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Welcome to London this August
Welcome to the capital this month. As ever, our city is full of
exciting events and great things to see. Buckingham Palace is,
of course, one of the world’s most recognisable buildings, but
have you ever wanted to see inside? Throughout August you can
do so as the palace has its annual Summer Opening.
The BBC Proms are a British institution and this month there is
a programme of musical performances for people of all ages. As well
as limited £6 ‘Promming’ tickets, there are free places available at
many events, including concerts at the Royal Albert Hall.
This is the month when the Notting Hill Carnival enlivens the
streets of west London. Join millions of Londoners as they dance
alongside a parade bursting with colour and incredible costumes.
Whether you come for the music or stay for the food, carnival is
an experience like no other.
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03 Mayor’s welcome
Sadiq Khan welcomes you to London
08 Top 10 free attractions
The most popular places to visit
10 Best of both worlds 64 26
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Where you and your kids can have fun

16 The beautiful game
As the Premier League kicks off, find
out how to watch football in the capital
22 Discover
Follow our guide to Brent to discover
its Hindu temple, biker café and parks
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106 Beyond London

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122 London in numbers
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26 Sightseeing
64 Museums & Galleries
74 Entertainment
90 Sport
92 Shopping
96 Eating Out
104 Nightlife
110 Essential Information 104
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114 Central London
117 River services
118 London buses
120 London Underground
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FREE ATTRACTIONS
London’s most popular free
attractions compiled according
to the latest visitor numbers.
www.visitlondon.com. Source: ALVA

1 2 3

TOP
10
1 The British Museum
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Famous museum housing treasures including
the Rosetta Stone and Egyptian mummies
2 Tate Modern
Former power station in Bankside containing
an international modern art collection

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3 The National Gallery
Priceless European art belonging to the nation,
with works by Botticelli, da Vinci and van Gogh

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4 Natural History Museum
Displays of the natural world, including
prehistoric fossils, dinosaurs and taxidermy
5 Victoria and Albert Museum
Incredible artefacts spanning more than 3,000 years,
9 5
including art, sculpture and fashion
6 Science Museum
Interactive scientific fun for kids and grown-ups,
boasting everything from rockets to steam engines
7 Southbank Centre
Major arts centre housing the refurbished Hayward
Gallery, hosting music, dance and art events
8 Somerset House
Neoclassical gem housing the Embankment
Galleries and The Courtauld Gallery
9 Royal Museums Greenwich
Maritime history and world-class art at this
immense UNESCO World Heritage Site
8 10 Tate Britain 6
Graceful gallery, home to British art from
1500 to today, including a Turner collection

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Trying to figure out how to keep you and your kids happy during
your trip? Neil Simpson picks out London’s top please-all places

W
hat’s more dangerous: a bored child or
a bored adult? While it’s usually safer
to make sure the kids are occupied, that
doesn’t have to mean that the grown-ups chasing
after them will be yawning from one stop to the
next. Whichever you pick, these multitasking
locations will make sure everybody’s happy.

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 FAMILY FUN

KidZania

SOUTH KENSINGTON
You might not have heard of it,
but we bet you’re considering
a visit to Albertopolis. This
smart area is home to the
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Victoria & Albert Museum

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(the V&A), the Royal Albert

Hall, the Science Museum
and the Natural History
Museum, which all exist
thanks to Queen Victoria’s
enterprising husband. The
Royal Albert Hall offers hour-
long Grand Tours between
10am and 4pm every day, This image: Hintze Hall
while the V&A is home to an at Natural History Museum
astounding collection of fine Below: Sensational Butterflies
at Natural History Museum
and applied arts, as well as
its major summer exhibition,
Frida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up. Don’t think this will appeal to the kids?
Then we suggest Neverland Children’s Tours, which offers supervised
London tours exclusively for children aged eight and over. Its Colour Me
Creative tour fills up a morning in the area, including hands-on craft
activities inside the V&A. So, once you’ve toured the Royal Albert Hall
and V&A at your own pace, you could reunite for an afternoon at the
more child-friendly Science and Natural History Museums.

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FAMILY FUN ALEXANDRA PALACE
This north London landmark
is home to Alexandra Park,
which has been open since
1863 and has majestic city
views. It also offers a skate park,
pitch and putt (simple golfing
for any age group), a boating lake,
ice skating and Go Ape. Designed
for adults and children, Go Ape takes
participants up into the trees, to climb
along walkways and fly down zip wires.
There are various difficulty levels, so

Above: View of London from
StrEATlife Alexandra Palace
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every age bracket in your group should
be covered. If Mum and Dad fancy
a drink, head to StrEATlife festival
(18 Aug). With craft beer bars, music
and delicious food options, it’s open
from noon until 10pm and kids are
welcome – this could be a good
way to introduce them to festival life.
Finally, a warning: a beast is stirring
here. A 300m-long, inflatable
obstacle course called The Monster
arrives soon (24-27 Aug). It’s for
adults, but 11-15 year olds are
welcome at certain times.

HYDE PARK
There’s a lot going on among these 350 acres,
but we wouldn’t expect anything less from a
Royal Park. The Serpentine lake runs through
Hyde Park, which has a daily programme of
swimming at its lido throughout summer.
It’s open from 10am until 6pm, costs £12
for a family ticket and there’s even a paddling
pool for little ones. If you’re not keen on getting
really wet, the nearby Diana Memorial
Fountain is a monument to the late princess,
where children and grown-ups go to paddle
their feet. To stay dry, hire a pedal boat from
The Serpentine’s north bank. If you journey
to the west, you’ll find yourself in Kensington
Gardens. Here you can visit Kensington
Palace, where the Dukes and Duchesses of
Cambridge and Sussex live. Art-loving adults
will appreciate the Serpentine Gallery’s
modern exhibitions, but even here there’s
a child-friendly attraction: the Serpentine
Pavilion, on the gallery’s lawn, provides
a buzzing outdoor structure for children
to explore while you relax in its café.

This image: The Serpentine

lake Left: Children having
fun in Hyde Park

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FAMILY FUN
GREENWICH
PENINSULA
Every age group enjoys
a river trip, so we’re sure
you’ve already planned
to float down the River
Thames. Sail east to North
Greenwich Pier and you’ll
find yourself at Greenwich
Peninsula, which is more
spacious than most of
central London and This image: Up at The O2
Inset: Dinosaurs in the Wild
therefore home to all sorts
of activities. The O2 is a
vast, futuristic-looking dome and a thrilling sight in its own right,
so why not walk over the top of it? Get strapped into a harness
and tackle the sprung walkway which stretches over its roof at
Up at The O2, perfect for adventurous adults and children over nine.
Climb down and head inside if you have dinosaur-mad kids with you,
for the spectacular Walking with Dinosaurs (throughout the day,
14-19 Aug). Alternatively, stomp south along the peninsula to
Dinosaurs in the Wild. This entertaining show blends storytelling,
walk-through sets and technology for a trip to the Cretaceous Period.

WHITE CITY
Previously overshadowed by other parts of London,

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this western neighbourhood was reborn as a major
shopping destination thanks to Westfield London.
Pay attention, Mum and Dad: this mega mall has
a Champagne bar, a just-opened extension adding
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90 new shops and Europe’s largest Japanese food
hall, Ichiba. In our experience, children aren’t
huge fans of raw fish and wasabi but don’t worry,
because nearby lies a kingdom dedicated to little
people: KidZania is in the mall and it is huge.
Billed as an indoor city that’s run by kids, each
session lasts for four hours and children can try
activities such as working
in a chocolate factory,
flying a plane, going
to university or
presenting the
news. There is
also a relaxation
area for adults
that’s filled with
books, board
games and two
computers, so you
This image: Westfield really can leave
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After England’s outstanding performance in the World Cup,
Mark Bailey celebrates the goals, local passion and
entertainment of the Premier League
T
he opening matches of the new English
Premier League season (10-12 Aug) mark
the return of the most popular and exciting
football division in the world. With star players
such as Tottenham’s Harry Kane and Liverpool’s
Mohamed Salah, successful managers
like Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola
and Manchester United’s José
Mourinho, and a proud heritage
of thrilling football, the English
Premier League is an addictive
sporting soap opera.
England’s top division
is followed on TV in 212
territories worldwide, reaching
643 million homes and nearly five
billion people. Another 14.5 million
fans will grab their team scarves and
attend live matches. With Arsenal,
Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Fulham, Tottenham and
West Ham all based in London (plus Watford in
Hertfordshire), the region hosts more elite teams
than anywhere in the country. More than five
million people are expected to go to games here.
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HOW IT ALL STARTED
Football has a long and colourful history in
England. Bizarre versions of the game have been
played since medieval times. At first, there were
almost no rules and logic to the games: villages
of people kicked an inflated pig’s bladder
through streets and squares, and
over streams, fields and hedges,
in violent and chaotic contests
with other villages. According
to an ancient handbook from
Workington in Cumbria, any
means could be employed to
get the ball to its target – with
the exception of murder. In
1863, a set of rules was codified
with the establishment of the
Football Association in a meeting at the
Freemasons Arms, a Covent Garden pub
which is still open today. The first Football League
was formed in 1888 and, following its glamorous
upgrade to the Premier League in 1992, the game
is now so popular that clubs amass combined
revenues of £4.5 billion every year.
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TEAM SPIRIT
Football in the United Kingdom is not just
a sport but a strand of national folklore.
Fans follow their chosen teams – selected
through regional, familial or personal ties
– with extraordinary passion and loyalty. The
raucous 90-minute matches are communal
gatherings of like-minded supporters, who
share tribal loyalties, sing songs and make
pilgrimages to worship their terrace idols.
With matches played once or twice a week,
from August until the end of the season in
May, nationwide conversations
in pubs, offices, trains and living
rooms light up with football
gossip, controversy and heroics.
This is a league famous for shock
results and an abundance of goals:
last season, an average of 2.68
goals were scored per match.
Each Premier League
stadium has its own unique
personality. Crystal Palace’s
26,000-capacity Selhurst
Park, its home since 1924, is
an atmospheric ground with
a proudly boisterous crowd,
while Arsenal’s 60,000-seat
Emirates Stadium is a
futuristic, curved bowl,
with glazed concourses
and steel panels.
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Visitors to London who attend a Premier
League football match are guaranteed to get
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an authentic insight into England’s national
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pastime. Around 800,000 visiting fans travel
to Britain to watch football matches each
year, with supporters from Ireland, Norway,
Sweden, the United States of America and
the Netherlands leading the charge. Arsenal’s
Emirates Stadium and Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge
attract nearly 200,000 tourists each year.
Chelsea has recently launched new tours
of its stadium, Stamford Bridge. You can
now take a tour in 12 languages, and next
month the museum will be available in
a dozen languages, too.
As nearly 70 per cent of
Premier League players are
foreign-born, in this global
city visitors from every part
of the world are bound
to find a local Premier
League hero to cheer on.
www.premier
league.com
Top to bottom:
Emirates Stadium, home
of Arsenal Football Club;
FOOTBALL CLUB
fans at Selhurst Park,
home of Crystal Palace
Football Club; Crystal
Palace’s home kit
FOOTBALL
CAN YOU KICK IT?
WHITE HART LANE
Football fans in London
can watch Premier League
matches at Arsenal, Chelsea,
Crystal Palace, Fulham,
West Ham and Watford.
This year marks the opening
of Tottenham Hotspur’s
£400 million, state-of-the-
art, 61,000-capacity White
Hart Lane stadium. Visitors
can also enjoy the clubs’
museums, shops and stadium
tours on days when there
aren’t any matches.
www.tottenhamhotspur.com
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FREEMASONS ARMS
This Victorian pub on
Long Acre in London’s
Covent Garden is believed
to be where the English
Football Association first
met in 1863 to establish the
modern laws of the game.
The walls are decorated with
football memorabilia, as
well as enough HD plasma
TVs to allow fans to watch
matches while soaking up
the atmosphere.
www.freemasonsarms
coventgarden.co.uk
Clockwise from this
image: Selhurst Park,
home of Crystal Palace
Football Club; Wembley
Stadium; Chelsea tour at
Stamford Bridge
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With seats for 90,000 fans,
Wembley Stadium in north
London is the biggest
football stadium in England.
It is also the home of the
England national football
team and the host of the
historic FA Cup Final.
Throughout the year,
visitors can join a stadium
tour to explore the players’
changing rooms, experience
pitch-side views and lift
a replica of the FA Cup.
www.wembleystadium.com
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The Mayor of London’s #SeeMoreLondon campaign encourages
you to visit local neighbourhoods. Here’s our guide to Brent,
recently named the Mayor’s London Borough of Culture 2020
Crowned The Mayor’s
London Borough of
Culture 2020, the
previously under-the-
radar area of Brent is
taking its well-earned
place in the spotlight.
Famous for being home
to Wembley Stadium
and The SSE Arena,
Wembley, this buzzing
borough also has plenty
of shopping and cultural
attractions. Easily
reachable on the Tube
from the West End
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via the Bakerloo and
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Jubilee lines, find out
why this area deserves
your attention.
1
Ace Cafe
Petrolheads should stop
by the legendary Ace
Cafe London, a popular
hangout for bikers and
rockers. Established in
1938, this roadside café
on the North Circular
Road offers a packed
schedule of car- and WEMBLEY PARK
STATION
bike-related events.
With a relaxed vibe, it’s
the perfect spot to listen
to the jukebox, play table
football and have a bite
to eat. On the menu are
British classics: fish and
chips, sausage and mash
and knickerbocker glory
(an ice-cream sundae).
The popular café is just
a six-minute walk from
Stonebridge Park Tube
station, which is on the Images clockwise from top left: Ace Cafe; Mapesbury Dell;
Bakerloo line. Neasden Temple; The Lexi Cinema; Welsh Harp Reservoir
DISCOVER
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Brent
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Neasden Wembley The Who, The Beatles
Temple Stadium and The Rolling Stones.
Marvel at one of the Cheer on your favourite The arena also plays
largest Hindu temples football team or watch host to comedy shows
outside India at BAPS a top band perform at and sporting events,
Shri Swaminarayan this 90,000-capacity such as wrestling.
Mandir (also known stadium, which is home
6
as Neasden Temple). to English football and Reservoir  
This architectural gem, the FA Cup. Go behind Soak up the fresh air at
which is free to visit, the scenes of the UK’s Welsh Harp Reservoir,
is made from more largest stadium on a 170-hectare wildlife
than 5,000 tons of a Wembley Stadium sanctuary comprising
stone and marble. tour, where you can open water, marshes,
Take a tour and then take a peek inside the trees and grassland. 
tuck into a delicious dressing rooms, players’ This verdant reservoir
vegetarian meal inside tunnel and royal box. offers a tranquil spot in
its Indian restaurant. the heart of Neasden.
5
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The SSE Arena 7
Secret garden Enjoy a showstopping Queen’s Park
Discover a magical performance by your Farmers’ Market
garden behind a row favourite musician Stock up on seasonal
of houses at Mapesbury at The SSE Arena, fruit and vegetables
Dell in Cricklewood. Wembley. The venue every Sunday morning
The award-winning has seen numerous (until 2pm) at Queen’s
park has a pond with musical icons grace its Park Farmers’ Market.
wildlife, picnic tables glittering stage over the It’s home to more than
and benches. A play area years, including Prince, 40 stalls selling garlic
and a pirate ship make Madonna, Whitney dumplings, free-range
it perfect for families.  Houston, David Bowie, chickens, cherries and
cakes. You can even buy
6 biodynamic eggs.
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seasons. Enjoy a tipple
in the bar, which stocks
craft ales, micro-distilled
spirits and wine.
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his trendspotting exhibition, winningly

and inventively designed to resist
minimalist, brightly-lit clichés about
the future, instead guides you with
ethical and speculative questions.’
(The Telegraph)
The Future Starts Here is a major exhibition
celebrating the power of design in shaping the
world of tomorrow, bringing together more than
100 incredible objects – either newly released
or in development – that point towards where
society might be heading. From smart appliances
to satellites, artificial intelligence to internet
culture, this ‘mind-boggling, parameter-expanding
display’ (The Times) may seem straight out
of science fiction, but they are real, produced
by studios and laboratories around the world.
See what’s next from major corporations such
as Google and Apple, alongside the alternative
futures presented by smaller institutions and
independent designers tackling issues from the
strain on the environment, the impact of digital
connectivity on solitariness and even projects
tackling human immortality. Marvel at the latest
innovations in robotics and prosthetics and

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 “This show is fun.
Teenagers will love it”
– The Times
Top to bottom: Earrings made from a
creeper bird; cream silk dress painted with
sprays of flowers and butterflies

witness the increasingly blurred lines between

humanity and technology. On public display
for the first time is Facebook’s Aquila, part of a
solar-powered aircraft that’s in early development
as part of Facebook’s efforts to bring affordable
internet to unconnected regions around the world.
Consider what impact these projects might
Clockwise from top: have on your body, your home, your work, your
Luchtsingel pedestrian
bridge in Rotterdam; planet – even your love life! While what’s on
The Future Starts Here display suggest a certain future, it is not yet
exhibition; DNA portrait determined. The future we get is up to us.
of Chelsea Manning;
Sedric the driverless car #TheFutureStartsHere
from Volkswagen Group The Future Starts Here runs until 4 November
Future Center Europe; 2018 in the V&A’s Sainsbury Gallery, a new
inside the exhibition; purpose-built subterranean gallery and one
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dummy antenna around

a fake tree by Dutch of the largest temporary exhibition spaces
artist Jalila Essaidi in Europe. www.vam.ac.uk/future

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SIGHTSEEING
A TASTE OF BRITAIN
Combine sightseeing with souvenir
heaven at Chiswick House and
Gardens’ Great British Food
Festival: Bite-Size (10-12 Aug;
p. 30). You’ll find plenty of food and
drinks to sample, demonstrations
by chefs and live entertainment,
all set in 18th-century restored
gardens. Kids won’t get bored
either, as entertainment includes
circus acts and giant bubbles.
GET THIS PARTY STARTED
It’s August bank holiday weekend,
so that means it’s time to party
at the Notting Hill Carnival
(26-27 Aug). It’s Europe’s biggest
Caribbean street festival, so expect
millions of people enjoying a heady
mix of music, floats and street food.
Sunday is traditionally the quieter
day and more suitable for kids.
www.visitlondon.com
THE HOUSE OF CORNWALL
B
ritain’s royal homes are
surprisingly accessible:
in May, people around
the world got a good look
beyond the walls of Windsor
Castle at Harry and Meghan’s
wedding; Buckingham Palace
currently has its State Rooms
on show for public tours; and
you can visit Kensington
Palace, home to William, Kate,
Harry and Meghan every day
of the week. In fact, the royal
residence with the most
impenetrable gates is actually
Clarence House – but that’s
all changing this month.
Prince Charles (the Prince of
Wales) and the Duchess
of Cornwall reside beyond
the cream walls of this 1827
John Nash creation, which is
next to Green Park but within
the boundaries of St James’s
Palace. From Monday to
Friday during August only,
you can take a 45-minute
tour of five rooms on the
lavish ground floor.
The house was built for
George III’s son, the Duke of
Clarence, and its last resident
was Charles’ grandmother
the Queen Mother, who lived
here for almost 50 years.
Clarence House was even
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home to the Queen herself in
the early years of her marriage.
Costing £10.30 for adults and
£6.20 for children between
five and 17, the tour begins
in the garden, before you’re
taken inside to see the areas
which are used by the Duke
and Duchess of Cornwall for
hosting official engagements.
The rooms on show include
the Lancaster Room, used as
a waiting room by guests and
home to two eye-catching
porcelain vases, which date
from 18th-century China.
Meanwhile, in the Morning
Room, treasures to look out
for include a golden-edged
1773 Chippendale sofa and
a pair of flamboyant mantel
clocks. The cosy Garden Room
was occupied by Princess
Margaret before she married.
If you feel that 45 minutes
may not be long enough, then
enter from Wednesdays to
Fridays, between 4.30pm and
6pm. This longer tour includes
the Cornwall Room, which is
filled with paintings by Prince
Charles. The after-hours visit
includes a guidebook and a
glass of Champagne, so you’ll
be feeling regal in no time.
– Neil Simpson
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SIGHTSEEING
APSLEY HOUSE
The home of the Duke of Wellington has grand
interiors and art. Wed-Sun & bank hols 11am-
5pm. Adult £10; child £6. 149 Piccadilly, Hyde Park
Corner, W1J 7NT. T: 020-7499 5676. www.english
-heritage.org.uk. Station: Hyde Park Corner. F6.
ARCELORMITTAL ORBIT
This 115m-tall observation tower offers 20-mile
views over Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and
beyond. You can abseil to the ground or whizz
down its 178m tunnel slide. From 6pm; £35.
Mon-Fri 11am-5pm; Sat-Sun 10am-6pm. Adult
£12.50; child £7.50. Queen Elizabeth Olympic
Park, E20 2SS. T: 0333-800 8099. www.arcelor
mittalorbit.com. Station: Stratford. Off map.
If sightseeing on an open-top bus isn’t really
your style, have you considered touring by
taxi? In business since 1976, Capital Taxi
Tours is the oldest of its kind in London (p. 50).
If there’s a particular topic which interests
you, the company will design excursions to
suit you. Alternatively, take inspiration from
tour themes such as Harry Potter, The Beatles,
Sherlock Holmes and Downton Abbey. Timings
are set by you and, if you fancy adventuring
outside the city, Capital Taxi Tours will take
you to London’s surrounding countryside.

BANQUETING HOUSE
This 17th-century building was designed by Inigo
Jones for King James I, with an exquisite painted
ceiling by celebrated Baroque artist Peter Paul
Rubens. Daily 10am-5pm, but call before visiting.
Adult £6.50; child free. Whitehall, SW1A 2ER.
T: 020-3166 6000. www.hrp.org.uk. Station:
Westminster. E8.

BATTERSEA PARK CHILDREN’S ZOO

Zoo with keeper experiences, a play area
and a petting farm. 3 Aug: Snail Day. Meet and
hold a giant African land snail; 11.45am or 2.15pm.
Daily 10am-5.30pm. Adult £9.50; child £7.50.
Battersea Park, Chelsea Bridge Gate, SW11 4NJ.
T: 020-7924 5826. www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk.
Station: Battersea Park. Off map.

THE BRITISH LIBRARY

The world’s largest library, with a permanent
collection as well as temporary exhibitions.
To 21 Oct: Windrush: Songs in a Strange Land.
Marking the 70th anniversary of the Empire
Windrush arrival. Mon-Thur 9.30am-8pm; Fri
9.30am-6pm; Sat 9.30am-5pm; Sun 11am-5pm.
Admission free; charges for tours, some events
CHANGING THE GUARD
Watch the changing of the Queen’s Guard on the
Palace’s forecourt (except in very wet weather).
From 10am; please check for dates. Free to attend.
TAXI COURTESY OF CAPITAL TAXI TOURS

and exhibitions. 96 Euston Rd, NW1 2DB. T: 0330-
333 1144. www.bl.uk. Station: King’s Cross. C7.
BUCKINGHAM PALACE
The London residence and principal workplace of
the monarchy. In summer, you can tour the State
Rooms and garden. Daily 9.30am-7pm. Adult £24;
child £13.50. Buckingham Palace, The Mall, SW1A
1AA. T: 0303-123 7300. www.royalcollection.org.uk.
Station: Victoria/Green Park. F6/F7.
Buckingham Palace, The Mall, SW1A 1AA. T: 0303-
123 7300. www.householddivision.org.uk. Station:
Victoria/Green Park. F6/F7.
CHELSEA PHYSIC GARDEN
London’s oldest botanic garden. Sun-Mon
& Thur-Fri 11am-6pm; Tue-Wed 11am-10pm.
Adult £9.50; child £6.25. 66 Royal Hospital Rd,
SW3 4HS. T: 020-7352 5646. www.chelseaphysic
garden.co.uk. Station: Sloane Square. Off map.

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Summer fun at
SOUTHBANK
CENTRE
S
ummer in London.
The sun is beaming down
from a cloudless sky on
SOUTHBANK CENTRE AND SOUTHBANK CENTRE BEACH © SOUTHBANK CENTRE; QUEEN ELIZABETH HALL
to the sparkling Thames
ROOF GARDEN © PETE WOODHEAD; BACKBONE © DARCY GRANT; MONSTERSAURUS! © WILL EVANS
against a backdrop of the city’s
breathtaking skyline. There’s
only one place to be when it’s
like this – Southbank Centre.
We have an array of shows
coming up. Monstersaurus!
(7-12 Aug), from the creators
of Aliens Love Underpants, is
a laugh-out-loud musical show
about a boy with a particular
skill for monster-making. How
to Catch a Star (23-27 Aug),
based on the Oliver Jeffers book,
is a puppetry show with a magical
original score. Whether you’re
looking for hilarious mayhem
or a heartwarming adventure,
these shows are guaranteed
to captivate the family.
For the adrenaline junkies
out there, the heart-stopping
circus show Backbone
(14-19 Aug) will lure you in
with gravity-defying stunts
and spine-tingling acrobatics.
Southbank Centre is also a
P A R T N E R F E AT U R E
great place for free, outdoor
summer fun. Join us every
Wednesday (to 27 Aug)
for Summer Film Nights,
which include Sister Act
and The Greatest Showman;
every Thursday (to 23 Aug)
for DJ sets on our Riverside
Terrace; and throughout
the summer for themed
Summertime Weekends
with live performances,
workshops and so much more! Clockwise from top left: Southbank
Fancy a seaside getaway? Centre; Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof
With a beach right on the Garden; Backbone; Monstersaurus!;
Southbank Centre Beach
riverside and a fountain that
dares you to try to escape
unscathed, seaside fun has
never been easier! Follow with
a visit to Queen Elizabeth
Hall Roof Garden, a hidden
gem with a café and bar.
Make Southbank Centre your
summer haven this year – don’t
miss our spectacular riverside
views and the opportunity
for lots of free fun, all tied
together with thrilling and
memorable shows. For further information, visit
www.southbankcentre.co.uk
www.southbankcentre.co.uk
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SIGHTSEEING
CHISWICK HOUSE AND GARDENS
See Old Masters in this manor house, which
has neo-Palladian interiors by William Kent.
10-12 Aug: Great British Food Festival: Bite-size.
Meet producers and watch cooking (p. 26). House
Wed-Mon 10am-5pm, gardens daily 7am-dusk.
House entry adult £7.50; child free. Chiswick
House and Gardens, W4 2RP. T: 020-8995 0508.
www.chgt.org.uk. Station: Chiswick Park. Off map.
CUTTY SARK
This 19th-century ship is the world’s last journey back in time to the age of the dinosaurs.
surviving tea clipper, with family events. Daily
10am-5pm. Adult £13.50; child £7. Joint tickets exhibitions and sets, see prehistoric animals in
with Royal Observatory available. Cutty Sark,
King William Walk, SE10 9HT. T: 020-8312 6608. Allow approximately 90 minutes for a visit.
www.rmg.co.uk. Station: Greenwich. Map inset.
COMIC TIMING
Have comics ever been more popular?
If you love them, you can have all of
your superhero cravings fed at The O2.
DC Exhibition: Dawn of Super Heroes
(to 9 Sep; p. 38), at Greenwich’s famous
home of live entertainment, celebrates the
history, iconography and films of Batman,
Superman, Wonder Woman and more.
Get up close to the hulking
motorcycle which appeared
in The Dark Knight, a chunk
of the kryptonite used in
the Superman movies,
as well as a Wonder
Woman costume.
You can also revisit
iconic moments
from the comic
books, as there are
more than 200
original pages
on display.
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DENNIS SEVERS’ HOUSE
Since 1979, visitors have been able to explore the
home of artist Dennis Severs. Silent Night tour
Mon, Wed & Fri 5pm-9pm. Daytime tour Mon
noon-2pm & Sun noon-4pm. Tickets £5-£15.
18 Folgate St, E1 6BX. T: 020-7247 4013. www.dennis
severshouse.co.uk. Station: Liverpool Street. D11.
DINOSAURS IN THE WILD
This immersive, family-friendly
attraction takes visitors on a hair-raising
Through simulations, theatre and interactive
cages, a dinosaur autopsy and a research station.
Tue-Sun 10am-4.30pm. Adult £33; child £28.50.
Advance booking recommended. West Parkside,
SE10 0BE. T: 0844-854 1355. www.dinosaurs
inthewild.com. Station: North Greenwich. Off map.
DR JOHNSON’S HOUSE
Writer Dr Samuel Johnson compiled his first
English dictionary, published in 1755, in this
18th-century period home. London: A Poem
explores Johnson’s first independently published
work, included its rare first edition and images
of 1730s London. Mon-Sat 11am-5.30pm. Adult £7;
child £3.50; cash only. 17 Gough Square, EC4A
3DE. T: 020-7353 3745. www.drjohnsonshouse.org.
Station: Temple/Chancery Lane. D9.
ELTHAM PALACE & GARDENS
Experience the decade of decadence as you are
transported back to the 1930s. Part showpiece
of Art Deco design and part medieval royal
palace, make yourself at home as a guest of
the Courtaulds. Sun-Fri & bank hols 10am-6pm.
Adult £15; child £9. Court Yard, SE9 5QE.
T: 020-8294 2548. www.english-heritage.
IMAGES © DC: DAWN OF SUPER HEROES/FRÉDÉRIC MANZANO
org.uk/eltham. Station: Eltham. Off map.
FULHAM PALACE
This attractive 15th-century building was the
summer retreat of the Bishops of London. Now, it’s
a museum with a café, art gallery and gardens.
2 & 19 Aug: Garden Walk. Guided tour of the
garden and the different types of plants that grow
there. 3 & 16 Aug: Outdoor Theatre. Shakespeare’s
classic The Merchant of Venice, followed by opera
The Pirates of Penzance; 7pm-10pm. Museum,
historic rooms and shop Mon-Thur 12.30pm-
4.30pm; Sun & bank hols noon-5pm. Admission
free, charges for special events. Bishop’s Ave,
SW6 6EA. T: 020-7736 3233. www.fulham
palace.org. Station: Putney Bridge. Off map.
SIGHTSEEING
GO APE ALEXANDRA PALACE
A treetop obstacle course for kids
with ladders, bridges and zip lines at this grand
palace atop a hill, which has beautiful views
of London (p. 12). Daily; check online for times
and prices. Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace
Way, N22 7AY. T: 0330-057 2329. www.goape.co.
uk. Station: Alexandra Palace. Off map.

AROUND THE WICKET

GO APE BATTERSEA PARK
Make like a monkey at this treetop
adventure playground, which is suitable for
children over six and adults. Open daily; check
online for times and prices. Battersea Park,
SW11 4NJ. T: 0330-057 2329. www.goape.co.uk.
Station: Battersea Park. Off map.
HAM HOUSE AND GARDENS
One of Europe’s greatest 17th-century houses,
with gardens that are said to be haunted. Free,
30-min architecture and garden history tours.
House admission daily noon-4pm; garden
admission daily 10am-5pm. Adult £11.05;
child £5.50. Ham St, Surrey, TW10 7RS.
T: 020-8940 1950. www.nationaltrust.org.uk.
Station: Richmond. Off map.
Calling all cricket fans: here’s a chance to
walk upon one of the world’s greatest grounds.
Take the Ground Tour at The Kia Oval (p. 91)
for an introduction to this iconic venue,
covering its history, architecture and the people
who have made it what it is today, from sporting
heroes to ground staff. The Oval was the
birthplace of The Ashes in 1882 (the highly
contested Test Match series between England
and Australia) and has been the site of many
of cricket’s most memorable moments.
Don Bradman’s duck in his final innings
happened here, as well as Kevin Pietersen’s
158 that sealed England’s 2005 Ashes win.

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SIGHTSEEING
HANDEL & HENDRIX IN LONDON
The former homes of George Frideric Handel
and Jimi Hendrix. 24 Aug: Hendrix Flat Friday
Late. Enjoy cocktails, dancing and live music.
£25; booking essential. Mon-Sat 11am-6pm; live
Baroque music every Wed and Sat, 11.30am-
1.30pm. Please check online for full event
details, times and prices. Adult £10; child £5.
25 Brook St, W1K 4HB. T: 020-7495 1685.
www.handelhendrix.org. Station: Bond Street. D6.
HMS BELFAST
Permanently moored, this ship is Europe’s only
surviving World War II cruiser. Daily 10am-
6pm. Adult £15.45; child £7.70. The Queen’s
Walk, off Tooley St, SE1 2JH. T: 020-7940 6300.
www.iwm.org.uk. Station: London Bridge. E11.
HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT
See the stunning art and architecture inside
this working parliament building which is also
a royal palace. To 6 Oct: Voice and Vote: Women’s
Place in Parliament. Honouring 100 years since
the first women were given the right to vote in the
UK. Tours every Sat, as well as Mon-Fri to 31 Aug
only (excluding 27 Aug). Advance: audio tour
adult £18.50, child £7.50 (one child free per paying
adult); guided tour adult £25.50, child £11; family
guided tour adult £18.50, child free. On the day:
audio tour adult £20.50, child £8.50 (one child free
per paying adult); guided tour adult £28, child £12.
Palace of Westminster, Parliament Square, SW1A
0AA. T: 020-7219 4114. www.parliament.
uk/visit. Station: Westminster. F8.
THE JEWEL TOWER
Built around 1365 to house Edward III’s treasures,
this is one of only two buildings left from the
medieval Palace of Westminster after an 1834 fire.
Daily 10am-6pm. Adult £5.40; child £3.20. Abingdon
St, SW1P 3JX. T: 020-7222 2219. www.english-
heritage.org.uk. Station: Westminster. F8.
KEATS HOUSE
This 19th-century home belonged to the Romantic
poet John Keats. See his paintings, books, letters
and household items, plus the engagement ring
he gave to his sweetheart, Fanny Brawne.
Wed-Sun & bank hols 11am-5pm; 30-min guided
tour at 3pm. Adult £6.50; child free. Keats Grove,
NW3 2RR. T: 020-7332 3868. www.cityoflondon.
gov.uk. Station: Hampstead. Off map.

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KENSINGTON PALACE
This royal residence is currently where the
Dukes and Duchesses of Cambridge and Sussex
reside. Don’t miss Diana: Her Fashion Story,
a collection dedicated to her style. Daily 10am-
6pm. Adult £23; child £11.50. Kensington Gardens,
W8 4PX. T: 0844-482 7777. www.hrp.org.uk.
Station: High Street Kensington. Off map.
KENWOOD
On the edge of Hampstead Heath,
the landmark with its landscaped
gardens is a gem. Daily 10am-5pm.
Free. Hampstead Lane, NW3 7JR.
T: 020-8348 1286. www.english-
heritage.org.uk/kenwood. Station:
Hampstead. Off map.
KIDZANIA LONDON
KidZania has everything a child could
want including TV and animation studios (p. 14).
Daily 10am-7pm. Advance: adult from £15; child
from £18. On the day: adult from £18; child from
£38. Westfield London, Ariel Way, W12 7GA.
T: 0330-131 3333. www.kidzania.co.uk. Station:
Shepherd’s Bush. Map inset.
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THE LONDON BRIDGE
EXPERIENCE & TOMBS
An exciting history lesson on the past of the
1,700-year-old London Bridge site. Special effects
and actors bring this spine-tinglingly scary
attraction to life. Tickets also include admission
to the London Tombs, under the bridge, which are
in a former plague pit. Please check for times and
prices. 2-4 Tooley St, SE1 2SY. T: 020-7403
6333. www.thelondonbridgeexperience.
com. Station: London Bridge. E10.
If you read five
books each day, THE LONDON DUNGEON
it would take more This thrilling attraction will whisk
than 80,000 years you back to the capital’s most
to read The British perilous past. See, hear, feel and
Library’s whole (ahem) smell the ‘bad old days’ as
collection
they come to life before you thanks
to costumed characters. Not for small
children or the faint-hearted! Joint tickets
available with SEA LIFE London Aquarium,
Coca-Cola London Eye, Shrek’s Adventure! and
Madame Tussauds. Please check for times and
prices. County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd,
SE1 7PB. T: 020-7654 0809. www.thedungeons.com.
Station: Waterloo/Embankment. F8.
The Society of the Golden Keys
of Great Britain (Les Clefs d’Or)
welcomes the world’s
travel & tourism industry
Please visit the concierge desk
during your stay - nobody knows
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COCA-COLA LONDON EYE Star Wars exhibition with 11 sets from the film.
This London icon is one of the world’s Joint tickets available with SEA LIFE London
largest observation wheels – don’t forget to share Aquarium, Shrek’s Adventure!, London Dungeon,
your London Eye memories using #eyelovelondon. Coca-Cola London Eye. Please check for times.
Joint tickets available with the SEA LIFE Adult £35; child £30. Marylebone Rd, NW1 5LR.
London Aquarium, London Dungeon, Shrek’s T: 0871-894 3000. www.madametussauds.com/
Adventure! and Madame Tussauds. Please check london. Station: Baker Street. C6.
for times and prices. County Hall, Westminster
Bridge Rd, SE1 7PB. T: 0871-781 3000. THE MONUMENT
www.londoneye.com. Station: Waterloo. F8. This was built in 1677 to commemorate the
1666 Great Fire of London. Climb the 311 steps
ZSL LONDON ZOO to its observation gallery. Daily 9.30am-5.30pm.
Immerse yourself in the animal Adult £5; child £2.50. Joint tickets with the Tower
kingdom at the world’s oldest scientific zoo, Bridge Exhibition available. Monument St,
which has more than 750 species. Highlights EC3R 6BD. T: 020-7626 2717. www.themonument.
include a penguin beach, Asiatic lions in the org.uk. Station: Monument. E10.
Land of the Lions enclosure and endangered
Sumatran tigers. Daily 10am-6pm. Adult £27.04; THE O2
child £20. Regent’s Park, NW1 4RY. T: 020-7722 Entertainment and exhibition venue.
3333. www.zsl.org. Station: Camden Town. C6. To 9 Sep: DC Exhibition: Dawn of Super Heroes.
Take a look inside the world of DC Comics
MADAME TUSSAUDS creations such as Superman, with displays of
Celebrated home of life-sized wax figures costumes, props, sets and more (p. 30). Daily
depicting famous people from the worlds of from 9.30am. Tickets £5-£10. Peninsula Square,
entertainment, politics, sport and history, from SE10 0DX. T: 020-8463 2000. www.theo2.co.uk.
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SIGHTSEEING
OLD ROYAL NAVAL COLLEGE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW
This Baroque masterpiece, part of the Maritime Better known as Kew Gardens, this botanical
Greenwich World Heritage Site, is the home of research centre and World Heritage Site contains
British naval training, with costumed characters plants from across the globe. Following a five-year
and tours. Don’t miss the magnificent ceiling in refurbishment, the Temperate House – the biggest
the Painted Hall. Daily 10am-5pm. Admission Victorian glasshouse in the world – has reopened.
free. King William Walk, SE10 9NN. T: 020-8269 To 31 Aug: Join the free
4799. www.ornc.org. Station: Cutty Sark/ Temperate Treasures tour, daily at noon or
Greenwich. Map inset. 2.30pm, to learn more about temperate
plants. Daily 10am-7pm. Adult £17;
QUEEN ELIZABETH child £5; charges for special
OLYMPIC PARK The Queen hires exhibitions. Royal Botanic Gardens,
Formerly the site of the London someone to break Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 3AB.
2012 Olympic and Paralympic in her shoes. Her T: 020-8332 5655. www.kew.org.
Games, this park includes
go-to footwear is Station: Kew Gardens. Off map.
Anello & Davide
an aquatics centre and the court shoes
ArcelorMittal Orbit observation THE ROYAL MEWS
tower. 4-5 Aug: Wing Fest. The UK’s top This stable houses the Queen’s
chicken wing vendors descend on the park to vehicles and horses. Kids will enjoy learning
compete for the titles Best Buffalo Wings and how to harness a horse. 4-5 Aug: Family Festival
Best Wild Wings. Adult £20; child free. Please Weekend. In collaboration with Buckingham
check website for sporting events. Park open Palace and The Queen’s Gallery, expect activities,
24 hours daily. Admission free. Queen Elizabeth trails, arts and crafts. Daily 10am-5pm. Adult £11;
Olympic Park, E20 2ST. T: 0800-072 2110. child £6.40; under-fives free. Buckingham Palace
www.queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk. Rd, SW1W 1QH. T: 0303-123 7302. www.royal
Station: Stratford. Off map. collection.org.uk/royalmews. Station: Victoria. F6.

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SIGHTSEEING
THE ROYAL OBSERVATORY
The home of Greenwich Mean Time and London’s
only planetarium, which has regular astronomy
workshops and Observatory tours. Learn about
time in the Peter Harrison Galleries and see the
Prime Meridian Line. The planetarium’s daily
programme includes the new show Phantom of
the Universe, exploring dark matter and the Big
Bang: adult £8; child £5.50. Meridian Line and
Observatory daily 10am-5.30pm. Adult £10; child
£6.50. Blackheath Ave, SE10 8XJ. T: 020-8858
4422. www.rmg.co.uk. Station: Greenwich/Maze
Hill/Cutty Sark. Map inset.
SEA LIFE LONDON
One of Europe’s largest aquariums with 500
species of global marine life and walk-through
tank tunnels. You can snorkel with sharks (£130
including admission), while the new Rainforest
Adventure attraction is your chance to see the
world’s largest species of spider. Check for times
and prices. Joint tickets available with Coca-Cola
London Eye, Shrek’s Adventure!, London Dungeon
and Madame Tussauds. County Hall, Westminster
Bridge Rd, SE1 7PB. T: 0333-321 2001. www.sealife.
co.uk/london. Station: Westminster/Waterloo. F8.
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SHREK’S ADVENTURE!
Ride the magical 4D ‘DreamWorks
Tours’ bus to step into the show and meet the films’
characters. Joint tickets with the Coca-Cola
London Eye, London Dungeon, Madame Tussauds
and SEA LIFE London Aquarium available.
Please check for times. Adult £27.50; child £22.
Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster
Bridge Rd, SE1 7PB. T: 0871-221 2837. www.shreks
adventure.com. Station: Waterloo/Wesminster. F8.
ST KATHARINE DOCKS
This central London marina dates back to the
11th century and is tucked away by the Tower of
London. It has markets, eateries and bars. 50 St
Katharine’s Way, E1W 1LA. T: 020-7264 5287.
www.skdocks.co.uk. Station: Tower Hill. Off map.
ST MARTIN-IN-THE-FIELDS
Landmark Palladian church with tours, a brass-
rubbing centre, live classical music (some free),
an al-fresco café and a café in the crypt. Mon-Fri
8.30am-6pm; Sat-Sun 9am-6pm. Admission
free; brass rubbing from £4.50. Trafalgar Square,
WC2N 4JJ. T: 020-7766 1100. www.stmartin-
in-the-fields.org. Station: Charing Cross. E8.
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ST PAUL’S CATHEDRAL
Sir Christopher Wren’s 300-year-old cathedral
has stunning mosaics. Climb up the dome to the
Whispering Gallery and a further 271 steps to the
Golden Gallery, for a classic London panorama.
Mon-Sat 8.30am-4.30pm. Adult £18; child £8.
St Paul’s Churchyard, EC4M 8AD. T: 020-7246
8350. www.stpauls.co.uk. Station: St Paul’s. D9/10.
UP AT THE O2
Prepare for an unforgettable, 90-minute
experience which will take you on an uplifting
expedition across the roof of The O2 (p. 14).
Please check for times and wheelchair access.
From £30. The O2, Peninsula Square, SE10 0DX.
T: 020-8463 2680. www.theo2.co.uk. Station:
North Greenwich. Map inset.

TOWER BRIDGE EXHIBITION THE VIEW FROM THE SHARD

This bridge, designed in 1884, is one of London’s
most famous landmarks. Joint tickets with
The Monument available. Daily 10am-5.30pm.
Adult £9.80; child £4.20. Please check online
for bridge lift times, which is usually twice a day.
Tower Bridge Rd, SE1 2UP. T: 020-7403 3761.
www.towerbridge.org.uk. Station: Tower Hill. E11.
Ascend the tallest building in Western Europe
in a high-speed lift. At 309m up, on a clear day
you can see as far as Windsor. Daily 10am-10pm.
Advance adult £24.95, child £19.95; on the day
adult £30.95, child £24.95. 32 London Bridge St,
SE1 9SG. T: 0844-499 7111. www.theviewfrom
theshard.com. Station: London Bridge. E10.

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This landmark includes the Bloody Tower,
Traitors’ Gate and the Crown Jewels. Book
ahead online to attend the Ceremony of the
Keys (tickets are free). Tue-Sat 9am-5.30pm;
Sun-Mon 10am-5.30pm. Adult £26.80; child
£12.70. Tower Hill, EC3N 4AB. T: 0844-482 7799.
www.hrp.org.uk. Station: Tower Hill. E11.
Explore behind the scenes of the
legendary Harry Potter films. See sets including
the Great Hall. Please check for times. Adult £41;
child £33. Booking essential. Studio Tour Drive,
Leavesden, Hertfordshire, WD25 7LS. T: 0845-
084 0900. www.wbstudiotour.co.uk. Station: Euston
to Watford Junction, then shuttle bus. Off map.

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WELLINGTON ARCH Boats depart every 40 minutes for Embankment,
Climb to the viewing galleries of this magnificent Festival, Bankside and St Katharine’s Piers
arch for panoramic views over the Royal Parks (for Tower of London), returning non-stop to
and Houses of Parliament. Joint tickets available Westminster. Daily departures 11am-6.30pm.
with Apsley House. Daily 10am-6pm. Adult £5.40; Adult single £10.25, return £15.25; child single
child £3.20. Apsley Way, Hyde Park Corner, W1J £6.50, return £10. Westminster Pier, Victoria
7JZ. T: 020-7930 2726. www.english-heritage. Embankment, SW1A 2JH. T: 020-7936 2033.
org.uk. Station: Hyde Park Corner. F6. www.circularcruise.london. Station:
Westminster/Waterloo. F8.
WESTMINSTER ABBEY
Consecrated in 1065, this abbey is the crowning CITY CRUISES
and burial site of most English monarchs. You can Daily guided sightseeing tours on the River
also visit its first addition in more than a quarter Thames between Westminster, London Eye,
of a millennium, The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Tower and Greenwich Piers. River Red Rover
Galleries. Mon-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm; Sat 9am-4pm. is an all-day hop-on, hop-off sightseeing service.
Wed late opening 4.30pm-7pm, with half-price Other cruises also available. Please check the
entry. Abbey only, adult £22; child £9. Abbey and website for times and prices. Departure points
The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries, adult vary. T: 020-7740 0400. www.citycruises.com.
£27; child £9. 20 Dean’s Yard, SW1P 3PA. T: 020-
7222 5152. www.westminster-abbey.org. Station: LONDON EYE RIVER CRUISE
Westminster/St James’s Park. F7. Live commentary on a 40-minute sightseeing
river cruise. Daily 10.45am-7.45pm. Adult £13.15;
RIVER TRIPS child £6.50. Discounted joint tickets with the
CIRCULAR CRUISE WESTMINSTER London Eye available. London Eye Pier, South
Circular Cruise Westminster operates a hop-on, Bank, SE1 7PB. T: 0871-781 3000. www.london
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MBNA THAMES CLIPPERS the river. Departs from Westminster Pier.
The fastest and most frequent fleet on the From 10am, but depends on the tide so please
river. The boats set off from 22 piers across check for times. Minimum height requirement
the capital. Discounts with Oyster cards and 1.35m/4ft 5in. Adult from £39; child from £29.
contactless payment. River Roamer hop-on Westminster Bridge, SE1 7GL. T: 020-7740 0400.
and hop-off advance adult £16.30; child £8.15; www.thamesjet.com. Station: Westminster.
on the day adult £19.50, child £9.75;
under-fives travel free. Single TOURS & GUIDED WALKS
journeys from £4.60. Various MEGASIGHTSEEING
points along River Thames. The Coca-Cola LONDON BUS TOURS
T: 020-7001 2200. www.mbna London Eye can This new open-top tour bus
thamesclippers.com. carry 800 people on comes from the company behind
each rotation, the www.megabus.com. It offers its
THAMES RIVER SERVICES same number as 11 services at a very low price: from £1,
double-decker
This hop-on, hop-off service has buses plus booking fee. With 50 stops
live audio commentary. Departs around London, tours depart daily
from Westminster Pier to Greenwich every hour between 10am and 5pm, from
10am-5pm; from Greenwich to Westminster London Eye, Tower of London and Park Lane.
via St Katharine’s 11am-6pm. Please check for T: 0141-352 4444. www.megasightseeing.com.
prices. Westminster Pier, Victoria Embankment,
SW1A 2JH. T: 020-7930 4097. www.thamesriver BEE MIDTOWN GUIDED WALKS
services.london. Station: Westminster. F8. Approximately 10 free, themed walking tours
per month around Bloomsbury, Farringdon and
THAMESJET Holborn. Most walks do not require pre-booking.
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SIGHTSEEING
BIG BUS TOURS CITY OF LONDON GUIDES WALKS
Daily sightseeing trips aboard a fleet of open- A variety of themed walks not offered by other
top, double-decker buses. Tickets are valid for companies, focusing on everything from Fleet
24 hours. A one-day orientation tour includes Street to Smithfield Market and City gardens.
three walking tours. Adult £37; child £19. Prices range from free to £12.50. Departure
Departure points vary. T: 020-7808 6753. points vary. www.cityoflondonguides.com.
www.bigbustours.com.
EVAN EVANS
BIG BUS WALKING TOURS The oldest and largest sightseeing company in
Enjoy a 90-minute historic and royal guided walk London has been accompanying visitors on city
from Trafalgar Square, through Carlton Gardens, tours and out-of-town excursions since 1930.
the Mall and St James’s Park to Horse Guards Visit everywhere from Warwick Castle and
Parade. Departs from bus stop 15 at Trafalgar Stratford-upon-Avon to Stonehenge and Bath,
Square. Free with Big Bus London Tour tickets. as well as all the London sights. Please check
Daily 11am. Departs from Big Bus stop 15, for times and prices. Departure points vary.
Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN. T: 020-7808 6753. T: 020-7950 1777. www.evanevanstours.com.
www.bigbustours.com. Station: Charing Cross.
GOLDEN TOURS
CAPITAL TAXI TOURS From day excursions to overnight city breaks, the
A Blue Badge or City of London-qualified guide London experts offer quality tour experiences
drives you around in a taxi for up to five people from London to popular locations such as Bath,
(p. 28). Choose from tours by day or night, trips Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Leeds Castle.
outside the city and themed tours which cover The company offers an unrivalled range of tours
films and TV series. Prices vary and are per taxi. and services. Please check for times and prices.
Departure points vary. T: 020-8590 3621. Departure points vary. T: 020-7630 2039.
www.capitaltaxitours.co.uk. www.goldentours.com. Station: Victoria.

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GOLDEN TOURS BIKE TOURS
Embark on a tour of the capital, using either
a standard or electric bike. Tour options include
Royal Parks and Palaces, as well as Hampton
Court. Please check for prices. 11a Charing Cross
Rd, WC2H 0EP. T: 020-7341 6255. www.golden
tours.com. Station: Leicester Square. E8.
GOLDEN TOURS OPEN-TOP BUS TOURS
See the sights aboard an open-top bus. The
Essential Tour includes an English-speaking
guide who will describe the sights, or there are
multilingual audio commentary tours, during
which you can hop-on and hop-off the bus.
One-day, 24-, 48- and 72-hour tickets. Please
check for prices. Departure points vary.
T: 020-7630 2039. www.goldentours.com.
HAIRY GOAT PHOTOGRAPHY TOURS
Offering exploratory photography tours alongside
personal, tailor-made or regular group workshops,
the acclaimed Hairy Goat offers daytime and
evening options. Discover back streets, pubs,
churches and grand, old and new architecture, and
scenes that make London a joy to photograph.
Departure points vary. www.hairygoat.net.
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JACK THE RIPPER TOUR
Blue Badge Guide Richard Jones of London
Walking Tours devised these popular two-hour
walks in 1982, offering an intriguing look at the
infamous Jack the Ripper. Booking essential.
Daily 7pm from outside Exit 4 of Aldgate East
station. £10. Aldgate East Underground station.
T: 020-8530 8443. www.jack-the-ripper-tour.com.
Station: Aldgate East. Off map.
THE LONDON HELICOPTER TOUR
Discover the capital from the unique perspective
of a helicopter. Choose from the 12-minute Buzz,
18-minute Sights or 30-minute Max tour. Prices
start from £200 per seat for a shared tour.
The POD Building, Bridges Court, SW11 2RE.
T: 020-7887 2626. www.thelondonhelicopter.com.
Station: Clapham Junction. Off map.
LONDON LITERARY PUB CRAWL
See where London’s literary world ate, drank and
worked. Thur & Sat only, please check website
for times. Tickets £24, booking strongly advised.
12 Fouberts Place, Carnaby St, W1F 7PA. T: 020-
8090 5082. www.londonliterarypubcrawl.com.
Station: Oxford Circus. D7.
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SIGHTSEEING
LONDON MAGICAL TOURS NEVERLAND CHILDREN’S TOURS
Award-winning provider of private and scheduled Offering fully supervised activities
group tours to London and its surroundings. and adventures for children aged eight and over,
Discover the UK with your own tour team that the aim of Neverland Children’s Tours is to make
includes a professional guide and extra chauffeur, London sightseeing interactive and fun (p. 11).
travelling in a private vehicle, so you have no Each guided activity is balanced by opportunities
parking worries. Multilingual guides are available to get creative, chill out, play and make friends.
in all languages. Departure points vary. T: 0870- International House, 24 Holborn Viaduct, EC1A
489 0156. www.londonmagicaltours.com. 2BN. T: 020-3239 5059. www.neverlandchildrens
tours.co.uk. Station: Chancery Lane. D9.
LONDON TAILORED TOURS
Private tours for small groups, run by Londoners. ORIGINAL LONDON SIGHTSEEING WALK
Tours include Borough Market, Harry Potter Ninety-minute walks depart from the Original
and sports. Please check for times and prices. London Visitor Centre on Cockspur Street. Choose
T: 020-3289 0542. www.londontailoredtours.com. from Changing the Guard at 10am, Rock ‘n’ Roll at
1pm, or Jack the Ripper at 4pm (from the Original
LONDON WALKS Tour bus stop at Tower Hill). £9 per walk, or free
London’s oldest walking tour company offers with an Original London Sightseeing Tour ticket.
more than 300 walks. Each takes around two An Explore Walks Pass, which grants access
hours, departure points vary and there’s no need to all three walks over a 48-hour period, is £18.
to book. As well as Jack the Ripper, Harry Potter Alternatively, Original Tours has launched a series
and ghost walks, London Walks offers routes of additional walking tours available Fri-Sun:
around London’s ‘villages’, including Kensington Picture London, 11.30am; Royal London, 2.30pm.
and Hampstead. Adult £10; child free when £5 each, or £10 for all three walks. 17-19 Cockspur
accompanied by an adult. Departure points vary. St, SW1Y 5BL. T: 020-8877 1722. www.theoriginal
T: 020-7624 3978. www.walks.com. tour.com. Station: Charing Cross. E7.

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THE ORIGINAL TOUR SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE
With more than 65 years’ experience, these live This reconstruction of the original Globe Theatre
and multilingual open-top guided bus tours take has one of the city’s only thatched roofs. Mon
you to the city’s best attractions, allowing you to 9am-5pm; Tue-Sat 9am-12.30pm; Sun 9am-
hop-on and hop-off. Its original 24-hour tour 11.30am. Exhibition and Globe theatre tour adult
includes free walking tours and a Thames River £17; child £10. 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside,
cruise pass. 24-hour adult £32, child £15; 48-hour SE1 9DT. T: 020-7902 1400. www.shakespeares
adult £42, child £20. 17-19 Cockspur St, Trafalgar globe.com. Station: Blackfriars. E10.
Square, SW1Y 5BL. T: 020-8877 1722. www.the
original tour.com. Station: Charing Cross. E7. TWIZY TOURS
Hire a two-seater electric Renault Twizy, then
ROYAL ALBERT HALL TOURS drive yourself through London accompanied
Take the one-hour Grand Tour of this Victorian by a GPS-guided tour. Alternatively, rent one
concert hall. Tours daily 9.30am-4.30pm; no tours without the audio tour and roam freely at your
19 Aug. Adult £14; child £7. Kensington Gore, own pace. Prices from £29.99 per tour. Apcoa
SW7 2AP. T: 020-7959 0558. www.royalalbert Parking Car Park, 21 Bryanston St, W1H 7AB.
hall.com. Station: South Kensington. F4. www.twizytours.com. Station: Marble Arch. D5.

SEE LONDON BY NIGHT TOUR WEMBLEY STADIUM TOURS

Ride around the West End and City in the
evening for a different view of the capital.
Regular departures from outside The Ritz hotel.
Daily 7.30pm, 8pm, 8.30pm, 9.15pm, 9.45pm and
10.15pm. Adult £21; child £12. 150 Piccadilly,
W1J 9BR. T: 020-7183 4744. www.seelondon
bynight.com. Station: Green Park. E6.
Go behind the scenes at this famous football
stadium (p. 20). The tour takes you inside the
dressing rooms and through the players’ tunnel.
From 10am; please check for dates. Adult £22;
child £14. Wembley Stadium, HA9 0WS. T: 0800-
169 9933. www.wembleystadium.com/tours.
Station: Wembley Park. Off map.

J ACK THE RIPPER TOU R

A WALK WORTH INVESTIGATING
“...this is an eerie, historical site... and, without a single
prop, Richard Jones succeeds in conjuring more potent
memories out of the area than from a neighbourhood
full of palaces...” The Sunday Times

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You can follow a step by step guide to our route, read the full Jack
the Ripper story and watch videos on our website BEFORE you
take the walk:

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On our walk we show you original Victorian photographs of the
streets through which you are walking as they were in 1888.

We are the only Jack the Ripper Walk to limit the number of
participants so booking is essential.

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SIGHTSEEING
YONDA
On a Yonda tour, you’ll feel like a real Londoner
as you drive a car around the capital’s top sights
– and little-known cobbled streets. The car is
fitted with technology that guides you, giving
commentary along the way. Tours 90 minutes.
£30 per tour in a two-seat convertible car; £40
per tour in a four-seat car, with a clear panoramic
roof. Q-Park, Park Lane, W1K 7AN. T: 020-3621
5662. www.goyonda.com. Station: Marble Arch. E6.
OUT OF TOWN
ASHMOLEAN MUSEUM
OF ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY
Britain’s first public museum dates back to
1683, when the politician Elias Ashmole left his
collection of antiquities and natural curiosities
to the University of Oxford. To 9 Sep: The Tale
of Prince Vessantara. Explore the final birth
story of the Buddha, a popular tale depicted
in Burmese and Sri Lankan artworks. Tue-Sun
& bank hols 10am-5pm; last Fri of each month
10am-8pm. Free admission, charges for special
exhibitions. Beaumont St, Oxford, OX1 2PH.
T: 01865-278 000. www.ashmolean.org.
Station: Paddington to Oxford. Off map.
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BLENHEIM PALACE
See three centuries of treasures at this Baroque
palace, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.
The palace is set in 2,100 acres of ‘Capability’
Brown parkland. 26-27 Aug: Festival of Transport.
Inspect an array of classic cars and enjoy activities
such as vehicle judging. Palace daily 10.30am-
5.30pm; park daily 9am-6.30pm or dusk; formal
gardens daily 10am-6pm. Adult £26; child £14.50.
Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1PP. T: 01993-810
530. www.blenheimpalace.com. Station: Paddington
to Oxford, then bus S3. Off map.
HAMPTON COURT PALACE
Once the favourite royal residence of King Henry
VIII, this Tudor palace and 300-year-old maze
is set in 60 acres of parkland on the Thames. Visit
the kitchens, which would have prepared feasts
for the king. To 2 Sep: No One Does Feasting
Like the Tudors. This season of Tudor cooking
demonstrations transports visitors back to 1538,
as the kitchen prepares a feast for Henry VIII’s
son, Edward. Daily 10am-6pm. Adult £22.70; child
£11.35. Hampton Court, East Molesey, Surrey,
KT8 9AU. T: 0844-482 7777. www.hrp.org.uk.
Station: Waterloo to Hampton Court. Off map.
See
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London looks amazing,
beautifully lit up at night
Departing daily from Green Park
bus stop next to the Ritz Hotel
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Spectacular live guided tours of London by night
Adult - £21, Child - £12
Tel: 0844 504 3285 +44 (0)20 7183 4744
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HEVER CASTLE AND GARDENS PALACE OF HOLYROODHOUSE
Dating back to the 13th century, this beautiful The Queen’s official Scottish residence stands
castle was the childhood home of Henry VIII’s at the end of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. Daily
second wife, Anne Boleyn. The Tudor castle has 9.30am-6pm. Adult £14; child £8.10. Canongate,
magnificent interiors, the work of the Astor family The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH8 8DX. T: 0303-
during the 20th century. Daily 10.30am-6pm; 123 7306. www.royalcollection.org.uk. Station:
castle from noon. Adult £17.25; child £9.75. Hever, Edinburgh Waverley. Off map.
Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 7NG. T: 01732-865224.
www.hevercastle.co.uk. Station: London Victoria STONEHENGE
or London Bridge to Edenbridge. Off map. This famous stone circle is a Neolithic monument
and a World Heritage site. Daily 9am-
THE ORIGINAL TOUR 8pm. Adult £19.50; child £11.70.
WINDSOR & ETON Amesbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7DE.
Hop-on and hop-off to discover Jack the Ripper is T: 0870-333 1181. www.english-
this famous market town and thought to have been heritage.org.uk. Station: Waterloo to
its centuries-old royal history a doctor or butcher, Salisbury, then bus or taxi. Off map.
as his killings reveal
– Eton College is where Princes a knowledge
William and Harry were educated. of human WINDSOR CASTLE
Departures every 30 mins. Adult anatomy The Queen’s weekend home and
£13; child £7. Combined package with the world’s oldest inhabited castle.
The Original Tour London (24 hours This is where the Duke and Duchess
London, 24 hours Windsor) adult £45; child of Sussex wed in May. Daily 9.30am-5.15pm.
£22. Theatre Royal Windsor, Thames St, Windsor, Adult £21.20; child £12.30. Windsor, Berkshire,
Berkshire, SL4 1PS. T: 020-8877 1722. www.the SL4 1NJ. T: 0303-123 7304. www.royalcollection.
originaltour.com. Station: Waterloo to Windsor org.uk. Station: Waterloo to Windsor & Eton
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MUSEUMS & GALLERIES
THREE TIMES THE FUN
Are you itching to indulge your
fascination with the royals, but
convinced that the kids may get
bored? Don’t worry – three of
London’s most regal destinations
have the answer. Family Festival
Weekend (4-5 Aug; 11am-3pm)
sees activities take place at
Buckingham Palace, The Royal
Mews and The Queen’s Gallery.
Enjoy workshops, trails and
crafts and listen to storytellers
and musicians – it’s all included
in the regular admission price.
www.royalcollection.org.uk
SHAKE A TAIL FEATHER
This summer is a good time to visit
the Royal Air Force Museum
(p. 70), which has just completed
a redevelopment. Its new facilities
include galleries and a picnic area,
but be warned: you might share
your sandwiches with a falcon.
Feathers and Flight (10 & 11 Aug)
sees birds of prey, including eagles,
hawks and owls, flying around.
Follow a trail and you’ll discover
how bird biology has informed
aircraft design.  On The Serpentine lake,
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Trafalgar Square
Serpentine Pavilion
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
S
ome of the best galleries
in the world are in London,
but this month we urge
you to step outside them.
In Kensington Gardens, the
Serpentine Pavilion (p. 72) is
now in place as the centrepiece
for the Serpentine Gallery’s
lawn. This architectural
commission is a magnet for
talent, and this year Mexico’s
Frida Escobedo has crafted
a courtyard that combines
British and Mexican styles.
you’ll find Christo and Jeanne-
Claude’s Mastaba (p. 72). The
married couple conceived the
project before Jeanne-Claude
died in 2009, leaving Christo
to realise the huge sculpture
alone. It’s inspired by mastaba
benches – popular among the
civilisations of Mesopotamia.
Make sure your trail takes
in Trafalgar Square’s Fourth
Plinth. Since 1998, the plinth
Parliament
Square
FAMILY FESTIVAL © SGT RUPERT FRERE; BIRD OF PREY COURTESY OF ROYAL AIR FORCE MUSEUM; FOURTH PLINTH AND MILLICENT FAWCETT © CAROLINE TEO; SERPENTINE PAVILION © RAFAEL GAM
has welcomed 12 works. The
current structure is Michael
Rakowitz’s Lamassu, a mythical
winged bull built from 10,500
Iraqi date syrup cans.
It’s easy to overlook Victoria
Tower Gardens, but here
you’ll find a 1911 piece from
Auguste Rodin’s The Burghers
of Calais series. It depicts
citizens of Calais, who offered
their lives to end England’s
year-long siege of the French
town in 1347. Then make the
short walk to Parliament
Square to see its first sculpture
of a woman. It depicts suffragist
Millicent Fawcett, who fought
for women’s rights.
Our final recommendation is
Regent’s Park. Every summer,
the Frieze Sculpture exhibition
takes over with 20th-century
and modern pieces. Take some
scones and a blanket – it’s time
for an art picnic.
– Neil Simpson
 INFO
To dial the UK, remove the first 0 and add 44. Reductions may be available online. Many venues offer
general admission, but charge entry to temporary exhibitions. Map: refers to the grid coordinates
on our Central London Map

MUSEUMS THE FAN MUSEUM

BANK OF ENGLAND MUSEUM Unusual museum dedicated to the art of the fan.
Explore the story of the bank from its foundation Afternoon tea is served in the orangery, which
in 1694, to its status today as the UK’s central bank. has a mural. Tue-Sat 11am-5pm; Sun noon-5pm.
To 31 Aug: Gold Rush! Treasure Adult £5; child £3. 12 Crooms Hill, SE10 8ER.
hunt. Mon-Fri 10am-5pm; closed bank hols. T: 020-8305 1441. www.thefanmuseum.org.uk.
Admission free. Threadneedle St, EC2R 8AH. Station: Cutty Sark. Map inset.
T: 020-7601 5545. www.bankofengland.co.uk/
museum. Station: Bank. D10. FASHION AND TEXTILE MUSEUM
Museum highlighting contemporary fashion,
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HOUSE textiles and jewellery from 1947 to the present day.
This 18th-century townhouse is the last remaining To 23 Sep: Orla Kiely: A Life in Pattern. Celebrating
home of the American Founding Father. Look out the Irish designer, famous for her prints. Tue-Wed
for tours led by costumed actors. Please check & Fri-Sat 11am-6pm; Thur 11am-8pm; Sun 11am-
for times and prices. 36 Craven St, WC2N 5NF. 5pm. Adult £9.90; child free. 83 Bermondsey St,
T: 020-7925 1405. www.benjaminfranklin SE1 3XF. T: 020-7407 8664. www.ftmlondon.org.
house.org. Station: Charing Cross. E8. Station: London Bridge. F11.

THE BRITISH MUSEUM

SPICE UP YOUR LIFE

See an unrivalled collection of antiquities, plus
regular talks, evening events and performances.
Sat-Thur 10am-5.30pm; Fri 10am-8.30pm.
Admission free; charges for some exhibitions.
Great Russell St, WC1B 3DG. T: 020-7323 8299.
www.britishmuseum.org. Station: Tottenham
Court Road/Russell Square. D7/8.
THE CARTOON MUSEUM
British cartoons and caricature. Tue-Sun
& bank hols 10.30am-5.30pm. Adult £7; child free.
35 Little Russell St, WC1A 2HH. T: 020-7580 8155.
www.cartoonmuseum.org. Station: Holborn. D8.
CHARLES DICKENS MUSEUM
The former home of the Victorian novelist, where
he wrote Oliver Twist. Tue-Sun & bank hols 10am-
5pm; open until 8pm once a month, check for
dates. Adult £9.50; child £4.50. 48 Doughty St,
WC1N 2LX. T: 020-7405 2127. www.dickens
museum.com. Station: Russell Square. C8.
We’ve got some news that you’ll really,
really want: the largest touring exhibition
of Spice Girls memorabilia, Spiceup, is
coming to the Business Design Centre
in Angel (to 20 Aug). It’s an avalanche of
costumes and glorious pop tackiness of the
highest order – Girl Power crusaders can
never have too much gaudiness. The Spice
Bus from the Spice World film is also on show
and you can step on board. That’s only half
the story: Big Bus Tours is also involved.
Two-hour Spice Bus trips will drive fans
from the venue to some of London’s spiciest
sites and back again, all while listening to
– well, we’re sure you can guess that part.
52 Upper St, N1 0QH. T: 020-7288 6475.
www.spicegirls-exhibition.com

CHURCHILL WAR ROOMS

Explore the secret bunker and the Cabinet War
Rooms beneath Westminster. Daily 9.30am-7pm.
BOOTS COURTESY OF SPICEUP EXHIBITION

Adult £21; child £10.50. Clive Steps, King Charles

St, SW1A 2AQ. T: 020-7930 6961. www.iwm.org.uk.
Station: Westminster. F7.

THE DESIGN MUSEUM

Contemporary design and architecture.
Daily 10am-6pm; first Fri every month
10am-8pm. Admission free. 224-238
Kensington High St, W8 6AG. T: 020-
3862 5900. www.designmuseum.org.
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FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE MUSEUM
Display located in St Thomas’ Hospital, where
you can learn about the pioneering 19th-century
British nurse. Daily 10am-5pm. Adult £7.50; child
£3.80. 2 Lambeth Palace Rd, SE1 7EW. T: 020-
7188 4400. www.florence-nightingale.co.uk.
Station: Waterloo/Westminster. F8.
THE FOUNDLING MUSEUM
Britain’s original home for abandoned children,
founded in 1739. Check for regular exhibitions
and events. Tue-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 11am-5pm.
Adult £8.25; child free. 40 Brunswick Square,
WC1N 1AZ. T: 020-7841 3600. www.foundling
museum.org.uk. Station: Russell Square. C8.
GARDEN MUSEUM
Exhibits located in an historic church, with a
replica 17th-century knot garden and exhibitions.
From 8 Aug: Flower Fairies. Highlighting
the fantastical work of illustrator Cicely Mary
Barker (p. 68). Sun-Fri 10.30am-5pm; Sat 10.30am-
4pm. Closed first Mon of the month. Adult £10;
child £2.50. Lambeth Palace Rd, SE1 7LB. T: 020-
7401 8865. www.gardenmuseum.org.uk. Station:
Lambeth North/Westminster. F5.
THE GUARDS MUSEUM
Learn about the history, stories and regimental
heritage of the five regiments of the Foot Guards,
which watch over the Royal Palaces. Daily 10am-
4pm. Adult £8; child free. Wellington Barracks,
Birdcage Walk, SW1E 6HQ. T: 020-7414 3271.
www.theguardsmuseum.com. Station: St James’s
Park/Westminster. D5.
HORNIMAN MUSEUM & GARDENS
See the collection of the Victorian tea trader
Frederick John Horniman, as well as the new
World Gallery. To 28 Oct: Colour: The Rainbow
Revealed. Interactive exhibition revealing how
colour affects and influences the world around us.
Daily 10am-5.30pm. Admission free; charges for
aquarium and special exhibitions. 100 London Rd,
SE23 3PQ. T: 020-8699 1872. www.horniman.
ac.uk. Station: Forest Hill. Off map.
HOUSE OF ILLUSTRATION
The UK’s only public gallery dedicated solely
to illustration. To 4 Nov: John Vernon Lord:
Illustrating Carroll and Joyce. See the British
illustrator’s work on Alice’s Adventures in
Wonderland and other books. Adult £7.50; child £4.
Tue-Sun 10am-6pm. 2 Granary Square, N1C 4BH.
T: 020-3696 2020. www.houseofillustration.org.uk.
Station: King’s Cross St Pancras. Off map.
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REMEMBERING AN ICON
One hundred years ago this summer, Nelson
Mandela was born in Mvezo, South Africa, and
the Southbank Centre is commemorating
his life and legacy with a free display: The
Centenary Exhibition (to 19 Aug; p. 72). On
display in the Queen Elizabeth Hall foyer, it’s
a collaboration with the Apartheid Museum
and the Anti-Apartheid Movement Archives.
London and Britain were key players in the
deep segregation of Mandela’s homeland,
but the former South African president
was an expert peacemaker. In 1996, during
a visit to Britain, he said: ‘The response of
the people of this country exceeded my wildest
expectations... I love each and every one of
you.’ Now that’s how you do diplomacy.
NELSON MANDELA © LOUISE GUBB/CORBIS SABA VIA GETTY IMAGES
HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY MUSEUM
Go behind the scenes to see the ceremonial duties
and roles of the Household Cavalry Regiments.
Cavalry Craft. Child-friendly craft sessions (every
Thur, 11.30am-1pm). Changing the Queen’s Life
Guard on Horse Guards Mon-Sat 11am, Sun 10am.
Museum daily 10am-6pm. Adult £8; child £6.
Horse Guards, Whitehall, SW1A 2AX. T: 020-
7930 3070. www.householdcavalrymuseum.co.uk.
Station: Westminster/Embankment. E7/8.
IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM (IWM)
Huge displays relating to global conflicts from
World War I to conflicts in the world today.
Daily 10am-6pm. Admission free; charges for
some special exhibitions. Lambeth Rd, SE1 6HZ.
T: 020-7416 5000. www.iwm.org.uk. Station:
Lambeth North/Waterloo. E5.
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JACK THE RIPPER MUSEUM
More than just an exploration of the serial
killer’s crimes, within this Victorian house
you’ll also discover the history of east London
during the 1880s. Not for the faint-hearted or
very young. Daily 9.30am-6.30pm. Adult £12;
child £8. 12 Cable St, E1 8JG. T: 020-7488 9811.
www.jacktherippermuseum.com. Station:
Aldgate East. Off map.
LEIGHTON HOUSE MUSEUM
The restored former home of Frederic, Lord
Leighton is a museum of his life and work,
exhibiting his paintings, drawings and sculptures.
The Arab Hall is adorned with hundreds of tiles
from the Middle East. Please check for days and
times. Adult £9; child £7. 12 Holland Park Rd,
W14 8LZ. T: 020-7602 3316. www.rbkc.gov.uk.
Station: Kensington Olympia. Off map.
LONDON FILM MUSEUM
Here you’ll find Bond in Motion, the largest official
exhibition of James Bond vehicles that feature in
the film series, including the classic Aston Martin
DB5, Goldfinger’s Rolls-Royce and the Crocodile
Submarine. It also displays unique artwork from
the production company. Daily 10am-6pm. Adult
£14.50; child £9.50. 45 Wellington St, WC2E 7BN.
T: 020-7836 4913. www.londonfilmmuseum.com.
Station: Covent Garden. E8.
LONDON TRANSPORT MUSEUM
Located in the Grade II-listed Flower Market,
this museum displays the story of London’s
transport system. Highlights include iconic red
buses, the world’s first Underground steam train
and a train carriage dating back to the 1890s.
Daily 10am-6pm. Adult £17.50; child free. Covent
Garden Piazza, WC2E 7BB. T: 020-7379 6344.
www.ltmuseum.co.uk. Station: Covent Garden. E8.

MUSEUM OF BRANDS,
PACKAGING & ADVERTISING
See more than 12,000 items, including magazines,
toys, technology and fashion that reveal how
people’s lives have changed over the past 200
years. Please check for times. Adult £8; child £5.
111-117 Lancaster Rd, W11 1QT. T: 020-7243 9611.
www.museumofbrands.com. Station: Ladbroke
Grove. Off map.

MUSEUM OF LONDON
The world’s largest urban history museum
has thousands of exhibits in nine galleries,
including Roman and Medieval London.
To 11 Nov: London Nights. This atmospheric
photography exhibition depicts the capital after

FAIRY TALES
dark, from the late 19th century to the modern
day. Check for regular family events. Daily
10am-6pm. Admission free; charges for special
Delicate and magical beings are fluttering to exhibitions and walking tours. 150 London Wall,
the Garden Museum, as the Lambeth cultural EC2Y 5HN. T: 020-7001 9844. www.museum
FLOWER FAIRIES © THE ESTATE OF CICELY MARY BARKER

hub opens Flower Fairies (from 8 Aug; p. 66). oflondon.org.uk. Station: Barbican. D10.
The exhibition highlights illustrator Cicely
Mary Barker’s fantastical creations, which NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM
were first published in 1918. Repurposing The world’s largest maritime museum, with
spiky chestnut shells as hats and matching 10 galleries including the Nelson, Navy, Nation
their outfits to their flowery homes, Barker’s gallery exploring the life of the naval hero, plus
creatures were particularly fashion-forward. The Great Map — a huge interactive world map,
Such was their popularity at the time that revealing stories from maritime history.
Barker produced eight books. Concerned that To 30 Sep: Great British Seaside. Photographs
drawings of fairies might not keep children capturing Britain’s quirky beach culture. Check
amused for long? Then we should mention for family events. Daily 10am-5pm. Admission
that the Garden Museum is providing fancy free; charges for events and exhibitions. Romney
dress outfits, too, guaranteeing hours of fun Rd, SE10 9NF. T: 020-8858 4422. www.rmg.co.uk.
for wannabe fairies. Station: Greenwich/Cutty Sark. Map inset.

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NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
See astounding collections at
this family-friendly museum. To 16 Sep:
Sensational Butterflies. Butterflies and moths
flutter around inside the temporary butterfly
house. To 6 Jan: Life in the Dark. Discover
how animals survive in Earth’s darkest
corners. Daily 10am-5.50pm. Admission free;
charges for special exhibitions. Cromwell Rd,
SW7 5BD. T: 020-7942 5000. www.nhm.ac.uk.
Station: South Kensington. F4.
QUEEN’S HOUSE
This 17th-century house, an architectural
masterpiece by Inigo Jones, boasts 22 lavish
rooms displaying a stunning fine art collection
spanning 400 years. Daily 10am-5pm. Admission
free. Romney Rd, SE10 9NF. T: 020-8858 4422.
www.rmg.co.uk. Station: Cutty Sark. Map inset.
ROYAL AIR FORCE MUSEUM
National aviation museum focusing on the Royal
Air Force, with more than 100 aircraft on show.
10-11 Aug: Feathers and Flight. Flying displays
with hawks, falcons and other birds of prey (p. 64). because you can also watch his groundbreaking
Daily 10am-6pm. Admission free; charges
for special experiences. Grahame Park Way,
NW9 5LL. T: 020-8205 2266. www.rafmuseum.
org.uk. Station: Colindale. Off map.
SCIENCE MUSEUM
Huge museum dedicated to science,
technology and medical achievements. To Nov:
IVF: Six Million Babies Later. Honouring 40 years bank hols, 10am-5pm. Check for tours and late-
since the first IVF baby was born. Daily 10am-
6pm; adult-only Lates programme last Wed of
every month, 6.45pm-10pm. Admission free;
charges for special exhibitions. Exhibition Rd,
SW7 2DD. T: 0333-241 4000. www.science
museum.org.uk. Station: South Kensington. F4.
SEA CREATURES
To 30 Aug: This touring exhibition is now
at the Royal Horticultural Halls. Fri-Wed
10am-6pm; Thur 10am-9pm. Adult £20; child
£14. Lawrence Hall, Greycoat St, SW1P 2QD.
www.seacreaturestour.com. Station: St James’s
Park/Victoria. G7.
SHERLOCK HOLMES MUSEUM
Famous address dedicated to the fictional
detective where, according to the novels, he lived
with his colleague Dr Watson. Daily 9.30am-6pm.
Adult £15; child £10. 221b Baker St, NW1 6XE.
T: 020-7224 3688. www.sherlock-holmes.co.uk.
Station: Baker Street. C5.
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DIVE INTO THE DEEP
An unusual exploration of marine life
has washed ashore in Westminster, with
the arrival of Sea Creatures at the grand
Royal Horticultural Halls (to 30 Aug).
The exhibition offers a glimpse inside the
bodies of animals including great white
sharks, stingrays and octopuses, using the
plastination process to create biological
cross-sections. The results offer a dramatic,
fresh perspective on the natural world.
Sir David Attenborough obviously agrees,
Blue Planet documentary in the cinema here.
SIR JOHN SOANE’S MUSEUM
This 19th-century townhouse and library was
owned by the distinguished architect Sir John
Soane, which he left to the nation in 1837. Don’t
miss Hogarth’s satirical artworks. Wed-Sun &
night opening events. Admission free. 13 Lincoln’s
Inn Fields, WC2A 3BP. T: 020-7405 2107.
www.soane.org. Station: Holborn. D8.
SOMERSET HOUSE
This neo-classical, 18th-century building on the
Thames houses the famous Courtauld Gallery,
Embankment Galleries, cafés and restaurants.
To 22 Aug: The Influence Project.
Photography exhibition about black music culture.
Galleries Wed-Fri 11am-8pm; Sat-Tue 10am-6pm.
Admission free; charges for special exhibitions.
IMAGE COURTESY OF SEA CREATURES
Strand, WC2R 1LA. T: 020-7845 4600.
www.somersethouse.org.uk. Station: Temple. E8.
TWININGS MUSEUM
The flagship store of Twinings since 1706 has
a mini exhibition reflecting the company’s
300-year history. Mon-Fri 9.30am-7pm; Sat
10.30am-5.30pm; Sun 11am-5pm. Admission
free. 216 Strand, WC2R 1AP. T: 020-7353 3511.
www.twinings.co.uk. Station: Temple. D9.
 VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM GALLERIES
The V&A’s outstanding collection of fine and GUILDHALL ART GALLERY
applied arts. To 4 Nov: Frida Kahlo: Making Her Paintings collected by the City of London since
Self Up. Celebrating the late Mexican artist’s life. the 17th century. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun
To 27 Jan: Fashioned from Nature. Looking at noon-4pm. Admission free; charges for special
the sustainability of the fashion industry. exhibitions. Guildhall Yard, off Gresham St,
Sat-Thur 10am-5.45pm; Fri 10am-10pm. EC2V 5AE. T: 020-7332 3700. www.cityoflondon.
Admission free; charges for special gov.uk. Station: St Paul’s/Bank. D10.
exhibitions. Cromwell Rd, SW7 2RL.
T: 020-7942 2000. www.vam.ac.uk. HAYWARD GALLERY
Station: South Kensington. F4/5. This recently refurbished gallery
is the home of visual arts at the
THE WALLACE COLLECTION During World War Southbank Centre. Mon, Wed
II, The National
The former Wallace family home Gallery’s paintings & Fri-Sun 11am-7pm; Thur 11am-
displays their collection of Rococo were evacuated 9pm. Free admission; charges
art, sculpture, furniture and suits of to Wales for certain exhibitions. Hayward
armour. Daily 10am-5pm. Admission Gallery, Southbank Centre, Belvedere
free. Hertford House, Manchester Square, Rd, SE1 8XX. T: 020-3879 9555. www.south
W1U 3BN. T: 020-7563 9500. www.wallace bankcentre.co.uk. Station: Waterloo. E8.
collection.org. Station: Bond Street. D6.
THE NATIONAL GALLERY
WELLCOME COLLECTION One of the world’s greatest galleries, with works
See hundreds of fascinating artefacts relating to by Western European masters from the 13th to
health and the body. Check for times. Admission 19th centuries. Regular tours, talks and workshops.
free. 183 Euston Rd, NW1 2BE. T: 020-7611 2222. To 7 Oct: Thomas Cole: Eden to Empire. See works
www.wellcomecollection.org. Station: Euston. C7. by the 19th-century American landscape artist,

Churchill Chattels Trust; Image © National Portrait Gallery, London

Winston Churchill (detail) by Sir William Orpen, 1916, Lent by the

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who was born in Bolton, England. Sat-Thur 10am- ROYAL SOCIETY OF SCULPTORS
6pm; Fri 10am-9pm. Admission free; charges for This hub for professional sculptors hosts a
special exhibitions. Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN. regular series of exhibitions. Mon-Fri 11am-5pm;
T: 020-7747 2885. www.nationalgallery.org.uk. Sat 1pm-5pm. Admission free. 108 Old Brompton
Station: Charing Cross. E7. Rd, SW7 3RA. T: 020-7373 8615. www.sculptors.
org.uk. Station: Gloucester Road. Off map.
NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY
Prominent gallery depicting famous and historical SERPENTINE GALLERY
figures. To 21 Oct: Michael Jackson: On the Wall. Gallery in Kensington Gardens with modern
A look at the artists who have been inspired and contemporary exhibitions (p. 64). To 7 Oct:
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Place, WC2H 0HE. T: 020-7312 2463. www.npg. galleries.org. Station: South Kensington. E4.
org.uk. Station: Leicester Square. E7.
SOUTHBANK CENTRE
THE PHOTOGRAPHERS’ GALLERY This huge arts centre is home to the Royal Festival
London’s largest gallery devoted to photography, Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall and Hayward Gallery.
with several temporary exhibitions. Please check To 19 Aug: Nelson Mandela:
for times. Admission free before noon, then £4; The Centenary Exhibition. Free display (p. 66).
child free. 16-18 Ramillies St, W1F 7LW. T: 020- Belvedere Rd, SE1 8XX. T: 020-7928 3232.
7087 9300. www.thephotographersgallery.org.uk. www.southbankcentre.co.uk. Station: Waterloo/
Station: Oxford Circus. D7. Westminster. E8.

THE QUEEN’S GALLERY TATE BRITAIN

This gallery has temporary exhibitions, often The nation’s leading collection of British art
sourced from 500 years of treasures from the from 1500 to today, including works by Turner.
Royal Collection. To 14 Oct: Splendours of the To 27 Aug: All Too Human:
Subcontinent. Celebration of South Asian art Bacon, Freud and a Century of Life Painting.
and manuscripts. Daily 9.30am-5.30pm. Adult Celebrating painters living in Britain who strove
£12; child £6. Buckingham Palace, SW1A 1AA. to represent human figures in the most intimate
T: 0303-123 7301. www.royalcollection.org.uk/ of ways. To 23 Sep: Aftermath: Art in the Wake of
queensgallerylondon. Station: Green Park/Hyde World War One. Exploring the impact of the First
Park Corner. F7. World War on British, German and French art.
Daily 10am-6pm. Admission free; charges for
ROYAL ACADEMY OF ARTS special exhibitions. Millbank, SW1P 4RG. T: 020-
See Royal Academy Collection works in all media. 7887 8888. www.tate.org.uk. Station: Pimlico. G8.
To 19 Aug: Summer Exhibition.
The annual celebration of contemporary art, from TATE MODERN
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world-famous names to exciting new talent. World-class, international modern art in the
To 12 Aug: Tacita Dean: transformed Bankside Power Station. To 9 Sep:
Landscape. The English artist celebrates vistas Picasso 1932 – Love, Fame, Tragedy. A look at one
she has witnessed across the globe. Sat-Thur of the most productive years of Picasso’s
10am-6pm; Fri 10am-10pm; life. Sun-Thur 10am-6pm; Fri-Sat
check for special events. 10am-10pm. Admission free;
Admission free; charges charges for special exhibitions.
for special exhibitions. Bankside, SE1 9TG. T: 020-
6 Burlington Gardens, 7887 8888. www.tate.org.uk.
Piccadilly, W1J 0BD. Station: Southwark. E9.
T: 020-7300 8000.
www.royalacademy. Do the Gold Rush! trail at the
org.uk. Station: Piccadilly Bank of England Museum (p. 65)
Circus/Green Park. E7.

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Dr Johnson’s House

Dr Johnson’s House is a charming

300-year-old townhouse, nestled amongst
a maze of courts and alleys in the historic
City of London. Samuel Johnson, the
writer and wit, lived and worked here
in the middle of the eighteenth century,
compiling his great Dictionary of the
English Language in the Garret.
Use the code LP2018 for a £1 discount
on admission during August.

17 Gough Square, EC4A 3DE

020 7353 3745
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ENTERTAINMENT
WE KID YOU NOT
Under-16s can watch plays and
musicals for free this August.
Thanks to Kids Week (1-31 Aug),
which despite its name runs all
month, kids can watch 30 shows,
including Aladdin (below), if they
are with an adult paying full price.
www.kidsweek.co.uk
GO WEST!
Now in its 15th year, the dance,
techno and electronic festival
South West Four (25-26 Aug)
returns to Clapham Common.
Expect club anthems and new hits
– this year’s headliners include
Dizzee Rascal and Benny Benassi.
www.southwestfour.com
GIMME MORE
Following a four-year Las Vegas
residency, Britney Spears is
touring the world with Piece of
Me – and this month, you can
catch her at The O2 (24-26 Aug;
p. 89). Expect video montages,
aerial performances and falling
petals during Everytime.
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SUMMER SCREENS
P
ack a picnic, grab a blanket
and cuddle up at sunset
for a romantic evening, as
Film4 Summer Screen
returns to Somerset House
(9-22 Aug; p. 89). More than
2,000 film fans gather in the
arts venue’s courtyard every
night to watch classic and
contemporary films on the
capital’s largest outdoor screen.
You sit on cobbles, so take a
cushion for comfort to watch
comedies, musicals, thrillers
and foreign-language flicks.
As well as UK and world
premieres, the festival will
continue Behind the Screen,
a series of special events
including talks, a workshop by
film magazine Little White Lies
and an exhibition of photos of
funk, soul and hip-hop pioneers,
The Influence Project.
DJs will play sets inspired
by the films and there are
food stalls dotted around.
This year’s season is themed
around dreams and fantasies:
it begins with the UK premiere
of The Wife, a drama starring
Glenn Close and Jonathan
Pryce. It’s about a faithful wife
emerging from her husband’s
famous shadow just as he’s
Film4 Summer Screen
at Somerset House
about to receive the Nobel
Prize in Literature.
Other highlights include
ALADDIN © MATT CROCKETT; FILM4 SUMMER SCREEN © JAMES BRYANT PHOTOGRAPHY; BRITNEY SPEARS © AEG EUROPE UK
the 2010 sci-fi film Inception
by Christopher Nolan, which
sees Leonardo DiCaprio
stealing information from
people’s subconscious; the
classic fantasy The Wizard
of Oz; Labyrinth starring the
late David Bowie; and the
Oscar-winning documentary
20 Feet from Stardom, about
forgotten backing singers.
Die-hard film fans, meanwhile,
won’t want to miss Alfred
Hitchcock’s first American
film, Rebecca, which won an
Oscar for Best Picture in 1940.
The event ends on a high, with
the UK premiere of American
Animals, a thriller based on the
true story of four students who
attempt to pull off an art theft.
If Film4 Summer Screen is
booked up, bag tickets to Secret
Cinema’s new project, the 1996
Baz Luhrmann movie Romeo
+ Juliet (8-19 Aug). Dress up,
follow instructions to a secret
location and immerse yourself
in scenes from the film. Expect
a masquerade ball and more
(www.secretcinema.org).
– Sarah Riches
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MUSICALS & PERFORMANCES CHICAGO THE MUSICAL

ALADDIN A jazz-filled musical, which now stars Martin
This Broadway and West End hit has a stellar Kemp as the suave lawyer, Billy Flynn. Mon-Sat
cast and hit tunes such as A Whole New World 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £25-£150.
and Friend Like Me with lyrics by Tim Rice, plus Phoenix Theatre, 110 Charing Cross Rd, WC2H
a real magic carpet. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Thur & Sat 0JP. T: 0843-316 1082. www.phoenixtheatre
2.30pm. Tickets £17.50-£149.50. Prince Edward london.co.uk. Station: Tottenham Court Road. E7.
Theatre, Old Compton St, W1D 4HS. T: 0844-482
5151. www.aladdinthemusical.co.uk. Station: DREAMGIRLS
Tottenham Court Road. D7. Powerful tunes are set against a tumultuous
story about a young female singing trio from
BAT OUT OF HELL Chicago. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm.
A Meat Loaf jukebox musical. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Tickets £15-£175. Savoy Theatre, Strand,
Wed & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £20-£175. Dominion WC2R 0ET. T: 0844-871 7687. www.savoy
Theatre, 268-269 Tottenham Court Rd, W1T 7AQ. theatre.org. Station: Covent Garden. E8.
T: 0845-200 7982. www.batoutofhellmusical.com.
Station: Tottenham Court Road. D7. 42ND STREET
This hit romantic comedy follows an authoritative
THE BOOK OF MORMON theatre director as he stages a musical during
This controversial and hilarious satire won four the Great Depression. Watch small-town girl
Olivier Awards. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat Peggy get her shot at stardom. Mon-Sat 7.30pm;
2.30pm. After 18 Aug: Please check for times. Wed & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £15-£125. Theatre
Prince of Wales Theatre, Coventry St, W1D 6AS. Royal Drury Lane, Catherine St, WC2B 5JF.
T: 0844-482 5110. www.bookofmormonlondon.com. T: 0844-858 8877. www.42ndstreetmusical.co.uk.
Station: Piccadilly Circus. E7. Station: Covent Garden. D8.

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ENTERTAINMENT
THE KING AND I
Watch the stars of this Broadway musical
make their West End debuts. The show is set in
1860s Bangkok. Mon-Sat 7pm; Wed & Sat 2pm.
Tickets £15-£82.50. London Palladium, Argyll
St, W1F 7TF. T: 0844-412 2704. www.kingand
imusical.co.uk. Station: Oxford Circus. D7.

KINKY BOOTS
Fun musical about a shoe factory which

reinvigorates its business, once its new owner
decides to produce knee-high boots for drag
queens. With music by Cyndi Lauper. Mon-Sat
7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £19.50-£125.
Adelphi Theatre, 409-412 Strand, WC2R 0NS.
T: 0844-579 0094. www.kinkybootsthemusical.
co.uk. Station: Charing Cross. E8.
LES MISÉRABLES
The world’s longest-running musical, adapted
from Victor Hugo’s classic novel, is set in
post-revolutionary France. Mon-Sat 7.30pm;
Wed & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £47.25-£177.25.
Queen’s Theatre, 51 Shaftesbury Ave, W1D 6BA.
T: 0844-482 5160. www.lesmis.com. Station:
Leicester Square/Piccadilly Circus. D8.
THESOUNDSOFCUBA
A talented trio is behind the UK premiere
of Carmen la Cubana at Sadler’s Wells
(1-18 Aug; p. 89). Georges Bizet’s tragic
romantic opera is given a Cuban twist by
director Christopher Renshaw (The King
and I), Grammy-winning orchestrator Alex
Lacamoire (Hamilton) and choreographer
Roclan González Chávez. Expect a heady
mix of rumba, cha-cha-cha and mambo set
to a 12-strong band playing Afro-Cuban
rhythms and original Bizet tunes on classical
and Latin American instruments.

CARMEN LA CUBANA © MARIE-NOELLE ROBERT

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DISNEY’S THE LION KING
Wonderful adaptation of the popular
Disney film with ingenious costumes and
inventive puppetry. This is one of the West End’s
longest-running shows. Tue-Sat 7.30pm; Wed,
Sat & Sun 2.30pm. Tickets £47.50-£236.75.
Lyceum Theatre, 21 Wellington St, WC2E 7RQ.

A STARRY NIGHT
T: 0844-871 3000. www.thelionking.co.uk.
Station: Covent Garden. E8.

MAMMA MIA!
A tribute to the popular music of ABBA, with For a change of scenery, this month
a feel-good story set on a Greek island. Mon- you can watch a show under the stars at
Sat 7.45pm; Thur & Sat 3pm; 3pm 7 & 21 Aug. the beautiful Regent’s Park Open Air
Tickets £33-£150. Novello, Aldwych, WC2B 4LD. Theatre. The annual summer season,
T: 0844-482 5115. www.mamma-mia.com. curated by artistic director Timothy
Station: Covent Garden/Temple. E8. Sheader, opened in May and continues
with Little Shop of Horrors (from 3 Aug;
MATILDA THE MUSICAL p. 89). Based on Roger Corman’s 1960
Fantastic show based on Roald Dahl’s black comedy, the rock musical follows a
children’s book about a girl with magic powers. flower shop that is on the verge of closing
Tue 7pm; Wed-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm; down, until the owner finds a mysterious
Sun 3pm. Tickets £25-£122.50. Cambridge new plant that can talk. This dramatic
Theatre, 32-34 Earlham St, WC2 9HU. T: 0844- discovery turns his fortunes around – but
412 4652. www.matildathemusical.com. Station: to survive, the plant needs human blood.
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ENTERTAINMENT
MOTOWN THE MUSICAL
Story of Motown Records. Check for times and
prices. Shaftesbury Theatre, 210 Shaftesbury Ave,
WC2H 8DP. T: 020-7379 5399. www.shaftesbury
theatre.com. Station: Holborn. D8.
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
A mysterious masked man haunts the Paris Opera
House. Please check for times. Tickets £25-£175.
Her Majesty’s Theatre, 57 Haymarket, SW1Y 4QL.
T: 0844-412 2707. www.thephantomoftheopera.com.
Station: Piccadilly Circus. E7.
SCHOOL OF ROCK: THE MUSICAL
A musician teaches his students to be
rock stars. Please check for times. Tickets £15-
£149.50. New London Theatre, 166 Drury Lane,
WC2B 5PF. T: 020-7452 3000. www.schoolofrock
themusical.com. Station: Covent Garden. D8.
SOUNDS AND SORCERY
To 30 Sep: Immersive music concert experience Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets
inspired by Disney’s Fantasia, set in the tunnels £24.75-£175. Apollo Victoria Theatre,
under Waterloo Station. Tickets £22-£30. The
Vaults, Leake St, SE1 7NN. T: 020-7401 9603.
www.thevaults.london. Station: Waterloo. F8.
THRILLER LIVE
Non-stop songs and dance celebrate Michael
Jackson’s career. Enjoy songs from Man in the
Mirror to I Want You Back. Please check for
times and prices. Lyric, 29 Shaftesbury Ave,
W1D 7ES. T: 0844-482 9674. www.thriller
live.com. Station: Piccadilly Circus. E7.
TINA
A new musical based on the life of Anna Mae
Bullock, a farmgirl from Tennessee who went
on to become rock ‘n’ roll superstar Tina Turner.
Hear hits including Simply the Best. Mon-Sat
7.30pm; Thur & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £10-£85.
Aldwych Theatre, 9 Aldwych, WC2B 4DF.
T: 0845-200 7981. www.tinathemusical.com.
Station: Covent Garden/Holborn. D8.
WICKED
The brilliant backstory of the witches of Oz
with the hit tunes Defying Gravity and Popular.
17 Wilton Rd, SW1V 1LG. T: 0844-871 3001.
www.wickedthemusical.co.uk. Station:
Victoria. F7.

THE WEST END’S
LONGEST-RUNNING SHOWS
THE PHANTOM
OF THE OPERA
Her Majesty’s Theatre  Plain to the stage, the show
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s dramatic
musical about tragedy, terror and
love opened in London in 1986.
The story is set in Paris, where
a masked figure spreads horror
across the Opera House. With
a score that is famous across the
world, Phantom has made more
money than any other musical.
www.reallyusefultheatres.co.uk
THE LION KING
Lyceum Theatre
No introduction is necessary for
Disney’s long-running West End
musical, which came to London
LES MISÉRABLES AND THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA © JOHAN PERSSON; THE LION KING © DISNEY; LIGHTS © ISTOCK
from Broadway in 1999. To bring
the animals of Africa’s Serengeti
skilfully uses puppets, masks,
stilts and elaborate costumes.
www.thelionking.co.uk
LES MISÉRABLES
Queen’s Theatre
This epic musical about the
French Revolution opened at the
Barbican in 1985, when the press
reviews weren’t very positive. But
theatre super-producer Cameron
Mackintosh quickly turned it into
a West End sensation. The London
production of Les Misérables is the
world’s longest-running musical.
www.queenstheatre.co.uk

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 ENTERTAINMENT
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
The legendary filmmaker and comedian Mel
Brooks brings this classic monster musical
comedy to life on stage. Suitable for all ages with
parental guidance. Please check for times and

GIVE
prices. Garrick Theatre, 2 Charing Cross Rd,
WC2H 0HH. T: 0844-482 9673. www.garrick
theatre.org. Station: Leicester Square. E7/8.

ME PLAYS

AN A!
If you’ve got teenagers in tow, then Bring It
On at Southwark Playhouse (from 2 Aug)
is perfect for a family night out, as it blends
cheerleading moves with dance numbers,
pop tunes and sassy comedy. The musical
is inspired by the 2000 film starring Kirsten
Dunst, which follows a team of high-school
cheerleaders preparing for a competition.
Southwark Playhouse, 77-85 Newington
Causeway, SE1 6BD. T: 020-7407 0234.
www.southwarkplayhouse.co.uk
THE COMEDY ABOUT A BANK ROBBERY
A hilarious play about six incompetent crooks
desperate to get hold of a diamond. Please check
for times. Tickets £10-£73.75. Criterion Theatre,
218-223 Piccadilly, W1V 9LB. T: 0844-815 6131.
www.thecomedyaboutabankrobbery.com.
Station: Piccadilly Circus. E7.
FAULTY TOWERS:
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Seventies-style dining and interactive comedy.
Based on the TV comedy. Please check for times.
Tickets £67.50-£79.50. Radisson Blu Edwardian,
9-13 Bloomsbury St, WC1B 3QD. T: 0845-154
4145. www.faultytowers-uk.com. Station:
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COURT
The long-awaited parts I and II of the adaptation
of JK Rowling’s new story have already won many
awards. Most tickets are sold out; please check for
returns and times. Palace Theatre, 113 Shaftesbury
Ave, W1D 5AY. T: 0300-333 4813. www.harrypotter
theplay.com. Station: Leicester Square. D7.

KING LEAR
Sir Ian McKellen stars as a mad king in the
title role of this Shakespeare tragedy. Please
check for times. Tickets £25-£145. Duke of
York’s Theatre, 104 St Martin’s Lane, WC2N 4BG.
T: 0844-871 7627. www.dukeofyorkstheatre.co.uk.
Station: Leicester Square. E8.

THE MOUSETRAP
A murderer strikes at a party in Agatha Christie’s
long-running whodunnit. Please check for times
and prices. St Martin’s Theatre, West St, WC2H
9NZ. T: 0844-499 1515. www.the-mousetrap.co.uk.
Station: Leicester Square. D7.

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG

Slapstick comedy about a hapless drama society.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm; Sat 2.30pm; Sun 3pm & 7pm.
Tickets £22-£72. Duchess Theatre, 3-5 Catherine
St, WC2B 5LA. T: 0844-482 9672. www.theplaythat
goeswrong.com. Station: Covent Garden. D8.

PRESSURE
To 1 Sep: June 1944. The Allied forces led by
Eisenhower are poised to launch an attack.
Based on a true story. Check for times. Tickets
£15-£75. Ambassadors Theatre, West St, WC2H
9ND. T: 020-7395 5405. www.theambassadors
theatre.co.uk. Station: Leicester Square. D7.

WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION

This acclaimed new production is based on
Agatha Christie’s gripping courtroom drama
– it is staged in a genuine former courtroom.
Directed by Lucy Bailey. Tickets £10-£75.

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COURTROOM STAGING
T: 0844-815 7141. www.witnesscountyhall.com.
Station: Waterloo/Westminster. F8.

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A spooky story adapted from Susan Hill’s
Gothic-style novel, about a lawyer who visits
a remote house to settle affairs after a woman’s
LONDON COUNTY HALL death. Tue-Sat 8pm; Tue & Thur 3pm; Sat 4pm.
witnesscountyhall.com Tickets £22.50-£85. Fortune Theatre, Russell St,
WC2B 5HH. T: 0844-871 7626. www.thewoman
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located on the map above using the grid reference 25 Lyric ................................ B1 41 Savoy ............................... B2
in the key below. 26 Menier Chocolate 42 Shaftesbury ................... A2
Factory ........................... D 43 Shakespeare’s Globe... D
Visit London has a secure online booking service 27 National Theatre ......... C3 44 Vaudeville ...................... B3
28 New London ................. A2 45 Theatre Royal
for all major current and forthcoming theatre 29 Noël Coward ................. B2 Drury Lane .................... A3
productions. 30 Novello ........................... A3 46 Theatre Royal
31 Old Red Lion ................. E Haymarket .................... B1
To book tickets go to www.visitlondon.com 32 Old Vic ............................ C4 47 Trafalgar Studios ........ C2
33 Palace .............................. A1 48 Vaudeville ...................... B2
Key to Theatres 34 Phoenix .......................... A1 49 Victoria Palace ............. F
35 Piccadilly ....................... B1 50 Waterloo
1 Adelphi ........................... B2 13 Duchess ......................A/B3 36 Playhouse ...................... C2 East Theatre ................. C4
2 Ambassadors ................ A2 14 Duke of York’s .............. B2 37 Prince Edward ............. A1 51 Wyndham’s ................... B2
3 Aldwych ......................... A3 15 Fortune ......................A2/3 38 Prince of Wales ............ B1 52 Young Vic ....................... C4
4 Apollo Theatre ............. B1 16 Garrick ........................... B2 39 Queen’s ........................... B1
5 Apollo Victoria ............. F 17 Gielgud ........................... A1 Key to Dance, Music and Multi-arts Venues
6 Arts .................................. B2 18 Harold Pinter ............... B1
7 Barbican Centre .......... G 19 Her Majesty’s ................ B1 53 Barbican Hall ............... G 58 St James’s Piccadilly
8 Cambridge ..................... A2 20 King’s Head Theatre .. E 54 London Coliseum ........ B2 church ............................. B1
9 Charing Cross Theatre ..B2 21 Leicester Square 55 Peacock .......................... A3 59 St Martin-in-the-Fields
10 Criterion ........................ B1 Theatre ........................... B1 56 Ronnie Scott’s .............. A1 church ............................. B2
11 Dominion ...................... A1 22 Little Angel Theatre ... E 57 Royal Opera 60 Sadler’s Wells ............... E
12 Donmar Warehouse.... A2 23 London Palladium ...... A1 House .............................. A2 61 Southbank Centre ....... C3

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 ENTERTAINMENT
CONCERTS: CLASSICAL IN THE HEART
ROYAL ALBERT HALL
London’s iconic music hall and is home to the OF LEICESTER
SQUARE
BBC Proms. Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore,
SW7 2AP. T: 020-7589 8212. www.royal
alberthall.com. Station: South Kensington. G4.

ST MARTIN-IN-THE-FIELDS CHURCH

OPEN 7 DAYS
Concerts and recitals. St Martin-in-the-Fields
Church, Trafalgar Square, WC2N 4JJ. T: 020-7766
1100. www.smitf.org. Station: Charing Cross. E8. A WEEK
CONCERTS: POP, JAZZ & WORLD
THE O2
Enormous venue for live music. 24-26 Aug:
Britney Spears (p. 74). Please check for times
and prices. The O2, Peninsula Square, SE10 0AX.
T: 0844-856 0202. www.theo2.co.uk. Station:
North Greenwich. Map inset.

DANCE
LONDON COLISEUM
From 22 Aug: Swan Lake. Classic ballet set
to Tchaikovsky’s score. Check for times and prices.
33 St Martin’s Lane, WC2N 4ES. T: 020-7845 9300.
www.eno.org. Station: Charing Cross. E8.

SADLER’S WELLS
1-18 Aug: Carmen la Cubana. Bizet’s score is given
a Cuban twist (p. 78). Please check for times and
prices. Rosebery Ave, EC1R 4TN. T: 020-7863 8000.
www.sadlerswells.com. Station: Angel. Off map.

FESTIVALS & EVENTS

BBC PROMS
To 8 Sep: Classical music. Royal Albert Hall,
Kensington Gore, SW7 2AP. T: 020-7589 8212.
www.bbc.co.uk/proms. Station: South Kensington. F4.

FILM4 SUMMER SCREEN

9-22 Aug: Watch films under the stars (p. 74).
Please check for times and prices. Somerset
House, Strand, WC2R 1LA. T: 020-7845 4600.
www.somersethouse.org.uk. Station: Temple. E8.

REGENT’S PARK OPEN AIR THEATRE

See classic shows in a glorious setting (p. 80).
Check for times and prices. Open Air, Inner Circle,
Regent’s Park, NW1 4NU. T: 0844-826 4242.
www.openairtheatre.com. Station: Baker Street. C6.
LAST MINUTE
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
A MONSTER CALLS & DISCOUNT
To 25 Aug: Tale about loss and healing. Check for
times and prices. The Old Vic, The Cut, SE1 8NB. THEATRE TICKETS
T: 0844-871 7628. www.oldvictheatre.com.
Station: Waterloo. F9.

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SPORT
IT’S COMING HOME
After recovering from the recent
FIFA World Cup, it’s back to
domestic football as the Premier
League season kicks off (from
10 Aug; p. 91). With Manchester
City and Liverpool dominating
the headlines last season, can
London’s clubs restore the capital’s
pride? Arsenal begin the season
with a new manager after the
departure of Arsène Wenger, and
Chelsea and Tottenham look to
build on last season’s success.

FINAL COUNTDOWN
It’s not only football matches
that fill Wembley Stadium – the
Ladbrokes Challenge Cup

ON AN EQUAL FOOTING
Final (25 Aug; p. 91), the long-
awaited climax to an historic
rugby league knockout tournament
that has been going since 1896,
promises crowds of close to

I
80,000 people. We don’t know yet
t’s billed as the most- the women’s team. Since then,
who the finalists are, but Hull FC
will have its eye on a third
watched women’s sporting Great Britain won a bronze
successive trophy. event in UK history and medal at the 2012 London
within weeks of going on Olympics and gold at Rio 2016
sale, the final sessions, and when they beat defending

HOCKEY © SIMON PARKER/SP ACTION IMAGES; CHALLENGE CUP © ALLAN MCKENZIE/SWPIX.COM

AN INDIAN SUMMER
After the match against Pakistan
in May, Lord’s Cricket ground
plays host to a great Indian cricket
team for their first Test match of
the series (9-13 Aug; p. 91). Both
nations had less-than-successful
winters and England began the
summer badly against Pakistan,
so team captains Joe Root and
Virat Kohli’s sides will be hoping
to regain some national pride.
all of England’s matches, sold
out. The Vitality Women’s
Hockey World Cup, at the
Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis
Centre, reaches its final stages
(to 5 Aug; p. 91). This is the
first time that the tournament
– the biggest hockey event in
the world – is hosted in the UK.
So who will lift the trophy?
The Netherlands, who are top in
the world rankings, are the team
to beat; they are the current
world champions and looking
for their eighth title. They have
only failed to reach two finals
since the tournament’s
inception in 1974.
England, currently ranked
second, will be looking for
their first World Cup title.
Their best result in the
tournament was third place
in 2010, which came after
funding had just restarted for
champions the Netherlands.
Women’s hockey in England
is in great shape, with more
than 10,000 new players taking
up the sport since GB’s victory
in Rio. Its funding is now equal
to the men’s game, which led to
England rising up the ranks.
Team captain Alex Danson
knows how vital funding is.
‘When I started, we were
unfunded and off the back of
1988 [when GB’s men won gold
at the Seoul Olympics], I was
very aware of the men’s success
and of the women in Barcelona
[winning bronze in 1992] but
that we hadn’t had anything
since then. Now that’s changed,’
she said in a recent interview.
There is a Fan Centre, which
is open to all. Watch the action
on a big screen, listen to music
and enjoy the festival vibe.
– Emma Levine

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 INFO To dial the UK, remove the first 0 and add 44. Map: refers to the grid coordinates on our Central
London Map. For more sports events and information, see www.visitlondon.com/events

WATCH Please check for times. Adult £22; child £14.

CRICKET Museum only £10; child £7. Drayton Park, N5 1BU.
2 Aug: Middlesex vs Sussex. 9-13 Aug: England T: 020-7619 5000. www.arsenal.com. Station:
vs India (p. 90). 16 Aug: Middlesex vs Essex. Holloway Road/Arsenal/Finsbury Park. Off map.
29 Aug: Middlesex vs Sussex. Lord’s Cricket
Ground, see ‘Lord’s Tour’ for address. CHELSEA FC STADIUM TOUR & MUSEUM
Guided hour-long tour includes the dressing room,
3 Aug: Surrey vs Middlesex. 9 Aug: Surrey vs players’ tunnel and press room, plus the museum.
Sussex. 15 Aug: Surrey vs Hampshire. 19-22 Aug: Legends Tours on selected dates. Check for times.
Surrey vs Lancashire. Kia Oval, see ‘Kia Oval Adult £22; child £15. Stamford Bridge, Fulham Rd,
Tour’ for address. SW6 1HS. T: 0371-811 1955. www.chelseafc.com.
Station: Fulham Broadway. Off map.
HOCKEY
To 5 Aug: Vitality Women’s Hockey World Cup LORD’S TOUR & MCC MUSEUM
(p. 90). Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, Guided tour of the home of cricket includes the
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, E20 2ST. Pavilion, Long Room and Honours Board, plus
T: 0800-0722 110. www.queenelizabetholympic the England team’s dressing room and the MCC
park.co.uk. Station: Stratford. Off map. Museum with the Ashes urn. Check for dates and
times. Booking essential. Tour £24; child £15.
FOOTBALL St John’s Wood Rd, NW8 8QN. T: 020-7616 8595.
5 Aug: FA Community Shield: Manchester City www.lords.org. Station: St John’s Wood. C4.
vs Chelsea. Wembley Stadium, Olympic Way,
HA9 0WS. T: 0844-980 8001. www.wembley KIA OVAL TOUR
stadium.com. Station: Wembley Park. Off map. Tour the famous cricket ground, home of Surrey
County Cricket Club since 1845 and host of
Premier League fixtures (dates are England matches (p. 32). Please check for times
subject to change) and prices. Kennington, SE11 5SS. T: 020-3946
11 Aug: Arsenal vs Manchester City. 25 Aug: 0100. www.kiaoval.com. Station: Oval. Off map.
Arsenal vs West Ham United. Emirates
Stadium, see ‘Arsenal Stadium Tour’ TWICKENHAM WORLD RUGBY
for address. MUSEUM & STADIUM TOUR
The first Test Tour the world’s largest stadium
18 Aug: Chelsea vs Arsenal. match in England dedicated to rugby. The World Rugby
Stamford Bridge, see ‘Chelsea FC was played at the Museum houses 38,000 objects.
Stadium Tour’ for address. Oval – WG Grace Please check for times and prices.
scored 152 runs
on his debut Twickenham Stadium, Whitton Rd,
18 Aug: Tottenham vs Fulham. Twickenham, TW2 7BA. T: 020-8892
Wembley Stadium, see ‘The Wembley 8877. www.worldrugbymuseum.com.
Stadium Tour’ for temporary address. Station: Twickenham. Off map.
T: 0344-844 0102. www.tottenhamhotspur.com.
THE WEMBLEY STADIUM TOUR
18 Aug: West Ham United vs Bournemouth. Go behind the scenes to relive sporting history
London Stadium, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, at this famous stadium. Tours daily 10am-4pm;
E20 2ST. T: 020-8548 2748. www.whufc.com. check for closures. Adult £22; child £14. Olympic
Way, HA9 0WS. T: 0800-169 9933. www.wembley
RUGBY LEAGUE stadium.com. Station: Wembley Park. Off map.
25 Aug: Ladbrokes Challenge Cup Final (p. 90).
Wembley Stadium, see ‘The Wembley Stadium WIMBLEDON LAWN TENNIS
Tour’ for temporary address. T: 0844-980 8001. MUSEUM & TOUR
In the museum, see the 1887 men’s singles trophy
TOURS & MUSEUMS and Victorian tennis fashions. The tour includes
ICON © ISTOCK

ARSENAL STADIUM TOUR & MUSEUM Centre Court. Daily 10am-5pm. Please check for
Self-guided audio tours include the changing prices. All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet
rooms, players’ tunnel and the museum. The Club, Church Rd, SW19 5AE. T: 020-8946 6131.
Legends Tour is led by former Arsenal players. www.wimbledon.com. Station: Southfields. Off map.

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 SHOPPING
This image: Westfield London
Right: Bicester Village
A BITE OUT OF LONDON
Carnaby Street is one of the city’s
most famous shopping streets.
Icons such as Jimi Hendrix to Paul
McCartney were spotted shopping
here in the Sixties. Now, you can
eat your way around it as Carnaby
Street Eat takes place (11 Aug;
noon-6pm). Sample dishes for
£5 from local restaurants – stalls
include Wright Brothers, Shoryu
and Dirty Bones. Sit in a deck
chair, listen to the DJs and
enjoy the capital.
www.carnaby.co.uk
©VisitBritain/Andrew Pickett
HERE COMES THE SUN
W
hen the sun comes out,
so, too, do shopping
events, from al fresco
entertainment to
pop-up stalls. Westfield
London in Shepherd’s Bush
(p. 93) has recently undergone
a refurbishment. Previously
London’s largest shopping
centre, it’s now the largest
in Europe thanks to a multi-
million-pound revamp. During
summer, the Westfield Presents
programme begins – whether
it’s music, sport or tech, each
month has a different theme.
August activities focus on
art, while in September it’s
all about design. If you want
to drop off the kids while you
shop, take advantage of the
fun fairs that have opened
in the Shepherd’s Bush and
Stratford Westfields.
If you love designer names
at a discount, visit Bicester
Village (p. 93). Located in the
heart of Oxfordshire, the outlet
is just a 46-minute train ride
from London Marylebone.
This season, Bicester launches
its al fresco Summer Garden
Terrace, with live jazz music
performed every weekend.
WESTFIELD LONDON © PA WIRE; BICESTER VILLAGE COURTESY OF BICESTER VILLAGE;
British designer Tom Dixon
makes his Village debut with
his home accessories. In the
Village’s glasshouse, there is a
pop-up from the British brand
Neom Organics. Take your pick
from natural wax candles and
gorgeous fragrances.
CARNABY STREET COURTESY OF CARNABY STREET EAT
Fitting in with Bicester
Village’s upmarket brands,
there are smart eateries, too.
Café Wolseley, inspired by
Piccadilly’s The Wolseley, has
just opened – enjoy gourmet
sandwiches and salads, and
buy gifts from truffles to tea sets.
In summer, Bicester Village
stays open longer: from 9am to
9pm on Monday to Wednesday
and until 10pm on Thursday
to Saturday. Happy shopping!
– Kohinoor Sahota
FIND YOUR
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(Sun 11am-5pm), although some stores open until late on Thur

MAJOR STORES WESTFIELD LONDON

FORTNUM & MASON
Established in 1707, this historic store is famed
for its food hall, hampers and china. Don’t miss
the Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon. 181 Piccadilly,
W1A 1ER. T: 0845-300 1707. www.fortnum
andmason.com. Station: Green Park. E7.
HARRODS
One of the world’s most famous and iconic
stores includes top fashion labels and jewellery,
plus many bars and restaurants. The food hall
stocks luxury wines and cheese, with many
souvenirs that are inspired by London. 87-135
Brompton Rd, SW1X 7XL. T: 020-7730 1234.
www.harrods.com. Station: Knightsbridge. F5.
HOUSE OF FRASER
Famous for its affordable designer fashion,
you’ll also find beauty, homeware and more at
this one-stop shop. 318 Oxford St, W1C 1HF
(and branches). T: 0344-800 3752. www.house
offraser.co.uk. Station: Oxford Circus. B4.
This huge mall has luxury and high-street stores,
plus many activities, cafes and restaurants
(p. 92). It has recently undergone a major
refurbishment, making it Europe’s largest
shopping centre. Ariel Way, W12 7GF (and
Stratford mall). T: 020-3371 2300. www.uk.
westfield.com. Station: Shepherd’s Bush. Map inset.
FASHION
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN
Tailored menswear and womenswear from the
fashion-forward label. 9 Savile Row, W1S 3PF.
T: 020-7494 8840. www.alexandermcqueen.com.
Station: Oxford Circus/Piccadilly Circus. C5.
PAUL SMITH
On-trend classic pieces for men and women
from the iconic designer. 40-44 Floral St,
WC2E 9TB (and branches). T: 020-7379 7133.
www.paulsmith.co.uk. Station: Covent Garden. C6.

JOHN LEWIS
Established more than 150 years ago, this British
institution sells everything from hats to homeware
across its seven splendid floors. 300 Oxford St,
W1A 1EX (and branches). T: 020-7629 7711.
www.johnlewis.com. Station: Oxford Circus. D6.

LIBERTY
Behind a mock-Tudor exterior, this respected
store is famed for its haberdashery and fabrics.
Arthur’s, an Art Deco-inspired restaurant, has
recently opened. Great Marlborough St, W1B
5AH. T: 020-7734 1234. www.libertylondon.com.
Station: Oxford Circus. B5.
TUBE SIGN COURTESY OF LONDON TRANSPORT MUSEUM SHOP

SELFRIDGES

SIGN OF THE TIMES

This famous department store is great for fashion,
beauty and food, and home to the huge Denim
Studios. 400 Oxford St, W1A 1AB. T: 0800-123 400.
www.selfridges.com. Station: Bond Street. D6.
MALLS & FACTORY OUTLETS
BICESTER VILLAGE
A shopping haven in Oxfordshire’s countryside,
where more than 160 boutiques showcase fashion
brands, with prices that are reduced all year
round. Please check for times (p. 92). Bicester,
Oxfordshire, OX26 6WD. T: 01869-323 200.
www.bicestervillage.com. Station: Marylebone
to Bicester Village. Bus: Shopping Express
Village coach from London hotels. Off map.
The Tube icon is one of the most recognisable
symbols in the world. Now, for the first time,
you can take home a version of it that lights
up. These lights are exclusive to the London
Transport Museum shop (p. 68), which
is home to some great souvenirs. The sign
has 10 interchangeable station signs, from
Piccadilly Circus to Covent Garden, as
well as the classic ‘Mind the Gap’ slogan.
Mounted on the wall or free-standing, it
is a fun addition to any home.

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SHOPPING
PRIMARK
At this bargain-hunter’s paradise, you’ll find
affordable clothing and homeware. 499-517 Oxford
St, W1K 7DA (and branches). T: 020-7495 0420.
www.primark.com. Station: Marble Arch. B4.
LONDON GLASSBLOWING STUDIO
Watch glass objects being created as you browse
pieces for sale. 62-66 Bermondsey St, SE1 3UD.
T: 020-7403 2800. www.londonglassblowing.co.uk.
Station: London Bridge. D8.

TOPSHOP
This flagship shop brims with catwalk-inspired
pieces at affordable prices. There’s a nail and
blow-dry bar, too. 214 Oxford St, W1W 8LG
(and branches). T: 0844-848 7487. www.top
shop.com. Station: Oxford Circus. B5.
SPECIALIST STORES
BUCKINGHAM PALACE SHOP
Pick up royal souvenirs, including soft toys.
7 Buckingham Palace Rd, SW1W 0PP. T: 020-
7839 1377. www.royalcollectionshop.co.uk.
Station: Victoria. F6.
HAMLEYS
One of the world’s biggest toy shops, with seven
floors selling everything that a child could dream
of. 188-196 Regent St, W1B 5BT. T: 0371-704 1977.
www.hamleys.com. Station: Oxford Circus. D7.
IT’S ONLY ROCK ‘N’ ROLL
Popular music merchandise shop selling rock
memorabilia, T-shirts, photos and more. 230 Baker
St, NW1 5RT. T: 020-7224 0277. www.itsonlyrock
nrolllondon.co.uk. Station: Baker Street. A3.
JAPAN CENTRE
Seek out this subterranean shop for sushi, hot
dishes, Japanese ingredients such as tea and
seaweed and a range of beautiful ceramics.
35b Panton St, SW1Y 4EA. T: 020-3405 1246.
www.japancentre.com. Station: Leicester
Square. E7.
PANDORA
Jewellery and gifts, including Pandora’s charms
for bracelets and necklaces. 257-259 Oxford St,
W1C 2DD (and branches). T: 020-7407 2007.
www.pandora.net. Station: Oxford Circus. B4.
PRESTAT
One of London’s oldest chocolate shops, selling
chocolate, truffles and more. 14 Princes Arcade,
SW1Y 6DS. T: 020-8961 8555. www.prestat.co.uk.
Station: Piccadilly Circus. E7.
TWININGS
Find more than 100 varieties of teas and
infusions at one of the oldest shops in London.
Open since 1706, it’s also home to a small museum.
216 Strand, WC2R 1AP. T: 020-7353 3511.
www.twinings.co.uk. Station: Temple. D9.
WE BUILT THIS CITY
This souvenir shop puts a quirky spin on classic
gifts. The stuffed model pigeons and illustrated
cityscapes, which are by local artists, are
particularly popular. 56 Carnaby St, W1F 9QF.
T: 020-3642 9650. www.webuilt-thiscity.com.
Station: Oxford Circus. B5.

LEGO STORE
Browse sets and marvel at LEGO creations,
from a 6.53m-tall Big Ben to an Underground
carriage, in this huge store. 3 Swiss Court,
W1D 6AP. T: 020-7839 3480. www.lego.com.
Station: Leicester Square. E7.
IMAGE COURTESY OF PRESTAT

LONDON BEATLES STORE

London’s only Beatles shop stocks original
memorabilia. 231/233 Baker St, NW1 6XE.
T: 020-7935 4464. www.beatlesstorelondon.co.uk.
Station: Baker Street. A3.

Prestat is home to beautiful

chocolate boxes and hampers

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EATING OUT
smoothie bowl at Feya; a pastry at
SWEET TREATS
MEATING OF MINDS
If you’re baffled by the vegan
trend, then gorge on ethically-
sourced meat at Meatopia at
Tobacco Dock in Wapping (31
Aug-2 Sep). The festival is a
chance to sample barbecued meat
and take part in butchery classes.
Roaming brass bands and singers
on stage provide entertainment.
www.meatopia.co.uk
CALLING ALL CARNIVORES
Sip Pimm’s in the sunshine at
StrEATLife (18 Aug), a free food
and craft beer festival (p. 12) in
the grounds of Alexandra Palace.
Sample paella, bao buns and jerk
chicken, watch and try street
art, then dance to DJs later on.
www.streatlife.alexandra
palace.com
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Clockwise from this image
Dominique Ansel Bakery;
Dominique Ansel Bakery
I
f you want to treat yourself
to something sweet, London
is the place to be. The
handmade pastries, tarts
and cakes in the window of
Feya in Marylebone will draw
you in. The new café is a team
effort, between the Finnish
cookbook author and Instagram
star Virpi Mikkonen and the
patisserie chef Zahra Khan,
who is a graduate of Gordon
Ramsay’s Tante Marie
cookery school in Surrey.
Dishes are made up of
artfully arranged flower petals
and colourful ingredients such
as blue algae and dragon fruit.
Go for cake, croissants or
doughnuts and linger over
Kusmi tea, Ozone coffee
or a beetroot latte.
The interior is just as pretty
with its white cherry blossom-
tree installation. If the sun
is shining, grab a seat outside
(23 James St, W1U 1DT).
When it comes to
presentation, Dominique
Ansel Bakery between
Belgravia and Victoria gives
Feya a run for its money. Named
the world’s best pastry chef in
2017, Dominique Ansel
is credited for inventing the
Cronut; a croissant and
doughnut hybrid. The flavour
changes each month and they
are made fresh each morning.
Alternatively, opt for afternoon
tea on the garden terrace or
inside by the open kitchen.
Other sweet treats include
macarons, Eton mess, Earl
DOMINIQUE ANSEL BAKERY AND PASTRY COURTESY OF DOMINIQUE ANSEL BAKERY;
Grey mousse made with lemon SMOOTHIE BOWL COURTESY OF FEYA; FOOD FESTIVAL © LAURENCE HOWE PHOTO
curd and blackberry ganache,
and cookie shots – cookies lined
with chocolate and filled with
Tahitian vanilla milk (17-21
Elizabeth St, SW1W 9RP).
If that’s got you craving
for more, then swing by Grom,
which has just opened in
Piccadilly Circus. Its sorbet
is made with fruit grown on
the company’s organic farm
in Piedmont, northern Italy,
while the ice cream is made
with spring water, milk and
cream from the area. All the
produce is churned daily and
free from artificial additives
(18 Piccadilly, W1J 0DF).
– Sarah Riches
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££: £20-£40 per person. £££: £40 or more per person
AMERICAS
HAM HOLY BURGER
Dine on gourmet burgers and sandwiches at this
restaurant inside John Lewis department store.
Daily L & D (check for times). £. John Lewis,
300 Oxford St, W1A 1EX. T: 020-7499 8296. www.
hamholyburger.co.uk. Station: Oxford Circus. B5.
HARD ROCK CAFE
London’s original burger joint has a huge menu,
with jumbo wings and smoked ribs. Daily L & D.
££. 150 Old Park Lane, W1K 1QZ. T: 020-7514 1700.
www.hardrock.com. Station: Hyde Park Corner. E8.
OBLIX
Enjoy amazing views over the capital from
The Shard in this sophisticated New York-style
rotisserie. Daily L & D. £££. 31 St Thomas St,
SE1 9RY. T: 020-7268 6700. www.oblix
restaurant.com. Station: London Bridge. E10.
PLANET HOLLYWOOD
A film-inspired experience with a global menu,
specialising in burgers. Daily L & D (bar to 1am).
££. 57-60 Haymarket, SW1Y 4QX. T: 020-7287
1000. www.planethollywoodlondon.com.
Station: Piccadilly Circus. E7.
BRITISH
AQUA SHARD
Head up to level 31 of landmark The Shard for
British cuisine and great views. Daily B, L & D.
£££. 31 St Thomas St, SE1 9RY. T: 020-3011 1256.
www.aquashard.co.uk. Station: London Bridge. E10.
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CAFÉ IN THE CRYPT
In the church’s 18th-century brick vaults, or in the
courtyard outside, you can enjoy hearty English
food at reasonable prices. Mon-Sat B, L & D; Sun
11am-6pm. £. St Martin-in-the-Fields, corner of
Trafalgar Square, WC2N 4JJ. T: 020-7766 1158.
www.smitf.org. Station: Charing Cross. D7.
CHENESTON’S RESTAURANT
This intimate dining room with classic English
decor specialises in fine British cuisine. Daily B,
L & D. £££. The Milestone Hotel, 1 Kensington
Court, W8 5DL. T: 020-7917 1000. www.milestone
hotel.com. Station: High Street Kensington. Off map.
SEARCYS ST PANCRAS
This Art Deco-style restaurant in the Eurostar
terminal serves British dishes. Daily B, L & D.
££-£££. Upper Concourse, St Pancras International,
N1C 4QL. T: 020-7870 9900. www.searcys.co.uk.
Station: King’s Cross St Pancras. C8.
SERPENTINE BAR & KITCHEN
Terrace café next to Hyde Park’s Serpentine lake.
Daily 8am-7pm. £. Serpentine Rd, Hyde Park,
W2 2UH. T: 020-7706 8114. www.serpentinebar
andkitchen.com. Station: Hyde Park Corner. C3.
SOPHIE’S STEAKHOUSE & BAR
Enjoy excellent British steaks, plus burgers
and terrine boards for sharing. Daily L & D. ££.
42-44 Great Windmill St, W1D 7NB (and branch).
T: 020-7352 0088. www.sophiessteakhouse.co.uk.
Station: Piccadilly Circus. E7.
THE REAL THING
It’s only taken 74 years, but an
Italian deli in Soho has finally
opened a restaurant. Lina Stores
IMAGE COURTESY OF LINA STORES’ RESTAURANT
on Brewer Street began selling
pasta, olive oil and truffles in
1944, becoming popular with
Italian expats including organic
chef Masha Rener. Rener is now
working as the head chef of Lina
Stores’ restaurant on Greek Street.
Expect classic dishes, regional
specialities and family recipes
such as crab and chilli spaghetti.
51 Greek St, W1D 4EH. T: 020-
3929 0068. www.linastores.co.uk
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5-6 Down Street, Mayfair, W1 7AQ. (Covent Garden exit)
020 7491 3810/020 7409 1315. 4 stars restaurant at 2 stars price!
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– food and service others talk about –

London’s hidden café

Café in the Crypt
Breakfast Lunch Afternoon Tea Pre-Theatre Dinner
Underneath St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square
www.smitf.org

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CHINESE
CHAI WU
Enjoy luxury Chinese dishes in the iconic
Knightsbridge department store, Harrods. Daily
L; Mon-Sat D (to 8pm). £££. Harrods, 87-135
Brompton Rd, SW1X 7XL. T: 020-3819 8888.
www.chaiwu.co.uk. Station: Knightsbridge. F5.
ROYAL CHINA BAKER STREET
This huge flagship branch is known for its
excellent dim sum, served every lunchtime.
Daily L & D. ££. 24-26 Baker St, W1U 3BZ (and
branches). T: 020-7487 4688. www.rcguk.co.uk.
Station: Baker Street. D6.
FRENCH
BRASSERIE ZÉDEL
Art Deco-style brasserie serving great-value
French dishes. Daily L & D. £-££. 20 Sherwood
St, W1F 7ED. T: 020-7734 4888. www.brasserie
zedel.com. Station: Piccadilly Circus. E7.
GASTROPUBS
THE EAGLE
One of London’s first gastropubs offers dishes
such as roast pork belly and grilled scallops.
Mon-Sat L & D; Sun L. ££. 159 Farringdon Rd,
EC1R 3AL. T: 020-7837 1353. www.theeagle
farringdon.co.uk. Station: Farringdon. B7.
THE THOMAS CUBITT
Classic dining room above a traditional bar, serving
dishes such as poached trout. Daily L & D. ££-£££.
44 Elizabeth St, SW1W 9PA. T: 020-7730 6060.
www.thethomascubitt.co.uk. Station: Victoria. D4.
THE WELLS
Pub near Hampstead Heath serving top-quality,
seasonal British cuisine. Daily L & D. ££. 30 Well
Walk, NW3 1BX. T: 020-7794 3785. www.thewells
hampstead.co.uk. Station: Hampstead. Off map.
INDIAN
AMAYA
These Michelin-starred dishes are full of exotic
twists on Indian classics, prepared in an open-
grill kitchen. Daily L & D. £££. Halkin Arcade,
19 Motcomb St, SW1X 8JT. T: 020-7823 1166.
www.amaya.biz. Station: Knightsbridge. F6.
CHUTNEY MARY
Enjoy a gourmet tour of seven Indian regions
in this elegant restaurant, which includes the
Pukka bar. Daily L & D. ££. 73 St James’s St,
SW1A 1PH. T: 020-7629 6688. www.chutney
mary.com. Station: Green Park. E7.
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REVIEW
PERFECT PIZZAS
If you fancy a cheap and cheerful meal, head
to Leicester Square’s new MOD Pizza, which
is decorated with Pop Art. An acronym for
‘made on demand,’ the Seattle-based pizza
company lets you design your own pizza,
which is baked in a wood-fired oven. Choose
from red, white, garlic, pesto or barbecue
sauces; six cheeses, including a dairy-free
option; various types of meat and 18 veggies.
Whichever toppings you choose, the price
is £7.87 for a medium pizza – bargain. Order
a milkshake with toffee or Oreo pieces.
17-18 Irving St, WC2H 7AT. T: 020-7839 2714.
www.modpizza.co.uk
GAYLORD RESTAURANT
This long-established Indian restaurant brand
serves award-winning sheekh kebabs and
Mughal dishes. Daily L & D. ££. 79-81 Mortimer
St, W1W 7SJ. T: 020-7580 3615. www.
gaylordlondon.com. Station: Oxford Circus. D7.
INDIAN ACCENT
Manish Mehrotra is regularly voted as one
of India’s best chefs, and now he’s opened the
first London branch of his New Delhi restaurant
PIZZA IMAGE COURTESY OF MOD PIZZA
in Mayfair. Mon-Sat L & D. £££. 16 Albemarle
St, W1S 4HW. T: 020-7629 9802. www.indian
accent.com. Station: Green Park. E7.
MASALA ZONE
In this vibrant restaurant, recently refurbished,
enjoy tasty Indian street food, traditional thalis
and regional curries. Daily L & D. ££. 48 Floral St,
WC2E 9DA (and branches). T: 020-7379 0101.
www.masalazone.com. Station: Covent Garden. D6.
MINT LEAF
Contemporary Indian dishes are served in this
stylish restaurant; try the venison roast. Mon-Fri
& Sun L; daily D. £££. Suffolk Place, Haymarket,
SW1Y 4HX. T: 020-7930 9020. www.mintleaf
london.com. Station: Piccadilly Circus. E7.

VEERASWAMY LONDON
London’s oldest Indian restaurant boasts
decadent decor and a Michelin star, with tandoori
and seafood dishes. Daily L & D. £££. 99 Regent
C E L EBRATI N G 2 5
St, W1B 4RS. T: 020-7734 1401. www.veera SE NSAT I O N A L YEARS
swamy.com. Station: Piccadilly Circus. E7.

INTERNATIONAL
THE CAVENDISH
This elegant restaurant serves mains such as wild
salmon. Daily L & D. ££-£££. 35 New Cavendish
St, W1G 9TR. T: 020-7487 3030. www.35new
cavendish.co.uk. Station: Baker Street. D6.

THE TERRACE
Enjoy tasty salads, burgers and Italian dishes
at this hotel restaurant. Daily B, L & D. ££.
Amba Hotel Charing Cross, The Strand,
WC2N 5HX. T: 0800-330 8397. www.amba-
hotel.com. Station: Charing Cross. E8.
ITALIAN
ASK ITALIAN

20% OFF
Conveniently located opposite Paddington
Station, this restaurant has friendly staff, tasty
pizza and dangerous desserts. Grab a seat
outside if you can. Daily L & D. ££. 41-43 Spring FOOD/SOFT DRINKS/MERCHANDISE
St, W2 1JA (and branches). T: 020-8115 7091.
Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. Payment by cash
www.askitalian.co.uk. Station: Paddington. D4. or debit/credit card only. Discount applies to a la carte menu
(excluding kids’ menu). Valid daily until 30/12/18. Subject to
availability. 1 voucher per table maximum 8 persons. Code LPLAN.
VERDI ITALIAN KITCHEN Please show this advert to your server before ordering.
Enjoy Italian classics or afternoon tea in the Royal
Albert Hall. Tue-Sun L & D. ££. Kensington Gore,
SW7 2AP. T: 020-7070 4401. www.royalalbert RESTAURANT OPEN ‘TIL MIDNIGHT (11PM SUN)
hall.com. Station: South Kensington. F4. BAR OPEN ‘TIL 1AM (MIDNIGHT SUN)
JAPANESE
BENIHANA
Chefs create griddle-cooked dishes at your table. TO BOOK PLEASE CALL
Daily L & D. £££. 37 Sackville St, W1S 3EH (and
branches). T: 020-7494 2525. www.benihana.co.uk. 020 7287 1000
Station: Piccadilly Circus. E7. planethollywoodlondon.com
SAKAGURA 57-60 HAYMARKET
The menu at this izakaya-style ‘Japanese pub’ is LONDON SW1Y 4QX
designed to be shared, so order drinks alongside TUBE: PICCADILLY CIRCUS OR LEICESTER SQ
nibbles and small plates. Daily L & D. ££. 8
Heddon St, W1B 4BS. T: 020 3405 7230. www.
sakaguralondon.com. Station: Piccadilly Circus. E7.

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RIVERSIDE SOUTH EAST ASIAN
BATEAUX LONDON CHI KITCHEN
See London’s iconic sights on a river cruise Try tasty pan-Asian cuisine with an open-plan
while dining on modern British cuisine. Daily dining space in this popular department store.
L & D; Sun jazz with three-course L. £££. Daily B, L & D. ££. 334-348 Debenhams, Oxford
Embankment Pier, WC2N 6NU. T: 020-7695 St, W1C 1JG. T: 020-3841 6888. www.chikitchen.
1800. www.bateauxlondon.com. Station: co.uk. Station: Oxford Circus. D6.
Embankment. E8.
MANGO TREE
LONDON SHOWBOAT When Planet Elegant and popular fine dining
Drift down the River Thames Hollywood opened, with dishes from all regions
Sylvester Stallone,
past London’s landmarks while Demi Moore, Arnold of Thailand, such as sea bass
enjoying a four-course dinner. Schwarzenegger wrapped in banana leaf. Daily
Booking essential. Boarding and Bruce Willis L & D. ££-£££. 46 Grosvenor Place,
Westminster Pier at 7.30pm. backed it SW1X 7EQ (and Harrods branch).
£££. Westminster Pier, SW1A 2JR. T: 020-7823 1888. www.mangotree.
T: 020-7740 0400. www.citycruises.com. org.uk. Station: Victoria. F6.
Station: Westminster. F8.
SPANISH
RS HISPANIOLA EL PIRATA
Enjoy contemporary Mediterranean cuisine Choose authentic tapas including cured meats
aboard this permanently docked restaurant ship. and fresh seafood. There are also good set
Daily L & D. ££. Victoria Embankment, WC2N menus. Mon-Fri L & D; Sat D. ££. 5-6 Down St,
5DJ. T: 020-7839 3011. www.hispaniola.co.uk. W1J 7AQ. T: 020-7491 3810. www.elpirata.co.uk.
Station: Embankment. E8. Station: Green Park. E6.

IBÉRICA
REVIEW Traditional tapas are given a modern twist. Daily
L & D. ££. 5-6 Zig Zag Building, 68 Victoria St,
SW1E 6SQ (and branches). T: 020-3327 0200.
www.ibericarestaurants.com. Station: Victoria. F7.
VEGETARIAN
THE GATE
Try Indian and Middle Eastern-inspired dishes.
Daily L & D; Sat & Sun B, L & D. ££. 22-24 Seymour
Place, W1H 7NL. T: 020-7724 6656. www.thegate
restaurants.com. Station: Marble Arch. D5.
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PASSION FOR PASTA

A new Turkish pasta restaurant has opened
in Fitzrovia. Kyseri is inspired by the Kayseri
region in central Turkey and chef Selin Kiazim’s
Turkish-Cypriot heritage. Try small plates of
modern Turkish cuisine such as house-cured
beef from the region, Cypriot halloumi loaf
and Black Sea fondue. Don’t miss the manti
(pasta dumplings, pictured) and erişte
(chopped egg noodles), and save space for
kaymak katmer, a flaky pastry filled with
clotted cream and crushed pistachios.
64 Grafton Way, W1T 5DN. T: 020-7383 3717.
www.kyseri.co.uk
MILDREDS
Try the wild mushroom and ale pie at this Soho
institution. Mon-Sat L & D. ££. 45 Lexington St,
W1F 9AN (and branches). T: 020-7494 1634.
www.mildreds.co.uk. Station: Oxford Circus. D7.
TIBITS
Help yourself to salads, hot dishes and desserts,
and pay by plate weight. Daily B, L & D. £-££.
12-14 Heddon St, off Regent St, W1B 4DA.
T: 020-7758 4112. www.tibits.co.uk. Station:
Piccadilly Circus. D7.
WOODLANDS
Indian dishes. Daily L & D. £££. 77 Marylebone
Lane, W1U 2PS. T: 020-7486 3862. www.woodlands
restaurant.co.uk. Station: Bond Street. D6.

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NIGHTLIFE
LIFEISA
CABARET
BRILLIANT BEERS
The London Craft Beer Festival
(3-5 Aug) in Tobacco Dock gives
you the chance to try unusual beers
from 65 brewers including the
UK’s Beavertown and the USA’s
Stillwater Artisanal. There are
great food stalls and music by
DJs including Greg Wilson, too.
www.londoncraftbeerfestival.co.uk
THE GIN CROWD
There’s another drinks festival in
Tobacco Dock: at the Gin Festival
(23-26 Aug), where you can ask
distillers questions and try Triple
Point, Slingsby, Tinker Gin and
Whitley Neill. While you’re
sipping the spirit, eat delicious
street food and listen to live bands.
www.ginfestival.com
L
egendary Leicester Square
club Café de Paris has
been hosting wild nights
since 1924. Countless
stories have unfolded in this
basement and now the venue
is drawing on its astonishing
history with a new Friday-night
cabaret show, The Service. The
club is renowned for drawing
famous revellers and singers,
from Frank Sinatra to the Prince
of Wales, and royalty of the
purple variety, too – Prince.
The entertainment den stayed
open despite the Blitz during
World War II, when the dance
floor suffered a direct hit from
a falling bomb. The attack
killed 80 people, including the
renowned swing performer
Ken ‘Snakehips’ Johnson.
Through exhilarating
performances, The Service
cleverly draws on all of this
history, pouring each episode
into one well-paced showpiece.
There’s a cheeky thrill in seeing
notorious Café visits from the
likes of Princess Margaret and
Marlene Dietrich reimagined
as slow, skilful burlesque strips.
By the time a 1990s-style raver
arrives in a Day-Glo outfit with
flaming hula hoops, you’ll be an
expert in Café de Paris’ history.
With its chandeliers, ceiling
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drapes and curving staircases,
the two-storey space lives up
to the glamour of its past.
During the show, dancers
dressed up as hotel bellboys
dangle, spin and swing around
the space, pouring Champagne
into glasses below.
The club’s dance floor is filled
with large dining tables during
the show, providing the option
to enjoy a two- or three-course
dinner and a bottle of Prosecco
as you watch it. If you’re just
there for the show, the
mezzanine has intimate tables
which offer an equally good,
elevated view of the drama.
Whether you choose the full
dinner option or just drinks,
The Service will leave your
appetite for high-quality
entertainment satisfied.
– Neil Simpson
Café de Paris, 3 Coventry St,
W1D 6BL. T: 020-7436 1111.
www.cafedeparis.com
 INFO Most bars are open 11am-11pm, most nightclubs are open 10pm-3am. The UK’s legal drinking age
is 18 years old. ID may be required. Map: refers to the grid coordinates on our Central London map
TRADITIONAL PUBS
MAGPIE & STUMP
Opposite the Old Bailey courts, this historic pub
dates back to the 1500s. 18 Old Bailey, EC4M 7EP.
T: 020-7248 5085. www.magpieandstump.com.
Station: St Paul’s. D10.
THE SPANIARDS INN
A cosy, ancient pub by Hampstead Heath, which
Charles Dickens frequented. Spaniards Rd, NW3
7JJ. T: 020-8731 8406. www.thespaniards
hampstead.co.uk. Station: Hampstead. Off map.
WAXY O’CONNOR’S
Huge Irish-themed pub with live music, a food
menu and four bars. 14-16 Rupert St, W1D 6DD.
T: 020-7287 0255. www.waxyoconnors.co.uk.
Station: Piccadilly Circus. E7.
YE OLDE CHESHIRE CHEESE
Historic pub with snug 17th-century rooms
and narrow passageways. 145 Fleet St, EC4A
2BU. T: 020-7353 6170. Station: Blackfriars. D9.
BARS & CLUBS
THE BACK ROOM
Next door to Hard Rock Cafe, this cocktail bar
features iconic music items, including a door
from the Apple Studios signed by The Beatles.
148b Old Park Lane, W1K 1QZ. T: 020-7514 1700.
www.hardrock.com. Station: Green Park. E6.
SEARCYS ST PANCRAS CHAMPAGNE BAR
Europe’s longest Champagne bar is in a train
station. St Pancras International, Euston Rd, N1C
4QL. T: 020-7870 9900. www.searcyschampagne
bars.co.uk. Station: King’s Cross St Pancras. C8.
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GONG
You’ll find this smart, intimate lounge and bar
on the 52nd floor of The Shard. 31 St Thomas
St, SE1 9QU. T: 020-7234 8208. www.shangri-
la.com. Station: London Bridge. E10.
GORDON’S WINE BAR
Enjoy a large selection of wines in this brick-
walled basement, established in 1890. 47 Villiers
St, WC2N 6NE. T: 020-7930 1408. www.gordons
winebar.com. Station: Charing Cross. E8.
RILEYS SPORTS BAR
Busy bar with 34 screens, table football and
American food. £. 380 Haymarket, SW1Y 4TE.
T: 020-7930 0393. www.rileyssportsbars.co.uk.
Station: Piccadilly Circus. E3.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
THE BLUES KITCHEN
Bourbon and burgers, plus bands and DJs.
111 Camden High St, NW1 7JN (and Shoreditch
and Brixton branches). T: 020-7387 5277. www.the
blueskitchen.com. Station: Camden Town. Off map.
RONNIE SCOTT’S
Famous Soho jazz club with a late bar. 47 Frith
St, W1D 4HT. T: 020-7439 0747. www.ronnie
scotts.co.uk. Station: Tottenham Court Road. D7.
CASINOS
CASINO AT THE EMPIRE
Includes a poker room, games, a bar and an Asian
restaurant. Open 24 hours daily. 5-6 Leicester
Square, WC2 7NA. T: 020-3627 0818. www.the
casinolsq.com. Station: Leicester Square. E7.
REVIEW
THESOUNDOFMUSIC
Music fans can walk in their legends’ footsteps
at The Good Mixer, a revamped pub with
a history. Named after a cement mixer that got
stuck in the basement, the former Irish bar in
Camden was the spot where the 1990s band
Elastica signed to Deceptive Records, Amy
Winehouse hung out and the Blur vs Oasis
feud kicked off after a Gallagher brother
insulted the dress sense of Blur’s guitarist.
The team behind this have kept the original
1950s panelling, but modernised the menu
with craft beer, Pieminister pies, live sports on a
big screen and a free-to-play vintage jukebox,
featuring Britpop classics and London artists.
There are also live sessions from Camden
residents on a salvaged piano in a nod to the
area’s former piano manufacturing industry.
30 Inverness St, NW1 7HJ. T: 020-3076 0002.
www.thegoodmixer.co.uk
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BEYOND LONDON Why not escape the capital with a visit to some
of Britain’s best-loved towns and cities?

Trips to be proud of
As Pride takes place across the country, Neil
Simpson visits cities celebrating the festival

W
hile things may well have been different
many years ago, we’re pretty sure that
there has never been a better time to
be an LGBT+ visitor to the UK than
right now. Whether you identify as straight,
lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer,
intersex or asexual, or if you best fit into
another bracket, there are plenty of places in
Great Britain where you can just be yourself.
With the country revelling in peak Pride
season, find out where to join in this month.

BRIGHTON
If you asked a UK resident to name the most
gay-friendly place in the country, we’d bet
PRIDE CYMRU © MATTHEW HORWOOD

a few pink pounds that they’d say Brighton.
This southern seaside destination also pulls
off the trick of feeling like a small town, but
with a cultural scene typically reserved for
larger cities. It’s a great day trip from London,
taking you from the humid Tube to a breezy
beach in less than 90 minutes.
The heart of LGBT+ Brighton is Kemptown,
a seafront strip between the Palace Pier and
Brighton Marina. It’s filled with boutique
hotels, shops, pubs, bars and great restaurants
– we recommend Curry Leaf Café, an acclaimed,
casual spot serving Indian street food and craft
ales. Kemptown is also home to some of Brighton’s
best nightlife, including The Basement Club
inside Legends hotel and the gay scene veteran
Club Revenge, which has been filling its two
dancefloors for more than 25 years.

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 Clockwise from above:
Brighton; Pride reveller;
Pride Cymru flag; partying
in Brighton; crowds at
Pride Cymru
Brighton Pride 2018 (3-5 Aug) is set to be one
of its biggest, thanks to a superstar appearance
on Saturday night: Britney Spears is starting her
European tour here. The level of affection shown
BRIGHTON PIER © VISIT ENGLAND;
to Britney within the UK’s gay community has
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really grown during the past decade, so this will
be a big moment for Brighton.
Most events are ticketed, but the daytime Pride
Community Parade on Saturday is a great way
to get involved. The theme is ‘Colour My World’,
so put on your loudest clothes (and perhaps
some sunglasses). www.brighton-pride.org
LEEDS
In the north of England, Yorkshire is the United
Kingdom’s largest county and home to the city
of Leeds, which has steadily established itself
as a lively hub for LGBT+ visitors to the region.
You’ll find beautiful Victorian architecture, four
theatres and plenty of shopping options. The city
is also very close to the natural wonders of the
Yorkshire Dales National Park, making Leeds
a great base from which to venture there.
Back in the city, the Freedom Quarter is a good
place to start exploring the most inclusive side to
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Leeds. You’ll discover a clutch of gay bars including
The Viaduct Showbar, which is open every day
and has just emerged after a big refurbishment.
This venue is dedicated to having as much fun
as possible, whether that’s an afternoon bingo
session or some raucous live cabaret. Blayds
Bar is another entertainment specialist which
was refurbished recently, while the historic
New Penny is the oldest gay bar in Leeds.
Leeds Pride (5 Aug) is now the largest Pride
event in Yorkshire. The parade makes room
for 60 floats (the decorated vehicles that each
organisation uses to move along the parade
route) and continues for five hours, moving
through the city from Millennium Square to
Lower Briggate. For the first time, Championship
football team Leeds United is a sponsor, which
is a tremendous step forward for the city’s
LGBT+ credentials – and English football.
www.leedspride.com
CARDIFF
Called ‘Cymru’ in Welsh, Wales is not to be
overlooked. Combining culture and the coast,
its capital city Cardiff has a busy month ahead
as its Pride event (24-26 Aug) coincides with
the Extreme Sailing Series festival (24-27 Aug).
Gather on Cardiff Bay’s shore to watch elite sailing
teams race, or have a go at rafting with Cardiff
International White Water.
Not into watersports? Stay dry with a visit to
a castle, or ride a bike through Sophia Gardens
and Pontcanna Fields, a Grade II-listed
parkland in the city centre.
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LGBT+ visitors should feel most comfortable
in the central areas of Charles Street and
Churchill Way. The handsome, Grade II-listed
Golden Cross pub provides a heady mix of
karaoke, cabaret and strippers, while The Kings
is a bigger venue with a roof terrace and a mixed,
young crowd. If you’re partying, head to Pulse
club on Churchill Way, while drag addicts
will be happy at Minsky’s Showbar.
Pride Cymru (24-26 Aug) is guaranteed to
be a major event. The hub for all of the festival’s
events is the City Hall Lawns, just to the north
of the medieval Cardiff Castle, while
Pride Cymru’s Big Weekend combines live
music and a funfair with the all-important
parade; it’s set to wow the crowds between
Capitol Shopping Centre and City Hall Lawn
from 11am on Saturday. Monday 27 August
is a public holiday in England and Wales,
so you can expect the locals to be seriously
up for partying all weekend.
www.pridecymru.co.uk
Clockwise
from above:
Manchester;
festivalgoer; the
banquet room in
the grounds of
Cardiff Castle
 Clockwise from this
image: Manchester;
Clean Bandit at 2017’s
Manchester Pride
MANCHESTER
Situated south of Leeds in the north west
of England, fans of British music need
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no introduction to Manchester: Oasis,
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The Smiths, Take That and The Stone
Roses all call this great industrial city home.
Hate all of those bands? Fine, but you should
visit Manchester all the same: the city buzzes
like never before with dozens of brilliant
restaurants, superb shopping and a vivacious
cultural calendar – look out for the Caribbean
Carnival of Manchester (11-12 Aug), as well
as more than 100 two-metre-high bees, each
individually decorated and to be found across
the city this summer.
The LGBT+ community has been a key
part of Manchester’s identity for decades,
with Canal Street at the centre of the
city’s gay village. It’s right next to
Chinatown (another strong
indicator of a progressive
British city) and alongside
the Rochdale Canal, which
means you can expect lots
of al fresco eating and
drinking opportunities.
Canal Street is such a
major destination now
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Leeds
Manchester
Cardiff London
Brighton
that it even has its own website (www.canal-st.
co.uk), which will lead you to legendary
addresses including the lesbian bar Vanilla, the
area’s largest nightclub Cruz 101 and the
multitasking bar, club and restaurant VIA.
Like Cardiff, Manchester is taking advantage
of the bank holiday weekend by running its
Pride at the same time (24-27 Aug). The line-up
includes Scissor Sisters frontman Jake Shears,
Rita Ora and dance DJing royalty Pete Tong,
while the parade takes over the wider city on
Saturday. This being Manchester, that’s only half
of the story however: on the last day you can pay
tribute to AIDS victims at the annual candlelit
vigil in Sackville Gardens, while the
new Superbia Weekend project
offers a calmer alternative to the
main Pride festival, by shining
a light on film, comedy, music,
literature, sports and theatre.
We have chosen to profile
LGBT+ friendly spots which are
celebrating Pride this month, but
there are plenty more destinations
that will welcome you too. From
Bristol in the west, all the way up
to Glasgow in Scotland, the country
awaits. www.manchesterpride.com
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TICKET INFORMATION
OYSTER CARDS
& TRAVELCARDS
An Oyster card is a pre-paid
travel smart card. Use it to
pay for single journeys on
the bus, Tube, tram, DLR,
London Overground and most
National Rail train services
within the London region.
You can buy a Visitor Oyster
card before you leave home for
£5 and pre-load it with credit at
www.visitorshop.tfl.gov.uk.
The system has nine zones;
Zone 1 is in central London.
Buy Oyster cards and
Day Travelcards from ticket
machines at stations, eight
TfL Visitor Centres and
any Oyster Ticket Shop.
UK residents can also pay for
their travel with a UK-issued
contactless payment debit
card. For more information,
see www.tfl.gov.uk/
visitinglondon.
An Oyster card also gives
you a 25 per cent discount on
Emirates Air Line (London’s
cable car) and discounts on
single journeys on all MBNA
Thames Clippers river buses.
For more information, visit
www.visitorshop.tfl.gov.uk.
VISITOR PASS
London Pass offers free entry and
discounts at a fixed price. See
www.visitbritainshop.com.
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Useful things to know – from booking a place to stay
to getting around the city
GETTING AROUND
For 24-hour travel info, visit
Transport for London’s (TfL)
website www.tfl.gov.uk/
visitinglondon or call
T: 0343-222 1234.
LONDON UNDERGROUND
(THE TUBE)
www.tfl.gov.uk. See London
Underground Map (p. 120-121).
Services run Mon-Sat 5am-
12.30am and Sun 7.30am-
11.30pm on most routes. Night
Tube runs all night Fri & Sat
on the Victoria and Jubilee
lines, and most of the Central,
Northern and Piccadilly lines.
Fares vary; a Zone 1 adult fare
is £4.90 (£2.40 Oyster).
LONDON BUSES
London buses run from
5am-12.30am. Night buses
(midnight-4.30am) operate on
main routes. Several services
run 24 hours a day. You cannot
pay for a London bus fare with
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cash, so use a Visitor Oyster
card, Oyster card, Travelcard
or UK-issued contactless
payment debit card. For
further information, visit
www.tfl.gov.uk/buses.
Single fare is £1.50 with an
Oyster card or UK-issued
contactless card.
LONDON OVERGROUND
www.tfl.gov.uk. See
London Underground Map
(p. 120-121). Trains run Mon-
Sat 5am-midnight and Sun
7am-11.30pm on most routes.
DOCKLANDS
LIGHT RAILWAY
www.tfl.gov.uk/dlr.
T: 020-7363 9700. Trains run
about every three to 10 mins.
Mon-Sat 5.30am-12.30am;
Sun 7am-11pm.
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Fares increase after 8pm. Don’t
use vehicles that approach you,
except for licensed black cabs.
Visit www.tfl.gov.uk.
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journeys. Fares and journey times can change, so please check before you travel at www.tfl.gov.uk

TRAINS

AIRPORTS
Paddington serves the West Country,
Wales and the South Midlands.
Liverpool Street and Fenchurch
Street serve East Anglia and Essex.
Euston King’s Cross St Pancras HEATHROW AIRPORT
Marylebone and St Pancras T: 0844-335 1801. www.heathrowairport.com.
International (connects to King’s Cross London Underground: Direct trains to/from central
St Pancras) serve north and central Britain, London every five minutes 5am-11.45pm (p. 121)
via Piccadilly line. Journey time 60 minutes.
and southeast England. Charing Cross Heathrow Connect: Two trains per hour to/from
London Bridge Waterloo Paddington. Journey time 25 minutes.
and Victoria serve southern England. Heathrow Express: Four direct trains an hour to/
T: 0845-748 4950. www.nationalrail.co.uk. from Paddington. Journey time 15 minutes.
Eurostar uses St Pancras International. National Express: Three coaches per hour to/from
Go to www.eurostar.com. UK: T: 0344-822 Victoria Coach Station. Journey time 45 minutes.
4777. International: T: 01233-617 575.
GATWICK AIRPORT
T: 0844-892 0322. www.gatwickairport.com.
Thameslink: Direct trains to/from London
Bridge and St Pancras International (connects
to King’s Cross St Pancras). Up to four
trains per hour. Gatwick Express: Direct
trains to/from Victoria every 15 minutes.
The journey takes about 30 minutes. Southern
Railway: Direct trains to/from Victoria
every 15 minutes. The journey takes 30 minutes.
National Express: Direct coaches to/from
Victoria Coach Station, up to two coaches per
hour. Journey times are one hour 20 minutes.

CAR HIRE CITY AIRPORT

Make sure your driving licence is valid for T: 020-7646 0088. www.londoncityairport.
the UK and see ‘Congestion Charge’ (p. 112). com. London City Airport: Trains
Hertz T: 0870-844 8844. www.hertz.co.uk. to/from Canary Wharf (change at
Poplar) Canning Town
Kendall Cars Ltd T: 020-8542 0403.
Bank and many other stations.
www.kendallcars.com. Enterprise Rent-
A-Car T: 0800-800 227. www.enterprise.co.uk. STANSTED AIRPORT
T: 0844-335 1803. www.stanstedairport.com.
SANTANDER CYCLES HIRE Stansted Express: Trains to/from
Bicycles are for hire from docking stations across Liverpool Street. National Express:
central London. £2 for 24-hour hire. First 30 Coaches run to/from Victoria Coach Station.
Stansted Citylink runs coaches to Stansted
minutes of cycling are free. Visit www.tfl.gov.
Airport from Victoria and King’s
uk/santandercycles or call T: 0343-222 6666. Cross St Pancras.
Transport symbols explained LUTON AIRPORT
T: 01582-405 100. www.london-luton.co.uk.
London Underground Docklands
Light Railway
First Capital Connect: There are up to six trains
London Overground per hour to/from St Pancras International
London River (connects to King’s Cross St Pancras).
National Rail Services Pier

Enjoy London with a Visitor Oyster Card.

The easiest way to travel around.
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VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE
Find tourist information at the City of
London Information Centre, St Paul’s
Churchyard, EC4M 8BX.
Whether you need directions, information
about the latest events or suggestions for
days out, speak to the friendly, multilingual
team at the only officially recognised tourist
information centre in central London.
At the centre you can get Oyster cards, hotel
reservations, foreign exchange, VAT refunds,
stamps, postcards and tickets to attractions
and tours as well as theatre shows.
There are also Visitor Centres at
Holborn, Victoria, Euston, King’s
Cross St Pancras, Liverpool Street, Piccadilly
Circus, Paddington, Gatwick Airport and
Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.
COACHES
LONDON PLANNER
London’s main coach services use Victoria Coach
Station, a central hub which offers travel across
For copies of London Planner call T: 020-7611 4669
Morris Visitor Publications, 2nd Floor, Samuel House, 6 St Alban’s Street, the UK, SW1W 9TP. T: 0343-222 1234.
London, SW1Y 4SQ. T: 020-7242 5222. london.planner@morriseurope.com. www.tfl.gov.uk/coaches. Victoria.
LondonPlanner LondonPlannerMag LondonPlanner www.
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Group Editor: Kohinoor Sahota Group Deputy Editor: Sarah Riches CONGESTION CHARGE
Associate & Digital Editor: Neil Simpson Sub Editor: Anna Frame Contributors:
Alicia Bachmann, Mark Bailey, Emma Levine Picture Researcher: Tamsan There is a congestion charge to drive into central
Barratt Group Art Director: Tim Benton Senior Designer: Suzette Scoble
Content Director: Chris Johnson Production & Distribution Director:
London, Mon-Fri 7am-6pm. Pay in advance or on
Melanie Needham Senior Production Assistant & Retoucher: Dave Weeks
Production Assistant: David Pollard Senior Account Manager: Dominique
the day of travel (£11.50), or the day after (£14).
Marchi Digital Development Manager: Jo Bathhurst Sales Director T: UK: 0343-222 2222. International: +44 343
(Tourism): Rob Way Sales Development Manager: Charlotte
Johnson-Last Sales Director (Consumer): Sindy Walker Hotel & 222 2222. www.tfl.gov.uk/congestioncharge.
Concierge Services Director: Sam Johnson Operations Director: Bridget
Mastino Senior Marketing, Distribution & Production Co-ordinator:
Graham Randell Sales and Marketing Co-Ordinator: Ana Martinez Office
Co-Ordinator: Ewa Laskowska Operations Assistant: Vinetta Swan
RIVER SERVICES
Publishing Director: Stewart Dymock Managing Director: Chris Manning
London & Partners: T: 020-7234 5800. www.londonandpartners.com
MBNA Thames Clippers River Bus serves 22 piers.
For VisitBritain: Tim Holt T: 020-7578 1000. www.visitbritain.com Prices start at £4.40. River Roamer ticket adult
Email: tim.holt@visitbritain.org
£19; child £9.50; under-fives free. Discounts on
London Planner Volume 32, Issue 8. Printed in Great Britain.
Over 100,000 monthly copies distributed worldwide. Est. 1984. single journeys on all MBNA Thames Clippers
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information submitted to Morris Visitor Publications. MVP and VisitBritain cannot guarantee the accuracy
gov.uk/river. MBNA Thames Clippers:
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sources by mills with recognised environmental accreditation. Please recycle
this magazine, or return it to your hotel. of the river (return flights are available).
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Disabled travellers in London should visit
Call: 0800 770 007
Offices in South London, Canterbury,
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at www.disabledgo.com. For UK details, visit
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TRAVEL INFORMATION
For 24-hour London travel information (bus,
Tube, river, rail, coach, cycle, tram, car, on foot,
accessibility and assisted travel), visit www.tfl.
gov.uk/gettingaround or call T: 0343-222 1234.

ACCOMMODATION
Choose from luxury hotels, bed and breakfasts,
self-catering apartments and hostels.

BOOKING
Book accommodation before you travel through
www.visitlondon.com. Alternatively book
through www.expedia.co.uk, which is its
official hotel booking partner.

24-HOUR TUBE: FRI & SAT

• Jubilee Line: Across the entire line.
• Victoria Line: Across the entire line.
• Northern Line: Between Morden and
Camden Town and between Camden Town
and High Barnet/Edgware.
• Piccadilly Line: Between Cockfosters and
Heathrow Terminal 5.
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Festival Bankside London
London Bridge City Doubletree Canary Woolwich
Eye Docklands Wharf Ferry
Nelson Dock North
Cadogan Terminal
North
Chelsea Harbour Greenwich
St. George Wharf
Greenland Masthouse
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Richmond South Arsenal
St. Helena Wandsworth Terminal
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Court Kingston Turks
River Bus: River Tours year-round: River Tours summer-only: Ferry service:
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RB1 RB4 Westminster/St. Katharine circular cruise Westminster to Hampton Court Woolwich Ferry
Town End Westminster to North Greenwich Doubletree Docklands Nelson Dock
Operated by Circular Cruise Westminster Operated by Thames River Boats Daily
Daily to Canary Wharf
Operated by Briggs Marine
Daily Westminster to Greenwich
North Greenwich to Woolwich Royal Arsenal Richmond St. Helena to Hampton Court
Limited service: mornings and evenings only Operated by City Cruises Operated by Turk Launches
RB5
Westminster to Battersea Power Station North Greenwich to Woolwich Royal Arsenal
Westminster to Greenwich Thames Barrier loop
Limited service: morning peak only Weekends only
Operated by Thames River Services Some boats cruise through the Thames Barrier

River Bus: River Tours year-round: River Tours summer-only: Ferry service:
RB1 RB4 Westminster/St. Katharine circular cruise Westminster to Hampton Court Woolwich Ferry
Westminster to North Greenwich Doubletree Docklands Nelson Dock
Operated by Circular Cruise Westminster Operated by Thames River Boats Daily
Daily to Canary Wharf
Operated by Briggs Marine
Daily Westminster to Greenwich
North Greenwich to Woolwich Royal Arsenal Richmond St. Helena to Hampton Court
Limited service: mornings and evenings only Operated by City Cruises Operated by Turk Launches
RB5
Westminster to Battersea Power Station North Greenwich to Woolwich Royal Arsenal
Westminster to Greenwich Thames Barrier loop
Limited service: morning peak only Weekends only
Operated by Thames River Services Some boats cruise through the Thames Barrier
RB1X Operated by Thames River Services
Westminster to North Greenwich RB6 Key to symbols:
Weekends only Putney to Blackfriars
Weekday morning and evenings only Interchange piers London Underground
RB2 River Tours circular (not shown on map):
Battersea Power Station to Blackfriars to Canary Wharf Docklands Light Railway National Rail
London Bridge City Limited service: Weekday morning and
London Eye River Cruise City Cruises Circular River Cruise Emirates Air Line Step-free access from
Daily evenings only
40 minute circular tour departing from Circular tour departing from Bankside Pier street level to pier
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LONDON BUS MAP

Key bus routes in central London 2

to Hampstead Hea
Camden Lock
139 to Golders Green ZSL Market
23 London Zoo
Westbourne Park Abbey Road ZSL Camden To
Lord’s Cricket London
Ground Zoo
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Sainsbury’s for ZSL London Zoo
Sherlock
Holmes Regent’s Park
Museum
Ladbroke Grove Madame
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453 74 Baker Street and Portland and Euston Squa
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Edgware Road
Pollock’s
Toy Museum
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Hyde Park St. James’s
Corner Palace
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Queen’s Park Kilburn South Mornington
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Royal Oak Angel
Westbourne Park
Warren Street Euston
Edgware Square Farringdon
Road Regent’s Park
Ladbroke Grove Barbican
Bayswater Russell
Latimer Road Square Moorgate
East White Shepherd’s Goodge
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St. Paul’s
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Shepherd’s Leicester Mansion Street
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High Road Park Ilford
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Kingsland Clapton Stratford Leyton Woodgrange
International Forest Park
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Bethnal Mile Abbey
Mill Lane Road
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Old Street
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