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TRAVEL AND ROLL
LONDON
London Calling
If you are enjoying the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam London, be sure
to also enjoy one of the many attractions the city offers. From
London’s gorgeous parks to free historic museums and activities,
the Queen’s town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world
and a perfect place to have fun before and after the battles on
the mats. If you don’t have a lot of time, a hop on-hop off London
Bus Tour is one of the most iconic ways to experience the
city. Just jump on and off as you will and tailor-make your own
For art lovers… to roll or not to roll
Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre is an open-air playhouse built
as a reconstruction of the 1599 building where the great
play writer penned many of his works. A tour introduces
you to all historical and contemporary aspects of the Globe.
The original theatre burned down in 1613 because of a
miss-fired cannon during a Henry VIII performance. The
authentic timber frame of the building with an open-air stage
maintains the true feeling of a Shakespearean play and
experience. There are no spotlights, microphones, speakers
or amplification and all music is performed live on ancient
instruments. Cost: Adult = £15 Child = £9
sightseeing experience. Cost: Adult = £25 Child = £11
On the other hand if you like to drive and happen to be
cruising by the Lambert Bridge Roundabout, be sure to say
at least once: “Hey kids look, there’s Big Ben, and there’s
Parliament”. This joke comes from the 80’s classic movie
National Lampoons European Vacation (1985) when Clark
Griswold (Chevy Chase) is driving around the roundabout
and is unable to get out for hours.
For food lovers… relaxing
time after the weigh in
After the weigh in, allow yourself
to taste some traditional London
working-class food, the Pie and
Mash. This minced beef pie served
with mashed potato is amazingly
flavored. If you hear someone asking
for more liquor, don’t be surprised if
they drop it off on the plate. It’s an
eel sauce served on the side. There
are lots of pie houses in London, all
of them with that homemade cuisine
feeling. If you are lucky, the gentle lady owner
of the pie house will serve you a spoon of pie to your mouth to
prove that you’re in Grandma’s home. London’s oldest existing
pie and mash shop is M. Manze at 87 Tower Bridge Road,
established on 1891. This inexpensive and tasty meal costs less
than £10 in many places, including beverage.
Other traditional option in London is the Fish and Chips. If your
diet allows fried food, this is the choice. Authentic British fish
and chips consist of a high-quality flaky cod deep-fried in a thin,
crispy batter served on a bed of large twice-cooked chips. The
Nothing Hill Farmers Market (open every Saturday 9am-1pm)
could be a good address to find fresh fish and potatoes to cook
your own dish. For sure, the easiest option in one of the several
restaurants that offer this dish for a cost of around £5-£8
For football lovers…
never call it soccer
in the UK
1For fitness buffs, burn off some
calories by jogging around Hyde
Park, which covers 350 acres (142
hectares) and listen London’s most
vocal orators share their opinions with
the world at Speaker’s Corner.
2For guard passers, watch the
Changing of the Guard ceremony
outside Buckingham Palace daily
at 11:30AM from April to July and
between 10:15AM and 11:45AM on
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and
Sunday from January to March,
weather permitting.
If you like a good old rear naked
3 choke (mata-leão), take a selfie with
the stone lions at Trafalgar Square.
Wembley is London’s largest and most
prestigious stadium. It’s the home of the
England football team, the venue for all
domestic club competitions such as the world
famous FA Cup and hosted both the 2011 and
2013 UEFA Champions League finals. Stadium
Tour Cost: Adult = £19 Child = £11
Go behind the scenes at Arsenal Football Club
and let a roster of Arsenal stars share their
match day experiences with you on a selfguided
audio tour of Emirates Stadium. Get
ready to take your place in the changing room,
Top 10 free things to do in London before or after competition
4For mixed martial artists,
discover for free the works of
arts by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci,
Rembrandt, Renoir and Van Gogh
at the National Gallery and admire
masterpieces by Cézanne, Matisse,
Picasso, Rothko, Dalí, Pollock and
Warhol at the Tate Modern.
For all fighters, visit the London Wall,
5 the remains of the Roman wall which
was built in AD 200 and was once part
of the eastern defenses of Roman city
of Londinium.
6For the more brave, come faceto-face
with a roaring T-Rex and
experience the earthquake simulator at
the Natural History Museum.
walk down the tunnel and imagine the roar of
60,000 fans. Cost: Adult = £20 Child = £10
The home grounds of one of England’s
most popular football teams, Chelsea FC,
Stamford Bridge is a great place to visit
if you’re a fan of the game. You can go
behind-the-scenes and see the changing
rooms and press area – normally for players
only. Learn about the history and victories of
one of football’s greatest teams through this
fascinating interactive tour. Cost: Adult =
£22 Child = £13
7For natural champions, hold a genuine
bar of gold at the Bank of England
Museum.
8For a good time, enjoy a giggle at
Angel Comedy Club, which offers free
comedy shows every night of the week.
For a relaxing time after workout,
9 follow the towpath through quiet
Little Venice to discover a slew of
waterfront cafes and pubs just to the
north of Paddington.
For everyone, soak up on the
10 sweeping views across the river
Thames and Central London from
Greenwich Park.
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