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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.
Christmas comes early SIGHTSEEING Step inside... IMAGE © WINTER WONDERLAND As the festive season approaches, London is filled with twinkling lights, pop-up ice rinks and Christmas cheer. Head to Winter Wonderland (pictured) in Hyde Park (p. 43) from 23 Nov for Christmas markets, Santa’s grotto, an ice sculpture show and London’s largest outdoor ice rink (10.00-22.00. Admission free. Hyde Park, W2. hydeparkwinterwonderland.com Ë Hyde Park Corner). There are also outdoor rinks appearing in historic locations throughout the city, such as the Tower Of London’s moat from 17 Nov (p. 35) and Somerset House’s neoclassical courtyard from 16 Nov (p. 33). If you’re a fan of festive lights, see celebrities flick the switch at Oxford Street (map B5) on 6 Nov, Regent Street (map B5) on 13 Nov and Bond Street (map C4) on 22 Nov. Rolling Stones-themed decorations adorn Carnaby Street (map B5) from 8 Nov. 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 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 watch Oculus: An Eye Into St. Paul’s. 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. 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 its unremarkable neighbour 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. From 17 Nov Ice At The Tower. Glide around the Tower’s moat. Mon-Sun Adults: £3.00 Children: £1.50 Concessions: £2.00 Contact: 020 3642 6588 Open: 7 days a week www.themonument.info 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. November 2012|LONDON PLANNER|visitlondon.com | 35
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