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JANUARY 2013LONDONPLANNERTHE OFFICIAL MONTHLY GUIDE TO LONDONVISITLONDONVISITLONDON.COMCENTRESTAGEExperience the wondersof War Horse and othertheatrical treatsPLUSVisit historic homesIndulge in feel-good funExplore PiccadillySIGHTS | ARTS | SHOPPING | EATING | ENTERTAINMENT | SHOWS | TRAVEL | MAPSFREE

Welcome…elcome to this month’s London Planner, your indispensable guide toWthe best of the capital and the start of another exciting year.To kick things off in jubilant style, join the crowds on 1 January, as 10,000performers from 20 countries – musicians, drummers, marching bands– make their way through the streets of the capital in London’s New Year’sDay Parade (p. 25). Or head to the Twelfth Night festivities on 6 Jan(p. 25), with a host of characters on a journey through the historic streetsof Southwark, including the Green Man, the Holly Man and the Mummers.At Canary Wharf, the London Ice Sculpting Festival (11-13 Jan, p. 25) is setto be the biggest yet, including 12 international teams competing againstthe clock. Or get your skates on for a last chance to enjoy the ice rinks atsome of the most iconic locations in the world, including Hampton CourtPalace, the Tower Of London and Somerset House (p. 36).If you’re on the hunt for a bargain, take advantage of the January sales withthe capital’s unrivalled shopping experience (p. 60), or enjoy some of the mouth-wateringly tempting offers fromthe Get Into London Theatre scheme (p. 16). From great drama to the brightest musicals, make sure you get inat least one show whilst in the city and see why London is the home of theatre.Boris Johnson, Mayor of LondonJanuary 2013|LONDON PLANNER|visitlondon.com |3

Editor’s PicksExplore Handel House Museumand other historic homes, p. 16.January 2013Watch Disney’sThe Lion King, p. 70.Dine on Argentine cuisine at the newGarufin restaurant, p. 81.Above: Shop for Londonbus booties and othergifts, p. 60. Right: Catchactor Rowan Atkinson onthe London stage, p. 14.4| visitlondon.com|LONDON PLANNER|January 2013

THE WIZARD OF OZ, FILM STILL, 1939. COSTUME DESIGNER ADRIAN © MGM/THE KOBAL COLLECTION;TWELFTH MNIGHT IMAGE © ROBERT THOMPSONSee Hollywood Costume at the V&A, p. 54.Join Twelfth Night celebrations, p. 25.Visit the Hard Rock Cafe nearPiccadilly, p. 20.LONDONPLANNERMorris Visitor Publications233 High Holborn,London, WC1V 7DN 020 7242 5222 london.planner@morriseurope.comtwitter: @LondonPlannerMgEditor:David G. TaylorActing Deputy Editor:Jo CairdContributor:Kasha Van SantArt Director:John BarkerProduction Manager:Melanie NeedhamProduction Assistant:Jennifer BourneGroup Sales & Marketing Director:Andrew TurnerSenior Account Director:Robert WayAdvertising Account Managers:Lindsay Carline, Charlotte Last,Laura NapolitanoSales & Marketing Co-ordinator:Samantha ArbouineDistribution & HotelServices Manager:Samantha JohnsonOperations Manager:Bridget MastinoOperations Assistant:Stefano PitzalisPublisher & Managing Director:Chris ManningLondon & Partners 020 7234 5800 londonandpartners.comVisitBritain 020 7578 1000 visitbritain.comTo find out where to get your copy ofLONDON PLANNER, contact SamanthaJohnson on 020 7611 7884.London Planner Volume 28, Issue 22.Printed in Great Britain. Over 125,000monthly copies distributed worldwideby VisitBritain. Est. 1984. © MorrisVisitor Publications.No part may be reproduced without writtenpermission from Morris Visitor Publications.NOTE: The information contained inthis publication has been published ingood faith on the basis of informationsubmitted to Morris Visitor Publications.MVP and VisitBritain cannot guaranteethe accuracy of the information in thispublication and accept no responsibility forany error or misrepresentation. All liabilityfor loss, disappointment, negligence orother damages caused by reliance on theinformation contained in this publication,or in the event of bankruptcy, or liquidationor cessation of trade of any company,individual or firm is hereby excluded.Printed by William Gibbons & Sons Ltd,ISO 14001 accredited.ISSN 0265 8437 LP/358/Jan12/1064.London Planner is a member of VisitBritain.The papers used for this magazineare produced from recycledfibre and certified sustainablesources by mills with recognisedenvironmental accreditation.Please recycle this magazine, orreturn it to your hotel.featuresWelcome 3Mayor Of London’sforewordEditor’s Picks 4Highlights for themonth aheadTop 10 Attractions 7Popular things to see and doLondon’s Compass 8Discover hidden gemsin your areaItinerary 10Feel-good factors to treatyourself or a loved one12 Good Reasons 12To See A PlayRead about cheap tickets,star turns and much moreHistoric Homes 16Important residencesto explore, from WindsorCastle to Keats HouseArea Focus 20PiccadillyOut Of Town 22Discover the historicEnglish city of BristollistingsSightseeingMuseums & GalleriesShoppingEntertainmentDining & NightlifeAccommodation& TravelmapsTheatreland mapCentral LondonUnderground map2545606681917949-5198January 2013|LONDON PLANNER|visitlondon.com | 5

Natural History MuseumTop 10 AttractionsTower Of LondonNATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM © NHM; BEEFEATER © LONDONONVIEW; TATE MODERN © THINKSTOCK/HEMERAWith so many attractions,both historical andcontemporary, London isone of the world’s mostexciting cities to explore.These are the top 10attractions, according tothe latest available visitornumbers from London &Partners.Tate Modern1 BRITISH MUSEUMThis world-famous museum,founded in 1753, houses someof history’s greatest treasures,including Egyptian mummiesand the Elgin Marbles (p. 54).2 TATE MODERNThis former power station issituated in Bankside and hostsa globally-recognised modern artcollection, plus some greattemporary exhibitions including majorinstallations in its Turbine Hall (p. 52).3 NATIONAL GALLERYThis huge gallery is filled withpriceless European art belonging tothe nation. See works by Botticelli,Da Vinci, Monet and more (p. 46).4 NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUMExplore the natural world, includinga full-size diplodocus skeleton,child-friendly exhibitions, fossils,and Darwin’s pet tortoise (p. 54).5 EDF ENERGY LONDON EYEExperience the full glory of Londonby taking a ride in one of thecapsules (p. 28). On a clear dayviews can extend as far asWindsor Castle (p. 28).6 SCIENCE MUSEUMInteractive scientific fun forchildren, from steam engines tospace rockets. Just as fascinatingfor bigger kids who want to learnhow the world works (p. 55).7 VICTORIA ANDALBERT MUSEUMAn incredible range of artefactsthat span more than 3,000years of art, design, jewellery,photographs, sculpture, textilesand fashion. Excellent exhibitionsshow off the famous permanentcollection (p. 55).8 MADAME TUSSAUDSA 126-year-old museum loved byvisitors for its lifelike waxworksof famous people. Expectinteractive exhibits, plus lookalikemodels of world leaders, popicons, royals, Hollywood starsand more (p. 29).9 NATIONAL MARITIMEMUSEUM/ROYALOBSERVATORYDiscover more about seafaringand stargazing at these popularattractions in the royal boroughof Greenwich (p. 53/30).!0 TOWER OF LONDONThe 900-year-old moated Englishfortress on the banks of the RiverThames is guarded by the famousBeefeaters and has been home tokings, prisoners and ghosts (p. 34).January 2013|LONDON PLANNER|visitlondon.com | 7

Historic royal GreenwichLondon’s CompassWhether central, north, south, east or west, all of London’s regions have hidden gems to offerCENTRAL LONDONLondon’s heart is made up of manyboroughs including Camden, Islington,the City Of Westminster, and the CityOf London. This buzzing region hasa dense concentration of offices,embassies, museums, theatres,nightspots, shops and state buildings,as well as the home of the Queen. It’salso famed for its entertainment anddining hubs, such as the West End.Hidden Gem: St. Paul’s Church,Covent Garden.Inigo Jones built this beautifulchurch, which stands at the westernend of Covent Garden Piazza, in1633. It’s known as ‘The Actors’Church’ because of its close tieswith the theatre community. Admirethe many memorials to theatre folkand find peace and quiet in thecourtyard garden. Mon-Fri 08.30-17.00, Sun 09.00-13.00.Bedford Street, WC2. 020 78365221. actorschurch.orgË Covent Garden. Map C6.NORTH LONDONMore than 120 languages arespoken in this vibrant region, whichis renowned for its culture andsteeped in history. Areas of interestinclude Hampstead Heath and thespectacular views from PrimroseHill (p. 29).Hidden Gem: Highgate Cemetary.Built in the 19th century, thisatmospheric graveyard is theeverlasting home of some of themost illustrious personalities of theVictorian era and early 20th century.In the East Cemetery you’ll find thegraves of George Eliot and KarlMarx (Mon-Fri 10.00-16.00, Sat-Sun 11.00-16.00. Admission £3),while the family of Charles Dickensare buried in the West Cemetery(accessible by tour only, daily Mon-Fri13.45, Sat-Sun hourly 11.00-15.00.Admission £7, child £3).Swain’s Lane, N6. 020 8340 1834. highgate-cemetery.orgË Archway. Off map.SOUTH LONDONThis area is less built up than thenorth and loved for its open spacessuch as Clapham Common andRichmond Park (p. 29). It’s popularfor sporting attractions includingthe Wimbledon Lawn TennisMuseum (p. 36). It’s also hometo the royal borough of Greenwich,the UK’s most famous maritimesite (pictured).Hidden Gem: Dulwich PictureGallery. England’s first publicart gallery was founded in 1811and today holds one of the finestcollections of Old Masters in the UK.The imposing building was designedby 19th-century architect Sir JohnSoane. Tues-Sat 10.00-17.00, Sun11.00-17.00. Admission £5, childfree. Exhibitions £11, child free.Gallery Road, SE21. 020 86935254. dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk t Herne Hill. Off map.EAST LONDONOnce the heart of working-classLondon, the east has gone througha period of regeneration thanks tothe recent London 2012 OlympicGames and Paralympic Games.Factories and docks have given wayto a funky arts and nightlife scene,plus markets like Old Spitalfields(p. 64), and The O 2 complex – hometo shops, bars, restaurants and theBritish Music Experience (p. 56).Hidden Gem: Columbia RoadFlower Market.Whether you’re looking for cutflowers, plants, or just a stroll tosoak up the atmosphere, there’snowhere better on a sunny Sundaythan this busy east London market.Arrive before 10.00 if you want tobeat the crowds. Sun 08.00-15.00.Columbia Road, E2. columbiaroad.info Ë Bethnal Green.Off map.WEST LONDONParts of this affluent area runalongside the western end ofthe River Thames and Regent’sCanal. Here you’ll find elegantdistricts including Chelsea andKnightsbridge. It’s also hometo Notting Hill’s fashionableshops and restaurants, plusPortobello Road, site of thefamous market (p. 65).Hidden Gem: The Bush Theatre.This fringe theatre in a convertedlibrary is highly acclaimed for itsproductions of new British andinternational plays. Times vary.Tickets from £10.7 Uxbridge Road, W12. 020 8743 5050. bushtheatre.co.uk Ë Shepherd’s Bush Market.Off map.GREENWICH IMAGE © ISTOCKPHOTO8| visitlondon.com|LONDON PLANNER|January 2013

Afternoon tea at The BerkeleyThe IcebarITINERARY: FEEL-GOOD FACTORSIndulgence is the name of the game this month. Our handy guide suggests some great ideasfor raising winter spirits, spoiling loved ones, or treating yourself. By David G. Taylor1 BAG A BARGAINIt’s amazing what a pick-me-upshopping can be, and this monthis the perfect time to get extravalue for money with January salestaking place across the city (p. 60).Department stores like Harrods,Selfridges and Liberty’s are greatplaces to hunt for bargains, whilethere are more than 250 storesto choose from at the glamorousWestfield London shopping mall inShepherd’s Bush (all p. 62).2 TAKE TIME TO PLAYBring out your inner child. HydePark’s Winter Wonderland (until6 Jan) boasts funfair rides, an icesculpture show and London’s largestoutdoor ice rink (Daily 10.00-22.00.Admission free). Or enjoy a vintagecarousel rides, roasted chestnutsand more at the Royal BotanicGardens (until 6 Jan, p. 30).Hyde Park, W2. hydeparkwinterwonderland.comË Hyde Park Corner. Map C3.3 ENJOY AROMASLuxurious perfumes, scents andcolognes are excellent for boostingyour mood. Penhaligon’s (p. 64) haswonderful fine fragrances for womenand men, such as its gents ‘Sartorial’cologne, inspired by London’s ownSavile Row. Elsewhere, Cire Trudon,founded in 1643, is the oldestcandle-maker in the world. Visit itsonly boutique outside France forscented candles. Marie Antoinetteherself was a loyal customer.36 Chiltern Street, W1. 020 7625 7952. ciretrudon.com Ë Baker Street. Map B4.4 GET PAMPEREDBook yourself a rejeuvenatingtreatment at one of London’sexcellent spas. For women, CoventGarden’s The Sanctuary offersrelaxing massages, facials andmore. Fellas, however, needn’t missout as the Nickel Spa (p. 60) isespecially for men.12 Floral Street, WC2. 08455214 567. sanctuary.comË Covent Garden. Map B6.5 HAVE A CHOCOLATE TREATChocoholics know what a moodenhancer it can be. Kids andadults will love exploring M&M’SWorld London in Leicester Square(pictured right, p. 65). Meanwhile,The Hotel Chocolat brand hasoutlets all over the capital,including The Rabot Estate– its large Borough Marketchocolate shop and café.2 Stoney Street, SE1. 020 74039852. rabotestate.comË t London Bridge. Map. C8.6 EAT CAKEAfternoon tea is the quintessentialEnglish tradition and a wonderfultreat. The style conscious will enjoyThe Berkeley hotel’s fashion-inspiredPrét-à-Portea. Its new WinterCollection offers cakes, biscuitsand macaroons resembling catwalkclassics, including a designerhandbag-shaped Victoria spongecake (pictured). For lots moreafternoon tea ideas, turn to p. 87.7 HAVE IT ON ICEDon’t fight the winter chill, embrace it,with a cocktail at the Icebar(p. 89). Cool in every sense of theword, inside everything is madeof Swedish ice. Experience -5°Ctemperatures as you enjoy theambience. Thenwarm-up in theneighbouringBelowzeroRestaurantor ReindeerLounge.ICEBAR © PAULINA HOLMGREN, FOTOGRAF PAULINA AB10| visitlondon.com|LONDON PLANNER|January 2013

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12By David G. TaylorSTAR TURNSAnna Friel (pictured above, Neverland),Samuel West (Van Helsing), KenStott (I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead) andLaura Carmichael (Downton Abbey)star in a new production of the 1897play Uncle Vanya (p. 75). Written byRussian playwright Anton Chekhov, it’san enthralling drama. Squabbles andunrequited love plague an extended family,when the pompous, gout-riddled patriarchand his much younger wife pay a visit.12GOOD REASONSTO SEE A PLAYCHEAPSEATSThe tantalising cut-price ticket offers ofthe annual Get Into London Theatreseason (1 Jan-15 Feb) make winterthe perfect time to catch a wealth ofshows. This year’s confirmed namesinclude Top Hat (pictured above, p. 72),Kiss Me Kate (p. 70), and In The RepublicOf Happiness (p. 74). Ticket prices range from£10 to £35, so don’t miss a trick by checkingthe website for the latest announcements. 08444 122 703. getintolondontheatre.co.ukFRIGHTS| visitlondon.com|LONDON PLANNER|January 2013Encounter the terrors of hauntedEel Marsh House in the hair-raisingplay The Woman In Black (picturedright, p. 75). Following the death of MrsAlice Drablow, junior solicitor Arthur Kipps heads to her remotemansion to sort through her papers and discovers he’s not alonewhen he glimpses the shadowy figure of a mysterious woman.

MASTERPIECESTEARSTake a handkerchief when you catch the stageversion of Michael Morpurgo’s classic children’sbook War Horse (p. 75). A heartbreaking tale, itexplores the unbreakable bond between ayoung boy and his horse during World War I.When the horse is sold to the cavalry, theboy tries to find his four-legged friendby lying about his real age and enlisting.This award-winning show featuresingenious life-sized horses, as imagined bythe Handspring Puppet Company.Mark Rylance (pictured right,The Other Boleyn Girl) headstwo productions of WilliamShakespeare plays staged withall-male actors, as they wouldhave been performed in his era.The historical tragedy Richard III(p. 74) charts the rise and fall of aMachiavellian 15th-century Englishking. Meanwhile, the romanticcomedy Twelfth Night (p. 75) costarsStephen Fry (above, Wilde).INDISCRETIONSRufus Sewell (pictured left, The Illusionist) andKristin Scott Thomas (Gosford Park) are amongthe stars of Harold Pinter’s drama Old Times(from 12 Jan, p. 74). Conflicting memories andsexual tensions come to the surface whena married couple are visited by an old friendand reminisce about the past.January 2013|LONDON PLANNER|visitlondon.com |13

THRILLSSLAPSTICKExpect a winning mix of physical comedy and witty lines in the comedyOne Man, Two Guvnors (p. 74). Based on Carlo Goldoni’s 1746 Italian playThe Servant Of Two Masters, Richard Bean’s acclaimed farce is set in 1963,among a bunch of small-time Brighton gangsters. Greed, subterfuge andmistaken identity ensue in this acclaimed National Theatre production.JUNGLECAMPSimon Russell Beale (My WeekWith Marilyn) stars in PrivatesOn Parade (p. 74), a comedyabout the British military’sSong And Dance Unit. Sentto entertain the troops in thejungles of Southeast Asiaat the end of World War II,it’s led by Captain Dennis,an outrageously effeminateMarlene Dietrich impersonator.OLDSCHOOLWITRowan Atkinson (pictured, Mr Bean)stars as a hopeless teacher in thedrama Quartermaine’s Terms (p. 74).Set in the 1960s in the staffroom ofan English language school for foreignstudents, this tragicomic play offersa glimpse into the empty lives of thewell-mean Mr Quartermaine and hisself-obsessed colleagues.14SCANDALSThe fall from grace of British playwright OscarWilde and the pain of betrayal provide plenty ofdrama for The Judas Kiss (from 9 Jan, p. 74).Written by David Hare (The Hours), the tragedyfinds Wilde ensconced at London’s CadoganHotel on the eve of his arrest, isolatedbut for a few remaining friends,including his lover Lord AlfredDouglas. Rupert Everett (TheImportance Of Being Earnest)and Freddie Fox (TheThree Musketeers)headline as Wildeand his partner.| visitlondon.com|LONDON PLANNER|January 2013The race for a goldmedal is underway inChariots Of Fire (picturedabove, p. 74). Based on theOscar-winning 1981 film,the stage adaptation chartsthe trials, tribulations andtriumphs of British athletesEric Liddell and HaroldAbrahams in the 1924Olympics. It’s a chanceto revisit some of thenail-biting excitementexperienced by spectatorsof last year’s London2012 Olympic Games.FARCEIn The Magistrate(above, p. 74), aseemingly innocentlie steamrollersout of all control,embroiling arespectable official indeception, bluff andcourt room chaos. The19th-century English farceby Arthur Wing Pinerostars actor John Lithgow,who you’ll recognise fromAmerican TV comedy3rd Rock From The Sun.P. 12: TOP HAT IMAGE © BRINKHOFF AND MOGENBURG; THE WOMAN IN BLACK IMAGE © TRISTRAM KENTON.P. 13: RICHARD III © ALASTAIR MUIR; WAR HORSE © SIMON ANNAND.THIS PAGE: ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS © JOHAN PERSSON; CHARIOTS OF FIRE © HUGO GLENDENNING

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Step inside royal residences and houses that belonged to famed artists, dukes, dignitariesand literary legends, where the interiors tell tales of times gone by.By Sasha Wood & Kasha Van SantOOZING OPULENCEThe Wallace Collection(p. 58)is the ideal place to seeart by the Old Masters within themagnificence of a historic Londontownhouse. Until 13 Jan JourneysEast: A Discovery Of HiddenTreasures reveals artworks byindividuals across London inspiredby the resident Dutch masterpiecesof Rembrandt and Netscher. Theinfluence of the Dutch East IndiaCompany on the South Asiancountries, both past and present,comes to vivid life as themes such as‘Spice’ and ‘Treasures’ are explored.The 17th-century treasure troveHam House (p. 28, pictured above)is a rare jewel where ElizabethMurray, Countess of Dysart’s visionlives on. Having witnessed theravages of the English Civil War, thehome is now a dignified presence onthe banks of the RiverThames in Richmond.Highlights includeintricate furnishingsand lacquerware, aswell as paintings andminiatures that capturethe heart of thishistoric residence.Fine paintings,ceramics, needlework,and beautiful Londonvistas are the key toFenton House’s (p.The Wallace Collection26) success. The 17th-centurymerchant’s home is a hidden gemwith its exquisite walled garden,chiselled balconies and orchard.16| visitlondon.com|LONDON PLANNER|January 2013

LITERARYHAUNTSLondon is littered with illustriousliterary locations that were oncehome to legendary poets, writers andnovelists. Victorian author CharlesDickens lived and breathed the city,and his only surviving London homehas been turned into a dedicatedmuseum. The Charles DickensMuseum, recently reopened afterrefurbishment, holds the world’smost important collection of materialrelating to the author (Daily 10.00-17.00. Admission £8, child £6. 48Doughty Street, WC1. 020 74052127. dickensmuseum.comË Chancery Lane. Map A6).Set amongst a maze of courtyardsin the City of London, Dr Johnson’sHouse is the 18th-century abodeof the writer of the famous Englishdictionary. Highlights of the carefullycurated space include a stained glassportrait depicting his first major workof poetry, The Vanity Of HumanWishes (p. 56).Time stands still at Keats Housewhere19th-century poet John Keatspenned Ode To A Nightingale.Artefacts include precious and nowfragile letters, books and notes, aswell as trinkets to his beloved, girlnext door, Fanny Brawne (KeatsGrove, NW3. Fri-Sun 13.00-17.00.Admission £5, child free. 020 7332 3868. cityoflondon.gov.uk/keatshousehampsteadË Hampstead. Off map).Dickens MuseumDr. Johnson’s HouseHampton Court PalaceSTEEPED IN HISTORYHamptonCourtPalace (p. 28) is afascinating remnantof the Tudor Englandthat was HenryVIII’s stompingground. Locatedon the outskirtsof the capital, thehistoric palaceretains the magneticpersonality of thevolatile monarch tothis day. Have yourimagination firedby the splendour ofthe interior: the Great Hall in particular, with its hammer-beamed roof andelaborate tapestry, brilliantly evokes the realities of a medieval banquetinghall. Then there’s the Chapel Royal, whose gilded ceiling has shone downupon centuries of monarchs in spiritual contemplation – it was here in1540 that Henry VIII recieved word from Archbishop Cranmer of theKing’s young wife Catherine Howard’s unchaste behaviour before theirmarriage. Must-see spots in the grounds include the sympatheticallyrestored Privy Garden, Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown’s Great Vine, which stillproduces grapes after over 240 years, and the Hampton Court PalaceMaze, which is great fun for kids.A more modest, yet no less stunning, example of Tudor architecturestands in the form of Sutton House in east London. The Grade-II listedformer manor house, with its leaded windows and tranquil courtyard, isutterly evocative of the period. Original oak panelling, deep red tapestriesand carved fireplaces complete the scene at the former home of HenryVIII’s courtier and privy counsellor, Sir Ralph Sadleir. Despite having hadvarious tenants over the centuries, from merchants to Hugenot silkweaversand even squatters, not much has changed. Even the real sights, soundsand smells of the Tudor age come to life, care of the interactive displays inthe house’s kitchen (2 Homerton High Street, E9. 020 8986 2264. nationaltrust.org.uk/sutton-house Ë Bethnal Green. Off map).January 2013|LONDON PLANNER|visitlondon.com | 17

ART HOUSERESOLUTELY ROYALThese heavenly homes bring a whole new meaning to the phrase‘an Englishman’s home is his castle’. Windsor Castle (pictured below,p. 42) has to be one of the finest fortresses in the UK, so little wonder it’srumoured to be one of Queen Elizabeth II’s favourite residences. With thespectacular Semi-State Rooms open to the public, this winter is a fantastictime to visit the castle, which is an hour by train from London. The lavishinteriors, created in the 19th century for King George IV, are decorated indeep reds and glittering golds, and are brimful of fine objects. A superbcollection of 18th-century English and French artworks adorn the walls, andthe rooms are still used by the current monarch for official entertaining.Another royal favourite, Kensington Palace (p. 28) has been an importantregal address since becoming the home of William III and Mary II in 1689.Originally known as Nottingham House, the Jacobean mansion was aleafy retreat from the grime of bustling Whitehall, providing relief for theKing’s asthma. The mansion took on a splendid aspect after renovationsby architect Sir Christopher Wren, whose addition of pavilions and a GreatCourt elevated the mansion to the grandeur we see today.Each year HM The Queen throws open the doors of her Londonresidence, Buckingham Palace (p.26), for exclusive tours of its StateRooms. Priceless works of art and furnishings from the Royal Collectionadd to the sense of drama and occasion, and tours end with a glass ofchampagne served in the Grand Entrance.Baroque composer George FridericHandel, of musical masterpieceMessiah fame, made his homein Mayfair in the 1700s andlived at the same address for 36years. Faithfully restored to itsformer glory, the typical Georgiantownhouse is now the HandelHouse Museum (picturedabove left, p. 56), dedicatedto the composer and his work.Inside, the décor is as close aspossible to the original, includingHandel’s bedroom, which featuresa recreation of his canopied bed,dressed in crimson harateen fabric.As well as containing musicalinstruments from Handel’s time,such as a double manual harpcommissioned to replicate the oneHandel owned, and a beautifulornate piano, the house is also filledwith live music courtesy of changingcomposers-in-residence. It hostsregular classical music recitals andconcerts and its current exhibition,Charles Jennens: The Man BehindMessiah (until 14 Apr), throws lighton the man who collaborated withHandel on his lyrics.For admirers of amazing interiorsSir John Soane’s Museum(pictured above, p. 58) is a feastfor the eyes. Intricately decoratedwith artworks and artefacts, theformer home of the celebratedneo-classical architect is a maze ofrooms and passages full of quirks.There are cleverly-placed mirrors tocreate optical illusions, a spirallingstraircase, a room filled with AncientGreek Corinthian columns, a narrowcandle-lit crypt containing anEgyptian sarcophagus and even amock gothic parlour created for afictional monk.SIR JOHN SOANE’S MUSEUM IMAGE © DERRY MOORE; WINDSOR CASTLE IMAGE © THINKSTOCK; HANDEL HOUSE IMAGE COURTESY OF HANDEL HOUSE MUSEUM18| visitlondon.com|LONDON PLANNER|January 2013

THE STATE ROOMSBUCKINGHAM PALACEEnjoy an exclusive guided tourof the magnificent State Roomsat Buckingham Palace

Area Focus: Piccadilly, W1 By David G. TaylorWHY? To explore an iconic street packed withshops and fun, which runs from Piccadilly Circus(pictured right) all the way to Hyde Park Corner.WHEN? Day or night, there’s always lots to seeand do. It’s great for people watching too.SHOPPINGFind great gifts at 1 Piccadilly Market (p. 65),luxurious foods at 2 Fortnum & Mason (p. 62),and high-end jewellery, antiques, scents and moreat 3 Burlington Arcade (pictured above). A quaintcovered shopping street dating from 1919, it’s oneof a number of historic arcades in the area. Anotheris Princes Arcade at 192-196 Piccadilly, W1.Burlington Arcade, 51 Piccadilly, W1. 020 7493 1764. burlington-arcade.co.ukË Piccadilly Circus/Green Park. Map C5.UG R O S VE N OR P LHYDE PARKCORNERSTATIONHYDE PARK CNRDUKE OFWELLINGTON PL7FOOD, DRINK, CABARET5 The Ritz is world-famousfor its afternoon tea (p. 87).However, a recent addition tothe area, 6 Brasserie Zédel(p. 82) has a Parisian flavourand includes a jazz/cabaret clubcalled Crazy Coqs. Meanwhile,fun and family-friendly optionsare the 7 Hard Rock Cafe(pictured below, p. 82), and8 Rainforest Cafe (p. 82).GREEN PARKSTATIONUGREEN PARK5ST. JAMES ’S ST3611THEATREBased on John Buchan’snovel and inspired by AlfredHitchcock’s 1935 film,9 The 39 Steps play (pictured,p. 72), is a rip-roaring Britishcomedy. Running at theCriterion Theatre, this thrillingshow sees four actors play all130 characters in a furiouslyfast-paced farce. Close-by atthe Piccadilly Theatre, you’ll findthe new Spice Girls’ musical!0 Viva Forever! (p. 72).PICCADILLY21REGEN TLOCAL HISTORYThe name Piccadillycomes from the word‘piccadill’, a type of men’scollar popular in the 17thcentury. The street hasbeen immortalised inliterature by many authors,including P.G. Wodehouse,Bram Stoker and SirArthur Conan Doyle. Hisbook A Study In Scarletdescribes the first meetingof Sherlock Holmes andDr Watson in the CriterionLong Bar, which is now theexcellent 4 CriterionRestaurant (p. 86).86610S TART AND ARTEFACTSU94PICCADILLYCIRCUSSTATION612HAYMARKETSee one of several exhibitions at thefamous !1 Royal Academy Of Artsgallery (p. 52), including Eros To TheRitz: 100 Years Of StreetArchitecture (picturedabove, until 27 Jan).Meanwhile, !2 Ripley’sBelieve It Or Not! (p. 30)offers lighthearted fun. Trynot to get too lost in itsincredible Mirror Maze.Did you know? ‘Eros’(pictured right), Sir AlfredGilbert’s iconic Victorianstatue at Piccadilly Circus,isn’t actually Eros. It’smeant to be his twinbrother, Antéros, thegod of requited love.PICCADILLY CIRCUS AND ‘EROS’ © LONDONONVIEW/BRITAINONVIEW; THE 39 STEPS IMAGE © TRISTRAM KENTON; ‘EROS TO THE RITZ’ IMAGE IS THE ARTHUR HACKER, R.A. PAINTING ‘A WET NIGHT AT PICCADILLY CIRCUS’,PHOTO © ROYAL ACADEMY OF ARTS, LONDON20| visitlondon.com|LONDON PLANNER|January 2013

High StreetKensingtonMeet the woman,wife and motherbehind the crownMembers go free. www.hrp.org.ukImages: The Royal Collection. © 2011 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

The Clifton SuspensionBridge, BristolOUT OF TOWN: BRISTOLBy Jo Cairdverlooked by the CliftonSuspension Bridge, 19th-engineering genius OcenturyIsambard Kingdom Brunel’s bestknown work, Bristol is a historic citywith a decidedly modern outlook.Begin your tour at The CliftonObservatory for an excellent viewof the bridge and Avon Gorge, andbe sure not to miss the extraordinarycamera obscura. It’s one of only ahandful in the country. Another Brunelhighlight is the ss Great Britain,once a luxurious passengersteam ship and now a fascinatingmuseum in the heart of Bristol’shistoric Harbourside.Also in the Harbourside you’ll findthe Arnolfini, an important centrefor contemporary arts that hosts artexhibitions, dance performances,concerts and more. It’s just one ofseveral highly acclaimed culturalinstitutions in the city that includethe Bristol Old Vic, the UK’s oldestworking theatre. A new adaptationof J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan – theultimate family show – is runninguntil 19 Jan. The Bristol MuseumAnd Art Gallery is also well worth avisit – its extremely varied collectionincorporates everything from ancientJapanese art to dinosaurs fossils.When it comes to visual art inBristol, however, all you really need todo is keep your eyes peeled as youwalk about – the city is a mecca forstreet art. Banksy, the graffiti artistwhose work now sells all over theworld, is this thriving scene’s mostfamous name.For a taste of history try M Shed,a museum dedicated to Bristol’sglorious past. It’s located in aformer 1950s transit shed and usesinteractive displays, quirky objects,films and photographs to explorethe city’s history, from its role inthe Transatlantic slave trade to lifein Bristol during World War Two,and more.To see how Bristolians lived in the18th century, there’s the GeorgianHouse Museum, a six-storeytownhouse in the city centre, or alittle way out of town is the charmingBlaise Castle House Museum,which includes the remains of theKings Weston Roman Villa.Back in the city, kids and adultsalike will enjoy themselves at BristolZoo, which occupies a five-hectaresite in Clifton, an area admired for itsgorgeous Georgian architecture. Timeyour visit to coincide with the penguinand seal feeding, and don’t miss theentertaining and educational talksthat take place throughout the day.And while you’re in Clifton,take advantage of the area’s greatshopping opportunities, from trendyboutiques specialising in independentfashion and jewellery, to the beautifulClifton Arcade with its range ofantiques and crafts shops.If all that sightseeing sounds likethirsty work, have no fear becausethe 10th Bristol Cider Festival istaking place on 25-27 Jan. Sample100-plus ciders and perries (cidermade from pears), and enjoy localentertainment in the atmosphericsurroundings of the Brunel OldStation, one of the oldest trainstations in the world.ss Great BritainTRAVEL INFORMATIONRail: Direct trains depart fromË t London Paddington, tot Bristol Temple Meads.Journey time is approximately90 mins.VISITOR CENTREE Shed, 1 Cannons Road, Bristol,BS1. 09067 112 191. visitbristol.co.ukMAIN PICTURE © ISTOCKPHOTO; SS GREAT BRITAIN © DAVID NOTON22| visitbritain.com|LONDON PLANNER|January 2013

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SightseeingWith Sasha WoodWhat’s hotSIGHTSEEINGNEW YEAR’S DAY PARADE IMAGE © LONDON PARADE; ICE CARVING IMAGE © LONDON ICE SCULPTING FESTIVAL; HOLLY MAN IMAGE © ROBERT THOMPSONIf you are welcoming in 2013 in the capital, don’t miss a chance to seeLondon’s New Year’s Day Parade – a real turn-of-the-year traditionthat’s completely free. The spectacular street procession, with costumedperformers, large-scale puppetry, historic vehicles and marching bands,kicks off at midday from Green Park. Its two-and-a-half mile route takesit past Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square and down Whitehall to finish atParliament Square. This year the parade’s theme pays tribute to 2012– which was an unprecedented year of celebrations for London. londonparade.co.uk Ë Green Park/Westminster. Map C5/D6.Long march of historyVisitors to Whitehall on 27 Jan could beforgiven for thinking they had steppedback into the 17th century as theKing’s Army Annual Whitehall Paradefiles past. Dressed in traditional periodcostume, members of the English CivilWar Society bring history to life by reenactingthe fateful day that King CharlesI was marched to his death. Tracing hisroute from St. James’s Palace in theMall, the procession makes its way toBanqueting House (p. 26) where a wreathis laid to mark the spot where the kingwas beheaded in 1649. 11.30-13.30.Horse Guards Parade, WhitehallSW1. ecws.org.uk Ë t CharingCross, St. James’s Park. Map C6.Twelfth night of ChristmasFor a fun, quirky and quintessentially English experience, head toBankside at 12.45 on 6 Jan for the free Twelfth Night Celebrations.Steeped in ancient pagan customs, it includes Holly Man (pictured)arriving by river, the Mummers’ Folk Combat Play, the King Bean andQueen Pea tradition, and a procession to The George Tavern.Twelfth Night Celebrations, p. 38.Cold playEmbrace winter and see stunningworks of art carved from frozenblocks at the London IceSculpting Festival in CanaryWharf from 11-13 Jan. Twelveinternational ice-sculpting teamswill compete against the clock, andvisitors can join in masterclassesto learn how its done. Highlightsinclude a graffiti ice wall for visitors,a snow pit, ice chess and anAlpine-themed food market spreadacross Jubilee Park, MontgomerySquare and Wood Wharf. londonicesculptingfestival.co.uk Ë Canary Wharf. Off map.London 2012 Issue August/September|LONDON PLANNER|visitlondon.com |25

SIGHTSEEINGThese are the capital’s topsightseeing attractions.References are to theCentral London Map onp. 49-51. Times and pricesare correct at time of press,but do call to check –they can change at shortnotice. Many attractionsoffer admission discountswhen purchasing tickets inadvance online.To dial the UnitedKingdom remove the first0 and add +44.KEY: : TelephoneË : London UndergroundË : London OvergroundË : Docklands Light Railwayt : National Rail : WebsiteMain AttractionsAPSLEY HOUSEKnown as ‘Number OneLondon’, this elegant houseat Hyde Park Cornerwas the first Duke OfWellington’s home. Sat-Sun10.00-16.00. Admission£6.50, child £3.90.149 Piccadilly, W1. 0207499 5676. englishheritage.org.ukË HydePark Corner. Map C4.BANQUETING HOUSEThis grand old building wasdesigned by Inigo Jones forJames I, with an exquisitepainted ceiling by celebratedbaroque artist Peter PaulRubens. Mon-Sun 10.00-17.00. Check for closures.Admission £5, child free.Whitehall, SW1. 0203166 6154. hrp.org.ukË t Charing Cross.Map C6.BUCKINGHAM PALACEDiscover the Queen’spalatial London residence.Until 3 Feb Exclusive Tour.Special guided tour of theState Rooms with theirgilded ceilings, glitteringchandeliers and magnificentcollection of art andantiques. Tours last morethan two hours and includea glass of champagne.Tickets £65. Check fordates and times. Advancedbooking essential (p. 18).The Mall, SW1. 020 7766 7300. royalcollection.org.ukË t Victoria, Ë GreenPark. Map D5.CEREMONY OFTHE KEYSEach night since 1340, theTower of London’s(p. 34) outer gates arelocked at 21.53 and thekeys are delivered to thewarden. To watch for free,send names, dates and anSAE to: Ceremony Of TheKeys Office, HM TowerOf London, EC3N 4AB, atleast two months ahead ofyour visit.Tower Of London, TowerHill, EC3. 020 31666278. hrp.org.ukË Tower Hill. Map C9.CHANGING THE GUARDAt 11.30 on alternatescheduled days, witness thechanging of the Queen’sGuard on BuckinghamPalace forecourt. No guardchange in very wet weather.Buckingham Palace,The Mall, SW1. 0207766 7300. royal.gov.ukË t Victoria, Ë GreenPark. Map D5.The Mounted GuardChanging Ceremony takesplace Mon-Sat 11.00;Sun 10.00.Horse Guards Parade,Whitehall, SW1. 0207414 3269. army.mod.uk/events Ë St. James’sPark/Green Park. Map C6.CHELSEA FC STADIUMTOURS & MUSEUMTour Stamford Bridge to seethe dressing rooms and walkthrough the players’ tunnel.Tours commence every30 mins daily 10.00-15.00,except on match days andthe day before ChampionsLeague home matches.Museum only £10, child £8.Tour and museum admission£18, child £12.Stamford Bridge,Fulham Road, SW6. 08719 841 955. chelseafc.com/toursË Fulham Broadway.Off map.Top: Big Bus Tours atSt. Paul’s Cathedral.Bottom: FA Cup replica onWembley Stadium Tours.CUTTY SARKThis internationally famous19th-century ship is thelast surviving tea clipper inthe world. Reopened lastyear after major restorationworks, the ship now offersvisitors the opportunity toexplore above and belowdecks, with interactivedisplays to enhance theexperience. Mon-Sun10.00-17.00. Admission£12, child £6.50.King William Walk, SE10. 020 8858 2698. cuttysark.org.ukË Cutty Sark. Map inset.DISCOVER CHILDREN’SSTORY CENTREChildren’s museum andcreative literary centre.Until 13 Jan The HouseWhere Winter Lives.The centre’s basementis transformed into amagical frozen forest foran immersive experienceaimed at young children.Times vary. Tickets £8, child£6 (includes Story Trail andGarden). Daily 10.00-17.00.General admission £4.50.383-387 High Street, E15. 020 8536 5555. discover.org.ukË Ë t Stratford. Offmap.ELTHAM PALACEThe remains of a medievalpalace, Henry VIII’s boyhoodhome and a 20th-century artdeco masterpiece, designedby the wealthy Courtaulds.Extraordinary décor,especially the dining room.The gardens combine Tudorand art deco elements. Sun-Wed 10.00-17.00. Admission£9.60, child £5.80.Eltham, Greenwich, SE9. 020 8294 2548. english-heritage.org.ukt Eltham. Off map.FENTON HOUSEThis handsome 17th-centuryredbrick house, formerlyowned by the late LadyKatherine Binning, is filledwith a world-class collectionof Oriental, European andEnglish porcelain and earlykeyboard instruments.There’s also a charminggarden (p. 18). Wed-Sun11.00-17.00. Admission£6.50, child £3.Windmill Hill, NW3. 020 7435 3471. nationaltrust.org.ukË Hampstead. Off map.FULHAM FCSTADIUM TOURSVisit Craven Cottage,home of London’s oldestprofessional football club.Tours include the TrophyLounge and changing rooms.Regular tours daily 11.15.Ticket £10.50, child £7.50.Match tickets from £30,child £20.Stevenage Road, SW6. 08432 081 234. fulhamfc.comË Putney Bridge. Off map.GO APE!An exhilarating treetopadventure playgroundbrilliant for outdoorsy typesof all ages. Negotiateladders, precarious bridgesand ziplines while attachedto a reassuring harness. Theenthusiastic staff providea full safety briefing andTOP IMAGE © BIG BUS TOURS; WEMBLEY STADIUM IMAGE © SASHA WOOD26 | visitlondon.com|LONDON PLANNER|January 2013

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SIGHTSEEINGare on-hand throughoutthe three-and-a-half hourexperience. Sat-Sun 09.30-16.00. Admission £30.Trent Park, CockfostersRoad, EN4. 020 84499240. goape.comË Cockfosters. Off map.HAM HOUSE & GARDENThis is one of Europe’sgreatest 17th-centuryhouses, said to be haunted,with a beautiful collection offurniture and gardens (p. 18).House Sat-Thurs 12.00-16.00; café and garden11.00-16.30. House andgarden admission £10.90,child £6.05.Ham Street, TW10. 020 8940 1950. nationaltrust.org.ukË t Richmond. Off map.HAMPTONCOURT PALACEOnce home to King HenryVIII, this magnificent Tudorpalace and impressive mazeis set in 60 acres of parkland(p. 18). Until 13 Jan IceAt The Palace. Pop-up iceskatingrink. 10.00-22.00.Admission from £11. Daily10.00-16.30. Palace, mazeand gardens admission£16.95, child £8.50; maze£3.85, child £2.75; gardens£5.50, child free.Hampton Court, EastMolesey, Surrey, KT8. 08444 827 777. hrp.org.ukt Hampton Court.Off map.HMS BELFASTPermanently moored on theRiver Thames, this ship isEurope’s only surviving WorldWar II cruiser. In serviceuntil 1965, it’s a reminder ofBritain’s naval heritage. Daily10.00-17.00. Admission £14,child free.Morgan’s Lane, off TooleyStreet, SE1. 020 79406300. iwm.org.ukË t London Bridge.Map C9.HOUSEHOLD CAVALRYMUSEUMAt this living museum youcan discover the history ofthe mounted guards (whoparticipate in ChangingThe Guard, p. 26), andwitness their day-to-daylife, including working theirhorses in 18th-centurystables, with daily inspectionat 16.00. Daily 10.00-17.00.Admission £6, child £4.Horse Guards, Whitehall,SW1. 020 7930 3070. householdcavalrymuseum.org.ukË Westminster. Map D6.HOUSES OFPARLIAMENTThis has been Parliament’shome since 1265, thoughthe current building wasconstructed in the 19thcentury in neo-gothic style.Its clock tower houses thefamous bell, Big Ben. Watchdebates and committees orenjoy a 75-minute guidedtour on Sats 09.15-16.30that includes the Queen’sRobing Room and the RoyalGallery. Admission free. Tour£15, child £6.Westminster, SW1. 08448 471 672. parliament.ukË Westminster. Map D6.THE JEWEL TOWERBuilt around 1365 to houseEdward III’s treasures, thisbuilding is one of only two leftfrom the medieval Palace ofWestminster after an 1834fire. It features a display onthe history of Parliament. Sat-Sun 10.00-16.00. Admission£3.50, child £2.10.Abingdon Street, SW1. 020 7222 2219. english-heritage.org.ukË Westminster. Map D6.KEATS HOUSEThis elegant 19th-centurybuilding was home toromantic poet John Keats.Its collection includes hisbooks, poetry, paintingsand household items, plusthe engagement ring hegave to sweetheart FannyBrawne (p. 18). Fri-Sun13.00-17.00. Admission £5,child free.Keats Grove, NW3. 020 7332 3868. keatshouse.cityoflondon.gov.ukË Hampstead. Off map.Top: Valentino: MasterOf Couture at SomersetHouse. Bottom: The EDFEnergy London Eye.KENSINGTON PALACEThis royal residence sitsin Kensington Gardensand was Princess Diana’slast home. Don’t missVictoria Revealed, anexhibition exploring the lifeof former palace residentQueen Victoria, featuringfascinating personal objectsand artworks (p.18).11, 18, 25 Jan Eerie EveningTours. An after-dark touraround the echoing corridorsand rooms of the palace.18.45. Admission £25.Daily 10.00-17.00. Generaladmission £14.50, child free.Kensington Gardens, W8. 08444 827 777. hrp.org.uk Ë HighStreet Kensington/Queensway. Map C1.LONDON BRIDGEEXPERIENCEA very scary and excitinghistory lesson that describesthe past of the 1,700-yearoldLondon Bridge site –expect plenty of thrilling liveaction shocks. Tickets alsoinclude The London Tombs,housed in a former plaguepit. Mon-Sun 10.00-18.00.Admission £23, child £17.2-4 Tooley Street, SE1. 08448 472 287. thelondonbridgeexperience.comË t London Bridge.Map C8.LONDON DUNGEONSpectacular sets, live actorsand state-of-the-art specialeffects evoke ghoulishencounters from Britain’spast in a grimly comedicstyle. Not for small kids orthe faint-hearted. 10.00-17.30. Admission £24, child£18.60; cheaper onlinedepending on date and time.Joint tickets with LondonEye, London Aquarium andMadame Tussauds available.28-34 Tooley Street, SE1. 020 7403 7221. thedungeons.comË t London Bridge.Map C8.EDF ENERGYLONDON EYEThis icon is one of theworld’s largest observationwheels, and takes centrestage on the River Thames.Interactive screens in eachpod give an insight into thelandmarks. Each experiencelasts 30 mins. Daily 10.00-21.00. Admission from£18.90, child £9.90. Rideand river tour packages,plus joint tickets with theLondon Aquarium, LondonDungeon and MadameTussauds available.Until 6 Jan Eyeskate. Takea whirl around this riversideice rink. Daily 10.00-21.00.Prices vary.South Bank, SE1. 08717 813 000. londoneye.comË t Waterloo. Map C6.LONDON WETLANDCENTREOn this 42-hectare wildlifereserve, look out for morethan 100 species of rareand wild birds, as well asa family of otters who havetaken up residence ina specially-designed holt.There are various toursand bird-spotting hides, aswell as the Water’s EdgeVALENTINO IMAGE © RUVEN AFANADOR; LONDON EYE IMAGE © THINKSTOCK/COMSTOCK28| visitlondon.com|LONDON PLANNER|January 2013

IMAGE © THINKSTOCK/ISTOCKPHOTOThe Royal ParksWinter is a quiet time to visit these beautiful open spaces,many of which were once the grounds of royal homes andare now property of the Crown. Filled with fun activities oroffering a peaceful retreat from city life this month, theyform some of the biggest green areas in London. Usuallyopen from 07.00 until dusk, but check individual times at royalparks.org.ukBushy Park, Hampton, Middlesex. A charming park northof Hampton Court Palace. t Hampton Court/Teddington. Off map.Green Park, SW1. A peaceful haven near St. James’sPark. Ë Green Park. Map C4-5/D4-5.Greenwich Park, SE10. Encompassing the RoyalObservatory (p. 30) and offering spectacular views.Ë t Greenwich and Ë Cutty Sark. Map inset.Hyde Park, W2. Swim (in summer), boat on the lake, ridehorses, or listen to speeches at Speakers’ Corner. Ë HydePark Corner/Lancaster Gate/Marble Arch. Map C3-4/D3.Kensington Gardens, W8. The grounds of KensingtonPalace and a continuation of Hyde Park.Ë Lancaster Gate/Queensway. Map C1-2/D2.Regent’s Park and Primrose Hill, NW1. Home toZSL London Zoo (p. 36), plus fabulous views from the hill.Ë Baker Street/Regent’s Park. Map A3/4.Richmond Park, TW10. London’s largest open space wasonce a royal hunting ground. Ë Ë t Richmond. Off map.St. James’s Park, SW1. Pretty ornamental park with alake. Ë St. James’s Park. Map C5/D5.OTHER PARKS AND HEATHS INCLUDE:Battersea Park, SW11. Large, elegant Victorian parkby the River Thames. Lovely walks, a small zoo and greatviews across the river. t Battersea Park. Off map.Hampstead Heath, NW3. Ancient parkland covering790 acres and boasting wonderful views (especially fromParliament Hill), sports fields and Kenwood House.Ë Hampstead/Tufnell Park/Belsize Park. Off map.Holland Park, W8. Enchanting park with a Japanesestylegarden. Ë Holland Park. Off map.St. James’s ParkCafé. Daily 09.30-17.00.Admission £10.99,child £6.10.Queen Elizabeth’s Walk,SW13. 020 8409 4400. wwt.org.ukt Barnes. Off map.LORD’S CRICKETGROUNDTours of the spiritualhome of cricket includethe dressing rooms, theMarylebone Cricket ClubMuseum, home of theoriginal Ashes urn, and theaward-winning J.P. MorganMedia Centre. Tours hourly10.00-14.00 (please checkfor match day times;no tours on major matchdays). Architectural tourscan also be arranged.Admission £15, child £9.St. John’s Wood Road,NW8. 020 7616 8595. lords.org Ë St. John’sWood. Map A2.MADAME TUSSAUDSThe celebrated home of lifesizedwaxworks depictingfamous figures from theworlds of politics, sport,history and entertainment.Pose with your favouritepop, film or sporting legendand visit the terrifyingChamber Of Horrors andScream experience. Don’tmiss the recently addedE.T. waxwork and theexcellent Marvel SuperHeroes 4D multi-sensorycinema housed in theformer planetarium. Mon-Fri09.00-17.30, weekends andschool holidays 09.00-18.00. Admission £30,child £25.80 (discountsonline). Joint tickets withthe London Eye, LondonDungeon and LondonAquarium available.Marylebone Road, NW1. 08718 943 000. madametussauds.comË Baker Street. Map A4.MEDIEVAL BANQUETJoin in the boisterousTudor revelry at thisimmersive experiencerecreating a medieval royalcourt. It offers themedentertainment, includingduelling knights anddances, and a traditionalmedieval banquet servedby costumed staff. Bookingessential. Tues-Sat 19.15-23.30; Sun 17.15-21.30.Tickets £49.95, child £30.Ivory House,St. Katharine Docks, E1. 020 7480 5353. medievalbanquet.comË Tower Hill. Map C9.THE MONUMENTThis beautiful stone columnnestling in the heart of theCity was built in 1677 tocommemorate the 1666Great Fire of London.Visitors can see architectand scientist Sir ChristopherWren’s laboratory and climb311 steps to the goldenorb for spectacular views ofthe city. Daily 09.30-17.30.Admission £3, child £1.50.Joint ticket with the TowerBridge Exhibition available.Monument Street, EC3. 08451 659 812. themonument.infoË Monument. Map C8.NAMCOExtremely popularentertainment venue withmore than 150 of the latestvideo games, an Americanstylepool hall, technobowling and bumper cars.The private karaoke room,‘Namoke’, has waiter serviceand 4,000 songs to choosefrom. The Vault: Laser MazeChallenge is an excitingMission Impossible-stylelabyrinth. Daily 10.00-00.00.Admission free.Riverside Buildings,County Hall, WestminsterBridge Road, SE1. 020 7967 1067. namcofunscape.comË t Waterloo. Map C6.OLD ROYALNAVAL COLLEGEThis baroque masterpieceis the home of British navaltraining, with costumedcharacters and tours.Grounds open daily 08.00-18.00; Painted Hall, Chapeland Discover Greenwichopen daily 10.00-17.00.Tours £6, child free.Admission free.Greenwich, SE10.SIGHTSEEINGJanuary 2013|LONDON PLANNER|visitlondon.com |29

SIGHTSEEING 020 8269 4747. ornc.org Ë t CuttySark/Greenwich, or take aboat (p. 41). Map inset.RIPLEY’S BELIEVEIT OR NOT!This curiosity shop-stylemuseum is a hit across theglobe. Explore a huge rangeof oddities, from a shrunkenhead to an albino alligator,via a red-knitted Ferrariand the world’s tallest man.Don’t miss the mindblowingMirror Maze andbe sure to check out theDungeon Zone for a dose offrightening fun. Daily 10.00-00.00. Admission £26.95,child £21.95.1 Piccadilly Circus, W1. 020 3238 0022. ripleyslondon.comË Piccadilly Circus.Map C5.ROYAL ALBERTHALL TOURSA 60-minute front-of-housetour around this neo-gothicVictorian building, includingthe Royal Retiring Room,the auditorium and theQueen’s Box. Departshourly on selected datesbetween 10.30-15.30.Tickets £8.50, child free.Kensington Gore, SW7. 020 7589 8212. royalalberthall.comË South Kensington.Map D2.ROYAL BOTANICGARDENS, KEWA botanical research centreand World Heritage Sitecontaining plants fromacross the globe with atropical greenhouse anda stunning pagoda. TheXstrata Treetop Walkwayhas great views. Until13 Mar A Natural Gallery.British sculptor DavidNash exhibits his workusing Kew’s gardens as abackdrop. Daily 11.00-16.15. Gardens open09.30, closing times vary;glasshouses and galleriesclose 17.30. Admission£14.50, child free.Kew, Richmond, TW9. 020 8332 5655. kew.org Ë KewGardens. Off map.ROYAL OBSERVATORYHome of Greenwich MeanTime, and the Prime Meridianof the World. Visit thePeter Harrison Planetariumto watch regular showsincluding the new SolarStorms display that givesvisitors a close-up view of thesun’s surface. Until 3 FebAstronomy PhotographerOf The Year. See thestunning winning imagesof outer space from thisyear’s competition organisedby the Royal Observatoryin association with Sky AtNight magazine. Snapshotsinclude distant galaxies andthe Milky Way. Daily 10.00-17.00; Planetarium timesvary. Admission £7, child free;Planetarium £6.50,child £4.50.Greenwich Park, SE10. 020 8858 4422. rmg.co.uk Ë CuttySark, or take a boat (p. 41).Map inset.SEA LIFELONDON AQUARIUMOne of Europe’s largestaquaria, with 500 speciesof global marine life andwalk-through tank tunnels.See how the fish are fed onthe Behind The Scenes Tour(tickets £7.50, child £5) andexperience the thrilling SharkReef Encounter. Mon-Thurs10.00-18.00; Fri-Sun 10.00-19.00. Admission £19.80,child £14.40. Joint ticketwith London Eye, LondonDungeon and MadameTussauds available.County Hall, WestminsterBridge Road, SE1. 08716 631 678. visitsealife.com/londonË Westminster. Map D6.SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBEBeautiful reconstructionof Shakespeare’s originalElizabethan Globe theatre.Take a backstage tourand see an exhibition ofthe Bard’s life and works.Mon-Sat 09.00-17.00, Sun09.00-17.30. Admission£13.50, child £8.New Globe Walk, SE1. 020 7902 1400. shakespearesglobe.com Ë Southwark.Map C8.30 | visitlondon.com|LONDON PLANNER|January 2013

Inside the Most Famous Bridge in the WorldEnjoy breathtaking views of London fromthe Bridge’s Walkways.Experience the beautiful VictorianEngine Rooms.Enter and be amazed.Prices: Adults £8.00 Children £3.40Concessions £5.60 Under 5s FREEContact: 020 3642 6589www.towerbridge.org.ukTower 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 provideswider services for London and for the nation as a whole.

Warner Bros. Studio TourThe Warner Bros. Studio Tour brings new meaningto the phrase ‘movie magic’ with its dazzling MakingOf Harry Potter experience. Interactive and full ofsurprises, it gives film fans the chance to step inside150,000 square feet of Harry Potter movie set andlearn its behind-the-scenes secrets. Visitors can treadthe flagstones of Hogwarts Great Hall, take a sneakpeek inside Dumbledore’s office and Hagrid’s hut, andstroll up the shop-lined Diagon Alley. Enchanted propseven give ‘muggles’ (humans) the chance to help MrsWeasley with the ironing in the kitchen of the Burrow.Hogwarts’ rickety wooden bridge has recently beenopened for visitors to tramp across, and you can alsosip a sweet butterbeer from the Three Broomstickspub. Alongside the stunning sets, there are myriadprops, costumes and animatronics to captivate visitors.Warner Bros. Studio Tour, p. 36.Step inside...Adults: £3.00Children: £1.50Concessions: £2.00Contact: 020 3642 6588Open: 7 days a weekwww.themonument.infoSIGHTSEEINGIMAGE © WARNER BROS. STUDIO TOURSOMERSET HOUSEThis glorious neoclassical18th-century buildinghouses the CourtauldGallery (p. 46), and afountain-filled courtyard.Until 6 Jan Skate AtSomerset House. Takea spin around the ice inSomerset House’s gloriouscourtyard. 10.00-22.15.Admission from £12.50.Until 3 Mar Valentino:Master Of Couture.Exhibition about thelegendary designer andhis creations. Embankmentlevel daily 10.00-18.00; riverterrace and Seamen’s Halldaily 08.00-23.00; courtyarddaily 07.30-23.00.Admission free.Strand, WC2. 0207845 4600. somersethouse.org.uk Ë Temple/Embankment. Map C6.ST. JAMES’S PALACEOne of London’s oldestpalaces, constructed in the14th century and hometo British royalty for threecenturies. It’s still a busyworking palace. Visitors canwatch part of the Queen’sGuard mount daily at11.00 in Friary Court. Nextdoor, Clarence House ispart of the same groundsand contains the Londonresidences of The PrinceOf Wales and Prince Harry.Palace and House not opento the public.Pall Mall, SW1. royal.gov.uk Ë St. James’sPark. Map C5/D5.ST. MARTIN-IN-THE-FIELDSGraceful Palladian churchwith live classical and jazzmusic, a brass rubbingcentre and a café. Mon,Tues, Fri 08.30-13.00& 14.00-18.00; Wed08.30-13.15 & 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 visitorsduring the hours of service.Admission free; audio tours£3.50; brass rubbingThe Monument is provided by The City of London Corporation - a uniquely diverse organisation in that it not only promotes and upportsthe City and provides it with a full range of services, but also provides wider services for London and for the nation as a whole.January 2013|LONDON PLANNER|visitlondon.com | 33

SIGHTSEEINGfrom £4.50.Trafalgar Square, WC2. 020 7766 1100. smitf.orgË t Charing Cross.Map C6.ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRALSir Christopher Wren’s300-year-old cathedral isfilled with stunning mosaicsand craftsmanship. Climbthe dome via the WhisperingGallery to the GoldenGallery. Explore the crypt,with its monuments tofamous Britons and don’tmiss Oculus: An Eye IntoSt. Paul’s – a 270-degreefilm experience for anexcellent overview of thecathedral. Free tours. Mon-Sat 08.30-16.30. Admission£15, child £6.St. Paul’s Churchyard,EC4. 020 7246 8357. stpauls.co.ukË St. Paul’s. Map B8.STRAWBERRYHILL HOUSEHorace Walpole’s elegant yetquirky 18th-century gothiccastle underwent majorrestoration in 2010, includingoriginal fireplaces, woodpanelling and stained glasswindows. Mon-Wed 14.00-16.20, Sat-Sun 12.00-16.20.Admission £8, child £5.68 Waldegrave Road, TW1. 020 8744 3124. strawberryhillhouse.org.uk t Strawberry Hill.Off map.THE TOWER BRIDGEEXHIBITIONThis breathtaking bridge,designed in 1884, is oneof London’s most famouslandmarks, offeringincredible views. Not to beconfused with neighbouringLondon Bridge. Daily 09.30-17.30. Admission £8, child£3.40. Joint tickets with TheMonument available.Tower Bridge Road, SE1. 020 7403 3761. towerbridge.org.ukË Tower Hill, or by boat(p. 41). Map C9.TOWER OF LONDONThe world-famous historiclandmark includes theBloody Tower, Traitors’ Gateand the Jewel House,containing the CrownJewels. Entrance includesthe Prisoners Of The Towerexhibition plus costumedtours. Visitors can attendthe nightly tradition of TheCeremony Of The Keys(p. 26) for free. At the RoyalBeasts exhibition, discoverwhy exotic creatures wereimprisoned in the tower.2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jan TowerTwilight Tours. The Tower’sfamous Yeoman Warderslead these spooky toursaorund the fortress. 19.00.Tickets £25. Until 6 Jan IceAt The Tower. Glide aroundthe Tower’s moat. Mon-Sun10.00-22.00. Tickets from£11. Tues-Sat 09.00-17.30;Sun-Mon 10.00-17.30.Admission £19, child £9.50.Tower Hill, EC3. 08444827 799. hrp.org.ukË Tower Hill, or by boat(p. 41). Map C9.UP AT THE O 2This new attraction at TheO 2 gives visitors the chanceto walk right over the topof the iconic arena via asuspended walkway to gazeon amazing panoramasof the surrounding area,including Canary Wharf andGreenwich. Daily 10.00-20.00. Tickets £22.The O 2 , Peninsula Square,SE10. theo2.co.uk/upattheo2 Ë NorthGreenwich. Map inset.THE VAULTThe Hard Rock Cafe’srevamped rock ‘n’ rollmemorabilia museum,located beneath the LondonRock Shop, contains sometruly impressive itemsincluding Madonna’s bustierfrom her Blonde Ambitiontour and Sting’s FenderPrecision Bass. Daily 12.00-21.00. Admission free.The Vault, Rock Shop,The Hard Rock CafeLondon, 150 Old ParkLane, W1. hardrock.comË Hyde Park Corner.Map D4.VINOPOLISDiscover wines and spiritsfrom around the world onthemed tours at this newlyTHE ORIGINAL LONDON VISITOR CENTRETICKETSto London’s Top Tours,Shows and Attractions★ Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tours★ Top Theatre Tickets★ Attractions★ Trips to Paris★ Out of Town Tours★ River Cruises★ Hotel Bookings★ Airport Transferstel: +44 (0)20 7389 5040 www.theoriginaltour. com34| visitlondon.com|LONDON PLANNER|January 2013

SIGHTSEEINGrefurbished wine tastingvenue, plus master classesand tasting events. Tworestaurants offer food andwine deals. Thurs-Fri 14.00-22.00; Sat 12.00-22.00; Sun 12.00-18.00(last admission two hoursand 30 mins beforeclosing). Self-guided toursfrom £22.50.1 Bank End, SE1. 020 7940 3000. vinopolis.co.ukË t London Bridge.Map C8.WARNER BROS.STUDIO TOUR LONDONExplore behind-the-scenesmagic on The Making OfHarry Potter tour. Visitorscan see some of the series’most iconic film sets,covering over 150,000square feet, including theGreat Hall, Dumbledore’sOffice, Hagrid’s Hut, thecobbled shop-frontedDiagon Alley and theGryffindor Common Room(p. 33). Advanced, timedtickets only from thewebsite. Mon-Fri 10.00-17.00, weekends, bankholidays and school holidays10.00-18.00. Admission£28, child £21.Studio Tour Drive,Leavesden, Hertfordshire,WD25. 08450 840 900. wbstudiotour.co.ukË t Watford Junction.Off map.WELLINGTON ARCHClimb to the viewinggalleries of this magnificentarch standing astride HydePark Corner, for panoramicviews over the Royal Parksand Houses Of Parliament.There’s also an exhibitionabout the arch’s history.Wed-Sun 10.00-17.00.Admission £4, child £2.40.Apsley Way, Hyde ParkCorner, W1. 020 79302726. Ë Hyde Park Corner.Map D4.WEMBLEYSTADIUM TOURSThis 75-minute tour givesvisitors a behind-the-sceneslook at one of the mostfamous football stadiumsand concert venues inthe UK. Peep inside thedressing rooms, seeexclusive VIP areas, walkthrough the players’ tunnelonto the pitch and evenhave your picture taken witha replica of the FA Cup.Daily 10.00-16.00. Tickets£16, child £9.Olympic Way,Wembley, HA9. 08448 002 755. wembleystadium.com/wembley-toursË Wembley Park.Off map.WESTMINSTER ABBEYConsecrated in 1065, thismagnificent abbey is thecrowning and burial siteof most English monarchs,including Queen ElizabethI. It also houses Poets’Corner, the burial place ofCharles Dickens and otherfamous writers. Royalists willremmeber that this is wherethe world-famous marriageceremony of Prince Williamand Kate Middleton (nowthe Duke and Duchess ofCambridge) took place in2011. Free 30-minute organrecital 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-11sfree; tour £3.Broad Sanctuary, SW1. 020 7222 5152. westminster-abbey.orgË Westminster.Map D6.WIMBLEDON LAWNTENNIS MUSEUMThis modern museumfeatures trophies,memorabilia, historicsporting fashions, and the‘ghost’ of John McEnroe.Visit the exhibition GameOn, showcasing Olympicmedals and ephemera,and don’t miss the new 3Dcinema. The tour includesCentre Court. Daily 10.00-17.00. Museum £11, child£6.75; museum and tour£20, child £12.50.The All England LawnTennis and Croquet Club,Church Road, SW19. 020 8946 6131.Great skatesFor some outdoor winter fun, a glide around anopen-air ice rink followed by a warming cup of cocoais hard to beat. A number of ice-skating venues havepopped up at iconic locations across London over thefestive season, so January offers your last chance toget in on the action. If you are planning on visiting theEDF Energy London Eye (p. 28), Somerset House(p. 33), the Natural History Museum (p. 54) , TheTower Of London (pictured, p. 34) or HamptonCourt Palace (p. 28, until 13 Jan; others until 6 Jan)then a skate around the ice is the perfect add-on toyour sightseeing itinerary. Broadgate in the heart ofthe city is also hosting open-air ice skating until24 Feb (Broadgate Circle, EC2. Ë t LiverpoolStreet. broadgate.co.uk) or if you want to shop andskate ‘til you drop, head to the icy atrium ofWestfield London (p. 62) shopping centre. wimbledon.com/museum Ë Southfields.Off map.WORLD RUGBYMUSEUM &TWICKENHAM TOURA rugby enthusiast’sdream, this entertainingmuseum chronicles thesport’s colourful historywith an unparalleledcollection of memorabilia.The tour gives access tothe stadium, including theEngland team’s dressingroom. Check for occasionalclosures. Museum Tues-Sat10.00-17.00; Sun 11.00-17.00. Tours Tues-Sat10.30-15.00; Sun 13.00-15.00. Tour and museumadmission £15, child £9.Twickenham Stadium,Rugby Road, TW1. 020 8892 8877. rfu.com/museumt Twickenham. Off map.ZSL LONDON ZOOImmerse yourself in theanimal kingdom at theworld’s oldest scientific zoo,with more than 750 speciesincluding gorillas, lions andzebras. There’s a colourfulAquarium and an exoticReptile House, plus don’t missRainforest Life and PenguinBeach (daily shows 14.30).Zoo daily 10.00-17.30.Admission £21.50, child £16.Regent’s Park, NW1. 020 7722 3333. zsl.org Ë CamdenTown. Map A4.IMAGE © HRP/TOWER OF LONDON36 | visitlondon.com|LONDON PLANNER|January 2013

St Paul’s. An inside viewThe nave is the starting point for a journey into St Paul’s,Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece.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 GoldenGallery. Use a touch screen multimedia guide, join a guided tour, or take part in animmersive 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

SIGHTSEEINGOPEN SATURDAYS, YEAR ROUND20% DISCOUNTNOVEMBER 2012 TO FEBRUARY 2013To obtain discount present advertisementat Ticket Office when purchasing.For telephone or online bookingsquote code LONDONP20To book tickets please call+44 (0)844 847 1672, for groupscall +44 (0)844 847 2498 or visitwww.ticketmaster.co.uk/housesofparliamentDiscoverSTONEHENGEAfter 5,000 years it’s still an awe-inspiringplace to visit. Discover the history andexperience the enduring mystery ofthis prehistoric stone circle with acomplimentary audio tour available in10 languages.Stonehenge, Wiltshire SP4 7DEwww.english-heritage.org.uk/stonehengeor call 0870 333 1181Special EventsTHE LONDONBIKE SHOW17-20 Jan The UK’s largestbicycle exhibition, with bikesof all kinds from pricey AstonMartins to vintage versions,daily racing, a cyclingperformance theatre withexpert speakers and the BikeRadar Training Hub offeringperformance enhancingadvice from the pros. TheOutdoors Show, The ActiveTravel Show and The LondonBoat Show take placealongside with tickets givingaccess to all four. 10.00-18.00. Tickets £20.ExCel London, OneWestern Gateway, RoyalVictoria Dock, E16. thelondonbikeshow.co.uk Ë Custom House.Off map.MET LOCO NO.113, 20 Jan Steam enginesreturn to the LondonUnderground to celebrate150 years since the firstMetropolitan Line train carriedpassengers through thetunnels. A non-stop servicewill run from Moorgate toKensington (Olympia) on13 Jan at 12.10, with areturn journey at 19.15.More return journeys will bemade throughout the eveningfrom Moorgate to Edgwareat 20.10, 21.25 and 22.40.On 20 Jan the train will runfrom Kensington (Olympia)at 18.23 and from Moorgateat 21.30 and 22.17. Boardingtickets allocated by ballot(now closed). ltmuseum.co.uk/whatson/lu150Ë Kensington(Olympia)/Moorgate.TWELFTH NIGHTCELEBRATIONS6 Jan A quirky and funcelebration of the 12th dayof Christmas when festivitiestraditionally come to an end.Performers mix ancient andmodern customs, includingthe Holly Man toasting thepeople and an energeticfreestyle play that ends withthe distribution of cakescontaining a hidden beanand pea. Audience memberswho find the bean and peaare then crowned King Beanand Queen Pea and leada procession through thestreets to the George Inn– London’s oldest galleriedtavern (p. 25). 12.45.Admission free.New Globe Walk, SE1. thelionspart.co.uk/twelfthnight Ë t LondonBridge. Map C8.Tours – GuidedBIG BUS TOURSDaily open-top double-deckermultilingual tours around thecity’s very best sights. A hopon,hop-off ticket includesa river cruise and guidedwalking tours. Tickets £29,child £12, family £70.48 Buckingham PalaceRoad, SW1. 020 72339533. bigbustours.comË t Victoria. Map D4.BLACK TAXI TOURSA luxurious way to take inthe city day or night. Londoncabbies are equipped with‘The Knowledge’ of the city’sstreets, as well as plenty ofamazing insider info – askthem anything. Passengersdecide the itinerary, whilethemed tours include TalesOf The Thames and SecretLondon. Pick-up from anycentral London hotel. Call orvisit the website for prices. 020 7935 9363. blacktaxitours.co.ukGHOST BUS TOURSA frightfully good London bustour. Board the black doubledeckerRoutemaster todiscover the spooky storiesbehind London’s landmarks,but watch out – the bus ishaunted. Tours depart Tues-Sun 19.30 & 21.00. Tickets£18, child £12.Northumberland Avenue,WC2. 08445 678 666. theghostbustours.comË t Charing Cross.Map C6.THE LONDON BICYCLETOUR COMPANYDaily bicycle tours of centralLondon and the West Endwith commentary in severaldifferent languages. 10.00-38 | visitlondon.com|LONDON PLANNER|January 2013

18.00. Tickets £18.95.The Wharf, 1a Gabriel’sWharf, 56 Upper Ground,SE1. 020 3318 3088. londonbicycle.comË t Waterloo. Map C6.LONDON DUCK TOURSUnique tours in bright yellowamphibious World War TwoDUKW vehicles, departingfrom Chicheley Street justbehind the London Eye,and passing major Londonlandmarks (with entertainingcommentary), before thethrilling ‘splash-down’ intothe River Thames. Multipledaily departures from 10.30.Tickets £21, child £14.Chicheley Street, SE1. 020 7928 3132. londonducktours.co.ukË t Waterloo. Map D6.ORIGINAL LONDONSIGHTSEEING TOURWith over 60 years’experience, thesemultilingual open-topguided bus tours take youto the city’s best attractions,allowing you to hop onand hop off at more than90 stops. Tickets includewalking tours and a rivercruise. Tickets £26, child£13 (two days for the priceof one until 28 Feb).17-19 Cockspur Street,W1. 020 8877 2120. theoriginaltour.comË t Charing Cross.Map C5.SEE LONDON BYNIGHT TOURAtmospheric double-deckerbus tours that explore theWest End and City under thecloak of darkness. Regulardepartures from outsidethe Ritz at Ë Green Parkdaily 19.30-21.20, pick upsinclude Westminster Bridge.Tickets £15, child £10.Piccadilly, SW1. 020 7183 4744. seelondonbynight.comË Green Park. Map C5.WARTIMELONDON TOURLearn the city’s wartimestory in a period vehicle.Morning tours cover theCity of London, stoppingat St. Paul’s Catherdraland the Imperial WarMuseum. Afternoon tourstake in Westminster andthe West End, including avisit to General De Gaulle’sheadquarters. Tues, Thurs& Sat. Morning tours depart08.45 from Victoria CoachStation. Ticket £24, child£19. Afternoon tours departfrom Vauxhall Bridge Roadat 16.45. Adult £26, child£21. Full-day tour ticket£48, child £38. 020 7950 1777. wartimelondontour.com Ë t Victoria.Map D4.Tours – WalkingBIG BUSWALKING TOURSThere are four walking toursto choose from, includingGhosts By Gaslight andRoyal London; routes vary,please call for details. Walksare free with the Big BusTour, or £5 if purchasedseparately. Daily fromTrafalgar Square.48 Buckingham PalaceRoad, SW1. 020 72339533. bigbustours.comË t Victoria. Map D4.DICKENS LONDONTOUREntertaining ramble throughthe city of Victorian authorCharles Dickens, includingplaces he lived and workedand settings for his novels.Knowledgeable Blue BadgeGuide Richard Jones leadsthe walks with flair. Bookingis essential. Tours departWed & Sun Ë ChanceryLane at 11.30. Tickets £10.Check for dates. 020 8530 8443. dickenslondontours.comMap B7.GOTOMIDTOWNThemed 45-minute toursaround central areasincluding Bloomsbury andHolborn. All tours are freeand there’s no need tobook. Most meet 13.00by the orange informationkiosk outside Ë HolbornSeeYour open toptour of LondonBy NightDeparting daily from Green Parkbus stop next to the Ritz Hotelat 19.30 & 21.20Spectacular live guided toursof London by nightAdult - £15, Child - £10Tel: 0844 504 3285 +44 (0)20 7183 4744www.seelondonbynight.comJACK THE RIPPER“London’s best guidedwalks” Time Out100Walks per WeekLONDONWALKS ®SIGHTSEEINGJanuary 2013|LONDON PLANNER|visitlondon.com |39

SIGHTSEEINGJACK THE RIPPER TOURS“...this is an eerie, historical site... and, without a singleprop, Richard Jones succeeds in conjuring more potentmemories out of the area than from a neighbourhoodfull of palaces...” The Sunday TimesSEE IT ONLINE BEFORE YOU BOOKYou can follow a step by step guide to our route, read the full Jackthe Ripper story and watch videos on our website BEFORE youtake the walk:www.rippertour.comOn our walk we show you original Victorian photographs of thestreets through which you are walking as they were in 1888.We are the only Jack the Ripper Walk to limit the number ofparticipants so booking is essential.The tour costs just £9 and lasts around two hoursTO BOOK YOUR PLACES PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITEWWW.RIPPERTOUR.COM or TEL: 020 8530 8443 SAVE £££s ON SIGHTSEEING FREE entry into over 60 attractions. Fast track entry at busiest attractions. Free Guidebook. Additional special offers and discounts. 1, 2, 3 or 6 days. £43.£5.00 OFFMULTIDAY LONDON PASSES (2, 3 AND 6 DAY)To redeem this offer take this voucher to a Golden Tours Visitor Centre at one of the below locations:£5DISCOUNTOr book online at www.londonpass.com and enter the code LPLAN1212 to receive your discount.40 | visitlondon.com|LONDON PLANNER|January 2013

IMAGE © GETTY IMAGES/THINKSTOCKThe River ThamesThames ClippersThe following information describes some of the majorsightseeing and ferry companies on the River Thames.A booklet giving routes, times and fares is available atcentral London piers, Tube stations and London TravelInformation Centres, or see tfl.gov.uk/riverMAIN PIERS Map references are (p. 49-51):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 MaritimeGreenwich. 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 76951800. bateauxlondon.comCity Cruises 020 7740 0400. citycruises.comKPMG Thames Clippers High-speed hop-on, hop-offcatamarans leave every 20 mins. 08707 815 049. thamesclippers.comThames River Services 020 7930 4097. thamesriverservices.co.ukWestminster Passenger Service Association (WPSAUpriver Ltd) 020 7930 2062. wpsa.co.ukSIGHTSEEING CRUISES City Cruises’ River RedRover offers an unlimited hop-on, hop-off service betweenWestminster and Greenwich Piers. Take a 30-minute tour ora leisurely three-hour round trip. 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 speedboat fromembankment pier. thamesribexperience.comKayaking London. Guided sightseeing tours of the RiverThames by kayak. Cremorne Riverside Centre, Lots Road,SW10. 020 7349 9591. kayakinglondon.com.LUNCH & DINNER CRUISES The London Showboat(City Cruises). See the river at night on this three-anda-half-hourcabaret cruise, with songs from West Endmusicals, a four-course meal and wine. Wed-Sun, board at19.15 (19.30 sailing). Embark at Westminster Pier. Tickets£75 per person. 020 7740 0400. citycruises.comstation, though some meetat the the Gotomidtowntourist information shop.56 New Oxford Street,WC1. 020 7078 7077. gotomidtown.co.ukË Tottenham Court Road.Map B5.GREENWICHROYAL TOURSLed by a fun and informativeguide, discover local gemsincluding Greenwich Market,Old Royal Naval College,Queen’s House, GreenwichRoyal Observatory andthe Cutty Sark. All toursinclude admission fees toattractions and the full-daytour includes a pub lunch.Small groups. Daily tours09.30-16.00. Tickets £75,concessions £65; half-daytours 12.30-16.00. Tickets£45, concessions £40. 0800 542 1200. greenwichroyaltours.com Ë t Greenwich/Cutty Sark. Map inset.HAIRY GOAT LONDONPHOTOGRAPHY TOURA fun, interactive walkingtour exploring andphotographing its lesserknownsights with an expertguide. All types of cameraare welcome. Departs fromoutside the Royal Exchangeat Ë Bank at 11.00. Checkwebsite for dates. Tickets£40, child £35. 07540 832 771. hairygoat.netJACK THERIPPER TOURBlue Badge Guide RichardJones of London WalkingTours is an author ofbooks on Jack The Ripper,and leads these popularwalking tours with hisexpert knowledge. It’san informative, intriguingand chilling look at thecity’s most fearsomeformer resident. Numbersare limited for a betterexperience. Booking isessential. Tours departdaily from outsideË Aldgate East at 19.00.Tickets £9. 020 8530 8443. rippertour.comLONDON TOWN WALKSTailor-made walking tourcompany offering a rangeof guided routes, including YeOlde City Of London Walk,which departs fromË Monument to take walkerson a journey through thecity’s hidden past. Call fordates and times. Tickets £10. 07849 759 012. londontownwalks.comLONDON WALKSLondon’s oldest walkingtour company offers morethan 300 walks. Favouritesinclude the Jack The RipperWalk (departing daily at19.30, plus Sat 15.00 fromË Tower Hill) and CharlesDickens’ London. Enjoyspooky stories on the spinetinglingGhost Walks everynight at 19.30. Tickets £9,under-15s free (with adult). 020 7624 3978. walks.comORIGINAL LONDONSIGHTSEEING WALKSWalks leave daily from thecentrally-located OriginalLondon Visitor Centre andinclude Changing The Guard(departing 10.30), Rock ‘n’Roll (13.00) and Jack TheRipper (15.30 from Ë TowerHill). Free with the OriginalLondon Sightseeing Tour.17-19 Cockspur Street,W1. 020 8877 1722. theoriginaltour.comË Charing Cross.Map C6.Out Of Town These are some of thetop attractions within atwo-hour reach of London.Times and prices may vary,so please call the individualvenues, or a TouristInformation Centre, beforevisiting. Train times fromstations are approximate.BLENHEIM PALACEThis beautiful Englishbaroque palace and WorldHeritage Site was thebirthplace of WinstonChurchill. Enjoy the StateRooms plus groundsdesigned by famouslandscape architect CapabilitySIGHTSEEINGJanuary 2013|LONDON PLANNER|visitlondon.com |41

SIGHTSEEINGBrown. Daily 10.30-17.30.Admission £20, child £11.Woodstock, Oxfordshire. 01993 811 091. blenheimpalace.comË t Paddington tot Oxford (one hour).DICKENS WORLDThe world of CharlesDickens’ novels comes to lifein spectacular style with aVictorian-fronted square andbuildings including an austereschool, a haunted house andthe Great Expectations boatride. Character actors stageregular shows includingA Christmas Carol in themain square and interact withvisitors. Mon-Fri10.00-16.30;Sat-Sun 10.00-17.30.Admission £13, child £8.Leviathan Way, ChathamMaritime, Kent, ME4. 01634 890 421. dickensworld.co.ukË t London Victoria tot Chatham (50 mins).HEVER CASTLERomantic 16th-centurymoated castle, home to thetragic Anne Boleyn, ElizabethI’s mother. The 125-acregrounds feature Tudorgardens, topiary and mazes.Open daily 10.30-18.00.Admission £14.50,child £8.30.Hever, near Edenbridge,Kent. 01732 865 224. hevercastle.co.ukË t London Bridge tot Edenbridge (45 mins).LEEDS CASTLEThis medieval fortress turnedTudor palace, built on a lakebeside the River Len, is apicture-perfect castle set in500 acres of gardens, witha maze, ferry boat, children’strain, falconry displays andregular events. Open daily10.30-17.00. Admission£19.75, child £12.50.Leeds Castle, Maidstone,Kent. 01622 765 400. leeds-castle.comË t Victoria tot Bearstead (one hour).ROALD DAHL MUSEUMAND STORY CENTREDelightful museum aboutthe world-famous children’sauthor. The Story CentreGold and theBank of EnglandUntil 31 January 2013Some glimpses into the partgold has played during theBank’s long history and theBank’s role in relation togold today.In the Museum every day:Find out what the Bank doesLearn about banknote designTry to lift a gold barAudio visual displaysMuseum shopAdmission free10am – 5pm Monday to Friday. Closed weekendsand public holidays. Entrance in Bartholomew Lane,London EC2R 8AH. Tel: 020 7601 5545www.bankofengland.co.uk/museumallows children to discoverhis tales, and create theirown works of fiction. Tues-Fri 10.00-17.00; Sat-Sun11.00-17.00. Admission £6,child £4.Great Missenden,Buckinghamshire. 01494 892 192. roalddahlmuseum.org Ë t Marylebone tot Great Missenden (45mins).STONEHENGEThis mysterious prehistoriccircle of large standingstones, dated at 3,500 BC,is a World Heritage Siteand must-see marvel. Daily09.30-18.00. Admission£7.50, child £4.50.Salisbury, Wiltshire. 08703 331 181. english-heritage.org.ukË t Waterloo tot Salisbury (one hourand 20 mins).WARWICK CASTLEBuilt by William TheConqueror in 1068, it’s nowa family-friendly experience.Don’t miss Merlin: TheDragon Tower and displaysof medieval weaponry.Beware of the castle’snewest residents, the wickedWitches Of Warwick. Daily10.00-18.00. Admission from£23.52, child £19.68.Warwick, Warwickshire. 08712 652 000. warwick-castle.co.ukË t Marylebone tot Warwick (one hour and40 mins).WINDSOR CASTLEThe world’s oldest inhabitedcastle, and one of theQueen’s official residences.Don’t miss the StateApartments. Until 9 JunThe Queen: Portraits OfA Monarch. Selection ofofficial portraits of ElizabethII, including work by CecilBeaton and the recentlyacquiredAndy Warholpaintings. Daily 09.45-17.15.Admission £17, child £10.20.Windsor, Berkshire. 020 7766 7300. royalcollection.org.ukË t Waterloo tot Windsor & EtonRiverside (one hour).SUBSCRIBE NOW!LONDON PLANNERis London & Partners’ and VisitBritain’s officialmonthly guide to London. Subscribe nowand you will also receive a one-dayLondon Pass, allowing you FREEentry to over 55 top Londonattractions ranging from museums & galleriesto river cruises.12 issues for £30 UK, £38 Europe, £40 rest of world.Contact London Planner Subscriptions at:londonplanner.subs@morriseurope.comor alternatively, send acheque (UK only) to:Morris UK Ltd2nd Floor233 High HolbornLondon WC1V 7DNIf it’s on, it’s in…LONDON PLANNER42| visitlondon.com|LONDON PLANNER|January 2013

How . . .tall is the Ashes Urn?VISIT THE HOME OF THECHAMPIONS LEAGUE WINNERS!AND SEE THE TROPHYTO BOOK A STADIUM TOUR VISIT CHELSEAFC.COM/TOURSOR CALL 0871 984 1955*SIGHTSEEINGLORD’S TOUR& MUSEUMCome see foryourself andexplore the largestcricket collectionin the world.www.lords.org020 7616 8595tours@lords.orgTours do not run on home match days or the day prior to champion’sleague home matches. Tour are subject to availability, change andcancellation at short notice. *Office hours apply Monday to Friday9am-5pm. Please visit www.chelseafc.com for full terms and conditionsCraven CottageHome of Fulham Football ClubStadium tours at London’soriginal football clubBook your tour atfulhamfc.com/cottagetoursFor further information call 0843 208 1234 (option 4),9am-5pm Mon-Fri or email cottagetours@fulhamfc.comGET BEHIND THE SCENES ATTHE HOME OF ENGLAND RUGBYrfu.com/museum 020 8892 8877January 2013|LONDON PLANNER|visitlondon.com |43

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Museums& GalleriesWith Sasha WoodWhat’s hotMUSEUMS & GALLERIESMANET’S ‘MME MANET IN THE CONSERVATORY’ © THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ART. ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN, OSLO. PHOTO BY BORRE HOSTLAND;MUSEUM OF LONDON IMAGE MALE MEMENTO MORI © SCIENCE MUSEUM, SCIENCE AND SOCIETY PICTURE LIBRARY; WHITECHAPEL GALLERY IMAGE © GERARD BYRNE;SAATCHI GALLERY IMAGE BY DASHA SHISHKIN © SAATCHI GALLERYKicking off the New Year with a stellar show, the Royal Academy OfArts welcomes the work of celebrated 19th-century artist ÉdouardManet to its galleries from 26 Jan. Manet: Portraying Life is thefirst exhibition of its kind in the UK to focus on the artist’s portraiture,which used real sitters to breathe life into imagined everyday scenesand thereby bridged the gap between realism and impressionism.The Royal Academy Of Arts, p. 52.Gory storiesThe Museum Of London embracesthe dark side this season with amajor exhibition looking at thefascinating but macabre historyof Victorian medicine. Inspiredby a burial site excavation atthe Royal London Hospital,Doctors, Dissection AndResurrection Men (until 14 Apr)tells a grim story of 19th-centurybodysnatching and autopsy througha collection of anatomical models,remains, artefacts and instruments.The Museum Of London, p. 54.Multi-screen masterpiecesImmerseyourself inmultimediainstallationsat theWhitechapelGallery’s soloshow of worksby GerardByrne thismonth (from17 Jan). TheIrish artist isrenownedfor his filmsthat reconstruct important past events and discussions between artists andintellectuals, such as an interview with philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre or anhour-long restaging of a 1960s conversation between science fiction writerson their vision of the future, entitled 1984 And Beyond (pictured). More thanseven major multi-screen installations unfold across the darkened galleries.The Whitechapel Gallery, p. 52.From Russia with loveModern andcontemporary Russian artin all its stark, shockingand satirical glory iscelebrated at the SaatchiGallery’s wryly-titledexhibition Gaiety IsThe Most OutstandingFeature Of The SovietUnion (until 5 May).With a mix of images,paintings, sculpturesand installations from18 emerging artists, the show presents a survey of the country’s recentartistic output and looks at how Russian creativity has been influenced by itstumultuous history and the breaking up of the USSR.The Saatchi Gallery, p. 52.January 2013|LONDON PLANNER|visitlondon.com |45

MUSEUMS & GALLERIESHere we list majormuseums and galleries,along with our selectionof the best exhibitionscurrently on show.Many venues offer freegeneral admission, butcharge entry to specifictemporary exhibitions.Visitors may be able toget reduced price entry bypurchasing tickets onlineor in advance. Admissionprices and opening hourscan change at short notice,while the qualifying agesfor ‘child’ admission pricesvary from place to place –in both cases, check withthe venue before you visit.Map referencescorrespond with the CentralLondon map on p. 49-51.Details unavailableat the time of press arelabelled TBC, which standsfor To Be Confirmed.To dial the UnitedKingdom remove the first0 and add +44.KEY: : TelephoneË : London UndergroundË : London OvergroundË : Docklands Light Railwayt : National Rail Train : WebsiteArt GalleriesBARBICAN ARTGALLERY & THE CURVEEurope’s largest multi-artsvenue has two exhibitionspaces: the Barbican ArtGallery on Level 3 and TheCurve on the ground floor.Until 13 Jan Everything WasMoving: Photography FromThe 60s And 70s. BarbicanArt Gallery exhibition of 400images tracing internationalphotography throughtwo influential decades.Admission £12, under-12sfree. Until 28 Feb RainRoom. Digital installationin The Curve mimics a rainstorm but sensors allowvisitors to walk throughwithout getting wet. Fri-Tues11.00-20.00; Wed 11.00-18.00; Thurs 11.00-10.00.Barbican Centre, SilkStreet, EC2. 020 76384141. barbican.org.ukË Barbican. Map A/B8.COURTAULD GALLERYImportant European artcollection, plus temporaryexhibitions, housed inSomerset House. Until13 Jan Lucian FreudEtchings. Display of ninenewly-acquired drawings bythe renowned artist. Until13 Jan Peter Lely:A Lyrical Vision. Exhibitionof remarkable pastoralpaintings featuringmusicians and muses by17th-century artist Sir PeterLely, who was the PrincipalPainter of King CharlesII’s court and was usuallytasked with portraiture. Daily10.00-18.00. Exhibition £6,child free. Admission freeevery Mon 10.00-14.00(except bank holidays).Somerset House, Strand,WC2. 020 7848 2526. courtauld.ac.ukË Temple. Map C6.GUILDHALL ARTGALLERY & ROMANAMPHITHEATRETemporary exhibitions,extracts from the Cityof London’s permanentcollection, plus the remainsof a Roman amphitheatre.Until 20 Jan John Bartlett:London Sublime. Acollection of extraordinary,contemporary narrativepaintings depicting modernLondon life. During theexhibition, Bartlett will becreating a large wall drawingabout the summer 2011riots in London, entitled RiseOf The Invisible. Mon-Sat10.00-17.00. Admission freeto permanent collectionand amphitheatre.Guildhall Yard, offGresham Street, EC2. 020 7332 3700. guildhallartgallery.cityoflondon.gov.ukË Bank. Map B8.HAYWARD GALLERYThe Southbank Centre’scontemporary arts spacewith events and exhibitionsfeaturing leading artists.From 30 Jan Light Show.Collection of installationsand sculptures that use lightin different ways. Admission£11. Mon 12.00-18.00; Sat-Wed 10.00-18.00; Thurs& Fri 10.00-20.00. Generaladmission free.Southbank Centre, SE1. 08448 750 073. southbankcentre.co.ukË t Waterloo. Map C6.ICAThe Institute ofContemporary Arts boastsgalleries, a bookshop, alate-night bar and cinemas.Until 13 Jan BloombergNew Contemporaries.Showcase of works from theUK’s most promising newand emerging artists. From23 Jan Juergen Teller. Majorsolo exhibition of new andrecent photography from theaward-winning German artistwhose notable collaborationsinclude advertisingcampaigns for fashiondesigner Marc Jacobs.11.00-18.00; Thurs 11.00-21.00. Admission free.1 The Mall, SW1. 0207930 3647. ica.org.ukË t Charing Cross.Map C5.KINGS PLACEArts venue with two maingalleries: Kings Place andPangolin London. From 11Jan John Lessore: Paintings.Showcase of oil canvassesdepicting ordinary everydayscenes with a remarkableuse of light and colour.From 11 Jan Adam Birtwistle:Paintings. Exhibition fromthe renowned contemporarypainter known for his deeplyrevealing portraits. Tues-Sat10.00-18.00. Kings PlaceGallery: Mon-Fri 10.00-18.00; Sat 12.00-18.00.Admission free.90 York Way, N1. 020 7520 1490. kingsplace.co.ukË t King’s CrossSt. Pancras. Off map.NATIONAL GALLERYOne of the world’s greatestcollections of WesternEuropean painting, includingLeonardo, Rubens andVan Gogh. Until 13 JanRichard Hamilton: The LateWorks. Major exhibitionof recent works by therenowned British collageTop: Seduced By Art atthe National Gallery.Bottom: A Bigger Splashat Tate Modern.artist and painter, who wasone of the forerunnersof the pop art movement.Until 20 Jan SeducedBy Art: Photography PastAnd Present. The gallery’sfirst-ever major photographyexhibition explores earlymid-19th century snapsand exciting contemporaryimages, displayed alongsidehistorical paintingsillustrating the fine arttraditions that inspired them.Exhibition £12. Sat-Thurs10.00-18.00; Fri 10.00-21.00. Admission free.Trafalgar Square, WC2. 020 7747 2885. nationalgallery.org.ukË t Charing Cross.Map C5.NATIONAL PORTRAITGALLERYBritish history told throughportraits of famous andinfluential people. Until13 Jan The Lost Prince:The Life And Death OfHenry Stuart. Explore morethan 80 exhibits in the firsteverdisplay dedicated toNATIONAL GALLERY IMAGE © MAISIE BROADHEAD; TATE MODERN IMAGE © THE ESTATE OF NIKI DE SAINT PHALLE46 | visitlondon.com|LONDON PLANNER|January 2013

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MUSEUMS & GALLERIESthe 16th-century boy princewho would have been HenryIX, including works by HansHolbein and Inigo Jones.Until 17 Feb Taylor WessingPhotographic PortraitPrize. Stunning portraitworks by contemporaryphotographers from aroundthe world. Until 24 MarMarilyn Monroe: A BritishLove Affair. Celebrating theiconic actor’s life in picturesby British photographers,shown alongside raremagazine covers, vintageprints, lobby cards and filmstills. Sat-Wed 10.00-18.00;Thurs & Fri 10.00-21.00.Admission free.St. Martin’s Place, WC2. 020 7312 2463. npg.org.uk Ë LeicesterSquare. Map C6.PHOTOGRAPHERS’GALLERYRecently-reopened Sohogallery specialising ininternational and Britishphotography. Until6 Jan Shoot! ExistentialPhotography. Exhibitionexploring the languageconnection betweencameras and guns thatled to the invention of thefunfair shooting gallery.Until 6 Jan Tom Wood. Firstmajor retrospective of thework of the Liverpudlianstreet photographer whocaptures startling images ofeveryday British life. Until16 Jan For The LOL Of Cats:Felines, Photography AndThe Web. Popular on theweb but largely ignored, thegallery attempts to redressthe balance with a displayof digital cat images on TheWall. Mon-Sat 10.00-18.00;Thurs 10.00-20.00; Sun11.30-18.00. Admission free.16-18 Ramillies Street,W1. 08452 621 618. photonet.org.ukË Oxford Circus. Map B5.QUEEN’S GALLERYOver 500 years of treasuresfrom the Royal Collectiondisplayed in BuckinghamPalace, including paintings,furniture, ceramics, silver,jewellery and textiles.Until 14 Apr The NorthernTop: Inside the BritishMuseum. Bottom: TheNorthern Renaissance atthe Queen’s Gallery.Renaissance: Dürer ToHolbein. Bringing togethermore than 100 works fromthe northern Renaissancemasters, this exhibitionincludes works by thegreatest painter of theperiod, Albrecht Dürer, aswell as works by celebratedportrait artist Hans HolbeinThe Younger. Daily 10.00-17.30. Entrance by timedtickets. Admission £9.25,child £4.65.Buckingham Palace,Buckingham Palace Road,SW1. 020 7766 7301. royalcollection.org.ukË t Victoria. Map D5.ROYAL ACADEMYOF ARTSFounded in 1768, the RAstages regularly-changingexhibitions and variedevents. From 26 Jan Manet:Portraying Life. Majorexhibition of portraitsfrom the celebrated19th-century Parisian artist(p. 45). Admission £15. Fri10.00-22.00; Sat-Thurs10.00-18.00. Admissionprices vary.Burlington House,Piccadilly, W1. 020 7300 8000. royalacademy.org.ukË Green Park/PiccadillyCircus. Map C5.SAATCHI GALLERYA large, highly-influentialcontemporary art gallery.Closed between exhibitions.Until 5 May Gaiety Is TheMost Outstanding FeatureOf The Soviet Union.Fascinating mix of images,paintings and installationsfrom contemporary Russianartists (p. 45). Daily 10.00-18.00. Admission free.Duke Of York’s HQ, King’sRoad, SW3. 020 78232363. saatchi-gallery.co.uk Ë Sloane Square.Off map.SERPENTINE GALLERYAn arts space in KensingtonGardens displaying modernand contemporary work.Until 27 Jan John Mekas.Solo exhibition of film,photographic and videowork from the pioneeringartist, poet and independentfilm-maker. Daily 10.00-18.00. Admission free.Kensington Gardens, W2. 020 7402 6075. serpentinegallery.orgË South Kensington.Map C2.TATE BRITAINTraditional andcontemporary galleriesshowcasing British art,including a stunning J.M.W.Turner collection. Until 6 JanTurner Prize 2012. Discoverthe diverse work of thefour artists shortlisted forthe UK’s most prestigiouscontemporary art award. Thenominees are SpartacusChetwynd, ElizabethPrice, Luke Fowler andPaul Noble. Until 13 JanPre-Raphaelites: VictorianAvant-Garde. Major overviewof the groundbreaking,19th-century pre-Raphaelitebrotherhood, consideredthe UK’s first modern artmovement. Admission£15.50, concessions£13.50. Daily 10.00-18.00(until 22.00 on the firstFri of the month).Admission free.Millbank, SW1. 0207887 8888. tate.org.ukË Pimlico. Off map.TATE MODERNCompelling contemporaryart in a huge convertedpower station. Until10 Jan William Klein +Daido Moriyama. Exhibitionexploring the relationshipbetween the two celebratedphotographers famed fortheir depictions of modernurban life. Exhibition £14.Until 1 Apr A BiggerSplash: Painting AfterPerformance. Taking its titlefrom one of David Hockney’smost famous paintings,this exhibition examinesthe relationship betweenperformance art and painting,with works by influentialartist Jackson Pollock. From30 Jan Schwitters In Britain.Exhibition of late works fromGerman modernist KurtSchwitters, who embracedcollage surrealism and theuse of varied materials in hisart. Exhibition £10. Fri-Sat10.00-22.00; Sun-Thurs10.00-18.00. Admission free.Bankside, SE1. 0207887 8888. tate.org.ukË Southwark. Map C7/8.WHITECHAPELGALLERYCutting-edge East Endexhibition space showcasingcontemporary art. From17 Jan Gerard Byrne. Majorsolo showcase of workfrom the Irish multimediaartist renowned for his filminstallations that reconstructthe past (p. 45). Tues-Sun11.00-18.00; Thurs 11.00-21.00. Admission free.77-82 WhitechapelHigh Street, E1. 020 7522 7888. whitechapelgallery.orgË Aldgate East. Map B9.WILLIAMMORRIS GALLERYFrom 2 Jan Reopened aftera £10m revamp, this galleryhouses the art collectionand works of 19th-centuryvisionary William Morris,including designs, paintingsTOP IMAGE © BRITISH MUSEUM; BOTTOM IMAGE BY LUCAS CRANACH © ROYAL COLLECTION TRUST 2012, HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II52 | visitlondon.com|LONDON PLANNER|January 2013

PHOTOGRAPH BY ANSEL ADAMS. IMAGE COURTESY OF DAVID H. ARRINGTON AND THE NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUMMilitary museumsAnsel Adams exhibition at theNational Maritime MuseumCHURCHILL WARROOMSFormer Prime Minister SirWinston Churchill foughtWorld War II from thisfortified basement. UntilAug Undercover – LifeIn Churchill’s Bunker. Anexhibition reveals the workingconditions in the secretHQ. Daily 09.30-18.00.Admission £16.50, child free.Clive Steps, King CharlesStreet, SW1. 020 79306961. iwm.org.ukË Westminster. Map D5.FIREPOWER, THEROYAL ARTILLERYMUSEUMEurope’s biggest artillerycollection, with interactivegalleries and big guns. Tues-Sat 10.30-18.00, plus bankholidays. Admission £5.30,child £2.50.Royal Arsenal, SE18. 020 8855 7755. firepower.org.ukË t Woolwich Arsenal.Off map.NATIONAL ARMYMUSEUMThe story of the British Armytold through displays, eventsand lectures. Until 31 MarWar Horse: Fact & Fiction.Interactive family exhibitiontaking its lead from MichaelMorpurgo’s story. Daily10.00-17.30. Admission free.Royal Hospital Road, SW3. 020 7730 0717. nam.ac.uk Ë SloaneSquare. Off map.NATIONAL MARITIMEMUSEUMState-of-the-art museumexploring Britain’s maritimehistory and future. Until28 Apr Ansel Adams:Photography From TheMountains To The Sea.Exhibition on the pioneeringlandscape photographer’sfascination with water. Daily10.00-17.00. Admission free.Romney Road, SE10. 020 8858 4422. rmg.co.uk Ë CuttySark. Off map.ROYAL AIR FORCEMUSEUMNational aviation museumon the historic LondonAerodrome site, with over100 aircraft. Times vary.Admission free.Grahame Park Way,Hendon, NW9. 020 8205 2266. rafmuseum.orgË Colindale. Off map.and furniture by otherinfluential Victorians suchas leading pre-RaphaeliteBrotherhood member DanteGabriel Rossetti. Until3 Feb Everyday Encounters.Exhibition extolling thevirtues of Morris’s beliefthat art should be part ofour everyday lives, withbeautifully-crafted objectsfrom 28 members ofThe Society Of DesignerCraftsmen. Wed-Sun 10.00-17.00. Admission free.William Morris Gallery,Forest Road, E17. 020 8496 4390. wmgallery.org.ukË t WalthamstowCentral. Off map.CommercialGalleriesOCTOBER GALLERYInnovative contemporarygallery specialising in avantgardecross-cultural art. Until16 Feb William S. Burroughs:All Out Of Time And Space.Retrospective showcaseof work from the infamouspostmodernist author andartist who was a forerunnerof the Beat Generationmovement (p. 56). Tue-Sat12.30-17.30. Admission free.24 Old Gloucester Street,WC1. 020 7242 7367. octobergallery.co.ukË Holborn/RussellSquare. Map B6.RIFLEMAKERA trendy contemporary artspace housed in an oldseven-storey gun-maker’sworkshop in the heart ofSoho. Mon-Fri 10.00-18.00;Sat 11.00-18.00.Admission free.79 Beak Street, W1. 020 7439 0000. riflemaker.orgË Piccadilly Circus.Map B5.ROBERT BOWMANMODERNContemporary commercialgallery in the centre ofLondon. Until 31 JanHanneke Beaumont.Showcase of work fromthe Dutch-born sculptorrenowned for her bronze andiron-cast human figures andinstallations. Mon-Fri 10.00-18.00. Admission free.Duke Street St. James’s,SW1. 020 7930 0985 robertbowman.comË Green Park/PiccadillyCircus. Map B5.WHITE CUBEBERMONDSEYThe gallery’s southernbranch holds exhibitions froma who’s who of contemporaryartists. Until 13 Jan AntonyGormley: Model. Exhibitionof works from the famoussculptor and Turner-prizewinner. Tues-Sat 10.00-18.00. Admission free.144-145 BermondseyStreet, SE1. 020 79305373. whitecube.comË Bermondsey. Off map.WHITE CUBEMASON’S YARDOne of three White Cubegalleries showing worksby leading contemporaryartists. Until 12 Jan JosiahMcElheny. Showcase of workfrom the artist and sculptorknown for his innovativeglass art. Tues-Sat 10.00-18.00. Admission free.25-26 Mason’s Yard, SW1(and branches). 020 7930 5373. whitecube.comË Piccadilly Circus.Map C5.Major MuseumsBRITISH LIBRARYThe world’s largest librarywith a fascinating permanentcollection and temporaryshows. Until 2 Apr MughalIndia: Art, Culture AndEmpire. Showcase of morethan 200 objects fromthe Mughal Empire, whichdominated South Asia fromthe 16th to 19th centuries.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 tourprices vary.96 Euston Road, NW1. 020 7412 7332. bl.uk/everyoneË t King’s CrossSt. Pancras/Euston. Map A5.MUSEUMS & GALLERIESJanuary 2013|LONDON PLANNER|visitlondon.com |53

MUSEUMS & GALLERIESBRITISH MUSEUMA mammoth array ofinternational culturalhistory from ancientEgyptian mummies to theElgin marbles. Until 6 JanRenaissance To Goya: PrintsAnd Drawings From Spain.Collection of works fromEuropean artists working inSpain from the mid-16th tothe early 19th-century. Sat-Thurs 10.00-17.30;Fri 10.00-20.30.Admission free.Great Russell Street, WC1. 020 7323 8299. britishmuseum.orgË Tottenham Court Road.Map B5/6.BRITISH MUSICEXPERIENCEBritain’s award-winningmuseum of popularmusic, filled with iconicmemorabilia and state-ofthe-artinteractive displaysthat are informative andfun. Play instruments anduse a ‘smart’ ticket todownload content to takehome, including any movesyou film in the Dance TheDecade booth. Until 3 FebDaniel Kramer: PhotographsOf Bob Dylan. Exhibition ofthe iconic artist’s time withnoted American film directorand photographer DanielKramer. Daily 11.00-19.30.Admission £12, child £6.The O 2 , Peninsula Square,SE10. 020 8463 2000.britishmusicexperience.com Ë North Greenwich.Off map.DESIGN MUSEUMWorld-leading museum thatexamines the influence ofcontemporary design.Until 13 Jan Digital Crystal.The museum collaborateswith Swarovski Crystalto create 15 uniqueinstallations exploring thefuture of memory. Until3 Mar UnexpectedPleasures: The Art AndDesign Of ContemporaryJewellery. Exhibition ofweird and wonderful designsthat pushed the boundariesof contemporary jewellery.From 30 Jan ExtraordinaryStories About OrdinaryThings. New collection ofeveryday objects that offerintriguing insights intonational identity and modernlife. Daily 10.00-17.45.Admission £10, child free.28 Shad Thames, SE1. 020 7403 6933. designmuseum.orgË Tower Hill. Map C9.HORNIMAN MUSEUM& GARDENSDisplays ranging fromnatural history to musicalinstruments. Until 24 FebBritish Wildlife Photography.Free exhibition of stunningwinning images fromthe 2011 British WildlifePhotography Competition.Daily 10.30-17.30. Museumand garden free; aquarium£2, child £1.100 London Road, SE23. 020 8699 1872. horniman.ac.ukË Forest Hill. Off map.LONDON TRANSPORTMUSEUMInteractive exhibits exploringthe past, present and futureof the capital’s transportnetwork, with more than80 historic vehicles, plusglorious old advertisingposters. Museum Mon-Thurs,Sat-Sun 10.00-18.00; Fri11.00-18.00. Admission£13.50, child free. Ticketsgrant unlimited entry for12 months.39 Wellington Street, WC2. 020 7379 6344. ltmuseum.co.ukË Covent Garden.Map C6.MUSEUM OF LONDONThe world’s largest urbanhistory museum includesthe Galleries of ModernLondon, telling the story ofthe city from 1666 to thepresent day. A recent updateto the Roman Londongallery, Our Londinium 2012shows the parallels betweenRoman London and the citytoday. Until 14 Apr Doctors,Dissection And ResurrectionMen. Exhibition inspired bya burial site excavation atthe Royal London Hospital,which revealed a grim early19th-century history ofLast chance to seeInventive, hi-tech and dramatic, the Victoria And AlbertMuseum’s major exhibition Hollywood Costume (until27 Jan) has all the glitz and glamour of a film premiere.Every popular movie imaginable is represented, fromThe Wizard Of Oz (pictured) to Batman, with items fromall over the world. Showcased in several enormouslow-lit galleries, many of the costumes are brought tolife with film stars’ faces on HD screens positioned atthe collar. The creative process behind the outfits iniconic hits like Indiana Jones and The Big Lebowskiis illuminated with passages from scripts, quotes fromdirectors and designers, and film clips. There are also indepthstudies of the rationales behind the costumes inMartin Scorsese’s Gangs Of New York, for example, withrecorded images of the directors, actors and designersexchanging ideas around a real table – it’s a novel andarresting approach that draws you into the moviemakingprocess. Review by Sasha WoodVictoria And Albert Museum, p. 55.dissection and autopsy(p. 45). Exhibition £9, child£7. Daily 10.00-18.00.Admission free.London Wall, EC2. 020 7001 9844. museumoflondon.org.uk Ë St. Paul’s. Map B8.MUSEUM OF LONDONDOCKLANDSThe intriguing history of themeandering River Thames,from its time as a Romanport to the regeneration ofDocklands. Displays includeLondon, Sugar & Slavery,which charts the history ofthe transatlantic slave tradeand its links to the city. Newgallery Many East Endsexplores the culture andhistory of the area throughthe eyes of its inhabitants.Daily 10.00-18.00.Admission free.West India Quay, E14. 020 7001 9844. museumoflondon.org.uk/docklands Ë CanaryWharf. Map inset.NATURAL HISTORYMUSEUMAstounding collections withexhibits ranging from theImages Of Nature galleryto dinosaur skeletons andfossils. The new Treasuresgallery houses some of theIMAGE FROM THE WIZARD OF OZ, 1939. COSTUME DESIGNER ADRIAN © MGM/THE KOBAL COLLECTION54 | visitlondon.com|LONDON PLANNER|January 2013

museum’s most preciousartefacts. Until 6 Jan IceRink. Take a whirl aroundthe museum’s outdoor rink.Sun-Wed 10.00-22.00;Thur-Sat 10.00-23.00.Admission £11.50. Until3 Mar Veolia EnvironnementWildlife Photographer OfThe Year 2012. Display of100 extraordinary imagesfrom nature shortlisted forthe prestigious accolade.Exhibition £10, child £5. Daily10.00-17.50 (until 22.30 lastFri of month). Admission free.Cromwell Road, SW7. 020 7942 5000. nhm.ac.uk Ë SouthKensington. Map D2.SCIENCE MUSEUMDedicated to science andtechnology with changingexhibitions and an IMAX3D cinema. Until 31 JulCodebreaker: Alan Turing’sLife And Legacy. Newexhibition celebrating thelife and work of the WWIIEnigma codebreaker. From31 Jan Watercolours + WorksOn Paper Fair. Mix of early,modern and contemporaryartworks on paper presentedfor sale by respected artdealers in the First FloorGalleries (p. 60). Daily10.00-18.00. Admissionfree; IMAX ticket prices vary.Exhibition Road, SW7. 08708 704 868. sciencemuseum.org.ukË South Kensington.Map D2.VICTORIA ANDALBERT MUSEUMThe V&A’s magnificentcollection of fine and appliedarts spans 3,000 years andincludes ceramics, fashion,paintings, photographs andillustrations from around theworld. The new FurnitureGallery provides a permanenthome for the museum’samazing furniture collection.Until 6 Jan Ballgowns:British Glamour Since 1950.Presenting more than 60ballgowns, iconic red carpetfrocks and catwalk dresses.Exhibition £10. Until 27Jan Hollywood Costume.Exhibition bringing togethermore than 100 of the mostrecognisable movie costumesfrom film favourites such asStar Wars and Indiana Jones(p. 55). Exhibition £14, childfree. Sat-Thurs 10.00-17.45;Fri 10.00-22.00.Admission free.Cromwell Road, SW7. 020 7942 2000. vam.ac.uk Ë SouthKensington. Map D2/3.More MuseumsBANK OF ENGLANDMUSEUMCharting the history of thenation’s finances, from theBank’s foundation in 1694to today. Until 31 Jan GoldAnd The Bank Of England.Display examining the roleof gold in the bank’s longhistory including a one-kilogold coin worth £60,000produced for the Queen’sDiamond Jubilee. Mon-Fri10.00-17.00. Closed on bankholidays. Admission free.Threadneedle Street, EC2. 020 7601 5545. bankofengland.co.ukË Bank. Map B8.BENJAMINFRANKLIN HOUSEThe US Founding Fatherlived here in the yearsleading up to the signingof the Declaration ofIndependence. Monarchitectural tours 12.00,13.00, 14.00, 15.15 and16.15; historical shows Wed-Sun 12.00, 13.00, 14.00,15.15 and 16.15. Admission£7, child free.36 Craven Street, WC2. 020 7925 1405. benjaminfranklinhouse.org Ë t CharingCross. Map C6.CLINK PRISONMUSEUMA former prison datingback to 1144, it houses anexhibition about London’spenal past and instrumentsof torture. Mon-Fri 10.00-18.00; Sat-Sun 10.00-19.30.Admission £7, child £5.50.1 Clink Street, SE1. 020 7403 0900. clink.co.ukË t London Bridge.Map C8.GET CLOSER TOWIMBLEDON IN 3D!NEW 3D FILM VIEWPOINTOPENED OCTOBER 2012!SEE WEBSITEFOR MOREINFORMATION.INSPIRING THETENNIS GREATSEvery summer brings anotherexciting Championship atWimbledon, so why not visit theamazing award-winning Museumand learn more about the historywhich inspires the great players,and see John McEnroe’s ‘ghost’and the original tournamenttrophies. You may also take thebehind the scenes tour of thegrounds and explore the home oftennis, including Centre Court, fora truly inspirational experience.Open Daily 10:00am until 5:00pmNearest Underground: SouthfieldsTelephone: 020 8946 6131WIMBLEDON.COM/MUSEUMSUPPORTED BYMUSEUMS & GALLERIESJanuary 2013|LONDON PLANNER|visitlondon.com |55

MUSEUMS & GALLERIESDE MORGAN CENTREExcellent collection ofceramics and paintings byartists William and EvelynDe Morgan. Until 19Jan Christmas Show:Transformations. Thisselling exhibition featuressilk scarves and stunningglassware. The WandsworthMuseum is in the samebuilding (p. 58). Tues-Fri13.00-17.00; Sat 10.00-17.00 (until 21.00 first Thursof each month). Admission£4, child free.38 West Hill, SW18. 020 8871 1144. demorgan.org.ukË East Putney. Off map.DENNIS SEVERS’HOUSEA London townhouse stagedby the late artist DennisSevers, to appear as ifresidents from the 17th to19th centuries still live there.Explore its rooms and followsound installations recreatingfamily life. Please check foropening times and days.Admission from £5 to £12.18 Folgate Street, E1. 020 7247 4013. dennissevershouse.co.uk Ë t LiverpoolStreet. Map A9.DR JOHNSON’S HOUSEIn this period home,Dr Samuel Johnsoncompiled the firstcomprehensive Englishdictionary. The buildingdates from the 18th centuryand boasts historicinteriors. Mon-Sat 11.00-17.00. Admission £4.50,child £1.50.17 Gough Square, EC4. 020 7353 3745. drjohnsonshouse.orgË Chancery Lane. Map B7.THE FAN MUSEUMThe world’s only museumdedicated to the art and craftof the fan features piecesfrom around the globe, somedating back to the 11thcentury. Until 6 Jan England’sGreen And Pleasant Land.A fascinating collection offans taking visitors on a rompthrough 250 years of Englishhistory. Tues-Sat 11.00-17.00;Sun 12.00-17.00. Admission£4, child free.12 Crooms Hill, SE10. 020 8305 1441. thefanmuseum.org.ukË Cutty Sark. Map inset.FASHION ANDTEXTILE MUSEUMBritish textile designerZandra Rhodes is behind thishub of contemporary fashion,textiles and jewellery. Until23 Feb From Hartnell ToAmies: Couture By RoyalAppointment. Exhibitioncelebrating London coutureand the Queen’s patronageof groundbreaking Britishdesigners. Tues-Sat 11.00-18.00. Admission £7,child £5.83 Bermondsey Street,SE1. 020 7407 8664. ftmlondon.orgË t London Bridge.Off map.FLORENCENIGHTINGALE MUSEUMMuseum about the work ofthis pioneering 19th-centuryBritish nurse and healthreformer, known as ‘The LadyWith The Lamp’.2 Lambeth Palace Road,SE1. 020 7620 0374. florence-nightingale.co.uk Ë t Waterloo.Map D6.FOUNDLING MUSEUMBritain’s original homefor abandoned children,founded in 1739 by ThomasCoram, William Hogarth andGeorge Frideric Handel.Tues 10.00-17.00; Sun11.00-17.00. Admission£7.50, child free.40 Brunswick Square,WC1. 020 7841 3600. foundlingmuseum.org.uk Ë Russell Square.Map A9.FREUD MUSEUMFormer home of thetrailblazing Austrianpsychoanalyst SigmundFreud, where you can seehis famous couch. Until 10Feb DreamWork. Exhibitionresponding to the museumby ceramicist Christie Brown.20 Maresfield Gardens,NW3. 020 7435 2002.Inspiration for a generationThe Beat Generation – the counterculture movementthat emerged in the early 1950s with the likes ofJack Kerouac (author of On The Road) and poetAllen Ginsberg – seems to be enjoying a moment ofcultural rediscovery, making William S. Burroughs:All Out Of Time And Into Space particularly timely.Author and artist Burroughs was friends with Kerouacand Ginsberg and a key source of inspiration for theBeat movement, though he disassociated himselffrom it. This exhibition (until 16 Feb) takes a freshlook at his artistic output, which embraced rebellionand unconventionality in the post-war period, rejectedconditioning and explored intelligence. It also examineshis preoccupation with ecological crises in the age ofspace exploration and the consequences of uncheckedindustrial development through a series of paintings,drawings and ‘art objects’. Pictured below is his 1988work Untitled (No Trespassing sign).The October Gallery, p. 53. freud.org.ukË Finchley Road.Off map.GARDEN MUSEUMCreated in 1980, the museumhas a 17th-century tomb,contemporary galleries anda buzzing events calendar– check its website for details.Mon-Fri 10.30-17.00 butclosed first Mon of month;Sat & Sun 10.30-16.00.Admission £6, child free.Lambeth Palace Road, SE1. 020 7401 8865. gardenmuseum.org.ukË Westminster/LambethNorth. Map D6.GEFFRYE MUSEUMHistoric 18th-centuryalmshouses with roomsrecreating English interiorsfrom 1600 onwards. Until6 Jan Christmas Past:400 Years Of SeasonalTraditions In English Homes.The museum presents afeast for the eyes in a showillustrating how Christmashas been celebrated inaffluent English homesfor the last four centuries.Tues-Sat 10.00-17.00;Sun 12.00-17.00. Generaladmission free.136 Kingsland Road, E2. 020 7739 9893. geffrye-museum.org.ukË Hoxton. Off map.HANDEL HOUSEMUSEUMAnglo-German composerGeorge Frideric Handel livedhere for 36 years. Faithfullyrestored, this museum hostsexhibitions and ticketedmusic recitals. Tues-Wed& Fri-Sat 10.00-18.00;Thurs 10.00-20.00; Sun12.00-18.00. Admission £6,child £2 (free Sat & Sun).25 Brook Street, W1. 020 7495 1685. handelhouse.orgË Bond Street. Map B4.UNTITLED (NO TRESPASSING SIGN) © WILLIAM S BURROUGHS56 | visitlondon.com|LONDON PLANNER|January 2013

MUSEUMS & GALLERIESInspiringBeautifulFreeVictoria and AlbertMuseum, LondonThe world’s greatestmuseum of art and designwww.vam.ac.ukIMAGE©THINKSTOCKPHOTOS.COM/DYNAMIC GRAPHICSMUSEUMS & GALLERIESLooking for modern art orgreat masters?Be sure to mention that youfound your museum inhas ALL youneed to know aboutthe capital’scultural scene.V&A Rotunda Chandelier, Dale Chihuly, 1999.Photography by Peter DurantJanuary 2013|LONDON PLANNER|visitlondon.com |57

MUSEUMS & GALLERIESTake a walk on the wild sideFor wildlife lovers and natureenthusiasts, the annual VeoliaEnvironnement WildlifePhotographer Of The Yearexhibition at the Natural HistoryMuseum is an unmissableexperience. More than 100 stunning,surprising and sometimes shockingimages are on display, includingheart-wrenching six-picturestories shortlisted for The WildlifePhotojournalist Of The Year Award,and provocative images of the naturalworld under threat, commended forThe World In Our Hands award. Buteach of the beautiful images, takenby the some of the best amateurand professional photographersfrom around the world, have theirown fascinating story to tell. Thewinning image, for instance, wasone of many striking shots taken bywildlife snapper Paul Nicklen. whodove beneath Antarctica’s ice tophotograph penguins surfacing. Whilethe winner of the Young WildlifePhotographer Of The Year award,Owen Hearn, claims his picture ofa red kite and aeroplane was partlydown to a fluke of timing.Natural History Museum, p. 54.LONDON CANALMUSEUMDiscover the history of thecapital’s canals throughdisplays, arts and crafts, plusguided walks and boat trips.Download an MP3 tour fromthe website before your visit.Tues-Sun & bank holidayMon 10.00-16.30 (until19.30 on the first Thurs ofthe month). Admission £4,child £2.12-13 New Wharf Road,N1. 020 7713 0836. canalmuseum.org.ukË t King’s CrossSt. Pancras. Off map.SHERLOCK HOLMESMUSEUMDedicated to the famousfictional detective and keptexactly as described inauthor Sir Arthur ConanDoyle’s thrilling stories. Mon-Sun 09.30-18.00. Admission£6, child £4.221b Baker Street, NW1. 020 7224 3688. sherlock-holmes.co.ukË Baker Street. Map A3.Bubble-jetting Emperors byPaul NicklenFlight Paths by Owen HearnSIR JOHNSOANE’S MUSEUMThe celebrated 19th-centuryarchitect’s Georgian hometurned-museumdesignedto show off his collection ofantiques and art. Candlelitopening first Tues of themonth (18.00-21.00. Ticket£5). Tues-Sat 10.00-17.00.Admission free.13 Lincoln’s Inn Fields,WC2. 020 7405 2107. soane.org Ë Holborn.Map B6.V&A MUSEUMOF CHILDHOODNational collection ofchildhood objects datingback to the 16th century.Until 1 Sep A TreasuredCollection. Showcase ofmini museums – individualcollections of objects andkeepsakes that tell a uniquepersonal story. Daily 10.00-17.45. Admission free.Cambridge Heath Road,E2. 020 8983 5200. vam.ac.uk/mocË Bethnal Green. Off map.WANDSWORTHMUSEUMCharting the history ofLondon’s Wandswortharea, including its Ice Agelandscapes, plus regularexhibitions. The De MorganCentre (p. 56) is in the samebuilding. Tues-Sun 10.00-17.00. Admission £4.38 West Hill, SW18. 020 8870 6060. wandsworthmuseum.co.uk Ë East Putney.Off map.WALLACE COLLECTIONThe former Wallace familyhome displaying theircollection of rococo art,sculpture and furniture.Paintings include Jean-Honoré Fragonard’s18th-century masterpieceThe Swing. Until 13 JanJourneys East: A Discovery OfHidden Treasures. Exhibitionof eastern-inspired artfrom the local communityto celebrate the reopeningof the refurbished EastGalleries. Daily 10.00-17.00.Admission free.Hertford House,Manchester Square, W1. 020 7563 9500. wallacecollection.orgË Bond Street. Map B4.WELLCOMECOLLECTIONMedicine, life and artexplored in a fascinatingcollection includingshrunken heads and ancientremedies. Until 28 FebDeath: A Self-Portrait.Major showcase dedicatedto the iconography ofdeath, with more than 300works including prints byRembrandt and Goya, warart, anatomical drawings,Incan skulls, sculpturesof strange deities and artinstallations. Tues, Wed, Fri& Sat 10.00-18.00; Thurs10.00-22.00; Sun 11.00-18.00; bank holidays 12.00-18.00. Admission free.183 Euston Road, NW1. 020 7611 2222. wellcomecollection.orgË t Euston. Map A5.WILDLIFE IMAGES COURTESY OF THE NATIURAL HISTORY MSUEUM © OWEN HEARN AND PAUL NICKLEN58 | visitlondon.com|LONDON PLANNER|January 2013

MUSEUMS & GALLERIESThis cutting-edgeaudio-visual museum with some of themost coveted music memorabilia.BRITISH MUSIC EXPERIENCEO2 Arena, Greenwich£12 **Prices subject to changevisitbritainshop.comJanuary 2013|LONDON PLANNER|visitlondon.com |59

SHOPPINGShoppingWith Jo CairdWhat’s hotLondon’s January sales are now such an important feature of the shoppingcalendar that many of them begin straight after Christmas, before Januaryhas even started! Oxford Street (Ë Oxford Circus/Tottenham CourtRoad/Marble Arch. Map B4/B5/B6), with its dozens of top high-streetshops and huge department stores, is the capital’s ultimate sale shoppingdestination but there are bargains to be had all over. Try Regent Street(Ë Oxford Circus/Piccadilly Circus. Map B5/C5) for smarter boutiques,Bond Street (Ë Bond Street/Green Park. Map B4/C4/C5) for luxuryshopping and Piccadilly for foodie paradise Fortnum & Mason (p. 62).Smart artIf you’re in the marketfor some art thisJanuary, there’s nobetter place to be thanat London’s manyart fairs. First upon 10-13 Jan is theMayfair Antiques& Fine Art Fair,where you’ll findpaintings andsculptures, as wellas luxury antiquefurniture andjewellery. Admission£10 (London MarriottHotel GrosvenorSquare, Duke Street,W1. mayfairfair.com Ë Bond Street.Map C4). Then on 16-20 Jan the London Art Fair shines a spotlight onmodern and contemporary British work, such as Dream World No. 3 by YeHongxing (pictured). Admission £16, £12 in advance (Business DesignCentre, 52 Upper Street, N1. 08448 480 136. londonartfair.co.ukË Angel. Off map). Finally, find prints, drawings, watercolours, postersand photographs from the early 17th century to the present day at theWatercolours + Works On Paper Fair on 31 Jan-3 Feb. Admission£15, children free (Science Museum, p. 55. worksonpaperfair.com).On the busesCarry a little bit of the capital withyou wherever you go with theseadorable London bus baby shoesfrom ShooShoos (pictured). They’reavailable in four sizes (0-24 months),have non-slip soles and are madefrom leather so soft that they won’tconstrict growing feet ( 01278434 440. hippychick.com). Andwhile we’re on the topic of transport,on 9 Jan the Big Smoke celebratesthe 150th anniversary of theLondon Underground. The LondonTransport Museum has a greatrange of T-shirts for both kids andadults – the perfect way to get intothe party spirit (p. 54. ltmuseumshop.co.uk).Nickel SpaMen needn’t feel shy about taking care of themselves these days andthey’ll find the Nickel Spa (pictured) is especially designed for them.Situated among the bustling shops, bars and restaurants of CoventGarden, it’s perfectly placed for a post-shopping spree spruce up.Services range from grooming to pampering, such as the glorious destressingaromatherapy massage, which I can personally recommend.Alternatively, undo all the damage from the party season with thefitness facial, happy feet callus peel, anti-wrinkle injections or lovehandle wrap. Review by David G. Taylor27 Shorts Gardens, WC2. 020 7240 4048. nickelspalondon.co.uk Ë Covent Garden. Map B6.SALES IMAGE © VISITBRITAIN/SIMON WINNALL; DREAM WORLD NO.3, BY YE HONGXING, COURTESY OF SCREAM60 | visitlondon.com|LONDON PLANNER|January 2013

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SHOPPINGNormal opening timesare approximately 10.00-18.00, although somestores open until late onThursdays. Please contactretailers for further details.To dial the United Kingdomremove first 0 and add +44.KEY: : TelephoneË : London UndergroundË : London OvergroundË : Docklands Light Railwayt : National Rail : WebsiteMajor StoresDEBENHAMSGreat value fashion andjewellery from top Britishdesigners, plus homewares.334 Oxford Street, W1(and branches). 08445616 161. debenhams.com Ë Bond Street.Map B4.FENWICKThis fashion departmentstore is filled with topdesigner names, pluslingerie, fashion and more.63 New Bond Street, W1(and branches). 0207629 9161. fenwick.co.uk Ë Bond Street.Map B4.FORTNUM & MASONGifts and china galore,plus the absolutelylegendary Food Hall.181 Piccadilly, W1. 0845 300 1707. fortnumandmason.comË Piccadilly Circus.Map C5.HARRODSThe world’s most famousstore: top fashion labels,accessories, food anddesigner interiors .Brompton Road, SW1. 020 7730 1234. harrods.comË Knightsbridge. Map D3.HOUSE OF FRASERDiscover affordable designerfashion, beauty products,electrical items, homeaccessories and much moreat this one-stop shop.318 Oxford Street, W1(and branches). 08448 003 752. houseoffraser.co.ukË Bond Street. Map B4.JOHN LEWISThis splendid store houseseverything from hatsto homewares, displayedover seven floors.300 Oxford Street, W1(and branches). 020 7629 7711. johnlewis.comË Oxford Circus. Map B4.LIBERTYBehind a mock-Tudor styleexterior lie up-to-the-minuteaccessories, fashion ranges,beauty products and more.Great MarlboroughStreet, W1 (and WestfieldStratford City). 0207734 1234. liberty.co.ukË Oxford Circus. Map B5.MARKS & SPENCERFrom food to furniture,clothing to cosmetics,all are available from thistop British institution.458 Oxford Street, W1(and branches). 020 7935 7954. marksandspencer.comË Marble Arch. Map B4.PETER JONESSeven floors of retail heaven,including clothes, cookwareand interiors.Sloane Square, SW1. 020 7730 3434. peterjones.co.ukË Sloane Square.Off map.SELFRIDGESExcellent for fashion, beauty,food and now footwear,thanks to the Shoe Galleries,which include the biggestmen’s shoe department inthe world.400 Oxford Street, W1. 0800 123 400. selfridges.comË Bond Street. Map B4.Shopping CentresBOXPARKA pop-up mall of shippingcontainers housing topinternational fashion andlifestyle brands, plus artgalleries and cafés.2-4 Bethnal Green Road,E1. 020 7033 2899. boxpark.co.ukË Shoreditch High Street.Off map.ONE NEW CHANGEA mall next to St. Paul’sCathedral boasting morethan 60 stores, restaurantsand a public roof terracewith superb views.1 New Change, EC4. 020 7002 8900. onenewchange.comË St. Paul’s. Map B8.WESTFIELD LONDONA chic shopping centrewith 300 shops and 65restaurants. Until 8 Jan IceRink. Try indoor ice skating inthe atrium (p. 36).Ariel Way, W12. 020 3371 2300. uk.westfield.com/london Ë Shepherd’sBush/White City.Map inset.WESTFIELDSTRATFORD CITYEurope’s largest urbanshopping centre with morethan 270 shops, plus 70restaurants and bars.Until 8 Jan Ice Rink. Outdoorice skating (p. 36).2 Stratford Place, E20. 020 8221 7300. uk.westfield.com/stratfordcity/Ë t Stratford. Off map.BooksFOYLESOne of London’s oldestbookshops, with titles across56 specialist subjects.113-119 Charing CrossRoad, WC2. 020 74341574. foyles.co.ukË Tottenham Court Road.Map B5.WATERSTONESThe largest bookshop inEurope is home to more than150,000 books.203-206 Piccadilly, W1(and branches). 08432 908 549. waterstones.comË Piccadilly Circus.Map C5.FashionALEXANDER MCQUEENFabulous ready-to-wearitems, bags, shoes andscarves from the label behindthe Duchess of Cambridge’swedding dress.4-5 Old Bond Street, W1. 020 7355 0088. alexandermcqueen.co.uk Ë Green Park.Map C5.AQUASCUTUMA thoroughly British labeloffering grown-up styleswith a distinctly funky edge.Westfield London, ArielWay, W1 (and branches). 020 8166 9707. aquascutum.co.ukË Shepherd’s Bush/WhiteCity. Map inset.BENETTONInternational retailer famousfor its knitwear and fresh,funky casual clothes.255-259 Regent Street, W1(and branches). 020 7647 4200. benetton.comË Oxford Circus. Map B4.CLARKSOne of the world’s leadingnames in the shoe business,offering fabulous footwear atpurse-friendly prices.260 Oxford Street, W1(and branches). 08444 993 257. clarks.co.ukË Oxford Circus. Map B4.NEXTThis British high-streetstaple sells on-trendmenswear and womenswearat reasonable prices.201-203 Oxford Street,W1 (and branches). 08448 445 007. next.co.ukË Oxford Circus. Map B4.PAUL SMITHOne of the biggest namesin British fashion, witha cool range of sharp andcolourful tailoring.40-44 Floral Street, WC2(and branches). 020 7379 7133. paulsmith.co.ukË Covent Garden. Map B6.62| visitlondon.com|LONDON PLANNER|January 2013

PRIMARKAn Oxford Street landmark,this huge store offersbargains in fashion,accessories, shoes,homeware and more.499-517 Oxford Street,W1 (and branches). 020 7495 0420. primark.co.ukË Marble Arch. Map B4.RIVER ISLANDA high-street store offeringtrendy clothes at affordableprices. Its extensive rangeincludes basics, shoesand accessories.470 Oxford Street,W1 (and branches). 08448 269 835. riverisland.comË Marble Arch. Map B4.TK MAXXLarge warehouse-stylestore selling designer labelsat discount prices.120 Charing Cross Road,WC2 (and branches). 020 7240 2042. tkmaxx.comË Tottenham Court Road.Map B4.TOPSHOPThis huge flagship storebrims with young and trendyaffordable fashion.Oxford Circus, W1 (andbranches). 08449 840264. topshop.comË Oxford Circus. Map B5.VIVIENNE WESTWOODBuy clothes and accessoriesat the British fashion icon’sflagship store.44 Conduit Street, W1(and branches). 020 7439 1109. viviennewestwood.co.ukË Bond Street. Map C5.Food & DrinkBERRY BROS. & RUDDExcellent selection offine wines and port in thistraditional 300-year-old shop.3 St. James’s Street, SW1. 08002 802 440. bbr.com Ë Green Park.Map C5.PATISSERIE VALERIEBuy gorgeous cakes andsweet treats at this Frenchstylecafé chain, a Londoninstitution since 1926.48a Charing Cross Road,WC2 (and branches). 020 7242 1875. patisserie-valerie.co.uk Ë Leicester Square.Map C5.TWININGSAt one of the oldest shopsin London, trading since1706, you’ll find more than100 varieties of teas andinfusions. Try a free cuppaat the Tea Tasting Bar.216 Strand, WC2. 020 7353 3511. twinings.co.ukË Temple. Map C6.GiftsARGOSA one-stop shop for gifts,toys, games, jewellery,watches and just aboutanything else you couldpossibly want.150 Edgeware Road,W2 (and branches). 08456 402 020. argos.co.ukË Tottenham Court Road.Map B5.LONDONGLASSBLOWINGSTUDIO & WORKSHOPBrowse and buy as youwatch the creation ofexquisitely beautiful handblownglass objects beforeyour very eyes. Classesalso available.62-66 Bermondsey Street,SE1. 020 7403 2800. londonglassblowing.co.uk Ë t LondonBridge. Map D8.Health & GroomingGEO. F. TRUMPERTraditional barber shopoffering wet shaves,toiletries and a full rangeof desirable men’sgrooming accessories.9 Curzon Street, W1 (andbranches). 020 74991850. trumpers.comË Green Park. Map C4.MURDOCKA traditional gentlemen’sgrooming emporium andbarber in Covent Garden.18 Monmouth Street,WC2 (and branches).SHOPPINGShop the world for less with tax freeGet those perfect items at the best prices,wherever you are in the world, with GlobalBlue’s Tax Free Shopping service. Just look outfor our logo in over 270,000 stores across theglobe and ask the staff for a Tax Refund Formto get your tax back.www.global-blue.comJanuary 2013|LONDON PLANNER|visitlondon.com |63

SHOPPING 020 3393 7946. murdocklondon.comË Covent Garden.Map B6.PENHALIGON’SLuxurious fragrances,scented candles, leathergoods and other gift ideas.41 Wellington Street,WC2 (and branches). 020 7836 2150. penhaligons.comË Covent Garden.Map B6.THE PERFUME SHOPDesigner fragrance brandsat discount prices. Feel freeto ask the staff for advice.425 Oxford Street,W1 (and branches). 020 7491 1711. theperfumeshop.comË Oxford Circus. Map B4.JewelleryERNEST JONESA huge selection ofextremely well-pricedjewellery and watches.277 Oxford Street, W1(and branches). 020 7629 6581. ernestjones.co.ukË Oxford Circus. Map B4.LINKS OF LONDONAn elegant collection ofjewellery and gifts for all.16 Sloane Square,SW1 (and branches). 020 7730 3133. linksoflondon.comË Sloane Square.Off map.SWAROVSKIOffering gorgeous bespokeand ready-to-wear crystaljewellery pieces.One New Change,1 New Change, EC4(and branches). 020 7248 2562. swarovski.comË St. Paul’s. Map B8.TIFFANY & CO.Impress someone veryspecial with gorgeousjewellery and luxurious gifts.25 Old Bond Street, W1(and branches). 020 7409 2790. tiffany.co.ukË Green Park. Map C5.MarketsBOROUGHLondon’s oldest food marketoffers gourmet produce andsnacks, plus wines, fruits andvegetables, gifts and flowers.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 LANEA colourful assortmentof vintage shops and stallsselling second-hand wares.Sun 09.00-17.00.Brick Lane, E1. visitbricklane.orgË Aldgate East. Off map.CAMDEN LOCKA classic market offeringcrafts, fashion and antiques,plus cheap and tastyinternational foods. Sat-Sun10.00-18.00.Chalk Farm Road, NW1. 020 7974 5717. lovecamden.orgË Camden Town. Off map.COVENT GARDENFind antiques, collectables,arts and crafts on the Piazza.Daily, stalls and times vary.Covent Garden Piazza,WC2. 020 7836 9136. coventgardenlondonuk.com Ë Covent Garden.Map C6.GREENWICHUnder a 1908 glazed roof,find antiques stalls Wed-Fri,then arts and crafts Sat-Sun.10.00-17.30; Fri 11.00-19.30.Greenwich Market, SE10. 020 8269 5093. shopgreenwich.co.ukË Cutty Sark. Map inset.THE LONDONSILVER VAULTSThe world’s largest collectionof antique silver to buy, plusexhibitions. Mon-Fri 09.00-17.30; Sat 09.00-13.00.53-64 Chancery Lane,WC2. 020 7242 3844. thesilvervaults.comË Chancery Lane. Map B7.OLD SPITALFIELDSGreat for retro fashion, foodand more. Shops open daily;64| visitlondon.com|LONDON PLANNER|January 2013

market Tues-Fri 10.00-16.00; Sun 09.00-17.00.Brushfield Street, E1. 020 7375 2963. spitalfields.co.ukË t Liverpool Street.Map B9.PETTICOAT LANESelling clothing and bargaingoods. Mon-Fri 10.00-16.00; Sun 09.00-15.00.Middlesex Street, E1. towerhamlets.gov.uk/markets Ë t LiverpoolStreet, Ë Aldgate. Map B9.PICCADILLYA quaint market held ina church courtyard with morethan 50 arts and crafts stalls.Tues-Sat 10.00-18.00.St. James’s Piccadilly, 197Piccadilly, W1. 020 72924864. piccadilly-market.co.uk Ë Piccadilly Circus.Map C5.PORTOBELLO ROADA haunt for collectors andstyle gurus in search ofvintage fashion. Shops openMon-Sat; market Sat only05.30-17.00.Portobello Road, W10/11. 020 7229 8354. shopportobello.co.ukË Ladbroke Grove.Off map.Specialist StoresAPPLE STOREEverything the Apple lovercould wish for, including Maccomputers, iPhones, iPadsand accessories.235 Regent Street, W1(and branches). 020 7153 9000. apple.com/uk/retailË Oxford Circus. Map B5.IT’S ONLY ROCK ‘N’ ROLLRock memorabilia, t-shirts,autographs and more.230 Baker Street, NW1. 020 7224 0277. itsonlyrocknrolllondon.co.uk Ë Baker Street.Map A3.JOEL & SON FABRICSA British family business androyal warrant holder, offeringa wide range of beautiful,top-quality fabrics, as usedby leading fashion designersand couturiers.75-83 Church Street, NW8. 020 7724 6895. joelandsonfabrics.co.ukË Edgware Road. Map A3.LONDONBEATLES STORELondon’s first and onlyBeatles shop stocks newand original memorabilia.231 Baker Street, NW1. 020 7935 4464. beatlesstorelondon.co.uk Ë Baker Street.Map A3.M&M’S WORLD LONDONChocoholics will lovebuying sweets and collectingmerchandise associated withthe famous brand of treats.1 Swiss Court, LeicesterSquare, WC2. 020 70257171. mmsworld.comË Leicester Square.Map C5.Toys & GamesBUILD-A-BEARWORKSHOPA fantastic workshop whereyou can create the teddybear of your dreams bychoosing his or her shape,size, fur and clothes.Covent Garden NorthPiazza, WC2. 020 72402372. buildabear.co.ukË Covent Garden. Map C6.THE DISNEY STORENo mere Mickey Mouse outfit,Disney’s concept shop is afun place to visit. Browse, buyand pose with your favouritecharacters. Watch out forregular free events as well.350 Oxford Street, W1(and branches). 08456 885 113. disneystore.co.ukË Oxford Circus. Map B4.HAMLEYSSeven floors of must-havetoys, games, gadgets andmuch more for kids andadults alike. Check onlinefor details of regularlyoccuring, and rather fun,in-store happeningsand promotions.188 Regent Street, W1. 08717 041 977. hamleys.comË Oxford Circus. Map B5.Joel & Son FabricsLoro Piana - E. Zegna - Valentino - Ungaro -Armani - Ellie Saab - Zuhair Murad Beautiful hand beaded fabricsLuxurious Bridal lacesFor the most beautiful silk prints,embroideries, dress fabrics andmens suitings from all the topdesigners, visit London’s leadingand largest couture fabric shop.Open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm.Mail order available – visit our websitewww.joelandsonfabrics.comJoel & Son Fabrics – 75-83 Church Street, London NW8 8EU Fax. (44) 207 724 9840SHOPPINGJanuary 2013|LONDON PLANNER|visitlondon.com |65

ENTERTAINMENTEntertainmentWith David G. TaylorWhat’s hotSomething completely differentJust opened, Argentina’s Fuerza Bruta (until27 Jan, p. 72) probably isn’t like anything you’veexperienced before. Unless that is, you caughttheir last London dates in 2006.Audiences at the Roundhouse stand for theentire show, as performers create ingeniousvisual scenes right above their heads. From aman bursting through a series of false walls, toa balletic performance in water on a transparentrubber sheet, this is a unique theatricalexperience where the usual physical boundariesbetween performer and audience are blurred,and observers might even get slightly wet.From 10-27 Jan there’s puppetry, illusion,drama and much more during the 37th LondonInternational Mime Festival (p. 72). It’s achance for London theatregoers to catch showsby top talents from around the globe. Worksrange from the whimsical to the surreal, andtake place at a range of venues, including theSouthbank Centre (p. 76), Barbican (p. 76)and Royal Opera House (p. 75). This year’sprogramme of performances is complementedby a series of public workshops and fascinatingartists’ talks. Pictured clockwise from the top arethe Mime Festival acts Zimmermann & De Perrot(Barbican) and Circle Of Eleven (SouthbankCentre), plus the Roundhouse’s Fuerza Bruta.From 5 Jan Cirque Du Soleil combines the circus traditions ofacrobatics and clowning in their exhilarating new production, Kooza.Making London the first leg of its European tour, the show follows theadventures of a child-like innocent as he encounters curious characters,including a mischievous dog, a pickpocket and a king. Watch out forimpressive stunts ranging from nail-biting high wire peril, to breathtakingWheel Of Death thrills. For the ultimate experience, including five-starhospitality, find out about Cirque’s exciting VIP Rouge package.Kooza, p. 72.Great for kidsThere are plenty of shows to keep young ones entertained thismonth. Among them, the limited-run play Goodnight MisterTom (pictured, until 26 Jan, p. 68), based on the children’sbook by Michelle Magorian. It’s the story of a young boy whoescapes his abusive mother when he’s evacuated from theLondon Blitz during World War II. Sent away to live with thecurmudgeonly old loner Mister Tom, the unlikely pair soon forgean unexpected friendship. For more ideas for family-friendlyshows, turn to p. 68.KOOZA IMAGE COURTESY OF CIRQUE DU SOLEIL; ZIMMERMANN & DE PERROT © MARIO DEL CURTO; CIRCLE OF ELEVEN, LEO, PHOTO BY HEIKO KALMBACH;GOODNIGHT MISTER TOM IMAGE © CATHERINE ASHMORE66| visitlondon.com|LONDON PLANNER|January 2013

y arrangement withthe Theatre RoyalHaymarket CompanyDaily TelegraphDaily MailA new play by Richard Bean based on The Servant of Two Mastersby Carlo Goldoni, with songs by Grant Oldingtrh.co.ukbooking fee appliesonemantwoguvnors.comPhoto by Hugo Glendinning

ENTERTAINMENTTo dial the UnitedKingdom remove the first0 and add +44.KEY : TelephoneË : London UndergroundË : London OvergroundË : Docklands Light Railwayt : National Rail : WebsiteBooking TicketsA visit to London isn’tcomplete without enjoyinga world-class stage show. visitlondon.com hasa secure online bookingservice for a range of events.Browse the ‘book tickets’section to reserve your seats,or buy from other legitimateagents, such as membersof the Society Of TicketAgents And Retailers s-t-a-r.org.ukFind a wide range oftickets available from theTkts booth in LeicesterSquare (map C5), includingdiscounted, advanceand same-day. Checkthe noticeboardsbefore queuing.Getting Around Shows are listedalphabetically andby category. See theTheatreland Map on p. 79for ‘Key’ references.Advance informationis correct at the time ofgoing to press. Do beaware that productionsmay close early or makelast-minute alterations toperformance schedules.So please checkperformance details whenyou book. Informationmarked TBC means it isTo Be Confirmed.Family FunTHE ARABIAN NIGHTSUntil 12 Jan A youngwoman uses her storytellingskills to hold a brutal kingat bay. Times vary.Tricycle Theatre,269 Kilburn High Road,NW6. 020 7328 1000. tricycle.co.ukË Kilburn. Off map.CINDERELLAUntil 5 Jan A fairytalepantomime about adowntrodden girl who, witha bit of magic, catches theeye of the handsome PrinceCharming. Times vary.Lyric Hammersmith,Lyric Square, King Street,W6. 020 8741 6850. lyric.co.ukË Hammersmith. Off map.CINDERELLA:A FAIRYTALEUntil 26 Jan Live music,a tomboy heroine, anasthmatic prince andclever puppetry help toput a modern spin on theBrothers Grimm story. Aco-production from Bristol’sTobacco Factory Theatre andTravelling Light. Times vary.St. James Theatre,12 Palace Street, SW1. 08442 642 140. stjamestheatre.co.ukË t Victoria. Map D5.DISNEY ON ICE:PASSPORT TOADVENTUREUntil 6 Jan Join Mickey,Minnie, Donald, Goofy andfriends as they journey tothe magical worlds of TheLittle Mermaid, Peter Pan,The Lion King and more.Times vary.Wembley Arena, ArenaSquare, Engineers Way,HA9. 020 8782 5566. wembleyarena.co.ukË Wembley Park,t Wembley Stadium.Off map.FATHER CHRISTMASUntil 5 Jan The first everstage adaptation of RaymondBriggs’s seasonal story aboutSanta Claus. Times vary.Lyric Hammersmith,Lyric Square, King Street,W6. 020 8741 6850. lyric.co.ukË Hammersmith. Off map.GOODNIGHTMISTER TOMUntil 26 Jan A heartwarmingtale based on MichelleMagorian’s book about anevacuatee from the LondonBlitz and his reluctantfriendship with curmudgeonlyTop: Let It Be at the PrinceOf Wales Theatre.Bottom: Seussical at theArts Theatre.pensioner Mister Tom (p. 66).Times vary.Phoenix Theatre,Charing Cross Road, WC2. 08448 717 629. atgtickets.comË Tottenham Court Road.Key 34.HANSEL AND GRETELUntil 26 Jan An enchantingand eerie new production ofthe fairytale by the BrothersGrimm devised by KatieMitchell and Lucy Kirkwood(Beauty And The Beast).Times vary.National Theatre,South Bank, SE1. 020 7452 3000. nationaltheatre.org.ukË t Waterloo. Key 27.HORRIBLE HISTORIES:BARMY BRITAINUntil 6 Jan A live stageshow from Terry Deary,author of the HorribleHistories books. Expectgrisly stories featuringhistoric characters such asGuy Fawkes. Times vary.Garrick Theatre,2 Charing Cross Road,WC2. 08444 829 673. barmybritainlive.comË t Charing Cross.Key 16.THE HOUSE WHEREWINTER LIVESUntil 13 Jan An immersiveshow where children areinvited to help in the searchfor a missing key. Times vary.Discover Children’sStory Centre, p. 26.THE PRINCE ANDTHE PAUPERUntil 13 Jan Mark Twain’sclassic story of mistakenidentity. In Tudor Londonthe young heir to the throneencounters a boy who looksidentical to him, and hatchesa foolhardy plan. Times vary.Unicorn Theatre,147 Tooley Street, SE1. 020 7645 0560. unicorntheatre.comË t London Bridge.Map C9.ROOM ON THE BROOMUntil 13 Jan A stage showbased on the best-sellingbook by Julia Donaldsonand Axel Scheffler (TheGruffalo). Times vary.Lyric Theatre,29 Shaftesbury Avenue,W1. 08444 124 661. roomonthebroomlive.co.uk Ë Piccadilly Circus.Key 25.SEUSSICALUntil 6 Jan The West Endpremiere of a musical basedon the stories of Americanauthor Dr Seuss. Encountercharacters from his books,including The Cat In TheHat, How The Grinch StoleChristmas. Times vary.Arts Theatre, 6-7 GreatNewport Street, WC2. 020 7836 8463. artstheatrewestend.com Ë Leicester Square.Key 6.SNOW WHITE ANDTHE SEVEN DWARFSUntil 13 Jan PriscillaPresley (Dallas), WarwickDavis (Harry Potter AndThe Deathly Hallows: Part2) and stand-up comicLET IT BE © ANNABEL MOELLER; SEUSSICAL © DARREN BELL68 | visitlondon.com|LONDON PLANNER|January 2013

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ENTERTAINMENTJarred Christmas star in thisfairytale pantomime.Times vary.New Wimbledon Theatre,The Broadway, SW19. 08448 717 620. atgtickets.comt Wimbledon,Ë South Wimbledon.Off map.THE SNOWMANUntil 6 Jan An enchantingdance show based onRaymond Briggs’ seasonalstory. It’s about a youngboy’s snowman comingto life on Christmas Eve.Times vary.Peacock Theatre,Portugal Street, WC2. 08444 124 322. sadlerswells.comË Holborn. Key 55.THE THREEMUSKETEERSUntil 9 Jan A swashbucklingmusical pantomime aboutfriendship inspired by theAlexandre Dumas novel.Staged by the CharlesCourt Opera company,performances range fromkids’ matinees to adults-onlynights. Times vary.Rosemary Branch Theatre,2 Shepperton Road, N1. 020 7704 6665. rosemarybranch.co.ukË Haggerston,t Essex Road. Off map.FilmBFI IMAXSee the latest 2D and 3Dfeatures and more at thebiggest cinema screen inBritain. Times vary.1 Charlie Chaplin Walk,South Bank, SE1. 020 7199 6000. bfi.org.uk/imaxË t Waterloo. Map C7.BFI SOUTHBANKThree screens of filmsfrom the British FilmInstitute’s (BFI) collection,plus an archive of free filmand TV to watch in theMediatheque. Times vary.Belvedere Road, SE1. 020 7928 3232. whatson.bfi.org.ukË t Waterloo. Map C6.MusicalsBILLY ELLIOTTHE MUSICALBased on the film, it’s abouta northern boy whose machofather tries to quash hisdream of becoming a balletdancer. This Olivier Awardwinningshow features musicby Sir Elton John. Mon-Sat19.30; Thurs & Sat 14.30.Victoria Palace Theatre,Victoria Street, SW1. 08448 110 055. billyelliotthemusical.com Ë t Victoria.Key 49.THE BODYGUARDA popstar seeks protectionfrom a stalker. This newmusical based on the 1992film features songs madefamous by Whitney Houston,such as I Will Always LoveYou, So Emotional andSaving All My Love. Mon-Sat19.30; Wed & Sat 15.00.Adelphi Theatre, Strand,WC2. 08445 790 094. thebodyguardmusical.com Ë t Charing Cross.Key 1.CABARETUntil 19 Jan Will Young(Mrs Henderson Presents)and Michelle Ryan (BionicWoman) make their musicaltheatre debuts in thedecadent classic set in1930s Berlin. Songs includeDon’t Tell Mama, Cabaret andMaybe This Time. Times vary.Savoy Theatre, SavoyCourt, WC2. 08448 717687. atgtickets.comË t Charing Cross.Key 41.DREAMBOATS ANDPETTICOATSUntil 19 Jan A rock ‘n’roll musical set around a1961 songwriting contest.Nostalgic hit songs includeBobby’s Girl, RunaroundSue, To Know Him Is To LoveHim and Let’s Twist Again.Times vary.Wyndham’s Theatre,32 Charing Cross Road,WC2. 08444 825 120. delfontmackintosh.co.uk Ë Leicester Square.Key 51.The Lion KingCan You FeelThe LoveTonight?I sense thoseof us in theaudience do,as the Disneymusical inducesa foot-tapping,hand-clapping,tear-wipingrollercoasterof emotions.Heightened byheart-warmingsongs suchas the joyousHakuna Matataand the CircleOf Life. If you’veonly seen theanimated filmthen you’llbe impressed at how the live stage version has beenenhanced. It’s embellished with more songs, enchantingAfrican rhythms, a menagerie of ingenious costumesand amazing puppetry. Take your cubs along, and nooneneed know that you’re really just treating yourself.Review by David G. TaylorThe Lion King, p. 71.JERSEY BOYSThe Olivier Award-winningstory of pop sensationsFrankie Valli and the FourSeasons. Songs includeCan’t Take My Eyes OffYou and Big Girls Don’t Cry.Tues-Sat 19.30; Tues & Sat15.00; Sun 17.00.Prince Edward Theatre,28 Old Compton Street,W1. 08444 825 151. jerseyboyslondon.com Ë Leicester Square.Key 37.KISS ME KATECole Porter’s classic musicalboasts famous songs suchas Another Op’nin’, AnotherShow and Why Can’t YouBehave? It’s an exuberantshow-within-a-show,where a theatre company’sproduction of The TamingOf The Shrew forms thebackdrop for rivalries andromantic entanglementsamong the cast. Times vary.Old Vic, 103 The Cut, SE1. 08448 717 628. oldvictheatre.comË t Waterloo. Key 32.LES MISÉRABLESThe world’s longest-runningmusical has lost none of itspotency. It’s an epic tale oflove and courage leadingup to the violent 1832 Parisuprising in post-RevolutionaryFrance. Mon-Sat 19.30;Wed & Sat 14.30.Queen’s Theatre,51 Shaftesbury Avenue,W1. 08444 825 160. lesmis.comË Piccadilly Circus.Key 39.LET IT BEUntil 19 Jan A ‘theatricalconcert’ charting the riseof British pop legends TheBeatles, from the relativeobscurity of Liverpool’sCavern Club to internationalsuperstardom. More than 20of the Fab Four’s greatesthits include Hard Day’s Nightand Yesterday. Times vary.Prince of Wales Theatre,Coventry Street, W1. 08444 825 115. letitbelondon.comË Leicester Square.Key 38.70 | visitlondon.com|LONDON PLANNER|January 2013

THE LION KINGA wonderful stageadaptation of the Disney filmwith innovative costumesand clever puppetry. The evilScar sets out to kill lionprince Simba and claim thethrone. Tunes include theCircle Of Life and Can YouFeel The Love Tonight(p. 70). Tues-Sat 19.30; Wed,Thurs & Sat 14.30.Lyceum Theatre,21 Wellington Street, WC2. 08448 713 000. thelionking.co.ukË Covent Garden. Key 24.LOSERVILLEUntil 5 Jan Computer geekshave a world-changing ideain this new musical set in a1970s American high school.It’s written by Elliot Davis, plusJames Bourne, who’s bestknown from the bands Bustedand Son Of Dork. Mon-Sat19.30; Wed & Sat 15.00.Garrick Theatre,2 Charing Cross Road,WC2. 08444 124 662. loservillethemusical.com Ë t Charing Cross.Key 16.MAMMA MIA!The ABBA musical has a newhome. A tribute to the musicof the Swedish pop legends,it has a feel-good story thatcentres around wedding dayrevelations on a Greek island.Hit songs include DancingQueen, The Winner TakesIt All and Gimme! Gimme!Gimme! Mon-Sat 19.45;Thurs & Sat 15.00.Novello Theatre, Aldwych,WC2. 020 7812 7498. mamma-mia.comË Covent Garden. Key 30.MATILDA THE MUSICALRoald Dahl’s kids’ book isbrought to life in a musicalstage version by Dennis Kellyand Tim Minchin. It’s abouta gifted five-year-old girlwhose sadistic headmistressand ignorant family havefailed to realise that she’sactually a genius. Tues19.00; Wed-Sat 19.30; Wed& Sat 14.30; Sun 15.00.Cambridge Theatre,Seven Dials, WC2. 08444 124 652. matildathemusical.comË Covent Garden. Key 8.MERRILY WEROLL ALONGStephen Sondheim andGeorge Furth’s upliftingmusical about friendship.Songs include Good ThingGoing, Not A Day GoesBy and Old Friends. ActorMaria Friedman makesher directoral debut.Times vary.Menier Chocolate Factory,53 Southwark Street, SE1. 020 7907 7060. menierchocolatefactory.com Ë t LondonBridge. Map C8.THE PHANTOMOF THE OPERAA mysterious masked manhaunting the Paris OperaHouse falls for a beautifulsoprano singer. Songsinclude The Music Of TheNight and All I Ask Of You.Mon-Sat 19.30; Thurs& Sat 14.30.Her Majesty’s Theatre,57 Haymarket, SW1. 08444 122 707. thephantomoftheopera.com Ë Piccadilly Circus.Key 19.ROCKY HORROR SHOW21-26 Jan The 40thanniversary production ofRichard O’Brien’s cult musical.Stars include Roxanne Pallett(Emmerdale) and OliverThornton (Priscilla Queen OfThe Desert). Times vary.New Wimbledon Theatre,The Broadway, SW19. 08448 717 620. atgtickets.comt Wimbledon, Ë SouthWimbledon. Off map.SALAD DAYSUntil 2 Mar A revival of theuplifting musical by JulianSlade and Dorothy Reynolds.It’s about two universitygraduates making their wayin the world. Mon-Sat 19.45;Thurs, Sat-Sun 15.00.Riverside Studios,Crisp Road, W6. 020 8237 1111. riversidestudios.co.ukË Hammersmith. Off map.SCROOGETHE MUSICALVeteran actor Tommy Steele(Finian’s Rainbow) stars ina spectacular show basedENTERTAINMENTGET YOURTICKETSTODAY!FROMJANUARY 5, 2013AT THEROYAL ALBERT HALLFor tickets andVIP ROUGE TM experiencesgo to cirquedusoleil.comor call 020 7589 8212WRITTEN AND DIRECTEDBY DAVID SHINEROFFICIAL SPONSORSMEDIA PARTNERSLondonEveningStandardJanuary 2013|LONDON PLANNER|visitlondon.com |71

ENTERTAINMENTon the book A ChristmasCarol by Charles Dickens.Songs include Thank YouVery Much. Mon-Sat 19.30;Thurs & Sat 15.00.London Palladium, ArgyllStreet, W1. 08444 124655. reallyuseful.comË Oxford Circus. Map B5.SHREK THE MUSICALThis irreverent fairytale tellsthe story of Shrek the ogre,whose bravery wins the heartof a beautiful princess. Theshow is based on WilliamSteig’s book and the 2001animated film. Mon, Thurs,Fri & Sat 19.30; Wed 19.00;Thurs, Sat & Sun 15.00.Theatre Royal Drury Lane,Catherine Street, WC2. 08448 718 810. shrekthemusical.co.ukË Covent Garden. Key 45.SINGIN’ IN THE RAINA musical comedy based onthe 1952 MGM blockbusterfilm. It’s about a silent moviestar getting to grips withtalking pictures. Mon-Sat19.30; Wed & Sat 14.30.Palace Theatre,Cambridge Circus,109-113 ShaftesburyAvenue, W1. 08444 124656. singinintherain.co.uk Ë Leicester Square.Key 33.SPAMALOTA rip-roaring musical by EricIdle, inspired by his team’s1975 comedy film MontyPython And The Holy Grail.Times vary.Playhouse Theatre,Northumberland Avenue,WC2. 08448 717 627. atgtickets.comË t Charing Cross,Ë Embankment. Key 36.THRILLER LIVENon-stop hit songs, multimediaeffects and razor-sharpchoreography bring to lifethis celebration of the careerof the late Michael Jackson,and the group that launchedhis career – the Jackson 5.Songs include Can You FeelIt, Billie Jean and Thriller.Tues-Fri 19.30; Sat 16.00& 20.00; Sun 15.30 & 19.30.Lyric Theatre,Top: Mamma Mia! atthe Novello Theatre.Bottom: Jersey Boysat the PrinceEdward Theatre.29 Shaftesbury Avenue,W1. 08444 829 674. thrillerlive.comË Piccadilly Circus.Key 25.TOP HATA famous American tapdancer pursues the girl ofhis dreams in this dazzlingromantic musical. Songsinclude Let’s Face The MusicAnd Dance. Tues-Sat 19.30;Tues, Thurs & Sat 14.30.Aldwych Theatre, Aldwych,WC2. 08448 471 712. tophatonstage.comË t Charing Cross.Key 3.VIVA FOREVER!A new musical based onthe songs of 1990s girlgroup the Spice Girls. Thestory centres on a risingstar struggling to come toterms with fame and fortune.Times vary.Piccadilly Theatre,16 Denman Street, W1. 08448 717 618. vivaforeverthemusical.com Ë Piccadilly Circus.Key 35.WE WILL ROCK YOUAn Olivier Award-winningmusical set in a bleakfuturistic world where rockmusic has been banned. Itboasts anthems by the bandQueen, including BohemianRhapsody, Crazy Little ThingCalled Love and Radio GaGa. Mon-Sat 19.30; Sat14.30; plus 14.30 on the lastWed of each month.Dominion Theatre,268-269 Tottenham CourtRoad, W1. 08448 471775. wewillrockyou.co.uk Ë Tottenham CourtRoad. Key 11.WICKEDThis multi award-winningshow is the tale of two girlsfrom the Land of Oz. It’s thebackstory of the witchesmade famous in L. FrankBaum’s iconic book TheWonderful Wizard Of Oz.Mon-Sat 19.30; Wed& Sat 14.30.Apollo Victoria Theatre,Wilton Road, SW1. 08448 268 000. wickedthemusical.co.ukË t Victoria. Key 5.PerformanceFUERZA BRUTAUntil 26 Jan A unique andhard to categorise theatricalexperience from Argentina.Sights range from a manbursting through movingwalls to performers frolickingin water on a transparentsheet overhead (p. 66).Times vary.Chalk Farm Road, NW1. 08444 828 008. roundhouse.org.ukË Chalk Farm. Off map.KOOZAFrom 5 Jan The UKpremiere of Cirque DuSoleil’s spectacular showfeaturing storytelling, dance,acrobatics and clowning(p. 66. VIP Rouge tickets bit.ly/viprougelondon).Times vary.Royal Albert Hall,Kensington Gore, SW7. 020 7589 8212/08454015 045. cirquedusoleil.com/kooza Ë SouthKensington. Off map.LONDONINTERNATIONALMIME FESTIVALCatch top mime acts fromaround the globe (p. 66).Times vary.Various venues. 020 7637 5661. mimelondon.comSLAVA’S SNOWSHOWUntil 7 Jan A visuallyspectacular mime show.Audiences are immersedin a dream-like wintrywonderland, where theyinteract with webs, balls,blizzards and more.Times vary.Royal Festival Hall,Southbank Centre,Belvedere Road, SE1. 08448 750 073. southbankcentre.co.ukË t Waterloo. Key 61.STOMPA multi award-winning fusionof theatre, dance, comedyand percussion. Eightperformers innovate witheveryday items (like dustbinlids, lighters and a kitchensink), to create music andspectacle. Mon & Thurs-Sat20.00; Thurs, Sat & Sun15.00; Sun 18.00.Ambassadors Theatre,West Street, WC2. 08448 112 334. stomplondon.comË Leicester Square. Key 2.WALKING WITHDINOSAURSUntil 6 Jan Witness 20life-sized pre-historic giantsstalking the arena, includingthe fearsome TyrannosaurusRex. This educational butfun show is based on theclassic BBC television seriesWalking With Dinosaurs.Times vary.The O 2, Peninsula Square,SE10. 08448 560 202. theo2.co.ukË North Greenwich.Map inset.PlaysTHE 39 STEPSComic Hitchcock adaptationwhere four actors play morethan 139 roles betweenthem. British hero RichardJERSEY BOYS AND MAMMA MIA! © BRINKHOFF & MÎGENBURG72 | visitlondon.com|LONDON PLANNER|January 2013

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ENTERTAINMENTHannay tries to protect awoman and ends up on therun, being pursued by secretagents (p. 20). Mon-Sat20.00; Wed 15.00; Sat 16.00.Criterion Theatre,218-223 Piccadilly Circus,W1. 08448 471 778. love39steps.comË Piccadilly Circus.Key 10.A CHRISTMAS CAROLUntil 6 Jan Britishthespian Simon Callow(Four Weddings AndA Funeral) stars in CharlesDickens’ seasonal ghoststory. Times vary.Arts Theatre, 6-7 GreatNewport Street, WC2. 020 7836 8463. artstheatrewestend.com Ë Leicester Square.Key 6.THE ARCHITECTSThe Shunt Collective andNational Theatre collaboratein an unusual new workbased on the Greek mythof the minotaur. It’s apromenade experiencestaged in a labyrinth-likewarehouse space. Tues-Sat 20.00; Sat 15.00;Sun 13.00 & 18.00.V22 Workspace,The Biscuit Factory,100 Clements Road, SE16. 020 7452 3000. nationaltheatre.org.ukË Bermondsey. Map inset.CHARIOTS OF FIREA stage show based on theaward-winning 1981 film. It’san uplifting drama about twoBritish athletes at the 1924Olympic Games (p. 18).Times vary.Gielgud Theatre,35 Shaftesbury Avenue,W1. 08444 825 130. delfontmackintosh.co.uk Ë Piccadilly Circus.Key 17.THE DARK EARTHAND THE LIGHT SKYUntil 12 Jan Nick Dear’splay is about Anglo-Welshlegend Edward Thomas. Astruggling writer, he meetsAmerican poet Robert Frostand the friendship helps himbecome one of the mostinfluential poets of the 20thcentury. Times vary.Almeida Theatre, AlmeidaStreet, N1. 020 73594404. almeida.co.ukË Ë Highbury & Islington,Ë Angel. Off map.FEASTFrom 25 Jan The vibrantculture of West Africa’sYoruba people is broughtto life with rich music andchoreography, while the storycentres on three sistersmaking their way to a familydinner. Times vary.Young Vic, 66 The Cut,SE1. 020 7922 2922. youngvic.orgË t Waterloo. Key 52.THE JUDAS KISSDrama about Victorianplaywright Oscar Wilde(p. 14). Times vary.Duke Of York’s Theatre,St. Martin’s Lane, WC2. 0844 871 7623. atgtickets.comË t Charing Cross,Ë Leicester Square.Key 14.JULIUS CAESARDirector Phyllida Lloyd(The Iron Lady) presents anall-female version of WilliamShakespeare’s tragedyabout the Roman dictatorand the corrupting effectsof power. Times vary.Donmar Warehouse,41 Earlham Street, WC2. 08448 717 624. donmarwarehouse.comË Covent Garden. Key 12.HYMNActor Alex Jennings stars asthe playwright Alan Bennett,as he reminisces about hisyouth and the music thatshaped it. Times vary.National Theatre,South Bank, SE1. 020 7452 3000. nationaltheatre.org.ukË t Waterloo. Key 27.IN THE REPUBLICOF HAPPINESSUntil 19 Jan A familyChristmas is interrupted by anunexpected arrival in MartinCrimp’s biting seasonal satire(p. 12). Times vary.74 | visitlondon.com|LONDON PLANNER|January 2013Royal Court Theatre,50-51 Sloane Square,SW1. 020 7565 5000. royalcourttheatre.comË Sloane Square.Off map.THE MAGISTRATEAmerican actor JohnLithgow (3rd Rock FromThe Sun) heads the cast ofa furiously-paced farce setin Victorian London. It’swritten by 19th-centuryplaywright Arthur WingPinero (p. 14). Times vary.National Theatre,South Bank, SE1. 020 7452 3000. nationaltheatre.org.ukË t Waterloo.Key 27.THE MOUSETRAPA ruthless murderer strikesat a remote country houseparty in Agatha Christie’sclassic whodunnit. Nowmore than 60 years old thiscrime drama is the world’slongest-running show.Mon-Sat 19.30; Tues 15.00;Sat 16.00.St. Martin’s Theatre,West Street, WC2. 08444 991 515. the-mousetrap.co.ukË Leicester Square.Key 40.OLD TIMESFrom 12 Jan Friendsreminisce in this grippingHarold Pinter drama (p. 13).Times vary.Harold Pinter Theatre,Panton Street, SW1. 08448 717 622. atgtickets.comË Piccadilly Circus.Key 18.ONE MAN,TWO GUVNORSSlapstick comedy aboutsex, food and money thatcentres on small-time crooksin 1960s Britain. The show,which began life at theNational Theatre, is based onCarlo Goldoni’s 1743 Italianclassic The Servant Of TwoMasters (p. 14). Mon-Sat19.30; Wed & Sat 14.30.Theatre Royal Haymarket,18 Suffolk Street, SW1. 020 7930 8800. onemantwoguvnors.com Ë Piccadilly Circus.Key 46.PEOPLEAlan Bennett’s new play setin a crumbing, cash-starvedstately home. Olivier Awardwinningactress Frances DeLa Tour (The History Boys)heads the cast. Times vary.National Theatre,South Bank, SE1. 020 7452 3000. nationaltheatre.org.ukË t Waterloo. Key 27.PRIVATES ON PARADESimon Russell Beale (MyWeek With Marilyn) stars inthis camp comedy witha handful of musical numbers(p. 14). Times vary.Noël Coward Theatre,St. Martin’s Lane, WC2. 08444 825 140. delfontmackintosh.co.uk Ë Leicester Square.Key 29.QUARTERMAINE’STERMSFrom 23 Jan Rowan Atkinson(Blackadder) is a bad schoolteacher in Simon Gray’sdrama (p. 14). Times vary.Wyndham’s Theatre,32 Charing Cross Road,WC2. 08444 825 120. quartermainesterms.com Ë Leicester Square.Key 51.RICHARD IIIAn all-male staging of theWilliam Shakespeare tragedy,starring Mark Rylance (TheOther Boleyn Girl). Thisproduction has transferredfrom Shakespeare’s Globe(p. 13). Times vary.Apollo Theatre,31 Shaftesbury Avenue,W1. 08444 124 658. nimaxtheatres.comË Piccadilly Circus.Key 4.TURN OF THE SCREWFrom 18 Jan A new versionof Henry James’ Victorianghost story about a children’sgoverness starting a new jobon an eerie country estate.Times vary.Almeida Theatre, AlmeidaStreet, N1. 020 7359

ENTERTAINMENT‘A FANTASTIC,INSPIRING ANDUPLIFTING NIGHT! ’Chris Evans, BBC RADIO 2BOOK NOW 0844 811 0055billyelliotthemusical.comVICTORIA PALACE THEATREVICTORIAthis re-imagined fairytaleby the famous Britishchoreographer. Times vary.Rosebery Avenue,EC1. 08444 124300. sadlerswells.com Ë Angel. Key 60.SOUTHBANK CENTRE1 Jan Strictly Winter Swing.Your chance to dance,or watch, as DJs LadyKamikaze and El Niño spinvintage jazz and swing. Freelessons 14.00-15.00.27 Jan One Night InVienna. The Johann StraussDancers waltz in periodcostume accompanied byan orchestra and sopranoCharlotte Ellett. Times vary.Southbank Centre,Belvedere Road, SE1. 08448 750 073. southbankcentre.co.ukË t Waterloo. Key 61.Classical Concerts& Recitals All concerts start at19.30 unless otherwisestated here.BARBICAN9 Jan London SchoolsSymphony Orchestra. Theyouth orchestra helpscelebrate the 70th birthdayof conductor/composer H.K.Gruber with Frankenstein!!and other Viennese melodies.16 Jan Britten Sinfonia.Pianist Angela Hewitt withThomas Gould on violin.20 Jan The Birds. The CrouchEnd Festival Chorus with WillTodd’s Ode To A Nightingaleand other feathered friendtributes. Times vary.Barbican Centre, SilkStreet, EC2. 020 76388891. barbican.org.ukË Barbican, t Moorgate.Key 7.BRITTEN 100An ongoing series ofconcerts and events markingthe centenary of the birth ofBritish classical composerBenjamin Britten. Visit thewebsite for full listings,or call for programme details.Times vary. 01728 451 700. britten100.orgHANDEL HOUSEMUSEUMThe former home of the greatcomposer George FridericHandel is the setting fora programme of ticketedclassical concerts and recitals(p. 18). Tues, Thurs & Sun.Times vary.25 Brook Street, W1. 020 7399 1953. handelhouse.orgË Bond Street. Map B4.ST. JAMES’SPICCADILLY CHURCHAn atmospheric setting fora wonderful programme ofevening concerts. Check thewebsite for further details.Enjoy free lunchtime recitalsevery Mon, Wed & Fri 13.10.197 Piccadilly, W1. 020 7381 0441. st-james-piccadilly.org Ë Piccadilly Circus.Key 58.ST. JOHN’S, SMITHSQUARE CHURCHThis stunning Grade I-listedformer church, designed inthe English baroque style,provides the setting for anexciting daily programmeof classical and chambermusic. Times vary.Smith Square, SW1. 020 7222 1061. sjss.org.ukË Westminster. Map D6.ST. MARTIN-IN-THE-FIELDS CHURCHHead to this 18th-centurychurch for an extensiveprogramme of evening andlunchtime concerts. Freelunchtime recitals take placeat 13.00 on Mon, Tues andFri. Times vary.Trafalgar Square, WC2. 020 7766 1100. smitf.orgË t Charing Cross.Key 59.SOUTHBANK CENTREFind a comprehensiveprogramme of classicalconcerts at this riversidecomplex, which incorporatesthe Royal Festival Hall,Queen Elizabeth Halland Purcell Room.15 Jan Mitsuko Uchida. Theacclaimed Japanese-British76 | visitlondon.com|LONDON PLANNER|January 2013

pianist with works byBach and Schumann.23 Jan London PhilharmonicOrchestra: ExtremeExpression. Mahler andmore with mezzo-sopranoLilli Paasikivi and tenorPaul Groves. 31 Jan TheBoyd Duo. Southbankdebut concert from brothersNathaniel (cello) andAlexander Boyd (piano).Times vary.Southbank Centre,Belvedere Road, SE1. 08448 750 073. southbankcentre.co.ukË t Waterloo. Key 61.WIGMORE HALLA luxuriously grand, yetcharmingly intimate concertvenue dating from 1899.Expect a varied programmeof classical, chamber andhistoric music. Times vary.36 Wigmore Street, W1. 020 7258 8200. wigmore-hall.org.ukË Westminster. Map B4.OperaLONDON COLISEUMThe home of the EnglishNational Opera. Until 31Jan The Mikado. JonathanMiller’s version of Gilbertand Sullivan’s operetta.Times vary.33 St. Martin’s Lane, WC2. 020 7632 8300. eno.org Ë t CharingCross. Key 54.ROYAL OPERA HOUSEHome to the world-famousRoyal Opera company.Until 12 Mar La Bohème.Puccini’s popular Parisiantragedy. 17-28 Jan TheMinotaur. British composerHarrison Birtwistle’sreworking of the AncientGreek myth about amonstrous beast. Times vary.Bow Street, WC2. 020 7304 4000. roh.org.ukË Covent Garden. Key 57.SOUTHBANK CENTRE31 Jan Joseph Calleja.A concert from the Maltesetenor featuring arias byPuccini, Bizet, Gershwin andothers. 19.30.Southbank Centre,Belvedere Road, SE1. 08448 750 073. southbankcentre.co.ukË t Waterloo. Key 61.Rock, Pop, JazzCountry & WorldHMV HAMMERSMITHAPOLLO20 Jan Kendrick Lamar.The American hip hop artistin concert. 30-31 Jan TreySongz. R&B from theUS singer-songwriter.Times vary.45 Queen Caroline Street,W6. 020 8563 3800. hammersmithapollo.com Ë Hammersmith.Off map.THE JAZZ CAFEA live music venue withrestaurant and club nights.Show times vary. 5 Jan GoJazz. A night of soul, jazzand poetry, featuring MOBOAward winners YolanDaBrown and Empirical.25-26 Jan Incognito. TheBritish jazz/funk/soul band(Always There). Mon-Sun19.00-02.00.5 Parkway, NW1. 020 7 85 6834. jazzcafe.co.ukË Camden Town.Off map.THE O 2 ARENA20 Jan Donny And Marie.The famous Osmond brotherand sister in concert.26 Jan Ronan Keating.Music from the formerBoyzone boy band leadsinger. Times vary.Peninsula Square, SE10. 08448 560 202. theo2.co.ukË North Greenwich.Map inset.ST. MARTIN-IN-THE-FIELDSEnjoy live jazz in thewonderfully atmosphericbasement-level restaurantCafé In The Crypt.Wed 20.00.Trafalgar Square, WC2. 020 7766 1100. smitf.orgË t Charing Cross.Key 59.WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY DAVID SHINERSHOWING IN LONDON FOR THE FIRST TIME!STARTING JANUARY 5 TH 2013THE ROYAL ALBERT HALLEXPERIENCE THE ULTIMATE IN HOSPITALITYVIP ROUGE TICKETS NOW ON SALETo book this experience visit bit.ly/viprougelondonor call (00) 800 15 48 0000 between 11am to 7:30pmviprouge@cirquedusoleil.com cirquedusoleil.comENTERTAINMENTJanuary 2013|LONDON PLANNER|visitlondon.com |77

ENTERTAINMENTEl PirataADVERTISEMENTEl Pirata De TapasLondon’s finest classic Spanish tapas bar andrestaurant. According to two leading restaurantcritics: ‘El Pirata offers me everything I look for in arestaurant. Fine food, excellent choice, comfortablesurroundings, marvellous service and a bill at the endthat doesn’t give me indigestion!.’‘A feast of tasty dishes. Starting with cold tapas,huge prawns, juicy chorizo and ham, seafood andRussian salad. Then an array of hot tapas disheswhich kept coming. Mmmm!’This is an extremely popular venue - not surprisingly,given its excellent reviews in restaurant guides suchas Zagat, Harden’s and Square Meal.5-6 Down Street, Mayfair, W1 7AQ. 020 7491 3810/020 7409 1315. Ë Green Park. elpirata.co.ukEl Pirata De Tapas in Notting Hill has received muchcritical acclaim for its excellent value contemporarytapas menu, interesting wine list and warm hospitality.The younger sibling of El Pirata in Mayfair, it hasfeatured on the Channel 4 series Ramsay’s BestRestaurant. And it continues to offer some of the bestSpanish cuisine in London.‘El Pirata De Tapas is relaxed and funky. This is justthe 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.ukwhere nowITINERARIES ON THE GOPlan your trip to London ordownload on arrival, the newwhere now app for iPhone.DOWNLOAD FOR FREE78 | visitlondon.com|LONDON PLANNER|January 2013

London’s major theatre and music venues can be locatedon the map above using the grid reference in the keybelow. ‘Key’ references in the listings also refer to this map.Venues with a ‘Map’ reference can be found on the CentralLondon Map.visitlondon.com has a secure online booking service for allmajor current and forthcoming theatre productions.To book tickets go to visitlondon.comKey to Theatres1 Adelphi ..............................B22 Ambassadors ...................A23 Aldwych ............................A34 Apollo Theatre ................B15 Apollo Victoria ................F6 Arts .....................................B27 Barbican Centre ..............G8 Cambridge .......................A29 Charing Cross Theatre ..B210 Criterion ...........................B111 Dominion .........................A112 Donmar Warehouse ......A2 13 Duchess ........................A/B314 Duke of York’s .................B215 Fortune ......................... A2/316 Garrick ...............................B217 Gielgud ..............................A118 Harold Pinter ...................B119 Her Majesty’s ...................B120 King’s Head Theatre ......E21 Leicester SquareTheatre ..............................B122 Little Angel Theatre .......E23 London Palladium ..........A1 24 Lyceum ..............................B325 Lyric ....................................B126 Menier ChocolateFactory ..............................D27 National Theatre ............C328 New London ....................A229 Noël Coward ...................B230 Novello ..............................A331 Old Red Lion ....................E32 Old Vic ...............................C433 Palace ................................A134 Phoenix .............................A135 Piccadilly ...........................B136 Playhouse .........................C237 Prince Edward .................A138 Prince of Wales ...............B139 Queen’s .............................B1 40 St. Martin’s .......................A241 Savoy .................................B242 Shaftesbury .....................A243 Shakespeare’s Globe .....D44 Vaudeville .........................B345 Theatre RoyalDrury Lane .......................A346 Theatre RoyalHaymarket .......................B147 Trafalgar Studios ............C248 Vaudeville .........................B249 Victoria Palace ................F50 WaterlooEast Theatre .....................C451 Wyndham’s .....................B252 Young Vic ..........................C4Key to Dance, Music and Multi-arts Venues53 Barbican Hall ...................G54 London Coliseum ...........B255 Peacock .............................A356 Ronnie Scott’s .................A157 Royal OperaHouse ................................A258 St. James’s Piccadillychurch ................................B159 St. Martin-in-the-Fieldschurch ................................B260 Sadler’s Wells ..................E61 Southbank Centre ..........C3ENETERTAINMENTENTERTAINMENTJanuary 2013|LONDON PLANNER|visitlondon.com |79

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Dining& NightlifeWith David G. TaylorWhat’s hotDINING & NIGHTLIFEFor quality cocktails head to the recently opened bar theReverend J.W. Simpson in Fitzrovia (pictured), which has theambience of a private house party. You’ll find all kinds of fizzes, flips,cobblers, smashes and sours ranging from £7.50 to £9, includingthe prune Manhattan and the tequila and sherry cobbler. Most aremixed right at your table. In case you were wondering, the venue isnamed after an ordinary vicar who once resided there, and its designincorporates the remnants of his former kitchen, bathroom, livingroom and bedroom – right down to the torn and tattered originalwallpapers. It lends the place a truly unique atmosphere.32 Goodge Street, W1. 020 3174 1155. revjwsimpson.comË Goodge Street. Map B5.New additions to London’s food sceneAmong a raft of recent restaurant openings, Holborn’sGarufin (pictured top left) and Soho’s Disiac standout by offering something a little different.Garufin is a South American restaurant andcafé-bar, specialising in Argentinian cuisine fromthe Noroeste region in the north, to Patagonia in thesouth. Highlights include the much-loved national dishof locro (a stew of pumpkin, pulled pork, beef andchorizo) and campo (chorizo, spicy beans and toast).5-27 Theobalds Road, WC1. 020 7430 9073.Ë Holborn. Off map.Meanwhile, Disiac is a small but funky seafood andchampagne bar with a Mediterranean flavour. Dinein on freshly-made Italian dishes like burrata cheesesalad (pictured far left) and hearty strozzapreti pasta(near left). A Tuesday night supper club offers changingthemes and a four-course meal with wines to matchfor £38 per person. On Thursday evenings there’s livejazz, while on Friday and Saturday nights you’ll find aresident DJ creating an uplifting party vibe.6 Greek Street, W1. 020 7734 3888. disiaclondon.com Ë Tottenham Court Road. Map B5.Eyre BrothersIf you’re craving a little Mediterranian heat to punctuatethe January chills, you should definitely head east toEyre Brothers. In the cosy but chic setting, an array ofSpanish and Portugese dishes is coupled with a selectionof warming delicacies from all around the world. There is aspicy twist to the flavours that reflects the owners’ (siblingsRobert and David Eyre) Mozambican upbringing, which is areal treat for the taste buds. From the tapas at the bar to themouthwatering acorn-fed Ibérico pork (a family favorite), orthe sizzling tiger prawn piri-piri, the quality of the food andwine left us enchanted. ££-£££ Review by Tim Benton70 Leonard Street, EC2. 020 7613 5346. eyrebrothers.co.uk Ë Old Street. Off map.January 2013|LONDON PLANNER|visitlondon.com |81

DINING & NIGHTLIFEApproximate prices shownin listings are for a threecoursemeal without wine.£: up to £20 per person.££: £20-£40 per person.£££: £40 or moreper person.Venues are open daily forlunch and dinner, unlessotherwise stated.To dial the UnitedKingdom remove the first0 and add +44.KEY: : TelephoneË : London UndergroundË : London OvergroundË : Docklands Light Railwayt : National Rail : WebsiteAmericanHARD ROCK CAFEEnjoy top burgers, steaksand other North Americanclassics in the presence ofrock memorabilia. This is theoriginal branch of the HardRock Cafe empire. Nowmore than 40 years old, itsgroundbreaking formula hasprompted outlets across theworld. Live music some nights.Head to The Vault opposite(p. 34) for even more amazingrock artefacts. ££.150 Old Park Lane, W1. 020 7514 1700. hardrock.com Ë HydePark Corner. Map C4.PLANET HOLLYWOODIn this huge, lively venue,enjoy massive, tasty burgers,moreish cocktails, a wokstation for Asian flavoursand fabulous film-focusedmemorabilia, includinga James Bond section. ££.57-60 Haymarket, SW1. 020 7287 1000. planethollywoodlondon.com Ë Piccadilly Circus.Map C5.RAINFOREST CAFEEnter another world bystepping into this tropicalrainforest with life-sizeanimatronic animalsincluding gorillas, plussimulated rainstorms. Kidswill love the jungle theme,and dishes like nachos,chicken wings and pasta. ££.20-24 Shaftesbury Avenue,W1. 020 7434 3111. therainforestcafe.co.ukË Piccadilly Circus.Map C5.STK LONDONA US steakhouse chainthat’s chic, innovative andfun. Expect a buzzingcontemporary dining spacewith a live DJ and cocktailsgalore. Enjoy steaks, ribsand burgers, plus a seafoodRaw Bar, and other optionsranging from poachedlobster to rack of lamb.££-£££336-337 Strand, WC2. stkhouse.comË Covent Garden. Map C6.BritishCAFÉ IN THE CRYPTOne of London’s best-keptsecrets, right on TrafalgarSquare. In the atmosphericbasement of St. Martin-inthe-Fieldschurch (p. 77),this café serves top-notchEnglish grub at prices thatbelie its quality and theimpressive setting.Mon-Sat from 08.00;Sun 11.00. £.St. Martin-in-the-Fields,Trafalgar Square, WC2. 020 7766 1158. smitf.org Ë TrafalgarSquare. Map C6.HELIOT RESTAURANT,BAR & LOUNGEHippodrome Casino’s inhouseeatery serves Britishclassics and more. Typicaldishes include steaks,shepherd’s pie and cornedbeef hash, plus burgers,swordfish, exotic saladsand even French favouritecroque madame. Daily 17.00-00.00. ££-£££.The Hippodrome Casino,Cranbourn Street, WC2. 020 7769 8844.hippodromecasino.com/heliot Ë Leicester Square.Map C5.JOHNSTONSEnjoy lunch, afternoon tea,a pre-theatre dinner orsupper at this smart, elegantbrasserie. The changing menuof modern British cuisinereflects what’s in season, butexpect classic dishes suchas pork fillet with potatodauphinoise and steak andchips. Great value in the heartof the West End. £.2 Burleigh Street, WC2. 020 7497 4158. strandrestaurants.co.uk/johnstonbrasserieË Covent Garden. Map C6.PARK TERRACESituated in the luxurioussurroundings of the RoyalGarden Hotel London, thissophisticated eatery pridesitself on locally-sourcedingredients. Choose from theformal restaurant or relaxedlounge space for all-daydining and afternoon tea. ££.2-4 Kensington HighStreet, W8. 020 73610602. parkterracerestaurant.co.ukË High Street Kensington.Off map.RESTAURANT ATST. PAUL’S CATHEDRALOffering the best of Britishproduce, this restaurant isnestled in the cathedral’svaults. Expect simple,beautiful dishes likeartichoke and watercresstart, and chicken with broadbean salad. Or try thetraditional afternoon tea.Set lunch available. Nodinner service. £-££.The Chapterhouse,St. Paul’s Churchyard, EC4. 020 7248 2469. restaurantatstpauls.co.uk Ë St. Paul’s.Map B8.UNION JACKSThis venture from Britishcelebrity chef Jamie Oliverdishes up wood-fired treatssuch as pork chops with‘bubble and squeak’ (friedpotato and vegetable cakes),plus pizza-like ‘flatbreads’with toppings ranging fromfield mushrooms and cheddar,to oxtail in Worcestershiresauce. ££.4 Central Saint Giles,WC2 (and branches). 020 3597 7888. unionjacksrestaurants.com Ë Tottenham CourtRoad. Map B6.ChineseKAM TONGDelicious authenticCantonese and Asiancuisine, including a wideselection of dim sum.Quality dishes range fromdelicacies such as seasonedjellyfish and crispy eel, toold favourites like tom yumsoups, whole sea bass, roastduck, and tempting doublecookedpork. ££-£££.59-63 Queensway, W2. 020 7229 6065. kamtong.org.ukË Bayswater. Map C1.MIN JIANGSuperb food accompanied bywonderful views across HydePark at this five-star Chinesegastronomic experience. Tryexpertly-cooked traditionalSichuan dishes, and don’tmiss out on the Beijing duck(pre-order only). £££.Royal Garden Hotel,2-24 Kensington HighStreet, W8. 020 73611988. minjiang.co.ukË High Street Kensington.Off map.PING PONGTasty, beautifully-presenteddim sum, plus rice dishes,wonton, dumplings, springrolls, spare ribs and more,with a fun vibe and veryreasonable prices. Thisgreat location is justone of nine right acrossLondon. £-££.45 Great MarlboroughStreet, W1 (and branches). 020 7851 6969. pingpongdimsum.comË Oxford Circus. Map B5.FrenchBRASSERIE ZÉDELA Parisian-style brasserieby Piccadilly Circus, servingtraditional French food. Itspicturesque dining room,boasting acres of marbleand art deco elegance, alsomakes a charming place totake afternoon tea. £-££.20 Sherwood Street,W1. 020 7734 4888. brasseriezedel.comË Piccadilly Circus.Map C5.82 | visitlondon.com|LONDON PLANNER|January 2013

MON PLAISIRLondon’s oldest Frenchrestaurant is family-ownedand has been going strongfor more than 50 years.Enjoy exquisitely-cookedclassics such as Frenchonion soup, steak tartareand coq au vin. ££.19-21 Monmouth Street,WC2. 020 7836 7243. monplaisir.co.ukË Covent Garden. Map B6.IndianAMAYAGlamorous contemporarydining. The Michelin-starredfood is light and packed withexotic flavours – watch itbeing cooked in the openkitchen. £££.19 Motcomb Street, SW1. 020 7823 1166. amaya.bizË Knightsbridge. Map D4.CHUTNEY MARYThis west London institution,with a pretty room andconservatory, offers agourmet tour of seven Indianregions. Try unusual dishessuch as pan-fried sea basswith fenugreek and tamarind.No lunch served Mon-Fri. ££.535 King’s Road, SW10. 020 7351 3113. chutneymary.comË Fulham Broadway.Off map.THE DELHI BRASSERIEA Soho institution for morethan 20 years, this charmingrestaurant is perfect for pre orpost-theatre dining in nearbyTheatreland. Its décor is verysmart and the menu boaststraditional curries, biryanis andtandoori dishes. There’s alsoa lovely west London branch(134 Cromwell Road, SW7. 020 7370 7617). £.44 Frith Street, W1. 020 7437 8261. delhibrasserie.comË Leicester Square.Map B5.FLAVORS OF INDIAThe traditional menu hasa wide range of vegetarianoptions, as well as meatfocusedspecialities suchas the tandoori mixed grill.Nibble on spicy chilli pakora· ·to start and try the richlyflavouredjeera rice. £.46 Gloucester Terrace, W2. 020 7402 1100. flavorsofindia4u.co.ukË t Paddington.Map B2.GAYLORDSpecialising in Mughlaifare, which includes thekind of dishes preparedfor mahajarahs and otherroyalty, this extremelypopular restaurant hits thespot. Lobster lababdar (withgarlic butter and masala),is a must-try. ££.79-81 Mortimer Street, W1. 020 7636 0808. gaylordlondon.comË Oxford Circus.Map B5.GOLDEN SHALIMARThis small but perfectlyformed restaurant hasserved classic Indian dishessince 1956; look out forexcellent biryanis, masalasand kormas, plus the verytasty and excellent valuefor-moneyset menus. £.6 Spring Street, W2. 020 7262 3763. goldenshalimar.co.ukË t Paddington. Map B2.HAANDINamed after a cooking utensilused to create the strongflavours of Punjabi cuisine.Watch as the chefs prepareclassic North Indian frontierfood such as tawa chickenrara, tasty masala curries, plusplenty of vegetarian dishes. £.7 Cheval Place, SW7. 020 7823 7373. haandi-restaurants.comË Knightsbridge. Map D3.IMLIBuzzy, brilliant restaurantserving up great food. Takeadvantage of the tapas-sizedportions and reward your tastebuds with stunning dishessuch as seafood malabar andthe mouthwatering Rajasthanilamb. The lunch plattersand the three-coursepre-theatre menu are evenmore affordable. ££.167-169 Wardour Street,W1. 020 7287 4243. imli.co.uk Ë OxfordCircus. Map B5.AUTHENTIC INDIAN CUISINEThe oldestIndiancuisine inPaddingtonEstablished in1956www.goldenshalimar.co.uk6 Spring Street, Paddington, W2 3RATel: 020 7262 3763 / 020 7402 8163January 2013|LONDON PLANNER|visitlondon.com |83DINING & NIGHTLIFE

DINING & NIGHTLIFEMr FishADVERTISEMENTThe Sea ShellFor a truly traditional British fish supper, head over toMr Fish, centrally located in vibrant Bayswater. The70-seater restaurant with its fully licensed bar is agreat destination for lunch or dinner. Dishes rangefrom a classic cod and chips with mushy peas anda refreshing beer, to a sumptuous grilled Seabass,Plaice or Halibut washed down with a fine glass ofwine. It’s recommended by Time Out magazine.Open daily 11.00-23.30.Present this advert for 15% off your restaurant billwhen you dine-in at Mr Fish.9 Porchester Road, Bayswater, W2 5DP. 020 72294161. Ë Bayswater/Queensway/Royal Oak. mrfish.uk.comFor over forty years, The Sea Shell restaurant inLondon has been serving the great British traditionaldish of fish and chips. Recommended by Time Out, theSea Shell has gained a great reputation with everyonefrom fans of good food to famous celebrities.Find it located close to many hotels and some ofLondon’s most famous landmarks, such as MadameTussauds, 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.ukHaandiAUTHENTIC THAI CUISINEat the award winningTHAI POTsince 1992D CAMDESpecialising in North Indian Frontier cuisine, Haandi’smasalas are freshly-prepared daily and everythingis created in house. It is a truly authentic Indianrestaurant aimed at a clientele that knows its raitasfrom its rotis.Enter from Cheval Place at the rear and a smallbar area opens onto the plush, lush main salon.Decorated with tropical greenery, muted colours,exquisite fabrics and sparkling mirrors – it leaves nodoubt as to Haandi’s East African origins. The glassenclosedkitchen provides the focal point, as watchingthe chefs at work adds an element of drama to thewhole dining experience.Haandi has two entrances:136 Brompton Road, SW3 1HY and 7 Cheval Place, SW71EW. 020 7823 7373. Ë Knightsbridge. haandi-restaurants.com020 7379 4580www.thaipot.bizAwarded:Authentic Thai Food –Ministry ofCommerce, Thailand4 stars –Master Chef UKThai Select Award –Department of ExportPromotion, Ministry ofCommerce, Thailand1 Bedfordbury,Covent Garden,London WC2N 4BPbehind ENO, Coliseum,Ë Charing Cross Station(Covent Garden exit)4 stars restaurant at 2 stars price!– food and service others talk about –84| visitlondon.com|LONDON PLANNER|January 2013

LA PORTE DES INDESStep inside this Georgiantownhouse and you’ll feel asif you have entered colonialIndia. The cuisine is fabulous,taking inspiration fromPondicherry in the south.Try spicy guineafowl orSamudri thali (a home-stylecooking mini feast fromPakistan) with assortedseafood. Cooking demos lastFri of month. ££.32 Bryanston Street, W1. 020 7224 0055. laportedesindes.comË Marble Arch. Map B3.MASALA ZONEThis group of eateries offersfantastic value, high-qualityIndian street food. Its CoventGarden branch has lovelydécor with colourful interioraccessories, plus an openkitchen and excellent,seasonally-changing thalis.Its branch in Fulham(583 Fulham Road, SW6. 020 7386 5500)features Rajasthani frescopaintings. Alternatively, stopby the Masala Express inthe Food Hall of Selfridgesdepartment store (p. 62). £.48 Floral Street, WC2 (andbranches). 020 73790101. masalazone.comË Covent Garden. Map B6.MEMORIES OF INDIALoved by critics andvisitors alike, this smartrestaurant is well-situatedfor Kensington’s museums.It has two brilliant sisterrestaurants, Khan’sOf Kensington (3 HarringtonRoad, SW7. 020 75844114) and Little India (32Gloucester Road, SW7. 020 7584 3476). ££.18 Gloucester Road, SW7. 020 7589 6450. memoriesofindia.comË Gloucester Road.Off map.NOORJAHAN 2Top-quality cooking fromthe northern regions ofIndia, skilfully executed.The food, such as thespecial marinated duckor achari chicken, is richand flavoursome, thesurroundings stylish and theservice impeccable. Checkout the original Noorjahanin Bina Gardens, SW5( 020 7373 6522). ££.26 Sussex Place, W2. 020 7402 2332. noorjahan2.comË Lancaster Gate. Map B2.SITAARAYTasty street food and all-youcaneat kebabs and curries.A fun Bollywood atmosphereprevails and it’s in the heartof Theatreland. Tues-Satfrom 17.30. £167 Drury Lane, WC2. 020 7269 6422. sitaaray.comË Covent Garden. Map B6.VEERASWAMYLondon’s oldest Indian eateryhas benefitted from a majorrefurbishment. The décoris exotic, lavish and chic,evoking a 1920s maharajah’spalace. The food is excellenttoo, and the concise menuoffers something foreveryone. £££.99 Regent Street, W1. 020 7734 1401. veeraswamy.comË Piccadilly Circus.Map C5.ItalianMACHIAVELLICharming Italian café,restaurant and deli in theheart of Covent Garden.Upstairs the all-day caféoffers breakfasts, coffee andnibbles, while downstairs thedining room is a more elegantalternative, and includes apre-theatre menu. Open from08.00 Mon-Fri; 09.00 Sat;10.00-17.00 Sun. £-££.69-76 Long Acre, WC2. 020 7240 2125. machiavellifood.comË Covent Garden. Map B6.JapaneseAQUA KYOTOBreathtaking contemporaryJapanese cuisine, stunningWest End views, and abuzzing open-air terrace barmake this a real discovery.Triumphant dishes includesaikyo miso black cod, searedscallops with yuzu truffleLa CopitaTaking its name from the Spanish word for a sherryglass this wonderfully atmospheric tapas bar puts astrong emphasis on pairing its mouthwatering biteswith a wide selection of sherries and wines. The décorevokes memories of Seville’s traditional tiled tapasbars, with stools to perch on, swift yet friendly serviceand tasty rustic dishes, including many that are rare tofind outside of Spain. Homemade butifarra, a sausagewith piquillo peppers and chickpeas, is both filling andflavoursome, while the wonderfully sweet ajo blanco,a chilled garlic and almond soup accompanied withcubes of beetroot was a perfect culinary companion.With so many new and intriguing dishes on offer areturn visit is a must. Review by John Barker27 D’Arblay Street, W1. 020 7287 7797. copita.co.uk Ë Oxford Circus. Map B5.and soft-shell crab tempura.Exceptional food. Mon-Sat.££-£££.Aqua London, 5th Floor,30 Argyll Street, W1. 020 7478 0540. aqua.com.hkË Oxford Circus. Map B5.TOKYO DINERIntimate, unpretentious andreasonably priced, TokyoDiner offers well-preparedsushi and sashimi, as well astraditional rice and noodledishes such as katsu curry.Service is excellent too. £.2 Newport Place, WC2. 020 7287 8777. tokyodiner.comË Leicester Square.Map C6.MexicanCANTINA LAREDOA classy take on Mexicancuisine. Enjoy delicious,quality dishes like asadasteak wrapped with poblanopepper, sautéed tiger prawns,Monterey Jack cheese andchimichurri sauce. ££.10 Upper St. Martin’s Lane,WC2. 020 7420 0630. cantinalaredo.co.ukË Covent Garden. Map B6.WAHACASuperb chain of stylishcantinas, mixing the spiritof a Mexican market witha trendy London vibe.The menus feature a rangeof fresh and hearty dishesincluding burritos, tacos andquesadillas. Sample Mexicanbeers and great housemargaritas. £.80 Wardour Street, W1(and branches). 020 7734 0195. wahaca.co.ukË Piccadilly Circus.Map B5.Mideast & N. AfricanMAMOUNIA LOUNGEDelicious Lebanese andMoroccan-fusion cuisine,from tasty tagines to a verytempting range of mezzesharing dishes, such asgrilled Lebanese bread withveal, grilled halloumi or freshDINING & NIGHTLIFEJanuary 2013|LONDON PLANNER|visitlondon.com |85

DINING & NIGHTLIFE“The Show After The Show”Located in the heart of theatreland can befound one of London’s most spectacularrestaurants. Sarastro is not only a treat forthe palate but for the eyes and ears aswell. Dine in the flamboyant operaticsurroundings and feast upon the finearray of Mediterranean dishes.Every Sunday matinee and Sunday andMonday evenings there are live operaperformances from up and coming stars,not only from the Royal and NationalOpera 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 alsoavailable at £14.50 for two courses.Private function room for all occasionsavailable for up to 300 guests.126 Drury Lane, London, WC2Tel: 020 7836 0101 Fax: 020 7379 4666www.sarastro-restaurant.comE: reservations@sarastro-restaurant.comfalafel. ££.136 Brompton Road, SW3. 020 7581 7777. mamounialounge.comË Knightsbridge/SouthKensington. Map D3.MANGAL 2An award-winning Turkishocakbasi (open charcoalgrill) restaurant that servestraditional fare at great prices.Fresh dips and starters, plusgrilled meats and vegetabledishes feature. Finish with asweet baklava pastry. Britishartists Gilbert & George areregulars. £.4 Stoke Newington Road,N16 (and branches). 020 7254 7888. mangal2.comË Dalston Kingsland.Off map.MOMOA wonderful North Africanexperience with an outdoorterrace, plus lighter bitesat its adjacent sister venue,Mo Café. Enjoy a range ofdelicious hot and cold mezzesuch as wood pigeon pastilla(filo parcels) and samosa-likecheese briouats, or heartierdishes like succulent chickencouscous (spiced to taste)and lamb tagine, cooked ina pot. ££-£££.25 Heddon Street, W1. 020 7434 4040. momoresto.comË Piccadilly Circus/Oxford Circus. Map C5.Modern EuropeanBALTICDelicious Eastern Europeandishes, from Polish andRussian soups, pickled fishand dumplings, to heartyHungarian stews. Jazz onSunday evenings. ££.74 Blackfriars Road, SE1. 020 7928 1111. balticrestaurant.co.ukË Southwark. Map C7.CRITERIONRESTAURANTA bejewelled Victorian room,made famous in Sir ArthurConan Doyle’s SherlockHolmes stories, providesthe setting for an equallyimpressive dining experience.UK ingredients includeGloucester Old Spot pork loin,Aylesbury duck breast andHereford beef Chateaubriand(p. 20). ££-£££.224 Piccadilly, W1. 020 7930 0488. criterionrestaurant.com Ë Piccadilly Circus.Map C5.THE DELAUNAYThe latest eatery from theWolseley team. Situatedin Theatreland, the interiorand menu are inspired byEurope’s grand cafés. Dishesinclude schnitzels, moulesfrites (mussels with Frenchfries) and steaks. Mon-Frifrom 07.00; Sat from 08.00;Sun from 11.00. ££-£££.55 Aldwych, WC2. 020 7499 8558. thedelaunay.comË Temple. Map B6.EL PIRATA OF MAYFAIRThe buzzy atmosphereattests to the quality andvalue of the Spanish tapashere. Try the chilli prawns,bean stew and patatasbravas. Closed Sun.A second branch, El PirataDe Tapas (115 WestbourneGrove, W2. 020 77275000), has sleeker décorand equally good dishes. £.5-6 Down Street, W1. 020 7491 3810. elpirata.co.ukË Green Park. Map C4.QUAGLINO’SAn iconic dining room anda menu of modern classicsare good reasons to visit.Expect dishes such asconfit duck, fish and chips,and pork belly with crackling,mash and apple sauce. Apleasantly lively cocktail barprovides a good meetingpoint. Special menus for thelunch crowd and theatregoersoffer extra value. ££-£££.16 Bury Street, SW1. 020 7930 6767. danddlondon.comË Green Park. Map C5.R.S. HISPANIOLAEnjoy excellentMediterranean cuisine andfantastic views aboardthis restaurant ship, which86| visitlondon.com|LONDON PLANNER|January 2013

Afternoon teasLONDON PLANNERDINING & NIGHTLIFEa wild placeto shopand eat ®Diamond Jubilee Tea SalonThe British tradition of taking tea with sandwichesand cakes in the afternoon is something many Londonvisitors like to experience. From classic-style teas,to with a contemporary twist, there are many variationsto tempt your taste buds. Here are just a fewsuggestions to whet your appetite.5 O’Clock Tea Club at the Oxford Street departmentstore John Lewis, p. 62.Apsleys at The Lanesborough Hotel, Hyde ParkCorner, SW1. 020 7259 5599. lanesborough.com Ë Hyde Park Corner. Map D4.The Berkeley, Wilton Place, SW1. 020 72356000. the-berkeley.co.uk Ë Knightsbridge.Map D4.Brown’s Hotel, 33 Albemarle Street, W1. 0207493 6020. brownshotel.com 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 at the Piccadillydepartment store Fortnum & Mason, p. 62.Dorchester, 53 Park Lane, W1. 020 7629 8888. thedorchester.com Ë Hyde Park Corner. Map C4.Kensington Hotel, 109-113 Queen’s Gate, SW7. 020 7589 6300. doylecollection.com Ë SouthKensington. Off map.London Marriott Hotel County Hall, WestminsterBridge Road, SE1. 020 7902 8000. londonmarriottcountyhall.co.uk Ë t Waterloo,Ë Westminster. Map D6.Mandeville Hotel, Mandeville Place, W1.020 7935 5599. mandeville.co.uk Ë BondStreet. Map B4.Park Terrace at the Royal Garden Hotel, p. 82.The Ritz, 105 Piccadilly, W1. 020 7300 2345. theritzlondon.com Ë Green Park. Map C4.Waldorf Hilton, Aldwych, WC2. 020 7836 2400. waldorfhilton.co.uk Ë Covent Garden. Map B6.Located in Piccadilly Circus,Rainforest Cafe is a uniqueand vibrant restaurantand bar bringing togetherthe sights and soundsof the jungle.15%Discountoff your final food bill *PERFECT FOR KIDS & BIG KIDSGREAT FOR GROUPS &BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONSPICCADILLYCIRCUSBook online: www.therainforestcafe.co.ukTel: 020 7434 3111Email: sales@therainforestcafe.co.uk*Offer valid seven days a week. Maximum party size of 6.Please present to your safari guide when seated.Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.January 2013|LONDON PLANNER|visitlondon.com |87

DINING & NIGHTLIFEis permanently mooredopposite the London Eye.Choose from the à la cartemenu, or graze on traditionalplates of Spanish tapas. ££.Victoria Embankment,WC2. 020 7839 3011. hispaniola.co.ukË Embankment. Map C6.SARASTROSituated in the heart ofTheatreland, this eatery hasincredible décor. Enjoy liveopera during Sun lunch, plusSun and Mon evenings. Dineon Mediterranean cuisine witha Turkish edge from its wallmountedopera boxes. ££.126 Drury Lane, WC2. 020 7836 0101. sarastro-restaurant.com Ë Covent Garden.Map B6.SeafoodMICKEY’S FISH & CHIPSThis restaurant andtakeaway, five minutes’ walksouth of Borough Market(p 64), is a real find. Try oneof 10 types of fish batteredor grilled, plus salads,burgers, kebabs, mixed grillsand more. £.134 Borough High Street,SE1. 020 7357 7016.Ë Borough. Off map.MR FISHFish and chips is a must-trydish in London, and thewell-priced fare at thiscritics’ favourite will have youcoming back for more. Fishis as fresh as can be – goodfood at great prices. Try thecrunchy plaice with chips andmushy peas. £.9 Porchester Road, W2. 020 7229 4161. mrfish.uk.comË Bayswater. Map B/C2.THE SEASHELLStick with classics such asfish and chips, or go for moreelegant dishes of grilled fishor pan-fried king scallops.Don’t miss the traditionalEnglish desserts. ££.49-51 Lisson Grove, NW1. 020 7224 9000. seashellrestaurant.co.uk Ë t Marylebone.Map A3.Southeast AsianBALI BALIA wonderful spot offeringBalinese cuisine. There aretraditional satays on themenu, but be adventurousas Indonesian cooking isa melting pot of cultures.Try the rijsttafel set menufor an introduction to arange of flavours. ClosedSun lunch. £.150 Shaftesbury Avenue,WC2. 020 7836 2644. balibalirestaurant.comË Covent Garden.Map B6.BLUE ELEPHANTFantastic Thai cuisine anda gorgeous riverside setting.The delicious green andlamb massaman curries arehighly recommended. ££.The Boulevard, ImperialWharf, Townmead Road,SW6. 020 7385 6595. blueelephant.comË Imperial Wharf.Off map.THAI POTThis award-winning andpopular spot has stylishdécor and classic Thai food.Freshly sautéed dishes sitalongside expertly-preparedtofu, fish and meat. Ask thefriendly staff if you prefer itspicy – they are happyto help. The perfect choicefor a pre-theatre meal.Closed Sun. £.1 Bedfordbury, WC2. 020 7379 4580. thaipot.bizË Covent Garden.Map C6.TakeawayCRUSSHA chain of eateries brandedas ‘Fit Food & Juice Bars’and priding itself on offeringhealthier food and snackoptions. Expect delicioussmoothies, juices, soups,stews, sandwiches, noodlesand much more. £.14 Broadwick Street, W1(and branches). 020 7287 4480. crussh.comË Tottenham Court Road/Oxford Circus. Map B5.The Jam CupboardLocated withinthe sophisticatedRydges hotel,The JamCupboardoffers modernEuropean fare.Its understateddesign, warmhospitality andrelaxed loungemusic providethe idealenvironment tochill out withexcellent food,wine andgreat cocktails.Choices fromthe à la carte menu include pan-seared scallops withcrushed peas, air-dried ham and pea shoots, and hamhock terrine with homemade piccalilli, toasted speltbread, English mustard butter and herb salad. Allvery tasty starters.We followed with mains of twice-cooked pork bellywith a warm bean and shallot salad (served with applevelouté), plus London Pride beer-battered fish (servedin a basket of homemade crispy chips, with a side orderof mushy peas and tartare sauce).A wonderful meal culminated in a choice ofsumptuous desserts – Eton mess and sticky toffeepudding. If you are seeking a chic, elegant eatery withimpeccable service, The Jam Cupboard should definitelybe on your itinerary. ££. Review by Vincent NeedhamRydges Kensington London Hotel,61 Gloucester Road, SW7. 020 7584 8100. rydges.com Ë Gloucester Road. Off map.WOK TO WALKGreat-value Chinesetakeaway in Soho. Mixand match noodles, riceor vegetables with extraingredients such as beef,tofu or broccoli. Thereare more than 400 freshlypreparedcombinationsavailable. £.4 Brewer Street, W1 (andbranch). 020 72878464. woktowalk.comË Piccadilly Circus.Map C5.Vegetarian & VeganINSPIRALA planet-friendly caféspecialising in the mostnutritious of foods,free of additives andpreservatives. Dishes includeraw lasagne, Thai greencurry, spelt-crusted vegetableratatouille and edible flowersalad. It’s great for healthyeating, vegans and anyoneon a special diet. £-££.250 Camden High Street,NW1. 020 3370 3797. inspiralled.netË Camden Town. Off map.WILD FOOD CAFÉA vibrant Covent Gardencafé serving raw-centricgourmet world cuisine,artisan sandwiches,smoothies, juices, soups,snacks, confectionery,desserts and more. Enjoydishes such as seasonalsalads, olive and shitakemushroom burgers, andraw chocolate. Daily 12.00-17.00. £-££.1st floor, 14 Neal’s Yard,WC1. 020 7419 2014. wildfoodcafe.comË Covent Garden. Map B6.88 | visitlondon.com|LONDON PLANNER|January 2013

Bars& ClubsHere are some of thehighlights of London’s richnightlife. Most bars openfrom 18.00-00.00 and mostnightclubs from 22.00-03.00(some stay open as late as06.00). Do please check inadvance for opening hours,any admission charges, andin case there is a specificdress code.For advice on late-nighttransport and more, turnto p. 91-96. Information iscorrect at time of going topress, but can change lastminute, so do checkbefore visiting. The UK’slegal drinking age is18 years old.BarsBAR ITALIAThis friendly 24-hour cafébar,open since 1949, isa Soho institution, servingcold beer and steamingespressos. Great for peoplewatchingday or night.22 Frith Street, W1. 020 7437 4520. baritaliasoho.co.ukË Tottenham Court Road.Map B5.CALLOOH CALLAYFantastic 1970s fantasythemedbar with entrancesdisguised as wardrobes.It specialises in deliciousoff-the-wall cocktails thatchange seasonally.65 Rivington Street, EC2. 020 7739 4781. calloohcallaybar.comË Old Street. Off map.ICEBAR BY ICEHOTELA cool bar made entirelyof ice. Book a slot, slip ona thermal cape and mittensand enjoy tasty cocktailsin a glass fashioned fromice. An adjacent restaurant,Belowzero, offers modernEuropean food in warmersurroundings (p. 10).31-33 Heddon Street, W1. 020 7478 8910. belowzerolondon.comË Piccadilly Circus.Map C5.ClubsBOUNCEEurope’s first purpose-built‘social ping-pong club’. Itoffers an entertaining fusionof table tennis, cocktails andfood including traditionalItalian pizzas and antipasti.121 Holborn, EC1. 020 3657 6525. bouncelondon.comË Chancery Lane.Map B7.CAFÉ DE PARISThis Soho club has beenrunning since 1924. Itsextremely glamorousinteriors make any occasionseem extra special. Headhere for dance nights,cabaret and burlesque.3-4 Coventry Street, W1. 020 7734 7700. cafedeparis.comË Piccadilly Circus.Map C5.HEAVENWorld-famous gay venue andan exceedingly fun night out.It’s home to dance nightsincluding G-A-Y (Thurs-Sat).Expect a youngish crowdmoving to the latest chart,pop and indie anthems.Off Villiers Street, WC2. 020 7930 2020. heavennightclublondon.comË t CharingCross. Map C6.MINISTRY OF SOUNDVast dance club boasting fiverooms 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.RONNIE SCOTT’SThis famous Soho jazzinstitution first opened in1959. Dine on Europeancuisine while listening tolive music. It’s not just jazzon stage these days, butfunk, soul and other musicalgenres. Booking is essential.47 Frith Street, W1. 020 7439 0747. ronniescotts.co.ukË Tottenham Court Road.Map B5.Eat, Drinkand Feel Famous!Hollywood inspired diningRestaurant open 11.30am tomidnight (11pm Sunday)Bar open to 1am(midnight Sunday)Souvenir Merchandise StoreMovie Memorabilia on displayPresent this advert to your server before ordering20% OFFFood, Soft Drinks & MerchandiseNot valid in conjunction with any other offer.Valid Sunday to Friday until 28/02/13.Excludes 25 & 31 December 2012.Subject to availability. Code : LPLAN57-60 Haymarket,London SW1Y 4QXClose to Piccadilly Circus& Leicester Square tubeFor reservations please call020 7287 1000planethollywoodlondon.comFind us on Facebook – PlanetHollywoodUK10% OFFAny Sandwich,Salad or Wrap38-40 Ludgate Hill, (nr St. Paul’s) London EC4M 7DEwww.earlofsandwich.co.ukPresent this advert when ordering. Not valid with anyother offer. Expires 28/02/13. Code: LPLANDINING & NIGHTLIFEJanuary 2013|LONDON PLANNER|visitlondon.com |89

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Accommodation& TravelEssential information to help you book a place tostay and navigate your way around the cityACCOMMODATION ESSENTIALS& TRAVELIMAGE © LONDONONVIEW.COM/BRITAINONVIEWKEY: : TelephoneË : London UndergroundË : London OvergroundË : Docklands Light Railwayt : National Rail : WebsiteTo dial the UnitedKingdom remove the first0 and add +44.AccommodationThere is a vast range ofaccommodation in London.Stay in world-famous hotels,B&Bs (bed and breakfasts),guesthouses, self-cateringapartments or good-qualityhostels. You’ll find somethingto suit all kinds of tastesand budgets.AccommodationIf you want a treat, thenLondon has some of the besthotels in the world. Nameslike the Savoy ( fairmont.com/savoy), Claridges( claridges.co.uk),the Dorchester( thedorchester.com), andthe Ritz ( theritzlondon.com) are internationallyfamous and offercomplete luxury.For those on a budget,boutique hotels, B&Bs andguesthouses offer stylish andcomfortable accommodationat very good prices. Mostoffer en-suite rooms, althoughsmaller establishments mightonly have shared bathrooms.Many hotel groups and chainsoffer special deals.By far the cheapestplaces to stay in London arehostels such as GeneratorHostels ( generatorhostels.com) and YHALondon ( yha.org.uk). These offer a secureenvironment and sociableatmosphere, often for lessthan £15 per night.If you’re lookingfor something moreflexible, try self-cateringaccommodation. Havingyour own kitchen gives youmore control over your mealtimes and schedule, plusself catering often works outcheaper than hotels or B&Bs.AccommodationBookingIt is advisable to make youraccommodation reservationsbefore you arrive in thecapital. London’s premierinformation website, visitlondon.com offersonline booking fora range of hotels, B&Bsand hostels, plus great dealson hotel prices. You canalso call the official Londonaccommodation line on 08701 566 366to book by credit card.AccommodationRatingsStar ratings are the officialmark of quality, awardedto accommodation byVisitEngland and the AA.Standards of service,hospitality, food, cleanlinessand comfort are checkedannually by trained andimpartial assessors. Allparticipating establishmentsare awarded between oneand five stars. The more stars,the higher the quality andrange of services andfacilities provided.Take care to check thestar ratings for guest housesand guest accommodation,as they are not the sameas hotels, and differentcriteria apply. For details,go to enjoyengland.comVisitEngland recognisesthe top scoring propertiesacross the spectrumby awarding Silver andGold awards.AccessibleLondonVisitor InformationFor information on thecity’s disabled facilities,maps including accessibleattractions, and details ofaccommodation for disabledtravellers, please visit thefollowing websites: visitlondon.com/access or openbritain.netFor the most up-to-date, detailed information onplanning your trip, plus special deals, register at London’sofficial visitor website visitlondon.com or call 08701 566 366 (UK only). If you have a smartphone,download the London Official City Guide app for free, at visitlondon.com/appTourist and Travel Information Centres (TICs) aresituated at key points across the capital, including:City Of London Mon-Sat 09.30-17.30; Sun 10.00-16.00. St. Paul’s Churchyard, EC4. Ë St. Paul’s. MapB7. Euston Mon-Fri 07.15-21.15; Sat 07.15-18.15; Sun08.15-18.15. Opposite platform 8, Euston Station, NW1.Ë t Euston. Map A5. Victoria Station Mon-Sat 07.15-21.15; Sun 08.15-20.15. Victoria Station, SW1.Ë t Victoria. Map D4. Liverpool Street Station Mon-Sat 07.15-21.15; Sun 08.15-20.15. Liverpool Street,EC2. Ë t Liverpool Street. Map B9. Greenwich Daily10.00-17.00. 2 Cutty Sark Gardens, SE10.Ë t Greenwich. Map inset. For more on TIC locations,go to visitlondon.com/welcomeThe Original London Visitor Centre offers a range ofservices, such as booking theatre tickets, days out, entryinto attractions, car hire, hotels, airport transfers, coachtickets, tours and cruises. Mon-Sat 08.30-18.00; Sun09.00-17.30. 17-19 Cockspur Street, W1. theoriginaltour.com Ë t Charing Cross. Map C6.The British Hotel Reservation Centre will help youmake hotel bookings, arrange theatre trips, and reservesightseeing and travel tickets. There are branches atHeathrow Airport, Stansted Airport, Trafalgar Square,Ë t Paddington, t St. Pancras International andË t Victoria. See map p. 49-51. 020 592 3055. bhrconline.comJanuary 2013|LONDON PLANNER|visitlondon.com | 91

ACCOMMODATION & TRAVELStansted AirportLondon’s newestdouble-decker busTravel Prices quoted are forsingle journeys. All faresand times are correctat the time of going topress but can be subjectto changes, so checkbefore your journey.Times, prices and furtherinformation is available at visitlondon.comAirportsAIRPORT TRANSPORTEasybus easybus.co.ukFirst Capital Connect 08450 264 700. firstcapitalconnect.co.ukFirst Group 01245 293 400. firstgroup.comGatwick Express 08458 501 530. gatwickexpress.comGreen Line Express 08448 017 261. greenline.co.ukGreyhound 09000 960 000. greyhounduk.comHeathrow Express 08456 001 515. heathrowexpress.comNational Express Airport 08717 818 181. nationalexpress.comSouthern Railway 08451 272 920. southernrailway.comStansted Express 08458 500 150. stanstedexpress.comGATWICK AIRPORT 08443 351 802. gatwickairport.comFirst Capital ConnectDirect to and fromË t London Bridgeand t St. PancrasInternational, up to fourtimes an hour. Journeytime is 30 mins to LondonBridge, and 45 mins to St.Pancras International inKing’s Cross. Faresfrom £8.50.Gatwick Express Directto and from Ë t Victoriaevery 15 mins. Journey timeis 30 mins. Faresfrom £15.95.National Express AirportTo and from Victoria CoachStation, up to two coachesan hour. Journey time is onehour and 20 mins. Faresfrom £8.Southern Railway To andfrom Ë t Victoria, every15 mins. Journey 40 mins.Fares from £12.50. easybus.co.ukThree coaches an hour toË Earl’s Court. Journey 70mins. Fares from £2 online.HEATHROW AIRPORT 08443 351 801. heathrowairport.comThe airport is served byLondon Underground’sË Piccadilly line, which runsbetween central Londonand Heathrow Terminals1-4 and 5, every four-to-fivemins between 05.00 and23.54 (Sun 05.46-22.37).Journey 60 mins. Faresfrom £2.90 with an Oystercard. Heathrow Connect Toand from Ë t Paddington,stopping at Hayes, Southall,Hanwell, West Ealing andEaling Broadway, two trainsper hour. For Terminals4 and 5, change atTerminals 1, 2 or 3. Journey25 mins. Fares from £8.50.Heathrow Express To andfrom Ë t Paddington, fourtrains per hour. This isa direct service. Journey 15-20 mins. Fares from £18.National Express AirportTo and from Victoria CoachStation, three coaches perhour. Journey time from 40mins. Fares from £5.LONDONCITY AIRPORT 020 7646 0000. londoncityairport.comË London City Airport.Trains to and fromË Ë Canary Wharf(change at Ë Poplar),Ë Ë Canning Town,Ë Ë Bank and otherstations, every seven mins.Journey eight to 22 mins.Fares from £2.70.LONDONLUTON AIRPORT 01582 405 100. london-luton.com easybus.co.uk Threecoaches an hour toË Baker Street,Ë Marble Arch andË t Victoria. Journey75 mins. Fares from £2online. First CapitalConnect To and fromË t St. PancrasInternational. Up to eighttrains per hour. Journey from35 mins, followed by a fastshuttlebus to the airport.Fares from £14.Green Line Express Threecoaches an hour fromË Baker Street, Ë MarbleArch and Victoria CoachStation. Journey 75 mins.Fares from £16.SOUTHEND AIRPORT 01702 538 500. southendairport.comUp to eight trains an hourto Ë t London LiverpoolStreet or t FenchurchStreet stations. See FirstGroup for more coaches.STANSTED AIRPORT 08443 351 803. stanstedairport.comThe Stansted Expressruns to and fromË t Liverpool Streetstation, up to four trains perhour. Journey time is from 45mins. Fares from £21.50. TheNational Express Airportcoach service runs to andfrom Victoria Coach Stationand other destinations, threecoaches per hour. Journey 80mins. Fares from £10.STANSTED AIRPORT © THINKSTOCK/HEMERA; BUS IMAGE © TRANSPORT FOR LONDON92| visitlondon.com|LONDON PLANNER|January 2013

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ACCOMMODATION & TRAVELThe Emirates Air Line and The O 2 15% discountwith this advertYou’ll find just what youneed without blowingyour budget at London’snewest contemporary, funand funky hostel, Safestayat Elephant & Castle. T. +44 20 7703 8000E. reception@safestay.co.ukFrom£18per personper night www.safestay.co.ukTravel InformationFor 24-hour London travelinformation, including bybus, Tube, river, rail, coach,cycle, tram, car and on foot,plus accessibility, assistedtravel and more, visit theTransport for London (TfL)website tfl.gov.uk/gettingaround or call 08432 221 234.Also useful is visitlondon.com/travel or you can visitTravel Information Centresin person at the followingtrain stations:Ë t Victoria,Ë t Euston,Ë t King’s CrossSt. Pancras,Ë t Liverpool Street,Ë Piccadilly Circus,Ë Heathrow Terminals 1-3.AIR LINE (EMIRATES)Opened last year, this cablecar system across the RiverThames takes passengersbetween Royal Docks andthe Greenwich Peninsula.As well as offering amazingviews of the London skyline,it provides a quick linkbetween The O 2 and theExCel London exhibitioncentre. Oyster pay-asyou-gorates for a singlejourney are £3.20 for anadult, £1.60 for a child.‘Boarding Pass’ fares fromthe terminal’s ticket officesfor a one-way trip are £4.30for an adult, and £2.20 fora child.27 Western Gateway, E16.Ë Royal Victoria/Unit3, Emirates Cable CarTerminal, EdmundHalley Way, SE10.Ë North Greenwich. emiratesairline.co.ukMap inset.ON FOOTIt’s often quicker to getaround London by walking.Legible London is ascheme to help pedestriansfind their way around thecapital more easily. Lookout for their blue and yellowstreet maps on tall narrowmonoliths in key areas.They offer informationincluding local landmarks,street names and estimatedwalking times.Signs and maps aroundExhibition Road in SouthKensington help visitors getaround the area’s museums,concert halls and otherattractions. Other areas youcan spot Legible London’sEMIRATES AIRLINE IMAGE © TRANSPORT FOR LONDON94| visitlondon.com|LONDON PLANNER|January 2013

street maps include LondonBridge, Bankside and theSouth Bank in south London;Portobello Road in NottingHill; Bow Road in eastLondon; and Shoreditch HighStreet and Tower Hill in theEast End. For details, visit tfl.gov.uk/legiblelondonOr to plan your walking route,visit walkit.comCYCLE HIRE(BARCLAYS)More than 6,000 bicyclesare available to hire from400 docking stationsthroughout London’sZone 1. Those visitingthe city can access thescheme using the ‘CasualUse’ option, and pay at thedocking terminal, online, orby phone.Charges, which includean access fee and usagecharges, vary, though this isan inexpensive way to travel.For info and dock locations tfl.gov.uk/cyclingCAR HIREPlease make sure yourdriving licence is valid forthe UK and see CongestionCharge details below.Avis 08445 810 147. avis.co.ukEuropcar 08713 849847. europcar.co.ukEasy Car easycar.comHertz 08708 448 844. hertz.co.ukKendall Cars Ltd. 020 8542 0403. kendallcars.comEnterprise Rent-A-Car 0800 800 227.COACHESLondon’s main coachservices use Victoria CoachStation, SW1. 020 70272520. tfl.gov.uk/coachesË t Victoria. Map D4.Green Line Coaches 08448 017 261. greenline.co.ukiDBUS 08443 690 379. idbus.co.ukMegabus 08712 663333. megabus.comNational Express 08717 818 181. nationalexpress.comTerravision 01279 662931. terravision.euCONGESTIONCHARGEThere is an £10 congestioncharge to drive into centralLondon, Mon-Fri 07.00-18.00. This must be paid inadvance or on the day oftravel. Pay Next Day allowsdrivers to pay the chargethe next day, but the feerises to £12. 08459 001234/ 020 7649 9122(UK only), or visit cclondon.comDIAL-A-RIDEDial-a-Ride is a door-to-doorminibus service for disabledand older people who areunable to use mainstreampublic transport.For details of eligibilityand how to apply formembership, just visit tfl.gov.uk/gettingaround/3222.aspxDOCKLANDS LIGHTRAILWAY (DLR) Ë 020 7363 9700. Trainsrun approximately everythree and a half to 10 mins.Mon-Sat 05.30-00.30;Sun 07.00-23.00. Usefulfor visiting Docklandsand Greenwich, they havefantastic views of the city.30 mins non-stopevery 15 minsSave 10% when you book onlineGatwick Airport to London Victoria, 30 minutes average timetabledjourney time. First train 04.35. Half hourly from 05.20 to 05.50. Last trains00.50 and 01.35. From December 9th 2012, the 07:05 Monday to Fridaytrains will now depart at 07:06. Visit gatwickexpress.com for details.ACCOMMODATION & TRAVELJanuary 2013|LONDON PLANNER|visitlondon.com | 95

ACCOMMODATION & TRAVELOne of London’sfamous black cabst St. PancrasInternational serve northand central Britain.Ë t Charing Cross,Ë t London Bridge,Ë t Waterloo andË t Victoria servesouthern England.For timetables and ticketsvisit nationalrail.co.uk orcall 08457 48 49 50(UK only)/020 7278 5240.Eurostar usest St. PancrasInternational eurostar.comor 08432 186 186(UK only)/01233 617 575.LONDON BUSESLondon buses run 05.00 to00.30. Night buses (00.00-04.30) operate on manymajor routes, and severalservices are 24-hour. Buspassengers in Zone 1 musthave a valid ticket or Oystercard before boarding.LONDONUNDERGROUND(THE TUBE) Ë tfl.gov.uk See p. 98 forthe London UndergroundMap. Services run Mon-Sat05.00-00.30 and Sun07.30-23.30 on most routes.Fares vary, but single adultjourneys in Zone 1 cost£4.50. With an Oyster cardthe same journey works outfar cheaper at £2.10.LONDONOVERGROUND Ë tfl.gov.uk See p. 98 for theLondon Underground Map.Services run Mon-Sat 05.00-00.00, and Sun 07.00-23.30on most routes.OYSTER CARDS/TRAVELCARDSTravelcards are valid for one,three or seven days, plusmonthly or seasonal periods.A Visitor Oyster card (anelectronic smartcard) can bebought in increments of oneweek or more (plus a £5deposit). It can also carry acash value for pay-as-yougojourneys and offersmuch cheaper fares.The system is dividedinto nine zones (p. 98), withZone 1 being the centralLondon area. Travelcardsand Oyster cards are valid onUnderground, Overground,bus, all National Rail serviceswithin London, DocklandsLight Railway (DLR), the AirLine (Emirates) cable carand tram journeys, and offerdiscounts on river services.Visitors can buyTravelcards and Oystercards from TouristInformation Centres, anyTfL outlets or in advance atVisitBritain’s online store, visitbritainshop.comFor more information, go to visitlondon.com/travelRIVER SERVICES tfl.gov.uk/river ThamesClippers 08707 815049. thamesclippers.comHigh-speed catamaransleave major piers every 20mins. Services betweenWaterloo Pier and The O 2(QEII Pier) and on to RoyalArsenal Woolwich Pier havescheduled stops includingEmbankment, Bankside,Tower Pier, LondonBridge, Canary Wharf andGreenwich. The adult singlefare is £6 (£5.40 with anOyster card; £4 with aTravelcard). Alternatively,a River Roamer day passallows unlimited hop-on, hopofftravel on the river from£13.60 per adult (p. 41).TAXISHail one of London’s iconicblack cabs (they now comein a range of colours). Whenthe ‘taxi’ sign is illuminatedthey are available to takeyou anywhere within GreaterLondon. Fares increaseafter 20.00.Private hire or minicabs aredifferent: you can’t hail themin the street but instead mustbook them in advance. Weadvise against using anyvehicle that approaches youin the street. See tfl.gov.uk/pco for details of locallicensed private hire andminicab operators.TRAINSThere are 11 main stationsin London:Ë t Paddington servesthe West Country, Wales andthe South Midlands.Ë t Liverpool Street andË t Fenchurch Streetserve East Anglia andEssex.Ë t Euston, Ë tKing’s Cross St. Pancras,Ë t Marylebone andSIGHTSEEINGPASSESThe London Pass( londonpass.com) offersfree entry, discounts andfast-track queuing at 55 topLondon attractions includingthe Tower of London(p. 34) and the LondonBridge Experience (p. 28),plus some special offersdesigned to enhance yourvisit. An adult one-day passcosts from £46, child from£29. Passes are availablefor up to 6 days. OfficialUK tourism authorityVisitBritain offers variouscards including the ThreePalace Royal Pass, £41( visitbritainshop.com).EMBASSIESAND CONSULATESFor emergencies (that areno fault of your own, andwhere local help has beenexhausted), your embassymay 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.TAXI © THINKSTOCK/COMSTOCK96| visitlondon.com|LONDON PLANNER|January 2013

Albro House Hotelwww.albrohotel.co.ukEmail: joe@albrohotel.freeserve.co.ukOne of London’s bestbed & breakfast hotelsACCOMMODATION & TRAVEL155 Sussex Gardens,Hyde Park, London W2 2RYTel: (+44) 020 7724 2931 / (+44) 020 7706 8153Fax: (+44) 020 7262 2278Comfortable and affordable self-cateringholiday apartments in a unique location inSt. Katharine’s Marina adjacent toTower Bridge andthe Tower of LondonSleep up to 6. Weekly letting, linen, towels,washer/dryer, TV, telephone, broadband etc.MITRE HOUSE HOTELAn independent hoteldesigned for individuals178 - 184 Sussex GardensHyde Park, London W2 1TUTel: (020) 7723 8040Fax: (020) 7402 0990www.mitrehousehotel.come-mail: reservations@mitrehousehotel.comOnly one block from Heathrow Express Next to Manor House tube (Piccadilly line)Students, tourists & groups areour specialityfrom10 minutes from centreSingle, double and multi-beddedrooms with bathroomsTel: 020 8802 0800Fax: 020 8802 9070414 SEVEN SISTERS ROADLONDON N4 2LXEmail: enquiries@kenthallhotel.co.ukwww.kenthallhotel.co.ukCAR RENTALSmall family business, offering topservice for over 30 years. Let us meetyou at London airports. Hassle-freepersonal service. Large new fleet.Very low inclusive rates.EST1969Small carsMinivansMultiseaters9, 12 and 15seatersMercedes11 Lombard Road, London SW19 5TZ(near South Wimbledon underground station)Tel: +44 (0)20 8542 040335 Burr Road, Wandsworth SW18 4SQTel: +44 (0)20 8877 9999www.kendallcars.comJanuary 2013|LONDON PLANNER|visitlondon.com |97

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Welcometo WestfieldEffortlessly cool and infinitely fashionable, London is hometo two must-see shopping destinations – Westfield Londonand Westfield Stratford City.At each, you’ll find sought-after fashion,home and lifestyle brands, a global mixof restaurants, and world-class leisure andentertainment facilities. From state-of-the-artcinemas and bowling alleys to casinos,you can relax and have fun in one place,in a safe and wonderfully stylish environment.To help make your visit to Westfield pleasurableand stress-free, we offer a range of exclusivecustomer services, including a dedicatedmulti-lingual Concierge team. If you wouldlike translation assistance, tax-free shoppingadvice or to arrange delivery of your shoppingto your home, hotel, or even overseas,they’re on hand to meet your every need.London Underground Central Line stations:Westfield London - Shepherd’s BushWestfield Stratford City - Stratfordwestfield.com / londonwestfield.com /stratfordcity