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THE MAYOR SAYS Welcome to London Planner, your indispensable guide to what’s happening in the capital this October.

As autumn settles upon us, there is, as ever, a wonderful array of things to see and do while you are visiting our city. Look out for Black History Month events, including our own celebration of African culture in Trafalgar Square, Africa on the Square (p. 38). The packed line-up of live music, fashion, dance, stalls, food and fun activities for the kids means there’s something for everyone. Movie lovers should try to catch the BFI London Film Festival (p. 38), with its eclectic and exciting range of features from across the globe. As well as big names, this is an opportunity to experiment and see ﬁlms you might not be able to watch anywhere else. You never know, you might even ﬁnd yourself rubbing shoulders with some of the actors and directors in town for one of the premieres.

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE CONTENTS The Mayor says Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London, welcomes you to the capital

Top 10 Londonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most visited attractions

Art: An insiderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guide This monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s essential exhibitions

Take a flavour safari Learn about this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s delicious London Restaurant Festival

I went on a ghost hunt Night frights in Greenwich

October 2014 Welcome, Bienvenue, Welkom, Willkommen, Bienvenido, Benvenuto... With the London Restaurant Festival, a whole series of major art and design exhibition openings and, of course, Halloween creeping up fast, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s even more than usual to see and do this month. Lovers of vintage clothes and collectables should check out our Discover SpitalďŹ elds feature, while anyone interested in the paranormal will appreciate, I hope, my braving one of Greenwichâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most haunted mansions on a ghost hunt in the dead of night! Who am I kidding, I loved it! Have a wonderful visit. David G. Taylor, Editor

Screamtime

Take a London Restaurant Festival tour

Scary fun leading up to Halloween

Discover

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Beyond London UK short breaks and events, including theme park thrills

Looking ahead Plan and book for your next visit

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The British Museum

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

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

EDF Energy London Eye Experience the full glory of London by taking a ride in one of the capsules (see Sightseeing section for listing). On a clear day, you can see 40km away.

Science Museum

Interactive scientiďŹ c fun for children, displaying everything from steam engines to space rockets. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just as fascinating for adults (for full listing, see our Museums section).

Tower of London

The infamous 900-yearold English fortress beside the River Thames is guarded by Beefeaters in period dress. Home to kings and prisoners for centuries, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s said to be haunted (see Sightseeing section).

Royal Museums Greenwich Learn about seafaring and stargazing at the National Maritime Museum, Cutty Sark, Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House and Royal Observatory (details in Museums and Sightseeing).

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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 section).

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, plus exhibitions, special events and more (see Museums section).

Madame Tussauds

See amazingly life-like wax ďŹ gures of famous people, from the Queen (pictured) to Hollywood stars (see listing in Sightseeing).

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The worldfamous museum, founded in 1753, houses historic treasures, including Egyptian mummies (see our listing in Museums section).

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ART: AN INSIDER’S GUIDE Opening art and design exhibitions you’d be mad to miss this month. By Beatrice Yeatman-Biggs

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Rembrandt’s self-portrait at the age of 63

He has been called ‘one of the greatest prophets of civilisation’ and is widely regarded as the most talented painter and printmaker to come out of Europe. The 17th-century Dutch painter Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn was proliﬁc in his lifetime, despite facing many tragedies and setbacks. The National Gallery’s exhibition Rembrandt: The Late Works (from 15 Oct, p. 53) focuses on the artist’s ﬁnal years. Having already lost his wife and

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three children some years before, he was threatened with bankruptcy. But these trials weren’t detrimental to his creativity. In fact, many believe Rembrandt’s later years were when he produced his most soulful works. He had an amazing ability to capture the human condition. The exhibition traces Rembrandt’s work from his mid-40s in the 1650s, to his death aged 63: a time when he was bolder and more experimental. Among the 40 paintings,

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Greg du Toit’s Essence of Elephants, last year’s Grand title winner, Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Rembrandt‘s famous A Young Woman Sleeping

20 drawings and 30 prints on display, see his self-portraits (left) as well as landscapes and key works such as A Young Woman Sleeping and Lady with a Lap Dog.

As well as housing the specimens that go back thousands of years and, of course, the diplodocus skeleton that towers over us mere mortals in the entrance hall, the Natural History Museum also holds regular temporary exhibitions. One of them, now in its 50th year, showcases arrestingly beautiful images of nature, taken by photographers from around the globe. Wildlife Photographer of the Year (from 4 Oct; p. 51) is a competition open to professional and amateur photographers, with the aim of highlighting the beauty of our planet’s wildlife. It also considers nature’s fragility and addresses how photography can help to preserve it. Jim Brandenburg, chair of the jury, says: ‘It takes courage to put your photos forward, but the rewards for those who do are enormous. When I won Wildlife Photographer of the Year 25 years ago, it opened doors for me. The publicity it generates is astonishing, so I really want to encourage every professional and dedicated amateur to think about entering. It can be a career-deﬁning move.’ The prize for the winning image is £10,000, a certiﬁcate and an invitation to the awards ceremony in London. October 2014 |

Designer, artist, writer and political activist, William Morris was a man of many talents. The National Portrait Gallery’s exhibition, Anarchy & Beauty: William Morris and His Legacy, 1860-1960 (from 16 Oct; p. 62), gathers portraits, textiles, banners, jewellery, books and furniture to highlight his influence on society. Morris formed the Arts and Crafts Movement, which aimed to make good art and design available to everyone. It became phenomenally successful and cemented Morris’s reputation as one of the most important cultural figures in Britain. This enlightening exhibition will also touch on the socialist’s influence on other creative figures, such as sculptor Eric Gill, and explore Morris’s contribution to brilliant yet accessible British design today. Under the spotlight are Terence Conran and Ambrose Heal, among others.

William Morris by G F Watts, 1870

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POWER DRESSING

From Jackie Kennedy to Lada Gaga, the clothes important female ﬁgures have chosen to wear throughout history reveal more than just their interest in fashion. Garments can be, and have historically been, symbolic of status. You only have to look at depictions of Queen Elizabeth I to see how her clothes emanate power, wealth and authority. Women, Fashion, Power at the Design Museum (from 29 Oct; p. 48) explores how inﬂuential females have used fashion to highlight their positions in society. Expect a fashion extravaganza of clothing, photos and archive footage based on the style choices of more than 20

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influential women, from designer Vivienne Westwood to gallerist Pearl Lam. There is also a chance to revisit style history. How do our trends mirror those of the flappers, punks and hippies? Visit the exhibition to find out. Former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s suit

Brighton Beach, 1824, by John Constable

John Constable, the English Romantic landscape painter, once said in a letter to his brother: ‘Painting is but another word for feeling’. Looking at his tender depictions of landscapes, it’s easy to understand this philosophy. Despite Constable becoming one of the most popular British artists following his death, during his lifetime he struggled ﬁnancially. Constable: The Making of a Master at the Victoria and Albert Museum (to 11 Jan; p. 51) will examine Constable’s techniques and inﬂuences, as well as showcase works from other great landscape painters, such as Rubens and Claude.

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A self-portrait by John Constable, 1799

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flavour safari Food fans visiting the city this month will find gastronomic delights at the sixth London Restaurant Festival (8-27 Oct). This year’s food festival serves up an array of delicious events, special menus, tours and a chance to meet influential chefs and restaurateurs like Angela Hartnett of Murano and Theo Randall from the InterContinental Hotel (below). In a Gourmet Odyssey, diners can embark on a food adventure across the city, enjoying their first course, main Theo Randall

meal and dessert in separate restaurants across London. Other highlights include Eat Film (17 Oct), in which world-famous photographer Rankin curates a three-course dinner inspired by the classic 1988 Italian ﬁlm Cinema Paradiso. Across the city, top restaurants will show off unique menus, with many eateries – including Michelin-starred venues – offering amazing ﬁxed-price offers. Why not pop into modern British restaurant Tom’s Kitchen at Canary Wharf, or enjoy classic French fare at Boulestin in St James’s. If, after all that, your tummy is still rumbling, then take a themed culinary tour of the city. Spanish food your thing? Then the Tapas Passport will guide you through some of the best tapas outlets in the city. Passports are also available

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Above: San Carlo Cicchetti. Left: Japanese Journey

for a Chicchetti Trail through six of the city’s best Italian eateries, including House of Peroni, and a Japanese Journey around ramen bars and sushi restaurants – with the chance to sample Suntory’s amazing Japanese whisky drinks. New in 2014 is a Chinatown Tour (11-12, 18-19 Oct), with food from China, Malaysia and Singapore, plus a Carnaby Village Tour (11,18, 25 Oct), a chance to discover an area just off Carnaby Street, which is becoming increasingly popular as more and more independent restaurants open up there. londonrestaurantfestival.com.

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Would you investigate a reputedly haunted mansion in the dead of night? I did. By David G Taylor.

hadowy figures, unexplained footsteps and disembodied voices are some of the paranormal phenomenon connected to Charlton House in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. In the summer, I joined the Ghost Hunting Company to investigate the 400-yearold Jacobean mansion, which has been a family home, a World War I hospital and a museum. Today it’s a community centre and a film location. At the pre-hunt briefing at 10pm, I was thrilled to realise this would be a serious investigation. Not surprising, as the company was founded by paranormal expert and author Phil Whyman, best known from his work on TV’s Most Haunted. On the night, we were split into two groups of 12, each with two leaders, and chose from a range of ghost-hunting equipment, including dowsing rods, Ouija boards, listening devices,

and EMF meters that detect electromagnetic fields (thought to indicate ghosts). Each group took turns to explore a different part of the mansion, from the basement right up to the attic. I kept an open mind, and while I experienced nothing definitive, odd things did happen. Among them, one ghost hunter claimed to see a shadowy figure, photos showed orbs, and my group communicated with a nanny called Polly in the attic. At about 3am, in the last hour of the hunt, I was sitting halfway down the main staircase with two women I’d befriended. I put my EMF meter a few feet away on the flight above us, and we invited any spirits to light up the meter if they were present. For 20 minutes, our pleas were ignored and we got a bit giggly. ‘Did you die in this house’, I asked? Nothing. ‘Did you dye your hair in this house’, I joked? Suddenly, the meter lit up all the way from green, to amber, to red. My blood ran cold. The Ghost Hunting Company returns to Charlton House on 1 Nov. For details of hunts this month, visit theghosthuntingco.co.uk.

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More things that’ll make you shriek with fright and delight this month Hear about the city’s most ghastly goings on – including phantoms, murders, torture and executions – as you prowl the streets on a spooky 1960s Routemaster bus. Ghost Bus Tours, p. 45.

Creep around Henry VIII’s former home as the Ghost Tours resume (from 31 Oct; p. 26) at Hampton Court Palace. Will you see the Lady in Grey in the Haunted Gallery? Shriek if you glimpse anything untoward in the auditorium, as the story of desolate Eel Marsh House and its ghostly resident reaches a terrifying crescendo on stage. The Woman in Black, p. 74.

Beware of the phantom Black Nun as you explore shadowy streets and dimly-lit alleys on a Ghosts of the Old City walk (Tues & Sat, 7.30pm). This frightfully good guided tour takes visitors to some of London’s most famous haunts. London Walks, p. 45.

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Flee a zombie invasion in the live action experience 2.8 Hours Later (16-18, 23-25 & 30 Oct-1 Nov). Make your way around secret London locations, outwitting the undead in a desperate bid to survive. 0844 409 6598. 2.8hourslater.com.

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Dare you enter the London Bridge Experience, you’ll ﬁnd the family-friendly frights of its Halloween Show (1 Oct-3 Nov) during the day, but in the evenings things get a lot more terrifying with Phobophobia (25 Oct-1 Nov), ‘the ultimate Halloween night out for the sickest souls’. London Bridge Experience & London Tombs, p. 28.

Survey the crime scenes of London’s greatest mystery and hear about the latest theories and suspects connected to the Whitechapel murders of 1888. Jack the Ripper Tours, p. 45.

Hover at broomstick altitude in a pod 135 metres above the capital as you’re initiated into the family-friendly Witch Academy (27 Oct-1 Nov). This guided interactive tour features fun spells and rituals. EDF Energy London Eye, p. 31.

Gasp at real shrunken heads, wince at torture implements in the Dungeon, then lose your mind in its spooky Mirror Maze. Ripley’s Believe It or Not, p. 32.

Delve into the dark arts (17 Oct-3 Nov) at The Making of Harry Potter, where you can learn about magic potions and come face-to-face with a Death Eater. Warner Bros Studio Tour London, p. 38.

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Staged to look, sound and smell as if former residents stepped out moments before, the interiors of this Grade IIlisted townhouse give visitors a chance to experience 10 time capsule-like rooms as they might have been used between 1723 and 1919. Dennis Severs’ House was created by the late American artist, and visitors can immerse themselves in its ambience as they encounter clothes laying where they were discarded, nibbled food and conversations wafting from other rooms. 8 Folgate Street, E1 6BX. 020 7247 4013. dennissevershouse.co.uk.

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Old Spitalfields Market is a Victorian covered market, built in 1876. Open daily, it boasts a wide range of shops and ever-changing stalls to explore. Every Thursday, you’ll find vintage collectables and antiques stalls, and on Friday clothes, arts and crafts (plus a record fair on the first and third Friday of the month). Saturdays offer a different theme each week, while on Sundays stallholders sell a little bit of everything. Brushfield Street, E1 6EW. oldspitalfieldsmarket.com

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curries and other Indian cuisine) and a Sunday market (see Shopping) selling new and vintage fashions, books, second-hand furniture, art, jewellery and more. Lining its pavements you’ll also ﬁnd art galleries, restaurants and bars. One of its cheapest food options is The Boiler House Food Hall (Sat-Sun. boilerhouse-foodhall.co.uk) in The Old Truman Brewery, where stallholders dish up affordable cuisines to take away, including Ethiopian, Polish, Korean and Mexican. One way to enjoy the area’s ever-evolving grafﬁti art is on a guided walking or bike tour. Try the London Street Art Tour with Alternative London (inset). Booking is essential (alternativeldn.com). visitbricklane.org.

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milk soap from the farm shop. Sun 13 Oct is Apple Day (noon-4pm) with Belles of London City Morris Dancers, music and donkey rides. Open daily (except Mon) 10am-4pm. Buxton Street, E1 5AR. 020 7247 8762. spitalﬁeldscityfarm.org.

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A short walk away is the Whitechapel Gallery (p. 63), exhibiting contemporary and 20thcentury art. Fabulously, it’s free to visit. Exhibitions this month include the major retrospective Richard Tuttle: I Don’t Know or the Weave of Textile Language (from 14 Oct), exploring the works of the ‘post-minimalist’ artist from 1960 onwards.

Animal magic

Rabbits, ferrets, ducks and pigs are among the cute animals you can visit at Spitalﬁelds City Farm. Stop by from Tues-Thurs to buy jasminescented goats’

Grafﬁti art walk in east London

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SIGHTSEEING By Omer Ali and Alex G Taylor The Imitation Game

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New Knightley and Cumberbatch pairing opens film festival Home to major film seasons and movie premieres, London is a cinema city. At no time is this better illustrated than during October, when the annual BFI London Film Festival (LFF) takes place from 8-19 Oct. ‘The festival celebrates new voices, new stories and new ideas,’ the BFI’s CEO Amanda Nevill has said. ‘There are films that will dazzle, entertain, educate and astound.’ It’s a great chance to see previews from around the world, often many months before the films are on general release, catch a rare screening of a movie by a favourite director or glimpse stars on the red carpet. Tom Hanks, Sandra Bullock, George Clooney, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Dame Judi Dench

were among the actors at big gala events last year. They and the films in which they starred – Captain Phillips, Gravity, 12 Years a Slave and Philomena – went on to scoop awards. This year’s opening night film is The Imitation Game, which stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Keira Knightley in the story of WWII ‘Enigma’ code breaker, Alan Turing, a computer pioneer who was also persecuted for his sexuality in 1950s Britain. A celebration of the best, contemporary British acting talent, expect the stars to appear in Leicester Square alongside the film’s Norwegian director Morten Tyldum (who was behind 2011 thriller Headhunters). There will be simultaneous screenings in other cinemas,

meaning lots of opportunities to see the film on opening night. Now in its 58th year, LFF films are shown in selected cinemas across the capital, but the biggest screenings take place at the Odeon Leicester Square and other Odeon West End cinemas in the centre of town. Screenings sell out quickly so do book early on the website, otherwise returns can be available 30 minutes before screenings at respective cinema box offices (bfi.org.uk/lff). If you can’t make it to that, the Raindance Film Festival (to 5 Oct) is a celebration of the best new, independent films. Over the years, it has premiered such offbeat hits as Memento, The Blair Witch Project and Old Boy (raindancefestival.org).

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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 qualifying ages for ‘child’ admission and last entrance times vary – check with the venue before your visit. Map: refers to the grid coordinates on our Central London Map. Transport symbols: see Contents for key, p. 5. TBC: To Be Conﬁrmed.

ARCELORMITTAL ORBIT This 114.5-metre tall observation tower and giant sculpture, designed by Turner Prizewinning artist Sir Anish Kapoor, gives unrivalled views over the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, the epicentre of the London 2012 Games. Daily 10am-6pm. Tickets £15, child £7. Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, E20 2SS. 0333 800 8099. arcelormittalorbit.com. Stratford. Off map. APSLEY HOUSE Known as ‘Number One London’, this elegant house at Hyde Park Corner was home to the ﬁrst Duke of Wellington. Wed-Sun 11am-5pm. General admission £6.90, child £4.10. 149 Piccadilly, Hyde Park Corner, W1J 7NT. 020 7499 5676. english-heritage.org.uk. Hyde Park Corner. Map D4.

BANQUETING HOUSE This 17th-century building was designed by Inigo Jones for James I, with an exquisite painted ceiling by celebrated baroque artist Peter Paul Rubens. It is the only remaining part of the Palace of Westminster, which was destroyed by fire. Daily 10am-5pm. General admission £6.60, child free. Whitehall, SW1A 2ER. 020 3166 6000. hrp.org.uk. Charing Cross. Map C6. CHANGING THE GUARD At 11.30am every other day (on even days this month, to be confirmed) watch the changing of the Queen’s Guard on the Palace’s forecourt. There is no ceremony in very wet weather. Buckingham Palace, The Mall, SW1A 1AA. 020 7766 7300. Victoria Green Park. Map D5. The Mounted Guard Changing Ceremony takes place Mon-Sat 11am; Sun 10am. The mounted sentries change every hour. Horse Guards Parade, Whitehall, SW1A 1DH. 020 7801 2519. royal.gov.uk. St James’s Park/Westminster Charing Cross. Map C6. THE CRYSTAL The world’s first centre about urban sustainability. It features an interactive exhibition and events for visitors. A sustainable cities initiative by Siemens, its aim is to educate on important global issues, revealing future challenges and solutions. Tues-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat & Sun 10am-7pm. Admission £8; conc £5. One Siemens Brothers Way, Royal Victoria Docks, E16 1GB. 020 7055 6400. thecrystal.org. Royal Victoria. Off map.

Pioneering nurse Mary Seacole and writer Ignatius Sancho, are just two of the famous black Londoners whose legacy is marked by Black History Month (blackhistorymonth.org.uk). Launched in 1987, the festival includes shows, talks, exhibitions and more across the UK. Among them is the West End transfer of the acclaimed musical The Scottsboro Boys (left, from 4 Oct). It’s based on the true 1931 case of nine black teenagers accused of rape in Alabama. Stars include British actor Julian Glover (Game of Thrones). Meanwhile, Africa on the Square (11 Oct), presented by the Mayor of London, boasts live music, food, kids’ activities and more in Trafalgar Square (noon-6pm). Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN. london.gov.uk. Charing Cross. Map C5/6.

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CHELSEA PHYSIC GARDEN London’s oldest botanic garden, founded in 1673 as the Apothecaries’ Garden. Admire 5,000 species of plants, especially medicinal plants, take a free guided tours, and see tropical plants in the glasshouses. Afternoon tea is served in the Tangerine Dream Café. Tues-Fri & Sun 11am-6pm; Admission £9.90, child £6.60/free. 66 Royal Hospital Road, SW3 4HS. 020 7352 5646. chelseaphysicgarden. co.uk. Sloane Square. Map C6.

to the stage, recounting her career from Bond girl stardom to Game of Thrones. Daily 10am5pm. Adult £13.50, child £7. Admission £20, student £10. King William Walk, SE10 9HT. 020 8312 6608. rmg.co.uk/cuttysark. Cutty Sark. Greenwich. Map inset.

GOLDEN HINDE II A full-size reconstruction of Sir Francis Drake’s 16th-century vessel, in which he circumnavigated the globe. Watch out for Tudor Fun Days when visitors can dress in period costume. 3 Oct: Tiller CUTTY SARK Flat Folk Club. Live folk music evening. Daily This 19th-century ship is the world’s 10am-5.30pm, please check for occasional last surviving tea clipper. Reopened in 2012 after closures. General admission £7; child £5 (check major restoration, you can now explore above prices for special tours). 1 Pickfords Wharf, Clink and below decks, with interactive displays. Street, SE1 9DG. 020 7403 0123. goldenhinde. Regular free family activities. 17 Oct: Diana Rigg com. London Bridge. Map C8. brings her best selling book No Stone Unturned HAM HOUSE AND GARDENS One of Europe’s greatest 17th-century houses. Its gardens are said to be haunted. To 2 Nov: Titian’s Ghosts. Specially created artwork while Titian’s original paintings undergo conservation. House: Sat-Thurs noon-4pm. Gardens, shop and Orangery Café: daily 10am-5pm. Whole property: adult £10, child £5. Garden, café and stairs only: £4; child £2. Ham Street, TW10 7RS. 020 8940 1950. nationaltrust.org.uk. Richmond. Off map.

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This summer, Comic Con in San Diego made global headlines for its mix of sneak peaks at new ﬁlms and exclusive announcements. It’s a tough act for the biannual MCM London Comic Con to follow, but 100,000 visitors came through the doors of the ExCel centre (24-26 Oct) for the last convention, making it the biggest event of its kind in the UK. This time, fans can expect new and vintage comic book vendors, memorabilia, guest appearances and signings, anime distributors, presentations by games makers, wrestlers, costumes (above), and a Comic Village, which is full of artists and writers. Fri 2pm-7pm; Sat 9am-6pm; Sun 10am-5pm. ExCel, Royal Victoria Dock, E16 1XL. mcmcomiccon.com. Custom House/Prince Regent. Off map.

HMS BELFAST Permanently moored on the River Thames, this ship is Europe’s only surviving World War II cruiser. In service until 1965, the ship is a reminder of Britain’s naval heritage. 2014 marks the 70th anniversary of D-Day, and visitors can learn about the important role HMS Belfast played. From 25 Oct: Dazzle Camouﬂage. Family sessions on how to keep a ship undetected at sea. Daily 10am-6pm (last admission 5pm). Admission £15.50, child free. The Queen’s Walk, off Tooley Street, SE1 2JH. 020 7940 6300. iwm.org.uk. London Bridge. Map C9.

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HAMPTON COURT PALACE Once home to King Henry VIII, this magniﬁcent Tudor palace and impressive maze is set in 60 acres of parkland. To 30 Nov: The Glorious Georges. Season of events and exhibitions celebrating the 300th anniversary of the Hanoverian succession to the throne. Tickets £25. Palace, maze and gardens admission £18.20, child £9.10; maze only £4.40, child £2.75. Hampton Court, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9AU. 0844 482 7777. hrp.org.uk. Hampton Court. Off map.

HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT The site of British Parliament’s home since 1265, this building was constructed in the 19th century in neo-gothic style. Hear the famous bell Big Ben chime from its clock tower. Watch debates free from the Public Galleries, or enjoy an audio or guided tour of areas including the Queen’s Robing Room and the Lords and Commons Chambers (most Saturdays). Opening days and times vary, so check ahead. Audio tours £17.50, child £7/free. Guided tour £25, child £10. Afternoon tea (only permitted with a tour ticket) £27.50. Parliament Square, SW1A 0AA. 0844 847 1672. parliament.uk/ visiting. Westminster. Map D6.

largest species of sea turtle during the VIP Turtle Feeding Experience (tickets £55), or even go Snorkelling With Sharks (£125). Mon-Thurs 10am-7pm (last entry 6pm). General admission £22.68, child £17.55. Joint tickets with London Eye, London Dungeon and Madame Tussauds available. County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, SE1 7PB. 0871 663 1678. visitsealife. Westminster. Map D6. com/london.

THE LONDON BRIDGE EXPERIENCE An exciting history lesson describing the past of the 1,700-year-old London Bridge site, and spine-tingling scare attraction. Tickets also include frights in The London Tombs, under the bridge. Actors bring the experience KENSINGTON PALACE to life. Meanwhile, a Guardian Angel Tour This royal residence sits in Kensington Gardens is suitable for children under 11. Sun-Fri and was Princess Diana’s last home. To Jul 2015: 10am-5pm; Sat 10am-6pm. Admission £24, Fashion Rules: Dresses from the Collections of child £18 (online discounts available). 2-4 HM The Queen, Princess Margaret and Diana. Tooley Street, SE1 2SY. 0800 043 4666. How Royal ﬁgures represented the spirit of each thelondonbridgeexperience.com. decade. To Nov: The Glorious Georges. Season London Bridge. Map C8. of events and exhibitions celebrating the 300th anniversary of the Hanoverian succession to LONDON DUNGEON the throne. To Dec: Victoria Revealed. Exhibition At this world-famous attraction, spectacular depicting the Queen’s life in her childhood home sets, actors and special effects evoke ghoulish since her birth in 1819. Daily 10am-6pm (last encounters from 1,000 years of Britain’s admission 5pm). Admission £16.50, child (under murky past in a grimly comedic style. Not for 16) free. Kensington Gardens, W8 4PX. 0844 small children or the faint-hearted. Mon-Wed 482 7777. hrp.org.uk. High Street Kensington/ & Fri 10am-5pm; Thurs 11am-5pm; Sat & Sun Queensway. Map C1. 10am-6pm. General admission £25.20, child £19.80 (online discounts available). Joint SEA LIFE LONDON AQUARIUM tickets with London Eye, London Aquarium One of Europe’s largest aquaria, with and Madame Tussauds available. County 500 species of global marine life and walkHall, Westminster Bridge Road, SE1 7PB. through tank tunnels, including the glass walkway 0871 423 2240. thedungeons.com. above 16 sharks. Learn about one of the world’s Waterloo. Map C6.

Escape into a book The London Literature Festival (to 13 Oct) is a great way to see your favourite authors reading, get a signed book or take part in a literary event. Actor, presenter and author Stephen Fry (left), award-winning novelist Hilary Mantel, adventurer Ranulph Fiennes, pop philosopher Slavoj Žižek and poet John Cooper Clarke are just some of the famous names appearing at the Southbank Centre for this year’s eighth outing. Programmed around the theme of ‘Liberty’, special events include a dramatic reading of Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 and a tribute to US writer Maya Angelou, who died in May. It’s worth booking ahead for the biggest events – or pop down on the day to experience an afternoon of poetry during National Poetry Day Live (2 Oct).

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SIGHTSEEING EDF ENERGY LONDON EYE This London icon is one of the world’s largest observation wheels, and takes centre stage on the River Thames. Interactive screens in each pod give an insight into landmarks on view. Do the Champagne Experience to enjoy a glass of bubbly in a pod (tickets £35.04). Ride and river tour packages available, plus joint tickets with the London Aquarium, Madame Tussauds and the London Dungeon. Daily 10am8.30pm. Tickets from £20.95, child £15. South Bank, SE1 7PB. 0871 781 3000. londoneye. com. Waterloo. Map C6. ZSL LONDON ZOO Immerse yourself in the animal kingdom at the world’s oldest scientiﬁc zoo, with more than 750 species represented, including gorillas, meerkats, giraffes, lions and zebras. Check out the Tiger Territory and its endangered Sumatran residents, now with three tiger cubs. There’s a colourful Aquarium and an exotic Reptile House too. Don’t miss Rainforest Life and Penguin Beach, among other attractions. Daily 10am6pm (last entry 5pm). Admission from £26, child £18.50 (online discounts available). Regent’s Park, NW1 4RY. 020 7722 3333. zsl.org. Camden Town. Map A4. MADAME TUSSAUDS Celebrated home of life-sized wax ﬁgures depicting famous people from the worlds of entertainment, politics, sport and history, from David Beckham to Barack Obama. Pose with your favourite legend and visit the terrifying Chamber of Horrors and Scream experiences. Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm; Sat & Sun 9am-6pm. Admission £30, child £25.80 (online discounts

available). 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. THE MONUMENT This beautiful stone column standing in the heart of the City was built in 1677 to commemorate the 1666 Great Fire of London. Visitors can see architect and scientist Sir Christopher Wren’s laboratory. Daily 9.30am-6pm (last admission 5.30pm). Admission £4, child £2. Joint tickets with the Tower Bridge Exhibition available. Monument Street, EC3R 6BD. 020 7626 2717. themonument.info. Monument. Map C8. OLD ROYAL NAVAL COLLEGE This baroque masterpiece, part of the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site, is the home of British naval training, with costumed characters and tours. Grounds open daily 8am-6pm; Painted Hall, Chapel and Discover Greenwich visitor centre open daily 10am-5pm. Tours noon and 1pm; £5, child free. Admission free. Greenwich, SE10 9NN. 020 8269 4799.ornc.org. Cutty Sark Greenwich, or take a boat (see River Thames box). Map inset. QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK Formerly the site of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, this vast park is now open to the public, and boasts an Aquatics Centre and the ArcelorMittal Orbit observation tower. Check for sporting and family events. Park open 24-hours daily. Admission free. Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, E20 2ST. 0800 072 2110. queenelizabetholympicpark. co.uk. Stratford. Off map.

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London Cocktail Week (6-12 Oct) is the perfect way to explore the capital’s cocktail culture through a wide range of pop-up bars, tastings, workshops, tours and more, which take place in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials district – right in the heart of the West End. More than 17,000 cocktail enthusiasts indulged last year – to join in you’ll need a wristband that allows you to buy bargain £4 signature cocktails from participating bars in the area. To get one you should either register on the website or pick one up from any of the Cocktail Week ‘hubs’ (listed on the website). The ofﬁcial cocktail tours are hugely popular and take place in a selection of more than 150 bars across London in areas including Shoreditch and Notting Hill. For more details, visit londoncocktailweek. October 2014 | LONDON PLANNER | visitlondon.com |

RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! This curiosity-filled museum with more than 700 artefacts is a worldwide sensation with branches across the globe. Explore a huge range of oddities over six floors, from a shrunken head to an albino alligator and the world’s tallest man. Venture into the Mirror Maze, and the Dungeon Zone for a dose of frightening fun. Daily 10am-midnight (last entry 10.30pm). Admission £26.95, child £19.95, family £79.95. 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 Queen’s vehicles and horses, including the new Diamond Jubilee State Coach. Here you can witness working life and learn about the mews’ history. Open daily 10am-5pm (last admission 4.15pm). Admission £8.75, child £5.40. The Mall, SW1W 1QH. 020 7766 7302. royalcollection.org.uk. Victoria Green Park. Map D6. ROYAL OBSERVATORY The home of Greenwich Mean Time. The Peter Harrison Planetarium screens regular spacerelated films, some of which are for children.

The daily show Back to the Moon for Good chronicles attempts to land a robotic spacecraft on the moon. To Jan 2015: Longitude Punk’d. A fun, lavish exhibition that reinterprates science and the 18th-century desire to ﬁnd longitude at sea. Daily 10am-5pm; planetarium times vary. General admission £6.35, child £2.25; Planetarium £6.50, child £4.50; entry to the Astronomy Centre is free. Blackheath Avenue, SE10 8XJ. 020 8858 4422. rmg.co.uk. Cutty Sark Greenwich. Map inset. SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE THEATRE & EXHIBITION Visit this modern reconstruction of Shakespeare’s original Elizabethan-era Globe Theatre and explore its fascinating exhibition spaces. The iconic building has one of the only thatched roofs in London. Check also for tours of its new candle-lit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, which is a recent reconstruction of the area’s 16th-century Blackfriars Theatre. Exhibition: daily 9am-5.30pm. Tours: 10am5pm. Admission £13.50, child £8.21. Sam Wanamaker Playhouse tours: adult £10, child £7. New Globe Walk, SE1 9DT. 020 7902 1400. shakespearesglobe.com. Blackfriars. Map C8.

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SIGHTSEEING THE VIEW FROM THE SHARD Ascend the tallest building in Western Europe, at 310m high, in a high-speed ‘kaleidoscopic’ lift to enjoy the panoramic views of London. On a clear day you can see as far as Windsor. Sun-Wed 10am-7pm; Thurs-Sat 10am-10pm (last entry one hour earlier). Advance booking recommended. General admission £29.95, child £23.95 (online discounts available). Joiner Street, SE1 9SP. theviewfromtheshard.com. 0844 499 7111. London Bridge. Map C9.

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SOMERSET HOUSE This Thameside neoclassical 18th-century building houses the famous Courtauld Gallery, cafés and restaurants and has a fountain courtyard. To 25 Oct: National Open Art. Annual exhibition showcasing shortlisted artwork from both emerging and professional artists; now in its 18th year. Embankment level daily 10am-6pm; river terrace and Seamen’s Hall daily 8am-11pm; courtyard daily 7.30am11pm. General admission free. Strand, WC2R 1LA. 020 7845 4600. somersethouse.org.uk. Temple. Map C6. ST MARTIN- IN-THE-FIELDS Landmark Palladian church with live classical music and a brass-rubbing centre, plus tours. Holy Communion given daily and classical music performed weekly by candlelight. Check for opening times and listings; some recitals free. Admission free; brass rubbing from £4.50. Trafalgar Square, WC2N 4JJ. 020 7766 1100. smitf.org. Charing Cross. Map C6. ST PAUL’S CATHEDRAL Sir Christopher Wren’s 300-year-old cathedral is ﬁlled with stunning mosaics and craftsmanship. Climb up the dome to the Whispering Gallery, a further 271 steps to the Golden Gallery for breathtaking views. Then head down to the crypt, with its monuments to famous Britons including Wren and Lord Nelson. Don’t miss Oculus: An Eye into St Paul’s, a 270-degree ﬁlm experience, for an excellent overview. Free tours. Mon-Sat 8.30am-4pm (last ticket). General admission £16.50, child £7.50, family £40. St Paul’s Churchyard, EC4M 8AD. 020 7246 8350. stpauls.co.uk. St Paul’s. Map B8.

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This month sees the opening of the Museum of London’s latest blockbuster exhibition, Sherlock Holmes, which delves into the mind of the world’s most famous detective – not forgetting, of course, his companion Dr Watson. AN IDOL OF VICTORIAN LONDON Sherlock remains a fascinating icon of popular culture: an intriguing study of a man with great gifts wrapped up in superbly-constructed mystery stories. This new exhibition – the ﬁrst major Holmes retrospective in London for over 60 years – vividly recreates Sherlock’s London and transports you to the 19th century. Through early ﬁlm, photography, historical artefacts and artworks, you’ll feel as though you’re walking down the Strand with Victorian coachand-horses clopping by, and the Baker Street Irregulars on every corner. For, as Holmes himself said: ‘It is a hobby of mine to have an exact knowledge of London.’

fascination, transcending Victorian literature on to stage and screen to become one of the most portrayed movie characters in history. From 17 October; www.museumoﬂondon.org.uk/sherlock GET THE BIGGER PICTURE The Museum of London tells London’s story – afterwards, hit the streets of the City to discover the living, breathing reality. Pick up a City Visitor Trail map (and, if you’ve got the kids, a Children’s Activity Trail) at the Museum and begin your journey through 2,000 years of history in the streets around you. For the full experience, download the City Visitor Trail app and hear inside stories at different City locations – including what’s buried beneath the Museum of London’s rotunda. www.visitthecity.co.uk.

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SIGHTSEEING Bridge). To 31 Dec: The Sixties. An exhibition of photographs of iconic Brits from the era, including Twiggy and Michael Caine, on the bridge’s West Walkway. Daily 10am-6pm (last admission 5.30pm). Admission £9, child £3.90. Joint tickets with The Monument available. Tower Bridge Road, SE1 2UP. 020 7403 3761. towerbridge.org.uk. Tower Hill. Map C9. TOWER OF LONDON The world-famous historic landmark includes the Bloody Tower, Traitors’ Gate and the Jewel House, home of the Crown Jewels. Enjoy free guided tours by ‘Beefeaters’ (Yeoman Warders). Exhibitions include Coins and Kings: The Royal Mint at the Tower, revealing the Mint’s 500-year history at the Tower. To 11 Nov: The Tower of London Remembers. An installation of 800,000 ceramic red poppies to mark the centenary

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Stargaze at the Royal Observatory Surrounded by London’s street lighting and bright buildings, it’s not always possible to appreciate the sky at night, but the free Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2014 show (until 31 Dec) is a great chance to see the stars and more without looking up. This small exhibition, which has just opened at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, features images from around the world, including star trails over the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland, and a meteor travelling over Indonesia’s Mount Bromo volcano. Pictured above is Tommy Richardsen’s shortlisted entry What the...! showing an aurora over Norway’s Steinsvik beach. And if you’re inspired to ﬁnd out more, try the Observatory’s Captured Starlight planetarium show (10am-5pm).

of World War One. Book ahead to attend the nightly Ceremony of The Keys, which dates back to 1340. It’s when the Tower of London’s outer gates are locked at 9.53pm and its keys delivered to the warden. To secure your free place, send names, dates and an SAE two months ahead of your visit to: Ceremony of The Keys Office, Tower of London, Tower Hill, EC3N 4AB. Tues-Sat 9am5.30pm; Sun & Mon 10am-5.30pm. Admission £22, child £11. Tower Hill, EC3N 4AB. 0844 482 7799. hrp.org.uk. Tower Hill. Map C9. UP AT THE O2 This exciting attraction at The O2 offers those with a head for heights the opportunity to walk and climb right over the top of the iconic arena. At the top there’s a viewing platform offering a fantastic panorama of London landmarks up to 15 miles away, including Canary Wharf and Greenwich. Wheelchair access available. Open 10am, closing times vary, please check website. Tickets from £26. The O2, Peninsula Square, SE10 0DX. theo2.co.uk/upattheo2. North Greenwich. Map inset. THE VAULT Hard Rock Cafe’s revamped rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia museum is located beneath the London Rock Shop, just across the road from its original restaurant. It contains pop artefacts, including the Jean Paul Gaultier bustier from Madonna’s Blond Ambition tour. The venue used to protect the Queen’s treasures under the old Coutts Bank. Daily 11.30am-9pm. Admission free. Rock Shop, The Hard Rock Cafe London, 150 Old Park Lane, W1K 1QZ. 020 7514 1700. hardrock.com. Hyde Park Corner. Map D4. WARNER BROS. STUDIO TOUR LONDON Explore behind the scenes of the iconic Harry Potter films in The Making of Harry Potter tour. Visitors can witness some of the series’ most iconic sets, including the Great Hall, Hagrid’s Hut, Diagon Alley and the Gryffindor Common Room. A fascinating insight into film-making. Open daily, times vary, please check website for details. Admission £31, child £23.50. Studio Tour Drive, Leavesden, Hertfordshire, WD25 7LS. 08450 840 900. wbstudiotour.co.uk. Watford Junction. Off Map. WESTMINSTER ABBEY Consecrated in 1065, this abbey is the crowning and burial site of most English monarchs. It also houses Poets’ Corner, the resting place of Charles Dickens and other famous writers. Mon, Tues & Thurs-Fri 9.30am-3.30pm; Wed 9.30am-

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LONDON LITERATURE FESTIVAL To 13 Oct: The world’s best writers, poets, performers and thinkers celebrate new writing. Events include Man Booker Prize readings. Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX. 0844 545 8252. southbankcentre. co.uk. Waterloo. Key 61. LONDON RESTAURANT FESTIVAL 8-27 Oct: Food events, top chefs, special

menus and other fun, at venues across the capital (p. 12). londonrestaurantfestival.com. MERGE FESTIVAL To 19 Oct: An extensive programme of free arts events celebrating ‘science and art’. All happenings take place around south London’s Bankside district. mergefestival.co.uk. Blackfriars. Map C7/8. RAINDANCE LONDON

DIWALI 12 Oct: Trafalgar Square hosts a whole day of festivities for Diwali, observed by Hindu, Sikh and Janist communities, celebrating light over darkness. It’s presented by the Mayor of London. Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN. london.gov.uk. Charing Cross. Map D5/6.

To 5 Oct: A ﬁlm festival renowned for showcasing the best upcoming independent cinema and ﬁlmmaking talent, this year’s roster boasts 200 feature-length and short releases. As part of it, Web Fest, the dedicated web series festival, also returns for its second year. raindancefestival.org.

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BIG BUS TOURS Daily sightseeing trips aboard a ﬂeet of open-top double-decker buses. Take in the city’s very best sights guided by a multilingual commentary (Blue Tour) or live guide (Red Tour). A hop-on, hop-off ticket for 24 hours or 48 hours, includes a river cruise and three guided walking tours. Tickets: 24-hour £32, child £12, family £76; 48-hour £38, child £15, family £91. Discounted online tickets available. 48 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W 0RN. 020 7808 6753. bigbustours.com. Victoria. Map D4. CITY CRUISES Daily guided sightseeing tours on the River Thames between Westminster, Waterloo, Tower and Greenwich piers. Lunch, tea and dinner cruises are available. Red River Rover tickets offer all-day, hop-on, hop-off sightseeing. Thames Circular Cruise is a 45-minute sightseeing trip. London Showboat cabaret cruise offers a fourcourse meal with live music (See River Thames box, p. 45). Ticket prices, times and departure points vary; please check. 020 7740 0400. citycruises.com.

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SIGHTSEEING GOLDEN TOURS Enjoy one of a range of bus tours of the capital and the UK, including Historic and Modern London, Panoramic Tour of London, Royal London and the Total London Experience Tour. Please check website for full details and prices. 020 7630 2028. goldentours.com. LONDON DUCK TOURS Explore the capital by road and river from a bright yellow amphibious vehicle. See iconic sights as you tour the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s streets before taking to the River Thames with a thrilling â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;splash-downâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, and a new perspective of landmarks such as the Houses of Parliament from the water. Please check website for departures times. Tickets ÂŁ24, child ÂŁ16, family ÂŁ70. Chicheley Street, SE1 7PY. 020 7928 3132. londonducktours.co.uk. Waterloo. Map D6. THE LONDON HELICOPTER TOUR Twenty-minute sightseeing tours from Battersea offer unique ariel views of the capital, including Big Ben, The Shard and The O2. From ÂŁ199 per seat. London Heliport, The POD Building, Bridges Court, SW11 3RE. 020 7887 2626. thelondonhelicopter. com. Battersea Park. Off map.

THE ORIGINAL TOUR With over 60 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience, these live and multilingual open-top guided bus tours take you to the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best attractions, allowing you to hop on and off at more than 80 stops, with tickets valid for 24 hours. Tickets include walking tours and a Thames River cruise. Tickets ÂŁ29, child ÂŁ14, family ÂŁ72. 17-19 Cockspur Street, SW1Y 5BL. 020 8877 1722. theoriginaltour.com. Charing Cross. Map C5. ROYAL ALBERT HALL TOURS Take a 90-minute Behind The Scenes Tour of the iconic Victorian concert hall, including the Royal Retiring Room, the gallery and the auditorium. Other tours include an Afternoon Tea Tour. Tickets from ÂŁ12.25, child ÂŁ5.25. Kensington Gore, SW7 2AP. 020 7959 0558. royalalberthall.com. South Kensington. Map D2. ROYAL OPERA HOUSE See inside one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading opera venues, which is home to the famous Royal Ballet. Take a Backstage Tour for an insight into its history, where you may also see a production in rehearsal. The Velvet,

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SIGHTSEEING Gilt and Glamour Tour focuses on the venueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amazing architecture. Please check for dates and prices. Bow Street, WC2E 9DD. 020 7304 4000. roh.org.uk. Covent Garden. Map B6. SEE LONDON BY NIGHT TOUR See the bright lights of the West End and City in the evening aboard an open-top double decker bus for a neon-bathed view of the capital. Regular departures from outside The Ritz hotel. Departures nightly. Tickets ÂŁ15, child ÂŁ10. 150 Piccadilly, W1J 9BR. 020 7183 4744. seelondonbynight.com. Green Park. Map C5. BIG BUS WALKING TOURS There are three excellent guided tours to choose from: Ghosts By Gaslight, Harry Potter Film Locations and Royal London; routes and times vary, so do please check. Walks are free with your Big Bus Tour ticket, or ÂŁ7 if purchased separately. Tours departing daily from Trafalgar Square (map B5/6). 48 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W 0RN. 020 7233 9533. bigbustours.com. Victoria. Map D4.

DR JOHNSONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WALKS Departing from Dr Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House (see Museums), the one-time home of the writer. Discover his life and work and explore the Fleet Valley and St Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Churchyard as Johnson knew them. Walks take place on the ďŹ rst Wednesday of each month. No booking required. 3pm. Tickets ÂŁ5, conc ÂŁ4. 17 Gough Square, EC4A 3DE. 020 7353 3745. drjohnsonshouse.org. Chancery Lane. Map B7. GOLDEN TOURS Enjoy a macabre 90-minute guided walking tour entitled Jack the Ripper Tour and Londonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Murky Past. See the locations of Jack the Ripperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Whitechapel murders, where the Great Fire of London began, learn about the Demon Barber of Fleet Street and executions on Tower Hill Tickets ÂŁ28. Please check the website for full details. 020 7630 2028. goldentours.com. GOTOMIDTOWN Themed 45-minute tours around Bloomsbury and Holborn. Tours are free and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no need to book. Check the website for details. The 10am & 1pm walks start by the orange information kiosk outside Holborn station;

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SIGHTSEEING walks starting at 11am, 2pm & 5.30pm meet at the Gotomidtown tourist information shop at 56 New Oxford Street, WC1B 3ST. 229-231 High Holborn, WC1V 7DA. 020 7078 7077. gotomidtown.co.uk. Holborn. Map B5. JACK THE RIPPER TOURS Blue Badge Guide Richard Jones, of London Walking Tours, devised these popular walks, offering an intriguing and chilling look at the infamous Jack the Ripper. Numbers are limited in order to give participants a better experience. Booking is essential. Tours depart daily from outside Exit 4 of Aldgate East at 7pm. Tickets £10. 020 8530 8443. rippertour.com. LONDON WALKS London’s oldest walking tour company offers more than 300 walks. Favourites include The Jack the Ripper Walk (departing daily at 7.30pm, plus Sat 3pm from Tower Hill), Harry Potter tour and Charles Dickens’ London. Visitors can enjoy spine-tinglingly spooky stories on the West End Ghost Walk every night at 7.30pm. Tickets £9, child free (if accompanied by an adult). 020 7624 3978. walks.com.

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GHOST BUS TOURS A theatrical sightseeing tour, showing you the darker side of London on a classic 1960s Routemaster bus. On-board actors and technical trickery combine to create a tour that takes you past sites of murder and execution and London’s ghosts. Tours run daily 7.30pm & 9pm from Northumberland Avenue (off Trafalgar Square). Tickets £21, child £15. 0844 5678 666. theghostbustours.com. Charing Cross. Map C6. ORIGINAL LONDON SIGHTSEEING WALKS Walks depart daily from the Original London Visitor Centre, and include Changing the Guard (departing 10.30am), Rock ‘n’ Roll (1pm) and Jack the Ripper (3.30pm from Tower Hill). Free with Original London Sightseeing Tour 17-19 Cockspur Street, SW1Y 5BL. 020 8877 1722. theoriginaltour. com. Charing Cross. Map C6. WESTWAYS CARRIAGE HORSES Experience all of London’s best sights at a gentle trot from the comfort of an elegant horse-drawn carriage. Tours last two-and-a-half to three hours as you ride in style in either a four-seater or six-seater carriage. Your carriage will even collect you from your hotel. 020 8572 3155. westwayscarriagehorses.co.uk.

The River Thames Below are some sightseeing companies that operate trips on the River Thames. See tﬂ.gov.uk/river for more details. BOAT OPERATORS City Cruises: 020 7740 0400. citycruises.com. Thames Clippers: High-speed hopon, hop-off catamarans leave every 20 mins. 020 7001 2222. thamesclippers.com. SIGHTSEEING CRUISES City Cruises’ River Red Rover offers an Westminster unlimited service between and Greenwich Piers. Tickets £17, child £8.50. City Cruises’ ThamesJet. Tickets from £35, child from £21. City Cruises’ River Nights offers champagne, canapés and live jazz music on a delightful two-hour cruise. Fri-Sat, 6.30pm. Ticket £22. DINNER CRUISES The London Showboat (City Cruises). Enjoy a relaxing cruise with a delicious meal, wine and cabaret. Mon-Sun board at 7.15pm (7.30pm sailing). Embark at Westminster Pier. Tickets £78 per person. 020 7740 0400. citycruises.com. Bateaux London. Dinner and live entertainment nightly from £79 per person. Lunch cruises Tues-Sat from £34 per person. Sunday Lunch Jazz cruises from £48 per person. Departs Embankment Pier. 020 7695 1800. bateauxlondon.com. MAIN PIERS See Central London Map – 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. North Greenwich for The O2. Millbank Pier: Pimlico. Map E6. Tower Millennium Pier: Tower Hill. Map C9. Tower Pier: Tower Hill for Tower of London. Map C9. Festival Pier: Waterloo. Map C6.

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Investigate a super sleuth Sherlock Holmes is so alive in the hearts and minds of people across the world that there are many who actually think he is a real person. Proof, perhaps, of the power behind Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s ﬁctional detective character. The Scottish author and physician wrote four novels and numerous short stories from 1887 and 1914, telling the tale of the London-based sleuth who was eccentric in personality and magniﬁcent in logical reasoning. Sherlock Holmes: The Man Who Never Lived and Will Never Die, at the Museum of London (from 17 Oct), is the largest exhibition of its kind of the past 60 years. Expect to be enthralled by objects from the museum’s Victorian and Edwardian collections, as well as other Holmes-inspired

material from across the globe. Discover original manuscripts as well as view copies of The Strand Magazine, where Holmes first appeared. The exhibition will also examine the author’s influences, which included the American writer Edgar Allan Poe, who penned The Murders in the Rue Morgue (1841). Artworks bring the world of Holmes and, indeed, Doyle to life. An oil painting of Doyle by his friend Sidney Paget captures the author at the height of his literary success in 1897. Paintings, photographs and illustrations profile Victorian London and explore how the period influenced Doyle’s tales. So loved is Holmes’ character that he has been immortalised in popular culture – the exhibition will consider performances of

the detective over the years, from both stage and screen, including those by Basil Rathbone and William Gillette. Present-day Holmes (played by Benedict Cumberbatch in the television series Sherlock) will be brought to life through a display of some of the character’s legendary costumes, such as the Derek Rose camel dressing gown. Where did Doyle’s stories come from? What was it about late 19th-century London that inﬂuenced his portrayal of Holmes as scientiﬁc and analytical in his approach to solving crime? Expect to uncover some fascinating insights into the author’s imagination and therefore creation, of one of history’s best-known detectives.

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Prices listed are for tickets bought in person, unless otherwise stated, so reductions may be available online. Many venues offer free general admission, but charge entry to temporary exhibitions. Admission prices and opening hours can change at short notice, while the qualifying ages for ‘child’ admission prices vary, so check before you visit. Map: refers to the grid coordintaes on our Central London Map. TBC: To Be Conﬁrmed. Transport symbols: Explained in key on p. 5.

BANK OF ENGLAND MUSEUM Explore the story of the Bank of England from its 1694 foundation to the present day, and ﬁnd lots of fun activities for kids. To 2015 (TBC): The First World War and the Bank of England. A look at the conﬂict’s impact on the British economy. Mon-Fri 10am-5pm. Admission free. Bank of England, Threadneedle Street, EC2R 8AH. 020 7601 4878. bankofengland. co.uk. Bank. Map B8. BRITISH LIBRARY The world’s largest library also boasts temporary literary exhibitions and a permanent collection. To 12 Oct: Enduring War: Grief, Grit and Humour. How people coped during World War I. Library open Mon-Thurs 9.30am-

8pm; Fri 9.30-6pm; Sat 9.30am-5pm; Sun and bank hols 11am-5pm. Exhibition galleries open Wed-Mon 9.30am-6pm; Tues 9.30am-8pm. General admission free; guided tour prices vary. 96 Euston Road, NW1 2DB. 0330 333 1144. bl.uk/everyone. King’s Cross St Pancras/ Euston. Map A5. BRITISH MUSEUM International cultural history from Ancient Egyptian mummies to the Elgin Marbles. To 5 Jan: Ming: 50 Years that Changed China. How China became a global superpower during the Ming dynasty (1400-1450), told through precious artefacts. To 30 Nov: Ancient Lives, New Discoveries. Eight mummies scrutinised using ground-breaking technology. Sat-Thurs 10am-5.30pm; Fri 10am8.30pm. General admission free; charges for special exhibitions. Great Russell Street, WC1B 3DG. 020 7323 8299. britishmuseum.org. Tottenham Court Road. Map B5/6. DESIGN MUSEUM World-leading museum examining design. From 29 Oct: Women, Fashion, Power. Dressing for success (p. 10). To 12 Oct: Louis Kahn. Focus on the career of the master builder. To 8 Mar 2015: Designers in Residence. Celebrating new designers who have created works around the theme of disruption. Daily 10am-5.45pm. Admission £12.40, child £6.20. 28 Shad Thames, SE1 2YD. 020 7403 6933. designmuseum.org. Tower Hill. Map C9. DR JOHNSON’S HOUSE Writer Dr Samuel Johnson compiled his ﬁrst English dictionary, which was ﬁrst published in 1755, in this period home, which dates

Calling all wildlife photography enthusiasts: this month, from 24-26 Oct, the Wildscreen Photography Festival takes place at the Royal Geographic Society. The two-day festival features workshops, talks and events from some of the most respected wildlife photographers in the world. Among the many talks given, the keynote speech will be presented by award-winning photojournalist Tim Laman, and will highlight the rare species found in the world’s wildest places, such as underwater kelp forests. For a more hands-on experience, the workshops will focus on advice on subjects including how to build a photography business, microscopy and macro photography. Pictured is a stalk-eyed ﬂy from Mozambique. Tickets range from £22.75-£250. Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, SW7 2AR. 020 7591 3000. wildphotos.org.uk. South Kensington. Map D2.

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FASHION AND TEXTILE MUSEUM British textile designer Zandra Rhodes is behind this hub of contemporary fashion, textiles and jewellery. To 18 Jan 2015: Knitwear: Chanel to Westwood. Wonderful collection of vintage knitwear from the 20th century. Tues-Sat 11am-6pm; Thurs until 8pm; Sun 11am-5pm. Admission £8.80, child free. 83 Bermondsey Street, SE1 3XF. 020 7407 8664. ftmlondon. org. London Bridge. Map C8.

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Screening McQueen Most people know the name Steve McQueen: yes, the late actor who melted the hearts of girls around the world in the film Bullitt in 1968. But there’s a new Steve McQueen (above) who is also firmly on the fame radar. Most recently, he produced and directed the Oscar-winning film 12 Years A Slave, but McQueen is also an established and respected video artist. From 14 Oct, Steve McQueen at the Thomas Dane Gallery will showcase the artist’s new body of work, in celebration of the 10th anniversary of Into This World, the first show he had there. At the heart of the exhibition will be McQueen’s new work, Ashes (2014), with both image and sound playing a part. His film and video artworks earned him the coveted Turner Prize in 1999. Thomas Dane Gallery, 3 & 11 Duke Street St James's, SW1Y 6BN. 020 7925 2505. thomasdanegallery.com. Green Park. Map C5.

GALLERY IN THE CRYPT Find modern art and photography displayed under the famous church. To 26 Oct: The Bible in Pictures. Annie Vallotton’s work for the Good News Bible. Mon-Tues 8am-8pm; Wed 8am10.30pm; Thurs-Sat 8am-9pm; Sun 11am-6pm. Admission free. St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, WC2N 4JJ. 020 7766 1100. smitf.org. Charing Cross. Map C6. HANDEL HOUSE MUSEUM Anglo-German composer George Frideric Handel lived here for 36 years. Tues-Wed & Sat 10am-6pm; Thurs 10am-8pm; Sun noon-6pm. Admission £6.50, child £2 (free Sat & Sun). 25 Brook Street, W1K 4HB. 020 7495 1685. handelhouse.org. Bond Street. Map B4. LONDON FILM MUSEUM Covent Garden’s Flower Cellars have been transformed into a fantastic exhibition space. To March 2015 (TBC): Bond in Motion. The largest collection of James Bond vehicles ever to be displayed in London. Admission £14.50. Mon-Fri & Sun 10am-6pm; Sat 10am-7pm. 45 Wellington Street, WC2E 7BN. 0207 836 4913. londonfilmmuseum.com. Covent Garden. Map B6. LONDON TRANSPORT MUSEUM Exploring the city’s transport network. To 8 Mar 2015: Goodbye Piccadilly – From the Home Front to the Western Front. World War I and social change. Mon-Thurs & Sat-Sun 10am-6pm; Fri 11am-6pm. Admission £15, child free. Covent Garden Piazza, WC2E 7BB. 020 7379 6344. ltmuseum.co.uk. Covent Garden. Map C6. MUSEUM OF LONDON The world’s largest urban history museum. From 17 Oct: Sherlock Holmes: The Man Who Never Lived and Will Never Die. A major exhibition dedicated to the great fictional detective who was created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (also p. 47). Daily 10am-6pm. General admission free; charges for special exhibitions. 150 London Wall, EC2Y 5HN. 020 7001 9844. museumoflondon.org.uk. St Paul’s. Map B8. MUSEUM OF LONDON DOCKLANDS The intriguing history of the River Thames. To 2 Nov: Bridge. Celebrating 120 years of London’s iconic Tower Bridge. Daily 10am-6pm. Admission free. West India Quay, E14 4AL. 020 7001 9844. museumoflondon.org.uk/ docklands. Canary Wharf. Map inset.

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from the 18th century. It is nestled in a maze of courts and alleys. Mon-Sat 11am-5pm. Admission £4.50, child £1.50. 17 Gough Square, EC4A 3DE. 020 7353 3745. drjohnsonshouse.org. Chancery Lane. Map B7.

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM Exhibits about nature’s many wonders. From 23 Oct: Wildlife Photographer of the Year. Display of more than 100 striking images (p. 9). Daily 10am-5.50pm. General admission free; charges for special exhibitions. Cromwell Road, SW7 5BD. 020 7942 5000. nhm.ac.uk. South Kensington. Map D2. THE QUEEN’S HOUSE This 17th-century house, once home of Charles I’s queen, Henrietta Maria, now displays the museum’s fine art collection. To February 2015: War Artists at Sea. Works by renowned artists such as Eric Ravilious and Leslie Cole are on display in this exhibition of First and Second World War art at sea. Daily 10am-5pm. Admission free. Queen’s House, Romney Road, SE10 9NF. 020 8312 6565. rmg.co.ukqueenshouse. Cutty Sark. Off map. SCIENCE MUSEUM Enjoy changing exhibitions, an IMAX 3D cinema and more. To 9 Nov: Joan Fontcuberta: Stranger Than Fiction. Photography exhibition that mixes fact with fiction and science with art in six independent narratives. Daily 10am-6pm. General admission free; charges for special exhibitions. Exhibition Road, SW7 2DD. 0870 870 4868. sciencemuseum.org.uk. South Kensington. Map D2. SHERLOCK HOLMES MUSEUM Museum dedicated to the famous fictional detective and kept exactly as described in the author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s thrilling stories (see p. 47). It is open daily from 9.30am-6pm. General admission £10, child £8. 221b Baker Street, NW1 6XE. 020 7224 3688. sherlock-holmes.co.uk. Baker Street. Map A3.

Horst: Photographer of Style. This collection of images from celebrated photographer Horst P. Horst (1906–1999) includes his work spanning the subjects of fashion, travel and art. To 15 Mar 2015: Wedding Dresses 1775-2014. The history of the wedding dress. Sat-Thurs 10am-5.45pm; Fri 10am-10pm. General 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 2 Nov: Daydreams and Diaries: The Story of Jacqueline Wilson. Exhibition on the popular contemporary children’s author. To 5 Jul 2015: It’s My Party. Installation questioning what makes a great party. 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 collection of Rococo art. Following a refurbishment, the museum’s Great Gallery has recently reopened, freshly decorated and with a new ceiling. The gallery houses some of the greatest masterpieces of painting, including works by Velázquez and Rubens. Free tours and lectures on selected dates. Daily 10am-5pm. Admission free. Hertford House, Manchester Square, W1U 3BN. 020 7563 9500. wallacecollection.org. Bond Street. Map B4. WELLCOME COLLECTION Medicine, life and art are explored in this fascinating and sometimes bizarre collection, which includes shrunken heads and ancient

TWININGS MUSEUM AFindGoaGo and ﬁnd exhibits at the home of the famous tea makers, founded in 1706. It is open from Mon-Fri 9.30am-7.30pm; Sat 10am-5pm; Sunday 10.30am-4.30pm. General admission free. 216 Strand, WC2R 1AP. 020 7353 3511. twinings.co.uk. Temple. Map C6. VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM Wonderful collection of ﬁne and applied arts. To 11 Jan 2015: Constable: The Making of a Master (p. 10). To 4 Jan 2015:

ADMIRE amazing artworks/designs at the Kinetica Art Fair (p. 63)

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MUSEUMS & GALLERIES remedies. Tues-Wed & Fri-Sat 10am-6pm; Thurs 10am-8pm; Sun 11am-6pm. Admission free. 183 Euston Road, NW1 2BE. 020 7611 2222. wellcomecollection.org. Euston. Map A5. CHURCHILL WAR ROOMS Sir Winston Churchill fought World War II from this fortified basement. Undercover: Life in Churchill’s Bunker. Permanent display that reveals what life would have been like for the Prime Minister in the Cabinet War Rooms during the conflict. Daily 9.30am-6pm. General admission £17.50, conc £14, under-16s free. Clive Steps, King Charles Street, SW1A 2AQ. 020 7930 6961. iwm.org.uk. Westminster. Map D5. FIREPOWER, THE ROYAL ARTILLERY MUSEUM Europe’s biggest artillery collection, featuring fantastic, interactive galleries. Tues-Sat 10am-5pm, plus bank holidays. Admission £5.30, child £2.50. Royal Arsenal, SE18 6ST. 020 8312 7103. firepower.org.uk. Woolwich Arsenal. Off map.

GUARDS MUSEUM Uniforms and much more relating to the five regiments of the Queen’s Foot Guards. Daily 10am-4pm. General admission £5, child free. Wellington Barracks, Birdcage Walk, SW1E 6HQ. 020 7414 3271. theguardsmuseum.com. St James’s Park. Map D5. HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY MUSEUM Explore the work of the Queen’s mounted guard, with touchscreen guides and a working stables. Admission £7, child £5. Daily 10am6pm. Horse Guards, Whitehall, SW1A 2AX. 020 7930 3070. householdcavalry museum.co.uk. Charing Cross. Map C6. IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM LONDON Recently refurbished museum where you will find huge displays related to conflicts, particularly those that involve Britain and the Commonwealth. To 8 March 2015: Truth and Memory: British Art of the First World War. The largest exhibition of British First World War art for almost a century. Daily 10am-6pm. Admission free. Lambeth Road, SE1 6HZ. 010 7416 5000. iwm.org.uk. Lambeth North. Off map.

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NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM Museum exploring Britain’s maritime history over the centuries. To 4 Jan 2015: Ships, Clocks & Stars: The Quest for Longitude. Mon-Sun 10am-5pm; Thurs 10am-8pm. General admission free; charges for special exhibitions. Park Road, SE10 9NF. 020 8858 4422. Cutty Sark. Off map. rmg.co.uk.

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ROYAL AIR FORCE MUSEUM National aviation museum focusing on the Royal Air Force. To 31 Mar 2015: Aeroﬁlms: Britain from Above. Historical aerial photos. Daily 10am-6pm. General admission free. Grahame Park Way, NW9 5LL. 020 8205 2266. rafmuseum.org. Colindale. Off map.

Tues-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat-Sun 11am-5pm. General admission £6, child free; charges for special exhibitions. Gallery Road, SE21 7AD. 020 8693 5254. dulwichpicture West Dulwich. Off map. gallery.org.uk. GUILDHALL ART GALLERY & ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE A collection of art from 1670 to the present. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun noon-4pm. From 13 Oct: 120 Years of Tower Bridge (1894-2014). The ways artists have pictured London’s most iconic bridge in its 120-year history. General admission free; charges for special exhibitions. Guildhall Yard, EC2V 5AE. 020 7332 3700. guildhallartgallercityoﬂondon. gov.uk. Bank. Map B8.

BARBICAN ART GALLERY Multi-arts venue. To 11 Jan 2015: Constructing Worlds: Photography and Architecture in the Modern World. Exhibition of work from photographers from the 1930s to the present day, who have inﬂuenced the way we view architecture. Admission £14.50, child free. Mon-Sat 9am-11pm; Sun 10am-11pm; bank hols noon-11pm. Barbican Centre, Silk Street, EC2Y 8DS. 020 7638 4141. barbican.org.uk. Barbican. Map A8/B8.

HAYWARD GALLERY Contemporary arts in 1960s Brutalist building. From 14 Oct: Mirrorcity: 23 London Artists. The imagined, the physical and the virtual come together in this exhibition of work that creates multi-dimensional realities within the space. Mon noon-6pm; Tues-Wed & Sat-Sun 10am-6pm; Thurs & Fri 10am-8pm. Admission £10.90, child free. Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX. 020 7960 4200. southbankcentre.co.uk. Waterloo. Map C6.

COURTAULD GALLERY Important European art collection, plus temporary exhibitions. From 23 Oct: Egon Schiele: The Radical Nude. Drawings and watercolours of male and female nudes by the Austrian Expressionist. 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.

ICA Galleries, a book shop, a bar and cinemas. From 14 Oct: Cybernetic Serendipity. This display in the Fox Reading Room celebrates the successful 1968 exhibition, the ﬁrst landmark show to highlight the relationship between the creative arts and new technology. Tues-Wed & Fri-Sun 11am-6pm; Thurs 11am-9pm. General admission free. 1 The Mall, SW1Y 5AH. 020 7930 3647. ica.org.uk. Charing Cross. Map C5.

DULWICH PICTURE GALLERY England’s ﬁrst public art gallery, which was founded in 1811. To 12 Oct: Open Exhibition. A collection of works by the general public (who are friends of the SEE gallery) has been sculpture at selected for display, the Victoria and for sale, by a and Albert panel of judges, to Museum mark the venue’s (p. 51) 60th anniversary.

NATIONAL GALLERY Western European painting. From 15 Oct: Rembrandt: The Late Works. Bold works of art highlight the Dutch master’s ﬁnal years, when he went through a period of intense creativity (p. 8). Sat-Thurs 10am-6pm; Fri 10am-9pm. General admission free; charges for special exhibitions. Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN. 020 7747 2885. nationalgallery.org.uk. Charing Cross. Map C5. October 2014 | LONDON PLANNER | visitlondon.com |

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MUSEUMS & GALLERIES NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY British history told through the portraiture. From 16 Oct: Anarchy & Beauty: William Morris and His Legacy 1860-1960. Focus on the designer, artist and political activist (p. 9). To 26 Oct: Virginia Woolf: Art, Life and Vision. Exhibition exploring the life of the famous writer. General admission free; Sat-Wed 10am-6pm; Thurs & Fri 10am-9pm. St Martin’s Place, WC2H 0HE. 020 7312 2463. npg.org.uk. Leicester Square. Map C6.

The Lost Album. Fri 10am-10pm; Sat-Thurs 10am-6pm. Burlington House, Piccadilly, W1J 0BD. 020 7300 8000. royalacademy.org.uk. Green Park/Piccadilly Circus. Map C5. SAATCHI GALLERY Contemporary and innovative art. To 2 Nov: Pangaea: New Art from Africa and Latin America. General admission free. Daily 10am6pm. Duke of York’s HQ, King’s Road, SW3 4RY. 020 7811 3070. saatchigallery.com. Sloane Square. Off map.

QUEEN’S GALLERY Treasures from the Royal Collection. Please note: the gallery is closed from 13 Oct. To 12 Oct: The First Georgians: Art & Monarchy 1714-1760. Look at the reigns of George I and George II. Daily 10am-5.30pm. Admission £9.75, child £4.95. Buckingham Palace, SW1A 1AA. 020 7766 7300. royal collection.org.uk. Victoria. Map D5.

SERPENTINE GALLERY Contemporary art in Kensington Gardens. To 19 Oct: Serpentine Pavilion 2014. Chilean architect Smiljan Radic has designed the 14th pavilion at the Serpentine. Tues-Sun 10am-6pm. Kensington Gardens, W2 3XA. 020 7402 6075. serpentinegallery.org. South Kensington. Map C2.

ROYAL ACADEMY OF ARTS Well-respected art institution. To 14 Dec: Anselm Kiefer. This major retrospective spans the 40-year career of the German artist. To 19 Oct: Dennis Hopper:

SOMERSET HOUSE The neoclassical home of exhibitions, displays and galleries including the famous Courtauld Gallery (courtauld.ac.uk/gallery). To 24 Oct: National Open

Dr Johnson’s House Built c.1700, this atmospheric historic house was home and workplace to Samuel Johnson (1709 - 1784) who wrote his inﬂuential English Dictionary here. 18th - century library with regular exhibits, historic interior, audio guide, foreign interpretation available (10 languages), gift shop and Georgian costumes.

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Discover much more than money when you visit the Bank’s Museum!

This October, Jesse Norman MP introduces us to Edmund Burke, the Irish philosopher-statesman and good friend of Johnson. He explores his life and thought, and explains why we cannot understand modern politics without him. See website for tickets.

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10:00am – 5:00pm Monday to Friday. Closed weekends and public holidays. Entrance in Bartholomew Lane, London EC2R 8AH Share your experience #BOEMuseum T: +44 (0)20 7601 5545 www.bankofengland.co.uk/museum

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Art Awards. UK-wide competition for both established and emerging artists. Daily 10am-6pm. Admission free. Strand, WC2R 1LA. 020 7845 4600. somersethouse.org.uk. Temple. Map C6. TATE BRITAIN Traditional and contemporary British art. To 4 Jan 2015: Turner Prize 2014. Contemporary art award celebrating British talent. To 25 Jan 2015: The EY Exhibition: Turner – Painting Set Free. Daily 10am-6pm. General admission free; charges for special exhibitions. Millbank, SW1P 4RG. 020 7887 8888. tate.org.uk. Pimlico. Off map.

MULTIPLIED 17-20 Oct: Some of the greatest contemporary artists are showcased at this popular fair. Christie’s South Kensington, 85 Old Brompton Road, SW7 3LD. multipliedartfair.com. South Kensington. Map D2. THE OTHER ART FAIR 16-19 Oct: Emerging artists rule supreme

in this unique fair. Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, E1 6QL. theotherartfair.com. Shoreditch High Street. Map A9. PAD ART FAIR 15-19 Oct: You can browse and buy

TATE MODERN Contemporary art. To 26 Oct: Malevich. Exhibition of Modernist works by artist Kazimir Malevich, pioneer of geometric abstract art (1879-1935). General admission free. 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 art in East End exhibition space. From 14 Oct: Richard Tuttle: I Don’t Know or the Weave of Textile Language. One of the ﬁrst artists to take the canvas off its stretcher and hang it on the wall. Tues-Wed & Fri-Sun 11am-6pm; Thurs 11am-9pm. General admission free; charges for special exhibitions. 77-82 Whitechapel High Street, E1 7QX. 020 7522 7888. whitechapelgallery.org. Aldgate East. Map B9. AFFORDABLE ART FAIR 23-26 Oct: Contemporary pieces. Prices from £40 to £4,000. Battersea Evolution, Battersea Park, SW11 4NJ. affordableartfair. com. Battersea Park. Off map. FRIEZE ART FAIR 15-18 Oct: This respected art fair is this year hosting an enormous 160 galleries and 1,000 artists. Regent’s Park, NW1 4NR. friezelondon.com. Baker Street. Map A4. KINETICA ART FAIR 16-19 Oct: A new media art, kinetic and electric exhibition of work from international artists, featuring workshops and performances. The Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, E1 6QL. kinetica-artfair.com. Liverpool Street. Map B9.

20th-century art, design and decorative arts, all of which are displayed in this quaint little pocket of well-heeled Mayfair. Berkeley Square, W1J 6ES. pad-fairs.com. Green Park. Map C4.

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Happy 20th anniversary, Hodgkin Artist Howard Hodgkin is one of Britain’s most important painters and print-makers; so much so that he was knighted in 1992 for his services to the arts. In 1985 he won the Turner Prize, and he has had many major retrospectives around the world. From 11 Oct, Howard Hodgkin will be the exhibition at the Alan Cristea Gallery in a celebration of the artist’s 20-year afﬁliation with the gallery, through a range of hand-painted etchings. Though his works look spontaneous, they are in fact a result of lengthy layering and painting techniques. 31-34 Cork Street, W1S 3NU. 020 7439 1866. alancristea.com. Piccadilly Circus. Map C5.

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ENTERTAINMENT By Jo Caird

Hot trend

Gemma Arteton in Made in Dagenham

There are very few theatre events that get people as excited as stage adaptations of hit films. Perhaps it’s the thrill of seeing your favourite movie characters live, or a curiosity about how a director will translate a complex story to the confines of a theatre. Whatever it is, audiences have two brand new treatments to choose from this month. Made in Dagenham opens at the Adelphi Theatre on 9 Oct. It’s a musical version of the 2010 film about striking female workers at the Ford Motor Company’s manufacturing plant in east London in the late 1960s. Based on the true

events that led to the introduction of equal pay legislation, the show stars Gemma Arterton (Tamara Drewe) as the machinist who leads the strike, while the play is directed by Rupert Goold, the man behind the Almeida Theatre’s recent hit musical adaptation of American Psycho. The show will mark Arterton’s musical theatre debut – she says she has always wanted to do one, but didn’t know if she was a good enough singer – and the former Bond girl is in safe hands with a book by Richard Bean (One Man, Two Guvnors), music by composer David Arnold (best known for his

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James Bond work) and lyrics by Richard Thomas (Jerry Springer: The Opera). Also opening in the West End this month is East is East at the Trafalgar Studios (from 4 Oct). Most people will be familiar with this story of BritishAsian family life in 1970s Salford, from the 1999 ﬁlm starring acclaimed Indian actor Om Puri. But the ﬁlm actually started out life as a play, premiering at the Royal Court in 1997. This revival stars the play’s writer Ayub Khan-Din as chip shop owner George Khan and multi award-winning stage and screen actor Jane Horrocks (Little Voice) as his wife Ella.

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2.30pm. Tickets £25-£94. Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Catherine Street, WC2B 5JF. 0844 858 8877. charlieandthechocolatefactory.com. Covent Garden. Key 45.

THE COMMITMENTS Musical based on Roddy Doyle’s book and 1991 ﬁlm, about an Irish music fan who creates a credible soul band from a bunch of performances might alternate. Transport symbols: see Contents on p. 5 for key. of amateurs. Tues-Sun 7.30pm; Sat 3pm; Sun 2.30pm. Tickets £10-£85. Palace Theatre, 109 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 5AY. 0844 412 4656. thecommitmentslondon.com. BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL Leicester Square. Key 33. A northern boy’s father tries to quash his dream of becoming a ballet dancer. This Olivier AwardDIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS winning show has music by Sir Elton John. A new musical about conmen, based on the Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Thurs & Sat 2.30pm. 1988 ﬁlm, starring actor Robert Lindsay and Tickets £20.70-£96.20. Victoria Palace Theatre, Rufus Hound. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Thurs & Sat 3pm. Victoria Street, SW1E 5EA. 0844 811 0055. Tickets £24.50-£90. Savoy Theatre, Savoy Court, billyelliotthemusical.com. Victoria. Key 49. Strand, WC2R 0ET. 0844 871 3046. scoundrels westend.com. Charing Cross. Key 41. THE BOOK OF MORMON This controversial satire is from the writers of JERSEY BOYS TV’s South Park. It follows the exploits of two The Olivier Award-winning story of US pop hapless missionaries from the Church of Latter sensations Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Day Saints. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat charting their meteoric rise. Tues-Sat 7.30pm; 2.30pm. Tickets £37.50-£150. Prince of Tues & Sat 3pm; Sun 5pm. Tickets £24.50-£92. Wales Theatre, Coventry Street, W1D 6AS. Piccadilly Theatre, 16 Denman Street, W1D 0844 482 5110. bookofmormonlondon.com. 7DY. 0844 871 7630. jerseyboyslondon.com. Leicester Square. Key 38. Piccadilly Circus. Key 35. Central London Map.

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CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY A new musical version of Roald Dahl’s tale of an ordinary boy and an extraordinary confectioner. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat

DISNEY’S THE LION KING Wonderful adaptation of the Disney ﬁlm with ingenious costumes and puppetry. Tues-Sat 7.30pm; Wed, Sat & Sun 2.30pm. Tickets

Elvis Costello (left), Sheryl Crow and Van Morrison are just some of the big name acts at this year’s BluesFest (2631 Oct). Headline gigs at this acclaimed festival take place in the Royal Albert Hall’s 5,000-seat main arena, while daytime performances can be found in smaller spaces. Catch Mud Morganﬁeld (son of Muddy Waters) in the Elgar Room, British singer and guitarist Bex Marshall in the West Foyer Arena and Irish performer Nigel Mooney in the Verdi restaurant. There are Q&A sessions too, led by renowned broadcasters Robert Elms and Paul Jones, and blues workshops for music lovers of all ages. Also on the bill are blues storytelling sessions for kids, making this a fun event for the whole family. Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, Our SW7 2AP. 020 7589 8212. bluesfest.co.uk. South Kensington. Map D2.

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Get the blues with Elvis

£12.30-£122.30. Lyceum Theatre, 21 LES MISÉRABLES Wellington Street, WC2E 7RQ. 0844 871 3000. The world’s longest-running musical, adapted from thelionking.co.uk. Covent Garden. Key 24. Victor Hugo’s novel, is set in post-Revolutionary France. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm. EVITA Tickets £12.50-£94. Queen’s Theatre, 51 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 6BA. 0844 482 5160. A new revival of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical about Argentina’s Eva Perón. lesmis.com/uk. Piccadilly Circus. Key 39. Mon-Sat 7.45pm; Wed & Sat 3pm. Tickets £26.25-86.25. Dominion Theatre, Tottenham MEMPHIS Court Road, W1P OAG. dominiontheatre.com. From 9 Oct: UK soul sensation Beverley Tottenham Court Road. Key 11. Knight stars (p. 76). Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 3pm. Tickets £20-£90. Shaftesbury Theatre, 210 HERE LIES LOVE Shaftesbury Avenue, WC2H 8DP. 020 7379 Immersive musical experience about 5399. shaftesbury-theatre.co.uk. Tottenham the life of Imelda Marcos by Court Road. Key 42. David Byrne and Fatboy Slim in the newly reopened MISS SAIGON Dorfman Theatre. Wear The blockbuster musical comfortable clothes and be returns to the West End prepared to dance. In rep. where it began 25 years Tickets £15-£45. National ago. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Theatre, South Bank, Thurs & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets SE1 9PX. 020 7452 3000. £20-£67.50. Prince Edward nationaltheatre.org.uk. Theatre, 28 Old Compton Waterloo. Key 27. Street, W1D 4HS. 0844 Book your tickets 482 5151. miss-saigon.com. visitlondon.com offers a secure MADE IN DAGENHAM Leicester Square. Key 37. online booking service, or you From 9 Oct: Musical can buy from other legitimate theatre adaptation of the ONCE agents registered with The hit ﬁlm (p. 64). Tickets Romance blooms between Society of Ticketing Agents £25-£69.50. Mon-Sat a busker and a single mother & Retailers (star.org.uk). 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 3pm. in this Olivier Award-winning Get bargain tickets from the Adelphi Theatre, Strand, musical. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; TKTS booth at The Clocktower WC2R 0NS. 0844 579 Thurs & Sat 3pm. Tickets in Leicester Square (pictured 0094. madeindagenham £19.50-£95. Phoenix above. Map C5. tkts.co.uk). themusical.com. Theatre, 110 Charing For assisted performances Charing Cross. Key 1. Cross Road, WC2H 0JP. and more, you can order 0844 871 7629. once the free Access London Theatre MAMMA MIA! musical.co.uk. Tottenham brochure from the Society A tribute to the music of Court Road. Key 34. of London Theatre on 020 ABBA, with a feel-good 7557 6700 (solt.co.uk). story set on a Greek island. THE PHANTOM Mon-Sat 7.45pm; Thurs OF THE OPERA & Sat 3pm. Tickets £15-£67.50. Novello Theatre, Gothic drama in which a mysterious masked man Aldwych, WC2B 4LD. 0844 482 5115. haunts the Paris Opera House. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; mamma-mia.com. Covent Garden. Key 30. Thurs & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £21-£95. Her Majesty’s Theatre, 57 Haymarket, SW1Y 4QL. MATILDA THE MUSICAL 0844 412 2707/0161 385 1138. thephantom Fantasic show based on Roald oftheopera.com. Piccadilly Circus. Key 19. Dahl’s comical kids’ book about a gifted girl who unleashes her magic powers against her THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS bullying family and headmistress. Tues 7pm; From 4 Oct: Kander and Ebb’s (Chicago) Wed-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm; Sun 3pm. ﬁnal collaboration is an exhilarating and subversive Tickets £20-£95. Cambridge Theatre, Seven take on the wrongful imprisonment of a group of Dials, WC2H 9HU. 0844 412 4652. matilda black men in 1930s Alabama. Mon-Sat 7.45pm; themusical.com. Covent Garden. Key 8. Wed & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £25-£85. Garrick

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LOVE THE SOUND. LIVE THE STORY

THE STORY OF FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS ALSO PLAYING SUNDAYS

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ENTERTAINMENT Theatre, 2 Charing Cross Road, WC2H 0HH. 0844 412 4662. scottsboromusicallondon.com. Leicester Square. Key 16.

URINETOWN THE MUSICAL A musical satire set in a dystopian future where a greedy conglomerate keeps increasing the cost of using its public toilets. Mon-Sat STOMP 7.45pm; Thurs & Sat 3pm. Tickets £12-£69. A multi award-winning fusion of theatre, dance, Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D comedy and rhythmic percussion. Mon & Fri 8pm; 7ES. 0844 412 4658. urinetown.co.uk. Thurs & Sat 3pm & 8pm; Sun 3pm & 6pm. Tickets Piccadilly Circus. Key 4. £26-£52.50. Ambassadors Theatre, West Street, WC2H 9ND. 0844 811 2334. stomplondon. WICKED THE MUSICAL com. Leicester Square. Key 2. This multi award-winning show about friendship and rivalry tells the back story of the witches SUNNY AFTERNOON from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £15-£95. From 4 Oct: New musical about the rise to stardom of The Kinks, with music and lyrics Apollo Victoria Theatre, 17 Wilton Road, by Ray Davies. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat SW1V 1LG. 0844 826 8000. wicked 2.30pm. Tickets £15-£75. Harold Pinter Theatre, themusical.co.uk. Victoria. Key 5. Panton Street, SW1Y 4DN. 0844 871 7627. atgtickets.com. Piccadilly Circus. Key 18. THE 39 STEPS THRILLER LIVE Comic adaptation of the 1935 Hitchcock ﬁlm Non-stop songs and razor-sharp dance celebrate in which a man is pursued by secret agents Michael Jackson’s career. Tues-Fri 7.30pm; Sat during World War I. Mon-Sat 8pm; Wed 3pm; 4pm & 8pm; Sun 3.30pm & 7.30pm. Tickets Sat 4pm. Tickets £15.25-£66.25. Criterion £27.50-£85. Lyric Theatre, 29 Shaftesbury Theatre, 218-223 Piccadilly Circus, SW1Y Avenue, W1D 7ES. 0844 482 9674. thrillerlive. 4XA. 0844 847 1778. love39steps.com. com. Piccadilly Circus. Key 25. Piccadilly Circus. Key 10.

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ENTERTAINMENT THE CHERRY ORCHARD From 10 Oct: A new version of Chekhov’s ﬁnal drama by Olivier Award-winner Simon Stephens (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time). Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £10-£35. Young Vic, 66 The Cut, SE1 8LZ. 020 7922 2922. youngvic.org. Waterloo. Key 52. THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME Award-winning adaptation of the novel by Mark Haddon. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Thurs & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £15-£85. Gielgud Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 6AR. 020 7452 3000. curious onstage.com. Piccadilly Circus. Key 17. EAST IS EAST From 4 Oct: British-Asian comedy (p. 64). Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Thurs & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £15-£52.50. 0844 871 7632. Trafalgar Studios, 14 Whitehall, SW1A 2DY. trafalgar transformed.com. Charing Cross. Key 47.

ELECTRA Kristin Scott Thomas (The English Patient) stars in a new version of Sophocles’ tragedy by Irish writer Frank McGuinness. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 3pm. Tickets £10-£55. Old Vic, The Cut, SE1 8NB. 0844 871 7628. oldvictheatre.com. Waterloo. Key 32. FAULTY TOWERS: THE DINING EXPERIENCE Two hours of 1970s-style food and interactive comedy, based on the classic British comedy series. Times vary. Tickets £45-£57. The Torquay Suite Theatre, Charing Cross Hotel, Strand, WC2N 5HX. 0845 154 4145. faultytowersuk.com. Charing Cross. Map C6. HENRY IV From 3 Oct: All-female production of Shakespeare’s history play starring Harriet Walter. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Thurs & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £10-£35. Donmar Warehouse, 41 Earlham Street, WC2H 9LX. 0844 871 7624. donmar warehouse.com. Covent Garden. Key 12.

JEEVES & WOOSTER IN PERFECT NONSENSE Comedy based on the works by PG Wodehouse. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £20-£85. Duke of York Theatre, 104 St Martin’s Lane, WC2N 4BG. 0844 871 3051. jeevesand woosterplay.com. Leicester Square. Key 14.

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KING CHARLES III This acclaimed play about a future in which Prince Charles comes to the throne transferred from the Almeida. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £17.50-£87.50. Wyndham’s Theatre, Charing Cross Road, WC2H 0DA. almeida. co.uk. Leicester Square. Key 51. THE MOUSETRAP A murderer strikes at a party in Agatha Christie’s whodunnit. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Tues 3pm; Sat 4pm. Tickets £17.50-£65. St Martin’s Theatre, West Street, WC2H 9NZ. 0844 499 1515. themousetrap.co.uk. Leicester Square. Key 40. SPEED-THE-PLOUGH Lindsay Lohan (Mean Girls) makes her stage debut in David Mamet’s satire about the movie business in Hollywood. Tickets £25-£59.50. Playhouse Theatre, Northumberland Avenue, WC2N 5DE. 0844 871 7631. atgtickets.com. Charing Cross Embankment. Key 36.

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Get your skates on for dance festival tickets Dance Umbrella (14-31 Oct) is a festival of international dance that dates back to 1978. This year’s programme includes 21st-century Flamenco (Bosque Ardora), hip-hop in A Harlem Dream (20-31 Oct), contemporary dance meets ice-skating in Vertical Inﬂuences (above, 6-7 Oct) and live electronica soundtracks in Crooked Man (24-25 Oct). Look out for practical workshops run by artists performing in the festival, including Brazilian choreographer Eduardo Fukushima, as well as a production especially for babies and their parents taking place for the ﬁrst time: Shiny (19-27 Oct). It is an experiential interactive show that gets babies and children moving. danceumbrella.co.uk.

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ENTERTAINMENT WAR HORSE Michael Morpurgoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tear-jerking tale of friendship between a boy and his horse, set during World War One. Mon, Wed-Sat 7.30pm; Tues 7pm; Thurs & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets ÂŁ15ÂŁ90. New London Theatre, 166 Drury Lane, WC2B 5PW. 020 7452 3000. warhorse london.com. Covent Garden. Key 28.

ROYAL OPERA HOUSE The Royal Ballet Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home base. From 18 Oct: A programme celebrating the Royal Balletâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s founder choreographer, Frederick Ashton. In rep. To 1 Nov: Manon. Kenneth MacMillanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s acclaimed tragic ballet. In rep. Bow Street, WC2E 9DD. 020 7304 4000. roh.org.uk. Covent Garden. Key 57.

THE WOMAN IN BLACK This gripping and fright-ďŹ lled play is based on a gothic ghost story by author Susan Hill. Tues-Sat 8pm; Tues & Thurs 3pm; Sat 4pm. Tickets ÂŁ17.50-ÂŁ60. Fortune Theatre, Russell Street, WC2B 5HH. 0844 871 7626. thewomaninblack.com. Covent Garden. Key 15.

SADLERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WELLS 8-11 Oct: Lord of the Flies. Matthew Bourneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s take on William Goldingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dystopian novel. 14-18 Oct: Beauty and the Beast/Shadows of War. Birmingham Royal Ballet return with a family favourite and a trilogy of shorts. Rosebery Avenue, EC1R 4TN. 0844 412 4300. sadlerswells.com. Angel. Key 60.

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PEACOCK THEATRE 7-25 Oct: Ballet RevoluciĂłn. The Cuban troupe presents a high-octane show with a soundtrack that featutres hit music by artists including BeyoncĂŠ and Prince. Portugal Street, WC2A 2HT. 08444 124 322. sadlerswells.com. Holborn. Key 55.

LONDON COLISEUM Home to the famous English National Opera. From 2 Oct: The Girl of the Golden West. Pucciniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s La Fanciulla del West. In rep. From 16 Oct: The Marriage of Figaro. Mozartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s masterpiece. From 29 Oct: La BohĂ¨me.

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Jonathan Miller’s production of Puccini’s ravishing score. 33 St Martin’s Lane, WC2N 4ES. 020 7845 9300. eno.org. Charing Cross. Key 54. ROYAL OPERA HOUSE Home of the Royal Opera company. To 5 Oct: Il Barbiere di Siviglia. Rossini’s sparkling comedy. In rep. From 14 Oct: I Due Foscari. New production of Verdi’s early tragedy. In rep. Bow Street, WC2E 9DD. 020 7304 4000. roh.org.uk. Covent Garden. Key 57.

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HANDEL HOUSE MUSEUM Enjoy a series of ticketed concerts and recitals in the magestic former home of the Baroque composer George Frideric Handel. 9 Oct: Beethoven and Baroque on Bouzouki. 23 Oct: France Meets Italy. 30 Oct: Bach’s French Suites. 6.30pm-7.30pm. 25 Brook Street, W1K 4H. 020 7399 1953. handel house.org. Bond Street. Map B4.

1. Mamma Mia! at the Novello Theatre 2. Jersey Boys at the Piccadilly Theatre 3. The Commitments at the Palace Theatre 4. Thriller Live (above) at the Lyric Theatre

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ENTERTAINMENT ST JAMES’S PICCADILLY This 1676 church offers a wonderful selection of evening and lunchtime concerts. Details on the website. 197 Piccadilly, W1J 9LL. 020 7381 0441. sjp.org.uk. Piccadilly Circus. Key 58. ST MARTIN-IN-THE-FIELDS CHURCH Extensive programme of concerts and lunchtime recitals at this 18th-century landmark church. Visit the website for listings. Check out its much-loved Café in the Crypt. Trafalgar Square, WC2N 4JJ. 020 7766 1100. smitf.org. Charing Cross. Key 59. SOUTHBANK CENTRE 3 Oct: London Philharmonic Orchestra (Rachmaninoff). 16 Oct: Mitsuku Ochida (Schubert/Beethoven). 26 Oct: Mozart Requiem. Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX. 0844 545 8252. southbankcentre.co.uk. Waterloo. Key 61.

THE SECRET LIFE OF SUITCASES To 12 Oct: Join Larry on his adventures with a ﬂying suitcase. Suitable for ages 4+. Times vary. Tickets £10-£16. Unicorn Theatre, 147 Tooley Street, SE1 2HZ. 020 7645 0560. unicorntheatre.com. London Bridge. Map C9. WE’RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT To 12 Oct: Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure includes puppetry and live music. Children will love it. Suitable for ages 3-7. Times vary. Tickets £10-£13.50. Polka Theatre, 240 The Broadway, SW19 1SB. 020 8543 4888. polkatheatre.com. South Wimbledon. Off map.

THE O2 ARENA 1 Oct: Kylie Minogue. 9-10 Oct: Pharrell Williams. 12-15 Oct: Ed Sheeran. 23 & 25-26 Oct: Lady Gaga. 30 Oct: Paolo Nutini. Peninsula Square, SE10 0DX. 0844 856 0202. theo2.co.uk. North Greenwich. Map inset.

ROYAL ALBERT HALL 7-8 Oct: James Taylor. 20 Oct: Elaine Paige. 23 Oct: Neil Sedaka. Kensington Gore, SW7 2AP. 020 7589 8212. royalalberthall.com. South Kensington. Map D2. SOUTHBANK CENTRE 3 Oct: Jackson Scott Band. 4 Oct: John Cooper Clarke and guests. 11 Oct: Underworld. Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX. 0844 545 8252. southbankcentre.co.uk. Waterloo. Key 61. FANTASTIC MR FOX Roald Dahl’s classic tale of ingenuity and cunning, told with beautiful puppets. Suitable for ages 4+. Times vary. Tickets £5-£14. Little Angel Theatre, 14 Dagmar Passage, N1 2DN. 020 7226 1787. littleangeltheatre.com. Angel. Key 22.

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British soul singer Beverley Knight (pictured) returns to the West End this month as nightclub singer Felicia Farrell in the Tony Award-winning Memphis the Musical (from 9 Oct). Inspired by true events that took place in the underground dance clubs of Memphis in the 1950s, the show tells the story of a radio DJ and a singer hoping to get her break. Killian Donnelly (above left, Les Misérables), takes on the role of DJ Huey Calhoun. The show ran on Broadway for nearly three years prior to this London run, winning four 2010 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. With a score by Bon Jovi founding member David Bryan (centre) and book by Joe DiPietro, whose credits include I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, there’s little doubt that Memphis will be making musical theatre waves in the West End this autumn.

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RONNIE SCOTT’S JAZZ CLUB Live singers, musicians and bands perform at London’s most famous jazz venue. 47 Frith Street, W1D 4HT. 020 7439 0747. ronniescotts. co.uk. Tottenham Court Road. Key 56.

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London’s major theatre and music venues can be 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.

24 Lyceum .............................. B3 40 St. Martin’s ...................... A2 25 Lyric ..................................... B1 41 Savoy ................................. B2 26 Menier Chocolate 42 Shaftesbury ................... A2 Factory .............................. D 43 Shakespeare’s Globe...D 27 National Theatre .......... C3 44 Vaudeville ........................ B3 28 New London ................... A2 45 Theatre Royal 29 Noël Coward .................. B2 Drury Lane ...................... A3 visitlondon.com has a secure online booking service for 30 Novello .............................. A3 46 Theatre Royal all major current and forthcoming theatre productions. 31 Old Red Lion .................. E Haymarket ...................... B1 32 Old Vic ............................... C4 47 Trafalgar Studios ........ C2 To book tickets go to visitlondon.com 33 Palace ................................ A1 48 Vaudeville ........................ B2 34 Phoenix ............................. A1 49 Victoria Palace .............. F Key to Theatres 35 Piccadilly .......................... B1 50 Waterloo East Theatre .................. C4 1 Adelphi ..............................B2 13 Duchess .....................A/B3 36 Playhouse ....................... C2 2 Ambassadors ...............A2 14 Duke of York’s .............. B2 37 Prince Edward .............. A1 51 Wyndham’s ..................... B2 3 Aldwych ............................A3 15 Fortune ........................ A2/3 38 Prince of Wales ............ B1 52 Young Vic ......................... C4 4 Apollo Theatre ..............B1 16 Garrick ............................... B2 39 Queen’s ............................ B1 5 Apollo Victoria ..............F 17 Gielgud ............................. A1 Key to Dance, Music and Multi-arts Venues 6 Arts ......................................B2 18 Harold Pinter ................. B1 7 Barbican Centre ..........G 19 Her Majesty’s.................. B1 53 Barbican Hall ................. G 58 St. James’s Piccadilly 54 London Coliseum ....... B2 church ................................ B1 8 Cambridge ......................A2 20 King’s Head Theatre . E 55 Peacock ............................ A3 59 St. Martin-in-the-Fields 9 Charing Cross Theatre..B2 21 Leicester Square church ................................ B2 10 Criterion ...........................B1 Theatre .............................. B1 56 Ronnie Scott’s .............. A1 57 Royal Opera 60 Sadler’s Wells ............... E 11 Dominion .........................A1 22 Little Angel Theatre ... E House ................................ A2 61 Southbank Centre ...... C3 12 Donmar Warehouse...A2 23 London Palladium ...... A1

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SPORT By Emma Levine

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The half marathon passing Buckingham Palace

Half marathon, full enjoyment

and gold-coloured leaves glow against a clear blue sky. Or choose a spot by the Thames to cheer on the runners. If it’s inspired you to follow the fitness mantra, then look out for the Food and Fitness Festival on race day in Hyde Park, near the start and finish points (7.30am-4pm). Here, you can try fun sporting activities including the mobile climbing wall, swingball, golf taster sessions and a play area for little ones. After that exertion, fill up on myriad cuisines at the food market, and enjoy live music. If you’re planning to return to London next year, why not apply to take part in the race? For race details, check out royalparkshalf.com.

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Get set for NFL The NFL International Series brings another high-octane American football game from the USA to Wembley Stadium, when the Atlanta Falcons play the Detroit Lions on 26 Oct, one of three games this year. The match is likely to be a sell-out, but if you can’t get a ticket, head to Trafalgar Square for NFL Fan Rally (25 Oct), a free celebration of the sport (noon4pm). Cheerleaders, interviews with legendary players including Fred Taylor and Dwight Clark, plus live music all take place on the main stage. Visit nﬂuk.com.

The Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon (12 Oct) is a charity fundraising run passing some of the capital’s best-loved iconic landmarks. Around 16,000 runners of all abilities take part in this 13.1 mile-long run, which starts in Hyde Park, near the Serpentine lake at 9am, then winds east into Green Park, past Buckingham Palace, through leafy St James’s Park and Kensington Gardens, before looping back on the north bank of the River Thames. The ﬁnal leg passes the Royal Albert Hall, before returning to Hyde Park. Race spectators can enjoy an autumnal morning in the immaculate Royal Parks, where plane trees with rust

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AMERICAN FOOTBALL 26 Oct: Atlanta Falcons vs Detroit Lions (NFL International Series). Wembley Stadium, HA9 0WS. 020 8795 9744. wembleystadium.com. Wembley Park. Off map. BASKETBALL 24 Oct: London Lions vs Plymouth Raiders.

Copper Box, QE Olympic Park, E20 3AB. 020 3288 1800. queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk. Stratford. Off map.

CHELSEA FC STADIUM TOURS & MUSEUM Guided tours of ‘the Bridge’ including the dressing room. Tour and museum £20, child £13. Museum only £11, child £9. Stamford Bridge, Fulham Road, SW6 1HS. 0871 984 1955. chelseafc.com/tours. Fulham Broadway. Off map. FULHAM FC STADIUM TOURS Check for dates. Tour £12, child £9/free. Craven Cottage, Stevenage Road, SW6 6HH. 020 7384 4777. fulhamfc.com. Putney Bridge. Off map. LORD’S CRICKET GROUND Home of world cricket, celebrating its bicentenary. Museum only: £7.50, child (5-15) £5. Tour £18, child £12. St John’s Wood Road, NW8 8QN. 020 7616 8500. lords.org. St John’s Wood. Map A2.

TWICKENHAM WORLD RUGBY MUSEUM & STADIUM TOUR 24-25 Oct: Revolution Series. Lee Valley VeloPark, Visit the world’s largest rugby venue. Tour and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, E20 3EL. museum £12, child £8. Twickenham Stadium, 020 3288 1800. visitleevalley.org.uk. Whitton Road, TW2 7BA. 020 8892 8877. Stratford. Off map. rfu.com. Twickenham. Off map.

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THE WEMBLEY STADIUM TOUR Explore the UK’s largest stadium with a guided tour that includes the England dressing rooms. Daily 10am-4pm. Tickets £16, child £9. Olympic Way, HA9 0WS. 0844 800 2755. wembley 9 Oct: England vs San Marino. Wembley Stadium, stadium.com/tours. Wembley Park. Off map. HA9 0WS. 0844 856 1113. wembleystadium. com. Wembley Park. Off map. WIMBLEDON LAWN TENNIS MUSEUM & TOUR 18 Oct: Arsenal vs Hull City. Emirates Stadium, Trophies, memorabilia and tour of Centre Court. 75 Drayton Park, N5 1BU. 020 7619 5000. Museum £12, child £7; museum and tour £22, arsenal.com. Holloway Road/Arsenal child £13. Church Road, SW19 5AE. 020 8946 Finsbury Park. Off map. 6131. wimbledon.com. Southﬁelds. Off map.

FOOTBALL 5 Oct: Chelsea vs Arsenal City. Stamford Bridge, Fulham Road, SW6 1HS. 0871 984 1955. chelseafc.com. Fulham Broadway. Off map.

HORSE RACING 18 Oct: British Champions Day. Ascot, High Street, Berkshire, SL5 7JX. 0844 346 3000. ascot.co.uk. Waterloo to Ascot (52 mins). Off map. ARSENAL FC STADIUM TOURS & MUSEUM Self-guided audio tours, plus Legends Tour. Audio tour and museum £18, child £9.50. Legends Tour £37.50, child £18. 75 Drayton Park, N5 1BU. 020 7619 5000. arsenal.com. Holloway Road/Arsenal. Off map.

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Find out about Fulham’s football heritage ‘We don’t have the shiny trophies or museum like Chelsea – but we certainly have the history’ said our fantastic Fulham FC Stadium Tour guide, Bridget. She’s right, Craven Cottage is the English Premier League’s oldest ground, built in 1905 by Scottish architect Archibald Leitch, after the club was founded by church wardens way back in 1879. The tour began outside the Grade II-listed Johnny Haynes Stand, built in Edwardian red brick for just £15,000 back then. There’s also a statue of Fulham legend Haynes, who scored 157 goals for the club between 1952 and 1970. Inside the Chairman’s Club room, a timeline charts historic moments and famous names, from the pride of reaching the ﬁnal of the 2010 UEFA Cup, to star players like Bobby Robson and Bobby Moore. On the wall of the George Cohen Lounge hangs the star player’s 1966 World Cup England cap and winner’s medal. Among the tour’s many highpoints, we got to sit in the pitch-side dugout, pretending to be football managers, before heading to the hallowed teams’ dressing rooms in the original building known as the ‘Cottage’. It’s impossible to leave without gaining a deeper sense of the club’s history, and of the incredible heritage of football itself. Review by Emma Levine.

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FEEL LIKE A WIMBLEDON CHAMPION Every summer brings another exciting Championship at Wimbledon, so why not visit the award-winning Museum. With complimentary audio guides in 10 languages, learn about the history of the sport, listen to John McEnroe’s ‘ghost’ and see the new Championship trophies display, complete with 360° views. 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: Southﬁelds Telephone: 020 8946 6131 The Museum Building, The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club, Church Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 5AE WIMBLEDON.COM/MUSEUM SUPPORTED BY

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SHOPPING By Kohinoor Sahota

Clockwise: USA Series – Paciﬁc Park by Sir Peter Blake at Multiplied; Orson Kartt’s Let There Be Light at The Other Art Fair; Atelier Van Lieshout’s ﬁve-pointed ring at PAD

Buy some art to take home Art fairs are a regular draw in London, but few demand the same attention as those held during October. Now in its 12th year, Frieze Art Fair (15-18 Oct; p. 63) is set to be the biggest of the season: it attracts up to 160 galleries, 1,000 artists and 60,000 visitors. Contemporary artists exhibit in various sections, including the newly created Live with its installations, and Focus where young artists have created work just for the fair. Artists include previous Turner Prize-winner Martin Creed, as well as Goshka Macuga and Koo Jeong, who have both exhibited at the Venice Biennale. As for special events, there are Frieze Projects

where you can be entertained by Nick Mauss’ ‘living stage’, which sees a new ballet performed each day, or be wowed by Jérôme Bel’s Disabled Theater, which is also performing as part of Dance Umbrella. Shopping at an art fair is no ordinary experience; here you get the chance to talk to curators, collectors, gallerists and even the artists themselves. Nicky Wheeler, Managing Director of the Affordable Art Fair, advises: ‘Whether you’re at an art fair or a private gallery, have a chat with the curator or gallery owner. You shouldn’t feel intimidated – no question is a wrong question.’ For smaller

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price tags, head to Battersea’s Affordable Art Fair (23-26 Oct; p. 63) where items range from £40 to £4,000. Expect contemporary pieces including paintings, prints and photos from famous and emerging names. PAD (15-19 Oct; p. 63), the Pavilion of Art and Design, showcases decorative art. Pieces range from Atelier Van Lieshout’s Five Pointed Golden Knuckle ring (inset), to an Arabian votive plaque dating back to 1,000 BC. The Other Art Fair (16-19 Oct; p. 63) showcases unsigned artists, but you can be sure they are names to watch as Tracey Emin is part of the committee that decides the line-up. And, at Multiplied (17-20 Oct; p. 63) at Christie’s, you can get your hands on big names, such as an original by Sir Peter Blake.

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BRICK LANE Vintage shops and weekend stalls selling everything from antique furniture to books, retro clothing and records. Weekends are best. Some shops open daily; market Sun 9am-5pm. Brick Lane, E1 6PU. 020 7364 1717. visitbricklane.org. Aldgate East. Off map.

CARNABY Once the domain of 1960s mods and rockers, these days the area appeals to the fashionable set, with sports-inspired stores and independent boutiques. Oxford Circus. Map B5.

CAMDEN MARKET Find retro clothes, jewellery and antiques. Open daily 10am-6pm. Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8AF. 020 7485 7963. camdenlockmarket.com. Camden Town. Off map.

OXFORD STREET Europe’s busiest shopping street has major department stores and popular high-street chains. Oxford Circus/Bond Street/Marble Arch. Map B4/5/6.

LONDON SILVER VAULTS The world’s largest retailer of ﬁne antique silver also stages fascinating temporary exhibitions. Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm; Sat 9am-1pm. Chancery Lane, WC2A 1QS. 020 7242 3844. thesilver vaults.com. Chancery Lane. Map B7.

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PORTOBELLO ROAD MARKET Great stalls every Sat in a two mile-long stretch, specialising in antiques, curiosities, clothes and arts. Shops open Mon-Sat. Portobello Road, W11 1AN. portobello market.org. Notting Hill Gate. Off map. HARRODS One of the world’s most famous stores. Includes top fashion labels, accessories and a lavish Food Hall. 87-135 Brompton Road, SW1X 7XL. 020 7730 1234. harrods.com. Knightsbridge. Map D3.

Sniff out Harrods’ most fragrant salon At Harrods’ new Salon de Parfums, you can take your pick of scents from names that include Tom Ford, Dior and Chanel. Brands exclusive to the store include the London-based Thomas Kosmala and Dolce & Gabbana’s Velvet Collection. If none of the existing fragrances take your fancy, why not create your own with the bespoke perfume creation service? With its crystal chandelier, statement sofas and vast space, the salon is the epitome of luxury.

JOHN LEWIS Celebrating its 150th year, this British institution sells everything from hats to homewares across its splendid seven-ﬂoors. 300 Oxford Street, W1A 1EX. 020 7629 7711. johnlewis.com. Oxford Circus. Map B4. SELFRIDGES Landmark London store which is fantastic for fashion, beauty and food, plus the enormous Shoe Galleries and Denim Studios. 400 Oxford Street, W1A 1AB. 0800 123 400. selfridges. com. Bond Street. Map B4.

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ST PANCRAS INTERNATIONAL A wide range of high-street shops and boutiques with extended opening hours. St. Pancras International Station, Euston Road, N1C 4QP. 020 7843 7688. stpancras.com/shop. King’s Cross St Pancras. Map A6. WESTFIELD LONDON More than 300 luxury and high-street stores and 65 restaurants are to be found at this chic west London mall. Ariel Way, W12 7GF. 020 3371 2300. uk.westﬁeld.com/london. Shepherd’s Bush. Off map.

BUILD-A-BEAR Build your own delightful bear from the collection of 30 furry friends on offer, then have fun choosing his or her clothing. Unit 9, North Piazza, Covent Garden, WC2E 7QA. 020 7240 2372. buildabear.co.uk. Covent Garden. Map B/C6. IT’S ONLY ROCK ‘N’ ROLL Shop selling rock memorabilia, t-shirts, autographs, 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. joeland sonfabrics.com. Edgware Road. Map A3.

WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY London’s largest shopping centre boasts 270 shops, plus 70 restaurants and bars. 2 Stratford Place, Montifichet Road, E20 1EJ. 020 8221 7300. uk.westfield.com/stratfordcity. LINKS OF LONDON This shop offers elegant collections of Stratford. Off map. jewellery, watches and gifts. 9 King’s Road, SW3 4RP (and branches). 020 7730 3133. linksoflondon.com. Sloane Square. Off map. PRIMARK A bargain hunter’s paradise. This huge store LONDON BEATLES STORE offers clothing and homewares at affordable London’s only Beatles shop stocks new and prices. 499-517 Oxford Street, W1K 7BA original memorabilia. 231/233 Baker Street, (and branches). 020 7495 0420. NW1 6XE. 020 7935 4464. beatlesstorelondon. primark.com. Marble Arch. Map B4. co.uk. Baker Street. Map A3. TOPSHOP TWININGS This huge flagship store brims with catwalkThere are over 100 varieties of teas and infusions inspired pieces at affordable prices. There’s a at one of the oldest shops in London. Open since great nail and blowdry bar too. Oxford Circus, W1W 8LG (and branches all across London). 1706, it’s also home to a small but fascinating tea museum. 216 Strand, WC2R 1AP. 020 7353 08448 487 487. topshop.com. Oxford 3511. twinings.co.uk. Temple. Map C6. Circus. Map B5.

It’s rare to ﬁnd a shopping event solely for men, but Off the Rails (30 Oct-2 Nov) in The Old Truman Brewery bucks the trend. With more than 70 brands on show, mainly of emerging designers, there’s a chance for you to get your hands on key pieces for the upcoming season. The autumn and winter pieces feature loafers from Bobbies, jumpers from ESK Cashmere and silk ties from Marwood. What’s more, a personal styling service is complimentary. There’s also a pop-up art exhibition, and a chance to get your hair cut and have a wet shave at Murdock London barbershop. And, what better way to celebrate your ﬁnds (and new look) than with a toast at Mr. Hyde’s Bar? Cheers! Tickets from £10. The Old Truman Brewery, 15 Hanbury Street, E1 6QR. offtherailsldn.com. Shoreditch High Street Aldgate East. Map A9.

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Burgers get bigger in London Juicy, satisfying and utterly delicious: it’s hard not to like a burger. Currently a big trend, the capital has caught up with America in its admiration of this fast-food favourite, and now we’re spoilt for choice. Among the newcomers, everyone has been raving about the restaurant Patty & Bun. The original branch on James Street always has a long queue of hungry customers (due to its no bookings policy), but it’s worth the wait. With loud, funky beats playing and shared tables, it has an informal, super-cool NYC vibe. One thing that sets it apart is its use of brioche buns, rather than the standard white hamburger bap, to soak up the juices dripping from its top-quality Aberdeen Angus

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HAM HOLY BURGER This cult Italian restaurant now has an outlet in John Lewis department store. Expect gourmet burgers. £. John Lewis, 300 Oxford Street, W1C 1DX. 020 7629 7711. hamholyburger.com. Oxford Circus. Map B5. HARD ROCK CAFE US classics at London’s original burger joint, complete with rock memorabilia. ££. 150 Old Park Lane, W1K 1QZ. 020 7514 1700. hardrock.com. Hyde Park Corner. Map C4.

PATTY & BUN This laid-back burger joint is very popular for its upbeat atmosphere and burgers, made with brioche buns. £. 54 James Street (and Liverpool Street branch), W1U 1HE. 0207 487 3188. pattyandbun.co.uk. Bond Street. Map B4. PLANET HOLLYWOOD Great burgers, pizzas, pasta and cocktails. Check out its great collection of ﬁlm memorabilia. ££. 57-60 Haymarket, SW1Y 4QX. 020 7287 1000. planethollywoodlondon.com. Piccadilly Circus. Map C5. RAINFOREST CAFE A rainforest jungle with life-size animatronic animals. ££. 20 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 7EU. 020 7434 3111. therainforestcafe.co.uk. Piccadilly Circus. Map C5.

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EATING OUT AQUA SHARD For a real treat, head up The Shard, the skyscraping London landmark, for delicious contemporary British cuisine and fantastic views right across the capital and beyond. £££. 31 St Thomas Street, SE1 9RL. aquashard. London Bridge. Map C8. co.uk. CAFÉ IN THE CRYPT In this landmark church’s basement, the café serves great English food at reasonable prices. Mon-Sat from 8am; Sun 11am. £. St. Martinin-the-Fields, corner of Trafalgar Square, WC2N 4JJ. 020 7766 1158. smitf.org. Charing Cross. Map C6. CHENESTONS This intimate restaurant with traditional English decor specialises in ﬁne British cuisine. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. £££. The Milestone Hotel, 1 Kensington Court, W8 5DL. 020 7917 1000. milestonehotel.com. High Street Kensington. Off map. GARFUNKEL’S A range of popular British dishes, plus hot dogs, pizzas, pasta, wraps and the famous salad bar. Many West End and central locations. Daily 7am-midnight. ££. 19 Irving Street, WC2H 7AU. garfunkels.co.uk. Leicester Square. Map C5. PARK TERRACE Located in the Royal Garden Hotel London, this luxurious venue uses locally-sourced ingredients. ££. 2-24 Kensington High Street, W8 4PT. 020 7937 8000. parkterracerestaurant.co.uk. High Street Kensington. Off map. RESTAURANT AT ST PAUL’S In the cathedral’s vaults, dine on top British produce. Lunch & afternoon tea only. ££. St Paul’s Cathedral, St Paul’s Churchyard, EC4M 8AD. 020 7248 2469. restaurant atstpauls.co.uk. St Paul’s. Map B8. SERPENTINE BAR & KITCHEN Perched beside Hyde Park’s Serpentine lake, this is the perfect place to relax on the restaurant’s riverside terrace as you watch the boaters row past. Enjoy a range of British classics as well as authentic pizzas from the wood-ﬁred oven. Serpentine Road, Hyde Park, W2 2UH. 020 7706 8114. benugo.com. Hyde Park Corner. Map C3.

ST PANCRAS GRAND This ornate dining room, in the Eurostar terminal, serves brasserie-style dishes. Mon-Sat from 7am; Sun from 8am. ££. Upper Concourse, St Pancras International, N1C 4QL. 020 7870 9900. searcys.co.uk. King’s Cross St Pancras. Map A6. SOPHIE’S STEAKHOUSE & BAR Enjoy excellent British dishes in Theatreland, including burgers, steaks and a terrine board. There’s also a pre-theatre menu if you want to catch a show. ££. 29-31 Wellington Street, WC2E 7DB (and branches). 020 7836 8836. sophiessteakhouse.co.uk. Covent Garden. Map C6. MIN JIANG Savour delicious cuisine and enjoy great views across Hyde Park at this five-star Chinese restaurant. £££. 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 This huge Cantonese restaurant is popular for its excellent dim sum, served every lunchtime. Enjoy classic dishes in the evening. ££. 40-42 Baker Street, W1U 7AJ (and branch). 020 7487 4688. royalchinagroup.co.uk. Baker Street. Map B4. GREAT BRITISH FISH & CHIPS With a modern interior that celebrates all things British, this venue is a patriotic tribute to our national dish. It’s incredibly good value too (p. 91). £. County Hall, Riverside Building, Westminster Bridge Road, SE1 7PB. 020 7928 3019. Westminster. Map D6. MR FISH Fish and chips is a favourite British dish. Here, the fish is deliciously fresh and tender. It’s also excellent value. £. 9 Porchester Road, W2 5DP. 020 7229 4161. mrfish.uk.com. Bayswater. Map B/C2.

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CHUTNEY MARY This restaurant has a conservatory, and offers a gourmet tour of seven Indian regions. Dinner Mon-Sat; lunch Sat & Sun. ££. 535 King’s Road, SW10 0SZ. 020 7351 3113. chutneymary.com. Fulham Broadway. Off map. GAYLORD RESTAURANT Award-winning curry and Mughal dishes that are ﬁt for a maharajah. ££. 79-81 Mortimer Street, W1W 7SJ. 020 7580 3615. gaylord london.com. Oxford Circus. Map B5. HAANDI A range of North Indian dishes, such as authentic Punjabi chicken curry, plus plenty of vegetarian dishes. £. 7 Cheval Place, SW7 1EW. 020 7823 7373. haandi-restaurants.com. Knightsbridge. Map D3.

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AMAYA The Michelin-starred food is full of exotic ﬂavours – watch it being cooked in the open kitchen. £££. 19 Motcomb Street, SW1X 8JT. 020 7823 1166. amaya.biz. Knightsbridge. Map D4.

IMLI STREET This Soho favourite has enjoyed a refurb. Enjoy 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 unique taste of colonial India, featuring dishes from the French colony of Pondicherry. ££. 32 Bryanston Street, W1H 7EG. 020 7224 0055. laportedesindes.com. Marble Arch. Map B3.

MASALA ZONE Great-value Indian street food. The Soho branch (9 Marshall Street, W1F 7ER. 020 7287 9966) is near West End shops and Masala Express is at Selfridges (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 Kensington’s museums. It has two sister venues: Khan’s 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. memoriesoﬁndia.com. Gloucester Road. Off map. MINT LEAF Innovative Indian cuisine in a chic setting. Its menu is inspired by head chef Rajinder Pandey’s travels across South Asia, and the Haymarket location makes it ideal for dining before or after the theatre. ££. Suffolk Place, Haymarket, SW1Y 4HX. 020 7930 9020. mintleaf restaurant.com. Piccadilly Circus. Map C5.

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In the Mexican mood? Hidden among rows of quaint townhouses is Abbeville Road’s recent arrival – Mexican bar and restaurant Comensal. Drawing from their authentic knowledge, Mexican-British couple Cati Beg and John Smith have sidestepped the clichés (there isn’t a sombrero in sight) to create a relaxed, colourful contemporary décor. Diners can choose between a range of seriously delicious Mexican street food dishes including ‘Nopalitos Tacos’ stuffed with cactus, tomatoes, coriander and lime and ‘Mi Taco Favorito’ – ﬂour tortillas packed with king prawns, cooked in chipotle salsa. You can also select from a range of main dishes such as marinated sea bass or chicken breast drizzled with homemade mole sauce and sprinkled with fresh cheese and toasted sesame seeds. Polish it off with one of the restaurant’s 100% agave tequilas. Review by Lois Bryson-Edmett. 32 Abbeville Road, SW4 9NG. 020 8673 7272. comensal.co.uk. Clapham South. Off map.

VEERASWAMY In London’s oldest Indian restaurant, the décor evokes a 1920s maharajah’s palace. £££. 99 Regent Street, W1B 4RS. 020 7734 1401. veeraswamy.com. Piccadilly Circus. Map C5. SARASTRO Baroque-style décor sets the scene for Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine. Live opera during Sun lunch, Sun and Mon evenings. ££. 126 Drury Lane, WC2B 5SU. 020 7836 0101. sarastrorestaurant.com. Covent Garden. Map B6. ZILOUF’S At this relaxed restaurant and bar decorated with vintage furniture, try Australian/Asian fusion dishes such as salmon with cucumber, salmon roe and nori (seaweed) crisp. ££. 270 Upper Street, N1 2UQ. 020 7226 1118. ziloufs.com. Highbury & Islington. Off map. JAMIE’S PICCADILLY Jamie Oliver’s new ﬂagship restaurant is situated over three ﬂoors of an old pub. It also has a large roof terrace. Pasta is made fresh every day. ££. 17-19 Denman Street, W1D 7HW. jamieoliver. com/restaurants. Leicester Square. Map C5.

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EATING OUT ROSSOPOMODORO This recently opened authentic Neapolitan pizza restaurant in John Lewis department store offers pizzas and pasta made with only the highest quality ingredients, served up by pizza chefs from Naples. John Lewis, 300 Oxford Street, W1C 1DX. 020 7629 7711. rosso pomodoro.co.uk. Oxford Circus. Map B5. BENIHANA Chefs create griddle-cooked dishes at your table. Try the wagyu beef and prawn, sushi and sashimi. £££. 35 Carter Lane, EC4V 5AJ (and branches). 020 7074 1001. benihana restaurant.co.uk. Blackfriars. Map B7.

“The Show After The Show” Located in the heart of theatreland can be found one of London’s most spectacular restaurants. Sarastro is not only a treat for the palate but for the eyes and ears as well. Dine in the flamboyant operatic surroundings and feast upon the fine array of Mediterranean dishes. Every Sunday matinee and Sunday and Monday evenings there are live opera performances from up and coming stars, not only from the Royal and National Opera but from all over the world as well. On Thursday evenings enjoy live swing & Motown with West End star Colin Roy. A pre and post theatre menu is also available at £14.50 for two courses. Private function room for all occasions available for up to 300 guests. 126 Drury Lane, London, WC2 Tel: 020 7836 0101 Fax: 020 7379 4666 www.sarastro-restaurant.com E: reservations@sarastro-restaurant.com

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 really convenient central location. Its menu is ﬁlled with a selection of 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. THE DELAUNAY Situated in Theatreland, the opulent interior and menu are both inspired by central Europe’s grand cafés. Mon-Fri from 7am; Sat from 8am; Sun from 9am. ££-£££. 55 Aldwych, WC2B 4BB. 020 7499 8558. thedelaunay.com. Temple. Map B6. GALVIN BISTROT DE LUXE This impressive French-style bistrot from the Michelin-starred Galvin brothers is a real treat, with superb service and a lovely atmosphere. £££. 66 Baker Street, W1U 7DJ. 020 7935 4007. galvinrestaurants.com. Baker Street. Map B4.

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HELIOT Hippodrome Casino’s restaurant serves British classics. Daily 5pm-midnight. ££-£££. The Hippodrome Casino, Cranbourn Street, WC2H 7JH. 020 7769 8844. hippodromecasino.com/ heliot. Leicester Square. Map C5. RS HISPANIOLA Mediterranean cuisine aboard a restaurant ship (see Sightseeing). ££. Victoria Embankment, WC2N 5DJ. 020 7839 3011. hispaniola.co.uk. Embankment. Map C6. TING At level 35 of The Shard, this restaurant in luxury hotel, Shangri-La, offers 360 degree views. Enjoy European-Asian dishes. ££££. Shangri-La, The Shard, 31 St Thomas Street, SE1 9QU. 020 7234 8000. shangri-la.com. London Bridge. Map C8.

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Eat oodles of noodles If you’re looking for a buzzing, smart yet informal place for lunch or a pre-theatre dinner, The Noodle House will tick all those boxes. Offering a good selection of South East Asian favourites, the open kitchen is a hub of activity. We tried a selection of beautifully presented dishes including the Si Racha prawns, tempura-style with spicy mayo, and chicken satay to start, followed by Singapore noodles and Thai chicken, a mix of chicken breast, spring onions, chilli, ginger and kafﬁr lime leaves wok fried in a tangy Thai sauce. Though we had little room left for dessert we simply had to try the house speciality, hand-rolled banana spring rolls with caramel sauce and ice cream. Delicious! Review by Jackie Jenks. 117 Shaftesbury Avenue, WC2H 8AD. 020 3725 5777. tnhlondon.com. Tottenham Court Road. Map B5.

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EATING OUT BALI BALI A great spot offering Balinese cuisine, with satays and an Indonesian set menu. Closed Sun lunch. £-££. 150 Shaftesbury Avenue, WC2H 8HL. 020 7836 2644. balibalirestaurant.com. Covent Garden. Map B6.

Specialising in North Indian Frontier cuisine, Haandi’s 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 à la carte choices available at lunch and dinner. Haandi is the ﬁrst truly authentic Indian restaurant in the area aimed at a clientele that knows its raita’s from its roti’s. This is Indian food for Grown-ups! Haandi has two entrances: 136 Brompton Road, SW3 1HY & 7 Cheval Place, SW7 1EW 020 7823 7373 | www.haandi-restaurants.com

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MANGO TREE Enjoy traditional Thai cuisine at this stylish restaurant, close to Buckingham Palace. £££. 46 Grosvenor Place, SW1X 7EQ. 020 7823 1888. mangotree.org.uk. Victoria. Map D4. THAI POT This popular spot has very stylish décor and truly fantastic food. Closed Sun. £. 1 Bedfordbury, WC2N 4BP. 020 7379 4580. thaipot.biz. Covent Garden. Map C6. EL PIRATA Pick from dozens of top-quality Spanish tapas at this great, buzzing venue. Try the chilli prawns with garlic, and patatas bravas. Closed Sun. ££. 5-6 Down Street, W1J 7AQ. 020 7491 3810. elpirata.co.uk. Green Park. Map C4. EL PIRATA DETAPAS A more laid-back version of El Pirata in Mayfair, this Notting Hill neighbourhood restaurant serves imaginative, contemporary tapas. ££-£££. 115 Westbourne Grove, W2 4UP. elpiratadetapas. co.uk. Westbourne Grove. Off map. WOK TO WALK Great-value beef, tofu and pak choi, as well as a variety of delicious Asian sauces. £. 4 Brewer Street, W1F 0SB (and branch). 020 7287 8464. woktowalk.com. Piccadilly Circus. Map C5.

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BLUE ELEPHANT This great restaurant in a riverside setting has been serving Royal Thai cuisine since 1986. £££. The Boulevard, Imperial Wharf, Townmead Road, SW6 2UB. 020 7385 6595. blue elephant.com. Imperial Wharf. Off map.

WOODLANDS Authentic pan-Indian cuisine, plus a wide range of organic, vegan and vegetarian wines. £££. 37 Panton Street, SW1Y 4EA (and branches). 020 7839 7258. woodlandsrestaurant.co.uk. Piccadilly Circus. Map C5.

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A very popular venue, El Pirata is a classic Spanish tapas bar and restaurant that serves affordable, authentic Spanish cuisine with a relaxed, friendly ambience. No wonder, then, that it has received excellent reviews in leading food guides, including Harden’s. According to one leading critic, it offers ‘ﬁne food, excellent choice, comfortable surroundings and marvellous service – and a bill that doesn’t give me indigestion!’

El Pirata Detapas in Notting Hill has 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 Ramsay’s Best Restaurant, and continues to offer some of the best Spanish cuisine in London. Top critic Marina O’Loughlin said: ‘This is just the kind of restaurant I’d like at the end of my road.’

5-6 Down Street, Mayfair, W1 7AQ. 020 7491 3810/020 7409 1315. elpirata.co.uk. Green Park. Map C5.

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NIGHTLIFE By Beatrice Yeatman-Biggs

Hot trend

Brewing at The Florence

Over the past few years, the demand for independently brewed beer has risen, with many people preferring crafted artisan brews over massproduced brands that don’t always have as much character. Back in 1970s Britain, many of the commercial breweries offered apprenticeships in artisan brewing. Those who completed them often went on to produce their own beer, independently. This interest in non-corporate, cask ale brewing has caught on in the capital, and there is now an increasing number of microbreweries; small-scale independent brewers producing their own artisan beers. The legendary Camden Town Brewery is hugely popular due to its range of brilliant craft beers

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and ales. An on-site bar is just a stone’s throw away from where the magic takes place. If you feel like delving deeper, there are also informative brewery tours. One of craft beer’s biggest success stories is Scottish company BrewDog, whose reach now includes several branches around the globe. You can sample its wares in Camden, north London at a buzzing branch that offers regularly changing menu of unique beers. Set in the basement of Hackney pub The Cock Tavern, Howling Hops microbrewery is run

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by Ed Taylor, who began making his own beer at home, before turning professional. Most of his Howling Hops range is sold at the pub, where staff can guide you through the choices. One of London’s original craft beer pubs, The Florence is a lovely place to relax in after a stroll in nearby Brockwell Park. Try one of the on-site brewery’s excellent beers, such as the Bonobo, a dark and fruity bitter. You may wonder why you haven’t been more adventurous before. Try one of BrewDog’s trademark beers

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Here are some of the highlights of London’s rich and varied nightlife. Most bars are open 11am-11pm, and most nightclubs 10pm-3am (some stay open as late as 6am). Please check for opening hours, admission charges and dress codes. The UK’s 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. 110.

THE BLACK FRIAR Enjoy unusual cask ales in this century-old Grade II-listed pub. 174 Queen Victoria Street, EC4V 4EG. 020 7236 5474. nicholsonspubs.co.uk. Blackfriars. Map C7. MAGPIE & STUMP Opposite the famous Old Bailey courts, this pub dates back to the 1500s, and was a viewing spot for public hangings at Newgate Prison. 18 Old Bailey, EC4M 7EP. 020 7248 5085. magpieandstump.com. St Paul’s. Map B8. BREWDOG Popular independent brewery, which now has various branches. Try one of its international craft beers. 113 Bayham Street, NW1 0AG. 020 7284 4626. brewdog.com. Camden Town. Off map. CAMDEN TOWN BREWERY This brewery is an institution among beer enthusiasts, and has a small bar looking out onto a private street. Tours are available.

55-59 Wilkin Street Mews, NW5 3NN. 0207 485 1671 camdentownbrewery.com. Kentish Town. Off map. THE COCK TAVERN Cool, quirky and cosy, drop by this popular east London pub to sample its delicious range of craft beers, all brewed on the premises. 315 Mare Street, E8 1EJ. thecocktavern.co.uk. Hackney Central. Off map. THE FLORENCE This south London venue serves great ales and beers from the independent micro brewery on-site. 131-133 Dulwich Road, SE24 0NG. 020 7326 4987. ﬂorencehernehill.com. Herne Hill. Off map. BROOKLYN BOWL Three bars, a 12-lane bowling alley, an 800-capacity concert venue and the Blue Ribbon Restaurant serving American classics. The O2, Peninsula Square, SE10 0DX. 0207 412 8778. london.brooklynbowl.com. North Greenwich. Map inset. BUDDHA-BAR The newest branch from the famous international chain, which began in Paris, this trendy club and restaurant offers cuisine and music inspired by the Far East. 145 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7PA. 020 3667 5222. buddhabarlondon.com. Knightsbridge. Map D3. MINISTRY OF SOUND This major nightclub in south London is famous for having one of the best sound systems and lighting available, and attracts some of the world’s biggest DJs in dance, techno, trance and house music. 103 Gaunt Street, SE1 6DP. Elephant & Castle. Off map.

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Sip a Pea-lini at City Social

London is growing. Upwards. Skyscrapers pepper the city skyline, and with each one there’s invariably another restaurant from which to enjoy sky-high dining and drinking. City Social, offering inventive British fare, is the latest venture from Jason Atherton, currently London’s most talked-about chef. Positioned on the 24th ﬂoor of Tower 42 in the City,

the restaurant and bar is kitted out in an Art Deco style, though the 360-degree views are even more spectacular. Try its innovative cocktails, including the Pea-lini, made with pea cordial, spearmint, absinthe and prosecco. Tower 42, 25 Old Broad Street, EC2N 1HQ. 020 7877 7703. citysociallondon.com. Liverpool Street. Map B9.

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When Lego began producing its famous plastic bricks in Denmark in 1949, no one could have predicted that the toy would become world-famous with six international theme parks. One of them happens to be a short train ride away from London. You’ll ﬁnd locations from Europe and the USA recreated with astonishing attention to detail in Miniland (above), 55 rides, live shows, building workshops and more. In Duplo Valley, younger visitors can enjoy a helicopter ride, climbing frames and puppet

shows. Spot marine creatures from the Lego submarine on the Atlantis Submarine Voyage and marvel at the Pirates of Skeleton Bay stunt show on the lake, which features amazing acrobatics and swordplay. New this year is Pirate Shores (below left), which features Castaway Camp, a new adventure play area, as well as more than 100 brand-new models and a new restaurant. Lego fans of all ages will have a great time at the park, but it’s families with young children that the place is really designed for.

Arrive at Legoland early to beat the crowds and consider going on the rides that are further away first and working your way back towards the entrance to minimise queuing times. You can skip the wait altogether with the Q-Bot, a device that reserves your place in line at more than 20 rides and attractions, allowing you to explore the park in the meantime (not included in entrance ticket). There’s enough to do at Legoland for a two-day visit, so you’ll definitely want to squeeze in as much as possible. Winkfield Road, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 4AY. 0871 222 2001. legoland.co.uk. HOW TO GET THERE London Waterloo or London Paddington to Windsor & Eton Central or Windsor & Eton Riverside in approximately 30 minutes. Then take a shuttle bus to the park.

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Chessington World of Adventures It would be very easy to spend a whole day experiencing the thrilling rides, fun live shows and interactive animal experiences at Chessington, which incorporates a theme park, zoo and Sea Life aquarium. From the treetopskimming Vampire roller coaster to the relaxing observation wheel, Peeking Heights, there’s something for everyone in the park’s 10 themed lands.

Minimum heights for the rides vary, but even the youngest visitors will be kept busy on the Temple of Mayhem and Tiny Truckers. Between the zoo, aquarium and Zufari – the new safari truck expedition ride that opened at the park last year – there are over 1,000 animals to see, including rare white rhinos. Chessington Zoo also boasts the most successful

condor breeding programme in Europe. Leatherhead Road, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2NE. 0871 663 4477. chessington.com. HOW TO GET THERE London Waterloo Clapham Junction or Wimbledon to Chessington South in approximately 35 minutes.

Paultons Family Theme Park

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Paultons is home to Peppa Pig World, a miniature theme park for little ones boasting seven rides, an adventure playground and indoor play area, and the chance to meet Peppa herself. There’s plenty to entertain older members of the family too, with 11 thrill rides including the vertical drop and twist ride, Magma, and The Edge, whose ‘camelback’ track (unique in the UK) makes you feel like you’re ﬂoating in mid-air. Fun lovers can also choose from go-karting, adventure golf,

panning for ‘gold’ and trampolining. And keep your eyes peeled for the many animals that live in the beautifully kept park and gardens, from penguins (feeding times twice daily) and meerkats to giant tortoises. Romsey, Near Southampton, Hampshire SO51 6AL. 023 8081 4442. paultonspark.co.uk. HOW TO GET THERE London Waterloo to Southampton Central in approximately 70 minutes, then a 15-minute bus journey.

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BEYOND LONDON

Cadbury World

Take full advantage of the plentiful free samples of chocolate as you make your way through this family attraction. Learn about the history of cocoa and chocolate, the origins of the business and more on a self-guided tour that

Alton Towers Choose from over 50 rides and attractions including the Smiler (above), a roller coaster with 14 loops, the scary free-fall drop ride T13teen; and its verticaldrop roller coaster, Oblivion, which plunges you beneath the ground at 4.5 G-Force. Alton Towers is most famous for its thrill rides but there’s lots of other things to see and do at the park too, from live shows to a pirate-themed aquarium, plus a blissful spa, indoor waterpark and a crazy-golf course themed around the park’s rides. New to the park this year is CBeebies Land, an interactive

area of rides, games and live experiences for younger visitors and their families. Featuring much-loved characters from classic British TV programmes such as In the Night Garden and Postman Pat, it’s a fun and safe environment in which to play and learn. Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB. 0871 222 3330. altontowers.com. HOW TO GET THERE London Euston to Stoke-on-Trent in approx one hour and 30 minutes, then a 30-minute bus journey.

includes the multi-sensory Making Chocolate Zone and the fun Cadabra ride (above). 18-19 Oct is Character Weekend, where visitors can meet favourites like Freddo Frog. Linden Road, Bournville, Birmingham, B30 2LU. 0844 880 7667. cadburyworld.co.uk. HOW TO GET THERE London Euston to Bournville in approx one hour and 50 minutes.

Longleat Safari & Adventure Park The ﬁrst safari park outside of Africa opened nearly 50 years ago. On a drive-through safari tour, you will be able to watch cheetahs run at speeds of up to 70mph, observe the park’s lions and enjoy the antics of the monkeys, meerkats (left) and more. If you don’t have a car, just book the special Safari Bus. There’s interactive fun too, including giraffe feeding in the African Village and a whole host of family attractions at the Adventure Park. Get lost in the huge hedge maze, drift past the new gorilla colony on a Jungle

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Cruise and have a go on the Rockin’ Rhino ride. Also on site is Longleat House, a gorgeous stately home dating back to the 16th century and set in 900 acres of parkland created by acclaimed landscape designer Capability Brown. Longleat, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 7NW. 0198 5844 400. longleat.co.uk. HOW TO GET THERE London Paddington to Warminster in approx one hour and 40 minutes, then a 15-minute taxi ride.

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Drayton Manor Theme Park Younger kids will love getting to know Thomas the Tank Engine and friends in the park’s Thomas Land. You’ll ﬁnd Thomas-themed rides galore, from a roller coaster to a gentle carousel. Elsewhere, enjoy thrill rides such as the stomach-turning Maelstrom (pictured) and

Flamingo Land This Yorkshire theme park caters for the whole family with nearly 40 rides and a well-stocked zoo. Its eight thrill rides include Hero, a new corkscrew roller coaster. Younger visitors can enjoy less scary rides, such as the fun Frog Hopper. As well as being home to over 140 species, Flamingo Land’s zoo offers unique face-to-face encounters with a wide range of its residents, from penguins to tigers. Kirby Misperton, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 6UX. 0871 911 8000. ﬂamingoland.co.uk. HOW TO GET THERE London King’s Cross to Malton in around 150 mins then a 20-min bus journey.

Shockwave – Europe’s only stand-up roller coaster. And Drayton Manor Zoo houses more than 100 species, including Chilean rose tarantulas. Adults and children over the age of 14 years can even book a day with the zoo’s keepers to ﬁnd out about the

animals and help with feeding and cleaning. Drayton Manor Drive, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 3TW. draytonmanor.co.uk. HOW TO GET THERE London Euston to Tamworth (approx 80 mins), then a 10-minute taxi ride.

Thorpe Park Fans of the addictive video game Angry Birds will have a field day at Thorpe Park, which has this year added Angry Birds Land to its impressive roster of over 30 rides and attractions. Angry Birds Land (right) features rides such as the Angry Birds 4D Experience, a high-tech family-friendly cinematic adventure. The park’s an adrenalin lover’s dream, with roller coasters like The Swarm, which is ridden backwards at almost 100 km per hour, and Saw, the world’s first horror movie-themed roller coaster, plus five fun water rides. Meanwhile, junior roller coasters like the sound and light experience known

simply as X, plus the Flying Fish, will introduce youngsters to the thrills and spills of theme park fun. Staines Road, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 8PN. 0871 663 1673. thorpepark.com. HOW TO GET THERE London Waterloo to Staines in approximately 30 minutes, then a shuttle bus.

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ACROSS THE UK Brighton

Catch British comedy talent at the Brighton Comedy Festival (10-25 Oct). Edinburgh Comedy Award 2013 winner, Bridget Christie, and sketch troupe Cardinal Burns feature alongside acts including Marcus Brigstocke, Sara Pascoe, Simon Amstell and Morgan & West (pictured). brightoncomedyfestival. com. London Victoria/London Bridge to Brighton in around 60 mins.

BLENHEIM PALACE Famed as the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, this masterpiece of English Baroque architecture is set in 2,100 acres of Capability Brown parkland. 5 Oct: BHF Blenheim Palace Half Marathon. Charity race taking in the parkland landscape of the Blenheim Palace estate and surrounding villages. Spectators will require a Park and Gardens ticket for this event. Palace, park and gardens: Admission £22.50, child £12.30. Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1PP. 0800 849 6500. blenheim palace.com. London Paddington to Oxford (50 mins) and then take a bus.

Oxford

Explore the spookier side of historic prison Oxford Castle (below) during its Ghost Fest (1 Oct-30 Nov), which includes ghost hunts, tours, late-night dinners, murder mystery events and even trick-or-treating. oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk. London Paddington to Oxford in 60 mins.

LEEDS CASTLE This medieval fortress turned Tudor palace sits on the River Len. The castle has 500 acres of gardens. Daily 10.30am-5pm (last admission to castle 3pm). Admission £24, child £16. Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1PL. 0162 276 5400. leeds-castle.com. London Victoria to Bearsted (60 mins). PALACE OF HOLYROOD HOUSE The Queen’s ofﬁcial residence in Scotland and the former home of Mary, Queen of Scots. Daily 9.30am-6pm. Admission to Palace, The Queen’s Gallery and Garden History Tour: £19.75, child £11.25. Canongate, The Royal Mile, EH8 8DX. 020 7766 7321. royalcollection.org.uk. London King’s Cross to Edinburgh LONDON Waverley (approximately eight hours).

Swansea

It’s 100 years since the birth of Dylan Thomas, Wales’s greatest poet (right), with celebratory events taking place all over his home country. Visit Swansea’s Dylan Thomas Centre for National Poetry Day (2 Oct) and the Dylan Thomas Birthplace for a 10-day festival leading up to the centenary on 27 Oct. Visit dylanthomas100. org. London Paddington to Swansea in 180 mins.

WINDSOR CASTLE Windsor Castle is the world’s oldest and largest inhabited castle, and it is one of the Queen’s ofﬁcial residences. Visit the State Apartments to see paintings from the Royal Collection. To 25 Jan: Treasures from the Royal Archives. Rarely-seen letters, diaries and objects. Daily 9.45am-5.15pm (last entry 4pm). Admission £18.50, child £11. Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1NJ. 020 7766 7300. royalcollection.org.uk. London Waterloo to Windsor & Eton Riverside (approximately 60 mins).

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ESSENTIAL INFORMATION Useful things to know – from booking a place to stay, to getting around KEY INFORMATION To dial the UK, remove the ﬁrst 0 and add 44. Map: refers to the grid coordinates on the

Central London Map in our centre pages. Transport symbols: See p. 5 for key.

Prices quoted are for single journeys. Fares and journey times can change, so do check before you travel at tﬂ.gov.uk.

HEATHROW AIRPORT 0844 335 1801. heathrowairport.com. Trains to/from central London via Piccadilly line, run every ﬁve mins between 5am and 11.45pm (Sun 5.46am-10.37pm). Journey 60 mins. Fares from £3 with Oyster card. Heathrow Connect: Trains to/from Paddington, two trains per hour. Journey time is 25 mins. Fares from £9.90. Heathrow Express: Trains to/from Paddington, four trains per hour. Direct service. Journey time 15-20 mins. Fares from £21. National Express: To/from Victoria Coach Station, three coaches per hour. Journey time from 40 mins. Fares from £6.

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STANSTED AIRPORT 0844 335 1803. stanstedairport.com. Stansted Express trains to/from Liverpool Street, up to four trains per hour. Journey time from 45 mins. Fares from £12. National Express coaches run to/from Victoria Coach Station, every 15-20 mins. Journey approximately 80 mins. Fares from £10. LUTON AIRPORT 01582 405 100. london-luton.co.uk. First Capital Connect: There are up to six trains per hour to/from St Pancras International (connects to King’s Cross St Pancras). Journey approximately 48 mins. A fast shuttlebus runs to/from the airport. Fares start at £15. Green Line Express: There are about three coaches an hour from Victoria Coach Station. The journey takes around 75 mins. Single from £10, return from £15. Choose from luxury hotels, B&Bs (bed and breakfast), guesthouses, self-catering apartments and hostels, such as YHA London (yha.org.uk).

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GATWICK AIRPORT 0844 892 0322. gatwickairport.com. First Capital Connect: Direct to/from London Bridge and St Pancras King’s Cross St International (connects to Pancras), up to four trains an hour. Journey times: London Bridge approx. 30 mins/St Pancras International approximately 45 mins. Fares from £8.50. Gatwick Express: Direct trains to/from Victoria every 15 mins. Journey time is 30 mins. Fares from £17.75. National Express: To/from Victoria Coach Station, up to two coaches an hour. Journey one hour and 20 mins. Fares from £10. Southern Railway: To/from Victoria, every 15 mins. Journey 30 mins. Fares from £14.40.

CITY AIRPORT 020 7646 0088. londoncityairport.com. London City Airport. Trains to/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.

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Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cross St Pancras) serve north and central Britain, and southeast England. Charing Cross

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and Victoria serve southern England. For times and tickets, visit nationalrail.co.uk or call 0845 748 4950. Eurostar uses St Pancras International. Go to eurostar.com. Call 03448 224 777 (or if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re outside UK 01233 617 575).

RATINGS Star ratings are the ofďŹ cial quality mark awarded by VisitEngland and the AA. Awards range from one star, up to a top score of ďŹ ve stars.

CAR HIRE Make sure your driving licence is valid for For 24-hour travel information, visit the Transport the UK and see â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Congestion Chargeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in this for London (TfL) website tďŹ&#x201A;.gov.uk/visitinglondon section. Hertz 0870 844 8844. hertz.co.uk. or call 0343 222 1234. Kendall Cars Ltd 020 8542 0403. kendallcars. com. Enterprise Rent-A-Car 0800 800 227. LONDON BUSES enterprise.co.uk. London buses run 5am-12.30am. Night buses (midnight-4.30am) operate on main routes (several LONDON UNDERGROUND (THE TUBE) tďŹ&#x201A;.gov.uk. See the London Underground Map. services are 24-hour). You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pay for a London Services run Mon-Sat 5am-12.30am and Sun bus fare with cash. Instead you can pay with a Visitor Oyster card, Oyster card, Travelcard or UK- 7.30am-11.30pm on most routes. Fares vary; single Zone 1 adult journeys cost ÂŁ4.70 issued contactless payment card. Visit tďŹ&#x201A;.gov.uk/ (ÂŁ2.20 with an Oyster card). buses. Single fare is ÂŁ1.45 with an Oyster card. OYSTER CARDS & TRAVELCARDS An Oyster card is a pre-paid travel smart card. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 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 ÂŁ3 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 buy Oyster cards and Travelcards from Travel Information Centres and any TfL outlets. See tďŹ&#x201A;.gov.uk. An Oyster card gives you a 25% discount on Londonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cable car, the Emirates Air Line, and a 10% discount on single journeys on most Thames Clippers river buses. For info, and other offers, visit visitorshop.tďŹ&#x201A;.gov.uk.

LONDON OVERGROUND tďŹ&#x201A;.gov.uk. See our London Underground Map. Trains run Mon-Sat 5am-midnight, 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 5.30am12.30am; Sun 7am-11pm.

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TAXIS Hail a black cab (taxi) in the street. Fares increase after 8pm. You cannot hail private-hire or minicabs, which you must book. We advise against using any vehicle that approaches you in the street, except licensed black cabs. Go to tďŹ&#x201A;.gov.uk/pco. TRAINS Paddington serves the West Country, Wales and the South Midlands. Liverpool Street and Fenchurch Street serve East Anglia and Essex. Euston Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cross St Pancras Marylebone and St Pancras

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ESSENTIAL INFORMATION CONGESTION CHARGE There is an £11.50 congestion charge to drive into central London, Mon-Fri 7am-6pm. It must be paid in advance, on the day of travel or the day after (cost £14). 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 tfl.gov.uk/cycling or call 0343 222 6666. COACHES London’s main coach services use Victoria Coach Station, SW1W 9TP. 0843 222 1234. tfl.gov.uk/coaches. Victoria. Map D4. tfl.gov.uk/river.

RIVER SERVICES

Thames Clippers: 0870 781 5049.

thamesclippers.com. Catamarans leave major piers every 20 mins. Services between Waterloo Pier and The O2 (North Greenwich Pier) and on to Royal Arsenal Woolwich Pier, stopping at main piers. The adult single fare is £6.80 (£6.12 with an Oyster card; £4.50 with a Travelcard). A River Roamer day pass allows unlimited hop-on, hopoff travel on the river from £16.50 per adult. See ‘River Thames’ box in our Sightseeing section. ON FOOT It’s often quicker to get around London by walking. Look out for blue and yellow Legible London street maps. tﬂ.gov.uk/legiblelondon. EMIRATES AIR LINE A cable car runs across the River Thames between The O2 and the ExCel London exhibition centre. emiratesairline.co.uk. ACCESSIBLE LONDON Find information on London for deaf and disabled travellers from DisabledGo at visitlondon.com/ access. For the rest of the UK, visit openbritain.net. The London Pass (londonpass.com) offers free

entry, discounts and fast-track queuing at top attractions. VisitBritain, the national tourism agency, offers discount cards (visitbritain.com). Find detailed information on planning your trip at visitlondon.com, or download the free London Ofﬁcial City Guide at visitlondon.com/app. Tourist Information Centres include: • City Information Centre. Mon-Sat 9.30am-

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5.30pm; Sun 10am-4pm. St Paul’s Churchyard, EC4M 8BX (between the London Millennium Footbridge & St Paul’s Cathedral). cityoﬂondon.gov.uk. St Paul’s. Map B7. • Holborn Information Kiosk. Mon-Fri 8am-6pm. Orange kiosk outside Holborn Tube station, Kingsway, WC2B 6BG. Holborn. Map B6. • Greenwich Tourist Information. Daily 10am5pm. Pepys House, 2 Cutty Sark Gardens, SE10 9LW. Greenwich. Map inset. • The Original London Visitor Centre.

Services include booking tickets, days out, car hire, hotels and airport transfers. Mon-Sat 8.30am-6pm; Sun 9am-5.30pm. 17-19 Cockspur Street, SW1Y 5BL. theoriginaltour.com. Charing Cross. Map C6. For 24-hour London travel information (including bus, Tube, river, rail, coach, cycle, tram, car, on foot, accessibility, assisted travel and more), visit tﬂ.gov.uk/gettingaround, or call 0343 222 1234. Also useful is visitlondon.com/travel, or visit Travel Information Centres in person. You will ﬁnd them located at the following train stations: Victoria Euston King’s Cross St Pancras Liverpool Street Piccadilly Circus and Heathrow Terminals 1-3.

LONDON PLANNER Find out where to get your next copy of London Planner, by contacting Charlotte Copeman on 020 7611 7882. Morris Visitor Publications, 233 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7DN. 020 7242 5222. london.planner@morriseurope.com. @LondonPlannerMg. LondonPlannerMag. Editor: David G Taylor Associate Editor: Beatrice Yeatman-Biggs Production Editor: Anna Frame Contributors: Lois Bryson-Edmett, Jo Caird, Emma Levine, Kohinoor Sahota, Emily Sexton-Brown, Alex G Taylor Group Art Director: Tim Benton Senior Designer: Lee Henry Production Manager: Melanie Needham Senior Production Assistant: Jennifer Bourne Production Assistant: David Weeks Sales Director (Tourism): Robert Way Sales Director (Consumer) Gemma Ryder Advertising Account Managers: Charlotte Johnson, Laura Napolitano Sales Development Manager: Neil Abraham Sales & Marketing Co-ordinator: Samantha Arbouine Distribution & Hotel Services Manager: Sam Johnson Distribution & Hotel Services Executive: Charlotte Copeman Operations Manager: Bridget Mastino Operations Assistants: Stefano Pitzalis & Vinetta Swan Partnerships Director Donna Price 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 43. Printed in Great Britain. Over 125,000 monthly copies distributed worldwide by VisitBritain. Est. 1984. © Morris Visitor Publications. No part may be reproduced without written permission from Morris Visitor Publications. NOTE: The information contained in this publication has been published in good faith on the basis of information submitted to Morris Visitor Publications. MVP and VisitBritain cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this publication and accept no responsibility for any error or misrepresentation. All liability for loss, disappointment, negligence or other damages caused by reliance on the information contained in this publication, or in the event of bankruptcy, or liquidation or cessation of trade of any company, individual or ﬁrm is hereby excluded. Printed by William Gibbons & Sons Ltd, ISO 14001 accredited. ISSN 0265 8437 LP/358/October14/1085. incorporating

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LOOKING AHEAD

Plan & book

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

Witness an amazing assortment of classic cars as they compete for glory in Bonhams’ quaintly eccentric London to Brighton Veteran Car Run. veterancarrun.com

From

Kids will love the clowns, blizzards and other breathtaking effects of Slava’s Snowshow. southbankcentre.co.uk

Browse and buy modern and contemporary paintings, photography, prints and ceramics at the London Art Fair. londonartfair.co.uk

FEBRUARY

MARCH

Celebrate Chinese New Year with a meal in Chinatown. And get ready for a parade and festivities in Trafalgar Square (date tbc). chinatownlondon.org

Join 100,000 people celebrating Irish music, song, dance and culture at the annual St Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival in Trafalgar Square. london.gov.uk

APRIL

Sign up or cheer on 30,000 runners passing icons such as Tower Bridge on the 42.2km Virgin Money London Marathon. virginmoney londonmarathon.com

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