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Welcome to London Planner, your indispensable guide to
whats happening in the capital this March.
Theres a great line-up of festivals, one of the highlights being Maslenitsa
in Trafalgar Square (p. 11). With a colourful host of performers from the
UK and Russia, its a terric family day out. At our annual St. Patricks
Day Parade And Festival (p. 14), join in a celebration of Irish culture,
with oats, live performers and activities in Trafalgar Square.
Move It (p. 12) is one of the UKs biggest dance events; expect an
exciting weekend of performances, classes and the chance to meet the
professionals. Meanwhile, lm buffs can enjoy an eclectic line-up at the
BFI London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival (p. 14), a feast of worldwide
cinema. London hosts an unrivalled variety of festivals and events all
year we look forward to welcoming you again to experience them.
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Welcome,
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Welkom,
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Bienvenido,
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Winter ofcially turns to spring this
month and as blooms, buds and
blossoms begin to emerge around
the capital, this is the perfect time to
head over to Chiswick House for its
colourful Camellia Festival (p. 38).
Its rather a big month for festivals,
with everything from amenco
dancing to Russian culture to
discover (p. 10-14). And Id always
recommend seeing iconic sights like
the Tower Of London and The Shard.
These days you can experience them
on foot, by bus and boat, or even y
over them in a helicopter (p. 38).
Your adventure starts here. Enjoy!
Catch the latest shows
See historic
Viking
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Read all about the West Ends new musical comedy
(pictured below), a stage adaptation of the hit 1988
lm Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.
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artefacts at the British
Museums latest show,
from carved ivory gures
(left) to precious hoards
of silver and gold.
Market stall bargains,
live bands, punk
clothes, world cuisine
and canal walks are
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Mayor of London, Boris Johnson,
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The top ten
The citys most popular attractions
Fantastic festivals
Our pick of the best
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Taste British favourites
Experience festival fever
Experience Pancake Days most eccentric
tradition and savour national foods, from Eton
Mess (above) to The Full English Breakfast.
Enjoy traditional Russian arts and food, watch
lesbian and gay lms (above), hear Handels
most magical arias, follow a joyful Irish parade
and indulge your passion for all things amenco.
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greatest treasures,
including Egyptian
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Natural History Museum
Explore the natural world, including
a diplodocus skeleton, child-friendly
exhibitions, prehistoric fossils and
much more (see Museums).
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Tate Modern
A former power station in Bankside, this impressive
space hosts a globally-recognised modern art collection,
plus some great temporary exhibitions (see Galleries).
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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).
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Interactive scientic fun for children, from
steam engines to space rockets. Its just as
fascinating for bigger kids who want to learn
how the world works (see Museums).
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 said to be
haunted (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
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people, including the Queen, Duchess Of
Cambridge, Adele (pictured), Hollywood
and Bollywood stars, plus 14 fun interactive
zones (see Sightseeing).
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March unleashes a fun range of festivals, with flm screenings,
dance-offs, music and more. Read on for our pick of the best.
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Londons most fantastic
FESTIVALS
One of the biggest events of its kind in the
world, this colourful festival boasts traditional
and contemporary amenco styles, major
names and exciting new talents, as well as
musicians ranging from guitarists to singers.
Those strutting their stuff at Sadlers Wells
(p. 68), include Sara Baras (1-8 Mar), the
Spanish dance forms superstar, who rst
toured aged 15 and had her own dance
troupe by 26. Acclaimed Catalan singer
Miguel Poveda performs on 4 & 9 Mar. And
Gala Flamenca (11-13 Mar), showcases
artists from the Jerez and Sevillian schools of
dance as well as the ground-breaking dancer
and choreographer Marco Flores. Go see.
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Germanys George Frideric Handel is famous for his Baroque operas and songs including
the exquisite Messiah. Whats less known is that he lived and worked in London from 1712,
so theres no better place to pay homage. The city continues to serve him with a pool of
extraordinary performers, says Laurence Cumming, festival Musical Director, whos secured
names like Europes La Nuova Musica (above, 12 Mar) for the event. Other highlights range
from the opera Arianna In Creta (3-6 Mar) at the Royal College of Music, to the annual Handel
Singing Competition (18 Mar) at St. Georges, Hanover Square (Handels local parish church).
Enjoy walks, talks, visit Handel House (p. 47) and more. 01460 54 660. london-handel-festival.
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In Russia and the Ukraine,
Maslenitsa is famous as a
celebration marking both Lent and an
ancient festival of the sun. Meanwhile, here in London once a year, the family-friendly
Russian Maslenitsa festival in Trafalgar Square promises fabulous dance and music
performances with styles ranging from classical to pop, as well as jazz and traditional folk.
Younger visitors will enjoy its childrens programme, featuring the interactive Theatre Chudaki
and a range of fun activities linked to the recent Sochi Winter Games. Visitors can also browse
food stalls galore, tucking into traditional Eastern European cuisine like borscht, then wander
around the gorgeous arts and crafts fair. Mayor Boris Johnson says, Londons Maslenitsa
celebrations are a sure sign that spring is on its way, so put on your sunniest face and come
along. The Sunday event runs from 1.30pm-7pm. Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN. 020 8832
7424. london.gov.uk/events. Charing Cross. Map C5/6.
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You dont have to be female to appreciate
the WOW Women Of The World Festival
at the Southbank Centre (right, p. 34).
The annual event boasts contributions
from famous names including Paloma
Faith, Annie Lennox and Kate Nash, plus a huge variety of happenings
such as music, performance, stand-up comedy, debates and workshops.
Among many highlights, on 7 Mar theres a talk featuring all ve of the UK
and Ireland Poet Laureates, including the award-winning Carol Ann
Duffy whos the rst woman, rst Scot and rst openly LGBT to
become Laureate of England. On 6 Mar Britains Vincent Dance
Company presents Motherland, a confrontational dance theatre
piece about womanhood and the battle of the sexes, which was
already a hit at the Edinburgh Festival.
I created WOW to celebrate the formidable power of women,
to make change happen and address the lack of female role
models, explains Jude Kelly OBE, Artistic Director of the Southbank
Centre (pictured), so join her in this fun-lled mini revolution.
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Move It offers dance fans a chance to shop,
hear live interviews with experts and stars,
join master classes, watch performances
and possibly meet their idols. Last year
the presence of Strictly Come Dancing
judge and former ballerina
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a near-riot. Move It was
the rst public event that
allowed me to get close to
my Strictly Come Dancing
idols, says the events ofcial
blogger Vikki Jane Vile, and
even attend a dance class
taught by them. It makes
experiences like these accessible
to everyone. The expo covers the whole
gamut of dance from ballroom to ballet and
hip-hop to salsa, with performers from top
West End shows including Stomp. Olympia
London, Hammersmith Road, W14 8UX.
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Londons celebration of the patron saint of Ireland is the third largest in the world. Now in
its 13th year, the St. Patricks Day Parade attracts over 100,000 people, many from the
capitals large Irish community, although everyone is invited to join in the fun. Taking place the
day before St. Patricks Day itself, the 2014 theme is World Of Dance, so expect plenty of
Riverdance-style displays. It all kicks off at midday when the parade sets off from Piccadilly (map
C4/5) with bands, drummers, marvellous costumes, oats galore and more, plus throngs of
revellers enjoying the craic (thats party to those who dont speak Celtic). Afterwards you can
experience more Irish culture at the festival held in Trafalgar Square where youll nd live comedy
and lm tents, a music and dance stage, an Irish food market as well as arts and crafts stalls.
Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DS. london.gov.uk/st-patricks-day. Charing Cross. Map C5/6.
This culturally important lm season centring
on BFI Southbank (p. 68) still manages to break
boundaries with screenings of the best queer
cinema from around the globe. Last years
hits included James Francos much discussed
Interior Leather Bar, as well as I Am Divine, a
documentary about John Waters drag superstar.
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and more. The festival is also entwined with an
on-going retrospective of the iconic gay British
lmmaker Derek Jarman. Queer Pagan Punk
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his enduring legacy and cult hits like his Benjamin
Britten scored War Requiem (1989), which
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usually served quite simply,
with a squeeze of lemon and
a sprinkle of sugar. Londons
oldest pancake house, My Old
Dutch (p. 18), has been serving
them to locals and visitors
since 1958. The phrase my old
dutch (or duch) is actually east
Londons Cockney slang. Its
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or duchess (an extravagantly
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combination of sausages, eggs
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complemented by rashers of
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but did you know about its
regional variations? In Scotland
you might enjoy a slice of
white pudding (often boasting
pork fat, suet and sheeps
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boxty (potato pancakes), and
in Wales a dollop of laverbread
(pureed seaweed fried in
oatmeal), a dish that Richard
Burton once described as
Welshmans caviar and is
an acquired taste. Meanwhile,
breakfasters in Devon and
Cornwall enjoy hogs pudding,
an eight-inch sausage made
from pigs heart, lungs and liver
stuffed into a delicious ox gut
casing. Tempted? For a Full
English Breakfast, great options
include Polo Bar Caf (p. 85),
VQ (p. 85), Garfunkels (p. 86)
and Caf In The Crypt (p. 86).
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This traditional English
dessert, consisting of a mixture
of strawberries, pieces of
meringue and cream, got its
name from the famous Eton
College in Berkshire, where it
has been served at its annual
cricket game against Harrow
School since the 19th century.
A popular myth is that the Eton
Mess was born when a dog
accidentally sat on a strawberry
pavlova, and the only way it
could be salvaged was to serve
it as a crushed meringue dessert.
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white sh in a crisp, golden
batter and crispy slices of
potato the good companions.
In fact, sh and chips are
not entirely the invention of
the British, with deep-fried
sh being introduced to
Britain in the 17th century by
Jewish refugees arriving from
Portugal and Spain. The chip,
meanwhile, can be traced back
to 17th-century Belgium and
France, but the combination
of the two was a British idea.
Many believe that sh and
1.2 billion a year is spent in sh
and chip shops across the UK.
The humble kipper (smoked herring)
was introduced to the English
breakfast table in 1842, when Queen
Victoria tried them during a visit to
Dalkeith in Scotland.
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immigrant, Joseph Malin,
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the Cornish pasty (a savoury pie
lled with minced beef, onion,
potato and swede) became
commonplace in the 16th-17th
centuries, when local tin miners
wives hit on the idea of wrapping
their husbands lunch in a baked
pastry case, shaped so it could
easily be held with one hand
and eaten on the job. Look out
for branches of British company
the Cornish Bakehouse and
its award-winning handmade
pasties straight from Cornwall,
on sale at outlets across the city
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quintessential British favourite,
a hearty serving of sausages
and creamy mashed potato,
smothered in onion gravy.
Though mostly associated
with World War II, as a cheap
and lling meal for the working
classes, it actually originates
as far back as 1912. The name
bangers derives from when
sausages were rationed during
the war; it was cheaper to make
them with a high water content,
so if cooked carelessly, they
were likely to explode under
the heat and cause a bang.
The comforting dish can be
found in most English pubs
and gastropubs, including
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With its vibrant atmosphere,
impressive market and
iconic status, Camden
Town offers many eclectic
experiences. From the
picturesque canal to the
punk-rock counter-culture,
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The Bary, 49 Chalk
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020 7424 0800. mama
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Camden Lock Market,
Camden Lock Place,
NW1 8AF. 020 7485
7963. camdenlock
market.com
The Hawley Arms,
2 Castlehaven Road,
NW1 8QU. 020 7428
5979. thehawleyarms.
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Stables Market, Off
Chalk Farm Road, NW1
8AH. 020 7485 5511.
stablesmarket.com
The Jazz Cafe, 5 Parkway,
NW1 7PG. 020 7688
8899. mamacolive.com/
A brief history
Once an industrial area,
Camden Town is now one
of the most popular tourist
attractions in north London,
thanks to its famous markets,
Camden High Streets clothes
shops and its world-famous
arts venue the Roundhouse,
which this month is home to
CircusFest (p. 58). Bruce
Robinsons iconic British
lm Withnail And I (1987)
cemented Camdens fame as a
hub for British counter-culture.
Famous residents
Camden Town has attracted
a cross-section of literary
heavyweights over the
centuries including the likes of
Charles Dickens, author Beryl
Bainbridge and award-winning
playwright Alan Bennett. In
recent years, it has become
associated with singer Amy
Winehouse, who frequented
many of the pubs in the area.
You could visit the
Hawley Arms on
Castlehaven Road and raise a
glass to her memory. Camden
Town has been associated
with rock and pop for many
years as bands like Blur, The
Pogues and Madness all
formed, thanks to the areas
vibrant music scene.
Best for new bands
You can still discover new
bands and emerging talent
at many of its pubs, bars
and specialist music venues.
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known venue showcasing
new indie, metal and rock acts.
This month catch Malicent
(7 Mar), Damn Dice (13 Mar)
and Bonade (18 Mar).
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The Jazz Cafe, which has
built up a reputation for staging
the best in soul, jazz and R&B
over the years and features
many already famous names.
March highlights include
70s rock veterans Wishbone
Ash (2 Mar), 80s rapper
Grandmaster Flash (27-28
Mar) and Toyah (29 Mar).
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hotspot for the latest
trendy clothes, plus vintage
and alternative fashion
(punk, goth, rock). Its
actually a collection of
smaller markets, each with its
own avour. For instance, nd
antiques and food stalls at its
Stables Market area.
You can pick up a reasonably
priced lunch falafel, pizza,
Chinese, Indian and more.
Alternatively, nd local arts
and crafts at Camden Lock
Market, and other pockets
of market stalls right along
Camden High Street.
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in the 19th century to
transport goods by boat, ows
through Camden. An amble
along its paths is a pleasant
way to spend the day. For
a different perspective on
Camden Town, stroll along
it to destinations such as
ZSL London Zoo (p. 32), and
Primrose Hill, with its great
panoramic views of the city.
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Finally bursting out of teenage
bedrooms, comic books are now
very much in the mainstream.
Three of 2013s top 10 grossing
movies came from comic-book
characters (Iron Man, Superman
and Thor). But if you need
further evidence that comics
have well and truly come of age,
head to ExCeL London, where
more than 10,000 fans will
gather for the London Super
Comic Convention (15-16 Mar).
Pausing only to accept a free
hug in the hallway, you enter a
vast space packed with comics,
toys and merchandise. Wander
down Artist Alley, where you can
pick up original drawings or get
comics signed; or sit in on a
Q&A session with more than 30
top comic creators like Howard
Chaykin and Mark Buckingham.
But the undoubted highlight will
be the inaugural London Super
Cosplay Competition, judged by
make-up expert Riki LeCotey and
professional cosplayer Yaya Han.
When I started cosplaying,
says LeCotey, pinching herself
at how the movement has taken
off, aided by the Syfy docu-series
Heroes Of Cosplay, no famous
cosplayers were invited.
Though fans make their own
outts, the demented Jokers and
stern-faced Batman clones look
slick enough to have stepped
off the silver screen. Truly, the
geeks will inherit the earth.
ExCeL London, One Western
Gateway, Royal Victoria
Dock, E16 1XL. london
supercomicconvention.com.
Custom House. Map D9.
The rise of the comic book
By Kohinoor Sahota
SIGHTSEEING
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SIGHTSEEING
BANQUETING HOUSE
This grand old building was designed by Inigo
Jones for James I, with an exquisite painted ceiling
by celebrated baroque artist Peter Paul Rubens.
Mon-Sun 10am-5pm. Admission 5, child free.
Whitehall, SW1A 2ER. 020 3166 6000.
hrp.org.uk. Charing Cross. Map C6.
BATTERSEA PARK
CHILDRENS ZOO
Set inside a huge park.
Daily 10am-4.30pm, or dusk.
Adult 8.75; child 6.50;
family 28. Battersea Park,
Chelsea Gate, SW11
4NJ. 020 7924 5826.
batterseaparkzoo.co.uk.
Battersea Park. Off map.
CEREMONY OF
THE KEYS
Each night since 1340, the
Tower Of Londons outer
gates are locked at 9.53pm
and the keys delivered to the
warden. To watch for free,
two months ahead of your
visit, send names, dates and
an SAE to: Ceremony Of
The Keys Ofce, HM Tower
Of London, at the following
address. Tower Of London,
Tower Hill, EC3N 4AB. 020
3166 6000. hrp.org.uk.

Tower Hill. Map C9.
CHANGING THE GUARD
At 11.30am on alternate days, see the changing
of the Queens Guard on the Palaces forecourt.
There is no ceremony in very wet weather.
Buckingham Palace, The Mall, SW1A 1AA. 020
7766 7300. royal.gov.uk. Victoria, Green
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.
Battersea Park Childrens Zoo, p. 26
Sea Life London Aquarium, p. 30
WWT Wetland Centre, p. 38
ZSL London Zoo (above), p. 32
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places for
animal lovers
Park. Map D5. The Mounted Guard Changing
Ceremony takes place Mon-Sat 11am; Sun
10am. The mounted sentries change each hour.
Horse Guards Parade, Whitehall, SW1A 1DH.
020 7801 2519. www.army.mod.uk/events.
St. Jamess Park/Green Park. Map C6.
THE CRYSTAL
The Crystal is the worlds rst centre dedicated
to improving knowledge of urban sustainability.
Features an interactive exhibition and events.
Tues-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat & Sun 10am-7pm.
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 worlds
last surviving tea clipper. Reopened last year,
visitors can now explore above and below decks.
21, 28 Mar: Ross Noble comedy show in a new
studio space (see p. 64). Daily 10am-5pm.
Admission 13.50, child 7. King William
Walk, SE10 9HT. 020 8312 6608. rmg.co.uk/
cuttysark. Cutty Sark

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HAM HOUSE
AND GARDEN
A fantastic 17th-century
house with gardens that
are said to be haunted.
Daily 11am-4pm by tour only
(to 6 Mar). Daily noon-4pm
(from 8 Mar) Tours adult 10;
child 5; family 25. House
adult 11. Garden, cafe and
stairs: 4.50. Ham Street,
TW10 7RS. 020 8940
1950. nationaltrust.org.uk.
Richmond. Off map.
HAMPTON
COURT PALACE
This splendid Tudor palace
and maze, set in 60 acres
of parkland, was once
home to King Henry VIII.
2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16 Mar: Ghost
Tours. Spooky stories; tickets 27.50. Daily
10am-4.30pm (to 29 Mar); daily 10am-6pm (from
30 Mar); 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.

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Explore Wembley Stadium and
experience The Home of Football
Follow in the footsteps of Wembley legends and
discover the England Dressing Room, Players Tunnel,
Pitchside, The Royal Box and much, much more.
Its only 2 stops from Baker Street!
Visit wembleystadium.com/tours
orcall08448002755
*Tours do not operate on Wembley event days. Please check website before travelling.
Tours depart daily at 10:00, 11:00,
12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 and 16:00
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SIGHTSEEING
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.
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
This royal residence sits in Kensington
Gardens and was Princess Dianas last home.
To 4 Jul 2015: Fashion Rules: Dresses From
The Collections Of HM The Queen, Princess
Margaret And Diana. Exquisite dresses once
worn by the above. Daily 10am-6pm. General
admission 15, child (under 16) free.
Kensington Gardens, W8 4PX. 0844 482
7777. hrp.org.uk. High Street Kensington/
Queensway. Map C1.
KEW PALACE
From 24 Mar: This small but perfectly-
formed palace reopens in Kew Gardens. It was
where George III hid from the public during his
bouts of madness in the early 1800s. Open
daily 9.30am-5.30pm (access only available
with ticket to Kew Gardens, see p. 30).
HMS BELFAST
Permanently moored on the River Thames, this
is Europes only surviving World War II cruiser.
8-9 Mar: Slang At Sea. A chance to master navy
slang, and learn more about life on board the ship.
Admission 15.50, child free. Daily 10am-6pm.
Admission 14.05, child free. The Queens Walk,
off Tooley Street, SE1 2JH. 020 7940 6300.
iwm.org.uk. London Bridge. Map C9.
HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY MUSEUM
Discover the history of the mounted guards who
participate in Changing The Guard (p. 26) and
witness their day-to-day life. Daily inspection
at 4pm. Daily 10am-6pm. Admission 6,
child 4. Horse Guards, Whitehall, SW1A
2AX. 020 7930 3070. householdcavalry
museum.co.uk. Westminster. Map D6.
HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT
This has been Parliaments home since 1265,
though the current building was built in the
9th century. Its Elizabeth Tower houses a clock
and the famous bell Big Ben. Tour every Sat,
9.15am-4.30pm. Tour 16.50; child 7 (one
child free with each paying adult). Parliament
Square, SW1A 0AA. 0844 847 1672.
parliament.uk. Westminster. Map D6.
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ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW
A botanical research centre and World Heritage
Site containing plants from across the globe,
with a tropical greenhouse and a stunning
pagoda. The Xstrata Treetop Walkway offers
great views. To 10 Mar: Orchids: A Plant-Hunters
Paradise. A celebration of orchids, one of the
worlds most valuable and desired plants.
To 10 Aug: Botanical Art In The 21st Century.
Artwork by artists from the Shirley Sherwood
Collection. Gardens open 9.30am, closing times
vary; glasshouses and galleries close at 5pm
(to 30 Mar) and at 5.30pm (from 31 Mar).
The Temperate House is closed for restoration
until 2018. Admission 16, child free. Kew,
Richmond, TW9 3AB. 020 8332 5655.
kew.org. Kew Gardens. Off map.
SEA LIFE LONDON AQUARIUM

One of Europes largest aquaria,
with 500 species of global marine life. VIP Turtle
Feeding Experience (tickets 55), Snorkel With
Sharks (125). Mon-Sun 10am-7pm. General
admission 21.60, child 15.90. Joint tickets
with London Eye, London Dungeon and Madame
Tussauds are available. County Hall, Westminster
Bridge Road, SE1 7PB. 0871 663 1678. visit
sealife.com/london. Westminster. Map D6.
LONDON BRIDGE EXPERIENCE
The history of the 1,700-year-old site, and a chilling
scare attraction. Tickets also include The London
Tombs, 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
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
25.20, child 19.80. 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. 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 48.50).
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MARITIME GREENWICH
WORLD HERITAGE SITE
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 stone column was built in 1677 to mark
the 1666 Great Fire Of London. 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.
OLD ROYAL NAVAL COLLEGE
Home of British naval training, with tours and
costumed characters. Grounds open daily
8am-6pm; Painted Hall, Chapel and Discover
Greenwich visitor centre open daily 10am-5pm.
Tours noon, 1pm; 5, child free. Admission free.
Greenwich, SE10 9NN. 020 8269 4799. ornc.
org. Cutty Sark Greenwich, or by
boat (see River Thames box, p. 40). Map inset.
tickets with the London Aquarium, Madame
Tussauds and the London Dungeon. Daily
10am-8.30pm. Admission from 19.95, child
14. South Bank, SE1 7PB. 0871 781 3000.
londoneye.com. Waterloo. Map C6.
ZSL LONDON ZOO

This is the worlds oldest scientic zoo,
with over 750 species represented, including
gorillas, meerkats, giraffes, lions and zebras.
Check out the Tiger Territory and its Sumatran
residents. Theres an Aquarium and an exotic
Reptile House too. Dont miss Rainforest Life and
Penguin Beach. Daily 10am-5.30pm (to 28 Mar);
10am-6pm (from 29 Mar). Admission from 26,
child 18.50. Regents Park, NW1 4RY. 0844
225 1826. 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. Visit
the terrifying Chamber Of Horrors and Scream
experiences. Opening times vary. 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.
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The site of the London 2012 Olympic and
Paralympic Games is gradually reopening to
the public; now you can visit the North Park.
23 Mar: Sport Relief 2014. A chance to take
part in sports in Olympic venues. 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 hit
all over the globe. Dont miss the Mirror Maze
and check out the Dungeon Zone for 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 MEWS
Built by John Nash in 1825, this beautiful
part of Buckingham Palace houses the Queens
vehicles and horses. You can witness daily life
and learn about the mews history. Open daily
10am-4pm. Admission 8.75, child 5.40.
The Mall, SW1W 1QH. 020 7766 7300.
royalcollection.org.uk. Victoria,
Green Park. Map D6.
ROYAL OBSERVATORY
The home of Greenwich Mean Time. The Peter
Harrison Planetarium has a variety of space-
related shows. Dont miss Undiscovered World,
exploring planets outside the solar system. 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.

ROYAL OPERA HOUSE
The UKs most famous opera venue, also home
to The Royal Ballet. 6, 7, 10, 20, 27, 28 Mar: Velvet,
Gilt And Glamour Tour focuses on the auditorium
architecture (4pm; tickets 9.50, child 7.50).
Bow Street, WC2E 9DD. 020 7304 4000.
roh.org.uk. Covent Garden. Map B6.
SHAKESPEARES GLOBE THEATRE
& EXHIBITION
Visit this reconstruction of Shakespeares
original Elizabethan Globe Theatre and explore
its exhibition spaces. Exhibition: Mon-Sun
10am-5.30pm. Tours: 10am-5pm. Admission
13.50, child 8. 21 New Globe Walk, SE1
9DT. 020 7902 1400. shakespearesglobe.com.
Blackfriars. Map C8.
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and girls. Contributions from famous names
including Paloma Faith, Annie Lennox and Kate
Nash, as well as a talk featuring all ve of the UK
and Ireland Poet Laureates on 7 Mar (p. 12).
Prices and opening times vary, check website.
Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX. 020 7960 4200.
southbankcentre.co.uk. Waterloo,
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ST. MARTIN- IN-THE-FIELDS
Palladian church with live classical and brass-
rubbing centre. Check for opening times.
Admission free; brass rubbing from 4.50.
Trafalgar Square, WC2N 4JJ. 020 7766 1100.
smitf.org. Charing Cross. Map C6.
ST. PAULS CATHEDRAL
Sir Christopher Wrens magnicent 300-year-
old cathedral is lled with stunning mosaics
and craftsmanship. Dont miss Oculus: An Eye
Into St. Pauls, a 270-degree lm experience.
Free tours. Mon-Sat 8.30am-4pm. Admission
16, child 7. St. Pauls Churchyard, EC4M
8AD. 020 7246 8357. stpauls.co.uk.
St. Pauls. Map B8.
THE TOWER BRIDGE EXHIBITION
This breathtaking bridge, designed in 1884,
is one of Londons most famous landmarks,
offering wonderful views. To 31 Mar: Engineering
Tours. Every weekend visitors can go beneath
the bridge to areas normally off limits, including
the Bridge Control Room; tickets 29.
Daily 9.30am-5.30pm. Admission 8, child
3.40. Joint tickets with The Monument are
available. Tower Bridge Road, SE1 2UP.
020 7403 3761. towerbridge.org.uk.
Tower Hill. Map C9.
TOWER OF LONDON
The world-famous landmark includes the Bloody
Tower, Traitors Gate and the Jewel House, home
of the Crown Jewels. Admission includes the
Prisoners Of The Tower exhibition, plus costumed
tours. 5, 12, 19, 26 Mar: Tower Twilight Tours. The
Tower comes alive after hours with spooky stories;
tickets 25. Tues-Sat 9am-5.30pm; Sun & Mon
10am-5.30pm. Admission 19.50, child 9.75.
Tower Hill, EC3N 4AB. 0844 482 7799.
hrp.org.uk. Tower Hill. Map C9.
VIEW FROM THE SHARD
Visit the Western Europes tallest building at
310m high, it has transformed the London skyline.
Travel in a high-speed kaleidoscopic lift and
enjoy the view. Sun-Wed 10am-7pm; Thurs-Sat
SOMERSET HOUSE
Explore this Neoclassical 18th-century building,
which houses the Courtauld Gallery, cafs and
restaurants. Embankment level daily 10am-6pm;
river terrace and Seamens Hall daily 8am-11pm;
courtyard daily 7.30am-11pm. General admission
free. Strand, WC2R 1LA. 020 7845 4600.
somersethouse.org.uk. Temple. Map C6.
SOUTHBANK CENTRE
This world-famous arts centre hosts exhibitions,
music and dance performances, plus festivals
(see p. 52 and Entertainment). 6-9 Mar: WOW
Festival. A weekend of talks, debates,
Now in its 106th year, the Ideal Home Show
(14-30 Mar) in Earls Court exhibition centre
covers everything from kitchens, bathrooms
and bedrooms to gardens, gadgets and home
improvements, all spread over seven show areas
hosted by celebrities. TVs Laurence Llewelyn-
Bowen presents Ideal Interiors, while Chelsea
Flower Show gold medallist Diarmuid Gavin
represents the Ideal Gardens section.
Save with special offers exclusive to the
event, check out product launches, or wander
through the fully-built show homes, picking up
ideas. Make sure you visit the six show gardens
of the Ideal Young Gardener Competition too.
The Ideal Home Show has even branched out
into fashion, with catwalk shows and cocktail
bars in which to take time out before returning
to the fray. 10am-6pm. Tickets from 12.
Warwick Road, SW5 9TA. 0844 858 6763.
idealhomeshow.co.uk. Earls Court. Off map.
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SEE IT ONLINE BEFORE YOU BOOK
You can follow a step by step guide to our route, read the full Jack
the Ripper story and watch videos on our website BEFORE you
take the walk:
On our walk we show you original Victorian photographs of the
streets through which you are walking as they were in 1888.
We are the only Jack the Ripper Walk to limit the number of
participants so booking is essential.
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BIG BUS TOURS
Daily sightseeing trips aboard a eet of open-top
double-decker buses. Take in the citys very best
sights guided by a multilingual commentary. A
hop-on, hop-off ticket includes a river cruise and
guided walking tours. Tickets 30, child 12,
family 72. 48 Buckingham Palace Road,
SW1W 0RN. 020 7808 6753. bigbustours.com.
Victoria. Map D4.
CITY CRUISES
Guided sightseeing tours on the River Thames
between Westminster, Waterloo, Tower and
Greenwich piers. Available every day. Lunch,
tea and dinner cruises are available. The Red
River Rover offers all-day, hop-on, hop-off
10am-10pm (last entry one hour earlier). Advance
booking recommended. Admission 29.95, child
23.95 (cheaper bought online). Joiner Street,
SE1 9SP. theviewfromtheshard.com. 0844
499 7111. London Bridge. Map C9.
WARNER BROS. STUDIO TOUR LONDON
Fabulous look behind the scenes
of the legendary Harry Potter lms in The
Making Of Harry Potter Tour. Visitors can
witness some of the series most iconic sets,
including the Great Hall, Hagrids Hut and
Diagon Alley, and see many things that the
camera never showed. Open daily, times
vary, check website for details. Admission
30, child 22.50. Studio Tour Drive,
Leavesden, Hertfordshire, WD25 7LS.
08450 840 900. wbstudiotour.co.uk.
Watford Junction. Off Map.
WESTMINSTER ABBEY
Consecrated in 1065, this magnicent abbey
is the crowning and burial site of most English
monarchs. It also houses Poets Corner, the
burial place of Charles Dickens and other famous
writers. 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. westminster-
abbey.org. Westminster. Map D6.
WWT WETLAND CENTRE

On this 42-hectare wildlife reserve,
look out for over 100 species of birds, plus
a family of otters in a specially-designed holt.
Tours and bird-spotting hides, and the Waters
Edge Caf. Daily 9.30am-5pm (to 29 Mar);
9.30am-6pm (from 30 Mar). Admission
11.23 child 6.27. Queen Elizabeths Walk,
SW13 9WT. 020 8409 4400. wwt.org.uk.
Barnes. Off map.
LONDON HANDEL FESTIVAL
From 3 Mar. Enjoy a programme of opera and
chamber music in this annual festival (p. 11).
Tickets from 10-60. Multiple venues.
0146 054 660. london-handel-festival.com.
RUSSIAN MASLENITSA IN LONDON
2 Mar: Celebrate the Russian Sun Festival
with this free family event. Features lively
music, dance, circus and traditional Russian
pancakes (p. 11). 1.30pm-7pm. Admission free.
Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN. london.gov.uk/
events. Charing Cross. Map C6.
SIGHTSEEING
Have you ever wondered what some of the
countrys most famous monarchs ate for dinner?
At Kew Palace (p. 28) and Hampton Court
Palace (p. 26), you can nd out. The monthly
Live Tudor Cookery (1-2 Mar) at Hampton
Court Palace, once home to Henry VIII,
features live cookery demonstrations of
authentic recipes by costumed history chefs.
Kew Palace, used by the royal family from
1729 to 1818, had its kitchens restored two
years ago. Closed for the winter, they reopen
on 29 Mar. Discover insights into the royals
domestic lives, including shopping lists and
letters, and stroll through the small garden
outside with its fruit trees and vegetable beds.
Then enter the grand kitchen itself to see its
roasting range, charcoal grill and pastry oven.
Films of busy kitchen workers projected onto
the walls and table bring the ancient scene
to ghostly life. Truly, feasts t for a king.
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ORIGINAL LONDON SIGHTSEEING TOUR
These multilingual open-top guided bus tours
take you to the best attractions, allowing you
to hop on and off at more than 90 stops around
the capital. Tickets include walking tours and
a special river cruise. Tickets 28, child 14,
family 84. 17-19 Cockspur Street, SW1Y
5BL. 020 8877 1722. theoriginaltour.com.
Charing Cross. Map C5.
ROYAL ALBERT HALL TOURS
Take a behind-the-scenes tour around this
neo-gothic Victorian concert hall, including the
Royal Retiring Room and dressing rooms. Other
tours include the Afternoon Tea Tour. Check for
dates and times. Tickets from 11. Kensington
Gore, SW7 2AP. 020 7959 0558. royal
alberthall.com. South Kensington. Map D2.
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. 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
Royal London; routes vary, call for details.
Walks are free with the Big Bus Tour, or
5 if bought separately. Daily from Trafalgar
Square ( Charing Cross). 48 Buckingham
Palace Road, SW1W 0RN. 020 7233 9533.
bigbustours.com. Victoria. Map D4.
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 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
(56 New Oxford Street, WC1B 3ST). 229-231
High Holborn, WC1V 7DA. 020 7078 7077.
gotomidtown.co.uk. Holborn. Map B5.
JACK THE RIPPER TOUR
Blue Badge Guide Richard Jones of London
Walking Tours devised these popular walks,
offering an informative look at the infamous
killer. Booking is essential. The tours depart
daily from outside Aldgate East at 7pm.
Tickets 9. 020 8530 8443. rippertour.com.
sightseeing. Ticket prices, times and departure
points vary; check website. 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 to enjoy the sights
of the river. Please check website for departures
times. Tickets 12, child 13. Chicheley Street,
SE1 7PY. 020 7928 3132. londonducktours.
co.uk. Waterloo. Map D6.
THE LONDON HELICOPTER TOUR
Tours depart from Battersea and Redhill,
offering views of the city. From 129 per seat.
thelondonhelicopter.com. 020 7887 2626.
The POD Building, Bridges Court, SW11 3RE.
Battersea Park. Off map.
The third annual Camellia Festival (1-30 Mar)
takes place at Chiswick House, a magnicent
neo-Palladian villa set in a formal Italian garden.
Its 96 metre-long conservatory has long
housed one of the worlds most important, rare
and colourful collections of camellias, including
the Middlemists Red, one of only two on earth.
The festival features the camellia collection and
an exhibition on the conservatory, which was
restored in 2010 to the tune of 12 million,
and celebrates its 200th birthday this year. The
shop will sell plants and a limited-edition print
by artist Peter Blake. Tues-Sun 10.30am-4pm.
8, child free. Chiswick House, Conservatory
Yard, W4 2QN. 020 8742 3905 chgt.org.uk.
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LONDON WALKS
Londons oldest walking tour company offers
more than 300 walks. Favourites include
The Jack The Ripper Walk (daily at 7.30pm,
plus Sat 3pm from Tower Hill) and
Charles Dickens London. Visitors can enjoy
spine-tinglingly spooky stories on the Ghost
Walks every night at 7.30pm. Tickets 9.
020 7624 3978. walks.com.
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.
These are some attractions within two hours of
London (also p. 96). Times and prices may vary,
so call before visiting. Train times are approximate.
LEEDS CASTLE
This medieval fortress turned Tudor palace
sits on the River Len. The castle has 500 acres
of parkland and formal gardens, with a maze,
ferry boat and childrens train. 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).
STONEHENGE
This mysterious prehistoric circle of standing
stones, dating back to 3,500 BC, is a World
Heritage Site. The visitor centre offers permanent
and temporary exhibitions. Daily 9.30am-5pm.
Admission 14.90, child 8.90. Off A344 Road,
Nr Shrewton, Wiltshire, SP3 4DX. 0870 333
1181. english-heritage.org.uk. Waterloo
to Salisbury (one hour, 20 mins).
WINDSOR CASTLE
The worlds oldest, largest inhabited castle,
and one of the Queens ofcial residences.
To 5 May: Capturing The Castle: Watercolours
Of Windsor By Paul And Thomas Sandby.
Watercolours of the castle, including scenes of
everyday life in the building. Daily 9.45am-5.15pm
(last admission 3pm). Admission 18.50, child
11. Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1NJ. 020 7766
7300. royalcollection.org.uk. Waterloo
to Windsor & Eton Riverside (one hour).
Below are some sightseeing companies that
operate trips on the River Thames.
See t.gov.uk/river for more details.
MAIN PIERS
Map references (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.
The River Thames
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Departing daily from Green Park
bus stop next to the Ritz Hotel
at 19.30 & 21.20
Adult - 15, Child - 10
www.seelondonbynight.com
Tel: 0844 504 3285 +44 (0)20 7183 4744
See
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Your open top
tour of London
Spectacular live guided tours
of London by night
LONDON
WALKS
www.walks.com
london@walks.com
0207624 3978
Londons best
*
guided walks
TIME OUT
STREETS AHEAD
*Nightly Jack the Ripper Walk ( 7.30 pm, Tower Hill u), often guided by crime historian
Donald Rumbelow, internationally recognised as the leading autority on Jack the Ripper
Dr Johnsons House
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.
Dr Johnson and domestick privacies
March 19th (7pm, door open 6.15pm)
Join us as we hear more about the part of literature
Dr Johnson famously loved the most and wrote many
accounts of Biographies in a special talk by Dr
Jane Darcy. This talk will examine the profound appeal
to Johnson of accounts of other peoples lives, and in
particular, to lives of suffering. (See website for details)
17 Gough Square, EC4A 3DE
020 7353 3745 www.drjohnsonshouse.org
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The BP exhibition
Vikings
life and legend
britishmuseum.org/vikings
#VikingExhibition
Tottenham Court Road, Holborn
Organised with the National
Museum of Denmark and
the Museum fr Vor- und
Frhgeschichte, Staatliche
Museen zu Berlin
Supported by BP
Sword, late 8th
early 9th century.
Kalundborg or Holbk,
Zealand, Denmark.
Photo: Arnold
Mikkelsen The
National Museum of
Denmark. Background:
Kim Westerskov/
Getty Images.
We painters take the same
liberties as poets and madmen.
So said 16th-century
Renaissance painter Paolo
Veronese, in response to
early criticism that his works
were too opulent. Yet it was
this decorative style and
vibrant colouring (as above,
in The Conversion Of Mary
Magdalene) that became
his trademark.
The rst monographic show
of the artist ever to be held
in the United Kingdom, the
National Gallerys Veronese:
Magnicence In Renaissance
Venice (p. 56) displays 50
works, ranging from altarpieces
to allegorical paintings.
Born in Verona, Veronese
moved to Venice, where
he was trained by a local
craftsman. Initially inuenced
by the colouring used by Titian,
Veroneses earlier work was
reective of the Mannerism
movement, which focused
on intellectual sophistication
and the articial. He became
fascinated by the splendour
of 16th-century Venice, and
depicted incredible feasts,
lavish clothes, and scenes
of aristocratic life, culture,
fun and pleasure.
The breathtaking works on
display include Allegories Of
Love, a series of four paintings
each focusing on a different
theme unfaithfulness, scorn,
respect and happy union as
well as mythological paintings
of the 1560s and 1570s, which
he sold to international clients,
such as two paintings bought
for Philip IV by Velzquez.
Although successful during
his lifetime, Veroneses inuence
was not recognised until after
his death. But his legacy lives on
in the works of great artists such
as Peter Paul Rubens and
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo.
Director of the National
Gallery, Dr Nicholas Penny,
comments: From the deftly
captured shimmer of a pearl,
to the sweep and splendour
of his architectural settings,
Veroneses mastery of colour,
space and light, and his feeling
for beauty, for opulence and
grace, have captured the
imagination of countless artists
and art lovers ever since.
Revel in Renaissance Venice
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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,
1pm, 2pm, 3.15pm and 4.15pm. Admission
7, child free. 36 Craven Street, WC2N 5NF.
020 7925 1405. benjaminfranklinhouse.org.
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. Library
open Mon-Thurs 9.30am-8pm; Fri 9.30-6pm;
Sat 9.30-5pm; Sun and bank hols 11am-5pm.
Exhibition galleries open Wed-Mon 9.30am-6pm;
Tues 9.30am-8pm. 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 MUSEUM
International cultural history from ancient
Egyptian mummies to the Elgin Marbles.

From 6 Mar: Vikings: Life And Legend
(p. 46). Major exhibition exploring the age of
the Vikings from the late eighth to the early
11th centuries. It features new archaeological
discoveries and artefacts from the Museums
collection, as well as the surviving timbers
from a Viking warship. To 23 Mar: Beyond El
Dorado: Power And Gold In Ancient Colombia.
Considers the legend of a lost city of gold
in South America. Sat-Thurs 10am-5.30pm;
Fri 10am-8.30pm. Admission free; charges
for special exhibitions. Great Russell Street,
WC1B 3DG. 020 7323 8299. britishmuseum.
org. Tottenham Court Road Map B5/6.
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 O
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, Peninsula Square, SE10 0DX. 020
8463 2000. britishmusicexperience.com.
North Greenwich. Off map.
CHARLES DICKENS MUSEUM
Former home of Victorian novelist Dickens, where
he wrote novels including Oliver Twist. Decorated
in early Victorian style as it might have been when
he lived here, it displays his personal possessions.
Costumed tours are every third Sat of the month
(when the museum opens at 1pm). Mon-Sun
10am-5pm. Admission 8; child 4. 48 Doughty
Street, London WC1N 2LX. dickensmuseum.
com. Russell 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.
DE MORGAN CENTRE
Excellent collection of ceramics and paintings
by Pre-Raphaelite artists, William and Evelyn
De Morgan. To May (date TBC): Men In Pants:
KEY INFORMATION
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.
London Map.
TBC: To Be Conrmed.
Transport symbols: See key on Contents (p. 5).
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The Slade School Onwards. Collection of
Mrs De Morgans celebrated drawings and
sketches, that focus on the time she spent
at the Slade School Of Art. Tues-Fri
1pm-5pm; Sat 11am-5pm (to 9pm rst
Thurs of each month). Admission 3.60,
child free. 38 West Hill, SW18 1RX.
020 8871 1144. demorgan.org.uk.
East Putney. Off map.
DESIGN MUSEUM
World-leading museum examining the inuence of
contemporary design. To 9 Mar:
Hello My Name Is Paul Smith. The world of the
internationally famous fashion designer through
his collections and inuences. To 4 May: In The
Making. Considers the design process through
a display of objects, mid-manufacture, including
the 2012 Olympic Torch. Daily 10am-5.45pm.
Admission 11.85, child free. 28 Shad Thames,
SE1 2YD. 020 7403 6933. designmuseum.org.
Tower Hill. Map C9.
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.
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. It 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 Mar: Calman Meets Freud.
Exhibition of works by cartoonist Mel Calman,
who was known for his simple line drawings on
A major new exhibition at the British Museum,
Vikings: Life And Legend (p. 44), will be the
rst to grace its new Sainsbury Exhibitions
Gallery, part of the new World Conservation
and Exhibitions Centre, set to open later this
year. It explores the period between AD
800-1500, when the Vikings expanded and
brought together artistic, religious and political
ideas from across four continents.
The remains of a 37 metre-long warship from
1025, will be at the heart (or rather, the helm)
of the display, as well as artefacts like The
Vale Of York Hoard (pictured above) and
the Lewis Chessman Berserkers (below).
The world of the
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the front pages of The Times and The Sunday
Times, which portrayed big-nosed men and
their pointed comments on society. 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. 3-16 Mar:
Minus 1: New Paintings For Everyday Life.
Collection of abstract and gurative work by a
group of artists that aim to create a calm space
where visitors can escape the outside world.
Opening hours vary; check website for details.
Admission free. St. Martin-In-The-Fields,
smitf.org. Charing Cross. Map C6.
HANDEL HOUSE MUSEUM
Anglo-German composer George Frideric Handel
lived here for 36 years (p. 11). Faithfully restored,
it hosts exhibitions and ticketed music recitals.
To 28 Sep: She Was Despisd: Handel And
Susannah Cibber. Celebrates the life and work
of opera singer Cibber, one of the most famous
voices of the 18th century. Tues-Sat 10am-6pm;
Thurs 8pm; Sun noon-6pm. Recital times and
prices vary. Admission 6, child 2 (free Sat &
Sun). 25 Brook Street, W1K 4HB. 020 7495
1685. handelhouse.org. Bond Street. Map B4.
HORNIMAN MUSEUM & GARDENS
Displays ranging from natural history
to musical instruments make up a collection
based upon that of the adventuring Victorian
tea trader Frederick John Horniman. Includes
a wonderful aquarium. To 1 Sep: The Art Of
Harmony. Rare musical instruments revealing
traditions of Western classical music. Daily
10.30am-5.30pm. Admission free; charges for
aquarium and special exhibitions. 100 London
Road, SE23 3PQ. 020 8699 1872. horniman.
ac.uk. Forest Hill. Off map.
LONDON TRANSPORT MUSEUM
Interactive exhibits exploring the past, present
and future of the capitals transport network,
with over 80 historic vehicles and old advertising
posters. To 6 Apr: Serco Prize For Illustration
2014. Worldwide competition for illustrators to
design a poster for the museum. Mon-Thurs &
Sat-Sun 10am-6pm; Fri 11am-6pm. Admission
15, child free. 39 Wellington Street, WC2E
7BB. 020 7379 6344. ltmuseum.co.uk.
Covent Garden. Map C6.
MUSEUM OF LONDON
The worlds largest urban history museum
includes the Galleries Of Modern London,
which tell the story of the capital from
1666 to the present. To 27 Apr: The Cheapside
Hoard: Londons Lost Jewels. Major exhibition
about a priceless collection of 16th and early
17th-century jewels and gemstones discovered
in 1912, buried in a cellar on Cheapside in the
City Of London. To 27 Apr: Made In London:
Jewellery Now. Collection of pieces by
Londons talented jewellery designers.
Daily 10am-6pm. Admission free. London
Wall, EC2Y 5HN. 020 7001 9844.
museumoondon.org.uk.
St. Pauls. Map B8.
MUSEUM OF LONDON DOCKLANDS
The intriguing history of the River Thames,
from its time as a Roman thoroughfare to the
regeneration of the Docklands. Displays include
London, Sugar & Slavery, which charts the
history of the transatlantic slave trade and its
links to the city. Daily 10am-6pm. Admission
free. West India Quay, E14 4AL. 020 7001
9844. museumoondon.org.uk/docklands.
Canary Wharf. Map inset.
Iconic artist Richard Hamilton is considered the
founding father of the Pop Art movement that
took Britain (and later, America) by storm in
the 1950s. Hamilton often made use of brash
imagery to reference aspects of popular
culture and consumerism, as seen in his Interior II
(pictured above). This month, witness two of his
large-scale installation pieces at the ICA (p. 56)
or visit the retrospective at Tate Modern (p. 57)
to learn more about his work and life.
Pop Art galore
with Hamilton
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NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Astounding collections, with exhibits ranging
from the Images Of Nature gallery to dinosaur
skeletons and fossils. The Treasures gallery
houses some of the museums most precious
artefacts.

To 23 Mar: Wildlife
Photographer Of The Year. Images highlighting
the wonders of the natural world, picked from
thousands of international entries. To 28 Sep:
Britain: One Million Years Of The Human Story.
Prehistoric archeological artefacts reveal what life
was like in Britain one million years ago, including
a Neanderthal skull. Daily 10am-5.50pm.
Admission free; charges for special exhibitions.
Cromwell Road, SW7 5BD. 020 7942 5000.
nhm.ac.uk. South Kensington. Map D2.
OLD OPERATING THEATRE MUSEUM
& HERB GARRET
A fascinating relic of the original St. Thomas
Hospital, dating from 1822. 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.
uk. London Bridge. Map C8.
POLLOCKS TOY MUSEUM
A pair of neighbouring houses in the heart
of Fitzrovia boast a unique collection of toys,
including board games, dolls and toy theatres.
It has a brilliant toy shop. Mon-Sat 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. A collection
of drawings from Willem van de Velde The Elder
and Younger. Works portray naval battles, ships
and sea scenes. Daily 10am-5pm. Admission free.
Queens House, Romney Road, Greenwich,
SE10 9NF. 020 8312 6565. rmg.co.uk/
queens-house. 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
(the European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Large Hadron Collider. It will address some
of the biggest unsolved questions of physics.
To 15 Jun: 3D: Printing The Future. Looks into
the eld of 3D printing, and what it means for the
future. Daily 10am-6pm. Admission free; charges
for special exhibitions. Exhibition Road, SW7
2DD. 0870 870 4868. sciencemuseum.org.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.
From 7 Mar: Diverse Maniere: Piranesi, Fantasy
And Excess. Considers the relationship between
A new exhibition at the Tate Britain,
Ruin Lust (p. 57), features more than 100
works that showcase ruins in art from the
18th century to the present day.
The exhibition displays a diverse collection
of works, reecting a growing artistic interest
in decay and degeneration. Where John
Martins 1822 painting The Destruction Of
Pompeii And Herculaneum (pictured above)
is a dramatic recreation of one of historys
greatest disasters, Paul Nashs photographs
depict the aftermath of the war during the
1930s and 1940s. Other notable works are
John Constables Sketch For Hadleigh Castle
and J. M. W. Turners Tintern Abbey: The
Crossing And Chancel.
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greatest ruins
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Medicine, life and art are explored in this
fascinating and sometimes bizarre collection,
which includes shrunken heads and ancient
remedies. Tues-Wed & Fri-Sat 10am-6pm; Thurs
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
fascinating 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 much more
relating to the ve regiments
of the Queens Foot Guards. Daily 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 Armys 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.
Sir John Soane and the Italian printmaker,
antiquarian and architect Giovanni Battista
Piranesi. Large-scale 3D prints reproducing
Piranesis designs will be displayed along with
sculptures that turn his designs into forms through
3D modelling. Museum tours daily; times vary.
Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. 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 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 its
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.
MUSEUMS & GALLERIES
1. Baileys Stardust at the National
Portrait Gallery, p. 56
2. Andy Warhol: Photographs
19761987 at the
Photographers Gallery, p. 56
3. Wildlife Photographer Of
The Year at the Natural History
Museum, p. 48
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NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM
Museum exploring Britains maritime
history and future. To 21 Apr: Turner And The
Sea. Collection of striking, dramatic works
that reect eminent marine artist J. M. W.
Turners lifelong fascination with the ocean.
Mon-Wed & Fri-Sun 10am-5pm; Thurs 8pm.
Admission free; charges for special exhibitions.
Romney Road, SE10 9NF. 020 8858 4422.
rmg.co.uk. Cutty Sark. Off map.
ROYAL AIR FORCE MUSEUM
National aviation museum on the historic
London Aerodrome site, featuring over 100
aircraft.

To 3 May: Airx: Making
History. Charming exhibition that displays
a collection of the well-known 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 1 Jun: 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. Sat-Wed 10am-6pm; Thurs-Fri
10am-9pm. 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. To 27 Apr: A Dialogue With Nature:
Romantic Landscapes From Britain And
Germany. Works by artists such as J.M.W
Turner exemplify Romantic landscape drawing
in Britain and Germany from the 1760s to
the 1840s. 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.
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 the renowned 19th-
century architect Sir John Soane (p. 48).
To 11 May: Hockney, Printmaker. To
celebrate the 60th anniversary of British
artist David Hockneys rst print, this display
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
Interesting collection of Scottish art comprising
more than 750 oils and watercolours from 1770
through to the present day. Tues-Sat 10am-
5.30pm. Admission free. 13 Berkeley Street, W1J
8DU. 020 7042 5730. emingcollection.co.uk.
Green Park. Map C5.
GUILDHALL ART GALLERY
& ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE
Temporary exhibitions, extracts from the
City Of Londons permanent collection and
the remains of a Roman amphitheatre. Note: Due
to renovations, the gallerys usual service may
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to as much free art and culture as possible,
the Southbank Centre (p. 34) plans to open
a new Festival Wing. Work on the project
(pictured) is expected to begin in autumn 2015.
Improvements will include the capitals rst
large-scale poetry and literature centre, a library
and the Glass Box a rehearsal space with
transparent walls that will allow public entry
as orchestras run through musical works.
This month, visitors can catch Martin Creed,
an exhibition at the Southbank Centres
Hayward Gallery (p. 57), which displays the
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experience disruptions. Please check the website
before your visit. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. Sun
noon-4pm. Admission free; charges for special
exhibitions. Guildhall Yard, off Gresham Street,
EC2V 5AE. 020 7332 3700. guildhallartgallery.
cityoondon.gov.uk. Bank. Map B8.
HAYWARD GALLERY
The Southbank Centres contemporary arts
space featuring events and exhibitions (p. 52).
To 27 Apr: Martin Creed. Display of work by
the British artist, who is famous for his Turner
Prize-winning pieces. Creates minimalistic
art, ll of wit. Mon noon-6pm; Tues-Wed
& Sat-Sun 10am-6pm; Thurs & Fri 10am-
8pm. Admission 11, child free. Southbank
Centre, Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX.
08448 750 073. southbankcentre.co.uk.
Waterloo. Map C6.
ICA
The Institute Of Contemporary Arts boasts
galleries, a book shop, a bar and cinemas.
To 6 Apr: Hamilton At ICA. Two installations
that legendary Pop Artist Richard Hamilton
presented to the ICA almost 60 years ago are
restaged to coincide with the Tate Moderns
retrospective (p. 57). Tues-Wed & Fri-Sun
11am-6pm; Thurs 11am-9pm. Admission free.
1 The Mall, SW1Y 5AH. 020 7930 3647.
ica.org.uk. Charing Cross. Map C5.
NATIONAL GALLERY
One of the worlds greatest collections of
Western European painting, including works
by Leonardo da Vinci and Vincent van Gogh.
From 19 Mar: Veronese: Magnicence
In Renaissance Venice (p. 43). Exhibition of
works by Venetian Renaissance painter Paolo
Veronese. The 50 works on display include
large-scale altarpieces, smaller devotional
paintings and fresco decorations, many of which
illustrate the splendour of Venetian society in the
early 16th century. To 11 May: Strange Beauty:
Masters Of The German Renaissance. The
gallerys collection of German Renaissance
paintings are brought together to examine
evolving perceptions towards the movement.
Sat-Thurs 10am-6pm; Fri 10am-9pm.
Admission free; charges for special
exhibitions. Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN.
020 7747 2885. nationalgallery.org.uk.
NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY
British history through the ages told through
portraits of famous and inuential people.
To 1 Jun: Baileys Stardust. Exhibition of over
250 portraits by renowned photographer
David Bailey, ranging in subject matter from
models, actors, writers and musicians to
those he came across during his travels,
including portraits of icons such as Kate
Moss and The Rolling Stones. To 1 Jun: Michael
Peto Photographs: Mandela To McCartney.
Celebration of photojournalist Michael Petos
career through 10 photographs taken in London
during the 1950s and 1960s. Subjects include
Elizabeth Taylor and The Beatles. Admission
free; charges for special exhibitions. Sat-Wed
10am-6pm; Thurs & Fri 10am-9pm. St. Martins
Place, WC2H 0HE. 020 7312 2463. npg.org.uk.
Leicester Square. Map C6.
PHOTOGRAPHERS GALLERY
International and British photography
gallery. To 30 Mar: David Lynch. Series of
photographs from the iconic lm director.
Features black and white scenes of industrial
landscapes in various locations including
New York, New Jersey, Germany and England.
To 30 Mar: Taking Shots: The Photography
Of William S. Burroughs. To coincide with
the centenary of Beat Generation writer
Burroughs birth, this exhibition celebrates
The art fairs set to grace the capital this
month are sure to be of interest to both window
shoppers and discerning collectors alike. At the
Chelsea Antiques Fair, from 19-23 Mar, browse
from high-quality boutique, and traditional art
and antiques (Chelsea Old Town Hall, Kings
Road, SW3 5EE. 01825 744074. penman-
fairs.co.uk. South Kensington. Map D2).
Meanwhile, the Affordable Art Fair (13-16 Mar)
offers inexpensive contemporary works from
just 40 (Battersea Evolution, Battersea Park,
SW11 4NJ. 020 8246 4848. affordableartfair.
com/battersea). Battersea Park. Off map.
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his striking images, which include industrial
and street scenes, still lifes and collage.
To 30 Mar: Andy Warhol: Photographs
1976-1987. Exhibition of black and white
photographs of street scenes, parties and
city-scapes taken by Warhol. Mon-Wed & Fri-Sat
10am-6pm; Thurs 10am-8pm; Sun 11.30am-
6pm. Admission free. 16-18 Ramillies Street,
W1F 7LW. 020 7087 9300. photonet.org.uk.
Oxford Circus. Map B5.
QUEENS GALLERY
Over 500 years of treasures from the Royal
Collection displayed at Buckingham Palace,
including paintings, jewellery and textiles.
Please note, the gallery
is closed from 17 Mar-
10 Apr.
To 16 Mar: Castiglione:
Lost Genius. Large-scale
compositions by Baroque
artist Giovanni Benedetto
Castiglione (1609-64),
celebrated for his tender
works. To 16 Mar: Gifted:
From The Royal Academy
To The Queen. To celebrate
her Diamond Jubilee, the
Royal Academy Of Arts
presented the Queen
with over 100 works
from a variety of artists,
including Tracey Emin,
David Hockney, Anish
Kapoor and Grayson Perry,
which are all featured in
this display. Daily 10am-
5.30pm. Admission 9.50,
child 4.80. Buckingham
Palace, SW1A 1AA. 020 7766 7300. royal
collection.org.uk. Victoria. Map D5.
ROYAL ACADEMY OF ARTS
Founded in 1768, the RA stages varied
exhibitions and events. To 6 Apr: Sensing
Spaces: Architecture Reimagined. Architects
have transformed the main galleries, using
structures, colour and scents, to question the
nature of architecture. Fri 10am-10pm; Sat- Thurs
10am-6pm. Burlington House, Piccadilly, W1J
0BD. 020 7300 8000. royalacademy.org.uk.
Green Park/Piccadilly Circus. Map C5.
SOMERSET HOUSE
This neoclassical 18th-century building houses
the Courtauld Gallery. To 2 Mar:
Isabella Blow: Fashion Galore! Major fashion
exhibition celebrating the legacy of the late
magazine editor, muse and creative force.
It features her famous clothes collection. Daily
10am-6pm. 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 4 Mar: Ruin
Lust (p. 48). Looks at the way ruins have been
depicted in art from the 18th century to the
present day. Over 100 works are on display,
by artists including J. M. W. Turner and John
Constable. To 27 Apr: Richard Deacon. Survey
of sculptures and drawings
by the British sculptor. Daily
10am-6pm. Admission free;
charges for special exhibitions.
Millbank, SE1P 4RG. 020
7887 8888. tate.org.uk.
Pimlico. Off map.
TATE MODERN
Compelling contemporary
art in a huge converted
power station. To 9 Mar: The
EY Exhibition: Paul Klee.
Swiss painter Klee was a
highly inuential gure in
the 20th-century art world.
See his abstract drawings
and watercolours as
well as his characteristic
magic square paintings.
To 26 May: Richard
Hamilton. The rst
retrospective of the iconic Pop
Artists work, from the 1950s
to 2011. It features movie posters, magazines and
art history. Admission free; charges for special
exhibitions. Sun-Thurs 10am-6pm; Fri & Sat
10am-10pm. Bankside, SE1 9TG. 020 7887
8888. tate.org.uk. Southwark. Map C7/8.
WHITECHAPEL GALLERY
Cutting-edge East End exhibition space
showcasing a range of contemporary art.
To 23 Mar: Hannah Hch. Part of
the Berlin Dada movement, the German artist was
known for her radical collages on the topics of
gender and identity. The exhibition displays work
spanning the 1910s to the 1970s. Tues-Wed &
Fri-Sun 11am-6pm; Thurs 11am-9pm. Exhibition
8.95. 77-82 Whitechapel High Street, E1 7QX.
020 7522 7888. whitechapelgallery.org.
Aldgate East. Map B9.
CATCH
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Printmaker at
Dulwich Picture
Gallery, p. 52
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By David G. Taylor
CircusFest swings into town
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CircusFest is back with a
season of amazing contemporary
circus acts from around the
globe (26 Mar-27 Apr, p. 68).
For 2014, we have
programmed our biggest and
most diverse line-up yet, says
Leila Jones, the Roundhouses
Circus Producer (pictured).
Were hoping that presenting
experimental work alongside
the more accessible, she says,
will develop the UK audience.
Main Space highlights range
from the UK premiere of She
Would Walk The Sky (9-17 Apr)
by Company 2 (Cantina), to
artist Mark Storors Puffball
(pictured above, 22-27 Apr), with
its young lesbian, gay, bisexual
and transgender performers.
This month, visitors can catch
CircusFests launch and the UK
premiere of La Meute or The
Wolf Pack (from 26 Mar).
Performed by an all-male
collective of muscular French
acrobats called Compagnie La
Meute, it makes skilful use of
a rarely-seen apparatus, the
giant Russian Swing,
which propels the
performers perilously
into the air. All
throughout the festival
you can nd special
events in the
Roundhouses
Studio
Theatre, its
foyer and a special Pop-up Tent,
plus artist Bertil Nilssons photo
exhibition Luminescence.
Meanwhile youll also nd
performances at satellite venues
across the capital including
Shoreditch Town Hall. Keep
a look out, too, for fun activities
such as Take Part Weekend
(dates to be conrmed), when
11 to 25-year-olds are invited
to join workshops in aerial
skills, hula, street dance
and acrobatics.
When we started in 2007,
it was the rst UK circus
festival, Jones says.
Now we can say that
circus has well and
truly arrived.
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BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL
A northern boys macho father tries to quash
his dream of becoming a
ballet dancer. Set during the
the 1980s miners strike, this
Olivier Award-winning show
has music by Sir Elton John.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Thurs & Sat
2.30pm. Tickets 19.50-
67.50. Victoria Palace
Theatre, Victoria Street,
SW1E 5EA. 0844 811
0055. billyelliotthemusical.
com. Victoria. Key 49.
THE BODYGUARD
Terried of a stalker, a female
pop star seeks protection,
but nds love. The show is
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.
THE BOOK OF MORMON
This controversial satire is from the writers of
TVs South Park. It follows the exploits of two
hapless missionaries from the Church Of The
Latter Day Saints. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed &
Sat 2.30pm. Tickets 37.50-72.50. Prince
Of Wales Theatre, Coventry Street, W1D 6AS.
0844 482 5110. bookofmormonlondon.com.
Leicester Square. Key 38.
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
A new musical version of Roald Dahls tale
of an ordinary boy and an extraordinary
confectioner. A competition has Wonka Bar
devotees vying for a behind-the-scenes tour.
The mostly new score includes the 1971 lms
song Pure Imagination. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed &
Sat 2.30pm. Tickets 25-67.50. Theatre Royal
Drury Lane, Catherine Street, WC2B 5JF. 0844
871 8810. charlieandthechocolatefactory.com.
Covent Garden. Key 45.
THE COMMITMENTS
World premiere of a new musical based on
Roddy Doyles book and 1991 lm. Its about
an Irish music fan who creates a credible soul
band from an unlikely bunch of local amateurs.
Tues-Sun 7.30pm; Sat & Sun 3pm. Tickets
10-67.50. Palace Theatre, 109 Shaftesbury
Avenue, W1D 8AY. 0844
412 4656. thecommitments
london.com. Leicester
Square. Key 33.
DIRTY ROTTEN
SCOUNDRELS

From 10 Mar: The UK
premiere of a new musical
about conmen, based on the
1988 lm (p. 70). Mon-Sat
7.30pm; Thurs & Sat 3pm.
Tickets 24.50-90.
Savoy Theatre, Savoy
Court, Strand, WC2R 0ET.
0844 871 3046.
scoundrelswestend.com.
FROM HERE
TO ETERNITY
Tim Rices wartime musical
is based on James Jones
1951 novel, following an
illicit love affair on a
Hawaiian army base in the
lead up to the 1941 attack
on Pearl Harbor. Mon-Sat
7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm.
Tickets 18-83. Shaftesbury Theatre, 210
Shaftesbury Avenue, WC2H 8DP. 020 7379
5399. fromheretoeternitythemusical.com.
Tottenham Court Road. Key 42.
I CANT SING! THE X FACTOR MUSICAL
A comedy musical taking 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 20-65. London Palladium, Argyll
Street, W1F 7TF. 0844 811 0058. icantsing
themusical.com. Oxford Circus. Key 23.
visitlondon.com offers a secure
online booking service, or buy from
other legitimate agents registered
with the Society Of Ticketing
Agents & Retailers (star.org.uk).
Get bargain tickets from the
TKTS booth at the Clocktower
in Leicester Square (above,
map C5. tkts.co.uk).
For assisted performances and
more, order the free Access London
Theatre brochure (Society Of
London Theatre on 020 7557
6700. solttma.co.uk).
Shows can close early or change
times, so check when booking.
Book your tickets
KEY INFORMATION
Key: refers to numbers on our Theatreland Map.
London Map.
TBC: To Be Conrmed.
In rep: In repertoire so the days or times
of performances might alternate.
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JERSEY BOYS
To 9 Mar: The Olivier Award-winning story of
US pop sensations Frankie Valli And The Four
Seasons, charts their meteoric career with
songs including 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. From 14 Mar: Jersey Boys moves to its
new home at the Piccadilly Theatre. Tues-Sat
7.30; Tues & Sat 3pm; Sun 5pm. Tickets
22.50-67.50. Piccadilly Theatre, 16 Denman
Street, W1D 7DY. 0844 871 7630. jerseyboys
london.com. Piccadilly Circus. Key 35.
LES MISRABLES
The worlds longest-running musical, adapted
from the Victor Hugo novel, is an epic tale of love
and courage in post-Revolutionary France. Mon-
Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets 12.50-
67.50. Queens Theatre, 51 Shaftesbury
Avenue, W1D 6BA. 0844 482 5160.
lesmis.com/uk. Piccadilly Circus. Key 39.
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.
Tues-Sat 7.30pm; Wed, Sat & Sun 2.30pm.
Tickets 25-69.50. 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 hinging
on wedding day revelations on a Greek island.
Mon-Sat 7.45pm; Thurs & Sat 3pm. Tickets
15-67.50. Novello Theatre, Aldwych,
WC2B 4LD. 020 7812 7498. mamma-mia.
com. Covent Garden. Key 30.
MATILDA THE MUSICAL

Roald Dahls comic kids book about
a little girl with magic powers is brought to life
in an excellent musical stage version by Dennis
Kelly and Tim Minchin. Tues 7pm; Wed-Sat
7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm; Sun 3pm. Tickets
20-85. Cambridge Theatre, Seven Dials,
WC2H 9HU. 0844 412 4652. matilda
themusical.com. Covent Garden. Key 8.
OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR

To 15 Mar: The 50th anniversary
revival of the ironic musical about World War I
coincides with the conicts centenary. Theatre
Royal Stratford East, Gerry Rafes Square,
E15 1BN. 020 8534 0310. stratfordeast.com.
Stratford. Off map.
ONCE
Romance blossoms between an Irish busker
and a young Czech mother united by their love
of music. Songs include 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. once
musical.co.uk. Tottenham Court Road. Key 34.
Angela Lansbury, the Hollywood veteran and
newly-appointed dame (above), heads the cast
of Nol Cowards comedy Blithe Spirit (from
1 Mar, p. 65). The London-born actress is best
known for TVs Murder, She Wrote, yet her
70-year career boasts 68 lms, from The Lady
Vanishes to Bedknobs And Broomsticks.
Her many stage roles include Blithe Spirits
dotty clairvoyant Madame Arcati on Broadway,
which won her a 2009 Tony Award. Its an
over-the-top performance she revives this month
at the Gielgud Theatre. Its almost four decades
since she last trod the boards in London in the
National Theatres 1975 Hamlet. You could say
its my last chance, Lansbury has said, quickly
adding: It isnt! But you could say that. After
all, I am 88. The play about the accidental
resurrection of a writers spiteful rst wife in
ghostly form also features Downton Abbeys
Charles Edwards among its cast.
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THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
Gothic drama in which a mysterious masked
man haunts the Paris Opera House, besotted
with one of its rising stars. Songs include
The Music Of The Night. Mon-Sat 7.30pm;
Thurs & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets 21-95.
Her Majestys Theatre, 57 Haymarket,
SW1Y 4QL. 0844 412 2707/0161 385
1138. thephantomoftheopera.com.
Piccadilly Circus. Key 19.
STEPHEN WARD
Andrew Lloyd Webbers musical is about the
1963 sex scandal that rocked British politics.
It concerns a well-connected man whose fall
from grace risked ensnaring a web of famous
friends including actors and government
ministers. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat
2.30pm. Tickets 15-67.50. Aldwych
Theatre, 49 Aldwych, WC2B 4DF. 0844 847
2379. stephenwardthemusical.com.
STOMP
A multi-award-winning fusion of theatre, dance,
comedy and rhythmic percussion. Performers
create music and spectacle from household
items, including dustbin lids and lighters. 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.
THRILLER LIVE
Non-stop songs and razor-sharp choreography
celebrate the career of Michael Jackson, and
the Jackson 5. 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.
URINETOWN THE MUSICAL
To 3 May: Tony Award-winning musical 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
popular anthems by the band Queen. 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
This multi-award-winning show tells the
backstory of the witches made famous in
L. Frank Baums The Wonderful Wizard Of
Oz. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm.
Tickets 15-95. Apollo Victoria Theatre,
17 Wilton Road, SW1V 1LG. 0844 826 8000.
wickedthemusical.co.uk. Victoria. Key 5.
1984

To 29 Mar: Robert Icke and
Duncan Macmillans adaptation of George
Orwells dystopian nightmare. Daily 7.30pm;
Sat 2.30pm (4pm on 29 Mar); plus Wed
2.30pm on 12 Mar. Tickets 8-32. Almeida
Theatre, Almeida Street, N1 1TA. 020 7359
4404. almeida.co.uk. Highbury &
Islington. Off map.
Launched earlier this year, theres now a
brand-new performance space in the worlds
last surviving tea clipper ship, the Cutty Sark
(p. 26, rmg.co.uk/studiotheatre). During the
day, the space is home to historic artefacts,
but its central section is transformed at night
into an 85-seat theatre for cabaret, comedy,
music and talks.
Comedians Alan
Davies and Richard
Herring have already
headlined. This month,
Ross Noble is among
the comic highlights
(21 & 28 Mar). Tweet
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THE 39 STEPS
Comic adaptation of the 1935 Alfred Hitchcock
lm and John Buchans novel, in which British
hero Richard Hannay is pursued by secret
agents during World War I. Mon-Sat 8pm; Wed
3pm; Sat 4pm. Tickets 10-42.50. Criterion
Theatre, 218-223 Piccadilly Circus, SW1Y
4XA. 0844 847 1778. love39steps.com.
BLITHE SPIRIT

From 1 Mar: Angela Lansbury recreates
her role as clairvoyant Madame Arcati, which
won her a 2009 Tony Award on Broadway.
(p. 62). Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed (from 26 Mar)
& Sat (from 8 Mar) 2.30pm. Tickets 12-61.
Gielgud Theatre, 35 Shaftesbury Avenue,
W1D 6AR. 0844 482 5130. delfontmackintosh.
co.uk. Piccadilly Circus. Key 17.
FATAL ATTRACTION

From 8 Mar: Trevor Nunn directs a stage
version of the 1987 lm thriller. Set in New York,
it tells the harrowing story of a married lawyer
and the extreme consequences of his affair with
an obsessive woman. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Thurs &
Sat 2.30pm. 10-65. Theatre Royal Haymarket,
18 Suffolk Street, SW1Y 4HT. 020 7930 8800.
trh.co.uk. Piccadilly Circus. Key 46.
THE FULL MONTY
A stage version of the 1997 lm, about six
unemployed steelworkers in 1980s Britain,
who decide to turn their fortunes around
by becoming a troupe of male strippers.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Thurs & Sat 2.30pm.
Tickets 9.50-52.50. Nol Coward Theatre,
85-88 St. Martins Lane, WC2N 4BG.
0844 482 5141. fullmontytheplay.com.
CATCH
Goldie starring in
gangster drama
Kingston 14,
p. 66.
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GHOST STORIES
Chilling yarns written 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. artstheatre
westend.com. Leicester Square. Key 6.
HOME

From 26 Mar: Nadia Falls acclaimed drama
about homelessness is set in an inner-city hostel.
In rep. Tickets 12-20. The Shed, National
Theatre, South Bank, SE1 9PX. 020 7452 3000.
nationaltheatre.org.uk. Waterloo. Key 27.
KING LEAR
Simon Russell Beale stars in Shakespeares
tragedy about a king swayed by the attery of
his 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.
KINGSTON 14

From 28 Mar: DJ Goldie (Snatch) stars as
a Jamaican gang leader in this police corruption
drama, following an investigation into a tourists
murder. Mon-Sat 7.30pm & Sat 3pm. Tickets
6-22.50. Theatre Royal Stratford East, Gerry
Rafes Square, E15 1BN. 020 8534 0310.
stratfordeast.com. Stratford. Off map.
JEEVES & WOOSTER
IN PERFECT NONSENSE
To 5 Apr: A new comedy, based on the works of
author P.G. Wodehouse. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed
& Sat 2.30pm. Tickets 20-85. Duke Of York
Theatre, 104 St. Martins Lane, WC2N 4BG.
0844 871 3051. jeevesandwoosterplay.com.
THE KNIGHT OF THE BURNING PESTLE

To 30 Mar: Francis Beaumonts
1607 English comedy. Tues-Sat 7.30pm; Thurs,
Sat & Sun 2.30pm. Tickets 10-60. Sam
Wanamaker Playhouse, Shakespeares Globe,
21 New Globe Walk, SE1 9DT. 020 7401
9919. shakespearesglobe.com.
Blackfriars. Map C8.
THE MOUSETRAP
A murderer strikes at a house party in Agatha
Christies whodunnit. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Tues
3pm; Sat 4pm. Tickets 16.60-43.10. St.
Martins Theatre, West Street, WC2H 9NZ.
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OTHER DESERT CITIES

From 13 Mar: Jon Robin
Baitzs drama about love and
loss. Mon-Sat 7.30pm (Wed
& Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm).
Tickets 10-75. The Old Vic,
The Cut, SE1 8NB. 0844
871 7628. oldvictheatre.com.
Waterloo. Key C4.
A TASTE OF HONEY
Kitchen sink drama about
teenage rebellion in 1950s
Manchester. Tickets 12-
50. National Theatre, South
Bank, SE1 9PX. 020 7452
3000. nationaltheatre.org.uk.
Waterloo. Key 27.
VERSAILLES
Play about war and the 1914 Treaty of Versailles.
Francesca Annis (Cranford) is among the cast.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Thurs & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets
7.50-35. Donmar Warehouse, 41 Earlham
Street, WC2H 9LX.
0844 871 7624. donmar
warehouse.com. Covent
Garden. Key 12.
WAR HORSE
Heartbreaking story, adapted
from Michael Morpurgos
book, about friendship during
World War I. Mon, Wed-Sat
7.30pm; Tues 7pm; Thurs
& Sat 2.30pm. Tickets
15-62.50. New London
Theatre, 166 Drury Lane,
WC2B 5PW. 020 7452
3000. warhorselondon.com.
THE WEIR
Conor McPhersons Olivier
Award-winning play set in a
rural, remote Irish pub, where
the regulars try to impress a
new neighbour with supernatural tales. Mon-Sat
7.30pm; Wed & Sat 3pm. Tickets 10-55.
Wyndhams Theatre, 32 Charing Cross Road,
WC2H 0DA. 0844 482 5120. atgtickets.com.
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Shows marking WWI
1. Oh What A Lovely War at
Theatre Royal Stratford East, p. 62
2. Versailles at Donmar
Warehouse, p. 67
3. War Horse (pictured) at New
London Theatre, p. 67
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THE WOMAN IN BLACK
Gripping ghost story based on Susan Hills
gothic-style 1983 book. Tues-Sat 8pm; Tues
& Thurs 3pm; Sat 4pm. Tickets 18-60.50.
Fortune Theatre, Russell Street, WC2B
5HH. 0844 871 7626. thewoman
inblack.com. Covent Garden. Key 15.
Phone ahead for performance times and prices.
LONDON COLISEUM
Home to the English National Ballet company.
19-22 Mar: Kings Of The Dance. 26-29 Mar:
The Prince Of The Pagodas. In rep. 33 St.
Martins Lane, WC2N 4ES. 020 7845 9300.
eno.org. Charing Cross. Key 54.
PEACOCK THEATRE

11-30 Mar: Pilobolus Dance Theatre:
Shadowland. Shadow theatre, dance, circus and
concert. Portugal Street, WC2A 2HT. 08444
124 322. sadlerswells.com. Holborn. Key 55.
ROYAL OPERA HOUSE
The Royal Ballet Companys home base.

8 Mar: Young British Dancer Of
The Year Award. To 9 Apr: The Sleeping
Beauty (Tchaikovsky). Bow Street,
WC2E 9DD. 020 7304 4000.
roh.org.uk. Covent Garden. Key 57.
SADLERS WELLS

1-15 Mar: Flamenco Festival London.
A fortnight dedicated to the Spanish folk dance
(p. 10). 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). 20-30 Mar: 28th BFI
London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival. Lesbian,
gay, bisexual and transgender season of features
and short lms (p. 14). Belvedere Road, SE1
8XT. 020 7928 3232. whatson.b.org.uk.
Waterloo. Map C6.
CIRCUSFEST 2014

From 26 Mar: International contemporary
circus acts and events at Camdens Roundhouse
and other venues (p. 58). Roundhouse, Chalk
Farm Road, NW1 8EH. 0844 482 8008.
roundhouse.org.uk. Chalk Farm. Off map.
visitbritain.com
JOHN WATERS FILTH FESTIVAL

29 Mar: A 12-hour celebration of American
cult director John Waters. Tickets 25. Islington
Metal Works, 7 Torrens Street, EC1V 1NQ.
amygrimehouse.com. Angel. Off map.
LONDON HANDEL FESTIVAL 2014

From 3 Mar: Season celebrating the
German composer George Frideric Handel (p. 11).
01460 54 660. london-handel-festival.com.
SOUTHBANK CENTRE

14-16 Mar: Bach Weekend. Purcell Room
at Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX. 0844 545 8252. south
bankcentre.co.uk. Waterloo. Key 61.
ST. JAMESS PICCADILLY
This 1676 church, designed by Sir Christopher
Wren, has a wonderful programme of evening
concerts. Details on the website. Enjoy free
lunchtime recitals too every Mon, Wed & Fri
1.10pm. 197 Piccadilly, W1J 9LL. 020 7381
0441. sjp.org.uk. Piccadilly Circus. Key 58.
ARIANNA IN CRETA
DEBORAH
ISRAEL IN EGYPT
ARIODANTE
THE BACH PLAYERS
LA NUOVA MUSICA
LA SERENISSIMA
KIMBERLY MARSHALL
HSC SHOWCASE
OXFORD BAROQUE
2014 HANDEL
SINGING COMPETITION
LONDON HANDEL PLAYERS
and more ......... for information
01460 53500/54660
www.london-handel-festival.com
Laurence Cummings
Musical Director
3 March to 18 April 2014
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ST. MARTIN-IN-THE-FIELDS CHURCH
Head to this 18th-century church for an extensive
programme of evening concerts. Free lunchtime
music recitals at 1pm on Mon, Tues and Fri.
smitf.org. Charing Cross. Key 59.
JAZZ CAFE CAMDEN
Live music and club nights (p. 21). 5 Parkway,
NW1 7PG. 020 7688 8899. mamacolive.com/
thejazzcafe. Camden Town. Off map.
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Indoor arena with a massive 20,000 capacity.

9 Mar: Ellie Goulding. 24-26 Mar: Drake.
27 Mar: The Wanted. 30 Mar: Tinie Tempah.
Peninsula Square, SE10 0DX. 0844 856 0202.
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Hosts gigs and club nights. 13 Mar: Bombay
Bicycle Club.

28 Mar: Metronomy.
30 Mar: Romeo Santos. 211 Stockwell Road,
SW9 9SL. 0844 477 2000. o
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co.uk. Brixton. Off map.
LONDON COLISEUM
Home to the English National Opera.
To 14 Mar: Rigoletto (Verdi). To 15 Mar: Rodelinda
(Handel). In rep. Tickets 12-110. 33 St.
Martins Lane, WC2N 4ES. 020 7845 9300.
eno.org. Charing Cross. Key 54.
ROYAL ALBERT HALL
To 9 Mar: La Bohme (Puccini). Kensington
Gore, SW7 2AP. 020 7589 8212. royalalbert
hall.com. South Kensington. Map D2.
ROYAL OPERA HOUSE
Home to the Royal Opera company.
3-8 Mar: La Fille Du Rgiment (Donizetti).

From 14 Mar: Die Frau Ohne Schatten
(Strauss). In rep. Tickets 8-225. Bow Street,
WC2E 9DD. 020 7304 4000. roh.org.uk.
EMIL AND THE DETECTIVES
Tale of detection set in 1920s Germany.
Suitable for ages 7+. Times vary. Tickets
12-48. National Theatre, South Bank, SE1
9PX. 020 7452 3000. nationaltheatre.org.uk.
Waterloo. Key 27.
MOMO

12-22 Mar: A musical fantasy by Michael
Ende (The NeverEnding Story). Suitable for
ages 7+. Times vary. Tickets 10-16. Polka
Theatre, 240 The Broadway, SW19 1SB.
020 8543 4888. polkatheatre.com. South
Wimbledon. Off map.
SENSORYO
4-7 Mar: Scottish Operas show for toddlers
about a friendly lion who sleeps under the stars.
Linbury Studio Theatre, Royal Opera House,
Bow Street, WC2E 9DD. 020 7304 4000.
roh.org.uk. Covent Garden. Key 57.

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Robert Lindsay (pictured left, My Family) and
Rufus Hound (right, Never Mind The Buzzcocks)
star in the UK premiere of the 2004 slapstick
musical comedy Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at the
Savoy Theatre (from 10 Mar, p. 60). Based on
the 1988 Hollywood lm, which starred Steve
Martin and Michael Caine, it follows two
conmen, independently working the French
Riviera, who join forces for the scam of a
lifetime. Lyricist David Yazbeks songs are
both laugh-out-loud funny and heart-dancingly
tuneful, according to Hound, and the jokes
reworked to suit London theatregoers.
Pictured with her male co-stars is newcomer
Katherine Kingsley, who appeared last year
in Michael Grandages A Midsummer Nights
Dream, opposite David Walliams and Sheridan
Smith. Samantha Bond, Downton Abbeys
Lady Rosamund, has also joined the cast for
her rst musical role in 30 years.
Scoundrels line up
for UK premiere
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7 Barbican Centre .......... G
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9 Charing Cross Theatre..B2
10 Criterion ........................... B1
11 Dominion ......................... A1
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13 Duchess .....................A/B3
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16 Garrick ............................... B2
17 Gielgud ............................. A1
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23 London Palladium ...... A1
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25 Lyric ..................................... B1
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27 National Theatre .......... C3
28 New London ................... A2
29 Nol Coward .................. B2
30 Novello .............................. A3
31 Old Red Lion .................. E
32 Old Vic ............................... C4
33 Palace ................................ A1
34 Phoenix ............................. A1
35 Piccadilly .......................... B1
36 Playhouse ....................... C2
37 Prince Edward .............. A1
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39 Queens ............................ B1
40 St. Martins ...................... A2
41 Savoy ................................. B2
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52 Young Vic ......................... C4
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Key to Theatres
To book tickets go to visitlondon.com
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located on the map above using the grid reference
in the key below. Key references in the listings also
refer to this map. Venues with a Map reference
can be found on the Central London Map.
visitlondon.com has a secure online booking service for
all major current and forthcoming theatre productions.
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Its been 19 months since the
2012 Olympic and Paralympic
Games, when awe-struck
cycling fans watched top
athletes race for victory at
the Velodrome in the Queen
Elizabeth Olympic Park. Now,
you can experience that kind
of excitement again during the
nal two days of the Revolution
Series 2013-14 on 14-15 Mar.
This prestigious cycling
event will see 150 of the worlds
elite riders competing at the
state-of-the-art Velodrome,
including Olympic stars Laura
Trott, Jason Kenny and Ed
Clancy. I cant wait to compete
at the Velodrome again, Trott
has said. The venue holds
special memories for me.
Racing in London will be
the perfect way to round off
the Revolution Series.
This competition takes place
on the 250-metre superfast
track, with an afternoon and
evening session each lasting
three hours, comprising both
endurance and sprint events.
If youd prefer to participate,
from 4 Mar youll be able
to try it for yourself. Taster
drop in sessions are available
to all ages, in the disciplines of
mountain, road and Velodrome
cycling, and you can hire your
own equipment. Have a go, you
could be the next Sir Chris Hoy.
Velodrome, Lee Valley VeloPark,
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park,
Stratford, E20 3EL. 0800
0722 110. visitleevalley.org.uk.
Stratford. Off map.
See Olympic stars
and try biking
Our
pick
Race down
to the river
The banks of the Thames
between Mortlake and Putney
will be lined with spectators
cheering on crews of rowers
in the Head Of The River
Race on 29 Mar. This popular
event, which takes place one
week before the famous
University Boat Race between
Oxford and Cambridge, was
created in 1926 and marks
the start of the British rowing
season. For more details,
visit horr.co.uk.
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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
6th round matches this month.
8 Mar: Arsenal vs Swansea.
29 Mar: Arsenal vs Man City.
Emirates Stadium, 75 Drayton Park, N5 1BU.
020 7619 5000. arsenal.com. Holloway
Road/Arsenal. Off map.
8 Mar: Chelsea vs Tottenham.
22 Mar: Chelsea vs Arsenal.
Stamford Bridge, Fulham Road, SW6 1HS.
0871 9841 955. chelseafc.com. Fulham
Broadway. Off map.
8 Mar: Crystal Palace vs Southampton.
29 Mar: Crystal Palace vs Chelsea.
Selhurst Park, Whitehorse Lane, SE25 6PU.
cpfc.co.uk. Norwood Junction. Off map.
1 Mar: Fulham vs Chelsea.
15 Mar: Fulham vs Newcastle.
Craven Cottage, Stevenage Road, SW6 6HH.
0843 208 1234. fulhamfc.com. Putney
Bridge. Off map.
1 Mar: Tottenham vs Cardiff.
22 Mar: Tottenham vs Southampton.
White Hart Lane, 748 High Road, N17 0AP.
0844 844 0102. tottenhamhotspur.com.
White Hart Lane. Off map.
8 Mar: West Ham vs Hull.
22 Mar: West Ham vs Man Utd.
Boleyn Ground Green Street, Upton Park,
E13 9AZ. 0871 529 1966. whufc.com.
Upton Park. Off map.
OTHER FOOTBALL MATCHES
2 Mar: League Cup Final.
5 Mar: England vs Denmark (friendly).
30 Mar: Football League Trophy Final.
Wembley Stadium, Empire Way, HA9 0WS.
0844 980 8001. wembleystadium.com.
Wembley Park. Wembley Stadium. Off map.
KEY INFORMATION
Map: refers to grid on our Central London Map.
For more sports, see visitlondon.com/events.
SUPPORTED BY
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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9 Mar: RBS 6 Nations: England vs Wales.
Twickenham Stadium, Rugby Road,
TW1 1DZ. 020 8892 8877. rfu.com/tickets.
Twickenham. Off map.
22 Mar: Saracens vs Harlequins. Wembley
Stadium, Empire Way, HA9 0WS. 0844 980
8001. wembleystadium.com. Wembley Park.
Wembley Stadium. Off map.
SPORTS RELIEF 2014
21-23 Mar: Fund-raising sporting events for
people of all ages and abilities, in various venues
in the Olympic Park. Queen Elizabeth Olympic
Park, Stratford, E20 3EL. 0800 0722 110.
sportrelief.com. Stratford. Off map.
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
Tours to see the dressing rooms and players
tunnel. Get your photo taken with a Champions
League replica trophy. Daily (no tours on match
days). Museum 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.
FULHAM FC STADIUM TOURS
Tour Londons oldest Premier League football
club. 11.15am and 1.15pm; please check
for dates. Ticket 12, child 9. Match tickets
available in neutral seating area from 35,
child 20. Craven Cottage, Stevenage Road,
SW6 6HH. 020 7384 4777. 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 award-winning J.P. Morgan Media
Centre. Please check for tour dates and times;
Afternoon Tea in the Long Room (9, 23 Mar).
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.
WEMBLEY STADIUM TOURS
Go behind the scenes at one of the worlds most
famous football stadiums and concert venues.
The 75-min tours include the dressing rooms and
players tunnel onto the pitch you can even
have your photo taken with
a replica of the FA Cup.
Dont miss the exhibition
The FA 150, celebrating
the football associations
anniversary. Daily 10am-
4pm. Tickets 16, child
9. Olympic Way, HA9
0WS. 0844 800 2755.
wembleystadium.com/
wembley-tours.
Wembley Park. Off map.
WIMBLEDON LAWN
TENNIS MUSEUM
Featuring trophies, tennis
memorabilia and sporting
fashions from over the
decades, with exhibits dating back to 1555.
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.
WORLD RUGBY MUSEUM
& TWICKENHAM TOUR
At the worlds largest venue dedicated to rugby,
the 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 10am-5pm; 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.
POSE
for photos
at Wembley
Stadium Tours
Your opportunity to go behind the scenes and visit
the dressing rooms, dug outs, corporate hospitality
suites, press facilities and even view the scene from
the Cottage balcony.
fulhamfc.com/cottagetours
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history at Lord
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LORDS TOUR & MUSEUM
Enjoy English heritage, experience the
historic Ground and explore the largest
cricket collection in the world.
+ (44) 207 616 8595 | lords.org/tours
THE ULTI MATE
FOOTBALL EXPERIENCE
Terms and conditions:
Please visit www.chelseafc.com
for full terms and conditions.
To book call 0871 984 1955
or email tours@chelseafc.com
www.chelseafc.com/stadium-tours
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Tea may be Britains favourite
beverage, but the past few
years have seen the streets of
London saturated with coffee
shops. The traditional afternoon
English tea experience (p. 90)
is as popular as ever, but nding
a decent cup on the go isnt
always that easy.
New tea bar Amanzi is among
the establishments determined
to change that. The American
brand recently opened its rst
London store. The agship
branch is based in Marylebone
with further shops expected
to follow across the city. An
interactive tea wall (pictured,
above), which is manned by
expert baristas, showcases
40 of Amanzis 150 delicious
blends of premium loose-leaf
tea. All the tea varieties are
represented, from black teas
such as the refreshing English
classic Earl Grey, through to
ultra healthy herbal, white,
green and oolong varieties.
The baristas will help you
choose the perfect combination
of avour, caffeine level and
health benets, which are said
to include everything from
stress-relieving properties
to detoxing and diet-assisting
metabolism boosters. At Amanzi
you can even sample new
avours at the tea bar before
you buy a tin to take home with
you. Open Mon-Fri 8am-7pm;
Sat-Sun 10am-6pm. 24 New
Cavendish Street, W1G 8TX.
020 7935 5510. amanzitea.
co.uk. Bond Street. Map B4.
New American tea
shop causes a stir
SHOPPING
By Jo Caird
Buying jewellery can be a
tricky process. Cadenzza
has a simple but innovative
solution. It brings together
famous brands like Versace
and Jean Paul Gaultier
with emerging designers
such as Alex Monroe. The
Swarovski-owned fashion
jewellery store is a staple of
Westeld malls, and has just
opened at 25 Long Acre,
WC2E 9LZ. cadenzza.com.
Covent Garden. Map B6.
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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.
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.
ST. CHRISTOPHERS PLACE
Home to an exciting mix of shops selling
accessories, shoes, designer brands and
more, plus Londons largest concentration
of pavement dining. Bond Street. Map D6.
BOROUGH MARKET
A popular destination for foodies, with
produce, snacks and wines on sale. Open
Mon-Thurs 10am-5pm; Fri 10am-6pm; Sat
8am-5pm. 8 Southwark Street, SE1 1TL.
020 7407 1002. boroughmarket.org.uk.
BRICK LANE
Vintage shops and weekend stalls selling
antique furniture, books, retro clothing and
records. Weekends are best. Open daily.
Brick Lane, E1 6PU. visitbricklane.org.
Aldgate East. Off map.
CAMDEN MARKET
Shops and stalls selling retro clothes, antiques
and jewellery in this iconic part of the city. Some
shops daily; most stalls Fri-Sun. Chalk Farm
Road, NW1 8AF. 020 7485 7963. camden
lockmarket.com. Camden Town. Off map.
GREENWICH MARKET
Covered market and courtyard with quirky
shops selling food, arts and crafts. Some shops
open daily; market Tues-Sun 10am-5.30pm.
Church Street, SE10 9HY. greenwichmarket.
net. Cutty Sark. Off map.
LONDON SILVER VAULTS
The worlds largest retailer of ne antique silver
also stages fascinating temporary exhibitions.
Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm; Sat 9am-1pm. Chancery
KEY INFORMATION
TBC: To Be Conrmed.
London Map.
Transport symbols: see p. 5 for key.
Normal opening times are approximately
10am-6pm, 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.
COVENT GARDEN
A former vegetable market, now a popular
centre for arts, crafts stalls, plus restaurants,
cafs and pubs. Covent Garden. Map B/C6.
CARNABY
The domain of 1960s mods and rockers now
appeals to the fashionable set, with sports-
inspired stores and excellent independent
boutiques. Oxford Circus. Map D/E7.
GABRIELS WHARF
A small but charming riverside wharf thats home
to interesting craftspeople, from ceramicists to
jewellers. Youll nd a selection of restaurants
on the wharf, and close by, including the OXO
Tower. Waterloo. Map E9.
KENSINGTON HIGH STREET
A mix of popular chains and specialist
boutiques. Turn into Kensington Church Street
for antiques shops. High Street Kensington.
Map F2/3.
KINGS ROAD
Find a range of high-street names and smaller
boutiques, while adjacent Duke of York Square
is great for fashion and antiques. Sloane
Square. Map G4/5-H5.
KNIGHTSBRIDGE
A designer shopping area that includes top luxury
brands as well as the famous department stores
Harrods and Harvey Nichols. Knightsbridge.
Map F5/6.
OXFORD STREET
Europes busiest shopping street has everything
from major department stores to popular
high-street chains. Oxford Circus/Bond
Street/Marble Arch. Map D6/7.
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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.
LIBERTY
Behind its 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.
MARKS & SPENCER
Find everything from food to
furniture and clothing at this
British institution. 458 Oxford
Street, W1C 1AP (and
branches). 020 7935 7954.
marksandspencer.com.
Marble Arch. Map B4.
SELFRIDGES
Fantastic for fashion, beauty
and food, plus vast Shoe
Galleries. 400 Oxford Street,
W1A 1AB. 0800 123 400.
selfridges.com. Bond
Street. Map B4.
LONDON DESIGNER
OUTLET
Around 70 high-street retailers offer 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
Find high-street names and boutiques with
extended opening hours. St. Pancras International
Station, Euston Road, N1C 4QP. stpancras.com/
shop. Kings 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.
Lane, WC2A 1QS. 020 7242 3844. thesilver
vaults.com. Chancery Lane. Map B7.
OLD SPITALFIELDS MARKET
Indoor market with a mix of stalls, including
fashion on Sun and antiques on Thurs. Mon-Fri
10am-5pm; Sun 9am-5pm. Brusheld Street,
E1 6AA. visitspitalelds.com. Liverpool
Street. Map B9.
PICCADILLY MARKET
Stalls in the church courtyard sell food (Mon),
antiques (Tues), plus arts and crafts (Wed-Sat).
St. Jamess Church, 197 Piccadilly, W1J 9LL.
020 7734 4511. piccadilly-market.co.uk.
Green Park. Map C5.
PORTOBELLO ROAD
MARKET
Stalls every Sat selling
antiques, curiosities and
arts. Shops open
Mon-Sat. Portobello
Road, W11 1AN.
portobellomarket.org.
Notting Hill Gate. Off map.
DEBENHAMS
Great bargains for designer
clothes addicts, homewares,
electricals and accessories.
334-348 Oxford Street,
W1C 1JG. 0844 561 6161.
debenhams.com. Oxford
Circus. Map B4.
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.
HARRODS
Top fashion labels, accessories and a quite
spectacular Food Hall. 87-135 Brompton
Road, SW1X 7XL. 020 7730 1234. harrods.
com. Knightsbridge. Map D3.
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WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY
Londons largest shopping centre boasts
270 great shops, plus 70 restaurants and bars
all under one roof. 2 Stratford Place, E20 1EJ.
020 8221 7300. westeld.com/stratfordcity.
Stratford. Off map.

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
A mecca of 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, autographs,
t-shirts, 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.
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
A tea leaf paradise. Head here to explore over
100 varieties of teas and infusions at one of
Londons oldest and friendliest shops. Its also
home to a tea museum. 216 Strand, WC2R
1AP. 020 7353 3511. twinings.co.uk.
Temple. Map C6.
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Fancy a full English breakfast
with a glass of champagne at
3am; or perhaps a salt beef
sandwich with homemade apple
crumble and an English craft
beer in the afternoon? The
tiny Polo Bar Caf, opposite
Liverpool Street station, is a
rarity in London: an unfussy
venue serving food and drink
24 hours-a-day. This month,
the caf expands upwards,
with the buildings rst oor
opening to diners good news
for locals who pack inside at all
hours of the day and night.
What I love about this venue
is that it attracts such a cross-
section of people, from cleaners
nishing their morning shift to
bankers coming in for lunch, to
restaurant staff dropping in after
work at 2am for a drink, says its
owner, Philip Inzani, whos been
in the catering business for
20 years. He bought the Grade
II-listed venue in 2012 and has
renovated the interior. It now
features open brickwork walls,
wooden tables and is decorated
with vintage ephemera.
Its not just the dcor that had
an upgrade when Inzani took
over; the food did too. Its 85%
pork, home-cured sausages are
one reason to visit. I wanted to
serve only top-quality homemade
English dishes, all prepared
on site. Just because its
a fried breakfast, he says,
doesnt mean that quality
should be compromised.
176 Bishopsgate, EC2M 4NQ.
020 7283 4889.
polo24hourbar.co.uk.
Liverpool Street. Map B9.
Dine the night away
By Emma Levine
EATING OUT
Another great all-night eatery
is Fulhams VQ (Vingt-
Quatre), a 24-hour diner
serving British, French and
Italian cuisine, which now
has a new branch in central
London. There you can have
a two-course meal for 12,
or try a 24-hour breakfast.
111a Great Russell Street,
WC1B 3NQ. 020 7636
5888. Tottenham Court
Road. Map B5.
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EATING OUT
HARD ROCK CAFE
Enjoy burgers, steaks and other US classics,
plus rock memorabilia. This 40-year-old branch
is the original Hard Rock Cafe. .150 Old Park
Lane, W1K 1QZ. 020 7514 1700. hardrock.com.
Hyde Park Corner. Map C4.
PLANET HOLLYWOOD
Head here to enjoy great burgers, pizzas and
cocktails, as well as a wok station for Asian
avours. Check out its lm memorabilia, including
from James Bond. . 57-60 Haymarket,
SW1Y 4QX. 020 7287 1000. planethollywood
london.com. Piccadilly Circus. Map C5.
RAINFOREST CAFE
A rainforest jungle with life-size animatronic
animals and simulated rainstorms. Kids will love
the theme, as well as its dishes including chicken
wings and pasta. . 20-24 Shaftesbury Avenue,
W1D 7EU. 020 7434 3111. therainforestcafe.
co.uk. Piccadilly Circus. Map C5.
AQUA SHARD
For a real treat, head up The Shard, the wonderful
new London landmark. Here, you can enjoy
contemporary British cuisine for breakfast, lunch
and dinner, along with fantastic panoramic
views. . 31 St. Thomas Street, SE1 9RL.
aquashard.co.uk. London Bridge.
CAF IN THE CRYPT
One of Londons best-kept secrets, located on
Trafalgar Square. In the basement of this landmark
church, the caf serves top-notch English food at
reasonable prices. Mon-Sat from 8am; Sun 11am.
. St. Martin-in-the-Fields, corner of Trafalgar
Square, WC2N 4JJ. 020 7766 1158. smitf.org.
GARFUNKELS
Enjoy a vast range of popular dishes, from
a traditional British breakfast to sh and chips.
Many city centre and West End 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 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. Enjoy
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
Excellent British dishes in Theatreland, including
Black Angus burger, Porterhouse steaks and
a terrine board. Theres a pre-theatre menu. .
29-31 Wellington Street, Opera Quarter, WC2E
7DB (and branches). 020 7836 8836. sophies
steakhouse.co.uk. Covent Garden. Map C6.
MIN JIANG
Superb food accompanied by wonderful views
across Hyde Park at this ve-star Chinese
gastronomic experience. Try the traditional
Sichuan dishes, and dont miss out on the
Beijing duck (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 dim sum, plus rice dishes, wonton, spring
rolls and spare ribs, with a good vibe and prices.
-. 45 Great Marlborough Street, W1F 7JL
(and branches). 020 7851 6969. pingpong
dimsum.com. Oxford Circus. Map B5.
ROYAL CHINA CLUB
One of four London outlets, this huge Cantonese
restaurant is 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.
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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.
Map: refers to the grid coordinates on our
Central London Map in the centre pages.
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MR FISH
Fish and chips is a longstanding favourite British
dish (p. 16). Here, the sh is wonderfully fresh
and great value for money. Try the delicious
crunchy plaice, skate, sole, salmon, cod or
haddock, with chips and mushy peas. . 9
Porchester Road, W2 5DP. 020 7229 4161.
mrsh.uk.com. Bayswater. Map B/C2.
The refurbishment of Tate Britains Rex
Whistler Restaurant was part of its recent
45m redevelopment (p. 57). The art
gallerys restaurant is so named because it
boasts an enormous mural by the legendary
artist himself. Commissioned in 1927, it was
painted by Whistler when he was a student
at Londons Slade School of Art.
Newly restored, its never looked better, so
its incredible to think that a 1928 ood saw
it submerged under two feet of Thames water.
The restaurants new menu draws on
its heritage for inspiration and head chef
Nathan Brewster has collaborated with
a food historian to serve foods that were
popular with past diners, such as globe
artichokes (a favourite of middle-class
Georgian Londoners in the late 1820s
and 1830s), and World War II favourite
smoked goose, which featured in the 1940
cookery book They Cant Ration These.
The restaurant has an award-winning
wine cellar, while its white linen tablecloths
and superb service add to the understated
elegance. A perfect venue not just for lunch,
but also for the newly added breakfast and
afternoon tea. The restaurant is open daily
for lunch noon-3pm; Fri-Sat 10am-6.30pm.
See Whistlers
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a wild place
to shop
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Located in Piccadilly Circus,

Rainforest Cafe is a unique
and vibrant restaurant
and bar bringing together
the sights and sounds
of the jungle.
PERFECT FOR KIDS & BIG KIDS
GREAT FOR GROUPS &
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
15%
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*Offer valid seven days a week. Maximum party size of 6.
Please present to your safari guide when seated.
Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
LONDON PLANNER
Book online: www.therainforestcafe.co.uk
Tel: 020 7434 3111
Email: sales@therainforestcafe.co.uk
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THE SEASHELL
Stick with classic sh and chips, or try elegant
dishes of goujons of lemon sole, and pan-fried
king scallops. . 49-51 Lisson Grove, NW1
6UH. 020 7224 9000. seashellrestaurant.co.uk.
Marylebone. Map A3.
BEL CANTO
Dine on tasty French cuisine while enjoying
live opera performed by music students. Try
the pan-fried beef llet and ox cheek in red
wine sauce. . Corus Hotel Hyde Park,
1 Lancaster Gate, W2 3LG. 020 7262 1678.
lebelcanto.co.uk. Lancaster Gate. Map C2.
BRASSERIE ZDEL
A Parisian-style brasserie serving traditional
French food, with great service and a surprisingly
low-cost set menu. . 20 Sherwood Street,
W1F 7ED. 020 7734 4888. brasserie zedel.com.
Piccadilly Circus. Map C5.
THE EAGLE
One of Londons rst gastropubs. People rave
about its dishes, including Napoli sausages with
beans. . 159 Farringdon Road, EC1R 3AL.
020 7837 1353. Farringdon. Map B7.
THE GUINEA
This lovely old pub in Mayfair, beautifully
maintained, has a grill room upstairs, known
for its 28-day aged Scottish beef. . 30 Bruton
Place, W1J 6NL. 020 7499 1210. theguinea.
co.uk. Bond Street. Map C4.
THE THOMAS CUBITT
Enjoy top-quality British dishes in the classic
dining room. Try dressed Devon crab, followed by
pork belly with mead jus (sauce). -. 44
Elizabeth Street, SW1W 9PA. 020 7730 6060.
thomascubitt.co.uk. Victoria. Map D4.
AMAYA
The Michelin-starred food is full of exotic avours
watch it being cooked in the open kitchen.
. 19 Motcomb Street, SW1X 8JT. 020 7823
1166. amaya.biz. Knightsbridge. Map D4.
CHUTNEY MARY
This pretty restaurant has a conservatory, and
offers a gourmet tour of seven Indian regions.
No lunch Mon-Fri. . 535 Kings Road, SW10
0SZ. 020 7351 3113. chutneymary.com.
Fulham Broadway. Off map.
EATING OUT
126 Drury Lane, London, WC2
Tel: 020 7836 0101 Fax: 020 7379 4666
www.sarastro-restaurant.com
E: reservations@sarastro-restaurant.com
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.
Private function room for all occasions
available for up to 300 guests.
The Show After The Show
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.
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GAYLORD RESTAURANT
Award-winning curry and Mughal dishes that
are t for a maharajah. The great-value lunchtime
tifn menu is delicious. . 79-81 Mortimer
Street, W1W 7SJ. 020 7580 3615. gaylord
london.com. Oxford Circus. Map B5.
GOLDEN SHALIMAR
This small and wonderful restaurant has served
classic, excellent-value Indian dishes since 1956.
. 6 Spring Street, W2 3RA. 020 7262 3763.
goldenshalimar.co.uk. Paddington. Map B2.
HAANDI
Watch the chefs prepare classic North Indian
food such as authentic Punjabi chicken curry.
There are lots of vegetarian dishes. . 7 Cheval
Place, SW7 1EW. 020 7823 7373. haandi-
restaurants.com. Knightsbridge. Map D3.
IMLI STREET
This Soho favourite has enjoyed a refurb. Regional
Indian cuisine including chaat (street food). -.
167-169 Wardour Street, W1F 8WR. 020 7287
4243. imlistreet.com. Oxford Circus. Map B5.
LA PORTE DES INDES
Step inside this Georgian townhouse for a
fabulous taste of colonial India, such as spicy
guineafowl, or thali with seafood. . 32
Bryanston Street, W1H 7EG. 020 7224 0055.
laportedesindes.com. Marble Arch. Map B3.
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1. Mexican market food at Wahaca, p. 91
2. Chinese dim sum at Ping Pong, p. 86
3. Indian dishes at Imli Street (above), p. 89
4. Spanish tapas at El Pirata, p. 92
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EATING OUT
MASALA ZONE
This group of eateries offers great value Indian
street food. The Soho branch (9 Marshall Street,
W1F 7ER. 020 7287 9966) is close to West End
shops. Or stop by 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, the 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
All-day dining at this family-friendly restaurant. .
Riverside Level 1, Southbank Centre, Belvedere
Road, SE1 8XX (and branches). 020 7042
6900. giraffe.net. Waterloo. Map C6.
SARASTRO
In the heart of Theatreland, the baroque-style
dcor sets the scene for Mediterranean and
Turkish cuisine in ornate opera boxes. Live opera
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.
BB PASTA BAR
Nestled on the South Bank in County Hall, near
the London Eye, enjoy tasty freshly-made pasta
at very reasonable prices. . County Hall,
Belvedere Road, SE1 7PB. 020 7633 0259.
bbpastabar.com. Waterloo. Map D6.
FIFTEEN
Jamie Olivers trattoria is always busy, so
reservations are recommended. Try the Sicilian
shermans stew and linguine carbonara. .
15 Westland Place, N1 7LP. 020 3375 1515.
fteen.net. Old Street. Map A8.
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A traditional afternoon tea can be a real
highlight of your London visit. For an award-
winning experience, weve listed a selection
of winners from the Tea Guild Awards 2013:
The Goring, Beeston Place, SW1W 0JW.
020 7396 9000. thegoring.com.
Victoria. Map D4.
Browns Hotel, 33 Albemarle Street,
W1S 4BP. 020 7493 6020. brownshotel.com
Green Park. Map C5.
The Dorchester, 53 Park Lane, W1K 1QA.
020 7629 8888. thedorchester.com
Hyde Park Corner. Map C4.
The Ritz, 105 Piccadilly, W1J 9BR.
020 7300 2345. theritzlondon.com.
Green Park. Map C4.
The Corinthia Hotel London, Whitehall Place,
SW1A 2BD. 020 7930 8181. corinthia.com.
Embankment. Map C6.
InterContinental London Park Lane,
1 Hamilton Place, W1J 7QY. 020 7409 3131.
ihg.com. Hyde Park Corner. Map C4.
Sotel London St. James, 6 Waterloo Place,
SW1Y 4AN. 020 7747 2200. sotelstjames.
com. Charing Cross. Map C5.
The Athenaeum, 116 Piccadilly, W1J 7BJ.
020 7499 3464. athenaeumhotel.com.
Green Park. Map C4.
Winning afternoon teas
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BENIHANA
Show-stopping chefs create griddle-cooked
dishes at your table. Try wagyu beef and prawn,
or sushi and sashimi. . 35 Carter Lane,
EC4V 5AJ. 020 7074 1001. benihanarestaurant.
co.uk. Blackfriars. Map B7.
TOKYO DINER
Intimate and well priced, Tokyo Diner offers sushi
and sashimi, as well as rice and noodle dishes. .
2 Newport Place, WC2H 7JJ. 020 7287 8777.
tokyodiner.com. Leicester Square. Map C6.
CHIQUITO
This fun venue is in a
fantastically central location.
Its menu is lled with
popular Mexican classics.
Great-value kids menu for
under 5. . 20-21
Leicester Square, WC2H
7LE. 020 7321 6070.
chiquito.co.uk. Leicester
Square. Map C5.
WAHACA
An extremely popular chain
of stylish cantinas, with the
spirit of a Mexican market.
The menus feature a range
of dishes including burritos,
tacos and quesadillas. .
80 Wardour Street, W1F
0TF (and branches). 020
7734 0195. wahaca.co.uk.
Piccadilly 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. criterion
restaurant.com. Piccadilly Circus. Map C5.
THE DELAUNAY
Situated in Theatreland, the interior and
menu are both inspired by central Europes
grand cafs. Mon-Fri from 7am; Sat from 8am;
Sun from 11am. -. 55 Aldwych, WC2B
4BB. 020 7499 8558. thedelaunay.com.
Temple. Map B6.
GALVIN BISTROT DE LUXE
This French-style bistrot from the Michelin-
starred Galvin brothers is a treat, with superb
service and an elegant atmosphere. .
66 Baker Street, W1U 7DJ. 020 7935 4007.
galvinrestaurants.com. Baker Street. Map B4.
HELIOT
Hippodrome Casinos in-house restaurant serves
British classics. Daily 5pm-midnight. -.
The Hippodrome Casino, Cranbourn Street,
WC2H 7JH. 020 7769 8844. hippodrome
casino.com/heliot. Leicester Square. Map C5.
R.S. HISPANIOLA
Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine
with views aboard this
restaurant ship, moored
opposite the London Eye
(see Sightseeing). .
Victoria Embankment,
WC2N 5DJ.

020 7839
3011. hispaniola.co.uk.
Embankment. Map C6.
BALI BALI
A great spot offering Balinese
cuisine, with satays and an
Indonesian rijsttafel set menu.
Closed Sun lunch. -.
150 Shaftesbury Avenue,
WC2H 8HL. 020 7836
2644. balibalirestaurant.com.
Covent Garden. Map B6.
BLUE ELEPHANT
Fantastic Thai cuisine in a gorgeous riverside
setting. 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 traditional Thai cuisine at this stylish
restaurant, close to Buckingham Palace. Try
green papaya salad with peanuts or opt for the
ve-course taste menu. . 46 Grosvenor
Place, SW1X 7EQ. 020 7823 1888.
mangotree.org.uk. Victoria. Map D4.
THAI POT
This award-winning spot has stylish dcor and
classic Thai food. Sauted dishes sit alongside
expertly-prepared tofu, sh and meat. Closed
Sun. . 1 Bedfordbury, WC2N 4BP. 020 7379
4580. thaipot.biz. Covent Garden. Map C6.
ENJOY
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cuisine at
Masala Zone,
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There are dozens of top-quality Spanish tapas,
all in a buzzing venue. Try the chilli prawns with
garlic, and patatas bravas. Good-value set menu
with a huge choice of tapas to share. Closed
Sun. . 5-6 Down Street, W1J 7AQ. 020 7491
3810. elpirata.co.uk. Green Park. Map C4.
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. . 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 Soho dining institution with classic dishes
made with meat-free products, such as burgers
or sausage and mash, plus clever plates
like porcini mushroom and ale pie. . 45
Lexington Street, W1F 9AN. 020 7494 1634.
mildreds.co.uk. Oxford Circus. Map B5.
TIBITS
This informal vegetarian caf is self-service, where
you help yourself to 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.
WOODLANDS
Authentic pan-Indian vegetarian cuisine, such as
masala dosa (stuffed pancakes) and thalis, plus
organic, vegan and vegetarian wines. Excellent
value. . 37 Panton Street, SW1Y 4EA
(and branches). 020 7839 7258. woodlands
restaurant.co.uk. Piccadilly Circus. Map C5.
EATING OUT
at the award winning
THAI POT
since 1992
AUTHENTIC THAI CUISINE
Awarded:
Authentic Thai Food
Ministry of
Commerce, Thailand
4 stars
Master Chef UK
Thai Select Award
Department of Export
Promotion, Ministry of
Commerce, Thailand
1 Bedfordbury,
Covent Garden,
London WC2N 4BP
behind ENO, Coliseum,
Charing Cross Station
(Covent Garden exit)
food and service others talk about
4 stars restaurant at 2 stars price!
020 7379 4580
www.thaipot.biz
Haandi has two entrances:
136 Brompton Road, SW3 1HY &
7 Cheval Place, SW7 1EW
020 7823 7373 | www.haandi-restaurants.com
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!
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EL PIRATA
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!
5-6 Down Street, Mayfair, W1 7AQ. 020 7491
3810/020 7409 1315. elpirata.co.uk.
Green Park. Map C5.
EL PIRATA DE TAPAS
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.
115 Westbourne Grove, W2 4UP.
020 7727 5000. elpiratadetapas.co.uk.
Bayswater/Queensway. Map C1.
DEG WINE BAR & RESTAURANT
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
up to 150 max. Awarded two AA Rosettes, Deg
has had recommendations from many acclaimed
food publications and critics. Mon 5pm-11pm;
Tues-Fri noon-12am; Sat 1pm-12am; closed Sun.
4 Great Portland Street (entrance via corner of
Market Place) W1W 8QJ. 020 7636 2207.
degowinebar.co.uk. Oxford Circus. Map B5.
MR FISH
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
experience, look no further! Daily 11am-11.30pm.
9 Porchester Road, Bayswater, W2 5DP.
020 7229 4161. mrsh.uk.com.
Bayswater/Queensway/Royal Oak. Map B1.
Present this
advert for 15%
off your bill if
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house of fun
The nightclub Mason House
burst onto Londons nightlife
scene in January and is notable
because it boasts Sir Andrew
Lloyd Webber as its landlord
and lies in the vaults underneath
the famous London Palladium
(Webbers own theatre). Once
a 19th-century Masonic temple
where Londons Freemasons
gathered, its new incarnation
effortlessly blends the
historic, cultural and blindingly
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The venue has been a
waxworks museum, roller disco
and, most recently, the boutique
nightclub Movida. Today, it once
again has a worshipful Masonic
ambience with candelabras
illuminating portraits of austere-
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grandeur, as co-owner Eamonn
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in-one venue. We have a top
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Room 33, and in a couple of
months, a separate bar which
will be open from early evening.
Although its ofcially a
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midnight, theres a good
chance youll get in.
Review by Emma Levine.
Mason House, 8-9 Argyll Street,
W1F 7TF. 020 7734 6066.
The stylish new bar Tirage
(the French for drawing
wine from a barrel for tasting)
offers more than a dozen
champagnes by the glass
plus many more by the
bottle. You can also enjoy
sharing plates of French
cuisine, created in the
adjoining kitchen by Michelin-
starred chefs. Sant!
64 Bishopsgate, EC2N
4AW. 020 7628 4522.
tirage.co.uk. Liverpool
Street. Map B9.
Sip bubbles in
style at Tirage
Tried &
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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.
classicpubs.co.uk. Blackfriars. Map C7.
THE ENTERPRISE
A beautiful pub on a quiet street with many
original Victorian features, plus a beer garden.
38 Red Lion Street, WC1R 4PN. 020 7404
8461. the-enterprise.co.uk. Holborn. Map B6.
THE SPANIARDS INN
Situated by Hampstead Heath is one of Londons
oldest pubs. Charles Dickens used to drink there.
Spaniards Road, NW3 7JJ. 020 8731 8406.
the-enterprise.co.uk. Hampstead. Off map.
YE OLDE CHESHIRE CHEESE
Expect snug 17th-century stone-walled rooms
and narrow passageways in this famous pub.
Draught beer comes from the Samuel Smiths
brewery. 145 Fleet Street, EC4A 2BU. 020
7353 6170. Blackfriars. Map B7.
COPA DE CAVA
This brick-vaulted cellar bar is the UKs rst
dedicated Cava venue. Choose from a wide
variety of labels, and tapas sharing platters.
33 Blackfriars Lane, EC4V 6EP. 020 7125
0930. cava.co.uk. Blackfriars. Map B7.
FAR ROCKAWAY
This huge new bar in Shoreditch has an American
retro feel, with dazzling murals of commissioned
artwork. Theres also an adjoining diner. 97-113
Curtain Road, EC2A 3BS. 020 8305 3090.
farrockaway.co.uk. Old Street. Map A9.
GORDONS WINE BAR
Huge selection of wines in this brick-walled
basement. A popular venue. 47 Villiers Street,
WC2N 6NE. 020 7930 1408. gordonswinebar.
com. Charing Cross. Map C6.
HEAVEN
A world-famous gay venue, home to dance nights
including 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.
ZINC
A glamorous new bar and club near the top of
Centrepoint. Great views across the city from
the huge windows. Floor 31, Centrepoint,
101-131 New Oxford Street, WC1A 1DD.
zinc.uk.net. Tottenham Court Road. Map B5.
THE BLUES KITCHEN
Live bands or late-night DJs each night, plus a
popular Sunday Blues Jam. Selection of bourbon
and ryes, and southern BBQ food. 111 Camden
High Street, NW1 7JN. 020 7387 5277.
theblueskitchen.com. Camden Town. Off map.
MADAME JOJOS
For an over-the-top night of cabaret and
entertainment, dress up and join some glamorous
drag queens at this famous nightspot. 8-10
Brewer Street, W1F 0LA. 020 7734 3040.
madamejojos.com. Piccadilly Circus. Map C5.
RONNIE SCOTTS
At this renowned 1959 Soho jazz club, enjoy top
performers on the stage. Reservations essential;
no booking required for Ronnies Bar. 47 Frith
Street, W1D 4HT. 020 7439 0747. ronniescotts.
co.uk. Tottenham Court Road. Map B5.
CASINO AT THE EMPIRE
This spectacular venue houses a contemporary
Asian restaurant, four deluxe bars, dedicated
poker room and the latest table and electronic
games. Open 24-hours daily. 5-6 Leicester
Square, WC2 7NA. 020 3014 1000. thecasino
lsq.com. Leicester Square. Map C5.
HIPPODROME CASINO
This landmark 24-hour venue has gaming over
three oors, and an in-house mezzanine restaurant,
Heliot. Cranbourn Street, Leicester Square,
WC2H 7JH. 020 7769 8888. hippodrome
casino.com. Leicester Square. Map C5/6.
KEY INFORMATION
Here are some of the highlights of Londons
rich nightlife. Most bars open from 11am-
11pm, 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. ID may be required.
For advice on late-night transport and more,
turn to Essential Information (p.100).
| visitbritain.com | LONDON PLANNER | March 2014
BEYOND LONDON
Day trips and short breaks around Britain. By Jo Caird
York
Take a stroll through the adorable medieval
streets of York this month and youre likely to
spot some famous faces. Ground-breaking
feminist writer Germaine Greer and former
Poet Laureate Andrew Motion (pictured,
right) are just two of the great writers who
will be in town for the York Literature Festival
(20-21 Mar), now in its seventh year. The
event also welcomes leading politicians,
broadcasters and scientists.
The written and spoken word is being
celebrated in venues small and large across
the city, including York Art Gallery, York
Theatre Royal and The Bar Convent, the oldest
building of its kind in England. Attending one
of the many author readings, workshops and
family events is a great way of getting under
the skin of this charming northern city, whose
roots date back to Roman times and beyond.
The Guided Literary Tour Of York (details to
be conrmed) is highly recommended, and
while youre there, dont miss a cruise on
the River Ouse (yorkliteraturefestival.co.uk).
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For more Out of Town
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From 22 Mar, the Royal Albert Memorial
Museum & Art Gallery will be hosting an
exhibition of work by the London-based
duo Gilbert & George. The display, Gilbert
& George: Artist Rooms, covers their early
career from 1969 to 1991, and includes
Existers (pictured). It presents work from
the Artist Rooms collection, which contains
over 700 works by 37 artists this
is the rst time that its Gilbert &
George works have ever toured.
Royal Albert Memorial
Museum & Art Gallery, Exeter,
EX4 3RX. 01392 265 858.
rammuseum.org.uk
This year marks 100 years since
the birth of Dylan Thomas, Wales
greatest poet. Events are taking
place all over Wales this year, but
this is a bumper month. Visit
Swanseas Dylan Thomas
Centre on 6 Mar for a World
Book Day event and to see
his sculpture (right). You can
also catch a performance
of Under Milk Wood, at
Clwyd Theatr Cymr (to 8
Mar), and visit Sir Peter
Blakes exhibition of
illustrations of the
play at the
National
Museum
Cardiff (to
16 Mar,
dylan
thomas
100.org).
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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March 2014 | LONDON PLANNER | visitbritain.com |
CATCH
the nal
performances
of Under Milk
Wood
2014 marks the 450th anniversary of
the birth of the playwright Christopher
Marlowe. This month Fourth Monkey Theatre
Company is celebrating by presenting three
of Marlowes works in Canterbury, the town
of his birth. Faustus (12-14 Mar) and The
Jew Of Malta (26-28 Mar) will be performed
at the Marlowe Theatre, while the company
relocates to the Crypt at Canterbury
Cathedral for A Massacre At Paris
(18-19 Mar). Marlowe Theatre, The Friars,
Canterbury,
CT1 2AS.
01227 787
787. marlowe
theatre.com
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Feel like a true fashionista at
London Fashion Weekend
at Somerset House.
londonfashionweekend.co.uk.
Listen to live
classical
music during
the BBC
Proms at
venues
including the
Royal Albert
Hall. bbc.
co.uk/proms.
12-16
SEPTEMBER
Spectate or participate
in the bike-tastic
Prudential RideLondon.
prudentialridelondon.co.uk.
9-10
Catch the
return of Miss
Saigon at the
Prince Edward
Theatre. Its
also the musicals
25th anniversary.
delfontmackintosh.co.uk.
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Watch free street
theatre at Greenwich
+ Docklands International
Festival. festival.org.
APRIL MAY
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JUNE
JULY AUGUST
Register
now to
join the runners, or just
cheer them along on
the day, at the Virgin
Money London Marathon.
virginmoneylondon
marathon.com.
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ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
GATWICK AIRPORT
0844 892 0322. gatwickairport.com.
First Capital Connect: Direct to and from
London Bridge and St. Pancras
International, with 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 time
is 30 mins. Fares from 15.95.
National Express: To and from Victoria Coach
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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.
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.
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 with an Oyster card.
Heathrow Connect: Trains 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 time
is 25 mins. Fares from 8.50.
Heathrow Express: Trains to and from
Paddington, four trains per hour.
Direct service. Journey time is 15-20 mins.
Fares from 20.
National Express: To and from Victoria Coach
Station, three coaches per hour. Journey time
from 40 mins. Fares from 6.
USEFUL
things to know
from booking
a place to stay,
to getting
around town
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BOOKING
We advise you to book 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.
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 0343 222 1234.
LONDON BUSES
London buses run 5am-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. Single fare is
2.40 (1.45 with Oyster card).
LONDON OVERGROUND
t.gov.uk. See our London
Underground Map. Services run
Mon-Sat 5am-12am, and Sun
7am-11.30pm on most routes.
DOCKLANDS LIGHT
RAILWAY
020 7363 9700. Trains run
approximately every three-and-a-half to 10 mins.
Mon-Sat 5.30am-12.30am; Sun 7am-11pm.
Useful for visiting Docklands and Greenwich.
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CITY AIRPORT
020 7646 0088. 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 1.50
STANSTED AIRPORT
0844 335 1803.
stanstedairport.com.
The Stansted Express runs
to and from Liverpool
Street station, up to four trains
per hour. Journey time from
45 mins. Fares from 24.
The National Express coach
service runs to and from
Victoria Coach Station and
other destinations, three
coaches per hour. Journey
time 80 mins. Fares from 10.
LUTON AIRPORT
01582 405 100.
london-luton.co.uk.
First Capital Connect Up
to eight trains per hour to
and from St. Pancras
International station. Journey
from 48 mins. There is a fast
shuttlebus that runs to and from
the airport. Fares from 15.
Green Line Express:
Three coaches an hour
from Baker Street and
Marble Arch stations, and
Victoria Coach Station. Journey
75 mins. Fares from 16.
Visitors can choose from
a wide 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).
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(THE TUBE)
t.gov.uk. See the London Underground
Map. Services run Mon-Sat 5am-12.30am
and Sun 7.30am-11.30pm on most routes.
Fares vary; single Zone 1 adult
journeys cost 4.70, and 2.20 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. The system is divided
into nine zones. Zone 1 is the central
London area.
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 further details, see
visitlondon.com/travel
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, except licensed black cabs. See
t.gov.uk/pco for details of licensed operators.
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 London Bridge
Waterloo and 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.
CAR HIRE
Please make sure your driving licence is valid
for the UK and see Congestion Charge details
on opposite page. 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.
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).
UK: 0343 222 2222. International: +44 207
649 9122. cclondon.com.
BARCLAYS CYCLE HIRE
More than 8,000 bicycles are available to hire
from 15,000 docking points throughout central
London. For details, go to t.gov.uk/cycling.
COACHES
Londons main coach services use Victoria Coach
Station, SW1W 9TP. 0843 222 1234. t.gov.uk/
coaches. Victoria. Map D4.
RIVER SERVICES t.gov.uk/river.
KPMG Thames Clippers: 0870 781 5049.
thamesclippers.com. High-speed catamarans
leave major piers every 20 mins. Services
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Morris Visitor Publications, 233 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7DN.
020 7242 5222. london.planner@morriseurope.com.
@LondonPlannerMg LondonPlannerMag
Find out where to get your next copy of London Planner, by contacting
Charlotte Copeman on 020 7611 7882.
Editor: David G. Taylor Contributors: Beatrice Yeatman-Biggs,
Emma Levine, Kohinoor Sahota, Rebecca Schulman, Jo Caird, Anna Frame,
Anthony Farthing, Joel Meadows, Hermione Crawford Group Art Director:
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Wallis Production Manager: Melanie Needham Senior Production
Assistant: Jennifer Bourne Production Assistant: David Weeks Senior
Account Director: Robert Way Sales Development Managers: Charlotte
Last, Jennifer 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: Andrew Turner Publishing Director: Mark Elliott
Managing Director: Chris Manning
London & Partners 020 7234 5800. londonandpartners.com
VisitBritain 020 7578 1000. visitbritain.com Email: iris.buckley@visitbritain.org
London Planner Volume 28, Issue 36. 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
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MVP and VisitBritain cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this
publication and accept no responsibility for any error or misrepresentation.
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LONDON
PLANNER
between Waterloo Pier and The O
2
(North
Greenwich Pier) and on to Royal Arsenal
Woolwich Pier stopping at main piers on the
way. The adult single fare is 6.50 (5.85
with an Oyster card; 4.30 with a Travelcard).
A River Roamer day pass allows unlimited hop-
on, hop-off travel on the river from 15 per adult.
For details, see Sightseeings River Thames box.
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 O
2
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.
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
at 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.
Holborn Information Kiosk. Mon-Fri 8am-6pm.
Outside Holborn Tube station, Kingsway,
WC2B 6BG. Holborn. Map B6.
Greenwich Tourist Information. Daily 10am-
5pm. Pepys House, 2 Cutty Sark Gardens,
SE10 9LW. Greenwich. Map inset.
The Original London Visitor Centre.
Services include booking theatre tickets,
days out, car hire, hotels, airport transfers,
tours and cruises. Mon-Sat 8.30am-6pm;
Sun 9am-5.30pm. 17-19 Cockspur Street,
SW1Y 5BL. theoriginaltour.com.
For 24-hour London travel information, including
by bus, Tube, river, rail, coach, cycle, tram, car
and on foot, plus accessibility, assisted travel
and more, you can visit the Transport for London
(TfL) website at t.gov.uk/gettingaround, or call
0343 222 1234.
Also useful is visitlondon.com/travel, or you
could visit Travel Information Centres in person
at the following train stations:
Victoria Euston Kings Cross
St. Pancras Liverpool Street Piccadilly
Circus Heathrow Terminals 1-3.
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17-19 Cockspur Street, Trafalgar Square SW1Y 5BL
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An independent hotel
designed for individuals
www.mitrehousehotel.com
e-mail: reservations@mitrehousehotel.com
Only one block from Heathrow Express
178 - 184 Sussex Gardens
Hyde Park, London W2 1TU
MITRE HOUSE HOTEL
One of Londons best
bed & breakfast hotels
Tel: (020) 7723 8040
Fax: (020) 7402 0990
CAR RENTAL
Family business, offering top service
for over 30 years. Let us meet you
at London airports. Hassle-free
personal service. Large new eet.
Very low inclusive rates.
11 Lombard Road, London SW19 5TZ
(near South Wimbledon underground station)
Tel: +44 (0)20 8542 0403
35 Burr Road, Wandsworth SW18 4SQ
Tel: +44 (0)20 8877 9999
www.kendallcars.com
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