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elcome to London, where the Paralympic Games are set to thrill sports fans from 

Waround the world. There are plenty of opportunities to watch live sporting action for free, 

including BT London Live amid the iconic surroundings of Trafalgar Square. Just turn up 

– you’ll be able to enjoy all the action, as well as live music and the chance to try out different 

sports yourselves. 

It is one of dozens of exciting free events taking place across the city until the end of 

the Games, many of which have been specially commissioned. Look out for Showtime: 

Entertainment Everywhere (p. 48), as high streets, squares and parks are transformed, with 

world-class artists and performers, for the biggest outdoor arts festival ever staged in the 

capital. Or explore less familiar areas, like Northala Fields, four conical hills that run alongside the A40 in west 

London – they are the setting for a sound ritual to celebrate the Paralympic Torch Relay. 

As the Paralympics progress, also look out for Liberty festival and Unlimited, two exciting showcases of highquality 

art and performance by disabled people, which take place on the South Bank and at other locations. We 

are, of course, immensely proud of Shakespeare’s strong association with London and award-winning actor 

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locations to delight passersby with spontaneous bursts of the Bard’s verse. 

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Whether you’re fortunate enough to have bought tickets to the 2012 Paralympic Games, 

or just happen to be in town, there’s plenty of sporting fun to be had by all. Events take 

place right across the capital this summer and here’s how you can get involved. 

By David G.Taylor and Jo Caird 

Welcome to the London 2012 

Paralympic Games, the biggest 

the world has ever seen. More than 

4,000 athletes from 165 countries 

will compete in London this summer, 

according to the International 

Paralympic Committee, that’s 19 

more nations taking part than at the 

last Games in Beijing four years ago. 

Sixteen countries will be making 

their Paralympic debut at London 

2012 this summer, including Brunei, 

Cameroon, Democratic Republic 

of Congo, Gambia, Liberia, Malawi, 

Mozambique, North Korea and the 

US Virgin Islands. And with sports 

including archery, athletics, swimming, 

cycling, sailing, wheelchair fencing, 

sitting volleyball and powerlifting, 

it promises to be exciting viewing. 

Don’t worry if you haven’t got 

tickets to any sports. You can catch 

the action free on a big screen such 

as BT London Live in Trafalgar 

Square, on TVs in many of London’s 

bars and cafés, or live at free-towatch 

sporting events. Meanwhile, 

Games-themed exhibitions (p. 40), 

plus the stage show Chariots Of Fire 

(p. 100), help to set a sporting mood. 

PARALYMPIC HISTORY 

The Paralympics began life in 

1948 as a sports competition for 

British veterans of World War Two 

with spinal injuries. Pioneering 

doctor Sir Ludwig Guttmann of 

Stoke Mandeville Hospital in 

Buckinghamshire, England, used 

sport as a method of therapy to build 

physical strength and self-esteem. 

Taking place for the first time 

on the opening day of the 1948 

Summer Olympics in London, the 

Stoke Mandeville Games continued 

each year until 1960 when they 

were moved to Rome and became 

the first official Paralympic 

Games. This competition, unlike its 

predecessors, was open not just 

to war veterans, but other disabled 

athletes too. Since then the Games 

have grown and grown – the 

Paralympics are now one of the 

largest international sports events 

on the planet. 

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This page, clockwise: Potters Fields Park; BT London Live; Chariots Of Fire; the Paralympic Torch; Coldplay. 

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TORCH RELAY 

The Paralympic Torch Relay 

begins in London with the lighting 

of England’s flame on 24 Aug. The 

flame (along with Northern Irish, 

Welsh and Scottish flames lit in 

Belfast, Cardiff and Edinburgh) will 

then be taken to Stoke Mandeville, 

home of the Paralympic Movement, 

for a Lighting Ceremony on 28 Aug. 

The Paralympic flame then travels 

back to London in a 24-hour relay 

by 580 torchbearers to light the 

cauldron at the Opening Ceremony. 

• For details of where to see the 

torch, go to london2012.com/ 

paralympics/torch-relay/ 

OPENING AND CLOSING 

CEREMONIES 

Involving more than 3,000 adult 

volunteers, 100 child volunteers and 

100 professional performers, the 

Paralympics Opening Ceremony 

will showcase the talents of deaf and 

disabled artists. The show is called 

Enlightenment and will start with a 

fly past by Aerobility, a charity that 

trains disabled people to pilot light 

aircraft. It takes place on 19 Aug. 

The Closing Ceremony, which sees 

London handover to Rio, the host city 

for the 2016 Paralympic Games, is 

on 9 Sep. British band Coldplay will 

perform live at this so-called Festival 

Of Flame to an estimated worldwide 

audience of 750 million people. 

FREE BIG SCREEN ACTION 

For the duration of the Games, 

central London’s Trafalgar Square will 

be home to the gigantic 60-metre 

screen of BT London Live 

(29 Aug-9 Sep. btlondonlive. 

com). There you can watch free 

coverage of the events throughout 

the day from 11.00 to 23.30. Expect 

to find Paralympic sports to try too, 

while each evening a free concert is 

planned to entertain the crowds. 

Elsewhere, watch the best action 

from the Paralympic Games for 

free live on a big screen at south 

London’s Potters Fields 

(12 Aug-9 Sep. molpresents. 

com/picture). Potters Fields Park 

is situated next to Tower Bridge 

on the south bank of the River 

Thames. You’ll also find food and 

entertainment there, while nearby 

more fun is to be had at the Free 

Music (until 31 Aug) and Free Film 

(12-28 Sep) festivals taking place 

a short stroll away at The Scoop 

amphitheatre (p. 94). 

FREE SPORTS 

If you didn’t get tickets for the 

Games, you can still enjoy the 

magic of the Paralympics for free. 

Spectators will be able to access 

large sections of the Paralympic 

marathon route, which will loop 

past London sights including 

Buckingham Palace, Admiralty Arch, 

Birdcage Walk, St. Paul’s Cathedral 

and the Tower of London (9 Sep). 

Meanwhile, just outside the capital, 

catch Paralympic road cycling, 

taking place in the streets around 

Brands Hatch in Kent (5-8 Sep). 

KEY DATES 

29 Aug: Paralympic Opening 

Ceremony 2012. 

9 Sep: Paralympic Closing 

Ceremony 2012. 

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visit london2012.com 

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Paralympic Sports 

Explained 

Want to enhance your Paralympic knowledge With our insider’s guide to lesser-known 

sports, you’ll feel quite the expert. By Kasha Van Sant and Thomas Cooper 

The beauty of the Paralympic 

Games is there is so much 

more to enjoy besides the 

obvious sports. From the grace 

of equestrian events to the 

precision of archery, the 

Paralympics are your chance to 

see exciting games and talented 

competitors that don’t necessarily 

capture the headlines. Our handy 

guide will aid anyone who wants 

to know their epée (fencing) 

from their jack (boccia). 

WHEELCHAIR FENCING 

Fencing dates back to a time when 

sword fighting was an act of warfare 

rather than competition. Throughout 

the 16th-19th centuries it evolved 

into the sport that we recognise 

today. The distinctive white uniforms 

worn by competitors were originally 

so the soot or ink-stained blade 

would clearly mark a hit on an 

opponent, but while the style 

remains, reliable, electronic scoring 

has replaced the stain method of 

old. Three kinds of blade represent 

fencing’s various disciplines: the foil, 

epée and sabre events have different 

rules, including where on the body 

competitors must hit in order to score 

points. Three three-minute rounds 

make up a match, with the winner 

being the first to reach five points 

in the initial rounds or 15 points 

at the later stages of the contest. 

Competition may be fierce, but in 

keeping with this traditional and 

honour-bound sport, opponents will 

salute each other (as well as referees 

and spectators) before and after 

each bout. Wheelchair fencing was 

first developed at Stoke Mandeville 

Hospital in the years following World 

War II and has appeared in every 

Paralympic Games since 1960. 

Specially-adapted wheelchairs are 

secured to the floor, with the distance 

between competitors decided by 

the athlete with the shorter reach. 

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Like fencing, archery has developed 

over many years. Once an important 

part of hunting and warfare, the 

level of skill and concentration 

required made it an ideal activity for 

competition, and the sport has now 

reached its zenith with a regular place 

in the Paralympics. It was featured 

at the first Stoke Mandeville Games 

in 1948 and has been a permanent 

fixture ever since the inaugural 

Paralympics competition in 1960. 

Simple though the sport may seem, 

with its aim of getting a higher 

score than your opponent by firing 

arrows at the target, it is of course 

much more difficult in practice. At 

Paralympic level the distance is 70m 

for both women and men. A knockout 

format is used for both individual and 

team competitions, with matches for 

the former played over the best of 

five sets, each consisting of three 

arrows per bowman. The team 

equivalent sees groups of three face 

off to see who can score highest 

with 24 arrows. The target is 122cm 

in diameter, with the central gold ring 

worth the maximum of 10 points. 

SHOOTING 

Shooting has centuries of rich history 

under its belt and has been practised 

on a non-competitive basis for much 

of that time. As a competitive sport 

it requires a great display of skill 

and coordination, and has been part 

of the Paralympic calendar since 

Toronto 1976 where three shooting 

events featured. The sport makes 

use of rifles and pistols and, unlike 

Olympic shooting, the Paralympics 

does not include shotguns. The 

weapons utilise similar principles, 

the objective being to hit a 10-ringed 

target from a distance of 10m, 25m 

and 50m. Categorisation comes from 

the competitor’s ability to support the 

weight of the firearm independently 

or with a standing support. Scoring is 

in accordance with the ranking of the 

concentric rings on the target, with 

10 points for the centre and 

one point for the outermost ring. 

The winner is the competitor with the 

highest scores from the combined 

qualification and final rounds. 

CYCLING – TRACK 

Track cycling is a deceptively 

complicated sport that is not 

understood as easily as its simpler 

road sibling. That is because far 

from being a group of cyclists seeing 

who can ride round a zero-shaped 

track in the fastest time, it is a sport 

made up of different versions on a 

theme. Eighteen events make up the 

Paralympic track cycling competition, 

with athletes split into 12 categories 

depending on their impairment: look 

out for tandem bikes, handcycles 

(for wheelchair users) and tricycles, 

as well as standard bicycles. Events 

include men’s and women’s individual 

pursuits and time trials, and mixed 

team sprints. 

GOALBALL 

Goalball uses a specially-adapted 

ball containing bells that allow blind 

and visually-impaired athletes to 

participate in this fast-paced sport. 

It requires immense skill, 

concentration, judgment and spatial 

awareness, as well as lightning 

reflexes. The body is often used to 

block the ball from the goal. 

The sport’s origins lie in the 

period after World War II, when 

it was developed to rehabilitate 

war veterans. It is now played in 

more than 100 countries around 

the world and is one of the best 

loved events in the Paralympic 

programme. Introduced 

as a demonstration event at the 

Toronto 1976 Games, it became 

a fixed part of the schedule 

at the 1980 Arnhem Games in 

Netherlands.Teams comprise of 

10 or 12, with all players wearing 

covered eyewear. Matches last for 

two periods of 12 minutes each. 

JUDO 

No punching or kicking is allowed 

in judo. Throws and holds are the 

method of combat in a sport that 

developed more than a century 

ago out of the Japanese art of 

jujitsu. It first appeared on the 

Paralympic schedule at the Seoul 

1988 Games, with the women’s 

competition introduced at Athens 

2004. Points are awarded over 

five thrilling minutes of grappling, 

with competitors (judokas) aiming 

to out-manoeuvre each other in 

order to attain the maximum score 

(ippon). Paralympic competition 

is played out in a knockout 

format with winners progressing 

to the next match. Only slight 

modifications – such as textured 

mats for better grip 

– separate Paralympic judo from 

the Olympic sport. 

POWERLIFTING 

As one of the world’s fastestgrowing 

sports, it is not hard to see 

powerlifting’s appeal as athletes pit 

their upper body strength against 

one another. Separated into weight 

categories (regardless of disability), 

competitors bench press on 

a raised 4m x 4m platform. Making 

its debut at the Tokyo 1964 

Paralympic Games, the sport was 

known originally as weight lifting, 

but has now drastically evolved into 

its current form to include a wider 

range of disabilities. The women’s 

events were introduced at the 

Sydney Games in 2000. 

PARALYMPIC FACT: Two million tickets have been issued to events at 19 venues over 11 days 

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BOCCIA 

The aim of this precision sport is 

to propel balls closest to a white 

target ball called the ‘jack’. Single 

players, pairs or teams get six 

balls during each phase (or ‘end’) 

of the match. Points are scored to 

players whose ball is closest to the 

jack. Boccia originated in Ancient 

Greece and was later adopted by 

the Italians, while the name refers to 

the Latin word bottia or ball. Today 

the game is played by athletes who 

have cerebral palsy and related 

neurological disorders. Boccia was 

introduced at the New York and 

Stoke Mandeville Games in 1984. 

SITTING VOLLEYBALL 

Sitting volleyball first came into 

being in the Netherlands in the 

1950s when the German game 

Sitzbal was merged with traditional 

volleyball. There are two categories 

of classification: disabled and 

minimally disabled, with only one 

minimally disabled player on court 

at any time for each team. The two 

teams of six players each aim to 

land the ball in the opposing side of 

the court across a net. Each team 

is allowed to touch the ball three 

times before it must cross the net. 

When making a shot, a player’s 

torso must come in contact with the 

court. Sitting volleyball has been a 

Paralympic sport since the Arnhem 

Games in 1980. 

WHEELCHAIR TENNIS 

Like its Olympic counterpart, 

wheelchair tennis gets its fair share 

of attention. Its 1976 origins lie in 

a recreational therapy for its inventor 

Brad Parks, who suffered injury 

during a freestyle skiing accident. 

Originally a demonstration sport at 

the Seoul Games in 1988, it became 

a staple on the Paralympic circuit 

at the Barcelona Games in 1992. 

It is now fully integrated into grand 

slam events and the wheelchair 

Sports You Can Try 

tennis tour is going from strength to 

strength. The competition comprises 

singles, doubles and quads 

matches, where players of differing 

impairments can compete against 

each other. The rules of the game 

are the same as in regular tennis, 

but the ball is allowed to bounce 

twice before it must be returned by 

a player. Both men’s and women’s 

games are played over three sets. 

EQUESTRIAN 

Dressage is the only disclipline in the 

Paralympic horse-riding event, with 

athletes competing in championship 

(predetermined movements) and 

freestyle competitions. Paraequestrian 

dressage developed in 

the 1970s in the UK and Scandinavia 

and the sport was showcased as 

a Paralympic discipline for the first 

time at the New York and Stoke 

Mandeville 1984 Games. Athletes 

from more than 40 nations now 

compete on a regular basis. 

If the 2012 Games is making you feel athletic, then here are some London 2012 Olympic and 

Paralympic sports you can experience for yourself. By Jo Caird and Kasha Van Sant 

SHOOTING 

The West London Shooting School has former shooting 

champions on hand to teach men, women and young people 

about shooting with shotguns. Learn the Olympic discipline of clay 

pigeon shooting, or have a go at game shooting. Lessons from 

£76 per person, per hour. 

Sharvel Lane, Northolt, UB5. 020 8845 1377. 

shootingschool.co.uk Ë t South Ruislip, then taxi. 

Off map. 

CYCLING – TRACK 

Have a go at track 

cycling at Herne Hill 

Velodrome, one of 

the few remaining 

venues still standing 

from London’s 

1948 Games. 

Everyone has to 

do an induction 

first, regardless 

of experience. 

These take place 

on Saturdays, with under-16s sessions from 09.00-10.00 and 

adult sessions from 12.00-13.00. Basic training then takes 

place 13.00-14.00 on Saturdays for adults, and 17.00-18.00 for 

youngsters. Admission £8 (induction and basic training), under- 

16s £3. Burbage Road, SE24. 020 7737 4647. 

hernehillvelodrome.com t Herne Hill. Off map. 

PARALYMPIC FACT: The Paralympic motto, introduced in Athens in 2004, is ‘spirit in motion’ 

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ARCHERY 

Learn to shoot from 20 yards 

during a weekend course at 2020 

Archery (25-26 Aug & 29-30 

Sep). You’ll get six hours of tuition 

covering everything from shooting, 

safety and equipment to the 

basics of scoring and competing. 

Alternatively channel your inner 

Robin Hood at an afternoon 

beginners’ session lasting 90 

minutes. Course £95, beginners’ 

session £20. Booking essential. 

The Druid Centre, Druid Street, 

SE1. 020 8320 2604. 

2020archery.co.uk 

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EQUESTRIAN 

Learn to ride one-on-one, or as part of a group, at the Lee Valley Riding 

Centre (lessons from £16.20 per half hour, child from £13.60). You’ll 

master mounting, walking, trotting and more. For an additional challenge, 

why not try jumping The centre has an indoor arena, as well as two 

flood-lit outdoor arenas, so lessons take place whatever the weather. 

Lea Bridge Road, E10. 020 8556 2629. visitleevalley.org.uk 

t Clapton. Off map. 

TENNIS 

Whether you are a keen spectator, an aspiring tennis star or just want 

to have a go at improving your game, then a few drop-in lessons will 

not go amiss. The Islington Tennis Centre offers 

sessions for all abilities. There is no need to 

bring a racket or a partner as both will be 

provided. Three-hour and two-hour match 

plays cost £9.50 and £7.30 respectively. 

Coached sessions are £9.50. 

Market Road, N7. 020 7700 1370. 

aquaterra.org/islington-tennis-centre 

Ë Caledonian Road. Off map. 

JUDO 

The Budokwai, Europe’s oldest martial 

arts club, runs beginners’ classes on 

Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 

18.30-19.30, and Saturdays from 

15.30-16.30. You can attend up to 

four sessions before joining the club. 

Children’s sessions also available. 

Sessions cost £8.50 (plus £3 kit 

rental), £7.50 child aged eight to16. 

4 Gilston Road, SW10. 020 7370 

1000. budokwai.co.uk Ë South 

Kensington. Off map. 

MODERN PENTATHLON 

Considered one of the real tests of 

endurance and skill, this event is 

well worth recreating. So spend a 

fun-filled weekend trying all five 

of the Olympic modern pentathlon’s 

disciplines to get a real feel for 

the event. 

See p. 14 and right for shooting 

and fencing lessons. Next, practice 

racing against the clock over four 

laps at the 50-metre London 

Fields Lido swimming pool 

Admission £4.50, child £2.70. 

London Fields Westside, E8. 

020 7254 9038. hackney. 

gov.uk/c-londonfields-lido.htm 

t London Fields. 

Then run halfway around the 

circumference of Hyde Park before 

enjoying a spot of show jumping 

with a one-hour group lesson at 

the Lee Valley Riding Centre 

(See address above, lessons 

£32.50, child £25). 

CYCLING – BMX 

The Brixton BMX Club hosts 

coaching sessions on Saturdays 

and Sundays from 10.00-12.00 

at Brockwell Park BMX track. All 

levels of ability are welcome and 

the club has a limited number 

of bikes and protective kit for 

newcomers to borrow. Sessions 

cost £4 for non-members. 

Norwood Road, SE24. 

brixtonbmx.com t Herne Hill. 

Off map. 

FENCING 

Book one-to-one lessons with 

an expert known as a ‘master’ 

at the London Fencing Club, which 

is based at Finsbury Leisure Centre. 

Non-members pay £22 

per 20 minutes, with lessons 

lasting 20, 40 or 60 minutes. If 

you want to get to competition 

level though, you’ll need to train 

for four hours a week. 

Norman Street, EC1. 07951 414 

409. londonfencingclub.co.uk Ë 

t Old Street. Map A8. 

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Meet some of Team GB’s 

brightest Paralympic hopes, 

all going for gold this summer, 

and immortalised in the 

Road To 2012: Aiming High 

exhibition at the National 

Portrait Gallery. By Thomas 

Cooper, Kourtney Liepelt and 

Kasha Van Sant 

MANDIP SEHMI & ANDY BARROW 

AGES: 32, 33. SPORT: WHEELCHAIR RUGBY 

With fourth place finishes in the two previous Paralympic Games and six athletes debuting in the London 2012 

Games, the Great Britain wheelchair rugby squad has high hopes of receiving a gold medal, leaving veterans 

Mandip Sehmi and Andy Barrow to show the newcomers how it’s done. The two share equal experience, as they 

both competed in the 2008 Beijing Games, but they have taken part separately too. Barrow competed in the 2004 

Athens Games and has played with the national squad since 1999, while Sehmi played in the U.S. wheelchair 

rugby league with Arizona team Phoenix Heat in 2011. 

Of the eight teams at London 2012, the United States’ squad will prove to be Sehmi and Barrow’s most 

threatening competition. The U.S. team has won gold twice since the sport’s initiation into the Paralympic Games 

in Australia in 2000, and has achieved first place at every World Championship since 2006. Despite this, both 

athletes maintain the goal of winning nothing short of gold in front of their home crowd this coming summer 

in London and will stop at nothing to get there. With three consecutive golds in 2003, 2005 and 2007 at the 

European Championships and a silver in 2011, along with a blend of new talent and expertise from seasoned 

athletes like Barrow and Sehmi, the outlook for Team GB is promising and confidence remains high. 

Although Great Britain is ranked sixth in the world according to the International Wheelchair Rugby 

Federation, recent achievements bode well for the future. The team defeated Canada and Sweden during the 

London International Invitational Wheelchair Rugby Tournament in April — two squads that are currently ranked 

higher than Team GB. 

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Mandip Sehmi (left) and Andy 

Barrow photographed by 

Finlay MacKay for the 

Road To 2012 exhibition at 

the National Portrait Gallery 

JAMIE BURDEKIN 

AGE: 32. SPORT: WHEELCHAIR TENNIS 

The Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games saw 

former marine Jamie Burdekin and team-mate 

Peter Norfolk take the bronze medal in the 

wheelchair tennis quad doubles event, making 

Burdekin a real threat for this summer’s Games. 

Already a formidable opponent, his list of 

achievements is huge. Prior to glory in Beijing, 

he won the NEC Wheelchair Tennis Tour title 

in Queensland, Australia in February 2008. 

In 2009, he wiped the board on the NEC 

Wheelchair Tennis Tour with quad singles wins 

in Britain and the Czech Republic, as well as 

a finals place in the USA and Switzerland. 

The season’s victories resulted in Burdekin 

reaching number five in the quad singles 

rankings for May 2009. 

Despite a wrist operation in the latter part 

of 2009, he had his competitive comeback 

at the British Open in July 2010. Later that 

year Montreal’s Tennis Canada International 

Championships gave him his first tournament 

win. This was his fifth career quad singles title 

on the NEC Wheelchair Tennis Tour, where he 

also added the quad doubles title to the score 

sheet. He took the runner-up position at the 

Melbourne Open, his first tournament of 2011. 

With such a prolific record, the talented Britain 

will be hoping for another win this summer. 

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Nathan Stephens photographed by 

Bettina von Zwehl (Road To 2012) 

NATHAN STEPHENS 

AGE: 24. SPORTS: JAVELIN, SHOT PUT & DISCUS 

Welsh athletics competitor, Nathan Stephens, is living 

proof that giving up hope is not an option when aiming for 

success. After losing his legs in a train accident aged nine, 

Stephens built up his upper-body strength and had been 

spotted by an athletics talent scout by the age of 13. 

In the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, Stephens 

narrowly missed out on a medal, coming fourth overall 

in the javelin throw and eighth and 11th in shotput and 

discus, respectively. He wasn’t expecting to do so well 

and is rightly proud of this achievement, which has 

spurred him on to even greater success. 

Stephens won gold at the Paralympic Athletics World 

Championships in January 2011, and set a World Record 

in the men’s F57 javelin throw in August of the same year. 

With a throw of 41.37m at the Czech Athletics Open, he 

proved he will be a contender at the London 2012 Games. 

Shoulder surgery this past winter has been somewhat 

of a setback for Stephens. His first throw in more than 

four months was at the BT Paralympic World Cup in May, 

where he was beaten to the gold, but with things on the 

injury front looking up, his Paralympic prospects remain 

promising. He is well on the road to recovery and ready 

to rise to the occasion this summer. 

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AGE: 17. SPORT: SWIMMER 

If you’re looking for good omens or signs of form going into the Olympic and Paralympic Games, you would do 

well to find any better portent than swimmer Ellie Simmonds becoming the first person to set a world record at 

London’s purpose-built Aquatics Centre. She did so in a warm-up meeting in March this year, beating her own 

previous time in the 200m individual medley by more than half a second. Perhaps it is not surprising when you 

consider Simmonds’ past form in the sport. 

The youngest member of both the Team GB Paralympic and Olympic squads at Beijing in 2008, the then 

13-year-old Simmonds swam to victory in the S6 category of the 100m and 400m freestyle. Her 100m 

performance was particularly impressive. Simmonds had been behind Mirjam de Koning-Peper in qualifying times, 

but got the better of her Dutch rival in the final to record a memorable win. In addition to the quality of her victory, 

Simmonds’ post-race tears only further endeared her to the British public and she has since become one of the 

country’s most high-profile Paralympians. 

In the aftermath, the teenager became Britain’s youngest ever MBE in the 2009 New Year’s Honours and now 

splits her time between hometown Sutton Coldfield in England and her training base in Swansea, Wales. Since 

Beijing, Simmonds’ rivalry with Koning-Peper has continued to simmer, and if all goes to plan, it could come to 

a full and spectacular boil in London this summer. 

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LEE PEARSON 

AGE: 38. SPORT: PARA DRESSAGE 

Not many people can claim to possess a 100% Paralympics or Olympics record, 

but para-dressage competitor Lee Pearson has just that. Pearson won gold in the 

dressage, freestyle dressage and team dressage events at the Sydney, Athens 

and Beijing Paralympics — giving him an incredible return of nine gold medals 

in three Games. Similar success in London would take him above the iconic 

wheelchair racer Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson on the list of British Paralympic 

gold medal winners (she bagged an impressive 11), and leave him just behind 

swimmer Mike Kenny, who has an astounding 16. 

Add to the equation Pearson’s six World Championship and three European titles, 

as well as his MBE, OBE and CBE, and you have one of Britain’s most decorated 

sportsman. Should he even achieve one gold medal at London 2012, he will 

possess the extraordinary achievement of having won in four Paralympics. 

But it has not all been smooth riding for Pearson. In summer 2011, he broke 

his back in four places when he was thrown off a convalescing horse. With 

the injury behind him, he will be hoping to perform well on his faithful horse 

Gentleman (whom he rode at the Beijing 2008 Games) in front of friends and 

family in London. Team mate Ricky Balshaw is among the competitors Pearson 

will have to contend with. Twelve years Pearson’s junior, Balshaw will look to 

challenge him again after winning silver in Beijing. 

To see some of these images of great British athletes in their full glory, head to the Road To 2012: Aiming High 

exhibition (until 23 Sep) at the National Portrait Gallery (p. 72). The display is a culmination of three summer shows 

featuring athletes and key figures from the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. 


Staging the 

Games 

With the eyes of the 

world on London this 

summer, we take a 

look at the state-ofthe-art 

venues that 

form the backdrop 

to the greatest 

show on earth. 

By Thomas Cooper 

Like its magnificent predecessors 

built for so many glorious sporting 

summers of the past, London’s 

award-winning Olympic Stadium 

will be at the heart of the London 

2012 Paralympic Games. The 

Olympic Park’s status as the 

focal point of the Games is only 

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heightened further by the 

surrounding waterways, 

which give it the feel of a standalone 

island. The traditional Opening 

Ceremony (p. 9) will officially 

commence proceedings on 

29 Aug before the great, the good 

and the hopeful of the track and field 

world begin their quest for gold on 

31 Aug. The 80,000-capacity arena 

will play host to nine days and 15 

sessions of competition. The women’s 

and men’s 100m finals come on the 

2 and 3 Sep respectively, with the 

curtain-closing relay race finals (4-5 

Sep) bringing the sprint tournament 

to a thrilling climax. On 9 Sep, the 

stadium will enjoy global attention for 

the dazzling Closing Ceremony (p. 9), 

which signals the beginning of the 

countdown to the 2016 Olympic 

and Paralympic Games in Rio De 

Janeiro, Brazil. 


Quite possibly the most 

spectacular venue in the Olympic 

Park is the Aquatics Centre. Its 

eye-catching wave-like roof reaches 

160m long and nearly 80m wide 

and was designed by renowned 

Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid. The 

centre’s 50m competition pool and 

25m competition diving pool will host 

swimming in the shape of freestyle, 

breaststroke, butterfly, backstroke and 

medleys. With daily competition from 

30 Aug-8 Sep it will be one of the 

2012 Games’ busiest venues. 

The Copper Box is the home of 

goalball from 30 Aug until 7 Sep 

(the exhilarating sport which utilises 

a sound-enhanced ball during play). 

The venue is literally named after the 

3,000m² of mostly recycled, external 

copper cladding that covers it. The 

exterior has been designed with the 

purpose of giving the venue 

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a distinctive, natural impression as it 

oxidises and matures. The remaining 

handball events such as wheelchair 

rugby (5-9 Sep) will take place at the 

Basketball Arena, which will undergo 

some rapid transformations of its 

own over the course of the summer, 

with quick turnarounds during the 

Paralympic Games. Initial group 

phases of the wheelchair basketball 

will take place there from 30 Aug- 

3 Sep, before the sport transfers 

off the Olympic Park for its closing 

rounds to the North Greenwich 

Arena (4-8 Sep). The former 

Millennium Dome is sure to be full of 

excited basketball fans and stars. 

The Riverbank Arena, the venue 

for Paralympic 5-a-side and 7-a-side 

football games inside the Olympic 

Park, will be boasting its Paralympic 

pride with a colour scheme designed 

to replicate that of London 2012. 

Images clockwise: Olympic Stadium; The Aquatics Centre; 

a cycling race along The Mall 

Matches will take place from 

31 Aug-9 Sep in a bright blue 

playing field surrounded by pink, this 

will be the first time either sport has 

competed in the Paralympic Games 

on anything other than the traditional 

green. Also with blue is Eton Manor, 

home for wheelchair tennis, 

as well as training facilities for 

aquatics competitors. 

Cycling was one of Great Britain’s 

most successful sports at Beijing 

2008, and for London they have 

pulled out all the stops to provide the 

best environments possible for those 

on two or three wheels. The Olympic 

Park is home to the Velodrome, 

one of the park’s most sustainable, 

state-of-the-art venues. Designed to 

offer optimum comfort for spectators 

and competitors alike, the cycling 

venue’s ventilation, lighting and even 

atmosphere are honed for the best 

possible experience. The venue 

holds around 6,000 seats and also 

features a unique 360-degree glass 

wall that allows a glimpse of the 

track-cycling action (30 Aug-2 Sep) 

going on inside. 

Away from the Olympic Park, 

competing road cyclists will race 

around Kent’s Brands Hatch, home 

of many international motor races. 

The challenging road races (5-8 Sep) 

involving the F1 Grand Prix circuit 

allows spectators and competitors to 

take part or witness unrivalled cycling 

in this thrilling 8km looped-route. 

The Mall, home of so many 

historic celebrations, will be at the 

epicentre of the men’s and women’s 

marathon events on 9 Sep. The 

unique backdrop means that this 

event is primarily free for the public 

to come and watch along most of 

the route. The lush greenery of 

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Greenwich Park 

Equestrian Venue 

PARALYMPIC TOURS. By Jo Caird 

To learn more about the venues, as well as plenty of 

fascinating facts about the history of the Games, why 

not book onto one of these excellent London tours 

Please note that the tours do not include entry into the 

Olympic and Paralympic venues themselves. 

The Olympics Walk, a two-hour tour of the area 

around the Olympics Park, takes place until 28 Aug and 

from 10 Sep. It’s organised by London Walks 

(p. 69), the capital’s oldest walking tour company. 

London’s famous Blue Badge Tourist Guides also 

offer several excellent Olympic tours, including daily 

Olympics Walks around the edge of the Olympic Park 

for great views of the venues. The route finishes at 

Westfield Stratford City (p. 86), where there’s a special 

viewing platform overlooking the Olympic Park (tickets 

£9, child free. toursof2012sites.com). 

For a self-guided Olympic tour, take a stroll along the 

Queen’s Jubilee Greenway. Marked with distinctive 

glass slabs, the path links many London 2012 Games 

venues. Along its 60km route it passes the North 

Greenwich Arena, which is hosting some of the 

wheelchair basketball events, and Greenwich Park 

– which will be the venue for equestrian events. You can 

also cycle much of the route, so why not hire a bike with 

Barclays Cycle Hire (p. 136). For a bird’s-eye view of 

North Greenwich Arena (The O 2 ) and the surrounding 

area, visitors can take a walk on the arena’s roof with 

Up At The O2 (tickets £22. theo2.co.uk/upattheo2). 

If a walking tour sounds too much like hard work, hop 

on a tour bus. Big Bus Tours (p. 67) and The Original 

Tour (p. 67) buses will both take you past The Mall, 

where the Paralympic marathon will be taking place on 

9 Sep. Make sure you choose the tours with a live guide 

for up-to-the-minute information about the London 

2012 Games. The Classic Sightseeing Tour from 

London Duck Tours (p. 74) also goes past the area. 

Expect diversions during the marathon event. 

Greenwich Park, London’s oldest 

Royal Park, forms the backdrop to 

equestrian events (30 Aug-4 Sep) 

while nearby, The Royal Artillery 

Barracks make an apt home for 

archery and shooting events from 

30 Aug-5 Sep, and 30 Aug- 

6 Sep respectively. 

Outside of the Olympic Park, 

the busiest venue in the entire 

Games will be east London’s 

ExCel Centre. The multi-purpose 

exhibition space represents the 

largest competition venue at the 

Paralympic Games and comprises 

five different arenas, each hosting 

a different sport. Throughout the 

12 days of the Games the venue 

will showcase everything from 

judo (30 Aug-1 Sep), sitting 

volleyball (30 Aug-8 Sep) and 

wheelchair fencing (4-8 Sep), 

to powerlifting (30 Aug-5 Sep), 

boccia (2-8 Sep) and table 

tennis (30 Aug-8 Sep). 

The Orbit 

Those with tickets to the Olympic Park (tickets £10, 

child £5. london2012.com) can view it in all its glory 

by booking tickets for the ArcelorMittal Orbit. This 

114.5m steel structure, designed by artist Anish Kapoor 

and architect Cecil Balmond, is the tallest sculpture in 

the UK. On a clear day, visitors to the viewing platform 

can see for more than 20 miles across the capital. 

A trip to the top takes around half an hour, including 

a lift ascent, time on the viewing platform, and 

descending via the steps (tickets £15, child £7. 

tickets.london2012.com). 

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Accessible 

LONDON 


London Wetland Centre 

London prides itself on being 

inclusive and continually 

strives to improve its 

accessibility for older and 

disabled people, as well as 

those with young children in 

tow. Read on for information 

that will hopefully make your 

visit as hassle-free 

as possible. By Jo Caird 

In keeping with the Olympic and 

Paralympic spirit, the organisers 

of London 2012 are committed to 

ensuring that everyone, regardless 

of their age, disability or access 

requirements, will be able to get the 

most out of their Games experience. 

Services include accessible shuttle 

buses from key train and bus 

stations, audio description and 

commentary at all venues and a 

mobility service to help spectators 

get around at events. For details, visit 

london2012.com/paralympics/ 

spectators/accessibility/ 

But it’s not just at the Games 

where access is important, so 

here’s our guide to London’s 

accessible highlights. Please bear 

in mind that while we’ve tried to 

include as much information as 

possible, you should contact the 

venues and services directly for the 

most up-to-date information about 

their facilities and accessibility. 

GETTING AROUND 

Use Transport for London’s (TfL’s) 

Journey Planner to help you plan 

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ACCESSIBLE 

OUTDOOR 

PLACES 

Whether you’re looking for 

entertainment, intellectual 

stimulation or just a breath of fresh 

air, London’s outdoor attractions 

have a lot to offer. 


your way around the capital. It can 

give you journey options that avoid 

stairs or escalators and can be set 

to limit walking distances. TfL also 

publishes a range of free guides 

in alternative formats to help 

users with impaired mobility plan 

and make journeys. 

All London’s buses and trams, 

as well as the entire Docklands 

Light Railway, are wheelchair 

accessible and wheelchair users 

travel free of charge on buses and 

trams. Trained assistance dogs are 

allowed throughout the transport 

network. Sixty-three stations on 

the London Underground have 

step-free access from street to 

platform (usually by lift), with 

some stations providing access 

from street to train. However, 

wheelchair users are advised 

to travel off-peak as the Tube 

can become very congested in 

busier periods. Excellent signage, 

announcements and tactile 

warning surfaces make the Tube 

a safe service for deaf or blind 

visitors to London. Meanwhile 

licensed London taxis (black 

cabs) are wheelchair accessible 

and feature accessibility aids. 

Enjoy a sensory experience in the 

midst of magnificent greenery and 

impressive landscaping at Kew 

Gardens (above, p. 59), Eltham 

Palace (p. 56) or the Horniman 

Museum And Gardens (p. 76). 

There is good wheelchair access at 

all three and the Horniman Museum, 

with its collection of objects sourced 

by a Victorian tea merchant during 

his travels, is a delight. Look out 

for the ‘hands-on’ events taking 

place at the weekends and during 

school holidays. 

The London Wetland Centre 

is a 105-acre reserve dedicated 

to birdlife. Spot dozens of species 

from the network of accessible 

paths and hides as well as a family 

of otters who have recently moved 

in (p. 58). You’ll also find plenty of 

our feathered friends, along with 

fish, reptiles, insects and mammals 

galore at the impressively accessible 

ZSL London Zoo (below, p. 64). 

Continues overleaf.

The zoo is located within 

Regent’s Park (p. 55), another 

great outdoor option. It’s home to 

a wonderfully-fragrant rose garden 

and boasts one of London’s 

most atmospheric entertainment 

venues, the Regent’s Park Open 

Air Theatre (p. 94). Further 

south, the wide, smooth paths 

criss-crossing Hyde Park and 

Kensington Gardens make a visit 

to the beautiful Serpentine lake 

and peaceful Diana Memorial 

Fountain very easy indeed (p. 55). 

If culture’s your bag, then a 

trip to Shakespeare’s Globe 

is essential (pictured top, p. 60). 

Wheelchair users can watch an 

outdoor performance at this replica 

of a 16th-century playhouse from 

an accessible box, or can opt for 

a raised platform in the open-air 

‘yard’ among the ‘groundlings’. 

For more of an active outdoor 

experience head over to London 

2012 venue the Lee Valley White 

Water Centre (above, Station 

Road, Waltham Cross, EN9. 

08456 770 606. 

visitleevalley.org.uk t Waltham 

Cross, then bus. Off map). People 

with a wide range of mobility 

requirements can try their hand 

at white water rafting, canoeing 

and kayaking. The centre reopens 

after the Games on 8 Sep. If 

you can’t wait that long, there’s 

always the London Fields Lido, 

a fully accessible, heated, outdoor 

25-metre swimming pool in trendy 

east London (London Fields 

Westside, E8. 020 7254 9038. 

hackney.gov.uk/c-londonfieldslido.htm 

t London Fields. 

Off map). 

10ACCESSIBLE ATTRACTIONS 

A great way to get a feel for the city is taking in the sights on a river cruise, 

from Westminster to Greenwich with City Cruises and Thames Clippers 

(pictured below left, p. 65). Boats offer wheel-on access and disabled toilets. 

While in Greenwich, make sure to pop into the National Maritime Museum 

for a taste of maritime history (p. 78) and the Royal Observatory (p. 59), 

with its fully accessible planetarium. Visually-impaired visitors can download 

the excellent audio and large-print guides from the website. 

London’s most important religious buildings are now both accessible 

to disabled visitors. The Whispering Gallery and Golden Galleries at 

St. Paul’s Cathedral involve a lot of stairs, but there’s lift access down to 

the atmospheric crypt, where you can do a virtual tour of the galleries, as well 

as see the tombs of various famous figures (p. 60). Touch tours can be 

arranged at Westminster Abbey and transcripts of the audio guide are 

available for deaf visitors (p. 63). 

Disabled access to theatres, galleries and concert halls is improving every 

year in the capital. The Royal Opera House (below right) offers a free access 

membership scheme with benefits including priority booking and discounted 

tickets (p. 105); you can do audio-described, BSL and touch tours at the 

Royal Academy of Arts (p. 74); and The Roundhouse has an infraredassisted 

hearing system (Chalk Farm Road, NW1. 08444 828 008. 

roundhouse.org.uk Ë Chalk Farm. Off map). 

Sports fans will enjoy the tour at Lord’s Cricket Ground, which includes 

the memorabilia-filled MCC Museum, the Media Centre — with its fantastic 

views of the famous ground — and the players’ dressing rooms (p. 58). 

And for shopping addicts, there’s Old Spitalfields Market, which has been 

around since the 13th century but underwent an excellent refurbishment 

in 2003 (p. 89). Level flooring throughout the covered market area makes 

access to the dozens of quirky fashion, antiques, crafts and food stalls easy. 

USEFUL INFORMATION 

Visit London’s website is your 

best starting point when it comes 

to finding out about London and 

accessibility. You’ll find maps, 

information on venues, dining, 

tours, getting around, public 

toilets and much more. 

visitlondon.com/access 

Transport for London (TfL) 

provides a range of helpful 

information, including disabled 

access on London’s Tubes, trains, 

buses, trams, taxis, minicabs, river 

services and more. tfl.gov.uk/ 

gettingaround/transport 

accessibility/1169.aspx 

Inclusive London is an online 

nationwide access register of 

buildings, venues and services. 

You will find it extremely useful 

for things such as planning a day 

out. inclusivelondon.com 

Tourism For All is a UK charity 

dedicated to making tourism 

welcoming and inclusive for 

everyone. With essential 

information on everything from 

places to go to public toilets. 

tourismforall.org.uk 

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1. ETON DORNEY 

Set in 450 acres of stunning Windsor parkland, Eton 

Dorney will be the venue for Paralympic rowing. This is 

only the second time that rowing has appeared in the 

Paralympics, since its first outing at the Beijing Games in 

2008. It is the newest Paralympic discipline. The sport is 

open to anyone with spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, 

lower-limb amputations and visual impairments. Eton 

Dorney is an impressive 2,200-metre, eight-lane rowing 

course that resembles an airport runway. It is renowned 

as one of the finest rowing venues in the world. The 

separate return lane is connected to the competition 

lake by a cut-through and bridge. Paralympic races 

are 1,000m, with only six lanes being used. The winner 

is the first to cross the finish line. 

2. BRANDS HATCH 

Famous for F1 Grand Prix motor racing, this Kent venue 

will make up half of the course for the Paralympic road 

cycling events, with athletes also using surrounding roads. 

Brands Hatch began life as a dirt track on farmland but 

is now one of the best-known racing circuits in 

the world. There will be 32 events with riders of various 

disabilities competing on bicycles, tricycles, tandems 

and hand cycles. The challenging seven to 10km loop 

circuit features hill elements, as well as wide roads to 

allow opportunities for sprint finishes. Road cycling 

was first introduced as a Paralympic sport at the Stoke 

Mandeville/New York 1984 Paralympics and is now 

the third largest sport on the programme. 

3. WEYMOUTH AND PORTLAND 

Weymouth Bay and Portland Harbour has some of the 

best natural sailing waters in the UK, making it the 

perfect location for Paralympic sailing. A new commercial 

560-berth marina was built nearby in preparation for 

London 2012, with 250 of these berths being used 

during the Games. A 250m slipway for launching boats 

was also constructed, as well as 70 new moorings. 

After being officially recognised at the Sydney 2000 

Games, Paralympic sailing now features fleet races using 

specially-designed roomier, stabilised keelboats. Events 

are split into solo, two and three-person categories, 

and are mixed (with at least one female competitor 

taking part in each three-person team). 

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LONDON 

2012 

FESTIVAL 

This nationwide cultural festival has a wealth of events 

taking place right here in the capital. Here’s just a taster of 

some of the thrills in store. By David G. Taylor 

Whether you’re into dance, music, 

theatre, fashion, art, food or film, the 

London 2012 Festival is bound to have 

something to entice you. Running until 

9 Sep, this mammoth, UK-wide festival 

of creativity is proving abit of a cultural 

Olympics with more than 1,000 events 

during its summer season, many of 

them free to attend. For listings of all 

the exciting events taking place, visit 

festival.london2012.com 

1 

At the National Theatre 

Inside Out (until 9 Sep), the 

famous NT complex is literally 

turning itself inside out for you to 

glimpse its behind-the-scenes secrets 

away from the stage. Unusual spaces 

including the riverside terraces, 

squares outside the building, the NT 

foyer, and more, will be home to a 

variety of exciting theatrical events, 

ranging from exhibitions to special 

performances. Among the highlights 

you might want to try one of a range of 

free workshops, such as Stage Combat 

(30 Aug), Physical Comedy (31 Aug) 

and Costume Design (2 Sep). Or why 

not browse revealing exhibitions about 

the plays Timon Of Athens and War 

Horse (both until 9 Sep) Or eat at 

this summer’s essential hang-out, the 

Propstore café-bar (open daily from 

noon). It’s built from sets and scenery 

and packed with theatrical props. 

Details at insideout.national 

theatre.org.uk 

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Damien Hirst at Tate Modern 

Meera Syal in Much Ado About Nothing 

2 Internationally-acclaimed 

comedian Laurence Clark 

happens to have a disability, 

and is tired of being told how 

‘inspirational’ he is. His hilarious 

stand-up show, Inspired, has 

toured the nation and finally 

arrives at London’s Bloomsbury 

Theatre on 7 Sep. 

Bloomsbury Theatre, 15 Gordon 

Street, WC1. 020 7388 8822. 

thebloomsbury.com 

3 

Tate Modern’s (p. 74) 

blockbuster exhibition 

Damien Hirst (until 9 Sep) 

is a chance to trace the conceptual 

artist’s development since his rise to 

fame and notoriety in the 1980s and 

90s. Always surprising and sometimes 

shocking, visitors to this retrospective 

are greeted by Hirst’s astonishing 

platinum and diamond skull in the 

Turbine Hall. It boasts 8,600 flawless 

white diamonds, plus one large 

pear-shaped pink diamond set into 

the forehead. Expect to see other 

famous works including Hirst’s spin 

paintings, his pickled shark (The 

Physical Impossibility Of Death 

In The Mind Of Someone Living), 

and the bisected cow and calf 

(Mother And Child Divided). Among 

the most memorable are his butterfly 

works, including an installation of 

canvasses with pupae glued to them, 

from which exotic live butterflies hatch 

to flutter overhead. 


Young people are being encouraged to experience 

4 live theatre during a specially-extended outing of the 

annual Kids Week (until 31 Aug). It means children 

aged-16 and under can see top shows for free, when 

accompanied by an adult paying full price. Up to two extra 

children’s tickets can also be purchased at half price. Shows 

include Billy Elliot The Musical (pictured), Disney’s The Lion 

King, Carousel, Shrek The Musical, Spamalot, Jersey Boys, 

The Wizard Of Oz, Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain and 

The Tiger Who Came To Tea. Meanwhile, the season also 

brings with it a fantastic range of fun, free activities. 

For further details, visit kidsweek.co.uk 

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New temporary exhibition at Kensington Palace 

24 May - 4 November 2012 

High Street Kensington 

Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the 

only other Diamond Jubilee celebrations in British history 

Join in at hrp.org.uk 

In the new Pigott Galleries

5 

The mystical characters 

depicted on decks of Tarot 

cards are brought to life in 

Tarot Drome (5-30 Sep, p. 104). 

Olivier Award-winning performance 

artist Marisa Carnesky heads a cast 

of contortionists, roller girls and 

more in this quirky, interactive, 

promenade performance held in 

atmospheric, subterranean venue, 

the Old Vic Tunnels (Station Approach 

Road, SE1. 08448 717 628. 

oldvictheatre.com). 

6 

The global popularity of 

British playwright William 

Shakespeare’s work is 

celebrated in the World 

Shakespeare Festival (until Nov, 

date to be confirmed, p. 105) taking 

place across the UK, with many 

stagings of his work and other 

happenings right here in London. 

Among them, be sure to see his plays 

Julius Caesar (until 15 Sep, p. 100), 

Timon Of Athens (p. 104), King Lear 

(from 31 Aug, p. 102) with Jonathan 

Pryce (Brazil), and Much Ado About 

Nothing (from 22 Sep) starring 

Meera Syal, (The Kumars At No. 42). 

As part of the festival visit the British 

Museum’s Shakespeare: Staging The 

World (until 25 Nov, p. 76), which 

looks at London’s emergence as one 

of the world’s most important cities, 

as charted in Shakespeare’s plays. 

7 

Games fans won’t want to 

miss the display London 

2012 Olympic And 

Paralympic Games Medals at the 

British Museum (until 9 Sep, p. 76). 

Visitors can get up-close to genuine 

medals, and learn how the 2012 

Games ones were produced, from 

mining the metals to design and 

production. It’s the perfect exhibition 

to put you in a winning mood. 

8 

BBC Proms (until 8 Sep, 

p. 105) is a classical music 

festival made up of a series of 

concerts and recitals, all of which are 

broadcast live on BBC Radio 3. 

There’s something to suit every 

classical taste from opera to brass 

bands, but the season also includes 

jazz and world music. The extensive 

events programme culminates on 

8 Sep with an outdoor concert called 

BBC Proms In The Park in Hyde Park 

in the afternoon, with the famous 

Last Night Of The Proms concert that 

evening inside the Royal Albert Hall. 

9 

See the Official London 

2012 Olympic And 

Paralympic Poster Display 

for free at Tate Britain (pictured below, 

until 21 Sep, p. 74). You can view the 

London 2012 Games’ designs by 

legendary British artists such as 

Bridget Riley and Tracey Emin. 

Pictured is Michael Craig-Martin’s Go. 

10 

Among many amazing 

performances at the 

Southbank Centre 

(p. 105), there are two particularly 

Paralympic-friendly experiences 

that you won’t want to miss. 

Creating The Spectacle by Sue 

Austin (pictured) is an ambitious 

and surprising series of shows 

featuring a dancer artfully using 

a wheelchair while submerged 

underwater (31 Aug-9 Sep). 

Meanwhile, The Impending 

Storm (7-8 Sep), by David Toole 

and Lucy Hind, boasts both 

disabled and able-bodied 

performers from the UK and 

South Africa in an explosive show 

exploring physicality and culture. 

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CENTRAL LONDON 

London’s heart is made up of 

many boroughs including Camden, 

Islington, the City of Westminster, 

and the City of London (the main 

financial area of the capital). 

This buzzing region has a 

dense concentration of offices, 

embassies, theatres, museums, 

nightspots, shops and state 

buildings, as well as the official 

home of the Queen. It’s also 

famed for its arts hubs such as 

the West End. 

Hidden Gem: Camden Passage. 

This antiques village has operated 

in a small Islington backstreet 

since the 1960s and is still going 

strong. Wednesdays and Saturdays 

are the main market days, but 

many shops are also open 

throughout the week. Shop for 

vintage clothing, jewellery, fine art 

and antiques, and refuel 

at the many independent cafés 

and restaurants. 

Camden Passage, N1. 

camdenpassageislington. 

co.uk Ë Angel. Off map. 

NORTH LONDON 

More than 120 languages are 

spoken in this multi-ethnic and 

vibrant region, which is steeped 

in history, renowned for its culture, 

and boasts excellent transport 

links. Areas of interest include 

Hampstead Heath (p. 55) and the 

spectacular views from Primrose 

Hill, next to Regent’s Park (p. 55). 

Hidden Gem: The Spaniards Inn. 

One of London’s oldest pubs, this 

16th-century Hampstead hostelry 

appears in Charles Dickens’s The 

Pickwick Papers. Speciality beers, 

great pub lunches and a sunny 

garden await you at this historic inn. 

Spaniards Road, NW3. 

020 8731 8406. 

thespaniardshampstead.co.uk 

Ë Hampstead. Off map. 

SOUTH LONDON 

Otherwise known as ‘south of the 

river’, this area is less built up than 

the north and loved for its array 

of open spaces such as Clapham 

Common and Richmond Park. 

It’s popular for sporting attractions 

including the Wimbledon Lawn 

Tennis Museum (p. 63) and World 

Rugby Museum (p. 64). It’s also 

home to the royal borough of 

Greenwich, the UK’s most famous 

maritime site (p. 47). 

Hidden Gem: Crystal Palace 

Park. This large, attractive park 

was home to the Crystal Palace 

building – which featured at the 

Great Exhibition of 1851 – until it 

was destroyed by fire in 1936. It 

still contains the life-size dinosaur 

models displayed at the Exhibition 

– look out for these quirky pieces 

of history lurking among the trees. 

Daily 07.00-dusk. Free Admission. 

Anerly Hill, SE20. 020 8778 

7148. t Crystal Palace. 

Off map. 

EAST LONDON 

Once the heart of working-class 

London, the east is going through 

a period of regeneration thanks to 

the London 2012 Olympic Games 

and Paralympic Games. Factories 

and docks give way to a funky 

arts scene, bars and clubs, 

plus markets like Old Spitalfields 

(p. 89), and The O 2 complex, 

home to shops, bars, restaurants 

and the British Music 

Experience (p. 76). 

Hidden Gem: Hackney City 

Farm. Get a taste of the rural 

life including coming face-to-face 

with goats, pigs, sheep and more 

at this urban farm. There’s also 

an award-winning café on site 

serving top quality Italian cuisine 

and homemade ice cream. Tues- 

Sun 10.00-16.30. Free admission. 

Goldsmiths Row, E2. 

020 7729 6381. 

hackneycityfarm.co.uk 

Ë Bethnal Green. Off map. 

WEST LONDON 

Parts of this area run alongside the 

western end of the River Thames 

and the Regent’s Canal. Here 

you’ll find affluent, elegant districts 

like Chelsea and Knightsbridge. 

It’s also home to Notting Hill’s 

fashionable shops and restaurants, 

plus Portobello Road, site of the 

famous market (p. 89). 

Hidden Gem: The Puppet 

Theatre Barge. This floating 

venue, docked in Richmond in the 

summer and Little Venice in the 

winter, has been staging charming 

puppet theatre shows for children 

and adults for 30 years now. 

Admission £10 child £8.50. 

Petersham Road, TW10. 

020 7249 6876. 

puppetbarge.com 

Ë Ë t Richmond. Off map. 


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If You Only Have One Day… 

With so many attractions, both historical and contemporary, London is one of the 

world’s most exciting cities to explore. These are the top 10 attractions (according 

to the latest available visitor numbers) that you won’t want to miss. 

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. 76). 

2 TATE MODERN 

The former power station is situated 

at Bankside and hosts a globallyrecognised 

modern art 

collection, plus some great 

temporary exhibitions (p. 74). 

3 NATIONAL GALLERY 

A huge gallery filled with priceless 

European art belonging to the 

nation, including works by Botticelli, 

Da Vinci and Monet (p. 72). 

4 NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM 

Explore the natural world, including 

a full-size Diplodocus skeleton, 

child-friendly exhibitions, fossils and 

Darwin’s pet tortoise (p. 78). 

5 EDF ENERGY LONDON EYE 

Experience the full glory of London 

by taking a ride in one of the 

capsules (p. 58). On a clear day 

views can extend as far as 

Windsor Castle (p. 69). 

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. 78). 

7 VICTORIA AND 

ALBERT MUSEUM 

An incredible range of artefacts 

that span more than 3,000 years 

of art, design, jewellery, photos, 

sculpture, textiles and fashion. 

Excellent exhibitions show off 

the famous permanent 

collection (p. 78). 

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 presidents, pop icons, 

royals, Bollywood stars and 

more (p. 58). 

9 NATIONAL MARITIME 

MUSEUM/ROYAL 

OBSERVATORY 

Discover more about seafaring 

and stargazing at these popular 

attractions in the royal borough 

of Greenwich (p. 78). 

!0 TOWER OF LONDON 

The 900-year-old fortress of 

England has been home to kings, 

prisoners and ghosts, and now 

displays the Crown Jewels (p. 63). 

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Area Focus: River Thames 

By Sasha Wood 

WHY Flowing through the centre of London, the River Thames is the ideal 

starting point for exploring the capital. Its banks are jam-packed with must-see 

spots — iconic buildings, exciting attractions, and vibrant entertainment hubs. 

Plus a boat cruise gives visitors a great sightseeing snapshot of the city. 

WHEN With the glorious spectacle of the Mayor’s Thames Festival and 

new attractions Up At The O 2 and The London Pleasure Gardens adding to 

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its appeal, August and September are the perfect time to follow 

the river and discover all the area has to offer. 

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1 NORTH BANK 

Standing proud on the Thames’ historic north bank 

are some of London’s most memorable buildings 

including the Houses of Parliament (p. 58) and the 

Tower of London (p. 63), marking the area out as 

the city’s traditional power centre. Neoclassical gem 

Somerset House (p. 60), as well as world-class 

gallery Tate Britain (p. 71) can also be found along 

the Thames’ central London stretch. A trip to the 

Tower – a perfectly-preserved 900-year-old fortress 

with resident Yeoman Warders, royal ghosts and 

dazzling crown jewels – is an unmissable part of any 

sightseeing itinerary. The domed top of St Paul’s 

Cathedral (p. 60) and the majestic Tower Bridge 

(p. 60) add to this extraordinary skyline. 

Houses of 

Parliament 

Lambeth 

Bridge 

3 SOUTH BANK AND BANKSIDE 

Whether you are looking for 

family attractions, high culture, 

or colourful entertainment, the 

southern side of the Thames is a 

must-see destination. South Bank, 

a pedestrianised area running from 

Westminster Bridge to Blackfriars 

Bridge, is crammed with tourist 

attractions including enormous ferris 

wheel the EDF Energy London Eye 

(p. 58), which offers a sublime bird’seye 

view of the city. Right next door, 

County Hall is home to a bevy of 

amusements including the Namco 

entertainment centre (p. 59). Further 

east, there’s a cluster of brilliant arts 

venues including the Southbank 

Centre (p. 105), currently hosting the Festival Of The World (p. 51); 

and the National Theatre (p. 102), home to three superb theatres. 

On Bankside, stretching between Blackfriars and London Bridges, 

visitors will find two of London’s gems – contemporary art mecca 

Tate Modern (p. 74) and the beautiful reconstruction of 16th-century 

thatched-roof theatre, Shakespeare’s Globe (p. 60). 

2 BOATS 

Take to the water for some fantastic 

photo opportunities. There’s a wealth 

of boat trips to tempt you, from 

Thames Clippers’ quick catamarans 

and City Cruises’ sightseeing services 

(pictured) to London Duck Tours’ 

quirky WWII amphibious vehicles 

(p. 64). With Bateaux London you 

can chart the river in style on a glasswalled 

floating restaurant, while The 

London Showboat combines cabaret 

and dining. Get even closer to the 

water with the thrilling Thames RIB 

Experience speedboat tours or canoe 

downstream with Kayaking London 

(for further details see p. 65). 

4 SEA LIFE 

LONDON AQUARIUM 

For a peek at life beneath the 

surface of the River Thames, plus 

a chance to see exotic marine 

creatures, take a trip to the Sea Life 

London Aquarium (p. 60). Located 

in County Hall, residents include 

rays, penguins, sharks and turtles. 

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FESTIVAL 

Topping off an 

extraordinary 

summer for 

London, this free 

festival promises 

to be bigger and 

better than ever. 

On 8-9 Sep, the 

River Thames from Tower Bridge to the London Eye is filled with 

exciting events. The river’s embankments and crossings become 

the venues for live music, street performances, interactive art, 

dance and open-air dining. On the river, boat flotillas and races 

entertain the crowds. Festivities reach a spectacular climax on the 

final evening with the enchanting Night Carnival taking place 

along Victoria Embankment between Westminster and Blackfriars 

Bridges. An illuminated parade of more than 2,000 costumed 

dancers and drummers is followed by a huge fireworks display on 

the river ( thamesfestival.org). 

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6 LONDON PLEASURE GARDENS 

A new entertainment destination on the banks of the river, 

the London Pleasure Gardens (p. 58) are a modern 

twist on a fabulous Victorian creation – a magical park 

full of quirky venues and artistic delights. The site hosts 

everything from open-air concerts, theatre, dance and circus 

performances to film screenings, live art and family activities. 

There’s also a floating bar and an urban nature reserve. 

7 DOCKLANDS AND THE NORTH O 2 /NORTH GREENWICH GREENWICH ARENA 

Once at the centre of the Thames shipping trade, Docklands has 

kept with the times to become a towering financial district. The 

former docks in Canary Wharf are now dotted with upmarket bars, 

eateries and the Museum of London Docklands (p. 78), which is 

also the German hospitality house for London 2012. (until Just across 16 Sep). the 

river, Just across The O 2 the hosts river, big-name The O 2 hosts entertainment big-name acts entertainment and elite wheelchair acts and 

elite basketball wheelchair during basketball the Paralympics. during the New Paralympics. attraction Up New At attraction the O 2 (p. 

63) Up At is an the exhilarating O 2 (p. 63) 90-minute is an exhilarating expedition 90-minute that offers expedition the chance that to 

walk offers over the the chance top of to the scale dome the dome for jaw-dropping for jaw-dropping views of views the of Olympic the 

Park. area. For a thrilling novel way way to to cross the the river, take the the Emirates Air Air Line 

(p. xx) 138) cable car car between The The O 2 Oand 2 and east east London’s Royal Docks. 

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8 HISTORIC ROYAL GREENWICH 

Greenwich’s main claim to fame is the 

prime meridian that separates the earth 

into east and west. But it’s not just the 

novelty of being in two hemispheres at 

once that attracts visitors to the area, 

there’s the possibility of glimpsing the 

universe at the Royal Observatory 

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(p. 

59) too. The 

area also has 

a rich maritime 

history embodied 

by the riverside 

Royal Naval 

College, moored 

19th-century tea 

clipper the Cutty 

Sark (p. 56), 

and explained at 

the fascinating 

National 

Maritime 

Museum (p. 78). 

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SUMMERTIME 

SPECTACULAR 

London’s biggest-ever outdoor 

cultural festival comes to the 

capital this summer, with the 

‘Mayor of London Presents’. 

It’s a series of extraordinary 

free events, pop-up 

performances, magical trails 

and family fun. Read on for 

some of its many highlights. 

By Jo Caird 

London’s streets, parks and open 

spaces will come alive with the 

outdoor performances of Showtime: 

Entertainment Everywhere (until 

9 Sep), which features British 

international performers, such as 

Spanish street theatre company, 

Osadia (pictured right), and the 

female drummers of China’s Red 

Poppy Ladies’ Percussion troupe 

(pictured above), who performed at 

the 2008 Beijing Olympics. 

As you explore London, keep 

your eyes peeled for the many popup 

shows and happenings. Playful 

Cities: 99 Tiny Games (until 23 

Aug) transforms the city into a giant 

playroom, with a range of activities 

for children and adults. To play just 

read the rules that you’ll find posted 

to a wall or footpath nearby. 

Experience the city’s scenic streets 

and best sights on any of six free 

walking routes with Stroll: Discovery 

Trails (until 9 Sep), or alternatively 

encounter its arty side with Explore: 

Cultural Trails (until 9 Sep). 

London’s lesser-known spaces 

can be encountered with Secrets: 

Hidden London (until 9 Sep), 

which sees artists and performers 

create work in unique locations. 

Environmental arts group Red Earth, 

for example, have transformed 

Northala Fields in Ealing (pictured 

left) with an installation that provides 

the setting for a ritualistic ceremony 

of fire and sound. 

Dazzle: Bridge Illumination 

(until 9 Sep) sees river crossings 

from London Bridge (map C8) to 

the Golden Jubilee Bridges (map 

C6) bathed with colourful lights to 

celebrate the 2012 Games. 

There’s more culture to be enjoyed 

at Liberty (1-2 Sep), a weekend 

of performances from top UK and 

international deaf and disabled artists 

taking place in five locations including 

Trafalgar Square. The festival’s 

10th anniversary programme 

features Graeae Theatre Company’s 

acclaimed production of Reasons 

To Be Cheerful, a musical about the 

British punk-rock legend Ian Dury. 

Carnaval Del Pueblo (18 Aug) 

is the largest Latin American outdoor 

festival in Europe, featuring 

a three-mile-long carnival procession, 

stage performances, a huge salsa 

competition, children’s area and more. 

Times to be confirmed (TBC). Head 

for the London Pleasure Gardens, 

p. 58. carnavaldelpueblo.com. 

London Mela (19 Aug), an event 

celebrating South Asian culture, 

blends performance, music, and 

activities for children with food 

markets and a giant funfair. This 

year’s 10th anniversary also boasts 

the Mayor’s Eid Stage, marking 

the end of the Muslim festival of 

Ramadan (13.00-21.00. Gunnersby 

Park, W3. londonmela.org). 

Meanwhile, Surprises: Pop-Up 

Performances (dates TBC), includes 

What You Will: Pop Up Shakespeare 

with Bard excerpts performed 

around the city. 

• Do check the website for the latest 

news before visiting. For further 

details, more events, and how to 

download the London Official City 

Guide app, visit molpresents.com 

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MAYOR OF LONDON PRESENTS 

A SUMMER LIKE NO OTHER 

HIDDEN GEMS 

A whole host of special events in unexpected 

places. Discover a new side to London at 

molpresents.com/secrets

Sightseeing 

With Sasha Wood 

What’s hot 

SIGHTSEEING 

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CHELSEA PHYSIC GARDEN IMAGE © CHELSEA PHYSIC GARDEN 

The streets of west London come alive in a blaze of colour 

over the August bank holiday (26-27 Aug) as the city’s biggest 

and brightest outdoor festival gets its annual outing. Notting 

Hill Carnival (right) is an unmissable feast for the senses with 

a distinctly Caribbean flavour. The area is filled with a non-stop 

parade of bedecked floats, dazzling costumes, dancers, steel bands, 

sound systems and street food. Sunday is children’s day, perfect for 

a lively family day out, while on Monday the carnival gets into full 

swing with live bands and a full-on party atmosphere. 

Notting Hill Carnival, p. 64. 

A right royal harvest 

To experience a quirky London tradition kept alive by generations of 

the capital’s cockneys, head to the Guildhall Yard for the glittering 

Pearly Kings And Queens Harvest Festival on 30 Sep. Kicking 

off at 13.00 with music and maypole dancing, the Londoner’s 

handmade ‘smother suits’ decorated with hundreds of pearl buttons 

are the main draw. The pearly parade then makes its way to St. Mary 

Le Bow Church for a 15.00 harvest festival service. 

Guildhall Yard, Gresham Street, EC2. pearlysociety.co.uk 

Ë Ë Bank/Mansion House. Map B8. 

The secret garden 

A hidden oasis in the heart 

of London, Chelsea Physic 

Garden dates back to 1673. 

It’s brimful of fascinating 

plants arranged by their 

properties, from healing 

varieties to the perfumed or 

poisonous. Visit now to see 

the garden in full bloom and 

explore the new Garden of 

Edible and Useful Plants. 

The Chelsea Physic 

Garden, p 52. 

World arts hub 

The Southbank Centre is staging a global 

arts extravaganza Festival Of The World 

this summer (until 9 Sep) inspired by 

modern Olympics founder Baron Pierre 

de Coubertin’s belief that the arts, as well 

as sports, could enhance people’s lives. 

The festival’s vast array of features include 

colourful outdoor art installations such as 

Perspectives (pictured) and the African treeshaped 

fabric sculpture Under The Baobob. 

There’s a major exhibition in the Royal 

Festival Hall, a park of rainbow sand, and a 

roof garden, plus markets and mini-festivals 

celebrating cultural diversity. 

Festival Of The World, p. 105. 


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SIGHTSEEING 

These are the capital’s top 

sightseeing attractions. 

References are to the 

Central London Map on 

p. 141-144. 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 

standing at Hyde Park Corner 

was home to the first Duke 

of Wellington, who defeated 

Napoleon. See its wonderful 

collection of furnishings and 

art. Sat-Sun 11.00-17.00. 

Admission £6.50, child £3.90. 

149 Piccadilly, W1. 020 

7499 5676. englishheritage.org.uk 

Ë Hyde 

Park Corner. Map C4. 

BANQUETING HOUSE 

Designed by Inigo Jones for 

James I, with an exquisite 

painted ceiling by Peter 

Paul Rubens, this property 

was favoured by Charles 

I. Mon-Sat 10.00-17.00, 

but sometimes closes for 

events. Check before visiting. 

Admission £5, child free. 

Whitehall, SW1. 020 

3166 6154. hrp.org.uk 

Ë Charing Cross. Map C6. 


Discover the Queen’s palatial 

London residence. Until 

7 Oct Summer Opening. See 

19 State Rooms decorated 

with art and antiques, and visit 

the Queen’s Gallery (p. 74). 

Daily 09.30-18.30. Admission 

£18, child £10.25. Joint ticket 

with the Royal Mews and The 

Queen’s Gallery available. 

The Mall, SW1. 

020 7766 7300. 

royalcollection.org.uk 

Ë t Victoria/Ë Green 

Park. Map C5. 

CHANGING THE GUARD 

At 11.30 on 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/Green Park. 

Map D5. 

The Mounted Guard 

Changing Ceremony takes 

place at Horse Guards 

Parade. 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 84 

1955. chelseafc.com/ 

tours Ë Fulham Broadway. 

Off map. 

CHELSEA 

PHYSIC GARDEN 

London’s oldest botanic 

garden was founded in 

1673, as a garden for 

training apothacaries. It’s 

filled with botanic specimens 

and rare species, including 

natural medicines from 

around the world. The 

Garden Of Edible And Plants 

is an exciting new half-acre 

addition (p. 51). Tues-Fri 

12.00-17.00; Sun 12.00- 

18.00. Until 5 Sep Late 

opening Wed until 22.00. 

Admission £9; child £6. 

66 Royal Hospital Road, 

SW3. 020 7349 6458. 

chelseaphysicgarden. 

co.uk Ë Sloane Square. 

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LONDON’S NO.1 SIGHTSEEING TOUR ON THE THAMES 

The best way 

to head for 

Greenwich 

Get your trip to the 2012 Games off to the best possible start by 

travelling to Greenwich with City Cruises. We are working with 

Games organisers to provide frequent services departing from all 

our Central London piers at Westminster, London Eye and Tower 

Pier. So why not miss out the traffic and get a sightseeing tour 

into the bargain. Unbeatable! 

All boats have onboard commentary, 

serve refreshments, have full toilet 

facilities and are wheelchair accessible. 

Book online at 

020 77 400 400 

or call 

or buy ticket at any of our on-pier ticket kiosks

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.

The Royal Parks 

Late summer is a special time to visit these lush 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 

London. Usually open from 07.00 until dusk, but check 

individual times at royalparks.org.uk 

SIGHTSEEING 

BATTERSEA PARK IMAGE © THINKSTOCK/ISTOCKPHOTO 

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. 59) 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. 64), 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 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. 

Step inside... 

Adults: £3.00 

Children: £1.50 

Concessions: £2.00 

Contact: 020 3642 6588 

Open: 7 days a week 

www.themonument.info 

Battersea Park’s Peace Pagoda 

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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SIGHTSEEING 

CHURCHILL 

WAR ROOMS 

Former Prime Minister Sir 

Winston Churchill fought 

World War II from this 

fortified basement, now 

featuring a museum 

dedicated to the great 

statesman. Until Aug 

2013 Undercover – Life In 

Churchill’s Bunker. A 70th 

anniversary exhibition reveals 

the working conditions of his 

secret headquarters. 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. 

CUTTY SARK 

This internationally-famous 

19th-century ship is the last 

surviving tea clipper in the 

world. Recently reopened 

after major restoration works, 

the ship now offers visitors 

the opportunity to explore 

above and below deck, with 

new interactive displays to 

enhance the experience. 

Tues-Sun 10.00-17.00. 

Admission £12, child £6.50. 

NEW 

Now 

Open! 

2 Greenwich Church 

Street, SE10. 020 8858 

2698. cuttysark.org.uk 

Ë Cutty Sark. Map inset. 

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 11.00-17.00. Admission 

£9.30, child £5.60. 

Eltham, Greenwich, SE9. 

020 8294 2548. 

english-heritage.org.uk 

t Eltham. Off map. 

FULHAM FC 

STADIUM TOURS 

Visit Craven Cottage, the 

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. 

Otters! 

08432 081 234. 

fulhamfc.com 

Ë Putney Bridge. Off map. 

HAMPTON 

COURT PALACE 

A magnificent Tudor palace 

and impressive maze set in 

60 acres of parkland, with 

costumed guided tours 

included. Until 30 Sep 

The Wild, The Beautiful And 

The Damned. Exhibition of the 

lives and loves of courtesans 

and libertines. Tues-Sat 

10.00-19.00, Mon 10.00- 

18.00. Tickets £15. Palace 

10.00-18.00 daily. Palace, 

maze, gardens £15.95, child 

£8; maze £3.85, child £2.75; 

gardens and parkland free. 

Hampton Court, East 

Molesey, Surrey, KT8. 

08444 827 777. 

hrp.org.uk 

t Hampton Court. 

Off map. 

HMS BELFAST 

Sitting dramatically on the 

River Thames, this recently 

reopened ship is Europe’s 

only surviving World War II 

cruiser. In service until 1965, 

it is a reminder of Britain’s 

naval heritage. Until 19 Aug 

Tattoo T-shirts. Free drop-in 

event on traditional naval 

tattoos, offering the chance 

to put your own design on 

a T-shirt and take it home. 

11.00-12.30, 14.00-16.00. 


£14, child free. 

Morgan’s Lane, off Tooley 

Street, SE1. 020 7940 

6300. iwm.org.uk 

Ë t London Bridge. 

Map C9. 

HOUSES OF 

PARLIAMENT 

Parliament’s home since 

1265, but the current 

building was constructed in 

19th-century neo-gothic style. 

Its Clock Tower houses the 

famous bell, Big Ben. Watch 

debates and committees or 

enjoy a 75-minute guided 

tour. Until 1 Sep and from 

19 Sep Summer Opening. 

The halls of power open to 

the public Mon-Sat during the 

summer period and Wed-Sat 

during September. Admission 

free, tour £15, child £6. 

Westminster, SW1. 

• Be among the first to meet our new 

family of Asian short-clawed otters 

• Watch them play, feed and swim 

• See exotic birds up close 

• 105 acre wildlife reserve 

• Guided walks, café and adventure 

play zones 

• Just 10 minutes from 

Hammersmith tube 

WWT registered charity in 

England & Wales, no. 1030884 

and Scotland, no. SC039410 

wwt.org.uk/london 

020 8409 4400 

Queen Elizabeth’s Walk, 

Barnes, London SW13 9WT 


The 

it’s an awesome night out on the river 


riverParty 

Every Monday 

Leaves Westminster Pier 7.30pm 

Returns Blackfriars Pier 11.30pm 

buy tickets online 

at URL below 

£15 

entry 

includes bonus drink 

when you buy your 

first drink 

2 barS - studenT rAtES 

PLUS FREE ENTRY into 

thelondonriverparty.com 

Transport connections 

Westminster pier - nearest tube is Westminster - Jubilee, Circle & District lines 

Blackfriars pier - nearest tube station is Blackfriars - Circle & District lines

SIGHTSEEING 

08448 471 672. 

parliament.uk 


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 a fire 

in 1834. It is home to a 

fascinating display on the 

history of Parliament. Sat-Sun 

10.00-16.00. Admission 

£3.20, child £1.90. 

Abingdon Street, SW1. 

020 7222 2219. 



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 Fanny Brawne. Until 31 

Oct Poet-in-Residence: John 

Hegley. Attend special events, 

including music and speed 

sonnet-writing sessions. 

26 Aug, 30 Sep Sunday Tea 

With John. Enjoy music and a 

20-minute lecture on Keats’s 

life. Tues-Sun 13.00-17.00. 


Keats Grove, NW3. 

020 7332 3868. 

keatshouse. 

cityoflondon.gov.uk 

Ë Hampstead. Off map. 

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 

and reign of former palace 

resident Queen Victoria, 

featuring fascinating personal 

objects and artworks in the 

rooms where she once lived. 

Until 4 Nov Jubilee — A View 

From The Crowd. Exploring 

Queen Victoria’s 1897 

Diamond Jubilee from the 

point of view of a spectator. 



Kensington Gardens, W8. 

08444 827 777. 

hrp.org.uk Ë High 

Street Kensington/ 

Queensway. Map C1. 

LONDON BRIDGE 

EXPERIENCE 

A very scary history lesson 

that describes the past of the 

1,700-year-old London Bridge 

site – expect plenty of live 

action shocks. Tickets also 

include The London Tombs, 

housed in a former plague pit. 

Mon-Fri 10.00-17.00; Sat- 

Sun 10.00-18.00. Admission 

£23, child £17 (p. 58). 

2-4 Tooley Street, SE1. 

08448 472 287. 

thelondonbridge 

experience.com 


Map C8. 

LONDON DUNGEON 

Spectacular sets, live actors 

and state-of-the-art special 

effects evoke ghoulish 

encounters from Britain’s 

past. Not for small kids or 

the faint-hearted. Until 2 Sep 

10.00-18.00; from 3 Sep 

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. 


020 7403 7221. 

thedungeons.com 


Map C8. 

LONDON 

PLEASURE GARDENS 

Newly-opened riverside 

cultural and entertainment 

hub, offering a 21st-century 

take on London’s historic 

Pleasure Gardens. The site 

hosts everything from openair 

concerts, theatre, dance 

and circus performances to 

film screenings, live art and 

family activities. There’s also 

a floating cocktail bar and 

an urban nature reserve. 

Times vary. 

Royal Victoria Dock, E16. 

londonpleasuregardens. 

com Ë Pontoon Dock. 

Map inset. 

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 

London Bridge Experience 

Descend into the vaults of London Bridge for a dark 

and gory trip through time that’s full of thrills and chills. 

It’s a multi-sensory experience transporting visitors to a 

dimly-lit world of foul smells, scary sets and unsettling 

sounds. Led by vivacious character actors — bolshy 

maids, burly Romans and cockeyed Victorians — time 

travellers are taken through 2,000 years of horrible 

history, visiting a Roman workshop, a bodysnatcher’s 

lab and the rat-catcher’s tavern to name but a few 

places. All grim and creepy enough, but then you have 

the option to enter a genuine plague pit. Brave souls 

venture forth to face the ghouls and zombies that 

lurk in an endless maze of near-pitch black tombs. 

More timid types can choose to be accompanied by a 

‘guardian angel’ to protect them from the worst of the 

horrors. In short, the experience is a real scream. 

Review by Sasha Wood. 

London Bridge Experience, p. 58. 

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. 

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 speciallydesigned 

holt. There are 

various tours and birdspotting 

hides, as well as 

the Water’s Edge 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 incorporate 

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 

world’s of politics, sport and 

entertainment. Pose with 

your favourite pop artist or 

sporting legend and visit 

the terrifying Chamber 

Of Horrors. See waxworks 

of Olympic stars Jessica 

IMAGE © LONDON BRIDGE EXPERIENCE 

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Ennis and Tom Daley in 

a new-look interactive 

sporting zone. 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. 

THE MONUMENT 

This beautiful stone column 

was built in 1677 to mark 

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 

Highly popular entertainment 

venue with more than 150 of 

the latest video games, 

a luxurious American 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 

new 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. 

RIPLEY’S BELIEVE 

IT OR NOT! 

This curiosity shop-style 

museum is a hit across the 

globe, but a first for London. 

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 mind-blowing Mirror Maze. 


£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. Until 13 Mar 2013 

A Natural Gallery. Prolific 

British sculptor David Nash 

exhibits his work using Kew’s 

gardens and glasshouses 

as a backdrop. Daily 

11.00-17.00. Gardens open 

09.30, closing times vary; 

glasshouses and galleries 

close 17.30. Admission 


Kew, Richmond, TW9. 

020 8332 5655. 

kew.org Ë Kew 

Gardens. Off map. 

ROYAL MEWS 

Built by John Nash in 1825, 

this beautiful space, part of 

Buckingham Palace, houses 

the Queen’s cars, horses 

and coaches, including the 

Gold State Coach. Witness 

daily life and learn about 

its history and ceremonial 

routines. Open daily 10.00- 

17.00. Admission £8.25, 

child £5.20. Joint tickets 

with the Queen’s Gallery 

(p. 74) available. 

The Mall, SW1. 

020 7766 7300. 


Ë t Victoria/Ë Green 

Park. Map D6. 

ROYAL OBSERVATORY 

Home of Greenwich Mean 

Time, and the Prime Meridian 

of the World. Visit the Peter 

SIGHTSEEING 

FIND US ON: 

Follow us on 

Open daily 11:00-19:30 

(last ticket entry 18:30) 

britishmusicexperience.com 

GET DOWN TO THE BRITISH MUSIC EXPERIENCE WITH 

THAMES CLIPPER | NORTH GREENWICH PIER 


SIGHTSEEING 

Harrison Planetarium with 

regular shows. Until 2 Sep 

Measuring The Universe: 

From The Transit Of Venus 

To The Edge Of The Cosmos. 

From Edmund Halley and 

Captain Cook, to Edwin 

Hubble and the Cosmic 

Microwave Background, 

explore the stories of the 

people who measured the 

cosmos. 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. 65). 

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 new 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 


SHAKESPEARE’S 

GLOBE 

Beautiful reconstruction 

of Shakespeare’s original 

Elizabethan Globe theatre. 

Take a backstage tour to 

discover theatrical tricks of 

the trade, plus 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. 

SOMERSET HOUSE 

This glorious 18th-century 

building on the River Thames 

houses the Courtauld Gallery 

(p. 72), with a fountain-filled 

courtyard. Until 12 Sep Casa 

Brasil. The spirit of the 2016 

Olympics in Brazil’s capital 

city Rio De Janeiro comes 

to Somerset House (p. 34). 

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. 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 

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 for an 

insight into its history. 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 it’s 

unremarkable neighbour 

London Bridge. Until 

30 Sep Cities Of The Modern 

Games. New exhibition 

celebrating the Olympics 

and Paralympics with striking 

large-scale images of all 

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until september 2012 

SUMMER’S HERE! 

Explore giant outdoor sculptures, 

see performances by artists from more than 

200 countries or go on your own adventure 

around Southbank Centre 

For more information or to book tickets 

southbankcentre.co.uk/world 

0844 847 9910

the Olympic host cities 

accompanied by interactive 

exhibits and children’s 

activities. Daily 10.00-18.30. 

Admission £7, child £3. 

Joint tickets with The 

Monument available. 

Tower Bridge Road, SE1. 

020 7403 3761. 

towerbridge.org.uk 

Ë Tower Hill, or by boat 

(p. 65). Map C9. 

TOWER OF LONDON 

The world-famous historic 

landmark contains the 

Bloody Tower, Traitors’ Gate 

and the newly-refurbished 

Jewel House, containing 

the Crown Jewels. Entrance 

includes the exhibition 

Prisoners Of The Tower, plus 

costumed tours. Visitors can 

attend the nightly tradition 

of The Ceremony Of The 

Keys for free (see website 

for details). At the Royal 

Beasts exhibition, discover 

why exotic creatures were 

imprisoned in the tower. 

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. 65). Map C9. 

UP AT THE O2 

New attraction at The O 2 

giving visitors the chance 

to walk right over the top 

of the iconic arena to gaze 

on spectacular panoramas 

of the surrounding area, 

including Canary Wharf. 

Tickets £22. 10.00-20.00. 

The O 2 , Peninsula Square, 

SE10. theo2.co.uk/ 

upattheo2 Ë North 

Greenwich. Map inset. 

WARNER BROS. 

STUDIO TOUR LONDON 

The studio opens its magical 

doors for 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, 

and the Ministry Of Magic. 

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. 

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 writers. 

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 


WIMBLEDON LAWN 

TENNIS MUSEUM 

This modern museum 

features famous trophies, 

memorabilia, sporting fashion 

through the ages, the ‘ghost’ 

of John McEnroe and the 

astounding Science Of Tennis 

film. Visit the new exhibition 

Game On, showcasing 

medals and ephemera from 

14 previous Olympic and 

Paralympic Games. 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. 

wimbledon.com/ 

museum Ë Southfields. 

Off map. 

WINSTON CHURCHILL’S 

BRITAIN AT WAR 

EXPERIENCE 

Interactive attraction revealing 

life on the home front of 

Britain during World War Two. 

Relive the Blitz, learn about 

evacuation and rationing, and 

huddle in an air-raid shelter. 


£12.95, child £5.50. 


020 7403 3171. 

britainatwar.co.uk 


Map C9. 

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Gold and the 

Bank of England 

22 June – 10 November 

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 

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 sport’s most 

famous stadium, including 

inside the England team’s 

dressing room. Please 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 with 750 

different species. Don’t 

miss Rainforest Life and 

Penguin Beach (daily shows 

14.30). Until 9 Sep Animal 

Athletes Live! See the Zoo’s 

inhabitants strutting their 

stuff on the Olympic stage, 

from sprinting owls to diving 

penguins. Fri 18.00-22.00. 


£20.50, child £16. 

Regent’s Park, NW1. 

020 7722 3333. 

zsl.org Ë Camden 

Town. Map A4. 

Special Events 

THE BEACH LONDON 

This summer The Beach 

London sweeps into the 

Greenwich Peninsula. 

Featuring sunloungers, bar 

and café facilities, it will also 

host cultural and sporting 

events (closed for the 

Olympics and Paralympics). 

Delta Wharf, Tunnel Avenue, 

Greenwich Peninsula, 

SE10. peninsula-festival. 

com Ë North Greenwich. 

Map inset. 

UNLIMITED FESTIVAL 

From 31 Aug Celebration of 

arts and culture by deaf and 

disabled people, in parallel 

with the London 2012 

Paralympic Games, with 

29 major art, music, dance 

and theatre commissions 

happening across the 

Southbank Centre. 

Southbank Centre, 

Belvedere Road, SE1 

08448 750 073 

southbankcentre.co.uk 

Ë Waterloo. Map C6. 

NOTTING 

HILL CARNIVAL 

26-27 Aug London’s biggest 

and brightest carnival fills 

the streets of west London 

with music, dance, costume, 

and street food. Sunday 

is children’s day, while on 

Monday the party gets into full 

swing (p. 51). Parade 09.00- 

19.00. Admission free. 

thenottinghillcarnival. 

com Ë Notting Hill Gate/ 

Ladbroke Grove. 

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 (p. 67). 

48 Buckingham Palace 

Road, SW1. 020 7233 

9533. bigbustours.com 

Ë t Victoria. Map D4. 

LONDON DUCK TOURS 

Unique tours in amphibious 

World War II DUKW vehicles. 

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. 


The River Thames 

SIGHTSEEING 

The following information describes some of the major 

sightseeing and ferry companies on the River Thames. 

A booklet giving routes, times and fares is available at 

central London piers, Tube stations and London Travel 

Information Centres, or see tfl.gov.uk/river 

MAIN PIERS Nearest underground/rail stations and 

map (p. 141-144) refs are: 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 Highspeed 

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 River Red Rover (City 

Cruises). Unlimited hop-on, hop-off service between 

Westminster and Greenwich Piers. 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 speed boat from 

embankment pier thamesribexperience.com Kayaking 

London. See the sights by canoe 020 7349 9591 

kayakinglondon.com 

LUNCH & DINNER CRUISES (Please book ahead). 

From Embankment Pier, Bateaux London operates nightly 

dinner cruises including a four or five-course dinner and live 

entertainment from £76 per person. Lunch cruises Tue-Sat 

from £29.50 per person. Sunday Lunch Jazz Cruise from 

£47 per person. The London Showboat (City Cruises). 

020 7740 0400. See the river at night on this threeand-a-half-hour 

cabaret cruise, with songs from West End 

musicals, a four-course meal and wine. Wed-Sun, board at 

19.15 for a 19.30 sailing. Embark at Westminster Pier. Tickets 

£75 per person. Discounts available for online bookings. 

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SIGHTSEEING 

WHERE THE 

MAGIC HAPPENS 

The Lord’s Tour is an ideal way to 

experience the magic of the world’s 

most historic cricket ground. 

Our knowledgeable and enthusiastic tour 

guides take you behind the scenes at the 

Home of Cricket, visiting the Honours 

Boards in the Players’ Dressing Rooms, the 

Long Room, the J.P. Morgan Media Centre 

and the iconic Ashes Urn. 

 

 

 

(Tours closed Monday 2nd July to 

Wednesday 20th August during the 

London 2012 Olympic Game Period) 


IMAGE © VISITLONDONIMAGES/PAWEL LIBERA 

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 19.30-22.00, 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 

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 


GREENWICH 

ROYAL TOURS 

Led by a fun and informative 

guide, discover local gems 

including Greenwich Market, 

Old Royal Naval College, 

National Maritime Museum, 

Greenwich Royal Observatory 

and the reopened teaclipper 

Cutty Sark. Day tours include 

admission to attractions plus 

a pub lunch. Mon-Sat, times 

vary. Tours 09.30-16.00; £75, 

concessions £65; half-day 

tours 12.30-16.00; £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 of the capital, exploring 

and photographing its lesserknown 

sights and areas with 

an expert guide. All types 

of camera are welcome. 

Departs from outside the 

Big Bus tours 

Big Ben, 

Harrods, 

Trafalgar 

Square, 

Westminster 

Abbey, and 

Buckingham 

Palace 

– these are 

just a few 

of the iconic 

sights I experienced with Big Bus Tours. And with my 

parents visiting from the north of England, it was 

a perfect way to explore the city without tiring them out. 

From our top-deck vantage point we had terrific views, 

while the informative audio commentary really brought 

the capital’s famous streets and landmarks vividly to 

life. There was even a choice of eight languages. With 

different Big Bus routes all over the city, you could really 

see everything you wanted to from the comfort of your 

seat. However, the 50-plus hop-on, hop-off stops mean 

you can also visit a particular attraction whenever the 

fancy takes you. With live expert guides on Red Tour 

routes, plus free walking tours, a river cruise and a book 

of money-saving vouchers all included, you’ve everything 

you need to pack the most fun into your visit. Even as 

a resident Londoner, I can’t wait to get back onboard 

and hear even more things I didn’t know about this 

amazing city. Review by David G. Taylor 

Big Bus Tours, p. 64. 

SIGHTSEEING 

Explore Magnificent 

Apsley House 

Be captivated by the treasures of Apsley House, 

the stunning residence of the Duke of Wellington. 

Hyde Park Corner Tube 

Call 020 7499 5676 or visit 

www.english-heritage.org.uk/apsleyhouse 

TGA.7140.260112 


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SIGHTSEEING 

VISIT THE HOME OF THE 

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE WINNERS! 

AND SEE THE TROPHY 

TO BOOK A STADIUM TOUR VISIT CHELSEAFC.COM/TOURS 

OR CALL 0871 984 1955* 

Tours do not run on home match days or the day prior to champion’s 

league home matches. Tour are subject to availability, change and 

cancellation at short notice. *Office hours apply Monday to Friday 

9am-5pm. Please visit www.chelseafc.com for full terms and conditions 

See 

By Night 

Your open top 

tour of London 

Departing daily from Green Park 

bus stop next to the Ritz Hotel 

at 19.30, 20.10, 21.20 & 22.00 

Spectacular live guided tours 

of London by night 

Adult - £15, Child - £10 

Tel: 0844 504 3285 +44 (0)20 7183 4744 

GET BEHIND THE SCENES AT 

THE HOME OF ENGLAND RUGBY 

rfu.com/museum 020 8892 8877 

www.seelondonbynight.com 

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Royal Exchange at Ë Bank 

at 11.00. Check website for 

dates. Tickets £40, child £35. 

07540 832 771. 

hairygoat.net 

INMIDTOWN 

A monthly series of themed 

45-minute tours around 

historic 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 Holborn Tube station. 

For further information, visit 

Inmidtown’s new Tourist 

Information Centre (56 New 

Oxford Street, WC1. 

Ë Tottenham Court Road). 

020 7078 7077. 

inmidtown.org 

Ë Holborn. Map B6 

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 three Harry Potter 

routes. Join Olympics Walks 

GREENWICH 

ROYAL TOURS 

to discover more about the 

2012 Games. 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 top 

attractions within 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. 

Marvel at the history and romance of the teaclipper 

“Cutty Sark“. Straddle the Prime Meridian at the world 

famous Greenwich Royal Observatory! 

Walking tours run daily and include all admission fees 

plus your own fun/informative tour guide. We offer a Full 

Day Tour, Half Day Tour and evening Pub Tour. 

Visit: www.greenwichroyaltours.com 

FREEPHONE: 0800 542 1200 

Easy to get to via Rail, DLR or cruise boat to Greenwich Pier. 

JACK THE RIPPER 

 

 

 

 

“London’s best guided 

walks” Time Out 

 

LONDON WALKS ® 

 

 

Gold 

Medal 

Best Tourism 

Experience 

2009 

HEVER CASTLE 

Incredibly romantic 16thcentury 

moated castle, home 

to the tragic Anne Boleyn, 

mother to Elizabeth I. The 

125-acre grounds feature 

Tudor gardens, topiary, a yew 

maze and a splashing water 

maze. Open daily 10.30- 

18.00. Admission £14.50, 

child £8.30. 

Hever, near Edenbridge, 

Kent. 01732 865 224. 

hevercastle.co.uk 

Ë t Waterloo to 

t Cobham (30 mins). 

SALISBURY CATHEDRAL 

An exquisite 13th-century 

medieval cathedral, with 

Britain’s tallest spire. Mon-Sat 

09.00-17.00; Sun 12.00- 

16.00. Admission free, tower 

tours £8.50, child £6.50. 

Salisbury, Wiltshire. 

01722 555 120. 

salisburycathedral.org. 

uk Ë t Waterloo to 

t Salisbury (one hour 

and 20 mins). 

STONEHENGE 

This mysterious prehistoric 

circle of large standing 

stones, dated at 3,500 BC, 

are a World Heritage Site and 

must-see marvel. Daily 09.30- 

18.00. Admission £7.50, 

child £4.50. 

Salisbury, Wiltshire. 

08703 331 181. 



t Salisbury (one hour 

and 20 mins). 

WINDSOR CASTLE 

The world’s oldest inhabited 

castle, and one of the 

Queen’s official residences. 

Don’t miss the State 

Apartments and St. George’s 

Chapel. Until 28 Oct The 

Queen: 60 Photographs For 

60 Years. An exhibition to 

celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s 

Diamond Jubilee with official 

and informal portraits and 

press shots of the monarch 

spanning her 60-year reign. 


£17, child £10.20. 

Windsor, Berkshire. 

020 7766 7300. 



t Windsor & Eton 

Riverside (one hour). 

Hairy Goat 

Photography Tours 

Day & Night 

Group Tours 

Private Tours 

Personal 

Photography 

Tuition 

Photography 

Workshops 

Corporate Events 

Gift Vouchers 

Hairy Goat is London’s best rated 

photography tour company on Trip Advisor 

All tours to be booked and paid in advance. 

To make a booking 

www.hairygoat.net 

+44 (0) 7540 832 771 

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St Paul’s. An inside view 

View the inner of the three layers to the dome at St Paul’s, 

richly decorated with murals and mosaics. 

There is so much to see and do at St Paul’s Cathedral. The Crypt, The Monuments, 

The Art, The Whispering Gallery and one of the best views in London from the Golden 

Gallery. Use a touch screen multimedia guide, join a guided tour, or take part in an 

immersive film experience.Visit St Paul’s and discover more than you would expect. 

Monday - Saturday 8.30am - 4pm 

(except on special occasions) 

www.stpauls.co.uk

Museums 

& Galleries 

With Sasha Wood 

MUSEUMS & GALLERIES 

RENOIR’S ‘GIRL WITH FAN’ IMAGE COURTESY OF RA © STERLING AND FRANCINE CLARK ART INSTITUTE, WILLIAMSTOWN, MASSACHUSETTS, USA; 

GRAYSON PERRY’S ‘WALTHAMSTOW TAPESTRY’ COURTESY THE ARTIST AND VICTORIA MIRO GALLERY, LONDON © GRAYSON PERRY; HEATHERWICK STUDIO EXHIBITION IMAGE © V&A IMAGES 

What’s hot 

Gaze on the gentle brush strokes and soft colours that 

characterise one of the art world’s best-loved movements in the 

exhibition From Paris: A Taste For Impressionism at the Royal 

Academy of Arts until 23 Sep. Bringing together 70 paintings that 

defined 19th-century French impressionism, the show includes 

masterpieces by Manet and Monet, and more than 20 paintings by 

Renoir such as Girl With Fan (pictured right). Grouped by genre, 

the paintings include beautiful landscapes and seascapes such as 

Monet’s The Cliffs At Étretat, as well as everyday scenes, still lifes, 

nudes and self portraits by the exhibition’s most prominent artists. 

Royal Academy Of Arts p. 74. 

Life’s rich tapestry 

Turner-prize winner Grayson Perry’s Walthamstow Tapestry (pictured) finds its spiritual home this summer at the 

William Morris Gallery – the north-east London birthplace of 19th-century arts and crafts movement founder Morris. 

Inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry, this colourful 15-metre-long woven depiction of consumerism and contemporary life 

in Walthamstow, is the first work to go on display in the new exhibition spaces (until 23 Sep). Recently revamped to 

appear as it would have done in Morris’s time, the gallery is a real hidden gem for arts enthusiasts. It contains more 

than 600 objects including Morris’s letters, designs and textiles, as well as works by his famous friends. 

William Morris Gallery, p. 74. 

Grand designs 

From a funky new London doubledecker 

bus, to a pavilion made almost 

entirely from seeds, Heatherwick Studio 

has become the last word in British 

contemporary design. Led by Thomas 

Heatherwick, who has been described 

as a ‘Leonardo Da Vinci of our times’, 

the studio has broken the mould in 

everything from architecture to product 

design. In the V&A’s major exhibition 

Heatherwick Studio: Designing The 

Extraordinary, more than 150 works go 

on display for the first time (until 

30 Sep). Arranged to resemble a design 

workshop, exhibits include complete 

pieces like The Spun – chairs resembling 

spinning tops – and key parts from larger 

works like Seed Cathedral. 

Victoria And Albert Museum, p. 78. 


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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 and Stratford maps 

on p. 141-144. 

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 




t : National Rail Train 

: Website 

Art Galleries 

BARBICAN ART GALLERY 

& THE CURVE 

The Barbican Centre is 

Europe’s largest multi-arts 

venue with two exhibition 

spaces: the Barbican Art 

Gallery on Level 3 and The 

Curve on the ground floor. 

Until 5 Sep Designing 

007 – Fifty Years Of Bond 

Style. Immersive exhibition 

celebrating 50 years of the 

iconic James Bond movies 

with props and memorabilia. 

Daily 11.00-20.00 (Thurs until 

22.00). Admission £12, child 

£8. From 13 Sep Everything 

Was Moving: Photography 

From The 60s And 70s. 

Major exhibition of more than 

350 striking images charting 

international photography 

in two of the 20th century’s 

most colourful decades. 

Fri-Tues 11.00-20.00; 

Wed 11.00-18.00; Thurs 

11.00-10.00. Admission £12, 

under-12s free. 

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 9 Sep 

Mantegna To Matisse: Master 

Drawings From The Courtauld 

Gallery. An exhibition of 

sketches from the most 

celebrated artists in history 

from Leonardo Da Vinci and 

Rembrandt to Cezanne and 

Picasso. Daily 10.00-18.00. 


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 23 Sep Butcher, Baker, 

Candlestick Maker: 850 Years 

Of Livery Company Treasures. 

Exhibition of rare and curious 

objects from London’s historic 

trade associations. Mon-Sat 

10.00-17.00; Sun 12.00- 

16.00. Admission £5, child 

free. Admission free 

to permanent collection 

and amphitheatre. 

Guildhall Yard, off 

Gresham Street, EC2. 

020 7332 3700. 

guildhallartgallery. 

cityoflondon.gov.uk 

Ë Bank. Map B8. 

FOTO8 GALLERY 

Contemporary photography 

and photojournalism gallery. 

Until 18 Aug Summershow. 

Around 150 striking images 

capturing each photographer’s 

take on the show’s theme 

The Way We See The World. 

A panel of industry judges, 

including celebrated Fake 

Take photographer Alison 

Jackson will name one 

image Best In Show, while 

visitors are invited to pick 

their favourite picture for the 

People’s Choice Award. 

FOTO8 Gallery, 1-5 

Honduras Street, EC1. 

020 7253 8801. 

foto8.com 

Ë Barbican. Map A8. 

ICA 

The Institute of Contemporary 

Arts boasts galleries, 

a bookshop, a late-night bar 

and cinemas. Until 

16 Sep Days. Bruce 

Nauman’s sound installation 

presents all the days of the 

week in a continuous stream 

of seven voices. Until 16 

Sep Soundworks. A series 

of sound commissions from 

100 artists to tie in with Days. 

11.00-18.00; Thurs 11.00- 


1 The Mall, SW1. 020 

7930 3647. ica.org.uk 


Map C5. 

KINGS PLACE 

Arts venue with two main 

galleries: King’s Place Gallery 

and Pangolin London. Until 

24 Aug In The Moment: The 

Sports Photography Of Tom 

Jenkins. Showcase of work 

from an award-winning sports 

photographer. Until 31 Aug 

Bruce Beasley. A major solo 

exhibition of enormous cubic 

structures by the revered 

American sculptor. From 1 

Sep Sculptor’s Drawings. The 

UK’s largest-ever exhibition of 

sketches made by sculptors 

from the early 20th century to 

the present day, including new 

works by Damien Hirst. Tues- 

Sat 10.00-18.00. King’s Place 

Gallery: Mon-Fri 10.00-18.00; 

Sat 12.00-18.00. 


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 19 Aug 

Titian’s First Masterpiece: 

The Flight Into Egypt. One 

Top: The World In 

London at the 

Photographers’ Gallery. 

Bottom: Edvard Munch 

at the Tate Modern. 

of Titian’s earliest biblical 

paintings shown alongside 

contemporary Venetian works. 

Until 23 Sep Metamorphosis: 

Titian 2012. Exhibition 

bringing together works 

by contemporary artists, 

choreographers, composers 

and poets in response to 

three of Titian’s paintings, 

which were inspired by Ovid’s 

poem Metamorphoses. Sat- 

Thurs 10.00-18.00; Fri 10.00- 



020 7747 2885. 

nationalgallery.org.uk 


Map C5. 

NATIONAL PORTRAIT 

GALLERY 

British history told through 

portraits of famous and 

influential people. Until 

23 Sep Road To 2012: 

Aiming High. Last in a series 

of three Olympic-inspired 

exhibitions at the gallery 

featuring newly-commissioned 

portraits of 2012 Games 

athletes and organisers, as 

well as highlights from the 

two previous shows. Until 

21 Oct The Queen: Art 

TOP IMAGE: REOMY DARRELL NGAMI, REPUBLIC OF CONGO 2011© STUART GRIFFITHS COURTESY THE PHOTOGRAPHERS’ GALLERY; BOTTOM IMAGE: EDVARD MUNCH; ‘THE GIRLS ON THE BRIDGE’ COURTESY OF THE TATE MODERN 



CELEBRATE THE QUEEN’S 

DIAMOND JUBILEE AT 


 

 

UNTIL 28 OCTOBER 2012 

Open daily, 09:45–17:15 (last admission 16:00)* 

* Olympic Games opening times – 28 July to 12 August 

Open daily, 10:00–18:15 (last admission 17:00) 

Admission to the special exhibition is included in your ticket to the Castle 

Book in advance at www.royalcollection.org.uk or call 020 7766 7304


And Image. Remarkable 

portraits of Queen Elizabeth 

II, including photos by Cecil 

Beaton and Lucian Freud. 

Exhibitions £6, child £5. Sat- 

Wed 10.00-18.00; Thurs & Fri 


St. Martin’s Place, WC2. 

020 7312 2463. 

npg.org.uk Ë Leicester 

Square. Map C6. 

PHOTOGRAPHERS’ 

GALLERY 

Newly-reopened Soho gallery 

specialising in international 

and British photography. 

Until 9 Sep Deutsche Börse 

Photography Prize 2012. 

A diverse showcase of images 

from the four shortlisted 

nominees for the prestigious 

award: Christopher Williams, 

John Stezaker, Pieter Hugo 

and Rinko Kawauchi. Mon-Sat 

10.00-18.00; Thurs 10.00- 

20.00; Sun 11.30-18.00. 


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 7 Oct Diamonds: 

A Jubilee Celebration. 

Display showing how royalty 

have used diamonds over 

the last 200 years, as 

well as an unprecedented 

showcase of the Queen’s 

personal collection. Until 

7 Oct Leonardo Da Vinci: 

Anatomist. The largest-ever 

exhibition of the renaissance 

master’s studies of the body. 

Daily 10.00-17.30. Entrance 

by timed tickets. Admission 

£9.25, child £4.65. 

Buckingham Palace, 

Buckingham Palace Road, 

SW1. 020 7766 7301. 



ROYAL ACADEMY 

OF ARTS 

Founded in 1768, the RA 

stages regularly-changing 

exhibitions and varied events. 

Until 23 Sep From Paris: 

A Taste For Impressionism. 

An exhibition of dreamy 

19th-century masterpieces by 

famous impressionist artists 

including Manet and 

Monet, with more than 

20 paintings by Renoir (p. 71). 

Exhibition £10.50, child £4. 

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. 

SERPENTINE GALLERY 

A contemporary arts space 

in Kensington Gardens. 

Until 9 Sep Yoko Ono: To 

The Light. Lively works by the 

avant-garde artist and widow 

of John Lennon, including 

a new global anthology of 

portraits entitled Smile. 

Until 14 Oct Serpentine 

Gallery Pavilion 2012. 

Created by internationallyrenowned 

design team 

Herzog & De Meuron in 

collaboration with Chinese 

artist Ai Weiwei, this year’s 

pavilion is an architectural 

delight – a sunken miniamphitheatre 

with a flat roof 

covered in a thin layer of 

reflective water. Daily 10.00- 



020 7402 6075. 

serpentinegallery.org 


Map C2. 

SERPENTINE 

SACKLER GALLERY 

New sister art space to the 

Serpentine Gallery, designed 

by internationally-renowned 

architect Zaha Hadid and 

showcasing the work of 

emerging artists from around 

the world. Facilities include 

a restaurant, café and a 

design concept store. Daily 



020 7402 6075. 

serpentinegallery.org 


Map C2. 

TATE BRITAIN 

Traditional and contemporary 

galleries showcasing British 

art. Until 16 Sep Another 

London: International 

Photographers 1930-1980. 

Bringing together 120 

images from the biggest 

names in photography to 

give an outsider’s perspective 

on 20th-century London. 

Exhibition £10. Until 21 Sep 

Official London 2012 Olympic 

And Paralympic Poster 

Display. Free exhibition of 12 

posters by renowned British 

artists such as Tracey Emin, 

commissioned especially 

for the Games (p. 40). Daily 

10.00-18.00 (until 22.00 on 

the first Fri of the month). 


Millbank, SW1. 020 7887 

8888. tate.org.uk 

Ë Pimlico. Off map. 

TATE MODERN 

Compelling contemporary art 

in a huge converted power 

station. Until 9 Sep Damien 

Hirst. Retrospective of the 

influential British artist’s work. 

Exhibition £11. Until 14 Sep 

Edvard Munch: The Modern 

Eye. Major exhibition taking 

a fresh look at the work of 

this celebrated Norwegian 

artist. Exhibition £15.50. Until 

28 Oct The Unilever Series: 

Tino Sehgal. New commission 

for Tate’s Turbine Hall by the 

contemporary artist renowned 

for his interactive ‘live art’. 

Until 28 Oct The Tanks. Two 

new circular exhibition spaces 

created from subterranean 

oil tanks and dedicated to 

showcasing performance 

art. Fri-Sat 10.00-22.00; 

Sun-Thurs 10.00-18.00. 


Bankside, SE1. 020 

7887 8888. tate.org.uk 

Ë Southwark. Map C7/8. 

WHITECHAPEL GALLERY 

Cutting edge East End 

exhibition space showcasing 

contemporary art in a recently 

expanded gallery. Until 9 Sep 

Government Art Collection – 

Commissions: Now And Then. 

Exhibition offering the public 

a rare glimpse into the UK 

government’s art collection. 

Until 14 Sep The London 

Open. An eclectic snapshot 

of London’s thriving art scene 

with paintings, sculptures, 

installations and performance 

art from more than 30 upand-coming 

artists. Tues-Sun 

11.00-18.00; Thurs 11.00- 


77-82 Whitechapel High 

Street, E1. 

020 7522 7888. 

whitechapelgallery.org 

Ë Aldgate East. Map B9. 

WILLIAM 

MORRIS GALLERY 

Newly reopened after a 

£10m revamp, this gallery 

houses the art collection 

and works of 19th-century 

visionary William Morris, 

including designs, paintings 

and furniture by other 

influential Victorians. Until 23 

Sep Walthamstow Tapestry. 

A temporary display of a huge 

hanging textile designed by 

Turner-Prize winner Grayson 

Perry, exploring the impact 

of consumerism on everyday 

life (p. 71). Wed-Sun 10.00- 


William Morris Gallery, 

Forest Road, E17. 

020 8496 4390. 

wmgallery.org.uk 

Ë t Walthamstow 

Central.Off map. 

Commercial 

Galleries 

SHOWSTUDIO SHOP 

An independent gallery 

showcasing a mix of high 

fashion, contemporary art, 

and design. Until 31 Aug 

Death. Exhibition of major 

works by Claire Morgan, Nick 

Knight and Chinese duo 

the Gao Brothers, centring 

around the latter’s influential 

sculpture The Execution Of 

Christ, featuring a firing squad 

of Chairman Maos. Mon-Fri 


1-9 Bruton Place, W1. 

020 7399 4299. 

showstudio.com 

Ë Green Park/Oxford 


PROUD CAMDEN 

Gallery and music venue 

specialising in fine art 

photography from the music 

scene. Sun-Fri 11.00-17.00; 

Sat 11.00-16.00. 


The Horse Hospital, 

Stables Market, Chalk Farm 

Road, NW1 (and branches). 


INSPIRING THE 

TENNIS GREATS 

Every summer brings another 

exciting Championship at 

Wimbledon, so why not visit 

the amazing award-winning 

Museum and learn more about 

the history which inspires the 

great players, 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. 

SUPPORTED BY 

Open Daily 10:00am until 5:00pm 

Nearest Underground: Southfields 

Telephone: 020 8946 6131 

The Museum Building, 

The All England Lawn Tennis 

& Croquet Club, Church Road, 

Wimbledon, London SW19 5AE 

WIMBLEDON.COM/MUSEUM


020 7482 3867. 

proud.co.uk 

Ë Camden Town/Chalk 

Farm. Off map. 

RIFLEMAKER 

A trendy contemporary art 

space housed in an old 

seven-storey gun-maker’s 

workshop in the heart 

of Soho. From 12 Sep 

Penelope Slinger: Hear What 

I Say. Showcase of sculptures, 

collages and objects by the 

1960s feminist artist. Mon-Fri 

10.00-18.00; Sat 11.00- 


79 Beak Street, W1. 

020 7439 0000. 

riflemaker.org 

Ë Piccadilly Circus. Map B5. 

Major Museums 

BRITISH LIBRARY 

The world’s largest library 

with a fascinating permanent 

collection and temporary 

shows. Until 25 Sep 

Writing Britain: Wastelands 

To Wonderlands. An exhibition 

exploring how Britain’s 

landscapes have inspired 

literary greats like William 

Blake. Exhibition £10. Until 

9 Sep Olympex 2012. Free 

exhibition of memorabilia 

charting the history of the 

Games. 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 


St. Pancras/Euston. 

Map A5/6. 

BRITISH MUSEUM 

A mammoth array of 

international cultural history. 

Until 2 Sep Picasso Prints: 

The Vollard Suite. A rare 

chance to see works by one 

of the world’s most influential 

abstract artists. Until 

9 Sep The London 2012 

Olympic And Paralympic 

Games Medals. Exhibition 

on producing medals for the 

London 2012 Games (p. 40). 

Until 9 Sep Winning At The 

Ancient Games. Victory trail 

around the Greek and Roman 

collections. Until 25 Nov 

Shakespeare: Staging The 

World. Major exhibition of 190 

objects linked to the Bard and 

his plays, part of the World 

Shakespeare Festival (p. 105). 

Admission £14. Sat-Thurs 

10.00-17.30; Fri 10.00-20.30. 


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-of-the-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. Daily 

11.00-19.30. Admission 

£12, child £6. 


SE10. 020 8463 2000. 

britishmusicexperience. 

com Ë North Greenwich. 

Off map. 

DESIGN MUSEUM 

World-leading museum that 

examines the influence of 

contemporary design. 

Until 18 Nov Designed 

To Win. Exhibition 

celebrating the positive 

impact of design on the 

sporting world, from F1 cars 

and racing bikes to running 

shoes and javelins. 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 19 Sep 

Mummers, Maypoles And 

Milkmaids. Photographer 

Sara Hannant documents 

traditional English folk 

rituals. 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. 

A MUSEUM OF CIVILIAN LIFE DURING 

THE SECOND WORLD WAR 

This is a unique museum of interest to all ages, 

featuring evacuation, rationing, shelters, 

weddings, bomb disposal and gas masks. 

WALK THROUGH THE LONDON BLITZ 

SEE IT! FEEL IT! BREATHE IT! 

64/66 Tooley Street, 

London Bridge SE1 2TF 

Every day except 

24-26 December 

Tel: 020 7403 3171 

for group and 

hospitality bookings 

www.britainatwar.co.uk 

info@britainatwar.org.uk 


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SUMMER DATES AVAILABLE 

To book tickets please call +44 (0)844 847 1672, 

for groups call +44 (0)844 847 2498 or visit 

www.ticketmaster.co.uk/housesofparliament 

www.parliament.uk 

Now showing until 30th September 2012. 

Admission is free. 

www.rafmuseum.org 

Supported by 

and 

Group Captain Donald Finlay, 

Silver Medallist 110m Hurdles, 1936 Olympics. 

T: 020 8205 2266 

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Grahame Park Way, Colindale, London, NW9 5LL 


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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. Until 28 Oct Mind 

The Map: Inspiring Art, 

Design And Cartography. 

Outstanding collection of 

decorative and digital maps, 

contemporary artworks and 

interactives. 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 28 Oct At Home 

With The Queen. Exhibition 

celebrating British affection 

for Elizabeth II with images 

of Londoners photographed 

with cherished souvenirs of 

the monarch. Daily 10.00- 


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. 

From 16 Sep. Museum 

reopens. Daily 10.00-18.00. 


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 

and enormous dinosaur 

skeletons, to the Darwin 

Centre, with leading scientists 

at work. Until 2 Sep Scott’s 

Last Expedition. The story of 

Captain Scott’s ill-fated race 

to the South Pole in 1910- 

1913. Exhibition £9, child 

£5.50. Until 16 Sep Animal 

Inside Out. A huge display 

of ‘plastinated’ (preserved) 

animals. Exhibition £9, child 

£6. Daily 10.00-17.50 (until 

22.30 last Fri of month). 


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 9 Sep Make 

It In Great Britain. Exhibition 

showcasing home-grown 

innovation in manufacturing 

from McLaren Formula One 

to the humble Mars bar. 

Until 28 Sep Ten Climate 

Stories. A fresh take on the 

world around us, with exhibits 

including a thousand-yearlong 

symphony and the 

apparatus used to make the 

devastating atom bomb. 

Until Jun 2013 Codebreaker: 

Alan Turing’s Life And Legacy. 

New exhibition celebrating 

the life and work of the WWII 

Enigma codebreaker. 


free; IMAX ticket prices vary. 

Exhibition Road, SW7. 

08708 704 868. 

sciencemuseum.org.uk 


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. Until 

30 Sep Heatherwick Studio: 

Designing The Extraordinary. 

Major solo exhibition of 

Military museums 

Athletes And Olympians 

at The Royal Air Force 

Museum 

FIREPOWER, THE 

ROYAL ARTILLERY 

MUSEUM 

Europe’s biggest historic and 

modern artillery collection, 

boasting interactive galleries, 

medals and big guns. Tues- 

Sat 10.30-18.00, plus bank 

holidays. Admission £5.30, 

child £2.50. 

Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, 

SE18. 020 8855 7755. 

firepower.org.uk 

Ë t Woolwich Arsenal. 

Off map. 

IMPERIAL WAR 

MUSEUM 

British conflicts from World 

War I to the present day, told 

with aircraft, tanks, weapons, 

and special exhibitions. 

Until 23 Sep Build The 

Truce. Display relating the 

ancient Olympic Games 

notion of ‘truce’ to modern 

times. Until 30 Nov War 

Story: Serving In Afghanistan. 

A collection of stories from 

veterans of the war. 

Until Feb 2013 A Family In 

Wartime. London life during 

World War II, through the 

eyes of the Allpress family. 

Exhibition £7. Daily 10.00- 


Lambeth Road, SE1. 

020 7416 5000. 

iwm.org.uk Ë Lambeth 

North. Map D7. 

NATIONAL ARMY 

MUSEUM 

The story of the British Army 

told through displays, events 

and lectures. Until 31 Aug 

War Horse: Fact & Fiction. 

Exhibition about Michael 

Morpurgo’s novel and the 

stage play. Daily 10.00-17.30. 


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 

3 Sep The World In London. 

Exhibition celebrating 

London’s cultural diversity. 

Families can explore the 

galleries with fun activity 

cards. Until 9 Sep Royal 

River: Power, Pageantry 

& The Thames. The regal 

history of the world-famous 

river, guest curated by 

historian David Starkey. Daily 


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, including 

WWI bombers. Until 

30 Sep Athletes And 

Olympians: Sport In The RAF. 

Celebrates the RAF’s very 

own athletes. Times vary. 


Grahame Park Way, 

Hendon, NW9. 020 

8205 2266. rafmuseum. 

org Ë Colindale. Off map. 

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Game, 

Set & 

Lodge 

Freemasons 

and Sport 

2 July – 21 December 2012 

ADMISSION FREE 

10.00 – 17.00, Monday to 

Friday, closed at weekends 

Freemasons’ Hall, Great Queen 

Street, London WC2B 5AZ 

T + 44 (0)20 7395 9257 

www.freemasonry.london.museum 

Inspiring 

Beautiful 

Free 

Victoria and Albert 

Museum, London 

The world’s greatest 

museum of art and design 

www.vam.ac.uk 


V&A Rotunda Chandelier, Dale Chihuly, 1999. 

Photography by Peter Durant 


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more than 150 objects 

created by ground-breaking 

British designer Thomas 

Heatherwick’s studio (p. 71). 

Until 6 Jan 2013 Ballgowns: 

British Glamour Since 1950. 

Presenting more than 60 

ballgowns, iconic red carpet 

frocks and catwalk dresses. 

Exhibition £10. Sat-Thurs 

10.00-17.45; Fri 10.00-22.00. 


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 Aug A 

Golden Opportunity. As part of 

the Gold exhibition, the bank 

invites visitors to make a takehome 

gold bar-shaped money 

box. Until 10 Nov Gold And 

The Bank Of England. Display 

examining the role of gold in 

the Bank’s long history. 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. 

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. 

Check for walking tours. Mon- 

Sat 11.00-17.30. Admission 

£4.50, child £1.50. 

17 Gough Square, EC4. 

020 7353 3745. 

drjohnsonshouse.org 

Ë Chancery Lane. Map B7. 

FOUNDLING MUSEUM 

Britain’s original home for 

abandoned children, founded 

in 1739 by Thomas Coram, 

William Hogarth and George 

Frideric Handel. Until 9 Sep 

The Triumph Of Pleasure: 

Vauxhall Gardens 1729-1786. 

Exhibition evoking the buzzing 

atmosphere of Vauxhall 

Gardens in the 18th century, 

which established a mass 

audience for art by making 

it accessible and affordable 

to all. Tues-10.00-17.00; 

Sun 11.00-17.00. Admission 


40 Brunswick Square, WC1. 

020 7841 3600. 

foundlingmuseum. 

org.uk Ë Russell Square. 

Map A9. 

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. 

V&A MUSEUM 

OF CHILDHOOD 

National collection of 

childhood objects dating back 

to the 16th century. 

Until 9 Sep Beautiful 

Games. An exhibition that 

explores what makes athletes 

successful, with the chance 

to go on a virtual bobsleigh 

ride and electronic dance 

floor. Until 4 Nov Playing In 

Or Out How children’s play 

has changed over the last 

50 years. Daily 10.00-17.45. 


Cambridge Heath Road, E2. 

020 8983 5200. 

vam.ac.uk/moc 

Ë Bethnal Green. Off map. 

WELLCOME COLLECTION 

Medicine, life and art explored 

in a fascinating collection 

including shrunken heads and 

ancient remedies. 

Until 16 Oct Superhuman. 

Exhibition exploring 

extraordinary human 

performance, from athletes 

to super-heroes. Tues, Wed, 

Fri & Sat 10.00-18.00; Thurs 

10.00-22.00; Sun 11.00- 

18.00; bank holidays 12.00- 


183 Euston Road, NW1. 

020 7611 2222. 

wellcomecollection.org 

Ë t Euston. Map A5. 

Fine art and design fairs 

Be Open Sound Portal 

in Trafalgar Square 

Connoisseurs of fine art and design can choose from 

a wide variety of festivals and fairs across London this 

season. First up is the 20/21 British Art Fair taking 

place from 12-16 Sep and showcasing the very best of 

the UK’s contemporary art scene. Leading dealers come 

from across the country to exhibit and trade in work 

from 20th-century greats like Freud, Hockney, Lowry 

and Nash, as well as current trendsetters such as Hirst, 

Emin and Banksy. Tickets £9. Wed 15.00-21.00; Thurs 

11.00-20.00; Fri-Sat 11.00-19.00; Sun 11.00-18.00 

(The Royal College Of Art, Kensington Gore, SW7. 

britishartfair.com Ë South Kensington). 

Following hot on its heels, the London Design 

Festival 2012, running from 14-23 Sep is an unrivalled 

showcase of the capital’s creative talent. The central 

festival hub is the Victoria And Albert Museum (p. 78), 

where visitors can see a number of exhibitions and 

installations, including the giant lantern-like Prism 

suspended from the ceiling. From 19-23 Sep, London’s 

famous Trafalgar Square is the location for another 

enthralling installation, the Be Open Sound Portal 

(pictured), which uses sound to create ‘design you can’t 

see’ inside an immersive space. As part of the festival, 

a Georgian building in the heart of Belgravia has also 

been taken over to create Townhouse (19-23 Sep). 

Each room, from the Gentleman’s Study to the Old 

Library, contains innovative and inspiring contemporary 

design set against the backdrop of 19th-century 

grandeur ( londondesignfestival.com). 

If you prefer old-fashioned elegance to cuttingedge 

design, the LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair may 

be more to your taste. From 19-23 Sep, head down to 

Berkeley Square to browse a vast array of sophisticated 

and stylish works of art. The UK’s top dealers come 

here to trade in antique furniture, sculptures, paintings, 

decorative objects and collectors’ items at prices that 

range from the affordable to the positively eye-watering. 

Tickets £15. Wed & Thurs 11.00-21.00; Fri & Sat 

11.00-19.00; Sun 11.00.-17.00 (Berkeley Square W1. 

lapadalondon.com Ë Green Park). 

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SHOPPING 

What’s hot 

During the Paralympic Games shoppers can pick up gifts, art 

and crafts, antiques, food and more until extra late at historic 

Greenwich Market (p. 89), which is open daily from noon to 20.00 

until 9 Sep. After that, the market reverts to it’s usual opening 

hours, but there’s still afterhours bargains to be had at the weekly 

Late Night Fridays, which trade from 11.00 to 19.30. 

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Best of British 

Fans of the bohemian 

British brand Biba will 

find its footwear collection 

exclusively at House of 

Fraser (p. 84). It features 

alongside a wide range of 

designer footwear in their 

gorgeous new World Of 

Shoes department, which 

launched just this summer. 

Score some medals with 

jeweller Hannah Warner’s 

podium-worthy pieces, 

including tunnel bangles 

(pictured). Her gold, silver 

and bronze designs would 

look great on Team GB 

(Marylebone High Street, 

W1. 020 7317 2150. 

kabiri.co.uk Ë Baker 

Street. Off map). 

British interior design shop 

Linley, owned by a real-life 

Viscount, flies the British flag 

with a range of accessories, 

such as wooden trinket 

boxes inlaid with the Union 

Flag design using marquetry 

(46 Albemarle Street, W1. 

020 7730 7300. 

davidlinley.com 

Ë Green Park). 

Masters of the verse 

The capital’s love affair with the written word is still going 

strong as the nation’s best-loved authors are celebrated this 

summer with the World Shakespeare Festival (p. 105) and the 

Charles Dickens bicentennial. Ryan J. W. Smith pays homage 

to the Bard and his prolific pen with the must-read collection 

of his own modern verse 500 Shakespearean Sonnets: 

The Diary Of A Poetic Quest For Truth. Details from 

Duckpaddle Publishing ( duckpaddle.org). 

Meanwhile, Dickens, the master of Victorian storytelling 

reveals his alter ego, ‘Boz’, and his struggle to find his place in 

the worlds of fiction writing and journalism. Charles Dickens 

And ‘Boz’: The Birth Of The Industrial-Age Author by Robert L. Patten (left), 

charts the great author’s rise to international fame. Details from Cambridge 

University Press ( cambridge.org). Both titles are available from good bookshops. 

In pursuit of Liberty 

When it comes to department stores, Liberty’s vintage heritage and 

glamour takes some beating. Now shoppers can enjoy the same 

unrivalled atmosphere at the recently-opened satellite store in 

Westfield Stratford City (p. 86). In a toast to everything 

British, a trademark Liberty print is stamped on 

goods from umbrellas to boots (right). Two 

fully-attired Queen’s guards are even stationed 

outside the store for full impact and fun. 


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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 own-label 

fashion and jewellery from 

top British designers, 

plus household goods. 

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 


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. 

020 7734 8040. 

fortnumandmason.com 


Map C5. 

HARRODS 

The world’s most famous 

store, filled with an array 

of top fashion labels, 

plus accessories, food 

and homewares. 

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. 


(and branches). 

08448 003 752. 

houseoffraser.co.uk 


JOHN LEWIS 

This splendid store houses 

everything from hats 

to homewares over 

seven floors. 



020 7629 7711. 

johnlewis.com 


LIBERTY 

Behind a mock-Tudor 

exterior lies 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 


MARKS & SPENCER 

From food to furniture, 

clothing to cosmetics, 

all are available from this 

top British institution. 



020 7935 7954. 

marksandspencer.com 

Ë Marble Arch. Map B4. 

PETER JONES 

Seven floors of retail heaven, 

including clothes, cookware 

and interior accessories. 

Sloane Square, SW1. 

020 7730 3434. 

peterjones.co.uk 

Ë Sloane Square. 

Off map. 

SELFRIDGES 

Excellent for fashion, beauty, 

food, wine, dining and now 

footwear, thanks to the 

fabulous Shoe Galleries. 

400 Oxford Street, W1. 

0800 123 400. 

selfridges.com 


Shopping Centres 

BOXPARK 

A pop-up mall made of 

metal shipping containers. 

It houses top international 

fashion and lifestyle brands, 

such as Evisu and Calvin 

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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 


WESTFIELD LONDON 

A chic shopping centre with 

300 high street and luxury 

retailers, plus a choice of 

65 restaurants. 

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 is close to 

the Olympic Park, with 270 

shops, plus 70 restaurants 

and bars. 

2 Stratford Place, E20. 

020 8221 7300. 

uk.westfield.com/ 

stratfordcity/ 

Ë t Stratford. 

Map B3, p. 144. 

Books 

FOYLES 

One of London’s oldest 

bookshops, with titles across 

56 specialist subjects. 

113-119 Charing Cross 

Road, WC2. 020 7437 

5660. foyles.co.uk 


Map B5. 

WATERSTONES 

The largest bookshop in 

Europe is home to more 

than 150,000 books, plus 

a café and bar. 

203-206 Piccadilly, W1 


020 7851 2400. 

waterstones.co.uk 


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. 

100 Regent Street, W1 


020 7675 8200. 

aquascutum.co.uk 


Map C5. 

BENETTON 

International retailer famous 

for its knitwear and fresh 

funky casual clothes. 

255-259 Regent Street, 

W1B (and branches). 

020 7647 4200. 

benetton.com 


CLARKS 

One of the world’s leading 

names in the shoe business, 

offering purse-friendly prices 

and fabulous footwear. 



08444 993 257. 

clarks.co.uk 


NEXT 

This British high-street 

staple sells on-trend 

menswear and womenswear 

at reasonable prices. 

327-329 Oxford Street, 

W1 (and branches). 

020 7409 2746. 

next.co.uk 


PAUL SMITH 

One of the biggest names 

in British fashion, with 

a cool range of sharp and 

colourful tailoring. 

40-44 Floral Street, WC2 


020 7379 7133. 

paulsmith.co.uk 

Ë Covent Garden. Map B6. 

PRIMARK 

An Oxford Street landmark, 

this immense store offers 

excellent bargains in fashion, 

plus accessories, shoes, 

homeware and more. 

499-517 Oxford Street, 


020 7495 0420. 

primark.co.uk 


RIVER ISLAND 

High-street store offering 

a fantastic summery range 

of trendy clothes and basics, 

plus shoes and accessories 

at affordable prices. 

470 Oxford Street, 


020 7499 4018. 

riverisland.com 


TK MAXX 

Large warehouse-style 

store selling designer labels 

at bargain prices. 

120 Charing Cross Road, 

WC2 (and branches). 

020 7240 2042. 

tkmaxx.com 


Map B4. 

TOPSHOP 

This huge flagship store 

brims with affordable fashion 

and accessories for the 

young and trendy. 

Oxford Circus, W1 (and 

branches). 08448 487 

487. topshop.com 


VIVIENNE WESTWOOD 

The British fashion 

designer’s flagship 

store stocks her latest 

womenswear. Westwood’s 

men’s store is in the same 

street (18 Conduit Street, 

W1. 020 7478 2060). 

44 Conduit Street, W1 (and 

branches). 020 7439 

1109. vivienne 

westwood.co.uk Ë Bond 

Street. Map C5. 

Food & Drink 

BERRY BROS. & RUDD 

Excellent selection of 

fine wines and port in this 

traditional store, which dates 

back more than 300 years. 

3 St. James’s Street, SW1. 

020 7396 9600. 

bbr.com Ë Green Park. 

Map C5. 

PATISSERIE VALERIE 

Buy gorgeous cakes 

and sweet treats at this 

French-style shop and café, 

which has been a London 

institution since 1926. 

48a Charing Cross Road, 


020 7242 1875. 

patisserie-valerie. 

co.uk Ë Leicester Square. 

Map C5. 

TWININGS 

Find more than 100 

varieties of tea alongside 

limited-edition ranges at 

this quintessentially English 

institution of flavours. 

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 

everything you could 

possibly want. 

80 New Oxford Street, 


08456 402 020. 

argos.co.uk 


Map B5. 

LONDON 

GLASSBLOWING 

STUDIO & WORKSHOP 

Browse and buy, as you 

watch the creation of 

exquisitely beautiful handblown 

glass objects before 

your very eyes. 

62-66 Bermondsey Street, 

SE1. 020 7403 2800. 

londonglassblowing. 

co.uk Ë t London 

Bridge. Map D8. 

Health & Grooming 

GEO. F. TRUMPER 

Traditional barbers’ shop 

offering wet shaves, toiletries 

and a full range of desireable 

men’s grooming accessories. 

9 Curzon Street, W1 (and 


1850. trumpers.com 


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MURDOCK 

A traditional gentlemen’s 

grooming emporium and 

barbers in Covent Garden. 

18 Monmouth Street, 


020 3393 7946. 

murdocklondon.com 


Map B6. 

PENHALIGON’S 

Luxurious fragrances, 

scented candles, leather 

goods and other gorgeous 

gift ideas. 

41 Wellington Street, 


020 7836 2150. 

penhaligons.com 


Map B6. 

THE PERFUME SHOP 

Knowledgeable staff 

offer advice on designer 

fragrance brands. 

The value-for-money prices 

don’t hurt either. 

425 Oxford Street, 


020 7491 1711. 

theperfumeshop.com 


Jewellery 

ERNEST JONES 

A huge selection of 

extremely well-priced 

jewellery and watches. 

277 Oxford Street, W1(and 


6581. ernestjones.co.uk 


LINKS OF LONDON 

An elegant collection of 

jewellery and gifts for all. 

16 Sloane Square, 

SW1 (and branches). 

020 7730 3133. 

linksoflondon.com 


Off map. 

SWAROVSKI 

Offering bespoke and readyto-wear 

crystal jewellery. 

One New Change, 

1 New Change, EC4 (and 


2562. swarovski.com 

Ë St Paul’s. Map B8. 

TIFFANY & CO. 

Impress someone with 

gorgeous jewellery and gifts. 

25 Old Bond Street, W1 


7409 2790. tiffany.com 


Markets 

BOROUGH 

London’s oldest food market 

offers gourmet delights and 

snacks, as well as fruit and 

veg, gifts, and flowers 

(p. 122). 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. 

020 7247 1037. 

visitbricklane.org 

Ë Aldgate East. Off map. 

CAMDEN LOCK 

North London’s market 

offers crafts, antiques and 

food from around the globe. 

Sat-Sun 10.00-18.00. 

Chalk Farm Road, NW1. 

020 7485 7963. 

camdenlock.net 

Ë Camden Town. Off map. 

COVENT GARDEN 

Find antiques, collectables, 

arts and crafts on its Piazza. 

Daily, stalls and times vary. 

Covent Garden Piazza, 

WC2. 020 7836 9136. 

coventgardenlondonuk. 

com Ë Covent Garden. 

Map C6. 

GREENWICH 

Antiques Wed-Fri, then crafts 

Sat-Sun (p. 83). 12.00-20.00 

until 9 Sep, then 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, 

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Ë Chancery Lane. Map B7. 

OLD SPITALFIELDS 

Great for retro fashion, food 

and more. Shops open daily; 

market Tues-Fri 10.00- 

16.00; Sun 09.00-17.00. 

Brushfield Street, E1. 

020 7375 2963. 

visitspitalfields.com 

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. st-jamespiccadilly.org 

Ë Piccadilly 


PORTOBELLO ROAD 

A haunt for collectors and 

style gurus in search of 

vintage fashion. Shops from 

Mon-Sat; market on Sat 

05.30-17.00. 

Portobello Road, W10/11. 

020 7229 8354. 

portobelloroad.co.uk 

Ë Ladbroke Grove. 

Off map. 

Specialist Stores 

APPLE STORE 

Everything the Apple lover 

could wish for, including Mac 

computers, iPhones, iPads 

and all kinds of 

smart accessories. 

235 Regent Street, W1 


020 7153 9000. 

apple.com/uk/retail 


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. 

Kids stuff 

For younger shoppers 

London’s first concept 

store for children is 

a welcome addition. 

Launched this summer, 

Bigoodi is the ideal 

destination for pampering 

and styling kids. Inspired 

by the exclusive boutiques 

in Paris’s Le Marais 

area, inside you’ll find a 

colourful playroom and 

a nail bar, plus quirky 

accessories and toys to 

buy. Your kids will want to stay all day. 

New King’s Road, SW6. 020 7736 4768. 

mybigoodi.com Ë Parsons Green. Off map. 

Joel & Son Fabrics 

Loro Piana - E. Zegna - Valentino - Ungaro - 

Armani - Ellie Saab - Zuhair Murad 

Beautiful hand beaded fabrics 

Luxurious Bridal laces 

For the most beautiful silk prints, 

embroideries, dress fabrics and 

mens suitings from all the top 

designers, visit London’s leading 

and largest couture fabric shop. 

Open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm. 

Mail order available – visit our website 

www.joelandsonfabrics.com 

Joel & Son Fabrics – 75-83 Church Street, London NW8 8EU 

Fax. (44) 207 724 9840 

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020 7724 6895. 

joelandsonfabrics.co.uk 

Ë Edgware Road. Map A3. 

LONDON 

BEATLES STORE 

A must for all Fab Four 

fans, London’s first and only 

Beatles shop stocks new 

and original memorabilia. 

231 Baker Street, NW1. 

020 7935 4464. 

beatlesstorelondon. 

co.uk Ë Baker Street. 

Map A3. 

M&M’S WORLD 

Chocoholics will love 

collecting merchandise 

associated with the famous 

brand sweets, and seeing the 

wall made from chocolate. 

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 fun place to visit. Browse, 

buy and pose with your 

favourite characters. Watch 

out for great free events. 



08707 591 701. 

disney.co.uk 


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 


Burlington Arcade 

Burlington Arcade is a quaint covered shopping street, 

which dates from 1919. It’s a great place to hunt for 

gifts and luxury items, including clothing, jewellery, 

antiques, leather goods and scents. It’s one of several 

historic arcades in the area. Nearby, you’ll also find the 

Royal Arcade, built in 1879 (28 Old Bond Street, W1), 

1933’s Princes Arcade (192-196 Piccadilly, W1) and 

1909’s Piccadilly Arcade (53 Jermyn Street, SW1). 

51 Piccadilly, W1. 020 7493 1764. 

burlington-arcade.co.uk Ë Piccadilly Circus/ 

Green Park. Map C5. 

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ENTERTAINMENT 

Entertainment 

With David G. Taylor 

What’s hot 

From 7 Sep Experience the outrageous fashions of London’s 

nightclub scene during the late 1970s and early 80s, with the revival 

of Boy George’s Olivier Award-winning musical, Taboo. A classic 

boy-meets-girl love story, it also follows George’s evolution from 

club cloakroom attendant to millionaire Karma Chameleon crooner, 

encountering real-life characters along the way, such as Visage singer 

Steve Strange and the late Leigh Bowery (Taboo club host and Lucian 

Freud model). Songs include Bow Down Mister. 

Taboo, p. 99 

Open-air fun 

Britain’s sultry summer days and 

balmy evenings bring with them some 

great outdoors entertainment. There 

are free shows to be enjoyed at The 

Scoop, where you can hear Free Music 

concerts (until 31 Aug, p. 105) from 

a wide range of musicians (Weds-Fri 

12.30-14.00 & 18.30-21.30). The 

annual Canary Wharf Jazz Festival 

(17-19 Aug, p. 105) also offers free 

entertainment. Music fans won’t 

want to miss an inspiring line-up of 

performances in Canada Square Park 

that includes English legend Courtney 

Pine (18 Aug). 

Back at The Scoop there’s also 

a Free Film (12-28 Sep, 19.30) season. It boasts a mix of contemporary and classic screenings including the 

thriller Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (27 Sep), starring Gary Oldman, and the award-winning musical West Side 

Story (28 Sep). Meanwhile, the wandering Nomad cinema (p. 105) pops up in a wide range of locations. In 

northwest London’s Queen’s Park (Harvist Road, NW6) for example, you can catch The Goonies (18 Aug), 

The Graduate (8 Sep) and The Big Lebowski (22 Sep). 

Theatregoers need not miss out on the outdoor fun. Just head for the Open Air Theatre in Regent’s Park for 

Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream (p. 100) and E. L. Doctorow’s American immigrant tale, Ragtime 

The Musical (pictured, p. 99). Meanwhile, the open-air ‘yard’ at Shakespeare’s Globe includes an all-male 

production of the Bard’s tragedy Richard III (p. 104), and his comedy The Taming Of The Shrew (p. 104). 

RAGTIME IMAGE © JOHAN PERSSON 

Beatlemania comes to Theatreland 

From 14 Sep Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of British music legends 

The Beatles with the tribute show Let It Be (p. 99) at the Prince of 

Wales Theatre. This ‘theatrical concert’ charts the Fab Four’s rise 

from the relative obscurity of Liverpool’s Cavern Club to international 

superstardom. Among more than 20 of their greatest hits you can hear 

Hard Day’s Night, Twist And Shout, Yesterday and Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely 

Hearts Club Band. Not only is it a rare chance to hear Beatles’ tracks on 

the West End stage, but the theatre itself has quite a Beatles pedigree. 

It was the venue for the 1963 Royal Command Performance where, in 

the presence of the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret, John Lennon 

famously quipped: “Would the people in the cheaper seats clap your hands. And the rest of you... 

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A visit to London isn’t 

complete without enjoying 

a world-class stage show. 

visitlondon.com has 

a secure online booking 

service for a range of events. 

Browse the ‘book tickets’ 

section to reserve your seats, 

or buy from legitimate agents, 

such as members of the 

Society of Ticket Agents and 

Retailers s-t-a-r.org.uk 

A wide range of tickets 

for many great shows is 

available from the Tkts 

booth in Leicester Square 

(map C5). These include 

discounted, advance and 

same-day tickets. Check the 

noticeboards before queuing. 

Getting Around 

Travel advice for summer 

theatregoers is available from 

Transport for London, at 

tfl.gov.uk/gettingaround/ 

Shows are listed 

alphabetically and 

by category. See the 

Theatreland Map on p. 107 

for ‘Key’ references. 

Do check performance 

times when booking, as 

these may be subject 

to last-minute alterations. 

Information is correct 

at the time of going to 

press, but be aware that 

productions may close 

early or be cancelled. 

Details ‘to be confirmed’ 

are labelled TBC. 

Family Shows 

HORRIBLE HISTORIES: 

BARMY BRITAIN 

Until 1 Sep A live stage show 

from Terry Deary, author of 

the Horrible Histories books. 

Expect stories of blood, 

battles and murder featuring 

historic characters such as 

Henry VIII, Guy Fawkes and 

Florence Nightingale. Wed-Fri 

13.00; Sat 10.30 & 12.00; 

Sun 15.00 & 17.00. 

Garrick Theatre, 


WC2. 08444 829 673. 

barmybritainlive.com 


Key 16. 

THE TIGER WHO 

CAME TO TEA 

Until 2 Sep A musical play 

for kids based on the picture 

book by Judith Kerr. It’s about 

a girl and a tea-guzzling tiger. 

Times vary. 

Lyric Theatre, 29 

Shaftesbury Avenue, W1. 

08444 829 674. 

nimaxtheatres.com 

Ë Piccadilly Circus. Key 25. 

PRIVATE PEACEFUL 

18-29 Sep A play based 

on the kids’ book by Michael 

Morpurgo (War Horse). 

A young First World War 

soldier reflects on his life as 

he awaits the firing squad at 

dawn. Times vary. 

Theatre Royal Haymarket, 

18 Suffolk Street, SW1. 

020 7452 3000. 

trh.co.uk Ë Piccadilly 

Circus. Key 46. 

Musicals 

ALADDIN 

18 Aug-2 Sep Cole Porter’s 

last musical is a comedy that 

includes the song Come 

To The Supermarket In Old 

Peking. It’s part of the Lost 

Musicals season. Times vary. 

Lilian Baylis Studio, 

Sadler’s Wells, Rosebery 

Avenue, EC1. 08444 

124 300. sadlerswells. 

com Ë Angel. Key 60. 

BILLY ELLIOT 

THE MUSICAL 

Based on the year 2000 film 

about a northern boy whose 

macho father tries to quash 

his dream of going to the 

Royal Ballet School. This multi 

Olivier Award-winning show 

features music by pop legend 

Sir Elton John. Mon-Sat 

19.30; Thurs & Sat 14.30. 

Victoria Palace Theatre, 

Victoria Street, SW1. 

Top: Soul Sister at the 

Savoy Theatre. 

Bottom: One Man, Two 

Guvnors at the Theatre 

Royal Haymarket. 

08448 110 055. 

billyelliotthemusical. 

com Ë t Victoria. 

Key 49. 

BLOOD BROTHERS 

Set in 1960s Liverpool, 

Willy Russell’s musical 

tells the tragic story of 

twinbrothers separated at 

birth, who meet years later. 

Mon-Sat 19.45; Thurs 15.00; 

Sat 16.00. 

Phoenix Theatre, 

Charing Cross Road, WC2. 

08448 717 629. 

theambassadors.com/ 

phoenix Ë Tottenham 

Court Road. Key 34. 

CAROUSEL 

Until 15 Sep Rodgers and 

Hammerstein’s tale of love 

and redemption. Songs 

include You’ll Never Walk 

Alone and If I Loved You. 

Times vary. 

Barbican Theatre, 


Street, EC2. 020 7638 

8891. barbican.org.uk 

Ë Barbican/Moorgate. 

Key 7. 

CHICAGO 

Two femme fatales enlist 

a shady lawyer in an attempt 

to get away with their crimes. 

Set in Prohibition-era America 

it includes the songs All That 

Jazz and Razzle Dazzle. Mon- 

Thurs & Sat 20.00; Fri 17.00 

& 20.30; Sat 15.00. 

Garrick Theatre, 


WC2. 08444 829 673. 

chicagothemusical. 

co.uk Ë t Charing 

Cross. Key 16. 

DRAG DIVAS 

Until 25 Aug A glittering 

show where legends such 

as Whitney Houston, Cher, 

Beyoncé, Shirley Bassey, 

Diana Ross, Liza Minnelli and 

Amy Winehouse are portrayed 

by drag queens. Times vary. 

Arts Theatre, Great 

Newport Street, WC2. 

020 7907 7092. 

artstheatrewestend. 

com Ë Leicester Square. 

Key 6. 

DREAMBOATS 

AND PETTICOATS 

Uplifting rock‘n’roll musical, 

which transports the audience 

back to the rip-roaring 1950s 

and ‘60s with hits including 

C’mon Everybody. Mon-Fri 

19.30; Sat 20.00. 

Playhouse Theatre, 

Northumberland Avenue, 

WC2. 08448 472 345. 

dreamboatsand 

petticoats.com 

Ë Embankment. Key 36. 

GHOST THE MUSICAL 

A musical stage version of 

the 1990 film, featuring 

amazing special effects. 

It’s about undying love 

and boasts music by Dave 

Stewart (formerly of pop duo 

The Eurythmics). Mon-Sat 

19.30; Thurs & Sat 14.30. 

Piccadilly Theatre, 

16 Denman Street, W1. 

08448 717 618. 

ghostthemusical.com 


Key 35. 

JERSEY BOYS 

The Olivier Award-winning 

story of pop sensations 

Frankie Valli and the Four 

Seasons. Songs include Can’t 

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SHEER DELIGHT’ 

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‘A SPLASH HIT! 

SUPERBLY 

ENJOYABLE’ 

Daily Express 

BASED ON THE MGM FILM 

0844 412 4656 singinintherain.co.uk 

PALACE THEATRE SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, LONDON W1

Take My Eyes Off You, Walk 

Like A Man and Big Girls 

Don’t Cry. Tues-Sat 19.30; 

Tues, Sat & Sun 15.00. 

Prince Edward Theatre, 

28 Old Compton Street, 

W1. 08444 825 151. 

jerseyboyslondon. 


Key 37. 

JESUS CHRIST 

SUPERSTAR 

21-22 Sep Tim Rice and 

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 

biblical musical. Comic Tim 

Minchin and former Spice 

Girl Melanie C are among the 

cast. Times vary. 


SE10. jesuschrist 

superstar.com Ë North 

Greenwich. Map inset. 

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 


LET IT BE 

From 14 Sep A Beatles 

tribute show boasting more 

than 20 hits (p. 94). 

Times vary. 

Prince of Wales Theatre, 

Coventry Street, W1. 

08444 825 115. 

letitbelondon.com 


Key 38. 

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. Tues-Sat 19.30; 

Wed, Sat & Sun 14.30. 

Lyceum Theatre, 

21 Wellington Street, WC2. 

08448 713 000. 

thelionking.co.uk 

Ë Covent Garden. Key 24. 

MACK & MABEL 

Until 25 Aug Set in 1920s 

Hollywood it tells the 

story of the tempestuous 

romance between a silent 

picture director and his star 

comedienne. Times vary. 

Southwark Playhouse, 

Shipwright Yard, SE1. 

020 7407 0234. 

southwarkplayhouse. 

co.uk Ë t London 

Bridge. Map C9. 

MAMMA MIA! 

Until 1 Sep A tribute to 

the music of Swedish pop 

legends ABBA. The feel-good 

story centres around wedding 

day revelations on a Greek 

island. Hit songs include 

Dancing Queen, SOS and 

The Winner Takes It All. Mon- 

Thurs 19.30; Fri 17.00 

& 20.30; Sat 15.00 & 19.30. 

Prince of Wales Theatre, 

Coventry Street, W1. 

08444 825 115. 

mamma-mia.com 


Key 38. 

MAMMA MIA! 

From 6 Sep The ABBA 

musical moves to its new 

home (story as above). Mon- 

Sat 19.45; Thurs & Sat 15.00. 

Novello Theatre, Aldwych, 

WC2. 08444 825 171. 

mamma-mia.com 


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 


MONTY PYTHON’S 

SPAMALOT 

Until 9 Sep Eric Idle’s 

musical based on the film 

Monty Python And The Holy 

Grail. Songs include Knights 

Of The Round Table and 

Always Look On The Bright 

Side Of Life. Times vary. 

Harold Pinter Theatre, 

Panton Street, SW1. 

08448 717 627. 

atgtickets.com 

Ë Piccadilly Circus/ 

Leicester Square. Key 18. 

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. 

thephantomofthe 

opera.com Ë Piccadilly 


RAGTIME THE MUSICAL 

Until 8 Sep A musical 

based on the 1975 novel 

by American author E. L. 

Doctorow. Set in the US at 

the turn of the 20th century, 

its about three racially 

different American families 

(p. 94). Times vary. 

Open Air Theatre, Queen 

Mary’s Garden, Regent’s 

Park, NW1. 08448 264 

242. openairtheatre.org 


ROCK OF AGES 

An American love story 

set in Los Angeles with a 

soundtrack of raucous 1980s 

rock anthems. Hit songs 

include The Final Countdown, 

Wanted Dead Or Alive and 

I Want To Know What Love Is. 

Mon-Thurs 19.30; Fri 17.30 

& 20.30; Sat 16.00 & 20.00; 

Sun 15.30 & 19.00. 

Shaftesbury Theatre, 

210 Shaftesbury Avenue 

WC2. 020 7379 5399. 

rockofagesmusical. 

co.uk Ë Tottenham Court 

Road. Key 42. 

SHREK THE MUSICAL 

British soap actress Carley 

Stenson (Hollyoaks) stars 

as Princess Fiona in this 

irreverent fairytale. It’s 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 

film. Mon & Wed-Sat 19.30; 

Thurs, Sat & Sun 15.00. 

Theatre Royal Drury Lane, 

Catherine Street, WC2. 

08448 718 810. 

shrekthemusical.co.uk 


SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN 

A musical comedy based on 

the 1952 MGM blockbuster 

film about a silent movie star. 

Mon-Tues 19.00; Wed-Sat 

19.30; Wed & Sat 15.00. 

Palace Theatre, 

Cambridge Circus, 

109-113 Shaftesbury 

Avenue, W1. 08444 124 

656. singinintherain. 


Key 33. 

SOUL SISTER 

From 20 Aug A musical 

inspired by the turbulent life 

stories of Ike and Tina Turner. 

Songs include What’s Love 

Got To Do With It, Simply The 

Best, Proud Mary, Private 

Dancer and River Deep 

Mountain High. Times vary. 

Savoy Theatre, Savoy 

Court, WC2. 08448 717 

687. atgtickets.com 


Key 41. 

SWEENEY TODD: 

THE DEMON BARBER 

OF FLEET STREET 

Until 22 Sep Stephen 

Sondheim’s sinister musical 

about a fictional London 

barber with a taste for 

murder. Mon-Sat 19.30; 

Wed & Sat 14.30. 

Adelphi Theatre, Strand, 

WC2. 08448 110 053. 

sweeneytoddwestend. 

com Ë t Charing Cross. 

Key 25. 

TABOO 

Boy George’s musical 

returns to the London stage 

(p. 94). Tues-Sun 19.30; 

Sat & Sun 15.00. 

Brixton Club House, 

467-469 Brixton Road, 

SW9. 08444 771 000. 

Ë t Brixton. Off map. 

THRILLER LIVE 

Non-stop hit songs, multimedia 

effects and razor-sharp 

choreography bring to life 

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this celebration of the career 

of the late Michael Jackson, 

and the group that launched 

his career – the Jackson 

Five. 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, 29 

Shaftesbury Avenue, W1. 

08444 829 674. 

thrillerlive.com 


TOP HAT 

A famous American tap 

dancer pursues the girl of 

his dreams in this romantic 

musical. Songs include Let’s 

Face The Music And Dance. 

Times vary. 

Aldwych Theatre, Aldwych, 

WC2. 08442 485 140. 

tophatonstage.com 

Ë Charing Cross. Key 3. 

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. 

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 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. 

THE WIZARD OF OZ 

An action-packed stage 

version of the 1939 film, with 

additional music by Tim Rice 

(Evita) and Andrew Lloyd 

Webber. In a whirlwind of 

amazing sets and costumes, 

the story of an ordinary girl 

stranded in an extraordinary 

Top: Sweeney Todd 

at the Adelphi Theatre. 

Bottom: What The 

Butler Saw at the 

Vaudeville Theatre. 

magical land unfolds. Tues 

19.00; Wed-Sat 19.30; Wed 

& Sat 14.30; Sun 15.00. 

London Palladium, Argyll 

Street, W1. 08444 122 

957. wizardofoz 

themusical.com Ë Oxford 


Performance 

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. 

Plays 

THE 39 STEPS 

Comic Hitchcock adaptation 

where four actors play more 

than 139 roles. Hero Richard 

Hannay tries to protect 

a woman and ends up on the 

run, being pursued by secret 

agents. Mon-Sat 20.00; 

Wed 15.00; Sat 16.00. 

Criterion Theatre, 218-223 

Piccadilly Circus, W1. 

08448 471 778. 

love39steps.com 


A MIDSUMMER 

NIGHT’S DREAM 

Until 5 Sep William 

Shakespeare’s play about love 

lives and interfering forest 

fairies (p. 94). Times vary. 

Open Air Theatre, Queen 

Mary’s Garden, Regent’s 

Park, NW1. 08448 264 

242. openairtheatre.org 


ABIGAIL’S PARTY 

British soap actors Jill 

Halfpenny (Waterloo 

Road) and Natalie Cassidy 

(EastEnders) in Mike Leigh’s 

famous black comedy set in 

1970s suburbia. Times vary. 

Wyndham’s Theatre, 


WC2. 08444 825 120. 

abigailsparty.co.uk 


Key 51. 

AS YOU LIKE IT 

3-12 Sep William 

Shakespeare’s slapstick 

comedy is a tale of romance, 

cross-dressing and mistaken 

identity. Times vary. 

Shakespeare’s Globe, 

21 New Globe Walk, SE1. 

020 7401 9919. 

shakespearesglobe. 

com Ë t London Bridge, 

Ë Southwark. Key 43. 

BERENICE 

From 27 Sep A tragedy 

by French 17th-century 

playwright Jean Racine. Set 

in Ancient Rome, it’s about 

love and duty. A foreign queen 

wins the heart of a Roman 

emperor, but not those of his 

subjects. This new version is 

written by British author Alan 

Hollinghurst (The Swimming 

Pool Library).Times vary. 

Donmar Warehouse, 

41 Earlham Street, WC2. 

08448 717 624. 

donmarwarehouse.com 


CHARIOTS OF FIRE 

A stage show based on the 

award-winning 1981 film 

about competitors at the 

1924 Olympic Games (p. 9). 

Times vary. 

Gielgud Theatre, 


W1. 08444 825 130. 

delfontmackintosh. 

co.uk Ë Piccadilly Circus. 

Key 17. 

THE COMPLETE WORLD 

OF SPORTS (ABRIDGED) 

Until 25 Aug A madcap 

look at the lighter side of 

sports by the acclaimed 

Reduced Shakespeare 

Company. Times vary. 

Arts Theatre, Great 

Newport Street, WC2. 

020 7836 8463. 

artstheatrewestend. 


Key 6. 

HAMLET 

28 Aug-1 Sep Political 

intrigue, murder and 

sexual obsession feature 

in Shakespeare’s drama 

about power struggles 

over the Danish throne. 

This production by Dominic 

Dromgoole and Bill 

Buckhurst is on a UK tour. 

Times vary. 



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JULIUS CAESAR 

Until 15 Sep The Bard’s 

political thriller has echoes 

of modern Africa’s turbulent 

dictatorships. This Royal 

Shakespeare Company 

Production stars Jeffery 

Kissoon (Doctors), and 

forms part of the World 

Shakespeare Festival 


Noël Coward Theatre, 

St. Martin’s Lane, WC2. 

08444 825 141. 

rsc.org.uk Ë Leicester 

Square. Key 29. 

JUMPY 

From 16 Aug Tamsin Greig 

(Green Wing) stars in this 

comedy about a woman 

turning 50. This production 

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End following a successful 

run at the Royal Court 

Theatre. Times vary. 

Duke Of York’s Theatre, 


0844 871 7623. 

atgtickets.com 

Ë t Charing Cross, 


Key 14. 

KING LEAR 

From 31 Aug Jonathan 

Pryce (Brazil) stars as 

the frail king descending 

into madness in William 

Shakespeare’s tragedy. 

Times vary. 

Almeida Theatre, Almeida 

Street, N1. 020 7359 

4404. almeida.co.uk 

Ë Ë Highbury & Islington, 

Ë Angel. Off map. 

THE LAST OF THE 

HAUSSMANS 

Until 16 Sep Julie Walters 

(Harry Potter And The 

Deathly Hallows) stars in 

a new play by Stephen 

Beresford. Set in Devon, 

it’s about an ageing high 

society drop-out called Judy 

Haussman. Times vary. 

National Theatre, South 

Bank, SE1. 020 7452 

3000. nationaltheatre. 

org.uk Ë t Waterloo. 

Key 27. 

THE LION, THE WITCH 

AND THE WARDROBE 

Until 9 Sep Stage show 

based on the C.S. Lewis 

children’s story. It uses stateof-the-art 

video and puppetry 

to bring to life the adventures 

of the four Pevensey siblings 

in the magical world of 

Narnia. Times vary. 

Threesixty Theatre, Dial 

Walk, Kensington Gardens, 

W8. 08448 717 693. 

lionwitchtheshow.com 

Ë High Street Kensington. 

Off map. 

LONDON ROAD 

Drama based on real-life 

events in 2006. Residents 

of a British street in 

Ipswich are shocked by the 

discovery of the bodies 

of five women nearby. 

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 house party held in 

the remote countryside in 

Agatha Christie’s classic 

whodunnit. Now in its 60th 

year, this drama is the 

world’s longest-running 

show. Mon-Sat 19.30; 

Tues 15.00; Sat 16.00. 

St. Martin’s Theatre, West 

Street, WC2. 08444 991 

515. the-mousetrap. 


Key 40. 

MUCH ADO 

ABOUT NOTHING 

From 22 Sep Shakespeare’s 

comedy about love and deceit 

is given an Indian setting. 

It stars British-Asian actor 

Meera Syal (The Kumars 

At No. 42). Times vary. 

Noël Coward Theatre, 


08444 825 141. 

rsc.org.uk Ë Leicester 

Square. Key 29. 

ONE MAN, 

TWO GUVNORS 

Until 15 Sep Slapstick 

comedy about sex, food and 

money that centres on smalltime 

crooks in 1960s Britain. 

The show, which began life 

at the National Theatre, is 

based on Carlo Goldoni’s 

1743 Italian play The Servant 

Of Two Masters. Mon-Sat 

19.30; Wed & Sat 14.30. 

Theatre Royal Haymarket, 

18 Suffolk Street, SW1. 

020 7452 3000. 

onemantwoguvnors. 

com Ë Piccadilly Circus. 

Key 46. 

PHILADELPHIA 

HERE I COME! 

Until 22 Sep A man leaving 

Ireland for a new life in the 

US contemplates his choices. 

Rory Keenan (Birdsong) and 

Paul Reid (Boy Eats Girl) 

star. Times vary. 

Donmar Warehouse, 

41 Earlham Street, WC2. 

08448 717 624. 

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RICHARD III 

An all-male staging of 

the William Shakespeare 

tragedy, starring Mark 

Rylance (The Other Boleyn 

Girl). Part of the World 

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Ë Southwark. 

Key 43. 

TAROT DROME 

5-30 Sep Marisa Carnesky, 

heads the cast in a 

promenade performance 

about Tarot cards (p. 40). 

Wed-Sun 15.00-12.00. 

Old Vic Tunnels, Station 

Approach Road, SE1. 

Ë t Waterloo. 

Map D7. 

THE TAMING 

OF THE SHREW 

William Shakespeare’s 

comedy. It’s about a man 

wooing a reluctant and 

headstrong girl. Times vary. 



020 7401 9919. 




THREE SISTERS 

From 8 Sep Anton 

Chekhov’s heart-breaking 

drama is about three 

Russian siblings whose 

dreams of escaping 

smalltown life for the 

excitement and bright lights 

of the big city are cruelly 

dashed. Times vary. 

Young Vic, 66 The Cut, 

SE1. 020 7922 2922. 

youngvic.org 

Ë t Waterloo. Key 52. 

TIMON OF ATHENS 

Simon Russell Beale 

(My Week With Marilyn) 

stars. The Bard’s rarelystaged 

fable is about 

conspicuous consumption, 

debt and ruin in Ancient 

Greece. Times vary. 

National Theatre, 

South Bank, SE1. 

020 7452 3000. 

nationaltheatre.org.uk 


TWELFTH NIGHT 

From 22 Sep The Bard’s 

romantic comedy in an allmale 

staging starring Mark 

Rylance (The Other Boleyn 

Girl). Times vary. 



020 7401 9919. 




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. Mon, Wed-Sat 19.30; 

Tues 19.00; Thurs 

& Sat 14.30. 

New London Theatre, 

166 Drury Lane, WC2. 

020 7452 3000. 

warhorselondon.com 


WHAT THE BUTLER SAW 

Until 25 Aug British-Iranian 

actor Omid Djalili stars 

in Joe Orton’s hysterical 

1960s farce. It’s about a 

hapless psychoanalyst Dr 

Prentice (Djalili) whose life 

is thrown into disarray when 

he innocently hides a naked 

woman. Times vary. 

Vaudeville Theatre, 

404 Strand, WC2. 

08444 829 675. 

whatthebutlersaw 

theplay.com 


Key 48. 

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 recently-deceased recluse. 

Be prepared for genuine 

frights. Tues-Sat 20.00; Tues 

& Thurs 15.00; Sat 16.00. 

Fortune Theatre, 

Russell Street, WC2. 

08448 717 626. 

thewomaninblack.com 


 

‘A JOYOUS VERSION OF 

THE HITCHCOCK CLASSIC’ 

SUNDAY TIMES 

TICKETS £25 

CALL 020 7907 7000 AND 

QUOTE ‘LONDON PLANNER’ 

(USUALLY £47.50) VALID MON - FRI UNTIL 

30 SEP 12. SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY 

CRITERION THEATRE PICCADILLY CIRCUS 


YES, PRIME MINISTER 

British political comedy 

based on the popular 

1980s TV series. This is the 

production’s second stint in 

the West End, having opened 

there in 2010. Times vary. 

Trafalgar Studios, 

1 Whitehall, SW1. 

08448 717 627. 

yesprimeminister.co.uk 


Key 47. 

Special Events 

BBC PROMS 2012 

Until 8 Sep Annual season of 

classical concerts at the Royal 

Albert Hall and other venues 


Royal Albert Hall, 

Kensington Gore, SW7. 

020 7589 8212. 

bbc.co.uk/proms 


Map D2. 

CANARY WHARF 

JAZZ FESTIVAL 

17-19 Aug A free festival 

of jazz concerts and 

performances. Fri 19.00- 

22.00; Saturday 13.30- 

22.00; Sun 13.30-20.15. 

Canada Square Park, 

Canary Wharf, E14. 

canarywharf.com 

Ë Ë Canary Wharf. 

Map inset. 

KIDS WEEK 

Until 31 Aug Children aged 

16 and under can see top 

shows for free (p. 38). 

kidsweek.co.uk 

FESTIVAL OF 

THE WORLD 

Until 9 Sep A festival of 

global culture, from music 

and comedy shows to 

markets and free events. 

Times vary. 

See Southbank Centre, 

above right. 

LONDON 2012 FESTIVAL 

Until 9 Sep A season of 

events championing art and 

culture (p. 105). Times vary. 

festival.london2012.com 

FREE MUSIC/ 

FREE FILM 

Free entertainment in an 

outdoor amphitheatre beside 

the River Thames (p. 94). 

Find it on the south bank 

between HMS Belfast and 

Tower Bridge. Times vary. 

The Scoop, More London 

Riverside, SE1. 

morelondon.com/ 

scoop.html Ë t London 

Bridge. Map C9. 

NOMAD CINEMA 

A nomadic, pop-up, outdoor 

cinema taking place in 

a range of locations (p. 94). 

Times vary. 

whereisthenomad.com 

PRICELESS LONDON 

WONDERGROUND 

Until 30 Sep A gloriously 

quirky festival boasting 

circus acts and cabaret in 

pop-up venues on the South 

Bank. Times vary. 


Belvedere Road, SE1. 

08448 750 073. 



SHOWTIME: 

ENTERTAINMENT 

EVERYWHERE 

Until 9 Sep A festival 

of free outdoor arts events 

across London, with pop-up 

performances, street theatre 

and family fun (p. 48). 

Times vary. 

molpresents.com/ 

showtime 

TRANSCENDER 

17-30 Sep A music festival 

exploring transcendental, 

devotional, spiritual, hypnotic 

and psychedelic sounds. 

Presented by the Barbican, 

concerts take place at 

a range of venues. 

Times vary. 


Street, EC2. 08451 207 

550. barbican.org.uk/ 

transcender Ë Barbican. 

Key 7. 

WORLD SHAKESPEARE 

FESTIVAL 2012 

Until Nov (date TBC). 

A nationwide celebration of 

British playwright William 

Shakespeare with stage 

shows and more (p. 105). 

Times vary. 

worldshakespeare 

festival.org.uk 

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 

PEACOCK THEATRE 

From 20 Sep Some Like It 

Hip Hop. An exuberant fusion 

of comedy, ballet and street 

dance by young company 

ZooNation. Times vary. 

Portugal Street, WC2. 

08444 124 322. 

sadlerswells.com 

Ë Holborn. Key 55. 

SADLER’S WELLS 

14-23 Sep San Francisco 

Ballet. Mixed bills by 

the American company, 

featuring work by Mozart and 

Rachmaninov. Times vary. 

Rosebery Avenue, EC1. 

08444 124 300. 


Ë Angel. Key 60. 

Classical Concerts 

& Recitals 

All concerts start at 

19.30 unless otherwise 

stated here. 

ST. JAMES’S 

PICCADILLY CHURCH 

An atmospheric setting for 

a wonderful programme of 

evening concerts. Check the 

website for further details. 

Free lunchtime recitals every 

Mon, Wed & Fri 13.10. 


020 7381 0441. 

st-james-piccadilly. 

org Ë Piccadilly Circus. 

Key 58. 

ST. MARTIN-IN- 

THE-FIELDS CHURCH 

Head to this 18th-century 

church for an extensive 

programme of evening 

concerts, plus free lunchtime 

recitals at 13.00 on Mon, Tues 

and Fri. The venue boasts 

the award-winning Café In 

The Crypt, brass rubbing 

and regular special events. 

Times vary. 


020 7766 1100. 

smitf.org Ë t Charing 

Cross. Key 59. 

SOUTHBANK CENTRE 

Hear a wide range of 

concerts at this riverside 

entertainment complex. 

It incorporates the Royal 

Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth 

Hall and Purcell Room. 

Times vary. 


Belvedere Road, SE1. 

08448 750 073. 



Opera 

LONDON COLISEUM 

The home of the English 

National Opera. From 

13 Sep The Magic Flute. 

Nicholas Hytner’s spectacular 

staging of the Mozart classic. 

From 17 Sep Julietta. The 

boundaries between reality 

and dreams are blurred in 

this surrealist opera by Czech 

composer Martinu. Times vary. 

33 St. Martin’s Lane, WC2. 

020 7632 8300. eno. 

org Ë t Charing Cross. 

Key 54. 

PEACOCK THEATRE 

8-15 Sep The Bartered 

Bride/A Night At The 

Chinese Opera. Two 

comedies in repertoire from 

the British Youth Opera. 

Times vary. 

Portugal Street, WC2. 

08444 124 322. 


Ë Holborn. Key 55. 

ROYAL OPERA HOUSE 

The Royal Opera company’s 

base. 27-29 Sep In The 

Locked Room/Ghost Patrol. 

Two one-act operas by 

composer Huw Watkins. The 

first, by poet David Harsent, 

is based on the Thomas 

Hardy story. The second, by 

crime novelist Louise Welsh 

and composer Stuart McRae, 

is about three people with 

dark secrets. Times vary. 

Floral Street, WC2. 

020 7304 4000. 

roh.org.uk 


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visitlondon.com has a secure online booking service for all 

major current and forthcoming theatre productions. 

To book tickets go to visitlondon.com 

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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& Nightlife 

With David G. Taylor 

What’s hot 

DINING & NIGHTLIFE 

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Fancy an evening out Then why not combine a show with a pre 

or post-theatre meal Many of London’s top musicals and plays 

are currently running a Dine For Free promotion. These bargain 

dinner and show packages offer free meals in a range of West 

End restaurants when you book tickets for a show. Deals start as 

low as £20.12 for tickets and a meal. Participating shows include 

favourites Shrek The Musical (pictured), Ghost The Musical, 

Sweeney Todd, Rock Of Ages, Mamma Mia!, We Will Rock You, 

Jersey Boys, Wicked, Les Misérables, Blood Brothers, Chicago, The 

Woman In Black and Thriller Live. See the website for up-to-theminute 

details. 

westendtheatre.com/dineforfree 

Graze at Vista 

Summer BBQ 

From 3 Sep Barbecue fans will be thrilled with the launch of Beard To Tail in 

trendy Shoreditch this month. It’s brought to you by the team behind the cocktail 

bar Callooh Callay (p. 122). As its name suggests, this eatery will be offering 

meat galore, with the emphasis on grilled and slow-cooked dishes. These include 

the unforgettable ‘Rumpie-Pumpie’, which consists of slow-roasted Old Spot pork 

rump, sage and wild garlic crust with homemade Bramley apple sauce. There will 

also be a cool drinks list, which focuses on beers and bourbons, and includes an 

Andy Warhol cocktail (pictured), served in a Campbell’s soup tin of the kind made 

famous by the late, great American pop artist in the 1960s. 

77 Curtain Road EC2. beardtotail.co.uk Ë Old Street. Map A9. 

Great city panoramas 

Gaze at spectacular vistas of London while 

you dine or drink at: 

Altitude 360, 21-24 Millbank, SW1. 

020 7592 7618. altitudelondon.com 

Ë Pimlico. Off map. 

Bateaux London, p. 65. 

Graze at Vista, The Trafalgar Hotel, 

2 Spring Gardens, Trafalgar Square, SW1. 

020 7870 2900. thetrafalgar.com 

Ë t Charing Cross. Map C5/6. 

London Showboat (City Cruises), p. 65. 

OXO Tower Restaurant, p. 110. 

Paramount Restaurant And Bar, p. 112. 

Portrait Restaurant And Bar, National 

Portrait Gallery, p. 72. 

Rhodes Twenty Four, Tower 42, 

25 Old Broad Street, EC2. 020 7877 

7703. rhodes24.co.uk Ë t Liverpool 

Street. Map B9. 

Tate Modern Restaurant, Bankside, SE1. 

020 7887 8888. tate.org.uk 

Ë Southwark. Map C7/8. 

Vertigo 42, Tower 42, see Rhodes Twenty 

Four above for address. 020 7877 7842. 

vertigo42.co.uk 


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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. 




KEY: 

: Telephone 





: 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 and it’s 

now more than 40 years old. 

Its groundbreaking formula 

has prompted outlets across 

the world. Head to The Vault 

opposite for even more 

amazing rock artefacts. Live 

music some nights. ££. 

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. Frankly, 

it should win an Oscar. ££. 

57-60 Haymarket, SW1. 

020 7287 1000. 

planethollywoodlondon. 

com Ë Piccadilly Circus. 

Map C5. 

RAINFOREST CAFE 

Enter another world by 

stepping into this simulated 

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 


Map C5. 

British 

BATEAUX LONDON 

Combine fantastic British 

cuisine with a scenic cruise 

along the River Thames. 

Enjoy a lunch and dinner 

cruise as you glide by 

London’s riverside landmarks, 

or try the elegantly English 

Afternoon Tea Cruise. 

££-£££. 

Embankment Pier, WC2. 

020 7695 1800. 

bateauxlondon.com 

Ë Embankment. Map C6. 

BOYD’S BAR 

& BRASSERIE 

Just moments from 

Trafalgar Square and sited 

in a gloriously restored 

Marble Hall. The innovative, 

seasonal menu features 

dishes such as smoked 

haddock scotch egg, and 

artichoke and lemon risotto. 

A great value pre-theatre 

menu is available. ££. 

8 Northumberland Avenue, 

WC2. 020 7808 3344. 

boydsbrasserie.co.uk 


Map C6. 

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. 105), 

this café serves top-notch 

English grub at prices that 

belie its quality and the 

impressive setting. Mon- 

Sat open from 08.00; 

Sun 11.00. £. 

St. Martin-in-the-Fields, 


020 7766 1158. 

smitf.org Ë Trafalgar 

Square. Map C6. 

DINNER 

Heston Blumenthal, the 

maverick chef who brought 

us snail porridge, is behind 

this venture offering 

innovative British recipes 

like scallops with cucumber 

ketchup. Book well in 

advance. £££. 

Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 

66 Knightsbridge, SW1. 

020 7201 3833. 

mandarinoriental.com 


JOHNSTONS 

Enjoy lunch, afternoon tea, 

a pre-theatre supper or 

dinner 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. 

OXO TOWER 

RESTAURANT, 

BAR & BRASSERIE 

An elegant eighth floor 

riverside restaurant in a 

landmark building. It boasts 

stunning views from the 

250-foot terrace. The OXO’s 

Brasserie is mid-price, while 

the Restaurant is top-end 

modern British food. Book in 

advance. ££-£££. 

OXO Tower Wharf, 

Barge House Street, SE1. 

020 7803 3888. 

harveynichols.com 

Ë t Waterloo. Map C7. 

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 

restaurant or more informal 

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. 

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 seabass, roast 

duck, and yummy 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, 

including Festival Terrace at 

the Southbank Centre. £-££. 

45 Great Marlborough 

Street, W1 (and branches). 

020 7851 6969. 

pingpongdimsum.com 


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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 

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. 

BELGO 

Sample delicious, steaming 

plates of mussels, duck, pork 

belly, steaks and more, plus 

a vast variety of beers (from 

blonde to banana flavour) 

and some of the best fries 

in London at this popular 

Belgian chain. ££. 

50 Earlham Street, WC2 


020 7813 2233. 

belgo-restaurants.co.uk 


EL PIRATA 

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 excellent 

dishes. £. 

5-6 Down Street, W1. 

020 7491 3810. 

elpirata.co.uk 


THE DELAUNAY 

The latest eatery from the 

Wolseley team. Situated 

in Theatreland, the setting 

and menu are inspired by 

Europe’s grand cafés. Dishes 

include schnitzels, poussin 

(young chicken), 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. 

PARAMOUNT 

High up in the towering 

Centre Point building, this 

restaurant offers food as 

awesome as the views. 

Expect modern European 

cuisine like wild sea bass 

with caviar cream. Head 

to the viewing gallery bar 

afterwards for cocktails and 

360-degree panoramas of 

the city. £££. 

Centre Point, 101-103 

New Oxford Street, WC1. 

020 7420 2900. 

paramount.uk.net 


Map B5. 

R.S. HISPANIOLA 

Enjoy excellent 

Mediterranean cuisine and 

fantastic views aboard 

this restaurant ship, which 

is permanently moored 

opposite the London Eye. 

Dine 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 

In the heart of Theatreland 

an eatery with incredible 

décor, and live performances 

during Sun lunch, plus Sun 

and Mon evenings. Enjoy 

Mediterranean cuisine with 

a Turkish edge from its wallmounted 

opera boxes. ££. 


020 7836 0101. 

sarastro-restaurant. 

com Ë Covent Garden. 

Map B6. 

THE WOLSELEY 

The magnificent dining 

room sets the scene for this 

famous brasserie, a step 

back in time to the era 

of grand Viennese cafés. 

High-end comfort foods, 

from caviar to schnitzel 

and fries. A great place for 

celebrity spotting. Daily, 

from 07.00. £££. 


020 7499 6996. 

thewolseley.com 


French 

CLOS MAGGIORE 

Exquisite dining room with 

one of the best wine lists 

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in London, featuring more 

than 2,300 bins. The food 

is also spectacular, with 

combinations like cod 

with sea urchin risotto and 

samphire. ££-£££. 

33 King Street, WC2. 

020 7379 9696. 

closmaggiore.com 


Map C6. 

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 


ROUSSILLON 

Smart, elegant and very 

distinctive restaurant with 

an emphasis on maximising 

flavours and the creative 

use of vegetables (though 

not a vegetarian restaurant, 

non-meat eaters will be in 

heaven). Look out too for 

scrumptious dishes like 

guineafowl with creamed 

leeks and morel 

mushrooms. £££. 

16 St. Barnabas Street, 

SW1. 020 7730 5550. 

roussillon.co.uk 


Off map. 

Indian 

AMAYA 

This streamlined and sexy 

contemporary restaurant 

appeals to the glam crowd. 

The Michelin-starred food 

is light but packed with 

wonderfully exotic flavours 

– watch it being cooked in 

the open kitchen. Perfect for 

post-shopping bites. £££. 

19 Motcomb Street, SW1. 

020 7823 1166. 

amaya.biz 


CHUTNEY MARY 

This west London institution, 

in a very 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. 

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. 

HAANDI 

Named after a cooking 

utensil commonly 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 


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 pretheatre 

menu are even more 

Rainforest Cafe is a unique 

family restaurant bringing to 

life the sights and sounds 

of the rainforest. 

Come and try our fantastic menu! 

Includes gluten free, dairy free 

and organic options for kids. 

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Offer valid seven days a week. 

Maximum party size of 6. 

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Piccadilly Circus, London W1D 7EU 

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www.facebook.com/RainforestCafeLondon 

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AUTHENTIC THAI CUISINE 

at the award winning 

THAI POT 

since 1992 

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 – 

affordable. ££. 

167-169 Wardour Street, 

W1. 020 7287 4243. 

imli.co.uk Ë Oxford 

Circus. Map B5. 

LA PORTE DES INDES 

Step inside this Georgian 

townhouse and you will 

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 homestyle 

cooking mini feast) with 

assorted seafood. Cooking 

demos last Fri of month. ££. 

32 Bryanston Street, W1. 

020 7224 0055. 

laportedesindes.com 


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. 84). £. 

48 Floral Street, WC2 (and 


0101. masalazone.com 


MEMORIES OF INDIA 

Loved by critics and visitors 

alike, this smart restaurant is 

well-located 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. The 

original Noorjahan sits 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. £ 


020 7269 6422. 

sitaaray.com 


VEERASWAMY 

London’s oldest Indian eatery 

has benefitted from a major 

refurbishment. The décor 

is exotic, lavish and chic, 

evoking a maharajah’s 

palace from the 1920s. 

The food is excellent too, 

and the concise menu 

manages to offer something 

for everyone. £££. 

99 Regent Street, W1. 

020 7734 1401. 

veeraswamy.com 


Map C5. 

Italian 

CARLUCCIO’S CAFFÉ 

Reliable Italian café-deli 

group with excellent service, 

created by the much-loved 

chef Antonio Carluccio. In 

modern, buzzy surroundings, 

enjoy well-priced pastas and 

mains, or buy ingredients for 

a feast at home. Open from 

07.30. ££. 

St. Christopher’s Place, 


020 7935 5927. 

carluccios.com 


COCO DI MAMA 

Café serving quick and tasty 

dishes, such as Sicilian-style 

pastas, salads, sandwiches, 

stone-baked pastries and 

more. Daily 06.30-17.00. £. 

90 Fleet Street, EC4 (and 


Afternoon teas 


Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon 

The British tradition of taking tea with sandwiches 

and cakes in the afternoon is something many visitors 

like to experience. From a classic-style tea, to those 

that have been given a contemporary twist, there 

are many variations to tempt your taste buds. 

Here’s a few suggestions to try. 

IMAGES COURTESY OF FORTNUM & MASON 

5 O’Clock Tea Club, John Lewis Oxford Street, p. 84. 

Afternoon Tea Tour (17 Aug & 7,21 Sep), Royal Albert 

Hall (see BBC Proms listing, p. 105). 

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. 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, Fortnum & Mason, p. 84. 

Dorchester, 53 Park Lane, W1. 020 7629 8888. 

Ë Hyde Park Corner. Map C4. 

Kensington Hotel, 109-113 Queen’s Gate, SW7. 

020 7589 6300. doylecollection.com 

Ë South Kensington. Off map. 

Park Terrace, see listing p. 110. 

The Ritz, 105 Piccadilly, W1. 020 7300 2345. 

theritzlondon.com Ë Green Park. Map C4. 

Waldorf Hilton, Aldwych, WC2. 020 7836 2400. 


Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon 

at Fortnum & Mason 


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LONDON’S MOST UNIQUE VENUE. 

SERVED ICE COLD. 

ENTRANCE TICKETS START AT JUST £12.50 AND INCLUDE A 

WARM CAPE & GLOVES PLUS YOUR FIRST COCKTAIL SERVED 

IN AN ICE GLASS. WHY NOT COMBINE THE WARMTH WITH THE 

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PACKAGE FROM £27.50. 

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anches). 020 7583 

9277 cocodimama.co.uk 


LOCANDA LOCATELLI 

One of the city’s top Italian 

restaurants. Owner Giorgio 

Locatelli is a master pastamaker, 

responsible for 

winning combinations such 

as nettle and parmesan 

risotto. Enjoy meat dishes 

including pork in fruit mustard 

and borlotti beans. £££. 

8 Seymour Street, W1. 

020 7935 9088. 

locandalocatelli.com 


POLPO 

The style of this lively 

restaurant is Venetian, and the 

concise but excellent menu 

hails from the region too: think 

cuttlefish in its own ink. Polpo 

also boasts a cicheti bar, 

offering ‘point and eat’ snacks 

with a glass of wine. Aptly, 

Venetian artist Canaletto once 

owned this distinctive 18thcentury 

building. ££. 

41 Beak Street W1. 020 

7734 4479. polpo.co.uk 


Japanese 

ICHI SUSHI 

Remarkable Japanese 

cuisine, plus imposing views 

of the Houses of Parliament. 

Try sunomono (a tasty salad 

of salmon, tuna, scallops and 

prawn in vinaigrette). Savour 

the sashimi platter loaded 

with plump salmon, tuna, 

yellowtail and sea bass, or 

handpick nigiri like hotategai 

(scallops) and botan ebi 

(sweet shrimp). ££. 

Park Plaza Westminster 

Bridge London, 200 

Westminster Bridge Road, 

SE1. 020 7620 7373. 

ichisushi.co.uk 

Ë t Waterloo. Map D6. 

SATSUMA 

A Soho dining institution 

that specialises in Japanese 

katsu curry, with 14 varieties 

to choose from, plus great 

bento boxes and a range of 

side dishes, including teriyaki 

salmon and deep-fried gyoza 

dumplings. The canteen-like 

interiors feature pod-style 

seating. Great value. £. 

56 Wardour Street, W1. 

020 7437 8338. 

osatsuma.com. 


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 


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 


CHIPOTLE 

MEXICAN GRILL 

Enjoy great tasting burritos 

and tacos, to eat in or 

takeaway, at this gourmetinspired 

fast food chain. £. 

114-116 Charing Cross 

Road, WC2 (and branches). 

020 7836 8491. 

chipotle.com 


Map B5. 

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 


7734 0195. wahaca. 

co.uk Ë Piccadilly Circus. 

Map B5. 

Mideast & N. African 

MAMOUNIA LOUNGE 

Delicious Lebanese and 

Moroccan-fusion cuisine, 



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from tasty tagines to a very 

tempting range of mezze 

sharing dishes (such as 

grilled Lebanese bread with 

veal, grilled halloumi or fresh 

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. £. 

4 Stoke Newington Road, 

N16. 020 7254 7888. 

mangal2.com 

Ë Dalston Kingsland. 

Off map. 

MOMO 

A wonderful North African 

experience with an outdoor 

terrace, plus lighter bites 

at the adjacent 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 Cicus/Oxford 


Seafood 

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 haddock 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. 

WRIGHT BROTHERS 

Fresh, sustainable fish and 

shellfish. Enjoy international 

varieties of oyster (including 

Maldon, Brownsea Island 

and Colchester in Great 

Britain), plus whole lobster, 

fruits de mer, fish pie and 

more. ££. 

13 Kingly Street, W1 


7434 3611. thewright 

brothers.co.uk Ë Oxford 

Circus. Map B5. 

Southeast Asia 

BALI BALI 

A wonderful spot offering 

Balinese cuisine. There’s 

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. £. 


WC2. 020 7836 2644. 

balibalirestaurant.com 


Map B6. 

BLUE ELEPHANT 

Fantastic Thai cuisine and 

a riverside setting. The 

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. 

MANGO TREE 

This stylish and popular 

restaurant in Belgravia 

produces delicious 

traditional Thai cuisine. 

Choose dishes from the 

extensive à la carte menu, 

with yummy Oriental salads 

and curries including yellow 

monkfish, or opt for the fivecourse 

‘taste’ menu. If you 

know your Thai food then 

this is a must-visit place. 

Great atmosphere. £££. 

46 Grosvenor Place, SW1. 


 

 

 

 

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Ocakbasi Restaurant 

One of the most famous Turkish 

Ocakbasi Restaurants in London. 

£9.95 LUNCH MENU 

1 meze, 1 main & 1 drink 

(between: 12-4pm, Mon-Fri) 

4 Stoke Newington Road, London N16 8BH 

T: 020 7254 7888|www.mangal2.com 


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020 7823 1888. 

mangotree.org.uk 


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. 

THAI THO SOHO 

This Soho restaurant 

combines a modern dining 

experience with classic 

dishes made from the 

freshest ingredients. After 

dinner, head to their private 

karaoke room. £. 

42 Rupert Street, W1 (and 


6333. thaitho.co.uk 


Map C5. 

Takeaway 

CRUSSH 

Delicious and healthy 

smoothies, juices, soups, 

stews, sandwiches, noodles 

and salads. £. 

14 Broadwick Street, 

Soho, W1 (and branches). 

020 7287 4480. 

crussh.com Ë Oxford 

Circus/Tottenham Court 

Road. Map B5. 

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 freshly-prepared 

combinations available. £. 

4 Brewer Street, W1 (and 

branch). 020 7287 

8464. woktowalk.com 


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, speltcrusted 

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. 

MILDREDS 

A Soho institution that offers 

classic dishes, but made 

with vegetarian products, 

like sausage and mash and 

burgers. Look out too for 

curries and burritos, plus 

clever items like sundried 

tomato risotto and porcini 

mushroom and ale pie. £. 

45 Lexington Street, W1. 

020 7494 1634. 

mildreds.co.uk 


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, wonderful 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 


Map B6. 

Vietnamese 

PHO 

Fresh and authentic 

Vietnamese street food. Pho 

itself is the national dish of 

rice noodle soup. Expect 

tasty soups, salads, noodles 

and curries that are healthy 

and low in fat. The generous 

goi ngo sen salad with lotus 

stems and cashew nuts is 

recommended. £-££. 

163-165 Wardour Street, 


020 7434 3938. 

phocafe.co.uk 

Ë Oxford Circus/ 

Tottenham Court Road. 

Map B5. 

Finest Lebanese & Moroccan Cuisine 

Mamounia Lounge is a stylish bar and contemporary Middle 

Eastern restaurant, with the new branch in Knightsbridge just 

meters away from Harrods. 

In this luxurious, charming setting, experience 

exquisite Lebanese and Moroccan dishes using the 

finest ingredients and authentic recipes. 

Mamounia has glamorous signature cocktails, exotic 

Shisha in a variety of flavours, along with ambient 

music and live entertainment. 

10% off à la carte & drinks menu when presenting this advert 

Offer available 7 days a week. Expires 1/09/12. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. 

Mamounia Lounge Knightsbridge 

136 Brompton Road, London, SW3 1HY 

T: 0207 581 7777 

info@mamounialounge.com 

www.facebook.com/MamouniaLoungeKnightsbridge 

Mamounia Lounge Mayfair (re-opening soon) 

37a Curzon Street, London, W1J 7TX 

T: 0207 629 2211 

www.mamounialounge.com 

www.twitter.com/MamouniaLounge 

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When you’ve 

got to eat 

you’ve 

got to eat 

£3* 

or less 

+ 

You’ll find Sainsbury’s Local 

stores all over London, from 

Marble Arch to Euston, Paddington 

to Earls Court – just visit 

www.sainsburys.co.uk/storelocator 

to find your nearest. 

Local 

*The cost of a sandwich/roll/wrap + drink + crisps/fruit may in certain circumstances be less than £3. If this happens you will 

be charged the actual price as £3 will not represent a saving. While stocks last. Subject to availability. See instore for details. 

Excludes some stores. Prices are correct at time of going to print. Excludes wraps over £3. ‘Coca-Cola’, ‘Coke’, ‘Diet Coke’, 

‘Coke Zero’ and the Dynamic Ribbon device are registered trade marks of The Coca Cola Company.


Foodie fun in the fresh air 

The capital has a wealth of great places for 

drinking and dining outdoors. Head for famous 

Borough Market in south London with it’s 

fresh produce, takeaway stalls and restaurants 

(p. 89), or Old Spitalfields Market 

(p. 89) in the east of the city, where you’ll find 

the Spitalfields International Food Festival 

currently taking place (until 9 Sep. 

alternativearts.co.uk). 

Inn The Park 

If you’d like to try some great restaurants 

with outdoor spaces, head for: 

The Belvedere, Holland Park, W8. 

020 7602 1238. belvedererestaurant. 

co.uk Ë Holland Park. Off map. 

Babylon at The Roof Gardens 

99 Kensington High Street, W8. 

020 7368 3993. roofgardens.virgin. 

com Ë High Street Kensington. Map D1. 

Garden Café, Regent’s Park, NW1. 

020 7935 5729. companyofcooks.com 

Ë Regent’s Park. Off map. 

Inn The Park, St. James’s Park, SW1. 

020 7451 9999. innthepark.com 

Ë Westminster. Map C5. 

Masala Zone, 88 Upper Street, N1. 

020 7359 3399. masalazone.com 

Ë Angel. Off map. 

Momo, 23-25 Heddon Street, W1. 

020 7434 4040. momoresto.com 

Ë Piccadilly Circus. Map C5. 

Tom’s Terrace, Somerset House, Strand, 

WC2. 020 7845 4646. tomskitchen. 

co.uk/somersethouse Ë Temple. Map C6. 

Serpentine Bar & Kitchen, Hyde Park, W2. 

020 7706 8114. 

serpentinebarandkitchen.com 

Ë Hyde Park Corner. Map C3. 

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). 

Please check in advance 

for opening hours, dress 

code and any entrance 

charges. 

For advice on late-night 

transport and more, turn 

to p. 134-138. Information 

is correct at time of going 

to press, but can change 

last minute, so do check 

before visiting. Please 

note that 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 

any time. 

22 Frith Street, W1. 

020 7437 4520. 

baritaliasoho.co.uk 


Map B5. 

CALLOOH CALLAY 

Fantastic 1970s fantasy 

themed bar – expect 

entrances disguised as 

wardrobes. It specialises 

in off-the-wall cocktails 

that change seasonally, 

and feature innovative 

combinations of ingredients. 

65 Rivington Street, EC2. 

020 7739 4781. 

calloohcallaybar.com 

Ë Old Street. Off map. 

FREEDOM 

This friendly and inclusive 

gay bar and club is always 

filled with a funky, arty set. 

An eclectic mix of nights 

ensures there’s plenty 

always going on, with bar 

snacks available. 

66 Wardour Street, W1. 

020 7437 0071. 

freedombarsoho.com 


Map B5. 

FREUD 

An arty café-bar with 

reasonably-priced cocktails. 

Its basement venue is handy 

for theatregoers and also 

opens for lunch. 


Borough Market 

WC2. 020 7240 9933. 

freud.eu Ë Tottenham 

Court Road. Map B5. 

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 delicious 

modern European food in 

warmer surroundings. 

31-33 Heddon Street, W1. 

020 7478 8910. 

belowzerolondon.com 


Map C5. 

JEWEL PICCADILLY 

Enjoy fabulous cocktails, plus 

a glitzy gemstone-themed 

interior. Tasty snack plates 

are also available. Its new 

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Haandi 

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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 

DINING 

From light bites to luxury 

For a truly traditional British fish supper, head over to 

Mr Fish, centrally located in vibrant Bayswater. The 

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 

wine. It’s recommended by Time Out magazine. 

Open daily 11.00-23.30. 

Present this advert for 15% off your restaurant bill 

when you dine-in at Mr Fish. 

9 Porchester Road, Bayswater, W2 5DP. 020 7229 

4161. Ë Bayswater/Queensway/Royal Oak. 

mrfish.uk.com 

Bali Bali 

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Bali Bali is an authentic Indonesian/Malaysian restaurant 

in the heart of the West End with distinctive cooking and 

friendly, helpful staff. Familiar satay is a favourite starter, 

but for a treat try the rijsttafel, a feast of seven special 

dishes highlighting the best of Indonesian cuisine. 

Since 1984, this family-owned restaurant has steadily 

built up a reputation as a venue where you can relax and 

take in a little part of Indonesia. Bali Bali happily serves all, 

from hurried lunchers (set lunch for £7.25) to pre-theatre 

menus at £9.95. Meanwhile, an extensive dinner menu 

caters for all tastes including vegetarians, piscaterians 

and carnivores. 

150 Shaftesbury Avenue, WC2H 8HL. 

020 7836 2644. Ë Leicester Square. 

balibalirestaurant.com 


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St. Paul’s venue is equally 

glam (130 Wood Street, 

EC2. 020 7600 9624). 

4-6 Glasshouse Street, 


020 7478 0780. 

jewelpiccadilly.co.uk 


Map C5. 

Nightclubs 

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, supperclubs and 

even burlesque shows. 

3-4 Coventry Street, W1. 

020 7734 7700. 

cafedeparis.com 


Map C5. 

FABRIC 

State-of-the-art dance club 

where the DJs spin until very 

late. Three dancefloors offer 

a range of great sounds that 

often include dubstep, house 

and garage. 

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Ë t Farringdon Map B7. 

GUANABARA 

One of central London’s 

liveliest spots for dancing, 

this cavernous Brazilian bar 

and club is always jumping. 

Don’t leave without sampling 

delicious cocktails like the 

house caipirinhas. 

Parker Street, WC2. 

020 7242 8600. 

guanabara.co.uk 

Ë Holborn. Map B6. 

HEAVEN 

World-famous gay venue 

and an exceedingly fun night 

out. Home to dance nights 

including G-A-Y (Thurs-Sat). 

Expect a youngish crowd 

moving to the latest chart, 

pop and indie anthems. 

Underneath the arches, 

off Villiers Street, WC2. 

020 7930 2020. 

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Ë Embankment. 

Map C6. 

Tel: 020 7402 2332 

Ë Lancaster Gate/ 

Paddington 

26 Sussex Place, 

Hyde Park, 

Lancaster Gate, 

London, W2 2TH 

Noorjahan 2 serves the 

finest array of dishes 

using only fresh 

ingredients and is 

renowned for it’s service. 

It is the perfect location 

for business lunches or 

romantic dinners. 

Lunch: 12 noon-2.30pm; 

Dinner: 6pm-11.30pm 

KOKO 

An entertainment venue 

since the 1900s this venue 

hosts a huge range of 

live music gigs, plus the 

legendary Guilty Pleasures 

night (last Sat of the month). 

1a Camden High Street, 

NW1. 08704 325 527. 

koko.uk.com 

Ë Mornington Crescent. 

Off map. 

MADAME JOJOS 

An intimate, but very 

atmospheric venue that 

boasts interiors seemingly 

unchanged from its 

glamorous 1940s heyday. Its 

eccentric selection of guest 

one-nighters ranges from 

house and R&B nights, 

to cabaret and drag 

clubs, plus gigs from live 

performers and bands. 

8-10 Brewer Street, W1. 

020 7734 3040. 

madamejojos.com 


Map C5. 

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. 

NOTTING HILL 

ARTS CLUB 

West London’s favourite club: 

an intimate subterranean 

venue with a well-deserved 

reputation for original and 

diverse music sets. 

21 Notting Hill Gate, W11. 

020 7460 4459. 

nottinghillartsclub.com 

Ë Notting Hill. Off map. 

RONNIE SCOTT’S 

This famous Soho jazz 

institution first opened 

in 1959. Dine on tasty 

European cuisine while 

listening to some of the best 

live sounds around. These 

days it’s not only jazz on 

stage, but funk and soul too. 

Booking is essential. 

47 Frith Street, W1. 

020 7439 0747. 

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Map B5. 

2A Bina Gardens, 

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London’s finest classic Spanish tapas bar and 

restaurant. According to two leading restaurant 

critics: ‘El Pirata offers me everything I look for in a 

restaurant. Fine food, excellent choice, comfortable 

surroundings, marvellous service and a bill at the end 

that doesn’t give me indigestion!.’ 

‘A feast of tasty dishes. Starting with cold tapas, 

huge prawns, juicy chorizo and ham, seafood and 

Russian salad. Then an array of hot tapas dishes 

which kept coming. Mmmm!’ 

This is an excellent and very popular venue. Not 

surprisingly, given its excellent reviews in restaurant 

guides such as Zagat, Harden’s and Square Meal. 

5-6 Down Street, Mayfair, W1 7AQ. 020 7491 3810/ 

020 7409 1315. Ë Green Park. elpirata.co.uk 

El Pirata De Tapas in Notting Hill has received much 

critical acclaim for its excellent value contemporary 

tapas menu, interesting wine list and warm hospitality. 

The younger sibling of El Pirata in Mayfair, it 

has featured on Channel 4 show Ramsay’s Best 

Restaurant. And under Madrid-trained Head Chef, 

Fabio Da Silvo Sabrino, it continues to offer some of 

the best Spanish cuisine in London. 

‘El Pirata De Tapas is relaxed and funky. This is just 

the kind of restaurant I’d like at the end of my road’. 

Marina O’Loughlin, Metro. 

115 Westbourne Grove, W2 4UP. 020 7727 5000. 

Ë Bayswater/Queensway. elpiratadetapas.co.uk 

The Sea Shell 

Sitaaray 

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 

‘All-you-can-eat kebabs and curries served in a 

Bollywood atmosphere, filled with television screens 

playing music and movies. I found Sitaaray fun 

because the food is so good.’ 

The New York Times. 

£22.95 per person 12 courses all you can eat menu 

served to your table. 

Open for dinner Tue to Sat from 18.00. 

167 Drury Lane, Covent Garden, WC2 5PG. 

020 7269 6422. Ë Covent Garden/Holborn. 

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Competitors at a test event in the 

Olympic Stadium 

Paralympic calendar 

Make the most of the London 2012 Paralympic Games, with our guide to highlights 

that you won’t want to miss. By Thomas Cooper 

IMAGE © JUSTIN SETTERFIELD FOR LOCOG 

The Paralympics share much in common with their Olympic counterpart, with both seeking to promote the spirit 

of competition, and indeed featuring many of the same sports such as swimming and athletics. But the Paralympics 

is very much its own event, with non-Olympic sports ranging from the rough and tumble wheelchair rugby to the 

precision and skill-based boccia helping the discipline to forge an identity of its own. Each sport is also uniquely 

classified to guarantee that competitors of differing impairments are fairly placed according to the skills required. 

Over 11 days the world’s best competitors will come together in the hunt for gold. Here are the daily highlights, 

taking in a selection of sports and competitions that are certain to be thrilling viewing. 

PARALYMPIC DIARY 

Wednesday, 29 August 2012 

The Olympic Opening Ceremony 

has perhaps already given us 

a hint of what is in store for the 

Paralympics’ own curtain raiser. 

The show, entitled ‘Enlightenment’, 

promises to be spectacular viewing 

too, providing the ideal precursor 

to the sport itself as we get to see 

many of the athletes who will be 

proudly representing their nations 

over the coming 11 days of 

world-class competition. 

Thursday, 30 August 2012 

Main Events 

As was the case with the 

Olympic Games, medals 

are up for grabs right from 

the off in the thrilling swimming 

competitions. The Aquatics Centre 

will be one of the busiest venues of 

the whole competition, with daily 

swimming events right up until the 

penultimate day of the Games. With 

the second largest number of 

competitors for any sport, it’s 

going to be action all the way from 

here on out. 

A competition unique to the 

Paralympics, goalball is also 

one of its most popular sports 

worldwide. Played by visually-impaired 

athletes, it requires quiet from 

spectators so the bells inside the ball 

can be heard. Players are given 

10 seconds to roll the ball 

as fast as possible towards the 

opposition’s goal in an attempt to 

PARALYMPIC FACT: The Paralympic medals were designed by jewellery artist Lin Cheung 


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2012 PARALYMPIC DIARY 

A London International Goalball Tournament 

at the Copper Box venue 

score, with the opposing team 

seeking to block the ball with their 

bodies as they listen out for it. 

Preliminaries for the men and women 

begin today, the first of eight days of 

competition at the Copper Box, 

culminating in the medal matches. 

Friday, 31 August 2012 

Main Events 

The first football action of the 

Paralympics kicks off with the 

5-a-side competition. Each 

nation’s team is made up of 

visually-impaired athletes (other than 

the goalkeeper), with quiet required 

from the crowd so they are able to 

hear the ball. The need for skill, 

balance and awareness of space is 

great, with the rebounds created by 

the wall surrounding the pitch adding 

to the frenetic appeal of the sport. 

From here on out it alternates daily 

with the 7-a-side competition at the 

Riverbank Arena. 

Unlike the Olympics, there is 

little time to wait before the 

athletics programme begins 

at the Paralympics. The Olympic 

Stadium will play host to medal 

events in track and field right up until 

the penultimate day, each of which 

will be chock-full of action. Today 

begins with round one of the 

women’s 5,000m for wheelchair 

racers and concludes with the 

opening round of the men’s 100m 

for athletes with cerebral palsy. 

Saturday, 1 September 2012 

Main Events 

One of two combat sports at 

the Paralympics, judo 

concludes its three-day 

schedule with five weight classes 

(men and women) fighting for gold 

today. Contested by visually 

impaired athletes, it differs from its 

Olympic equivalent in allowing 

competitors to touch each other 

prior to the contest starting in order 

to orientate themselves. 

With the 5-a-side 

competition having kicked 

off the previous day, 

football’s 7-a-side tournament 

begins today. Played by athletes 

with cerebral palsy, teams 

consist of players of differing 

classifications. Naturally, fewer 

players means a smaller pitch and 

shorter matches, but this variation 

of the beautiful game is just as fastpaced 

and entertaining as its 

11-a-side big brother. 

Sunday, 2 September 2012 

Main Events 

Home to the several Olympic 

combat sports, the ExCel 

Centre hosts an event of 

altogether different requirements 

during the Paralympics. Boccia 

is a target sport based on accuracy 

and concentration, which consists 

of competitors aiming to propel 

balls as close as possible to a white 

target ball known as the jack. 

Played by wheelchair athletes with 

cerebral palsy and related 

locomotor conditions, the sport is 

thought to have originated in 

Ancient Greece. Qualification 

begins today for the first of the 

mixed pairs and mixed team events. 

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Eton Manor, wheelchair tennis venue 

Track cycling at the 

Paralympics has evolved 

from a sport initially 

developed for blind athletes (who 

raced using tandem bicycles) to one 

encompassing a wider range of 

competitors. It is one of the most 

intense programmes on the 

Paralympic schedule, with today 

being the final day of four in which 

the Velodrome is sure to be packed 

for one of the fastest-growing 

sports in Britain. 

Monday, 3 September 2012 

Main Events 

Wheelchair basketball 

Table tennis is one of the 

biggest and busiest sports at 

the Paralympics. The second 

day of medal action concludes the 

singles portion of the programme. 

Ten finals in all will be decided at the 

ExCel Centre before the sport takes 

a day’s break ahead of the beginning 

of the teams competition. 

Strength and determination 

are the order of the day, 

as powerlifting’s fifth 

consecutive day (seven in total) of 

medal action also takes place at the 

ExCel Centre today. This sport is 

classified by body weight alone, with 

competitors of differing impairments 

facing off. The women’s 67.5kg and 

75kg, as well as the men’s 75kg 

weight categories are decided today. 

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Tuesday, 4 September 2012 

Main Events 

One of the most elegant 

events of the Paralympics 

takes place amid the splendid 

surroundings of Greenwich Park. 

Equestrian’s sixth day of 

competition brings the sport’s 

involvement with this year’s Games 

to a close, with three final 

classification medals to be decided. 

Each day includes a broad range 

of classifications, which are graded 

specifically to take into account 

the degree a rider’s impairment 

affects their ability to ride. 

As one distinguished sport 

signs off for these Games, 

another begins. A little way 

PARALYMPIC FACT: Para comes from the Greek word for ‘alongside’, so ‘parallel’ to the Olympics 

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An artist’s impression of wheelchair 

basketball players outside Windsor Castle 

down the River Thames at the ExCel 

Centre, wheelchair fencing starts its 

five-day programme, with medals up 

for grabs every day. As with its 

Olympic counterparts, there are three 

different weapons in the sport. Today 

sees the men and women’s individual 

foil competitions, from preliminaries 

through to finals. 

Wednesday, 5 September 2012 

Main Events 

When a sport is also known 

as ‘murderball’, you know its 

not going to be for the faint 

of heart! Wheelchair rugby 

requires toughness and much 

determination, with four opposition 

players on the court working hard to 

ensure you can’t take the ball 

across their goal line. Though 

physical contact is illegal, contact 

between wheelchairs isn’t, making 

for a bruising spectacle that 

combines elements of rugby and 

basketball. Taking place at the 

Basketball Arena, qualifiers begin 

today ahead of what should be 

a frantic five days of competition. 

The previous two days saw 

individual medals decided, 

now the women’s and men’s 

team recurve events end archery’s 

involvement in this year’s Games. 

There is no more storied sport in 

Paralympic history, having been 

a part of every programme since 

the birth of the Games at Stoke 

Mandeville in 1948. 

Thursday, 6 September 2012 

Main Events 

The Royal Artillery Barracks 

is home to shooting. This is 

the eighth and final day of 

competition for the sport with 

women’s and mixed events bringing 

proceedings to a close. 

Today means three days 

left to go in the swimming 

events but the competition 

at the Aquatics Centre is showing 

no sign of letting up just yet. 

Fifteen finals for a variety of 

different events and classifications, 

for both men and women, ensure 

this venue will witness yet another 

intensely busy day. 

Friday, 7 September 2012 

Main Events 

The ninth day of sitting 

volleyball competition means 

medals are now within reach. 

Just like its Olympic counterpart, the 

sport is very fast-paced and 

demands enormous concentration. In 

WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL IMAGE © VISITBRITAIN/CRAIG EASTON; 

WHEELCHAIR ATHLETE IMAGE © THINKSTOCK/PHOTODISC 

PARALYMPIC FACT: Disabilities are broken down into six categories in which athletes compete 

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Exterior of the 

Basketball Arena 

Athletics 

fact, this Paralympic version may 

be more demanding and an even 

better watch. 

It has all been leading up to 

this. Goalball’s medal matches 

take place today, with the 

women’s competition decided first, 

before the men’s version concludes 

later in the evening. 

Saturday, 8 September 2012 

Main Events 

Movement, skill and teamwork 

– the attributes needed to 

excel in wheelchair 

basketball are the same as in the 

better-known version of the sport. 

Like its Olympic equivalent, the 

wheelchair event will have taken 

place at both the purpose-built 

Basketball Arena and North 

Greenwich Arena, concluding at the 

latter today with the men’s decider. 

With the slight concession of 

two bounces being allowed for 

players, wheelchair tennis is 

similarly captivating to the sport upon 

which it originates. The same skill, 

strength and stamina is needed to win 

over the three sets, with similar 

adjustments for teamwork needing to 

be made for the doubles game. The 

sport’s final day of competition sees 

medals at stake in the men’s singles, 

women’s doubles and mixed quad 

singles events. 

Sunday, 9 September 2012 

Main Events 

One of the most exciting 

spectacles of the latter part 

of the Paralympics concludes 

today with medals to be decided in 

the mixed wheelchair rugby finals. 

The teams competing will want to 

ensure the blood, sweat and tears 

shed in this ferocious sport won’t 

have been for nothing. 

The athletics portion 

of the Paralympic programme 

concludes with four 

marathons, the men’s races for 

athletes with a visual impairment or a 

loss of limb or limb deficiency, as well 

as the men and women’s wheelchair 

versions. Starting and finishing on The 

Mall, these races provide the last 

glimpse of London’s streets before the 

torch is passed over to 2016 host city, 

Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. 

London’s summer of Olympic 

and Paralympic sports reaches 

its climax with the spectacular 

Closing Ceremony. Entitled the 

‘Festival of Flame’, this celebration 

of Paralympic athleticism features 

a cast of almost 2,000 people. 

PARALYMPIC FACT: The name of the offi cial mascot of the London Paralympics is Mandeville 


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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 

Stansted Express To and 

from Ë t Liverpool Street, 

up to four trains per hour. 

Journey from 45 mins. Fares 

from £21.50. National 

Express Airport To and 

from Victoria Coach Station 

and other destinations, three 

coaches per hour. Journey 

80 mins. Fares from £10. 

Travel Info 

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. 

Another useful site for 

travel information is 

visitlondon.com/travel 

Travel Information Centres 

you can visit in person can 



be found at the following 

train stations: 

Ë t Victoria, 

Ë t Euston, 


St. Pancras, 

Ë t Liverpool Street, 

Ë Piccadilly Circus, 

Ë Heathrow Terminals 1-3. 

BY 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 in key 

areas. They offer information 

including local landmarks, 

street names and estimated 

walking times. 

Signs and maps around 

Bow Road in east London will 

help visitors walking to the 

Olympic Park. Other areas you 

can spot them include London 

Bridge, South Bank, Bankside, 

Portobello Road in Notting 

Hill, Exhibition Road in South 

Kensington, plus 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 

BARCLAYS CYCLE HIRE 

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 vary. 

For info and dock locations 

tfl.gov.uk/cycling 

COACHES 

London’s main coach services 

use Victoria Coach Station, 

SW1. 020 7027 2520. 

tfl.gov.uk/coaches 

Ë Victoria. Map D4. 

Green Line Coaches 

08448 017 261. 

greenline.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 

(UK only)/020 7649 9122, 

or visit cclondon.com 

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 

with great views of the city. 

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. 

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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. 


LONDON 

UNDERGROUND 

(THE TUBE) Ë 

tfl.gov.uk See p. 146 for 

the London Underground 

Map. Services run Mon-Sat 

05.00-00.30 and Sun 07.30- 

23.30 on most routes. 

LONDON 

OVERGROUND Ë 

tfl.gov.uk See p. 146 for 

the London Underground 

Map. Services run Mon-Sat 

05.00-00.00, and Sun 07.00- 

23.30 on most routes.

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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, 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), 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 Visit 

Britain’s online store, at 

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 North 

Greenwich Arena/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. Adult single £6 

(£5.40 with an Oyster card; 

£4 with a Travelcard), or buy 

a River Roamer which allows 

unlimited hop-on, hop-off 

travel from £13.60 per 

adult (p. 65). 

TAXIS 

Hail one of London’s iconic 

black cabs (they’re now 

painted 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, 


St. Pancras, 

Ë t Marylebone and 

t St. Pancras 

International serve north 

and central Britain. 


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. 

SIGHTSEEING 

PASSES 

The London Pass offers 

free entry into 55 attractions, 

plus special offers. Adult 

from £46, child from £29. 

londonpass.com 

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. 

Paralympic 

Games: 

29 Aug- 

9 Sep 

Plan your visit to the 

London 2012 Games. 

USEFUL INFORMATION 

• Plan and book your 

travel at london2012. 

com/travel 

• Search for accommodation 

at visitlondon.com 

• Find out about getting 

around London, accessibility, 

safety and more, at: 

london2012.com/visiting 

getaheadofthegames.com 

tfl.gov.uk 

• See what’s happening in 

London during the Games at 

visitlondon.com/2012 

LONDON VENUES 

Getting to: 

Eton Manor, E11. 

Ë t Stratford 

(wheelchair tennis) 

ExCel London, E16. 

Ë Custom House/Prince 

Regent (various events, 

including table tennis, boccia 

and wheelchair fencing). 

Greenwich Park, SE10. 

Ë t Greenwich, Ë Cutty 

Sark (equestrian). 

North Greenwich Arena 

(The O 2 ), SE10. Ë North 

Greenwich (wheelchair 

basketball). 

The Mall, WC2. 

Ë t Charing Cross 

(marathon). 

Olympic Park, E15. 

Ë t West Ham, 

Ë t Stratford, 

t Stratford International 

(various events including 

athletics, goalball 

and swimming). 

Royal Artillery Barracks, 

SE18. Ë t Woolwich 

Arsenal (archery 

and shooting). 

ACCOMMODATION ESSENTIALS 

& TRAVEL 


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Comfortable and affordable self-catering 

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Sleep up to 6. Weekly letting, linen, towels, 

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Unlimited travel on ALL London’s trains, 

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BIG discounts off over 75 attractions, 

theatres, exhibitions and eateries 

No “topping up” required and no 

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Set in London’s sought after locations of 

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short or long term stay. 

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Tel: +44 (0)20 7589 3271 Fax: +44 (0)20 7589 3274 

Email: sales@theapartments.co.uk 

TRANSPORT 

Cycling & Cycle Hire 

All London 2012 venues will 

provide free, secure cycle 

parking. For more information, 

visit tfl.gov.uk/cycle 

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, 

visit tfl.gov.uk/ 

gettingaround/3222.aspx 

Emirates Air Line 

A new urban cable car system 

between east London’s Royal 

Docks and the Greenwich 

Peninsula, linking The O2/ 

North Greenwich Arena with 

ExCel London. 

Javelin Rail Service 

During the Games, a highspeed 

rail service called the 

Javelin® will run from 

t St. Pancras International 

station in central London to 

t Stratford International 

close to the Olympic Park. 

Park & Ride 

Park & Ride services are 

available for: Olympic Park, 

ExCeL London, Weymouth 

and Portland, Eton Dorney 

and Greenwich Park. Tickets 

include a parking space and 

onward bus transfer to your 

venue. Prices start at £12, but 

spaces are limited so book 

early. parkandride.net 

River 

A number of Games venues 

are accessible by river, 

including Greenwich Park, 

North Greenwich Arena, The 

Royal Artillery Barracks and 

Eton Dorney. 

Two types of river service 

run through central London: 

Thames Clippers’ 2012 

Games River Bus Express 

( booking.thamesclippers. 

com/gamestravel), which 

provides fast commuter 

services, and City Cruises 

and Thames River Services’ 

( citycruisesgamestravel. 

co.uk), offering leisurely 

travel, usually with a 

tourist commentary. 

Shuttle Buses 

London 2012 will run shuttle 

buses from selected stations 

to London 2012 and co-host 

city venues. For more details, 

visit london2012.com/ 

visiting/getting-to-the-games 

GAMES TRAVELCARD 

Spectators with a ticket for 

a Games event in London will 

receive a Games Travelcard 

for the day of that event. The 

Games Travelcard will entitle 

you to travel within zones 

1-9 on the London public 

transport network throughout 

the day of your event. This 

includes buses, trams, 

London Underground, London 

Overground, Docklands Light 

Railway, the Javelin rail service 

and National Rail services 

(except Heathrow, Stansted, 

or Gatwick Express). 

Spectators will also be 

entitled to a third off the price 

of river service tickets aboard 

the 2012 Games River Bus 

Express and 2012 Games 

River Tour services. 

OFFICIAL 2012 SHOPS 

Find official London 2012 

merchandise online, at 

shop.london2012.com or 

from the following stores: 

Heathrow Airport, 

Terminal 5 (airside). 

020 8283 7727. 

t St. Pancras 

International, Unit 2a, 

Pancras Road, NW1. 

020 7837 8558. 

Ë t Paddington, Unit 29, 

The Lawn, W2. 020 

7402 5616. 

John Lewis Oxford Street, 

Fifth floor, 300 Oxford Street, 

W1. 020 7629 7711. 

UK VENUES 

Getting to: 

Brands Hatch, Fawkham, 

Longfield, Kent, DA3. 

Ë t London Victoria 

to Swanley. Approx 30 mins. 

Eton Dorney Dorney Lake, 

Buckinghamshire, SL4. 

Ë t London Waterloo 

to Windsor & Eton Riverside. 

Approx one hour. 

Weymouth and Portland, 

The Nothe, Dorset, DT4. 

Ë t London Waterloo 

to Weymouth. Approx 

three hours. 

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