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Welcome...London’s sultry summer climate makes June a perfect timeto take a city safari. Visitors can marvel at famous sightsas they explore by boat, bus or Birkenstock (Tour deForce, p. 16-8). hear the plaintive calls of British songbirds at arange of summer music festivals (10 Fantastic Festivals,p. 22-23), experience London’s more exotic wild life in thecapital’s bars and nightclubs (p. 119-120), and hunt for treasureat London Jewellery Week (p. 76).There are many other adventures to be had this month.gastronomes will enjoy the Taste of London festival, where theycan sample flavours from top chefs and restaurants (16-19 Jun,p. 100). Contemporary art-lovers can talent spot at the royalacademy of arts’ annual Summer exhibition (from 7 Jun, p. 55).and while sports fans cheer on their favourite players at theworld-famous Wimbledon Tennis Championships (from 20 Jun,p. 32), horticulturalists can squirrel away ideas as they bask inthe sunshine of the Open garden Squares Weekend (11-12 Jun, p. 25).One season of events that allows you to enjoy London’s creative talent and its historic locations at thesame time, is the City of London Festival (from 24 Jun, p. 22-23). it boasts an extensive programme ofmusic events, visual arts, film, walks and talks – many staged in iconic buildings, and most of them free.So, enjoy June in the capital as you embark on the adventure of a lifetime.image © SuSannah O’gradyDavid G. Taylor, Deputy EditorRooms from just £32 per person per nightFully serviced apartments from just £70 per nightFOR THE GREATEST VALUE ACCOMMODATION IN CENTRAL LONDONbook on line at:www.westpointhotel.com%+44 (0)20 740 23456Or see our main advertisement on page 13call our 24 hour international booking lineJune 2011 | LONDON PLANNER | visitlondon.com |3

Editor’s PicksJune 20111TOUR OFBEAUTYYou can get the most out ofLondon by exploring it by bus, onfoot, in a taxi or boat, or even ona surfboard. But which methodis best for you? Turn to p. 16-18for our guide to the best of themany trips around the city.2CREATIVEGENIUSThe Royal Academy of Artsholds its annual, 243-year-oldSummer Exhibition (from7 Jun), while The CourtauldGallery explores the friendshipbetween dancer Jane Avril andToulouse-Lautrec (below,from 16 Jun. Both p. 55).Kenwood House Concert3FESTIVAL FEVEREnjoy incredible music, performance, dance and comedyas summer gets under way. Whether it’s the Hampton CourtPalace Festival (8-18 Jun) or the City of London Festival(from 24 Jun), you won’t want to miss a thing (p. 22-23).WE’RE OFF TO SEETHE THEATREWe review The WizardOf Oz (right) and getgalvanised by ghoulswith Blithe Spirit andGhost, The Musical(all p. 79). And don’tmiss the jaw-droppingantics in Free Run atE4 Udderbelly (from1 Jun, p. 94).FUN NIGHTAND DAYIt’s time to put on yourgladrags as ZSL LondonZoo and its creatures of thenight (like this loris, left) getready to party for Zoo Lates(3,10,17,24 Jun). Discoverexquisite green spaces duringOpen Garden Squares Weekend (11-12 Jun, p. 25), orhead to Wimbledon to enjoy the world-famous TennisChampionships (from 20 Jun, p. 32).45TOULOUSE-LAUTREC’S POSTER ‘DIVAN JAPONAIS’ © VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM; LORIS IMAGE © ZSL LONDON ZOO; WIZARD OF OZ IMAGE © KEITH PATTISON4| visitlondon.com | LONDON PLANNER | June 2011

678LonDon’s besttastesWe’re looking forward to the Taste of Londonfestival, with its hundreds of top chefs andrestaurants (16-19 Jun, p. 100). And we’reloving buzzy, brilliant Imli, which offers Indiantapas-style yumminess (p. 105).canary wharfCheck out the fantastic area aroundthe majorlandmark of OneCanada Square,from superbshopping todelicious dining,via beautifulviews of theRiver Thames(p. 10).make themost of itSet your sights to sparkleduring London JewelleryWeek (6-12 Jun, p. 76), andyour cheeks to shimmerwith John Lewis’ SummerMake-up Academy(p. 72). Get political withSelfridges and makeyour feet very happyindeed at The BoxBoutique (p. 72).LONDONPLANNERMorris Visitor Publications233 High Holborn,London WC1V 7DN% 020 7242 5222: london.planner@morriseurope.comtwitter: @LondonPlannerMgGroup Editor:Chris JohnsonEditor:Hermione CrawfordDeputy Editor:David G TaylorContributing Editor:Susannah O’GradyShopping Editor:Kathryn HanksContributors:Caroline MerryArt Director:John BarkerDesigner:Tim BentonProduction Manager:Melanie NeedhamProduction Assistant:Jennifer BourneMarketing Consultant:Roz Murray-SmithGroup Sales & Marketing Director:Andrew TurnerSenior Account Director:Robert WayAdvertising Account Managers:Fiona French, Charlotte LastSales & Marketing Co-ordinator:Samantha ArbouineDistribution and HotelServices Manager:Samantha JohnsonOperations Manager:Deborah SacksOperations Assistant:Vinetta SwanPublisher & 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 4.Printed in Great Britain. Over 125,000 monthlycopies distributed worldwide by VisitBritain.Est. 1984. © Morris Visitor Publications.No part may be reproduced without writtenpermission from Morris Visitor Publications.NOTE: The information contained in thispublication has been published in goodfaith on the basis of information submittedto Morris Visitor Publications. MVP andVisitBritain cannot guarantee the accuracyof the information in this publication andaccept no responsibility for any error ormisrepresentation. All liability for loss,disappointment, negligence or other damagescaused by reliance on the informationcontained in this publication, or in the eventof bankruptcy, or liquidation or cessation oftrade of any company, individual or firm ishereby excluded.Printed by Wyndeham Roche Limited.ISSN 0265 8437 LP/358/Jun11/1048London 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.Cover: courtesy of Big Bus Toursfeatureswelcome 3Deputy Editor’s forewordeditor’s Picks 4if you only have one Day 7Classic attractionsLondon’s compass 8Hidden gems in central, north,south, east and west Londonarea focus 10Canary Wharfitinerary 12London’s historic landmarksout of town 14Wonderful Windsorterrific tours 16What kind of tour suits yourtravelling style? We’ve got thelowdown on London’s best tripsmy London 20Hard Rock Cafe’s Rita Gilliganfabulous festivals 22Our guide to the city’s manyfantastic celebrationslistingssightseeingmuseums & GalleriesshoppingentertainmentDining & nightlifestayVisitor tips & travelmapsCentral London streetsTheatreland mapunderground mapJune 2011 | LONDON PLANNER | visitlondon.com |52555727910012212866-6899130

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If You Only HaveOne DayWith so many attractions, both historical and contemporary, London is one of theworld’s most exciting cities to explore. These are the top ten attractions (according tovisitor numbers in 2009) that you won’t want to miss.NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY & TOWER OF LONDON © THINKSTOCK/ISTOCKPHOTO; MADAME TUSSAUDS © BRITAINONVIEW; NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM © NHM.AC.UK!01 BRITISH MUSEUMThis world-famousmuseum, created in 1753,houses some of history’sgreatest treasures,including Egyptianmummies, the RosettaStone and the ElginMarbles (p. 55).2 NaTIONal GallERYThis wonderful galleryis filled with pricelessart belonging to thenation, including worksby Botticelli, da Vinci andMonet (p. 63).3 TaTE MODERNThis one-time powerstation sits on the SouthBank and hosts a globallyrecognised modern artcollection, plus greatexhibitions (p. 70).4 NaTURal HISTORYMUSEUMExplore the natural world.Dinosaurs galore, includinga full-size diplodocusskeleton, impressivepermanent displays andexcellent, child-friendlyexhibitions (p. 65).5 EDf ENERGYlONDON EYEExperience the full gloryof London by taking a ridein one of the pods (p. 29).On a clear day views can78 4extend as far as WindsorCastle (p. 52).6 ScIENcE MUSEUMSuperb interactive physicsbasedfun for children, butjust as great for bigger kidswho want to know how theworld works (p. 69).7 TOwER Of lONDONThe 1,000-year-oldfortress of England hasbeen home to kings,prisoners and ghosts, andnow displays the CrownJewels (p. 49).8 MaDaME TUSSaUDSA 126-year-old museumloved by visitors for its lifelikewaxworks of famousfolk, from presidents topop stars, plus interactiveexhibits (p. 37).9 VIcTORIa aNDalBERT MUSEUM3,000 years of art, design,jewellery, photographs,sculpture, textiles andfashion. Excellentexhibitions show offthe famous permanentcollection (p. 70).!0 NaTIONal PORTRaITGallERYThe most extensivecollection of portraits in theworld brings British historyto life (p. 63).June 2011 | LONDON PLANNER | visitlondon.com |7

London’s CompassWhether it’s central, north, south, east or west, all of London’s regions have treasures to offer.Tooting Bec Lido, south LondonCentral londonlondon’s heart is made up of manydistricts including camden, islingtonand the city of Westminster, plus thecity of london – the main financialarea of the capital. this buzzingregion has a dense concentrationof offices, embassies, theatres,museums, nightspots, shops andstate buildings and is the officialhome of the Queen. it’s also famedfor its arts hubs such as the Westend and bloomsbury.Hidden Gem: Roman Bath. Anold public plunge bath which wasmentioned in charles dickens’s noveldavid copperfield. Fed by a naturalspring, the bath’s remains are 17thcentury, but thought to have romanorigins. Peek through the grille from09.00 to dusk, or book to get inside.5 Strand Lane, WC2. % 020 76415264. : nationaltrust.org.ukË Temple. Map C6.north londonMore than 120 languages are spokenin this multiethnic and vibrant region,which is steeped in history, renownedfor its culture and boasting excellenttransport links. Areas of interestinclude hampstead heath (p. 29) andthe spectacular views from Parliamenthill, high above regent’s Park (p. 29).Hidden Gem: Highgate Ponds.swimmers and sunbathers enjoythree freshwater ponds: hampsteadPond (mixed bathing), highgate Pondfor men and Kenwood ladies Pond.Hampstead Heath, near MillfieldLane, NW6. % 020 7332 3773.: cityoflondon.gov.uk/hampsteadË Hampstead/Kentish Town.Off map.South londonotherwise known as ‘south ofthe river’, this area is less built upthan the north and appreciated forits array of open spaces such asclapham common and richmondPark. it’s popular for sportingattractions such as the Wimbledonlawn tennis Museum (p. 49) andthe World rugby Museum (p. 49).it’s also home to glorious greenwich(map inset), perhaps the mostfamous maritime site in the country.Hidden Gem: Tooting Bec Lido.With its 90m stretch the pool isthe largest open-air freshwaterswimming bath in england. nowmore than 100 years old, therecently modernised lido boastsa kids’ paddling pool, changingcubicles, a shady gazebo and a café.brad Pitt filmed a scene there for thebritish film crime caper, snatch.Tooting Bec Road, SW16. % 0208871 7198. : wandsworth.gov.ukt Streatham. Off map.eaSt londononce the centre of working classlondon, the east is going through aperiod of regeneration and will playa huge part in the london 2012olympic games and Paralympicgames (p. 32). Factories andworking docks have given way to aunique arts scene, funky bars andclubs, and popular markets like oldspitalfields (p. 74).Hidden Gem: Ranger’s House.this elegant georgian villa ingreenwich Park houses the artcollection of sir Julius Wernher.numbering nearly 700 pieces, thereis plenty to see with works rangingfrom early religious paintings todutch old Masters.Chesterfield Walk, SE1.% 020 8853 0035.: english-heritage.org.ukt Blackheath. Off map.WeSt londonParts of west london run alongsidethe leafy end of the river thames.it’s where you’ll find affluent andelegant districts like chelsea andKnightsbridge, making it a highlydesirable area to visit. it’s alsohome to notting hill’s fashionablerestaurants, shops and Portobelloroad, the site of one of the capital’sbest-loved markets (p. 74).Hidden Gem: Carlyle’s House.this charming Queen Anne-erahome and garden tells the story ofthomas and Jane carlyle, a literarycouple who moved from scotland in1834. carlyle’s irascible prose stylemade him a celebrity of the day andinfluenced charles dickens. thehouse is just as it was in their timeand filled with delightful Victoriana.24 Cheyne Row, SW3. % 020 73527087. : nationaltrust.org.ukË Sloane Square. Off map.tooting bec lido iMAge © WAndsWorth council8| visitlondon.com | LONDON PLANNER | June 2011

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Area Focus: Canary Wharf, E14WHY? Over the last 20 years, vast regeneration hastransformed this area into a buzzing business district, wherework and play comes hand-in-hand thanks to its 200 shops,boutiques, bars, restaurants and more.WHEN? Any day is good, although we recommend weekendsto make the most of the relaxed community feel. And from 24Jun you can enjoy the Greenwich + Docklands Festival (p. 22).SHOPPINg HEAvENA stress-free shopping environmentand several stylish mallsmakes this a first-class retaildestination. You’ll find highstreet staples next to leadingluxury brands, with recentarrivals including 1 Tiffany& Co (Cabot Place Mall,Cabot Square. % 020 7409 2790.: tiffany.co.uk) and 2 Hackett (Cabot Place Mall,Cabot Square. % 020 7513 0400. : hackett.com).R IVER THAMESVICTORIASTATION5W ENORTH DOCKW EST IND I A A VES T F ER R Y R O A D1OART & SCuLPTuREOffering one of the largestconcentrations of outdoorsculptures 2 in the country,visitors can enjoy morethan 60 award-winningworks of art from some45 artists. Temporaryexhibitions run throughoutthe year, with permanentexamples including5 Sasso Cosmico,installed in the peacefulgardens of WestferryCircus (above), and playful6 Six Public Clocks byKonstantin Grcic, situatedin Reuters Plaza.2THE NORTH COLONNADECABOTCANADA7SQUARESQUARE18CANARY U 4 9WHARFDLRHERONQUAYSDLRS O UTH D OCKU6EATINg OuTWith its abundance of eateries, there’ssomething for every appetite.7 Boisdale is the newest addition andalso the largest, blending live music withfine cuisine and Scotch whisky (below,Cabot Place West. % 020 7715 5818.: boisdale.co.uk). The recently openedrestaurant also boasts Jools Holland asits patron of music. 8 Roka is anothergreat option, serving contemporaryJapanese cuisine in a stylish setting(Canada Square. % 020 7636 5228.: rokarestaurant.com).By Caroline MerryPARK LIFECanary Wharf is a haven of landscaped parks,plazas and walkways with more than 1,000trees and 88 floral species. 3 Jubilee Parkis a fine example with its stunning serpentinewater channel, while 4 Canada Square Parkplays host to big screens showing live sportduring the summer (above, from 16 Jun).The area is also home to Britain’s highestconcentration of green roofs making it easy onthe environment (: mycanarywharf.com).WEST INDIAQUAY DLRUU CANARYWHARFSTATION3U P P ER B A N K S TREETTHE LuNCH MARKETWith more than 180 events hostedeach year from music concertsto street theatre, sporting events,outdoor activities and more, there’salways something to enjoy. On28 Jun, 9 The Lunch Marketreturns – a fabulous food fair offering11delicious international delights andcooking demonstrations from CanaryWharf’s celebrated chefs (CanadaSquare Park. : mycanarywharf.com).MOTOR ExTRAvANgzABack for its 16th year,91OMotorexpo sees vehicles 12 fromacross the automotive spectrumfilling 1 every corner of Canary Wharf,and it’s for you to enjoy free ofcharge (above). Taking place 6-12Jun, you can catch a cavalcade ofJaguar E-Types to celebrate 13 the50th anniversary of the car, 14 plusother leading motor manufacturerssuch as BMW, Bentley and more(: motorexpo.com).CANVAS AND LEATHER HOLDALL © HACKETT SS11 COLLECTION; ALL OTHER IMAGES © CANARY WHARF GROUP PLC10| visitlondon.com | LONDON PLANNER | June 2011

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victoria & Albert MuseumSt Paul’s CathedralHampton Court Palaceitinerary:London’s historical sightsGDocklandsWith nearly 2,000 years of history under its belt, one of London’s great joys is theway architecture from different eras jostles together in a pleasing melée.By Hermione Crawford1 ROMAN (AD43-410)started by the romans in 43ad, thecity of londinium lasted just 17 yearsbefore being sacked by boudicca,Queen of the iceni tribe. rebuilt andheavily fortified, by 100ad it was athriving capital. amazingly you can stillsee traces of the old London Wall,most notably around Ë tower hill.See also: Guildhall (p. 61) for theremains of londinium’s amphitheatre.the Museum Of London hasincredible artefacts (p. 63).2 MeDievAL (1066-1485)in 1066, william i of normandyinvaded england and wrested controlfrom king alfred. in order to stamphis mark on a resentful population,he set about building the greatestfortress the country had ever seen:the Tower of London (p. 49). thewhite tower, which was finished in1100, still stands.See also: Westminster Abbey(p. 49), and the Jewel Tower (p. 31).3 TuDOR (1485-1603)Hampton Court Palace (p. 30) wastransformed from an unassuminghome to one of the greatest palacesin europe when cardinal wolseytook it over in 1514 and built a vastcomplex here. it was so splendid thatwhen henry viii took it in 1528, hecontinued the work, turning hamptoninto a dazzling pleasure palace.See also: Queen elizabeth’sHunting Lodge (8 ranger’s road,e4. % 020 8529 6681. : cityoflondon.gov.uk T chingford. off map.)4 CAROLiNe AND GeORGiAN(1625-1830)St Paul’s Cathedral (p. 46) is sirchristopher wren’s masterpiece.it easily rates as one of the mostbeautiful cathedrals in europe,and is an unmissable example ofneoclassical architecture. startedafter the great Fire of london in1666, and reconsecrated in 1708,it adds remarkable grace to thecity’s skyline.See also: Somerset House(p. 69). the neoclassical aspects ofthe British Museum (p. 56).5 viCTORiAN/eDWARDiAN(1837-1910)From the 1850s-1910s britainwas the most powerful nation onearth and london entered a newphase of construction, throwing upstreets, public buildings, parks andmuch more – you need only lookaround to see the wealth and powerof the nation at this time. designedto be a cultural epicentre, it is fairto say that the architects of thesouth kensington area succeededfully. before entering the victoriaand Albert Museum (p. 70) orthe Natural History Museum(p. 65), look up at the incredibleornamentation on their vast façadesand enjoy their majestic halls.See also: Battersea Park (p. 26).5 MODeRN (1945-2000)there may be some low points inlondon’s 20th-century architecture,particularly from the post-war periodwhen we rushed to rebuild, buta definite high point are the vastskyscrapers at canary wharf(p. 10). equally lovely is the delicatemillennium Footbridge (map c8).See also: The O 2 , a startling, originaland balloon-like dome (p. 26).5 iNTO THe 21ST CeNTuRyafter all the monumental buildingsof yesteryear, a recent trend hasbeen for temporary structures. thereare pop-up shops, bars and more,utilising london’s forgotten and offbeatspaces. a brilliant example isPontoon. open for the summer only,this champagne and seafood bar willfloat in st katharine docks (e1.% 020 3137 3938. : evensus.com Ë tower hill. off map).See also: not that we have given upon vast skyscrapers – look south tosee the Shard taking shape (map d9).Pontoonvictoria and albert museum, st Paul’s cathedral and docklands © istockPhoto; cooking in hamPton court Palace’s tudor kitchens© hrP/newsteam; Pontoon courtesy evensus12| visitlondon.com | LONDON PLANNER | June 2011

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Legoland WindsorWindsor CastleAscot RacecourseOUT OF TOWN: WINDSORBy Susannah O’GradyThis Royal borough needs nointroduction. Famous as the homeof the oldest and largest inhabitedcastle in the world, (and Her MajestyThe Queen’s official residence)Windsor Castle (p. 52), this superbdestination should be on everyvisitor’s itinerary.It’s not just an iconic landmarkand working palace, as many partsof the castle are open to the publicand provide a fascinating insightinto 900 years of British historyand the monarchy. See the plushState Apartments adorned withpriceless artworks from the RoyalCollection and the incredible gothicarchitecture in St George’s Chapel.For the duration of summer, thecastle’s Drawings Gallery is hostingPrince Philip: Celebrating NinetyYears. This exhibition looks at HisRoyal Highness’s long life and manyinterests through photographs,memorabilia, paintings and gifts.Beyond the castle’s fortified wallslies the 5,000-acre Windsor GreatPark and its 2.6 mile Long Walk,a tree-lined path which runs to thecastle. The Savill Garden is alsolocated within the Great Park andis hailed as one of Britain’s greatestornamental gardens.Windsor town itself brims withinteresting architecture, and thereare plenty of gift shops, boutiques,cafés, pubs, hotels and restaurantsto cater for visitors. Situated nearbyis Eton College, the world-famousschool, famous for educating royalfamily members and a host of Britishprime ministers. Book guided toursat the visitor information centre orthe Eton College Gift Shop.Windsor borough is also hometo Eton Dorney, where you’ll findEton College’s Rowing Centre. Thislake offers rowing and flat-watercanoeing and will host the rowingand kayak events in the 2012Olympic and Paralympic Games.Check out its summer programmefor events open to the public andopportunities to enjoy its 450 acresof parkland ( dorneylake.co.uk).Also in the wider borough ofWindsor is another popular attraction– Legoland Windsor, whereincredible Lego models, rides andshows ensure a great day out for allthe family ( legoland.co.uk).Or head to Ascot Racecourse,which is celebrating its 300thanniversary. Its most famous event,Royal Ascot, is set to be bigger andbetter than ever. People flock hereto enjoy the world’s best race horsesand jockeys in action, soak up theglamour and tradition, and dress upand sup champagne (14-18 Jun. ascot.co.uk).TRAVEL INFO:Windsor is located in Berkshire,south east England.Rail: Trains leave from LondonWaterloo about every 30 mins.Travel time is approximately30 minutes.ROYAL WINDSOR VISITORINFORMATION CENTREThe Old Booking Hall, WindsorRoyal Shopping, ThamesStreet, Windsor.☎ 01753 743 900. windsor.gov.ukFor more ideas tomake the most ofyour travels in theUK, pick up a copyof Britain Plannerat the Britain &London VisitorCentre, or visit britainplanner.comGGWWW.BRITAINPLANNER.COM SUMMER 2011BRITAINPLANNERTHE O FICIAL GUIDE TO THE NATIONS & REGIONSTHE O FICIAL GUIDE TO THE NATIONS & REGIONSLORIOUSARDENSExplore Britain’s lush lawns,vibrant blooms and tranquil lakesDiscover theCotswoldsEnjoy rural beauty andcharming vi lagesPLUSFamily adventuresTen beautiful beachesGreat British destinationsENGLAND | SCOTLAND | WALES | NORTHERN IRELAND | CHANNEL ISLANDS | ISLE OF MAN FREEBP_SUMMER_FINALCOVER.in d 56 18/03/2011 15:42WINDSOR CASTLE © BRITAIN ON VIEW/PAWEL LIBERA; LEGOLAND © BRITAIN ON VIEW/MARTIN BRENT14 | visitbritain.com | LONDON PLANNER | June 2011

TOUR DEFORCESome people are looking for an overview ofthe city, others to discover its glory in minutedetail. Still more people have childrento entertain while others want to get theadrenalin pumping or get cuddly against abeautiful back-drop. We all have differentways of getting to know a new place, so onlyone question remains to be answered: whichtour is best for you? By Hermione CrawfordOVERVIEW OF THE CITYThere’s nothing like a bus tour toorientate yourself in a new city. TheBig Bus Company (p. 50) offersopen-top buses, which cruisearound all of London’s most famouslandmarks, while offering an amusingand fact-filled commentary. Fornon-English speakers there arealso pre-recorded guides. The touroperates hop-on, hop-off tickets,which means you purchase a ticketfor a length of time (for example 24hours) rather than a journey, so if youfancy checking out a destination youcan get off one bus and on anotherlater, without paying twice. Ticketsinclude three free walking tours and acruise on the River Thames.The equally fantastic OriginalLondon Bus Tours (60 years oldthis month, p. 50) operate a verysimilar system and buses, withslightly different routes, including amuseum-based trip, plus three freewalks and a cruise. They also havethe Kids’ Club, which offers tours withcommentaries tailored towards littleones, plus fun facts and a specialactivities book.Last but definitely nor least, youmust experience an iconic black taxiat least once on your trip, so why notturn it into a tour? Black Taxi Toursrecommends Real London, SecretLondon and Tales Of The Thamesas great experiences (☎ 020 79359363. blacktaxitours.co.uk),while London Taxi Tours (☎ 07957272 179. londontaxi tour.com)offers James Bond, Harry Potterand Monopoly Board tours. Bothcompanies will use their drivers’expert knowledge to theme your jaunt,in any way you please.DISCOVER LONDON IN DETAILWalking tours are a wonderful wayof getting up close and personal withthe city’s quirks. London Walks (p.50) is one of the oldest and mostpopular companies in the capital, withwalks every day of the year. Theyoffer a vast range of journeys, fromthe story of the Blitz to literary andfilm locations, via secret ceremonies.Many of the guides are experts intheir fields, whether archaeologistsor historians, so you can come backagain and again and learn somethingnew each time.The Hairy Goat Photography Tour(p. 50) is all about exploiting the city’smost photogenic angles, from majorlandmarks to lesser-known sites.16 | visitlondon.com | LONDON PLANNER| June 2011You can choose from workshop-styleexperiences as well as the quirkyLondon Mystery Tour.Two of London’s most fêtedtheatrical sites – the Royal Albert Halland the Royal Opera House – alsooffer backstage tours. As well asletting you watch the hall preparingfor its evenings, the Royal AlbertHall tour (p. 38) offers access to theRoyal Retiring Room and the Queen’sBox, so you can imagine sitting withHer Maj. The Royal Opera House,which is also home to the RoyalBallet, dates back to the 19th century.Despite a fantastic refurb in 2009,you can almost feel the ghosts ofworld-famous ballerinas pirouettingthrough the shadows. Velvet Gilt AndGlamour focuses on the architectureand history, while Backstage allowsyou to peek into the inner workingsof this grand theatre (p. 43). Anddon’t miss visiting one of the world’smost iconic buildings – the Housesof Parliament (p. 31) offer tourson Saturdays as well as specialarchitectural trips twice a month – seewebsite for details.Other fascinating in-depth tourcompanies include Audio Tours, whichare self-guided and downloadable(p. 50); London Architecture Walkswhich will encourage you to look up(p. 50), and Greenwich Tours. Thislovely part of London is a WorldHeritage Site and well worthexploring (☎ ☎ 07575 772 298. greenwichtours.co.uk).GET SPOOKEDThere’s a terrifying story or two lurkingunder the capital’s surface…It has been 123 years since Jackthe Ripper’s reign of terror over the

guaranteed to get you covered inspray and screaming with excitement(Embankment Pier, VictoriaEmbankment, WC2. ☎ 020 79305746. thamesribexperience.com).London Urban Adventures(☎ 020 7354 6169 londonurbanadventures.com) is all about gettingoff the beaten track. On their EastEnd tour you’ll go looking for Banksygraffiti and try pie and mash, or trythe Markets tour where you can tokeep an eye out for a bargain whilechecking out food, antiques and more.You can also learn more aboutyour favourite sports. Two iconicdestinations – Lord’s and Twickenham– are hallowed ground for cricketand rugby players. At Twickenhamcombine the excellent World RugbyMuseum (p. 49) with a visit to theEngland dressing room, and evenrunning down the player’s tunnel. TheLord’s tours also include the dressingrooms and the architecturally dazzlingInvestec Media Centre (p. 37). Theworld-famous Chelsea Football Clubalso has tours of Stamford Bridgestadium and you can take a peek atthe locker rooms too (p. 26). And fora really forward-looking jaunt, try oneof the daily Olympic trips, which willtake you down the Lea Valley towpathto a panoramic view of the site of theLondon 2012 Olympic Games andParalympic Games( tourguides2012.co.uk).FAMILY-FRIENDLYMost of our recommended tours arechild-friendly, but these ones are thepick of the crop.A fantastic trip for children of allages is the London Duck Tours(p. 50) – see our review (right).If there’s a car that epitomised the‘Swinging Sixties’, it would the MiniCooper. To get that fun retro vibe, trya trip with Small Car Big City. Thetours are themed to famous vehicularfilms – for example, duringThe ItalianJobyou’ll dress in boiler suits andnavigate your driver round the sightsas if being chased by police (☎(0207585 0399. smallcarbigcity.com).Parts of London aresynonymous with a certainboy wizard, and there areplenty of excursions forHarry Potter’s legions offans. London Walks (p. 50)have three different circuits.Brit Movie Tours will whiskyou round Platform 9 ¾and the Leaky Cauldronin a minibus (☎ 08442471 007. britmovietours.com), and LondonDiscovery Walks offera free download of thelocations ( discoverywalks.com).Teens will adore theCelebrity Planet tours,which range from walkingtours of Notting Hill (boththe film locations and homes of thefamous), to driven tours of the wholecity, pointing out famous places andpop culture sites, via The Beatles andof course, Harry Potter( thecelebrityplanet.com).ROMANTICHow can you resist l’amour if it comeswith a liberal helping of one of theworld’s greatest capitals?Bateaux London (p. 102) andLondon Showboat (p. 41) offersplendidly elegant cruises for lunchand dinner. With five or four-coursemeals, oodles of champagne andafter-dinner dancing, it has to be oneof the more romantic ways to see thecapital. Bateaux London hasalso introduced a new afternoon tea,all the better to enjoy the river’s manysights at any time.For a twist on the traditionalbus tours, check out See LondonBy Night (p. 50). Most of London’slandmarks are beautifully lit afterdark, lending the city a twinkling,magical air. This open-top trip takesyou past Westminster Abbey andTower Bridge, true, but also past thebreathtakingly pretty Harrods,the sparkling Piccadilly Circusand much more.And for somethingcompletely different, why nottake your loved one for a walkthrough Brompton Cemetery?This stunning Victoriangraveyard is filled with beautifulmemento moris, , all the betterfor reminding you that life isshort and you should seize themoment (5,12,19,26 Jun. RoyalParks, p. 29).A VISITOR’S EYE VIEW“Do a London Ducktour, and not onlydo you get to see London from thelovely vantage point of the river, youget to see it from the road too andbe papped along the way by curiouspassers-by. The trip in ayellow converted World War IIamphibious vehicle takes in variouslandmarks including three palaces:Westminster (the Houses ofParliament), Buckingham Palace,and Lambeth Palace, the seat of thehead of the Church of England. Thelatter two benefit from the luxuryof the largest and second-largestprivate enclosed gardens in London.This fact is just one example of somefascinatingly quirky stories about thislovely city that the highly entertainingguide will imparted en route. We didone of the last tours of the day beforesunset, and the view of the settingsun over London from the river,changing the colours of the buildings,was wonderful. Quack Quack!”Jennifer McLarneyCHELSEA FC DRESSING ROOM COURTESY CHELSEA FC; PEOPLE ON FERRY AND LONDON DUCK TOUR© VISIT LONDON IMAGES18 | visitlondon.com | LONDON PLANNER | June 2011

My London Rita Gilligan MBERita Gilligan with Sir Paul McCartneyRita Gilligan MBE was one of the originalwaitresses at the first Hard Rock Cafe(p. 100), which opened on 14 June 1971. 40years later she still keeps her hand in at thefamous restaurant, in between travelling aroundthe world as a ‘cultural attaché’ – entertainingdiners with her stories. By Hermione CrawfordHow did you come to start workingat Hard Rock Cafe?I was 30, I had two kids and at thattime as a woman you would neverget a job at that age – you’d bebaking and scrubbing at home. But I’dbeen doing silver service waitressingfor 17 years when I saw the ad inthe paper. Normally bars and clubswere looking for young girls, but theguys behind the Hard Rock wantedwomen in their 30s and 40s for thatAmerican 1950s diner look. When Iwent for my interview, there was thisguy standing in the door with long hairand jeans – I’d never even seen jeansbefore. It was Pete Morton, one ofthe founders. During the interview hedrank beer out of the bottle and I wasflabbergasted. He was only 21, but hethought I was too young at 30!Did you think it would become sosuccessful?It was like opening Pandora’s Box.We hadn’t a cluewhat to expect – uswaitresses had yearsof experience, butwe were used todealing with severalforks, silver serviceand standing behindpeople’s chairs, butthe whole point ofHard Rock wasthat everyone, frombankers to bakers,was equal. It was sodifferent, we quicklyhad people queuingout the door. Weeven had to teachpeople to drink outof the bottle andpick up burgers withtheir hands! ThenThe Beatles startedcoming in, EricClapton, The RollingStones, FreddieMercury, PeteTownsend… Peopletold us we wouldn’tlast three months andhere we are 40 yearslater with 32,000employees.What has been your best moment?It must have been Live Aid [in 1985].We had a Hard Rock backstage andabsolutely every single one of thestars came in – Status Quo, BobGeldof, Paul McCartney. In fact,I introduced Paul on stage at lastyear’s Hard Rock Calling (p. 22), andthis year I’m going to introduce RodStewart and Bon Jovi.So tell me about the memorabilia.It all started when Eric Clapton gaveIsaac [Tigrett, co-founder] a guitar.He said that he didn’t play, so Ericsaid: “Why not put it on the wall”.A few weeks later Pete Townsendsent his own guitar saying, “My guitaris as good as his”. They are the onlytwo pieces in the whole collectionwhich don’t rotate from cafe to cafeevery five years. It’s also the biggestcollection of rock memorabilia in theworld – 78,000 pieces. The mostvaluable piece is Jimi Hendrix’s ‘flyingV’ guitar, which he played at the Isleof Wight Festival before he died.What is your favourite piece?It’s got to be Eric’s guitar, thoughwe have incredible stuff from TheBeatles, as Hard Rock has a specialrelationship with them. Ringo Starr’sfirst wife Maureen married Isaac, andRingo’s three children were busboysat the restaurant.Describe an average day atHard Rock.Every day is different. It’s a challenge,but it’s also wonderful. It’s about givingvisitors a great time: you can get aburger anywhere so you have to givethem an experience. Hard Rock wasthe first classless restaurant, and ourmotto is ‘love all, serve all’. It doesn’tmatter if you come in for a cuppa ora bottle of champagne, I’ll give youthe same experience – I want you tocome back. I travel a lot but, the firstThursday of the month is Rita Day,when I’ll come in and serve, tell storiesand have lots of pictures taken.Other than Hard Rock, what is aperfect day out for you?Right now I’m off to HampsteadHeath (p. 29) with my daughterand the dogs. And on a weekendI like a glass of red at the CrownMoran Hotel (142-152 CricklewoodBroadway, NW2. % 020 8452 4175.: moranhotels.com).What do you think are London’shidden gems?You’ve got to try a classic English pub.A great place is Shepherd’s Market(map C4), which is a hidden-awaycourtyard with great little pubs andreal English service.And what about essential-to-visitplaces in London?Other than Hard Rock, afternoontea is a must (p. 124). Other thanClaridges or The Ritz, you’ve gotto try The Wolseley (p. 105) andFortnum & Mason (p. 73). It’svery English, a perfect Londonexperience. So, a Hard Rock burger,afternoon tea, a picture of Rita onyour mantelpiece and you’ll havememories for a lifetime.“THE BEATLES STARTED COMING IN, ERIC CLAPTON, THE ROLLING STONES…”20 | visitlondon.com | LONDON PLANNER | June 2011

Kenwood House Picnic Concert10fantasticfestivalsLondon’s cultural offerings create a vibrant atmosphere this summer, with a host of festivals offeringsomething for every taste and age. Enjoy music on the city’s streets, theatre in its parks, and a whole lotmore, thanks to this great selection of June’s highlights. By Susannah O’GradyHard Rock CallingGreenwich + DocklandsInternational Festival1 PARK LIFEHard Rock Calling’s annual serieson outdoor concerts in Hyde Parkwill help you discover your innerrock god when Bon Jovi headline on25 Jun. The following day (26 Jun)welcomes Rod Stewart and specialguest Stevie Nicks on stage. With acapacity of approximately 50,000,a high-octane, festival fever isguaranteed (Hyde Park, p. 29. hardrockcalling.co.uk).Also playing in Hyde Park(although not under the Hard RockCalling festival banner) is Kings ofLeon on 22-23 Jun and Arcade Fireon 30 Jun. Bars, food, toilets andeven cash machines are locatedon site. These are ticketed events.For details, see royalparks.org.uk/events.2 GRAND VENUESSee some of the world’s bestmusicians perform at the HamptonCourt Palace Festival from 8-18Jun, in the incredible and intimatesetting of the Tudor palacecourtyard at King Henry VIII’sfamous residence. This al frescoseries of concerts welcomesWestlife, James Blunt, Don McLean,Ringo Starr and more. Arrive earlyto enjoy a picnic. Ticketed events(Hampton Court Palace, p. 29.☎ 08448 737 344. hamptoncourtpalacefestival.com).Or enjoy an evening of musicin the sublime grounds of a statelyhome at the Kenwood House PicnicConcerts. Tom Jones is on the billon 24 Jun with Jools Holland and22 | visitlondon.com | LONDON PLANNER | June 2011Sandie Shaw on 25 Jun. Ticketedevents (Kenwood House, p. 34.☎ 08448 471 637. picnicconcerts.com).3 SPITALFIELDS SUMMERMUSIC FESTIVALClassical, jazz and opera music fansare in for a real treat, thanks to thisexcellent series of concerts acrosseast London from 10-25 Jun.Churches, houses, halls, industrialand historical venues, plus outdoorlocations, provide an array of uniquebackdrops to premieres of originalmusic, recitals of popular classicsand performances of early works.Ticketed events (☎ 020 73771362. spitalfieldsmusic.org.uk).4 FESTIVAL OF BRITAINThe party atmosphere is wellunderway at the Southbank Centrethanks to its Festival of Britain,which commemorates the originalcelebrations 60 years ago, with avast array of events taking placeuntil 4 Sep. In June, things reallyheat up with the Meltdown Festival(p. 87), E4 Udderbelly (p. 86)and the London Guitar Festivalfrom 3-5 Jun, which includesa performance by Jack Bruce.Ticketed events.Southbank Centre, p. 95.

5 CITY OF LONDON FESTIVALThis major three-week festival kicksoff on 26 Jun and encompassesmusic, dance, talks, tours, film andart events suitable for every age.With an emphasis on classicaland contemporary music concerts,this year’s happenings celebrateAustralasian culture. Highlightsinclude performance from worldrenownedAustralian guitarist JohnWilliams, and Dusk Chorus – asoundscape of Australian birdsongin The Guildhall’s yard. Other eventsand attractions include an OceanicArt exhibition at the nearby OctoberGallery and street pianos in 30locations. Free and ticketed events(☎ 08451 207 502. colf.org).6 HOLLOWAY ARTS FESTIVALMusic, dance, comedy, theatre andpoetry events celebrate the creativeessence of this north London enclavefrom 8-17 Jun. Expect up-andcomingbands, talks with famousnovelists, local history, poetry andstand-up comedy. Holloway’s MaytonStreet welcomes a colourful parade,crafts and sign language workshopson 11 Jun, while the flagship event,Big Day Out (12 Jun), features livemusic, art classes, film screeningsand performers in Whittington Park.Free and ticketed events( hollowayartsfestival.co.uk).7 CREATE 11Expect an artistic twist to thisfestival as it showcases local,creative talent in the Olympic HostBoroughs of east and south eastLondon – where more than 12,000London artists live andwork. Design, film, musicand theatre events willtake place 24 Jun-25 Jul,with a range of outdoorspaces and iconic venuestaking part – includingthe Hackney Empire,Wilton’s Music Hall andthe Barbican Centre.Headline eventsinclude Portavilion’sfabulous floating cinemaand Blaze, a programmeof international music.Free and ticketed events.Create 11, p. 57.refugee communities in the UK, withmusic, dance and spoken word. Heldon 19 Jun across three stages inand around Bernie Spain Gardens onthe South Bank, children’s activitiesalso feature. Highlights includea performance by Sierra Leone’sRefugee All Stars and award-winningnovelist Partrick Neate. Free (☎ 0207021 1686. coinstreet.org).9 PRIDE FESTIVAL FORTNIGHTIn the run-up to the fabulous PrideParade in July, two weeks of uniqueevents take place to raise awarenessof the lesbian, gay, bisexual andtransgender communities in Londonand across the world. From 18 Jun,various locations across London willhost an array of entertainments, frommusic, theatre and dance to comedy,art, sports and fashion. Free andticketed events ( pridelondon.org/festivalfortnight).!0 GREENWICH + DOCKLANDSINTERNATIONAL FESTIVALThis spectacular festival recreatesthe theatrical aspects of the ancientGreenwich Fair, which was closeddown 150 years ago, due to ‘unrulybehaviour’. This time around youcan expect street theatre andoutdoor dance shows. From 24 Junfor eight days, various locationsin Greenwich welcome incredibletheatre productions including alife-sized Punch and Judy show, anoutdoor aquarium, circus acts andmore, while the nearby Docklandscome to life with a lively programmeof contemporary dance. All eventsare free ( festival.org).Greenwich + DocklandsInternational FestivalCity of London FestivalCREATE 118 CELEBRATINGSANCTUARYThis one-day event is partof the wider Coin StreetFestival and celebrates thecreative contributions ofHolloway Arts FestivalJune 2011 | LONDON PLANNER | visitlondon.com |23

SightseeingWith Hermione CrawfordWhat’s hotSIGHTSEEINGloris image © zsl london zoo; bma garden courtesy open garden squares weekend; workers on tower bridge courtesy tower bridge exhibition;fanny brawne’s room courtesy keats house courtesyafter the gates have closed for the day, ZSL London Zoo (p. 49) opensfor a different crowd on 3,10,17,24 Jun. over-18s will get the chance toparty at zoo lates while admiring the animals, including the magnificentnew penguin pool. as well as an elegant cocktail bar and a restaurantoffering food from around the world, enjoy the silent disco, where you canrock out listening to the music of your choice, and the twisted cabaret,bursting with naughty glitz and glamour. 18.00-22.00, unless you buy aVip ticket which offers fast-track entry, champagne, canapés and ‘latesafter dark’ club night from 22.00-01.00. tickets from £18.45.Gardener’s world11-12 Jun one of the highlights of the year forhorticulturalists, the Open Garden SquaresWeekend gives you the opportunity to visit some200 gardens and squares in london normallyclosed to the public, from the private gardens atwestminster abbey to the tiny exquisite spacebelonging to chocolatiers rococo in motcombstreet, sw1 (map d4), via little community spaces,private garden squares and many more.pictured is the british medical association gardenin tavistock square, w1, designed by lutyens (mapa5). highlights this year include the royal hospitalchelsea, sw1 (off map), plus tours of the prisonhmp wormwood scrubs and apartment 1a atkensington palace (p. 34, book in advance).many gardens have music, drinks and food tocelebrate this annual charitable weekend, nowin its 13th year.: opensquares.orgA loris at ZSL London ZooBridging the gapfollowingon from thefantastic fact thattower bridge’sthree-year-longrefurbishment iscomplete (andlooks marvellous),those cleverpeople at theTower BridgeExhibition (p. 46)have also opened it up to art. in the Victorian enginerooms and level 2 of the south tower, find work fromartists simona piantiera and Jo hutton, nash francis,rewati shahani and martin cottis. it’s themed aroundthe river thames, tower bridge and its surroundings,and reflects the character, values and dynamics of thecommunities that live there. the artists on display willchange every three months.Poetic licenceKeats House(p. 31) doesn’tjust keep thememory ofJohn keatsalive, it activelypromotes newpoetry andcreativity in thecity. and until5 Jun you canjoin the award-winning poet-in-residence benjamin zephaniahat the annual keats house festival. this outstanding annualevent offers a series of readings, writers’ workshops, plenty ofmusic, plus spoken word and family events.and from 14 Jun check out a new exhibition about keats’beloved fiancée, fanny brawne. the needle is always athand explores how brawne and other women of her age usedneedlework and fashion as a form of creative expression.June 2011 | LONDON PLANNER | visitlondon.com |25

SIGHTSEEINGThese are London’s topsightseeing attractions.References are to theCentral Map on p. 66-68.Times and prices arecorrect at time of press,but do call beforehand tocheck – they can changeat short notice. Manyattractions offer admissiondiscounts online.DINOSAUrSUNLEASHEDFantastic interactive learningexperience for children.discover 22 incredibly lifekEY:% : TelephoneË : London UndergroundË : London OvergroundË : Docklands Light railwayt : Overland Train: : WebsiteM ain A ttractionsAPSLEY HOUSEKnown as ‘number oneLondon’, this elegant housewas home to the first dukeof Wellington, who defeatednapoleon. See its wonderfulcollection of art, furnishings,porcelain and sculpture.4,5,11,12,18,19,25,26 Junroad to Waterloo Festival.annual event celebratingsignificant events aroundthe battle of Waterloo (p.34). Wed-Sat 11.00-17.00.admission £6.30, child £3.80.149 Piccadilly, W1. % 0207499 5676. : englishheritage.org.ukË HydePark Corner. Map C4.BANQUETING HOUSEdesigned by inigo Jonesfor James i, and with anexquisite ceiling by PeterPaul rubens, this was afavourite spot of Charles i.6 Jun Summer is a Comin’in. rebecca rudge, donaldmaxwell and pianist Charleseconomou offer wit andmelody. tickets £22.50including lunch. mon-Sat10.00-17.00, but it can closeat short notice. admission£5, child free.Whitehall, SW1. % 0203166 6154. : hrp.org.ukË Charing Cross. Map C6.BATTErSEA PArkLarge, elegant park by theriver thames. Lovely walksand attractions, plus greatviews across the river(p. 12). there’s also a sweetchildren’s zoo ( % 020 79245826. : batterseaparkzoo.co.uk). daily 08.00-dusk,park free. Zoo daily 10.00-17.00; admission £7.95,child £6.50.Battersea Park, SW11.% 020 8871 7537.t Battersea Park.Off map.BFI IMAX CINEMAthe biggest screen in britain– 26m by 20m – showsa range of blockbusters,animation and family filmsin 3d, 2d and widescreen.times and prices vary.1 Charlie Chaplin Walk,South Bank, SE1.% 020 7199 6000. : bfi.org.uk/whatson/bfi_imaxË Waterloo. Map C7.CErEMONY OFTHE kEYSeach night since 1340, theouter gates of the tower ofLondon (p. 49) are lockedand the keys delivered tothe resident governor at21.53. Visitors are admittedfor free but you need to sendnames, dates and an Saeto: Ceremony of the Keysoffice, hm tower of London,eC3n 4ab at least twomonths ahead of your visit.Tower of London, TowerHill, EC3. % 020 31666278. : hrp.org.ukË Tower Hill. Map C9.CHANGING THE GUArDdaily at 11.30 witness thechanging of the Queen’sguard on buckinghamPalace forecourt. the bestviews are by the railings.no guard change in verywet weather.The Mall, SW1.% 020 7766 7300.: royalcollection.org.ukË Victoria/Green Park.Map C5.the mounted guardChanging Ceremony takesplace daily at horse guardsParade. mon-Fri 11.00;Sun 10.00. the householdCavalry’s two squadronsalternate daily.Horse Guards Parade,Whitehall, SW1. % 0207414 2390. : army.mod.uk/events Ë St James’sPark/Green Park. Map C6.CHELSEA FC STADIUMTOUrS & MUSEUMtouring Stamford bridge,home of Chelsea FootballClub, is an experience thatcan be enjoyed by all ages.get your hands on thehistoric barclays PremierLeague trophy and FaCup in the club’s museum.tours operate daily, every30 mins from 11.00-15.00,except on match days andthe day before ChampionsLeague home matches.admission £15.Stamford Bridge, FulhamRoad, SW6. % 08719 841955. : chelseafc.com/tours Ë Fulham Broadway.Off map.CHELSEA PHYSICGArDENFounded in 1673, thisverdant gem was anapothecaries’ garden fortraining apprentices. its fouracres hold superb botanicspecimens and rare species,including a host of naturalmedicines from aroundthe world. 1 Jun Lotionsand Potions. the history ofmedicine for kids. 2 Jungarden Photography. Familyactivity. tues-Fri 12.00-17.00;Sun and bank holidays12.00-18.00. admission £8,child £5.66 Royal Hospital Road,SW3. % 020 7349 6458.: chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk Ë Sloane Square.Off map.CHUrCHILLWAr rOOMSSir Winston Churchill foughtWorld War ii from this fortifiedbasement. there’s a museumto the great statesman. UntilAug 2013 Undercover – Lifein Churchill’s bunker. a 70thanniversary exhibition revealswhat it was like to work here.daily 09.30-18.00. admission£15.95, child free.Clive Steps, King CharlesStreet, SW1. % 020 79306961. : iwm.org.ukË Westminster. Map D4.Military magnificenceenjoy pomp and pageantry with two wonderfully britishevents. on 8-9 Jun, Beating the Retreat sees the massedbands and Corps of drums of the household division,supported by other military groups, offer an evening of drillmarching, music and drumming. it dates back to the 16thcentury, when the beating of drums and the parading ofPost guards heralded the closing of the camp gates andthe lowering of flags at the end of the day. Ceremony startsat 21.00. tickets from £15 (horseguards Parade, SW1.% 08448 472 435. : guardsbeating retreat.comË St James’s Park. map C6).on 11 Jun, to celebrate the Queen’s official birthday,her personal soldiers perform Trooping The Colour.Some 1,400 men, 200 horses and 400 musicians in tenbands will march and play as one. in the culmination ofthe ceremony, which starts at 10.00, the Queen will drivedown the ranks. no tickets available; watch from the mall(: royal.gov.uk Ë St James’s Park. map d/C5).beating the retreat image © mod/beating the retreat26 | visitlondon.com | LONDON PLANNER | June 2011

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IMAGE © THINKSTOCK/PHOTODISCThe royal parksThese beautiful open spaces, many of which were once thegrounds of royal homes, are the property of the Crown.They are some of the biggest green areas in London,and are normally open from 07.00 until dusk, but checkindividual 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’s Park.Ë Green Park. Map C4/5/D4.Greenwich Park, SE10. Encompassing the RoyalObservatory (p. 43) and offering spectacular views.t Ë Greenwich and Ë Cutty Sark. Map inset.Hyde Park, W2. Swim, boat on the lake, ride horses orlisten at Speakers’ Corner. Ë Hyde Park Corner/LancasterGate/Marble Arch. Map C3/4/D3.Kensington Gardens, W8. Once the grounds ofKensington Palace and a continuation of Hyde Park.Ë Lancaster Gate/Queensway. Map C1/2/D2.Regent’s Park and Primrose Hill, NW1 (picture).Home to ZSL London Zoo (p. 50). Ë Baker Street/Regent’s Park. Map A3/4.Richmond Park, TW10. London’s largest open space wasonce a royal hunting ground. Ë Richmond. Off map.St James’s Park, SW1. Enchantingly pretty ornamentalpark with a lake. Ë St James’s Park. Map C5/D5.Primrose Hilllike animatronic dinosaursincluding Triceratops andTyrannosaurus Rex in theirnatural habitats. Look outfor the Aquarium, showinglife under the waves inprehistoric times, and theFossil Zone. Tues-Sun10.00-18.00. Admission£14.25, child £11.25.Meridian Gardens, The O 2 ,Peninsula Square, SE10.% 020 8463 2000.: dinosaursunleashed.co.uk Ë North Greenwich.Map inset.docTor wHoExpErIENcEA must-visit for fans of theworld-famous TV series, thisbrilliant attraction takes you‘into’ the Timelord’s world.Step into the Tardisas Doctor Who’s companionas he journeys through timeand space. Enjoy state-ofthe-artspecial effects, andplenty of villains, includingDaleks and Cybermen.Daily 10.00-18.00 (last entry16.00). Admission £20,child £15.50.Olympia Two,Hammersmith Road, W14.% 08442 097 354.: doctorwhoexperience.com Ë Olympia. Off map.Edf ENErGyloNdoN EyEConstructed to mark themillennium, this icon isone of the world’s largestobservation wheels andtakes centre stage in thecity’s riverscape. Daily 10.00-21.00. Each experience lasts30 mins. Admission from£18.60, child £9.84. Rideand river tour packages, plusjoint tickets with LondonAquarium (p. 43), LondonDungeon (p. 37) andMadame Tussauds (p. 37).South Bank, SE1.% 08717 813 000.: londoneye.comË Waterloo. Map C6.ElTHam palacEThe remains of a medievalpalace, Henry VIII’s boyhoodhome and a 20th-centuryart deco masterpiece,designed by the wealthyCourtaulds. Extraordinarydécor, especially the diningroom. The gardens combineTudor and art deco elements.18-19 Jun A Grand MedievalJoust. Thrills and spills,music, dance, falconry andmuch more (p. 43). Tickets£11, child £6.60. Sun-Wed11.00-17.00. Admission£9.30, child £5.60.Eltham, Greenwich, SE9.% 020 8294 2548.: english-heritage.org.ukt Eltham. Off map.fulHam palacEThis 15th-century buildingwas the summer retreat ofthe Bishops of London, butis now a museum, botanicalgardens, café and galleryshowcasing palace-inspiredartworks. Museum Sat-Wed13.00-16.00; gallery andcafé daily 09.00-17.00;gardens daily dawn-dusk.Admission free.Bishop’s Park, SW6.% 020 7736 3233.: fulhampalace.orgË Fulham Broadway/Putney Bridge. Off map.GoldEN HINdE, THEThe full-size reconstructionof Sir Francis Drake’s 16thcenturyvessel, in which hecircumnavigated the globe,is also a museum. Look outfor Pirate Fun Days, andTudor Family Days. Daily10.00-17.30. Admission,self-guided adult £6, child£4.50; guided adult £7,child £5.Pickfords Wharf, ClinkStreet, SE1. % 020 74030123. : goldenhinde.comË London Bridge. Map C8.Ham HouSESuperb and amazinglywell-preserved 17th-centuryhouse with beautiful gardensand a reputation as one ofthe most haunted places inthe UK. 5 Jun Wind In TheWillows. Performance basedon Kenneth Grahame’s lovelybook. Tickets £12.50, child£9.50. House Sat-Thurs12.00-16.00, garden daily11.00-17.00. Admission£10.90, child £6.05.Ham Street, TW10.% 020 8940 1950.: nationaltrust.org.ukË Richmond. Off map.HampSTEad HEaTHThis wonderful natural parkstretches offers hills andwonderful views, sports fieldsand Kenwood House. Threeof the Heath’s ponds areopen for swimming – men’swomen’s and mixed (p. 8).07.30-dusk. Park admissionfree; ponds £2, child £1.Hampstead, NW3.% 020 7332 3322.: cityoflondon.gov.ukË Hampstead/TufnellPark/Belsize Park.Off map.HampToN courTpalacEA magnificent Tudor palaceand impressive maze setin 60 acres of parkland.Costumed guided toursand Live Tudor Cookery(check dates) included inthe price. In the permanentexhibition The Young Prince,meet the ‘pin-up’ before hebecame fat old Henry VIII.8-18 Jun Hampton CourtPalace Festival. Fantasticannual music event (p. 22).Daily 10.00-18.00 (lastentry 17.00). Palace, maze,gardens £15.95, child £8;maze £3.85, child £2.75;gardens and parkland free.Hampton Court, EastMolesey, Surrey, KT8.% 08444 827 777.: hrp.org.uk t HamptonCourt. Off map.SIGHTSEEINGJune 2011 | LONDON PLANNER | visitlondon.com |29

historiccastleroyalpalaceImage: Peter Smithfamilyhomewindsor castleofficial residence of the queenOpen daily, 09:45–17:15 (last admission 16:00)Closed 12–13 June, State Apartments closed 11–14 JuneTravel by train from London Paddingtonor London Waterloo020 7766 7304www.royalcollection.org.ukA visit includesa special exhibitionto mark the90th birthday ofThe Duke of Edinburgh

HMS BELFASTSitting dramatically on theRiver Thames, this ship isEurope’s only surviving WorldWar II cruiser. In service until1965, she was saved as areminder of Britain’s navalheritage. Look out for thenew interactive operationsroom Until 5 Jun Ship’sConversations. Navy slang inpopular phrases (p. 34). Daily10.00-17.00. Admission£13.50, child free.Morgan’s Lane, off TooleyStreet, SE1. ☎ 020 79406300. iwm.org.ukË London Bridge. Map C9.HOLLAND PARKAn enchanting park whichfeatures the gorgeousKyoto Garden with its ‘GhostBridge’, children’s play areasand the ruins of HollandHouse. Open sunrise tosunset. Admission free.Holland Park, W8. ☎ 0207361 3003. Ë HollandPark. Off map.HOUSEHOLD CAVALRYMUSEUMThis is a living museum,so as well as discoveringthe history of the mountedguards (who participate inChanging the Guard, p. 26),you can watch the day-todaylife of the regiment. Seetroopers working their horsesin the original 18th-centurystables. Daily 10.00-18.00.Admission £6, child £4.Horse Guards, Whitehall,SW1. ☎ 020 7930 3070. householdcavalrymuseum.org.ukË Westminster. Map C6.HOUSES OFPARLIAMENTThe Palace of Westminsterhas been Parliament’s homesince 1265, but the currentbuilding, with its soaringgothic style and magnificentinteriors, dates from the 19thcentury. The Clock Towerhouses the famous bell, BigBen. UK visitors can watchdebates and committees, andarrange tours by contactingtheir MP. Enjoy 75-minuteguided tours every Sat 09.15-16.30, open to residents andoverseas visitors. Look outfor architecture tours. Tickets£14, child £6.Westminster, SW1.☎ 08448 471 672. parliament.ukË Westminster. Map D6.JEWEL TOWER, THEBuilt around 1365 to houseEdward III’s treasures, andknown as the ‘King’s PrivyWardrobe’, this is one ofonly two buildings to escapethe devastating fire atWestminster in 1883. Hometo a fascinating show aboutthe history of Parliament.Daily 10.00-17.00. Adults£3.20, child £1.90.Abingdon Street, SW1.☎ 020 7222 2219. english-heritage.org.ukË Westminster. Map D6.KEATS HOUSEThis elegant 19th-centurybuilding was home toiconic poet John Keats.Its collection includesbooks, poetry, paintingsand household items, plusthe engagement ring givento his beloved fiancée,Fanny Brawne. Until 5 JunKeats House Festival. Joinpoet Benjamin Zephaniahand others for readings,workshops and more. Tues-Sun 13.00-17.00. Admission£5, child free.Keats Grove, NW3. ☎ 0207332 3868. keatshouse.cityoflondon.gov.ukË Hampstead. Off map.KENSINGTON PALACEThis royal residence sitsin Kensington Gardensand was Princess Diana’slast home. It is currentlyundergoing restoration.18 Jun The Dashing DogShow. Fantastically fun andsilly event which sees bestdressedcanines compete.Tickets £10 (p. 43). Until 30Jun 2012 Enchanted Palace.A series of installationsinspired by stories from thepalace’s past, by artists andfashion designers includingVivienne Westwood. Daily10.00-18.00. Admission£12.50, child £6.25.Kensington Gardens, W8.☎ 08444 827 777. hrp.org.uk Ë HighStreet Kensington/Queensway. Map C1.SIGHTSEEINGSiGhTSEEinG on ThE RivER ThamESEvery half hour every day from Westminster, London Eye,Tower and Greenwich Piers. Entertaining live commentaryavailable on all boats. Tickets from £8.00RivER REd RovER TickETSHop-on, Hop-off all day and visit the most famous London sights for £13.50THE London SHoWboaTFun 4-course dinner cruise with entertainment and dancing at just £75.00per person. Welcome drink and choice of wine included.10%offw i t h t h i s a dLP 05.11Call 020 77 400 400 or visit citycruises.comJune 2011 | LONDON PLANNER | visitlondon.com |London Planner 91 x 118mm.indd 1 07/03/2011 17:2531

SIGHTSEEING13MONTHSTOGOOLYMPIC COUNTDOWNSplashing aboutDiamond Jubilee River PageantMaria SharapovaWe can’t wait for the London Olympic Games and ParalympicGames next year, but in the meantime, the ‘test events’schedule will whet our appetites. In June it’s the turn of tennis.Plus we look at the awe-inspiring events surrounding nextyear’s Diamond Jubliee River Pageant.WimbledonThe Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships (20 Jun-3 Jul)is one of the oldest tennis tournaments in the world. First heldin 1877 for men and in 1884 for women, it has always been ahugely popular event, and now the championship fortnight seeshalf a million visitors throng the pretty borough of Wimbledon. Asit’s also hosting the 2012 Olympic tennis events, this is the perfectopportunity for the London Organising Committee of the OlympicGames (LOCOG) to find out how the event will operate next year,from timings and scoring to crowd organisation.It’s also an opportunity to discover some very British traditions.In keeping with the convention that the president of the club is a member of the royal family – since 1993 it’s beenthe Duke of Kent – all players have to bow or curtsey to the royal box before they start play. Other customs includestrawberries and cream at half time, and completely partisan cheering for any British player. But despite its royalpatronship, Wimbledon remains egalitarian. In order to prevent them being entirely bought up by the wealthy, tickets aredistributed by public ballot (now closed), through other tennis clubs, and a few are sold on the day. For these, people willoften camp for outside long periods, so get there very early if you want to try and visit.If you can’t get tickets, why not have a go at tennis yourself? Such is the sport’s popularity, you’ll find courts in justabout every park, from tiny, pretty Lincoln’s Inn Fields (WC2. camden.gov.uk Map B6) to courts in royal parks (p. 29)like Holland, Greenwich and Hyde Parks, as well as the Regent’s Park Tennis Centre – see royalparks.org.uk forbooking. And of course a trip to the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum (p. 49) is a fabulous experience. You canvisit Centre Court (not during the championships) and see where everyone from Fred Perry to Andre Agassi hasplayed this elegant game, plus discover ths stories behind the championships.WIMBLEDON FROM ABOVE © OLYMPIC DELIVERY AUTHORITY; MARIA SHARAPOVA AT WIMBLEDON 2004 © AELTC; FLOTILLA ILLUSTRATION © JOSH KNOWLESIn other news, we’re looking forward to the incredible spectacle that will be the Diamond Jubliee RiverPageant, on 3 Jun 2012. In celebration of the Queen’s 60 years on the throne, a vast flotilla of some1,000 boats (the largest since Charles II’s time) will float down the River Thames with Her Majestyat its head. The pageant will feature music, fireworks, water cannons and much, much more– see thamesdiamondjubileepageant.org. This is just one facet of a Britain andCommonwealth-wide celebration, so 2012 is going to be very special indeed.32 | visitlondon.com | LONDON PLANNER | June 2011

TOWER BRIDGEEXHIBITIONEnter the Most Famous Bridge in the Worldg.ukEnjoy breathtaking views of London from the Bridge’s Walkways.Experience the beautiful Victorian Engine Rooms.Enter and be amazed.Adults: £8.00 Children: £3.40 Concessions: £5.60 Under 5s: FREEContact: 0845 165 9811 www.towerbridge.org.ukBridge lift line: 020 7940 3984Tower Bridge is provided by The City of London Corporation - a uniquely diverse organisation in that it not only promotesand supports the City and provides it with a full range of services, but also provides wider services for London and for thenation as a whole.

SIGHTSEEINGKENWOOD HOUSEThis stunning neoclassicalhouse, designed by RobertAdam, is on HampsteadHeath (p. 29) and holdsworks by Rembrandt, Turnerand Gainsborough. Greatcafé and lovely grounds.Daily 11.30-16.00;park stays open later.Admission free.Hampstead Lane, NW3.% 020 8348 1286.: english-heritage.org.uk Ë Archway/GoldersGreen. Off map.KEW palacEThis small but perfectlyformedpalace nestles in theRoyal Botanic Gardens, Kew(p. 38). It was where GeorgeIII hid from the public duringhis attacks of madness in theearly 1800s. Until 25 SepGeorge III In Caricature. Howthe King was portrayed in thepopular press. Mon 11.00-17.00; Tues-Sun 10.00-17.00.Admission £5.30; child free.Kew, Richmond, TW9.% 0844 482 7777.: hrp.org.uk Ë KewGardens. Off map.lONDON brIDGEExpErIENcEWhat starts out as a historylesson, describing the pastlife of the 1,700-yearoldLondon Bridge, soonbecomes something ratherscarier. Hold onto your hatsfor a thrilling and terrifyingexperience of a darker city.Plenty of live action shockslie in store. Mon-Fri 10.00-17.00; Sat-Sun 10.00-18.00.Admission £23, child £17.2-4 Tooley Street, SE1.% 08000 434 666.: thelondonbridgeexperience.comË London Bridge. Map C9.lONDON DUNGEONSpectacular sets, live actorsand state-of-the-art specialeffects evoke ghoulishencounters from Britain’spast – not for small childrenor the faint-hearted. Pricesand times vary dependingon visit date and time – visitwebsite. Joint tickets withLondon Eye (p. 29), LondonAquarium (p. 43) andMadame Tussauds (below).28-34 Tooley Street, SE1.battle stationsIndulge yourlittle (or big)boy’s warlikeside with twofascinatingexhibitions.At HMSBelfast(p. 31)look outfor the new interactive operations room (above) with asimulated radar, perfect for sailors-to-be. And until 5Jun discover Ship’s Conversations, which reveals whatNavy slang meant and how much of it crept into everydayconversation as popular phrases, and you’ll discover why, ifyou don’t ‘toe the line’, you’ll be at ‘loggerheads’.Meanwhile, every weekend in June learn the ins and outsof one of Britain’s most important battles in the Road ToWaterloo Festival. At Apsley House (p. 26), celebrate theevents leading up to this decisive victory, plus the battle ofWaterloo itself, won by the Duke of Wellesley who lived here.Look out for costumed tales of life in the army at this timeand meet mounted cavalrymen. Adults £7.90, child £4.70.% 020 7403 7221.: thedungeons.comË London Bridge. Map C9.lONDON WETlaNDcENTrEA wonderful 42-hectarewildlife reserve with morethan 100 species of rareand wild birds, varioustours, children’s play areas,bird-spotting hides and theWater’s Edge Café(p. 17). Enjoy the Berkeley34 | visitlondon.com | LONDON PLANNER | June 2011

THE ROYAL MEWSBUCKINGHAM PALACEOne of the finest working stables and home to theroyal collection of historic coaches and carriagesVisit the Royal Mews after Changing the Guardat Buckingham PalaceOpen daily, 10:00-17:00 (last admission 16:15)Closed 4 and 11 JuneEntrance to the Royal Mews is on Buckingham Palace Road020 7766 7302 www.royalcollection.org.uk Victoria

smilesoftracey emin:love is whatyou want18 MAy – 29 AugustJoin us this summerto celebrate the60th anniversary ofFestival of Britain witha four-month festivalof British cultureand creativity.stEWArt lEE’sAustErity BingE28 & 30 MAylang langinspires17 – 22 MAyray davies’Meltdown10 – 19 JunEVintAgEAtsouthBAnkcEntrE29 – 31 JulyAlso including:Eden project roofgardenFood marketsand much more!southBAnkcEntrE.co.uk22 April -4 september

Bat House and newpermanent exhibit ThroughThe Plughole. Until 5 JunAnimal Encounters. A wildlifethemed half term includingotters and hedgehogs. Daily09.30-18.00. Admission£10.55, child £5.85.Queen Elizabeth’s Walk,SW13. % 020 8409 4400.: wwt.org.uk t Barnes.Off map.LORD’S CRICKETGROUNDTours of the spiritual homeof cricket incorporatethe dressing rooms, theMarylebone Cricket ClubMuseum, home of theAshes, and the InvestecMedia Centre (p. 17). Daily10.00, 12.00 and 14.00.Architectural tours can alsobe arranged. No tours onmatch days. Admission £15,child £9.St John’s Wood Road,NW8. % 020 7616 8595.: lords.org Ë St John’sWood. Map A2.MADAME TUSSAUDSThe world-famous homeof waxworks. Pose withMayor Boris Johnson, USPresident Barack Obamaor your favourite stars, likeJustin Bieber and RupertPattinson. Scream is aterrifying interactive mazein the Chamber of Horrors.Mon-Fri 09.30-17.30; Sat-Sun 09.00-18.00. Admission£28.80, child £24.60; jointtickets with the London Eye(p. 29), London Dungeons(left) and London Aquarium(p. 43) available.Marylebone Road, NW1.% 08718 943 000.: madametussauds.comË Baker Street. Map A4.MEDIEvAL bANqUETJoin in with boisterous Tudorrevelry at this immersiveexperience which offersthemed entertainment anda traditional four-coursebanquet with unlimitedbeer and wine, all servedby costumed staff. Bookingessential. Mon-Sat 19.15-23.30; Sun 17.15-21.30.Tickets £49.95, child £30.Ivory House, St KatharineDocks, E1.SUBSCRIBE NOW!LONDON PLANNERis the official London & Partners andVisitBritain monthly guide to London.Subscribe now and you will alsoreceive a one-day London Pass,allowing you FREE entry to over55 top London attractions ranging frommuseums & galleries to 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:% 020 7480 5353.: medievalbanquet.comË Tower Hill. Off map.MONUMENT, THEBuilt in 1677 to mark theGreat Fire of London, thisbeautiful freestandingstone column recently wona prestigious architecturalaward for its refurbishment.Visit architect Sir ChristopherWren’s laboratory to learnmore and climb 311 steps tothe golden orb for views ofthe city. Daily 09.30-17.30.Admission £3, child £1. Jointticket with Tower BridgeExhibition available (p. 49).Monument Street, EC3.% 020 7626 2717.: themonument.infoË Monument. Map C8.NAMCOHighly popular entertainmentvenue with more than 150of the latest interactive videogames, a luxurious Americanpool hall, techno bowlingand Bumper Cars. Look outfor the private karaoke roomNamoke, which has waiterservice and 4,000 songs inits rosta. Daily 10.00-00.00.Admission free.Riverside Buildings,County Hall, WestminsterBridge Road, SE1.% 020 7967 1067.: namcofunscape.comË Waterloo. Map C6.OLD ROYALNAvAL COLLEGEThis baroque masterpieceis the home of British navaltraining. Meet costumedcharacters and visit theexquisite Painted Hall.Visit Discover Greenwich,a dazzling cultural venuewith a restaurant andmicro-brewery, open daily10.00-17.00. Grounds opendaily 08.00-18.00; PaintedHall and Chapel open daily10.00-17.00. Concertsevery Tues at 13.00. Sundayservice is held at the Chapelat 11.00. Admission free.Tours £5, child free.Greenwich, SE10.% 020 8269 4747.: oldroyalnavalcollege.org Ë Greenwich/CuttySark, or take a boat(p. 41). Map inset.SIGHTSEEINGMorris UK Ltd2nd Floor233 High HolbornLondon WC1V 7DNIf it’s on, it’s in…LONDON PLANNERJune 2011 | LONDON PLANNER | visitlondon.com |37

Mnmt_LP_FEB_190x57:Monument ad 24/1/11SIGHTSEEINGTheMONUMENTGreat Fire of London 1666Open Now!Following extensiverestoration workAdults: £3.00Children: £1.50Concessions: £2.00Contact: 0845 165 9812for informationOpen: 7 days a weekwww.themonument.infoThe Monument is provided byThe City of London Corporation -a uniquely diverse organisation inthat it not only promotes andsupports the City and provides itwith a full range of services, but alsoprovides wider services for Londonand for the nation as a whole.RIPLEY’S BELIEVEIT OR NOT!This curiosity shop-stylemuseum is a hit across theglobe, but a first for London.Ripley’s presents a hugerange of the stranger thingsin life, from a shrunken headto an albino alligator, viathe world’s tiniest car and amatchstick model of TowerBridge. Don’t miss the MirrorMaze. Daily 10.00-00.00(last entry 22.30). Admission£25.95, child £19.95.1 Piccadilly Circus, W1.% 020 3238 0022.: ripleyslondon.comË Piccadilly Circus.Map C4.ROYAL ALBERTHALL TOURSJoin experts on an hourlongstroll around thisextraordinary neo-gothicVictorian building, includingaccess to the Royal RetiringRoom and Queen’s Box.Until 7 Jun A Year In TheLife Of The Royal Albert Hall.Paintings from the RoyalWatercolour Society. Frontof-housetours hourly 10.30-15.30 – check dates. Tickets£8.50, under-16s free.Kensington Gore, SW7.% 020 7589 8212.: royalalberthall.comË South Kensington.Map D2.ROYAL BOTANICGARDENS, KEWA botanical research centreand World Heritage Sitedating back to the Georgianera, containing plants fromacross the globe. Viewsfrom the Xstrata TreetopWalkway are stunning.Until 16 Oct InternationalGarden Photographer OfThe Year. Renowned outdoorphotographic exhibition.From 25 Jun StorytellingSessions. Family fun in the‘Temple of Imagination’. From25 Jun The Secret Garden,The Botanical Brush, FromEye To Hand and HiddenTreasure. More than 60paintings of this country’sincredible flora. Mon-Fri09.30-18.30; Sat-Sun09.30-19.30. Admission£13.90, child free.Kew, Richmond, TW9.% 020 8332 5655.: kew.org Ë KewGardens. Off map.ROYAL INSTITUTIONOf GREAT BRITAINMagnificent Grade I-listedGeorgian building with astate-of-the-art museum.Learn about the institution’s14 Nobel Prize-winningscientists via interactivedisplays, and see scientists atwork. It offers a fascinatingtalks programme. Mon-Fri09.00-21.00. Tours run at11.00, 14.00 and 15.00.Admission free, tours £15.21 Albemarle Street, W1.% 020 7409 2992.: rigb.org Ë Green Park.Map C5.ROYAL MEWSBuilt by John Nash in 1825,this beautiful space housesthe Queen’s cars, horses,and coaches (including theGold State Coach). Witnessdaily life and learn aboutits history and ceremonialroutines. Daily 11.00-17.00(last admission 16.15).Closed 4 Jun. Admission £8,child £5. Joint tickets withthe Queen’s Gallery(p. 65) available.The Mall, SW1.% 020 7766 7300.: royalcollection.org.ukË Victoria/Green Park.Map D6.ROYAL OBSERVATORYGreenwich Mean Time ismeasured here – stand onthe Meridian Line and be intwo hemispheres at onceor visit the Peter HarrisonPlanetarium for shows. Until29 Aug Impact Season.offers events and activitiesabout asteroids. Until 29Aug Impact: Collisions AndCatastrophes. Exploring theexciting world of comets,asteroids, meteorites andmore. Daily 10.00-17.00;Planetarium times vary.Admission £10, childfree; Planetarium £6.50,child £4.50.Greenwich Park, SE10.% 020 8858 4422.: nmm.ac.ukË Greenwich/Cutty Sark,38 | visitlondon.com | LONDON PLANNER | June 2011

THE QUEEN’s GALLERY, BUCKINGHAM PALACE15 April - 9 October 2011Open daily, 10:00-17:30 (last admission 16:30)Entrance to The Queen’s Gallery is on Buckingham Palace Road020 7766 7301 www.royalcollection.org.uk Victoria

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

The River ThamesSIGHTSEEINGIMAGE © PHOTODISC/KIM STEELEThe 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 Nearest underground/rail stations and map(p. 57-59) references are:Bankside Pier Ë Southwark/Mansion House. Map C8.Embankment Pier Ë Embankment. Map C6.Festival Pier Ë Waterloo. Map C6. Greenwich PierË Cutty Sark/ Greenwich for Maritime Greenwich. Mapinset. Millbank Pier Ë Pimlico. Map E6. St Katharine’sPier Ë Tower Hill. Map C9. Tower Pier Ë Tower Hill. MapC9. Waterloo Pier Ë Waterloo. Map C6.BOAT OPERATORS Bateaux London % 020 76951800. : bateauxlondon.com City Cruises % 020 77400400. : citycruises.com Thames Clippers High-speedcatamarans leave piers every 20 mins. Services fromWaterloo to The O 2 and on to Royal Arsenal Woolwichstop at Embankment, Bankside, Tower, London Bridge,Canary Wharf and Greenwich. % 08707 815 049.: thamesclippers.com Thames River Services% 020 7930 4097. : thamesriverservices.co.ukWestminster Passenger Service Association (WPSAUpriver Ltd) % 020 7930 2062. : wpsa.co.ukSIGHTSEEING CRUISES River Red Rover (CityCruises). Unlimited hop-on, hop-off service betweenWestminster, the London Eye, Tower and Greenwich Piers.Fare £12.60, child £6.25. % 020 7740 0400.LUNCH & DINNER CRUISES (Please book ahead.)From Embankment Pier, Bateaux London % 020 76951800. Nightly dinner cruises including a four or five-coursedinner and live entertainment, from £76 per person. Lunchcruises Tue-Sat, from £29.50 per person. Sunday LunchJazz Cruise with live jazz music and spectacular views, from£47 per person. The London Showboat (City Cruises)% 020 7740 0400. See the river at night on this threeand-a-halfhour cabaret cruise, with songs from West Endmusicals, a four-course meal and wine. Fri-Sat, boardat 19.15 for a 19.30 sailing. Embark at Westminster Pier.£75 per person. Discounts available for online bookings.: citycruises.comJune 2011 | LONDON PLANNER | visitlondon.com |41

Trafalgar Square’svibrant and historicchurch, premierconcert venue andaward-winningCafé in the Crypt.Concerts by CandlelightSome Tuesdays, Thursday-Saturday at 7.30pmFree Lunchtime ConcertsMonday, Tuesday and Friday at 1.00pmJazz in the CryptWednesdays at 8.00pmCafé in the CryptMonday-Tuesday 8.00am-8.00pmWednesday 8.00am-10.00pm(Jazz Night ticket holders only from 6.30pm)Thursday-Saturday 8.00am-9.00pmSunday 11.00am-6.00pmPlease see our dining and entertainment listings forfurther details.For information or tickets visit www.smitf.org or telephone +44 (0)20 7766 1100CONCERTS | JAZZ | CAFÉ | SHOP | BRASS RUBBING | DAILY WORSHIP

COLOR S - CMYKBlue – C:100 M:57 Y:0 K:38Yellow – C:0 M:17 Y:80 K:0start – 0% yellowmidpoint – 25%end – 100% yellowalway use on white background (no exceptioor take a boat (p. 41).Map inset.Royal oPERa HouSELondon’s most famous operavenue, and home to theRoyal Ballet, dates back tothe 19th century. Tour thehistoric auditorium and hearabout its performers. Stayfor the excellent restaurantsand bars. Velvet, Gilt AndGlamour tour tickets £7.Backstage tour tickets £10,child £7. Tour times vary.Bow Street, WC2. % 0207304 4000. : roh.org.ukË Covent Garden. Map B6.SEa lIfEloNDoN aQuaRIuMOne of Europe’s largestaquaria. Around-the-globefish displays, walk-throughtank tunnels and 500 speciesof marine life, includingsharks. Ice Adventure is abrand-new exhibit on whatlife is like in the Antarcticwith live Gentoo penguins.Mon-Thur 10.00-18.00; Fri-Sun10.00-19.00, last entry18.00. Admission £19.02,Palatial funchild £14.04. Joint ticketwith London Eye (p. 29),London Dungeon (p. 37) andMadame Tussauds (p. 37).County Hall, WestminsterBridge Road, SE1.% 08716 631 678.: visitsealife.com/londonË Westminster. Map D6.SHaKESPEaRE’SGloBEBeautiful reconstructionof William Shakespeare’soriginal theatre, createdwith traditional materials.Take a backstage tour todiscover theatrical tricks ofthe trade and exhibits on theBard’s life and plays. Duringmatinée performances andspecial events, visitors will betaken to the site of the RoseTheatre. Daily 10.00-17.00.Admission £11.50, child £7.New Globe Walk,Bankside, SE1.% 020 7902 1400.: shakespeares-globe.org Ë Southwark. Map C8.SoMERSET HouSEThis striking 18th-centurynow open SaturdayS, year roundSummer dates29th Jul-3rd Sept&19th Sept-1st octtickets on Salenow !Insightful and entertaining 75 minute guided toursone thousand years of history in one iconic buildingPlease call +44 (0)844 847 1672 for further informationFor groups call +44 (0)844 847 2498 or visit:www.ticketmaster.co.uk/housesofparliamentTo claim your 20% discount on advance bookings please quote ref – LPHOP20When purchasing tickets on the day; please present this voucher to claim your discount.Valid until 30/6/11 not valid in conjunction with group rate ticketsSIGHTSEEINGMoney comes to lifeIt’s fascinating and fun!Special events andmore every day inthe Bank’s MuseumTwo palaces on the opposite sides of London have somejolly good fun this month. Kensington Palace (p. 31) andits gardens, which are normally off limits to canines, istaking the opportunity during the restoration works to doa one-off event. On 18 Jun The Dashing Dog Show willoffer seven different dress-up classes, including PrettiestPrincess, Prince Charming and Best Victorian On SixLegs (no, we don’t know what that entails either).Entry is £10 per dog.The elegant Eltham Palace (p. 29) is indulging its Tudorside on 18-19 Jun, with A Grand Medieval Joust. Watchbold men on horseback crashing together, jeer at the jester,learn medieval children’s games and join a knight’s trainingschool. You can also discover music, dancing, falconrydisplays and plenty more. Admission £11, child £6.60.Admission free10am – 5pm Monday to Friday. Closed weekendsand public holidays. Entrance in BartholomewLane, London EC2R 8AH. Tel: 020 7601 5545www.bankofengland.co.uk/museumJune 2011 | LONDON PLANNER | visitlondon.com |43

Picture this...Temporary Overseas Membership is a 3 month membershipof The Camping and Caravanning Club giving you access to130 campsites in beautiful locations throughout the UK.The membership costs 29.06 euros*/$30.20 US Dollars* and will allow you:● To camp at members rates saving up to 30% off pitch fees per night● Special deals for families and children, under 6 years camp free● Age concession rates if you are aged 55 years or over● A comprehensive guide to Club campsitesTo order your membership visitwww.visitbritainshop.com/campingor call +44(0)2476 475426*Currency conversions correct at time of print 04/11Temporary Overseas Membership is only availableto residents with a non UK address

camp it upThe fabulousCampingandCaravanningClub (CCC)are affiliatedwith morethan 4,000pitches andsites aroundthe UK, soyou can getthe most outof summer.Until 5 Junit’s NationalCamping & Caravanning Week, which the CCC is markingwith a massive give away of 1,500 free pitches on 4 Jun.The nearest sites to London are less than 30 mins train ridefrom central London, so spend a night under the stars.: campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk.SIGHTSEEINGimage © hemerabuilding now houses theCourtauld gallery andembankment galleries(p. 69), offering a great artand family programme, plusdaily guided tours. SouthBuilding daily 10.00-18.00;river Terrace and Seamen’shall daily, 08.00-18.00;courtyard daily 07.30-23.00.admission free.Strand, WC2. % 0207845 4600. : somersethouse.org.uk Ë Temple/Embankment. Map C6.SpENcEr HouSEThe largest private palace inLondon, Spencer house hasa magnificent 18th-centuryinterior, faithfully restored toits former splendour. it alsohas a lovely half-acre garden,planted with era-appropriateflora. Open Sun 10.30-16.45(by guided tour only). Tours£9, child £7.27 St James’s Place, SW1.% 020 7499 8620.: spencerhouse.co.ukË Green Park. Map C5.ST MArTIN-IN-THE-FIELDSVery graceful Palladianchurch with a vibrantcommunity, classical musicprogramme (p. 94) and brassrubbing centre. mon-Fri08.00-18.00; Sat 09.30-18.00; Sun 15.30-17.00.Church not open to visitorsduring the hours of service.Check the website for easterservices. admission free;brass rubbing from £4.50.Jazz in Café in The Crypt onWed nights (p. 89).Trafalgar Square, WC2.% 020 7766 1100.: smitf.org Ë CharingCross. Map C6.ST pAuL’S cATHEDrALSir Christopher Wren builtthis famous 300-year-oldcathedral. it’s filled withstunning mosaics andcraftsmanship. Climb up tothe dome via the Whisperinggallery for breathtakingviews from the goldengallery. explore the crypt, fullof tombs and monumentsto famous Britons, andthe award-winning videoexhibition Oculus: an eyeinto St Paul’s. go on a freeguided tour. mon-Sat 08.30-16.00. admission £14.50,child £5.50.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 recently reopenedafter major restoration,including original fireplaces,wood panelling and stainedTGA.6652.171110Explore MagnificentApsley HouseBe captivated by the treasures ofApsley House, the stunning residenceof the Duke of Wellington.Hyde Park Corner Tube. Call 020 7499 5676or visit www.english-heritage.org.uk/apsleyhouseJune 2011 | LONDON PLANNER | visitlondon.com |45

SIGHTSEEINGSpectacular settings8-19 Jun BlenheimPalace (p. 50) is one ofBritain’s most beautifulstately homes, and theperfect backdrop to oneof Shakespeare’s mostmagical plays. 12 NightsOf Twelfth Night willsee The Oxford Schoolof Drama performoutside in the delightfulPleasure Gardens.Tickets from £12.From 2 Jun Eveningdress, picnics andoperatic greats – whocould ask for more?Garsington Opera isa month of spectacularmusic in a stunningsetting – a specially-designed pavilion in the estate atWormsley, owned by John Paul Getty. The season openswith The Magic Flute and offers new commissions, featuringworld-famous tenors and new talents. During the longinterval, patrons can dine al fresco at picnic tables, in tentsin the deer park, or enjoy a three-course dinner in one of therestaurant marquees. Tickets from £90-£155.Stokenchurch, Buckinghamshire. % 01865 368 201.: garsingtonopera.org t Marylebone to HighWycombe then taxi/bus (45 mins).glass windows. Mon-Wed14.00-16.20, Sat-Sun12.00-16.20. Admission£8, child £5.68 Waldegrave Road, TW1.% 020 8744 3124.: strawberryhillhouse.org.uk t Strawberry Hill.Off map.SyoN ParkThis stunning Palladianmansion set in parklandsis home to the Dukes ofNorthumberland and hasan illustrious history. Don’tmiss the gorgeous interiorsand Grade I-listed landscapegardens, plus the magnificentGreat Conservatory. Housedaily 11.00-17.00; gardens10.30-17.00. Admission£10, child £4.Syon Park, TW8. % 0208560 0882. : syonpark.co.uk Ë Gunnersbury,then bus. Off map.TITaNIC: THE arTEFaCTEXHIBITIoNMesmerising display offeringa complete history of theRMS Titanic disaster.Discover more than 300artefacts and the humanstories behind them, as wellas room recreations from theoriginal Titanic and neverbefore-seenfootage fromthe recent Titanic dive. Sun-Wed 11.00-19.30; Thurs-Sat11.00-21.00. AdmissionMon-Fri £13, child £9; Sat-Sun £15, child £10.50.The O 2 , Peninsula Square,SE10. % 020 8463 2000.: titaniclondon.co.ukË North Greenwich.Map inset.ToWEr BrIDGEEXHIBITIoN, THEThis breathtaking bridge,designed in 1884, is one ofthe capital’s most famouslandmarks and offersincredible views. It is raisedaround 1,000 times a yearand its incredible enginerooms are a major feature ofyour visit. A new exhibitionspace shows local artists(p. 25). Daily 09.30-18.00(last entry 17.00). Admission£7, child £3. Joint ticketswith The Monument (p. 37)available.Tower Bridge Road, SE1.46 | visitlondon.com | LONDON PLANNER | June 2011

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SIGHTSEEINGExplore the cityTake an audio walking tour around the hot spots ofLondon for an unforgettable journey.Our expert guides feature trustedrecommendations from Lonely Planet, music,history, and archive material from the BBC.Guides include Covent Garden, The West End,Spitalfields, The City and South Bank.ALSO AVAILABLEThe Royal Tour of LondonFollow the route taken by newlyweds William and Catherine after their weddingceremony, to get the inside track on some of London’s most famous landmarks.Available to download from www.audiogo.co.uk/lpwalkingtours and also asApps from the iTunes store (for iPhone and iPod Touch - compatible with iOS4)Where history is MadeA tour of Lord’s is an ideal way to experience themagic of the world’s most historic cricket ground.Our knowledgeable and enthusiastic tour guidestake you behind the scenes at the Home of Cricket,visiting the Honours Boards in the Players’ DressingRooms, the Long Room, the Media Centre and theiconic Ashes Urn.Book your tour NoWwww.lords.org/toursTel: 020 7616 8595 Email: tours@lords.orgMCC, Lord’s Ground, London NW8 8QN48 | visitlondon.com | LONDON PLANNER | June 2011

☎ 020 7403 3761. towerbridge.org.ukË Tower Hill, or by boat(p. 41). Map C9.TOWER OF LONDONThis world-famous ancienthistoric landmark containsthe Bloody Tower, Traitors’Gate and the Crown Jewels.Entrance includes permanentexhibition Prisoners Of TheTower, new show PowerHouse exploring the variousorganisations of state likethe Ordnance Survey, RoyalMint, Jewel House and RoyalObservatory, plus costumedtours. Until 31 Dec RoyalBeasts. The fascinating andsometimes tragic tale of theroyal menagerie, which was atthe tower for more than 600years. Tues-Sat 09.00-17.30;Sun-Mon 10.00-17.30 (lastadmission 17.00). Admission£19.80, child £10.45.Tower Hill, EC3. ☎ 08444827 799. hrp.org.ukË Tower Hill, or by boat(p. 38). Map C9.VINOPOLISDiscover wine and spiritsfrom all over the world.Look out for master classes,monthly tasting eventsand special showcases.Two house restaurantsoffer food and wine deals.Thurs-Sat 12.00-22.00; Sun12.00-18.00. Last entrancetwo hours 30 mins beforeclosing. Admission from £26.1 Bank End, SE1. ☎ 0207940 8300. vinopolis.co.uk Ë London Bridge.Map C8.WIMBLEDON LAWNTENNIS MUSEUMThis modern museumfeatures famous trophies,historic memorabilia andattractions including accessto the new Centre Court roof,the Whites Of Wimbledonfashion exhibition, JohnMcEnroe ‘live’ and themind-blowing Science OfTennis film (p. 32). Until late2011 The Queue. Queuingfor tickets at Wimbledon isan institution. Discover theatmosphere, memorabiliaand more. Daily 10.00-17.00.Admission £9.25, child£5.25; museum and tour£16, child £11.25.The All England LawnTennis and Croquet Club,Church Road, SW19.☎ 020 8946 6131. wimbledon.org/museum Ë Southfields.Off map.WESTMINSTER ABBEYConsecrated in 1065, thismajestic, ancient abbey isthe crowning and burial siteof most English monarchsand also houses PoetsCorner, burial place toDryden, Dickens and otherwriters. Museum Mon-Tues,Thurs-Sat 09.30-16.30; Wed09.30-19.00. Admission£15, child £6, under-11sfree; tour £3. Last entranceone hour before closure.Broad Sanctuary, SW1.☎ 020 7222 5152. westminster-abbey.orgË Westminster. Map D6.WINSTON CHURCHILL’SBRITAIN AT WAREXPERIENCEInteractive attractionrevealing life on the homefront of Britain during WorldWar II. Relive the fury ofthe Blitz and learn aboutevacuation and rationing.Huddle in an air-raid shelterand see actual wartimebombs. Daily 10.00-17.00.Admission £12.95,child £5.50.64-66 Tooley Street, SE1.☎ 020 7403 3171. britainatwar.co.ukË London Bridge. Map C9.WORLD RUGBYMUSEUM &TWICKENHAM TOURA rugby enthusiast’s dream,this entertaining museumchronicles the sport’scolourful history with anunparalleled collectionof memorabilia, while theexcellent tour gives accessto its most famous stadium.Tues-Sun 10.00-17.00. Tourand admission £14, child £8.Twickenham Stadium,Rugby Road, TW1.☎ 020 8892 8877. rfu.com/museumt Twickenham. Off map.ZSL LONDON ZOOImmerse yourself in theSIGHTSEEINGStadium Tours& MuseumTo book, visitchelseafc.com/toursor call 0871 984 1955GET BEHIND THE SCENES ATTHE HOME OF ENGLAND RUGBYrfu.com/museum 020 8892 8877Tours are subject to change and cancellation at shortnotice and do not run on home matchdays or the dayprior to Champions League home matches.June 2011 | LONDON PLANNER | visitlondon.com |49

SIGHTSEEINGanimal kingdom with 750different species. Comeface-to-face with monkeys,sloths and tamanduas in theRainforest Life. Look out forgorilla mummy Mjukuu withher son, or the sleek tigers.Dont miss the wonderful newPenguin Beach, where thelucky macaroni and humboldtpenguins can relax in anincredible new pool withfeeding and display areas.3,10,17,24 Jun Zoo Lates.Fantastic evening openings atthe zoo, with a bar, food, silentdisco and more (p. 25). Over-18s only, tickets £50. Daily10.00-16.00. Admission from£17.60, child from £13.70.Regent’s Park, NW1.% 020 7722 3333.: zsl.org Ë CamdenTown. Map A4.Tours – GuidedBIG BUS ToUrSDaily open-top double-deckermultilingual tours of all thecity sights. A hop-on, hop-offticket is also valid for a rivercruise and walking tour.Winter special tickets valid for48 hours. Tickets £27, child£12, family £66 (p. 16).48 Buckingham PalaceRoad, SW1. % 020 72339533. : bigbustours.comË Victoria. Map D4.GHoST BUS ToUrSThis tour can only bedescribed as frightfully goodfun (p. 17). Board the blackdouble-decker Routemasterto discover spooky storiesbehind many of London’slandmarks, but watch out– the bus is haunted!Tours depart Wed-Sun19.30 & 21.00. Tickets£18, child £12.Northumberland Avenue,WC2. % 08445 678 666.: theghostbustours.comË Charing Cross. Map C6.IT’S yoUr LoNdoNOffering tailor-made tours ofthe city, fitted to your exactspecifications, whether it’sroyal London, major sights, ashopaholic trip, or any othervariation (p. 16). Prices vary.% 020 3091 5849.: itsyourlondon.co.ukLoNdoN dUCK ToUrSUnique tours in amphibiousWorld War II DUKW vehicles.Departing near County Hall,they pass all major Londonlandmarks (with a highlyengaging commentary)before the thrilling ‘splashdown’moment into the RiverThames (p. 18). Multiple dailydepartures from 10.30, aswell as the D-Day Duck, aspecial World War II tour at11.00 & 13.00 on the firstSun of the month. Tickets£20, child £14; D-Day Duck£22, child £16.Chicheley Street, SE1.% 020 7928 3132.: londonducktours.co.ukË Waterloo. Map D6.orIGINAL LoNdoNSIGHTSEEING ToUrTen years old this month,these multilingual open-topbus tours take you to thecity’s best attractions witha running commentary andallow you to hop on and offat over 90 stops (p. 16). Kids’Club for five to 12-year-oldsincludes activity pack. Ticketsare valid for 24 hours andinclude free walking toursand a River Thames cruisepass. Tickets £25, child £12.17-19 Cockspur Street, W1.% 020 8877 1722.: theoriginaltour.comË Charing Cross. Map C6.SEE LoNdoN ByNIGHT ToUrAtmospheric double-deckerbus tours exploring thefloodlit West End and Cityat night, offering a differentperspective (p. 17). Departsfrom Green Park daily at19.15, pick-ups includeHaymarket, WestminsterBridge and Cromwell Road.Tickets £15, child £10 (onlinefrom £13).Green Park, SW1.% 020 7183 4744.: seelondonbynight.comË Green Park. Map C5.Tours – WalkingAUdIo ToUrSFrom the people behind theBBC audio books, AudioGO,discover the city throughfive walks around London:The City, Covent Garden,South Bank, Spitalfields andthe West End. You’ll learnhistorical facts, quirky storiesand more (p. 16). From £1.29per download.: audiogo.co.ukBIG BUSWALKING ToUrSFour tours including GhostsBy Gaslight and RoyalLondon; routes vary, call fordetails (p. 17). Walks are freewith the Big Bus Tour or £5if purchased separately. Dailyfrom Trafalgar Square.48 Buckingham PalaceRoad, SW1. % 020 72339533. : bigbustours.comË Victoria. Map D4.HAIry GoAT LoNdoNPHoToGrAPHy ToUrA fun, interactive walkingtour of the capital, exploringand photographing its lesserknownsights and areas withan expert guide. No two toursare the same and groupsizes are kept small (p. 16).Departs from outside theRoyal Exchange at Ë Bankat 11.00. Check website fordates. Tickets £30, child £25.% 07540 832 771.: hairygoat.netjACK THE rIPPErToUrSRichard Jones of LondonWalking Tours writes bookson Jack the Ripper andthis is his popular walkingexperience, which limitsnumbers for a better tour(p. 17). Booking essential.Tours depart from Ë AldgateEast at 19.00. Tickets £8.% 020 8530 8443.: rippertour.comLoNdoNArCHITECTUrE WALKSFascinating tours looking atthe city’s ‘urban character’with architect Ike Ijeh. Widerange of routes. No fixedtimes or minimum group size.Tickets £15.% 020 7403 1115.: londonarchitecturewalks.comLoNdoN WALKSLondon’s oldest walking tourcompany offers more than300 walks. Favourites includethe Jack The Ripper Walk(which departs daily at19.30, plus Sat at 15.00 fromË Tower Hill) and threedifferent Harry Potte routes(p. 18). Ghost walksleave daily. Tickets £8,under-15s free ifaccompanied by an adult.% 020 7624 3978.: walks.comorIGINAL LoNdoNSIGHTSEEING WALKSWalks leave from the centrallylocated Original LondonVisitor Centre and includeChanging Of The Guard(departing 10.30), Rock‘n’roll(13.00), and Jack The Ripper(15.30 from Tower Hill).Free with Original LondonSightseeing Tour.17-19 Cockspur Street, W1.% 020 8877 1722.: theoriginaltour.comË Charing Cross.Map C6.out of Townn These are some topattractions within reach ofLondon. Times and pricesmay vary – please callTourist Information Centresor venues before visiting.Train times from stationsare approximate.BLENHEIm PALACEPhenomenally beautifulexample of Englishbaroque architecture, andthe birthplace of WinstonChurchill. Enjoy 2,100 acresof landscaped grounds,hand-painted ceilings andimportant collections ofporcelain, tapestries andpaintings. 8-19 Jun 12Nights Of Twelfth Night.Drama outside in the gloriousPleasure Gardens (p. 46).Daily 10.30-17.30. 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SIGHTSEEINGSIGHTSEEING TOURSBY LONDON TAXIThe most UNIQUE way to explore LondonPick up at HotelSee famous Sights with commentaryand stops for photo opportunities.Tours By-Day or By-NightMax 5 persons per cab (Limited number of special6-seater cabs)To book phone Black Taxi Tours of London on:020 7935 9363 or 07956 384124www.blacktaxitours.co.ukJACK THE RIPPERThe Jack the Ripper Walk goes every nightat 7.30pm from Tower Hill tube. Guidesinclude crime historian Donald Rumbelow,“internationally recognised as the leading authorityon the Ripper”. “London’s best guidedwalks” Time Out100 Walks per WeekLONDON WALKS ®(020) 7624 3978 • london@walks.comSee the video of the walk at: www.walks.comGoldMedalBest TourismExperience2009Dr JOHNSON’S HOUSEORIGINAL WALKS.indd 1 23/12/2009 15:38Open: Mon-Sat 11.00 to 17.30Adults £4.50; Child £1.50; Concessions £3.50; Family £10.17 Gough Square, London EC4.% (020) 7353 3745 Ë Chancery LaneDiscover London on aprivate tour withIt’s Your L ondonand it will be a trulymemorable, worryfree and fun visit. We’lldesign and organisethe perfect trip - justfor you!T: +44 (0) 203 091 5849E: sue@itsyourlondon.co.uk www.itsyourlondon.co.ukanacondas to zebras plusfabulous exotic birds. Enjoypenguin feeding at 11.00and16.00, the narrowgaugerailway and brassrubbing. Daily 10.00-16.30.Admission £12.50, child£8.50.Burford, Oxfordshire.% 01993 823 006.: cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk t Paddington toOxford, then taxi (onehour 30 mins).LEEDS CASTLEThis fairytale moatedcastle combines medievalbeauty with 19th-centuryopulence. The 500-acregrounds boast an aviaryand maze. Until 5 JunJousting Tournament.Medieval entertainment forthe whole family. 16-19 JunJane Austen’s Sense AndSensibility. Lively open airperformance. Tickets £15.Daily, castle 10.30-17.00(last entry 16.30), grounds10.00-18.00 (last entry16.00). Admission £17.50,child £10.Maidstone, Kent.% 01622 765 400.: leeds-castle.comt Victoria to Bearsted(one hour).PAINSHILL PARKBuilt between 1738and 1773, this stunninglandscape garden is dottedwith romantic grottoes andtemples. Look out for talks,walks and fun for kids.19 Jun Father’s Day.Free entry for dads andfamily activities. Daily 10.30-18.00. Admission £6.60,child £3.85.Cobham, Surrey.% 01932 868 113.: painshill.co.ukt Waterloo to Cobham(30 mins).SALISBURYCATHEDRALOne of Britain’s finestmedieval cathedrals, builtin the 13th century withthe country’s tallest spireand home to one of thelast copies of the MagnaCarta. Daily 07.15-18.15;shop and café 09.30-17.30.Admission free, suggesteddonation £5.50. Tower tours£8.50, child £6.50.Salisbury, Wiltshire.% 01722 555 120.: salisburycathedral.org.uk t Waterloo toSalisbury (one hour20 mins).SToNEHENGEThese awe-inspiringand mysterious standingstones date back to around3,500 BC and are a WorldHeritage Site as well as themost important prehistoricmonument in Britain. Daily09.30-18.00. Admission£7.50, child £4.50.Salisbury, Wiltshire.% 08703 331 181.: english-heritage.org.ukt Waterloo to Salisbury(one hour 20 mins).WARWICK CASTLEThis spectacular medievalcastle was built by Williamthe Conqueror in 1068.Enjoy the chilling CastleDungeon and the fantasticnew attraction Merlin: TheDragon Tower, based on theTV series and featuring aninteractive ‘dragon mirror’.Tickets £51. Daily 10.00-17.00. Admission £18.60,child £13.80.Warwick, Warwickshire.% 08712 652 000.: warwick-castle.co.ukt Marylebone toWarwick (100 mins).WINDSoR CASTLEVast, unmissable and theworld’s oldest inhabitedcastle. Don’t miss the StateApartments, Queen Mary’sdolls’ house and gothic StGeorge’s Chapel. Until 22Jan 2012 Prince Philip:Celebrating 90 Years.Photographs, memorabiliaand gifts illustratingHis Royal Highness’slife and interests, likecarriage-driving. Daily09.45-17.15. Admission£16.50, child £9.90.Windsor, Berkshire.% 020 7766 7300.: royalcollection.org.ukt Waterloo to Windsor& Eton Riverside(45 mins).52 | visitlondon.com | LONDON PLANNER | June 2011

SeeBy NightSIGHTSEEINGA MUSEUM OF CIVILIAN LIFE DURINGTHE SECOND WORLD WARThis is a unique museum of interest to all ages,featuring evacuation, rationing, shelters,weddings, bomb disposal and gas masks.WALK THROUGH THE LONDON BLITZSEE IT! FEEL IT! BREATHE IT!64/66 Tooley Street,London Bridge SE1 2TFEvery day except24-26 DecemberTel: 020 7403 3171for group andhospitality bookingswww.britainatwar.co.ukinfo@britainatwar.org.ukYour open toptour of LondonDeparting daily from Green Parkat 19.15, 20.05, 20.55, 21.45, 22.35, 23.25with pick ups on the Haymarket, WestminsterBridge and Cromwell Road (outside the V&A)Adult - £15, Child - £10Tel: 0844 504 3285 +44 (0)20 7183 4744www.seelondonbynight.comJACK THE RIPPER TOURSTHE SHADOWS JUST GOT DARKER“...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.ripperwalks.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 £8 and lasts around two hoursTO BOOK YOUR PLACES PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITEWWW.RIPPERWALKS.COM or TEL: 020 8530 8443June 2011 | LONDON PLANNER | visitlondon.com |53

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Museums& GalleriesWith David G TaylorMUSEUMS & GALLERIESWhat’s hotTOULOUSE-LAUTREC’S POSTER ‘DIVAN JAPONAIS’ © VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM; BETTY BOOP IMAGE, 1934 © BFI NATIONAL ARCHIVE; SUMMER EXHIBITION IMAGE © JOHN BODKINFrom 16 Jun Toulouse-Lautrec And Jane Avril: Beyond The MoulinRouge explores the enduring friendship between the French artistand the dancer (pictured), one which defined the heyday of the MoulinRouge. The disabled artist captured the tawdry glamour of 1890snightlife in Paris with his exuberant post-impressionist style, while hismuse suffered years of mental illness before popularising the can-can,with a singular style once described as being like ‘an orchid in a frenzy’.The Courtauld Gallery, p. 57.Open season at the RAFrom 7 JunThe RoyalAcademy ofArts’ annualSummerExhibition isthe world’slargestopen to allcontemporaryart show. Init you canencountergallery after gallery, crammed with amazing recent works byestablished, emerging and unknown artists. Artworks rangefrom oil paintings and watercolours to sculptures and uniqueinstallations. Survey the exhibition’s broad artistic landscapeand you might even be among the first to discover the nextDamien Hirst or Tracey Emin.Royal Academy of Arts, p. 65.Exhibits with real drawFrom 15 Jun Watch Me Move: The Animation Show tracesthe history of animation over thelast 150 years, from stop-motionpuppets and experimental films tobig name studios like Walt Disney,Pixar and Hanna-Barbera in theUS, and Aardman in the UK. Thismajor exhibition, which examinesthe creativity of the artform andalso its cultural impact, includeswork by pioneers like EadweardMuybridge and the LumièreBrothers, as well as some favouritecharacters. Pictured is Betty Boop,a 1930s creation by Americananimator Max Fleischer.Barbican ArtGallery, p. 56.Free Range talentFrom 3 Jun Free Range is an annual showcase for newBritish art and design talent held at the Old TrumanBrewery in east London. You can see work by up-andcomingfashion and interior designers, photographers andartists, as recent graduates from 150 universities and artcolleges (including Greater London’s Middlesex Universityand Ravensbourne College), show their work. Last yearthe exhibition attracted more than 100,000 visitors andbest of all, admission is free. Pictured below is fashiongraduate Chloe Reynolds’s wind-up key dress, designedfor Luella.Free Range, p. 60.June 2011 | LONDON PLANNER | visitlondon.com |55

MUSEUMS & GALLERIESHere we list the city’smajor museums andgalleries along with ourselection of the bestcurrent exhibitions.Admission pricesand opening hours canchange at short notice, soplease contact individualorganisations beforevisiting them.Details undecided at thetime of going to press arelabelled TBC, which standsfor To Be Confirmed.KEY:☎ : TelephoneË : London UndergroundË : London OvergroundË : Docklands Light Railwayt : Overland Train : WebsiteART ANTIQUES LONDON9-15 Jun Browse or buy atthis collector’s fair sellingeverything from paintings toceramics. Thurs-Sat 11.00-19.00; Sun & Wed 11.00-18.00. Admission £15.West Lawn, KensingtonGardens, Kensington Gore,SW7. ☎ 020 7389 6555. haughton.com Ë SouthKensington. Map D2.BANK OF ENGLANDMUSEUMCharting the history of thenation’s finances, from theBank’s foundation in 1694to today, with fascinatingaudio-visual displays andarty activities for children.Until 3 Jun Characters OfNote. Drawing workshop forkids, with prizes. Until 8 JulGoing Decimal. Marking 40years of the decimal system.Mon-Fri 10.00-17.00.Closed on bank holidays.Admission free.Threadneedle Street, EC2.☎ 020 7601 5545. bankofengland.co.ukË Bank. Map B8.BARBICAN ARTGALLERY & THE CURVEThe Barbican Centre(Europe’s largest multi-artsvenue) houses two exhibitionspaces: the Barbican ArtGallery on Level 3 and TheCurve on the ground floor.Closed between exhibitions.From 15 Jun Watch MeMove: The Animation Show.The history of animation,including studios like WaltDisney and Pixar (p. 55).Exhibition £12, under-12sfree. From Jun (dates TBC)Junya Ishigami. A free sitespecificinstallation by theaward-winning Japanesearchitect in The Curve.Fri-Mon 11.00-20.00; Tues& Wed 11.00-18.00; Thurs11.00-22.00. Admissionprices vary.Barbican Centre, SilkStreet, EC2. ☎ 020 76384141. barbican.org.ukË Barbican. Map B8.BRITISH LIBRARYEXHIBITION GALLERIESA fascinating collection ofbooks, maps, manuscriptsand newspapers. UntilJul (date TBC) NothingIs Ever As It Seems. Afree exhibition markingthe centenary of the birthof playwright Sir TerenceRattigan. Until 25 SepOut Of This World: ScienceFiction But Not As YouKnow It. Fanzines, books,radio broadcasts and morehighlighting the breadth ofthe sci-fi genre. Mon& Wed-Fri 09.30-18.00;Tues 09.30-20.00; Sat09.30-17.00; Sun & bankholidays 11.00-17.00.Admission free; guided tourprices vary.96 Euston Road, NW1.☎ 020 7412 7332. bl.uk/everyoneË King’s Cross/Euston.Map A5.BRITISH MUSEUMInternational cultural history.Now with a wonderfullyrefurbished MedievalEurope gallery. Until 3 JulAfghanistan: CrossroadsOf The Ancient World.Treasures highlighting therichness of Afghanistan’sancient culture. Exhibition£10, under-16s free. Until11 Sep Adornment AndIdentity: Jewellery AndCostume From Oman. Afree display of 20th-centurysilver jewellery, weaponryand clothing. Until 11 SepOut Of Australia: Prints AndDrawings From Sidney NolanTo Rover Thomas. Works byShop 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.com56 | visitlondon.com | LONDON PLANNER | June 2011

60 Australian artists. Until16 Oct Australia Landscape.A garden of Aussie floraand fauna. From 23 JunTreasures Of Heaven:Saints, Relics And DevotionIn Medieval Europe. Morethan 150 exquisite religiousobjects, including some fromthe Vatican. Exhibition priceTBC. Thurs-Fri 10.00-20.30;Sat-Wed 10.00-17.30.Admission free.Great Russell Street, WC1.☎ 020 7323 8299. britishmuseum.orgË Tottenham Court Road.Map B6.BRITISH MUSICEXPERIENCEBritain’s museum ofpopular music, full of iconicmemorabilia and state-ofthe-artinteractive displays.Play instruments and use a‘smart’ ticket to downloadcontent to take home.From 16 Jun Jazz, BluesAnd Beyond: The Birth OfThe British Music Festival.Historic music festival photosand archive material (p. 60).Daily 11.00-19.30 (last entry18.30). Admission £10,concs £8, child £6.The O 2 , Peninsula Square,SE10. ☎ 020 8463 2000. britishmusicexperience.com Ë North Greenwich.Map inset.CAFE GALLERYContemporary art gallery inthe heart of leafy SouthwarkPark. Until 5 Jun PersonalUse. A group exhibitionabout personal privacy andits ever-blurring boundaries.From 15 Jun Archipelago.Group installationfeaturing performance‘islands’ and events. Wed-Sun12.00-18.00.Admission free.Southwark Park, SE16.☎ 020 7237 1230. cgplondon.orgË Canada Water/Bermondsey. Map inset.CAMDEN ARTS CENTREContemporary art exhibitions,most free. Until 10 Jul KerryTribe: Dead Star Light. Film,video and sound worksexploring the concept ofmemory. Tues-Sun 10.00-18.00; Wed 10.00-21.00.Closed bank holidays.Admission free.Arkwright Road, NW3.☎ 020 7472 5500. camdenartscentre.orgË Finchley Road/Hampstead. Off map.CHARLES DICKENSMUSEUMDickens’s house, as it wasin his lifetime, plus paintings,rare editions, manuscripts,furniture and more. Untilsummer 2011 (date TBC)Oliver! From Page To Stage.Exhibition celebrating the50th anniversary of LionelBart’s hit musical, whichis based on Dickens’snovel Oliver Twist. Daily10.00-17.00. Admission £7,child £3.48 Doughty Street, WC1.☎ 020 7405 2127. dickensmuseum.comË Russell Square. Map A6.CLINK PRISONMUSEUMVisit this former prison,dating back to 1144, to seean exhibition about London’spenal past, including somescary instruments of torture.Mon-Fri 10.00-18.00; Sat-Sun 10.00-19.30. Admission£6, under-16s £5.50.1 Clink Street, SE1.☎ 020 7403 0900. clink.co.uk Ë LondonBridge. Map C8.COURTAULD GALLERYImportant European artcollection, plus temporaryexhibitions. From 16 JunToulouse-Lautrec And JaneAvril: Beyond The MoulinRouge. Exhibition about thefriendship between the 19thcenturyFrench artist and thecan-can dancer (p. 55). Daily10.00-18.00. Admission £6,under-18s free. Admissionfree Mon 10.00-14.00(except bank holidays).Somerset House, Strand,WC2. ☎ 020 7848 2526. courtauld.ac.ukË Charing Cross. Map C6.CREATE 11From 24 Jun A celebrationof art and culture in eastand south east London. Thefestival features more thanMUSEUMS & GALLERIESOpen daily 11.00 - 19.30 (last entry 18.30)The O2 / Greenwich / SE10 0DXUnderground/Bus/Thames Clippers: North GreenwichBook online or 0844 844 0444 or buy on the doorTogether with...The British Music Experience is a registered not-for-profit charity. Registered Charity No. 1125752June 2011 | LONDON PLANNER | visitlondon.com |57

MUSEUMS & GALLERIES200 exhibitions, plus design,film and music events. Ittakes place across thefive boroughs hosting theforthcoming 2012 OlympicGames. See the website forfull listings. Times vary.Various venues.: createlondon.orgDENNIS SEVERS’HOUSEA London townhouseevocatively staged by thelate artist Dennis Severs toappear as if residents fromthe 17th to 19th centuriesstill live there. Explore itsrooms and follow the soundsof old-fashioned family life.Times vary. Admission from£5 to £12.18 Folgate Street, E1.% 020 7247 4013.: dennissevershouse.co.uk Ë Liverpool Street.Map A9.DESIGN MUSEUMWorld-leading museumthat examines the impactof contemporary design.Until 3 Jul Wim Crouwel:A Graphic Odyssey. Thefirst UK retrospective ofwork by the Dutch graphicdesigner. Until 7 Aug BritInsurance Design Awards.An innovation showcasedescribed as ‘the Oscarsof the design world’. Daily10.00-17.45. Admission£8.50, under-12s free.28 Shad Thames, SE1.% 020 7403 6933.: designmuseum.orgË Tower Hill. Off map.DR JOHNSON’S HOUSEIn this period home DrSamuel Johnson compiledthe first comprehensiveEnglish dictionary. Thebuilding dates from the18th century and featureshistoric interiors. Until 30 JulTelling Tales: Stories FromDr Johnson’s House 1911-2011. Exhibition about thegreat wordsmith. Mon-Sat11.00-17.30. Admission£4.50, child £1.50.17 Gough Square, EC4.% 020 7353 3745.: drjohnsonshouse.orgË Chancery Lane.Map B7.DULWICH PICTUREGALLERYCollection of 17th and18th-century EuropeanOld Masters paintings, plustemporary exhibitions. Until31 Dec MasterpieceA Month: Presiding Genius.A different loanedmasterpiece displayed eachmonth to celebrate thegallery’s 200th anniversary.From 29 Jun TwomblyAnd Poussin: ArcadianPainters. Exhibition aboutartists Cy Twombly andNicolas Poussin. Tues-Fri10.00-17.00; Sat & Sun11.00-17.00. Admission £9(£5 for permanent collectiononly), under-18s free.Gallery Road, SE21.% 020 8693 5254.: dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk T West Dulwich.Off map.FAN MUSEUM, THEThe world’s only fan museumfeatures permanent andtemporary exhibitions withsome examples dating backto the 11th century. Until24 Jul Everyday Life On TheLeaf Of A Fan. Beautiful fansdepicting workers and more.Tues-Sat 11.00-17.00; Sun12.00-17.00. Admission £4,child £3, under-sevens free.12 Crooms Hill, SE10.% 020 8305 1441.: fan-museum.orgË Cutty Sark. Map inset.FASHION ANDTEXTILE MUSEUMBritish designer ZandraRhodes is behind this hubof contemporary fashion,textiles and jewellery. Until22 Oct Tommy Nutter:The Rebel On The Row.Exhibition about the BritishSavile Row tailor. Closedbetween exhibitions. Tues-Sat 11.00-18.00. Admission£7, under-12s free.83 Bermondsey Street,SE1. % 020 7407 8664.: ftmlondon.orgË London Bridge.Off map.FIREPOWER, THEROYAL ARTILLERYMUSEUMEurope’s biggest historic andMore museums & galleriesBENJAMIN FRANkLINHOUSEFormer home of oneof America’s famousFounding Fathers.36 Craven Street, WC2.% 020 7839 2006.: benjaminfranklinhouse.org Ë CharingCross. Map C6.FLEMING COLLECTIONScottish art from 1770 tothe present day.13 Berkeley Street, W1.% 020 7409 5730.: flemingcollection.co.ukË Green Park. Map C4.GUARDS MUSEUMUniforms of the Queen’sFoot Guards and more.Wellington Barracks,Birdcage Walk, SW1.% 020 7414 3428.: theguardsmuseum.com Ë St James’s Park.Map D5.kEW BRIDGESTEAM MUSEUMThe world’s largestcollection of steamengines, plus fun events.Green Dragon Lane, TW8.% 020 8568 4757.: kbsm.org T KewBridge. Off map.PM GALLERY& HOUSEWest London’s largestcontemporary arts venue.PM Gallery & HouseWalpole Park, MattockLane, W5. % 020 85671227. : ealing.gov.ukË Ealing Broadway.Off map.PROUD CHELSEAIconic photography, fromwork by celebrity snappersto rock‘n’roll images.161 King’s Road, SW1.% 020 7349 0822.: proud.co.uk Ë SloaneSquare. Off map.PUMP HOUSEGALLERYContemporary art gallery ina unique lakeside setting.Battersea Park, SW11.% 020 7350 0523.: pumphousegallery.org.uk T Battersea Park.Off map.RIFLEMAkERA trendy contemporary artspace in the heart of Soho.79 Beak Street, W1.% 020 7439 0000. : riflemaker.org Ë PiccadillyCircus. Map B5.VIEWFINDERPHOTOGRAPHYGALLERYA showcase for new andestablished photographers.52 Brixton Village(formerly the GranvilleArcade), SW9.: viewfinder.org.ukË Brixton. Off map.58 | visitlondon.com | LONDON PLANNER | June 2011

SpecialCommendationGold AwardBest TourismExperienceInspiring the tennis greatsEvery summer brings another exciting Championship at Wimbledon,so why not visit the amazing award-winning Museum and learnmore about the history which inspires the great players, and seeJohn McEnroe’s ‘ghost’ and the original tournament trophies.You may also take the behind the scenes tour of the groundsand explore the home of tennis, including Centre Court, for atruly inspirational experience.Open Daily 10:00am until 5:00pmNearest Underground: Southfields Telephone: 020 8946 6131The Museum Building, The All England LawnTennis & Croquet Club, Church Road,Wimbledon, London, SW19 5AESupported by

MUSEUMS & GALLERIESDiscover moreand pay less withThe LondonSightseeingPass!Music festival pioneersEntrance to your choiceof over 55 top attractionsFREE guidebookavailable in 7 languagesSave time by skippingthe lines!Available at locations acrossLondon including airports,train stations and the Britainand London Visitors centre1 Regent Streetwww.londonpass.comFrom 16 Jun as the uK’s music festival season takes off(p. 20-21), revisit key moments of one of the pioneers inJazz, blues and beyond: the birth of the british musicfestival. the exhibition includes unpublished images ofbands the Who (pictured top and right), cream, yardbirds,rolling stones (left) and others as it chronicles the earlydays of the national Jazz and blues festival in richmondand Windsor (1964-1967). an influential british rockevent which later went on to become the reading festival.British Music Experience, p. 57.modern artillery collection.features interactive galleries,medals and big guns.Wed-sun 10.30-17.00. alsoopen on bank holidays anddaily during school holidays.admission £5, child £2.50.Royal Arsenal, Woolwich,SE18. % 020 8855 7755.: firepower.org.ukË Woolwich Arsenal.Map inset.FLORENCENIGHTINGALE MUSEUMmuseum about the workof this pioneering nurseand health reformer. it’snow even more fun withaudio guides, interactiveand touchscreen exhibits,plus a programme of freearts activities for kids. Daily10.00-17.00. admission£5.80, under-15s £4.80.2 Lambeth Palace Road,SE1. % 020 7620 0374.: florence-nightingale.co.uk Ë Waterloo. Map D6.FOUNDLING MUSEUMevocative museum aboutabandoned children caredfor at the foundling hospital,1739-1953. Until 30 Octfoundling Voices. formerpupils of the institutionrecount their stories of lifebefore, during and after theirstay. tues-sat 10.00-17.00;sun 11.00-17.00. admission£7.50, under-16s free.40 Brunswick Square,WC1. % 020 7841 3600.: foundlingmuseum.org.uk Ë Russell Square.Map A6.FREE RANGEFrom 3 Jun the uK’s largestexhibition of graduate artand design talent (p. 55).images courtesy of the british music experience60 | visitlondon.com | LONDON PLANNER | June 201131650 TLP PLANNER AD.indd 1 20/1/10 16:55:28

fri-sun10.00-19.00; mon10.00-16.00. admission free.Old Truman Brewery,91-95 Brick Lane, E1.% 020 7770 6001. : freerange.org.ukË LiverpoolStreet/Aldgate East.Off map.GARDEN MUSEUMcharming 17th-centuryformal and wildflowergardens, plus a small galleryand modern café. sun-fri10.30-17.00; sat 10.30-16.00 (closed first mon ofthe month, except bankholidays). admission £6,under-16s free.5 Lambeth Palace Road,SE1. % 020 7401 8865.: gardenmuseum.org.uk Ë Lambeth North/Vauxhall. Map D6.GEFFRYE MUSEUMhistoric 18th-centuryalmshouses with roomsrecreating period englishhomes from 1600 onwards,plus temporary exhibitions.Until 29 Aug at homein Japan – beyond theminimal house. photosand objects open the doorto contemporary urbanliving in Japan. exhibition£5. tues-sat 10.00-17.00;sun 12.00-17.00 (closedmon, except bank holidays).admission free.136 Kingsland Road, E2.% 020 7739 9893.: geffrye-museum.org.ukË Hoxton. Off map.GUILDHALL ARTGALLERY & RoMANAMpHITHEATREtemporary exhibitions,extracts from a permanentcollection, plus the remainsof a roman amphitheatre.Until 29 Aug sir Johngilbert: art and imaginationin the Victorian age. oilpaintings, landscapes,watercolours, newspaperillustrations and more bythe english artist. mon-sat10.00-17.00; sun 12.00-16.00. admission to thegallery and amphitheatre£2.50, under-16s free. freeadmission fri, or after 15.30daily. contact the museumof London for guidedamphitheatre tours.Guildhall Yard, offGresham Street, EC2.% 020 7332 3700.: cityoflondon.gov.ukË Bank. Map B8.HANDEL HoUSEMUSEUMcomposer george friderichandel lived here for 36years. faithfully restored, ithosts exhibitions and recitals.tues-Wed & fri-sat 10.00-18.00; sun noon-18.00; thurs10.00-20.00. admission £6,child £2 (free sat-sun).25 Brook Street, W1.% 020 7495 1685.: handelhouse.orgË Bond Street. Map C4.HAYWARD GALLERYcontemporary arts space.Until 29 Aug tracey emin:Love is What you Want.Works by the celebratedbritish artist includingearly pieces, recent largescaleinstallations andsome brand-new outdoorsculptures. exhibition £12.sat-thurs 10.00-18.00;fri 10.00-22.00. closedbetween shows.Southbank Centre, SE1.% 08448 750 073.: southbankcentre.co.ukË Waterloo. Map C6.HoRNIMAN MUSEUM& GARDENSDisplays ranging fromanthropology and naturalhistory to musical instruments.you’ll also find an aquarium,an interactive wildlife gallerycalled nature base, plus 16acres of gardens (parts willbe closed for redevelopmentuntil spring 2012). Until8 Jan bali – Dancing for thegods. balinese culture anddance experienced throughamazing costumes andartefacts, including film and1930s photos. Daily 10.30-17.30. museum and gardenfree; aquarium £2, child £1.100 London Road, SE23.% 020 8699 1872.: horniman.ac.ukË Forest Hill. Off map.ICAone of London’s mostinnovative contemporary artsvenues, it also boasts a greatart book shop, a funky latenightbar and film screeningrooms. From 10 Junpablo bronstein: sketchesfor regency Living.the argentinian artist’sobsession with London’sregency architectureexpressed through drawings,installations, sculptures,ballet and performance(p. 65). times vary.admission free.1 The Mall, SW1. % 0207930 3647. : ica.org.ukË Charing Cross. Map C5.IMpERIAL WARMUSEUMthe history of the two WorldWars and other conflicts.Until 6 Sep outbreak 1939.Detailing the preparationsmade for World War ii,including a chance to peekinside former prime ministerneville chamberlain’s diary.Until 30 Oct once upon aWartime: classic War storiesfor children. exhibitionabout the facts behind thefiction. Until 6 Jan WomenWar artists. Work by femalewar artists, including fromWorld War i and the Kosovoconflict. Daily 10.00-18.00.admission free.Lambeth Road, SE1.% 020 7416 5000. : iwm.org.uk Ë Lambeth North.Map D7.JEWISH MUSEUMartefacts and exhibitscelebrating Jewish culture,as well as London’s otherdiverse migrant communities.sun-thurs 10.00-17.00; fri10.00-14.00; sat closed.admission £7, under-16s £3,under-fives free.Raymond Burton House,129-131 Albert Street,NW1. % 020 7284 7384.: jewishmuseum.org.ukË Camden Town. Off map.KINGS pLACEarts venue containing twogalleries: the sculpturegallery pangolin Londonand Kings place gallery,showing contemporary art.Until 10 Jun a song ofthe earth and the cry ofconcrete: fusina’s fieldand other paintings. frenchlandscapes by british artistDavid hepher. Until 18 JunWomen make sculpture.Work by Dorothy cross,ann christopher and others.Kings place gallery mon-fri10.00-18.00; sat-sun12.00-18.00. pangolinLondon tues-sat 10.00-18.00. admission free.90 York Way, N1. % 0207520 1490. : kingsplace.co.uk Ë King’s Cross.Off map.LEIGHToN HoUSEMUSEUMthe exotically-decoratedformer home of Victorianartist Lord Leighton is full ofhis collected treasures. Until31 Jul george aitchison:Leighton’s architectrevealed. architecturaldrawings and more chartaitchison’s 19th-centuryinterior designs. Wed-mon10.00-17.30. admission £5,under-17s £1.12 Holland Park Road,W14. % 020 7602 3316.: rbkc.gov.uk/leightonhousemuseum Ë HollandPark. Off map.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 10.00-16.30 (until19.30 on the first thurs ofthe month). admission £3,under-16s £1.50, underfoursfree.12-13 New Wharf Road,N1. % 020 7713 0836.: canalmuseum.org.ukË King’s Cross. Off map.LoNDoN TRANSpoRTMUSEUMinteractive exhibits explorethe past, present and future ofthe capital’s transport network– including more than 80historic road and rail vehicles.From Jun (date tbc) senseand the city. exhibition aboutnew technology and city living.mon-thurs, sat-sun 10.00-18.00; fri 11.00-18.00.admission £13.50, under-MUSEUMS & GALLERIESJune 2011 | LONDON PLANNER | visitlondon.com |61

MUSEUMS & GALLERIESTOURS OF THE ROYAL ALBERT HALLExperience the magic inside this extraordinary entertainment venue byjoining our engaging guides for one of our fascinating front of house tours.BOX OFFICE: 020 7959 0558 www.royalalberthall.comRoyal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP Registered charity no: 254543AH17624/1 Royal Albert HAll Tours ad 118mm x 91mm.indd 1 05/04/2011 14:27InspiringBeautifulFreeVictoria and AlbertMuseum, LondonThe world’s greatestmuseum of art and designwww.vam.ac.ukThe John Madejski Garden at the V&A.Photography by Peter Durant62 | visitlondon.com | LONDON PLANNER | June 2011

‘torrent in the alps’ and ‘at handeck’ from the collection of asbJørn lunde. images © the ownerNorwegian woodsFrom 22 Jun anyone notyet familiar with 19thcenturynorwegian andswiss landscape paintingsis in for a treat, thanksto the new exhibitionforests, rocks, torrents.the national gallery isshowing more than 50spectacular examples fromthe private archive of majornorwegian-americancollector asbjørn lunde.most of the artworks havenever been seen in theuk before, and some haverarely been on public viewat all. art-lovers who enjoy the lyrical landscapes of britishpainters like constable and turner, will be thrilled by thetechnical skill and the vivid atmosphere conjured by thesenorthern european artists from same period, such as Johanchristian dahl, thomas fearnley and peder balke. picturedare two oils by alexandre calame: torrent in the alps from1849 (top), and at handeck, circa 1860 (bottom).National Gallery, above right.16s free.39 Wellington Street, WC2.% 020 7379 6344.: ltmuseum.co.ukË Covent Garden. Map C6.MUSEUM OF 1951Until 4 Sep art,memorabilia and rareartefacts celebrate the60th anniversary of the1951 festival of britain.this museum is co-curatedby wayne and geraldinehemmingway (red ordead). daily 10.00-23.00.admission free.Spirit Level, Royal FestivalHall, Southbank Centre,Belvedere Road, SE1.% 08703 800 400.: southbankcentre.co.ukË Waterloo. Key 66.MUSEUM OF LONDONthe world’s largest urbanhistory museum includesthe £20 million galleries ofmodern london, which tellthe story of the city from1666 to the present day.Until 4 Sep london streetphotography. more than200 photo images helpto contrast contemporaryand historic london life.Until 11 Sep hand-drawnlondon. fascinating mapsdrawn by londoners thatare based on personalexperience instead ofgeography. mon-sun 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 ofthe meandering riverthames, from its timeas a roman port to theongoing regeneration ofthe docks. displays includethe thought-provokingpermanent exhibition,london, sugar & slavery.Until 30 Oct pirates:the captain kidd story.interactive exhibits and170 related objects. theserange from kidd’s last letterand a genuine pirate flag,to clothes from Viviennewestwood’s famous 1981‘pirates’ fashion collectionexhibition £7, child £5.daily 10.00-18.00.admission free.West India Quay, E14.% 020 7001 9844.: museumoflondon.org.uk/docklands Ë CanaryWharf. Map inset.MUSICAL MUSEUMa world-class collection ofautomatic instruments onthree floors. they range frommusical boxes to the selfplayingwurlitzer organ. tuessun(plus bank holidays)11.00-17.30. admission £8,under-16s free.399 High Street, TW8.% 020 8560 8108.: musicalmuseum.co.ukT Kew Bridge. Off map.NATIONAL ARMYMUSEUMthe story of the britisharmy told through displays,events and lectures, plusthe permanent exhibitionconflicts of interest,which explores the role ofthe british army abroad.Until 26 Jun the road tokabul: british armies inafghanistan, 1838-1919. thecontroversial history of thebritish military in afghanistan.Until 30 Jul wives &sweethearts. letters and lovetokens from heterosexualsoldiers in battle. daily 10.00-17.30. admission free.Royal Hospital Road, SW3.% 020 7730 0717.: national-army-museum.ac.uk Ë Sloane Square.Off map.NATIONAL GALLERYsuperb collection of westerneuropean paintings. Until5 Jun Jan de beer: antwerpmannerist. ground-breaking15th-century art from thenetherlands. From 22 Junforests, rocks, torrents.evocative 19th-centurynorwegian and swisslandscape paintings (left).sat-thurs 10.00-18.00;fri 10.00-21.00.admission free.Trafalgar Square, WC2.% 020 7747 2885.: nationalgallery.org.ukË Charing Cross. Map C5.NATIONAL MARITIMEMUSEUMstate-of-the-art museumexploring britain’s maritimepast, present and future. themuseum’s fine art collectionis at the Queen’s housenext door. Until 3 Juntreasure island. free familyactivities including treasurehunts, art workshopsand performance. it’s tocelebrate the publishing ofrobert louis stevenson’streasure island in 1883.daily 10.00-17.00.admission free.Romney Road, SE10.% 020 8858 4422.: nmm.ac.uk Ë CuttySark/Greenwich.Map inset.NATIONAL PORTRAITGALLERYbritish history told throughportraits of the famousand influential. Until 19Jun ida kar: bohemianphotographer, 1908-74.portraits by the pioneering20th-century snapper.exhibition £3. Until 24Jul ballet in focus. rarephotographs of dancersincluding adeline genéeand anna pavlova. From16 Jun bp portrait award2011. entries to theinternational contemporaryportrait painting competition.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.MUSEUMS & GALLERIESJune 2011 | LONDON PLANNER | visitlondon.com |63

MUSEUMS & GALLERIESExperience the Household CavalryStory in London’s Royal HeartlandOpen dailyfrom 10amwww.householdcavalrymuseum.co.ukThe HouseholdCavalry Museum,Horse Guards,Whitehall,London SW1A 2AXTel: 020 7930 3070Free Museum EntryBelieve You Can Fly!Enter our 4D experience £4 per person. £12 per Family ticket (4 people).20 minutes from Euston By Tube - 15 mins from Jnct4 M1.www.rafmuseum.orgwww.rafmuseum.mobiRoyal Air Force Museum LondonGrahame Park Way, London, NW9 5LLT: 020 8205 2266london@rafmuseum.org64 | visitlondon.com | LONDON PLANNER | June 2011

Art and architectureMUSEUMS & GALLERIESPablo bronstein’s ‘la Passeggiata’ (left), Courtesy of the artist, herald st, london and franCo noero, turin;Pablo bronstein’s ‘MagnifiCent triuMPhal arCh in PoMPeian Colours’ (right), Courtesy of herald st, london iMage © hugo glendinningFrom 10 Jun the iCa’s latest exhibition Pablo bronstein: sketches for regency living is unusual in two ways. notonly does the exhibition by the london-based argentinian feature performance and ballet alongside drawings andartworks, it’s also the first time that an artist has been given free reign to use the iCa’s Carlton house site in its entirety.the exhibition gives expression to bronstein’s obsession with london’s early 18th-century architecture. alongside hisdrawings and sculptures, visitors will find the venue’s regency rooms, exhibition spaces, bar, entrance hall, theatre andconcourse ‘embellished’ by the artist with playful decoration and other installations.ICA, p. 61.NATURAL HISTORYMUSEUMastounding natural historycollections. now featuringthe darwin Centre, whereyou can see leadingscientists at work. Plusthe new images of naturegallery showing wonderfulmodern and historicartworks. Until 4 Sep ageof the dinosaur. discoverthe weird plants and animalsthat lived in Jurassic lagoonsand Cretaceous forests 65million years ago. exhibition£9, child £6. Until 25 Sepsensational butterflies.encounter live tropicalspecimens. exhibition £3.50.Until 2 Oct sexual nature.the natural world’s mostamazing intimate secrets.exhibition £7, child £3.50.daily 10.00-17.50 (‘til 22.30last fri of month).admission free.Cromwell Road, SW7.% 020 7942 5000.: nhm.ac.uk Ë SouthKensington. Map D2OLD OPERATINGTHEATRE MUSEUM& HERB GARRETa macabre yet fascinatingrelic of the original stthomas’ hospital. insideyou’ll encounter bizarremedical implements and hairraisingstories of operationsin times before the inventionof anaesthetic. daily 10.30-17.00. admission £5.90,under-16s £3.40.9a St Thomas Street, SE1.% 020 7188 2679.: thegarret.org.ukË London Bridge. Map C8.OLYMPIAINTERNATIONAL FINEART & ANTIqUES FAIR9-19 Jun browse or buyantiquities. exhibitors offereverything from paintingsand prints to ceramics and16th-century furniture. timesvary. admission £14, under-14s free.Olympia Exhibition Centre,Olympia Way, W14.% 08716 207 062.: olympia-art-antiques.com Ë KensingtonOlympia. Off map.qUEEN’S GALLERYover 500 years of treasuresfrom the royal Collection,including paintings, furniture,ceramics, silver, jewelleryand textiles. Until 9 Octdutch landscapes. Morethan 42 stunning landscapeand seascape paintingsfrom the 17th century. daily10.00-17.30. entrance bytimed tickets. admission £9,under-fives free.Buckingham Palace,Buckingham Palace Road,SW1. % 020 7766 7301.: royalcollection.org.ukË Victoria. Map D5.: rivingtonplace.orgË Old Street. Off map.ROYAL ACADEMYOF ARTSfounded in 1768, thera stages both free andticketed exhibitions, as wellas interesting events. Until5 Jun Watteau: thedrawings. a chronologicalexploration of Jean-antoineWatteau’s sketches.exhibition £10, under-eightsfree. From 7 Jun summerexhibition. the worldfamousopen exhibition forcontemporary art (p. 55).exhibition £11.50, undereightsfree. fri 10.00-22.00;sat-thurs 10.00-18.00.admission free.Burlington House,Piccadilly, W1.% 020 7300 8000.: royalacademy.org.ukË Green Park/PiccadillyCircus. Map C5.RIVINGTON PLACEtwo great public galleriesinclude: autograph abP(photographic art) and iniva(the institute of internationalVisual arts). you’ll also finda bookshop and a bustlingcafé. Until 30 Jul rotimifani-Kayode (1955-1989).a retrospective exhibitionof the late nigerianphotographer’s imagesexploring homosexuality andcultural dislocation. Until30 Jul Without sanctuary:lynching Photography inamerica. Photos, postcardsand memorabilia document ROYAL AIR FORCEracial violence from the MUSEUM1880s to the 1960s. tues, national aviation museumWed & fri 11.00-18.00; on the historic londonthurs 11.00-21.00; sat aerodrome site. see more12.00-18.00. admission free. than 100 internationalRivington Place, EC2. aircraft, including bombers% 020 7749 1240. from World War i. Mon-frip. 69June 2011 | LONDON PLANNER | visitlondon.com |65

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10.30-16.30; Sat-Sun10.00-18.00. Admission free.Grahame Park Way,Hendon, NW9. ☎ 0208205 2266. rafmuseum.org Ë Colindale. Off map.SAATCHI GALLERYLarge and influentialcontemporary art gallery.Until 16 Oct Shape OfThings To Come: NewSculpture. Works bycontemporary sculptorsincluding Rebecca Warren.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.SCIENCE MUSEUMDedicated to science andtechnology with changingexhibitions and an Imax 3Dcinema. Until Oct (dateTBC) A Time Eating Clock:A Story Of Invention. Artand technology combine ina giant kinetic timepiece,featuring a hungrygrasshopper. Until 30 DecCosmos & Culture: HowAstronomy Has Shaped OurWorld. Stargazing aroundthe globe, from ancientbeginnings to the latesttechnology. Until 31 DecListening Post. Uncensoredfragments of text, sampledfrom public internetchatrooms and bulletinboards. Daily 10.00-18.00.Admission free; Imax £8,child £6.25.Exhibition Road, SW7.☎ 08708 704 868. sciencemuseum.org.ukË South Kensington.Map D2.SERPENTINE GALLERYA cutting-edge contemporaryarts space in beautifulKensington Gardens. Until26 Jun Mark Leckey. TheLondon-based artist and2008 Turner Prize-winner.Human desire is exploredthrough sculpture, sound,film and performance. Closedbetween exhibitions. Daily10.00-18.00. Admission free.Kensington Gardens, W2.☎ 020 7402 6075. serpentinegallery.orgË South Kensington.Map C2.SHERLOCK HOLMESMUSEUMDedicated to the fictionalsleuth and kept exactlyas described in Sir ArthurConan Doyle’s thrilling andever-popular stories. Daily09.30-18.00. Admission £6,under-16s £4.221b Baker Street, NW1.☎ 020 7224 3688. sherlock-holmes.co.ukË Baker Street. Map A3.SIR JOHNSOANE’S MUSEUMLate architect’s hometurned-museum.Soanehimself designed this houseto show off his collectionof antiques and art, muchof which is exhibited today.Until 25 Jun The PetrifiedMusic Of Architecture: SirHerbert Oakeley’s CollectionOf Cathedral Models.Scale replicas of 27 Britishcathedrals constructed byarchitect William Gorringe.Tues-Sat 10.00-17.00.Admission free.13 Lincoln’s Inn Fields,WC2. ☎ 020 7405 2107. soane.org Ë Holborn.Map B6.SOMERSET HOUSEA spectacular neoclassicalarts venue. Besides thefamous impressionist artcollection of the CourtauldGallery (p. 57), you’ll findchanging contemporaryart and design displays invarious exhibition spaces.Until 26 Jun Ai Weiwei:Circle Of Animals/ZodiacHeads. A free outdoorinstallation of 12 bronzeanimal heads, based onChinese zodiac sculptures.Fountain Court 07.30-23.00; River Terrace &Seamen’s Hall 08.00-18.00;Embankment Gallery 10.00-18.00. Admission free.Strand, WC2. ☎ 0207845 4600. somersethouse.org.uk Ë Temple/Embankment. Map C6TATE BRITAINTraditional andcontemporary galleriesshowcasing British art. UntilMUSEUMS & GALLERIESLondon’s Oldest Botanic GardenOpen 1 April – 30 October300 Years of History • Garden Tours • CaféSwan Walk, London SW3 4JJSloane Square/Sth KensingtonVictoriawww.chelseaphysicgarden.co.ukJune 2011 | LONDON PLANNER | visitlondon.com |69

MUSEUMS & GALLERIES31 Jul romantics. poeticartworks by Jmw Turner,John constable, williamblake and others. Until 21Aug watercolour. Trace thehistory of watercolour frommedieval illumination topresent-day artists, includingwork by Tracey emin.exhibition £12.70. Until 21Aug James Stirling: notesFrom The archive. Freeretrospective of work bythe late british architect.From 14 Jun The Vorticists:manifesto For a modernworld. paintings, sculpturesand photos from the avantgardeart movement (1914-18), led by painter wyndhamLewis. exhibition £12.70.Daily 10.00-18.00 (‘til 22.00on the first Fri of the month).admission free.Millbank, SW1. % 0207887 8888. : tate.org.ukË Pimlico. Map E6.TATE MODERNcompelling contemporaryart. Until 10 Jul burke+ norfolk: photographs FromThe war in afghanistan.Simon norfolk’s new photosare contrasted with thoseof 19th-century britishsnapper John burke. Until11 Sep miró: The LadderOf escape. See more than150 paintings, drawings,sculptures and prints ina major retrospective.exhibition £15.50. Fri-Sat10.00-22.00; Sun-Thurs10.00-18.00.admission free.Bankside, SE1. % 0207887 8888. : tate.org.ukË Southwark. Map C8.VAUXHALL ARTCAR BOOT FAIR 201119 Jun browse the carboots of britain’s bestartists to buy original work.exhibitors include gavinTurk and Sir peter blakeplus artist and fashiondesigner pam hogg. 12.00-18.00. admission £3.Old Truman Brewery,Brick Lane Yard,146 Brick Lane, E1.% 020 7770 6001.: artcarbootfair.comË Liverpool Street/Aldgate East. Off map.VICTORIA ANDALBERT MUSEUMThe V&a has a magnificentcollection of fine and appliedarts spanning 3,000 years.artefacts include ceramics,fashion, paintings andillustrations. Until 10 Julyohji yamamoto. installationbasedretrospective of workby the Japanese fashiondesigner. exhibition £7. Until17 Jul The cult Of beauty:The aesthetic movement1860-1900. From thepaintings of rossetti andburne-Jones to the domesticfurnishings of william morris.exhibition £12. Until 14Sep So noble a confection:producing and consumingchocolate, 1600-2000.ceramics, metalwork andprints for chocoholics. Fri10.00-22.00; Sat-Thurs10.00-17.45. admission free.Cromwell Road, SW7.% 020 7942 2000.: vam.ac.uk Ë SouthKensington. Map D2.V&A MUSEUMOF CHILDHOODnational collection ofchildhood objects datingback to the 16th century.Until 12 Jun Sense Ofplace. works by five artists,including a metalsmith andtextile designer, who wereinspired by the museum’scollection. Until 4 Sepabsurd impositions. pencilportraits by rebeccaFortnum. Until 4 Sep FromThe Tiger who came To TeaTo mog and pink rabbit.about the books of JudithKerr. Daily 10.00-17.45.admission free.Cambridge Heath Road,E2. % 020 8983 5200.: vam.ac.uk/mocË Bethnal Green. Off map.WALLACE COLLECTIONThe former wallace familyhome displaying theircollection of rococo art,sculpture and furniture.paintings include JeanhonoréFragonard’s 18thcenturymasterpiece, TheSwing. Until 5 Jun espritet Verite: watteau and hiscircle. exhibitions aboutFrench artist Jean-antoineEssential EminUntil 29 Aug paintings, drawings, photos, sculptures,installations, videos and textiles feature in the artshow Tracey emin: Love is what you want. This majorretrospective at the hayward gallery looks back at themeteoric career of one of britain’s most talked-aboutcontemporary artists. Frank, playful and sometimesconfessional, the multi-media art on display includes somerarely-exhibited early works, more recent large-scaleinstallations and some brand-new outdoor sculptures.Hayward Gallery, p. 61.watteau. From 23 JunTime regained. works bycontemporary artist Kevincoates. 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 over 1,500exhibits, including shrunkenheads and ancient remedies.changing temporaryexhibitions and events, plusmany permanent displays.Until 31 Aug Dirt: The Filthyreality Of everyday Life.exhibition about changingattitudes to muck. Displaysinclude contemporary artby bruce nauman, satiricalillustrations, scientificartefacts, film and more.Tues, wed, Fri & Sat10.00-18.00; Sun 11.00-18.00; Thurs 10.00-22.00.admission free.183 Euston Road, NW1.% 020 7611 2222.: wellcomecollection.orgË Euston. Map A5.WHITECHAPEL GALLERYnine galleries featuringmodern masters andcontemporary art. Until19 Jun paul graham:photographs 1981-2006.a retrospective of work bythe british artist, includinga1: The great northroad. Until 14 Aug FredSandback. work by theamerican sculptor. Until4 Sep This is whitechapel.ian berry’s documentaryphotos of east London in1972. Tues-wed & Fri-Sun11.00-18.00; Thurs 11.00-21.00. admission free.77-82 Whitechapel HighStreet, E1. % 020 75227888. : whitechapelgallery.org Ë Aldgate East.Off map.Tracey emin’S inSTaLLaTiOn ‘KnOwing my enemy’, image © STephen whiTe, cOurTeSy OF The whiTe cube gaLLery70 | visitlondon.com | LONDON PLANNER | June 2011

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SHOPPINGShoppingWith Kathryn HanksWhat’s hotSummer skin saviourCan anything be more annoying than getting a sun-kissed glow only todiscover that your make-up bag contains nothing to do it justice? Evenworse, you find that your normally suitable foundation now makes you lookscarily ghost-like? For all those who’ve suffered a summer skinhorror, John Lewis has devised a timely Summer Make-UpAcademy. Available in the Beauty Hall of its Oxford Streetstore, one-to-one consultations promise to teach professionalapplication techniques to help you deal with those holidaymake-up disasters. Experts will take products from the EstéeLauder, Clinique and Bobbi Brown beauty counters and talkyou through the season’s best shades (pictured) for yourskin tone. Classes arefree and run until the endof this month. Book yourspot by emailing the EstéeLauder Beauty Counter, atevents_oxford_street@johnlewis.co.uk, and getset for a new look.John Lewis, p. 73.Time for a masterpieceLast year’s inaugural Masterpiece London fair proved that decorative arts,premium collectables, fine jewellery and motor cars could happily coexistunder one roof. Now the event is back for its second run with £1billion worthof items for sale from150 specialist exhibitors.From 30 Jun-2 Jul, enjoyperusing utterly stunningpieces from the likesof Epoque Fine Jewels,The Fine Arts Societyand fair newcomerRolls Royce.South Grounds,The Royal HospitalChelsea, SW3.☎ 020 7499 7470. masterpiecefair.com Ë Sloane Square.Off map.Running until 12 Jun, Project Ocean is a campaign by departmentstore Selfridges to highlight the potentially disastrous consequencesof over-fishing in our seas. It is hoped the event will raise funds tocreate a Marine Protected Area in the UK, and exclusive productsfashioned by top design talent have been created to help drivedonations. Our favourite is a fab t-shirt (pictured), priced £49 by thequeen of the slogan tee, Katharine Hamnett.Selfridges, p. 73.Boxing cleverIf you like stepping out in the latestfootwear, you’ll be delighted to hearabout the recent arrival of The BoxBoutique. Located in the heart ofLondon’s Mayfair, this boutique is ahaven for the discerning shoe shopper,offering must-haves from the world’sbest craftsmen. Established namessuch as Beatrix Ong and RaphaelYoung, and British labels Mechanteand Aruna Seth, are joined by a wealthof undiscovered design talent in thisstriking store. With its neon-lit shelves,eccentric British fixtures andneo-baroque décor, the interior of thisshop is just as fabulous as its stock.45 Maddox Street, W1. ☎ 020 74994277. theboxboutique.comË Oxford Circus. Map B4.BOBBI BROWN AND ESTÉE LAUDER PRODUCT IMAGES COURTESY OF JOHN LEWIS; MASTERPIECE LONDON 2010 STAND IMAGE COURTESY OF MASTERPIECE LONDON7272 | visitlondon.com | LONDON PLANNER | June 2011

wKEY:% : TelephoneË : London UndergroundË : London OvergroundË : Docklands Light Railwayt : Overland Train: : WebsiteMajor StoresDEBENHAMSGreat value own-labelfashion and jewellery fromtop British designers.334 Oxford Street, W1 (andbranches). % 08445 616161. : debenhams.comË Bond Street. Map B4.FORTNUM & MASONGifts and china galore, plusthe recently expanded (andlegendary) Food Hall.181 Piccadilly, W1.% 020 7734 8040.: fortnumandmason.comË Piccadilly Circus.Map C5.HARRODSThe world’s most famousstore, filled with an array offashion, food and homewarefor every taste and budget.There’s also a new Pet Spaand Shoe Salon to enjoy.Brompton Road, SW1.% 020 7730 1234.: harrods.comË Knightsbridge. Map D3.HARVEY NICHOLSSmart fashion, food andcosmetics for those whotake style seriously.109 Knightsbridge, SW1.% 020 7235 5000.: harveynichols.comË Knightsbridge. Map D3.JOHN LEWISThis splendid store houseseverything from hats tohaberdashery, and featuresa recently revamped fashionfloor. Until 30 Jun SummerMake-Up Academy (p. 72).278 Oxford Street, W1 (andbranches). % 020 76297711. : johnlewis.comË Oxford Circus. Map B4.LIBERTYExpect a mock Tudorexterior, smart accessories,fashion and beauty productsat this famous store.Great MarlboroughStreet, W1. % 020 77341234. : liberty.co.ukË Oxford Circus. Map B5.MARKS & SPENCERFood and furniture,clothing and cosmeticsare all available from thislong-standing great Britishinstitution. A visit is a must.458 Oxford Street, W1(and branches).% 020 7935 7954.: marksandspencer.comË Marble Arch. Map B4.PETER JONESSeven floors of retail heaven,including clothes, cookwareand interior accessories.Sloane Square, SW1.% 020 7730 3434.: peterjones.co.ukË Sloane Square.Map inset.SELFRIDGESExcellent for fashion, beauty,food, wine, dining and nowfootwear thanks to the fabShoe Galleries. Until 12 JunProject Ocean (p. 72).400 Oxford Street, W1.% 0800 123 400.: selfridges.comË Bond Street. Map B4.WESTFIELD LONDONEurope’s largest urbanshopping mall boasts morethan 265 retailers.Ariel Way, W12. % 0203371 2300. : westfield.com/london Ë WoodLane/Shepherd’s Bush/White City. Off map.BooksFOYLESOne of London’s oldestbookshops with five floors ofbooks covering 56 specialistsubjects. Also houses abustling café with a host ofevents, and a music store.113-119 Charing CrossRoad, WC2. % 020 74375660. : foyles.co.ukË Tottenham Court Road.Map B5.WATERSTONE’SThe largest bookshop inEurope is home to 150,000books and a café/baroffering amazing viewsover the capital.203-206 Piccadilly, W1(and branches).% 020 7851 2400.: waterstones.co.ukË Piccadilly Circus.Map C5.FashionMOSS BROSRenowned for quality andvalue in men’s clothing formore than 100 years.136 Oxford Street, W1.% 020 7631 1047.: mossbros.co.ukË Oxford Circus. Map B5.PAUL SMITHOne of the biggest names inBritish fashion, with a coolrange of sharp tailoring.40-44 Floral Street, WC2(and branches). % 0207379 7133. : paulsmith.co.uk Ë Covent Garden.Map B5.PRIMARKAn Oxford Street landmark,this huge store offersexcellent bargains in fashionfor all ages.499-517 Oxford Street, W1(and branches). % 0207495 0420. : primark.co.uk Ë Marble Arch.Map B4.TOPSHOPJustifiably popular, this hugeflagship store brims withaffordable fashions andfunky accessories for styleconsciousmen and women.Oxford Circus, W1 (andbranches). % 08448 487487. : topshop.comË Oxford Circus. Map B5.Food & DrinkBERRY BROS & RUDDExcellent selection of finewines and port in this oldeworldestore, which datesback more than 300 years.Wine courses are available.3 St James’s Street, SW1.% 020 7396 9600.: bbr.com Ë Green Park.Map C5.TWININGSFind more than 100 varietiesof tea alongside limited-edition ranges at this Englishinstitution. Tea OrientationSessions are available too.216 Strand, WC2. % 0207583 1359. : twinings.co.uk Ë Temple. Map B6.GiftsEDWARDS & TODDThe perfect place for a gift;you’ll find affordable china,glass and jewellery, alongsidegiftwrap and cards.25a Museum Street, WC1.% 020 7636 4650.Ë Tottenham Court Road.Map B6.Health & BeautyGEO F TRUMPERTraditional barbers offeringwet shaves, toiletries and afull range of accessories.9 Curzon Street, W1 (andbranches). % 020 74991850. : trumpers.comË Green Park. Map C5.PENHALIGON’SSpecialising in delicious floralfragrances and candles, plusluxury leather goods.41 Wellington Street, WC2(and branches).% 020 7836 2150.: penhaligons.comË Covent Garden. Map C6.PERFUME SHOP, THEKnowledgeable staff anddesigner fragrance brands atvalue-for-money prices.425 Oxford Street, W1 (andbranches). % 020 74911711. : theperfumeshop.com Ë Oxford Circus.Map B5.HomestyleHABITATWonderful chain offeringan always-influential rangeof good value designs in allareas of home style.196-199 Tottenham CourtRoad, W1 (and branches).% 08444 991 122.: habitat.co.ukË Goodge Street. Map B5.ZARA HOMEWell-priced homeaccessories and loungewearwith a funky edge.SHOPPINGJune 2011 | LONDON PLANNER | visitlondon.com | 73

SHOPPING127-131 Regent Street, W1(and branches). % 0207432 0040. : zarahome.com Ë Piccadilly Circus.Map C5.JewelleryERNEST JONESHuge selection of extremelywell-priced jewellery andwatches on the high street.277 Oxford Street, W1 (andbranches). % 020 76296581. : ernestjones.co.ukË Oxford Circus. Map B4.FOLLI FOLLIEAffordable jewellery andwatches for all occasions.120 New Bond Street, W1(and branches). % 0207499 6633. : follifollie.com Ë Bond Street.Map B4.MarketsBOROUGHA justifably popular weekenddestination for lovers ofdelicious food and drink.Thurs-Sat.8 Southwark Street, SE1.% 020 7407 1002.: boroughmarket.org.ukË London Bridge. Map C8.CAMDEN LOCKNorth London’s famousmarket offers crafts, records,antiques and food. Sat-Sun.Chalk Farm Road, NW1.% 020 7485 7963.: camdenlock.netË Camden Town. Off map.COVENT GARDENFind antiques, collectables,art and crafts undercover ina fabulous-looking piazza.Daily; stalls vary.Covent Garden Piazza,WC2. % 020 7836 9136.: coventgardenlondonuk.com Ë Covent Garden.Map C6.GREENWICHFrom Wed-Fri find antiques,collectables, arts and crafts.Sat-Sun is arts, crafts,fashion and food. From24 Jun Greenwich +Docklands InternationalFestival. Market stallholdershost a series of fun activitiesduring the festival (p. 23).Greenwich Market, SE10.% 020 8269 5093.: shopgreenwich.co.ukË Cutty Sark. Map inset.OLD SPITALFIELDSOne of the oldest marketsin London. Great for retrofashion, food and furniture.Shops open daily; marketclosed Sat.Brushfield Street, E1.% 020 7375 2963.: visitspitalfields.comË Liverpool Street. Map B9.PICCADILLYA quaint market in acharming courtyard setting,featuring arts and craftsacross more than 50 stalls.Tues-Sat.St James’s Church, 197Piccadilly, W1. % 0207292 4864. : st-jamespiccadilly.orgË PiccadillyCircus. Map C5.PORTOBELLO ROADA haunt for celebrities andstyle gurus in search ofantiques and unique vintagefashion (Fri-Sat).Portobello Road, W10/11.% 020 7229 8354.: portobelloroad.co.ukË Ladbroke Grove.Off map.ShoesCLARKSOne of the world’s leadingnames in the shoe business.Purse-friendly prices andgreat styles.260 Oxford Street, W1(and branches). % 08444993 257. : clarks.co.ukË Oxford Circus. Map B4.S pecialist S toresAPPLE STOREEverything the Apple lovercould wish for, includingMacs, iPhones and iPads. Fortechnical support, head tothe Genius Bar.235 Regent Street, W1(and branches). % 0207153 9000. : apple.com/uk/retail Ë Oxford Circus.Map B5.JESSOPSFind digital cameras, photoprinting and more at thisThe finest toy shopin the world!Seven floors full of the mostamazing toys - make sure youdon’t miss the magic!188 -196 Regent Street, London W1B 5BTwww.hamleys.com74| visitlondon.com | LONDON PLANNER | June 2011

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WizARD Of Oz iMAGE © KEiTH PATTiSOn; BLiTHE SPiRiT iMAGE © MAnuEL HARLAn; THE RAiLWAy CHiLDREn iMAGE © SiMOn AnnAnD; GHOST, THE MuSiCAL iMAGE © SEAn EBSWORTH BARnESEntertainmentA violent tornado, a spiteful witch, magic shoes and three terribly insecurefriends help a runaway farm girl appreciate her home life in rural Kansas. Likeheroine Dorothy Gale herself, theatregoers watching The Wizard Of Oz will beblown away by this imaginative new production. Based on the classic 1939film, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical version sympathetically updates the story,with extra songs (co-written by Tim Rice), sensational sets and amazing specialeffects. Stars include Michael Crawford as The Wizard and Danielle Hope(winner of the TV talent show Over The Rainbow), as Dorothy. However, watchout for Edward Baker-Duly’s excellent reinvention of the Tin Man and HannahWaddingham’s effervescently evil, Wicked Witch of the West. David G TaylorWizard Of Oz, p. 86.Blithe SpiritWith David G TaylorWhat’s hotApparitions andwitticisms aboundin noël Coward’s1941 comedy.Written whileCoward washolidaying awayfrom the devastationof the LondonBlitz, his play hit achord as interestin spiritualism washigh among those left bereaved by World War ii. The story centres onwidower and novelist Charles Condomine and his second wife, Ruth.When they invite an eccentric clairvoyant to conduct a séance at theirhouse as research for his latest book, it all gets out of hand. MediumMadame Arcati accidentally conjures up the spirit of his deceased andextremely jealous first wife, Elvira. Among the cast watch out for AlisonSteadman (Abigail’s Party) as Madame Arcati and one of the WestEnd’s favourite movers and shakers, Ruthie Henshall (Chicago), as thephantom first wife (pictured). One for lovers of wordplay. David G TaylorBlithe Spirit, p. 89.Back on trackFrom 19 Jun it’s full-steam ahead as the stageplay based on E nesbit’s evocative kids’ bookThe Railway Children returns to London. it starsa vintage steam train and TV comedian MarcusBrigstocke. Just follow the sounds, sightsand smells to the unique surroundings of theWaterloo Station Theatre, which was formerlyhome to the Eurostar terminal.The Railway Children, p. 93.A haunting romanceFrom 22 Jun There’s love after death in theheartrending stage show Ghost, The Musical (p. 80),when a man’s devotion keeps his spirit earthbound ashe tries to save his partner’s life. it’s a stage version ofthe 1990 fantasy film, which starred Demi Moore andthe late Patrick Swayze. A movie that made a potter’swheel and The Righteous Brother’s 1965 hit unchainedMelody pivotal in a moment of sensual romance.Both iconic elements of the story remain, but it alsoboasts new songs by Dave Stewart (Eurythmics) andGlen Ballard, co-writer of Alanis Morissette’s seminalalbum, Jagged Little Pill. Pictured are actors Richardfleeshman and Andrew Langtree during rehearsals.ENTERTAINMENTJune 2011 | LONDON PLANNER | visitlondon.com | 79

ENTERTAINMENTKEY% : TelephoneË : London UndergroundË : London OvergroundË : Docklands Light Railwayt : Overland Train: : WebsiteBooking TicketsA visit to London isn’tcomplete without enjoying aworld-class show.: visitlondon.com hasa secure online bookingservice for an array of events.Browse the ‘book tickets’section to reserve yourseats, or you can buy fromlegitimate agents, such asmembers of the Society ofTicket Agents and Retailers: s-t-a-r.org.ukHalf price, discounted, fullprice, same day and advancetickets are also availablefor many shows at Tkts inLeicester Square (map C5).Check the noticeboardsbefore joining the queue.n Shows are listedalphabetically andby category. See theTheatreland Map onp. 99 for ‘Key’ references.Do check performancetimes when booking, asthese may be subject tolast-minute alterations.Information is correctat the time of going topress, but be aware thatproductions may closeearly or be cancelled.Details undecidedat the time of going topress are labelled TBC,which stands for To BeConfirmed.MusicalsBETTY BLUE EYESSarah Lancashire (CoronationStreet) and Reece Shearsmith(The League Of Gentlemen)head a new musical comedy.It’s set in a small British townin 1947, where amid post-warmeat rationing, a black marketpig called Betty causes chaos.Times vary.Novello Theatre, Aldwych,WC2. % 08444 825 170.: bettyblueeyesthemusical.com Ë CoventGarden. Key 27.BILLY ELLIOT,THE MUSICALBased on the film about aboy whose macho fathertries to quash his dream ofgoing to the Royal BalletSchool. Mon-Sat 19.30;Thurs & Sat 14.30.Victoria Palace Theatre,Victoria Street, SW1.% 08708 955 577.: billyelliotthemusical.com Ë Victoria. Key 45.BLOOD BROTHERSSet in 1960s Liverpool, WillyRussell’s musical tells thetragic story of twin brothersseparated at birth, who meetyears later. Mon-Sat 19.45;Thurs 15.00; Sat 16.00.Phoenix Theatre, CharingCross Road, WC2.% 08700 606 629.: theambassadors.com/phoenix Ë TottenhamCourt Road. Key 29.CHICAGOA song and dancespectacular about twofemme fatales convicted ofmurder, who enlist a shadylawyer in an attempt to getaway with their heinouscrimes. Mon-Thurs 20.00;Fri 17.00 & 20.30; Sat 15.00& 20.00.Cambridge Theatre, SevenDials, WC2. % 08444 124652. : chicagolondon.co.uk Ë Covent Garden.Key 8.DIRTY DANCINGBased on the 1980s filmabout the Houseman family’slife-changing vacation, wheredaughter Baby falls for herdance teacher. Tunes include(I’ve Had) The Time Of MyLife and Hungry Eyes. Mon-Sat 19.30; Fri & Sat 15.00.Aldwych Theatre, Aldwych,WC2. % 08448 472 330.: dirtydancinglondon.comË Charing Cross. Key 3.DREAMBOATSAND PETTICOATSUplifting rock‘n’roll musical,which transports theaudience back to therip-roaring 1950s and 60swith hits including C’monEverybody. Times vary.Playhouse Theatre,Northumberland Avenue,WC2. % 08700 606 631.: dreamboatsandpetticoats.comË Embankment. Key 32.GHOST, THE MUSICALFrom 22 Jun TV’s RichardFleeshman (CoronationStreet) and Caissie Levy(Wicked) head the cast(p. 79). Mon-Sat 19.30,Thurs & Sat 14.30.Piccadilly Theatre,16 Denman Street, W1.% 0844 871 7618.: ghostthemusical.comË Piccadilly Circus. Key 31.JERSEY BOYSMusical about Frankie Valliand the Four Seasons. It wonBest New Musical at the2009 Olivier Awards. Songsinclude Can’t Take My EyesOff You, Walk Like A Man,Sherry and Big Girls Don’tCry. Tues-Sat 19.30; Tues,Sat & Sun 15.00.Prince Edward Theatre,Old Compton Street, W1.% 08444 825 151.: jerseyboyslondon.com Ë Leicester Square.Key 33.LEGALLY BLONDE,THE MUSICALMusical comedy based onthe novel and 2001 film. It’sabout a blonde airhead whotries to win her ex-boyfriendback by following him tolaw school. Mon-Sat 19.30;Thurs & Sat 14.30.Savoy Theatre, SavoyCourt, WC2. % 08448 717687. : legallyblondethemusical.co.uk Ë CharingCross. Key 38.LES MISéRABLESThe world’s longest-runningmusical. This epic taleportrays love, passion andcourage during the turbulent1832 Paris uprising. Mon-Sat 19.30; Wed & Sat 14.30.Queen’s Theatre,Shaftesbury Avenue, W1.% 08444 825 160.: lesmis.com Ë PiccadillyCircus. Key 35.LION KING, THEStage adaptation of theDisney film with elaboratecostumes and inventivepuppetry. The evil Scar setsout to kill lion prince Simbaand claim the throne. Tunesinclude The Circle Of Lifeand Can You Feel The LoveTonight. Tues-Sat 19.30; Wed& Sat 14.00; Sun 15.00.Lyceum Theatre,Wellington Street, WC2.% 08448 440 005.: thelionking.co.ukË Covent Garden. Key 21.LOST MUSICALS: COCOUntil 12 Jun A musicalabout fashion designer CocoChanel. The lyrics are writtenby Alan Jay Lerner (My FairLady) with music by AndréPrevin. Times vary.Lilian Baylis Studio,Sadler’s Wells, RoseberyAvenue, EC1. % 08444124 300. : sadlerswells.com Ë Angel. Key 65.LOVE NEVER DIESA haunting sequel to AndrewLloyd Webber’s The PhantomOf The Opera (p. 82).Set ten years later, thestory begins with heroineChristine accepting amysterious invitation to singat New York’s Coney Islandfairground. Mon-Sat 19.30;Wed & Sat 14.30.Adelphi Theatre, Strand,WC2. % 08445 790 090.: loveneverdies.comË Charing Cross. Key 1.MAMMA MIA!A tribute to the musicof Swedish pop legendsAbba. The feel-good storycentres on a wedding dayand paternal revelations.Sing-a-long classicsinclude Dancing Queen andWaterloo. 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ENTERTAINMENTFind out what beautifulmusic they made on thenight they all came together(p. 91). Mon-Sat 20.00;Thurs & Sat 15.00.Noël Coward Theatre,St Martin’s Lane, WC2.☎ 08444 825 141. milliondollarquartet.co.uk Ë Leicester Square.Key 26.PHANTOM OF THEOPERA, THEA mysterious maskedphantom haunting the ParisOpera House falls for abeautiful soprano singer.Songs include The Music OfThe Night and All I Ask OfYou. Mon-Sat 19.30; Tues& Sat 14.30.Her Majesty’s Theatre,Haymarket, SW1.☎ 08444 124 653. thephantomoftheopera.com Ë PiccadillyCircus. Key 18.PRISCILLA, QUEENOF THE DESERTHigh-heeled adventures of adrag trio who take their showinto the Australian outback.Expect Olivier Award-winningcostumes and disco songslike I Will Survive. Tues-Sat19.30; Thurs & Sat 14.30.Palace Theatre,Cambridge Circus, W1.☎ 08447 550 016. priscillathemusical.com Ë Leicester Square.Key 29.SHREK, THE MUSICALNigel Lindsay and AmandaHolden in a fairytale musicalbased on the 2001 animatedfilm. The story follows anogre called Shrek, whosebravery wins the heart ofbeautiful princess Fiona.Times vary.Theatre Royal Drury Lane,Catherine Street, WC2.☎ 08448 718 810. shrekthemusical.co.ukË Covent Garden. Key 41.THRILLER – LIVENon-stop hit songs, multimediaeffects and razor-sharpchoreography bring to life thiscelebration of the careers ofthe late Michael Jackson andthe Jackson 5. Songs includeCan You Feel It, Billie Jean,Double AdoTwo quite different productions of William Shakespeare’splay Much Ado About Nothing (both p. 93) are runningin tandem on the London stage. The popular romanticcomedy is about lovesick couples and mankind’s questfor perfect love. In one new version, Doctor Who co-starsDavid Tennant and Catherine Tate (pictured), teamup again for Much Ado About Nothing (until 3 Sep)at Wyndham’s Theatre in the heart of the West End’sfamous Theatreland district.Meanwhile, at Bankside the Elizabethan setting ofShakespeare’s Globe is home to an alternative MuchAdo About Nothing (until 1 Oct). This period theatricalexperience stars actress Eve Best, who played WallisSimpson in last year’s award-winning film drama,The King’s Speech.DAVID TENNANT AND CATHERINE TATE IMAGE © ELLIE KURTTZHHHH‘A JOYOUS VERSION OFTHE HITCHCOCK CLASSIC’SUNDAY TIMESTHE HILARIOUS AWARDWINNING BROADWAY &WEST END SMASH HIT!0844 847 1778love39steps.comCRITERION THEATRE W1‘UPROARIOUSLY JOLLY &SPLENDIDLY INVENTIVE’GUARDIAN82 | visitlondon.com | LONDON PLANNER | June 2011

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Beyond TheatrelandNot all theatres lie in the West End district known asTheatreland. Although London Planner does not alwayslist specific shows at these venues, the contact detailsbelow will help you find out more information.ENTERTAINMENTBattersea Arts Centre (BAC) Lavender Hill, SW11.☎ 020 7223 2223. bac.org.uk t Clapham Junction.Off map.The Bush Old Shepherds Bush Library, 7 Uxbridge Road,W12. ☎ 020 8743 5050. bushtheatre.co.ukË Shepherd’s Bush/Goldhawk Road. Off map.Drill Hall 16 Chenies Street, WC1. ☎ 020 7307 5060. drillhall.co.uk Ë Goodge Street. Map B5.Greenwich Theatre Crooms Hill, SE10. ☎ 020 88587755. greenwichtheatre.org.uk t Greenwich. Map inset.Hampstead Theatre Eton Avenue, NW3. ☎ 020 77229301. hampsteadtheatre.com Ë Swiss Cottage.Off map.King’s Head Theatre 115 Upper Street, N1. ☎ 0207478 0160. kingsheadtheatre.org Ë Angel. Off map.New Wimbledon Theatre The Broadway, SW19.☎ 08448 717 615. theambassadors.com/newwimbledon Ë Wimbledon. Off map.Orange Tree 1 Clarence Street, TW9. ☎ 020 89403633. orangetreetheatre.co.uk Ë Richmond. Off map.Pleasance Carpenters Mews, N7. ☎ 020 7609 1800. pleasance.co.uk Ë Caledonian Road. Off map.Richmond Theatre The Green, TW9. ☎ 08700 606 651. richmondtheatre.net Ë Richmond. Off map.Riverside Studios Crisp Road, W6. ☎ 020 8237 1111. riversidestudios.co.uk Ë Hammersmith. Off map.Soho Theatre 21 Dean Street, W1. ☎ 020 7478 0100. sohotheatre.com Ë Tottenham Court Road. Map B5.Southwark Playhouse Shipwright Yard, SE1.☎ 020 7407 0234. southwarkplayhouse.co.ukË London Bridge. Map C9.Theatre Royal Stratford East Gerry Raffles Square, E15.☎ 020 8534 0310. stratfordeast.com Ë Stratford.Off map.Unicorn Theatre 147 Tooley Street, SE1. ☎ 020 76450560. unicorntheatre.com Ë London Bridge. Map C9.Soho TheatreSmooth Criminal and Thriller.Times vary.Lyric Theatre, ShaftesburyAvenue, W1. ☎ 08444 124661. thrillerlive.comË Piccadilly Circus. Key 22.WE WILL ROCK YOUMusical set in a beakfuturistic world where rockmusic has been banned. It’sset to the iconic anthems ofthe band Queen, includingBohemian Rhapsody andRadio Ga Ga. Mon-Sat19.30; Wed & Sat 14.30.Dominion Theatre,Tottenham Court Road,W1. ☎ 08701 690 116. wewillrockyou.co.ukË Tottenham Court Road.Key 11.June 2011 | LONDON PLANNER | visitlondon.com |85

ENTERTAINMENT‘Be sure not to missthis stunning show.’The Times‘Theatrical magic.’New York TimesWarHorsebased on a novel by Michael Morpurgoadapted by Nick Staffordin association with Handspring Puppet CompanyTheatre in the parkThe 2011 season of Regent’s Park Open Air Theatreis now underway. Until 18 Jun it’s staging a production ofWilliam Golding’s classic book Lord Of The Flies(p. 93). The gripping story centres on a group ofschoolboys who are marooned on a desert islandfollowing a plane crash. What they initially see as anadventure far away from adult interference, eventuallybecomes a struggle for survival, as loyalties becomedivided and superstition and paranoia take hold.Then from 23 Jun lovers of arias and ballards can catchJohn Gay’s 1728 show The Beggar’s Opera (p. 96). Bothproductions are staged in an outdoor auditorium in thisleafy Royal Park (p. 29). Theatregoers who enjoy uniquesettings will love watching the action surrounded bynature, beneath London’s sultry starlit skies.New London TheatreDrury Lane, London, WC2Presented bythe NationalTheatre andNational Angels020 7452 3000warhorselondon.com0844 412 4654seetickets.comWICKEDVoted ‘Most Popular Show’at the 2010 Olivier Awards.The tale of two girls from theLand of Oz, this multi awardwinningproduction is thebackstory to L Frank Baum’sThe Wizard Of Oz. Mon-Sat19.30; Wed & Sat 14.30.Apollo Victoria Theatre,Wilton Road, SW1.% 08448 268 000.: wickedthemusical.co.ukË Victoria. Key 5.WIzARD of oz, THEAn action-packed stageversion of the 1939 film, withextra music by Andrew LloydWebber and Tim Rice (Evita).(p. 79). Times vary.London Palladium, ArgyllStreet, W1. % 08444 122957. : wizardofozthemusical.com Ë OxfordCircus. Key 20.PerformanceE4 uDDERbEllyUntil 17 Jul A season ofcomedy, cabaret and theatrethat’s part of the SouthbankCentre’s 60th anniversary fun(p. 94). Times vary.Udderbelly Marquee,Jubilee Gardens, SE1.% 08703 800 400.: southbankcentre.co.ukË Waterloo. Key 66.flyINg KARAMAzovbRoTHERs, THEFrom 20 Jun Slapstick,music, acrobatics, jugglingand philosophy from themulti-talented Americancomedy troupe. Times vary.Vaudeville Theatre,404 Strand, WC2.% 08444 124 663.: nimaxtheatres.comË Charing Cross. Key 44.INfERNAl CoMEDy, THE17-18 Jun Two sopranos, abaroque orchestra and filmactor John Malkovich tell atrue story about a convictedserial killer. 17.30.Barbican Hall, BarbicanCentre, Silk Street, EC2.% 020 7638 8891.: barbican.org.ukË Barbican. Map B8.lullAbyFrom 24 Jun Performanceart meets sleepover inthis unique event, stagedby the team behind artyclub night Duckie. Book a86 | visitlondon.com | LONDON PLANNER | June 2011

single, double or triple bedand fall asleep to soothingstorytelling and song. 22.30.The Pit, Barbican Centre,Silk Street, EC2. % 0207638 8891. : barbican.org.uk Ë Barbican.Map B8.MELTDOWN10-19 Jun Musicians,comedians, poets andfilmmakers feature inthis festival, curated byRay Davies (The Kinks).Highlights include aMadness gig, Monty Python’sTerry Jones and MichaelPalin in conversation andpoetry from John Cooper-Clarke (p. 22). Times vary.Southbank Centre,Belvedere Road, SE1.% 08703 800 400.: southbankcentre.co.ukË Waterloo. Key 66.MORE LONDONFREE FRINgE FEsTIvALA fun season of freeoutdoor performance.1-3 Jun Citiest Of Cities.A comedy about rival tourbuses. 8-10 Jun Troy Boy.Music from The Merry OperaCompany. 15-17 Jun TheCanterbury Tales. A moderntake on Chaucer. 22-24 JunCrime Of The Century. Anurban dance drama. 18.30.The Scoop, 2a MoreLondon Riverside, SE1.% 020 7403 4866.: morelondon.comË London Bridge. Map C9.sTOMPVibrant combination oftheatre, dance, comedy andpercussive rhythms. Everydayitems like plastic bags,dustbin lids, lighters and akitchen sink are imaginativelyused as musical instruments.Times vary.Ambassadors Theatre,West Street, WC2.% 08700 606 627.: stomp.co.ukË Leicester Square. Key 2.WEsT END LIvE18-19 Jun A weekendof free live entertainmentprovided by the West End’stop shows and musicals, plusexhibitions and lots more.Times vary.Trafalgar Square, WC2.% 020 7641 3297. : westendlive.co.uk Ë CharingCross. Map B/C5.Plays39 sTEPs, THEComic Hitchcock adaptationwhere four actors play morethan 139 roles. Hero RichardHannay tries to protect awoman being chased bysecret agents. When she’smurdered, he is forced to goon the run. Mon-Sat 20.00;Tues 15.00; Sat 16.00.Criterion Theatre,Piccadilly Circus, W1.% 08448 471 778.: love39steps.comË Piccadilly Circus. Key 10.A DELIcATE BALANcEReality begins to impingeon the carefree world of abunch of socialites in EdwardAlbee’s Pulitzer Prizewinningplay. Tim Pigott-Smith, Imelda Staunton andPenelope Wilton star.Times vary.Almeida Theatre, AlmeidaStreet, N1. % 020 73594404. : almeida.co.ukË Highbury & Islington/Angel. Off map.ALL’s WELL THATENDs WELLFrauds and buffoonsfeature among the unsavorycharacters in Shakespeare’sromantic comedy. TImes vary.Shakespeare’s Globe,21 New Globe Walk, SE1.% 020 7401 9919.: shakespeares-globe.org Ë London Bridge/Mansion House. Map C8.AMERIcAN TRADE2-18 Jun An Americanhustler flees to London,and he sets up an escortservice under the guise ofa model agency, in TarellAlvin McCraney’s comedy.Times vary.Hampstead Theatre, p. 85.As YOU LIKE ITCross-dressing, slapstick andpassion await the daughterof a banished duke in theBard’s romantic comedy.ENTERTAINMENTJune 2011 | LONDON PLANNER | visitlondon.com |87

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TImes vary.Shakespeare’s Globe,21 New Globe Walk, SE1.☎ 020 7401 9919. shakespeares-globe.org Ë London Bridge/Mansion House. Map C8.BETRAYALKristin Scott Thomas, DouglasHenshall and Ben Miles inHarold Pinter’s’ play aboutlove and loss. Times vary.Comedy Theatre,Panton Street, SW1.☎ 08448 717 622. ambassadortickets.comË Piccadilly Circus. Key 9.BETTE & JOANUntil 25 Jun Greta Scacchi(White Mischief) and AnitaDobson (EastEnders) in theworld premiere run of AntonBurge’s play. It’s about thelegendary feud betweenHollywood icons Bette Davis(Scacchi) and Joan Crawford(Dobson). Times vary.Arts Theatre, GreatNewport Street, WC2.☎ 020 7907 7092. artstheatrewestend.comË Leicester Square. Key 6.BLITHE SPIRITUntil 18 Jun A marriedcouple’s life is turned upsidedown when an eccentricmedium (Alison Steadman)conjures up a jealous ghost(Ruthie Henshall) duringa séance (p. 79). Mon-Sat19.30; Thurs & Sat 14.30.Apollo Theatre,Shaftesbury Avenue, W1.☎ 08445 791 971. nimaxtheatres.comË Piccadilly Circus. Key 4.BUTLEYThe Wire’s Dominic Weststars in Simon Gray’scomedy about a rapiertonguedEnglish teacher.Paul McGann of WithnailAnd I film fame also featuresamong the cast. Mon-Sat19.30; Thurs & Sat 15.00.Duchess Theatre, 3-5Catherine Street, WC2.☎ 08444 829 672. nimaxtheatres.comË Covent Garden. Key 13.CAUSE CÉLÈBREUntil 11 Jun TerenceRattigan’s final play is basedon a 1935 true story. Anne-Marie Duff (Shameless)stars as Alma Rattenbury,on trial for murderingher husband. Alma stoodaccused alongside hermuch younger lover, whichscandalised the nation morethan the crime itself.Times vary.The Old Vic, The Cut, SE1.☎ 08448 717 628. oldvictheatre.comË Waterloo. Key 26.CHERRY ORCHARD, THEZoë Wanamaker and KennethCranham feature in AntonChekhov’s farcical tragedy.The 20th-century storycentres on a bankrupt familyof aristocrats. Times vary.National Theatre, SouthBank, SE1. ☎ 020 74523000. nt-online.orgË Waterloo. Key 24.DOCTOR FAUSTUSFrom 18 Jun ChristopherMarlowe’s 16th-centurytragedy about a man whomakes a pact with the devil.TImes vary.Shakespeare’s Globe,21 New Globe Walk, SE1.☎ 020 7401 9919. shakespeares-globe.org Ë London Bridge/Mansion House. Map C8.EMPEROR ANDGALILEANFrom 9 Jun Henrik Ibsen’sdrama performed on anepic scale by a cast of 50.Times vary.National Theatre, SouthBank, SE1. ☎ 020 74523000. nt-online.orgË Waterloo. Key 24.FLARE PATHUntil 11 Jun Sienna Miller,James Purefoy and SheridanSmith star in TerenceRattigan’s wartime drama.The reunion of a youngpilot and his actress wife iscomplicated by the arrivalof the wife’s ex-lover, aHollywood heartthrob.Times vary.Theatre Royal, Haymarket,SW1. ☎ 0845 481 1870. trh.co.uk Ë PiccadillyCircus. Key 41.GHOST STORIESHair-raising tales and shockENETERTAINMENTJune 2011 | LONDON PLANNER | visitlondon.com |89

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Million Dollar QuartetThere’s a Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On at the West End’sNoël Coward Theatre, with this joyously celebratory rock‘n’rollmusical that boasts 20 classic hits, including That’s All Right,Hound Dog, Great Balls Of Fire, I Walk The Line, MemoriesAre Made Of This and Fever. It’s based on a historic eventon 4 December 1956, when a group of rock legends gottogether for a never-to-be-repeated jamming session inMemphis. Future icons Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis andJohnny Cash and influential ‘King of Rockabilly’ Carl Perkins(who wrote hit songs including Blue Suede Shoes), all met atthe studios of Sun Records – a struggling, independent label.It belonged to Sam Phillips, the man that first discoveredthem. With secrets, jealousies and ambitions about to beexposed, it marked a pivotal time in all their careers, and thisrollercoaster show conveys all the excitement and mountingtensions. It also boasts some roof-raising musical numbersthat’ll make you want to dance in the aisles. David G TaylorMillion Dollar Quartet, p. 82.Celebrating 40 years ofinnovative theatreExperience a show like no other atLondon’s original Medieval BanquetENTERTAINMENTTel: 020 7480 5353info@medievalbanquet.comwww.medievalbanquet.comShows Wednesday to Sunday EveningsFour course banquet with beer and winetactics. This play is notsuitable for under-15s. Tues-Thurs 20.00; Fri-Sat 19.00& 21.30; Sun 17.00.Duke of York’s Theatre,St Martin’s Lane, WC2.% 08700 606 623.: ghoststoriestheshow.co.uk Ë Leicester Square.Key 14.GovERNMENTINspEcToRFrom 3 Jun Russianbureaucrats panic overan official visit in NikolaiGogol’s comedy. The castincludes The Mighty Boosh’sJulian Barratt and SmackThe Pony’s Doon Mackichan.Times vary.Young Vic, 66 The Cut,SE1. % 020 7922 2922.: youngvic.orgË Waterloo. Key 28.HAMLETPolitical intrigue, obsessionand revenge surround theDanish throne in the Bard’smuch-quoted tragedy.Times vary.Shakespeare’s Globe,21 New Globe Walk, SE1.% 020 7401 9919.: shakespeares-globe.org Ë London Bridge.Map C8.HAUNTING JULIAChristopher Timothy stars inAlan Ayckbourn’s story. It’sabout three men haunted bythe death of a young, femalemusician. Times vary.Riverside Studios, p. 85.IN A FoREsT DARKAND DEEpUntil 4 Jun Neil LaBute’spsychological thrilleris about sibling rivalry.Matthew Fox (Lost) andOlivia Williams (Emma) star.Mon-Sat 19.30; Wed& Sat 14.30.Vaudeville Theatre,404 Strand, WC2.% 08444 124 663.: inaforestdarkanddeep.com Ë Charing Cross/Temple. Key 44.WWW.TKTS.CO.UKLAST MINUTE DISCOUNTTICKETS FROM THECLOCKTOWER– SOUTH SIDE OFLEICESTER SQUARERUN BY THE SOCIETY OF LONDON THEATRE. BOOKING FEE APPLIES.June 2011 | LONDON PLANNER | visitlondon.com |91

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Comedy in the capitalLondon is famous for its world-class stand-up comedyshows. Here is a selection of clubs and nights guaranteed tomake you chuckle.Banana Cabaret A south London institution. Fri & Sat.The Bedford, 77 Bedford Hill, SW12. % 020 8682 8940.: bananacabaret.co.uk Ë Balham. Off map.Comedy Café Aspiring and established acts. Wed-Sat.66-68 Rivington Street, EC2. % 020 7739 5706.: comedycafe.co.uk Ë Old Street. Map A9.Comedy Camp A ‘straight-friendly’ gay comedy night. Tues.Downstairs at Barcode Soho, 3-4 Archer Street, W1.% 020 7734 3342. : comedycamp.co.ukË Piccadilly Circus. Map C5.Comedy Store From world-class acts to novices. Mon-Sun.1a Oxendon Street, SW1. % 08448 717 699.: comedystore.co.uk Ë Piccadilly Circus. Map C5.Jongleurs Top acts in locations including Covent Garden,Hammersmith and Croydon. Times vary.Sway, 61-65 Great Queen Street, WC2. % 08700 111960. : jongleurs.com Ë Covent Garden. Map B6.Up The Creek Cutting-edgestand-up. Thurs-Sun.302 Creek Road. SE10.% 020 8858 4581.: up-the-creek.comt Greenwich.Off map.KAFKA’S MONKEYUntil 11 Jun KathrynHunter (Harry Potter AndThe Order Of The Phoenix)stars in Colin Teevan’s ironicone-woman play. It’s a stageadaptation of Franz Kafka’sshort story A Report To AnAcademy. Times vary.The Maria, Young Vic,66 The Cut, SE1.% 020 7922 2922.: youngvic.orgË Waterloo. Key 28.LONDON ROADUntil 18 Jun Alecky Blythe’smusical play is about theresidents of the notoriousThe Bedfordstreet where Ipswich serialkiller Steve Wright lived.Times vary.National Theatre, SouthBank, SE1. % 020 74523000. : nt-online.orgË Waterloo. Key 24.LORD OF THE FLIESUntil 18 Jun A stageproduction of WilliamGolding’s classic book. It’sabout a group of schoolboyswho are marooned on adesert island. What theyinitially see as a thrillingadventure eventuallybecomes a struggle forsurvival (p. 86). Times vary.Regent’s Park Open AirTheatre, Regent’s Park,NW1. % 08448 264 242.: openairtheatre.orgË Baker Street. Map A3/4.LuISE MILLERFrom 8 Jun British actressAlex Kingston (best knownfor American TV drama ER)is among the cast. Love andpolitcal intrigue feature inin Friedrich Schiller’s 18thcenturydrama about anill-fated romance across theclass divide. Times vary.Donmar Warehouse,41 Earlham Street, WC2.% 08448 717 624.: donmarwarehouse.comË Covent Garden. Key 12.MOuSETRAP, THEA ruthless murderer strikesat a house party held inthe remote countryside inAgatha Christie’s classicwhodunnit. Now in its 59thyear, this drama is theworld’s longest-runningshow. 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 37.MuCH ADOABOuT NOTHINGRomance and trickery in theBard’s comedy. It stars EveBest who acted in the filmThe King’s Speech (p. 79).TImes vary.Shakespeare’s Globe,21 New Globe Walk, SE1.% 020 7401 9919.: shakespeares-globe.org Ë London Bridge/Mansion House. Map C8.MuCH ADOABOuT NOTHINGDavid Tennant andCatherine Tate of TV’sDoctor Who show star inShakespeare’s famouscomedy (p. 79). Mon-Sat19.30; Sat 14.30.Wyndham’s Theatre,Charing Cross Road, WC2.% 08444 825 120.: delfontmackintosh.co.uk Ë Leicester Square.Key 46.ONE MAN,TWO GuVNORSJames Corden in a comedyabout greed that reworksCarlo Goldoni’s The ServantOf Two Masters. Times vary.National Theatre, SouthBank, SE1. % 020 74523000. : nt-online.orgË Waterloo. Key 24.PARK AVENuE CATFrom 30 Jun The Londonpremiere run of FrankStrausser’s sexy comedyabout a love triangle, set inLos Angeles. Times vary.Arts Theatre, GreatNewport Street, WC2.% 020 7907 7092.: artstheatrewestend.com Ë Leicester Square.Key 6.PYGMALIONRupert Everett (Shrek TheThird) and Kara Tointon(EastEnders) star in GeorgeBernard Shaw’s 1901 play.Mon-Sat 19.30; Thurs& Sat 14.30.Garrick Theatre,2 Charing Cross Road,WC2. % 08445 791 974.: nimaxtheatres.comË Charing Cross. Key 16.RAILWAYCHILDREN, THEFrom 18 Jun A stage playbased on E Nesbit’s muchlovedchildrens’ book (p. 79).Times vary.Waterloo Station Theatre,Waterloo Station, YorkRoad, SE1. % 08712 970740. : railwaychildrenwaterloo.com Ë Waterloo.Map D7.REALISMFrom 9 Jun Absurdistcomedy by Anthony Neilson(The Wonderful World OfDissocia). It’s a fantasyabout one man’s utterlymundane existence. Daily19.30; plus 15.00 on18 & 25 Jun.Soho Theatre, p. 85.RICHARD IIIFrom 18 Jun Hollywoodactor Kevin Spacey stars inthe Bard’s famous historyplay, and Sam Mendesdirects. Times vary.ENTERTAINMENTJune 2011 | LONDON PLANNER | visitlondon.com |93

ENTERTAINMENTThe Old Vic, The Cut, SE1.% 08448 717 628.: oldvictheatre.comË Waterloo. Key 26.RosENcRANTzANd GuIldENsTERNARE dEAdFrom 20 Jun See acclaimedscreen actor Tim Curry (TheRocky Horror Picture Show),alongside leads SamuelBarnett and Jamie Parker(The History Boys) in TomStoppard’s tragi-comic play.Times vary.Theatre Royal, Haymarket,SW1. % 0845 481 1870.: trh.co.uk Ë PiccadillyCircus. Key 41.WAR HoRsEA heart-rending story aboutthe bond between a boy andhis horse during World WarI, with the thrilling tale toldusing actors and life-sizedpuppets. When his fourleggedfriend is sold to thecavalry, the boy lies abouthis age and enlists. Mon,Wed-Sat 19.30; Tues 19.00;Thurs & Sat 14.30.New London Theatre,Drury Lane, WC2.% 08444 124 654.: warhorselondon.comË Leicester Square.Key 25.WHERE’s MY sEAT?From 15 Jun As the BushTheatre settles into its newlocation, enjoy three shortplays by Alan Ayckbourn,Michael Grandage and JosieRourke. Times vary.Bush Theatre, p. 85.WoMAN IN BlAcKAn enjoyably eerie tale ofghostly apparitions on awindswept estate. It’s basedon Susan Hill’s classic book.Expect plenty of screamsand shocks as a juniorsolicitor heads to spookyEel Marsh House to sortout the affairs of a recentlydeceased lady. Mon-Sat20.00; Tues 15.00;Sat 16.00.Fortune Theatre,Russell Street, WC2.% 08700 606 626.: thewomaninblack.comË Covent Garden. Key 15.dance & Musicn All dance and musicevents are listed under thename of the venue. Not allevents can be mentioned,so do check with yourchosen venue for moredetailed information.Ballet &contemporaryTHE o217-19 Jun Romeo AndJuliet. Kenneth MacMillan’sromantic classic withthe Royal PhilharmonicOrchestra and Royal Balletdancers including TamaraRojo and Carlos Acosta.Times vary.Peninsula Square, SE10.% 020 8463 2000.Ë North Greenwich: theo2.co.uk Map inset.PEAcocK THEATREUntil 3 JunThe MerchantsOf Bollywood. A theatricaldance extravaganza, whichis inspired by India’s filmindustry. Times vary.Portugal Street, WC2.% 08444 124 322.: sadlerswells.comË Holborn. Key 55.RoYAl AlBERT HAll9-19 Jun Strictly Gershwin.English National Ballet andguests in a 1930s dancespectacular. Times vary.Royal Albert Hall,Kensington Gore, SW7.% 020 7589 8212.: royalalberthall.comË South Kensington.Key 60.RoYAl oPERA HousEUntil 4 Jun Manon. KennethMacMillan’s ballet dancedby the Royal Ballet. Until11 Jun Scènes De Ballet/Voluntaries/The Rite OfSpring. A mixed bill.Times vary.Floral Street, WC2.% 020 7304 4000.: roh.org.uk Ë CoventGarden. Key 61.sAdlER’s WElls2-4 Jun A Little TendernessFor Crying Out Loud! Nudedance from Canada’s DaveBelly laughs and moreUntil 17 Jul The E4 Udderbelly festival is back besidethe Southbank Centre with its season of comedy, theatre,music, cabaret and spectacle well underway. Among thismonth’s highlights you’ll find jaw-dropping athleticismwith Free Run (from 1 Jun), a unique theatricalexperience starring 3Run – the UK’s number oneparkour team and holders of not one, but 15 GuinnessWorld Records. Don’t miss Canadian Charles Ross withhis frantically funny One Man Star Wars Trilogy (1 Jun),and stand-up comedian Gina Yashere in I’m Gonna KeepShouting ‘Til You Notice Me (3-5 Jun). It’s all housed in adistinctive purple cow-shaped marquee. Udderbelly alsoboasts an alfresco beer garden (pictured below), whichserves delicious food and drink.E4 Udderbelly, p. 86.St-Pierre Company.9-10 Jun Yesterday with theJasmin Vardimon Company.15-16 Jun Mirror And MusicJapan’s Saburo Teshigawarawith his Karas company.From 20 Jul Fela! A dancemusical about Afrobeatpioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.23-24 Jun The Lake Of TheFlies. Spain’s Sol Picó DanceCompany. Times vary.Rosebery Avenue, EC1.% 08444 124 300.: sadlerswells.comË Angel. Key 65.classical concerts& Reci talsn All concerts start at19.30 unless otherwisestated here.HANdEl HousEMusEuMThe former home of thegreat composer GeorgeFrideric Handel is theevocative setting for aprogramme of classicalconcerts and recitals. Tues18.30-19.30.25 Brook Street, W1.% 020 7399 1953.: handelhouse.orgË Bond Street. Map C4.sT JAMEs’s cHuRcHA monthly programme ofevening concerts, pluslunchtime recitals everyMon, Wed & Fri 13.10-14.00 (a donation of £3.50is suggested). Check thewebsite for more details.197 Piccadilly, W1. % 0207381 0441. : st-jamespiccadilly.orgË PiccadillyCircus. Key 62.sT JoHN’s,sMITH sQuAREA stunning Grade I-listedformer church in the Englishbaroque style. It providesthe setting for an excitingprogramme of classical andchamber music.Smith Square, SW1.% 020 7222 2168.: sjss.org.ukË Westminster. Map D6.sT MARTIN-IN-THE-FIEldsAn extensive programme ofconcerts, plus free lunchtimerecitals. Visit the websitefor full listings. HighlightsUDDERBELLY IMAGE © STEVE ULLATHORNE94 | visitlondon.com | LONDON PLANNER | June 2011

include: 7 Jun Bite-SizedBaroque: Bach Masterpieces.Martin Feinstein, RobinBigwood and the LondonOctave. 10 Jun Vivaldi FourSeasons with the LondonMusical Arts Orchestra.16 Jun Durufle Requiem:Anniversary Concert withthe New London Singers.25 Jun Mozart AndMendelssohn By Candlelightwith the Belmont Ensembleof London. Times vary.Trafalgar Square, WC2.% 020 7766 1100.: smitf.org Ë CharingCross. Key 64.THE UNTOLD STORY OF THEWITCHES OF OZ...ENTERTAINMENTSOUTHBANK CENTRE13 Jun Barenboim, Boulez& Berlin Staatskapelle.Daniel Barenboim and PierreBoulez with the orchestra ofthe Berlin State Opera.Southbank Centre,Belvedere Road, SE1.% 08703 800 400.: southbankcentre.co.ukË Waterloo. Key 66.WIGMORE HALLThe home of BBC Radio 3’sLunchtime Concerts series(Mon 13.00) boasts a variedprogramme of classical,chamber and historic music.Times vary.36 Wigmore Street, W1.% 020 7258 8200.: wigmore-hall.org.ukË Westminster. Key 67.OperaLONDON COLISEUMUntil 7 Jun The DamnationOf Faust. Directed byfilmmaker Terry Gilliam.Until 30 Jun A MidsummerNight’s Dream. A 1960sschool is the setting forShakespeare’s fantasy.Music is by BenjaminBritten. From 8 Jun SimonBoccanegra. Verdi’s drama.From 24 Jun Two Boys.Nico Muhly’s modern operaabout teenage culture andviolence. Times vary.St Martin’s Lane, WC2.% 020 7632 8300.: eno.org Ë CharingCross. Key 52.OPERA HOLLAND PARKFrom 7 Jun Don Pasquale.© WLPL+44 (0) 161 385 1376WickedTheMusical.co.ukAPOLLO VICTORIA THEATRE • LONDONJune 2011 | LONDON PLANNER | visitlondon.com |95

ENTERTAINMENTGaetano Donizetti’s comicopera buffa (right). From10 Jun L’amico Fritz. ItalianPietro Mascagni’s romanticopera (right). Times vary.Holland Park, W8. % 0207361 3570. : rbkc.gov.ukË Holland Park/HighStreet Kensington.Off map.REGENT’S PARKOPEN AIR THEATR EFrom 23 Jun The Beggar’sOpera. John Gay’s musicalsatire about poverty, politicsand corruption (p. 86).Times vary.Regent’s Park Open AirTheatre, Regent’s Park,NW1. % 08448 264 242.: openairtheatre.orgË Baker Street. Map A3/4.Japanese opera sung inItalian. Times vary.Floral Street, WC2. % 0207304 4000. : roh.org.ukË Covent Garden. Key 61.Rock, Pop, Jazz& WorldBLUESFEST LONDONFrom 27 Jun The capital’sinaugral celebration ofblues, soul and jazz. Itboasts a week of concertsat venues across town,including the Royal AlbertHall (p. 94). Acts includeBB King, Dr John, Booker T,Liza Minnelli and Incognito.Times vary.Various venues.% 08442 097 331.: bluesfestlondon.comOpera in the parkThe Opera Holland Park season launches this monthwith two new productions. The first opus, which hasnever been performed by this company before, is DonPasquale (from 7 Jun). Gaetano Donizetti’s 1843comedy or opera buffa is about a foolish man who daresto interfere in a teenage romance. Next, L’amico Fritz(from 10 Jun) is a new staging of Pietro Mascagni’s19th-century romantic opera about a cynical landownerwho makes a bet that he will never marry, then meetsthe woman of his dreams. Both operas are sung intheir native Italian with English subtitles. The showstake place in a unique open-sided marquee, which isflooded with the delicious summer scents of its bloomingsurroundings in west London’s Holland Park.Opera Holland Park, p. 95.ROYAL OPERA HOUSEUntil 18 Jun Macbeth.Verdi’s take on the Bard’stragedy, with the RoyalOpera company. From 4 JunTosca. Puccini’s melodrama.From 21 Jun Peter Grimes.Benjamin Britten’s 20thcenturydrama. From 25 JunMadama Butterfly. Puccini’sST MARTIN-IN-THE-FIELDSEnjoy live jazz in theatmospheric setting of thebasement-level Café in theCrypt. Wed 20.00.Trafalgar Square, WC2.% 020 7766 1158.: smitf.org Ë CharingCross. Key 64.02_GBHP_Quarter_P2 10/5/10 14:13 PagBe partof ourstoryWhitby Abbey,North YorkshireEnjoy the magic of Britain with theGreat British Heritage Pass■ Entry to over 570 top heritage attractions■ Castles, stately homes, historic houses, gardens■ The more you see, the more you save!Buy online at:visitbritain.com/heritagepassNot available to British residents or groups of more than 10 people.96 | visitlondon.com | LONDON PLANNER | June 2011

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DININGDining& NightlifeWith Hermione CrawfordWhat’s hotThanks, Dad19 Jun We’re always up fora celebration, but Father’sDay seems like a particularlygood excuse. What betterway to thank your dad than totake him for a slap-up meal?A good steak is always atreat, and Scottish restaurantBoisdale has just opened anew branch in Canary Wharf(p. 102).We’re also keen on theFather’s Day menu at themuch-loved Odette’s inpretty Primrose Hill. Thiscomfortable, elegant spot isthe fiefdom of Welsh celebritychef Bryn Williams, who usesbrilliant British ingredients.This year the menu offersdelights like goat’s cheeseand beetroot with Regent’sPark honey, plus pig’s headterrine with crispy ears, applejelly and pickled mushrooms.Mains include sirloin of WelshBlack beef with Yorkshirepudding and red wine sauce,or roast mullet, pak choi andcurried mussels, followedby tiramisu with toastedmarshmallow.To cap it all off there’sa fabulous walled garden,perfect for al fresco dining.130 Regent’s Park Road,NW1. % 020 7586 8569.: odettesprimrosehill.com Ë Chalk Farm.Off map.Like all the best music legends, age has not withered the Hard Rock Cafe(p. 102), it’s just become even more iconic. To celebrate its 40th birthday, on14 Jun the original eatery from this world-famous group is rolling back the pricesto 1971. That’s just 50p for a burger, 80p for barbecue chicken and the classichot fudge sundae for 40p. In addition, 11 new lighter dishes will be added to HardRock’s rosta of classic favourites, including items like grilled lemon caper chicken.Look out for live music performances throughout the day, the opportunity to heartales of celebrities from the restaurant’s original waitress Rita Gilligan MBE (seeour interview on p. 20) and the chance to win tickets to the annual music festivalHard Rock Calling (24-26 Jun, p. 22).Tastes divineFrom 16-19 Jun it’s the return of that much-loved annual riot of flavours:Taste of London. This year the super-chefs involved in the food festivalinclude Gary Rhodes, Michel Roux Jnr and Alfred Prasad, while the rollcall of restaurants includes such delights as Club Gascon, Gaucho Grill,Gauthier Soho, Kai Mayfair, Le Gavroche, Cinnamon Club,Roux at The Landau and Yauatcha. The basic format remainsthe same: in return for ‘crowns’ (which you can purchasebefore and during your visit), you can sample as manyof the dishes and drinks on offer, until your happy andreplete tummy says stop. Extra treats this year includea British Airways feature, Taste And Flavour At 30,000Feet, the Taste Of Jamaica experience, and the SecretGarden, an über-exclusive VIP area hidden behind a mazeand filled with a cornucopia of exquisite food and exclusivewines. Adults from £20; child £12. Thurs-Sat 09.30-17.30;Sun 12.00-17.30.Regent’s Park, NW1. % 0871 230 7132.: tastefestivals.com/londonË Regent’s Park/Great Portland Street. Map A4.Spanish smilesTaste of London (above) isn’t the only foodie festival to delight us. Rioja Tapas Fantasticasreturns on 25-26 Jun, to once again highlight the delicious goodies available from theRioja area of Spain.Come and taste aspectacular varietyof red, white androsé wines whilenibbling on a diverseselection of tapasfrom London’s finestSpanish restaurants,plus dishes createdby chefs flown in fromSpain. Admission free;Sat 12.00-20.00; Sun12.00-18.00.Potters Fields, Tooley Street, SE1. : riojatapasfantasticas.co.ukË London Bridge. Map C9.100| visitlondon.com | LONDON PLANNER | June 2011

present this ad and receive a complimentaryhard rock souvenir with £30 purchase.Not valid with any other offers, one per person per visit.Offer expires 30/06/2012.Valid only at London location.london148 Old Park Lane020-7514-1700 • hardrock.com©2011 Hard Rock International (USA), Inc. All rights reserved. SeeTheShow

DINING & NIGHTLIFEApproximate prices shownin listings are for a threecoursemeal without wine.£: up to £20 per person.££: £20-£40 per person.£££: £40 or more perperson. Open daily forlunch and dinner unlessotherwise stated.kEy:% : TelephoneË : London undergroundË : London overgroundË : Docklands Light railwayt : overland Train: : websiteThe AmericascHIcAGo rIb sHAckA London institution,Princess Diana used totake Wills and Harry herewhen they were younger. It’sgreat for kids, with lots ofchild-friendly dishes. Expectincredibly good ribs, melt-inthemouth pulled pork andburgers, plus great sides likethe onion loaf. ££.145 Knightsbridge, SW1.% 020 7591 4664.: thechicagoribshack.co.uk Ë Knightsbridge.Map D3.HArD rock cAFEEnjoy top burgers, steaksand other North Americanclassics in the presence ofrock memorabilia, and godownstairs for even moreamazing pieces. As theoriginal Hard Rock Cafe, thisformula has been emulated(but never bettered) acrossthe world. Live music somenights. 14 Jun CelebrateHard Rock’s 40th birthdaywith 1971’s prices, music,stories and more (p. 100). ££.150 Old Park Lane, W1.% 020 7514 1700. : hardrock.com Ë Hyde ParkCorner. Map C4.jw sTEAkHousEA big space like the diningroom at the GrosvenorHouse Hotel requires a boldeating experience and that’swhat you get at this superbhomage to carnivores.Hungry souls should try themassive tomahawk steak.Daily from 07.00. £££.86 Park Lane, W1. % 0207399 8460. : jwsteakhouse.co.uk Ë Hyde ParkCorner. Map C4.LAs IGuANAsFunky Latin American joint,whose tapas dishes are afusion of native, Latin andAfrican. It also has greatcocktails; the house mojitopacks a real punch! £.Old Spitalfields Market, E1(and branches). % 0207426 0876. : iguanas.co.uk Ë Liverpool Street.Map B9.pLANET HoLLywooDIn a huge new venue, enjoythe return of the massive,tasty burgers, moreishcocktails, a wok station forAsian flavours and fabulousfilm-focused memorabilia,including a James Bondsection. Frankly, this burgerjoint should win an Oscar. ££.57-60 Haymarket, SW1.% 020 7287 1000.: planethollywoodlondon.com Ë Piccadilly Circus.Map C5.rAINForEsT cAFEEnter another world bystepping into this simulatedtropical rainforest withlife-size animated animalsincluding gorillas, rainstormsand more. Kids will love thesights and sounds of thejungle, and the fresh, tastygoodies on the menu. ££.20-24 Shaftesbury Avenue,W1. % 020 7434 3111.: therainforestcafe.co.ukË Piccadilly Circus.Map C5.NANDosThis group of restaurants isalmost an institution, lovedfor its incredibly tasty grilledchicken in the famous periperisauce, which you havein any flavour from lemonand herb to serious chillioverload. Fabulous fries andsalads too. £.2 Berners Street, W1 (andbranches). % 020 73239791. : nandos.co.ukË Oxford Circus. Map B5.wAHAcASuperb chain of cantinas,mixing the spirit of theHigh TimberGo down tothe left of theMillenniumFootbridge,walk along theriverside andyou’ll find HighTimber nestlingagainst theThames Path.And if you can drag your eyes away from the iconic view(Tate Modern and Shakespeare’s Globe), you’ll notice theelegantly masculine dining room, all chunky chairs andsculpture, and the charming terrace.This is not a restaurant for those shy of wine or meat.The owner and sommelier, Neleen Strauss, will happilyshow you her fabulous cellar, home to some 40,000 bottlesfrom around the world. Chef Justin Saunders does a fineline in hearty cuts and dried meat, including an incrediblelamb ‘ham’. I started with a sophisticated dish of scallops,cauliflower purée and pickled mushrooms, while my partnerhad an excellent balsamic marinated root vegetable saladwith goat curd dressing. We both opted for steaks, whichcame from Cumbrian beef and were served with roastvine tomatoes, onion rings and chips. The sauces werefabulous: black Perigord truffle butter and a wonderfully richbéarnaise sauce really stood out. A wonderful spot, perfectfor Father’s Day (14 Jun). Hermione Crawford8 High Timber Street, EC4. % 020 7248 1777.: hightimber.com Ë Mansion House. Map C8.Mexican market with amodern London feel. Themenus feature a range offresh, seasonal dishes andthe house margaritas are todie for. The latest branch isin Soho (80 Wardour Street,W1. % 020 7734 0195). £.66 Chandos Place, WC2(and branches). % 0207240 1883. : wahaca.co.uk Ë Covent Garden.Map C6.britishAcorN HousECombines seriously goodfood with a genuine,eco-friendly philosophycovering everything fromfood sourcing to wastedisposal. The dishes areseasonal, locally sourced andsuper-tasty. ££.69 Swinton Street, WC1.% 020 7812 1842.: acornhouserestaurant.com Ë King’s Cross.Map A6.ALbANNAcHStylish, well-located eateryspecialising in classicScottish dishes and goodwhisky-based cocktails.Sample top quality beef,salmon and haggis in therestaurant, plus an excellenttapas menu in the bar. Thereare whisky-tasting sessionson the first and secondTuesdays of the month. Dailyfrom 07.30. ££.66 Trafalgar Square, WC2.% 020 7930 0066.: albannach.co.ukË Charing Cross. Map C5.bATEAux LoNDoNCombine fantastic Britishcuisine with a romanticcruise along the RiverThames (p. 18). Lunchcruises are from £29.50 perperson, Sunday lunch from£47 and dinner from £76.Or enjoy the brand-newAfternoon Tea Cruise.Embankment Pier, WC2.% 020 7695 1800.: bateauxlondon.comË Embankment. Map C6.boIsDALEExtremely British restaurant,102 | visitlondon.com | LONDON PLANNER | June 2011

ar and jazz club, loved forits comfortable, clubby feeland very well-executedtradional dishes, includinggreat steaks. Members ofthe Jazz & Cigar Club canalso indulge in a Havanacigar or two. Look out for thefabulous brand-new CanaryWharf branch (p. 10, CabotPlace, West Canary Wharf,E14. % 020 7715 5818).Open to 01.00. £££.15 Eccleston Street, SW1.% 020 7730 6922.: boisdale.co.ukË Victoria. Map D4.caFE IN THE crypTOne of London’s best-keptsecrets, right on TrafalgarSquare. In the atmosphericbasement of St Martin-inthe-Fieldschurch (p. 45),this café serves top-notchEnglish grub at prices thatbelie the quality and location.Mon-Sat open from 08.00;Sun 11.00. £.St Martin-in-the-Fields,Trafalgar Square, WC2.% 020 7766 1158.: smitf.org Ë TrafalgarSquare. Map C6.DINNErProbably the hottestrestaurant in London rightnow. Heston Blumethal, themaverick chef who broughtus snail porridge, is behindthis new venture offeringtraditional British recipeslike scallops with cucumberketchup or bergamot-curedmackerel salad. Book well inadvance. £££.Mandarin Oriental HydePark, Knightsbridge, SW1.% 020 7201 3833.: mandarinoriental.comË Knightsbridge. Map D3.EarL oF saNDwIcHFabulous new openingoffering hot sandwiches, andowned, rather appropriatelyby the Earl of Sandwich,whose ancestor inventedthis snack in 1762. All 13of the bready delights aremade to order – why not tryand Original 1762 with roastbeef, Cheddar cheese andhorseradish sauce. £.38-40 Ludgate Hill, EC4.% TBC.: earlofsandwich.co.ukË Farringdon. Map B7.park TErracESituated in the luxurioussurroundings of theRoyal Garden Hotel, thissophisticated eatery pridesitself on locally-sourcedingredients. Choose from therestaurant or more informallounge space for all-daydining and afternoon tea. ££.2-4 Kensington HighStreet, W8. % 020 73610602. : parkterracerestaurant.co.uk Ë HighStreet Kensington. Off map.rEsTauraNT aTsT pauL’s, THEOffering the best of Britishproduce, this charmingrestaurant nestles in thecathedral’s vaults. ChefCandice Webber createssimple, beautiful dishes likeonion, mussel and cider soupor roast chicken with blackpudding. Or try the traditionalafternoon tea. Fixed pricelunch from £20. No dinnerservice. £-££.St Paul’s Churchyard, EC4.% 020 7248 2469.: restaurantatstpauls.co.uk Ë St Paul’s. Map B8.rIvErFroNT, THENestled under HungerfordBridge and opposite thebook market, this excellenteatery is run by the teambehind Benugo. Enjoy Britishbreakfasts, light lunches anddelicious dinners, beforeseeing a movie at the BritishFilm Institute. The watersideterrace is a fantastic placefor people watching. Dailyfrom 09.00. ££.BFI Southbank, SE1.% 020 7401 3332.: theriverfrontbarandkitchen.com Ë Waterloo.Map C6.sT paNcras GraNDThis jewel box-like diningroom is the perfectambassador for British food.If arriving on Eurostar, maketime to visit this spectacularlyromantic spot and try itsclassic brasserie-styledishes, cooked to perfection.Daily from 07.00. ££.Upper Concourse,St Pancras International,NW1. % 020 7870 9900.: searcys.co.uk Ë King’sCross. Map A6.DINING & NIGHTLIFEFor reservations please call020 7287 100057-60 HAYMARKET SW1Y 4QXCLOSE TO LEICESTER SQUARE & PICCADILLY CIRCUS TUBEwww.planethollywoodlondon.comPRESENT THIS ADVERT TO YOUR SERVER BEFORE ORDERING (LONDON PLANNER)Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. Valid from Sunday to Friday until 31.08.11, subject to availability.June 2011 | LONDON PLANNER | visitlondon.com |103

DINING & NIGHTLIFETom’s KITcHENFrom celebrity chef TomAikens, this friendly culinaryspace bursts with warmthand largesse. Enjoy classic‘comfort food’ disheslike burgers, cottage pie,risottos and more, cooked toperfection with high-qualityingredients. £££.27 Cale Street, SW3.% 020 7349 0202.: tomskitchen.co.uk/chelsea Ë SouthKensington. Off mapchinesebar sHuOne of the pinnacles ofauthentic Sichuan cuisinein London. The dishesare vividly tasty and oftenferociously spicy: think hoteel strips, Muxu pork and ‘oldwoman’s bean curd’. ££.28 Frith Street, W1. % 0207287 8822. : bar-shu.co.uk Ë Leicester Square.Map B5.HaKKasaNGround-breaking Chineserestaurant offeringimmaculate service, famouslyspectacular décor and afascinating mix of traditionaland fusion dishes, likePeking duck with caviar ordim sum with a foie grascentre. £££.8 Hanway Place, W1 (andbranch). % 020 79277000. : w3.hakkasan.comË Tottenham Court Road.Map B5.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, 2-24Kensington High Street,W8. % 020 7361 1988.: minjiang.co.ukË High Street Kensington.Off map.pING poNGThis popular chain is a bighit, boasting sexy décor,a huge range of tasty,beautifully-presented dimsum, a fun vibe and veryreasonable prices. Great forgroups. £-££.45 Great MarlboroughStreet, W1 (and branches).% 020 7851 6969.: pingpongdimsum.comË Oxford Circus. Map B5.royaL cHINaSome of the best dim sum inLondon from this Cantonesegroup, which also boasts anextensive menu of mainsincluding clay pots, greatseafood and roast duck. TheCanary Wharf branch hasbenefited from a fabulousrefurb. ££.24-26 Baker Street, W1(and branches). % 0207487 4688. : royalchinagroup.biz Ë Baker Street.Map B4.FishbELGoDelicious, steaming plates ofmussels any way you wantthem, great steaks, a vastvariety of beers (from blondeto banana) and some of thebest fries in London at thisBelgian-themed chain. Greatchildren’s deals. ££.50 Earlham Street, WC2(and branches).% 020 7813 2233.: belgo-restaurants.co.ukË Covent Garden. Map B6.bENTLEy’sRichard Corrigan’s elegantand much-loved eaterieoffers an impressive arrayof dishes. Enjoy oysters andseafood platters inthe downstairs Oyster& Champagne Bar, or trythe upstairs Grill, Rib andCrustacean Rooms. £££.11-15 Swallow Street, W1.% 020 7734 4756.: bentleys.orgË Piccadilly Circus.Map C5.mr FIsHFish and chips is a must-trydish in London, and thewell-priced fare at thiscritic’s favourite will have youcoming back for more. Fishis as fresh as can be – goodfood at great prices. Try theDining Al FrescoThese are our pick of al fresco spots. See : visitlondon.com for further details and other places.Aquasia, Wyndham Grand, Chelsea Harbour, SW10.% 020 7300 8443. : wyndhamgrandlondon.co.ukË Fulham Broadway. Off map. Babylon at the RoofGardens, 99 Kensington High Street, W8. % 020 73683993. : roofgardens.virgin.com Ë High Street Kensington.Map D1. The Belvedere, Holland Park, Abbotsbury Road,W8. % 020 7602 1238. : belvedererestaurant.co.ukË Holland Park. Off map. The Boundary, 2-4 BoundaryStreet, E2. % 020 7729 1051. : theboundary.co.ukË Shoreditch High Street. Map A9. The Brewhouse,Kenwood House, Hampstead Lane, NW3. % 020 83415384. : companyofcooks.com Ë Highgate. Off map.Chez Gérard, The Market, Covent Garden, WC2. % 0207379 0666. : chezgerard.co.uk Ë Covent Garden. MapB6. Coq D’Argent, 1 Poultry, Bank, EC2. % 020 73955000. : coqdargent.co.uk Ë Bank. Map B8. FreemasonsArms, 32 Downshire Hill, NW3. % 020 7433 6811.: freemasonsarms.co.uk Ë Hampstead. Off map. GardenCafé, Inner Circle, Regent’s Park, NW1. % 020 7935 5729.: companyofcooks.com Ë Baker Street/Regent’s Park.Off map. Gaucho Richmond, The Towpath, Richmond,TW10. % 020 8948 4030. : gauchorestaurants.co.ukt Richmond. Off map. Hush, 8 Lancashire Court, W1.% 020 7659 1500. : hush.co.uk Ë Bond Street. Map C4.Inn The Park, St James’s Park, SW1. % 020 7451 9999.: innthepark.com Ë Westminster. Map C5. Manicomio,85 Duke of York Square, King’s Road, SW3. % 020 77303366. : manicomio.co.uk Ë Sloane Square. Off map.Masala Zone, 88 Upper Street, Islington, N1. % 020 73593399. : masalazone.com Ë Angel. Off map.Petersham Nurseries Café and Teahouse, PetershamRoad, Richmond, TW10. % 020 8605 3627.: petershamnurseries.com t St Margaret’s. Off map.Tom’s Terrace, Somerset House, Strand, WC2.% 020 7845 4646. : tomskitchen.co.uk/somersethouseË Temple. Map C6. Serpentine Bar & Kitchen, Hyde Park,W2. % 020 7706 8114. : serpentinebarandkitchen.comË Hyde Park Corner. Map C3. Sofra St Christopher’sPlace, 23 Barrett Street, W1. % 020 7224 4080.: sofra.co.uk Ë Bond Street. Map B4.Serpentine Bar & Kitchen104 | visitlondon.com | LONDON PLANNER | June 2011

crunchy haddock with chipsand mushy peas. £.9 Porchester Road, W2.% 020 7229 4161.: mrfish.uk.comË Bayswater. Map B1.pIEr 1Venue number two for thisabsolutely excellent, smartand modern eaterie. As wellas scrumptious battered fish,look out for healthier grilledoptions, a great range ofsides and well-made nonfishyoptions. ££.66-68 Haymarket, SW1.% 020 7930 4800.: pier1fishandchipshop.co.uk Ë Piccadilly Circus.Map C5.SEaSHELLStick with classics such asfish and chips, or go for moreelegant dishes of grilled fishor pan-fried king scallops.Don’t forget to sample theproper English desserts. ££.49-51 Lisson Grove, NW1.% 020 7224 9000.: seashellrestaurant.co.uk Ë Marylebone.Map A3.FrenchL’aTELIEr DE jöELrobucHoNThis venue from über-chefJöel Robuchon pitchescasual eating at twoMichelin-star level. L’Atelieroffers walk-in dining.La Cuisine on the firstfloor has a longer menuwith restaurant seating.Extraordinarily good food,well worth the price tag. £££.13-15 West Street, WC2.% 020 7010 8600.: joel-robuchon.comË Covent Garden.Map B5.cLoS maGGIorEExquisite dining room withone of the best wine listsin London, featuring morethan 2,300 bins. The foodis also spectacular, withcombinations like codwith sea urchin risotto andsamphire. Set menus startat just £19.50. £££.33 King Street, WC2.% 020 7379 9696. : closmaggiore.com Ë CoventGarden. Map C6.rouSSILLoNSmart, elegant and verydistinctive restaurant withan emphasis on maximisingflavours and creative useof vegetables – though nota vegetarian restaurant,non-meat eaters will be inheaven. Look out too forscrumptious dishes likeguinea fowl with creamedleeks and morels. £££.16 St Barnabas Street,SW1. % 020 7730 5550.: roussillon.co.ukË Sloane Square. Off map.moN pLaISIrGoing strong for more than25 years, this family-ownedspot is quintessentiallyFrench from the décor tothe menu. Rich classics likeFrench onion soup, steaktartare and coq au vin hitthe spot. ££.21 Monmouth Street, WC2.% 020 7829 7000.: monplaisir.co.ukË Covent Garden. Map B6.pEarLSuperb and highlyimaginative French cuisinewith international influences,from acclaimed chef andculinary innovator JunTanaka. A deeply glamorousdestination for dates andbusiness. Closed Sun. £££.252 High Holborn, WC1.% 020 7836 7243.: pearl-restaurant.comË Holborn. Map B6.woLSELEy, THEThe magnificent Piccadillydining room sets the scenefor this famous brasserie,which feels like being onthe Orient Express. Theglamorous crowd dines onhigh-end comfort food, fromcaviar to schnitzel and fries.Daily from 07.00. £££.160 Piccadilly, W1.% 020 7499 6996.: thewolseley.comË Green Park. Map C5.GastropubsbouNTIFuL cow, THEA public house devotedto beef, serving excellentsteaks (choose from fillet,ribeye, sirloin and T-bone,as well as steak tartare)DINING & NIGHTLIFEJune 2011 | LONDON PLANNER | visitlondon.com |105

DINING & NIGHTLIFEand burgers alongsidecask-conditioned ales andexcellent wines. A real find.Closed Sun. £.51 Eagle Street, WC1.% 020 7404 0200.: thebountifulcow.co.ukË Holborn. Map B6.buLL aND LasT, THERather brilliantly situatednext to Hampstead Heath,this wildly popular pub, witha striking yet simple interior,serves sophisticated andhearty English fare. Tryoctopus carpaccio, chickenliver pappardelle pasta andwell-hung steak. ££.168 Highgate Road, NW5.% 020 7267 3641.: thebullandlast.co.ukË Gospel Oak. Off map.cow, THEThis perennially popular spotcomes from top restaurateurTom Conran and the beersand dining are both excellent.Those in the know say theoysters are some of the bestin London. ££.89 Westbourne Park Road,W2. % 020 7221 0021.: thecowlondon.co.ukË Bayswater. Off map.EaGLE, THEOne of the first pubs tokick-start the gastropubrevolution, this busy andmuch-loved venue still haswhat it takes. People raveabout its laid-back style anddishes like Napoli sausageswith beans. ££.159 Farringdon Road, EC1.% 020 7837 1353.Ë Farringdon. Map B7.GuN, THEFantastically located, topnotchgastropub with anenviable reputation, housedin an 18th-century building inthe futuristic Canary Wharf.The menu comprises of richbut delicate combinations,such as fillet of sea troutwith leek fondue. ££.27 Coldharbour, E14.% 020 7515 5222.: thegundocklands.comË Canary Wharf.Map inset.HarwooD armsWe’re not quite sure ifImliOn a grey Tuesday night Imli is filled with the buzz of happydiners. It’s no surprise really: this fantastically good andoriginal restaurant has been serving up Indian tapas-styledishes for a few years and the word is well and truly out.We applied ourselves with gusto. We loved a strikingpuri – puffed wheat filled with spiced chickpeas, whichwe topped ourselves with sharply refreshing paani (spicedwater). Samosa chaat was incredibly moreish – a vegetablesamosa covered in chickpeas, yoghurt, tamarind and chutney.Chicken satay came with a delightful beetroot chutney, whilespicy squid were crunchy little delights. A mild but deeplytasty seafood malabar hit the spot, as did the tandoori lambchops, marinated to perfect pink tenderness with papaya,peppercorn, chilli and cumin, and a brilliant chicken masalawith an avocado dip, plus cumin and turmeric mash was todie for. We rounded off with gulab jamun – milk dumplingserved with ginger and fig ice cream. Come and see whatthe buzz is about for yourself. Hermione CrawfordImli, p. 109.106 | visitlondon.com | LONDON PLANNER | June 2011

it’s still a gastropub if ithas a Michelin star for itsspectacular British food, butthe Harwood retains thelaid-back atmosphere of itspub roots. Expect seasonalclassics, plenty of game andtop local ingredients. ££.Walham Grove, SW6.% 020 7386 1847.: harwoodarms.comË Fulham Broadway.Off map.oLD crowN, THEWonderfully atmosphericand excellently situated pub,just outside the bustle ofCovent Garden, but within astone’s throw of the theatres.Settle in with a pint of a realale and try a bite from thelocally-sourced menu whichoffers tapas-style dishes. ££.33 New Oxford Street,WC1. % 020 7836 9121.: old-crown.co.ukË Tottenham Court Road.Map B5.PrINcE aLbErTCamden is famous for pubsthat ooze character and thePrince Albert is no exception.But this funky joint alsoboasts a high-quality kitchen,its menu offering traditionaldishes with a twist. Theset menus are great value:£10.50 for three. ££.163 Royal College Street,NW1. % 020 7485 0270.: princealbertcamden.com Ë Camden Town.Off map.IndianamayaThis streamlined and sexycontemporary restaurantappeals to the glam crowd.The Michelin-starred foodis light but packed withwonderfully exotic flavours– watch it being cooked onthe griddle and tandoor ovenin the open kitchen. Perfectfor post-shopping bites. £££.19 Motcomb Street, SW1.% 020 7823 1166.: amaya.bizË Knightsbridge. Map D4.bombay brassErIEWhen it opened in 1982, thiselegant eatery ushered ina new era of Indian cuisinein London. It still leads thecrowd with attentive service,great décor and deliciouslight cooking including lambshanks in saffron curry– finished with gold leaf. Wellpricedfor its quality ££.140 Courtfield Road, SW7.% 020 7370 4040.: bombaybrasserielondon.com Ë GloucesterRoad. Off map.cHuTNEy maryThis west London institutionin a very pretty room andconservatory offers agourmet tour of seven Indianregions, with 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.DELHI brassErIEThis charming restaurantis a Soho institution andis perfect for pre or posttheatredining. Its décoris pristine and the menuboasts traditional curries andtandoori dishes. £.44 Frith Street, W1.% 020 7437 8261.: delhibrasserie.comË Leicester Square.Map B5.FLavors oF INDIaThe traditional menu has awide range of vegetarianoptions, as well as meatfocusedspecialities suchas the tandoori mixed grill.Nibble on spicy chilli pakorato start and try the richlyflavouredjeera rice. £.46 Gloucester Terrace, W2.% 020 7402 1100.: flavorsofindia4u.co.ukË Paddington. Map B2.GayLorDSpecialising in Mughlaifare, which includes thekind of dishes prepared formahajarahs and other royalty,this extremely popularrestaurant hits the spot whenhungry. Lobster lababdar(with garlic butter andmasala) is a must-try. ££.79-81 Mortimer Street, W1.% 020 7636 0808.DINING & NIGHTLIFEConsidered by many to beLondon’s finest Indian Restaurant2A Bina Gardens,off Old Brompton Road, London SW5 0LAË South KensingtonTel: 020 7373 6522For the fi nest Indian cuisine and the warmestreception, let us guide you through a gastronomicexperience you will not forget, and who knows – youjust might bump into some celebs!!Lunch: 12 noon-2.30pm; Dinner: 6pm-11.30pmJune 2011 | LONDON PLANNER | visitlondon.com |107

eal indian foodaround £15 per headeach restaurant showcases a differentindian folk art or craft form.• mouth wateringstreet foods• fresh & healthy thalis• regional curries• spicy noodles• fresh wines, beers & juices• 9 marshall street, soho, w1• 48 floral street, covent garden, wc2• 147 earls court road, earls court, sw5• 80 upper street, islington, n1• 25 parkway, camden, nw1• 75 bishops bridge road, bayswater, w2• 583 fulham road, fulham broadway, sw6www.masalazone.comno reservations.part of the masala world groupincorporating amaya, chutney mary& veeraswamy

VenosiFor 21 years Luigi Venosiknew every secret in Soho,and the food preferencesof all his regulars, includingcelebrities. Now he andson Gino have takenLuigi’s old-school charmand extensive experienceto west London.Venosi is an elegantrestaurant just off thesmart Fulham Road,luxuriating in plenty ofspotless linen and freshflowers. As always withthe best Italians, the menu specialises in using good qualityingredients for simple, moreish dishes.We started with a seared scallop, fennel and Sicilianblood orange salad which offered delicately cookedscallops, supported by the clean, sharp flavours of orangeand fennel, while my partner pronounced his salad of Italianair-dried beef, Italian goats’ cheese and rocket to be feistyand full of flavour. Breaded veal escalope with spaghetti alpomodoro was a wholesome winner, while wild boar raguwas rich and comforting. Puddings of sharply refreshingAmalfi lemon sorbet and a classic tiramisu topped it off. Wewere offered a deep-red rose on the way out – a delightfultouch from a past master of hospitality. Hermione Crawford87 Sloane Avenue, SW3. % 020 7998 5019.: venosi.co.uk Ë South Kensington. Off map.NOORJAHAN 2Indian CuisineFully Licensed & Air Conditioned26 Sussex Place, Hyde Park,Lancaster Gate, London W2 2THTel: 020 7402 2332/020 7402 5885Web: www.noorjahan2.com: gaylordlondon.comË Oxford Circus.Map B5.GoLDEN sHaLImarThis small but perfectlyformed restaurant has servedclassic Indian dishes since1956; look out for excellentbirianis, masalas and kormasplus the very tasty, value-formoneyset menus starting at£6.95. £.6 Spring Street, W2.% 020 7262 3763.: goldenshalimar.co.ukË Paddington. Map B2.HaaNDINamed after a cookingutensil commonly used tocreate the strong flavours ofPunjabi cuisine. Watch as thechefs prepare classic NorthIndian frontier food such astawa chicken rara, plus plentyof 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 yourtaste buds with stunningdishes such as seafoodmalabar, spicy chickensatay with beetroot chutney,and the mouthwateringRajasthani lamb. Lunchplatter from £7.96 (weekdaysonly) and three-course pretheatremenu £12.95. ££.167-169 Wardour Street,W1. % 020 7287 4243.: imli.co.uk Ë OxfordCircus. Map B5.La porTE DEs INDEsStep inside this lovelyGeorgian townhouse and youwill feel you have enteredcolonial India. The cuisine isfabulous, taking inspirationfrom Pondicherry in thesouth. Try spicy guinea fowland delicate crab malabar, orSamudri thali (a home-stylecooking mini-feast) withassorted seafood. Cookingdemos last Fri of month. ££.32 Bryanston Street, W1.% 020 7224 0055.: laportedesindes.comË Marble Arch. Map B3.AUTHENTIC INDIAN CUISINEThe oldestIndiancuisine inPaddingtonEstablished in1956www.goldenshalimar.co.uk6 Spring Street, Paddington, W2 3RATel: 020 7262 3763 / 020 7402 8163DINING & NIGHTLIFEIn the last 45 years NoorJahan are serving traditionalstyle north Indian food prepared using only freshingredients and ground spices, no artificial colouringsor preservatives are added to the original Indianflavours. Set on two floors with a terrace, also witha private party room. It is the perfect location forbusiness lunches or romantic dinners.Opening Hours:Monday - Saturday: 12.00pm - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 11:30pmSunday: 12:00pm - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 11:00pmLast Orders 30 minutes before closing timeSUBSCRIBE NOW!...to the official London &Partners and VisitBritainmonthly guide to London.See p37 for details.If it’s on, it’s in…LONDON PLANNERJune 2011 | LONDON PLANNER | visitlondon.com |109

DINING & NIGHTLIFEMasaLa zoNEThis group of eateries offersfantastic value, high-qualityIndian cuisine. Its CoventGarden branch has a lovelyinterior with dolls hangingfrom the ceiling, plus anopen kitchen and excellent,seasonally changing thalis.The latest branch is inFulham (583 Fulham Road,SW6. % 020 7386 5500)and features Rajasthanifresco paintings. £.48 Floral Street, WC2 (andbranches). % 020 73790101. : masalazone.comË Covent Garden. Map B6.MEMorIEs oF INDIaLoved by critics and visitorsalike, this smart littlerestaurant is excellentlylocated for Kensington’smuseums. It has two equallybrilliant sister restaurants,Khan’s of Kensington(3 Harrington Road, SW7.% 020 7584 4114) andLittle India (32 GloucesterRoad, SW7. % 020 75843476). ££.18 Gloucester Road, SW7.% 020 7589 6450.: memoriesofindia.comË Gloucester Road.Off map.Noor JaHaN 2Top-quality cooking from thenorthern regions of India,skilfully executed by headchef Santosh Kumer-Pal. Thefood is rich and flavoursome,like the special marinatedduck or achari chicken, withstylish surroundings andimpeccable service. Theoriginal Noor Jahan sits inBina Gardens, SW5 ( % 0207373 6522). ££.26 Sussex Place, W2.% 020 7402 2332.: noorjahan2.comË Lancaster Gate.Map B2.VEErasWaMYLondon’s oldest Indianeatery recently underwenta major refurbishment. Thedécor is exotic, lavish andchic, evoking a maharaja’spalace in the 1920s. Thefood is excellent – a concisemenu but with something foreveryone. £££.99 Regent Street, W1.% 020 7734 1401.: veeraswamy.comË Piccadilly Circus.Map C5.ItalianapsLEYsThree Michelin-starred chefHeinz Beck is behind thisacclaimed hotel restaurantwith beautiful décor andsuperb service. Look outfor the carbonara fagotelli(Michelle Obama is a fan), orartichoke cream, lobster andliquorice soup. £££.The Lanesborough, HydePark Corner, SW1.% 020 7259 5599.: lanesborough.comË Hyde Park Corner.Map D4.bocca DI LupoFantastic Italian eaterie,loved by foodies. Dishes areeaten tapas-style, so pickyour way through exceptionalregional specialities. Weloved grilled seafood, foiegras sausage and truffledpasta. The restaurant’sgelateria, Gelupo (7 ArcherStreet, W1. % 020 72875555), prepares its icecream daily. ££.12 Archer Street, W1.% 020 7734 2223.: boccadilupo.comË Piccadilly Circus.Map C5.caNTINETTaClose to the river in a prettypasrt of west London, thissleek eaterie is a real find.Look out for classic dishesinterspersed with cleveringredients – confit rabbitwith salsa and parmesanrisotto with pigeon ragu werereal crowd pleasers. ££.162-164 Lower RichmondRoad, SW15. % 020 87803131. : cantinetta.co.ukË East Putney. Off mapcapoNaTaThis restaurant, whichspecialises in top-of-therangeSicilian cuisine at fairprices, is also a venue witha huge range of music onoffer, both free and ticketed.Open for breakfast. ££.The BoundaryTerence Conran’s Shoreditch restaurant now offers atempting weekend lunch menu. In elegant subterraneansurroundings, foodies can enjoy traditional Frenchcuisine. Dishes range from perfect oeufs Bénédicte (eggsBenedict) to sumptuous roasts, carved at your table. Ourstarters: a cauliflower soup enlivened with the piquancy ofblack truffle, and creamy Cornish crab were both superb.My main course, bouillabaisse (a classic Provençal fish,shellfish and vegetable stew), was succulent and nuanced.My companion was in carnivore heaven meanwhile, witha hearty choucroute garnie – pork sausage, smoked ham,bacon and sauerkraut in a delicious white wine stock. Evennow, the thought of my expertly crafted tarte tatin dessert(caramelized apple tart) and the cocoa-rich spoonfuls ofwarm chocolate mousse I begged, still make me salivate.For a civilized table with friends or a romantic mealtucked away in one of the booths, The Boundary is highlyrecommended. Afterwards take a weekend stroll aroundnearby Spitalfields Market (p. 74), or trendy Brick LaneMarket on Sundays (off map). David G Taylor2-4 Boundary Street, E2. % 020 7729 1051. : theboundary.co.uk Ë Shoreditch High Street. Map A9.3-7 Delancey Street, NW1.% 020 7387 5959.: caponatacamden.co.ukË Camden Town. Off map.carLuccIo’s caFFEReliable Italian café-deligroup with excellent service,created by the much-lovedchef Antonio Carluccio. Inmodern, buzzy surroundings,enjoy well-priced pastas andmains or buy ingredients fora feast at home. Open from07.30. ££.St Christopher’s Place,W1 (and branches).% 020 7935 5927.: carluccios.comË Bond Street. Map B4.LocaNDa LocaTELLIOne of the city’s top Italianrestaurants. Owner Giorgiois a master pasta-maker,responsible for winningcombinations such as nettleand parmesan risotto. Enjoymeat dishes including porkfillet in fruit mustard andborlotti. £££.8 Seymour Street, W1.% 020 7935 9088.: locandalocatelli.comË Marble Arch. Map B3.poLpoA top opening of 2010,the style of this energeticplace is Venetian. Theshort but excellent menuhails from the region too:think cuttlefish in its ownink. It has just opened acicheti bar – a style ofeaterie offering ‘point andeat’ snacks with a glass ofwine. Aptly, Venetian artistCanaletto once owned the18th-century building. It alsooffers superb value. £.1 Beak Street W1. % 020110 | visitlondon.com | LONDON PLANNER | June 2011

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DINING & NIGHTLIFEOrreryLondon’s ability to showcase cuisine beyond its countryboundaries is one of its unique assets. One such example isOrrery, a French restaurant that celebrates the rich tapestryof Gallic gastronomy.Its Marylebone location, stylish interiors and discreetservice ensures an evening as chic as the clientele. Thefoie gras parfait is a superb introduction to a French staplewhile the Dorset crab with beetroot and artichoke presentsa tantalising mix of sweet and earthy flavours. For mains, theexcellent roast Cornish bass was served with a traditionalProvençal barigoule broth while Orrery’s stand-out, signaturedish, pig’s trotters with mashed potato, Madeira and truffle,was a wholesome delight, fusing robust ingredients withsharp presentation. Desserts include a sublime apple tartin,or sample the award-wining cheese board for a savouryfinale. Susannah O’Grady55 Marylebone High Street, W1. % 020 7616 8000.: orrery-restaurant.co.uk Ë Regent’s Park. Map A4.7734 4479. : polpo.co.ukË Oxford Circus. Map B5.SpaGHETTI HouSECelebrating 56 years inbusiness, this bustling,family-run chain offersa convivial atmosphereand a range of classicItalian dishes such aspasta, pizza and risotto atreasonable prices. Shoppersshould make a pit-stop at thelatest Westfield branch(The Loft, W12. % 0208749 5252). £.24 Cranbourn Street, WC2(and branches). % 0207836 8168. : spaghettihouse.co.uk Ë LeicesterSquare. Map C6.Japanesenothing gimmicky aboutInamo’s bold flavours. ££.4-12 Regent Street, SW1.% 020 7484 0500.: inamo-stjames.comË Piccadilly Circus.Map C5.kyaSHIIThis Japanese fusionrestaurant’s décor hasserious wow factor and it’sa top spot for cocktails. Thefood is well worth it too: astarter of seafood tartarewith truffle dressing wasdelicate yet tasty. Great for aglam night out. ££.4a Upper St Martin’s Lane,WC2. % 020 7836 5211.: kyashii.co.ukË Leicester Square.Map C6.AUTHENTIC THAI CUISINEat the award winningTHAI POTsince 1992INamo ST JamESIn keeping with tech-lovingJapan, it’s fitting that InamoSt James should be socutting edge. Enjoy the funkydesign of this restaurant,then order from your table– literally – as it’s a touchscreencomputer. But despitethe novelty value, there’smorIOffering the lunchtimecrowd-pleasers of sushi,salads and bento boxes, thiselegant little chain also opensin the evenings, and has adelivery service. Try warmingnoodle soups, crystal rolls,yummy dumplings or afreedom food sushi box with020 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 –112 | visitlondon.com | LONDON PLANNER | June 2011

salmon and tuna. £.14 Marylebone HighStreet, W1 (and branches).% 020 7586 0560.: mori.uk.comË Bond Street. Map B4.sosEkIA stunning restaurant witha Kyoto feel (gold screens,kimono textiles and privatehuts on stilts) with views ofthe Gherkin building. Theenvironmentally sustainablesushi is prepared omakase(chef’s choice). ClosedSat-Sun. £££.20 Bury Street, EC3.% 020 7621 9211.: soseki.co.ukË Liverpool Street. Map B9.susHI HIrobaThis large, attractive kaiten(conveyor belt) restauranthas a devoted following.It offers great service, astartlingly large range of nigiriand maki sushi, plus wellexecutedhot dishes includingmarvellous tempura. Perfectlylocated for the PeacockTheatre (p. 94). £-££.50-54 Kingsway, WC2.% 020 7430 1888.: sushihiroba.co.ukË Holborn. Map B6.Tokyo DINErIntimate, unpretentious andreasonably priced, TokyoDiner offers well-preparedsushi and sashimi as well astraditional rice and noodledishes. Service is excellenttoo. Open 12.00-00.00. £.2 Newport Place, WC2.% 020 7287 8777.: tokyodiner.comË Leicester Square.Map C6.Middle EastcoMpToIr LIbaNaIsFabulous and funkilydesigned deli-style Lebaneserestaurant whose menu isfilled with delightful disheslike tabbouleh (parsley salad)pumpkin kibbeh (dumplings),plus hummus and salads. £.65 Wigmore Street, W1(and branches).% 020 7935 1110.: lecomptoir.co.ukË Bond Street. Map B4.MoroWe’re stretching the meaningof ‘Middle East’ – Moro’scuisine is Moorish – but thisis one of the best restaurantsin London. It’s alwayspacked as people sampledishes like duck fattee withchickpea pilav, aubergine andcaramelised chicory. Newlittle sister Morito servesdelectable bar food at greatprices, next door ( % 0207278 7007). ££.34-36 Exmouth Market,EC1. % 020 7833 8336.: moro.co.ukË Angel. Map A7.pasHaRestaurant and late lounge.Enjoy authentic, high endNorth African-style feasts insome of the most beautifulenvirons in London. Excellentcocktails. Check out itsstunning sister lounge, Kenza(10 Devonshire Square, EC2.% 020 7929 5533). Opento 01.30. £££.1 Gloucester Road, SW7.% 020 7589 7969.: pasha-restaurant.co.uk Ë Gloucester Road.Map B9.Modern EuropeanaNDrEW EDMuNDsAtmospheric and alwaysbusy 18th-century housestuffed with wooden furniture,cosy nooks and candlelight.You’ll enjoy friendly service,a changing wine list loved byoenophiles and tasty food,reasonably priced. A greatspot for romance. ££.46 Lexington Street, W1.% 020 7437 5708.Ë Piccadilly Circus.Map B5.barbEcoaExciting new venture fromcelebrity chef Jamie Oliverin the fab new shoppingcentre One New Change.Enjoy classic English cuts ofmeat cooked in a variety ofstyles, including on a robataJapanese grill, wood-firedoven and Texan smoker. ££.20 New Change Passage,EC4. % 020 3005 8555.: barbecoa.comË St Paul’s. Map B8.Nando’s is a fun treatfor everyone. Choosehow spicy you want yourchicken, order at thecounter and your meal is atyour table in minutes, freshfrom the grill.Help yourself to saucesand soft drinks, relax,make yourself at home andsatisfy your taste buds.Visit one of our central London restaurants:Baker Street, Westbourne Grove (Bayswater),Chiswick High Road (Chiswick),Earls Court Road, Fulham Broadway,Gloucester Road, Notting Hill Gate,Uxbridge Rd (Shepherds Bush),Wilton Road (Victoria), Cardinal Place (Victoria),Westfield, Berners Street (Oxford Street),The Brunswick (Russell Square),Chandos Place (Covent Garden),Euston Station, Glasshouse Street (Piccadilly Circus),Goodge Street, Southampton Row (Holborn),Frith Street (Soho), One New change (St Paul’s),Middlesex St (Liverpool St Station),Commercial St (Liverpool St Station),York Way (Kings Cross), Clink St (London Bridge).www.nandos.co.ukDINING & NIGHTLIFEJune 2011 | LONDON PLANNER | visitlondon.com |113

DINING & NIGHTLIFEEl PirataADVERTISEMENTRainforest Cafe is a uniquefamily restaurant bringing tolife the sights and sounds ofthe rainforest.Come and try our fantasticmenu! Includes glutten free,dairy free and organic optionsfor kids.15%OFFyour food bill*Offer valid seven days a week.Maximum party size of 6.London’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 tastydishes. Starting with cold tapas, huge prawns, juicychorizo and ham, seafood and Russian salad. Then anarray of hot tapas dishes which kept coming. Mmmm!”This is an excellent and very popular venue, and notsurprisingly, given its excellent reviews by Zagat,Harden’s and Square Meal Guide.5-6 Down Street, Mayfair, W1J 7AQ☎ 020 7491 3810/020 7409 1315Ë Green Park www.elpirata.co.ukEl Pirata de Tapas020 7434 311120 Shaftesbury Avenue,Piccadilly Circus, London W1D 7EUwww.therainforestcafe.co.ukwww.facebook.com/RainforestCafeLondon*Please present to your safari guide when seated.Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.Great news! El Pirata, the long-established Spanishtapas restaurant has now arrived in Westbourne Grovewith the opening of El Pirata de Tapas. As always,the food is authentically Spanish, expertly preparedand served with great courtesy by friendly andknowledgeable all-Spanish staff. All ingredients areimpeccably fresh, and a very keenly priced wine listdeserves to be explored. Diners can expect a real latinfeel with all the tapas classics, which are served ingenerous quantities at very reasonable prices.The critics continue to rave about El Pirata... “Terrifictapas.” Zagat “Surprisingly good prices.” Harden’s“Arguably the best tapas in London.” Square Meal.115 Westbourne Grove, London W2 4UP☎ 0207 727 5000Ë Bayswater/Queensway www.elpiratadetapas.co.uk114 | visitlondon.com | LONDON PLANNER | June 2011

Atelier Des ChefsHow about learning new skills,having fun with new people andeating a fantastically good lunch– all for £15? French cookingschool Atelier Des Chefs’ newconcept is Cook Eat & Run, whereyou’ll receive a cooking lessonand eat your finished product, allwrapped up in about 30 minutes.We chose to learn how to dothe crisp fillet of sea bream withbroad bean, pea and feta pesto(though the many classes include Chinese pork, glazed duck with passion fruit and orangeand salmon tartare), and took our places at the Atelier’s premises just off Oxford Street.Chef Satti Welaratne showed us our tasks, plus the various techniques for making thedish efficiently. As someone who cooks a lot at home I expected all of this to be old news,but I discovered my cutting style was all wrong, and I’ve used the new way ever since. Thefinished dish was delicious – the fresh fish and clean tastes of the beans and peas wentbeautifully with the rich, creamy feta and potato, and it was all the tastier for having cookedit ourselves. How’s that for a result? Hermione Crawford19 Wigmore Street, W1. % 020 7499 6580. : atelierdeschefs.co.ukË Bond Street. Map B4.bEDForD & sTraNDThis charming, attractive andwell-located bar and bistroboasts an extensive wine listand a menu which focuseson superbly executedEuropean classics. Try thefillet steak tartare with quail’segg or salad Niçoise. ££.1a Bedford Street, WC2.% 020 7836 3033.: bedford-strand.comË Leicester Square.Map C6.EL pIraTaThe buzzy atmosphereattests to the quality andvalue of the tapas here. Trythe chilli prawns, bean stewand patatas bravas. ClosedSun. A second branch,El Pirata de Tapas (115Westbourne Grove, W2.% 020 7727 5000), hassleeker décor but equallyexcellent dishes. £.5-6 Down Street, W1.% 020 7491 3810.: elpirata.co.ukË Green Park. Map C4.GorDoN ramsayThree Michelin-starredrestaurant from the famouschef, celebrating ten yearswith those stars. Dishesfrom across Europe retaina classic feel with bold,confident twists. It’s allsuperb, but get organisedas you need to book twomonths in advance. £££.68 Royal Hospital Road,SW3. % 020 7352 4441.: gordonramsay.comË Sloane Square.Off map.oxo TowErrEsTauraNT, bar& brassErIEElegant, iconic riversiderestaurant in a landmarkbuilding with stunning viewsand a lovely terrace. TheBrasserie is mid-price; theRestaurant, top-end. Goodfood in a highly romanticsetting – book in advance.Great martinis and livejazz every night in the bar.££-£££.Oxo Tower Wharf, BargeHouse Street, SE1.% 020 7803 3888.: harveynichols.comË Waterloo. Map C7.paramouNTSituated at the top of theCentre Point building, thisfabulous restaurant offersawesome vistas. The foodcompetes successfully withthe views for your attention:modern classics with atwist like wild sea basswith samphire and caviarcream. £££.Centre Point, 101-103 NewOxford Street, WC1. % 0207420 2900. : paramount.uk.net Ë Tottenham CourtRoad. Map B5.rs HIspaNIoLaEnjoy Mediterraneancuisine and fantastic viewsaboard this restaurantship permanently mooredopposite the London Eye.There’s an à la carte menu,or fill up on traditionalSpanish tapas plates. Lunchset menu is £25. ££.Victoria Embankment,WC2. % 020 7839 3011.: hispaniola.co.ukË Embankment. Map C6.sarasTroAn unusual evening ofentertainment in the heart ofTheatreland. Gaze in wonderat the incredible décor andenjoy Mediterranean cuisinefrom its unique wall-mountedopera boxes, with liveperformances Sun lunch plusSun and Mon evenings. ££.126 Drury Lane, WC2.% 020 7836 0101.: sarastro-restaurant.com Ë Covent Garden.Map B6.TExTurEMaster sommelier XavierRousset and chef AgnarSverrisson co-own thismarvellous Michelin-starredplace in Mayfair, whichfeatures wild Atlanticflavours in every bite of food.The champagne bar offers88 varieties by the bottle.Closed Sun-Mon. £££.34 Portman Street, W1.% 020 7224 0028.: texture-restaurant.co.uk Ë Marble Arch.Map B4.south africansHaka ZuLuExperience somethingcompletely different at thisabsolutely huge and opulentrestaurant, lounge and club.Dubbed the ‘Theatre of Food’,its South African specialitiesinclude ostrich carpacciocooked on the braai (openbarbecue) and marinatedspringbok. ££.Stables Market, NW1.% 020 3376 9911.: shaka-zulu.comË Chalk Farm. Off map.Thai & malayawaNaOne of the few Malaysianrestaurants in London, thisis a must-try. In elegantenvirons, the perfect startersfeature scallops and prawns,or try delicately spicedsambals and rich curries formains and order satays fromthe Satay Bar. £££.85 Sloane Avenue, SW3.% 020 7584 8880.: awana.co.uk Ë SloaneSquare. Map E3.baLI baLIA wonderful central Londonspot offering Balinesecuisine. There’s traditionalsatay on the menu, but beadventurous – Indonesiancooking is a veritablemelting pot of cultures. Trythe rijstafel set menu forthe perfect introduction tothe range of tastes on offer.Closed Sun lunch. £.150 Shaftesbury Avenue,WC2. % 020 7836 2644.: balibalirestaurant.comË Covent Garden.Map B6.bLuE ELEpHaNTHoused in an exquisitelydecorated indoor gardenDINING & NIGHTLIFEJune 2011 | LONDON PLANNER | visitlondon.com |115

DINING & NIGHTLIFEPier 1 serves the freshest offish and uses the finest cuts allcooked to order, together withour freshly cut chips. We alsoserve a selection of classic,traditional British dishes.MushuThe rise and rise oftapas-style restaurantsin London recentlyshows that people loveto sample lots of littledishes. This bodeswell for the fantasticMushu, which offers agrazing menu stuffedwith excellent orientalbites, offering flavoursfrom Japan, China andelsewhere. As you’dexpect from an isakaya(casual dining spot), it’sall clean, unfussy linesand sharp service.The dishes come in no particular order and we startedwith nasu dengaku, grilled aubergine with sweet miso sauce.Words cannot do justice to how good this was: the texturewas almost caramelly and the taste unbelievably moreish– so much so, we ordered a second. Their signature dishis dumplings (unusually they are completely handmade,including the wrap) and these were just as good – weenjoyed both beef and kimchi water dumplings and pork andcabbage potstickers. And the Mushu dragon roll – eel, crab,avocado, omelette and cucumber with mayo – was tasty withthe right amount of crunch. Just to make sure your plate isfull, Mushu is also very good value. Hermione Crawford53 Warren Street, W1. % 020 7388 3629.: mushu.co.uk Ë Warren Street. Map A5.15% OFFyour total bill*Offer valid seven days a week.*Please present this voucher to your server.Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Eat in only.66-68 Haymarket • PiccadillyLondon • SW1Y 4RFTel: 020 7930 480030 Hawley Crescent • CamdenLondon • NW1 8NPTel: 020 7267 4495www.pier1fishandchipshop.co.ukcomplete with stream, thisluxurious restaurant offersThai cuisine in a setting thatfeels worlds away from itslocation. The Thai greenand lamb massaman curriesare recommended. Visit onSun for the excellent brunchbuffet. ££.3-6 Fulham Broadway,SW6. % 020 7385 6595.: blueelephant.comË Fulham Broadway.Off map.MANGO TREEThis stylish and popularrestaurant in Belgraviaproduces delicious traditionalThai cuisine. Choose dishesfrom the extensive à la cartemenu, with yummy orientalsalads and curries includingyellow monkfish, or opt forthe five-course ‘taste’ menu.If you know your Thai foodthen this is a must-visit place.Great atmosphere. £££.46 Grosvenor Place, SW1.% 020 7823 1888.: mangotree.org.ukË Victoria. Map D4.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 preferit spicy – they are happy tohelp. Set menus startat £12.50 – the perfectchoice for pre-theatre.Closed Sun. £.1 Bedfordbury, WC2.% 020 7379 4580.: thaipot.biz Ë CoventGarden. Map C6.THAI THO sOHOSister to the popular ThaiTho Wimbledon (20 HighStreet, SW19. % 020 82969034), this Soho restaurantcombines a modern diningexperience with classicdishes made from thefreshest ingredients. Afterdinner, head to the adjacentkaraoke room. £.42 Rupert Street, W1.% 020 7287 6333.: thaitho.co.uk116 | visitlondon.com | LONDON PLANNER | June 2011

DINING & NIGHTLIFEFor reservations please call020 7287 100057-60 HAYMARKET SW1Y 4QXCLOSE TO LEICESTER SQUARE & PICCADILLY CIRCUS TUBEwww.planethollywoodlondon.comPRESENT THIS ADVERT TO YOUR SERVER BEFORE ORDERING (LONDON PLANNER)Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. Valid from Sunday to Friday until 31.08.11, subject to availability.June 2011 | LONDON PLANNER | visitlondon.com |117

DINING & NIGHTLIFEADVERTISEMENTGaylord Indian Restaurant“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.comServing Indian Cuisine since 1966 Gaylord is one ofLondon’s oldest and well-loved Indian Restaurants.A menu that has for years been considered the bestMughlai cuisine in London, Gaylord Restaurant isthe choice for Indian fine dining for hip Londoners.What makes dining here so unique is the exotic royaldécor and serving style. Delicately prepared currieswith distinct characteristics of their own and a host ofdesserts to choose from leave a lingering taste urgingto come back to recapture the spirit of royal India.Voted as one of the 5 best Indian restaurants in Britain byVir Sanghvi. Take away menu available.A complimentary glass of wine on presentation ofthis advertorial.79-81 Mortimer Street, W1W 7SJ☎ 020 7580 3615 / 7636 0808Ë Oxford Circus www.gaylordlondon.comEnjoy exotic taste of Indianfood made by our Gold awardwinning chef in UK, Fantasticinterior gives a feel of Indianvillage and a real TATA truck andlots more... book a table onlineor call 020 7402 110046 Gloucester Terrace, Craven Road,Paddington, London W2 3HHwww.flavorsofindia4u.co.uk118 | visitlondon.com | LONDON PLANNER | June 2011

Searcys Champagne BarsWhether you wish to end a successful day of shopping with a bottleof bubbly or seal a business deal over a glass of fancy fizz, SearcysChampagne Bar gives you plenty of reason to celebrate. Situated inthe stylish shopping destination of One New Change, within skippingdistance of London’s St Paul’s, this luxurious spot makes the most of itsstylish setting with floor-to-ceiling glass walls. Plush seating surroundsthe attention-seeking granite bar, behind which you’ll find everychampagne imaginable. Offering 30 varieties by the glass sourced fromsmall growers to Grand Marques, there’s something to satisfy every tasteand budget. Better still, the Champagne Bar is the first to champion thetechnique of decanting, with other pleasant surprises including a choiceof breakfast dishes and tapas-style plates. Look out too for SearcysPaddington (The Lawn, Paddington Station, W2. : searcys.com Ë Paddington. Map B2). Caroline MerryOne New Change, EC4. % 020 7871 1213. : searcys.com Ë St Pauls. Map B7.DINING & NIGHTLIFEË Piccadilly Circus.Map C5.VegetarianAmIco BIoAbsolutely charming spottucked away near thegourmet heaven of St JohnStreet. This Italian eaterycreates veggie/vegan disheswhich hail from traditionalcountry cooking but usemainly organic ingredientsfrom the family farm inCapua, Italy. The pearl barley,ricotta and chocolate cake isto die for. ££.44 Cloth Fair, EC1.% 020 7600 7778.: amicobio.co.ukË Barbican. Map B7/8.mILDrEDs23-year-old Soho stalwartthat offers in classic dishes,but made with vegetarianproducts, like sausage andmash and burgers. The menualso features more usualfare such as curries andburritos, plus clever items likesundried tomato risotto withwilted spinach, green beansand mustard cream sauce. £.45 Lexington Street, W1.% 020 7494 1634.: mildreds.co.ukË Oxford Circus. Map B5.sAFVegan restaurant producingfood which is mostly rawand offers incredibly clever,tasty and original dishes.Think courgette papardelle(with the ‘pasta’ made fromcourgette strips) with blackolives, roquette and capers ina puttanesca sauce servedwith cashew parmesan. £.152-154 Curtain Road,EC2. % 020 7613 0007.: safrestaurant.co.ukË Old Street. Map A9.Bars &clubsHere are some of London’snightlife attractions. Mostbars will open from 18.00-00.00 and most nightclubsfrom 22.00-03.00; somestay open as late as 06.00.Check before visiting astimes vary. For advice onlate-night transport turn top. 66-68. Info is correct attime of going to press, butdo check before visiting.Please note that the UK’slegal drinking age is 18.BarsBAr ITALIAThis comfortable, friendly24-hour venue, open since1949, is a Soho institution.It serves cold beer and theespressos are to die for. Theatmosphere is truly electricwhen Italy are playingfootball but it’s great forpeople-watching any time. £.22 Frith Street, W1.% 020 7437 4520.: baritaliasoho.co.ukË Tottenham Court Road.Map B5.cALLooH cALLAyFantastic 1970s Alice InWonderland-themed bar(complete with entrancesdisguised as wardrobes),which specialises in off-thewallcocktails that changeseasonally and might bebased on, say, old schoolsweets. Look out for themembers-only Jub Jub Bar.65 Rivington Street, EC2.% 020 7739 4781: calloohcallaybar.comË Old Street. Off map.cAmINoStanding with a pint ofSagres beer in the courtyardof this great after-work barand restaurant, you couldeasily be in Spain. A secondbar, Pepito ( % 020 78417331), opened next door togreat acclaim. ££.3 Varnisher’s Yard, N1.% 020 7841 7330.: camino.uk.comË King’s CrossSt Pancras. Off map.ELBoW room, THEPool sharks will love this chainof American-style pool barswith branches in Shoreditch,Angel and Westbourne Grove.They’re a great place to relaxwith cool tunes, and goodvaluebar food is on offer too.97-113 Curtain Road. EC2(and branches).% 020 7613 1316.: theelbowroom.co.ukË Liverpool Street/OldStreet. Map A9.FrEEDomThis friendly, inclusive gaybar and club is always full ofa funky, colourful and artyset. An eclectic mix of nightsensure there’s plenty goingon, with bar snacks availableand occasional art shows.66 Wardour Street, W1.% 020 7437 0071.: freedombarsoho.comË Tottenham Court Road.Map B5.GrAND uNIoNLatest edition of this buddingbar chain, offering the style ofa chic city cocktail lounge andthe comfort of your local pub.Look out for tasty cocktails,hearty bar food and DJsplaying funk, soul and indie.55 Charterhouse Street,EC1. % 020 7251 5259.: gugroup.co.ukË Farringdon. Map B7.HED kANDyFirst-ever bar for this majormusic and clubbing brand.This über-cool spot features aneon-lit ceiling which changescolours, iconic Hed Kandi art,stylish booth seating and ofcourse, top DJs.38 Clapham High Street,SW4. % 020 7627 1036.: hedkandi.comË Clapham North. Off map.HoxToN poNy, THEThis funky bar is one of theEast End’s trendiest and agreat place for style-spotting.Downstairs is for dancing,upstairs for drinking. Make abeeline for the venue’s 200-plus specialist spirits.104-108 Curtain Road,EC2. % 020 7613 2844.: thehoxtonpony.comË Old Street. Map A9.HusHInside you’ll find the elegantLounge for tasty cocktails, LaJune 2011 | LONDON PLANNER | visitlondon.com |119

DINING & NIGHTLIFEProud2Step inside this stylish superclub and you might think atipple too many has transported you to the clubbing capitalof Las Vegas. Trapeze artists dangle from the ceiling anddrag queens accessorise the decadent décor, in what isin fact the latest addition to London’s nightlife scene –Proud2. Situated in the O 2 , the club formerly known asMatter has undergone a major makeover, transforming theindustrial-style interior into an ultra glamorous superclubsetting. Its weekend club nights and circus-themedproductions promise to change destination clubbing in thecapital, with snake charmers, aerialists and performanceart just some of the entertainment on offer. Geometricpatterned walls and 1960s modernist chandeliers providean added feast for the eyes, while the DJ line-up willimpress even the most dedicated clubber. Caroline MerryThe O 2 , Peninsula Square, SE1. % 020 8463 3070. :proud2.com Ë North Greenwich. Map inset.Cave for its excellent wine list,The Brasserie for dining and acharming terrace.8 Lancashire Court, BrookStreet, W1. % 020 76591500. : hush.co.ukË Bond Street. Map C4.IcEBar By IcEHoTELThis famous bar is madeentirely of ice – walk into astreet scene complete withdistorting mirrors and frozengraffiti. Book a 40-minuteslot, slip on the thermal capeand mittens provided and tuckinto tasty cocktails – evenyour glass is ice. RestaurantBelowzero offers deliciousmodern European food. ££.31-33 Heddon Street, W1.% 020 7478 8910.: belowzerolondon.comË Piccadilly Circus.Map C5.JEWELThe Beckhams and JenniferLopez have partied at thischic West End bar and club. Itboasts fabulous cocktails anda luscious interior, divided intogem-themed rooms, plus tastysnack plates.4-6 Glasshouse Street,W1. % 020 7478 0780.: jewelpiccadilly.co.ukË Piccadilly Circus.Map C5.purLOne of the hottest openingsof 2010, this bar has takenmixology beyond art andinto (weird) science – try aMr Hyde’s Fixer Upper: arum-based delight in a potionbottle resting in dry ice. Thequirky décor resembles aVictorian boffin’s living room.50/54 Blandford Street, W1.% 020 7935 0835.: purl-london.comË Baker Street. Map B4.clubsBaTHHousE, THEExtremely quirky supper clubin a fantastic 19th-centurybuilding. It offers all sorts ofentertainment, from burlesqueand cabaret to mixed musicnights. Look out for TheTassel Club every Thurs.7-8 BishopsgateChurchyard, EC2.% 020 7920 9207.: thebathhousevenue.com Ë Liverpool StreetMap B9.GuaNaBaraOne of central London’sliveliest spots for dancing, thiscavernous Brazilian bar andclub is always jumping. Don’tleave without sampling thedelicious house caipirinhas.Parker Street, WC2. % 0207242 8600. : guanabara.co.uk Ë Holborn. Map B6.HEavENWorld-famous gay venueand an exceedingly fun nightout. Home to dance nightsincluding G-A-Y (Thurs-Sat).Expect caterwauling divas anda young crowd moving to thelatest anthems.Off Villiers Street, WC2.% 020 7930 2020.: heavennightclublondon.comË CharingCross/Embankment.Map C6.KoKoThis historic venue has beena pleasure palace of one sortor another since 1900. Ithosts a huge range of music,as well as the legendaryGuilty Pleasures night on thelast Sat of the month.1a Camden High Street,NW1. % 0870 4325 527.: koko.uk.comË Mornington Crescent.Off map.maDamE JoJosOld-school, anything-goesvenue with nights rangingfrom cabaret to rockabilly, andlive bands. No dress code buton some nights you might feeldowdy next to London’s mostfabulous drag queens.8-10 Brewer Street, W1.% 020 7734 3040.: madamejojos.comË Piccadilly Circus.Map C5.maHIKIThis Polynesian-themed cluboffers lots of fun cocktails– why not try an infamousMahiki Treasure Chest inhonour of Prince William’swedding – he is a fan after all.Other celebrity visitors includeMadonna.1 Dover Street, W1. % 0207493 9529. : mahiki.comË Green Park. Map C5.NoTTING HILLarTs cLuBWest London’s favourite club:an intimate subterraneanvenue with a well-deservedreputation for exhibitions andoriginal music sets, whetherska, disco or hip-hop.21 Notting Hill Gate, W11.% 020 7460 4459.: nottinghillartsclub.comË Notting Hill. Off map.pIGaLLE cLuB, THETaking inspiration from theeponymous 1930s supperclubin all its decadent glory.Pop in for drinks, dinner andentertainment, followed bydancing until late.215 Piccadilly, W1. % 0207734 8142. : thepigalleclub.com Ë PiccadillyCircus. Map C5.roNNIE scoTT’sThe famous Soho jazzclub celebrated its 50thanniversary last year. Dineon modern European cuisinewhile listening to some ofthe best jazz, funk and soularound. Booking essential.47 Frith Street, W1. % 0207439 0747. : ronniescotts.co.uk Ë Tottenham CourtRoad. Map B5.saLsa!You don’t need to be ableto salsa here – just turn upearly to grab a partner andjoin in the dance lessons.Great value.96 Charing Cross Road,WC2. % 020 7379 3277.: barsalsa.info Ë CoventGarden. Map C4.WILmINGToN armsA vibrant pub near ExmouthMarket hosting live indiemusic, DJs and excellentcomedy and club nights.69 Rosebery Avenue, EC1.% 020 7837 1384.: thewilmingtonarms.co.uk Ë Farringdon.Map A7.120 | visitlondon.com | LONDON PLANNER | June 2011

HaandiAdvertisemeNtPark terrace restaurant & BarDINING & NIGHTLIFEEnter from Cheval Place at the rear and a small bararea opens onto the plush, lush main salon.Decorated with muted colours, fabrics, tropicalgreenery and sparkling mirrors it leaves no doubt as toHaandi’s African origin. The glass-enclosed kitchenremains the focal point as the chefs add an element ofdrama to the whole dining experience. Specialising inNorth Indian Frontier cuisine, the masalas are freshlyprepareddaily and everything is created in house.Celebrating their 10th anniversary, Haandi is a trulyauthentic Indian restaurant aimed at a clientele thatknows its raitas from its rotis.2 entrances: 7 Cheval Place, London, sW7136 Brompton road, London, sW3% 020 7823 7373Ë Knightsbridge: www.haandi-restaurants.comthe sea shellThe Park Terrace restaurant at the Royal GardenHotel, overlooking Kensington Gardens, is now open.The restaurant is divided into three areas: a restaurantserving a la carte British cuisine, with a strong focuson locally sourced ingredients: a lounge area offeringall day dining and afternoon tea: and a stylish barserving an extensive selection of drinks. The DuJour lunch menu is just £15.50 for two courses andour famous afternoon tea, with views of KensingtonGardens is available from £22.Quote ‘London Planner’ and you can enjoy acomplimentary Glass of Champagne with any lunch anddinner booking until the end of June.royal Garden Hotel2-24 Kensington High street, London, W8 4PL% 020 7361 0602Ë High street Kensington: www.parkterracerestaurant.co.ukmr. FishFor over forty years, The Sea Shell restaurant inLondon has been serving the great British traditionof fish and chips. The Sea Shell has gained a greatreputation with stars and celebrities alike, beinglocated close to many hotels and some of London’smost famous landmarks – such as Madame Tussaud’s,Abbey Road and London Zoo.Mon-Fri 12-2.30pm; 5-10.30pm; Sat 12-10.30pm;closed Sunday’s.49-51 Lisson Grove, NW1 6UH% 020 7224 9000Ë marylebone: www.seashellrestaurant.co.ukFor a truly traditional British Fish and Chipsexperience, head over to Mr Fish, conveniently locatedin vibrant Bayswater. The 70 seater restaurant withits fully licensed bar is an ideal destination for agreat lunch or dinner. Choose from a classic Cod andChips with mushy peas and a refreshing beer, to asumptuous grilled Seabass, Plaice or Halibut washeddown with a fine glass of wine. Make sure to presentthis advert for 15% off your total bill when you dine inat London’s Premier Fish & Chips.. One bite and you’llbe hooked! Recommended by TIME OUT LONDON.Opening times: 11.00am to 11.30pm daily9 Porchester road, Bayswater, W2 5dP% 020 7229 4161Ë Bayswater/Queensway/royal Oak: www.mrfish.uk.comJune 2011 | LONDON PLANNER | visitlondon.com |121

STAYGet set for the ZetterQuirky and bold, modern and historic, the newZetter Townhouse hotel epitomises all thatis great about our capital city. This boutiquebolthole boasts 11 rooms and two suites andfuses glorious Georgian architecture withmodern comforts and theatrical touches. With asumptuous on-site bar run by Tony Conigliaro, oneof London’s most esteemed cocktail maestros,expect dramatic cocktails to match the interiors.Rates from £222.49-50 St Johns Square, EC1. % 020 73244567. : thezettertownhouse.comË Farringdon. Map A/B7.StayWith Susannah O’GradyWhat’s hotThe five-star InterContinental London Park Lane hotel has introduceda new and luxurious drinking destination – The Arch Bar. This elegantspace features slick interiors, vast windows with views of Hyde Park andan inventive cocktail list to enjoy. Gin Hour (17.30-18.30) showcasesthe bar’s vast range of gin (there are 25 varieties to choose from) andthe genius of its talented mixologists, whose creations include the basilinfused Prudence and the decadent, dry-ice masterpiece, Mother’s Ruin.1 Hamilton Place, W1. % 020 7409 3131. : intercontinental.comË Hyde Park Corner. Map C4.It’s hip to be square19 Jun welcomesLondon’s most innovativeand high-tech hotel yet –The Eccleston SquareHotel. Ground-breakingtechnology and elegantGeorgian architecturecombine to create a trulyunique experience that isset to transform the wayhotels operate forever.All 39 bedroomsfeature 46 inch, LEDTVs, with HD and 3D channels and players (with 3D goggles to match), plus iPad2s tocontrol lighting, heating and entertainment, as well as wake-up or sleep ‘experiences’.Guests can also make restaurant, spa, and personal trainer reservations, housekeepingrequests, and select their in-room breakfast and room service options from their iPad2.Its luxurious beds are electronically adjustable and include massage programmes,while super-fast WiFi and iPod docks come as standard. The technological wizardrycontinues in the bathrooms, where transparent glass walls switch to opaque whenrequired and TVs ‘hide’ in the mirrors. Rates from £250.37 Eccleston Square, SW1. % 020 3489 1001.: ecclestonsquarehotel.com Ë Victoria. Map D4.Budget breaksBudget-friendly hotel chainTravelodge has opened itslatest site in the leafy suburbof Ealing, west London. Its 99bedrooms start at just £19per room per night and thecafé-bar offers a full Englishbreakfast for an additional£5.99 (when booked online).Those with children are wellcatered for, thanks to familyrooms with luxury king sizebeds, sofa beds and flatscreenTVs, while under-15seat free. What’s more, theTube from Ealing Broadwayconnects directly to OxfordStreet in just 25 minutes.77 Uxbridge Road, W5.% 08719 846 465.: travelodge.co.ukË Ealing Broadway.Off map.122 | visitlondon.com | LONDON PLANNER | June 2011

The Savoy, Strand, WC2. % 020 7836 4343. : the-savoy.com Ë Charing Cross/Embankment/Temple. Map C6.Simplythe Best!STAYLondon Plannertries to include onlyestablishments that areof a good standard andreputation. Unfortunatelywe cannot acceptresponsibility for anyproblems that may ariseduring your stay.Accommodation in Londonranges from the very grandto the intimate, from theluxurious to the accessible.You can choose to stayin world-famous hotels,boutique B&Bs (bed andbreakfasts), guesthouses,self-catering apartments orgood-quality hostels. Therereally is something to suitevery taste and budget.Types ofAccommodationIf money is no object, thenLondon can offer some ofthe best hotels in the world.Names like the Baglioni,Claridges, the Dorchester,the Waldorf Hilton, theCadogan, the Gore, andLandmark London arefamous across the world andoffer the last word in luxuryand tradition. Many of thesemagnificent hotels havefine-dining restaurants andclassy cocktail bars, as wellas lavishly appointed suitesand bedrooms. A stay at oneof these hotels is the idealway to indulge yourself andto imagine what it’s like to berich and famous.For those on a morerestricted budget, newboutique hotels, B&Bs andguesthouses offer stylish andcomfortable accommodationat very good prices. Mostoffer ensuite rooms, althoughsmaller establishmentsmight only have sharedbathrooms available.Chains such as Ibis andTravelodge offer a goodstandard of comfortableaccommodation at pricesto suit most pockets. By farthe cheapest places to stayin London are hostels suchas Generator Hostels andYHA London. These offera secure environment andsociable atmosphere, oftenfor less than £15 per night.If you’re looking forsomething more flexible,self-catering accommodationis the ideal option. You’ll findeverything from brand-newapartments to 17th-centurycottages on offer, in almostevery area of the city, andat a huge range of prices.Having your own kitchenand living area means thatyou can decide exactly howyou want your day to panout, and self-catering oftenworks out cheaper thanhotels or B&Bs.4 FOR LOCATIONWe are just a few minutes from allLondon’s top sights, theatres and shops.FOR CONVENIENCE 4Paddington main line and tube stations,Heathrow Express, Heathrow Connect andred buses are just two minutes away.4 FOR COMFORTOur rooms are all comfortable, clean and welldecorated with ensuite facilities, colour TVand direct dial telephone. Lifts to all floors.FOR VALUE 4Our prices start at just £32 per personper night, including breakfast and all taxes.UNBEATABLE VALUE!%sABBEY COURT HOTEL%020 7402 0704info@abbeycourthotel.comWESTPOINT HOTEL%020 7402 0281info@westpointhotel.comASPEN APARTMENTS%020 7262 2325info@aspenhydepark.comBook on line atwww.westpointhotel.comor call our 24 hour international booking line+44 (0)20 740 23456Or see page 13 for more detailsJune 2011 | LONDON PLANNER | visitlondon.com |123

STAYOur favourite hotel teasThe lanesboroughlonDon Syon ParkFor the ultimate Afternoon Tea, escape the city centreand head to the elegant surrounds of the new LondonSyon Park, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Its smart yet relaxedrestaurant, Capability, celebrates local, home-grown andhomemade produce with inventive menus and skillfullyexecuted dishes. Its Classic Tea offers an original twist onmany traditional options, such as cucumber sandwicheswith celery salt, or try the unique Savory Tea whichincludes a delicious pork pie, chicken liver pátê andcoddled duck egg with Montgomery cheese. A vegetarianoption is also available (avocado with paprika, chargrilledcourgette with goat’s cheese), while warm scones featurejam made on-site. Pastries and sweets are a heavenlyfinale. For an additional treat, try a Divine Intervention:a superb champagne cocktail served in a lavish crystalglass. Prices £32-£36 per tea.Syon Park, london road, Brentford, TW8. % 020 85600881. : londonsyonpark.com T Syon lane. off map.london Syon ParkBerkeley, TheIt doesn’t get much more fabulous than the fashioninspiredPrêt à Portea, perfect for budding fashionistas.Wilton Place, SW1. % 020 7235 6000. : the-berkeley.co.uk Ë knightsbridge. Map D4.ClariDge’SAward-winning, classic afternoon tea, plus a rangeof champagne options. Choose from more than 30international teas, an array of finger sandwiches anddelicious sweet pastries.Brook Street, W1. % 020 7629 8860.: claridges.co.uk Ë Bond street. Map B4.laneSBorough, TheOne of the grandest five-star hotels in the capital, it alsofeatures London’s only tea sommelier. Look out for themouth-watering mini-quiches.apsleys at The lanesborough, p. 110.ManDeville, TheTry the Chocolate Tea or even the Men’s Afternoon Tea,aimed at chaps and offering whiskey as well as champers.Mandeville Place, W1. % 020 7935 5599.: mandeville.co.uk Ë Bond Street. Map B4.riTz, TheAn absolute institution and something every visitor toLondon should experience at least once. Book in advance.105 Piccadilly, W1. % 020 7300 2345.: theritzlondon.com Ë green Park. Map C4.More great teasThe athenaeum, 116 Piccadilly, W1. % 020 7499 3464.Ë Hyde Park Corner. Map C5. The Bentley, 27-33Harrington Gardens, SW7. % 020 7244 5555.Ë Gloucester Road. Off map. Brown’s hotel, 33 AlbemarleStreet, W1. % 020 7493 6020. Ë Green Park. Map C5.Cadogan, 75 Sloane Street, SW1. % 020 7235 7141.Ë Knightsbridge. Map D3. The Dorchester, 53 Park Lane,W1. % 020 7629 8888. Ë Hyde Park Corner. Map C4.Fortnum & Mason, 181 Piccadilly, W1. % 020 77348040. Ë Piccadilly Circus. Map C5. The goring, BeestonPlace, Grosvenor Gardens, SW1. % 020 7396 9000.Ë Victoria. Map D4. grosvenor house, Park Lane, W1.% 020 7499 6363. Ë Marble Arch. Map C4.haymarket hotel, 1 Suffolk Place, SW1. % 020 74704000. Ë Piccadilly. Map C5. The landmark, 222Marylebone Road, NW1. % 020 7631 8000.Ë Marylebone. Map A3. Mandarin oriental hyde Park,66 Knightsbridge, SW1. % 020 7235 2000.Ë Knightsbridge. Map D3. The orangery, KensingtonPalace, Kensington Gardens, W8. % 0844 482 7777.Ë Queensway. Map C1. The Parlour at Sketch, 9 ConduitStreet, W1. % 020 7659 4500. Ë Oxford Circus. Map C5.Swissôtel The howard, Temple Place, WC2. % 020 78363555. Ë Temple. Map C7. Waldorf hilton, Aldwych, WC2.% 020 7836 2400. Ë Covent Garden. Map B6.124 | visitlondon.com | LONDON PLANNER | June 2011

B ookingAccommodationIf you are travelling fromabroad, it is advisable tomake your accommodationreservations before youleave home, especiallyduring peak periods.London’s premierinformation website visitlondon.com isa good place to start: itoffers online booking for afantastic range of hotels,B&Bs and hostels and oftenhas great deals on hotelprices. It helps to mentionLondon Planner whenmaking enquiries.You can call the officialLondon accommodation line☎ 08701 566 366 (Mon-Sun 08.00-23.00) to bookaccommodation by creditcard. You can also visit theBritain & London VisitorCentre, 1 Regent Street,SW1 (map B/C5), orany London TouristInformation Centre foraccommodation information.AccommodationRatingsA quality rating is a signthat an establishment hasbeen checked to a minimumstandard, and assessed toagreed criteria, on allquality aspects.VisitEngland and theAA’s star ratings are theofficial signs of quality foraccommodation. These areawarded following annualassessments by trained,impartial assessors. Annualvisits are made to give upto-dateassurance of whatto expect. All participatingestablishments are awardedbetween one and fivestars. The more stars, thehigher the quality and rangeof services and facilitiesprovided.★ Simple, practical, no frillsaccommodation.★★ Well presentedand well run.★★★ Good level of qualityand comfort.★★★★ Excellent standardthroughout.★★★★★ Exceptional,with a degree of luxury.VisitEngland recognisesthe top scoring propertiesat all star ratings byawarding Silver and Goldawards. These are forB&Bs, hotels, self-cateringaccommodation andserviced apartments that arethe ‘best of the best’.For full details, see enjoyengland.com/qualityWhat’s HotSTAYFour Seasons Hotel London, Hamilton Place, Park Lane,W1. ☎ 020 7499 1895. fourseasons.comË Hyde Park Corner. Map C4.June 2011 | LONDON PLANNER | visitlondon.com |125

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Mitre Hotel 1141407 12:28 Page 1One of London’s bestbed & breakfast hotelsSTAYMITRE HOUSE HOTELAn independent hoteldesigned for individuals178 - 184 Sussex Gardens,Hyde Park, London W2 1TUTel: (020) 7723 8040Fax: (020) 7402 0990web site: http://www.mitrehousehotel.come-mail: reservations@mitrehousehotel.comMake themost of BritainVisit our multi-lingual team whoare here to assist you with all yourtravel questions, plus:• Free brochures, maps and guides• Bureau de Change• Buy or collect your London Pass card• Buy tickets to theatres, eventsand attractions• Buy travel tickets for Londonand Britain• BritBound services for workingholiday makers• Book accommodation• Surf the internetWestminster, London1 Regent Street, SW1Y 4XTvisitbritain.com/blvcJune 2011 | LONDON PLANNER | visitlondon.com |127

VISITOR TIPSVisitor Tips& TravelArriving in London and need to get around town?No problem...Airportsn Prices quoted are forsingle journeys. All faresand times are correct attime of going to press.Go to : visitlondon.comto check times and pricesbefore your journey.KEY:% : TelephoneË : London UndergroundË : London OvergroundË : Docklands Light Railwayt : Overland Train: : WebsiteAIRPORT TRANSPORTEasybus : easybus.co.ukFirst Capital Connect% 08450 264 700.: firstcapitalconnect.co.ukGatwick 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.comGatwick Express Direct toand from t Victoria, every15 mins. Journey 30 mins.Fares from £17.90. NationalExpress Airport To and fromVictoria Coach Station, up totwo coaches an hour. Journeyone hour 20 mins. Fares from£7.50. Southern Railway Toand from t Victoria, every15 mins. Journey 40 mins.Fares from £12.: easybus.co.uk Threecoaches an hour to Ë earl’sCourt. Journey one hour tenmins. Fares from £2.99 online.HEATHROW AIRPORT% 08443 351 801.: heathrowairport.comOne of the biggest airportsin the world is served byLondon Underground’sPiccadilly 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. Fares from£2.50 with an Oyster card.Heathrow Connect To andfrom t Paddington, stoppingat Hayes, Southall, Hanwell,West ealing and ealingBroadway, two trains an hour.For Terminals 4 and 5, changeat Terminals 1, 2 or 3. Journey25 mins. Fares from £8.50.Heathrow Express To andfrom t Paddington, fourtrains an hour. This is a directservice. Journey 15-20 mins.Fares from £16.50.National Express AirportTo and from Victoria CoachStation, three coaches perhour. Journey from 40 mins.Fares from £5.LONDONCITY AIRPORT% 020 7646 0000.: londoncityairport.comË London City airport. Trainsto and from Ë Ë CanaryWharf (change at Ë Poplar),Ë Ë Canning Town,Ë Ë Bank and otherstations, every seven mins.Journey eight to 22 mins.Fares from £1.90.LONDONLUTON AIRPORT% 01582 405 100.: london-luton.com: easybus.co.uk Threecoaches an hour toË Baker Street, Ë marblearch and Ë Victoria. Journey75 mins. Fares from £2.99online. First Capital ConnectTo and from t St Pancrasinternational. Up to eighttrains an 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.STANSTED AIRPORT% 08443 351 803.: stanstedairport.comStansted Express To andfrom t Liverpool Street, upto four trains an hour. Journeyfrom 45 mins. Fares from£18.80. National ExpressAirport To and from VictoriaCoach Station and otherdestinations, three coaches anhour. Journey from one hour20 mins. Fares from £6.50.Travel Info24-hour London travelinformation is available on% 08432 221 234 or: tfl.gov.uk/gettingaroundFor useful travel info see: visitlondon.com/travelTravel Information Centrescan be found at t Victoria,t euston, t King’s CrossSt Pancras, Ë LiverpoolStreet, Ë Piccadilly Circusand Ë Heathrow 1-3.TRAINSThere are 11 main stations inLondon. Paddington servesthe West Country, Wales andthe South midlands. LiverpoolStreet and Fenchurch Streetserve east anglia and essex.Euston, King’s Cross,Marylebone and St PancrasInternational serve northand central Britain. CharingCross, London Bridge,Waterloo and Victoriaserve southern england.For timetables and ticketsvisit : nationalrail.co.uk orcall % 08457 484 950(UK only)/020 7278 5240.eurostar uses St PancrasInternational : eurostar.com or % 08432 186 186(UK only)/01233 617 575.COACHESLondon’s main coachservices use Victoria CoachStation, SW1. % 020 70272520. : tfl.gov.uk/coachesË Victoria. map D4.Green Line Coaches% 08448 017 261.: greenline.co.ukMegabus % 09001 600900. : megabus.comNational Express% 08717 818 181.: nationalexpress.comTerravision % 01279 662931. : terravision.euimage © ViSiTLONDONimageS/BRiTaiNONVieW128 | visitlondon.com | LONDON PLANNER | June 2011

LONDONBUS SERVICESBuses run 05.00 to 00.30.Night buses (00.00-04.30)operate on many majorroutes, and several servicesare 24-hour. Bus passengersin Zone 1 must have a validticket or Oyster card (below)before boarding.DOCKLANDS LIGHTRAILWAY (DLR) Ë% 020 7363 9700. Trainsrun approx every three anda half to ten mins. mon-Sat05.30-00.30; Sun 07.00-23.00. Useful for visitingDocklands and greenwich.Look out for some truly lovelyviews of the city.LONDONUNDERGROUND Ë: tfl.gov.uk See p. 130 forthe London Undergroundmap. Services run mon-Sat05.00-00.30 and Sun 07.30-23.30 on most routes.LONDONOVERGROUND Ë: tfl.gov.ukThe London Overgroundnetwork appears on theUnderground map on p. 130.Services run mon-Sat 05.00-00.00 and Sun 07.00-23.30on most routes.OYSTER CARDS/TRAVELCARDSTravelcards are valid forone, three or seven days, aswell as monthly or seasonalperiods. an Oyster card (anelectronic smartcard) canbe bought in increments ofone week or more (plus a£3 deposit). it can also carrya cash value for pay-asyou-gojourneys and offersmuch cheaper fares. Thesystem is divided into ninezones, with Zone 1 beingthe central area. Travelcardsand Oyster cards are valid onUnderground, Overground,bus, all National Rail serviceswithin London, DLR and tramjourneys, and offer discountson river services. Visitors canbuy Travelcards and Oystercards from TiCs, any TfLoutlets or in advance at VisitBritain’s online store at: visitbritainshop.comFor more information, go to: visitlondon.com/travelRIVER SERVICES: tfl.gov.uk/river ThamesClippers % 08707 815049. : thamesclippers.comLuxury high-speedcatamarans leave majorpiers every 20 mins. Servicesbetween Waterloo pier andThe O 2 (Qeii Pier) and onto Royal arsenal WoolwichPier have scheduledstops every 20 mins atembankment, Bankside,Tower Pier, London Bridge,Canary Wharf, greenwich,etc. Snacks available. adultsingle £5.50 (from £3.55with an Oyster card), or buya River Roamer which allowsunlimited hop-on, hop-offtravel from £12.60 per adult.See River Thames box(p. 41) for more.TAXISHail one of London’s famousblack cabs (which come ina range of colours). Whenthe yellow ‘For Hire’ sign is litthey can take you anywherewithin greater London. Pleasenote that fares increase after20.00. Private hire or minicabsmust be booked in advance.We advise against using anyvehicle that approaches youin the street. See : tfl.gov.uk/pco for details of locallicensed services.CAR HIREPlease make sure your drivinglicence is valid for the UK.Avis % 08445 810 147.: avis.co.uk Europcar% 08713 849 847.: europcar.co.ukEasy Car : easycar.comHertz % 08708 448 844.: hertz.co.uk Kendall CarsLtd % 020 8542 0403.: kendallcars.comEnterprise Rent-A-Car% 0800 800 227.Sixt % 08444 993 399.: sixt.co.ukCONGESTION CHARGEThere is an £8 congestioncharge to drive into centraland west London, mon-Fri07.00-18.00. This must bepaid in advance or on the dayof travel. Pay Next Day allowsdrivers to pay the charge thenext day, but the fee rises to£10. % 08459 001 234(UK only)/020 7649 9122,or visit : cclondon.comSIGHTSEEING pASSESSave money on entry fees.The London Pass offers freeentry into 55 attractions plusspecial offers and more. adultfrom £43, child from £28.: londonpass.comVisitBritain offers variouscards including the greatBritish Heritage Pass from£39 (: heritagepassbritain.com) and Three Palace Pass,£35 (: visitbritainshop.com).LOST pROpERTYCredit cards: americanexpress % 01273 696 933;Diners Club % 08701 900011; mastercard % 0800Tourist Information964 767; Visa % 0800 891725. London Transport:% 08453 309 882.EMBASSIESAND CONSULATESFor genuine emergencies(that are no fault of yourown, and where local helphas been exhausted), yourembassy may be able toassist you.Australia % 020 73794334. Belgium % 020 74703700. Canada % 020 72586600. China % 020 72994049. France % 020 70731000. Germany % 0207824 1300. India % 0207836 8484. Ireland % 0207235 2171. New Zealand% 020 7930 8422. SouthAfrica % 020 7451 7299.Spain % 020 7589 8989.USA % 020 7499 9000.For information on bars, restaurants, shops, attractions andmuch more, go to London’s official website for visitors,: visitlondon.com or % 08701 LONDON (08701 566366, UK only). mobile devices can access: m.visitlondon.com for up-to-date info while on the move.BRITAIN & LONDON VISITOR CENTRE (1 RegentStreet, Piccadilly Circus, SW1. : visitbritain.com/blvcË Piccadilly Circus. map C5). a one-stop shop with staffproviding free advice in afrikaans, Dutch, english, French,german, italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian,Spanish and Swedish. The centre offers accommodationand transport booking, tours and theatre tickets, foreigncurrency exchange and VaT refunds. Visitors can alsoaccess the web and buy souvenirs in the shop. mon09.30-18.30; Tues-Fri 09.00-18.30; Sat-Sun and BankHolidays 10.00-16.00.Other Tourist information Centres (TiCs)include: OriginalLondon Visitor Centre Theatre tickets, days out, entryinto attractions, car hire, tours and cruises. mon-Sat 08.30-18.00; Sun 09.00-17.30. 17-19 Cockspur Street, W1.: theoriginaltour.com Ë Charing Cross. map C6. City ofLondon mon-Sat 09.30-17.30; Sun 10.00-16.00. St Paul’sChurchyard, eC4. Ë St Paul’s. map B7. Euston mon-Fri07.15-21.15; Sat 07.15-18.15; Sun 08.15-18.15. Oppositeplatform 8, euston Station, NW1. Ë t euston. map a5.Victoria Station mon-Sat 07.15-21.15; Sun 08.15-20.15.Victoria, SW1. Ë Victoria. map D4. Liverpool StreetStation 07.15-21.15; Sun 08.15-20.15. Liverpool Street,eC2. Ë Liverpool Street. map B9. GreenwichDaily 10.00-17.00. 2 Cutty Sark gardens, Se10.Ë greenwich. map inset.also look out for London ambassadors on the streets of thecapital. They can be identified by a badge on their uniformand are happy to help with free visitor information andadvice. more information on this and locations of all LondonTiCs can be found on : visitlondon.com/welcomeRegister at : visitlondon.com for up-to-date info onplanning your trip, booking accommodation and specialoffers on sightseeing, entertainment and restaurants.ESSENTIALSJune 2011 | LONDON PLANNER | visitlondon.com |129

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