SIGHTSEEINGThese are the capital’s topsightseeing attractions.References are to theCentral <strong>London</strong> Map onp. 49-51. Times and pricesare correct at time ofpress, but call to check– they can change at shortnotice. Many attractionsoffer admission discountswhen purchasing tickets inadvance online.To dial the UnitedKingdom remove the first0 and add +44.KEY: : TelephoneË : <strong>London</strong> UndergroundË : <strong>London</strong> OvergroundË : Docklands Light Railwayt : National Rail : WebsiteMain AttractionsAPSLEY HOUSEKnown as ‘Number One<strong>London</strong>’, this elegant houseat Hyde Park Cornerwas the first Duke OfWellington’s home. Sat-Sun10.00-16.00. Admission£6.50, child £3.90.149 Piccadilly, W1. 0207499 5676. englishheritage.org.ukË HydePark Corner. Map C4.BANQUETING HOUSEThis grand old building wasdesigned by Inigo Jones forJames I, with an exquisitepainted ceiling by celebratedbaroque artist Peter PaulRubens. Mon-Sun 10.00-17.00. Check for closures.Admission £5, child free.Whitehall, SW1. 0203166 6154. hrp.org.ukË t Charing Cross.Map C6.BROADGATE ICE RINKUntil 24 Feb Skate outdoorsin the heart of the City of<strong>London</strong>. Timed sessionsMon-Fri12.15-21.00; Sat-Sun 09.30-21.00. Checkthe website in advanceof your visit as the rinkis sometimes closed forprivate events and broomballcompetitions (p. 40).Admission £9, child £7,skate hire £2. Monthlyseason ticket available.Broadgate Circle, EC2. 020 7505 4176. broadgate.co.ukË t Liverpool Street.Map B9.BUCKINGHAM PALACEDiscover the Queen’spalatial <strong>London</strong> residence.Until 3 Feb ExclusiveTour. Guided tour of theState Rooms with theirgilded ceilings, glitteringchandeliers and magnificentcollection of art andantiques. Tours last over twohours and include a glassof champagne. Tickets £65.Check for dates and times.Booking essential (p. 43).The Mall, SW1. 020 7766 7300. royalcollection.org.ukË t Victoria, Ë GreenPark. Map D5.CEREMONY OFTHE KEYSEach night since 1340,the Tower of <strong>London</strong>’s(p. 38) outer gates arelocked at 21.53 and thekeys delivered to thewarden. To watch for free,send names, dates and anSAE to: Ceremony Of TheKeys Office, HM TowerOf <strong>London</strong>, EC3N 4AB, atleast two months ahead ofyour visit.Tower Of <strong>London</strong>, TowerHill, EC3. 020 31666278. hrp.org.ukË Tower Hill. Map C9.CHANGING THE GUARDAt 11.30 on alternatescheduled days, witness thechanging of the Queen’sGuard on BuckinghamPalace forecourt. No guardchange in very wet weather.Buckingham Palace,The Mall, SW1. 0207766 7300. royal.gov.ukË t Victoria, Ë GreenPark. Map D5.The Mounted GuardChanging Ceremony takesplace Mon-Sat 11.00;Sun 10.00. The mountedsentries change every hour.Horse Guards Parade,Whitehall, SW1. 0207414 3269. army.mod.uk/events Ë St. James’sPark/Green Park. Map C6.Top: Adventures at GoApe! Bottom: A guardon duty at Horse GuardsParade, off Whitehall.CHELSEA FC STADIUMTOURS & MUSEUMTour Stamford Bridge to seethe dressing rooms and walkthrough the players’ tunnel.Tours commence every30 mins daily 10.00-15.00,except on match days andthe day before ChampionsLeague home matches.Museum only £10, child £8.Tour and museum admission£18, child £12.Stamford Bridge,Fulham Road, SW6. 08719 841 955. chelseafc.com/toursË Fulham Broadway.Off map.CUTTY SARKThis internationally famous19th-century ship is thelast surviving tea clipper inthe world. Reopened lastyear after major restorationworks, the ship now offersvisitors the opportunity toexplore above and belowdecks, with interactivedisplays to enhance theexperience. Mon-Sun10.00-17.00. Admission£12, child £6.50.King William Walk, SE10. 020 8858 2698. cuttysark.org.ukË Cutty Sark. Map inset.DISCOVER CHILDREN’SSTORY CENTREChildren’s museum andcreative literary centre.Check the website forregular events. Daily10.00-17.00. Generaladmission £4.50.383-387 High Street, E15. 020 8536 5555. discover.org.ukË Ë t Stratford.Off map.ELTHAM PALACE18-22 Feb The remains ofa medieval palace, HenryVIII’s boyhood home anda 20th-century art decomasterpiece. Designed bythe wealthy Courtaulds,Eltham boasts extraordinarydécor, especially the diningroom. The gardens combineTudor and art deco elements.Sun-Wed 10.00-16.00.Admission £9.60,child £5.80.Eltham, SE9. 020 8294 2548. english-heritage.org.ukt Eltham. Off map.FULHAM FCSTADIUM TOURSVisit Craven Cottage,home of <strong>London</strong>’s oldestprofessional football club.Tours include the TrophyLounge and changing rooms.Regular tours daily 11.15.Ticket £10.50, child £7.50.Match tickets from £30,child £20.Stevenage Road, SW6. 08432 081 234. fulhamfc.comË Putney Bridge. Off map.GO APE!15-24 Feb An exhilaratingtreetop adventureplayground for outdoorsytypes of all ages. Negotiateladders, bridges andziplines while attached toa reassuring harness. Theenthusiastic staff providea full safety briefing andare on-hand throughoutthe three-and-a-half hourexperience. Open daily,TOP IMAGE COURTESY OF GO APE! ; HORSE GUARD IMAGE © LONDON ON VIEW28 | visitlondon.com|LONDON PLANNER|February 2013
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