432 081 234.
fulhamfc.com
Ë Putney Bridge. Off map.
GO APE!
An exhilarating treetop
adventure playground
brilliant for outdoorsy types
of all ages. Negotiate
ladders, precarious bridges
and ziplines while attached
to a reassuring harness. The
enthusiastic staff provide
a full safety briefing and
TOP IMAGE © BIG BUS TOURS; WEMBLEY STADIUM IMAGE © SASHA WOOD
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SIGHTSEEING
are on-hand throughout
the three-and-a-half hour
experience. Sat-Sun 09.30-
16.00. Admission £30.
Trent Park, Cockfosters
Road, EN4. 020 8449
9240. goape.com
Ë Cockfosters. Off map.
HAM HOUSE & GARDEN
This is one of Europe’s
greatest 17th-century
houses, said to be haunted,
with a beautiful collection of
furniture and gardens (p. 18).
House Sat-Thurs 12.00-
16.00; café and garden
11.00-16.30. House and
garden admission £10.90,
child £6.05.
Ham Street, TW10.
020 8940 1950.
nationaltrust.org.uk
Ë t Richmond. Off map.
HAMPTON
COURT PALACE
Once home to King Henry
VIII, this magnificent Tudor
palace and impressive maze
is set in 60 acres of parkland
(p. 18). Until 13 Jan Ice
At The Palace. Pop-up iceskating
rink. 10.00-22.00.
Admission from £11. Daily
10.00-16.30. Palace, maze
and gardens admission
£16.95, child £8.50; maze
£3.85, child £2.75; gardens
£5.50, child free.
Hampton Court, East
Molesey, Surrey, KT8.
08444 827 777.
hrp.org.uk
t Hampton Court.
Off map.
HMS BELFAST
Permanently moored on the
River Thames, this ship is
Europe’s only surviving World
War II cruiser. In service
until 1965, it’s a reminder of
Britain’s naval heritage. Daily
10.00-17.00. Admission £14,
child free.
Morgan’s Lane, off Tooley
Street, SE1. 020 7940
6300. iwm.org.uk
Ë t London Bridge.
Map C9.
HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY
MUSEUM
At this living museum you
can discover the history of
the mounted guards (who
participate in Changing
The Guard, p. 26), and
witness their day-to-day
life, including working their
horses in 18th-century
stables, with daily inspection
at 16.00. Daily 10.00-17.00.
Admission £6, child £4.
Horse Guards, Whitehall,
SW1. 020 7930 3070.
householdcavalry
museum.org.uk
Ë Westminster. Map D6.
HOUSES OF
PARLIAMENT
This has been Parliament’s
home since 1265, though
the current building was
constructed in the 19th
century in neo-gothic style.
Its clock tower houses the
famous bell, Big Ben. Watch
debates and committees or
enjoy a 75-minute guided
tour on Sats 09.15-16.30
that includes the Queen’s
Robing Room and the Royal
Gallery. Admission free. Tour
£15, child £6.
Westminster, SW1.
08448 471 672.
parliament.uk
Ë Westminster. Map D6.
THE JEWEL TOWER
Built around 1365 to house
Edward III’s treasures, this
building is one of only two left
from the medieval Palace of
Westminster after an 1834
fire. It features a display on
the history of Parliament. Sat-
Sun 10.00-16.00. Admission
£3.50, child £2.10.
Abingdon Street, SW1.
020 7222 2219.
english-heritage.org.uk
Ë Westminster. Map D6.
KEATS HOUSE
This elegant 19th-century
building was home to
romantic poet John Keats.
Its collection includes his
books, poetry, paintings
and household items, plus
the engagement ring he
gave to sweetheart Fanny
Brawne (p. 18). Fri-Sun
13.00-17.00. Admission £5,
child free.
Keats Grove, NW3.
020 7332 3868.
keatshouse.
cityoflondon.gov.uk
Ë Hampstead. Off map.
Top: Valentino: Master
Of Couture at Somerset
House. Bottom: The EDF
Energy London Eye.
KENSINGTON PALACE
This royal residence sits
in Kensington Gardens
and was Princess Diana’s
last home. Don’t miss
Victoria Revealed, an
exhibition exploring the life
of former palace resident
Queen Victoria, featuring
fascinating personal objects
and artworks (p.18).
11, 18, 25 Jan Eerie Evening
Tours. An after-dark tour
around the echoing corridors
and rooms of the palace.
18.45. Admission £25.
Daily 10.00-17.00. General
admission £14.50, child free.
Kensington Gardens, W8.
08444 827 777.
hrp.org.uk Ë High
Street Kensington/
Queensway. Map C1.
LONDON BRIDGE
EXPERIENCE
A very scary and exciting
history lesson that describes
the past of the 1,700-yearold
London Bridge site –
expect plenty of thrilling live
action shocks. Tickets also
include The London Tombs,
housed in a former plague
pit. Mon-Sun 10.00-18.00.
Admission £23, child £17.
2-4 Tooley Street, SE1.
08448 472 287.
thelondonbridge
experience.com
Ë t London Bridge.
Map C8.
LONDON DUNGEON
Spectacular sets, live actors
and state-of-the-art special
effects evoke ghoulish
encounters from Britain’s
past in a grimly comedic
style. Not for small kids or
the faint-hearted. 10.00-
17.30. Admission £24, child
£18.60; cheaper online
depending on date and time.
Joint tickets with London
Eye, London Aquarium and
Madame Tussauds available.
28-34 Tooley Street, SE1.
020 7403 7221.
thedungeons.com
Ë t London Bridge.
Map C8.
EDF ENERGY
LONDON EYE
This icon is one of the
world’s largest observation
wheels, and takes centre
stage on the River Thames.
Interactive screens in each
pod give an insight into the
landmarks. Each experience
lasts 30 mins. Daily 10.00-
21.00. Admission from
£18.90, child £9.90. Ride
and river tour packages,
plus joint tickets with the
London Aquarium, London
Dungeon and Madame
Tussauds available.
Until 6 Jan Eyeskate. Take
a whirl around this riverside
ice rink. Daily 10.00-21.00.
Prices vary.
South Bank, SE1.
08717 813 000.
londoneye.com
Ë t Waterloo. Map C6.
LONDON WETLAND
CENTRE
On this 42-hectare wildlife
reserve, look out for more
than 100 species of rare
and wild birds, as well as
a family of otters who have
taken up residence in
a specially-designed holt.
There are various tours
and bird-spotting hides, as
well as the Water’s Edge
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The Royal Parks
Winter is a quiet time to visit these beautiful open spaces,
many of which were once the grounds of royal homes and
are now property of the Crown. Filled with fun activities or
offering a peaceful retreat from city life this month, they
form some of the biggest green areas in London. Usually
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/D4-5.
Greenwich Park, SE10. Encompassing the Royal
Observatory (p. 30) and offering spectacular views.
Ë t Greenwich and Ë Cutty Sark. Map inset.
Hyde Park, W2. Swim (in summer), 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. 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. 36), plus fabulous views from the hill.
Ë Baker Street/Regent’s Park. Map A3/4.
Richmond Park, TW10. London’s largest open space was
once a royal hunting ground. Ë Ë t Richmond. Off map.
St. James’s Park, SW1. 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. Lovely walks, a small zoo and great
views across the river. t Battersea Park. Off map.
Hampstead Heath, NW3. Ancient parkland covering
790 acres and boasting wonderful views (especially from
Parliament Hill), sports fields and Kenwood House.
Ë Hampstead/Tufnell Park/Belsize Park. Off map.
Holland Park, W8. Enchanting park with a Japanesestyle
garden. Ë Holland Park. Off map.
St. James’s Park
Café. Daily 09.30-17.00.
Admission £10.99,
child £6.10.
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 include
the dressing rooms, the
Marylebone Cricket Club
Museum, home of the
original Ashes urn, and the
award-winning J.P. Morgan
Media Centre. Tours hourly
10.00-14.00 (please check
for match day times;
no tours on major match
days). Architectural tours
can also be arranged.
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 celebrated home of lifesized
waxworks depicting
famous figures from the
worlds of politics, sport,
history and entertainment.
Pose with your favourite
pop, film or sporting legend
and visit the terrifying
Chamber Of Horrors and
Scream experience. Don’t
miss the recently added
E.T. waxwork and the
excellent Marvel Super
Heroes 4D multi-sensory
cinema housed in the
former planetarium. Mon-Fri
09.00-17.30, weekends and
school holidays 09.00-
18.00. Admission £30,
child £25.80 (discounts
online). 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 the boisterous
Tudor revelry at this
immersive experience
recreating a medieval royal
court. It offers themed
entertainment, including
duelling knights and
dances, and a traditional
medieval banquet served
by costumed staff. Booking
essential. Tues-Sat 19.15-
23.30; Sun 17.15-21.30.
Tickets £49.95, child £30.
Ivory House,
St. Katharine Docks, E1.
020 7480 5353.
medievalbanquet.com
Ë Tower Hill. Map C9.
THE MONUMENT
This beautiful stone column
nestling in the heart of the
City was built in 1677 to
commemorate the 1666
Great Fire of London.
Visitors can see architect
and scientist Sir Christopher
Wren’s laboratory and climb
311 steps to the golden
orb for spectacular 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.
NAMCO
Extremely popular
entertainment venue with
more than 150 of the latest
video games, an Americanstyle
pool hall, techno
bowling and bumper cars.
The private karaoke room,
‘Namoke’, has waiter service
and 4,000 songs to choose
from. The Vault: Laser Maze
Challenge is an exciting
Mission Impossible-style
labyrinth. Daily 10.00-00.00.
Admission free.
Riverside Buildings,
County Hall, Westminster
Bridge Road, SE1.
020 7967 1067.
namcofunscape.com
Ë t Waterloo. Map C6.
OLD ROYAL
NAVAL COLLEGE
This baroque masterpiece
is the home of British naval
training, with costumed
characters and tours.
Grounds open daily 08.00-
18.00; Painted Hall, Chapel
and Discover Greenwich
open daily 10.00-17.00.
Tours £6, child free.
Admission free.
Greenwich, SE10.
SIGHTSEEING
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020 8269 4747.
ornc.org Ë t Cutty
Sark/Greenwich, or take a
boat (p. 41). Map inset.
RIPLEY’S BELIEVE
IT OR NOT!
This curiosity shop-style
museum is a hit across the
globe. Explore a huge range
of oddities, from a shrunken
head to an albino alligator,
via a red-knitted Ferrari
and the world’s tallest man.
Don’t miss the mindblowing
Mirror Maze and
be sure to check out the
Dungeon Zone for a dose of
frightening fun. Daily 10.00-
00.00. Admission £26.95,
child £21.95.
1 Piccadilly Circus, W1.
020 3238 0022.
ripleyslondon.com
Ë Piccadilly Circus.
Map C5.
ROYAL ALBERT
HALL TOURS
A 60-minute front-of-house
tour around this neo-gothic
Victorian building, including
the Royal Retiring Room,
the auditorium and the
Queen’s Box. Departs
hourly on selected dates
between 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
containing plants from
across the globe with a
tropical greenhouse and
a stunning pagoda. The
Xstrata Treetop Walkway
has great views. Until
13 Mar A Natural Gallery.
British sculptor David
Nash exhibits his work
using Kew’s gardens as a
backdrop. Daily 11.00-
16.15. Gardens open
09.30, closing times vary;
glasshouses and galleries
close 17.30. Admission
£14.50, child free.
Kew, Richmond, TW9.
020 8332 5655.
kew.org Ë Kew
Gardens. Off map.
ROYAL OBSERVATORY
Home of Greenwich Mean
Time, and the Prime Meridian
of the World. Visit the
Peter Harrison Planetarium
to watch regular shows
including the new Solar
Storms display that gives
visitors a close-up view of the
sun’s surface. Until 3 Feb
Astronomy Photographer
Of The Year. See the
stunning winning images
of outer space from this
year’s competition organised
by the Royal Observatory
in association with Sky At
Night magazine. Snapshots
include distant galaxies and
the Milky Way. Daily 10.00-
17.00; Planetarium times
vary. Admission £7, child free;
Planetarium £6.50,
child £4.50.
Greenwich Park, SE10.
020 8858 4422.
rmg.co.uk Ë Cutty
Sark, or take a boat (p. 41).
Map inset.
SEA LIFE
LONDON AQUARIUM
One of Europe’s largest
aquaria, with 500 species
of global marine life and
walk-through tank tunnels.
See how the fish are fed on
the Behind The Scenes Tour
(tickets £7.50, child £5) and
experience the thrilling Shark
Reef Encounter. Mon-Thurs
10.00-18.00; Fri-Sun 10.00-
19.00. Admission £19.80,
child £14.40. 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 Shakespeare’s original
Elizabethan Globe theatre.
Take a backstage tour
and see an exhibition of
the Bard’s life and works.
Mon-Sat 09.00-17.00, Sun
09.00-17.30. Admission
£13.50, child £8.
New Globe Walk, SE1.
020 7902 1400.
shakespearesglobe.
com Ë Southwark.
Map C8.
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Inside the Most Famous Bridge in the World
Enjoy breathtaking views of London from
the Bridge’s Walkways.
Experience the beautiful Victorian
Engine Rooms.
Enter and be amazed.
Prices: Adults £8.00 Children £3.40
Concessions £5.60 Under 5s FREE
Contact: 020 3642 6589
www.towerbridge.org.uk
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.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour
The Warner Bros. Studio Tour brings new meaning
to the phrase ‘movie magic’ with its dazzling Making
Of Harry Potter experience. Interactive and full of
surprises, it gives film fans the chance to step inside
150,000 square feet of Harry Potter movie set and
learn its behind-the-scenes secrets. Visitors can tread
the flagstones of Hogwarts Great Hall, take a sneak
peek inside Dumbledore’s office and Hagrid’s hut, and
stroll up the shop-lined Diagon Alley. Enchanted props
even give ‘muggles’ (humans) the chance to help Mrs
Weasley with the ironing in the kitchen of the Burrow.
Hogwarts’ rickety wooden bridge has recently been
opened for visitors to tramp across, and you can also
sip a sweet butterbeer from the Three Broomsticks
pub. Alongside the stunning sets, there are myriad
props, costumes and animatronics to captivate visitors.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour, p. 36.
Step inside...
Adults: £3.00
Children: £1.50
Concessions: £2.00
Contact: 020 3642 6588
Open: 7 days a week
www.themonument.info
SIGHTSEEING
IMAGE © WARNER BROS. STUDIO TOUR
SOMERSET HOUSE
This glorious neoclassical
18th-century building
houses the Courtauld
Gallery (p. 46), and a
fountain-filled courtyard.
Until 6 Jan Skate At
Somerset House. Take
a spin around the ice in
Somerset House’s glorious
courtyard. 10.00-22.15.
Admission from £12.50.
Until 3 Mar Valentino:
Master Of Couture.
Exhibition about the
legendary designer and
his creations. 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.
ST. JAMES’S PALACE
One of London’s oldest
palaces, constructed in the
14th century and home
to British royalty for three
centuries. It’s still a busy
working palace. Visitors can
watch part of the Queen’s
Guard mount daily at
11.00 in Friary Court. Next
door, Clarence House is
part of the same grounds
and contains the London
residences of The Prince
Of Wales and Prince Harry.
Palace and House not open
to the public.
Pall Mall, SW1. royal.
gov.uk Ë St. James’s
Park. Map C5/D5.
ST. MARTIN-IN-
THE-FIELDS
Graceful Palladian church
with live classical and jazz
music, a brass rubbing
centre and a café. Mon,
Tues, Fri 08.30-13.00
& 14.00-18.00; Wed
08.30-13.15 & 14.00-
17.00; Thurs 08.30-13.15
& 14.00-18.00; 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
The Monument is provided by The City of London Corporation - a uniquely diverse organisation in that it not only promotes and upports
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.
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from £4.50.
Trafalgar Square, WC2.
020 7766 1100.
smitf.org
Ë t Charing Cross.
Map C6.
ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL
Sir Christopher Wren’s
300-year-old cathedral is
filled with stunning mosaics
and craftsmanship. Climb
the dome via the Whispering
Gallery to the Golden
Gallery. Explore the crypt,
with its monuments to
famous Britons and don’t
miss Oculus: An Eye Into
St. Paul’s – a 270-degree
film experience for an
excellent overview of the
cathedral. Free tours. Mon-
Sat 08.30-16.30. Admission
£15, child £6.
St. Paul’s Churchyard,
EC4. 020 7246 8357.
stpauls.co.uk
Ë St. Paul’s. Map B8.
STRAWBERRY
HILL HOUSE
Horace Walpole’s elegant yet
quirky 18th-century gothic
castle underwent major
restoration in 2010, including
original fireplaces, wood
panelling and stained glass
windows. Mon-Wed 14.00-
16.20, Sat-Sun 12.00-16.20.
Admission £8, child £5.
68 Waldegrave Road, TW1.
020 8744 3124.
strawberryhillhouse.
org.uk t Strawberry Hill.
Off map.
THE TOWER BRIDGE
EXHIBITION
This breathtaking bridge,
designed in 1884, is one
of London’s most famous
landmarks, offering
incredible views. Not to be
confused with neighbouring
London Bridge. Daily 09.30-
17.30. 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. 41). Map C9.
TOWER OF LONDON
The world-famous historic
landmark includes the
Bloody Tower, Traitors’ Gate
and the Jewel House,
containing the Crown
Jewels. Entrance includes
the Prisoners Of The Tower
exhibition plus costumed
tours. Visitors can attend
the nightly tradition of The
Ceremony Of The Keys
(p. 26) for free. At the Royal
Beasts exhibition, discover
why exotic creatures were
imprisoned in the tower.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jan Tower
Twilight Tours. The Tower’s
famous Yeoman Warders
lead these spooky tours
aorund the fortress. 19.00.
Tickets £25. Until 6 Jan Ice
At The Tower. Glide around
the Tower’s moat. Mon-Sun
10.00-22.00. Tickets from
£11. Tues-Sat 09.00-17.30;
Sun-Mon 10.00-17.30.
Admission £19, child £9.50.
Tower Hill, EC3. 08444
827 799. hrp.org.uk
Ë Tower Hill, or by boat
(p. 41). Map C9.
UP AT THE O 2
This new attraction at The
O 2 gives visitors the chance
to walk right over the top
of the iconic arena via a
suspended walkway to gaze
on amazing panoramas
of the surrounding area,
including Canary Wharf and
Greenwich. Daily 10.00-
20.00. Tickets £22.
The O 2 , Peninsula Square,
SE10. theo2.co.uk/
upattheo2 Ë North
Greenwich. Map inset.
THE VAULT
The Hard Rock Cafe’s
revamped rock ‘n’ roll
memorabilia museum,
located beneath the London
Rock Shop, contains some
truly impressive items
including Madonna’s bustier
from her Blonde Ambition
tour and Sting’s Fender
Precision Bass. Daily 12.00-
21.00. Admission free.
The Vault, Rock Shop,
The Hard Rock Cafe
London, 150 Old Park
Lane, W1. hardrock.com
Ë Hyde Park Corner.
Map D4.
VINOPOLIS
Discover wines and spirits
from around the world on
themed tours at this newly
THE ORIGINAL LONDON VISITOR CENTRE
TICKETS
to London’s Top Tours,
Shows and Attractions
★ Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tours
★ Top Theatre Tickets
★ Attractions
★ Trips to Paris
★ Out of Town Tours
★ River Cruises
★ Hotel Bookings
★ Airport Transfers
tel: +44 (0)20 7389 5040 www.theoriginaltour. com
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from £4.50.
Trafalgar Square, WC2.
020 7766 1100.
smitf.org
Ë t Charing Cross.
Map C6.
ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL
Sir Christopher Wren’s
300-year-old cathedral is
filled with stunning mosaics
and craftsmanship. Climb
the dome via the Whispering
Gallery to the Golden
Gallery. Explore the crypt,
with its monuments to
famous Britons and don’t
miss Oculus: An Eye Into
St. Paul’s – a 270-degree
film experience for an
excellent overview of the
cathedral. Free tours. Mon-
Sat 08.30-16.30. Admission
£15, child £6.
St. Paul’s Churchyard,
EC4. 020 7246 8357.
stpauls.co.uk
Ë St. Paul’s. Map B8.
STRAWBERRY
HILL HOUSE
Horace Walpole’s elegant yet
quirky 18th-century gothic
castle underwent major
restoration in 2010, including
original fireplaces, wood
panelling and stained glass
windows. Mon-Wed 14.00-
16.20, Sat-Sun 12.00-16.20.
Admission £8, child £5.
68 Waldegrave Road, TW1.
020 8744 3124.
strawberryhillhouse.
org.uk t Strawberry Hill.
Off map.
THE TOWER BRIDGE
EXHIBITION
This breathtaking bridge,
designed in 1884, is one
of London’s most famous
landmarks, offering
incredible views. Not to be
confused with neighbouring
London Bridge. Daily 09.30-
17.30. 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. 41). Map C9.
TOWER OF LONDON
The world-famous historic
landmark includes the
Bloody Tower, Traitors’ Gate
and the Jewel House,
containing the Crown
Jewels. Entrance includes
the Prisoners Of The Tower
exhibition plus costumed
tours. Visitors can attend
the nightly tradition of The
Ceremony Of The Keys
(p. 26) for free. At the Royal
Beasts exhibition, discover
why exotic creatures were
imprisoned in the tower.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jan Tower
Twilight Tours. The Tower’s
famous Yeoman Warders
lead these spooky tours
aorund the fortress. 19.00.
Tickets £25. Until 6 Jan Ice
At The Tower. Glide around
the Tower’s moat. Mon-Sun
10.00-22.00. Tickets from
£11. Tues-Sat 09.00-17.30;
Sun-Mon 10.00-17.30.
Admission £19, child £9.50.
Tower Hill, EC3. 08444
827 799. hrp.org.uk
Ë Tower Hill, or by boat
(p. 41). Map C9.
UP AT THE O 2
This new attraction at The
O 2 gives visitors the chance
to walk right over the top
of the iconic arena via a
suspended walkway to gaze
on amazing panoramas
of the surrounding area,
including Canary Wharf and
Greenwich. Daily 10.00-
20.00. Tickets £22.
The O 2 , Peninsula Square,
SE10. theo2.co.uk/
upattheo2 Ë North
Greenwich. Map inset.
THE VAULT
The Hard Rock Cafe’s
revamped rock ‘n’ roll
memorabilia museum,
located beneath the London
Rock Shop, contains some
truly impressive items
including Madonna’s bustier
from her Blonde Ambition
tour and Sting’s Fender
Precision Bass. Daily 12.00-
21.00. Admission free.
The Vault, Rock Shop,
The Hard Rock Cafe
London, 150 Old Park
Lane, W1. hardrock.com
Ë Hyde Park Corner.
Map D4.
VINOPOLIS
Discover wines and spirits
from around the world on
themed tours at this newly
THE ORIGINAL LONDON VISITOR CENTRE
TICKETS
to London’s Top Tours,
Shows and Attractions
★ Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tours
★ Top Theatre Tickets
★ Attractions
★ Trips to Paris
★ Out of Town Tours
★ River Cruises
★ Hotel Bookings
★ Airport Transfers
tel: +44 (0)20 7389 5040 www.theoriginaltour. com
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refurbished wine tasting
venue, plus master classes
and tasting events. Two
restaurants offer food and
wine deals. Thurs-
Fri 14.00-22.00; Sat 12.00-
22.00; Sun 12.00-18.00
(last admission two hours
and 30 mins before
closing). Self-guided tours
from £22.50.
1 Bank End, SE1.
020 7940 3000.
vinopolis.co.uk
Ë t London Bridge.
Map C8.
WARNER BROS.
STUDIO TOUR LONDON
Explore behind-the-scenes
magic on The Making Of
Harry Potter tour. Visitors
can see some of the series’
most iconic film sets,
covering over 150,000
square feet, including the
Great Hall, Dumbledore’s
Office, Hagrid’s Hut, the
cobbled shop-fronted
Diagon Alley and the
Gryffindor Common Room
(p. 33). Advanced, timed
tickets only from the
website. Mon-Fri 10.00-
17.00, weekends, bank
holidays and school holidays
10.00-18.00. Admission
£28, child £21.
Studio Tour Drive,
Leavesden, Hertfordshire,
WD25. 08450 840 900.
wbstudiotour.co.uk
Ë t Watford Junction.
Off map.
WELLINGTON ARCH
Climb to the viewing
galleries of this magnificent
arch standing astride Hyde
Park Corner, for panoramic
views over the Royal Parks
and Houses Of Parliament.
There’s also an exhibition
about the arch’s history.
Wed-Sun 10.00-17.00.
Admission £4, child £2.40.
Apsley Way, Hyde Park
Corner, W1. 020 7930
2726. Ë Hyde Park Corner.
Map D4.
WEMBLEY
STADIUM TOURS
This 75-minute tour gives
visitors a behind-the-scenes
look at one of the most
famous football stadiums
and concert venues in
the UK. Peep inside the
dressing rooms, see
exclusive VIP areas, walk
through the players’ tunnel
onto the pitch and even
have your picture taken with
a replica of the FA Cup.
Daily 10.00-16.00. Tickets
£16, child £9.
Olympic Way,
Wembley, HA9.
08448 002 755.
wembleystadium.
com/wembley-tours
Ë Wembley Park.
Off map.
WESTMINSTER ABBEY
Consecrated in 1065, this
magnificent abbey is the
crowning and burial site
of most English monarchs,
including Queen Elizabeth
I. It also houses Poets’
Corner, the burial place of
Charles Dickens and other
famous writers. Royalists will
remmeber that this is where
the world-famous marriage
ceremony of Prince William
and Kate Middleton (now
the Duke and Duchess of
Cambridge) took place in
2011. Free 30-minute organ
recital every Sun 17.45.
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.
WIMBLEDON LAWN
TENNIS MUSEUM
This modern museum
features trophies,
memorabilia, historic
sporting fashions, and the
‘ghost’ of John McEnroe.
Visit the exhibition Game
On, showcasing Olympic
medals and ephemera,
and don’t miss the new 3D
cinema. The tour includes
Centre Court. Daily 10.00-
17.00. Museum £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.
Great skates
For some outdoor winter fun, a glide around an
open-air ice rink followed by a warming cup of cocoa
is hard to beat. A number of ice-skating venues have
popped up at iconic locations across London over the
festive season, so January offers your last chance to
get in on the action. If you are planning on visiting the
EDF Energy London Eye (p. 28), Somerset House
(p. 33), the Natural History Museum (p. 54) , The
Tower Of London (pictured, p. 34) or Hampton
Court Palace (p. 28, until 13 Jan; others until 6 Jan)
then a skate around the ice is the perfect add-on to
your sightseeing itinerary. Broadgate in the heart of
the city is also hosting open-air ice skating until
24 Feb (Broadgate Circle, EC2. Ë t Liverpool
Street. broadgate.co.uk) or if you want to shop and
skate ‘til you drop, head to the icy atrium of
Westfield London (p. 62) shopping centre.
wimbledon.com/
museum Ë Southfields.
Off map.
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.
The tour gives access to
the stadium, including the
England team’s dressing
room. Check for occasional
closures. 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 £15, child £9.
Twickenham Stadium,
Rugby Road, TW1.
020 8892 8877.
rfu.com/museum
t Twickenham. Off map.
ZSL LONDON ZOO
Immerse yourself in the
animal kingdom at the
world’s oldest scientific zoo,
with more than 750 species
including gorillas, lions and
zebras. There’s a colourful
Aquarium and an exotic
Reptile House, plus don’t miss
Rainforest Life and Penguin
Beach (daily shows 14.30).
Zoo daily 10.00-17.30.
Admission £21.50, child £16.
Regent’s Park, NW1.
020 7722 3333.
zsl.org Ë Camden
Town. Map A4.
IMAGE © HRP/TOWER OF LONDON
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St Paul’s. An inside view
The nave is the starting point for a journey into St Paul’s,
Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece.
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)
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STONEHENGE
After 5,000 years it’s still an awe-inspiring
place to visit. Discover the history and
experience the enduring mystery of
this prehistoric stone circle with a
complimentary audio tour available in
10 languages.
Stonehenge, Wiltshire SP4 7DE
www.english-heritage.org.uk/stonehenge
or call 0870 333 1181
Special Events
THE LONDON
BIKE SHOW
17-20 Jan The UK’s largest
bicycle exhibition, with bikes
of all kinds from pricey Aston
Martins to vintage versions,
daily racing, a cycling
performance theatre with
expert speakers and the Bike
Radar Training Hub offering
performance enhancing
advice from the pros. The
Outdoors Show, The Active
Travel Show and The London
Boat Show take place
alongside with tickets giving
access to all four. 10.00-
18.00. Tickets £20.
ExCel London, One
Western Gateway, Royal
Victoria Dock, E16.
thelondonbikeshow.
co.uk Ë Custom House.
Off map.
MET LOCO NO.1
13, 20 Jan Steam engines
return to the London
Underground to celebrate
150 years since the first
Metropolitan Line train carried
passengers through the
tunnels. A non-stop service
will run from Moorgate to
Kensington (Olympia) on
13 Jan at 12.10, with a
return journey at 19.15.
More return journeys will be
made throughout the evening
from Moorgate to Edgware
at 20.10, 21.25 and 22.40.
On 20 Jan the train will run
from Kensington (Olympia)
at 18.23 and from Moorgate
at 21.30 and 22.17. Boarding
tickets allocated by ballot
(now closed).
ltmuseum.co.uk/whatson/lu150
Ë Kensington
(Olympia)/Moorgate.
TWELFTH NIGHT
CELEBRATIONS
6 Jan A quirky and fun
celebration of the 12th day
of Christmas when festivities
traditionally come to an end.
Performers mix ancient and
modern customs, including
the Holly Man toasting the
people and an energetic
freestyle play that ends with
the distribution of cakes
containing a hidden bean
and pea. Audience members
who find the bean and pea
are then crowned King Bean
and Queen Pea and lead
a procession through the
streets to the George Inn
– London’s oldest galleried
tavern (p. 25). 12.45.
Admission free.
New Globe Walk, SE1.
thelionspart.co.uk/
twelfthnight Ë t London
Bridge. Map C8.
Tours – Guided
BIG BUS TOURS
Daily open-top double-decker
multilingual tours around the
city’s very best sights. A hopon,
hop-off ticket includes
a river cruise and guided
walking tours. Tickets £29,
child £12, family £70.
48 Buckingham Palace
Road, SW1. 020 7233
9533. bigbustours.com
Ë t Victoria. Map D4.
BLACK TAXI TOURS
A luxurious way to take in
the city day or night. London
cabbies are equipped with
‘The Knowledge’ of the city’s
streets, as well as plenty of
amazing insider info – ask
them anything. Passengers
decide the itinerary, while
themed tours include Tales
Of The Thames and Secret
London. Pick-up from any
central London hotel. Call or
visit the website for prices.
020 7935 9363.
blacktaxitours.co.uk
GHOST BUS TOURS
A frightfully good London bus
tour. Board the black doubledecker
Routemaster to
discover the spooky stories
behind London’s landmarks,
but watch out – the bus is
haunted. Tours depart Tues-
Sun 19.30 & 21.00. Tickets
£18, child £12.
Northumberland Avenue,
WC2. 08445 678 666.
theghostbustours.com
Ë t Charing Cross.
Map C6.
THE LONDON BICYCLE
TOUR COMPANY
Daily bicycle tours of central
London and the West End
with commentary in several
different languages. 10.00-
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18.00. Tickets £18.95.
The Wharf, 1a Gabriel’s
Wharf, 56 Upper Ground,
SE1. 020 3318 3088.
londonbicycle.com
Ë t Waterloo. Map C6.
LONDON DUCK TOURS
Unique tours in bright yellow
amphibious World War Two
DUKW vehicles, departing
from Chicheley Street just
behind the London Eye,
and passing major London
landmarks (with entertaining
commentary), before the
thrilling ‘splash-down’ into
the River Thames. Multiple
daily departures from 10.30.
Tickets £21, child £14.
Chicheley Street, SE1.
020 7928 3132.
londonducktours.co.uk
Ë t Waterloo. Map D6.
ORIGINAL LONDON
SIGHTSEEING TOUR
With over 60 years’
experience, these
multilingual open-top
guided bus tours take you
to the city’s best attractions,
allowing you to hop on
and hop off at more than
90 stops. Tickets include
walking tours and a river
cruise. Tickets £26, child
£13 (two days for the price
of one until 28 Feb).
17-19 Cockspur Street,
W1. 020 8877 2120.
theoriginaltour.com
Ë t Charing Cross.
Map C5.
SEE LONDON BY
NIGHT TOUR
Atmospheric double-decker
bus tours that explore the
West End and City under the
cloak of darkness. Regular
departures from outside
the Ritz at Ë Green Park
daily 19.30-21.20, pick ups
include Westminster Bridge.
Tickets £15, child £10.
Piccadilly, SW1.
020 7183 4744.
seelondonbynight.com
Ë Green Park. Map C5.
WARTIME
LONDON TOUR
Learn the city’s wartime
story in a period vehicle.
Morning tours cover the
City of London, stopping
at St. Paul’s Catherdral
and the Imperial War
Museum. Afternoon tours
take in Westminster and
the West End, including a
visit to General De Gaulle’s
headquarters. Tues, Thurs
& Sat. Morning tours depart
08.45 from Victoria Coach
Station. Ticket £24, child
£19. Afternoon tours depart
from Vauxhall Bridge Road
at 16.45. Adult £26, child
£21. Full-day tour ticket
£48, child £38.
020 7950 1777.
wartimelondon
tour.com Ë t Victoria.
Map D4.
Tours – Walking
BIG BUS
WALKING TOURS
There are four walking tours
to choose from, including
Ghosts By Gaslight and
Royal London; routes vary,
please call for details. Walks
are free with the Big Bus
Tour, or £5 if purchased
separately. Daily from
Trafalgar Square.
48 Buckingham Palace
Road, SW1. 020 7233
9533. bigbustours.com
Ë t Victoria. Map D4.
DICKENS LONDON
TOUR
Entertaining ramble through
the city of Victorian author
Charles Dickens, including
places he lived and worked
and settings for his novels.
Knowledgeable Blue Badge
Guide Richard Jones leads
the walks with flair. Booking
is essential. Tours depart
Wed & Sun Ë Chancery
Lane at 11.30. Tickets £10.
Check for dates.
020 8530 8443.
dickenslondontours.com
Map B7.
GOTOMIDTOWN
Themed 45-minute tours
around central areas
including Bloomsbury and
Holborn. All tours are free
and there’s no need to
book. Most meet 13.00
by the orange information
kiosk outside Ë Holborn
See
Your open top
tour of London
By Night
Departing daily from Green Park
bus stop next to the Ritz Hotel
at 19.30 & 21.20
Spectacular live guided tours
of London by night
Adult - £15, Child - £10
Tel: 0844 504 3285 +44 (0)20 7183 4744
www.seelondonbynight.com
JACK THE RIPPER
“London’s best guided
walks” Time Out
100
Walks per Week
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The River Thames
Thames Clippers
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 Map references are (p. 49-51):
Bankside Pier Ë Southwark/Mansion House. Map C8.
Embankment Pier Ë Embankment. Map C6.
Festival Pier Ë t 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 t Waterloo. Map C6.
BOAT OPERATORS Bateaux London 020 7695
1800. bateauxlondon.com
City Cruises 020 7740 0400. citycruises.com
KPMG Thames Clippers High-speed hop-on, hop-off
catamarans leave every 20 mins. 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 City Cruises’ River Red
Rover offers an unlimited hop-on, hop-off service between
Westminster and Greenwich Piers. Take a 30-minute tour or
a leisurely three-hour round trip. Ticket £13.50, child £6.75.
Sundowner (City Cruises). Sunset champagne cruises.
Thurs-Sat, 18.00. Ticket £20. 020 7740 0400.
Thames RIB Experience. Sightseeing by speedboat from
embankment pier. thamesribexperience.com
Kayaking London. Guided sightseeing tours of the River
Thames by kayak. Cremorne Riverside Centre, Lots Road,
SW10. 020 7349 9591. kayakinglondon.com.
LUNCH & DINNER CRUISES The London Showboat
(City Cruises). See the river at night on this three-anda-half-hour
cabaret cruise, with songs from West End
musicals, a four-course meal and wine. Wed-Sun, board at
19.15 (19.30 sailing). Embark at Westminster Pier. Tickets
£75 per person. 020 7740 0400. citycruises.com
station, though some meet
at the the Gotomidtown
tourist information shop.
56 New Oxford Street,
WC1. 020 7078 7077.
gotomidtown.co.uk
Ë Tottenham Court Road.
Map B5.
GREENWICH
ROYAL TOURS
Led by a fun and informative
guide, discover local gems
including Greenwich Market,
Old Royal Naval College,
Queen’s House, Greenwich
Royal Observatory and
the Cutty Sark. All tours
include admission fees to
attractions and the full-day
tour includes a pub lunch.
Small groups. Daily tours
09.30-16.00. Tickets £75,
concessions £65; half-day
tours 12.30-16.00. Tickets
£45, concessions £40.
0800 542 1200.
greenwichroyaltours.
com Ë t Greenwich/
Cutty Sark. Map inset.
HAIRY GOAT LONDON
PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR
A fun, interactive walking
tour exploring and
photographing its lesserknown
sights with an expert
guide. All types of camera
are welcome. Departs from
outside the Royal Exchange
at Ë Bank at 11.00. Check
website for dates. Tickets
£40, child £35.
07540 832 771.
hairygoat.net
JACK THE
RIPPER TOUR
Blue Badge Guide Richard
Jones of London Walking
Tours is an author of
books on Jack The Ripper,
and leads these popular
walking tours with his
expert knowledge. It’s
an informative, intriguing
and chilling look at the
city’s most fearsome
former resident. Numbers
are limited for a better
experience. Booking is
essential. Tours depart
daily from outside
Ë Aldgate East at 19.00.
Tickets £9.
020 8530 8443.
rippertour.com
LONDON TOWN WALKS
Tailor-made walking tour
company offering a range
of guided routes, including Ye
Olde City Of London Walk,
which departs from
Ë Monument to take walkers
on a journey through the
city’s hidden past. Call for
dates and times. Tickets £10.
07849 759 012.
londontownwalks.com
LONDON WALKS
London’s oldest walking
tour company offers more
than 300 walks. Favourites
include the Jack The Ripper
Walk (departing daily at
19.30, plus Sat 15.00 from
Ë Tower Hill) and Charles
Dickens’ London. Enjoy
spooky stories on the spinetingling
Ghost Walks every
night at 19.30. Tickets £9,
under-15s free (with 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), Rock ‘n’
Roll (13.00) and Jack The
Ripper (15.30 from Ë Tower
Hill). Free with the 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 of the
top attractions within a
two-hour reach of London.
Times and prices may vary,
so please call the individual
venues, or a Tourist
Information Centre, before
visiting. Train times from
stations are approximate.
BLENHEIM PALACE
This beautiful English
baroque palace and World
Heritage Site was the
birthplace of Winston
Churchill. Enjoy the State
Rooms plus grounds
designed by famous
landscape architect Capability
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Brown. Daily 10.30-17.30.
Admission £20, child £11.
Woodstock, Oxfordshire.
01993 811 091.
blenheimpalace.com
Ë t Paddington to
t Oxford (one hour).
DICKENS WORLD
The world of Charles
Dickens’ novels comes to life
in spectacular style with a
Victorian-fronted square and
buildings including an austere
school, a haunted house and
the Great Expectations boat
ride. Character actors stage
regular shows including
A Christmas Carol in the
main square and interact with
visitors. Mon-Fri10.00-16.30;
Sat-Sun 10.00-17.30.
Admission £13, child £8.
Leviathan Way, Chatham
Maritime, Kent, ME4.
01634 890 421.
dickensworld.co.uk
Ë t London Victoria to
t Chatham (50 mins).
HEVER CASTLE
Romantic 16th-century
moated castle, home to the
tragic Anne Boleyn, Elizabeth
I’s mother. The 125-acre
grounds feature Tudor
gardens, topiary and mazes.
Open daily 10.30-18.00.
Admission £14.50,
child £8.30.
Hever, near Edenbridge,
Kent. 01732 865 224.
hevercastle.co.uk
Ë t London Bridge to
t Edenbridge (45 mins).
LEEDS CASTLE
This medieval fortress turned
Tudor palace, built on a lake
beside the River Len, is a
picture-perfect castle set in
500 acres of gardens, with
a maze, ferry boat, children’s
train, falconry displays and
regular events. Open daily
10.30-17.00. Admission
£19.75, child £12.50.
Leeds Castle, Maidstone,
Kent. 01622 765 400.
leeds-castle.com
Ë t Victoria to
t Bearstead (one hour).
ROALD DAHL MUSEUM
AND STORY CENTRE
Delightful museum about
the world-famous children’s
author. The Story Centre
Gold and the
Bank of England
Until 31 January 2013
Some glimpses into the part
gold has played during the
Bank’s long history and the
Bank’s role in relation to
gold today.
In the Museum every day:
Find out what the Bank does
Learn about banknote design
Try to lift a gold bar
Audio visual displays
Museum shop
Admission free
10am – 5pm Monday to Friday. Closed weekends
and public holidays. Entrance in Bartholomew Lane,
London EC2R 8AH. Tel: 020 7601 5545
www.bankofengland.co.uk/museum
allows children to discover
his tales, and create their
own works of fiction. Tues-
Fri 10.00-17.00; Sat-Sun
11.00-17.00. Admission £6,
child £4.
Great Missenden,
Buckinghamshire.
01494 892 192.
roalddahlmuseum.
org Ë t Marylebone to
t Great Missenden (45
mins).
STONEHENGE
This mysterious prehistoric
circle of large standing
stones, dated at 3,500 BC,
is a World Heritage Site
and must-see marvel. Daily
09.30-18.00. Admission
£7.50, child £4.50.
Salisbury, Wiltshire.
08703 331 181.
english-heritage.org.uk
Ë t Waterloo to
t Salisbury (one hour
and 20 mins).
WARWICK CASTLE
Built by William The
Conqueror in 1068, it’s now
a family-friendly experience.
Don’t miss Merlin: The
Dragon Tower and displays
of medieval weaponry.
Beware of the castle’s
newest residents, the wicked
Witches Of Warwick. Daily
10.00-18.00. Admission from
£23.52, child £19.68.
Warwick, Warwickshire.
08712 652 000.
warwick-castle.co.uk
Ë t Marylebone to
t Warwick (one hour and
40 mins).
WINDSOR CASTLE
The world’s oldest inhabited
castle, and one of the
Queen’s official residences.
Don’t miss the State
Apartments. Until 9 Jun
The Queen: Portraits Of
A Monarch. Selection of
official portraits of Elizabeth
II, including work by Cecil
Beaton and the recentlyacquired
Andy Warhol
paintings. Daily 09.45-17.15.
Admission £17, child £10.20.
Windsor, Berkshire.
020 7766 7300.
royalcollection.org.uk
Ë t Waterloo to
t Windsor & Eton
Riverside (one hour).
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Museums
& Galleries
With Sasha Wood
What’s hot
MUSEUMS & GALLERIES
MANET’S ‘MME MANET IN THE CONSERVATORY’ © THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ART. ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN, OSLO. PHOTO BY BORRE HOSTLAND;
MUSEUM OF LONDON IMAGE MALE MEMENTO MORI © SCIENCE MUSEUM, SCIENCE AND SOCIETY PICTURE LIBRARY; WHITECHAPEL GALLERY IMAGE © GERARD BYRNE;
SAATCHI GALLERY IMAGE BY DASHA SHISHKIN © SAATCHI GALLERY
Kicking off the New Year with a stellar show, the Royal Academy Of
Arts welcomes the work of celebrated 19th-century artist Édouard
Manet to its galleries from 26 Jan. Manet: Portraying Life is the
first exhibition of its kind in the UK to focus on the artist’s portraiture,
which used real sitters to breathe life into imagined everyday scenes
and thereby bridged the gap between realism and impressionism.
The Royal Academy Of Arts, p. 52.
Gory stories
The Museum Of London embraces
the dark side this season with a
major exhibition looking at the
fascinating but macabre history
of Victorian medicine. Inspired
by a burial site excavation at
the Royal London Hospital,
Doctors, Dissection And
Resurrection Men (until 14 Apr)
tells a grim story of 19th-century
bodysnatching and autopsy through
a collection of anatomical models,
remains, artefacts and instruments.
The Museum Of London, p. 54.
Multi-screen masterpieces
Immerse
yourself in
multimedia
installations
at the
Whitechapel
Gallery’s solo
show of works
by Gerard
Byrne this
month (from
17 Jan). The
Irish artist is
renowned
for his films
that reconstruct important past events and discussions between artists and
intellectuals, such as an interview with philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre or an
hour-long restaging of a 1960s conversation between science fiction writers
on their vision of the future, entitled 1984 And Beyond (pictured). More than
seven major multi-screen installations unfold across the darkened galleries.
The Whitechapel Gallery, p. 52.
From Russia with love
Modern and
contemporary Russian art
in all its stark, shocking
and satirical glory is
celebrated at the Saatchi
Gallery’s wryly-titled
exhibition Gaiety Is
The Most Outstanding
Feature Of The Soviet
Union (until 5 May).
With a mix of images,
paintings, sculptures
and installations from
18 emerging artists, the show presents a survey of the country’s recent
artistic output and looks at how Russian creativity has been influenced by its
tumultuous history and the breaking up of the USSR.
The Saatchi Gallery, p. 52.
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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, but
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
vary from place to place –
in both cases, check with
the venue before you visit.
Map references
correspond with the Central
London map on p. 49-51.
Details unavailable
at the time of press are
labelled TBC, which stands
for To Be Confirmed.
To dial the United
Kingdom remove the first
0 and add +44.
KEY:
: Telephone
Ë : London Underground
Ë : London Overground
Ë : Docklands Light Railway
t : National Rail Train
: Website
Art Galleries
BARBICAN ART
GALLERY & THE CURVE
Europe’s largest multi-arts
venue has two exhibition
spaces: the Barbican Art
Gallery on Level 3 and The
Curve on the ground floor.
Until 13 Jan Everything Was
Moving: Photography From
The 60s And 70s. Barbican
Art Gallery exhibition of 400
images tracing international
photography through
two influential decades.
Admission £12, under-12s
free. Until 28 Feb Rain
Room. Digital installation
in The Curve mimics a rain
storm but sensors allow
visitors to walk through
without getting wet. Fri-Tues
11.00-20.00; Wed 11.00-
18.00; Thurs 11.00-10.00.
Barbican Centre, Silk
Street, EC2. 020 7638
4141. barbican.org.uk
Ë Barbican. Map A/B8.
COURTAULD GALLERY
Important European art
collection, plus temporary
exhibitions, housed in
Somerset House. Until
13 Jan Lucian Freud
Etchings. Display of nine
newly-acquired drawings by
the renowned artist. Until
13 Jan Peter Lely:
A Lyrical Vision. Exhibition
of remarkable pastoral
paintings featuring
musicians and muses by
17th-century artist Sir Peter
Lely, who was the Principal
Painter of King Charles
II’s court and was usually
tasked with portraiture. Daily
10.00-18.00. Exhibition £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 the City
of London’s permanent
collection, plus the remains
of a Roman amphitheatre.
Until 20 Jan John Bartlett:
London Sublime. A
collection of extraordinary,
contemporary narrative
paintings depicting modern
London life. During the
exhibition, Bartlett will be
creating a large wall drawing
about the summer 2011
riots in London, entitled Rise
Of The Invisible. Mon-Sat
10.00-17.00. 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
The Southbank Centre’s
contemporary arts space
with events and exhibitions
featuring leading artists.
From 30 Jan Light Show.
Collection of installations
and sculptures that use light
in different ways. Admission
£11. Mon 12.00-18.00; Sat-
Wed 10.00-18.00; Thurs
& Fri 10.00-20.00. General
admission free.
Southbank Centre, SE1.
08448 750 073.
southbankcentre.co.uk
Ë t Waterloo. Map C6.
ICA
The Institute of
Contemporary Arts boasts
galleries, a bookshop, a
late-night bar and cinemas.
Until 13 Jan Bloomberg
New Contemporaries.
Showcase of works from the
UK’s most promising new
and emerging artists. From
23 Jan Juergen Teller. Major
solo exhibition of new and
recent photography from the
award-winning German artist
whose notable collaborations
include advertising
campaigns for fashion
designer Marc Jacobs.
11.00-18.00; Thurs 11.00-
21.00. Admission free.
1 The Mall, SW1. 020
7930 3647. ica.org.uk
Ë t Charing Cross.
Map C5.
KINGS PLACE
Arts venue with two main
galleries: Kings Place and
Pangolin London. From 11
Jan John Lessore: Paintings.
Showcase of oil canvasses
depicting ordinary everyday
scenes with a remarkable
use of light and colour.
From 11 Jan Adam Birtwistle:
Paintings. Exhibition from
the renowned contemporary
painter known for his deeply
revealing portraits. Tues-Sat
10.00-18.00. Kings Place
Gallery: Mon-Fri 10.00-
18.00; Sat 12.00-18.00.
Admission free.
90 York Way, N1.
020 7520 1490.
kingsplace.co.uk
Ë t King’s Cross
St. Pancras. Off map.
NATIONAL GALLERY
One of the world’s greatest
collections of Western
European painting, including
Leonardo, Rubens and
Van Gogh. Until 13 Jan
Richard Hamilton: The Late
Works. Major exhibition
of recent works by the
renowned British collage
Top: Seduced By Art at
the National Gallery.
Bottom: A Bigger Splash
at Tate Modern.
artist and painter, who was
one of the forerunners
of the pop art movement.
Until 20 Jan Seduced
By Art: Photography Past
And Present. The gallery’s
first-ever major photography
exhibition explores early
mid-19th century snaps
and exciting contemporary
images, displayed alongside
historical paintings
illustrating the fine art
traditions that inspired them.
Exhibition £12. Sat-Thurs
10.00-18.00; Fri 10.00-
21.00. Admission free.
Trafalgar Square, WC2.
020 7747 2885.
nationalgallery.org.uk
Ë t Charing Cross.
Map C5.
NATIONAL PORTRAIT
GALLERY
British history told through
portraits of famous and
influential people. Until
13 Jan The Lost Prince:
The Life And Death Of
Henry Stuart. Explore more
than 80 exhibits in the firstever
display dedicated to
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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, but
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
vary from place to place –
in both cases, check with
the venue before you visit.
Map references
correspond with the Central
London map on p. 49-51.
Details unavailable
at the time of press are
labelled TBC, which stands
for To Be Confirmed.
To dial the United
Kingdom remove the first
0 and add +44.
KEY:
: Telephone
Ë : London Underground
Ë : London Overground
Ë : Docklands Light Railway
t : National Rail Train
: Website
Art Galleries
BARBICAN ART
GALLERY & THE CURVE
Europe’s largest multi-arts
venue has two exhibition
spaces: the Barbican Art
Gallery on Level 3 and The
Curve on the ground floor.
Until 13 Jan Everything Was
Moving: Photography From
The 60s And 70s. Barbican
Art Gallery exhibition of 400
images tracing international
photography through
two influential decades.
Admission £12, under-12s
free. Until 28 Feb Rain
Room. Digital installation
in The Curve mimics a rain
storm but sensors allow
visitors to walk through
without getting wet. Fri-Tues
11.00-20.00; Wed 11.00-
18.00; Thurs 11.00-10.00.
Barbican Centre, Silk
Street, EC2. 020 7638
4141. barbican.org.uk
Ë Barbican. Map A/B8.
COURTAULD GALLERY
Important European art
collection, plus temporary
exhibitions, housed in
Somerset House. Until
13 Jan Lucian Freud
Etchings. Display of nine
newly-acquired drawings by
the renowned artist. Until
13 Jan Peter Lely:
A Lyrical Vision. Exhibition
of remarkable pastoral
paintings featuring
musicians and muses by
17th-century artist Sir Peter
Lely, who was the Principal
Painter of King Charles
II’s court and was usually
tasked with portraiture. Daily
10.00-18.00. Exhibition £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 the City
of London’s permanent
collection, plus the remains
of a Roman amphitheatre.
Until 20 Jan John Bartlett:
London Sublime. A
collection of extraordinary,
contemporary narrative
paintings depicting modern
London life. During the
exhibition, Bartlett will be
creating a large wall drawing
about the summer 2011
riots in London, entitled Rise
Of The Invisible. Mon-Sat
10.00-17.00. 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
The Southbank Centre’s
contemporary arts space
with events and exhibitions
featuring leading artists.
From 30 Jan Light Show.
Collection of installations
and sculptures that use light
in different ways. Admission
£11. Mon 12.00-18.00; Sat-
Wed 10.00-18.00; Thurs
& Fri 10.00-20.00. General
admission free.
Southbank Centre, SE1.
08448 750 073.
southbankcentre.co.uk
Ë t Waterloo. Map C6.
ICA
The Institute of
Contemporary Arts boasts
galleries, a bookshop, a
late-night bar and cinemas.
Until 13 Jan Bloomberg
New Contemporaries.
Showcase of works from the
UK’s most promising new
and emerging artists. From
23 Jan Juergen Teller. Major
solo exhibition of new and
recent photography from the
award-winning German artist
whose notable collaborations
include advertising
campaigns for fashion
designer Marc Jacobs.
11.00-18.00; Thurs 11.00-
21.00. Admission free.
1 The Mall, SW1. 020
7930 3647. ica.org.uk
Ë t Charing Cross.
Map C5.
KINGS PLACE
Arts venue with two main
galleries: Kings Place and
Pangolin London. From 11
Jan John Lessore: Paintings.
Showcase of oil canvasses
depicting ordinary everyday
scenes with a remarkable
use of light and colour.
From 11 Jan Adam Birtwistle:
Paintings. Exhibition from
the renowned contemporary
painter known for his deeply
revealing portraits. Tues-Sat
10.00-18.00. Kings Place
Gallery: Mon-Fri 10.00-
18.00; Sat 12.00-18.00.
Admission free.
90 York Way, N1.
020 7520 1490.
kingsplace.co.uk
Ë t King’s Cross
St. Pancras. Off map.
NATIONAL GALLERY
One of the world’s greatest
collections of Western
European painting, including
Leonardo, Rubens and
Van Gogh. Until 13 Jan
Richard Hamilton: The Late
Works. Major exhibition
of recent works by the
renowned British collage
Top: Seduced By Art at
the National Gallery.
Bottom: A Bigger Splash
at Tate Modern.
artist and painter, who was
one of the forerunners
of the pop art movement.
Until 20 Jan Seduced
By Art: Photography Past
And Present. The gallery’s
first-ever major photography
exhibition explores early
mid-19th century snaps
and exciting contemporary
images, displayed alongside
historical paintings
illustrating the fine art
traditions that inspired them.
Exhibition £12. Sat-Thurs
10.00-18.00; Fri 10.00-
21.00. Admission free.
Trafalgar Square, WC2.
020 7747 2885.
nationalgallery.org.uk
Ë t Charing Cross.
Map C5.
NATIONAL PORTRAIT
GALLERY
British history told through
portraits of famous and
influential people. Until
13 Jan The Lost Prince:
The Life And Death Of
Henry Stuart. Explore more
than 80 exhibits in the firstever
display dedicated to
NATIONAL GALLERY IMAGE © MAISIE BROADHEAD; TATE MODERN IMAGE © THE ESTATE OF NIKI DE SAINT PHALLE
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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, but
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
vary from place to place –
in both cases, check with
the venue before you visit.
Map references
correspond with the Central
London map on p. 49-51.
Details unavailable
at the time of press are
labelled TBC, which stands
for To Be Confirmed.
To dial the United
Kingdom remove the first
0 and add +44.
KEY:
: Telephone
Ë : London Underground
Ë : London Overground
Ë : Docklands Light Railway
t : National Rail Train
: Website
Art Galleries
BARBICAN ART
GALLERY & THE CURVE
Europe’s largest multi-arts
venue has two exhibition
spaces: the Barbican Art
Gallery on Level 3 and The
Curve on the ground floor.
Until 13 Jan Everything Was
Moving: Photography From
The 60s And 70s. Barbican
Art Gallery exhibition of 400
images tracing international
photography through
two influential decades.
Admission £12, under-12s
free. Until 28 Feb Rain
Room. Digital installation
in The Curve mimics a rain
storm but sensors allow
visitors to walk through
without getting wet. Fri-Tues
11.00-20.00; Wed 11.00-
18.00; Thurs 11.00-10.00.
Barbican Centre, Silk
Street, EC2. 020 7638
4141. barbican.org.uk
Ë Barbican. Map A/B8.
COURTAULD GALLERY
Important European art
collection, plus temporary
exhibitions, housed in
Somerset House. Until
13 Jan Lucian Freud
Etchings. Display of nine
newly-acquired drawings by
the renowned artist. Until
13 Jan Peter Lely:
A Lyrical Vision. Exhibition
of remarkable pastoral
paintings featuring
musicians and muses by
17th-century artist Sir Peter
Lely, who was the Principal
Painter of King Charles
II’s court and was usually
tasked with portraiture. Daily
10.00-18.00. Exhibition £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 the City
of London’s permanent
collection, plus the remains
of a Roman amphitheatre.
Until 20 Jan John Bartlett:
London Sublime. A
collection of extraordinary,
contemporary narrative
paintings depicting modern
London life. During the
exhibition, Bartlett will be
creating a large wall drawing
about the summer 2011
riots in London, entitled Rise
Of The Invisible. Mon-Sat
10.00-17.00. 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
The Southbank Centre’s
contemporary arts space
with events and exhibitions
featuring leading artists.
From 30 Jan Light Show.
Collection of installations
and sculptures that use light
in different ways. Admission
£11. Mon 12.00-18.00; Sat-
Wed 10.00-18.00; Thurs
& Fri 10.00-20.00. General
admission free.
Southbank Centre, SE1.
08448 750 073.
southbankcentre.co.uk
Ë t Waterloo. Map C6.
ICA
The Institute of
Contemporary Arts boasts
galleries, a bookshop, a
late-night bar and cinemas.
Until 13 Jan Bloomberg
New Contemporaries.
Showcase of works from the
UK’s most promising new
and emerging artists. From
23 Jan Juergen Teller. Major
solo exhibition of new and
recent photography from the
award-winning German artist
whose notable collaborations
include advertising
campaigns for fashion
designer Marc Jacobs.
11.00-18.00; Thurs 11.00-
21.00. Admission free.
1 The Mall, SW1. 020
7930 3647. ica.org.uk
Ë t Charing Cross.
Map C5.
KINGS PLACE
Arts venue with two main
galleries: Kings Place and
Pangolin London. From 11
Jan John Lessore: Paintings.
Showcase of oil canvasses
depicting ordinary everyday
scenes with a remarkable
use of light and colour.
From 11 Jan Adam Birtwistle:
Paintings. Exhibition from
the renowned contemporary
painter known for his deeply
revealing portraits. Tues-Sat
10.00-18.00. Kings Place
Gallery: Mon-Fri 10.00-
18.00; Sat 12.00-18.00.
Admission free.
90 York Way, N1.
020 7520 1490.
kingsplace.co.uk
Ë t King’s Cross
St. Pancras. Off map.
NATIONAL GALLERY
One of the world’s greatest
collections of Western
European painting, including
Leonardo, Rubens and
Van Gogh. Until 13 Jan
Richard Hamilton: The Late
Works. Major exhibition
of recent works by the
renowned British collage
Top: Seduced By Art at
the National Gallery.
Bottom: A Bigger Splash
at Tate Modern.
artist and painter, who was
one of the forerunners
of the pop art movement.
Until 20 Jan Seduced
By Art: Photography Past
And Present. The gallery’s
first-ever major photography
exhibition explores early
mid-19th century snaps
and exciting contemporary
images, displayed alongside
historical paintings
illustrating the fine art
traditions that inspired them.
Exhibition £12. Sat-Thurs
10.00-18.00; Fri 10.00-
21.00. Admission free.
Trafalgar Square, WC2.
020 7747 2885.
nationalgallery.org.uk
Ë t Charing Cross.
Map C5.
NATIONAL PORTRAIT
GALLERY
British history told through
portraits of famous and
influential people. Until
13 Jan The Lost Prince:
The Life And Death Of
Henry Stuart. Explore more
than 80 exhibits in the firstever
display dedicated to
NATIONAL GALLERY IMAGE © MAISIE BROADHEAD; TATE MODERN IMAGE © THE ESTATE OF NIKI DE SAINT PHALLE
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Central London Map

Central London Map

For key, please see page 49
Central London Map

MUSEUMS & GALLERIES
the 16th-century boy prince
who would have been Henry
IX, including works by Hans
Holbein and Inigo Jones.
Until 17 Feb Taylor Wessing
Photographic Portrait
Prize. Stunning portrait
works by contemporary
photographers from around
the world. Until 24 Mar
Marilyn Monroe: A British
Love Affair. Celebrating the
iconic actor’s life in pictures
by British photographers,
shown alongside rare
magazine covers, vintage
prints, lobby cards and film
stills. 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.
PHOTOGRAPHERS’
GALLERY
Recently-reopened Soho
gallery specialising in
international and British
photography. Until
6 Jan Shoot! Existential
Photography. Exhibition
exploring the language
connection between
cameras and guns that
led to the invention of the
funfair shooting gallery.
Until 6 Jan Tom Wood. First
major retrospective of the
work of the Liverpudlian
street photographer who
captures startling images of
everyday British life. Until
16 Jan For The LOL Of Cats:
Felines, Photography And
The Web. Popular on the
web but largely ignored, the
gallery attempts to redress
the balance with a display
of digital cat images on The
Wall. Mon-Sat 10.00-18.00;
Thurs 10.00-20.00; Sun
11.30-18.00. Admission free.
16-18 Ramillies Street,
W1. 08452 621 618.
photonet.org.uk
Ë Oxford Circus. Map B5.
QUEEN’S GALLERY
Over 500 years of treasures
from the Royal Collection
displayed in Buckingham
Palace, including paintings,
furniture, ceramics, silver,
jewellery and textiles.
Until 14 Apr The Northern
Top: Inside the British
Museum. Bottom: The
Northern Renaissance at
the Queen’s Gallery.
Renaissance: Dürer To
Holbein. Bringing together
more than 100 works from
the northern Renaissance
masters, this exhibition
includes works by the
greatest painter of the
period, Albrecht Dürer, as
well as works by celebrated
portrait artist Hans Holbein
The Younger. Daily 10.00-
17.30. Entrance by timed
tickets. Admission £9.25,
child £4.65.
Buckingham Palace,
Buckingham Palace Road,
SW1. 020 7766 7301.
royalcollection.org.uk
Ë t Victoria. Map D5.
ROYAL ACADEMY
OF ARTS
Founded in 1768, the RA
stages regularly-changing
exhibitions and varied
events. From 26 Jan Manet:
Portraying Life. Major
exhibition of portraits
from the celebrated
19th-century Parisian artist
(p. 45). Admission £15. Fri
10.00-22.00; Sat-Thurs
10.00-18.00. Admission
prices vary.
Burlington House,
Piccadilly, W1.
020 7300 8000.
royalacademy.org.uk
Ë Green Park/Piccadilly
Circus. Map C5.
SAATCHI GALLERY
A large, highly-influential
contemporary art gallery.
Closed between exhibitions.
Until 5 May Gaiety Is The
Most Outstanding Feature
Of The Soviet Union.
Fascinating mix of images,
paintings and installations
from contemporary Russian
artists (p. 45). 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
An arts space in Kensington
Gardens displaying modern
and contemporary work.
Until 27 Jan John Mekas.
Solo exhibition of film,
photographic and video
work from the pioneering
artist, poet and independent
film-maker. Daily 10.00-
18.00. Admission free.
Kensington Gardens, W2.
020 7402 6075.
serpentinegallery.org
Ë South Kensington.
Map C2.
TATE BRITAIN
Traditional and
contemporary galleries
showcasing British art,
including a stunning J.M.W.
Turner collection. Until 6 Jan
Turner Prize 2012. Discover
the diverse work of the
four artists shortlisted for
the UK’s most prestigious
contemporary art award. The
nominees are Spartacus
Chetwynd, Elizabeth
Price, Luke Fowler and
Paul Noble. Until 13 Jan
Pre-Raphaelites: Victorian
Avant-Garde. Major overview
of the groundbreaking,
19th-century pre-Raphaelite
brotherhood, considered
the UK’s first modern art
movement. Admission
£15.50, concessions
£13.50. 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. Off map.
TATE MODERN
Compelling contemporary
art in a huge converted
power station. Until
10 Jan William Klein +
Daido Moriyama. Exhibition
exploring the relationship
between the two celebrated
photographers famed for
their depictions of modern
urban life. Exhibition £14.
Until 1 Apr A Bigger
Splash: Painting After
Performance. Taking its title
from one of David Hockney’s
most famous paintings,
this exhibition examines
the relationship between
performance art and painting,
with works by influential
artist Jackson Pollock. From
30 Jan Schwitters In Britain.
Exhibition of late works from
German modernist Kurt
Schwitters, who embraced
collage surrealism and the
use of varied materials in his
art. Exhibition £10. 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 C7/8.
WHITECHAPEL
GALLERY
Cutting-edge East End
exhibition space showcasing
contemporary art. From
17 Jan Gerard Byrne. Major
solo showcase of work
from the Irish multimedia
artist renowned for his film
installations that reconstruct
the past (p. 45). Tues-Sun
11.00-18.00; Thurs 11.00-
21.00. Admission free.
77-82 Whitechapel
High Street, E1.
020 7522 7888.
whitechapelgallery.org
Ë Aldgate East. Map B9.
WILLIAM
MORRIS GALLERY
From 2 Jan Reopened after
a £10m revamp, this gallery
houses the art collection
and works of 19th-century
visionary William Morris,
including designs, paintings
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PHOTOGRAPH BY ANSEL ADAMS. IMAGE COURTESY OF DAVID H. ARRINGTON AND THE NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM
Military museums
Ansel Adams exhibition at the
National Maritime Museum
CHURCHILL WAR
ROOMS
Former Prime Minister Sir
Winston Churchill fought
World War II from this
fortified basement. Until
Aug Undercover – Life
In Churchill’s Bunker. An
exhibition reveals the working
conditions in the secret
HQ. Daily 09.30-18.00.
Admission £16.50, child free.
Clive Steps, King Charles
Street, SW1. 020 7930
6961. iwm.org.uk
Ë Westminster. Map D5.
FIREPOWER, THE
ROYAL ARTILLERY
MUSEUM
Europe’s biggest artillery
collection, with interactive
galleries and big guns. Tues-
Sat 10.30-18.00, plus bank
holidays. Admission £5.30,
child £2.50.
Royal Arsenal, SE18.
020 8855 7755.
firepower.org.uk
Ë t Woolwich Arsenal.
Off map.
NATIONAL ARMY
MUSEUM
The story of the British Army
told through displays, events
and lectures. Until 31 Mar
War Horse: Fact & Fiction.
Interactive family exhibition
taking its lead from Michael
Morpurgo’s story. Daily
10.00-17.30. Admission free.
Royal Hospital Road, SW3.
020 7730 0717.
nam.ac.uk Ë Sloane
Square. Off map.
NATIONAL MARITIME
MUSEUM
State-of-the-art museum
exploring Britain’s maritime
history and future. Until
28 Apr Ansel Adams:
Photography From The
Mountains To The Sea.
Exhibition on the pioneering
landscape photographer’s
fascination with water. Daily
10.00-17.00. Admission free.
Romney Road, SE10.
020 8858 4422.
rmg.co.uk Ë Cutty
Sark. Off map.
ROYAL AIR FORCE
MUSEUM
National aviation museum
on the historic London
Aerodrome site, with over
100 aircraft. Times vary.
Admission free.
Grahame Park Way,
Hendon, NW9.
020 8205 2266.
rafmuseum.org
Ë Colindale. Off map.
and furniture by other
influential Victorians such
as leading pre-Raphaelite
Brotherhood member Dante
Gabriel Rossetti. Until
3 Feb Everyday Encounters.
Exhibition extolling the
virtues of Morris’s belief
that art should be part of
our everyday lives, with
beautifully-crafted objects
from 28 members of
The Society Of Designer
Craftsmen. Wed-Sun 10.00-
17.00. Admission free.
William Morris Gallery,
Forest Road, E17.
020 8496 4390.
wmgallery.org.uk
Ë t Walthamstow
Central. Off map.
Commercial
Galleries
OCTOBER GALLERY
Innovative contemporary
gallery specialising in avantgarde
cross-cultural art. Until
16 Feb William S. Burroughs:
All Out Of Time And Space.
Retrospective showcase
of work from the infamous
postmodernist author and
artist who was a forerunner
of the Beat Generation
movement (p. 56). Tue-Sat
12.30-17.30. Admission free.
24 Old Gloucester Street,
WC1. 020 7242 7367.
octobergallery.co.uk
Ë Holborn/Russell
Square. Map B6.
RIFLEMAKER
A trendy contemporary art
space housed in an old
seven-storey gun-maker’s
workshop in the heart of
Soho. Mon-Fri 10.00-18.00;
Sat 11.00-18.00.
Admission free.
79 Beak Street, W1.
020 7439 0000.
riflemaker.org
Ë Piccadilly Circus.
Map B5.
ROBERT BOWMAN
MODERN
Contemporary commercial
gallery in the centre of
London. Until 31 Jan
Hanneke Beaumont.
Showcase of work from
the Dutch-born sculptor
renowned for her bronze and
iron-cast human figures and
installations. Mon-Fri 10.00-
18.00. Admission free.
Duke Street St. James’s,
SW1. 020 7930 0985
robertbowman.com
Ë Green Park/Piccadilly
Circus. Map B5.
WHITE CUBE
BERMONDSEY
The gallery’s southern
branch holds exhibitions from
a who’s who of contemporary
artists. Until 13 Jan Antony
Gormley: Model. Exhibition
of works from the famous
sculptor and Turner-prize
winner. Tues-Sat 10.00-
18.00. Admission free.
144-145 Bermondsey
Street, SE1. 020 7930
5373. whitecube.com
Ë Bermondsey. Off map.
WHITE CUBE
MASON’S YARD
One of three White Cube
galleries showing works
by leading contemporary
artists. Until 12 Jan Josiah
McElheny. Showcase of work
from the artist and sculptor
known for his innovative
glass art. Tues-Sat 10.00-
18.00. Admission free.
25-26 Mason’s Yard, SW1
(and branches).
020 7930 5373.
whitecube.com
Ë Piccadilly Circus.
Map C5.
Major Museums
BRITISH LIBRARY
The world’s largest library
with a fascinating permanent
collection and temporary
shows. Until 2 Apr Mughal
India: Art, Culture And
Empire. Showcase of more
than 200 objects from
the Mughal Empire, which
dominated South Asia from
the 16th to 19th centuries.
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 t King’s Cross
St. Pancras/Euston. Map A5.
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BRITISH MUSEUM
A mammoth array of
international cultural
history from ancient
Egyptian mummies to the
Elgin marbles. Until 6 Jan
Renaissance To Goya: Prints
And Drawings From Spain.
Collection of works from
European artists working in
Spain from the mid-16th to
the early 19th-century. 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 B5/6.
BRITISH MUSIC
EXPERIENCE
Britain’s award-winning
museum of popular
music, filled with iconic
memorabilia and state-ofthe-art
interactive displays
that are informative and
fun. Play instruments and
use a ‘smart’ ticket to
download content to take
home, including any moves
you film in the Dance The
Decade booth. Until 3 Feb
Daniel Kramer: Photographs
Of Bob Dylan. Exhibition of
the iconic artist’s time with
noted American film director
and photographer Daniel
Kramer. Daily 11.00-19.30.
Admission £12, child £6.
The O 2 , Peninsula Square,
SE10. 020 8463 2000.
britishmusicexperience.
com Ë North Greenwich.
Off map.
DESIGN MUSEUM
World-leading museum that
examines the influence of
contemporary design.
Until 13 Jan Digital Crystal.
The museum collaborates
with Swarovski Crystal
to create 15 unique
installations exploring the
future of memory. Until
3 Mar Unexpected
Pleasures: The Art And
Design Of Contemporary
Jewellery. Exhibition of
weird and wonderful designs
that pushed the boundaries
of contemporary jewellery.
From 30 Jan Extraordinary
Stories About Ordinary
Things. New collection of
everyday objects that offer
intriguing insights into
national identity and modern
life. Daily 10.00-17.45.
Admission £10, child free.
28 Shad Thames, SE1.
020 7403 6933.
designmuseum.org
Ë Tower Hill. Map C9.
HORNIMAN MUSEUM
& GARDENS
Displays ranging from
natural history to musical
instruments. Until 24 Feb
British Wildlife Photography.
Free exhibition of stunning
winning images from
the 2011 British Wildlife
Photography Competition.
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.
LONDON TRANSPORT
MUSEUM
Interactive exhibits exploring
the past, present and future
of the capital’s transport
network, with more than
80 historic vehicles, plus
glorious old advertising
posters. Museum 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 Galleries of Modern
London, telling the story of
the city from 1666 to the
present day. A recent update
to the Roman London
gallery, Our Londinium 2012
shows the parallels between
Roman London and the city
today. Until 14 Apr Doctors,
Dissection And Resurrection
Men. Exhibition inspired by
a burial site excavation at
the Royal London Hospital,
which revealed a grim early
19th-century history of
Last chance to see
Inventive, hi-tech and dramatic, the Victoria And Albert
Museum’s major exhibition Hollywood Costume (until
27 Jan) has all the glitz and glamour of a film premiere.
Every popular movie imaginable is represented, from
The Wizard Of Oz (pictured) to Batman, with items from
all over the world. Showcased in several enormous
low-lit galleries, many of the costumes are brought to
life with film stars’ faces on HD screens positioned at
the collar. The creative process behind the outfits in
iconic hits like Indiana Jones and The Big Lebowski
is illuminated with passages from scripts, quotes from
directors and designers, and film clips. There are also indepth
studies of the rationales behind the costumes in
Martin Scorsese’s Gangs Of New York, for example, with
recorded images of the directors, actors and designers
exchanging ideas around a real table – it’s a novel and
arresting approach that draws you into the moviemaking
process. Review by Sasha Wood
Victoria And Albert Museum, p. 55.
dissection and autopsy
(p. 45). Exhibition £9, child
£7. 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 regeneration of
Docklands. Displays include
London, Sugar & Slavery,
which charts the history of
the transatlantic slave trade
and its links to the city. New
gallery Many East Ends
explores the culture and
history of the area through
the eyes of its inhabitants.
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 collections with
exhibits ranging from the
Images Of Nature gallery
to dinosaur skeletons and
fossils. The new Treasures
gallery houses some of the
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museum’s most precious
artefacts. Until 6 Jan Ice
Rink. Take a whirl around
the museum’s outdoor rink.
Sun-Wed 10.00-22.00;
Thur-Sat 10.00-23.00.
Admission £11.50. Until
3 Mar Veolia Environnement
Wildlife Photographer Of
The Year 2012. Display of
100 extraordinary images
from nature shortlisted for
the prestigious accolade.
Exhibition £10, child £5. 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 31 Jul
Codebreaker: Alan Turing’s
Life And Legacy. New
exhibition celebrating the
life and work of the WWII
Enigma codebreaker. From
31 Jan Watercolours + Works
On Paper Fair. Mix of early,
modern and contemporary
artworks on paper presented
for sale by respected art
dealers in the First Floor
Galleries (p. 60). 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’s magnificent
collection of fine and applied
arts spans 3,000 years and
includes ceramics, fashion,
paintings, photographs and
illustrations from around the
world. The new Furniture
Gallery provides a permanent
home for the museum’s
amazing furniture collection.
Until 6 Jan Ballgowns:
British Glamour Since 1950.
Presenting more than 60
ballgowns, iconic red carpet
frocks and catwalk dresses.
Exhibition £10. Until 27
Jan Hollywood Costume.
Exhibition bringing together
more than 100 of the most
recognisable movie costumes
from film favourites such as
Star Wars and Indiana Jones
(p. 55). Exhibition £14, child
free. 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 D2/3.
More Museums
BANK OF ENGLAND
MUSEUM
Charting the history of the
nation’s finances, from the
Bank’s foundation in 1694
to today. Until 31 Jan Gold
And The Bank Of England.
Display examining the role
of gold in the bank’s long
history including a one-kilo
gold coin worth £60,000
produced for the Queen’s
Diamond Jubilee. 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.
BENJAMIN
FRANKLIN HOUSE
The US Founding Father
lived here in the years
leading up to the signing
of the Declaration of
Independence. Mon
architectural tours 12.00,
13.00, 14.00, 15.15 and
16.15; historical shows Wed-
Sun 12.00, 13.00, 14.00,
15.15 and 16.15. Admission
£7, child free.
36 Craven Street, WC2.
020 7925 1405.
benjaminfranklin
house.org Ë t Charing
Cross. Map C6.
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
Ë t London Bridge.
Map C8.
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and see John McEnroe’s ‘ghost’
and the original tournament
trophies. You may also take the
behind the scenes tour of the
grounds and explore the home of
tennis, including Centre Court, for
a truly inspirational experience.
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DE MORGAN CENTRE
Excellent collection of
ceramics and paintings by
artists William and Evelyn
De Morgan. Until 19
Jan Christmas Show:
Transformations. This
selling exhibition features
silk scarves and stunning
glassware. The Wandsworth
Museum is in the same
building (p. 58). Tues-Fri
13.00-17.00; Sat 10.00-
17.00 (until 21.00 first Thurs
of each month). 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 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
family life. Please check for
opening times and days.
Admission from £5 to £12.
18 Folgate Street, E1.
020 7247 4013.
dennissevershouse.
co.uk Ë t 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.
THE FAN MUSEUM
The world’s only museum
dedicated to the art and craft
of the fan features pieces
from around the globe, some
dating back to the 11th
century. Until 6 Jan England’s
Green And Pleasant Land.
A fascinating collection of
fans taking visitors on a romp
through 250 years of English
history. 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 textile designer
Zandra Rhodes is behind this
hub of contemporary fashion,
textiles and jewellery. Until
23 Feb From Hartnell To
Amies: Couture By Royal
Appointment. Exhibition
celebrating London couture
and the Queen’s patronage
of groundbreaking British
designers. Tues-Sat 11.00-
18.00. Admission £7,
child £5.
83 Bermondsey Street,
SE1. 020 7407 8664.
ftmlondon.org
Ë t London Bridge.
Off map.
FLORENCE
NIGHTINGALE MUSEUM
Museum about the work of
this pioneering 19th-century
British nurse and health
reformer, known as ‘The Lady
With The Lamp’.
2 Lambeth Palace Road,
SE1. 020 7620 0374.
florence-nightingale.
co.uk Ë t Waterloo.
Map D6.
FOUNDLING MUSEUM
Britain’s original home
for abandoned children,
founded in 1739 by Thomas
Coram, William Hogarth and
George Frideric Handel.
Tues 10.00-17.00; Sun
11.00-17.00. Admission
£7.50, child free.
40 Brunswick Square,
WC1. 020 7841 3600.
foundlingmuseum.
org.uk Ë Russell Square.
Map A9.
FREUD MUSEUM
Former home of the
trailblazing Austrian
psychoanalyst Sigmund
Freud, where you can see
his famous couch. Until 10
Feb DreamWork. Exhibition
responding to the museum
by ceramicist Christie Brown.
20 Maresfield Gardens,
NW3. 020 7435 2002.
Inspiration for a generation
The Beat Generation – the counterculture movement
that emerged in the early 1950s with the likes of
Jack Kerouac (author of On The Road) and poet
Allen Ginsberg – seems to be enjoying a moment of
cultural rediscovery, making William S. Burroughs:
All Out Of Time And Into Space particularly timely.
Author and artist Burroughs was friends with Kerouac
and Ginsberg and a key source of inspiration for the
Beat movement, though he disassociated himself
from it. This exhibition (until 16 Feb) takes a fresh
look at his artistic output, which embraced rebellion
and unconventionality in the post-war period, rejected
conditioning and explored intelligence. It also examines
his preoccupation with ecological crises in the age of
space exploration and the consequences of unchecked
industrial development through a series of paintings,
drawings and ‘art objects’. Pictured below is his 1988
work Untitled (No Trespassing sign).
The October Gallery, p. 53.
freud.org.uk
Ë Finchley Road.
Off map.
GARDEN MUSEUM
Created in 1980, the museum
has a 17th-century tomb,
contemporary galleries and
a buzzing events calendar
– check its website for details.
Mon-Fri 10.30-17.00 but
closed first Mon of month;
Sat & Sun 10.30-16.00.
Admission £6, child free.
Lambeth Palace Road, SE1.
020 7401 8865.
gardenmuseum.org.uk
Ë Westminster/Lambeth
North. Map D6.
GEFFRYE MUSEUM
Historic 18th-century
almshouses with rooms
recreating English interiors
from 1600 onwards. Until
6 Jan Christmas Past:
400 Years Of Seasonal
Traditions In English Homes.
The museum presents a
feast for the eyes in a show
illustrating how Christmas
has been celebrated in
affluent English homes
for the last four centuries.
Tues-Sat 10.00-17.00;
Sun 12.00-17.00. General
admission free.
136 Kingsland Road, E2.
020 7739 9893.
geffrye-museum.org.uk
Ë Hoxton. Off map.
HANDEL HOUSE
MUSEUM
Anglo-German composer
George Frideric Handel lived
here for 36 years. Faithfully
restored, this museum hosts
exhibitions and ticketed
music recitals. Tues-Wed
& Fri-Sat 10.00-18.00;
Thurs 10.00-20.00; Sun
12.00-18.00. Admission £6,
child £2 (free Sat & Sun).
25 Brook Street, W1.
020 7495 1685.
handelhouse.org
Ë Bond Street. Map B4.
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Take a walk on the wild side
For wildlife lovers and nature
enthusiasts, the annual Veolia
Environnement Wildlife
Photographer Of The Year
exhibition at the Natural History
Museum is an unmissable
experience. More than 100 stunning,
surprising and sometimes shocking
images are on display, including
heart-wrenching six-picture
stories shortlisted for The Wildlife
Photojournalist Of The Year Award,
and provocative images of the natural
world under threat, commended for
The World In Our Hands award. But
each of the beautiful images, taken
by the some of the best amateur
and professional photographers
from around the world, have their
own fascinating story to tell. The
winning image, for instance, was
one of many striking shots taken by
wildlife snapper Paul Nicklen. who
dove beneath Antarctica’s ice to
photograph penguins surfacing. While
the winner of the Young Wildlife
Photographer Of The Year award,
Owen Hearn, claims his picture of
a red kite and aeroplane was partly
down to a fluke of timing.
Natural History Museum, p. 54.
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 & bank holiday
Mon 10.00-16.30 (until
19.30 on the first Thurs of
the month). Admission £4,
child £2.
12-13 New Wharf Road,
N1. 020 7713 0836.
canalmuseum.org.uk
Ë t King’s Cross
St. Pancras. Off map.
SHERLOCK HOLMES
MUSEUM
Dedicated to the famous
fictional detective and kept
exactly as described in
author Sir Arthur Conan
Doyle’s thrilling stories. Mon-
Sun 09.30-18.00. Admission
£6, child £4.
221b Baker Street, NW1.
020 7224 3688.
sherlock-holmes.co.uk
Ë Baker Street. Map A3.
Bubble-jetting Emperors by
Paul Nicklen
Flight Paths by Owen Hearn
SIR JOHN
SOANE’S MUSEUM
The celebrated 19th-century
architect’s Georgian hometurned-museum
designed
to show off his collection of
antiques and art. Candlelit
opening first Tues of the
month (18.00-21.00. Ticket
£5). 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 1 Sep A Treasured
Collection. Showcase of
mini museums – individual
collections of objects and
keepsakes that tell a unique
personal story. 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 Ice Age
landscapes, plus regular
exhibitions. The De Morgan
Centre (p. 56) 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.
Paintings include Jean-
Honoré Fragonard’s
18th-century masterpiece
The Swing. Until 13 Jan
Journeys East: A Discovery Of
Hidden Treasures. Exhibition
of eastern-inspired art
from the local community
to celebrate the reopening
of the refurbished East
Galleries. 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 a fascinating
collection including
shrunken heads and ancient
remedies. Until 28 Feb
Death: A Self-Portrait.
Major showcase dedicated
to the iconography of
death, with more than 300
works including prints by
Rembrandt and Goya, war
art, anatomical drawings,
Incan skulls, sculptures
of strange deities and art
installations. Tues, Wed, Fri
& Sat 10.00-18.00; Thurs
10.00-22.00; Sun 11.00-
18.00; bank holidays 12.00-
18.00. Admission free.
183 Euston Road, NW1.
020 7611 2222.
wellcomecollection.org
Ë t Euston. Map A5.
WILDLIFE IMAGES COURTESY OF THE NATIURAL HISTORY MSUEUM © OWEN HEARN AND PAUL NICKLEN
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MUSEUMS & GALLERIES
This cutting-edge
audio-visual museum with some of the
most coveted music memorabilia.
BRITISH MUSIC EXPERIENCE
O2 Arena, Greenwich
£12 *
*Prices subject to change
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SHOPPING
Shopping
With Jo Caird
What’s hot
London’s January sales are now such an important feature of the shopping
calendar that many of them begin straight after Christmas, before January
has even started! Oxford Street (Ë Oxford Circus/Tottenham Court
Road/Marble Arch. Map B4/B5/B6), with its dozens of top high-street
shops and huge department stores, is the capital’s ultimate sale shopping
destination but there are bargains to be had all over. Try Regent Street
(Ë Oxford Circus/Piccadilly Circus. Map B5/C5) for smarter boutiques,
Bond Street (Ë Bond Street/Green Park. Map B4/C4/C5) for luxury
shopping and Piccadilly for foodie paradise Fortnum & Mason (p. 62).
Smart art
If you’re in the market
for some art this
January, there’s no
better place to be than
at London’s many
art fairs. First up
on 10-13 Jan is the
Mayfair Antiques
& Fine Art Fair,
where you’ll find
paintings and
sculptures, as well
as luxury antique
furniture and
jewellery. Admission
£10 (London Marriott
Hotel Grosvenor
Square, Duke Street,
W1. mayfairfair.
com Ë Bond Street.
Map C4). Then on 16-20 Jan the London Art Fair shines a spotlight on
modern and contemporary British work, such as Dream World No. 3 by Ye
Hongxing (pictured). Admission £16, £12 in advance (Business Design
Centre, 52 Upper Street, N1. 08448 480 136. londonartfair.co.uk
Ë Angel. Off map). Finally, find prints, drawings, watercolours, posters
and photographs from the early 17th century to the present day at the
Watercolours + Works On Paper Fair on 31 Jan-3 Feb. Admission
£15, children free (Science Museum, p. 55. worksonpaperfair.com).
On the buses
Carry a little bit of the capital with
you wherever you go with these
adorable London bus baby shoes
from ShooShoos (pictured). They’re
available in four sizes (0-24 months),
have non-slip soles and are made
from leather so soft that they won’t
constrict growing feet ( 01278
434 440. hippychick.com). And
while we’re on the topic of transport,
on 9 Jan the Big Smoke celebrates
the 150th anniversary of the
London Underground. The London
Transport Museum has a great
range of T-shirts for both kids and
adults – the perfect way to get into
the party spirit (p. 54.
ltmuseumshop.co.uk).
Nickel Spa
Men needn’t feel shy about taking care of themselves these days and
they’ll find the Nickel Spa (pictured) is especially designed for them.
Situated among the bustling shops, bars and restaurants of Covent
Garden, it’s perfectly placed for a post-shopping spree spruce up.
Services range from grooming to pampering, such as the glorious destressing
aromatherapy massage, which I can personally recommend.
Alternatively, undo all the damage from the party season with the
fitness facial, happy feet callus peel, anti-wrinkle injections or love
handle wrap. Review by David G. Taylor
27 Shorts Gardens, WC2. 020 7240 4048.
nickelspalondon.co.uk Ë Covent Garden. Map B6.
SALES IMAGE © VISITBRITAIN/SIMON WINNALL; DREAM WORLD NO.3, BY YE HONGXING, COURTESY OF SCREAM
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Normal opening times
are approximately 10.00-
18.00, although some
stores open until late on
Thursdays. Please contact
retailers for further details.
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Major Stores
DEBENHAMS
Great value fashion and
jewellery from top British
designers, plus homewares.
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
lingerie, fashion and more.
63 New Bond Street, W1
(and branches). 020
7629 9161. fenwick.
co.uk Ë Bond Street.
Map B4.
FORTNUM & MASON
Gifts and china galore,
plus the absolutely
legendary Food Hall.
181 Piccadilly, W1.
0845 300 1707.
fortnumandmason.com
Ë Piccadilly Circus.
Map C5.
HARRODS
The world’s most famous
store: top fashion labels,
accessories, food and
designer interiors .
Brompton Road, SW1.
020 7730 1234.
harrods.com
Ë Knightsbridge. Map D3.
HOUSE OF FRASER
Discover affordable designer
fashion, beauty products,
electrical items, home
accessories and much more
at this one-stop shop.
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 homewares, displayed
over seven floors.
300 Oxford Street, W1
(and branches).
020 7629 7711.
johnlewis.com
Ë Oxford Circus. Map B4.
LIBERTY
Behind a mock-Tudor style
exterior lie up-to-the-minute
accessories, fashion ranges,
beauty products and more.
Great Marlborough
Street, W1 (and Westfield
Stratford City). 020
7734 1234. liberty.co.uk
Ë Oxford Circus. Map B5.
MARKS & SPENCER
From food to furniture,
clothing to cosmetics,
all are available from this
top British institution.
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 interiors.
Sloane Square, SW1.
020 7730 3434.
peterjones.co.uk
Ë Sloane Square.
Off map.
SELFRIDGES
Excellent for fashion, beauty,
food and now footwear,
thanks to the Shoe Galleries,
which include the biggest
men’s shoe department in
the world.
400 Oxford Street, W1.
0800 123 400.
selfridges.com
Ë Bond Street. Map B4.
Shopping Centres
BOXPARK
A pop-up mall of shipping
containers housing top
international fashion and
lifestyle brands, plus art
galleries and cafés.
2-4 Bethnal Green Road,
E1. 020 7033 2899.
boxpark.co.uk
Ë Shoreditch High Street.
Off map.
ONE NEW CHANGE
A mall next to St. Paul’s
Cathedral boasting more
than 60 stores, restaurants
and a public roof terrace
with superb views.
1 New Change, EC4.
020 7002 8900.
onenewchange.com
Ë St. Paul’s. Map B8.
WESTFIELD LONDON
A chic shopping centre
with 300 shops and 65
restaurants. Until 8 Jan Ice
Rink. Try indoor ice skating in
the atrium (p. 36).
Ariel Way, W12.
020 3371 2300.
uk.westfield.com/
london Ë Shepherd’s
Bush/White City.
Map inset.
WESTFIELD
STRATFORD CITY
Europe’s largest urban
shopping centre with more
than 270 shops, plus 70
restaurants and bars.
Until 8 Jan Ice Rink. Outdoor
ice skating (p. 36).
2 Stratford Place, E20.
020 8221 7300.
uk.westfield.com/
stratfordcity/
Ë t Stratford. Off map.
Books
FOYLES
One of London’s oldest
bookshops, with titles across
56 specialist subjects.
113-119 Charing Cross
Road, WC2. 020 7434
1574. foyles.co.uk
Ë Tottenham Court Road.
Map B5.
WATERSTONES
The largest bookshop in
Europe is home to more than
150,000 books.
203-206 Piccadilly, W1
(and branches).
08432 908 549.
waterstones.com
Ë Piccadilly Circus.
Map C5.
Fashion
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN
Fabulous 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
A thoroughly British label
offering grown-up styles
with a distinctly funky edge.
Westfield London, Ariel
Way, W1 (and branches).
020 8166 9707.
aquascutum.co.uk
Ë Shepherd’s Bush/White
City. Map inset.
BENETTON
International retailer famous
for its knitwear and fresh,
funky casual clothes.
255-259 Regent Street, W1
(and branches).
020 7647 4200.
benetton.com
Ë Oxford Circus. Map B4.
CLARKS
One of the world’s leading
names in the shoe business,
offering fabulous footwear at
purse-friendly prices.
260 Oxford Street, W1
(and branches).
08444 993 257.
clarks.co.uk
Ë Oxford Circus. Map B4.
NEXT
This British high-street
staple sells on-trend
menswear and womenswear
at reasonable prices.
201-203 Oxford Street,
W1 (and branches).
08448 445 007.
next.co.uk
Ë Oxford Circus. Map B4.
PAUL SMITH
One of the biggest names
in British fashion, with
a cool range of sharp and
colourful tailoring.
40-44 Floral Street, WC2
(and branches).
020 7379 7133.
paulsmith.co.uk
Ë Covent Garden. Map B6.
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PRIMARK
An Oxford Street landmark,
this huge store offers
bargains in fashion,
accessories, shoes,
homeware and more.
499-517 Oxford Street,
W1 (and branches).
020 7495 0420.
primark.co.uk
Ë Marble Arch. Map B4.
RIVER ISLAND
A high-street store offering
trendy clothes at affordable
prices. Its extensive range
includes basics, shoes
and accessories.
470 Oxford Street,
W1 (and branches).
08448 269 835.
riverisland.com
Ë Marble Arch. Map B4.
TK MAXX
Large warehouse-style
store selling designer labels
at discount prices.
120 Charing Cross Road,
WC2 (and branches).
020 7240 2042.
tkmaxx.com
Ë Tottenham Court Road.
Map B4.
TOPSHOP
This huge flagship store
brims with young and trendy
affordable fashion.
Oxford Circus, W1 (and
branches). 08449 840
264. topshop.com
Ë Oxford Circus. Map B5.
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD
Buy clothes and accessories
at the British fashion icon’s
flagship store.
44 Conduit Street, W1
(and branches).
020 7439 1109.
viviennewestwood.co.uk
Ë Bond Street. Map C5.
Food & Drink
BERRY BROS. & RUDD
Excellent selection of
fine wines and port in this
traditional 300-year-old shop.
3 St. James’s Street, SW1.
08002 802 440.
bbr.com Ë Green Park.
Map C5.
PATISSERIE VALERIE
Buy gorgeous cakes and
sweet treats at this Frenchstyle
café chain, a London
institution since 1926.
48a Charing Cross Road,
WC2 (and branches).
020 7242 1875.
patisserie-valerie.
co.uk Ë Leicester Square.
Map C5.
TWININGS
At one of the oldest shops
in London, trading since
1706, you’ll find more than
100 varieties of teas and
infusions. Try a free cuppa
at the Tea Tasting Bar.
216 Strand, WC2.
020 7353 3511.
twinings.co.uk
Ë Temple. Map C6.
Gifts
ARGOS
A one-stop shop for gifts,
toys, games, jewellery,
watches and just about
anything else you could
possibly want.
150 Edgeware Road,
W2 (and branches).
08456 402 020.
argos.co.uk
Ë Tottenham Court Road.
Map B5.
LONDON
GLASSBLOWING
STUDIO & WORKSHOP
Browse and buy as you
watch the creation of
exquisitely beautiful handblown
glass objects before
your very eyes. Classes
also available.
62-66 Bermondsey Street,
SE1. 020 7403 2800.
londonglassblowing.
co.uk Ë t London
Bridge. Map D8.
Health & Grooming
GEO. F. TRUMPER
Traditional barber shop
offering wet shaves,
toiletries and a full range
of desirable men’s
grooming accessories.
9 Curzon Street, W1 (and
branches). 020 7499
1850. trumpers.com
Ë Green Park. Map C4.
MURDOCK
A traditional gentlemen’s
grooming emporium and
barber in Covent Garden.
18 Monmouth Street,
WC2 (and branches).
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020 3393 7946.
murdocklondon.com
Ë Covent Garden.
Map B6.
PENHALIGON’S
Luxurious fragrances,
scented candles, leather
goods and other gift ideas.
41 Wellington Street,
WC2 (and branches).
020 7836 2150.
penhaligons.com
Ë Covent Garden.
Map B6.
THE PERFUME SHOP
Designer fragrance brands
at discount prices. Feel free
to ask the staff for advice.
425 Oxford Street,
W1 (and branches).
020 7491 1711.
theperfumeshop.com
Ë Oxford Circus. Map B4.
Jewellery
ERNEST JONES
A huge selection of
extremely well-priced
jewellery and watches.
277 Oxford Street, W1
(and branches).
020 7629 6581.
ernestjones.co.uk
Ë Oxford Circus. Map B4.
LINKS OF LONDON
An elegant collection of
jewellery and gifts for all.
16 Sloane Square,
SW1 (and branches).
020 7730 3133.
linksoflondon.com
Ë Sloane Square.
Off map.
SWAROVSKI
Offering gorgeous bespoke
and ready-to-wear crystal
jewellery pieces.
One New Change,
1 New Change, EC4
(and branches).
020 7248 2562.
swarovski.com
Ë St. Paul’s. Map B8.
TIFFANY & CO.
Impress someone very
special with gorgeous
jewellery and luxurious gifts.
25 Old Bond Street, W1
(and branches).
020 7409 2790.
tiffany.co.uk
Ë Green Park. Map C5.
Markets
BOROUGH
London’s oldest food market
offers gourmet produce and
snacks, plus wines, fruits and
vegetables, gifts and flowers.
Thurs 11.00-17.00; Fri 12.00-
18.00; Sat 08.00-17.00.
8 Southwark Street, SE1.
020 7407 1002.
boroughmarket.org.
uk Ë t London Bridge.
Map C8.
BRICK LANE
A colourful assortment
of vintage shops and stalls
selling second-hand wares.
Sun 09.00-17.00.
Brick Lane, E1.
visitbricklane.org
Ë Aldgate East. Off map.
CAMDEN LOCK
A classic market offering
crafts, fashion and antiques,
plus cheap and tasty
international foods. Sat-Sun
10.00-18.00.
Chalk Farm Road, NW1.
020 7974 5717.
lovecamden.org
Ë Camden Town. Off map.
COVENT GARDEN
Find antiques, collectables,
arts and crafts on the Piazza.
Daily, stalls and times vary.
Covent Garden Piazza,
WC2. 020 7836 9136.
coventgardenlondonuk.
com Ë Covent Garden.
Map C6.
GREENWICH
Under a 1908 glazed roof,
find antiques stalls Wed-Fri,
then arts and crafts Sat-Sun.
10.00-17.30; Fri 11.00-19.30.
Greenwich Market, SE10.
020 8269 5093.
shopgreenwich.co.uk
Ë Cutty Sark. Map inset.
THE LONDON
SILVER VAULTS
The world’s largest collection
of antique silver to buy, plus
exhibitions. Mon-Fri 09.00-
17.30; Sat 09.00-13.00.
53-64 Chancery Lane,
WC2. 020 7242 3844.
thesilvervaults.com
Ë Chancery Lane. Map B7.
OLD SPITALFIELDS
Great for retro fashion, food
and more. Shops open daily;
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market Tues-Fri 10.00-
16.00; Sun 09.00-17.00.
Brushfield Street, E1.
020 7375 2963.
spitalfields.co.uk
Ë t Liverpool Street.
Map B9.
PETTICOAT LANE
Selling clothing and bargain
goods. Mon-Fri 10.00-
16.00; Sun 09.00-15.00.
Middlesex Street, E1.
towerhamlets.gov.uk/
markets Ë t Liverpool
Street, Ë Aldgate. Map B9.
PICCADILLY
A quaint market held in
a church courtyard with more
than 50 arts and crafts stalls.
Tues-Sat 10.00-18.00.
St. James’s Piccadilly, 197
Piccadilly, W1. 020 7292
4864. piccadilly-market.
co.uk Ë Piccadilly Circus.
Map C5.
PORTOBELLO ROAD
A haunt for collectors and
style gurus in search of
vintage fashion. Shops open
Mon-Sat; market Sat only
05.30-17.00.
Portobello Road, W10/11.
020 7229 8354.
shopportobello.co.uk
Ë Ladbroke Grove.
Off map.
Specialist Stores
APPLE STORE
Everything the Apple lover
could wish for, including Mac
computers, iPhones, iPads
and accessories.
235 Regent Street, W1
(and branches).
020 7153 9000.
apple.com/uk/retail
Ë Oxford Circus. Map B5.
IT’S ONLY ROCK ‘N’ ROLL
Rock memorabilia, t-shirts,
autographs and more.
230 Baker Street, NW1.
020 7224 0277.
itsonlyrocknrolllondon.
co.uk Ë Baker Street.
Map A3.
JOEL & SON FABRICS
A British family business and
royal warrant holder, offering
a wide range of beautiful,
top-quality fabrics, as used
by leading fashion designers
and couturiers.
75-83 Church Street, NW8.
020 7724 6895.
joelandsonfabrics.co.uk
Ë Edgware Road. Map A3.
LONDON
BEATLES STORE
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 A3.
M&M’S WORLD LONDON
Chocoholics will love
buying sweets and collecting
merchandise associated with
the famous brand of treats.
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 or her shape,
size, fur and clothes.
Covent Garden North
Piazza, WC2. 020 7240
2372. buildabear.co.uk
Ë Covent Garden. Map C6.
THE DISNEY STORE
No mere Mickey Mouse outfit,
Disney’s concept shop is a
fun place to visit. Browse, buy
and pose with your favourite
characters. Watch out for
regular free events as well.
350 Oxford Street, W1
(and branches).
08456 885 113.
disneystore.co.uk
Ë Oxford Circus. Map B4.
HAMLEYS
Seven floors of must-have
toys, games, gadgets and
much more for kids and
adults alike. Check online
for details of regularly
occuring, and rather fun,
in-store happenings
and promotions.
188 Regent Street, W1.
08717 041 977.
hamleys.com
Ë Oxford Circus. Map B5.
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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ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment
With David G. Taylor
What’s hot
Something completely different
Just opened, Argentina’s Fuerza Bruta (until
27 Jan, p. 72) probably isn’t like anything you’ve
experienced before. Unless that is, you caught
their last London dates in 2006.
Audiences at the Roundhouse stand for the
entire show, as performers create ingenious
visual scenes right above their heads. From a
man bursting through a series of false walls, to
a balletic performance in water on a transparent
rubber sheet, this is a unique theatrical
experience where the usual physical boundaries
between performer and audience are blurred,
and observers might even get slightly wet.
From 10-27 Jan there’s puppetry, illusion,
drama and much more during the 37th London
International Mime Festival (p. 72). It’s a
chance for London theatregoers to catch shows
by top talents from around the globe. Works
range from the whimsical to the surreal, and
take place at a range of venues, including the
Southbank Centre (p. 76), Barbican (p. 76)
and Royal Opera House (p. 75). This year’s
programme of performances is complemented
by a series of public workshops and fascinating
artists’ talks. Pictured clockwise from the top are
the Mime Festival acts Zimmermann & De Perrot
(Barbican) and Circle Of Eleven (Southbank
Centre), plus the Roundhouse’s Fuerza Bruta.
From 5 Jan Cirque Du Soleil combines the circus traditions of
acrobatics and clowning in their exhilarating new production, Kooza.
Making London the first leg of its European tour, the show follows the
adventures of a child-like innocent as he encounters curious characters,
including a mischievous dog, a pickpocket and a king. Watch out for
impressive stunts ranging from nail-biting high wire peril, to breathtaking
Wheel Of Death thrills. For the ultimate experience, including five-star
hospitality, find out about Cirque’s exciting VIP Rouge package.
Kooza, p. 72.
Great for kids
There are plenty of shows to keep young ones entertained this
month. Among them, the limited-run play Goodnight Mister
Tom (pictured, until 26 Jan, p. 68), based on the children’s
book by Michelle Magorian. It’s the story of a young boy who
escapes his abusive mother when he’s evacuated from the
London Blitz during World War II. Sent away to live with the
curmudgeonly old loner Mister Tom, the unlikely pair soon forge
an unexpected friendship. For more ideas for family-friendly
shows, turn to p. 68.
KOOZA IMAGE COURTESY OF CIRQUE DU SOLEIL; ZIMMERMANN & DE PERROT © MARIO DEL CURTO; CIRCLE OF ELEVEN, LEO, PHOTO BY HEIKO KALMBACH;
GOODNIGHT MISTER TOM IMAGE © CATHERINE ASHMORE
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the Theatre Royal
Haymarket Company
Daily Telegraph
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A new play by Richard Bean based on The Servant of Two Masters
by Carlo Goldoni, with songs by Grant Olding
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A visit to London isn’t
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by category. See the
Theatreland Map on p. 79
for ‘Key’ references.
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Family Fun
THE ARABIAN NIGHTS
Until 12 Jan A young
woman uses her storytelling
skills to hold a brutal king
at bay. Times vary.
Tricycle Theatre,
269 Kilburn High Road,
NW6. 020 7328 1000.
tricycle.co.uk
Ë Kilburn. Off map.
CINDERELLA
Until 5 Jan A fairytale
pantomime about a
downtrodden girl who, with
a bit of magic, catches the
eye of the handsome Prince
Charming. Times vary.
Lyric Hammersmith,
Lyric Square, King Street,
W6. 020 8741 6850.
lyric.co.uk
Ë Hammersmith. Off map.
CINDERELLA:
A FAIRYTALE
Until 26 Jan Live music,
a tomboy heroine, an
asthmatic prince and
clever puppetry help to
put a modern spin on the
Brothers Grimm story. A
co-production from Bristol’s
Tobacco Factory Theatre and
Travelling Light. Times vary.
St. James Theatre,
12 Palace Street, SW1.
08442 642 140.
stjamestheatre.co.uk
Ë t Victoria. Map D5.
DISNEY ON ICE:
PASSPORT TO
ADVENTURE
Until 6 Jan Join Mickey,
Minnie, Donald, Goofy and
friends as they journey to
the magical worlds of The
Little Mermaid, Peter Pan,
The Lion King and more.
Times vary.
Wembley Arena, Arena
Square, Engineers Way,
HA9. 020 8782 5566.
wembleyarena.co.uk
Ë Wembley Park,
t Wembley Stadium.
Off map.
FATHER CHRISTMAS
Until 5 Jan The first ever
stage adaptation of Raymond
Briggs’s seasonal story about
Santa Claus. Times vary.
Lyric Hammersmith,
Lyric Square, King Street,
W6. 020 8741 6850.
lyric.co.uk
Ë Hammersmith. Off map.
GOODNIGHT
MISTER TOM
Until 26 Jan A heartwarming
tale based on Michelle
Magorian’s book about an
evacuatee from the London
Blitz and his reluctant
friendship with curmudgeonly
Top: Let It Be at the Prince
Of Wales Theatre.
Bottom: Seussical at the
Arts Theatre.
pensioner Mister Tom (p. 66).
Times vary.
Phoenix Theatre,
Charing Cross Road, WC2.
08448 717 629.
atgtickets.com
Ë Tottenham Court Road.
Key 34.
HANSEL AND GRETEL
Until 26 Jan An enchanting
and eerie new production of
the fairytale by the Brothers
Grimm devised by Katie
Mitchell and Lucy Kirkwood
(Beauty And The Beast).
Times vary.
National Theatre,
South Bank, SE1.
020 7452 3000.
nationaltheatre.org.uk
Ë t Waterloo. Key 27.
HORRIBLE HISTORIES:
BARMY BRITAIN
Until 6 Jan A live stage
show from Terry Deary,
author of the Horrible
Histories books. Expect
grisly stories featuring
historic characters such as
Guy Fawkes. Times vary.
Garrick Theatre,
2 Charing Cross Road,
WC2. 08444 829 673.
barmybritainlive.com
Ë t Charing Cross.
Key 16.
THE HOUSE WHERE
WINTER LIVES
Until 13 Jan An immersive
show where children are
invited to help in the search
for a missing key. Times vary.
Discover Children’s
Story Centre, p. 26.
THE PRINCE AND
THE PAUPER
Until 13 Jan Mark Twain’s
classic story of mistaken
identity. In Tudor London
the young heir to the throne
encounters a boy who looks
identical to him, and hatches
a foolhardy plan. Times vary.
Unicorn Theatre,
147 Tooley Street, SE1.
020 7645 0560.
unicorntheatre.com
Ë t London Bridge.
Map C9.
ROOM ON THE BROOM
Until 13 Jan A stage show
based on the best-selling
book by Julia Donaldson
and Axel Scheffler (The
Gruffalo). Times vary.
Lyric Theatre,
29 Shaftesbury Avenue,
W1. 08444 124 661.
roomonthebroomlive.
co.uk Ë Piccadilly Circus.
Key 25.
SEUSSICAL
Until 6 Jan The West End
premiere of a musical based
on the stories of American
author Dr Seuss. Encounter
characters from his books,
including The Cat In The
Hat, How The Grinch Stole
Christmas. Times vary.
Arts Theatre, 6-7 Great
Newport Street, WC2.
020 7836 8463.
artstheatrewestend.
com Ë Leicester Square.
Key 6.
SNOW WHITE AND
THE SEVEN DWARFS
Until 13 Jan Priscilla
Presley (Dallas), Warwick
Davis (Harry Potter And
The Deathly Hallows: Part
2) and stand-up comic
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ENTERTAINMENT
Jarred Christmas star in this
fairytale pantomime.
Times vary.
New Wimbledon Theatre,
The Broadway, SW19.
08448 717 620.
atgtickets.com
t Wimbledon,
Ë South Wimbledon.
Off map.
THE SNOWMAN
Until 6 Jan An enchanting
dance show based on
Raymond Briggs’ seasonal
story. It’s about a young
boy’s snowman coming
to life on Christmas Eve.
Times vary.
Peacock Theatre,
Portugal Street, WC2.
08444 124 322.
sadlerswells.com
Ë Holborn. Key 55.
THE THREE
MUSKETEERS
Until 9 Jan A swashbuckling
musical pantomime about
friendship inspired by the
Alexandre Dumas novel.
Staged by the Charles
Court Opera company,
performances range from
kids’ matinees to adults-only
nights. Times vary.
Rosemary Branch Theatre,
2 Shepperton Road, N1.
020 7704 6665.
rosemarybranch.co.uk
Ë Haggerston,
t Essex Road. Off map.
Film
BFI IMAX
See the latest 2D and 3D
features and more at the
biggest cinema screen in
Britain. Times vary.
1 Charlie Chaplin Walk,
South Bank, SE1.
020 7199 6000.
bfi.org.uk/imax
Ë t Waterloo. Map C7.
BFI SOUTHBANK
Three screens of films
from the British Film
Institute’s (BFI) collection,
plus an archive of free film
and TV to watch in the
Mediatheque. Times vary.
Belvedere Road, SE1.
020 7928 3232.
whatson.bfi.org.uk
Ë t Waterloo. Map C6.
Musicals
BILLY ELLIOT
THE MUSICAL
Based on the film, it’s about
a northern boy whose macho
father tries to quash his
dream of becoming a ballet
dancer. This Olivier Awardwinning
show features music
by Sir Elton John. Mon-Sat
19.30; Thurs & Sat 14.30.
Victoria Palace Theatre,
Victoria Street, SW1.
08448 110 055.
billyelliotthemusical.
com Ë t Victoria.
Key 49.
THE BODYGUARD
A popstar seeks protection
from a stalker. This new
musical based on the 1992
film features songs made
famous by Whitney Houston,
such as I Will Always Love
You, So Emotional and
Saving All My Love. Mon-Sat
19.30; Wed & Sat 15.00.
Adelphi Theatre, Strand,
WC2. 08445 790 094.
thebodyguardmusical.
com Ë t Charing Cross.
Key 1.
CABARET
Until 19 Jan Will Young
(Mrs Henderson Presents)
and Michelle Ryan (Bionic
Woman) make their musical
theatre debuts in the
decadent classic set in
1930s Berlin. Songs include
Don’t Tell Mama, Cabaret and
Maybe This Time. Times vary.
Savoy Theatre, Savoy
Court, WC2. 08448 717
687. atgtickets.com
Ë t Charing Cross.
Key 41.
DREAMBOATS AND
PETTICOATS
Until 19 Jan A rock ‘n’
roll musical set around a
1961 songwriting contest.
Nostalgic hit songs include
Bobby’s Girl, Runaround
Sue, To Know Him Is To Love
Him and Let’s Twist Again.
Times vary.
Wyndham’s Theatre,
32 Charing Cross Road,
WC2. 08444 825 120.
delfontmackintosh.
co.uk Ë Leicester Square.
Key 51.
The Lion King
Can You Feel
The Love
Tonight
I sense those
of us in the
audience do,
as the Disney
musical induces
a foot-tapping,
hand-clapping,
tear-wiping
rollercoaster
of emotions.
Heightened by
heart-warming
songs such
as the joyous
Hakuna Matata
and the Circle
Of Life. If you’ve
only seen the
animated film
then you’ll
be impressed at how the live stage version has been
enhanced. It’s embellished with more songs, enchanting
African rhythms, a menagerie of ingenious costumes
and amazing puppetry. Take your cubs along, and noone
need know that you’re really just treating yourself.
Review by David G. Taylor
The Lion King, p. 71.
JERSEY BOYS
The Olivier Award-winning
story of pop sensations
Frankie Valli and the Four
Seasons. Songs include
Can’t Take My Eyes Off
You and Big Girls Don’t Cry.
Tues-Sat 19.30; Tues & Sat
15.00; Sun 17.00.
Prince Edward Theatre,
28 Old Compton Street,
W1. 08444 825 151.
jerseyboyslondon.
com Ë Leicester Square.
Key 37.
KISS ME KATE
Cole Porter’s classic musical
boasts famous songs such
as Another Op’nin’, Another
Show and Why Can’t You
Behave It’s an exuberant
show-within-a-show,
where a theatre company’s
production of The Taming
Of The Shrew forms the
backdrop for rivalries and
romantic entanglements
among the cast. Times vary.
Old Vic, 103 The Cut, SE1.
08448 717 628.
oldvictheatre.com
Ë t Waterloo. Key 32.
LES MISÉRABLES
The world’s longest-running
musical has lost none of its
potency. It’s an epic tale of
love and courage leading
up to the violent 1832 Paris
uprising in post-Revolutionary
France. Mon-Sat 19.30;
Wed & Sat 14.30.
Queen’s Theatre,
51 Shaftesbury Avenue,
W1. 08444 825 160.
lesmis.com
Ë Piccadilly Circus.
Key 39.
LET IT BE
Until 19 Jan A ‘theatrical
concert’ charting the rise
of British pop legends The
Beatles, from the relative
obscurity of Liverpool’s
Cavern Club to international
superstardom. More than 20
of the Fab Four’s greatest
hits include Hard Day’s Night
and Yesterday. Times vary.
Prince of Wales Theatre,
Coventry Street, W1.
08444 825 115.
letitbelondon.com
Ë Leicester Square.
Key 38.
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THE LION KING
A wonderful stage
adaptation of the Disney film
with innovative costumes
and clever puppetry. The evil
Scar sets out to kill lion
prince Simba and claim the
throne. Tunes include the
Circle Of Life and Can You
Feel The Love Tonight
(p. 70). Tues-Sat 19.30; Wed,
Thurs & Sat 14.30.
Lyceum Theatre,
21 Wellington Street, WC2.
08448 713 000.
thelionking.co.uk
Ë Covent Garden. Key 24.
LOSERVILLE
Until 5 Jan Computer geeks
have a world-changing idea
in this new musical set in a
1970s American high school.
It’s written by Elliot Davis, plus
James Bourne, who’s best
known from the bands Busted
and Son Of Dork. Mon-Sat
19.30; Wed & Sat 15.00.
Garrick Theatre,
2 Charing Cross Road,
WC2. 08444 124 662.
loservillethemusical.
com Ë t Charing Cross.
Key 16.
MAMMA MIA!
The ABBA musical has a new
home. A tribute to the music
of the Swedish pop legends,
it has a feel-good story that
centres around wedding day
revelations on a Greek island.
Hit songs include Dancing
Queen, The Winner Takes
It All and Gimme! Gimme!
Gimme! Mon-Sat 19.45;
Thurs & Sat 15.00.
Novello Theatre, Aldwych,
WC2. 020 7812 7498.
mamma-mia.com
Ë Covent Garden. Key 30.
MATILDA THE MUSICAL
Roald Dahl’s kids’ book is
brought to life in a musical
stage version by Dennis Kelly
and Tim Minchin. It’s about
a gifted five-year-old girl
whose sadistic headmistress
and ignorant family have
failed to realise that she’s
actually a genius. Tues
19.00; Wed-Sat 19.30; Wed
& Sat 14.30; Sun 15.00.
Cambridge Theatre,
Seven Dials, WC2.
08444 124 652.
matildathemusical.com
Ë Covent Garden. Key 8.
MERRILY WE
ROLL ALONG
Stephen Sondheim and
George Furth’s uplifting
musical about friendship.
Songs include Good Thing
Going, Not A Day Goes
By and Old Friends. Actor
Maria Friedman makes
her directoral debut.
Times vary.
Menier Chocolate Factory,
53 Southwark Street, SE1.
020 7907 7060.
menierchocolate
factory.com Ë t London
Bridge. Map C8.
THE PHANTOM
OF THE OPERA
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.
Mon-Sat 19.30; Thurs
& Sat 14.30.
Her Majesty’s Theatre,
57 Haymarket, SW1.
08444 122 707.
thephantomoftheopera.
com Ë Piccadilly Circus.
Key 19.
ROCKY HORROR SHOW
21-26 Jan The 40th
anniversary production of
Richard O’Brien’s cult musical.
Stars include Roxanne Pallett
(Emmerdale) and Oliver
Thornton (Priscilla Queen Of
The Desert). Times vary.
New Wimbledon Theatre,
The Broadway, SW19.
08448 717 620.
atgtickets.com
t Wimbledon, Ë South
Wimbledon. Off map.
SALAD DAYS
Until 2 Mar A revival of the
uplifting musical by Julian
Slade and Dorothy Reynolds.
It’s about two university
graduates making their way
in the world. Mon-Sat 19.45;
Thurs, Sat-Sun 15.00.
Riverside Studios,
Crisp Road, W6.
020 8237 1111.
riversidestudios.co.uk
Ë Hammersmith. Off map.
SCROOGE
THE MUSICAL
Veteran actor Tommy Steele
(Finian’s Rainbow) stars in
a spectacular show based
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on the book A Christmas
Carol by Charles Dickens.
Songs include Thank You
Very Much. Mon-Sat 19.30;
Thurs & Sat 15.00.
London Palladium, Argyll
Street, W1. 08444 124
655. reallyuseful.com
Ë Oxford Circus. Map B5.
SHREK THE MUSICAL
This irreverent fairytale tells
the story of Shrek the ogre,
whose bravery wins the heart
of a beautiful princess. The
show is based on William
Steig’s book and the 2001
animated film. Mon, Thurs,
Fri & Sat 19.30; Wed 19.00;
Thurs, Sat & Sun 15.00.
Theatre Royal Drury Lane,
Catherine Street, WC2.
08448 718 810.
shrekthemusical.co.uk
Ë Covent Garden. Key 45.
SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN
A musical comedy based on
the 1952 MGM blockbuster
film. It’s about a silent movie
star getting to grips with
talking pictures. Mon-Sat
19.30; Wed & Sat 14.30.
Palace Theatre,
Cambridge Circus,
109-113 Shaftesbury
Avenue, W1. 08444 124
656. singinintherain.
co.uk Ë Leicester Square.
Key 33.
SPAMALOT
A rip-roaring musical by Eric
Idle, inspired by his team’s
1975 comedy film Monty
Python And The Holy Grail.
Times vary.
Playhouse Theatre,
Northumberland Avenue,
WC2. 08448 717 627.
atgtickets.com
Ë t Charing Cross,
Ë Embankment. Key 36.
THRILLER LIVE
Non-stop hit songs, multimedia
effects and razor-sharp
choreography bring to life
this celebration of the career
of the late Michael Jackson,
and the group that launched
his career – the Jackson 5.
Songs include Can You Feel
It, Billie Jean and Thriller.
Tues-Fri 19.30; Sat 16.00
& 20.00; Sun 15.30 & 19.30.
Lyric Theatre,
Top: Mamma Mia! at
the Novello Theatre.
Bottom: Jersey Boys
at the Prince
Edward Theatre.
29 Shaftesbury Avenue,
W1. 08444 829 674.
thrillerlive.com
Ë Piccadilly Circus.
Key 25.
TOP HAT
A famous American tap
dancer pursues the girl of
his dreams in this dazzling
romantic musical. Songs
include Let’s Face The Music
And Dance. Tues-Sat 19.30;
Tues, Thurs & Sat 14.30.
Aldwych Theatre, Aldwych,
WC2. 08448 471 712.
tophatonstage.com
Ë t Charing Cross.
Key 3.
VIVA FOREVER!
A new musical based on
the songs of 1990s girl
group the Spice Girls. The
story centres on a rising
star struggling to come to
terms with fame and fortune.
Times vary.
Piccadilly Theatre,
16 Denman Street, W1.
08448 717 618.
vivaforeverthemusical.
com Ë Piccadilly Circus.
Key 35.
WE WILL ROCK YOU
An Olivier Award-winning
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; plus 14.30 on the last
Wed of each month.
Dominion Theatre,
268-269 Tottenham Court
Road, W1. 08448 471
775. wewillrockyou.
co.uk Ë Tottenham Court
Road. Key 11.
WICKED
This multi award-winning
show is the tale of two girls
from the Land of Oz. It’s the
backstory of the witches
made famous in L. Frank
Baum’s iconic book The
Wonderful Wizard Of Oz.
Mon-Sat 19.30; Wed
& Sat 14.30.
Apollo Victoria Theatre,
Wilton Road, SW1.
08448 268 000.
wickedthemusical.co.uk
Ë t Victoria. Key 5.
Performance
FUERZA BRUTA
Until 26 Jan A unique and
hard to categorise theatrical
experience from Argentina.
Sights range from a man
bursting through moving
walls to performers frolicking
in water on a transparent
sheet overhead (p. 66).
Times vary.
Chalk Farm Road, NW1.
08444 828 008.
roundhouse.org.uk
Ë Chalk Farm. Off map.
KOOZA
From 5 Jan The UK
premiere of Cirque Du
Soleil’s spectacular show
featuring storytelling, dance,
acrobatics and clowning
(p. 66. VIP Rouge tickets
bit.ly/viprougelondon).
Times vary.
Royal Albert Hall,
Kensington Gore, SW7.
020 7589 8212/08454
015 045. cirquedusoleil.
com/kooza Ë South
Kensington. Off map.
LONDON
INTERNATIONAL
MIME FESTIVAL
Catch top mime acts from
around the globe (p. 66).
Times vary.
Various venues.
020 7637 5661.
mimelondon.com
SLAVA’S SNOWSHOW
Until 7 Jan A visually
spectacular mime show.
Audiences are immersed
in a dream-like wintry
wonderland, where they
interact with webs, balls,
blizzards and more.
Times vary.
Royal Festival Hall,
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road, SE1.
08448 750 073.
southbankcentre.co.uk
Ë t Waterloo. Key 61.
STOMP
A multi award-winning fusion
of theatre, dance, comedy
and percussion. Eight
performers innovate with
everyday items (like dustbin
lids, lighters and a kitchen
sink), to create music and
spectacle. Mon & Thurs-Sat
20.00; Thurs, Sat & Sun
15.00; Sun 18.00.
Ambassadors Theatre,
West Street, WC2.
08448 112 334.
stomplondon.com
Ë Leicester Square. Key 2.
WALKING WITH
DINOSAURS
Until 6 Jan Witness 20
life-sized pre-historic giants
stalking the arena, including
the fearsome Tyrannosaurus
Rex. This educational but
fun show is based on the
classic BBC television series
Walking With Dinosaurs.
Times vary.
The O 2, Peninsula Square,
SE10. 08448 560 202.
theo2.co.uk
Ë North Greenwich.
Map inset.
Plays
THE 39 STEPS
Comic Hitchcock adaptation
where four actors play more
than 139 roles between
them. British hero Richard
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Hannay tries to protect a
woman and ends up on the
run, being pursued by secret
agents (p. 20). 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.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Until 6 Jan British
thespian Simon Callow
(Four Weddings And
A Funeral) stars in Charles
Dickens’ seasonal ghost
story. Times vary.
Arts Theatre, 6-7 Great
Newport Street, WC2.
020 7836 8463.
artstheatrewestend.
com Ë Leicester Square.
Key 6.
THE ARCHITECTS
The Shunt Collective and
National Theatre collaborate
in an unusual new work
based on the Greek myth
of the minotaur. It’s a
promenade experience
staged in a labyrinth-like
warehouse space. Tues-
Sat 20.00; Sat 15.00;
Sun 13.00 & 18.00.
V22 Workspace,
The Biscuit Factory,
100 Clements Road, SE16.
020 7452 3000.
nationaltheatre.org.uk
Ë Bermondsey. Map inset.
CHARIOTS OF FIRE
A stage show based on the
award-winning 1981 film. It’s
an uplifting drama about two
British athletes at the 1924
Olympic Games (p. 18).
Times vary.
Gielgud Theatre,
35 Shaftesbury Avenue,
W1. 08444 825 130.
delfontmackintosh.
co.uk Ë Piccadilly Circus.
Key 17.
THE DARK EARTH
AND THE LIGHT SKY
Until 12 Jan Nick Dear’s
play is about Anglo-Welsh
legend Edward Thomas. A
struggling writer, he meets
American poet Robert Frost
and the friendship helps him
become one of the most
influential poets of the 20th
century. Times vary.
Almeida Theatre, Almeida
Street, N1. 020 7359
4404. almeida.co.uk
Ë Ë Highbury & Islington,
Ë Angel. Off map.
FEAST
From 25 Jan The vibrant
culture of West Africa’s
Yoruba people is brought
to life with rich music and
choreography, while the story
centres on three sisters
making their way to a family
dinner. Times vary.
Young Vic, 66 The Cut,
SE1. 020 7922 2922.
youngvic.org
Ë t Waterloo. Key 52.
THE JUDAS KISS
Drama about Victorian
playwright Oscar Wilde
(p. 14). Times vary.
Duke Of York’s Theatre,
St. Martin’s Lane, WC2.
0844 871 7623.
atgtickets.com
Ë t Charing Cross,
Ë Leicester Square.
Key 14.
JULIUS CAESAR
Director Phyllida Lloyd
(The Iron Lady) presents an
all-female version of William
Shakespeare’s tragedy
about the Roman dictator
and the corrupting effects
of power. Times vary.
Donmar Warehouse,
41 Earlham Street, WC2.
08448 717 624.
donmarwarehouse.com
Ë Covent Garden. Key 12.
HYMN
Actor Alex Jennings stars as
the playwright Alan Bennett,
as he reminisces about his
youth and the music that
shaped it. Times vary.
National Theatre,
South Bank, SE1.
020 7452 3000.
nationaltheatre.org.uk
Ë t Waterloo. Key 27.
IN THE REPUBLIC
OF HAPPINESS
Until 19 Jan A family
Christmas is interrupted by an
unexpected arrival in Martin
Crimp’s biting seasonal satire
(p. 12). Times vary.
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Royal Court Theatre,
50-51 Sloane Square,
SW1. 020 7565 5000.
royalcourttheatre.com
Ë Sloane Square.
Off map.
THE MAGISTRATE
American actor John
Lithgow (3rd Rock From
The Sun) heads the cast of
a furiously-paced farce set
in Victorian London. It’s
written by 19th-century
playwright Arthur Wing
Pinero (p. 14). Times vary.
National Theatre,
South Bank, SE1.
020 7452 3000.
nationaltheatre.org.uk
Ë t Waterloo.
Key 27.
THE MOUSETRAP
A ruthless murderer strikes
at a remote country house
party in Agatha Christie’s
classic whodunnit. Now
more than 60 years old this
crime 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 40.
OLD TIMES
From 12 Jan Friends
reminisce in this gripping
Harold Pinter drama (p. 13).
Times vary.
Harold Pinter Theatre,
Panton Street, SW1.
08448 717 622.
atgtickets.com
Ë Piccadilly Circus.
Key 18.
ONE MAN,
TWO GUVNORS
Slapstick comedy about
sex, food and money that
centres on small-time crooks
in 1960s Britain. The show,
which began life at the
National Theatre, is based on
Carlo Goldoni’s 1743 Italian
classic The Servant Of Two
Masters (p. 14). Mon-Sat
19.30; Wed & Sat 14.30.
Theatre Royal Haymarket,
18 Suffolk Street, SW1.
020 7930 8800.
onemantwoguvnors.
com Ë Piccadilly Circus.
Key 46.
PEOPLE
Alan Bennett’s new play set
in a crumbing, cash-starved
stately home. Olivier Awardwinning
actress Frances De
La Tour (The History Boys)
heads the cast. Times vary.
National Theatre,
South Bank, SE1.
020 7452 3000.
nationaltheatre.org.uk
Ë t Waterloo. Key 27.
PRIVATES ON PARADE
Simon Russell Beale (My
Week With Marilyn) stars in
this camp comedy with
a handful of musical numbers
(p. 14). Times vary.
Noël Coward Theatre,
St. Martin’s Lane, WC2.
08444 825 140.
delfontmackintosh.
co.uk Ë Leicester Square.
Key 29.
QUARTERMAINE’S
TERMS
From 23 Jan Rowan Atkinson
(Blackadder) is a bad school
teacher in Simon Gray’s
drama (p. 14). Times vary.
Wyndham’s Theatre,
32 Charing Cross Road,
WC2. 08444 825 120.
quartermainesterms.
com Ë Leicester Square.
Key 51.
RICHARD III
An all-male staging of the
William Shakespeare tragedy,
starring Mark Rylance (The
Other Boleyn Girl). This
production has transferred
from Shakespeare’s Globe
(p. 13). Times vary.
Apollo Theatre,
31 Shaftesbury Avenue,
W1. 08444 124 658.
nimaxtheatres.com
Ë Piccadilly Circus.
Key 4.
TURN OF THE SCREW
From 18 Jan A new version
of Henry James’ Victorian
ghost story about a children’s
governess starting a new job
on an eerie country estate.
Times vary.
Almeida Theatre, Almeida
Street, N1. 020 7359

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 contact details below
will help you find out more information about what’s on.
Almeida Theatre, Almeida Street, N1. 020 7359 4404.
almeida.co.uk Ë Ë Highbury & Islington. Off map.
Arts Theatre Great Newport Street, WC2. 020 7907
7092. artstheatrewestend.com Ë Leicester Square.
Key 6.
Charing Cross Theatre Villiers Street, WC2. 020
7478 0170. charingcrosstheatre.co.uk Ë t Charing
Cross, Ë Embankment. Key 9.
Donmar Warehouse 41 Earlham Street, WC2.
08448 717 624. donmarwarehouse.com
Ë Covent Garden. Key 12.
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 Ë t Greenwich.
Map inset.
Menier Chocolate Factory 53 Southwark Street, SE1.
020 7907 7060. menierchocolatefactory.com
Ë t London Bridge. Map C8.
National Theatre South Bank, SE1. 020 7452 3000.
nationaltheatre.org.uk Ë t Waterloo. Key 27.
New Wimbledon Theatre The Broadway, SW19.
08448 717 615. theambassadors.com/
newwimbledon Ë t Wimbledon. Off map.
Richmond Theatre The Green, TW9. 08700 606
651. richmondtheatre.net Ë Ë t 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. Key 44.
Southbank Centre Belvedere Road, SE1. 08448
750 073. southbankcentre.co.uk Ë t Waterloo.
Key 61.
Wilton’s Music Hall 1 Graces Alley, off Ensign Street,
E1. 020 7702 9555. wiltons.org.uk Ë Tower Hill.
Off map.
4404. almeida.co.uk
Ë Ë Highbury & Islington,
Ë Angel. Off map.
TWELFTH NIGHT
The Bard’s romantic comedy
in an all-male staging starring
Mark Rylance (The Other
Boleyn Girl ) and Stephen Fry
(Wilde). This production has
transferred from the Globe
(p. 13). Times vary.
Apollo Theatre,
31 Shaftesbury Avenue,
W1. 08444 124 658.
nimaxtheatres.com
Ë Piccadilly Circus. Key 4.
UNCLE VANYA
A new production of Anton
Chekhov’s famous drama.
Ken Stott (I’ll Sleep When
I’m Dead), Anna Friel
(Neverland) and Samuel
West (Van Helsing) star
(p. 12). Mon-Sat 19.30;
Thurs & Sat 14.30.
Vaudeville Theatre,
404 Strand, WC2.
08444 829 675.
nimaxtheatres.com
Ë t Charing Cross.
Key 48.
WAR HORSE
A heartbreaking story,
adapted from Michael
Morpurgo’s book, about the
bond between a boy and
his horse during World
War I. When his four-legged
friend is sold to the cavalry,
the boy lies about his age
and enlists (p. 13). Mon,
Wed-Sat 19.30; Tues 19.00;
Thurs & Sat 14.30.
New London Theatre,
166 Drury Lane, WC2.
020 7452 3000.
warhorseonstage.com
Ë Covent Garden. Key 28.
THE WOMAN IN BLACK
An enjoyably eerie tale
of ghostly apparitions on
a windswept country estate,
based on Susan Hill’s book.
Expect plenty of screams
and shocks as a junior
solicitor heads to spooky
Eel Marsh House to sort out
the affairs of a recentlydeceased
recluse. Be
prepared for genuine frights
(p. 12). Mon-Sat 20.00;
Tues 15.00; Sat 16.00.
Fortune Theatre,
Russell Street, WC2.
08448 717 626.
thewomaninblack.com
Ë Covent Garden. Key 15.
YES, PRIME MINISTER
A British political comedy,
which is based on the
popular 1980s BBC
TV series. Enjoy this
production’s second stint in
the West End. Times vary.
Trafalgar Studios,
1 Whitehall, SW1.
08448 717 627.
yesprimeminister.co.uk
Ë t Charing Cross.
Key 47.
Dance & Music
All dance and music
events are listed under
the name of the venue.
Not all productions can be
mentioned, so do check
with your chosen venue
for its full programme.
Ballet &
Contemporary
LONDON COLISEUM
The home of the English
National Ballet. Until
5 Jan The Nutcracker.
Wayne Eagling’s production
of Tchaikovsky’s story
about a magic present.
9-19 Jan The Sleeping
Beauty. Kenneth
MacMillan’s production of
the story about a fairytale
curse, boasting music by
Tchaikovsky. Times vary.
33 St. Martin’s Lane, WC2.
020 7632 8300.
eno.org Ë t Charing
Cross. Key 54.
ROYAL OPERA HOUSE
The Royal Ballet company’s
base. Until 16 Jan The
Nutcracker. Tchaikovsky’s
Christmas favourite.
From 19 Jan Onegin. John
Cranko’s interpretation of
Pushkin’s novel. Times vary.
Bow Street, WC2.
020 7304 4000.
roh.org.uk
Ë Covent Garden. Key 57.
SADLER’S WELLS
Until 26 Jan Matthew
Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty.
The world premiere of
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this re-imagined fairytale
by the famous British
choreographer. Times vary.
Rosebery Avenue,
EC1. 08444 124
300. sadlerswells.
com Ë Angel. Key 60.
SOUTHBANK CENTRE
1 Jan Strictly Winter Swing.
Your chance to dance,
or watch, as DJs Lady
Kamikaze and El Niño spin
vintage jazz and swing. Free
lessons 14.00-15.00.
27 Jan One Night In
Vienna. The Johann Strauss
Dancers waltz in period
costume accompanied by
an orchestra and soprano
Charlotte Ellett. Times vary.
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road, SE1.
08448 750 073.
southbankcentre.co.uk
Ë t Waterloo. Key 61.
Classical Concerts
& Recitals
All concerts start at
19.30 unless otherwise
stated here.
BARBICAN
9 Jan London Schools
Symphony Orchestra. The
youth orchestra helps
celebrate the 70th birthday
of conductor/composer H.K.
Gruber with Frankenstein!!
and other Viennese melodies.
16 Jan Britten Sinfonia.
Pianist Angela Hewitt with
Thomas Gould on violin.
20 Jan The Birds. The Crouch
End Festival Chorus with Will
Todd’s Ode To A Nightingale
and other feathered friend
tributes. Times vary.
Barbican Centre, Silk
Street, EC2. 020 7638
8891. barbican.org.uk
Ë Barbican, t Moorgate.
Key 7.
BRITTEN 100
An ongoing series of
concerts and events marking
the centenary of the birth of
British classical composer
Benjamin Britten. Visit the
website for full listings,
or call for programme details.
Times vary.
01728 451 700.
britten100.org
HANDEL HOUSE
MUSEUM
The former home of the great
composer George Frideric
Handel is the setting for
a programme of ticketed
classical concerts and recitals
(p. 18). Tues, Thurs & Sun.
Times vary.
25 Brook Street, W1.
020 7399 1953.
handelhouse.org
Ë Bond Street. Map B4.
ST. JAMES’S
PICCADILLY CHURCH
An atmospheric setting for
a wonderful programme of
evening concerts. Check the
website for further details.
Enjoy free lunchtime recitals
every Mon, Wed & Fri 13.10.
197 Piccadilly, W1.
020 7381 0441.
st-james-piccadilly.
org Ë Piccadilly Circus.
Key 58.
ST. JOHN’S, SMITH
SQUARE CHURCH
This stunning Grade I-listed
former church, designed in
the English baroque style,
provides the setting for an
exciting daily programme
of classical and chamber
music. Times vary.
Smith Square, SW1.
020 7222 1061.
sjss.org.uk
Ë Westminster. Map D6.
ST. MARTIN-IN-
THE-FIELDS CHURCH
Head to this 18th-century
church for an extensive
programme of evening and
lunchtime concerts. Free
lunchtime recitals take place
at 13.00 on Mon, Tues and
Fri. Times vary.
Trafalgar Square, WC2.
020 7766 1100.
smitf.org
Ë t Charing Cross.
Key 59.
SOUTHBANK CENTRE
Find a comprehensive
programme of classical
concerts at this riverside
complex, which incorporates
the Royal Festival Hall,
Queen Elizabeth Hall
and Purcell Room.
15 Jan Mitsuko Uchida. The
acclaimed Japanese-British
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pianist with works by
Bach and Schumann.
23 Jan London Philharmonic
Orchestra: Extreme
Expression. Mahler and
more with mezzo-soprano
Lilli Paasikivi and tenor
Paul Groves. 31 Jan The
Boyd Duo. Southbank
debut concert from brothers
Nathaniel (cello) and
Alexander Boyd (piano).
Times vary.
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road, SE1.
08448 750 073.
southbankcentre.co.uk
Ë t Waterloo. Key 61.
WIGMORE HALL
A luxuriously grand, yet
charmingly intimate concert
venue dating from 1899.
Expect a varied programme
of classical, chamber and
historic music. Times vary.
36 Wigmore Street, W1.
020 7258 8200.
wigmore-hall.org.uk
Ë Westminster. Map B4.
Opera
LONDON COLISEUM
The home of the English
National Opera. Until 31
Jan The Mikado. Jonathan
Miller’s version of Gilbert
and Sullivan’s operetta.
Times vary.
33 St. Martin’s Lane, WC2.
020 7632 8300.
eno.org Ë t Charing
Cross. Key 54.
ROYAL OPERA HOUSE
Home to the world-famous
Royal Opera company.
Until 12 Mar La Bohème.
Puccini’s popular Parisian
tragedy. 17-28 Jan The
Minotaur. British composer
Harrison Birtwistle’s
reworking of the Ancient
Greek myth about a
monstrous beast. Times vary.
Bow Street, WC2.
020 7304 4000.
roh.org.uk
Ë Covent Garden. Key 57.
SOUTHBANK CENTRE
31 Jan Joseph Calleja.
A concert from the Maltese
tenor featuring arias by
Puccini, Bizet, Gershwin and
others. 19.30.
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road, SE1.
08448 750 073.
southbankcentre.co.uk
Ë t Waterloo. Key 61.
Rock, Pop, Jazz
Country & World
HMV HAMMERSMITH
APOLLO
20 Jan Kendrick Lamar.
The American hip hop artist
in concert. 30-31 Jan Trey
Songz. R&B from the
US singer-songwriter.
Times vary.
45 Queen Caroline Street,
W6. 020 8563 3800.
hammersmithapollo.
com Ë Hammersmith.
Off map.
THE JAZZ CAFE
A live music venue with
restaurant and club nights.
Show times vary. 5 Jan Go
Jazz. A night of soul, jazz
and poetry, featuring MOBO
Award winners YolanDa
Brown and Empirical.
25-26 Jan Incognito. The
British jazz/funk/soul band
(Always There). Mon-Sun
19.00-02.00.
5 Parkway, NW1.
020 7 85 6834.
jazzcafe.co.uk
Ë Camden Town.
Off map.
THE O 2 ARENA
20 Jan Donny And Marie.
The famous Osmond brother
and sister in concert.
26 Jan Ronan Keating.
Music from the former
Boyzone boy band lead
singer. Times vary.
Peninsula Square, SE10.
08448 560 202.
theo2.co.uk
Ë North Greenwich.
Map inset.
ST. MARTIN-IN-
THE-FIELDS
Enjoy live jazz in the
wonderfully atmospheric
basement-level restaurant
Café In The Crypt.
Wed 20.00.
Trafalgar Square, WC2.
020 7766 1100.
smitf.org
Ë t Charing Cross.
Key 59.
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London’s major theatre and music venues can be located
on the map above using the grid reference in the key
below. ‘Key’ references in the listings also refer to this map.
Venues with a ‘Map’ reference can be found on the Central
London Map.
visitlondon.com has a secure online booking service for all
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Key to Theatres
1 Adelphi ..............................B2
2 Ambassadors ...................A2
3 Aldwych ............................A3
4 Apollo Theatre ................B1
5 Apollo Victoria ................F
6 Arts .....................................B2
7 Barbican Centre ..............G
8 Cambridge .......................A2
9 Charing Cross Theatre ..B2
10 Criterion ...........................B1
11 Dominion .........................A1
12 Donmar Warehouse ......A2
13 Duchess ........................A/B3
14 Duke of York’s .................B2
15 Fortune ......................... A2/3
16 Garrick ...............................B2
17 Gielgud ..............................A1
18 Harold Pinter ...................B1
19 Her Majesty’s ...................B1
20 King’s Head Theatre ......E
21 Leicester Square
Theatre ..............................B1
22 Little Angel Theatre .......E
23 London Palladium ..........A1
24 Lyceum ..............................B3
25 Lyric ....................................B1
26 Menier Chocolate
Factory ..............................D
27 National Theatre ............C3
28 New London ....................A2
29 Noël Coward ...................B2
30 Novello ..............................A3
31 Old Red Lion ....................E
32 Old Vic ...............................C4
33 Palace ................................A1
34 Phoenix .............................A1
35 Piccadilly ...........................B1
36 Playhouse .........................C2
37 Prince Edward .................A1
38 Prince of Wales ...............B1
39 Queen’s .............................B1
40 St. Martin’s .......................A2
41 Savoy .................................B2
42 Shaftesbury .....................A2
43 Shakespeare’s Globe .....D
44 Vaudeville .........................B3
45 Theatre Royal
Drury Lane .......................A3
46 Theatre Royal
Haymarket .......................B1
47 Trafalgar Studios ............C2
48 Vaudeville .........................B2
49 Victoria Palace ................F
50 Waterloo
East Theatre .....................C4
51 Wyndham’s .....................B2
52 Young Vic ..........................C4
Key to Dance, Music and Multi-arts Venues
53 Barbican Hall ...................G
54 London Coliseum ...........B2
55 Peacock .............................A3
56 Ronnie Scott’s .................A1
57 Royal Opera
House ................................A2
58 St. James’s Piccadilly
church ................................B1
59 St. Martin-in-the-Fields
church ................................B2
60 Sadler’s Wells ..................E
61 Southbank Centre ..........C3
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Dining
& Nightlife
With David G. Taylor
What’s hot
DINING & NIGHTLIFE
For quality cocktails head to the recently opened bar the
Reverend J.W. Simpson in Fitzrovia (pictured), which has the
ambience of a private house party. You’ll find all kinds of fizzes, flips,
cobblers, smashes and sours ranging from £7.50 to £9, including
the prune Manhattan and the tequila and sherry cobbler. Most are
mixed right at your table. In case you were wondering, the venue is
named after an ordinary vicar who once resided there, and its design
incorporates the remnants of his former kitchen, bathroom, living
room and bedroom – right down to the torn and tattered original
wallpapers. It lends the place a truly unique atmosphere.
32 Goodge Street, W1. 020 3174 1155. revjwsimpson.com
Ë Goodge Street. Map B5.
New additions to London’s food scene
Among a raft of recent restaurant openings, Holborn’s
Garufin (pictured top left) and Soho’s Disiac stand
out by offering something a little different.
Garufin is a South American restaurant and
café-bar, specialising in Argentinian cuisine from
the Noroeste region in the north, to Patagonia in the
south. Highlights include the much-loved national dish
of locro (a stew of pumpkin, pulled pork, beef and
chorizo) and campo (chorizo, spicy beans and toast).
5-27 Theobalds Road, WC1. 020 7430 9073.
Ë Holborn. Off map.
Meanwhile, Disiac is a small but funky seafood and
champagne bar with a Mediterranean flavour. Dine
in on freshly-made Italian dishes like burrata cheese
salad (pictured far left) and hearty strozzapreti pasta
(near left). A Tuesday night supper club offers changing
themes and a four-course meal with wines to match
for £38 per person. On Thursday evenings there’s live
jazz, while on Friday and Saturday nights you’ll find a
resident DJ creating an uplifting party vibe.
6 Greek Street, W1. 020 7734 3888. disiac
london.com Ë Tottenham Court Road. Map B5.
Eyre Brothers
If you’re craving a little Mediterranian heat to punctuate
the January chills, you should definitely head east to
Eyre Brothers. In the cosy but chic setting, an array of
Spanish and Portugese dishes is coupled with a selection
of warming delicacies from all around the world. There is a
spicy twist to the flavours that reflects the owners’ (siblings
Robert and David Eyre) Mozambican upbringing, which is a
real treat for the taste buds. From the tapas at the bar to the
mouthwatering acorn-fed Ibérico pork (a family favorite), or
the sizzling tiger prawn piri-piri, the quality of the food and
wine left us enchanted. ££-£££ Review by Tim Benton
70 Leonard Street, EC2. 020 7613 5346.
eyrebrothers.co.uk Ë Old Street. Off map.
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Approximate prices shown
in listings are for a threecourse
meal without wine.
£: up to £20 per person.
££: £20-£40 per person.
£££: £40 or more
per person.
Venues are open daily for
lunch and dinner, unless
otherwise stated.
To dial the United
Kingdom remove the first
0 and add +44.
KEY:
: Telephone
Ë : London Underground
Ë : London Overground
Ë : Docklands Light Railway
t : National Rail
: Website
American
HARD ROCK CAFE
Enjoy top burgers, steaks
and other North American
classics in the presence of
rock memorabilia. This is the
original branch of the Hard
Rock Cafe empire. Now
more than 40 years old, its
groundbreaking formula has
prompted outlets across the
world. Live music some nights.
Head to The Vault opposite
(p. 34) for even more amazing
rock artefacts. ££.
150 Old Park Lane, W1.
020 7514 1700.
hardrock.com Ë Hyde
Park Corner. Map C4.
PLANET HOLLYWOOD
In this huge, lively venue,
enjoy massive, tasty burgers,
moreish cocktails, a wok
station for Asian flavours
and fabulous film-focused
memorabilia, including
a James Bond section. ££.
57-60 Haymarket, SW1.
020 7287 1000.
planethollywoodlondon.
com Ë Piccadilly Circus.
Map C5.
RAINFOREST CAFE
Enter another world by
stepping into this tropical
rainforest with life-size
animatronic animals
including gorillas, plus
simulated rainstorms. Kids
will love the jungle theme,
and dishes like nachos,
chicken wings and pasta. ££.
20-24 Shaftesbury Avenue,
W1. 020 7434 3111.
therainforestcafe.co.uk
Ë Piccadilly Circus.
Map C5.
STK LONDON
A US steakhouse chain
that’s chic, innovative and
fun. Expect a buzzing
contemporary dining space
with a live DJ and cocktails
galore. Enjoy steaks, ribs
and burgers, plus a seafood
Raw Bar, and other options
ranging from poached
lobster to rack of lamb.
££-£££
336-337 Strand, WC2.
stkhouse.com
Ë Covent Garden. Map C6.
British
CAFÉ IN THE CRYPT
One of London’s best-kept
secrets, right on Trafalgar
Square. In the atmospheric
basement of St. Martin-inthe-Fields
church (p. 77),
this café serves top-notch
English grub at prices that
belie its quality and the
impressive setting.
Mon-Sat from 08.00;
Sun 11.00. £.
St. Martin-in-the-Fields,
Trafalgar Square, WC2.
020 7766 1158.
smitf.org Ë Trafalgar
Square. Map C6.
HELIOT RESTAURANT,
BAR & LOUNGE
Hippodrome Casino’s inhouse
eatery serves British
classics and more. Typical
dishes include steaks,
shepherd’s pie and corned
beef hash, plus burgers,
swordfish, exotic salads
and even French favourite
croque madame. Daily 17.00-
00.00. ££-£££.
The Hippodrome Casino,
Cranbourn Street, WC2.
020 7769 8844.
hippodromecasino.com/
heliot Ë Leicester Square.
Map C5.
JOHNSTONS
Enjoy lunch, afternoon tea,
a pre-theatre dinner or
supper at this smart, elegant
brasserie. The changing menu
of modern British cuisine
reflects what’s in season, but
expect classic dishes such
as pork fillet with potato
dauphinoise and steak and
chips. Great value in the heart
of the West End. £.
2 Burleigh Street, WC2.
020 7497 4158.
strandrestaurants.
co.uk/johnstonbrasserie
Ë Covent Garden. Map C6.
PARK TERRACE
Situated in the luxurious
surroundings of the Royal
Garden Hotel London, this
sophisticated eatery prides
itself on locally-sourced
ingredients. Choose from the
formal restaurant or relaxed
lounge space for all-day
dining and afternoon tea. ££.
2-4 Kensington High
Street, W8. 020 7361
0602. parkterrace
restaurant.co.uk
Ë High Street Kensington.
Off map.
RESTAURANT AT
ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL
Offering the best of British
produce, this restaurant is
nestled in the cathedral’s
vaults. Expect simple,
beautiful dishes like
artichoke and watercress
tart, and chicken with broad
bean salad. Or try the
traditional afternoon tea.
Set lunch available. No
dinner service. £-££.
The Chapterhouse,
St. Paul’s Churchyard, EC4.
020 7248 2469.
restaurantatstpauls.
co.uk Ë St. Paul’s.
Map B8.
UNION JACKS
This venture from British
celebrity chef Jamie Oliver
dishes up wood-fired treats
such as pork chops with
‘bubble and squeak’ (fried
potato and vegetable cakes),
plus pizza-like ‘flatbreads’
with toppings ranging from
field mushrooms and cheddar,
to oxtail in Worcestershire
sauce. ££.
4 Central Saint Giles,
WC2 (and branches).
020 3597 7888.
unionjacksrestaurants.
com Ë Tottenham Court
Road. Map B6.
Chinese
KAM TONG
Delicious authentic
Cantonese and Asian
cuisine, including a wide
selection of dim sum.
Quality dishes range from
delicacies such as seasoned
jellyfish and crispy eel, to
old favourites like tom yum
soups, whole sea bass, roast
duck, and tempting doublecooked
pork. ££-£££.
59-63 Queensway, W2.
020 7229 6065.
kamtong.org.uk
Ë Bayswater. Map C1.
MIN JIANG
Superb food accompanied by
wonderful views across Hyde
Park at this five-star Chinese
gastronomic experience. Try
expertly-cooked traditional
Sichuan dishes, and don’t
miss out on the Beijing duck
(pre-order only). £££.
Royal Garden Hotel,
2-24 Kensington High
Street, W8. 020 7361
1988. minjiang.co.uk
Ë High Street Kensington.
Off map.
PING PONG
Tasty, beautifully-presented
dim sum, plus rice dishes,
wonton, dumplings, spring
rolls, spare ribs and more,
with a fun vibe and very
reasonable prices. This
great location is just
one of nine right across
London. £-££.
45 Great Marlborough
Street, W1 (and branches).
020 7851 6969.
pingpongdimsum.com
Ë Oxford Circus. Map B5.
French
BRASSERIE ZÉDEL
A Parisian-style brasserie
by Piccadilly Circus, serving
traditional French food. Its
picturesque dining room,
boasting acres of marble
and art deco elegance, also
makes a charming place to
take afternoon tea. £-££.
20 Sherwood Street,
W1. 020 7734 4888.
brasseriezedel.com
Ë Piccadilly Circus.
Map C5.
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MON PLAISIR
London’s oldest French
restaurant is family-owned
and has been going strong
for more than 50 years.
Enjoy exquisitely-cooked
classics such as French
onion soup, steak tartare
and coq au vin. ££.
19-21 Monmouth Street,
WC2. 020 7836 7243.
monplaisir.co.uk
Ë Covent Garden. Map B6.
Indian
AMAYA
Glamorous contemporary
dining. The Michelin-starred
food is light and packed with
exotic flavours – watch it
being cooked in the open
kitchen. £££.
19 Motcomb Street, SW1.
020 7823 1166.
amaya.biz
Ë Knightsbridge. Map D4.
CHUTNEY MARY
This west London institution,
with a pretty room and
conservatory, offers a
gourmet tour of seven Indian
regions. Try unusual dishes
such as pan-fried sea bass
with fenugreek and tamarind.
No lunch served Mon-Fri. ££.
535 King’s Road, SW10.
020 7351 3113.
chutneymary.com
Ë Fulham Broadway.
Off map.
THE DELHI BRASSERIE
A Soho institution for more
than 20 years, this charming
restaurant is perfect for pre or
post-theatre dining in nearby
Theatreland. Its décor is very
smart and the menu boasts
traditional curries, biryanis and
tandoori dishes. There’s also
a lovely west London branch
(134 Cromwell Road, SW7.
020 7370 7617). £.
44 Frith Street, W1.
020 7437 8261.
delhibrasserie.com
Ë Leicester Square.
Map B5.
FLAVORS OF INDIA
The traditional menu has
a wide range of vegetarian
options, as well as meatfocused
specialities such
as the tandoori mixed grill.
Nibble on spicy chilli pakora
·
·
to start and try the richlyflavoured
jeera rice. £.
46 Gloucester Terrace, W2.
020 7402 1100.
flavorsofindia4u.co.uk
Ë t Paddington.
Map B2.
GAYLORD
Specialising in Mughlai
fare, which includes the
kind of dishes prepared
for mahajarahs and other
royalty, this extremely
popular restaurant hits the
spot. Lobster lababdar (with
garlic butter and masala),
is a must-try. ££.
79-81 Mortimer Street, W1.
020 7636 0808.
gaylordlondon.com
Ë Oxford Circus.
Map B5.
GOLDEN SHALIMAR
This small but perfectly
formed restaurant has
served classic Indian dishes
since 1956; look out for
excellent biryanis, masalas
and kormas, plus the very
tasty and excellent valuefor-money
set menus. £.
6 Spring Street, W2.
020 7262 3763.
goldenshalimar.co.uk
Ë t Paddington. Map B2.
HAANDI
Named after a cooking utensil
used to create the strong
flavours of Punjabi cuisine.
Watch as the chefs prepare
classic North Indian frontier
food such as tawa chicken
rara, tasty masala curries, plus
plenty of vegetarian dishes. £.
7 Cheval Place, SW7.
020 7823 7373.
haandi-restaurants.com
Ë Knightsbridge. Map D3.
IMLI
Buzzy, brilliant restaurant
serving up great food. Take
advantage of the tapas-sized
portions and reward your taste
buds with stunning dishes
such as seafood malabar and
the mouthwatering Rajasthani
lamb. The lunch platters
and the three-course
pre-theatre menu are even
more affordable. ££.
167-169 Wardour Street,
W1. 020 7287 4243.
imli.co.uk Ë Oxford
Circus. Map B5.
AUTHENTIC INDIAN CUISINE
The oldest
Indian
cuisine in
Paddington
Established in
1956
www.goldenshalimar.co.uk
6 Spring Street, Paddington, W2 3RA
Tel: 020 7262 3763 / 020 7402 8163
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Mr Fish
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70-seater restaurant with its fully licensed bar is a
great destination for lunch or dinner. Dishes range
from a classic cod and chips with mushy peas and
a refreshing beer, to a sumptuous grilled Seabass,
Plaice or Halibut washed down with a fine glass of
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Open daily 11.00-23.30.
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For over forty years, The Sea Shell restaurant in
London has been serving the great British traditional
dish of fish and chips. Recommended by Time Out, the
Sea Shell has gained a great reputation with everyone
from fans of good food to famous celebrities.
Find it located close to many hotels and some of
London’s most famous landmarks, such as Madame
Tussauds, Abbey Road and London Zoo.
Mon-Sat 12.00-22.30; closed Sun.
49-51 Lisson Grove, NW1 6UH. 020 7224 9000.
Ë t Marylebone. seashellrestaurant.co.uk
Haandi
AUTHENTIC THAI CUISINE
at the award winning
THAI POT
since 1992
D CAMDE
Specialising in North Indian Frontier cuisine, Haandi’s
masalas are freshly-prepared daily and everything
is created in house. It is a truly authentic Indian
restaurant aimed at a clientele that knows its raitas
from its rotis.
Enter from Cheval Place at the rear and a small
bar area opens onto the plush, lush main salon.
Decorated with tropical greenery, muted colours,
exquisite fabrics and sparkling mirrors – it leaves no
doubt as to Haandi’s East African origins. The glassenclosed
kitchen provides the focal point, as watching
the chefs at work adds an element of drama to the
whole dining experience.
Haandi has two entrances:
136 Brompton Road, SW3 1HY and 7 Cheval Place, SW7
1EW. 020 7823 7373. Ë Knightsbridge.
haandi-restaurants.com
020 7379 4580
www.thaipot.biz
Awarded:
Authentic Thai Food –
Ministry of
Commerce, Thailand
4 stars –
Master Chef UK
Thai Select Award –
Department of Export
Promotion, Ministry of
Commerce, Thailand
1 Bedfordbury,
Covent Garden,
London WC2N 4BP
behind ENO, Coliseum,
Ë Charing Cross Station
(Covent Garden exit)
4 stars restaurant at 2 stars price!
– food and service others talk about –
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LA PORTE DES INDES
Step inside this Georgian
townhouse and you’ll feel as
if you have entered colonial
India. The cuisine is fabulous,
taking inspiration from
Pondicherry in the south.
Try spicy guineafowl or
Samudri thali (a home-style
cooking mini feast from
Pakistan) with assorted
seafood. Cooking demos last
Fri of month. ££.
32 Bryanston Street, W1.
020 7224 0055.
laportedesindes.com
Ë Marble Arch. Map B3.
MASALA ZONE
This group of eateries offers
fantastic value, high-quality
Indian street food. Its Covent
Garden branch has lovely
décor with colourful interior
accessories, plus an open
kitchen and excellent,
seasonally-changing thalis.
Its branch in Fulham
(583 Fulham Road, SW6.
020 7386 5500)
features Rajasthani fresco
paintings. Alternatively, stop
by the Masala Express in
the Food Hall of Selfridges
department store (p. 62). £.
48 Floral Street, WC2 (and
branches). 020 7379
0101. masalazone.com
Ë Covent Garden. Map B6.
MEMORIES OF INDIA
Loved by critics and
visitors alike, this smart
restaurant is well-situated
for Kensington’s museums.
It has two brilliant sister
restaurants, Khan’s
Of Kensington (3 Harrington
Road, SW7. 020 7584
4114) and Little India (32
Gloucester Road, SW7.
020 7584 3476). ££.
18 Gloucester Road, SW7.
020 7589 6450.
memoriesofindia.com
Ë Gloucester Road.
Off map.
NOORJAHAN 2
Top-quality cooking from
the northern regions of
India, skilfully executed.
The food, such as the
special marinated duck
or achari chicken, is rich
and flavoursome, the
surroundings stylish and the
service impeccable. Check
out the original Noorjahan
in Bina Gardens, SW5
( 020 7373 6522). ££.
26 Sussex Place, W2.
020 7402 2332.
noorjahan2.com
Ë Lancaster Gate. Map B2.
SITAARAY
Tasty street food and all-youcan
eat kebabs and curries.
A fun Bollywood atmosphere
prevails and it’s in the heart
of Theatreland. Tues-Sat
from 17.30. £
167 Drury Lane, WC2.
020 7269 6422.
sitaaray.com
Ë Covent Garden. Map B6.
VEERASWAMY
London’s oldest Indian eatery
has benefitted from a major
refurbishment. The décor
is exotic, lavish and chic,
evoking a 1920s maharajah’s
palace. The food is excellent
too, and the concise menu
offers something for
everyone. £££.
99 Regent Street, W1.
020 7734 1401.
veeraswamy.com
Ë Piccadilly Circus.
Map C5.
Italian
MACHIAVELLI
Charming Italian café,
restaurant and deli in the
heart of Covent Garden.
Upstairs the all-day café
offers breakfasts, coffee and
nibbles, while downstairs the
dining room is a more elegant
alternative, and includes a
pre-theatre menu. Open from
08.00 Mon-Fri; 09.00 Sat;
10.00-17.00 Sun. £-££.
69-76 Long Acre, WC2.
020 7240 2125.
machiavellifood.com
Ë Covent Garden. Map B6.
Japanese
AQUA KYOTO
Breathtaking contemporary
Japanese cuisine, stunning
West End views, and a
buzzing open-air terrace bar
make this a real discovery.
Triumphant dishes include
saikyo miso black cod, seared
scallops with yuzu truffle
La Copita
Taking its name from the Spanish word for a sherry
glass this wonderfully atmospheric tapas bar puts a
strong emphasis on pairing its mouthwatering bites
with a wide selection of sherries and wines. The décor
evokes memories of Seville’s traditional tiled tapas
bars, with stools to perch on, swift yet friendly service
and tasty rustic dishes, including many that are rare to
find outside of Spain. Homemade butifarra, a sausage
with piquillo peppers and chickpeas, is both filling and
flavoursome, while the wonderfully sweet ajo blanco,
a chilled garlic and almond soup accompanied with
cubes of beetroot was a perfect culinary companion.
With so many new and intriguing dishes on offer a
return visit is a must. Review by John Barker
27 D’Arblay Street, W1. 020 7287 7797.
copita.co.uk Ë Oxford Circus. Map B5.
and soft-shell crab tempura.
Exceptional food. Mon-Sat.
££-£££.
Aqua London, 5th Floor,
30 Argyll Street, W1.
020 7478 0540.
aqua.com.hk
Ë Oxford Circus. Map B5.
TOKYO DINER
Intimate, unpretentious and
reasonably priced, Tokyo
Diner offers well-prepared
sushi and sashimi, as well as
traditional rice and noodle
dishes such as katsu curry.
Service is excellent too. £.
2 Newport Place, WC2.
020 7287 8777.
tokyodiner.com
Ë Leicester Square.
Map C6.
Mexican
CANTINA LAREDO
A classy take on Mexican
cuisine. Enjoy delicious,
quality dishes like asada
steak wrapped with poblano
pepper, sautéed tiger prawns,
Monterey Jack cheese and
chimichurri sauce. ££.
10 Upper St. Martin’s Lane,
WC2. 020 7420 0630.
cantinalaredo.co.uk
Ë Covent Garden. Map B6.
WAHACA
Superb chain of stylish
cantinas, mixing the spirit
of a Mexican market with
a trendy London vibe.
The menus feature a range
of fresh and hearty dishes
including burritos, tacos and
quesadillas. Sample Mexican
beers and great house
margaritas. £.
80 Wardour Street, W1
(and branches).
020 7734 0195.
wahaca.co.uk
Ë Piccadilly Circus.
Map B5.
Mideast & N. African
MAMOUNIA LOUNGE
Delicious Lebanese and
Moroccan-fusion cuisine,
from tasty tagines to a very
tempting range of mezze
sharing dishes, such as
grilled Lebanese bread with
veal, grilled halloumi or fresh
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“The Show After The Show”
Located in the heart of theatreland can be
found one of London’s most spectacular
restaurants. Sarastro is not only a treat for
the palate but for the eyes and ears as
well. Dine in the flamboyant operatic
surroundings and feast upon the fine
array of Mediterranean dishes.
Every Sunday matinee and Sunday and
Monday evenings there are live opera
performances from up and coming stars,
not only from the Royal and National
Opera but from all over the world as well.
On Thursday evenings enjoy live swing &
Motown with West End star Colin Roy.
A pre and post theatre menu is also
available at £14.50 for two courses.
Private function room for all occasions
available for up to 300 guests.
126 Drury Lane, London, WC2
Tel: 020 7836 0101 Fax: 020 7379 4666
www.sarastro-restaurant.com
E: reservations@sarastro-restaurant.com
falafel. ££.
136 Brompton Road, SW3.
020 7581 7777.
mamounialounge.com
Ë Knightsbridge/South
Kensington. Map D3.
MANGAL 2
An award-winning Turkish
ocakbasi (open charcoal
grill) restaurant that serves
traditional fare at great prices.
Fresh dips and starters, plus
grilled meats and vegetable
dishes feature. Finish with a
sweet baklava pastry. British
artists Gilbert & George are
regulars. £.
4 Stoke Newington Road,
N16 (and branches).
020 7254 7888.
mangal2.com
Ë Dalston Kingsland.
Off map.
MOMO
A wonderful North African
experience with an outdoor
terrace, plus lighter bites
at its adjacent sister venue,
Mo Café. Enjoy a range of
delicious hot and cold mezze
such as wood pigeon pastilla
(filo parcels) and samosa-like
cheese briouats, or heartier
dishes like succulent chicken
couscous (spiced to taste)
and lamb tagine, cooked in
a pot. ££-£££.
25 Heddon Street, W1.
020 7434 4040.
momoresto.com
Ë Piccadilly Circus/
Oxford Circus. Map C5.
Modern European
BALTIC
Delicious Eastern European
dishes, from Polish and
Russian soups, pickled fish
and dumplings, to hearty
Hungarian stews. Jazz on
Sunday evenings. ££.
74 Blackfriars Road, SE1.
020 7928 1111.
balticrestaurant.co.uk
Ë Southwark. Map C7.
CRITERION
RESTAURANT
A bejewelled Victorian room,
made famous in Sir Arthur
Conan Doyle’s Sherlock
Holmes stories, provides
the setting for an equally
impressive dining experience.
UK ingredients include
Gloucester Old Spot pork loin,
Aylesbury duck breast and
Hereford beef Chateaubriand
(p. 20). ££-£££.
224 Piccadilly, W1.
020 7930 0488.
criterionrestaurant.
com Ë Piccadilly Circus.
Map C5.
THE DELAUNAY
The latest eatery from the
Wolseley team. Situated
in Theatreland, the interior
and menu are inspired by
Europe’s grand cafés. Dishes
include schnitzels, moules
frites (mussels with French
fries) and steaks. Mon-Fri
from 07.00; Sat from 08.00;
Sun from 11.00. ££-£££.
55 Aldwych, WC2.
020 7499 8558.
thedelaunay.com
Ë Temple. Map B6.
EL PIRATA OF MAYFAIR
The buzzy atmosphere
attests to the quality and
value of the Spanish tapas
here. Try the chilli prawns,
bean stew and patatas
bravas. Closed Sun.
A second branch, El Pirata
De Tapas (115 Westbourne
Grove, W2. 020 7727
5000), has sleeker décor
and equally good dishes. £.
5-6 Down Street, W1.
020 7491 3810.
elpirata.co.uk
Ë Green Park. Map C4.
QUAGLINO’S
An iconic dining room and
a menu of modern classics
are good reasons to visit.
Expect dishes such as
confit duck, fish and chips,
and pork belly with crackling,
mash and apple sauce. A
pleasantly lively cocktail bar
provides a good meeting
point. Special menus for the
lunch crowd and theatregoers
offer extra value. ££-£££.
16 Bury Street, SW1.
020 7930 6767.
danddlondon.com
Ë Green Park. Map C5.
R.S. HISPANIOLA
Enjoy excellent
Mediterranean cuisine and
fantastic views aboard
this restaurant ship, which
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Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon
The British tradition of taking tea with sandwiches
and cakes in the afternoon is something many London
visitors like to experience. From classic-style teas,
to with a contemporary twist, there are many variations
to tempt your taste buds. Here are just a few
suggestions to whet your appetite.
5 O’Clock Tea Club at the Oxford Street department
store John Lewis, p. 62.
Apsleys at The Lanesborough Hotel, Hyde Park
Corner, SW1. 020 7259 5599. lanesborough.
com Ë Hyde Park Corner. Map D4.
The Berkeley, Wilton Place, SW1. 020 7235
6000. the-berkeley.co.uk Ë Knightsbridge.
Map D4.
Brown’s Hotel, 33 Albemarle Street, W1. 020
7493 6020. brownshotel.com Ë Green Park.
Map C5.
Claridge’s, Brook Street, W1. 020 7629 8860.
claridges.co.uk Ë Bond street. Map B4.
Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon at the Piccadilly
department store Fortnum & Mason, p. 62.
Dorchester, 53 Park Lane, W1. 020 7629 8888.
thedorchester.com Ë Hyde Park Corner. Map C4.
Kensington Hotel, 109-113 Queen’s Gate, SW7.
020 7589 6300. doylecollection.com Ë South
Kensington. Off map.
London Marriott Hotel County Hall, Westminster
Bridge Road, SE1. 020 7902 8000.
londonmarriottcountyhall.co.uk Ë t Waterloo,
Ë Westminster. Map D6.
Mandeville Hotel, Mandeville Place, W1.
020 7935 5599. mandeville.co.uk Ë Bond
Street. Map B4.
Park Terrace at the Royal Garden Hotel, p. 82.
The Ritz, 105 Piccadilly, W1. 020 7300 2345.
theritzlondon.com Ë Green Park. Map C4.
Waldorf Hilton, Aldwych, WC2. 020 7836 2400.
waldorfhilton.co.uk Ë Covent Garden. Map B6.
Located in Piccadilly Circus,
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and vibrant restaurant
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of the jungle.
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is permanently moored
opposite the London Eye.
Choose from the à la carte
menu, or graze on traditional
plates of Spanish tapas. ££.
Victoria Embankment,
WC2. 020 7839 3011.
hispaniola.co.uk
Ë Embankment. Map C6.
SARASTRO
Situated in the heart of
Theatreland, this eatery has
incredible décor. Enjoy live
opera during Sun lunch, plus
Sun and Mon evenings. Dine
on Mediterranean cuisine with
a Turkish edge from its wallmounted
opera boxes. ££.
126 Drury Lane, WC2.
020 7836 0101.
sarastro-restaurant.
com Ë Covent Garden.
Map B6.
Seafood
MICKEY’S FISH & CHIPS
This restaurant and
takeaway, five minutes’ walk
south of Borough Market
(p 64), is a real find. Try one
of 10 types of fish battered
or grilled, plus salads,
burgers, kebabs, mixed grills
and more. £.
134 Borough High Street,
SE1. 020 7357 7016.
Ë Borough. Off map.
MR FISH
Fish and chips is a must-try
dish in London, and the
well-priced fare at this
critics’ favourite will have you
coming back for more. Fish
is as fresh as can be – good
food at great prices. Try the
crunchy plaice with chips and
mushy peas. £.
9 Porchester Road, W2.
020 7229 4161.
mrfish.uk.com
Ë Bayswater. Map B/C2.
THE SEASHELL
Stick with classics such as
fish and chips, or go for more
elegant dishes of grilled fish
or pan-fried king scallops.
Don’t miss the traditional
English desserts. ££.
49-51 Lisson Grove, NW1.
020 7224 9000.
seashellrestaurant.
co.uk Ë t Marylebone.
Map A3.
Southeast Asian
BALI BALI
A wonderful spot offering
Balinese cuisine. There are
traditional satays on the
menu, but be adventurous
as Indonesian cooking is
a melting pot of cultures.
Try the rijsttafel set menu
for an introduction to a
range of flavours. Closed
Sun lunch. £.
150 Shaftesbury Avenue,
WC2. 020 7836 2644.
balibalirestaurant.com
Ë Covent Garden.
Map B6.
BLUE ELEPHANT
Fantastic Thai cuisine and
a gorgeous riverside setting.
The delicious green and
lamb massaman curries are
highly recommended. ££.
The Boulevard, Imperial
Wharf, Townmead Road,
SW6. 020 7385 6595.
blueelephant.com
Ë Imperial Wharf.
Off map.
THAI POT
This award-winning and
popular spot has stylish
décor and classic Thai food.
Freshly sautéed dishes sit
alongside expertly-prepared
tofu, fish and meat. Ask the
friendly staff if you prefer it
spicy – they are happy
to help. The perfect choice
for a pre-theatre meal.
Closed Sun. £.
1 Bedfordbury, WC2.
020 7379 4580.
thaipot.biz
Ë Covent Garden.
Map C6.
Takeaway
CRUSSH
A chain of eateries branded
as ‘Fit Food & Juice Bars’
and priding itself on offering
healthier food and snack
options. Expect delicious
smoothies, juices, soups,
stews, sandwiches, noodles
and much more. £.
14 Broadwick Street, W1
(and branches).
020 7287 4480.
crussh.com
Ë Tottenham Court Road/
Oxford Circus. Map B5.
The Jam Cupboard
Located within
the sophisticated
Rydges hotel,
The Jam
Cupboard
offers modern
European fare.
Its understated
design, warm
hospitality and
relaxed lounge
music provide
the ideal
environment to
chill out with
excellent food,
wine and
great cocktails.
Choices from
the à la carte menu include pan-seared scallops with
crushed peas, air-dried ham and pea shoots, and ham
hock terrine with homemade piccalilli, toasted spelt
bread, English mustard butter and herb salad. All
very tasty starters.
We followed with mains of twice-cooked pork belly
with a warm bean and shallot salad (served with apple
velouté), plus London Pride beer-battered fish (served
in a basket of homemade crispy chips, with a side order
of mushy peas and tartare sauce).
A wonderful meal culminated in a choice of
sumptuous desserts – Eton mess and sticky toffee
pudding. If you are seeking a chic, elegant eatery with
impeccable service, The Jam Cupboard should definitely
be on your itinerary. ££. Review by Vincent Needham
Rydges Kensington London Hotel,
61 Gloucester Road, SW7. 020 7584 8100.
rydges.com Ë Gloucester Road. Off map.
WOK TO WALK
Great-value Chinese
takeaway in Soho. Mix
and match noodles, rice
or vegetables with extra
ingredients such as beef,
tofu or broccoli. There
are more than 400 freshlyprepared
combinations
available. £.
4 Brewer Street, W1 (and
branch). 020 7287
8464. woktowalk.com
Ë Piccadilly Circus.
Map C5.
Vegetarian & Vegan
INSPIRAL
A planet-friendly café
specialising in the most
nutritious of foods,
free of additives and
preservatives. Dishes include
raw lasagne, Thai green
curry, spelt-crusted vegetable
ratatouille and edible flower
salad. It’s great for healthy
eating, vegans and anyone
on a special diet. £-££.
250 Camden High Street,
NW1. 020 3370 3797.
inspiralled.net
Ë Camden Town. Off map.
WILD FOOD CAFÉ
A vibrant Covent Garden
café serving raw-centric
gourmet world cuisine,
artisan sandwiches,
smoothies, juices, soups,
snacks, confectionery,
desserts and more. Enjoy
dishes such as seasonal
salads, olive and shitake
mushroom burgers, and
raw chocolate. Daily 12.00-
17.00. £-££.
1st floor, 14 Neal’s Yard,
WC1. 020 7419 2014.
wildfoodcafe.com
Ë Covent Garden. Map B6.
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Bars
& Clubs
Here are some of the
highlights of London’s rich
nightlife. Most bars open
from 18.00-00.00 and most
nightclubs from 22.00-03.00
(some stay open as late as
06.00). Do please check in
advance for opening hours,
any admission charges, and
in case there is a specific
dress code.
For advice on late-night
transport and more, turn
to p. 91-96. Information is
correct at time of going to
press, but can change last
minute, so do check
before visiting. The UK’s
legal drinking age is
18 years old.
Bars
BAR ITALIA
This friendly 24-hour cafébar,
open since 1949, is
a Soho institution, serving
cold beer and steaming
espressos. Great for peoplewatching
day or night.
22 Frith Street, W1.
020 7437 4520.
baritaliasoho.co.uk
Ë Tottenham Court Road.
Map B5.
CALLOOH CALLAY
Fantastic 1970s fantasythemed
bar with entrances
disguised as wardrobes.
It specialises in delicious
off-the-wall cocktails that
change seasonally.
65 Rivington Street, EC2.
020 7739 4781.
calloohcallaybar.com
Ë Old Street. Off map.
ICEBAR BY ICEHOTEL
A cool bar made entirely
of ice. Book a slot, slip on
a thermal cape and mittens
and enjoy tasty cocktails
in a glass fashioned from
ice. An adjacent restaurant,
Belowzero, offers modern
European food in warmer
surroundings (p. 10).
31-33 Heddon Street, W1.
020 7478 8910.
belowzerolondon.com
Ë Piccadilly Circus.
Map C5.
Clubs
BOUNCE
Europe’s first purpose-built
‘social ping-pong club’. It
offers an entertaining fusion
of table tennis, cocktails and
food including traditional
Italian pizzas and antipasti.
121 Holborn, EC1.
020 3657 6525.
bouncelondon.com
Ë Chancery Lane.
Map B7.
CAFÉ DE PARIS
This Soho club has been
running since 1924. Its
extremely glamorous
interiors make any occasion
seem extra special. Head
here for dance nights,
cabaret and burlesque.
3-4 Coventry Street, W1.
020 7734 7700.
cafedeparis.com
Ë Piccadilly Circus.
Map C5.
HEAVEN
World-famous gay venue and
an exceedingly fun night out.
It’s home to dance nights
including G-A-Y (Thurs-Sat).
Expect a youngish crowd
moving to the latest chart,
pop and indie anthems.
Off Villiers Street, WC2.
020 7930 2020.
heavennightclublondon.com
Ë t Charing
Cross. Map C6.
MINISTRY OF SOUND
Vast dance club boasting five
rooms and four dancefloors.
Top DJs spin electro, trance,
techno, house and more.
103 Gaunt Street, SE1.
ministryofsound.com/
club Ë t Elephant
& Castle. Off map.
RONNIE SCOTT’S
This famous Soho jazz
institution first opened in
1959. Dine on European
cuisine while listening to
live music. It’s not just jazz
on stage these days, but
funk, soul and other musical
genres. Booking is essential.
47 Frith Street, W1.
020 7439 0747.
ronniescotts.co.uk
Ë Tottenham Court Road.
Map B5.
Eat, Drink
and Feel Famous!
Hollywood inspired dining
Restaurant open 11.30am to
midnight (11pm Sunday)
Bar open to 1am
(midnight Sunday)
Souvenir Merchandise Store
Movie Memorabilia on display
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London SW1Y 4QX
Close to Piccadilly Circus
& Leicester Square tube
For reservations please call
020 7287 1000
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Ë : London Overground
Ë : Docklands Light Railway
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: Website
To dial the United
Kingdom remove the first
0 and add +44.
Accommodation
There is a vast range of
accommodation in London.
Stay in world-famous hotels,
B&Bs (bed and breakfasts),
guesthouses, self-catering
apartments or good-quality
hostels. You’ll find something
to suit all kinds of tastes
and budgets.
Accommodation
If you want a treat, then
London has some of the best
hotels in the world. Names
like the Savoy ( fairmont.
com/savoy), Claridges
( claridges.co.uk),
the Dorchester
( thedorchester.com), and
the Ritz ( theritzlondon.
com) are internationally
famous and offer
complete luxury.
For those on a budget,
boutique hotels, B&Bs and
guesthouses offer stylish and
comfortable accommodation
at very good prices. Most
offer en-suite rooms, although
smaller establishments might
only have shared bathrooms.
Many hotel groups and chains
offer special deals.
By far the cheapest
places to stay in London are
hostels such as Generator
Hostels ( generator
hostels.com) and YHA
London ( yha.org.
uk). These offer a secure
environment and sociable
atmosphere, often for less
than £15 per night.
If you’re looking
for something more
flexible, try self-catering
accommodation. Having
your own kitchen gives you
more control over your meal
times and schedule, plus
self catering often works out
cheaper than hotels or B&Bs.
Accommodation
Booking
It is advisable to make your
accommodation reservations
before you arrive in the
capital. London’s premier
information website,
visitlondon.com offers
online booking for
a range of hotels, B&Bs
and hostels, plus great deals
on hotel prices. You can
also call the official London
accommodation line on
08701 566 366
to book by credit card.
Accommodation
Ratings
Star ratings are the official
mark of quality, awarded
to accommodation by
VisitEngland and the AA.
Standards of service,
hospitality, food, cleanliness
and comfort are checked
annually by trained and
impartial assessors. All
participating establishments
are awarded between one
and five stars. The more stars,
the higher the quality and
range of services and
facilities provided.
Take care to check the
star ratings for guest houses
and guest accommodation,
as they are not the same
as hotels, and different
criteria apply. For details,
go to enjoyengland.com
VisitEngland recognises
the top scoring properties
across the spectrum
by awarding Silver and
Gold awards.
Accessible
London
Visitor Information
For information on the
city’s disabled facilities,
maps including accessible
attractions, and details of
accommodation for disabled
travellers, please visit the
following websites:
visitlondon.com/
access or
openbritain.net
For the most up-to-date, detailed information on
planning your trip, plus special deals, register at London’s
official visitor website visitlondon.com or call
08701 566 366 (UK only). If you have a smartphone,
download the London Official City Guide app for free, at
visitlondon.com/app
Tourist and Travel Information Centres (TICs) are
situated at key points across the capital, including:
City Of London Mon-Sat 09.30-17.30; Sun 10.00-
16.00. St. Paul’s Churchyard, EC4. Ë St. Paul’s. Map
B7. Euston Mon-Fri 07.15-21.15; Sat 07.15-18.15; Sun
08.15-18.15. Opposite platform 8, Euston Station, NW1.
Ë t Euston. Map A5. Victoria Station Mon-Sat 07.15-
21.15; Sun 08.15-20.15. Victoria Station, SW1.
Ë t Victoria. Map D4. Liverpool Street Station Mon-
Sat 07.15-21.15; Sun 08.15-20.15. Liverpool Street,
EC2. Ë t Liverpool Street. Map B9. Greenwich Daily
10.00-17.00. 2 Cutty Sark Gardens, SE10.
Ë t Greenwich. Map inset. For more on TIC locations,
go to visitlondon.com/welcome
The Original London Visitor Centre offers a range of
services, such as booking theatre tickets, days out, entry
into attractions, car hire, hotels, airport transfers, coach
tickets, tours and cruises. Mon-Sat 08.30-18.00; Sun
09.00-17.30. 17-19 Cockspur Street, W1.
theoriginaltour.com Ë t Charing Cross. Map C6.
The British Hotel Reservation Centre will help you
make hotel bookings, arrange theatre trips, and reserve
sightseeing and travel tickets. There are branches at
Heathrow Airport, Stansted Airport, Trafalgar Square,
Ë t Paddington, t St. Pancras International and
Ë t Victoria. See map p. 49-51. 020 592 3055.
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Stansted Airport
London’s newest
double-decker bus
Travel
Prices quoted are for
single journeys. All fares
and times are correct
at the time of going to
press but can be subject
to changes, so check
before your journey.
Times, prices and further
information is available at
visitlondon.com
Airports
AIRPORT TRANSPORT
Easybus
easybus.co.uk
First Capital Connect
08450 264 700.
firstcapitalconnect.co.uk
First Group
01245 293 400.
firstgroup.com
Gatwick Express
08458 501 530.
gatwickexpress.com
Green Line Express
08448 017 261.
greenline.co.uk
Greyhound
09000 960 000.
greyhounduk.com
Heathrow Express
08456 001 515.
heathrowexpress.com
National Express Airport
08717 818 181.
nationalexpress.com
Southern Railway
08451 272 920.
southernrailway.com
Stansted Express
08458 500 150.
stanstedexpress.com
GATWICK AIRPORT
08443 351 802.
gatwickairport.com
First Capital Connect
Direct to and from
Ë t London Bridge
and t St. Pancras
International, up to four
times an hour. Journey
time is 30 mins to London
Bridge, and 45 mins to St.
Pancras International in
King’s Cross. Fares
from £8.50.
Gatwick Express Direct
to and from Ë t Victoria
every 15 mins. Journey time
is 30 mins. Fares
from £15.95.
National Express Airport
To and from Victoria Coach
Station, up to two coaches
an hour. Journey time is one
hour and 20 mins. Fares
from £8.
Southern Railway To and
from Ë t Victoria, every
15 mins. Journey 40 mins.
Fares from £12.50.
easybus.co.uk
Three coaches an hour to
Ë Earl’s Court. Journey 70
mins. Fares from £2 online.
HEATHROW AIRPORT
08443 351 801.
heathrowairport.com
The airport is served by
London Underground’s
Ë Piccadilly line, which runs
between central London
and Heathrow Terminals
1-4 and 5, every four-to-five
mins between 05.00 and
23.54 (Sun 05.46-22.37).
Journey 60 mins. Fares
from £2.90 with an Oyster
card. Heathrow Connect To
and from Ë t Paddington,
stopping at Hayes, Southall,
Hanwell, West Ealing and
Ealing Broadway, two trains
per hour. For Terminals
4 and 5, change at
Terminals 1, 2 or 3. Journey
25 mins. Fares from £8.50.
Heathrow Express To and
from Ë t Paddington, four
trains per hour. This is
a direct service. Journey 15-
20 mins. Fares from £18.
National Express Airport
To and from Victoria Coach
Station, three coaches per
hour. Journey time from 40
mins. Fares from £5.
LONDON
CITY AIRPORT
020 7646 0000.
londoncityairport.com
Ë London City Airport.
Trains to and from
Ë Ë Canary Wharf
(change at Ë Poplar),
Ë Ë Canning Town,
Ë Ë Bank and other
stations, every seven mins.
Journey eight to 22 mins.
Fares from £2.70.
LONDON
LUTON AIRPORT
01582 405 100.
london-luton.com
easybus.co.uk Three
coaches an hour to
Ë Baker Street,
Ë Marble Arch and
Ë t Victoria. Journey
75 mins. Fares from £2
online. First Capital
Connect To and from
Ë t St. Pancras
International. Up to eight
trains per hour. Journey from
35 mins, followed by a fast
shuttlebus to the airport.
Fares from £14.
Green Line Express Three
coaches an hour from
Ë Baker Street, Ë Marble
Arch and Victoria Coach
Station. Journey 75 mins.
Fares from £16.
SOUTHEND AIRPORT
01702 538 500.
southendairport.com
Up to eight trains an hour
to Ë t London Liverpool
Street or t Fenchurch
Street stations. See First
Group for more coaches.
STANSTED AIRPORT
08443 351 803.
stanstedairport.com
The Stansted Express
runs to and from
Ë t Liverpool Street
station, up to four trains per
hour. Journey time is from 45
mins. Fares from £21.50. The
National Express Airport
coach service runs to and
from Victoria Coach Station
and other destinations, three
coaches per hour. Journey 80
mins. Fares from £10.
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Travel Information
For 24-hour London travel
information, including by
bus, Tube, river, rail, coach,
cycle, tram, car and on foot,
plus accessibility, assisted
travel and more, visit the
Transport for London (TfL)
website tfl.gov.uk/
gettingaround or call
08432 221 234.
Also useful is visitlondon.
com/travel or you can visit
Travel Information Centres
in person at the following
train stations:
Ë t Victoria,
Ë t Euston,
Ë t King’s Cross
St. Pancras,
Ë t Liverpool Street,
Ë Piccadilly Circus,
Ë Heathrow Terminals 1-3.
AIR LINE (EMIRATES)
Opened last year, this cable
car system across the River
Thames takes passengers
between Royal Docks and
the Greenwich Peninsula.
As well as offering amazing
views of the London skyline,
it provides a quick link
between The O 2 and the
ExCel London exhibition
centre. Oyster pay-asyou-go
rates for a single
journey are £3.20 for an
adult, £1.60 for a child.
‘Boarding Pass’ fares from
the terminal’s ticket offices
for a one-way trip are £4.30
for an adult, and £2.20 for
a child.
27 Western Gateway, E16.
Ë Royal Victoria/Unit
3, Emirates Cable Car
Terminal, Edmund
Halley Way, SE10.
Ë North Greenwich.
emiratesairline.co.uk
Map inset.
ON FOOT
It’s often quicker to get
around London by walking.
Legible London is a
scheme to help pedestrians
find their way around the
capital more easily. Look
out for their blue and yellow
street maps on tall narrow
monoliths in key areas.
They offer information
including local landmarks,
street names and estimated
walking times.
Signs and maps around
Exhibition Road in South
Kensington help visitors get
around the area’s museums,
concert halls and other
attractions. Other areas you
can spot Legible London’s
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street maps include London
Bridge, Bankside and the
South Bank in south London;
Portobello Road in Notting
Hill; Bow Road in east
London; and Shoreditch High
Street and Tower Hill in the
East End. For details, visit
tfl.gov.uk/legiblelondon
Or to plan your walking route,
visit walkit.com
CYCLE HIRE
(BARCLAYS)
More than 6,000 bicycles
are available to hire from
400 docking stations
throughout London’s
Zone 1. Those visiting
the city can access the
scheme using the ‘Casual
Use’ option, and pay at the
docking terminal, online, or
by phone.
Charges, which include
an access fee and usage
charges, vary, though this is
an inexpensive way to travel.
For info and dock locations
tfl.gov.uk/cycling
CAR HIRE
Please make sure your
driving licence is valid for
the UK and see Congestion
Charge details below.
Avis 08445 810 147.
avis.co.uk
Europcar 08713 849
847. europcar.co.uk
Easy Car easycar.com
Hertz 08708 448 844.
hertz.co.uk
Kendall Cars Ltd.
020 8542 0403.
kendallcars.com
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
0800 800 227.
COACHES
London’s main coach
services use Victoria Coach
Station, SW1. 020 7027
2520. tfl.gov.uk/coaches
Ë t Victoria. Map D4.
Green Line Coaches
08448 017 261.
greenline.co.uk
iDBUS 08443 690 379.
idbus.co.uk
Megabus 08712 663
333. megabus.com
National Express
08717 818 181.
nationalexpress.com
Terravision 01279 662
931. terravision.eu
CONGESTION
CHARGE
There is an £10 congestion
charge to drive into central
London, Mon-Fri 07.00-
18.00. This must be paid in
advance or on the day of
travel. Pay Next Day allows
drivers to pay the charge
the next day, but the fee
rises to £12. 08459 001
234/ 020 7649 9122
(UK only), or visit
cclondon.com
DIAL-A-RIDE
Dial-a-Ride is a door-to-door
minibus service for disabled
and older people who are
unable to use mainstream
public transport.
For details of eligibility
and how to apply for
membership, just visit
tfl.gov.uk/
gettingaround/3222.aspx
DOCKLANDS LIGHT
RAILWAY (DLR) Ë
020 7363 9700. Trains
run approximately every
three and a half to 10 mins.
Mon-Sat 05.30-00.30;
Sun 07.00-23.00. Useful
for visiting Docklands
and Greenwich, they have
fantastic views of the city.
30 mins non-stop
every 15 mins
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ACCOMMODATION & TRAVEL
One of London’s
famous black cabs
t St. Pancras
International serve north
and central Britain.
Ë t Charing Cross,
Ë t London Bridge,
Ë t Waterloo and
Ë t Victoria serve
southern England.
For timetables and tickets
visit nationalrail.co.uk or
call 08457 48 49 50
(UK only)/020 7278 5240.
Eurostar uses
t St. Pancras
International
eurostar.com
or 08432 186 186
(UK only)/01233 617 575.
LONDON BUSES
London buses run 05.00 to
00.30. Night buses (00.00-
04.30) operate on many
major routes, and several
services are 24-hour. Bus
passengers in Zone 1 must
have a valid ticket or Oyster
card before boarding.
LONDON
UNDERGROUND
(THE TUBE) Ë
tfl.gov.uk See p. 98 for
the London Underground
Map. Services run Mon-Sat
05.00-00.30 and Sun
07.30-23.30 on most routes.
Fares vary, but single adult
journeys in Zone 1 cost
£4.50. With an Oyster card
the same journey works out
far cheaper at £2.10.
LONDON
OVERGROUND Ë
tfl.gov.uk See p. 98 for the
London Underground Map.
Services run Mon-Sat 05.00-
00.00, and Sun 07.00-23.30
on most routes.
OYSTER CARDS/
TRAVELCARDS
Travelcards are valid for one,
three or seven days, plus
monthly or seasonal periods.
A Visitor Oyster card (an
electronic smartcard) can be
bought in increments of one
week or more (plus a £5
deposit). It can also carry a
cash value for pay-as-yougo
journeys and offers
much cheaper fares.
The system is divided
into nine zones (p. 98), with
Zone 1 being the central
London area. Travelcards
and Oyster cards are valid on
Underground, Overground,
bus, all National Rail services
within London, Docklands
Light Railway (DLR), the Air
Line (Emirates) cable car
and tram journeys, and offer
discounts on river services.
Visitors can buy
Travelcards and Oyster
cards from Tourist
Information Centres, any
TfL outlets or in advance at
VisitBritain’s online store,
visitbritainshop.com
For more information, go to
visitlondon.com/travel
RIVER SERVICES
tfl.gov.uk/river Thames
Clippers 08707 815
049. thamesclippers.com
High-speed catamarans
leave major piers every 20
mins. Services between
Waterloo Pier and The O 2
(QEII Pier) and on to Royal
Arsenal Woolwich Pier have
scheduled stops including
Embankment, Bankside,
Tower Pier, London
Bridge, Canary Wharf and
Greenwich. The adult single
fare is £6 (£5.40 with an
Oyster card; £4 with a
Travelcard). Alternatively,
a River Roamer day pass
allows unlimited hop-on, hopoff
travel on the river from
£13.60 per adult (p. 41).
TAXIS
Hail one of London’s iconic
black cabs (they now come
in a range of colours). When
the ‘taxi’ sign is illuminated
they are available to take
you anywhere within Greater
London. Fares increase
after 20.00.
Private hire or minicabs are
different: you can’t hail them
in the street but instead must
book them in advance. We
advise against using any
vehicle that approaches you
in the street. See tfl.gov.
uk/pco for details of local
licensed private hire and
minicab operators.
TRAINS
There are 11 main stations
in London:
Ë t Paddington serves
the West Country, Wales and
the South Midlands.
Ë t Liverpool Street and
Ë t Fenchurch Street
serve East Anglia and
Essex.
Ë t Euston, Ë t
King’s Cross St. Pancras,
Ë t Marylebone and
SIGHTSEEING
PASSES
The London Pass
( londonpass.com) offers
free entry, discounts and
fast-track queuing at 55 top
London attractions including
the Tower of London
(p. 34) and the London
Bridge Experience (p. 28),
plus some special offers
designed to enhance your
visit. An adult one-day pass
costs from £46, child from
£29. Passes are available
for up to 6 days. Official
UK tourism authority
VisitBritain offers various
cards including the Three
Palace Royal Pass, £41
( visitbritainshop.com).
EMBASSIES
AND CONSULATES
For emergencies (that are
no fault of your own, and
where local help has been
exhausted), your embassy
may be able to assist you.
Australia
020 7379 4334.
Canada
020 7258 6600.
China
020 7299 4049.
France 020 7073 1000.
Germany
020 7824 1300.
India 020 7836 8484.
Ireland 020 7235 2171.
New Zealand
020 7930 8422.
South Africa
020 7451 7299.
Spain 020 7589 8989.
US 020 7499 9000.
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Albro House Hotel
www.albrohotel.co.uk
Email: joe@albrohotel.freeserve.co.uk
One of London’s best
bed & breakfast hotels
ACCOMMODATION & TRAVEL
155 Sussex Gardens,
Hyde Park, London W2 2RY
Tel: (+44) 020 7724 2931 / (+44) 020 7706 8153
Fax: (+44) 020 7262 2278
Comfortable and affordable self-catering
holiday apartments in a unique location in
St. Katharine’s Marina adjacent to
Tower Bridge and
the Tower of London
Sleep up to 6. Weekly letting, linen, towels,
washer/dryer, TV, telephone, broadband etc.
MITRE HOUSE HOTEL
An independent hotel
designed for individuals
178 - 184 Sussex Gardens
Hyde Park, London W2 1TU
Tel: (020) 7723 8040
Fax: (020) 7402 0990
www.mitrehousehotel.com
e-mail: reservations@mitrehousehotel.com
Only one block from Heathrow Express
Next to Manor House tube (Piccadilly line)
Students, tourists & groups are
our speciality
from
10 minutes from centre
Single, double and multi-bedded
rooms with bathrooms
Tel: 020 8802 0800
Fax: 020 8802 9070
414 SEVEN SISTERS ROAD
LONDON N4 2LX
Email: enquiries@kenthallhotel.co.uk
www.kenthallhotel.co.uk
CAR RENTAL
Small family business, offering top
service for over 30 years. Let us meet
you at London airports. Hassle-free
personal service. Large new fleet.
Very low inclusive rates.
EST
1969
Small cars
Minivans
Multiseaters
9, 12 and 15
seaters
Mercedes
11 Lombard Road, London SW19 5TZ
(near South Wimbledon underground station)
Tel: +44 (0)20 8542 0403
35 Burr Road, Wandsworth SW18 4SQ
Tel: +44 (0)20 8877 9999
www.kendallcars.com
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CELEBRATE THE
VERY BEST THAT
LONDON
HAS TO OFFER
Experience new exhibitions, fantastic theatre,
top attractions, tours and incredible shopping
across the capital.
Find out what’s on, plan and book at
visitlondon.com

Welcome
to Westfield
Effortlessly cool and infinitely fashionable, London is home
to two must-see shopping destinations – Westfield London
and Westfield Stratford City.
At each, you’ll find sought-after fashion,
home and lifestyle brands, a global mix
of restaurants, and world-class leisure and
entertainment facilities. From state-of-the-art
cinemas and bowling alleys to casinos,
you can relax and have fun in one place,
in a safe and wonderfully stylish environment.
To help make your visit to Westfield pleasurable
and stress-free, we offer a range of exclusive
customer services, including a dedicated
multi-lingual Concierge team. If you would
like translation assistance, tax-free shopping
advice or to arrange delivery of your shopping
to your home, hotel, or even overseas,
they’re on hand to meet your every need.
London Underground Central Line stations:
Westfield London - Shepherd’s Bush
Westfield Stratford City - Stratford
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westfield.com /stratfordcity