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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 VALENTINO IMAGE © RUVEN AFANADOR; LONDON EYE IMAGE © THINKSTOCK/COMSTOCK 28 | visitlondon.com|LONDON PLANNER|January 2013
IMAGE © THINKSTOCK/ISTOCKPHOTO 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 January 2013|LONDON PLANNER|visitlondon.com | 29
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