TRAVEL TRADE GUIDE 2011 - London & Partners

Museum of LondonDocklandsFrom Roman settlement toDocklands’ regeneration, unlock thehistory of London’s river, port andpeople in this historic warehouse.Discover a wealth of objects fromwhale bones to gas masks instate-of-the-art galleries, includingMudlarks, an interactive area for kids.Open: Daily 10.00-18.00. Closed24-26 DecEntry: Freemuseumoflondon.org.uk/docklands/DLR Canary Wharf DLR West IndiaQuay RIVER Canary Wharf PierNational Army12GMuseumFind out how Britain’s past hashelped shape our present and future,from 1066 to the present day. FromKids’ Zone to celebrity lectures,there’s something for everyone.Open: Daily 10.00-17.30. Closed24-26 Dec & 1 JanEntry: FreeGroup: Groups accepted,call to pre-bookContact: Dept of Marketing & Eventsnational-army-museum.ac.uk/ Victoria Sloane SquareThe National Gallery 6LThe National Gallery houses one ofthe greatest collections of WesternEuropean paintings in the world. Itscollection spans the period fromthe Middle Ages to the early 20thcentury and consists of over 2,300paintings by many of the world’smost famous artists.Open: Sat-Thu 10.00-18.00, Fri 10.00-21.00. Closed 24-26 Dec & 1 JanEntry: Free, except for some majorloan exhibitionsGroup: 12 for charging exhibitions, pleasepre-book on .Guided tours available (max 30). To book,please call nationalgallery.org.uk/ Charing Cross Leicester SquareNational Maritime 12KKMuseumThe National Maritime Museumdetails inspirational stories ofexploration, discovery andendeavour from Britain’s seafaringpast as well as examining thecontinuing effects the oceans stillhave on the world today.Open: Daily 10.00-17.00. Last entry30 minutes before closing. Closed24-26 DecEntry: Free, except for majorloan exhibitionsGroup: 10. Must pre-book, emailbookings@nmm.ac.uk. For groupdiscount discuss with restaurant managerContact: David Salmon,Marketing Officernmm.ac.uk Greenwich DLR Cutty SarkRIVER Greenwich PierNational Portrait Gallery 6LWith the world’s largest collectionof portraits, the National PortraitGallery offers a unique insight intothe men and women who haveshaped British culture from theMiddle Ages to the present day.Featuring some of the most iconicand instantly recognisable faces inhistory, the Gallery has somethingfor everyone.Open: Mon-Wed, Sat & Sun10.00-18.00, Thu & Fri 10.00-21.00.Closed 24-26 DecEntry: Free, except for some exhibitionsGroup: 10. Must pre-booknpg.org.uk/ Charing Cross Leicester SquareNatural History9EMuseumThe Natural History Museum revealshow the jigsaw of life fits together.Visit the new Darwin Centre and seescientists at work as you explorethe natural world on an excitinginteractive journey through itsstunning futuristic cocoon structure.Open: Daily 10.00-17.50. Closed24-26 DecEntry: Free. A separate charge mayapply to some special exhibitionsand eventsGroup: 10. Must pre-booknhm.ac.uk South KensingtonThe O 27LLSince The O 2opened in June 2007,the venue has sold more than threemillion tickets, seen more than 16.5million visitors through the doorsand has a database of over onemillion customers. The O 2arena,comprising a mixture of more than20 restaurants, bars and brand-newinteractive experiences, is amust-see attraction for all. The O 2is easily accessible by Tube, rail,river and air, and is situated just twominutes’ walk from North GreenwichTube station, in Zone 2 on theJubilee line.Open: All year roundContact: Customer Servicestheo2.co.uk North GreenwichRIVER North Greenwich PierOld Royal Naval 12JJCollegeWren’s magnificent baroquebuildings were erected 300 yearsago as the Greenwich Hospital,home to veteran sailors. Before this,Greenwich Palace, birthplace ofHenry VIII and Elizabeth I, stoodhere. The Hospital became a navalcollege in 1873, a role which lasted125 years. Today the magnificentPainted Hall, Chapel and DiscoverGreenwich Visitor Centre areopen daily.Open: Daily 10.00-17.00. Chapel openSun from 12.30, public services from11.00. Closed 24-26 DecEntry: Free. Guided tour A £5, C freeGroup: Must pre-book, themed tours andgroup catering availableContact: April Hollier onoldroyalnavalcollege.orgDLR Cutty Sark for Maritime GreenwichOsterley Park andHouse (NT)One of the last surviving countryestates in London, Osterley Parkand House was transformed in thelate 18th century by Robert Adam.Today, the gardens provide a retreatfrom urban life and the park isperfect for picnics and strolls.Open: 2 Mar-30 Oct, Wed-Sun12.00-16.30; 3 Dec-18 Dec, Sat-Sun12.00-15.30Entry: A £9.20, C £4.60, F £23 (House& Garden); A £4, C £2 (Garden only)Group: £7.80Contact: Visitor Experience& Marketing Managernationaltrust.org.uk/osterley OsterleyPasaje del Terror6LThe globally-renowned scareattraction Pasaje del Terrorwelcomes the daring public towitness two innovative spectaclesin one terrifying journey. Located atLondon Piccadilly, Pasaje del Terrorwill take you beyond the limits of fear.Open: Mon-Thu 16.00-22.00, Fri16.00-22.30, Sat 13.00-23.00, Sun14.00-22.30, bank hol Sat & Sun12.00-00.00, bank hol Mon 12.00-23.30,Halloween 12.00-01.00. Last sale is 30minutes before closing, and times maychange seasonally.Please phone tocheck times in advance.Entry: Weekday A £14.95, C £12.95,concessions/student £12.95. WeekendA £15.95, C £13.95, concessions/student £13.95Group: 15+ £13.95 weekday,£14.95 weekendContact: Felix Martinez, Sales& Marketingpasajedelterror.com Piccadilly CircusThe Queen’s Gallery 8KThe Queen’s Gallery at BuckinghamPalace hosts changing exhibitionsfrom the Royal Collection, one of theworld’s greatest collections of art.Exhibitions range from paintings,prints, drawings and watercoloursto decorative art such as furniture,porcelain, miniatures and jewellery.Open: Daily 10.00-17.30 (last admission16.30). Closed Good Fri, 25-26 Dec,1 Jan-15 AprEntry: A £8.75, C £4.50,concessions £7.75Group: Must pre-book. 10% discountfor groups of 15 people or moreContact: Ticket Sales andInformation Officeroyalcollection.org.uk/ Victoria Green ParkQueen’s House12KKThe elegant Queen’s House wasonce the summer villa of Charles I’squeen Henrietta Maria, and the firstpurely classical Renaissance buildingin Britain. It is now the principalshowcase for the National MaritimeMuseum’s world-class art collection.Open: Daily 10.00-17.00. Closed24-26 DecEntry: Admission free. Charges apply tosome special exhibitions and events.For further information, visit nmm.ac.ukGroup: 10. Must pre-bookContact: David Salmon,Marketing Officernmm.ac.uk Greenwich DLR Cutty Sark56 visitlondon.com/trade