SIGHTSEEINGExplore the cityTake an audio walking tour around the hot spots of<strong>London</strong> 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 <strong>London</strong>Follow the route taken by newlyweds William and Catherine after their weddingceremony, to get the inside track on some of <strong>London</strong>’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, <strong>London</strong> 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 <strong>London</strong> 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 <strong>London</strong> 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