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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