SAVE £££s ON SIGHTSEEING FREE entry into over 60 attractions. Fast track entry at busiest attractions. Free Guidebook. Additional special offers and discounts. £5.00 OFF Just take this voucher to Golden Tours at the Ticket Information Booth 11a Charing Cross Road, <strong>London</strong> WC2H 0EP to claim your £5 off per pass – THE LONDON SIGHTSEEING PASS ON A MULTI DAY LONDON PASS (2, 3 AND 6 DAY) TERMS: Offer only valid at Golden Tours at the above location. You must present this advert at the time of purchase. Offer valid until 31st December 2012 and for a maximum of 6 people. £5 DISCOUNT
The Royal Parks Autumn is a special time to visit these beautiful open spaces, many of which were once the grounds of royal homes, and 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 <strong>London</strong>. 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. 33) 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 <strong>London</strong> Zoo (p. 39), plus fabulous views from the hill Ë Baker Street/Regent’s Park. Map A3/4. Richmond Park, TW10. <strong>London</strong>’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 Kyoto Garden. Ë Holland Park. Off map. Kensington Gardens behind the <strong>London</strong> Eye, and passing major <strong>London</strong> 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. MIND THE GAP TOURS Two-wheeled tour provider arranges small group excursions that take visitors off the beaten track to <strong>London</strong>’s lesser-known gems, including gentle riverside cycles (p. 18). Tours Sun-Tues at 09.15. Tickets £69. 07768 310005. mindthegaptours.com 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 through the cloak of night. Regular departures from Green Park daily 19.30-21.20, pick-ups include Westminster Bridge. Tickets £15, child £10. Green Park, SW1. 020 7183 4744. seelondonbynight.com Ë Green Park. Map C5. Tours – Walking BIG BUS WALKING TOURS There are four walking tours to choose from, including Ghosts By Gaslight and Royal <strong>London</strong>; 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. 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 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. GOTOMIDTOWN Themed 45-minute tours around central neighbourhoods including Bloomsbury, Holborn and St. Giles. All tours are free and there’s no need to book. Most meet 13.00 by the orange information kiosk outside Ë Holborn 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. JACK THE RIPPER TOUR Richard Jones of <strong>London</strong> 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 SIGHTSEEING November 2012|LONDON PLANNER|visitlondon.com | 43
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