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FEBRUARY 2014

Watch books
come to life

ON STAGE

including The Curious Incident

Of The Dog In The Night-Time

Visit Londons
iconic landmarks

Celebrate Chinese
New Year in the city

A LETTER FROM
THE MAYOR
Welcome to London Planner in February and another month of terric
cultural events and activities to enjoy across the capital.

With celebrations for Chinese New Year taking place in Trafalgar Square
and around Chinatown (p. 22), the month begins with a bang. Its a very
colourful event, with music, live performance, lion dances and recrackers.
London is undoubtedly one of the worlds great fashion capitals. To coincide
with London Fashion Week, Somerset House is hosting Vodafone London
Fashion Weekend (p. 28 ), so why not grab a piece of the action?
If youve got kids, look no further than the Southbank Centre, which is being
transformed by children, for children, with the Imagine Childrens Festival
(p. 33). It includes top names in childrens literature, dance, theatre and art.
Have fun in our great city we look forward to welcoming you again.

Boris Johnson, Mayor of London

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February 2014

Taste the exotic

Welcome, Bienvenue,
Welkom, Willkommen,
Bienvenido, Benvenuto...

Explore the sights and sounds of Chinatown, and help

Londoners celebrate Chinese New Year (below).



Were all about stage shows this

month, and with good reason. London
theatre attracted an estimated 2.8
million (or 24 per cent)* last year from
overseas visitors alone, according to
the latest gures from VisitBritain.
I am not remotely surprised,
said British producer Sir Tim Rice
(From Here To Eternity),
commenting. Theatre is one of
Britains strongest exports.
In this issue we look at musicals
and plays inspired by best-selling
books (p. 10). Meanwhile, the ongoing
Get Into London Theatre season
(p. 67), means you can see some top
stage productions from
as little as 10. Youve picked
a great time to visit, so enjoy your stay.

Encounter

 amazing

artworks
Discover wonderful
art, including a
retrospective of British
artist Richard Hamilton,
one of the founding
fathers of Pop Art (left).

David G. Taylor, Editor

(* statistics from the National Statistics
International Passenger Survey 2011).

Explore top city icons

Our insiders guide to the capitals most famous
landmarks, including Shakespeares Globe
(pictured below) and The Shard.

Editor David tours central London aboard

The London Helicopter (p. 24).

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

CONTENTS

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A letter from the Mayor

Boris Johnson, Mayor Of London
welcome you to this great city



The top ten



From page to stage

The citys most popular attractions

See literature brought to life on stage

 Visit iconic landmarks

World-famous places to explore


Catch superb shows
Experience British drama A Taste Of Honey
(above), among this months openings and
must-see stage productions.



Dickens London



Discover



Beyond London



Looking ahead

Follow in the footsteps of a legend

Chinatown in Soho
Day trips and short breaks around
Great Britain
Plan and book in advance

WHATS ON
 Sightseeing
 Museums & Galleries
 Entertainment
 Sports
 Shopping
 Eating Out
 Nightlife
 Essential Information

MAPS






Enjoy the most novel
of entertainments
See your favourite books come to life on
stage, in hit productions ranging from War
Horse to Wicked The Musical (pictured).

Central London
Theatreland
Bus
London Underground

Transport Symbols Explained

London Underground
London Overground

Docklands Light
Railway
National Rail

London River Services Pier

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THE TOP TEN

Londons
most popular
attractions *

British Museum
This world-famous museum, founded in
1753, houses historys greatest treasures,
including Egyptian mummies and the Elgin
Marbles (see Museums).


Tate Modern

National Gallery
This gallery is lled with priceless European art belonging
to the nation. See great works by artists Botticelli,
Da Vinci, Van Gogh and more (see Galleries).

A former power station in

Bankside, this impressive
space hosts a globallyrecognised modern art
collection, plus some great
temporary exhibitions.

Natural History
Museum
Explore the natural
world, including a
diplodocus skeleton
(right), child-friendly
exhibitions, prehistoric
fossils and much more
(see Museums).

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See amazingly life-like

wax gures of famous
people, including the
Queen, Duchess
Of Cambridge, Madonna
(pictured), Hollywood
and Bollywood
stars, plus 14 fun
interactive zones
(see Sightseeing).

EDF Energy London Eye

Experience the full glory of London by taking

a ride in one of the capsules (see Sightseeing).
On a clear day, views can extend as far as
Windsor Castle (see Sightseeing), which is
over 40km away.

Science Museum
Interactive scientic fun for children, from
steam engines to space rockets. Just as
fascinating for bigger kids who want
to learn how the world works (see Museums).


Victoria And Albert Museum
An incredible range of historic artefacts that
spans more than 3,000 years and includes
art, jewellery, photos, sculpture and fashion.
Enjoy a wide range of exhibitions, special
events and more (see Museums).

*
8

National Maritime Museum

& Royal Observatory
Discover more about seafaring and
stargazing at these interactive attractions
(see Museums/Sightseeing).

Tower
Of London
The infamous
900-year-old
English fortress
beside the River
Thames is guarded
by Beefeaters
in period dress.
Home to kings
and prisoners for
centuries, its
also rumoured
to have ghosts
(see Sightseeing).



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Matilda The
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ew productions of George
Orwells dystopian novel Nineteen
Eighty-Four and Hunter S.
Thompsons Fear And Loathing In
Las Vegas, are among the latest
stage versions of best-selling books to entice
readers into the capitals theatres.
The Almeida Theatres 1984 (from 8 Feb,
p. 62) is a radical new staging by British
theatre company Headlong and the Nottingham
Playhouse, exploring surveillance in society and
why Orwells foreboding vision of the future, might
be more relevant now, than ever.
Meanwhile, at new Waterloo arts festival
The Vault (p. 67), you can nd
a production of Hunter
S. Thompsons semiauthbiographical cult
novel, in a collaboration
involving legendary
British illustrator Ralph
Steadman. With many
notable adaptations on
Fear And Loathing
stage, we take a look at
In Las Vegas
Theatrelands current loveaffair with literature.

The 39 Steps

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Wicked The
Musical

The Curious Incident Of The Dog

In The Night-Time
Its ironic that author Mark Haddon is best known
for a book intended for adults, as hes mostly
written for children; with hits such as Agent Z
And The Penguin From Mars. In any case, his
2003 mystery novel The Curious Incident Of
The Dog In The Night-Time proved a crossgeneration success, while the National Theatres
stage adaptation was such a hit with audiences
that it transferred to the West End. The story
of a 15-year-old maths genius with behavioural
problems who turns detective to solve the
murder of his neighbours dog its not to be
missed. The show walked away with no fewer
than seven trophies at the Olivier Awards
2013, including Best New Play (p. 63).

Favourite books
brought to life in
Londons theatres.
By David G. Taylor

The Woman In Black

Strangers On
A Train

This chilling drama is an adaptation

of Susan Hills gothic ghost story
published in 1983. Certain to set
your hair on end with its frights and
cinematic lm-noir staging, the play
celebrated 25 years in the West
End last year, with a successful
national tour. Its now Theatrelands
second longest running play (p. 66).
Hill cites fellow English writer Daphne

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Charlie And The

Chocolate Factory

Du Maurier among her literary inuences and

even penned a sequel to Du Mauriers Rebecca,
entitled Mrs. De Winter (1993).

The Commitments
The musical is based on a 1987 novel by
award-winning Irish author Roddy Doyle (Paddy
Clarke Ha Ha Ha), which is actually part of a
trilogy that includes The Snapper (1990) and
The Van (1991). All three have been adapted
for lm, but The Commitments is the only one
to have made it to the stage, so far. Directed by
Olivier Award-winner Jamie Lloyd (The Pride), this
musical comedy tells the story of Jimmy, a young
music fan from Dublin, who sets about creating a
credible American-style soul band from an unlikely
bunch of local amateurs (p. 58).

Matilda The Musical

The acclaimed Royal Shakespeare
Company musical is based on
British author Roald Dahls

1988 childrens book about Matilda

Wormwood a little girl whose ignorant family
and bullying headmistress fail to notice shes
a genius. Adapted by British writer Dennis
Kelly (Pulling) with music and lyrics created by
Australian musician and comedian Tim Minchin,
its a heartwarming show thatll be loved by
misunderstood intellectuals everywhere (p. 61).

Wicked The Musical

The musical Wicked owes its existence to two
separate authors. Its based on American novelist
Gregory Maguires 1995 book Wicked: The Life
And Times Of The Wicked Witch Of The West;
a story that was in turn inspired by characters
from L. Frank Baums 1900 book The Wonderful
Wizard Of Oz. It charts the friendship,
and subsequent rivalry, of two witches
Elphaba (The Wicked Witch Of The
West) and Glinda (The Good Witch
Of The North), who rst meet as
sorcery students (p. 62).

Jeeves & Wooster:

Perfect Nonsense
is a new comedy based
on British author P.G.
Wodehouses 1938
novel The Code Of
The Woosters (p. 64).

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Strangers On A Train
A seemingly innocent conversation
turns into a nightmare of blackmail
and physiological torment for
one unwitting young man in
the stage drama Strangers
On A Train, which opened
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is a spectacular adaptation
of Roald Dahl 1964 kids book
(p. 58), but did you know
he wrote a 1972
sequel, Charlie And The
Great Glass Elevator?

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Les Misrables
Now in its 29th year,
this musical version
of French novelist Victor
Hugos (The Hunchback
Of Notre-Dame) 1862 epic,
is ofcially the worlds
longest-running
musical.

The Phantom Of The Opera

The 1910 book Le Fantme De LOpra,
by French writer Gaston Leroux, forms the
basis for Andrew Lloyd Webbers lavish
1986 musical (p. 61). Leroux is best known
for detective novels such as 1907s The
Mystery Of The Yellow Room, and in his
day was considered the Gallic equivalent
of Britains Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, so
Phantoms gothic love story was something
of a departure for him. The London
production opened in 1986, and has now
been running for a staggering 28 years.

Did You Know?

Agatha Christies long-running play The
Mousetrap (p. 65), is not, as you might
expect, based on one of her many crime
books, but on a 1947 radio play she
penned called Three Blind Mice.

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More great shows

The 39 Steps is a comedy inspired
by John Buchans 1915 novel and
Hitchcocks 1935 lm (p. 62).
Musical From Here To Eternity (p. 58),
was inspired by the 1951 novel debut
of US author James Jones.
Tear-jerker War Horse is based on British
author Michael Morpurgos 1982 kids
book (p. 66) about wartime friendship.
Emil And The Detectives (p. 68),
is adapted from German writer Erich
Kstners 1929 kids book.
A play of the picturebook Captain
Flinn And The Pirate Dinosaurs (1719 Feb), forms part of the Southbank
Centres Imagine Childrens Festival
(10-23 Feb, p. 33).

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1950 thriller by American novelist Patricia
Highsmith, who also wrote The Talented
Mr. Ripley. The story is so gripping that the
Master Of Suspense, Alfred Hitchcock,
turned it into a 1951 lm.

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The
Shard is

310 m
tall

The original

Globe
Theatre
was demolished

Immortalised in lms and

printed on countless mugs and
t-shirts, Londons landmarks are
world-famous. From the brandnew to the centuries-old, they
embellish the London skyline in
all shapes and sizes. One of the
citys youngest is The Shard,
which turns one this month. In
celebration, why not experience
one of the capitals iconic
locations open to visitors?
Here is our pick.

the city, from 244 metres-high.

If that leaves you feeling lightheaded, enjoy a bite to eat at
one of the Shards restaurants,
Aqua Shard (p. 84), Hutong
(aquahutong.co.uk. 020 3011
1257) or Oblix (oblixrestaurant.
com. 020 7268 6700), for some
reviving sustenance.

Whisper sweet
nothings

The Shard may now tower

above the citys other
Reach new heights
landmarks, but around 50 years
The highest building in Western ago, St. Pauls Cathedral (p.
Europe is The Shard so called 34) was the tallest structure
because of its resemblance to
in London. The beautiful
a shard of glass. Experience
17th-century Baroque church,
the high life, both literally and
designed by architect Sir
metaphorically, as you rocket up Christopher Wren, has one of
to its peak in a kaleidoscopic,
the largest cathedral domes in
high-speed lift. At The View
the world. Witness its splendour
From The Shard (p. 33), you can up close, as you climb to the
take in the breathtaking views of top and take in panoramic

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views of the city. Dont miss

the Whispering Gallery, which
gets its name from a quirk in the
construction that means if
you whisper against the wall
it will be audible from the
opposite side.

Get spooked
Its been home to the Royal
Mint, The Crown Jewels, and
even a menagerie, but the Tower

The Tower Of
Londons
menagerie once
housed a polar bear,
which was put on a
lead to hunt for fish
in the River Thames

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Of Londons history has a dark

side too. Built by William The
Conqueror in the early 1080s,
its since been a fortress, a
palace and a prison, and has
seen numerous executions,
including that of Queen Anne
Boleyn in 1536 and Lady
Jane Grey in 1554. Its where
Elizabeth I was imprisoned, and
the two young sons of King
Edward IV, allegedly murdered.
See if you can spot one of the
ghosts rumoured to haunt the
grounds on one of the Tower
Twilight Tours (p. 34), which
takes in famous sights,
such as Traitors Gate and the
Bloody Tower, where prisoners
were held captive.

Tower Bridge revealed

Neighbour to the Tower Of
London, Tower Bridge is also
its namesake. Built between

1886 and 1894, the imposing

structure is a combined bascule
(drawbridge) and suspension
bridge, crossing the River
Thames. Its colour scheme is a
hangover from Queen Elizabeth
IIs Silver Jubilee in 1977, when it
was painted red, white and blue.
In the Tower Bridge Exhibition
(p. 34), delve into the history
of this iconic structure, where
you will learn about the bridges
features, as well as accessing
areas that are normally out of
bounds to the public.

Explore Englands
fascinating history
The majesty of Westminster
Abbey (p. 34) is undisputable.
Constructed in 1245, the
Gothic-style church is the
crowning spot of most British
monarchs. Some of the most
signicant people in Englands

history have been buried here,

including Charles Dickens and
Charles Darwin. It has seen 16
royal weddings, including, in
2011, that of Prince William and
Catherine Middleton.

The beauty of Big Ben

The worlds largest fourfaced chiming clock, architect
Augustus Pugins Big Ben
(p. 26 ), was built between
1843 and 1859. The name
actually refers to the bell,
although most people think
its the clock tower, which was
ofcially renamed the Elizabeth
Tower in 2012, in celebration of
the Diamond Jubilee of Queen
Elizabeth II. The origins of the
name are unclear, but some
believe it was named after
Englands heavyweight boxing
champion, Benjamin Caunt.
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3,000+

recognisable landmarks of
London and England, and has
been in several movies, including
the 1978 lm, The 39 Steps.

Globe has become one of

the citys top attractions since
playwright Sam Wanamaker
reconstructed it in 1997.
The faithful recreation shows
Eye up the capital
Shakespearean plays during
A little further down the River
the summer months, and
Thames is the EDF Energy
features original production
London Eye (p. 28). Europes
elements. For example, the
largest observation wheel; the
stage is outdoors, with only
elegant white structure is hard
that and the seated audience
to miss. It was constructed to
covered, and many audience
celebrate the millennium and
members stand in the open
boasts stunning views of the
air, as they would have once
city. See them for yourself in
done. Find out more about
one of the wheels pods, where its fascinating history and
you can witness London in all its reconstruction with The Globe
magnicence, or enjoy a unique Exhibition & Tour (p. 33),
themed experience, such as the open year-round, which
Champagne Tasting Capsule.
explores what life would have
been like in Shakespeares
Shakespeares legacy
day. Alternatively, catch a
Hes the worlds most famous
play at the Sam Wanamaker
playwright, and so it seems
Theatre, an indoor space
appropriate that Shakespeares which has been built next door.

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Big Ben
is actually the
name of
the Towers
bell

Last chance to see

If you want an Exclusive
Guided Tour Of The State
Rooms at Buckingham
Palace, hurry you have until
2nd February. The Palace
has 775 rooms and boasts
a priceless art collection
including works by Van Dyck
and Canaletto.
Alternatively, visit the
Changing of the Queens
Guard on the forecourt on
alternate days at 11.30am
(p. 25), the Royal Mews,
or an exhibition at The
Queens Gallery (p. 51).

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DICKENS
LONDON

SEE
where Dickens
wrote two
masterpieces

By Rebecca Schulman

Want to walk in Charles

Dickens footsteps? In his
book Little Dorrit, the title
character was christened and
married at St. George The
Martyr Church. Built in 1734
it still stands today,
opposite Borough
Tube station. As
a child, Dickens
lived in nearby
Lant Street
and knew the
church well.
Drop by or visit
its caf. Borough
High Street, SE1 1JA.
020 7357 7331. stgeorgethemartyr.co.uk. Borough.
Map C8.

wall enclosing St. Georges

Churchyard Garden, a public
park on Tabard Street.
Fleet Streets 17th-century
pub Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese
(inset) was frequented by
Dickens and featured in
A Tale Of Two Cities.
Charles Darnay
enjoys a good plain
dinner there. 145
Fleet Street, EC4A
2BU. 020 7353
6170. Chancery
Lane. Map B7.

As an adult Dickens lived on

Doughty Street in Bloomsbury
(from 1837 until 1839). His
former home was rst opened
Next to the church used to
to the public in 1925. Now
stand Marshalsea Debtors
called the Charles Dickens
Prison, where Dickens
Museum go there to see the
father was an inmate. See
desk where he wrote Oliver
the remaining prison
Twist and Nicholas
VISIT
Westminster Abbey
Dickens grave
in Westminster
Abbey

Nickleby. 48 Doughty Street,

WC1N 2LX. 020 7405 2127.
dickensmuseum.com.
Russell Square. Map A6.
St. Pauls Cathedral is
mentioned in many of Dickens
works. David Copperfield takes
friend Peggotty to the top to
enjoy its impressive views
over London something
visitors still do today. St. Pauls
Churchyard, EC4M 8AD. 020
7246 8357. stpauls.co.uk.
St. Pauls. Map B8.
Visitors can reect on the
writer and his work in Dickens
monument and nal resting
place at Poets Corner inside
famous Westminster Abbey.
Its where he was buried on 14
June, 1870. Broad Sanctuary,
SW1P 3PA. 020 7222 5152.
westminster-abbey.org.
Westminster. Map D6.

Portrait Dickens Dream at

the Charles Dickens Museum

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Dumplings

Dragon dancers

Chinatown

A local chef in action

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Chinatowns famous gates

Situated in the West

End, Chinatown offers
exotic cuisine, Chinese
medicine shops, bars,
theatre and more, plus
this months Chinese
New Year celebrations.
For more to enjoy in the
area, plus helpful tips, visit
chinatownlondon.org

Baiwei

Celebrating Chinese New Year

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Prince Charles Cinema,
which also stages fun
lm-related events like its
Sing-A-Long-A-Moulin-Rouge
on Valentines Day (14 Feb).
Around the corner, the
glitzy multi-screen
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WA R D O U R

Famed for its exotic dishes,

diners can enjoy regional
Chinese cuisines (such as
Cantonese, Taiwanese and
Sichuanese), plus Eastern Asian
foods from Thailand, Malaysia,
Korea, Japan and Vietnam.
One of the latest
openings, Baiwei,
is modelled on Chinas
traditional cafs and
offers small, inexpensive
dishes from the
Sichuan region,
such as beef and
coriander wontons.

STREET

Foodie fun

RUPERT

Londons original Chinatown

was around the docks of
Limehouse in the East End.
After the World War Two
bombings of the London
Blitz devastated the area, the
community relocated in the
1950s to its current central
location and began catering for
British soldiers whod returned
from the Far East with a taste
for Chinese cuisine.

SHAF

LESFI
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A brief history

LEICESTER SQUARE
STATION

Below & inset:

Opium Bar

and thats where youll also

place your bets, at the Casino
At The Empire (p. 95).

Theatre
The Leicester Square
Theatre is known for its
fringe shows and cabaret, but
this month nds former Dynasty
star Joan Collins reecting
on her career in One Night
With Joan (2-9 Feb).
Meanwhile, nearby
Shaftestbury Avenue
is home to some of
Theatrelands
biggest hits including
Thriller Live p. 62),
The Curious Incident
Of The Dog In The
Night-Time (p. 63),
Strangers On A Train
(p. 65) and Les
Misrables (p. 60).

Kung Hei Fat Choi!

Londons Chinese New Year
celebrations, the largest
outside Asia, take place on
Sun 2 Feb around Chinatown,
Shaftesbury Avenue and
Leicester Square, plus a main
stage in Trafalgar Square
where youll nd music,
lion dancers and reworks.
Each year is represented by
one of the 12 animals of the
Chinese zodiac, and 2014
is The Year Of The Horse.
Go along to wish someone
Kung Hei Fat Choi (which
means Happy New Year!).

Directory
Baiwei

8 Little Newport Street,

WC2H 7JJ. 020 7494
3605. No website.
Empire Cinema

5-6 Leicester Square

WC2H 7NA.
0871 471 4714.
empirecinemas.co.uk.
Opium Bar & Dim Sum
Parlour

Green door, 15-16

Gerrard Street, W1D
6JE. 020 7734 7276.
opiumchinatown.com.
Leicester Square Theatre

6 Leicester Place,
08448 733 433. WC2H
7BX. leicestersquare
theatre.com.
Prince Charles Cinema

7 Leicester Place,
WC2H 7BY. 020 7494
3654. princecharles
cinema.com.

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SIGHTSEEING
By Kohinoor Sahota

Enjoy an
aerial experience
Review by David G. Taylor:
One minute Im soaring 500ft
above the EDF Energy London
Eye, the next 1,000ft above
Big Ben and the Houses Of
Parliament, and as for the
1,016 ft glass monolith The
Shard it looks like a tiny
Legoland replica below, as
we reach some 1,250ft high
above the trafc crossing
London Bridge. Im on a
sightseeing tour of central
London with The London
Helicopter, and let me tell you,
its an exhilarating experience.
Lifting off from Battersea
Heliport, we follow the
glittering River Thames as it
snakes its way east. At rst
the unfamiliar viewpoint may
throw you, then suddenly you
spot icon after icon; the arches
of Wembley Stadium in the
distance, Battersea Power

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Station and the green

expanses of Battersea
Park below, and
Buckingham Palace to
your left, as you wonder
if the Queens often
gazed down on
her ofcial residence
in this manner.
During the thrilling
20-minute ight, you
see an amazing range
of landmarks: St. Pauls
Cathedral, Shakespeares
Globe theatre, Westminster
Abbey, Trafalgar Square,
Hyde Park, The Gherkin,
Queen Elizabeth Olympic
Park, The O2, Canary Wharf
and the National Maritime
Museum in Greenwich, to
name just some of them. Its
such an uplifting experience
(in both senses of the phrase)
that I absolutely recommend it.

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Tried &
Tested

Treat yourself to this

unique, unforgettable journey
to take in the capitals best
sights from a completely
new perspective.
Flights from Battersea cost
199 per person, or 129 from
Redhill Aerodrome in Surrey.
London Heliport, Bridges Court,
SW11 3BE. 020 7887 2626.
thelondonhelicopter.com.
Clapham Junction.
Off map.

KEY INFORMATION
To dial the UK remove the rst 0 and add 44.
Map: refers to the grid on our Central

London Map.
Transport symbols: see Contents (p. 5) for key.

Times and prices are correct at time of press,

but call to check. Last entrance times to
attractions vary please check in advance.
Many attractions offer admission discounts
when purchasing tickets in advance online.
Prices listed are for tickets bought in person
unless otherwise stated.

THE CRYSTAL
The Crystal is the worlds rst centre dedicated to
improving knowledge of urban sustainability.
The recent landmark (a sustainable cities initiative
by Siemens) features an interactive exhibition
and events for visitors. Its aim is to educate on
important global issues, revealing potential future
challenges and solutions. Tues-Sun 10am-5pm.
Admission free. One Siemens Brothers Way,
Royal Victoria Docks, E16 1GB. 020 7055
6400. thecrystal.org.
Royal Victoria. Off map.

CUTTY SARK
This 19th-century ship is the last
surviving tea clipper in the world. Reopened last
year after major restoration, it now offers visitors
BANQUETING HOUSE
the opportunity to explore above and below
This grand old building was designed by Inigo
decks, with interactive displays to enhance the
Jones for James I, with an exquisite painted ceiling experience. Daily 10am-5pm. Admission 12,
by celebrated baroque artist Peter Paul Rubens.
child 6.50. King William Walk, SE10 9HT.
Mon-Sun 10am-5pm. Admission 5, child free.
020 8858 4422. rmg.co.uk/cuttysark.
Whitehall, SW1A 2ER. 020 3166 6000.
Cutty Sark
Greenwich. Map inset.
hrp.org.uk.
Charing Cross. Map C6.
DENNIS SEVERS HOUSE
BATTERSEA PARK CHILDRENS ZOO
This unique venue was opened by artist Dennis
Charming kids zoo inside this huge park,
Severs in 1979 as a kind of living painting. Ten
featuring small animals including monkeys, and
rooms, from the cellar to the attic, illustrate the
a petting farm with donkeys, chinchillas and goats. life of a family of Huguenot weavers from the
Daily 10am-4.30pm, or dusk. Adult 8.75; child
17th to 19th centuries. Selected Mons (3, 17
6.50; family 28. Battersea Park, Chelsea Gate, Feb) noon -2pm, tickets 7; Sun noon-4pm,
SW11 4NJ. 020 7924 5826. batterseaparkzoo. tickets 10. 18 Folgate Street, E1 6BX. 020
co.uk.
Battersea Park. Off map.
7247 4013. dennissevershouse.co.uk.
Liverpool Street. Map A9.
CEREMONY OF THE KEYS
Each night since 1340, the Tower Of Londons
FULHAM PALACE
outer gates are locked at 9.53pm and the keys
This attractive 15th-century building was
delivered to the warden. To watch for free, two
the summer retreat of the Bishops Of
months ahead of your visit, you must send names, London. Now a museum it has gardens,
dates and an SAE to: Ceremony Of The Keys
a caf and an art gallery. 14 Feb: Opera At
Ofce, HM Tower Of London, at the following
Fulham Palace. A Valentines Day event,
address. Tower Of London, Tower Hill, EC3N
including performances by young
4AB. 020 3166 6000. hrp.org.uk.
Tower
singers from the National Opera
Hill. Map C9.
Studio (tickets 20; with dinner 55).
5, 9, 18, 23 Feb: Historical Tour.
CHANGING THE GUARD
Discover stories behind the Great Hall,
At 11.30am on alternate days, watch the
Victorian Chapel, Bishops Sherlocks Room
changing of the Queens Guard on the Palaces
and the two museum rooms (tickets 5).
forecourt. There is no ceremony in very wet
Sat-Wed 1pm-4pm; botanical gardens daily,
weather. Buckingham Palace, The Mall, SW1A
dawn-dusk. Admission free. Bishops Avenue,
1AA. 020 7766 7300. royal.gov.uk.
SW6 6EA. 020 7736 3233. fulhampalace.org.
Victoria, Green Park. Map D5. The
Putney Bridge. Off map.
Mounted Guard Changing Ceremony takes place
Mon-Sat 11am; Sun 10am. The mounted sentries GOLDEN HINDE
change every hour. Horse Guards Parade,
A full-size reconstruction of Sir Francis
Whitehall, SW1A 1DH. 020 7414 3269.
Drakes 16th-century vessel, in which he
army.mod.uk/events. St. Jamess Park/Green
circumnavigated the globe. Look out for Tudor
Park. Map C6.
Fun Days and workshops when visitors can
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SIGHTSEEING

HAMPTON COURT PALACE

Once home to King Henry VIII, this magnicent
Tudor palace and impressive maze is set in
60 acres of parkland. To 16 Mar: Ghost Tours.
Scare yourself with spooky stories about past
residents and dead bodies in the palace (FriSun; tickets 27.50). Daily 10am-6pm; opening
times for gardens vary.
Palace, maze and gardens
admission 16, child 8;
maze only 4, child 2.50.
Hampton Court, East
Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9AU.
0844 482 7777. hrp.org.uk.
Hampton Court.
Off map.

Tower houses a clock and the famous bell Big

Ben. Watch debates and committees on a
rst come, rst served basis. Visitors can learn
about the history, politics, art and architecture of
this world-famous building during a 75-minute
tour every Sat, 9.15am-4.30pm. Tour 16.50;
child 7 (one child free with each paying adult,
otherwise). Parliament Square, SW1A 0AA.
0844 847 1672. parliament.uk. Westminster.
Map D6.
THE JEWEL TOWER
Built around 1365 to house Edward IIIs
treasures, this building is one of only two left
from the medieval Palace Of Westminster after
an 1834 re. Theres an interesting display on
the history of Parliament.
Sat & Sun 10am-4pm.
Admission 3.90, child
2.30. Abingdon Street,
SW1P 3JX. 020 7222
2219. english-heritage.org.
uk.
Westminster.
Map D6.

KENSINGTON PALACE
HMS BELFAST
This royal residence sits
Permanently moored on the
in Kensington Gardens
River Thames, this ship is
and was Princess Dianas
Europes only surviving World
last home. To 4 Jul 2015:
War II cruiser. In service until
Fashion Rules: Dresses
1965, its now a reminder of
From The Collections of
Britains naval heritage. HMS
HM The Queen, Princess
Belfast was launched 75
Margaret and Diana.
1. Cutty Sark, p. 26
years ago. Daily 10am-5pm.
Exquisite dresses once
2. HMS Belfast, p. 28
Admission 15.50, child free. 3. Golden Hinde, p. 26
worn by the above form this
Daily 10am-5pm. Admission
exhibition. It explores how
14.50, child free. The
Royal gures represented
Queens Walk, off Tooley Street,
the spirit of each decade. Daily 10am-5pm.
SE1 2JH. 020 7940 6300. iwm.org.uk.
General admission 15 (16.50 from 28 Feb),
London Bridge. Map C9.
child (under 16) free. Kensington Gardens,
W8 4PX. 0844 482 7777. hrp.org.uk.
High
HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY MUSEUM
Street Kensington/Queensway. Map C1.
Discover the history of the mounted guards
who participate in Changing The Guard
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW
(p. 25) and witness their day-to-day life,
A botanical research centre and World
including working their horses in 18th-century
Heritage Site containing plants from across
stables. Daily inspection at 4pm. Daily 10amthe globe, with a tropical greenhouse
5pm. Admission 6, child 4. Horse Guards,
and a stunning pagoda. The Xstrata
Whitehall, SW1A 2AX. 020 7930 3070.
Treetop Walkway offers great views.
householdcavalrymuseum.co.uk.
From 5 Feb: Orchids: A Plant-Hunters
Westminster. Map D6.
Paradise. A celebration of orchids, one of
the worlds most valuable and desired plants
HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT
by botanists and collectors. Gardens open
This has been Parliaments home since 1265,
9.30am, closing times vary; glasshouses and
though the current building was constructed in
galleries close 3.45pm. The Temperate House
the 19th century in Neo-gothic style. Its Elizabeth is closed for restoration until 2018. Admission

Great
ships you
can visit

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CUTTY SARK, GREENWICH NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM

dress up in period costumes for games.

7 Feb: Tiller Flat Folk Club. Enjoy live
music from folk bands and artists; tickets 3.
Daily 10am-5.30pm, please check for occasional
closures. Admission 7; child 5; family 20
(please check prices for special tours).1 Pickfords
Wharf, Clink Street, SE1 9DG. 020 7403 0123.
goldenhinde.com.
London Bridge. Map C8.

Inside the Most Famous Bridge in the World

Enjoy breathtaking views of London from

the Bridges Walkways.

Experience the beautiful Victorian

Engine Rooms.

Enter and be amazed.

Prices: Adults 9.00 Children 3.90
Concessions 6.30 Under 5s FREE
Contact: 020 3627 5585
www.towerbridge.org.uk

Tower Bridge is provided by the City of London Corporation - a uniquely diverse organisation in that it not only promotes and supports the city and provides it with a full range of services, but also provides
wider services for London and for the nation as a whole.

SIGHTSEEING

SEA LIFE LONDON AQUARIUM

One of Europes largest aquaria, with
500 species of global marine life and walkthrough tank tunnels. Learn about one of the
worlds largest species of sea turtle during the
VIP Turtle Feeding Experience (tickets 55),
or even Snorkel With Sharks (125). MonSun 10am-7pm. General admission 20.70,
child 15. Joint tickets with London Eye,
London Dungeon and Madame Tussauds is
available. County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road,
SE1 7PB. 0871 663 1678. visitsealife.com/
london.
Westminster. Map D6.

Our
pick
Indulge your passion
for fashion
Attracting fashion industry bigwigs from
all over the world, the biannual London
Fashion Week can hold its perfectly coiffed
head high. The main shows are reserved
for buyers and press, but mere mortals can
enjoy some of the glamour at the Vodafone
London Fashion Weekend (20-23 Feb).
Also held in historic Somerset House, it
offers catwalk shows by key designers
showcasing the new seasons trends,
talks from fashion editors and stylists,
beauty tips from companies Toni & Guy
and Maybelline New York, and of course,
the chance to buy clothes from 80 leading
British brands including Joseph and
Pringle Of Scotland. Strand, WC2R 1LA.
020 7845 4600. somersethouse.org.uk/
londonfashionweekend.co.uk.
Temple. Map C6.

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LONDON BRIDGE EXPERIENCE

An exciting history lesson describing the past
of the 1,700-year-old London Bridge site, and
spine-tingling scare attraction. Tickets also
include The London Tombs, that are housed in
a former plague pit. Mon-Fri, Sun 10am-5pm;
Sat 10am-6pm. Admission 23, child 17.
2-4 Tooley Street, SE1 2SY. 0800 043 4666.
thelondonbridgeexperience.com.
London Bridge. Map C8.
LONDON DUNGEON
At this world-famous attraction, spectacular
sets, actors and special effects evoke ghoulish
encounters from Britains past in a grimly comedic
style. Not for small children or the faint-hearted.
Mon-Wed & Fri 10am-5pm; Thurs 11am-5pm;
Sat & Sun 10am-6pm. Admission 24.60, child
19.20. Joint tickets with London Eye, London
Aquarium and Madame Tussauds available.
County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, SE1
7PB. 0871 423 2240. thedungeons.com.
Waterloo. Map C6.
EDF ENERGY LONDON EYE
This London icon is one of the worlds
largest observation wheels, and takes centre
stage on the River Thames. Interactive screens in
each pod give an insight into landmarks on view.
Take a Champagne Tasting Capsule to enjoy a
glass of bubbly in a pod (tickets 47.50). Ride
and river tour packages available, plus joint tickets
with the London Aquarium, Madame Tussauds
and the London Dungeon. Daily 10am-8.30pm.
Admission from 19.20, child 12.30. South
Bank, SE1 7PB. 0871 781 3000. londoneye.
com.
Waterloo. Map C6.
ZSL LONDON ZOO
Immerse yourself in the animal kingdom
at the worlds oldest scientic zoo, with more
than 750 species represented, including gorillas,
meerkats, giraffes, lions and zebras. Check out
the Tiger Territory and its endangered Sumatran
residents. Theres a colourful Aquarium and an
exotic Reptile House too. Make sure you dont
miss Rainforest Life and Penguin Beach, among
other attractions. Daily 10am-4pm. Admission
from 21, child 16.50. Regents Park, NW1
4RY. 020 7722 3333. zsl.org. Camden Town.
Map A4.
MADAME TUSSAUDS
Celebrated home of life-sized wax
gures depicting famous people from the worlds
of entertainment, politics, sport and history. Pose
with your favourite legend and visit the terrifying

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16, child free. Kew, Richmond, TW9 3AB.

020 8332 5655. kew.org.
Kew
Gardens. Off map.

Lavishly built by the Tudors.

Home to the Glorious Georgians.
Still enjoyed by Elizabethans.
Visit Hampton Court Palace today and discover
all the opulence and drama of royal history
in a magnicent riverside setting.

Members go free
Join the conversation with hrp

hrp.org.uk

SIGHTSEEING
Chamber Of Horrors and Scream experiences.
Opening times vary; check website. Admission
30, child 25.80. Joint tickets with the London
Eye, London Dungeon and London Aquarium
available. Marylebone Road, NW1 5LR. 0871
894 3000. madametussauds.com. Baker
Street. Map A4.
MARITIME GREENWICH
WORLD HERITAGE SITE
Stunning neo-classical buildings on the River
Thames, with World Heritage Status, including
The Old Royal Naval College, The Chapel and
The Painted Hall. Painted Hall and Chapel open
daily 10am-5pm. College grounds open daily
8am-6pm. Tour 5. Admission free. 2 Cutty
Sark Gardens, SE10 9LW. 0870 608 2000.
visitgreenwich.org.uk.
Greenwich,
Cutty Sark. Map inset.
THE MONUMENT
This beautiful stone column nestling in the heart
of the City was built in 1677 to commemorate
the 1666 Great Fire Of London. Visitors can see
architect and scientist Sir Christopher Wrens
laboratory. Daily 9.30am-5.30pm. Admission 3,
child 1.50. Joint ticket with the Tower Bridge
Exhibition is available. Monument Street, EC3R
6BD. 020 7626 2717. themonument.info.
Monument. Map C8.
QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK
Formerly the site of the London 2012 Olympic
and Paralympic Games, this impressive park is
gradually reopening to the public; now you can

Show your romantic side

visit the North Park. The South Park will open at

Easter, and include the Aquatics Centre and the
observation tower, the ArcelorMittal Orbit. Drink
and dance the night away to holiday classics
at the roller disco. Queen Elizabeth Olympic
Park, Stratford, E20 2ST. 0800 072 2110.
queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk.
Stratford. Off map.
RIPLEYS BELIEVE IT OR NOT!
This curiosity-lled museum is a big
hit across the globe. Explore a huge range of
oddities, from a shrunken head to an albino
alligator. Dont miss the Mirror Maze and check
out the Dungeon Zone for a fantastic dose of
frightening fun. Daily 10am-midnight (last entry
10.30pm). Admission 26.95, child 21.95. 1
Piccadilly Circus, W1J ODA. 020 3238 0022.
ripleyslondon.com. Piccadilly Circus. Map C5.
ROYAL INSTITUTION OF GREAT BRITAIN
Magnicent Grade I-listed Georgian building
housing a state-of-the-art museum. Learn about
the institutions 14 Nobel Prize-winning scientists
via interactive displays, and see scientists at work.
Offers a fascinating programme of talks, too. MonFri 9am-6pm. General admission free; charges for
talks. 21 Albemarle Street, W1S 4BS. 020 7409
2992. rigb.org. Green Park. Map C5.
ROYAL MEWS
From 3 Feb: Built by John Nash in 1825, this
beautiful part of Buckingham Palace houses
the Queens vehicles and horses. Here you can
witness daily life and learn about the mews

Our
pick

Love is in the air on 14 Feb literally, if you make

the ultimate romantic gesture of hiring a Cupid
Capsule at the EDF Energy London Eye
(p. 28). For 350 you get a capsule all to yourselves for half
an hour, along with a bottle of Pommery Brut Royal and a box
of Champagne trufe chocolates.
At the splendid Great Hall of Fulham Palace, dine in style
before being serenaded by opera stars from the National
Opera Studio (p. 25, 50). Or spend a romantic Evening
With The Stars (p. 33; 28): gaze through the great
telescope of the Royal Observatory Greenwich, watch a
planetarium show and sip bubbly in the Meridian Courtyard.
Alternatively, share a masterclass at Vinopolis (from 35).
They include Welcome To Wine (2 Feb), Welcome To
Cheese and Wine (9 Feb) and an Afternoon Tea Cocktail
Masterclass (12 Feb). No.1 Bank End, SE1 9BU. vinopolis.
London Bridge. Map C8.
co.uk. 0207 940 8300.

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IMAGINE FESTIVAL BELINDA LAWLEY

SIGHTSEEING
history. Open daily 10am-4pm. Admission 8.75, General admission free. Strand, WC2R 1LA. 020
child 5.40. The Mall, SW1W 1QH. 020 7766
7845 4600. somersethouse.org.uk. Temple.
7300. royalcollection.org.uk.
Victoria,
Map C6.
Green Park. Map D6.
SOUTHBANK CENTRE
ROYAL OBSERVATORY
World-famous arts centre that hosts exhibitions,
music and dance performances and festivals (see
The home of Greenwich Mean Time. The Peter
Harrison Planetarium has a programme of regular Entertainment). From 10 Feb: Imagine Childrens
space-related shows, including those that are
Festival. See below box for details. Prices and
child-friendly. Dont miss the recently opened
opening times vary, check website for details.
Undiscovered World, exploring planets outside
Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX. 020 7960 4200.
the solar system. 7, 8 Feb: An Evening With The
southbankcentre.co.uk.
Waterloo,
Stars: Gaze through the observatorys
Embankment. Map C7.
18-tonne Victorian telescope, stand on the
Prime Meridian of the world and admire the
ST. JAMESS PALACE
nights sky; tickets 16. 14 Feb: A Valentines
One of Londons oldest palaces, constructed
Evening With The Stars. The same as above, but in the 14th century and home to royalty for
with a glass of Champagne (tickets 28).
three centuries. Visitors can watch part of the
To 23 Feb: Astronomy
Photographer Of The Year. Worldwide
photographers submit their images of the night
sky. Daily 10am-5pm; Planetarium times vary.
Admission 7, child 2.50; Planetarium 6.50,
child 4.50. Blackheath Avenue, SE10 8XJ. 020
8858 4422. rmg.co.uk.
Cutty Sark.
Greenwich. Map inset.
SHAKESPEARES GLOBE THEATRE
& EXHIBITION
Visit this reconstruction of Shakespeares
original Elizabethan Globe Theatre and explore
its fascinating exhibition spaces. The building
has one of the only thatched roofs in London.
Exhibition: Mon-Sun 10am-5.30pm. Tours:
10.30am-5pm. Admission 13.50, child 8.
21 New Globe Walk, SE1 9DT. 020 7902 1400.
shakespearesglobe.com.
Blackfriars.
Map C8.
THE VIEW FROM THE SHARD
As The Shard celebrates its rst birthday, visit the
tallest building in Western Europe at 310m-high
which has transformed the London skyline. Travel
in a high-speed kaleidoscopic lift and enjoy the
view. Sun-Wed 10am-7pm; Thur-Sat 10am-10pm
(last entry one hour earlier). Advance booking
recommended. Admission 29.95, child 23.95
(cheaper when bought online). Joiner Street,
SE1 9SP. theviewfromtheshard.com. 0844 499
7111.
London Bridge. Map C9.
SOMERSET HOUSE
Explore this Neoclassical 18th-century building,
which houses the famous Courtauld Gallery,
cafs and restaurants. Embankment level daily
10am-6pm; river terrace and Seamens Hall
daily 8am-11pm; courtyard daily 7.30am-11pm.

Our
Kids about town pick
The wildly inventive Imagine
Childrens Festival (p. 33), featuring
top names in childrens literature, dance,
theatre and art, is back at the Southbank
Centre, and its even partially run by children.
The highlights are almost too numerous to
mention, but they include Battle Of The Bands
(11 Feb), in which under-12s compete to be
the next Jimi Hendrix or Arctic Monkeys; a
play that was a hit at the Edinburgh Festival;
and Grandpa Joes Giant Storytelling Bed
(15-23 Feb), where you can listen to stories
inspired by grandpa Joe from Charlie And
The Chocolate Factory. Interactive and
immersive fun is promised by Secret Garden
(21-23 Feb), Land Of Kids (15-23 Feb), and
childrens classic Were Going On A Bear
Hunt (15, 22-23 Feb), redone as a promenade
performance around the building.

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SIGHTSEEING
Queens Guard mount daily at 11am in Friary
Court. Palace and house closed to the public.
Marlborough Road, SW1A 1BS. royal.gov.uk.
020 7930 4832 St. Jamess Park.
Map C5/D5.
ST. MARTIN- IN-THE-FIELDS
Palladian church with live classical and
brass-rubbing centre. Enjoy Jazz In The Crypt
performances on selected Weds at 8pm in
the atmospheric Caf In The Crypt. Check for
opening times. Admission free; brass rubbing
from 4.50.Trafalgar Square, WC2N 4JJ. 020
7766 1100. smitf.org.
Charing Cross.
Map C6.

attend the nightly tradition of The Ceremony Of

The Keys (p. 25) for free. At the Royal Beasts
display, discover why exotic creatures were
imprisoned in the tower. 5, 12, 19, 26 Feb: Tower
Twilight Tours. The Tower comes alive after
hours with spooky stories and scary sights such
as the Traitors Gate and Scaffold Site; tickets
25. Tues-Sat 9am-4.30pm; Sun & Mon 10am4.30pm. Admission 19.50, child 9.75. Tower
Hill, EC3N 4AB. 0844 482 7799. hrp.org.uk.
Tower Hill. Map C9.
THE VAULT
The Hard Rock Cafes revamped rock n roll
memorabilia museum, located beneath the
London Rock Shop, contains some impressive
items, including the unique Gaultier bustier
from Madonnas Blonde Ambition tour. The
venue used to protect the Queens treasures
under the old Coutts Bank. Daily 11am10.30pm. Admission free. Rock Shop, The
Hard Rock Cafe London, 150 Old Park Lane,
W1K 1QZ. 020 7514 1700. hardrock.com.
Hyde Park Corner. Map D4.

ST. PAULS CATHEDRAL

Sir Christopher Wrens 300-year-old cathedral is
lled with stunning mosaics and craftsmanship.
Climb up the dome to the Whispering Gallery,
then down to the crypt, with its monuments to
famous Britons. Dont miss Oculus: An Eye
Into St. Pauls, a 270-degree lm experience,
for an excellent overview. Free tours. Mon-Sat
8.30am-4pm. Admission 16, child 7. St. Pauls
Churchyard, EC4M 8AD. 020 7246 8357.
WARNER BROS. STUDIO TOUR LONDON
stpauls.co.uk. St. Pauls. Map B8.
Explore behind the scenes of the
legendary Harry Potter lms in The Making Of
THE TOWER BRIDGE EXHIBITION
Harry Potter tour. Visitors can witness some of
This breathtaking bridge, designed in 1884,
the series most iconic sets, including the
is one of Londons most famous landmarks,
Great Hall, Hagrids Hut, Diagon Alley and the
offering wonderful views of the city (not to be
Gryfndor Common Room, among others.
confused with its less grand, but much older
14-24 Feb: Animal Actors. Our furry and
neighbour, London Bridge). Dont miss the
feathery friends from the lms return to the set,
exhibition This Is London, with illustrations
and team up with the trainers to demonstrate
by Czech artist Miroslav Sasek that provide
tricks they learnt for the series. Open daily,
a child-like perspective of the capital and its
times vary, please check website for details.
people. Areas include the Bridge Control
Admission 30, child 22.50. Studio Tour
Room, Bascule Chambers and the Machinery
Drive, Leavesden, Hertfordshire, WD25 7LS.
Room; tickets 29. Daily 9.30am-5.30pm.
08450 840 900. wbstudiotour.co.uk.
Admission 8, child 3.40. Joint tickets with
Watford Junction. Off Map.
The Monument are available. Tower Bridge
Road, SE1 2UP. 020 7403 3761. towerbridge. WELLINGTON ARCH
org.uk.
Tower Hill. Map C9.
Climb to the viewing galleries of this
magnicent arch, which stands astride Hyde
TOWER OF LONDON
Park Corner, for panoramic views over the
The world-famous historic landmark includes
Royal Parks and Houses Of Parliament. There
the Bloody Tower, Traitors Gate and the Jewel
is also an exhibition about the archs history.
House, home of the Crown Jewels. Admission
Wed-Sun 10am-4pm. Admission 4, child
includes the Prisoners Of The Tower exhibition,
2.40. Apsley Way, Hyde Park Corner, W1J
plus costumed tours. The new exhibition Coins
7JZ. 020 7930 2726. english-heritage.org.uk.
And Kings: The Royal Mint At The Tower, reveals
Hyde Park Corner. Map D4.
the story of the Mint and its history at the Tower,
where it was located for more than 500 years.
WESTMINSTER ABBEY
Line Of Kings is the Towers collection of arms
Consecrated in the year 1065, this magnicent
and armour, including life-sized wooden horses
abbey is the crowning and burial site of most
and the carved heads of kings. Visitors can also
English monarchs. It also houses Poets

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SIGHTSEEING
Corner, the burial place of Charles Dickens
and other famous writers. Theres a free
30-minute organ recital most Suns at 5.45pm.
Opening times vary, please check. Mon, Tues &
Thurs-Fri 9.30am-3.30pm; Wed 9.30am-6pm;
Sat 9.30am-1.30pm. Admission 18, child
8, under-11s free; tour 3. 10 Deans Yard,
SW1P 3PA. 020 7222 5152. westminsterabbey.org.
Westminster. Map D6.

boasts a four-course meal and wine (p. 37).

Ticket prices, times and departure points vary;
please check the website for further details.
020 7740 0400. citycruises.com.

LONDON DUCK TOURS

These unique tours start off in bright yellow
amphibious World War II DUKW vehicles,
which take you through the streets to see
Londons iconic landmarks. Then, you will
transfer to the comfort of a river cruise boat
BIG BUS TOURS
to enjoy the sights of the river. Multiple
Daily sightseeing trips aboard a eet of opendaily departures Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sattop double-decker buses. Take in the citys very Sun 9.30am-4pm. Tickets 21, child 13.
best sights guided by a multilingual commentary. Chicheley Street, SE1 7PY. 020 7928 3132.
A hop-on, hop-off ticket includes a river cruise
londonducktours.co.uk.
Waterloo.
and guided walking tours. Tickets 30, child
Map D6.
12, family 72. 48 Buckingham Palace Road,
SW1W 0RN. 020 7233 9533. bigbustours.
ORIGINAL LONDON SIGHTSEEING TOUR
com.
Victoria. Map D4.
With over 60 years experience, these
multilingual open-top guided bus tours take
CITY CRUISES
you to the citys best attractions, allowing you
Guided sightseeing tours on the River Thames
to hop on and off at more than 90 stops along
between Westminster, Waterloo, Tower and
the way. Tickets include walking tours and a
Greenwich piers. Available every day. Lunch, tea special river cruise. Tickets 28, child 14.
and dinner cruises are available. The Red River 17-19 Cockspur Street, SW1Y 5BL.
Rover offers all-day, hop-on, hop-off sightseeing, 020 8877 1722. theoriginaltour.com.
while the London Showboat cabaret cruise
Charing Cross. Map C5.

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ROYAL ALBERT HALL TOURS

Take a Behind The Scenes Tour, lasting 90
minutes, around this neo-gothic Victorian
concert hall, including the Royal Retiring
Room, the auditorium and dressing rooms.
Other tours include the Afternoon Tea Tour,
and Family Victorian Experience Tour. Please
check for dates and times. Tickets from 11.
Kensington Gore, SW7 2AP.
020 7959 0558. royalalberthall.com.
South Kensington. Map D2.

IMAGE COURTESY OF CITY CRUISES

SEE LONDON BY NIGHT TOUR

Special winter tour in a double-decker bus
that explores the West End and City under the
cloak of darkness, giving visitors a unique view
of the capital. There are regular departures
from outside The Ritz at Green Park. Daily;
7.30pm and 9.20pm. Tickets 15, child 10.
150 Piccadilly, W1J 9BR. 020 7183 4744.
seelondonbynight.com.
Green Park.
Map C5.
BIG BUS WALKING TOURS
There are three tours to choose from, including
Ghosts By Gaslight and Royal London; routes
vary, please call in advance for details. Walks are
free with the Big Bus Tour, or 5 if purchased
separately. Daily from Trafalgar Square.
(
Charing Cross). 48 Buckingham
Palace Road, SW1W 0RN. 020 7233 9533.
bigbustours.com.
Victoria. Map D4.
DR JOHNSONS WALKS
Departing from Dr Johnsons House (p. 44),
the one-time of writer Samuel Johnson and now
a museum. Discover his life and work around
Fleet Street and explore the Fleet Valley and
St. Pauls Churchyard as Johnson knew them.
Walks take place on the rst Wednesday of each
month. No booking required. 3pm. Tickets 5.
17 Gough Square, EC4A 3DE. 020 7353 3745.
cityoondonguides.com Chancery Lane.
Map B7.
GOTOMIDTOWN
More than 80 themed 45-minute tours around
central areas. Tours are free and theres no
need to book. Check the website for dates
and further details. The 10am & 1pm walks
start by the orange information kiosk outside
Holborn station; walks starting at 11am, 2pm
& 5.30pm meet at the Gotomidtown tourist
information shop. 229-231 High Holborn, WC1V
7DA. 020 7078 7077. gotomidtown.co.uk.
Holborn. Map B5.

The River Thames

Below are some sightseeing companies on the
River Thames. See t.gov.uk/river for details.
MAIN PIERS
Map references are (p. 53-55): Bankside Pier:
Southwark. Map C8. Embankment Pier:
Embankment. Map C6. Festival Pier:
Waterloo. Map C6. Greenwich Pier:
Cutty Sark/
Greenwich for Maritime
Greenwich. Map inset. Millbank Pier:
Pimlico. Map E6. St. Katharines Pier:
Tower Hill. Map C9. Tower Pier: Tower
Hill. Map C9. Waterloo Pier.
Waterloo.
Map C6.
BOAT OPERATORS
City Cruises. 020 7740 0400. citycruises.com.
KPMG Thames Clippers. High-speed hop-on,
hop-off catamarans leave every 20 mins.
020 7001 2222. thamesclippers.com.
Thames River Services. 020 7930 4097.
thamesriverservices.co.uk. Westminster
Passenger Service Association (WPSA Upriver
Ltd). 020 7930 2062. wpsa.co.uk.
SIGHTSEEING CRUISES
City Cruises River Red Rover offers an
unlimited service between Westminster and
Greenwich Piers. Tickets 17, child 8.50. City
Cruises Thamesjet gives visitors a thrilling tour.
Tickets from 35, child from 21. City Cruises
River Lights offers champagne, canaps and live
jazz music. Fri-Sat, 6.30pm. Ticket 22.
DINNER CRUISES
The London Showboat (City Cruises). See
the river at night on this cabaret cruise, and
enjoy a four-course meal with wine. Fri-Sat
board at 7.15pm (7.30pm sailing). Embark at
Westminster Pier. Tickets 78 per person.
020 7740 0400. citycruises.com.

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JACK THE RIPPER TOUR

Blue Badge Guide Richard Jones of London
Walking Tours devised these popular walks,
offering an intriguing, informative and chilling
look at the infamous Jack The Ripper. Numbers
are limited in order to give participants a better
experience. Booking is essential. The tours
depart daily from outside Aldgate East at 7pm.
Tickets 9. 9 The Shrubberies, George Lane,
E18 1BD. 020 8530 8443. rippertour.com.

DICKENS WORLD
Enjoy a 90-minute Grand Tour with a costumed
guide which brings to life the world of Charles
Dickens novels. Walk through Victorian London
across rope bridges and see the barbershop and
greengrocers from the era. Mon-Sun 10am5.30pm. Admission 6.50. Leviathan Way,
Chatham Maritime, Kent, ME4 4LL. 0163 489
0421. dickensworld.co.uk.
Victoria to
Chatham (50 mins).

LONDON WALKS
Londons oldest walking tour company offers
more than 300 walks. Favourites include The
Jack The Ripper Walk
(departing daily at 7.30pm,
plus Sat 3pm from
Tower Hill) and
Charles Dickens London.
Visitors can enjoy spinetinglingly spooky stories
on the spine-tingling
Ghost Walks every night at
7.30pm. Tickets 9. 020
7624 3978. walks.com.

LEEDS CASTLE
This medieval fortress turned Tudor palace sits
on the River Len. The castle has 500 acres of
gardens, with a maze, ferry
boat, childrens train
and falconry displays.
15-23 Feb: Just Jesting At
Half-Term. Kids can enjoy re
breathing, stilt walking and
acrobats in the castles Fool
School. Daily 10.30am-5pm
(last admission to castle 3pm).
Admission 21, child 13.50.
Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1PL.
01622 765 400. leeds-castle.
com.
Victoria to
Bearstead (one hour).

ORIGINAL LONDON
SIGHTSEEING WALKS
Walks depart daily from the
centrally located Original
London Visitor Centre and
include Changing The
Guard (departing 10.30am),
Rock n Roll (1pm) and
Jack The Ripper (3.30pm
from
Tower Hill).
Free with Original London
Sightseeing Tour. 17-19
Cockspur Street, SW1Y 5BL.
020 8877 1722. theoriginaltour.com.
Charing Cross. Map C6.

STONEHENGE
A beautiful and mysterious
prehistoric circle of standing
DELIGHT
stones, which dates all the way
in Orchids, at
back to 3,500 BC, and is a
Royal Botanic World Heritage Site. Daily
Gardens, Kews 9.30am-5pm. Admission 8,
child 4.80. Off A344 Road,
show (p. 26)
Amesbury, Wiltshire, SP4
7DE. 0870 333 1181. englishheritage.org.uk.
Waterloo to
Salisbury
(one hour, 20 mins).

WINDSOR CASTLE
These are some of the top attractions within two
The worlds oldest, largest inhabited castle, and
hours of London. Times and prices may vary, so
one of the Queens ofcial residences. While
do call before visiting. Train times are approximate. youre there, visit the beautifully decorated
State Apartments furnished with paintings from
BLENHEIM PALACE
the Royal Collection. From 7 Feb: Capturing the
This elegant English baroque palace was the
Castle: Watercolours Of Windsor By Paul And
birthplace of Winston Churchill. The palace
Thomas Sandby. Discover watercolours of
is closed for the winter, but you can enjoy the
the castle, including scenes of everyday life
beautiful grounds, designed by Capability
in the building. Daily 9.45am-4.15pm (last
Brown. Opening hours vary, please check
admission 3pm). Admission 17.75,
website. Palace, Park & Gardens: Adult 21,
child 10.60. Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1NJ.
child 16.50. Woodstock, Oxfordshire,
020 7766 7300. royalcollection.org.uk.
OX20 1PP. 0199 381 0530. blenheimpalace.
Waterloo to
Windsor & Eton
com.
Paddington to
Oxford (50 min).
Riverside (one hour).

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Built c.1700, this atmospheric townhouse was home

and workplace to Samuel Johnson (1709 - 1784) who
wrote his inuential English Dictionary here. Regular
Library exhibits, Historic interior, 18th century
Library, Audio guide, Foreign interpretation available
(10 languages), Gift shop and childrens costumes.

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tour of London

Departing daily from Green Park

bus stop next to the Ritz Hotel

at 19.30 & 21.20

Spectacular live guided tours
of London by night
Adult - 15, Child - 10
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Treat yourselves this Valentines Day and explore

Johnsons views on love by candlelight in his beautiful
Georgian townhouse. Join the Curator to shed light
on Johnsons love-life, his views on marriage and the
ladies, both respectable and controversial, who made an
impression on him. (See website for more details)

17 Gough Square, EC4A 3DE

020 7353 3745 www.drjohnsonshouse.org

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MUSEUMS & GALLERIES

By Beatrice Yeatman-Biggs

KATE MOSS BY DAVID BAILEY, 2013 DAVID BAILEY

Our
pick

Stardust on celluloid
Acclaimed photographer David
Bailey grew up in Londons
East End. His family were so
poor they had to take bread
and jam sandwiches to the
cinema every night because
a movie ticket was cheaper
than putting on the gas re
during winter. It was perhaps
this early involvement with the
moving image that inspired
Bailey to get into photography.
An undiagnosed dyslexic, he
struggled through school and
eventually began working as a
photographers assistant, where

he met fashion photographer

John French. His career
rocketed from there.
Baileys Stardust (p. 51)
is a glittering homage to the
legends 50-year career. But
its not just superstars in the
worlds of music, fashion,
design, art and lm that grace
the walls of one of the National
Portrait Gallerys largest
photography exhibitions.
Alongside iconic pictures
of supermodel Kate Moss
(above), The Rolling Stones
and Jerry Hall, there are those

of everyday people shot by

Bailey on his travels to Naga
Hills, Delhi, and closer to home
in east London. Moving images
of those affected by the east
Africa famine and documentary
photographs taken in Papua
New Guinea contrast with
actors, musicians, writers and
lmmakers and throughout
there are photos reminiscent
of birth and death, of pregnant
women and human skulls
reminding us of the exhibitions
message: that we are all born
from, and return to, stardust.

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MUSEUMS & GALLERIES

KEY INFORMATION
To dial the UK remove the rst 0 and add 44.

Here we list major museums and galleries,

along with our selection of the best exhibitions
currently on show.
Many venues offer free general admission, but
charge entry to temporary exhibitions. Prices
listed here are for tickets bought in person,
unless otherwise stated reductions may be
available online.
Admission prices and opening hours can
change at short notice, while the qualifying
ages for child admission prices vary check
with the venue before you visit.
Map: refers to the grid on our Central

London Map.
TBC: To Be Conrmed.
Transport symbols: See Contents (p. 5) for key.

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HOUSE

The US Founding Father lived here before the
signing of the Declaration Of Independence.
Architectural tours Mon noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3.15pm,
and 4.15pm; historical shows Wed-Sun noon,
3.15pm and 4.15pm. Admission 7, child free.
36 Craven Street, WC2N 5NF. 020 7925 1405.
benjaminfranklinhouse.org.
Charing Cross.
Map C6.
BRITISH LIBRARY
The worlds largest library, with a permanent
collection and temporary exhibitions. To 11
Mar: Georgians Revealed: Life, Style And The
Making Of Modern Britain. Reveals the everyday
revolution that took place in Britain between
1714 and 1830. Mon to Thurs 9.30am-8pm; Fri
9.30am-6pm; Sat 9.30am-5pm; Sun & bank hols
11am-5pm. Admission free; guided tour prices
vary. 96 Euston Road, NW1 2DB. 020 7412
7332. bl.uk/everyone.
Kings Cross St.
Pancras/Euston. Map A5.

BRITISH MUSIC EXPERIENCE

Britains award-winning museum of
popular music, lled with iconic memorabilia and
state-of-the-art interactive displays, including over
3,000 exhibits. You can play instruments, and use
a smart ticket to download content to take home.
Daily 11am-7.30pm. Admission 13, child 6.50.
The O2, Peninsula Square, SE10 0DX. 020
8463 2000. britishmusicexperience.com.
North Greenwich. Off map.
CHARLES DICKENS MUSEUM
Former home of Victorian novelist Charles
Dickens, where he wrote novels including Oliver
Twist. Decorated in early Victorian style as it might
have been when Dickens lived here, it features
his personal possessions. Costumed tours every
third Sat of the month (on these days the museum
opens at 1pm). Mon-Sun 10am-5pm. Admission
8; child 4. 48 Doughty Street, London WC1N
2LX. dickensmuseum.com. Russel Square.
Map A6.
CINEMA MUSEUM
This collection encompasses every aspect
of going to the movies, from advertising and
architecture to photographs and projectors.
Visits only by guided tour, which must be booked
in advance. Open by appointment. Admission
10, child 7. 2 Dugard Way, SE11 4TH.
020 7840 2200. cinemamuseum.org.uk.
Elephant & Castle. Off map.
CLINK PRISON MUSEUM
A former prison dating back to 1144, it houses
an exhibition about Londons penal past and
instruments of torture. Its said to be haunted
by the ghosts of former occupants. Mon-Fri
10am-6pm; Sat-Sun 10am-7.30pm. Admission
7.50, child 5.50. 1 Clink Street, SE1 9DG.
020 7403 0900. clink.co.uk.
London
Bridge. Map C8.

DE MORGAN CENTRE
Excellent collection of ceramics and
paintings by Pre-Raphaelite artists,
William and Evelyn De Morgan.
BRITISH MUSEUM
From 7 Feb: Men In Pants: Evelyn
International cultural history from ancient Egyptian De Morgans Male Life Drawings From The
mummies to the Elgin Marbles. To 23 Mar:
Slade School Onwards. Collection of Mrs. De
Beyond El Dorado: Power And Gold In Ancient Morgans celebrated drawings and sketches,
Colombia. Considers the legend of a lost city of
focusing on her time at the Slade School Of
gold in South America. Sat-Thurs 10am-5.30pm; Art. Tues-Fri 1pm-5pm; Sat 11am-5pm (to 9pm
Fri 10am-8.30pm. Admission free; charges for
rst Thurs of each month). Admission 3.60,
special exhibitions. Great Russell Street, WC1B child free. 38 West Hill, SW18 1RX. 020 8871
3DG. 020 7323 8299. britishmuseum.org.
1144. demorgan.org.uk. East Putney.
Off map.
Tottenham Court Road. Map B5/6.

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DR JOHNSONS HOUSE
Writer Dr Samuel Johnson compiled the rst
comprehensive English dictionary, published in
1755, in this period home, which dates from the
18th century. Mon-Sat 11am-5pm. Admission
4.50, child 1.50. 17 Gough Square, EC4A
3DE. 020 7353 3745. drjohnsonshouse.org.
Chancery Lane. Map B7.

and Alice Anderson. Wed-Sun noon-5pm.

Admission 6, child free. 20 Mareseld Gardens,
NW3 5SX. 020 7435 2002. freud.org.uk.
Finchley Road. Off map.
GALLERY IN THE CRYPT
This Palladian church holds classical
and jazz music events, and has a caf
and even a brass rubbing centre.
From 3 Feb: Liberty: Protecting Civil
Liberties, Promoting Human Rights. Exhibition
tracing 80 years of The National Council For Civil
Liberties, formed by Ronald Kidd, in reaction to
the social unrest and recession that took place
in 1930s Britain. Opening hours vary; check
website for details. Admission free.

THE FAN MUSEUM

The worlds only museum dedicated to the art of
the fan features pieces from around the globe,
some dating back as far as the 11th century.
Tues-Sat 11am-5pm; Sun noon-5pm. Admission
4, child free. 12 Crooms Hill, SE10 8ER. 020
8305 1441. thefanmuseum.org.uk.
Cutty Sark. Map inset.
FASHION AND TEXTILE MUSEUM
British textile designer Zandra Rhodes is behind
this hub of contemporary fashion, textiles
and jewellery. To 17 May: Artist Textiles: Picasso
To Warhol. Looks at the history of 20th century
art through textiles. Includes works by Salvador
Dal and Henri Matisse. Tues-Sat 11am-6pm.
Exhibition 8, child free. 83 Bermondsey Street,
SE1 3XF. 020 7407 8664. ftmlondon.org.
London Bridge. Off map.
FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE MUSEUM
Museum about the work of the 19th-century
British nurse and health reformer, The Lady With
The Lamp. Daily 10am-5pm. Admission 5.80,
child 4.80. 2 Lambeth Palace Road, SE1 7EW.
020 7620 0374. orence-nightingale.co.uk.
Waterloo. Map D6.
FREUD MUSEUM
Former home of the trailblazing Austrian
psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud, where you can
see his famous couch, among other things.
To 2 Feb: Mad, Bad And Sad:
Women And The Mind Doctors. Examines
female patients relationships with those who
cared for them psychologically, and how female
artists have explored the mind in their work,
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Pop Art galore with
Richard Hamilton
This month, view works by British contemporary
artist Richard Hamilton (one of the founding
fathers of Pop Art) in two separate exhibitions,
at the Tate Modern (p. 52) and the ICA (p. 51).
Richard Hamilton at the Tate Modern is the
rst exhibition of its kind to examine the entirety
of his works spanning his 60-year plus career,
including the above work (a 1992 print of the
original 1956 collage), Just What Was It That
Made Yesterdays Homes So Different, So
Appealing? Pieces from the 1950s and 60s
such as the Swingeing London 67, depicting
The Rolling Stones icon Mick Jagger, as well
as his more modern works portraying political
gures, are on view. Meanwhile at the ICAs
Hamilton At ICA, visitors will have the chance to
interact with two of Hamiltons more large-scale
and architectural pieces, Man, Machine And
Motion 1955 and An Exhibit 1957.

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DESIGN MUSEUM
World-leading museum that examines the
inuence of contemporary design. To 9 Mar:
Hello My Name Is Paul Smith. Explores the world
of the internationally famous fashion designer
through his collections and inuences. Daily
10am-5.45pm. Admission 11.85, child free.
28 Shad Thames, SE1 2YD. 020 7403 6933.
designmuseum.org.
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MUSEUMS & GALLERIES

St. Martin-In-The-Fields, Trafalgar Square, WC2N design a poster for the museum, on the theme of
4JJ. 020 7766 1100. smitf.org.
Charing
London Stories, with the rst 50 entrants work
Cross. Map C6.
being displayed. Mon-Thurs & Sat-Sun 10am6pm; Fri 11am-6pm. Admission 15, child free.
GEFFRYE MUSEUM
39 Wellington Street, WC2E 7BB. 020 7379
Historic 18th-century almshouses with rooms
6344. ltmuseum.co.uk. Covent Garden.
recreating English interiors from 1600 to today.
Map C6.
To 9 Feb: Who Once Lived
In My House? Uncovers forgotten or obscured
MUSEUM OF LONDON
histories of peoples homes. Tues-Sun & bank
The worlds largest urban history museum
hols, 10am-5pm. Admission free. 136 Kingsland includes the Galleries Of Modern London,
Road, E2 8EA. 020 7739 9893. geffryewhich tell the story of the capital from 1666 to
museum.org.uk. Hoxton. Off map.
the present. To 27 Apr: The Cheapside Hoard:
Londons Lost Jewels. Major exhibition about a
priceless collection of 16th and early 17th-century
HANDEL HOUSE MUSEUM
Anglo-German composer George
jewels and gemstones discovered in 1912, buried
Frideric Handel lived here for
in a cellar on Cheapside
36 years. Faithfully restored,
in the City Of London. To
it hosts exhibitions and
27 Apr: Made In London:
ticketed music recitals.
Jewellery Now. Collection
From 26 Feb: She
of pieces by Londons most
Was Despisd: Handel
talented jewellery designers.
And Susannah Cibber.
Daily 10am-6pm. Admission
Celebrates the dramatic life
free. London Wall, EC2Y
and impressive work of opera
5HN. 020 7001 9844.
singer Cibber, one of the
museumoondon.org.uk.
most famous voices of the
St. Pauls. Map B8.
18th century. Tues-Sat 10am6pm; Thur 8pm; Sun noonMUSEUM OF LONDON
6pm. Recital times and prices
DOCKLANDS
vary. Admission 6, child 2
The intriguing history of the
(free Sat & Sun). 25 Brook
River Thames, from its time
1. The Fan Museum, p. 47
Street, W1K 4HB. 020 7495
as a Roman thoroughfare
2. Pollocks Toy Museum, p. 49
1685. handelhouse.org.
to the regeneration of the
3. Cinema Museum, p. 42
Bond Street. Map B4.
Docklands. Displays include
London, Sugar & Slavery,
HORNIMAN MUSEUM & GARDENS
which charts the history of the transatlantic slave
Displays ranging from natural history
trade and its links to the city. Daily 10am-6pm.
to musical instruments make up a collection
Admission free. West India Quay, E14 4AL. 020
based upon that of the adventuring Victorian
7001 9844. museumoondon.org.uk/docklands.
tea trader Frederick John Horniman. Includes a
Canary Wharf. Map inset.
wonderful aquarium. To 2 Mar: After Life. Poignant
photographic portraits of endangered or extinct
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
animals preserved in museums. To 1 Sep: The Art Astounding collections, with exhibits
Of Harmony. Display of rare musical instruments ranging from the Images Of Nature gallery
revealing traditions of Western classical music.
to dinosaur skeletons and fossils. The
Daily 10.30am-5.30pm. Admission free; charges Treasures gallery houses some of the
for aquarium and special exhibitions. 100 London museums most precious artefacts.
Road, SE23 3PQ. 020 8699 1872. horniman.
To 23 Mar: Wildlife Photographer Of The
ac.uk. Forest Hill. Off map.
Year. Stunning images highlighting the
wonders of the natural world, picked from
thousands of international entries.
LONDON TRANSPORT MUSEUM
From 13 Feb: One Million Years Of The
Interactive exhibits exploring the past, present and
future of the capitals transport network, with over Human Story. Prehistoric archeological artefacts
reveal what life was like in Britain one million years
80 historic vehicles plus old advertising posters.
From 14 Feb: Serco Prize For Illustration
ago, including the skull of Britains earliest known
2014. Worldwide competition for illustrators to
Neanderthal. Daily 10am-5.50pm. Admission free;

Quirky
Museums

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OLD OPERATING THEATRE MUSEUM

& HERB GARRET
A fascinating relic of the original St. Thomas
Hospital. Its built in the roof space of a church
and dates from 1822. Inside youll encounter
bizarre medical implements and hair-raising
stories of operations in times before anaesthetic.
Note: there are lots of stairs. Daily 10.30am-5pm.
Admission 6.20, child 3.50. 9a St. Thomas
Street, SE1 9RY. 020 7188 2679. thegarret.org.
London Bridge. Map C8.
uk.
POLLOCKS TOY MUSEUM
A pair of neighbouring houses in the heart
of Fitzrovia boast a unique collection of toys.
Historical board games, dolls, toy theatres
and more. Includes a brilliant toy shop. MonSat 10am-5pm. Admission 6, child 3. 1
Scala Street, W1T 2HL. 020 7636 3452.
pollockstoymuseum.com. Goodge Street.
Map B5.
THE QUEENS HOUSE
This 17th-century house, once home of Charles
Is queen, Henrietta Maria, now displays the
museums ne art collection. To 1 Apr: Van De
Velde Drawings. Collection of drawings from
Willem van de Velde The Elder (approximately
1611-1693) and Younger. Works portray naval
battles, ships, and sea scenes. From Feb (TBC):
War Artists At Sea. Collection of First and
Second World War portraits, battle scenes,

and depictions of everyday life during conict.

Its a rolling display of paintings and works on
paper by artists including Norman Wilkinson and
Charles Wheeler. Daily 10am-5pm. Admission
free. Queens House, Romney Road, Greenwich,
SE10 9NF. 020 8312 6565.rmg.co.uk/queenshouse.
Cutty Sark. Off map.
SCIENCE MUSEUM
A huge museum, dedicated to science
and technology, with changing
exhibitions and an IMAX 3D cinema.
To 6 May: Collider: Step Inside The
Worlds Greatest Experiment. Immersive
exhibition exploring the biggest scientic
experiment ever constructed, CERNs Large
Hadron Collider. Its the highest energy particle
Collider ever made and will address some of
the biggest unsolved questions of physics.
To 15 Jun: 3D: Printing The Future. Looks
into the eld of 3D printing, considering how
it could have signicant developments on the
worlds of medicine, art and the environment,
among others. Includes a 3D printed gun.
To 16 Mar: Only In England: Photographs By
Tony Ray-Jones And Martin Parr. At Media
Space (the Museums galleries) witness
images by eminent British photographer RayJones, displayed with black-and-white shots
taken by British documentary photographer
Parr during the 1970s. It reects on the mens
fascination with the English. Daily 10am-6pm.
Admission free; charges for special exhibitions.
Exhibition Road, SW7 2DD. 0870 870 4868.
sciencemuseum.org.uk.
South Kensington.
Map D2.

Discover arts
strange beauties

Our
pick

The word Renaissance often calls to

mind a period of great cultural and artistic
strides most closely associated with 16th century
Italy. However, these advances spread throughout
Northern Europe, including Germany. Painters such
as Holbein, Albrecht Drer and Altdorfer were once
greatly admired for their sense of expression and
inventiveness and yet these works curiously fell out
of fashion by the 19th and early 20th centuries.
The National Gallerys new exhibition Strange Beauty:
Masters Of The German Renaissance (p. 51)
seeks to understand why. Examining more than 30
German Renaissance works (on loan from various UK
collections), spread across multiple rooms, it attempts
to discover what exactly makes a work of art beautiful.

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SWABIAN: PORTRAIT OF A WOMAN OF THE HOFER FAMILY, ABOUT 1470 THE NATIONAL GALLERY, LONDON

charges for special exhibitions. Cromwell Road,

SW7 5BD. 020 7942 5000. nhm.ac.uk.
South Kensington. Map D2.

SHERLOCK HOLMES MUSEUM

Dedicated to the famous ctional
detective and kept exactly as described in the
author, Sir Arthur Conan Doyles thrilling stories.
Daily 9.30am-6pm. Admission 8, child 5.
221b Baker Street, NW1 6XE. 020 7224 3688.
sherlock-holmes.co.uk. Baker Street. Map A3.
SIR JOHN SOANES MUSEUM
The celebrated 19th-century architects Georgian
home-turned-museum was designed to show off
his outstanding collection of antiques and art.
Museum tours daily; times vary. Tues-Sat 10am5pm. Admission free. 13 Lincolns Inn Fields,
WC2A 3BP. 020 7405 2107. soane.org.
Holborn. Map B6.
VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM
The V&As collection of ne and applied
arts spans 3,000 years and includes
ceramics, fashion, paintings, photographs
and illustrations from around the world.
To 16 Feb: Club To Catwalk:
London Fashion In The 1980s. Many outts
are brought together in this reection on the
daring looks of the decade, featuring designs
by fashions iconic names, including Katharine
Hamnett. To 21 Apr: Jameel Prize 3. International
art prize for contemporary artists and designers
inspired by Islamic traditions of art. Sat-Thurs
10am-5.45pm; Fri 10am-10pm. Admission free;
charges for special exhibitions. Cromwell Road,
SW7 2RL. 020 7942 2000. vam.ac.uk. South
Kensington. Map D2/3.
V&A MUSEUM OF CHILDHOOD
National collection of childhood objects
dating back to the 16th century.
To 1 Jun: Conscation Cabinets.
Collection of artefacts from 150 different London
schools over three decades. Artist and former
teacher Guy Tarrant has investigated play
and resistant behaviour. Daily 10am-5.45pm.
Admission free. Cambridge Heath Road, E2 9PA.
020 8983 5200. museumofchildhood.org.uk.
Bethnal Green. Off map.
WALLACE COLLECTION
The former Wallace family home displays their
beautiful collection of Rococo art, sculpture
and furniture. Paintings include Jean-Honor
Fragonards 18th-century masterpiece The
Swing. Free hour-long tours on selected dates.
Daily 10am-5pm. Admission free. Hertford House,
Manchester Square, W1U 3BN. 020 7563
9500. wallacecollection.org. Bond Street.
Map B4.

WELLCOME COLLECTION
Medicine, life and art are explored in this
fascinating and sometimes bizarre collection,
which includes shrunken heads and ancient
To 9 Feb: Foreign
remedies.
Bodies, Common Ground. Diverse exhibition
from six artists who each resided in a different
global research centre. The artists examined
the researchers work and produced material
in response. Tues-Wed & Fri-Sat 10am-6pm;
Thur 10am-10pm; Sun 11am-6pm. Admission
free. 183 Euston Road, NW1 2BE. 020 7611
2222. wellcomecollection.org.
Euston.
Map A5.
CHURCHILL WAR ROOMS
Former prime minister Sir Winston Churchill
fought World War II from this fortied
basement. Undercover: Life In Churchills
Bunker. Through lm interviews and personal
objects, discover what life was like in the
Cabinet War Rooms during World War II. Daily
9.30am-6pm. Admission 15.90, child free.
Clive Steps, King Charles Street, SW1A 2AQ.
020 7930 6961. iwm.org.uk.
Westminster. Map D5.
FIREPOWER, THE ROYAL
ARTILLERY MUSEUM
Europes biggest artillery collection, with
interactive galleries and big guns. Tues-Sat
10am-5pm, plus bank hols. Admission 5.30,
child 2.50. Royal Arsenal, SE18 6ST.
020 8855 7755. repower.org.uk.
Woolwich Arsenal. Off map.
GUARDS MUSEUM
Uniforms and more relating to the ve
regiments of the Queens Foot Guards.
10am-4pm. Admission 5, child free.
Wellington Barracks, Birdcage Walk, SW1E
6HQ. 020 7414 3428. theguardsmuseum.
com.
St. Jamess Park. Map D5.
NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM
The British Army story through displays, events
and lectures. To 31 Mar: Unseen Enemy. Explores
the use of improvised explosive devices in recent
conicts. Daily 10am-5.30pm. Admission free.
Royal Hospital Road, SW3 4HT. 020 7730
0717. nam.ac.uk. Sloane Square. Off map.
NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM
Museum exploring Britains maritime history and
future. To 21 Apr: Turner And The Sea. Striking
works that reect J. M. W. Turners fascination

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ROYAL AIR FORCE MUSEUM

National aviation museum on the historic London
Aerodrome site, with over 100 aircraft.
To 3 May: Airx: Making History.
Proles the plastic scale model aeroplanes.

Daily 10am-6pm. Admission free. Grahame Park

Way, Hendon, NW9 5LL. 020 8205 2266.
rafmuseum.org. Colindale. Off map.
BARBICAN ART GALLERY & THE CURVE
Europes largest multi-arts venue has
two exhibition spaces: the Barbican
Art Gallery and The Curve.
To 9 Feb: Pop Art Design.
Examines the inuence of the Pop Art
movement on design between the 1950s
and 1970s. From 13 Feb: United Visual
Artists: Momentum. Sequence of light, sound
and movement exploring the idea that our
perception of time and space change. The
Curve admission free; charges for special
exhibitions. Barbican Centre, Silk Street,
EC2Y 8DS. 020 7638 4141. barbican.org.uk.
Barbican. Map A8/B8.
COURTAULD GALLERY
Important European art collection, plus
temporary exhibitions, housed in Somerset
House. From 20 Feb: Court And Craft: A
Masterpiece From Northern Iraq. Reveals the
story behind one of the Courtauld collections
most stunning artefacts: a piece Mongol
metalwork. Daily 10am-6pm. Admission 6,
child free. Admission 3 all day Mon. Somerset
House, Strand, WC2R 0RN. 020 7848 2526.
courtauld.ac.uk.
Temple. Map C6.

Our
pick
Looks good on paper...
With a goal of making art both accessible and
affordable, the always-popular Art Fair, now
called the Works On Paper Fair, at the Science
Museum (p. 49), is back for its fth year running.
Featuring an array of original and authentic
watercolours, drawings and prints (including
the above screenprint, All Aboard The George
Bennie Airspeed Railway, by Jonny Hannah,
150), it will play host to some 62 exhibitors
from across the UK and around the world
and will offer early, modern and contemporary
works ranging in price from 250 to 75,000.
Visitors can also take advantage of the Fairs
daily free talks and tours in the afternoon,
and there will be live musical performances
taking place on certain evenings.

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DULWICH PICTURE GALLERY

Englands rst public art gallery, founded
in 1811, holds one of the nest collections
of Old Masters in the UK. The building
was designed by 19th-century renowned
architect Sir John Soane (p. 49).
From 5 Feb: Hockney, Printmaker.
To celebrate the 60th anniversary of Hockneys
rst print, this exhibition showcases the artists
printmaking career. Tues-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat-Sun
11am-5pm. Admission 6, child free; charges
for special exhibitions. Gallery Road, SE21
7AD. 020 8693 5354. dulwichpicturegallery.
org.uk.
Herne Hill. Off map.
THE FLEMING COLLECTION
Collection of Scottish art comprising over
750 oils and watercolours from 1770 to the
present day. To 1 Mar: Foundation & Trust:
(Un)Coverings. Audit of paintings from the
permanent collection by artists collective The
Foundation Trust who critique and examine
institutional models through their work. TuesSat 10am-5.30pm. Admission free.

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ALL ABOARD THE GEORGE BENNIE AIRSPEED RAILWAY JONNY HANNAH

with the sea. Mon-Wed & Fri -Sun 10am-5pm;

Thur 8pm. Admission free; charges for special
exhibitions. Romney Road, SE10 9NF. 020
8858 4422. rmg.co.uk.
Cutty Sark.
Off map.

13 Berkeley Street, W1J 8DU. 020 7042

5730.emingcollection.co.uk.
Green Park.
Map C5.

NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY

British history through the ages told via
portraits of famous and inuential people.
From 6 Feb: Baileys Stardust. Exhibition
of over 250 portraits by renowned photographer
GUILDHALL ART GALLERY
David Bailey that range in subject matter from
& ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE
models, actors, writers and musicians to those
Temporary exhibitions, extracts from the City
he came across during his travels. See portraits
Of Londons permanent collection and the
of icons like Kate Moss and The Rolling Stones.
remains of a Roman amphitheatre. N.B: Due
to renovations, the gallerys usual service
To 9 Feb: Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait
may experience disruptions. Please check the
Prize 2013. Major international photographic
website before your visit. Mon-Sat 10amportrait award open to amateurs and
5pm. Sun noon-4pm. Admission free; charges professionals, with the best images displayed.
for special exhibitions. Guildhall Yard, off
To 1 Jun: Michael Peto Photographs: Mandela
Gresham Street, EC2V 5AE. 020 7332 3700. To McCartney. Celebration of photojournalist
guildhallartgallery.cityoondon.gov.uk.
Michael Petos career through 10 photographs
Bank. Map B8.
taken in London during the 1950s and 1960s.
Subjects include Elizabeth Taylor and The
HAYWARD GALLERY
Beatles. Admission free; charges for special
The Southbank Centres contemporary arts space exhibitions. Sat-Wed 10am-6pm; Thurs & Fri
featuring a range of events and exhibitions. To 27 10am-9pm. St. Martins Place, WC2H 0HE.
Apr: Martin Creed. Display of work by the British
020 7312 2463. npg.org.uk. Leicester
artist, who is famous for his Turner Prize-winning
Square. Map C6.
pieces. Creates minimalistic, humourous art. Mon
noon-6pm; Tues-Wed & Sat-Sun 10am-6pm;
PHOTOGRAPHERS GALLERY
Thurs & Fri 10am-8pm. Admission 11, child free. International and British photography gallery.
Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX.
To Feb (TBC): Happenstance.
08448 750 073. southbankcentre.co.uk.
Competition open to those who explore digital
Waterloo. Map C6.
production through photography and animation.
Mon-Wed & Fri-Sat 10am-6pm; Thurs 10amICA
8pm; Sun 11.30am-6pm. Admission free. 16-18
The Institute Of Contemporary Arts boasts
Ramillies Street, W1F 7LW. 020 7087 9300.
galleries, a book shop, a bar and cinemas.
photonet.org.uk. Oxford Circus. Map B5.
From 12 Feb: Hamilton At ICA. Two installations
that legendary Pop Artist Richard Hamilton
QUEENS GALLERY
presented to the ICA almost 60 years ago are
Over 500 years of treasures from the Royal
restaged. Coincides with the Tate Moderns
Collection displayed at Buckingham Palace,
retrospective (p. 52). Tues-Wed & Fri-Sun 11am- including paintings, ceramics, jewellery and
6pm; Thurs 11am-9pm. Admission free. 1 The
textiles. To 16 Mar: Castiglione: Lost Genius.
Mall, SW1Y 5AH. 020 7930 3647. ica.org.uk.
Large-scale compositions by Baroque artist
Charing Cross. Map C5.
Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione (1609-64),
celebrated for his tender works. To 16 Mar:
NATIONAL GALLERY
Gifted: From The Royal Academy To The Queen.
One of the worlds greatest collections of
To celebrate the Diamond Jubilee, the Royal
Western European painting, including works by
Academy Of Arts presented the Queen with
Leonardo da Vinci and Vincent van Gogh.
works from ve artists including Anish Kapoor
From 19 Feb: Strange Beauty: Masters Of and Grayson Perry, featured in this display. Daily
The German Renaissance. The gallerys collection 10am-5.30pm. Admission 9.50, child 4.80.
of German Renaissance paintings are brought
Buckingham Palace, SW1A 1AA.
together to examine evolving perceptions towards 020 7766 7300. royalcollection.org.uk.
the movement. To 27 Apr: The Sunowers. Two
Victoria. Map D5.
versions of Vincent van Goghs iconic sunowers
are reunited for the rst time in 65 years. SatROYAL ACADEMY OF ARTS
Thurs 10am-6pm; Fri 10am-9pm. Admission free; Founded in 1768, the RA stages regularlycharges for special exhibitions. Trafalgar Square, changing exhibitions and varied events.
WC2N 5DN. 020 7747 2885. nationalgallery.
To 26 Jan: Daumier (1808org.uk.
Charing Cross. Map C5.
1879): Visions Of Paris. 19th-century
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her famous clothes collection. Daily 10am6pm. Admission free. Strand, WC2R 1LA. 020
7845 4600. somersethouse.org.uk.
Temple/
Embankment. Map C6.

TATE BRITAIN
Traditional and contemporary galleries
showcasing British art.
From 5 Feb:
Richard Deacon. Survey of diverse sculptures
and drawings by leading British sculptor, Deacon.
To 9 Feb: Painting Now: Five Contemporary
Artists. Show of recent work by Tomma Abts,
Gillian Carnegie, Simon Ling, Lucy McKenzie
SERPENTINE GALLERY
and Catherine Story, that opens up discussion
A respected arts space in Kensington Gardens on what painting means today. Daily 10am-6pm.
displaying modern and contemporary work.
Admission free; charges for special exhibitions.
To 9 Feb: Wael Shawky:
Millbank, SE1P 4RG. 020 7887 8888. tate.org.
Al-Qurban. First major
uk. Pimlico. Off map.
exhibition of the Egyptian
artist Shawky, featuring
TATE MODERN
lms, installations and
Compelling contemporary
performances on culture,
art in a huge converted
history and effects of
power station. To 9 Mar: The
globalisation, using
EY Exhibition: Paul Klee.
historical reconstructions.
Swiss painter Klee was a
Tues-Sun 10amhighly inuential gure in the
6pm. Admission free.
20th-century art world. See
Kensington Gardens, W2
his abstract drawings and
3XA. 020 7402 6075.
watercolours plus
serpentinegallery.org.
the characteristic magic
South Kensington.
square paintings.
GAZE at
Map C2.
From 13 Feb: Richard
Van Goghs
Hamilton. This exhibition
sunowers at
SERPENTINE SACKLER
of work by iconic Pop
the National
GALLERY
Artist Hamilton, is the
Gallery (p. 51) rst retrospective of his
Previously The Magazine
building, this arts space
work, from the 1950s to
near the Serpentine Gallery was designed by
2011. It features movie posters,
renowned architect Zaha Hadid.
magazines and art history (p. 44). Admission
To 9 Feb: Jake And Dinos
free; charges for special exhibitions. Sun-Thurs
Chapman: Come And See. Humourous,
10am-6pm; Fri & Sat 10am-10pm. Bankside,
provocative exhibition of works by the two
SE1 9TG. 020 7887 8888. tate.org.uk.
artist brothers, who touch on themes of
Southwark. Map C7/8.
morality, religion, consumer culture and
art history. The display includes painting,
WHITECHAPEL GALLERY
printmaking, drawing, sculpture, music and
Cutting-edge East End exhibition space
literature. Tues-Sun 10am-6pm.
showcasing a range of contemporary art.
Admission free. West Carriage Drive,
To 23 Mar: Hannah Hch. Part of the Berlin
W2 2AR. 020 7402 6075. serpentinegallery.
Dada movement, German artist Hch (1889org.
South Kensington. Map C2.
1978) was known for her radical collages
on the themes of gender and identity. The
SOMERSET HOUSE
exhibition displays her work spanning the
This neoclassical 18th-century building houses 1910s to the 1970s. Tues-Wed & Fri-Sun
the Courtauld Gallery. To 2 Mar: Isabella Blow: 11am-6pm; Thurs 11am-9pm. Admission free.
Fashion Galore! Major fashion exhibition
77-82 Whitechapel High Street, E1 7QX.
celebrating the legacy of late magazine editor, 020 7522 7888. whitechapelgallery.org.
muse and creative inspiration, Blow. It features
Aldgate East. Map B9.

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VINCENT VAN GOGH (1853 1890) SUNFLOWERS, 1888 NATIONAL GALLERY, LONDON

artist Honor Daumier made his living as a

newspaper caricaturist, observing bourgeois
society. Spans his work from 1830 to 1961
through paintings, drawings, watercolours
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Humourous and inventive works, spanning
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By David G. Taylor

Our
pick

Honeys
bittersweet
aftertaste
Poverty, class, interracial
relationships, pregnancy out
of wedlock and homosexuality
were among the sensitive social
issues of the day, that made
drama A Taste Of Honey so
explosive on its 1958 debut.
Shelagh Delaneys gritty tale of
life in Manchester, revolutionised
British theatre with its warts-andall realism, kick-starting a whole
new genre that became known
as the kitchen sink drama.
The play premiered at Londons
Theatre Royal Stratford East,
and was later turned into a 1961
lm starring a teenage Rita
Tushingham (The Knack... And
How To Get It), in her screen
debut. A revival opens at the
National Theatre (NT) on 10 Feb
(pictured above, p. 65) starring
Lesley Sharp (far left, From Hell)
and newcomer Kate OFlynn
(left), who was last seen at the NT
in Simon Stephenss play Port.
When her mother (Sharp) runs
off with a car salesman, teenage
Jo takes up with a black sailor
who promises to marry her, before
leaving her pregnant, penniless
and alone. We dont ask for life,
Jo famously complains, we have
it thrust upon us.

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ENTERTAINMENT
To dial the UK remove the rst 0 and add 44.
Key: refers to numbers on our Theatreland Map.
Map: refers to the grid on our Central

London Map.
TBC: To Be Conrmed.
In rep: In repertoire so performances

alternate.
Transport symbols: see Contents (p. 5) for key.

Tickets 25-67.50. Theatre Royal Drury Lane,

Catherine Street, WC2B 5JF. 0844 871 8810.
charlieandthe chocolatefactory.com. Covent
Garden. Key 45.
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL QUIDAM
To 16 Feb A contemporary
circus show telling the story of a young girl,
who, neglected by her family, escapes into the
world of her imagination where she nally nds
encouragement from the strange characters she
meets. Times vary. Tickets 26.50-95. Royal
Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, SW7 2AP. 0845
401 5045. cirquedusoleil.com.
South
Kensington. Map D2.

BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL

A northern boys macho father tries to quash
his dream of being a ballet
dancer. Set during the
nancial hardships of the
1980s miners strike, this
Olivier Award-winning show
has music by Sir Elton John.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Thurs &
Sat 2.30pm. Tickets 19.5067.50. Victoria Palace
Theatre, Victoria Street,
SW1E 5EA. 0844 811
0055. billyelliotthemusical.
visitlondon.com offers a secure
com.
Victoria. Key 49.
online booking service, or buy from

Book your tickets

THE COMMITMENTS
The world premiere of a
new musical based on the
90s lm (p. 12). TuesSun 7.30pm; Sat & Sun
3pm. Tickets 10-67.50.
Palace Theatre, 109
Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D
8AY. 0844 412 4656.
thecommitmentslondon.com.
Leicester Square. Key 33.

DIRTY DANCING
THE CLASSIC
STORY ON STAGE
A love story based on
the 1987 dance lm.
Set in 1950s America,
its a coming-of-age tale
concerning a romance
between a teenage girl
and a holiday camp dance
instructor. Songs include
(Ive Had) The Time Of My
Life. Tues-Sat 7.30pm; Sun
7pm; Sat & Sun 2.30pm.
Tickets 26.50-67.
THE BOOK OF MORMON
Piccadilly Theatre,
This controversial satire is from the writers of TVs 16 Denman Street, W1D 7DY. 0844 871
South Park. It follows the exploits of two hapless 7630. dirtydancingonstage.co.uk. Piccadilly
missionaries from the Church Of The Latter Day
Circus. Key 35.
Saints. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm.
Tickets 49.50-74.50. Prince Of Wales
FROM HERE TO ETERNITY
Theatre, Coventry Street, W1D 6AS. 0844 482 Tim Rices new wartime musical about an illicit
5110. bookofmormonlondon.com. Leicester
love affair on a Hawaiian army base in the
Square. Key 38.
lead up to the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor
(p. 14). Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm.
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Tickets 18-83. Shaftesbury Theatre, 210
A new musical version of Roald Dahls tale of an Shaftesbury Avenue,WC2H 8DP. 020 7379
ordinary boy and an extraordinary confectioner
5399. fromheretoeternitythemusical.com.
(p. 12). Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm.
Tottenham Court Road. Key 42.

THE BODYGUARD
Terried of stalker, a pop star
seeks protection. The shows
based on the 1992 lm, and
features Whitney Houston
hits like I Will Always Love
You. Tickets 20-67.50.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat
3pm. Adelphi Theatre, Strand,
WC2R 0NS. 0844 579
0094. thebodyguardmusical.
com.
Charing Cross.
Key 1.

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with the Society Of Ticketing
Agents & Retailers (star.org.uk).
Find a range of bargain tickets
at the TKTS booth in Leicester
Square (above, map C5).
For assisted performances
and more, order the free Access
London Theatre brochure (Society
Of London Theatre on 020
7557 6700. solttma.co.uk).
Shows sometimes close early
or make schedule changes,
so check when booking.

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KEY INFORMATION

HAROLD PINTER NATIONAL PICTURE GALLERY; NOL COWARD THEATRE ALBERTO ARZOZ; SHAKESPEARE ISTOCKPHOTO; SHAKESPEARES GLOBE LONDONONVIEW;
NOL COWARD THE BRITISH LIBRARY; HAROLD PINTER THEATRE JAMES MORRIS

THEATRELAND
LEGENDS

By Rebecca Schulman

Harold Pinter

William Shakespeare

Noel Coward

1930-2008

1564-1616

1899-1973

Raised in east London, Pinter

is one of the most inuential
modern British dramatists;
best known for bittersweet
comedies or dramas, including
The Birthday Party (1957) and
Betrayal (1978).
Following the playwrights
death in 2008, the Comedy
Theatre was renamed in his
honour. Since becoming the
Harold Pinter Theatre in 2011,
it has staged Pinters Old
Times (1971) among a diverse
range of plays. As you reect
on the man and his works, take
in a revealing image (above)
by artist Justin Mortimer at the
National Portrait Gallery (see
Galleries). 6 Panton Street,
SW1Y 4DN. 0844 871 7627.
atgtickets.com.
Charing
Cross. Map C5.

eatre

Harold Pinter Th

The worlds most famous

playwright, Shakespeare came
to London from Stratford-uponAvon, taking up residence in
Southwark in around 1599.
Once here, he assembled a
small acting troupe, had a rival
theatre demolished, then used
the timbers to build the famous
Globe Theatre where many of
his own plays where performed.
Today theatregoers can
visit an accurate 1997
reconstruction of it, known as
Shakespeares Globe. Learn
about the iconic playwright
and the theatres history, as
you explore its permanent
exhibition (see Sightseeing).
21 New Globe Walk, SE1
9DT. 020 7902 1400.
shakespearesglobe.com.
Southwark. Map C8.

Shakespeares Globe

Nol Coward Th

Nol Coward was immersed

in theatre from an early age,
after he made his professional
acting debut at the age of 11
in a childrens play called The
Goldsh. Cowards love for the
craft grew and he eventually
went on to publish more than
50 plays including the witty
comedies Hay Fever (1924)
and Private Lives (1930).
Londons former Albery
Theatre was built 1903 and
became the Nol Coward
Theatre in 2006. Its long
connection with the playwright,
includes staging the rst West
End production of his play Ill
Leave It To You in 1920, in
which Coward also acted. Enjoy
a show there in his memory.
And, if you want to discover
more about Coward, book a
place in the Reading
Room at British
Library (see Galleries)
to hear recordings of
his works and candid
interviews. 85 St.
Martins Lane, WC2N
4AU. 0844 482 5141.
delfontmackintosh.
co.uk. Leicester
Square. Map C6.

eatre

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I CANT SING! THE X FACTOR MUSICAL
From 27 Feb: A comedy musical, which
takes a ctional peek behind the scenes of
TV talent show, The X Factor. Co-written by
British comic Harry Hill, it features original songs.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Thurs & Sat 3pm. Tickets 2065. London Palladium, Argyll Street, W1F 7TF.
0844 811 0058. icantsingthemusical.com.
Oxford Circus. Key 23.
JERSEY BOYS
The Olivier Award-winning story of US pop
sensations Frankie Valli And The Four Seasons,
charting their meteoric career from the mid1960s. Songs include Big Girls Dont Cry.
Tues-Sat 7.30; Tues & Sat 3pm; Sun 5pm. Tickets
20-67.50. Prince Edward Theatre, 28 Old
Compton Street, W1D 4HS. 0844 482 5151.
jerseyboyslondon.com. Leicester Square. Key
37.

Our
pick

Reflect on times of war

Its 100 years since the First World War and
50 since the Theatre Royal Stratford East
staged Joan Littlewoods anti-war satire
Oh What a Lovely War!, so the timing
couldnt be better for a new version of the
musical in the theatre where it was rst
performed. Pictured is an image from the
original 1963 Stratford production.
From 1 Feb you can catch a reimagining of
the show, directed by Terry Johnson, in which
wartime songs from the era are juxtaposed
with statistics highlighting the harsh realities
of battle. Among its famous tunes you can
hear Its A Long Way To Tipperary, Pack Up
Your Troubles In Your Old Kit-Bag and Keep
The Home Fires Burning. Caroline Quentin
(Men Behaving Badly) features among the
cast. Theatre Royal Stratford East, Gerry
Rafes Square, E15 1BN. 020 8534 0310.
stratfordeast.com.
Stratford.
Off map.

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LES MISRABLES
The worlds longest-running musical has lost
none of its impact. Adapted from the Victor Hugo
novel, its an epic tale of love and courage amid
a violent 1832 Paris uprising in post-Revolutionary
France (p. 14). Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat
2.30pm. Tickets 20-65. Queens Theatre,
51 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 6BA. 0844 482
5160. lesmis.com. Piccadilly Circus. Key 39.
LET IT BE
A theatrical concert in tribute to The Beatles
thats crammed with 40 of the Fab Fours
greatest hits. Mon & Wed-Fri 7.30pm, Sat 3pm
& 7.30pm; Sun 3pm & 7pm. Tickets 20-60.
Savoy Theatre, Savoy Court, Strand, WC2R
0ET. 0844 871 7687. letitbelondon.com.
Charing Cross. Key 41.
DISNEYS THE LION KING
Now in its 15th year in Theatreland, this
is a wonderful adaptation of the Disney lm with
ingenious costumes and innovative puppetry.
The evil Scar sets out to kill the lion prince and
claim the throne. Tunes include Can You Feel
The Love Tonight? Tues-Sat 7.30pm; Wed, Sat
& Sun 2.30pm. Tickets 22.70-97.70. Lyceum
Theatre, 21 Wellington Street, WC2E 7RQ.
0844 871 3000. thelionking.co.uk. Covent
Garden. Key 24.
MAMMA MIA!
A tribute to the music of the Swedish pop
legends ABBA, with a feel-good story that
hinges on wedding day revelations on a Greek
island. Hit songs include The Winner Takes It All.

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FUERZABRUTA
To 2 Mar: An Argentinian spectacular with
extraodinary sights including a watery ballet on
a transparent sheet, which is suspended right
above the audience. Standing only. Contains
nudity and strobe lighting. Times vary. Tickets
32.50- 46.50. The Roundhouse, Chalk
Farm Road, NW1 8EH. 0844 482 8008.
roundhouse.org.uk. Chalk Farm. Off map.

Mon-Sat 7.45pm; Thurs & Sat 3pm. Tickets 1567.50. Novello Theatre, Aldwych, WC2B 4LD.
020 7812 7498. mamma-mia.com. Covent
Garden. Key 30.
MATILDA THE MUSICAL
Roald Dahls magical kids book
brought vividly to life in this acclaimed Royal
Shakespeare Company production (p. 12). Tues
7pm, Wed-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm, Sun
3pm. Tickets 20-67.50. Cambridge Theatre,
Seven Dials, WC2H 9HU. 0844 412 4652.
matildathemusical.com. Covent Garden.
Key 8.
MONTY PYTHONS SPAMALOT
To 8 Feb: Eric Idles comedy
musical is largely based on the 1975 lm Monty
Python And The Holy Grail. Mon-Thurs 8pm;
Fri 6pm & 9pm; Sat 2.30pm & 8pm. Tickets
20-75. Playhouse Theatre, Northumberland
Avenue, WC2N 5DE. 0844 871 7631. spamalot
ontour.co.uk.
Embankment. Key 36.
ONCE
Romance blossoms between an Irish busker
and a young Czech mother united by their love
of music. Based on Enda Walshs 2006 lm,

songs include Oscar winner Falling Slowly.

Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Thurs & Sat 3pm. Tickets
19.50-49.50. Phoenix Theatre,
110 Charing Cross Road, WC2H 0JP. 0844
871 7629. oncemusical.co.uk.
Tottenham
Court Road. Key 34.
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
Gothic drama as a mysterious masked man
haunts the Paris Opera House, besotted with
one of its stars (p. 14). Mon-Sat 7.30pm;
Thurs & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets 21-95. Her
Majestys Theatre, 57 Haymarket, SW1Y 4QL.
0844 482 9674. thephantomoftheopera.com.
Piccadilly Circus. Key 19.
STEPHEN WARD
Andrew Lloyd Webbers new musical is about
the 1963 sex scandal that rocked British
politics. Its about a well-connected man
whose fall from grace risked ensnaring a web
of friends, including celebrities, spies, models,
government ministers and aristocrats.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm.
Tickets 15-67.50. Aldwych Theatre,
49 Aldwych, WC2B 4DF. 0844 847 2379.
stephenwardthemusical.com.
Charing
Cross. Key 3.

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STOMP
A multi-award-winning fusion of theatre, dance,
comedy and rhythmic percussion. Performers
put on a fun and innovative show by creating
music and spectacle from unexpected
household items, including dustbin lids, lighters
and even a kitchen sink. Mon & Fri 8pm;
Thurs & Sat 3pm 8pm; Sun 3pm & 6pm.
Tickets 26-49.50. Ambassadors Theatre,
West Street, WC2H 9ND. 0844 811 2334.
stomplondon.com.
Leicester Square.
Key 2.

Naked ambition

Our
pick

British screenwriter Simon Beaufoy

won an Academy Award for his work on the
2008 lm Slumdog Millionaire. Now he turns
his attentions to theatre for the rst time,
with a stage adaptation of 1997s The Full
Monty, for which he won a BAFTA Award
(from 20 Feb).
Set in Shefeld during the Thatcherite
1980s, this comedy drama follows six
unemployed steelworkers who decide to
turn their misfortunes around by forming
a Chippendales-style male striptease troupe.
With no prior experience, can these
unexceptional-looking blokes pull it off,
so to speak? And will they have the courage
to go the full monty by stripping completely
nude in front of strangers, friends, family
and neighbours? Catch this new play (which
has been touring the UK), as it stops off
at the Nol Coward Theatre for a 16-week
engagement, with titillations including Donna
Summers Hot Stuff and other raunchy songs
from the lm version.

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THRILLER LIVE
Non-stop hit songs and razor-sharp
choreography celebrate the career of Michael
Jackson, and the Jackson 5. Songs include
Billie Jean. Tues-Fri & Sun 7.30pm, Sat 8pm;
Sat 4pm, Sun 3.30pm. Tickets 27.50-62.50.
Lyric Theatre, 29 Shaftesbury Avenue,
W1D 7ES. 0844 482 9674. thrillerlive.com.
Piccadilly Circus. Key 25.
URINETOWN THE MUSICAL
From 22 Feb: Jamie Lloyd directs the UK
premiere of this Tony Award-winning musical.
Its set in a futuristic city suffering from a
drought, corruption and the monopolisation of
public toilets. Mon-Sat 7.30pm, Thurs & Sat
2.30pm. Tickets 27.50-49.50. St. James
Theatre, 12 Palace Street, SW1E 5JA. 0844
264 2140. urinetown.co.uk.
Victoria.
Map D5.
WE WILL ROCK YOU
Set in a bleak futuristic world where rock music
has been banned, this musical boasts anthems
by the band Queen, including Bohemian
Rhapsody. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat
2.30pm. Tickets 16.25 (standing)-66.25.
Dominion Theatre, 268-269 Tottenham
Court Road, W1T 7AQ. 0844 847 1775.
wewillrockyou.co.uk.
Tottenham Court
Road. Key 11.
WICKED THE MUSICAL
The tale of two magical girls from the Land
Of Oz (p. 12). Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat
2.30pm. Tickets 21.25-97.75. Apollo
Victoria Theatre, 17 Wilton Road, SW1V 1LG.
0844 826 8000. wickedthemusical.co.uk.
Victoria. Key 5.
1984
George Orwells dystopian nightmare
(p. 11). Daily 7.30pm; Sat 2.30pm from 15 Feb
(plus Weds 2.30pm on 26 Feb). Tickets 832. Almeida Theatre, Almeida Street,
N1 1TA. 020 7359 4404. almeida.co.uk.
Highbury & Islington. Off map.
THE 39 STEPS
British hero Richard Hannay ends up on the run,
being pursued by World War One secret agents
(p. 14). Mon-Sat 8pm; Wed 3pm, Sat 4pm.
Tickets 10-42.50. Criterion Theatre, 218223 Piccadilly Circus, SW1Y 4XA. 0844 847
1778. love39steps.com. Piccadilly Circus.
Key 10.

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CORIOLANUS

THE DUCHESS OF MALFI

To 16 Feb: Tragedy awaits
besiege Rome in Shakespeares tragedy of
when an Italian widowed Duchess marries
political manipulation and revenge, directed by
beneath her. Gemma Arterton (Tamara Drewe)
Josie Rourke. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Thurs & Sat
stars in John Websters English Renaissance
2.30pm. Tickets 10-35. Donmar Warehouse, drama in the Globes new theatre space.
41 Earlham Street, WC2H 9LX. 0844 871 7624. Tues-Sat 7.30pm; Thurs, Sat & Sun 2.30pm.
donmarwarehouse.com. Covent Garden.
Tickets 10-60. Sam Wanamaker Playhouse,
Key 12.
Shakespeares Globe, 21 New Globe Walk,
SE1 9DT. 020 7401 9919. shakespearesglobe.
THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG
com.
Blackfriars. Map C8.
IN THE NIGHT-TIME
The National Theatres take on Mark Haddons
THE FULL MONTY
book (p. 11). Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Thurs & Sat
From 20 Feb: A stage version of the
7.30pm. Tickets 12-57.50. Apollo Theatre,
1997 lm (p. 69). Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Thurs
31 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 7ES. 020 7452
& Sat 2.30pm. Tickets 9.50-52.50.
3000. nimaxtheatres.com. Piccadilly Circus.
Nol Coward Theatre, 85-88 St. Martins
Key 4.
Lane, WC2N 4BG. 020 7922 2922.
delfontmackintosh.co.uk.
Leicester Square.
THE DROWNED MAN:
Key 14.
A HOLLYWOOD FABLE
To 23 Feb: An immersive
GHOSTS
experience based on Georg Bchners play
To 8 Mar: Can a recent widow quiet the ghosts
Woyzeck, created by Punchdrunk and the
of the past by telling her son the truth about
National Theatre. Tues-Sun. Times vary. Tickets
his father? This Almeida Theatre production of
19.50-47.50. Temple Studios, 31 London
Ibsens drama, adapted and directed by Richard
Street, W2 1DJ. 020 7452 3000. nationaltheatre. Eyre, recently transferred to the West End.
org.uk.
Paddington. Map B2.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Thurs & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets
To 8 Feb: War and famine

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ENTERTAINMENT
10-49.50. Trafalgar Studios, 14 Whitehall,
SW1A 2DY. 0844 871 7632.
Charing
Cross. ghoststheplay.co.uk. Key 47.
GHOST STORIES
From 13 Feb: Chilling yarns written and
directed by Jeremy Dyson (The League Of
Gentlemen) and Andy Nyman (Severance).
Suitable for ages 15+. Tues-Fri 8pm; Sat 5pm
& 8pm; Sun 4pm & 7pm. Tickets 35-45. Arts
Theatre, 6-7 Great Newport Street, WC2 7JB.
020 7836 8463. artstheatrewestend.com.
Leicester Square. Key 6.
KING LEAR
Simon Russell Beale (My Week With Marilyn)
stars in William Shakespeares tragedy about
a foolish old king swayed by the attery of his
eldest daughters, in a new production directed
by Sam Mendes. Tickets 12-50. National
Theatre, South Bank, SE1 9PX. 020 7452
3000. nationaltheatre.org.uk.
Waterloo.
Key 27.

the ground. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2pm.

Tickets 10-35. Young Vic, 66 The Cut,
SE1 8LZ. 020 7922 2922. youngvic.org.
Waterloo. Key 52.
HENRY V
To 15 Feb: Jude Law (Ale)
stars in the Bards drama about a king at war
with France. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat
2.30pm. Tickets 10-57.50. Nol Coward
Theatre, 85-88 St. Martins Lane, WC2N
4BG. 020 7922 2922. delfontmackintosh.
co.uk.
Leicester Square. Key 14.

JEEVES & WOOSTER:

PERFECT NONSENSE
To 8 Mar: A new comedy (p. 12). Mon-Sat
7.30pm, Wed & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets
20-85. Duke Of Yorks Theatre, 104
St. Martins Lane, WC2N 4BG. 0844 871
3051. jeevesandwoosterplay.com. Leicester
Square. Key 14.

THE ONLY WAY IS DOWNTON

To 22 Feb: A one-man
To 22 Feb: Juliet Stevenson
show sending up top TV period drama
(Truly Madly Deeply) in Samuel Becketts surreal Dowton Abbey. Impressionist Luke Kempner
masterpiece about a woman slowly sinking into
(Avenue Q) stars. Tickets 20-30. Sun-Sat

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7.45pm; Thurs & Sat 3pm. Trafalgar Studios,

14 Whitehall, SW1A 2DY. 0844 871 7632.
atgtickets.com.
Charing Cross. Key 47.
THE MISTRESS CONTRACT
To 8 Mar: Abi Morgans play is about an elderly
Amerian couple who live in separate houses
and have some unusual arrangements. Mon-Sat
7.30pm; Thurs & Sat 3pm. Tickets 10-32.
Royal Court Theatre, 50-51 Sloane Square,
SW1W 8AS. 020 7565 5000. Sloane
Square. Off map.
THE MOUSETRAP
A murderer strikes at a remote country house
party in Agatha Christies whodunnit. Now more
than 60 years old, this is the worlds longestrunning show. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Tues 3pm,
Sat 4pm. Tickets 16.60-43.10. St. Martins
Theatre, West Street, WC2H 9NZ. 0844 499
1515. the-mousetrap.co.uk. Leicester Square.
Key 40.
ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS
A slapstick comedy about cash, food and
small-time crooks, set in 1960s Britain. This
National Theatre production is based on Carlo
Goldonis 1743 play The Servant Of Two
Masters. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm.
Tickets 15-57.50. Theatre Royal Haymarket,
18 Suffolk Street, SW1Y 4HT. 020 7930 8800.
onemantwoguvnors.com. Piccadilly Circus.
Key 46.
STRANGERS ON A TRAIN
To 22 Feb: A casual chat leads to murder (p. 12).
Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets
17.50-57.50. Gielgud Theatre, 35 Shaftesbury
Avenue, W1D 6AR. 0844 482 5130. delfont
mackintosh.co.uk. Piccadilly Circus. Key 17.
A TASTE OF HONEY
From 10 Feb: Shelagh Delaneys 1950s
taboo-breaking drama (p. 56). Tickets 12-50.
National Theatre, South Bank, SE1 9PX.
020 7452 3000. nationaltheatre.org.uk.
Waterloo. Key 27.
TWELVE ANGRY MEN
To 1 Mar: Martin Shaw (The Professionals) and
Robert Vaughn (Towering Inferno) are among the
stars of this nail-biting courtroom drama, about a
murder trial and inspired by the 1957 lm. MonSat 7.45pm; Thurs & Sat 3pm. Tickets 19.5049.50. Garrick Theatre, 2 Charing Cross Road,
WC2H 0HH. 0844 482 9673. nimaxtheatres.
com.
Charing Cross. Key 16.
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WAR HORSE
A heartbreaking story, adapted from Michael
Morpurgos book, about friendship. When his
horse is sold to the World War One cavalry,
the boy lies about his age and enlists (p. 14).
Mon, Wed-Sat 7.30pm; Tues 7pm; Thurs &
Sat 2.30pm. Tickets 15-55. New London
Theatre, 166 Drury Lane, WC2B 5PW. 020
7452 3000. warhorseonstage.com. Covent
Garden. Key 28.
THE WEIR
Conor McPhersons Olivier Award-winning
play set in a remote rural Irish pub, where the
regulars try and impress a new neighbour with
supernatural stories of Irish folklore, unaware that
she has one to top them all. Mon-Sat 7.30pm,
Wed & Sat 3pm. Tickets 10-55. Wyndhams
Theatre, 32 Charing Cross Road, WC2H 0DA.
0844 482 5120. atgtickets.com. Leicester
Square. Key 51.
THE WOMAN IN BLACK
A gripping ghost story. An unwitting junior
solicitor heads to spooky Eel Marsh House
to sort out the affairs of a recently deceased
recluse (p. 11). Tues-Sat 8pm; Tues & Thurs
3pm; Sat 4pm. Tickets 18-48. Fortune

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Theatre, Russell Street, WC2B 5HH.

0844 871 7626. thewomaninblack.com.
Covent Garden. Key 15.
Phone ahead to nd out individual
performance times and ticket prices.

PEACOCK THEATRE
To 15 Feb: The Merchants Of Bollywood.
Homage to South Asian lm.
From
18 Feb: Blaze (Michael Jackson/Lady Gaga/
Kanye West/David Guetta/Snoop Dogg).
Portugal Street, WC2A 2HT. 08444 124 322.
sadlerswells.com. Holborn. Key 55.
ROYAL OPERA HOUSE
The Royal Ballet Companys home base.
7-15 Feb: Rhapsody (Rachmaninoff).
From 22 Feb: The Sleeping Beauty
(Tchaikovsky). From 25 Feb: Black Ballet (Mixed
bill). Bow Street, WC2E 9DD. 020 7304 4000.
roh.org.uk. Covent Garden. Key 57.
SADLERS WELLS
7-16 Feb: 1980 A Piece By Pina
Bausch (Beethoven/Debussy/Elgar/Brahms).
21-27 Feb: Cloud Gate Dance Theatre Of

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Taiwan. Rosebery Avenue, EC1R 4TN.

0844 412 4300. sadlerswells.com.
Angel. Key 60.
BFI SOUTHBANK
Enjoy lm and TV from the archives of the
British Film Institute (BFI). On now, Discover
Arab Cinema with a year of contemporary and
classic Arab lms, shorts and special events.
Belvedere Road, SE1 8XT. 020 7928 3232.
whatson.b.org.uk.
Waterloo.
Map C6.

every Tues & Weds, plus 30 shows including

two headline productions: Fear And Loathing
In Las Vegas (p. 11) and The Cement
Garden. The Vaults, Leake Street, SE1 7NN.
Waterloo.
thevaultfestival.com.
Map D7.
Phone ahead for individual performance times
and ticket prices.

SOUTHBANK CENTRE
9 Feb: Mozart Masterpieces (Mozart Festival
Orchestra).
28 Feb: Verdi: Requiem
(Philharmonia Orchestra). Royal Festival
Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road,
SE1 8XX. 0844 545 8252. southbankcentre.
co.uk.
Waterloo. Key 61.

GET INTO LONDON THEATRE

To 13 Feb: Enjoy top London
shows for a fraction of the usual price (tickets
from 10-40), as the Get Into London Theatre
season draws to a close (to 13 Feb). Participants
include Billy Elliot The Musical, Disneys The
Lion King, Mamma Mia!, The Phantom Of The
ST. JAMESS PICCADILLY
Opera and Wicked The Musical. For details, go to This 1676 church, designed by Sir
getintolondontheatre.co.uk
Christopher Wren, has a wonderful
programme of evening concerts. Details on the
THE VAULT 2014
website. Enjoy free lunchtime recitals too every
To 8 Mar: This new six-week arts festival
Mon, Wed & Fri 1.10pm. 197 Piccadilly,
continues in tunnels deep under Waterloo
W1J 9LL. 020 7381 0441. sjp.org.uk.
station. Expect free live music and comedy
Piccadilly Circus. Key 58.

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ST. MARTIN-IN-THE-FIELDS CHURCH
Head to this 18th-century church (rebuilt 172224 by architect James Gibbs), for an extensive
programme of evening concerts. Plus free
lunchtime music recitals at 1pm on Mon, Tues
and Fri. Trafalgar Square, WC2N 4JJ. 020
7766 1100. smitf.org.
Charing Cross.
Key 59.

12-110. 33 St. Martins Lane, WC2N 4ES.

Charing
020 7845 9300. eno.org.
Cross. Key 54.

JAZZ CAFE CAMDEN

A 420 capacity venue offering live music and
club nights, plus a mezzanine restaurant.
9 Feb: Dead Prez.
20-21 Feb: Heaven 17. 22
Feb: Finley Quaye. 26 Jan:
Musical Youth. 5 Parkway,
NW1 7PG. 020 7688
8899. mamacolive.com/
thejazzcafe. Camden
Town. Off map.

ROYAL OPERA HOUSE

Home to the world-famous Royal Opera
company.
From 1 Feb: Don Giovanni
(Mozart). To 10 Mar: Turandot
(Puccini). From 17 Feb:
Turandot (Puccini).
To 15 May: Le Nozze Di
Figaro (Mozart). In rep.
Tickets 8-225. Bow
Street, WC2E 9DD. 020
7304 4000. roh.org.uk.
Covent Garden.
Key 57.

THE O2 ARENA
Indoor arena with a rather
massive 20,000 capacity.
1, 2, 4, 10, 11 Feb:

Taylor Swift. 12 Feb: Frank

Turner & The Sleeping
Souls. Peninsula Square,
SE10 0DX. 0844 856
0202. theo2.co.uk.
North Greenwich.
Map inset.

ROYAL ALBERT HALL

From 27 Feb: La Boheme (Puccini).
Kensington Gore, SW7 2AP. 020 7589 8212.
royalalberthall.com.
South Kensington.
Map D2.

Shows by
Shakespeare

ALICES ADVENTURES
IN WONDERLAND
To 15 Feb:

Lewis Carrolls classic tale is

brought to life with music and
comedy. Suitable for ages
6+. Times vary. Tickets 1016. Polka Theatre, 240 The
Broadway, SW19 1SB. 020
8543 4888. polkatheatre.
com. South Wimbledon.
Off map.

1. Henry V at the Nol Coward

O2 ACADEMY BRIXTON
Theatre, p. 64
Built in 1929, this former
2. King Lear (pictured) at the
cinema and theatre now
National Theatre, p. 64
hosts live gigs and club
3. Coriolanus at the Donmar
Warehouse, p. 63
nights, with a capacity of
EMIL AND THE
more than 4,000. 13DETECTIVES
14 Feb: Rudimental. 19 Feb:
In 1920s Germany, a boy
Motorhead.
21 Feb: Kerrang Tour 2014
has his money stolen on a train, and tracks
(Limp Bizkit, Crossfaith Nekrogoblikon). 211
the thief to Berlin. The story is based on
Stockwell Road, SW9 9SL. 0844 477 2000.
Erich Kstners book. Suitable for ages
o2academybrixton.co.uk. Brixton. Off map.
7+. Times vary. Tickets 12-48. National
Theatre, South Bank, SE1 9PX. 020 7452
O2 ACADEMY ISLINGTON
3000. nationaltheatre.org.uk.
Waterloo.
6 Feb: Sepultura. 10 Feb: Tarja.
Key 27.
14 Feb: Toploader. N1 Centre, 16 Parkeld
Street, N1 0PS. 020 7288 4400.
SLEEPING BEAUTY IN THE WOOD
o2academyislington.co.uk.
Angel. Off map.
To 23 Feb: Puppets, projections,
automata and live music tell the Brothers
Grimms story Briar Rose. Suitable for ages
LONDON COLISEUM
3+. Times vary. Tickets 10-12 (5 at 5pm
Home to the English National Opera.
every Fri). The Little Angel Theatre, 14 Dagmar
From 13 Feb: Rigoletto (Verdi). To 27
Passage, off Cross Street, N1 2DN. 020 7226
Feb: Peter Grimes (Britten). In rep. Tickets
1787. littleangeltheatre.com. Angel. Off map.

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24 Lyceum .............................. B3 40 St. Martins ...................... A2

25 Lyric ..................................... B1 41 Savoy ................................. B2
26 Menier Chocolate
42 Shaftesbury ................... A2
Factory .............................. D 43 Shakespeares Globe...D
27 National Theatre .......... C3 44 Vaudeville ........................ B3
28 New London ................... A2 45 Theatre Royal
29 Nol Coward .................. B2
Drury Lane ...................... A3
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30 Novello .............................. A3 46 Theatre Royal
all major current and forthcoming theatre productions.
31 Old Red Lion .................. E
Haymarket ...................... B1
32 Old Vic ............................... C4 47 Trafalgar Studios ........ C2
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33 Palace ................................ A1 48 Vaudeville ........................ B2
34 Phoenix ............................. A1 49 Victoria Palace .............. F
Key to Theatres
35 Piccadilly .......................... B1 50 Waterloo
East Theatre .................. C4
1 Adelphi ..............................B2 13 Duchess .....................A/B3 36 Playhouse ....................... C2
2 Ambassadors ...............A2 14 Duke of Yorks .............. B2 37 Prince Edward .............. A1 51 Wyndhams ..................... 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 Queens ............................ 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 Majestys.................. B1 53 Barbican Hall ................. G 58 St. Jamess Piccadilly
54 London Coliseum ....... B2
church ................................ B1
8 Cambridge ......................A2 20 Kings Head Theatre . E
55 Peacock ............................ A3 59 St. Martin-in-the-Fields
9 Charing Cross Theatre..B2 21 Leicester Square
church ................................ B2
10 Criterion ...........................B1
Theatre .............................. B1 56 Ronnie Scotts .............. A1
57 Royal Opera
60 Sadlers Wells ............... E
11 Dominion .........................A1 22 Little Angel Theatre ... E
House ................................ A2 61 Southbank Centre ...... C3
12 Donmar Warehouse...A2 23 London Palladium ...... A1

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SPORT

Tried &
tested

Experience footballs heritage

Review by Emma Levine: We
dont have the shiny trophies
or museum like Chelsea but
we certainly have the history,
said our Fulham FC Stadium
Tour guide, Bridget. Shes right,
Craven Cottage is the English
Premier Leagues oldest ground,
built in 1905 by Scottish
architect Archibald Leitch,
after the club was founded
by churchwardens in 1879.
The tour began outside
the Grade II-listed Johnny
Haynes Stand, built in
Edwardian red brick for just
15,000 back then. Theres
also a statue of Fulham
legend Haynes, who scored

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157 goals for the club between

1952 and 1970.
Inside the Chairmans Club
room, a timeline charts historic
moments and famous names,
from the pride of reaching the
nal of the 2010 UEFA Cup,
to famous names like Bobby

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FOOTBALL MAIN IMAGE JOHN WALTON

By Emma Levine

Robson and Bobby Moore. On

the wall of the George Cohen
Lounge, hangs the star players
1966 World Cup England cap
and winners medal.
Among the tours many
highpoints we got to sit in the
pitch-side dugout, pretending
to be managers, before
heading to the hallowed
teams dressing rooms
in the original building
known as the Cottage. Its
impossible to leave without
a real sense of the club,
and the sports incredible
heritage. Tour 12 for
adults and 9 for children.
Details, p. 72.

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FOOTBALL
London boasts six teams in the English Premier
League. The following are the league xtures
(subject to change); look out also for FA Cup
4th-round matches this month.
1 Feb: Arsenal vs Crystal Palace.
8 Feb: Arsenal vs Man Utd.
22 Feb: Arsenal vs Sunderland.

Emirates Stadium, 75 Drayton Park, N5 1BU.

020 7619 5000. arsenal.com. Holloway
Road/Arsenal. Off map.
8 Feb: Chelsea vs Newcastle.
22 Feb: Chelsea vs Everton.

Stamford Bridge, Fulham Road, SW6 1HS.

0871 9841 955. chelseafc.com. Fulham
Broadway. Off map.
8 Feb: Crystal Palace vs West Bromwich Albion.
22 Feb: Crystal Palace vs Man Utd.

INSPIRING THE TENNIS GREATS

Every summer brings another
exciting Championship at
Wimbledon, so why not visit
the amazing award-winning Museum,
which has complimentary audio
guides in 10 languages, and learn
more about the history which inspires
the great players, and see John
McEnroes ghost and the original
tournament trophies. You may also
take the behind the scenes tour of the
grounds and explore the home of
tennis, including Centre Court, for a
truly inspirational experience.
Open Daily: 10:00am until 5:00pm
Nearest Underground: Southelds
Telephone: 020 8946 6131
The Museum Building, The All England
Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club, Church
Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 5AE
WIMBLEDON.COM/MUSEUM

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Selhurst Park, Whitehorse Lane, SE25 6PU.

cpfc.co.uk.
Norwood Junction. Off map.
1 Feb: Fulham vs Southampton.
12 Feb: Fulham vs Liverpool.

Craven Cottage, Stevenage Road, SW6 6HH.

0843 208 1234. fulhamfc.com. Putney
Bridge. Off map.
8 Feb: Tottenham vs Everton.

White Hart Lane, 748 High Road, N17 0AP.

0844 844 0102. tottenhamhotspur.com.
White Hart Lane. Off map.
1 Feb: West Ham vs Swansea.
11 Feb: West Ham vs Norwich.
22 Feb: West Ham vs Southampton.

Boleyn Ground Green Street, Upton Park,

E13 9AZ. 0871 529 1966. whufc.com.
Upton Park. Off map.
WRESTLING
1 Feb: TNA Wrestling 2014. Larger-than-life

Impact Wrestling stars battle it out in the arena.

Tickets from 24. Wembley Arena, Arena
Square, Engineers Way, HA9 0AA. 0844 811
0051. impactwrestling.com. Wembley Park/
Wembley Stadium. Off map.
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ARSENAL STADIUM TOURS & MUSEUM
Self-guided audio tours of Emirates Stadium
take you to the changing rooms, players tunnel
and museum. The Legends Tour is led by former
Arsenal players such as 70s hero Charlie
George. Daily, please check for times (no tours
on match days). Legends Tour on selected
dates. Audio tour and museum 17.50, child
9. Legends Tour 35, child 18. 75 Drayton
Park, N5 1BU. 020 7619 5000. arsenal.com.
Holloway Road/Arsenal.
Off map.
CHELSEA FC STADIUM
TOURS & MUSEUM
Fully guided tours of the
Bridge to see the dressing
rooms and players tunnel.
Get your photo taken with
a replica Champions
League trophy. Daily (no
tours on match day).
Museum only 11, child
9. Tour and museum
20, child 13. Stamford
Bridge, Fulham Road, SW6
1HS. 0871 9841 955.
chelseafc.com/tours.
Fulham Broadway.
Off map.

WEMBLEY STADIUM TOURS

Go behind the scenes at one of the worlds most
famous football stadiums and concert venues.
Tours include the dressing rooms and players
tunnel onto the pitch. Have your photo taken with
an FA Cup replica. Daily 10am-4pm. Tickets 16,
child 9. Olympic Way, HA9 0WS. 0844 800
2755. wembleystadium.com/wembley-tours.
Wembley Park/
Wembley Stadium.
Off map.
WIMBLEDON LAWN
TENNIS MUSEUM
Featuring trophies, tennis
memorabilia and sporting
fashions from over the
decades. Tour the grounds,
including the famous Centre
Court, and meet John
McEnroes ghost. Daily
10am-5pm. Museum 12,
child 7; museum and tour
22, child 13. The All
England Lawn Tennis And
Croquet Club, Church Road,
SW19 5AE. 020 8946
6131. wimbledon.com/
museum. Southelds.
Off map.

Our
pick
Feed on football

WORLD RUGBY
MUSEUM &
TWICKENHAM TOUR
This newly refurbished
museum chronicles the
sports history from its
origins, with 25,000 pieces
of memorabilia. Enjoy the
new Play Rugby Zone, where
you can practice your kicking
and tackling techniques.
Museum Tues-Sat 10am5pm; Sun 11am-5pm. Tours daily, check for
times. Tour and museum admission 15, child
9. Twickenham Stadium, Rugby Road, TW1
1DZ. 020 8892 8877. rfu.com/museum.
Twickenham. Off map.

Football fans might be interested

in visiting the new Caf Football,
a restaurant co-owned by Ryan
Giggs and Gary Neville. The menu
includes a pistachio turf cake
(pictured). The Street at Westeld
Stratford City, E20 1EN.
020 8702 2590.
Stratford. Off map.

FULHAM FC
STADIUM TOURS
Tour Londons oldest
Premier League football
club (p. 70). 11.15am and
1.15pm; please check for
dates. Ticket 12, child 9.
Match tickets from 35,
child 20. Craven Cottage,
Stevenage Road, SW6
6HH. 0843 208 1234. fulhamfc.com.
Putney Bridge. Off map.

LORDS CRICKET GROUND

Visit the home of world cricket, including the
MCC Museum (home of the original tiny Ashes
urn), the Long Room lined with portraits,
players dressing rooms and the high-tech
J.P. Morgan Media Centre. Please check for
tour dates and times; Afternoon Tea in the
Long Room (23 Feb). Architectural tours
available. Museum only: Adult 7.50, child 5.
Tour 18, child 12. St. Johns Wood Road,
NW8 8QN. 020 7616 8595. lords.org.
St. Johns Wood. Map A2.

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UP AT THE O2
This exciting attraction at The O2 gives visitors
the chance to walk over the top of the iconic
arena. Wheelchair access available. Open
10am, closing times vary, check website.
Tickets from 25. Peninsula Square, SE10
0DX. theo2.co.uk/upattheo2.
North
Greenwich. Map inset.

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SHOPPING
By Jo Caird

Secret
spaces

Browse a monstrously fun shop

The capital is full of specialist
stores. Whether youre into
stamp collecting, vintage
wines or organic fragrances,
theres bound to be a boutique
to meet your needs and
match your budget. Its not
particularly surprising therefore
that even monsters can boast
their own dedicated store
in this most lively of
shopping environments.
Among the jars and tins
lining the shelves of Hoxton
Street Monster Supplies in
east London are Impacted
Earwax, Salt Made From
Tears Shed Sneezing and
Witches Brews (which
declares dragon scales, bat
wool and plucked fairy wings
among its ingredients).
These playfully marketed food
products (the items pictured
right are actually fudge,

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pepper and a bottle of fruit tea,

respectively) make fantastic
gifts, but this purveyor of
quality goods for monsters of
every kind is more than just a
quirky shopping experience.
Monster Supplies is really
just a storefront for the Ministry
Of Stories, a creative writing
and mentoring centre for young
people that was set
up in 2010 by the
British novelist Nick

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Hornby (About A Boy), and

this passion for literature
informs everything it sells.
Many of the shops products
come with stories by famous
authors. Milk Tooth Chocolate
for example which contains
molars gathered by a team of
tooth fairies is accompanied
by a Francesca Simon story.
Its guaranteed to delight fans
of Simons Horrid Henry
series. Tins of Mortal
Terror boiled sweets,
meanwhile, contain a specially
commissioned short story by
Zadie Smith (White Teeth) that
is exclusive to the shop.
Whether youre a fan
of food or ction or both
this hidden gem is worth
going out of your way for.
159 Hoxton Street, N1 6PJ.
monstersupplies.org.
Hoxton. Off map.

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Map: refers to the grid on our Central

NOTTING HILL
A serious shopping spot lled with excellent
boutiques ranging from fashion and antiques
through to jewellery. Notting Hill Gate/
Westbourne Grove. Map D/E/F2/3.

London Map.
Transport symbols: see p. 5 for key.

Normal opening times are approximately 10am6pm, although some stores open until late on
Thursdays. Please contact retailers for further
details. To dial the United Kingdom remove the
rst 0 and add 44.

REGENT STREET
Prestigious retail area with stores including
Apple, Liberty, Swarovski and the rst British
Ferrari shop. Oxford Circus/Piccadilly Circus.
Map D6/7-E7.
SAVILE ROW
One of Londons most famous and exclusive
streets, great for gentlemen and full of bespoke
tailors. Piccadilly Circus. Map E7.

COVENT GARDEN
A former vegetable market, now a popular
ST. CHRISTOPHERS PLACE
centre for arts, crafts stalls, plus restaurants,
Home to an exciting mix of shops selling
cafs and pubs. Covent Garden. Map B/C6. accessories, shoes, designer brands and more,
plus Londons largest concentration of pavement
CARNABY
dining. Bond Street. Map D6.
Once the domain of 1960s mods and
rockers, these days the area appeals to the
fashionable set, with sports-inspired stores and BOROUGH MARKET
independent boutiques. Oxford Circus.
A popular destination for foodies, with
Map D/E7.
produce, snacks and wines on sale. Open
Mon-Thurs 10am-5pm; Fri 10am-6pm; Sat 8amGABRIELS WHARF
5pm. 8 Southwark Street, SE1 1TL. 020 7407
A small but charming wharf thats home to
1002. boroughmarket.org.uk.
London
some interesting craftspeople, from ceramicists Bridge. Map C8.
to jewellers. Youll nd a selection of
restaurants including the OXO Tower.
BRICK LANE
Waterloo. Map E9.
Vintage shops and weekend stalls selling
everything from antique furniture to books, retro
KENSINGTON HIGH STREET
clothing and records. Weekends are best. Open
A mix of popular chains and specialist
daily. Brick Lane, E1 6PU. visitbricklane.org.
boutiques. Turn into Kensington Church
Aldgate East. Off map.
Street for its antiques shops. High Street
Kensington. Map F2/3.
CAMDEN MARKET
Shops and stalls selling retro clothes, antiques
KINGS ROAD
and jewellery in this iconic part of the city. Some
A range of high street names and boutiques,
shops daily; most stalls Fri-Sun. Chalk Farm
plus adjacent Duke Of Yorks Square is great
Road, NW1 8AF. 020 7485 7963. camden
for fashion and antiques. Sloane Square.
lockmarket.com. Camden Town. Off map.
Map G4/5-H5.
GREENWICH MARKET
KNIGHTSBRIDGE
Covered market and courtyard with quirky shops
This designer shopping area includes
selling food, arts and crafts. Some shops open
department stores Harrods and Harvey
daily; market Tues-Sun 10am-5.30pm. Church
Nichols. Knightsbridge. Map F5/6.
Street, SE10 9HY. greenwichmarket.net.
Cutty Sark. Off map.
OXFORD STREET
Europes busiest shopping street has major
LONDON SILVER VAULTS
department stores and popular high-street
The worlds largest retailer of ne antique
chains. Oxford Circus/Bond Street/Marble
silver also stages fascinating temporary
Arch. Map D6/7.
exhibitions. Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm; Sat 9am-

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SHOPPING
1pm. Chancery Lane, WC2A 1QS. 020 7242
3844. thesilvervaults.com.
Chancery Lane.
Map B7.
OLD SPITALFIELDS MARKET
Indoor market with a mix of stalls, including
fashion on Sun, antiques on Thurs. Mon-Fri
10am-5pm; Sun 9am-5pm. Brusheld St,
E1 6AA. visitspitalelds.com.
Liverpool
Street. Map B9.
PICCADILLY MARKET
Stalls in the church courtyard sell a range of
food (Mon), antiques (Tues), plus a great array
of arts and crafts (WedSat). St. Jamess Church,
197 Piccadilly, W1J
9LL. 020 7734 4511.
piccadilly-market.co.uk.
Green Park. Map C5.

HARRODS
One of the worlds most famous stores.
Includes top fashion labels, accessories and
a lavish Food Hall. 87-135 Brompton Road,
SW1X 7XL. 020 7730 1234. harrods.com.
Knightsbridge. Map D3.
HOUSE OF FRASER
Affordable designer fashion, beauty,
homewares and more at this one-stop shop.
318 Oxford Street, W1C 1HF. 0844 800
3752. houseoffraser.com.
Oxford Circus.
Map B4.
JOHN LEWIS
Everything from hats to
homewares at this splendid
seven-oor store. 300
Oxford Street, W1A 1EX.
020 7629 7711. johnlewis.
com.
Oxford Circus.
Map B4.

Our
pick

PORTOBELLO ROAD
MARKET
Great stalls every Sat,
specialising in antiques,
curiosities and arts.
Shops open Mon-Sat.
Portobello Road, W11
1AN. portobellomarket.
org.
Notting Hill Gate.
Off map.
DEBENHAMS
Great bargains for
designer clothing addicts.
Fashion, homewares and
accessories for the store.
334-348 Oxford Street,
W1C 1JG. 0844 561
6161. debenhams.com.
Oxford Circus. Map B4.

LIBERTY
Behind a mock-Tudor
exterior lie accessories,
fashion, beauty, interiors
and haberdashery. Great
Marlborough Street, W1B
5AH (and Westeld
Stratford City). 020 7734
1234. liberty.co.uk.
Oxford Circus. Map B5.

Stranger than fiction

Spook yourself with a new book
by folklore expert Scott Wood
(9.99; available at Foyles, p. 80),
which looks at the dark tales (both
tall and truthful) that circulate in
the city. thehistorypress.co.uk.

FORTNUM & MASON

Established in 1707, its famed for its Food
Hall, gifts and china. Dont miss the fashion and
antiques departments and the Diamond Jubilee
Tea Salon. 181 Piccadilly, W1A 1ER.
0845 300 1707. fortnumandmason.com.
Piccadilly Circus. Map C5.
HAMLEYS
One of the worlds biggest toy shops, with seven
oors selling everything a child could ever dream
of. 188-196 Regent Street, W1B 5BT.
0871 704 1977. hamleys.com. Oxford Circus.
Map B5.

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MARKS & SPENCER

Everything from food to
furniture and clothing to
cosmetics at this trusted
British institution. 458
Oxford Street, W1C 1AP
(and branches). 020 7935
7954. marksandspencer.
com.
Marble Arch.
Map B4.

PETER JONES
Offers seven oors of complete retail heaven,
including clothes, cookware, accessories
and interiors. Sloane Square, SW1W 8EL.
0844 693 1751. peterjones.co.uk.
Sloane
Square. Off map.
SELFRIDGES
Great for fashion, beauty and food, plus the
enormous Shoe Galleries. 400 Oxford Street,
W1A 1AB. 0800 123 400. selfridges.com.
Bond Street. Map B4.

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PICCADILLY ARCADE
Home to 16 carefully curated shops with
offerings from international luxury retailers.
Piccadilly Arcade, SW1Y 6NH. 020 7647
3000. piccadilly-arcade.com. Piccadilly
Circus. Map C5.
PRINCES ARCADE
This covered mall features a mix of independent
specialist boutiques. 192/196 Piccadilly or 36/40
Jermyn Street, SW1Y 6DS. princesarcade.co.uk.
Piccadilly Circus. Map C5.
THE ROYAL ARCADE
This Victorian arcade sells ne silver, art, bespoke
shoes and chocolate. 28 Old Bond or 12
Albemarle Street, W1S 4SB. Green Park.
Map C5.
BOXPARK
A pop-up mall made of shipping containers,
that houses top fashion and lifestyle brands, art
galleries and cafs. Look out for events.
2-4 Bethnal Green Road, E1 6GY. 020 7033
2899. boxpark.co.uk. Shoreditch High Street.
Map A9.

LONDON DESIGNER OUTLET

A brand new mall with around 70 high-street
retailers offering year-round reductions of up
to 70%. Empire Way, HA9 0WS. 020 8912
5210. london-designer-outlet.com.
Wembley Stadium, Wembley Park,
Wembley Central. Off map.
ST. PANCRAS INTERNATIONAL
A wide range of high street shops and
boutiques with extended opening hours.
St. Pancras International Station, Euston Road,
Kings
N1C 4QP. stpancras.com/shop.
Cross St. Pancras. Map A6.
WESTFIELD LONDON
More than 300 luxury and high-street stores
and 65 restaurants at this chic west London
mall. Ariel Way, W12 7GF. 020 3371 2300.
westeld.com/london. Shepherds Bush.
Off map.
WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY
Londons largest shopping centre boasts 270
shops, plus 70 restaurants and bars. 2 Stratford
Place, E20 1EJ. 020 8221 7300. westeld.
com/stratfordcity.
Stratford.
Off map.

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PRIMARK
A huge store offering bargains including clothing,
and homewares. 499-517 Oxford Street, W1K
7BA (and branches). 020 7495 0420. primark.
co.uk. Marble Arch. Map B4.
TOP SHOP
This huge agship brims with young and trendy
fashion at affordable prices. Theres a nail and
blowdry bar too. Oxford Circus, W1W 8LG
(and branches). 0844 984 0264. topshop.com.
Oxford Circus. Map B5.
ITS ONLY ROCK N ROLL
Shop selling rock memorabilia, t-shirts,
autographs, photographs and more.
230 Baker Street, NW1 5RT. 020 7224 0277.
itsonlyrocknrolllondon.co.uk. Baker Street.
Map A3.
JOEL & SON FABRICS
A family business and royal warrant holder
offering top-quality fabrics. 73-87 Church Street,
NW8 8EU. 020 7724 6895. joelandsonfabrics.
com. Edgware Road. Map A3.

LONDON GLASSBLOWING
STUDIO & WORKSHOP
Watch glass objects being created before your
eyes as you browse great pieces for sale.
62-66 Bermondsey Street, SE1 3UD. 020
7403 2800. londonglassblowing.co.uk.
London Bridge. Map D8.
LINKS OF LONDON
This shop offers elegant collections of jewellery,
watches and gifts. 16 Sloane Square, SW1W
8ER (and branches). 0844 477 0909.
linksoondon.com. Sloane Square. Off map.
LONDON BEATLES STORE
Londons only Beatles shop stocks new and
original memorabilia. 231 Baker Street, NW1
6XE. 020 7935 4464. beatlesstorelondon.
co.uk. Baker Street. Map A3.
TWININGS
There are over 100 varieties of teas and
infusions at one of the oldest shops in London.
Open since 1706, its also home to a small but
fascinating tea museum. 216 Strand, WC2R
1AP. 020 7353 3511. twinings.co.uk.
Temple. Map C6.

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By Emma Levine

Tried &
tested

Art studio reincarnated as caf

Review by Emma Levine:
What makes the South Banks
new Topolski Bar Caf so
unique are the 600ft murals
adoring its arched walls. Theyre
by the late Polish artist Feliks
Topolski, who worked in the
space from 1935 until his death
in 1989. The Expressionist
painter was an ofcial war artist
for Britain during World War II,
a member of the Royal Academy
and was even commissioned to
depict the Queens Coronation.
Topolskis former studio,
located in arches under a
Waterloo railway bridge, has
recently been transformed,
from a small Topolski museum
(formerly known as Topolskis
Century), to a vibrant caf

fusing art, food and World

music. Much of the food on the
menu is inspired by Topolskis
homeland and Eastern Europe,
so on its launch we enjoyed
small dishes of thinly sliced
salmon cured with beetroot.
Smoked aubergine was
especially delicious on chunks
of bread, while the Kracovian
dry-pork sausages were packed

full of avour. Delicious Polish

drinks including tarragon vodka
with soda, and a cucumber
vodka and tonic, were specially
infused in-house (inset picture).
Much of the artwork on
display, from Topolskis vibrant
murals to his pen-and-ink
drawings, depict key people
and events of the 20th century.
Painted directly onto the
brick walls, we found portraits
of the artists contemporaries
Churchill, Gandhi and Picasso.
Topolski would be delighted
to see the way his works are
now being enjoyed. 150-152
Hungerford Arches, Concert
Hall Approach, SE1 8XU. 020
7620 0627. bartopolski.co.uk.
Waterloo. Map C6.

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KEY INFORMATION
To dial the UK remove the rst 0 and add 44.

Approximate prices shown in listings are for

a three-course meal without wine.
: up to 20 per person. : 20-40 per
person. : 40 or more per person.
Venues are open daily for lunch and dinner,
unless otherwise stated.

Bond. . 57-60 Haymarket, SW1Y 4QX. 020

7287 1000. planethollywoodlondon.com.
Piccadilly Circus. Map C5.
RAINFOREST CAFE
A rainforest jungle with life-sized animatronic
animals and simulated rainstorms. Kids will love
the theme, and dishes including chicken wings
and pasta. . 20-24 Shaftesbury Avenue,
W1D 7EU. 020 7434 3111. therainforestcafe.
co.uk. Piccadilly Circus. Map C5.

Map: refers to the grid coordinates on our

Central London Map in the centre pages.
Transport symbols: see Contents (p. 5) for key.

SHAKE SHACK
Recently opened and situated in the heart of
Covent Garden, this caf-restaurant serves
American diner favourites with a twist. For
something different, try the shroom (mushroom)
HARD ROCK CAFE
burger, or its signature concretes, which are
Enjoy burgers, steaks and other US classics, plus amazing frozen custard milkshakes. .
rock memorabilia. This branch is the original Hard 24 Market Building, Covent Garden Market,
Rock Cafe. . 150 Old Park Lane, W1K 1QZ.
The Piazza, WC2E 8RD. 020 7240 0054.
020 7514 1700. hardrock.com. Hyde Park
shakeshack.com. Covent Garden. Map B6.
Corner. Map C4.
JOE ALLEN
This newly refurbished restaurant in Theatreland
pays homage to movie stars, with hundreds of
photos on its walls. Its classic menu has hardly
changed since 1977. Look out for famous actors.
. 13 Exeter Street, WC2E 7TD. 020 7836
0651. joeallen.co.uk. Covent Garden.
Map C6.

AQUA SHARD
For a real treat, head up The Shard, the wonderful
new London landmark. Here, youll enjoy
contemporary British cuisine for breakfast, lunch
and dinner, along with fantastic panoramic views.
A real treat. . 31 St. Thomas Street, SE1
9RL. aquashard.co.uk.
London Bridge.
Map C9.

PLANET HOLLYWOOD
Head here to enjoy tasty burgers, great cocktails,
and even a wok station for Asian dishes. Check
out its fabulous lm memorabilia, including James

CAF IN THE CRYPT

One of Londons best-kept secrets, located on
Trafalgar Square. In the basement of the landmark
church, this caf serves top-notch English food at

Go meat-free

Tried &

tested
Review by Emma Levine:
I never know what will be on the
menu from one week to the next,
explains Pasquale Amico, owner of Amico
Bio. This rustic little eatery, alongside its
New Oxford Street branch, are Londons
only organic, vegetarian Italian restaurants.
Fresh vegetables are delivered twice
weekly from Amicos organic farm in
Capua, Italy, and the menu is created from whatever arrives. We began with warm olives, and the
house speciality salad: a crunchy mix of tofu, cherry tomatoes, couscous and sliced fennel; my
guest enjoyed a lling stuffed pizza. The real revelation was the seitan, a rarely-found vegetable
protein that has an uncanny taste of meat, which made a fabulous meat substitute in its burgers
and stews. To nish, we shared a dish of delicious Italian rennet-free cheeses with honey, raisin
bread and homemade marmalade. With a meal like this, who needs meat?.
Amico Bio, 44 Cloth Fair, EC1A 7JQ. 020 7600 7778. amicobio.co.uk. Barbican. Map B7.

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reasonable prices. Mon-Sat from 8am; Sun 11am.

. St. Martin-in-the-Fields, corner of Trafalgar
Square, WC2N 4JJ. 020 7766 1158. smitf.org.
Charing Cross. Map C6.
GARFUNKELS
With a range of popular British dishes, from a
traditional cooked breakfast to good old battered
sh and chips. Youll nd a huge selection of food,
including pasta, chicken wings and soups. Many
city-centre locations. Daily 7am-midnight. .19
Irving Street, WC2H 7AU. garfunkels.co.uk.
Leicester Square. Map C5.
RESTAURANT AT ST. PAULS
In the cathedrals vaults, dine on top British
produce, with simple dishes such as artichoke
and watercress tart, and chicken with broad bean
salad. Lunch & afternoon tea only. . St. Pauls
Cathedral, St. Pauls Churchyard, EC4M 8AD.
020 7248 2469. restaurantatstpauls.co.uk.
St. Pauls. Map B8.
ST. PANCRAS GRAND
This ornate dining room, in the Eurostar terminal,
is the perfect ambassador for British food. Try
brasserie-style dishes, cooked to perfection.
Jazz brunch Sun noon-4pm. Daily from 7am. .
Upper Concourse, St. Pancras International,
N1C 4QL. 020 7870 9900. searcys.co.uk.
Kings Cross St. Pancras. Map A6.
SOPHIES STEAKHOUSE & BAR
Enjoy some excellent British dishes in
Theatreland, such as Black Angus burger and
Porterhouse steaks. Other tasty options include
a terrine board. Theres also a pre-theatre menu.
. 29-31 Wellington Street, Opera Quarter,
WC2E 7DB (and branches). 020 7836 8836.
sophiessteakhouse.co.uk. Covent Garden.
Map C6.
HAKKASAN
This ground-breaking Chinese restaurant has
immaculate service and spectacular dcor.
Excellent traditional and fusion dishes, including
Peking braised pork belly in plum sauce with
kumquat. . 8 Hanway Place, W1T 1HD (and
branch). 020 7927 7000. hakkasan.com.
Tottenham Court Road. Map B5.
MIN JIANG
Superb food accompanied by wonderful views
across Hyde Park at this ve-star Chinese
gastronomic experience. Try traditional Sichuan
dishes, and dont miss out on the Beijing duck

a wild place
to shop
and eat

Located in Piccadilly Circus,

Rainforest Cafe is a unique
and vibrant restaurant
and bar bringing together
the sights and sounds
of the jungle.

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(pre-order only). . Royal Garden Hotel,
2-24 Kensington High Street, W8 4PT.
020 7361 1988. minjiang.co.uk.
High Street Kensington. Off map.
PING PONG
Tasty, beautifully-presented dim sum, plus rice
dishes, wonton (dumplings), spring rolls, spare
ribs and more, with a fun vibe and reasonable
prices. -. 45 Great Marlborough Street,
W1F 7JL (and branches). 020 7851 6969.
pingpong dimsum.com.
Oxford Circus.
Map B5.

The Show After The Show

Located in the heart of theatreland can be
found one of Londons most spectacular
restaurants. Sarastro is not only a treat for
the palate but for the eyes and ears as
well. Dine in the flamboyant operatic
surroundings and feast upon the fine
array of Mediterranean dishes.
Every Sunday matinee and Sunday and
Monday evenings there are live opera
performances from up and coming stars,
not only from the Royal and National
Opera but from all over the world as well.
On Thursday evenings enjoy live swing &
Motown with West End star Colin Roy.
A pre and post theatre menu is also
available at 14.50

for two courses.
Private function room for all occasions
available for up to 300 guests.
126 Drury Lane, London, WC2
Tel: 020 7836 0101 Fax: 020 7379 4666
www.sarastro-restaurant.com
E: [email protected]

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ROYAL CHINA CLUB

One of four London outlets, this huge
Cantonese restaurant is especially popular for
its excellent dim sum, served every lunchtime.
Evenings see favourites such as crispy
aromatic duck. . 40-42 Baker Street,
W1U 7AJ (and branch). 020 7487 4688.
royalchinagroup.co.uk.
Baker Street.
Map B4.
MR FISH
Fish and chips is a longstanding favourite
British dish. Here, the sh is wonderfully fresh
and great value. Try the crunchy plaice with
chips and mushy peas. . 9 Porchester Road,
W2 5DP. 020 7229 4161. mrsh.uk.com.
Bayswater. Map B/C2.
THE SEASHELL
Stick with classic sh and chips, or try elegant
dishes of goujons of lemon soul, and pan-fried
king scallops. Dont miss the traditional English
desserts. . 49-51 Lisson Grove, NW1 6UH.
020 7224 9000. seashellrestaurant.co.uk.
Marylebone. Map A3.
SOHO OYSTER HOUSE
Run by the Wright Brothers, this stylish
restaurant is spread over three oors. Enjoy
fresh oysters from the raw bar, or the more
formal restaurant upstairs. Set lunch and
pre-theatre menu 15. -. 13 Kingly
Street, W1B 5PW (and branches). 020 7434
3611. thewrightbrothers.co.uk. Oxford
Circus. Map B5.
BALTHAZAR
The famously stylish New York venue has now
arrived in Covent Garden. With a French
brasserie-inspired menu, including seafood
platters, you can also enjoy breakfast and

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afternoon tea. . 4-6 Russell Street, WC2B open kitchen. Gilled, tandoor and seared
5HZ. 020 3301 1155. balthazarlondon.com.
dishes made for sharing are a speciality. .
Covent Garden. Map B6.
19 Motcomb Street, SW1X 8JT. 020 7823
1166. amaya.biz. Knightsbridge. Map D4.
BEL CANTO
Dine on tasty French cuisine while enjoying live
CHUTNEY MARY
opera performed by music students. Try the
This pretty restaurant has a conservatory, and
pan-fried beef llet and ox cheek in red wine
offers a gourmet tour of seven Indian regions.
sauce. . Corus Hotel Hyde Park, 1 Lancaster Try unusual dishes like sea bass with fenugreek
Gate, W2 3LG. 020 7262 1678. lebelcanto.co.
and tamarind. No lunch Mon-Fri. . 535 Kings
uk. Lancaster Gate. Map C2.
Road, SW10 0SZ. 020 7351 3113. chutney
mary.com. Fulham Broadway. Off map.
BRASSERIE ZDEL
A Parisian-style brasserie serving traditional
GAYLORD RESTAURANT
French food. The vast and picturesque dining
Londons second-oldest Indian restaurant lies
room in Art Deco style boasts
very close to Oxford Circus,
acres of marble, with a
a perfect spot for its
surprisingly low-cost set
award-winning curry and
menu. . 20 Sherwood
Mughal dishes, t for a
Street, W1F 7ED. 020 7734
Maharajah.Enjoy the
4888. brasserie zedel.com.
delicious, great-value
Piccadilly Circus. Map C5.
lunch-time tifn menu.
. 79-81 Mortimer Street,
W1W 7SJ. 020 7580 3615.
THE EAGLE
gaylord london.com.
One of Londons rst
Oxford Circus. Map B5.
gastropubs, this busy and
much-loved venue still has
GOLDEN SHALIMAR
appeal. People rave about
This little restaurant has
Tasty family served classic Indian dishes
its laid-back style, and
dishes including Napoli
since 1956 at excellent value.
breakfasts
sausages with beans. .
Look out for tasty biryanis,
159 Farringdon Road, EC1R  Garfunkels, p. 85
masalas and kormas, plus
3AL. 020 7837 1353.
a range of great value set
2. Chiquito, p. 89
Farringdon. Map B7.
menus. . 6 Spring Street,
. Imli Street, p. 87
W2 3RA. 020 7262 3763.
 Giraffe, p. 88
THE GUINEA
goldenshalimar.co.uk.
This lovely old pub in Mayfair,
Paddington. Map B2.
beautifully maintained, has a grill room upstairs,
known for its 28-day aged Scottish beef. Its steak HAANDI
and kidney pies are highly recommended. .
Named after a cooking utensil used to help
30 Bruton Place, W1J 6NL. 020 7499 1210.
create the Punjabi cuisine. Watch the chefs
theguinea.co.uk. Bond Street. Map C4.
prepare classic North Indian food such as
authentic Punjabi chicken curry, and there are
THE THOMAS CUBITT
also plenty of vegetarian dishes. . 7 Cheval
Enjoy top quality British dishes in a classic dining Place, SW7 1EW. 020 7823 7373. haandiroom, for lunch or dinner. The starters include
restaurants.com. Knightsbridge. Map D3.
dressed Devon crab, followed by pork belly with
sweet potato and mead jus (sauce). -. 44 IMLI STREET
Elizabeth Street, SW1W 9PA. 020 7730 6060. This Soho favourite has enjoyed a refurb. It has
thomascubitt.co.uk.
Victoria. Map D4.
a new bar area and menu, plus extended hours
(its now open for breakfast). Delicious regional
Indian cuisine including railway curry (an
AMAYA
Anglo-Indian lamb dish) and authentic chaat
Glamorous contemporary dining. The Michelin(street food). -. 167-169 Wardour Street,
starred food is light and packed with exotic
W1F 8WR. 020 7287 4243. imlistreet.com.
avours; watch it being cooked in the
Oxford Circus. Map B5.

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LA PORTE DES INDES
Step inside this Georgian townhouse for a taste
of colonial India. The cuisine is fabulous, taking
inspiration from southern city Pondicherry. Try
spicy guineafowl or Samudri thali (a home-style
mini feast) with seafood. . 32 Bryanston Street,
W1H 7EG. 020 7224 0055. laportedesindes.
com. Marble Arch. Map B3.

Specialising in North Indian Frontier cuisine,

Haandis masalas are freshly-prepared daily and
everything is created in-house. A contemporary,
relaxing bar area leads to a bright, airy
dining salon where a special set lunch menu
complements the la carte choices available
at lunch and dinner. Haandi is the rst truly
authentic Indian restaurant in the area aimed at
a clientele that knows its raitas from its rotis.
This is Indian food for Grown-ups!
Haandi has two entrances:
136 Brompton Road, SW3 1HY &
7 Cheval Place, SW7 1EW
020 7823 7373 | www.haandi-restaurants.com

AUTHENTIC THAI CUISINE

at the award winning

THAI POT
since 1992

Awarded:
Authentic Thai Food
Ministry of
Commerce, Thailand
4 stars
Master Chef UK
Thai Select Award
Department of Export
Promotion, Ministry of
Commerce, Thailand

020 7379 4580

www.thaipot.biz

1 Bedfordbury,
Covent Garden,
London WC2N 4BP
behind ENO, Coliseum,
Charing Cross Station
(Covent Garden exit)

4 stars restaurant at 2 stars price!

food and service others talk about

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MASALA ZONE
This group of eateries offers fantastic value,
high-quality Indian street food. The branch here
has lovely dcor strung with colourful Rajasthani
puppets, plus regularly-changing thalis. The Soho
branch (9 Marshall Street, W1F 7ER. 020 7287
9966) is handy for West End shoppers. Or stop
by the Masala Express at Selfridges & Co (see
Shopping). . 48 Floral Street, WC2E 9DA
(and branches). 020 7379 0101. masalazone.
com. Covent Garden. Map B6.
MEMORIES OF INDIA
This smart restaurant is well located for South
Kensingtons museums. It has two sister venues:
Khans Of Kensington (3 Harrington Road, SW7
3ES. 020 7584 4114) and Little India (32
Gloucester Road, SW7 4RB. 020 7584 3476).
. 18 Gloucester Road, SW7 4RB. 020 7589
6450. memoriesondia.com. Gloucester
Road. Off map.
MINT LEAF
Innovative Indian cuisine in a chic setting. Its menu
is inspired by head chef Rajinder Pandeys travels
across South Asia, and the Haymarket location
makes it ideal for before or after the theatre. .
Suffolk Place, Haymarket, SW1Y 4HX. 020
7930 9020. mintleafrestaurant.com. Piccadilly
Circus. Map C5.
VEERASWAMY
In Londons oldest Indian restaurant, lavish dcor
evokes a 1920s maharajahs palace. The food is
excellent, offering dishes such as slow-roasted
duck with vindaloo masala. . 99 Regent
Street, W1B 4RS. 020 7734 1401. veeraswamy.
com. Piccadilly Circus. Map C5.
GIRAFFE
This family-friendly restaurant at the Southbank
Centre has high chairs and colouring books for
young kids. Enjoy all-day dining, from breakfast of
Huevos Rancheros Mexican, to BBQ baby back
ribs. . Riverside Level 1, Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX (and branches). 020
7042 6900. giraffe.net. Waterloo. Map C6.

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SARASTRO
In the heart of Theatreland, the unique
baroque-style dcor sets the scene for
Mediterranean and Turkish cuisine in ornate
opera boxes. Enjoy live opera from music
students during Sun lunch, Sun and Mon
evenings, plus a Motown band on Thurs
evenings. . 126 Drury Lane, WC2B 5SU.
020 7836 0101. sarastro-restaurant.com.
Covent Garden. Map B6.
WHYTE & BROWN
This new restaurant in the heart of Carnaby Street
takes inspiration from around the world. All dishes
are created from chicken or egg such as
Hanoi chicken noodle soup, and tender souvlaki
(kebab) with tzatsiki. Expect chic and industrial
decor. . Kingly Court, Carnaby, W1B 5PW.
whyteandbrown.com. Oxford Circus. Map B5.

BENIHANA
Show-stopping chefs create griddle-cooked
dishes at your table, providing entertainment
as well as great food. Why not try their
traditional wagyu beef and prawn, or
a range of sushi and sashimi? .
35 Carter Lane, EC4V 5AJ. 020 7074 1001.
benihanarestaurant.co.uk.
Blackfriars. Map B7.
TOKYO DINER
Intimate, unpretentious and reasonably priced,
Tokyo Diner offers well-prepared sushi and
sashimi, as well as traditional rice and noodle
dishes such as katsu curry. . 2 Newport
Place, WC2H 7JJ. 020 7287 8777.
tokyodiner.com.
Leicester Square. Map C6.

BB PASTA BAR
Nestled on the South Bank in County Hall, near
the London Eye, enjoy simple yet tasty
freshly-made pasta with a selection of sauces,
at very reasonable prices. . County Hall,
Belvedere Road, SE1 7PB. 020 7633 0259.
bbpastabar.com. Waterloo. Map D6.

CHIQUITO
This fun venue is in a fantastically central
location. Its lengthy menu is lled with many
popular Mexican classics; try the fajitas,
burritos and interesting side dishes; great-value
kids menu for under 5. . 20-21 Leicester
Square, WC2H 7LE. 020 7321 6070.
chiquito.co.uk.
Leicester Square. Map C5.

FIFTEEN
Jamie Olivers trattoria (an informal Italian
restaurant) is run as a training scheme for
unemployed youngsters. Among many gret
dishes, try the Sicilian shermans stew and
linguine carbonara. Reservations are
recommended. . 15 Westland Place,
N1 7LP. 020 3375 1515. fteen.net.
Old Street. Map A8.

WAHACA
An extremely popular chain of stylish cantinas,
with the spirit of a Mexican market. Rightly so,
the menus feature a range of dishes including
burritos, tacos and quesadillas. Accompany with
Mexican beers and great house margaritas. .
80 Wardour Street, W1F 0TF (and branches).
020 7734 0195. wahaca.co.uk. Piccadilly
Circus. Map B5.

Enjoy afternoon tea

Taking tea at The Ritz is one of Londons
most luxurious treats (pictured). Theres
even a pianist playing in the grand drawing
room. Not surprisingly its exceedingly popular
so you need to book in advance. The hotel is
one of 22 London recipients of a prestigious
Award For Excellence from the Tea Guild,
while The Goring Hotel scooped the honour
of its top award.
A new arrival to the scene is Aqua Shard
(p. 84). Here, you can enjoy a contemporary slant on tea-time treats, plus spectacular views
from its location high up in Londons tallest building. The Ritz: 150 Piccadilly, W1J 9BR.
020 7493 8181.
Green Park. theritzlondon.com. Map C5. The Goring Hotel: 15 Beeston
Place, SW1W 0JW. 020 7396 9000. thegoring.com.
Victoria. Map D4.

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COMPTOIR LIBANAIS
A funky deli-style Lebanese restaurant. Its menu is
lled with dishes such as tabbouleh (parsley
bulgar wheat salad), pumpkin kibbeh (dumplings),
plus hummus and breads. . 65 Wigmore Street,
W1U 1JT (and branches). 020 7935 1110.
lecomptoir.co.uk. Bond Street. Map B4.
MEZZA EXPRESS
A friendly Lebanese restaurant in the heart of
Camden. Enjoy a meal of lamb and chicken shish
kebab, or share mezze (starters, or side dishes)
and ll up on falafel, foul (fava bean stew) and
Lebanese sausage. . 47 Parkway, NW1 7PN.
020 7267 7111. mezzaexpress.com. Camden
Town. Map C5.
MOMO
A wonderful North African experience with
sumptuous decor of brass lamps and low
tables. Enjoy mezze such as wood pigeon

pastilla (lo parcels) and samosa-like cheese

briouats, with mains of succulent tagine. .
25 Heddon Street, W1B 4BH. 020 7434
Piccadilly Circus.
4040. momoresto.com.
Map C5.
YALLA YALLA
Enjoy Beiruti street food in Soho at this
informal eatery. Traditional Lebanese dishes
include tasty hommos shawarma (chickpea
paste with lamb llet) and its recommended
sawda djej (sauteed chicken liver with garlic).
. 12 Winsley Street. 020 7637 4748.
yalla-yalla.co.uk.
Oxford Circus.
Map B5.
CRITERION RESTAURANT
A gorgeous bejewelled Victorian room is the
setting for an impressive dining experience.
Dishes, all made from top British ingredients,
include Aylesbury duck breast and Hereford beef
Chateaubriand. -. 224 Piccadilly, W1J
9HP. 020 7930 0488. criterionrestaurant.com.
Piccadilly Circus. Map C5.
THE DELAUNAY
Situated in Theatreland, the interior and menu
are both inspired by central Europes grand
cafs. Excellent dishes include schnitzels,
moules frites and steaks; great for brunch.
Mon-Fri from 7am; Sat from 8am; Sun from
11am. -. 55 Aldwych, WC2B 4BB.
020 7499 8558. thedelaunay.com.
Temple. Map B6.

Rum wards off chill

Our
Pick

Fresh from the success of its Notting Hill

restaurant, which opened last year, theres
now a new branch of The Rum Kitchen in
Carnaby. Homely Caribbean dishes such
as sticky barbecue baby back ribs, jerk
chicken supreme and a contemporary twist
on mamas seafood gumbo are some of its
highlights just the thing for a chilly February
evening. And of course, you can really get
into the spirit of the Caribbean with a cocktail
made from Havana rum. Kingly Court, off
Carnaby Street, W1B 5PW.
020 7920 6479. therumkitchen.com.
Oxford Circus. Map B5.

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GALVIN BISTROT DE LUXE

This French-style bistrot from the Michelinstarred Galvin Brothers is a real treat, its
huge menu including risotto of Scottish girolles
(mushrooms), boeuf Bourguignon, and its
signature dessert apple tarte tatin. Surperb
service, elegant atmosphere. .
66 Baker Street, W1U 7DJ. 020 7935 4007.
galvinrestaurants.com.
Baker Street.
Map B4.
HELIOT
Hippodrome Casinos in-house restaurant
and lounge serves British classics and
more, with dishes such as steaks, swordsh,
exotic salads and even French favourite
croque madame. Daily 5pm-midnight. . The Hippodrome Casino, Cranbourn
Street, WC2H 7JH. 020 7769 8844.
hippodromecasino.com/heliot.
Leicester
Square. Map C5.

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R.S. HISPANIOLA
Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine with views aboard
this restaurant ship, moored opposite the
London Eye (see Sightseeing). Choose from
the la carte menu, from dishes such as
monksh wrapped in pancetta. . Victoria
Embankment, WC2N 5DJ. 020 7839 3011.
hispaniola.co.uk.
Embankment.
Map C6.
BALI BALI
A wonderful spot offering Balinese cuisine,
with traditional satays and Indonesian
rijsttafel set menu, filled with a range of
flavours. Closed Sun lunch. -. 150
Shaftesbury Avenue, WC2H 8HL.
020 7836 2644. balibalirestaurant.com.
Covent Garden. Map B6.
BLUE ELEPHANT
Treat yourself to fantastic Thai cuisine in
a gorgeous riverside setting. The green and
lamb massaman curries are recommended,
or try the set menus for a full range of
dishes. . The Boulevard, Imperial Wharf,
Townmead Road, SW6 2UB. 020 7385 6595.
blueelephant.com.
Imperial Wharf.
Off map.
MANGO TREE
Enjoy delicious traditional Thai cuisine at this
stylish restaurant, close to Buckingham Palace.
Try green papaya salad with peanuts, and spicy
prawn curry, or opt for the ve-course taste
menu. . 46 Grosvenor Place, SW1X 7EQ.
020 7823 1888. mangotree.org.uk.
Victoria. Map D4.
NAAMYAA
This busy new Asian caf in Islington serves
authentic, Bangkok-style street food
throughout the day. At communal tables, try
dishes such as jasmine tea smoked beef ribs
and sesame squid. Also serves Thai-style
breakfast. . 407 St. John Street, EC1V
4AB. 020 3122 0988. naamyaa.com.
Angel. Off map.
PHO
Authentic Vietnamese street food, with hearty
noodle soups, salads, noodles and curries.
Try the goi ngo sen salad with lotus stems
and cashew nuts. Takeaway also available.
-. 163-165 Wardour Street, W1F 8WN.
020 7434 3938. phocafe.co.uk.
Oxford
Circus. Map B5.
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EATING OUT
Our
pick

Try South African chow

At the funky pop-up shopping hub Boxpark,
built from shipping containers, theres a new
arrival. At Bunnychow, youll now nd a tasty
meal originating in 1940s Durban, South
Africa, where its sugar workers created this
hearty snack: the bunnychow a small loaf
crammed with tasty hot llings, including pulled
pork in barbecue sauce (pictured). Boxpark
Shoreditch, Unit 55, 2-4 Bethnal Green Road,
E1 6GY. 020 7033 2899.
Shoreditch
High Street. bunnychow.com. Map A9.
THAI POT
This award-winning and popular spot has
stylish dcor and classic Thai food. Freshly
sauted dishes sit alongside expertly-prepared
tofu, sh and meat. Perfect for a pre-theatre
meal. Closed Sun. . 1 Bedfordbury, WC2N
4BP. 020 7379 4580. thaipot.biz.
Covent
Garden. Map C6.

EL PIRATA DETAPAS
A more contemporary, laid-back version of
El Pirata in Mayfair, this Notting Hill
neighbourhood restaurant serves imaginative,
contemporary tapas, including the excellent
paprika crispy fried squid. -. 115
Westbourne Grove, W2 4UP. elpiratadetapas.
co.uk.
Westbourne Grove. Off map.
EARL OF SANDWICH
Near St. Pauls Cathedral, youll nd this
emporium of delicious signature sandwiches,
soups, salads, desserts and more. Drop by for
breakfasts and frothy cappuccinos. . 38-40
Ludgate Hill, EC4M 7DE. 020 7236 2846.
earlofsandwich.co.uk.
St. Pauls. Map B7.
WOK TO WALK
Great-value beef, tofu or pak choi, as well as
a variety of delicious Asian sauces, offering you
dozens of great combinations. . 4 Brewer
Street, W1F 0SB (and branch). 020 7287
8464. woktowalk.com.
Piccadilly Circus.
Map C5.
MILDREDS
A long-running Soho dining institution with
classic dishes made with meat-free products,
such as burgers or sausage and mash. Look
out too for delicious curries and burritos, plus
clever plates like sundried tomato risotto, and
porcini mushroom and ale pie. . 45
Lexington Street, W1F 9AN. 020 7494 1634.
mildreds.co.uk.
Oxford Circus. Map B5.
TIBITS
This informal, unhurried vegetarian caf is
self-service, where you help yourself to
freshly-prepared crunchy salads, imaginative
hot dishes and great desserts. Diners are
charged by plate weight. -. 12-14 Heddon
Street, off Regent Street, W1B 4DA. 020
7758 4110. tibits.co.uk.
Piccadilly Circus.
Map C5.

MORO
Moros cuisine is Moorish (North African meets
Spanish), packed with people sampling dishes
such as duck fattee (a layered bread dish) with
chickpea pilav (rice in broth). Little sister Morito,
serves delectable bar food next door. .
34-36 Exmouth Market, EC1R 4QE. 020 7833 WOODLANDS
8336. moro.co.uk. Angel. Map A7.
A ne selection of authentic pan-Indian
vegetarian cuisine, such as masala dosa
EL PIRATA
(stuffed pancakes), thalis, and chaat tasty
There are dozens of top-quality Spanish tapas, all Mumbai street food. Choose from their range
in a buzzing venue. Try the chilli prawns with
of organic, vegan and vegetarian wines.
garlic, and patatas bravas. Good value set menu Excellent value. . 37 Panton Street, SW1Y
with a huge choice of tapas to share. Closed
4EA (and branches). 020 7839 7258.
Sun. . 5-6 Down Street, W1J 7AQ. 020 7491 woodlandsrestaurant.co.uk. Piccadilly
3810. elpirata.co.uk. Green Park. Map C4.
Circus. Map C5.

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MR FISH

DEG WINE BAR & RESTAURANT

Head to Londons premier purveyor of traditional

British sh and chips, for lunch or dinner.
Dishes are made from the nest ingredients, and
range from a classic battered cod and chips with
mushy peas and a refreshing beer, to sumptuous
grilled Sea Bass, Plaice or Halibut, washed down
with a glass of wine.
If you want to enjoy the great British dining
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Deg is a popular Italian wine bar on a quiet side

street near Oxford Circus. Enjoy great Italian cuisine
including delicious pasta and handpicked ne
wines. The lounge area is comfortable with its sofa
seating and cocktail bar, perfect for large groups of
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020 7229 4161. mrsh.uk.com.
Bayswater/Queensway/Royal Oak. Map B1.

4 Great Portland Street (entrance via corner of

Market Place) W1W 8QJ. 020 7636 2207.
degowinebar.co.uk.
Oxford Circus. Map B5.

EL PIRATA

EL PIRATA DE TAPAS

A very popular venue, El Pirata is a classic

Spanish tapas bar and restaurant that serves
affordable authentic Spanish cuisine in a relaxed,
friendly ambience. No wonder then, that its
received excellent reviews in leading food guides,
including Harden. According to one leading critic,
it offers ne food, excellent choice, comfortable
surroundings, and marvellous service, and a bill
that doesnt give me indigestion!

El Pirata De Tapas in Notting Hill won critical

acclaim for its excellent value contemporary tapas
menu, interesting wine list and warm hospitality.
The younger sibling of El Pirata in Mayfair, it was
featured on the Channel 4 series Ramsays Best
Restaurant, and continues to offer some of the
best Spanish cuisine in London. Top critic Marina
OLoughlin said: This is just the kind of restaurant
Id like at the end of my road.

5-6 Down Street, Mayfair, W1 7AQ. 020 7491

3810/020 7409 1315. elpirata.co.uk.
Green Park. Map C5.

115 Westbourne Grove, W2 4UP.

020 7727 5000. elpiratadetapas.co.uk.
Bayswater/Queensway. Map C1.

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By Emma Levine

Our
pick

Experience retro Americana

Fans of 1950s American
nostalgia should head to
the new bar and diner Far
Rockaway and prepare for a
sensory overload.
This fun, 400-capacity venue
is the creation of local art
gallery owners Ben Oakley
and Kevin Martin, who have
successfully transported a slice
of US culture to east Londons
nightlife hub Shoreditch.
They commissioned an
immense selection of works
from top urban street artists
like Xenz, Lucas Price
and Guy Denning. The
inspiration being a seaside
neighbourhood of Queens
in New York, also called
Far Rockaway, which was
a popular beach resort in
the 1950s and 60s. The
bars dazzling artworks
range from huge totem

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pole-like columns, each created

by a different artist, to a 100ft
installation in coloured-glass
illuminated with 30,000 volts
of electricity by London neon
sculptor Andy Doig.
No surface has been
left untouched even the
ceiling. As you order a frozen

Dazzling work
commissioned from
top urban artists

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margarita (one of many

cocktails served on tap), cast
your eyes up at the ceiling,
covered in 650 brightly
decorated skateboards.
In addition to the cocktails
and local beers, theres a menu
of American dishes, including
Rock crab cakes, and franks
(Frankfurter sausages) with
beans. Theres entertainment
too, with retro arcade games, a
karaoke room and a 4,000copy library of DC and Marvel
comics to satisfy the
young at heart, while
resident DJ Dom Chung
pumps up the volume
for Friday and Saturday
nights. Its party time!
97-113 Curtain Road,
EC2A 3BS. 020 8305
3090. farrockaway.co.uk.
Old Street.
Map A9.

KEY INFORMATION
To dial the UK remove the rst 0 and add 44.

Here are some of the highlights of Londons

rich nightlife. Most bars open from 11am11pm, and most nightclubs from 10pm-3am
(some stay open as late as 6am). Please
check for opening hours, admission charges,
and dress codes.
The UKs legal drinking age is 18-years-old,
but some establishments have a minimum
age of 21.
For advice on late-night transport and more,
turn to Essential Information (p. 99).

HEAVEN
A world-famous gay venue, home to dance nights
inc G-A-Y (Thurs-Sat). Expect a young crowd and
chart tunes. Off Villiers Street, WC2N 6NG.
020 7930 2020. heavennightclub-london.com.
Charing Cross. Map C6.
OPIUM COCKTAIL BAR
Enjoy the ambience of a Shanghai bar in this
stylish venue (p. 22). 15 Gerrard Street, W1D
6JE. 020 7734 7276. opiumchinatown.com.
Leicester Square. Map A6.
ZINC
A glamorous new bar and club near the top of
Centrepoint. Great views from the huge windows.
Floor 31, Centrepoint, 101-131 New Oxford
Street, WC1A 1DD. zinc.uk.net. Tottenham
Court Road. Map B5.

THE BLACK FRIAR

Art nouveau dcor is well preserved in this
century-old Grade II-listed little bar. Enjoy unusual
cask ales and traditional British pies. 174 Queen
Victoria Street, EC4V 4EG. 020 7236 5474.
THE BLUES KITCHEN
classicpubs.co.uk.
Blackfriars. Map C7. Live bands or late-night DJs each night, plus a
popular Sunday Blues Jam. Selection of bourbon
THE ENTERPRISE
and ryes, and southern BBQ food. 111 Camden
A beautiful pub on a quiet Holborn street with
High Street, NW1 7JN. 020 7387 5277.
many of its original Victorian features, plus a beer theblueskitchen.com. Camden Town. Off map.
garden. 38 Red Lion Street, WC1R 4PN.
020 7404 8461. the-enterprise.co.uk.
MADAME JOJOS
Holborn. Map B6.
For an over-the-top night of cabaret and
entertainment, dress up and join some glamorous
THE SPANIARDS INN
drag queens at this famous nightspot. 8-10
Situated by Hampstead Heath is one of Londons Brewer Street, W1F 0LA. 020 7734 3040.
oldest pubs. Charles Dickens used to drink there. madamejojos.com. Piccadilly Circus. Map C5.
Spaniards Road, NW3 7JJ. 020 8731 8406.
the-enterprise.co.uk. Hampstead. Off map.
RONNIE SCOTTS
At this renowned 1959 Soho jazz club, enjoy top
YE OLDE CHESHIRE CHEESE
performers on the stage. Reservations essential;
Expect snug 17th-century stone-walled rooms
no booking required for Ronnies Bar. 47 Frith
and narrow passageways. Draught beer comes
Street, W1D 4HT. 020 7439 0747. ronniescotts.
from the Samuel Smiths brewery. 145 Fleet
co.uk. Tottenham Court Road. Map B5.
Street, EC4A 2BU. 020 7353 6170.
Blackfriars. Map B7.
CASINO AT THE EMPIRE
Houses a contemporary Asian restaurant, deluxe
COPA DE CAVA
bars, dedicated poker room and the latest table
This a brick-vaulted cellar bar is the UKs rst
and electronic games. Open 24-hours daily.
dedicated Cava venue. Choose from many
5-6 Leicester Square, WC2 7NA. 020 3014
different labels, and tapas sharing platters.
1000. thecasinolsq.com. Leicester Square.
33 Blackfriars Lane, EC4V 6EP. 020 7125
Map C5.
0930. cava.co.uk.
Blackfriars. Map B7.
HIPPODROME CASINO
GORDONS WINE BAR
This landmark 24-hour venue has gaming over
Huge selection of wines in this brick-walled
three oors, and an in-house restaurant, Heliot.
basement, a popular venue. 47 Villiers Street,
Cranbourn Street, Leicester Square, WC2H
WC2N 6NE. 020 7930 1408. gordonswinebar. 7JH. 020 7769 8888. hippodromecasino.com.
com.
Charing Cross. Map C6.
Leicester Square. Map C5/6.
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BEYOND LONDON
Day trips and short breaks around Britain. By Jo Caird
VISIT

IMAGES OXFORD UNIVERSITY MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

the Oxford
University
Museum Of
Natural History

Oxford

The Oxford University Museum Of Natural

History is reopening this month, following
more than a year of essential maintenance
work on its beautiful glass-tiled roof. On 15
Feb the grand Neo-gothic building throws
open its doors again, inviting visitors to explore
the museums extraordinary zoological and
geological collections. As well as being repaired,
its 8,500 roof tiles were cleaned at the same
time, allowing much more light to penetrate the
roof and illuminate the curious and spectacular
specimens inside (pictured right).
Highlights include the dinosaur display, boasting
four species that once lived in the surrounding
area, a giant bee that belonged to the Victorian
naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace (who codiscovered the theory of evolution with Charles
Darwin), and the gorgeous Corsi Collection of
decorative stone. A special exhibition of buttery
photographs taken from the museums collection
symbolising the emergence of the building
from its own chrysalis of scaffolding opens this
month too (oum.ox.ac.uk).

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OXFORD
February 2014

90 mins from
Paddington

BATH

YORK IMAGE VSITOYORK.ORG; NORWICH IMAGE THE TRUSTEES OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM;
BATH IMAGE ANDRZEJ TOKARSKI; LIVERPOOL IMAGE DAVID HOCKNEY

Norwich

From 1 Feb, visitors to

Norwich will be treated
to a rare display of
Roman treasures at
the Norwich Castle
Museum And Art Gallery.
Roman Empire: Power
& People brings together 160
pieces from the British Museum
with local nds including glass
and vessels from temple sites.
The show tells the story of the
Roman Empire through objects
such as this statuette of the
hero Hercules (right).
Norwich Castle, is itself one
of the citys most famous
landmarks and was
built some 900
years ago
(museums.
norfolk.
gov.uk).


York

The Jorvik Viking Festival is the largest

of its kind in Europe, with 40,000 visitors
descending on the historic city of York, to
watch battle reenactments (pictured), go on
guided walks, attend lectures by archaeology
experts and take part in family-friendly events.
Running from 15-23 Feb, this years
festival features a Viking banquet
at York Minster, a magical
performance of the Norse
saga Beowulf and
a Strongest Viking
Competition (jorvik-vikingfestival.co.uk).



 LONDON

Bath

If youre looking for a literary

day trip, its hard to beat Bath,
the city that Jane Austen called
home. And this month theres an added
incentive: the Independent Bath Literature
Festival opens on 28 Feb. Running to
9 March, this years theme is Bliss, so expect
all manner of debates,
readings, performances
and masterclasses
sure to ll you with the
joy of the written word.
In attendance will
be writer Germaine
Greer and a host of other
authors and famous
names. You can also
catch Austentatious, an
improvised comedy
show inspired
CATCH
by Jane Austen
in-depth talks
(bathfestivals.
by top authors org.uk).

2 hours from
Kings Cross

YORK

2 hours from
Liverpool Street

February 2014

Liverpool

David Hockney: Early Reections is a

chance to get to know one of the UKs
best loved artists a little better. This major
exhibition at the Walker Art Gallery, explores
Hockneys early inuences and dramatic
style changes between the 1960s and
1970s. Among the 40 works on show is
We Two Boys Together Clinging (pictured),
which the painter produced during his
studies at Londons Royal College Of Art
(to 16 Mar. liverpoolmuseums.org.uk).

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2.5 hours from

Euston

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LOOKING AHEAD
From

MARCH

APRIL

Enjoy previews
of the new
stage thriller
Fatal Attraction
at Theatre
Royal Haymarket. Its
based on the 1987 lm.
trh.co.uk.

Register now to
join the runners,
or just cheer them
along on the day,
at the Virgin Money
London Marathon.
virginmoneylondon
marathon.com.

MAY

JUNE

From

Catch the
return of Miss
Saigon at the
Prince Edward
Theatre.
Its also the musicals
25th anniversary.
delfontmackintosh.co.uk.

JULY From





Listen
to live
classical
music
during
the BBC Proms at venues
including the Royal Albert
Hall. bbc.co.uk/proms.

Spectate or participate
in the bike-tastic
Prudential RideLondon.
prudentialridelondon.co.uk.

SEPTEMBER


Feel like a true fashionista at
London Fashion Weekend
at Somerset House.
londonfashionweekend.co.uk.

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Watch free street

theatre at Greenwich +
Docklands International
Festival. festival.org.

AUGUST

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ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
Useful things to know from booking a place to stay, to getting around
KEY INFORMATION
To dial the UK, remove the rst 0 and add 44.
Map: refers to the grid coordinates on the
Central London Map in our centre pages.
Transport symbols: See Contents (p. 5)
for key.

Prices quoted are for single journeys. Fares

and journey times can change, so make sure
you check before your journey at t.gov.uk.

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Choose from a range of London accommodation,

including famous hotels, B&Bs (bed and
breakfast), guesthouses, self-catering apartments
and hostels, such as YHA London (yha.org.uk).
BOOKING
We advise booking your accommodation before
you arrive. visitlondon.com offers online booking
for hotels, B&Bs and hostels, plus great deals on
hotels. Or call the ofcial London accommodation
line on 0870 156 6366 to book by credit card.
RATINGS
Star ratings are the ofcial quality mark awarded
by VisitEngland and the AA. Standards of
service are checked annually by trained, impartial
assessors. Participants are awarded from one
star, to ve stars which is the top mark.
GATWICK AIRPORT
0844 892 0322. gatwickairport.com.
First Capital Connect: Direct to and from
London Bridge and
St. Pancras
International, up to four trains an hour. Journey
time is 30 mins to London Bridge, and
45 mins to St. Pancras International in Kings
Cross. Fares from 8.50.
Gatwick Express: Direct trains to and from
Victoria every 15 mins.
Journey 30 mins. Fares from 15.95.
National Express: To and from Victoria Coach
Station, up to two coaches an hour. Journey
one hour and 20 mins. Fares from 8.
Southern Railway: To and from
Victoria,
every 15 mins. Journey 40 mins.
Fares from 12.50.
February 2014

HEATHROW AIRPORT
0844 335 1801. heathrowairport.com. Its served
by London Undergrounds Piccadilly line, which
runs between central London and Heathrow
Terminals 1-4 and 5, every ve mins between
5am and 11.54pm (Sun 5.46am-10.37pm).
Journey 60 mins. Fares from 3.10 with an
Oyster card. Heathrow Connect: To and from
Paddington, stopping at Hayes, Southall,
Hanwell, West Ealing and Ealing Broadway,
two trains per hour. For Terminals 4 and 5,
change at Terminals 1, 2 or 3.
Journey 25 mins. Fares from 8.50.
Heathrow Express: To and from
Paddington, four trains per hour.
Direct service. Journey 15-20 mins.
Fares from 18.
National Express: To and from Victoria Coach
Station, three coaches per hour. Journey time
from 40 mins. Fares from 5.
CITY AIRPORT
020 7646 0000. londoncityairport.com.
London City Airport. Trains to and from
Canary Wharf (change at
Poplar),
Canning Town,
Bank and other
stations, every seven mins. Journey from eight to
22 mins. Fares from 2.70.
STANSTED AIRPORT
0844 335 1803. stanstedairport.com.
The Stansted Express runs to and from
Liverpool Street station, up to four trains

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ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

LUTON AIRPORT
01582 405 100. london-luton.com.
First Capital Connect Up to eight trains per
hour to and from
St. Pancras International
station. Journey from 35 mins. A fast shuttlebus
runs to and from the airport. Fares from 14.
Green Line Express: Three coaches an hour from
Baker Street and Marble Arch stations, and
Victoria Coach Station. Journey 75 mins. Fares
from 16.
For 24-hour London travel information, including
by bus, Tube, river, rail, coach, cycle, tram, car
and on foot, visit the Transport for London (TfL)
website t.gov.uk/gettingaround or call
0843 222 1234.
LONDON BUSES
London buses run 5am to 12.30am. Night buses
(12am-4.30am) operate on many major routes,
and several services are 24-hour. Bus passengers
in Zone 1 must have a valid ticket or Oyster card
before boarding.
LONDON OVERGROUND
t.gov.uk. See our London Underground Map.
Services run Mon-Sat 5am-12am, and Sun 7am11.30pm on most routes.
DOCKLANDS LIGHT RAILWAY
020 7363 9700. Trains run approximately every
three-and-a-half to 10 mins. Mon-Sat 5.30am12.30am; Sun 7am-11pm. Useful for visiting
Docklands and Greenwich.
TAXIS
Hail one of Londons iconic black cabs (taxis) in
the street. Fares increase after 8pm. Private hire
or minicabs are different from taxis: you cannot
hail them and must book in advance. We advise
against using any vehicle that approaches
you in the street. See t.gov.uk/pco for
licensed operators.

LONDON
UNDERGROUND
(THE TUBE)
t.gov.uk. Services
run Mon-Sat 5am12.30am and Sun
7.30am-11.30pm on
most routes. Fares
vary; single Zone 1
adult journeys cost
4.50, and 2.10
with an Oyster card.
OYSTER CARDS & TRAVELCARDS
An Oyster card is a pre-paid travel smart
card and the cheapest way to pay for single
journeys on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London
Overground and most National Rail train
services in London.
You can buy a Visitor Oyster card before
you leave home for a 3 activation fee
and pre-load it with credit for your trip at
visitbritainshop.com.
Visitors can also buy Oyster cards and
Travelcards in person from Travel Information
Centres and any TfL outlets. See t.gov.uk
for locations.
Oyster card gives you a 25% discount on
Londons cable car, the Emirates Air Line, and
a 10% discount on Thames Clippers river
buses. For details, see visitlondon.com/travel
TRAINS
There are 11 main stations in London:
Paddington serves the West Country,
Wales and the South Midlands.
Liverpool Street and
Fenchurch
Street serve East Anglia and Essex.
Euston,
Kings Cross St. Pancras,
Marylebone and
St. Pancras
International serve north and central Britain.
Charing Cross,
Waterloo and

London Bridge,
Victoria serve

southern England.
For timetables and tickets please visit
nationalrail.co.uk or call 0845 748 4950
(UK only)/020 7278 5240. Eurostar uses
St. Pancras International. eurostar.com, or
0843 218 6186 (UK only)/01233 617 575.

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ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
CAR HIRE
Please make sure your driving licence is valid
for the UK and see Congestion Charge details
below. Hertz 0870 844 8844. hertz.co.uk.
Kendall Cars Ltd. 020 8542 0403. kendallcars.
com. Enterprise Rent-A-Car 0800 800 227.
enterprise.co.uk.

The London Pass (londonpass.com) offers free

entry, discounts and fast-track queuing at many

top London attractions.
VisitBritain, the national tourism agency, offers
various discount cards (visitbritain.com).

Find detailed information on planning your trip on

visitlondon.com, or download the free London
Ofcial City Guide at visitlondon.com/app.
Tourist Information Centres (see visitlondon.
com/welcome) include:
City Of London Information Centre. Mon-Sat
9.30am-5.30pm; Sun 10am-4pm. St. Pauls
Churchyard, EC4M 8BX. St. Pauls. Map B7.
BARCLAYS CYCLE HIRE
Holborn Information Kiosk. Mon-Fri 8am-6pm.
More than 8,000 bicycles are available to hire Outside Holborn Tube station, Kingsway, WC2B
from 15,000 docking points throughout central 6BG. Holborn. Map B6.
London. For details, go to t.gov.uk/cycling.
Greenwich Tourist Information. Daily 10am-5pm.
Pepys House, 2 Cutty Sark Gardens, SE10
COACHES
9LW.
Greenwich. Map inset.
Londons main coach services use Victoria
The Original London Visitor Centre. Services
Coach Station, SW1W 9TP. 020 7027 2520.
include booking theatre tickets, days out, car
t.gov.uk/coaches.
Victoria. Map D4.
hire, hotels, airport transfers, tours and cruises.
Mon-Sat 8.30am-7pm; Sun 9am-5.30pm. 17-19
RIVER SERVICES
t.gov.uk/river.
Cockspur Street, SW1Y 5BL. theoriginaltour.
KPMG Thames Clippers: 0870 781 5049.
com.
Charing Cross. Map C6.
thamesclippers.com. High-speed catamarans
leave major piers every 20 mins. Services
between Waterloo Pier and The O2 (North
Greenwich Pier) and on to Royal Arsenal
PLANNER
Woolwich Pier stopping at main piers on the
Morris Visitor Publications, 233 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7DN.
way. The adult single fare is 6.50 (5.85 with
020 7242 5222. [email protected].
@LondonPlannerMg
LondonPlannerMag
an Oyster card; 4.30 with a Travelcard).
Find out where to get your next copy of London Planner, by contacting
A River Roamer day pass allows unlimited
Charlotte Copeman on 020 7611 7882.
hop-on, hop-off travel on the river from 15
Editor: David G. Taylor Deputy Editor: Beatrice Yeatman-Biggs
Contributors: Emma Levine, Kohinoor Sahota, Rebecca Schulman,
per adult. For details, see Sightseeings
Jo Caird Group Art Director: Tim Benton Senior Designer: Lee Henry
Graphic Designer: Shia-ying Wallis Production Manager: Melanie Needham
River Thames box.
Senior Production Assistant: Jennifer Bourne Senior Account Director:
CONGESTION CHARGE
There is a 10 congestion charge to drive into
central London, Mon-Fri 7am-6pm. This must
be paid in advance or on the day of travel.
You can also pay the day after (cost 12).
0845 900 1234/020 7649 9122 (UK only).
cclondon.com.

LONDON

ON FOOT
Its often quicker to get around London by
walking. For details, look out for blue and
yellow Legible London street maps in key areas
across the capital. Further information can be
found at t.gov.uk/legiblelondon.
EMIRATES AIR LINE
A cable car across the River Thames between
The O2 and the ExCel London exhibition
centre. emiratesairline.co.uk.
ACCESSIBLE LONDON
Find useful information from DisabledGo on
London for deaf and disabled travellers at
visitlondon.com/access. Alternatively, for the
rest of the UK, visit openbritain.net.

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McTair, Laura Napolitano, Neil Abraham, Remy Schiele Sales & Marketing
Co-ordinator: Samantha Arbouine Distribution & Hotel Services Manager:
Sam Johnson Distribution & Hotel Services Executive: Charlotte Copeman
Operations Manager: Bridget Mastino Operations Assistant: Stefano
Pitzalis & Vinetta Swan Publisher, Head of Creative Solutions & Special
Publishing Projects: Andrew Turner Publishing Director: Mark Elliott
Managing Director: Chris Manning
London & Partners 020 7234 5800. londonandpartners.com VisitBritain
020 7578 1000. visitbritain.com Email: [email protected]
London Planner Volume 28, Issue 35. Printed in Great Britain.
Over 125,000 monthly copies distributed worldwide by VisitBritain.
Est. 1984. Morris Visitor Publications. No part may be reproduced
without written permission from Morris Visitor Publications.
NOTE: The information contained in this publication has been published in
good faith on the basis of information submitted to Morris Visitor Publications.
MVP and VisitBritain cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this
publication and accept no responsibility for any error or misrepresentation.
All liability for loss, disappointment, negligence or other damages caused by
reliance on the information contained in this publication, or in the event of
bankruptcy, or liquidation or cessation of trade of any company, individual or
rm is hereby excluded. Printed by William Gibbons & Sons Ltd, ISO 14001
accredited. ISSN 0265 8437 LP/358/Feb14/1077.
incorporating

The papers used for this magazine are produced from recycled bre and certied
sustainable sources by mills with recognised environmental accreditation. Please
recycle this magazine, or return it to your hotel.

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