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The world’s most popular gallery just got bigger

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JK Rowling’s wizard works his magic in the West End

INVITATION

June

You are cordially invited to celebrate Her Majesty’s 90th birthday

PLUS SECRET GARDENS TASTE OF LONDON MELTDOWN FESTIVAL

CULTURE

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SHOPPING

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Queen Elizabeth II by Dorothy Wilding, hand-coloured by Beatrice Johnson, 1952 © William Hustler and Georgina Hustler/ National Portrait Gallery, London

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24 SIGHTSEEING Explore secret green spaces in Open Garden Squares Weekend, witness pomp and pageantry at Beating Retreat, and enjoy the buzz around Kew Gardens’ six-storey Hive.

46 ENTERTAINMENT The Meltdown festival, curated by elbow’s Guy Garvey, begins at the Southbank Centre, with live bands, dance and spoken-word artists.

Best of the month 6 WHERE NOW Take your pick of this month’s top events, including West End Live, with free performances in Trafalgar Square; Gay Pride, which brings a rainbow of colour to our streets; and a new art installation in Kensington Gardens.

10 THE QUEEN AT 90 Happy birthday, ma’am! As the Queen celebrates a landmark birthday, turning 90 years old, we go back through the decades to look at her finest moments, from her coronation to becoming a great-grandmother.

18 HARRY POTTER Everyone’s favourite wizard is back – and this time he’s on stage! Find out more about the new play, and visit some of the locations used for filming the franchise.

22 FROM LONDON WITH LOVE It’s the month for sports, from Ascot to Wimbledon. Be inspired by our stylish hats, cricket jumpers and sporting souvenirs.

82 MY PERFECT DAY The adventurer James Ketchell shares his favourite places in the city, from the place to find the perfect breakfast to where you can spot deer in London.

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Majestic moments What a month to be in London and experience the best of British culture – there are the royals, a popular wizard and the start of a worldfamous tennis championship. Happy birthday, ma’am! Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating a landmark date: this spring she turned the grand old age of 90. In this souvenir edition, we trace the Queen’s life from her birth to the present day. Most people think they’ll never catch a glimpse of the royals, but we reveal how you can at events such as Trooping the Colour and Beating Retreat (p. 10). Author JK Rowling has worked her magic to create the stage play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Opening this month, it sees Harry as an adult with his friends Hermione and Ron. If you can’t get tickets, there are lots of ways to be enchanted by the franchise. Read our feature rounding up locations you can visit, from platform 9¾ to Warner Bros. Studio Tour (p. 18). Anyone for tennis? This month marks the start of the Wimbledon Championships, plus other sporting events including Royal Ascot and Polo in the Park. Take a look at our products page, From London with Love, to see items inspired by this season’s games (p. 22). But that’s not all: my picks are Meltdown festival at the Southbank Centre (p. 46), Tate Modern’s new extension (p. 38) and Taste of London, which takes over Regent’s Park with world-class chefs (p. 62). What are yours? Let us know on Twitter @WhereLondon!

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NOW Here comes the sun! Join one of this month’s biggest events, from the Wimbledon tennis tournament to the Pride in London parade

WONDERGROUND ALL SUMMER

Since Wonderground exploded on to the South Bank in 2012, the annual summer festival of comedy, circus, theatre and cabaret has been a roaring success. Watch Bourgeois & Maurice and David Hoyle: Middle of the Road, a comical show that blends original songs and panel discussions (4-5 Jun). You can also see EastEnd Cabaret: Club Perverts (18 Jun), a risqué variety show, and Barbu (from 15 Jun), with bearded acrobats. www.londonwonderground.co.uk

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GREENWICH + DOCKLANDS FESTIVAL FROM FRIDAY 24 JUNE

As the summer begins, it’s all about festivals! Visit Greenwich for the Greenwich + Docklands International Festival, a free outdoor celebration of performing arts. In 2015, more than 100,000 people attended the 10-day festival for its street art, acrobats, drumming and light shows. This year’s highlights include a family-friendly outdoor fair (25-26 Jun). www.festival.org

LONDON FESTIVAL OF ARCHITECTURE WEDNESDAY 1-THURSDAY 30 JUNE

London’s modern architecture now rivals Hong Kong and New York. It’s apt, then, that the London Festival of Architecture celebrates old and new buildings. Expect talks and debates on everything from the housing crisis to new developments. www.londonfestivalofarchitecture.org

WIMBLEDON TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS FROM MONDAY 27 JUNE

Visitors from all over the world will be flocking to Wimbledon, a leafy corner of southwest London, to catch the action on court at the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club. Tickets to the Grand Slam championship – which is now in its 130th year – are balloted. Unlucky? Then experience the next best thing by watching the tennis on Murray Mound (an outdoor screen on a hill nearby) with Pimm’s and strawberries and cream. www.wimbledon.com

PRIDE IN LONDON FRIDAY 10-SUNDAY 26 JUNE

Celebrate the capital’s LGBTQ+ community at Pride in London, a festival made up of talks, art, tours of Soho and a charity mud run. The highlight is a party in Trafalgar Square and a parade down Regent Street to Whitehall Place (both 25 Jun). Don’t forget your rainbow flag! www.prideinlondon.org www.wheretraveler.com 7

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BP PORTRAIT AWARD FROM THURSDAY 23 JUNE

See some of the best contemporary paintings at the National Portrait Gallery in the BP Portrait Award. Now in its 37th year, works range from striking photorealism to figurative nudes. Many past winners have become renowned artists – Israeli artist Matan Ben Cnaan won last year, for Annabelle and Guy (above), which was inspired by a biblical story of Jephthah. www.npg.org.uk

SERPENTINE PAVILION FROM FRIDAY 10 JUNE

Every year a different artist or architect is selected to design the Serpentine Gallery’s Summer Pavilion, most famously the late architect Zaha Hadid in 2000 and the Chinese artist Ai Weiwei in 2012. Now in its 16th year, the temporary structure is as surprising as ever – designed by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), it houses a café, before transforming into a performance venue in the evening. www.serpentinegalleries.org

WEST END LIVE SATURDAY 18-SUNDAY 19 JUNE

Can’t decide which musical to watch? No problem – you can see them all for free at West End Live, an annual event in Trafalgar Square. Last year’s highlights included Lord of the Dance; Sunny Afternoon, with music by The Kinks, and the story of singer-songwriter Carole King in Beautiful, as well as old favourites from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Jersey Boys to Mamma Mia!, Matilda and Wicked. Our tip? Get there early to bag the perfect spot close to the stage. www.westendlive.co.uk

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See Swan Lake by the English National Ballet at the Royal Albert Hall (p. 54) Kids will love Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors at Hampton Court Palace (p. 37) Listen to a talk by the fashion designer Antonio Berardi at the V&A (p. 42) Dress up for Bourne & Hollingsworth’s Blitz Party in a secret east London location Science fans – catch the last day of Brainiac Live! at the Udderbelly festival (p. 55) Listen to pop singer/songwriter Clare Maguire perform at St Pancras Old Church It’s the opening night of Shakespeare’s Richard III at the Almeida Theatre Catch the end of Ashley Blaker’s nationwide comedy tour at JW3, Finchley Road Admire The Shard’s new garden – 800ft above London – from today (p. 34) Watch 200 artists at work at Cockpit Arts’ Open Studios in Deptford near Greenwich Catch the last show of Voyager, about a spaceship, at the New Diorama Theatre Make some noise at Field Day, an alternative music festival in Victoria Park Listen to Gli Incogniti perform Vivaldi on period instruments at Wigmore Hall (p. 54) See the thought-provoking but disturbing play 1984 at the Playhouse Theatre Can you spot any ghosts in the spooky Clink Prison Museum (p. 39)? Sing along to Coldplay on the opening night of their gig at Wembley Stadium Sip cocktails at Trade Union, a cool new bar on Thomas More Square in Wapping Join in Bushstock, a one-day festival at various venues around Shepherd’s Bush Attend the last day of Stone Free Festival, a celebration of rock, at The O2 (p. 55) Laugh along to Liar’s Club, a night of comic improvisation, at The Camden Head Listen to pop star Ben Folds sing along to classical group yMusic at London Palladium Admire the work of Etel Adnan at the Serpentine Sackler Gallery (p. 45) See artwork once owned by famous painters at The National Gallery (p. 43) Head to Hampstead Heath this weekend for Grow London Fair See the last day of My Family: Not the Sitcom at the Menier Chocolate Factory Pop by Windmill Brixton today from 1pm-5pm for a lively parade and festival Hear a delightful selection of works by Beethoven at Wigmore Hall (p. 54) Listen to multi-Grammy-winning George Benson play jazz at Royal Albert Hall (p. 54) Go and see Wounded: Conflict, Casualties and Care at the Science Museum (p. 40)

Daydreaming with Stanley Kubrick opens at Somerset House today (p. 40)

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Britain’s much-loved monarch celebrates her 90th birthday this month in a blaze of pomp and pageantry, says Sam Rogg

his year, all eyes are on the Queen, who celebrated her 90th birthday in April. It’s a milestone in anyone’s lifetime, but even more exciting when you’re head of state for the UK and 15 Commonwealth realms with millions of people who want to celebrate with you! As the Queen, she has two birthdays (well, wouldn’t you?). Her actual birthday is on 21 April, which began this year’s national celebrations. Everything culminates on 11 June (her official birthday) with a series of major London events that week including Beating Retreat, Trooping the Colour and the biggest street party the nation has ever seen. In 2007, Her Majesty overtook Queen Victoria as the longest-lived sovereign (she died at 81) and the records have kept on breaking since then. Last year, she became

Britain’s longest-serving monarch with 63 years on the throne. And the Queen and Prince Philip have the longest royal marriage in history – almost 69 years. Through it all, she’s weathered huge social change including 12 prime ministers, four recessions and a technological revolution, not to mention countless family scandals. Affairs, drug use, heavy drinking, divorce, tell-all interviews, undercover photos… she’s seen it all as mother and grandmother to some colourful characters, while juggling charitable work and public duties with incredible poise. At an age when most of us would be retired, she still undertakes more than 400 engagements a year and is briefed daily on matters in her realms. Despite nine decades in the public eye, relatively little is known about the woman beneath the crown. An animal lover from an early age, the Queen is a skilled horse rider

“AT AN AGE WHEN MOST OF US WOULD BE RETIRED, SHE STILL UNDERTAKES OVER 400 ENGAGEMENTS A YEAR”

and has two corgis, Holly and Willow, and two dorgis (cross-breeds of daschund and corgi), Candy and Vulcan. When she’s not working, she enjoys driving her Land Rover around Balmoral Castle in Scotland, and taking long walks. Those that have met the Queen speak of her sense of duty, staunch practicality and concern for her subjects. ‘There’s almost nothing that ruffles her,’ said former Prime Minister John Major. Even when her security is called into question, she says: ‘I have to be seen to be believed.’ Yet for most visitors to London, getting a glimpse of the Queen is unlikely given her busy schedule. This month, however, you have several opportunities as her official 90th birthday events are staged with extraordinary pomp and pageantry. If you can’t make it to any of them, look out for special parties, exhibitions and souvenirs across the capital. But wherever you find yourself, be sure to stop off somewhere for a glass of gin and Dubonnet, Her Majesty’s tipple of choice. Instead of saying ‘cheers,’ raise your glass and pledge the traditional loyal toast, which is simply: ‘The Queen.’ Happy birthday, ma,am!

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A ROYAL LIFE A JOURNEY THROUGH HER MAJESTY’S LIFE

WHERE IT ALL BEGAN Prince Albert, Duke of York and Elizabeth, Duchess of York have their first child, Princess Elizabeth (Lilibet to her family). Her grandfather King George V is reigning and, as third in line to the throne, no one ever expects her to become the Queen...

1926 2.40am, 21ST APRIL

1920s

Princess Elizabeth is born at her grandfather’s house in 17 Bruton Street, Mayfair. She was named Elizabeth after her mother. Her early years are spent in a suite of rooms at the top of 145 Piccadilly (now the InterContinental London Park Lane) and at White Lodge in Richmond Park. She is baptised in the private chapel of Buckingham Palace.

1930s

1928 The first wax model of Princess Elizabeth aged two is displayed at Madame Tussauds. Since then, 22 more versions have appeared at the attraction. The most recent was unveiled in 2012 to mark the Diamond Jubilee.

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All women over the age of 21 can vote

1932 Her parents take over the Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park as their country home. In the grounds, six-year-old Princess Elizabeth enjoys her own small house, Y Bwthyn Bach (Little Cottage), given to her by the people of Wales. From 1952 to her

death in 2002, the Queen Mother resided here. Since 2004, it has been the official residence of Prince Andrew, Duke of York. Today, the park spans 5,000 acres and features stunning formal avenues, gardens and woodland.

1936 1934 PRINCESS ELIZABETH MEETS LIEUTENANT PHILIP MOUNTBATTEN FOR THE FIRST TIME AT A WEDDING.

Her grandfather King George V dies and his eldest son Edward comes to the throne. Before the end of the year, however, King Edward VIII gives up the throne to marry the woman he loves, American socialite Wallis Simpson. Princess Elizabeth’s father Albert becomes King George VI and she is suddenly thrust into the spotlight as first in line to the throne, at the tender age of 10.

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1929 The start of the Great Depression

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1947

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20TH NOVEMBER

PRINCE CHARLES, THE HEIR APPARENT, IS BORN

Princess Elizabeth marries Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten in Westminster Abbey, but the event is relatively simple as Britain is still recovering from the war. Even the princess had to collect clothing coupons to buy material for her wedding dress, like any other bride. It was designed by Sir Norman Hartnell and she did her own make-up. Two hundred million people around the world tuned into BBC radio to listen to the nuptials. Afterwards, the happy couple went to Hampshire for their honeymoon. ‘He is someone who doesn’t take easily to compliments but he has, quite simply, been my strength and stay all these years,’ the Queen said. This month, Prince Philip is 95 on 10 June, giving the royal couple even more to celebrate!

Charles was born at Buckingham Palace. When he was three years old, his mother’s accession as Queen Elizabeth II made him her heir apparent.

1949 18TH APRIL

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND IS CREATED

1945

1945 8TH MAY VE DAY Princess Elizabeth, dressed in her ATS (Auxiliary Territorial Service ) uniform, and her sister Margaret break protocol and join in the celebrations on the streets of London, incognito. ‘I remember lines of unknown people linking arms and walking down Whitehall, and all of us were swept along by tides of happiness and relief,’ the Queen said years later.

1940

She serves as 2nd Lieutenant Elizabeth Windsor in the Auxiliary Territorial Service. She is the first female from the royal family to work full-time in the Armed Forces.

1944

13TH OCTOBER Princess Elizabeth makes her first public speech aged 14. In a live radio broadcast on a BBC children’s programme, she reaches out to the children of the Commonwealth. ‘Thousands of you have had to leave your homes and be separated from your fathers and mothers. My sister and I feel so much for you as we know from experience what it means to be away from those we love… When peace comes, remember it will be for us, the children of today, to make the world of tomorrow a better and happier place.’

She carries out her first official tour of Scotland. Home to royal residences, Balmoral Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Scotland provided a safe haven to the royal family at intervals

during World War II. Every year, she spends August to October at Balmoral Castle. Visit before the end of July and see the ballroom in which the Queen hosts her annual Ghillies Ball.

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1950s 1950

PRINCESS ANNE IS BORN

1951 SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL BECOMES PRIME MINISTER AGAIN AGED 76

1952 KING GEORGE VI DIES PEACEFULLY IN HIS SLEEP

Princess Elizabeth immediately becomes Queen while on holiday in Kenya at the age of 25

1953 2 JUNE Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation takes place in Westminster Abbey: ‘I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong.’ For many of the 27 million viewers, it is the first time they watch an event on TV. The service lasts three hours and is attended by 8,251 guests. Among the foreign journalists in London to cover the historic event is Jacqueline Bouvier (the future First Lady of the United States of America, Jackie Kennedy). If you want to see a powerful symbol of the British Monarchy, visit the Tower of London, which is home to the Crown Jewels. ND

Four of the Queen’s horses win during Royal Ascot week, Britain’s most prestigious race meeting. Over the decades, the Queen has owned more than 20 winners. Founded in 1711, Royal Ascot is a major event in the British social calendar attracting the world’s rich and famous, who parade in their summer finest, including some very elaborate hats. If you’re heading to this year’s races (14-18 Jun), look out for royals during the horse-drawn procession, which heralds the start of each race day.

1958 The annual number of garden parties increases as Her Majesty seeks to end old-fashioned royal traditions in favour of more modern events. To this day, the Queen continues to host at least three garden parties each year for more than 30,000 people from all walks of life. During the events, she and other members of the royal family walk around and talk to guests.

1960s

1984

INDIRA GANDHI IS ASSASSINATED

1986

THE QUEEN TAKES PART IN CELEBRATIONS FOR HER 60TH BIRTHDAY

1989

THE WORLD WIDE WEB IS INVENTED

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The Queen’s Gallery opens at Buckingham Palace to display items from the Royal Collection. Built in the bombed-out ruins of Queen Victoria’s chapel, it is a success. This month, you can see Maria Merian’s butterfly paintings, and Scottish art.

1981 29 JULY Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer marry in St Paul’s Cathedral. Billed as the ‘wedding of the century’, the event is watched by 750m worldwide. Diana wore her family’s heirloom tiara and a dress with a dramatic 25ft train. She is reported to have spilt perfume on it just before stepping out of the carriage. At the couple’s request, Diana did not promise to ‘obey’ Charles (a traditional Church of England wedding vow at that time). TH

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1953 From the moment Elizabeth becomes Queen, the world’s top artists and photographers are tasked with capturing her image, including Cecil Beaton, Pietro Annigoni and Dorothy Wilding (the first female official royal photographer), who emphasises the young Sovereign’s elegance and glamour in her 1950s portraits. See these plus many more portraits of the Queen at the National Portrait Gallery. ‘I did not want to paint her as a film star,’ said Annigoni of his formal 1960s portrait, ‘I saw her as a monarch, alone in the problems of her responsibility.’

1956 1957 THE QUEEN’S FIRST TELEVISED CHRISTMAS DAY BROADCAST ‘I cannot lead you into battle, I do not give you laws or administer justice but I can do something else, I can give you my heart and my devotion.’

1964 PRINCE ANDREW IS BORN

1965

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DEATH PENALTY ABOLISHED

CLEAN AIR ACT IS CREATED IN RESPONSE TO LONDON’S SMOG

1969 The royal family grant the media increased access to their lives. Royal Family, the first documentary about them, is watched by 23m viewers and shows an off-duty side to the Queen that few had seen. The film was later deemed so intrusive that it was withdrawn and will probably not resurface again.

1979 THE QUEEN RECEIVES THE UK’S FIRST FEMALE PRIME MINISTER AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE: MARGARET THATCHER, LATER KNOWN AS THE IRON LADY.

1970s 1972

1977

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh celebrate 25 years of marriage with a service of thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey.

The Queen attends the Wimbledon Tennis Championships and sees Virginia Wade win the Ladies Singles. It isn’t until 2013 that Britain sees another singles title win with Andy Murray.

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1992

1992 Windsor Castle is partly destroyed by a fire, started by a spotlight in the Queen’s Private Chapel. ‘1992 is not a year on which I shall look back with undiluted pleasure,’ the Queen says. ‘It has turned out to be an “Annus Horribilis”.’ – which is Latin for ‘horrible year’

Prince Andrew separates from Sarah ‘Fergie’ Ferguson; Princess Anne divorces Captain Mark Phillips; and Diana: Her Story in Her Own Words is published, alleging Charles’ affair with Camilla Parker Bowles.

1997 2002

44 years, the Royal Yacht Britannia is decommissioned. All the clocks were stopped at 15.01, the time Her Majesty disembarked the ship for the last time, and she shed a tear as the Royal Marines

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2002 9 APRIL TH

Prince Charles marries Camilla Parker Bowles at Windsor Guildhall. The media dubbed it ‘a fairy tale for grown-ups’.

2006

The Queen celebrates her 80th birthday with a public walkabout in Windsor. She also enjoys a private party at Kew Palace – the landmark’s first dinner for a monarch in 200 years. The Queen’s party at Kew marked the end of a restoration of the palace, located in Kew Gardens.

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Princess Charlotte is born to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The Queen is said to be ‘thrilled’.

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DECEMBER Crossrail to open. Named after Her Majesty, the Elizabeth Line will transform London travel with walk-through carriages and air-conditioning.

band played out Highland Cathedral. ‘It is the one place I can truly relax,’ she once said of the vessel, which is now one of the most popular attractions in the UK, loctated in Edinburgh.

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Just after 4pm, the Queen passes her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria for the longest reign in British history (more than 63 years and six months).

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The Queen opens Land of the Lions at ZSL London Zoo.

2010s

Her Majesty launches her Golden Jubilee celebrations with a speech to the Houses of Parliament: ‘These enduring British traditions and values – moderation, openness, tolerance, service – have stood the test of time, and I am convinced they will stand us in good stead in the future.’ As part of the commemorations, guitarist Brian May performed God Save the Queen on the roof of Buckingham Palace, and Prince Charles famously began a speech with the words, ‘Your Majesty… Mummy!’

20TH OCTOBER After more than

2014 It is a pleasure to open the Information Age exhibition today at the @Science Museum – the Queen’s first tweet is sent through the account @British Monarchy

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Prince George is born to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The Queen, now a greatgrandmother, visits Kensington Palace two days after his birth.

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Prime Minister John Major tells the House of Commons that Charles and Diana are to separate after 11 years of marriage.

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Diana, Princess of Wales, and her friend Dodi Fayed die after a car crash in Paris. People around the world react with huge shock and sadness, gathering outside the gates of Kensington Palace, her home, to lay thousands of tributes and flowers.

In an effort to raise funds for the restoration of Windsor Castle, the Queen allows the State Rooms of Buckingham Palace to be open to the public for the first time, a practice which has continued every summer. As part of this year’s State Rooms opening and to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday, the palace is hosting an exhibition of Her Majesty’s wardrobe, Fashioning a Reign (from 23 Jul).

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BEATING RETREAT Music, horses, cannons, military precision drill and fireworks are part of Beating Retreat. Held every year on Horse Guards Parade, these concerts date back to the 1690s and are a lovely way to begin the Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations. Tickets start at £15.

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NATIONAL SERVICE OF THANKSGIVING If you’re not one of the lucky few invited to the congregation, don’t worry – you can follow the service on TV, or gather outside St Paul’s Cathedral to see the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh arrive. If you see Philip, be sure to wish him a ‘Happy Birthday’ too, as he turns 95 years old today.

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Prince William and Catherine Middleton marry at Westminster Abbey, and become the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. More than 24 million people tune in to see the nuptials, and thousands of street parties erupt around the UK. You can visit Westminster Abbey and explore 700 years of history.

2012

2012 London hosts the Olympic and Paralympic Games to critical acclaim. For the opening ceremony, the Queen makes her acting debut, starring with Daniel Craig as James Bond in a short film where she appears to jump out of a helicopter into the stadium.

The Queen celebrates 60 years on the throne – her Diamond Jubilee – with events in London, including a 1,000-vessel parade down the River Thames.

TROOPING THE COLOUR The royal family will attend The Queen’s Birthday Parade, also known as Trooping the Colour. See soldiers and horses from the Household Division march from Buckingham Palace to Horse Guards Parade. At 1pm, she will appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to see the RAF fly-past, where the aircrafts create a spectacle in the sky.

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PATRON’S LUNCH The climax of the celebrations sees The Mall transformed into a giant street party where a picnic lunch will be served. Ninety per cent of the tickets were offered to more than 600 charities and organisations, but 1,000 tickets were available for £150. Don’t have a ticket? Join in at St James’s Park and Green Park. CREDITS: FIRST SPREAD: PRINCE CHARLES © KEYSTONE PICTURES USA/ALAMY; BALMORAL © ISTOCK; WEDDING © REX SHUTTERSTOCK; BABY © AF ARCHIVE/ ISTOCK; WAXWORK, 1930 COURTESY OF MADAME TUSSAUDS; PARK © ISTOCK; BLITZ © IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM SECOND SPREAD: CORONATION © GETTY/HULTON ROYALS COLLECTION; LOGO, HOLYROOD, BUCKINGHAM PALACE © ISTOCK; QUEEN BY DOROTHY WILDING © WILLIAM HUSTLER AND GEORGINA HUSTLER/PORTRAIT GALLERY; ASCOT © GETTY; WESTMINSTER ABBEY, TROPHIES, ER LOGO © ISTOCK; CHARLES & DIANA © WENN/ALAMY THIRD SPREAD: KEW © VISIT ENGLAND; WINDSOR © ISTOCK; KATE & WILLIAM © A MYATT/ALAMY; DRESS COURTESY OF FASHIONING A REIGN; SCIENCE MUSEUM © SCIENCE MUSEUM; TRIBUTE © ALAMY; TOWER © VISIT LONDON; OLYMPIC © ISTOCK; CROSSRAIL © TFL BOX: BEATING RETREAT COURTESY OF BEATING RETREAT; TROOPING THE COLOUR, ST PAUL’S © ISTOCK; OUTDOOR COURTESY OF PATRON’S LUNCH

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irst came the books, then the films and now the world premiere of the play is here. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two, co-written by JK Rowling, is opening at the Palace Theatre. The play is set 19 years after the last book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Harry is now a husband, father of three and an overworked employee at the Ministry of Magic – an organisation that preserves magical law. As his youngest son, Albus, wrestles with the powers he inherited, Harry has issues of his own. His arch enemy – the evil Lord Voldemort – may have been conquered, but Harry is still haunted by his past and must fight evil from unexpected places.

The show is directed by the Olivier and Tony Awardwinner John Tiffany, who’s best known for the West End’s Once. Harry is played by Jamie Parker, who starred as Sky Masterson in Guys and Dolls, while Harry’s friend Ron is played by Paul Thornley, a familiar face on stage, film and TV. Noma Dumezweni (Dr Who), meanwhile, plays their old pal Hermione. Details are under wraps, but with special effects by Jeremy

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Clockwise from left: A scene at Warner Bros. Studio Tour; the reptile house at ZSL London Zoo; platform 9¾ at King’s Cross station; Harry Potter author JK Rowling and the play’s director John Tiffany; the play’s stars, Paul Thornley (Ron), Noma Dumezweni (Hermione) and Jamie Parker (Harry)

Chernick – who’s worked on Cirque du Soleil’s Wintuk – expect to be blown away. The play is too long for a single show, so to see it all you need to buy tickets; watch them on the same day or on two consecutive evenings. It’s fully booked until 2017, but call for potential return tickets. Unlucky? You can still keep the story of Harry Potter alive by visiting locations in London where the franchise was filmed. JK Rowling says: ‘No story lives unless someone wants to listen. Whether you come back by page or by big screen, Hogwarts will always be there to welcome you home.’ So let the stories you know and love jump off the page. From 7 June. Palace Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 5AY. T: 0844482 9676. www.harrypottertheplay.com

TAKE A MAGICAL MUGGLEY TOUR OF THE CITY Visit Harry Potter’s London locations – broomstick not included ZSL LONDON ZOO

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The zoo’s reptile house features in the first film, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. After Harry speaks to a Burmese python, he makes its tank glass disappear, causing his cousin Dudley to fall in as the snake escapes. ‘Thanksss!’ While there, visit the new Land of the Lions. Regent’s Park, NW1 4RY. T: 020-7449 6200. www.zsl.org

Hogwarts Express departed for Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry from this platform. To find it, Harry would run into a wall between platforms nine and 10. Visit the entrance to the real platform nine and you’ll find a trolley disappearing into a wall and the Platform 9¾ sign. While you are there, visit the souvenir shop created by Warwick Davis – aka Professor Flitwick. Pick wands, character cut-outs, prop replicas and Hogwarts’ Quidditch jumpers, or classic souvenirs including sweets, stationery and key rings. Platform 9¾, King’s Cross station, N1 9AP. T: 020-7803 0500. www.harrypotterplatform934.com

WARNER BROS. STUDIO TOUR On a studio tour, visit the Great Hall and see costumes, props and the famous steam train, as well as ‘fly’ on a broomstick. Studio Tour Drive, Leavesden, WD25 7LR. T: 0345-084 0900. www.wbstudiotour.co.uk

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ST PANCRAS RENAISSANCE HOTEL The neo-Gothic façade of this hotel, next to King’s Cross station, is the entrance to the station in the films. Eagle-eyed fans might remember when Harry and Ron parked Mr Weasley’s Ford Anglia outside it before flying off to Hogwarts in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Sip cocktails in the Booking Office Bar or enjoy the spa pool. Euston Rd, NW1 2AR. T: 020-7841 3540. www.marriott.co.uk

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BOROUGH MARKET Leaky Cauldron moved from Leadenhall to Borough Market for the third film, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Following a hair-raising journey over Lambeth Bridge – ‘Little old lady at 12 o’clock!’ – the tripledecker Knight bus bumps into a car outside Chez Michèle florists at 7 Stoney Street. Go early and try the food market’s delicious regional produce. 8 Southwark St, SE1 1TL. T: 020-7407 1002. www.boroughmarket.org.uk

WESTMINSTER TUBE STATION Harry and Mr Weasley ride this Tube station’s escalators in the fifth film, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, en route to Harry’s hearing at Ministry of Magic. Mr Weasley uses his hand instead of an Oyster card and is puzzled when the barriers don’t open: ‘Trains, underground! Ingenious, these Muggles!’ he exclaims. The station closed for a day during filming. It’s near the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey. Bridge St, SW1A 2JR. www.tfl.gov.uk

Images from top to bottom: The Weasleys’ kitchen at Warner Bros. Studio Tour; Leadenhall Market; Millennium Bridge and St Paul’s Cathedral

MILLENNIUM BRIDGE This suspension bridge featured in the sixth film, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, when Lord Voldemort ordered Death Eaters to attack it. The bridge collapsed into the River Thames, killing Muggles (non wizards). Cross the bridge for great views of St Paul’s Cathedral. Thames Embankment. www.londonmillennium bridge.com

Take a Harry Potter tour BRIT MOVIE TOURS On the Brit Movie Tour (below), you’ll cross the Millennium Bridge – hold on tight – and compare film stills of Leaky Cauldron’s entrance to the real thing. The mini-bus tour includes a visit to platform 9¾. Bus adult £27; child £20. Walk adult £12; child £10. T: 020-7118 1007. www.britmovietours.com

AUSTRALIA HOUSE Hagrid, Hogwarts’ groundsman, introduced Harry to goblins inside Australia House – Gringotts’ Wizarding Bank in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. The embassy is closed to the public, but you may be able to peep in. Strand, WC2B 4LA. T: 020-7379 4334. www.uk.embassy.gov.au

PICCADILLY CIRCUS This crossroads features in the seventh film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1. While escaping Death Eaters, Harry, Ron and Hermione just miss being hit by a double-decker outside what is now Gap (which has free wi-fi, by the way). The statue of Eros is a handy meeting point. Piccadilly Circus, W1

ENIGMA QUESTS Taking its theme from Harry Potter, the Enigma Quest is one of the latest escape games. Teams of three to five people must solve puzzles and clues to become a wizard or witch. The game takes one hour. From £78. T: 075-0303 0060. enigmaquests.london

SMALLCARBIGCITY This two-hour tour combines two great British exports: classic Mini Coopers and Harry Potter. As you drive around in these 1960s cars, made famous in The Italian Job, you will cross the River Thames on Lambeth Bridge and visit Leadenhall Market and platform 9¾. £214 per car (three passengers). T: 020-7839 6737. www.smallcarbigcity.com

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The opticians in Bull’s Head Passage by Leadenhall Market is the entrance for the Leaky Cauldron wizard’s pub in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. The magicians passed through it to access stalls in Diagon Alley. A 14th-century meat market, it’s now home to shops, cafés and wine bars. Note its ornate roof. Gracechurch St, EC3V 1LT. T: 020-7332 1523. www.cityoflondon.gov.uk

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OFF THE CUFF Cufflinks inspired by cricket balls Deakin & Francis Cufflinks, Selfridges, 400 Oxford St, W1A 1AB, £260

ANYONE FOR TENNIS? Jewellery inspired by the upcoming Wimbledon tennis tournament Mini Cross Racket charm, Links of London, 491 Oxford St, W1C 2AU, £35

A HEAD TURNER A piece of couture millinery from the oldest hatters in London Deco Sun Perching Hat, Lock and Co. Hatters, 6 St James’s St, SW1A 1EF, £945

ON THE RUN Pick up a piece by Stella McCartney, the official designer for London Olympians Orange Run Belt, Stella McCartney, 30 Bruton St, W1J6QR, £45

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Secret gardens Guided walks, bike rides and outdoor concerts – these are some of the activities you can take part in during Open Garden Squares Weekend. Organised by London Parks & Gardens Trust, the annual event grants access to spaces that are usually private while promoting gardens you may not have heard of. The event launched in 1998 with 40 private squares and has since expanded to include more than 200 spaces. But despite its name, it isn’t just a celebration of gardens and squares; you can also explore allotments, barges, schools, museums, churchyards and rooftops. Organiser Sarah Hesketh says: ‘Most gardens needn’t be pre-booked. We have 19 new ones including Rebecca Louise Law’s installation, The City Garden, at the City Centre near Guildhall; and Borough’s Crossbones Garden – a medieval paupers’ burial ground – with its “goosewing” entrance designed by Arthur de Mowbray.’ But which spaces are Sarah’s favourite? ‘I love surprising and unexpected gardens. Eversheds

Roof Garden feels wild despite being in the heart of the City. Bayswater’s Cleveland Square is also a favourite – it’s beautifully designed. Although the weekend now includes all green spaces, I still can’t resist getting inside those classic garden square railings. But if there’s one space not yet in the scheme that I wish was, it’d be Buckingham Palace!’ she says. This year’s big guns include Fulham Palace, Osterley Park and House and Ham House and Garden. Or you could visit Camley Street Natural Park – a two-acre reserve in King’s Cross – and the kitchen garden in Waterlow Park in Highgate, before popping into north London’s Freightliners City Farm and Abney Park, a nature reserve in a cemetery. Then head east to see the delightful walled herb garden and period gardens at The Geffrye Museum.

There’s a host of activities, too. Children can have their faces painted, play in fountains or fish for tadpoles while adults enjoy poetry readings and painting or learning about beekeeping at Bee Urban near The Oval cricket ground. Short on time? Sarah adds: ‘Barbican Station Pop-up Garden – which was created on a 328ft-long disused Underground platform – is not to be missed. Alternatively, you could explore Belgravia’s Eaton Square – a tranquil retreat of gardens, shady paths and quiet seating areas.’ You could also visit the Japanese-inspired roof garden at SOAS, University of London; the flamingos in Kensington Roof Gardens or the rooftop walkway with a koi pool inside Coutts Skyline Garden – a true secret garden. 18-19 Jun. £14. T: 020-7839 3969. www.opensquares.org

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London is one of the greenest cities in the world, teeming with Royal Parks, pretty garden squares and wild heaths. Now you can discover some of the places that are usually closed to the public, says Sarah Riches

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Battersea Park Children’s Zoo Charming zoo inside the park, with a petting farm with donkeys, chinchillas and goats, plus a play area. Daily 10am-5.30pm. Adult £8.95; child £6.95. www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk. Battersea Park, Chelsea Bridge Gate, SW11 4NJ. T: 020-7924 5826. Off map. Station: Battersea Park.

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SIGHTSEEING Buckingham Palace The London residence and principal workplace of the monarchy is closed to the public until next month but it’s still a magnificent landmark to see. It is vast, boasting 775 rooms. www.royalcollection. org.uk. Buckingham Palace, The Mall, SW1A 1AA. T: 0303-123 7300. F6/F7. Station: Victoria/Green Park.

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PASS PARTNER This 19th-century ship is the world’s last surviving tea clipper. 26 Jun: Ahoy Captain! Learn about life aboard from the ship’s longest serving master. Daily 10am-5pm. Adult £12.15; child £6.30. Joint tickets with Royal Observatory available. www.rmg. co.uk/cuttysark. Cutty Sark, King William Walk, SE10 9HT. T: 020-8312 6608. Off map. Station: Cutty Sark/Greenwich.

in silence, then find out about its creator. Charges for special events. Mon-Sat 11am-5.30pm. Adult £4.50; child £1.50. www.dennissevershouse.co.uk. 18 Folgate St, E1 6BX. T: 020-7247 4013. D11. Station: Liverpool Street.

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Writer Dr Samuel Johnson compiled his first English dictionary, first published in 1755, in this period home. Mon-Sat 11am-5.30pm. Adult £6; child £2.50. www.drjohnsonshouse.org. 17 Gough Square, EC4A 3DE. T: 020-7353 3745. D9. Station: Temple/ Chancery Lane.

Eltham Palace & Gardens Experience the decade of decadence as you are transported back to the 1930s at this wonderful Art Deco masterpiece. www.english-heritage.org. uk/eltham. Court Yard, SE9 5QE. T: 020-8294 2548. Off map. Station: Eltham.

Emirates Air Line London’s only cable car. Mon-Fri 7am-8pm; Sat 8am-8pm; Sun 9am-8pm. Adult from £3.40; child £1.70 one way with an Oyster card. www.emirates airline.co.uk. Emirates Greenwich Peninsula, Unit 1, Emirates Cable Car Terminal, Edmund Halley Way, SE10 0FR. T: 0343-222 1234. Off map. Station: North Greenwich. Emirates Royal Docks, Emirates Air Line, 27 Western Gateway, E16 4FA. T: 0343-222 1234. Off map. Station: Royal Victoria.

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Go Ape Battersea Park Make like a monkey at this treetop adventure playground, which is suitable for children over six and adults. Negotiate ladders, bridges and ziplines while attached to a reassuring harness. Enthusiastic staff are on hand throughout the three-and-a-half-hour experience. Daily from 9.30am. Adult £33; child £18-£25. www.goape. co.uk/battersea-park. Battersea Park, SW11 4NJ. T: 0845-643 9236. Off map. Station: Battersea Park.

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A full-size reconstruction of Sir Francis Drake’s 16th-century vessel, in which he circumnavigated the globe. Regular events include dressing up in historical costumes, quiz nights and battle workshops. 3 Jun: Tiller Flat Folk Music Club. Charges for special events. Daily 10am-5.30pm. Guided tour adult £7; child £5. www.goldenhinde.com. 1 Pickfords Wharf, Clink St, SE1 9DG. T: 020-7403 0123. E10. Station: London Bridge.

Ham House and Gardens One of Europe’s greatest 17th-century houses, this historic home is situated by the River Thames. Its gardens are said to be haunted. House noon4pm; café, garden and shop 10am-5pm. Adult £10.40; child £5.20. www.nationaltrust.org.uk. Ham St, Surrey, TW10 7RS. T: 020-8940 1950. Off map. Station: Richmond.

Handel & Hendrix in London The former homes of Anglo-German composer George Frideric Handel and American guitarist Jimi Hendrix. Mon-Sat 11pm-6pm; Sun noon-6pm. Both houses adult £10; child £5. One house adult £7.50; child £3. www.handelhouse.org. 25 Brook St, W1K 4HB. T: 020-7495 1685. D6. Station: Bond Street.

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HMS Belfast Permanently moored on the River Thames, this ship is Europe’s only surviving World War II cruiser. In service until 1965, it’s now a reminder of Britain’s naval heritage. Daily 10am-5pm. Adult £14.50; child £7.25. www.iwm.org.uk. The Queen’s Walk, off Tooley St, SE1 2JH T: 020-7940 6300. E11. Station: London Bridge.

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The site of British Parliament since 1265, though the building was constructed in the 19th century. Hear Big Ben chime in its clock tower and watch debates for free from the Public Galleries. Guided and audio tours 1-4; 11; 16-18 & 23-25 Jun. Guided tour adult £25.50; child £11. Audio tour adult £18.50; child £7.50 (first child free). www.parliament.uk/visiting. Palace of Westminster, Parliament Square, SW1A 0AA.T: 020-7219 4114. F8. Station: Westminster.

PASS PARTNER Spectacular sets, actors and special effects evoke ghoulish encounters from 1,000 years of Britain’s murky past in a grimly comedic style. Characters inside include Guy Fawkes, Sweeney Todd and Jack the Ripper. Not for small children or the faint-hearted. Joint tickets with London Aquarium, London Eye, Madame Tussauds and Shrek’s Adventure! available. Mon-Wed & Fri 10am-5pm; Thur 11am-5pm; Sat-Sun 10am-6pm. Adult £28.95; child £24.45. www.thedungeons.com. County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, SE1 7PB T: 0871-423 2240. F8. Station: Waterloo/ Embankment.

PASS PARTNER This London icon is one of the world’s largest observation wheels. Interactive screens in each pod give an insight into the landmarks on view. To enhance your trip, book a Champagne, wine or chocolate tasting experience. Joint tickets with the London Aquarium, London Dungeon, Madame Tussauds and Shrek’s Adventure! available. 1-5 Jun: 10am-9.30pm. 6-30 Jun: Sun-Thur 10am-9pm; Fri-Sat 10am-9.30pm. Adult £24.95; child £19.95. www.londoneye.com. County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, SE1 7PB. T: 0871-781 3000. F8. Station: Waterloo.

The Jewel Tower Built around 1365 to house Edward III’s treasures, this is one of only two buildings left from the medieval Palace of Westminster after an 1834 fire. Don’t miss the ornate ceiling carvings. Daily 10am-6pm. Adult £4.70; child £2.80. www.englishheritage.org.uk. Abingdon St, SW1P 3JX. T: 0207222 2219. F8. Station: Westminster.

Keats House This 19th-century home belonged to the Romantic poet John Keats. See his paintings, books, letters and household items, plus the engagement ring he gave to his sweetheart Fanny Brawne. Please check for details of poetry readings and talks. Wed-Sun 11am-5pm. Adult £6.50; child free. www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/keatshousehampstead. Keats Grove, NW3 2RR. T: 020-7332 3868. Off map. Station: Hampstead.

Kensington Palace This royal residence sits in Kensington Gardens and was Princess Diana’s last home. Daily 10am6pm. Adult £16.30; child free. www.hrp.org.uk. Kensington Gardens, W8 4PX. T: 0844-482 7777. Off map. Station: High Street Kensington.

Kenwood On the edge of Hampstead Heath, Kenwood House and its landscaped gardens is a hidden gem. Admire Robert Adams’ interiors and an art collection made up of Rembrandts, Vermeers and Gainsboroughs. 1 Jun: Spring Quest & Craft. Creative workshop for families. 23 Jun: Summer Gala Concert. Please check for prices and times. www.english-heritage.org.uk/kenwood. Hampstead Lane, NW3 7JR. T: 020-8348 1286. Off map. Station: Hampstead.

Kew Palace PASS PARTNER This royal retreat in the grounds of Kew Gardens was home to King George III. Don’t miss the Royal Kitchens. Daily 10.30am-5.30pm. Admission free with Kew Gardens tickets. www.hrp.org.uk. Kew Gardens, Richmond, TW9 3AB. T: 0844-482 7777. Off map. Station: Kew Gardens.

KidZania London Children can try out different careers including working in TV and animation studios, a chocolate factory, pit lane and aviation academy. Daily from 10am, call for closing times. Adult £18; child £31.50-£33.50. www.london.kidzania.com. Westfield London Shopping Centre, Ariel Way, W12 7GA. T: 0330-131 3333. Off map. Station: Shepherd’s Bush.

The London Bridge Experience & Tombs An exciting history lesson on the past of the 1,700-year-old London Bridge site. Special effects and actors bring this attraction to life. Tickets also include the London Tombs, which are in a former plague pit. Mon-Fri 10am-5pm; Sat-Sun 9.30am6pm. Adult £26.95; child £21.45. www.thelondon bridgeexperience.com. 2-4 Tooley St, SE1 2SY. T: 020-7403 6333. E10. Station: London Bridge. www.wheretraveler.com 31

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Immerse yourself in the animal kingdom PASS PARTNER at the world’s oldest scientific zoo, which has more Celebrated home of life-sized wax figures depicting famous people from the worlds of than 750 species, as well as an aquarium, penguin entertainment, politics, sport and history, beach and endangered Sumatran tigers. from the Queen to Adele. Visit the Chamber of Don’t miss the new Land of the Lions exhibition, Horrors and Scream experiences. Don’t miss which features Asiatic lions in surroundings the permanent Star Wars exhibition, featuring designed to resemble Gir Forest National 11 sets from the film. Joint tickets with the Park in the north west of India. The attraction London Aquarium, London Dungeon, was opened by the Queen. 3 Jun: Sunset Safari. Charges for special events. Daily 10amLondon Eye and Shrek’s Adventure! available. 4.30pm. Adult £25.50; child £18.50. Please check for times. Adult £34; child www.zsl.org. London Zoo, Regent’s Park, £29.50. 1www.madametussauds.com/london. BBTLDTWhereLondon_190x118_050815 copy.pdf 05/08/2015 16:08 NW1 4RY. T: 020-7722 3333. C6. Marylebone Rd, NW1 5LR. T: 0871-894 3000. Station: Camden Town. C6. Station: Baker Street.

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This beautiful stone column standing in the heart of the City was built in 1677 to commemorate the 1666 Great Fire of London. Climb the 311 steps to its observation gallery. Daily 9.30am-5.30pm. Adult £4; child £2. Joint tickets with the Tower Bridge Exhibition available. www.themonument.info. The Monument, Monument St, EC3R 6BD. T: 020-7626 2717. E10. Station: Monument.

The O2 To 31 Aug: I am the Greatest: Muhammad Ali. Explore the boxer Muhammad Ali’s life from his humble beginnings to his rise to world champion. Daily 10am-5.30pm. Adult £18; child £9. www.theo2.co.uk. Peninsula Square, SE10 0DX. T: 020-8463 2000. Off map. Station: North Greenwich.

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. Don’t miss the magnificent ceiling in the Painted Hall. Check for regular guided tours. Daily, please check for opening times. Admission free. www.ornc.org. King William Walk, SE10 9NN. T: 020-8269 4799. Off map. Station: Cutty Sark/Greenwich.

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Formerly the site of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, this park includes an aquatics centre and the ArcelorMittal Orbit observation tower. Please check for sporting events. Park open 24 hours daily. Admission free. www.queen elizabetholympicpark.co.uk. Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, E20 2ST. T: 0800-072 2110. Off map. Station: Stratford.

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! PASS PARTNER This curiosity-filled museum with more than 700 artefacts is a hit across the globe. Explore a range of oddities over six floors, from a shrunken head to an albino alligator and the world’s tallest man. To 15 Jun: Hard Rock Couture. See outfits worn by Madonna, Elvis Presley and more. Daily 10am-10.30pm. Adult £26.95; child £19.95. www.ripleyslondon.com. 1 Piccadilly Circus, W1J 0DA. T: 020-3238 0022. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.

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PASS PARTNER Better known as Kew Gardens, this botanical research centre and World Heritage Site contains plants from across the globe, with Victorian tropical greenhouses and a Chinese pagoda (p. 26). Gardens Mon-Fri 10am-6.30pm; Sat-Sun 10am-7.30pm. Adult £15; child £3.50. www.kew.org. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 3AB. T: 020-8332 5655. Off map. Station: Kew Gardens.

The Royal Institution of Great Britain Grade I-listed Georgian building housing a museum about the institution’s 15 Nobel Prize-winning scientists. Check the website for its programme of talks. Mon-Fri 9am-6pm. Admission free; charges for talks. www.rigb.org. 21 Albemarle St, W1S 4BS. T: 020-7409 2992. E6. Station: Green Park.

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Built by John Nash in 1825, this beautiful part of Buckingham Palace houses the Queen’s vehicles and horses, including the Diamond Jubilee State Coach. Daily 10am-5pm; closed 11 Jun. Adult £9.30; child £5.50. www.royalcollection.org.uk. Buckingham Palace Rd, SW1W 1QH. T: 020-7766 7302. F6. Station: Victoria.

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Tower Bridge Exhibition

PASS PARTNER The home of Greenwich Mean Time and London’s only planetarium. Learn about time in the Peter Harrison Galleries and watch regular planetarium shows throughout the day. To 26 Jun: Astronomy Photographer of the Year. Wonderful exhibition of the extraordinary winning images. Price included in admission. Observatory, Flamsteed House and Meridian Line daily 10am-4.30pm. Adult £9.50; child £5. www.rmg.co.uk. Blackheath Avenue, SE10 8XJ. T: 020-8858 4422. Off map. Station: Greenwich/Maze Hill/Cutty Sark.

This breathtaking bridge, designed in 1884, is This historic landmark includes the Bloody one of London’s most famous landmarks (not to Tower, Traitors’ Gate and the Jewel House, home be confused with its less grand, but much older of the Crown Jewels. Enjoy free guided tours by neighbour, London Bridge). Check out the glass ‘Beefeaters’ (Yeoman Warders) and activity trails floor walkway, a unique viewpoint 42 metres above for children. Book ahead online to attend the the River Thames. If you’re lucky, you may feel the nightly Ceremony of the Keys, which dates back bridge lift below your feet. 15 Jun: Yoga. Sunrise to 1340 (tickets are free). 22 Jun: A Garland for the yoga on the glass walkway. It is recommended you Queen. The choir of the Chapel Royal performs use gripped gloves and socks on the glass floor. an evening of choral anthems in celebration of (7.15am; £25). Joint tickets with The Monument the Queen’s 90th Birthday. Tue-Sat 9am-5.30pm; available. Daily 10am-5.30pm. Adult £9; child Sun-Mon Adult16:01 £22.50; child £10.50. BBTLNTWhereLondon_190x118_050815 copy.pdf 1 10am-5pm. 05/08/2015 £3.90. www.towerbridge.org.uk. Tower Bridge Rd, www.hrp.org.uk. Tower Hill, EC3N 4AB. T: 0844SE1 2UP. T: 020-7403 3761. E11. Station: Tower Hill. 482 7799. E11. Station: Tower Hill.

Sea Life London Aquarium PASS PARTNER One of Europe’s largest aquariums with 500 species of global marine life and walk-through tank tunnels, including a scary glass walkway above 16 sharks. You can snorkel with sharks, too (from £130 including admission). Mon-Fri 10am-7pm; Sat-Sun 9am-7pm. Adult £24.50; child £18.10. Joint tickets with London Eye, London Dungeon, Shrek’s Adventure! and Madame Tussauds. www.sealife.co.uk/london. County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, SE1 7PB. T: 0871-663 1678. F8. Station: Westminster/Waterloo.

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PASS PARTNER Ride the magical 4D ‘DreamWorks Tours’ bus to step into live actor fairytale-themed shows where you can meet the characters from the films. Joint tickets with London Eye, London Dungeon, Madame Tussauds and Sea Life London Aquarium available. Sun-Wed 10am-5pm; Thur 11am-5pm; Sat 10am-6pm. Adult £27; child £21.85. www.shreksadventure.com. Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, SE1 7PB. T: 0871-221 2837. F8. Station: Waterloo.

St James’s Palace One of London’s oldest palaces, constructed in C the 14th century and home to royalty for three centuries. Palace and house closed to the public. M www.royal.gov.uk. Marlborough Rd, SW1A 1BS. T: 020-7930 4832. E7. Station: St James’s Park. Y

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St Martin-in-the-Fields Palladian church with tours, a brass-rubbing centre and classical music (some free). Holy Communion given daily and classical music performed weekly by candlelight. Check for opening times. Admission free; brass rubbing from £4.50. www.stmartin-inthe-fields.org. Trafalgar Square, WC2N 4JJ. T: 020-7766 1100. E8. Station: Charing Cross.

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St Paul’s Cathedral PASS PARTNER Sir Christopher Wren’s 300-year-old cathedral has stunning mosaics. Make sure you climb up the dome to the Whispering Gallery and a further 271 steps to the iconic Golden Gallery for a classic London panorama. Then head down to the crypt, with its monuments to 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-4.30pm. Adult £18; child £8. www.stpauls.co.uk. St Paul’s Churchyard, EC4M 8AD. T: 020-7246 8350. D9/10. Station: St Paul’s.

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SIGHTSEEING The Vault This venue used to protect the Queen’s treasures under the old Coutts Bank – and now it’s home to the Gaultier bustier from Madonna’s Blond Ambition tour. See that and other iconic rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia at Hard Rock Cafe’s revamped museum including John Lennon’s glasses, an antique chair owned by Freddie Mercury and guitars belonging to Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie and Kurt Cobain. Bring a camera as you are allowed to take photos. Daily 11.30am-10.30pm. Admission free. www.hardrock.com. Hard Rock Cafe London, 150 Old Park Lane, W1K 1QZ. T: 020-7514 1700. E6. Station: Hyde Park Corner.

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Pass Partner Ascend the tallest building in Western Europe, which is 1,017ft high, in a ‘kaleidoscopic’ lift (p. 8). From 9 Jun: Height of Summer. See The Shard’s viewing platform transformed into an English garden and try cocktails inspired by horticulture. If you pre-book you can also do yoga (£40). Yoga Sat 8.30am-9.30am; Mon 7.30pm-8.30pm. Daily 10am-9.30pm – check before visiting. Advance booking recommended. Adult £30.95; child £24.95. www.theviewfrom theshard.com. 32 London Bridge St, SE1 9SG. T: 0844-499 7111. E10. Station: London Bridge.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London PASS PARTNER Explore behind the scenes of the legendary Harry Potter films in The Making of Harry Potter tour. Visitors can witness iconic sets including the Great Hall, Hagrid’s Hut, Diagon Alley and a recreation of Platform 9¾. This experience offers a fascinating insight into filmmaking and is a must for Harry Potter fans (p. 18). Please check for times. Adult £35; child £27. You must pre-book. www.wbstudiotour.co.uk. Studio Tour Drive, Leavesden, Hertfordshire, WD25 7LS. T: 0845084 0900. Off map. Station: Euston to Watford Junction, then shuttle bus.

Wellington Arch Climb to the viewing galleries of this magnificent arch for panoramic views over the glorious Royal Parks and Houses of Parliament, plus regular exhibitions. Joint tickets available with Apsley House. Daily 10am-6pm. Adult £4.70; child £2.80. www.english-heritage.org.uk. Apsley Way, Hyde Park Corner, W1J 7JZ. T: 020-7930 2726. F6. Station: Hyde Park Corner.

Westminster Abbey Consecrated in 1065, this abbey is the crowning and burial site of most English monarchs. It also houses Poets’ Corner, the burial place of Charles Dickens and many other famous writers. Mon-Sat, please check for opening times. Adult £20; child £9. www.westminster-abbey.org. 20 Dean’s Yard, SW1P 3PA. T: 020-7222 5152. F7. Station: Westminster/St James’s Park.

WWT London Wetland Centre This 104-acre wildlife reserve has the Water’s Edge Café overlooking lakes, ponds and gardens which are home to more than 100 species of rare and wild birds. Otters are fed daily at 11am and 2pm. Daily tours 11.30am & 2.30pm. Daily 9.30am-5.30pm. Adult £11.91; child £6.55. www.wwt.org.uk. Queen Elizabeth’s Walk, SW13 9WT. T: 020-8409 4400. Off map. Station: Barnes.

RIVER TRIPS City Cruises Daily guided sightseeing tours on the River Thames between Westminster, Waterloo, Tower and Greenwich piers. River Red Rover is an all-day hop-on, hop-off sightseeing service. Adult £18.50; child £9.25. Thames Circular Cruise is a 50-minute sightseeing service from Tower Pier or Bankside Pier to Westminster and back. £13. London Showboat cabaret cruise departs from Westminster Pier. Fri-Sat. £80. Other cruises also available. Please check the website for times. www.citycruises.com. Westminster Pier, SW1A 2JH. T: 020-7740 0400. Station: Departure points vary.

London Duck Tours Explore the capital by road in a bright yellow amphibious vehicle before taking to the River Thames with a thrilling ‘splash-down’. Check for times. Adult £24; child £16. www.londonducktours. co.uk. 55 York Rd, SE1 7NJ. T: 020-7928 3132. F8. Station: Waterloo.

London Eye River Cruise PASS PARTNER Live commentary on a 40-minute sightseeing cruise. Daily 10.45am-7.45pm. Adult £13.15; child £6.58. Discounted joint tickets with the London Eye available. www.londoneye.com. London Eye Pier, South Bank, SE1 7PB. T: 0871-781 3000. E8. Station: Waterloo.

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Pass Partner Fast and frequent, with departures from major London piers every 20 minutes. River Roamer tickets allow you to hop on and off. Oyster cards are valid. Adult £17.35; child £8.65. Download free in:flow app for a real-time audio explanation of the landmarks on view. www.thamesclippers.com. Various departure points along the River Thames. T: 020-7001 2200.

Thames River Services Sightseeing trips from Westminster Pier and St Katharine’s Pier to Greenwich and the Thames Flood Barrier, with live audio commentary. Circular Cruise Westminster operates a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing service from Westminster Pier calling at Embankment Pier, Festival Pier, Bankside Pier and St Katharine’s Pier, returning non-stop to Westminster. Check for times and prices. www.thames riverservices.co.uk. T: 0207930 4097; www.circularcruise.co.uk. T: 020-7936 2033. Various points along the River Thames.

24-hour and 48-hour tickets provide flexibility and comfort for anyone visiting London. Adult £25; child £11; family £65. T: 020-7630 2039. www.goldentours.com. Station: Victoria.

Jack the Ripper Tours Blue Badge Guide Richard Jones of London Walking Tours devised these popular two-hour walks, offering an intriguing look at the infamous serial killer. Numbers are limited in order to give participants a better experience. Booking essential. Daily 7pm from outside Exit 4 of Aldgate East. £10. www.jack-the-ripper-tour.com. Aldgate East Underground station. T: 020-8530 8443. Off map. Station: Aldgate East.

London Chocolate Tours Sample truffles and ganaches in Mayfair’s finest chocolatiers on this two-hour tour by a former cocoa trader. You’ll learn how the ingredients are grown and used in the products. Booking essential. £15 for Where London readers (usually £39). Every Sun 12.30pm. Departs from The Ritz London by Green Park. www.tourguides.org.uk. Green Park Tube station. T: 020-8526 7755. E6. Station: Green Park.

The London Helicopter Tour PASS PARTNER Discover the capital from the unique perspective of a helicopter, with its uninterrupted views across the city. Choose from the 12-minute Buzz, 18-minute

TOURS & GUIDED WALKS Authentic London Walks Two-hour walks run by an informative, humorous guide. There are seven to choose from, including Highgate and Hampstead in north London. You can also book a private tour. Wed-Sun 11am & Sat-Sun 2pm. Adult £10; child free. Departure points vary. www.authenticlondontours.com. T: 07771-610737.

Big Bus Tours Daily sightseeing trips aboard a fleet of opentop double-decker buses. Take in the city’s best sights guided by a multilingual commentary (Blue Tour) or live guide (Red Tour). A hop-on, hop-off ticket for 24 hours includes a river cruise and three guided walking tours. Adult £27; child £14. www.bigbustours.com. Various departure points. T: 020-7808 6753. Station: Victoria.

Big Bus Walking Tours Choose from three guided tours: Royal London at 10.20am; Scene in London, which reveals the locations of popular TV shows and films such as Harry Potter at 1.30pm; and Haunting Mysteries at 4.30pm. All take 90 minutes to two hours. £5, or free with a Big Bus Tour. Daily. www.bigbustours. com. Depart from Big Bus stop 10, Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN. T: 020-7808 6753. Station: Charing Cross.

City of London Guides Walks Themed walks not offered by other companies, focusing on everything from Fleet Street – home of journalism – to Smithfield Market and City gardens. Prices vary. www.cityoflondonguides.com. Various departure points.

Golden Tours From day excursions to overnight city breaks, the London experts offer quality tour experiences from London to popular locations such as Bath, Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Leeds Castle. The company offers an unrivalled range of tours and services. T: 020-7630 2039. www.goldentours.com. Station: Victoria.

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Sights or 30-minute Max tour. Prices start from £150 per seat for a shared tour. Please check for details. www.thelondonhelicopter.com. The POD Building, Bridges Court, SW11 2RE. T: 020-3553 6877. Off map. Station: Clapham Junction.

London Literary Pub Crawl See where the giants of the London literary world ate, drank and worked. This unique tour is artist-led and arranged by the not-for-profit charity The Maverick Theatre Company. It includes pubs and bars associated with the British film industry and writers. Tickets £24. Thur 7pm; Sat 1pm & 5pm. www.londonliterarypubcrawl.com. 12 Fouberts Place, Carnaby St, W1F 7PA. T: 0208090 5082. D7. Station: Oxford Circus.

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London’s oldest walking tour company offers more than 300 walks. Favourites include a chance to find out about a notorious Victorian serial killer on the Jack the Ripper Walk (daily 7.30pm & Sat 3pm from Tower Hill), a Harry Potter tour (Wed & Sat-Sun 2pm; departure points vary) and a spooky Ghost Walk (daily 7.30pm; departure points vary). Walks take two hours and there’s no need to book. Adult £10; child free when accompanied by an adult. www.walks.com. Departure points vary. T: 020-7624 3978.

Original London Sightseeing Walk PASS PARTNER 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 Station). Walking tours are free with Original London Sightseeing Tour. www.theoriginaltour.com. 17-19 Cockspur St, SW1Y 5BL T: 020-8877 1722. E7. Station: Charing Cross.

The Original Tour PASS PARTNER With more than 60 years’ experience, these live and multilingual open-top guided bus tours take you to the city’s best attractions, allowing you to hop on and off at more than 80 stops. Its 24-hour tour includes three free walking tours and a Thames River cruise pass. Adult £30; child £15. www.theoriginaltour.com. 17-19 Cockspur St, Trafalgar Square, SW1Y 5BL. T: 020-8877 1722. E7. Station: Charing Cross.

Royal Albert Hall Tours Take a one-hour Grand Tour of this opulent Victorian concert hall. Tours take place most days throughout the year; call for times. Adult £13.50; child £6.50. www.royalalberthall.com. Kensington Gore, SW7 2AP. T: 020-7959 0558. F4. Station: South Kensington.

Royal Opera House This is one of the world’s leading opera venues and also home to the Royal Ballet company. Take a Backstage Tour for an insight into its history, where you may even see a production in rehearsal. Please check for times. Adult £12; child £8.50. www.royaloperahouse.org. Bow St, WC2E 9DD. T: 020-7304 4000. D8. Station: Covent Garden.

See London by Night Tour Take a ride around the West End and City in the evening for a different view of the capital. Regular departures from outside The Ritz hotel on Piccadilly. Tours last 90 minutes. Daily 7.30pm; 8pm; 8.30pm; 9.15pm; 9.45pm & 10.15pm. Adult £18; child £10. www.seelondonbynight.com. 150 Piccadilly, W1J 9BR. T: 020-7183 4744. E6. Station: Green Park. 36 W H E R E LO N D O N I J U N E 2016

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SIGHTSEEING Shakespeare’s Globe (Tours)

Palace of Holyroodhouse

Warwick Castle

This reconstruction of Shakespeare’s original Elizabethan Globe Theatre has one of the city’s only thatched roofs, while the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse is a candle-lit performance space. Globe exhibition: Daily 9am-5.30pm. Globe tours: Daily 9.30am-5pm. Exhibition and Globe tour adult £15; child £9. No need to pre-book. www.shakespeares globe.com. 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, SE1 9DT. T: 020-7902 1400. E10. Station: Blackfriars.

The Queen’s official residence in Scotland. Daily 9.30am-4.30pm. Closed 21-22 Jun and from 27 Jun. Adult £12; child £7.20. www.royalcollection.org.uk. Canongate, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH8 8DX. T: 0303-123 7306. Off map. Station: Edinburgh Waverley, then a 15-minute walk.

Built in 1068 by William the Conquerer. Daily 10am5pm. Castle adult £25.20; child £22.20; castle & dungeon adult £30.20; child £27.20. www.warwickcastle.com. Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 6AH. T: 0871-265 2000. Off map. Station: Warwick.

Stonehenge

The Queen’s weekend home. 18 Jun: Family Festival Day: A Very Royal 90th Birthday Party. Daily 9.30am4pm. The state apartments are closed 12 & 14 Jun. Adult £20; child £11.70. www.royalcollection.org.uk. Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1NJ. T: 0303-123 7304. Off map. Station: Waterloo to Windsor & Eton Central.

Walkit Innovative site aiming to get people out on foot. Enter your starting point and destination (including street, place or postcode) and the site will work out a route map, distance, time, calorie burn and carbon saving. www.walkit.com.

The world’s most famous stone circle and a World Heritage Site, Stonehenge is more than 5,000 years old. Daily 9.30am-8pm. Adult £15.50; child £9.30. www.english-heritage.org.uk. Amesbury, Wiltshire SP4 7DE. T: 0870-333 1181. Off map. Station: Waterloo to Salisbury, then bus or taxi.

Windsor Castle

Wembley Tours PASS PARTNER Go behind the scenes at this famous football stadium and concert venue. The 75-minute tour takes you inside the dressing rooms and through the players’ tunnel. Have your photo taken with a replica of the FA Cup. Daily from 10am. Adult £19; child £11. www.wembleystadium.com/wembleytours. Wembley Stadium, HA9 0WS. T: 0800-169 9933. Off map. Station: Wembley Park.

FESTIVALS & EVENTS World Naked Bike Ride 11 Jun: Watch topless or naked cyclists loop around

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London protesting against oil dependency and the cult of the car, or just for fun. There are six starting points, at West Norwood, Clapham Junction, Tower Hill, King’s Cross, Regent’s Park and Hyde Park. www.worldnakedbikeride.org.

OUT OF TOWN Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology Britain’s first public museum dates back to 1683, when the politician Elias Ashmole left his collection of natural curiosities to the University of Oxford. See artefacts including Egyptian mummies and Oliver Cromwell’s death mask. From 21 Jun: Storms, War and Shipwrecks: Treasures from the Sicilian Seas. Free admission; charges for special events. www.ashmolean.org. Beaumont St, Oxford, OX1 2PH. T: 01865-278000. Off map. Station: Paddington to Oxford.

Blenheim Palace See three centuries of treasures in magnificent state rooms at this Baroque palace, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. The palace is set in 2,100 acres of ‘Capability’ Brown parkland and formal gardens. 9-13 Jun: Gifford’s Circus. 10 Jun: Etch. food in The Orangery. From the MasterChef 2013 champion. 12 Jun: Cars & Coffee – Spectacular Supercars. 12 Jun: The Queen’s 90th Birthday Celebration. 17-19 Jun: Flower Show. 23-26 Jun: Nocturne Live. Outdoor concerts. Palace daily 10.30am-4.45pm. Adult £24.90; child £13.90. www.blenheimpalace.com. Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1PP. T: 01993-810530. Off map. Paddington to Oxford, then bus S3.

Hampton Court Palace Once home to King Henry VIII, this Tudor palace and maze is set in 60 acres of parkland. Palace, maze and formal gardens daily 10am-6pm. Adult £21; child £10.50. www.hrp.org.uk. Hampton Court, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9AU. T: 0844-482 7777. Off map. Station: Waterloo to Hampton Court.

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MUSEUMS & GALLERIES | THE GUIDE

What’s on at Tate Modern

A landmark moment Who could forget their first glimpse of Tate Modern on London’s South Bank, with its sky-high chimney and dramatic turbine hall? Since opening in 2000, the former power station has become one of the world’s most recognisable art galleries. Now the industrial landmark has cemented its future as Britain’s biggest museum for modern art with an extraordinary £260m expansion (from 17 Jun). Hailed as the most important new cultural building to open in the UK for almost 20 years, the new-look Tate Modern boasts 60 per cent more display space inside a striking new 10-storey building called the Switch House, which twists up like a pyramid next to the iconic 1950s landmark. Popular sections such as the Boiler House and Turbine Hall have remained, but the Switch House adds 20,700 more square metres, in which visitors can enjoy exciting new galleries dedicated to live art, film and large-scale installations. Even regular visitors will be wowed by the re-hung permanent collection, which brings together major works by the likes of Pablo Picasso (The Three Dancers; above) and

Mark Rothko, with new artists and recent acquisitions, including an installation of human hair and car bumpers by Sheela Gowda, and an immersive multi-screen film by Cannes prize-winner Apichatpong Weerasethakul. After admiring some art, head up to the gallery’s new roof terrace and take in the 360-degree views of the River Thames, St Paul’s Cathedral and London’s famous skyline. A new restaurant on level nine will tempt you with its breathtaking vista of the City, too, and where better to end your day than in a new bar overlooking a new public square? Forget the hushed corridors and stuffy rooms of galleries gone by; the new Tate Modern is bigger, brighter and bolder than ever before. ‘Art is one of the most dynamic and engaged forms of human behaviour, and when people step into a museum today, they don’t want to step out of their life, they want to get closer to it,’ says Tate director Chris Dercon. ‘The new Tate Modern will be so much more than a container for art – it will be a platform for human encounters.’ For full listing, turn to p. 45

BHUPEN KHAKHAR The first international retrospective of the Indian artist since his death in 2003 includes major works on canvas, plus luminous watercolours and experimental ceramics (Man Leaving – Going Abroad ; above). Famous for confronting provocative themes, such as class difference, Khakhar went on to become a key international figure in 20th-century painting. From 1 Jun

PERFORMING FOR THE CAMERA Explore the link between photography and performance over the past 150 years, from the invention of photography to the selfie culture. See works by artists such as Yves Klein and Man Ray. To 12 Jun

LOUISE BOURGEOIS Artist Rooms is one of the new galleries inside the Tate Modern and it opens with an exhibition on French-American artist Louise Bourgeois. This stunning display includes a ‘cabinet of curiosities’ section dedicated to Bourgeois’ small sculptures and maquettes. From 17 Jun

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MUSEUMS Arsenal Stadium Tours & Museum Football fans can enjoy a self-guided audio tour. Self-guided tours Mon-Sat 9.30am-6pm; Sun 10am4pm; Legends Tour from 1pm (check for dates). Museum open Mon-Sat 10.30am-6.30pm; Sun 10.30am-4.30pm; check for match-related closures. Self-guided: adult £20; child £10. Legends: adult from £40; child from £20.75. Museum only: adult £8; child £5. www.arsenal.com/tours. Emirates Stadium, Hornsey Rd, N7 7AJ. T: 020-7619 5000. Off map. Station: Arsenal.

Bank of England Museum Explore the story of the Bank of England from its 1694 foundation to the present day. Mon-Fri 10am-5pm; closed bank holidays. Admission free. www.bankofengland.co.uk/museum. Threadneedle St, EC2R 8AH. T: 020-7601 5545. D10. Station: Bank.

Benjamin Franklin House This charming 18th-century townhouse was the last remaining home of Franklin. Architectural tours Mon noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3.15pm, and 4.15pm; historical shows Wed-Sun noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3.15pm and 4.15pm. Tue advance booking required. Shows: adult £7; under 16s free. Mon guided tours: adult £3.50; under 16s free. www.benjaminfranklin house.org. 36 Craven St, WC2N 5NF. T: 020-7925 1405. E8. Station: Charing Cross.

The British Museum Unrivalled collection of antiquities, plus the Queen Elizabeth II Great Court. Huge number of treasures from the Roman Empire and Ancient Egypt. To 14 Aug: Sicily: Culture and Conquest. Explores invaders that have left their mark on Sicily. To 27 Nov: Sunken Cities: Egypt’s Lost Worlds. Major exhibition showcasing ancient objects from underwater cities. Sat-Thu 10am-5.30pm; Fri 10am-8.30pm. Admission free; charges for special exhibitions. www.britishmuseum.org. Great Russell St, WC1B 3DG. T: 020-7323 8299. D7/8. Station: Tottenham Court Road/Russell Square.

Clink Prison Museum

The Foundling Museum

A former prison dating back to 1144, it houses an exhibition about London’s penal past and instruments of torture. Mon-Fri 10am-6pm; Sat-Sun 10am-7.30pm. Adult £7.50; child £5.50. www.clink. co.uk. 1 Clink St, SE1 9DG. T: 020-7403 0900. E10. Station: London Bridge.

Former home for lost children. To 4 Sep: Found. Art on the theme ‘found’. Tue-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 11am5pm. Adult £7.50; child free. www.foundlingmuseum. org.uk. 40 Brunswick Square, WC1N 1AZ. T: 020-7841 3600. C8. Station: Russell Square.

Design Museum

Recreating English interiors from 1600 to the present day. To 4 Sep: Swept under the Carpet? Servants in London Households, 1600-2000. Explores the experiences of servants in middle-class homes. Tue-Sun & bank holidays, 10am-5pm. Admission free; charges for special exhibitions. www.geffryemuseum.org.uk. 136 Kingsland Rd, E2 8EA. T: 0207739 9893. Off map. Station: Hoxton.

Leading museum examining the influence of design. This museum closes at its current site on 30 Jun. To 30 Jun: Cycle Revolution. Definitive bicycles. Daily 10am-5.15pm. Adult £9.10; child £4.55. www.design museum.org. 28 Shad Thames, Butler’s Wharf, SE1 2YD. T: 020-7403 6933. E11. Station: Tower Hill.

Fashion and Textile Museum Contemporary fashion, textiles and jewellery. To 4 Sep: Missoni Art Colour. Explore the creativity of the Italian fashion house. Tue-Sat 11am-6pm; Thur until 8pm; Sun 11am-5pm. Adult £9; child free. www.ftmlondon.org. 83 Bermondsey Street, SE1 3XF. T: 020-7407 8664. F11. Station: London Bridge.

Firepower: The Royal Artillery Museum Birthplace of the Royal Artillery, telling the story of the men and women who have served as Gunners since its foundation in 1716. Tue-Sat 10am-5pm; plus bank holidays. Adult £5.30; child £2.50. www.fire power.org.uk. Royal Arsenal, SE18 6ST. T: 020-8855 7755. Off map. Station: Woolwich Arsenal.

Florence Nightingale Museum Museum about the work of this pioneering 19thcentury British nurse, widely known as ‘The Lady with the Lamp’. Daily 10am-5pm. Adult £7.50; child £3.80. www.florence-nightingale.co.uk. 2 Lambeth Palace Rd, SE1 7EW. T: 020-7620 0374. F8. Station: Waterloo/Westminster.

Geffrye Museum

The Guards Museum An insight into Changing the Guard. Daily 10am4pm. Adult £6; child free. www.theguardsmuseum. com. Wellington Barracks, Birdcage Walk, SW1E 6HQ. T: 020-7414 3271. D5. Station: St. James’s Park.

Horniman Museum & Gardens Frederick John Horniman’s collection. To 30 Oct: Dinosaurs: Monster Families. Dinosaurs and their babies. Daily 10.30am-5.30pm. Admission free; charges for aquarium and special exhibitions. www.horniman.ac.uk. 100 London Rd, SE23 3PQ. T: 020-8699 1872. Off map. Station: Forest Hill.

Household Cavalry Museum Explore the work of the Queen’s mounted guard. Changing of the Queen’s Life Guard daily on Horse Guards Parade at 11am, Sun 10am, plus inspection at 4pm. Daily 10am-6pm. Adult £7; child £5. www.householdcavalrymuseum.co.uk. Horse Guards, Whitehall, SW1A 2AX. T: 020-7930 3070. E7/8. Station: Westminster/Embankment.

The Cartoon Museum Dedicated to British cartoons and comic art. To 24 Jul: The Great British Graphic Novel. Works by William Hogarth, Kate Charlesworth and others. Mon-Sat 10.30am-5.30pm; Sun noon5.30pm. Adult £7; under 18s free. www.cartoon museum.org. 35 Little Russell St, WC1A 2HH. T: 020-7580 8155. D8. Station: Holborn.

Charles Dickens Museum Former home of the Victorian novelist Dickens, where he wrote classics including Oliver Twist. Tue-Sun 10am-5pm. Adult £9; child £4. www.dickens museum.com. 48 Doughty St, WC1N 2LX. T: 020-7405 2127. C8. Station: Russell Square.

Chelsea FC Stadium Museum & Tours PASS PARTNER Interactive tour of Chelsea FC. Tours daily, every 30 minutes 10am-3pm; check for closures and monthly ‘Legends’ tours with past stars (tickets £60). Museum open daily 9.30am-5pm. Adult £20 (museum only £11); child £13 (£9). www.chelseafc. com/tours. Stamford Bridge, SW6 1HS. T: 0871-984 1955. Off map. Station: Fulham Broadway.

Churchill War Rooms Fortified basement where Winston Churchill worked during World War II. Daily 9.30am-6pm. Adult £17.25; child £8.60; under fives free. www.iwm.org. uk. Clive Steps, King Charles St, SW1A 2AQ. T: 0207930 6961. F7. Station: Westminster.

London rocks Forty years ago the punk movement rocked London with a new, subversive way of living. To celebrate, the capital is staging Punk London – a year-long festival of events, performances, exhibitions and film screenings at top locations, including the Roundhouse and the British Library. This month sees the Museum of London get involved with a display of punk clothes, fanzines, photographs and collectibles (from 1 Jun; p. 40). And don’t miss the Punk Weekender at The Photographers’ Gallery (23-26 Jun; p. 44), featuring exhibitions, live music from legendary band The Raincoats and a range of talks and events exploring the spirit of punk culture. Rock on! www.wheretraveler.com 39

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MUSEUMS & GALLERIES Museum of London Docklands The intriguing history of the meandering River Thames, from its time as a Roman thoroughfare to the regeneration of the Docklands. Displays include London, Sugar & Slavery, which charts the history of the transatlantic slave trade and its links to the city. Daily 10am-6pm. Admission free, charges for special exhibitions. www.museumoflondon.org. uk/docklands. No. 1 Warehouse, West India Quay, Canary Wharf, E14 4AL. T: 020-7001 9844. Off map. Station: Canary Wharf/West India Quay.

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National Maritime Museum Spread over several sites, which were originally part of a 19th-century school for seafarers’ children. Includes the Maritime Galleries, housing Captain Cooks ship Endeavour, Nelson’s Trafalgar uniform. To 29 Aug: Above and Beyond. Get a glimpse into what space flight is really like. Mon-Sun 10am-5pm. Admission free; charges for events and exhibitions. www.rmg.co.uk. Romney Rd, SE10 9NF. T: 020-8858 4422. Off map. Station: Greenwich/Cutty Sark.

Natural History Museum Exhibits about nature’s many wonders. To 11 Sep: Sensational Butterflies. Walk among free-flying moths and butterflies. Daily 10am-5.50pm. Admission free; charges for special exhibitions. www.nhm.ac.uk. Cromwell Rd, SW7 5BD. T: 020-7942 5000. F4. Station: South Kensington.

What do the penguin pool at London Zoo, the Centre Pompidou in Paris (above) and Sydney Opera House have in common? They were engineered by the late Ove Arup. Discover the thinking behind his world-famous structures in Engineering the World: Ove Arup and the Philosophy of Total Design (from 18 Jun; p. 42) at the Victoria and Albert Museum, part of its fascinating Engineering Season. Previously unseen materials are displayed alongside digital animations, models and recent projects by Arup, the global engineering consultancy he left behind. Be sure to stop by the temporary web-like installation by Achim Menges in the museum’s courtyard – it was built by a robot!

Imperial War Museum

London Transport Museum

Displays of conflicts, particularly those that involve Britain. To 25 Sep: Visions of War: Above and Below. Features artworks that captured World War II from, or looking at, the sky. Daily 10am-6pm. Admission free; charges for some special exhibitions. www.iwm.org.uk. Lambeth Rd, SE1 6HZ. T: 020-7416 5000. E5. Station: Lambeth North/Waterloo.

Exploring the city’s transport network. To 5 Jun: Breakthrough: Crossrail’s Tunnelling Story. Discover the work being done to deliver the new railway. Mon-Thur & Sat-Sun 10am6pm; Fri 11am-6pm. Adult £17; child free. www.lt museum.co.uk. Covent Garden Piazza, WC2E 7BB. T: 020-7379 6344. E8. Station: Covent Garden.

Jewish Museum

Museum of Brands, Packaging & Advertising

Documenting Jewish history and culture in the UK. To 19 Jun: Moses, Mods and Mr Fish: The Menswear Revolution. Explore the story of men’s fashion, from tailoring to the swinging 1960s. SunThur 10am-5pm; Fri 10am-2pm. Adult £7.50; child £3.50. www.jewishmuseum.org.uk. Raymond Burton House, 129-131 Albert St, NW1 7NB. T: 020-7284 7384. Off map. Station: Camden Town.

Leighton House Museum The restored former home of Frederic, Lord Leighton is a museum of his life and work. Wed-Mon 10am-5.30pm. Adult £10; child free. www.rbkc.gov.uk. 12 Holland Park, W14 8LZ. T: 0207602 3316. Off map. Station: Kensington Olympia.

London Film Museum Bond in Motion is the official exhibition of James Bond vehicles that feature in the renowned film series. It also contains the Cars of Spectre, with cars from the latest film. Mon-Fri & Sun 10am-6pm; Sat 10am-7pm. Adult £14.50; child £9.50. www.london filmmuseum.com. 45 Wellington St, WC2E 7BN. T: 020-7202 7042. E8. Station: Covent Garden.

Fascinating insight into how everyday lives have changed over the past 200 years through the evolution of consumer brands. Exhibits include toys, magazines, newspapers, fashions and design. The new revamped Time Tunnel transports visitors through wars and coronations, television and the rise of branding. Tue-Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 11am5pm. Adult £7.50; child £3. www.museumofbrands. com. 111-117 Lancaster Rd, W11 1QT. T: 020-7243 9611. Off map. Station: Ladbroke Grove.

Museum of London The world’s largest urban history museum covers London’s history from pre-Roman times to today (p. 39). To 3 Jul: Under London. Series of objectfocused photographs taken by world-renowned landscape photographer Simon Norfolk. To 9 Aug: What’s in a Name? Personal and household objects mentioned in Shakespeare’s plays. Daily 10am-6pm. Admission free; charges for special exhibitions. www.museumoflondon.org.uk. 150 London Wall, EC2Y 5HN. T: 020-7001 9844. D10. Station: Barbican.

Science Museum Enjoy changing exhibitions, an IMAX 3D cinema and more. To 4 Sep: Leonardo da Vinci: The Mechanics of Genius. Models of the Renaissance man’s incredible inventions. Daily 10am-6pm. Admission free; charges for special exhibitions. www.science museum.org.uk. Exhibition Rd, SW7 2DD. T: 0870870 4868. F4. Station: South Kensington.

Sir John Soane’s Museum The architect Soane’s former home is a Regency townhouse left to the nation in 1837 as a public museum. It now houses a gem of a collection including Hogarth paintings. To 8 Oct: ‘The CloudCapped Towers’: Shakespeare in Soane’s Architectural Imagination. This unique display to mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death examines the influence the playwright had on the life and work of Soane. Museum tours daily; times vary. Tue-Sat 10am-5pm; closed bank holidays. Admission free. www.soane.org. 13 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, WC2A 3BP. T: 020-7405 2107. D8. Station: Holborn.

Somerset House This Thameside neo-classical 18th-century building houses the famous Courtauld Gallery, Embankment Galleries, cafés and restaurants. 8-12 Jun: ArDe. Architecture, landscape and design fair. From 30 Jun: Daydreaming with Stanley Kubrick. Various artists respond to a film, scene, character or theme from the cinematic master’s work. Galleries daily 10am-6pm. Admission free; charges for special exhibitions. www.somersethouse.org.uk. Strand, WC2R 1LA. T: 020-7845 4600. E8. Station: Temple.

Twinings Museum The home of Twinings since 1706, where visitors can get a taste of its 300-year history at the company’s in-store museum. See vintage teapots and caddies alongside nostalgic photographs of the Twining family, plus enjoy tea-tasting sessions. Mon-Fri 9.30am-7.30pm; Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10.30am4.30pm. Admission free. www.twinings.co.uk. 216 Strand, WC2R 1AP. T: 020-7353 3511. D9. Station: Temple.

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A dress doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be short to be revealing Walk in the wardrobes of HM The Queen, Princess Margaret and Diana, Princess of Wales in this very intimate exhibition. Learn about the fascinating women beneath the dresses and how they stretched the rules of fashion. Nearest tube Queensway. Under 16s go free. Book now online.

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GALLERIES Barbican Art Gallery Multi-arts venue. To 19 Jun: Strange and Familiar: Britain as Revealed by International Photographers. From social documentary and portraiture to street and architectural photography, this exhibition celebrates the work of leading photographers, including Henri Cartier-Bresson. To 10 Jul: Imran Qureshi: Where the Shadows are so Deep. The award-winning Pakistani artist presents a series of exquisite miniature paintings. To 16 Oct: Designing for a Living City. Exhibition tracing the controversial design of a residential development. Admission free; charges for special exhibitions. Mon-Sat 9am-11pm; Sun noon-11pm; bank holidays noon-11pm. www.barbican.org.uk. Barbican Centre, Silk St, EC2Y 8DS. T: 020-7638 4141. D10. Station: Barbican.

Ben Uri Gallery

Since 1769, the Royal Academy of Arts’ annual Summer Exhibition (from 13 Jun; p. 44) has been the go-to show to see what is happening in the art world each year. A variety of mediums and genres are displayed, giving a platform – and a price tag – to emerging artists as well as to the biggest names in contemporary art and architecture. Absolutely anyone can submit a work of art, which gives the exhibition a unique element of surprise. Visitors delight in choosing their favourites from the cluttered walls and there’s the opportunity to buy the ones you simply can’t live without. You may even snap up a future masterpiece...

V&A Museum of Childhood

The Wallace Collection

This national collection of childhood objects dating back to the 16th century is great for children. To 12 Jun: On Their Own: Britain’s Child Migrants. Heart-breaking true stories of migrants sent to Canada, Australia and other Commonwealth countries between 1865 and 1970. To 3 Jul: The Tales we Tell. Rare insight into Warli, a tribal art form from western India. To 9 Oct: The Clangers, Bagpuss & Co. Discover the world of Smallfilms, with original puppets, sets and filming equipment. Daily 10am5.45pm. Admission free. www.museumofchildhood. org.uk. Cambridge Heath Rd, E2 9PA. T: 020-8983 5200. Off map. Station: Bethnal Green.

The former Wallace family home displays its collection of Rococo art. The Great Gallery houses some of the greatest masterpieces of painting, including works by Velázquez and Rubens. Highlights include Hals’ The Laughing Cavalier and Fragonard’s The Swing. The courtyard restaurant is great for afternoon tea. Daily 10am-5pm. Admission free. www.wallacecollection.org. Hertford House, Manchester Square, W1U 3BN. T: 020-7563 9500. D6. Station: Bond Street.

Victoria and Albert Museum Commonly called the V&A. Collection of arts. From 18 Jun: Engineering the World: Ove Arup and the Philosophy of Total Design. Explores the work of one of the 20th-century’s most influential engineers, Ove Arup (p. 40). To 3 Jul: Botticelli Reimagined. The largest Botticelli exhibition in Britain since 1930 explores the ways artists and designers have reinterpreted his work. Expect paintings, fashion, films, photography, sculptures and prints, plus more than 50 works by Botticelli himself. To 3 Jul: Paul Strand: Photography and Film for the 20th Century. Retrospective of the photographer and filmmaker who is revered as one of history’s greatest. To 31 Aug: Curtain Up: Celebrating 40 Years of Theatre in London and New York. Immersive exhibition celebrating the West End and Broadway, including the stage design through to the history of the awards to the red carpet. To 12 Mar: Undressed: A Brief History of Underwear. Garments and accessories for men and women together with photographs and film, advertisements and packaging reveal the changing concepts of the ideal body. Daily 10am-5.45pm. Admission free; charges for special exhibitions. www.vam.ac.uk. Cromwell Rd, SW7 2RL. T: 020-7942 2000. F4/5. Station: South Kensington.

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The London Jewish Museum of Art houses more than 1,000 works. The gallery represents the Jewish community, and the collection principally reflects the work, lives and contribution of British and European artists of Jewish descent. To 9 Jun: Out of Chaos 2: 100 Ben Uri Works for 100 Years. Larger version of the gallery’s 2015 centenary exhibition, which is held at Christie’s. To 29 Aug: Unseen London, Paris, New York, 1930s-60s. This exhibition brings together three major 20th-century photographs by Wolfgang Suschitzky, Dorothy Bohm and Neil Libbert. The artists present their artistic responses to three great world cities across three decades. Mon 1pm5.30pm; Tue-Fri 10am-5.30pm; Sat & Sun 11am5pm. Admission free. www.benuri.org.uk. 108a Boundary Rd, off Abbey Rd, NW8 0RH. T: 020-7604 3991. Off map. Station: Kilburn High Road.

The Courtauld Gallery Important European art collection, plus temporary exhibitions, housed in Somerset House. To 12 Jun: Ornament by Design. Display exploring the ways in which ornaments transform buildings, objects, and other surfaces into something beautiful. From 16 Jun: Georgiana Houghton: Spirit Drawings. Abstract watercolours by a 19th century spiritualist medium. Daily 10am-6pm. Adult £9.50; child free. www.courtauld.ac.uk. Somerset House, Strand, WC2R 0RN. T: 020-7848 2526. E8. Station: Embankment.

Wellcome Trust’s public venue, housing more than 1,500 fascinating artefacts relating to health and the body, including permanent exhibits Medicine Now and Medicine Man, the personal collection of Sir Henry Wellcome. To 16 Oct: States of Mind: Tracing the Edges of Consciousness. Explore our understanding of Dulwich Picture Gallery the conscious experience from England’s first public art gallery, different perspectives. Regular At Wimbledon Lawn founded in 1811, holds one of the Tennis Museum, you talks and tours. Tue-Wed & Fri-Sat finest collections of Old Masters in can see a book on the 10am-6pm; Thur 10am-10pm; Sun the UK. The building was designed game of tennis that 11am-6pm. Admission free. www. by the renowned 19th-century dates from 1555 wellcomecollection.org. 183 Euston architect Sir John Soane. Rd, NW1 2BE. T: 020-7611 2222. C7. From 8 Jun: Winifred Knights (1899Station: Euston. 1947). Works by one of the most original, pioneering British artists of the first Wimbledon Lawn Tennis half of the 20th century. To 3 Jul: Rubens’ Ghost. Museum & Tours This exhibition reveals the creative process and Trophies, memorabilia and fashions. Impressive working methods of the Peter Paul Rubens, collection of kit and artefacts from key players, such including a life-size X-ray of Venus, Mars and Cupid. as Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic. Reinventing To 5 Mar: Dutch and Flemish Masterpieces. A series the Racket is an ongoing fun-packed exhibition of of displays that delve deeper into four major the museum’s most iconic and unusual rackets, artists in the gallery’s collection: Van Dyck, Dou, featuring the old, the new and unique. Please check Rubens and Rembrandt. Tue-Fri 10am-5pm, Satfor opening times. Museum £13, child £8; museum Sun 11am-5pm; closed bank holidays. Adult £6; and tour £24, child £15. www.wimbledon.com/ child free; charges for special exhibitions. www. museum. All England Lawn Tennis Club, Church dulwich picturegallery.org.uk. Gallery Rd, SE21 Rd, SW19 5AE. T: 020-8946 6131. Off map. Station: 7AD. T: 020-8693 5354. Off map. Station: West Southfields/Tooting Broadway, then bus 493. Dulwich/North Dulwich.

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Visit London and see the world! Discover the treasures of world cultures, from Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculpture to African art and Chinese porcelain.

Estorick Collection Charming bijou gallery, which opened in 1998, is housed in a Grade II-listed Georgian building, specialising in modern Italian art contains six galleries, an art library, café and bookshop. To 31 Jul: The Experience of Colour: Astrazione Oggettiva. Explore a little-known moment in 1970s Italian art when a group of painters reacted against the superficiality of contemporary culture. Wed-Sat 11am-6pm; Sun noon-5pm. Adult £5; child free. www.estorick collection. com. 39a Canonbury Square, N1 2AN. T: 020-7704 9522. Off map. Station: Highbury & Islington.

Guildhall Art Gallery Art from 1670 to the present day. At the new Heritage Gallery, you can see the Magna Carta. To 31 Jul: Unseen City: Photos by Martin Parr. See a world of private ceremonies, ancient traditions, processions, banquets and public occasions by the City of London’s photographer-in-residence. To 20 Nov: Visscher Redrawn: 1616-2016. Visscher’s famous image of medieval London alongside Robin Reynolds’ modern version. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun noon-4pm. Admission free; charges for special exhibitions. www.cityoflondon.gov.uk. Guildhall Yard, off Gresham St, EC2V 5AE. T: 020-7332 3700. D10. Station: St Paul’s/Bank.

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ICA (Institute of Contemporary Arts) Galleries, a book shop, a bar and cinemas. To 19 Jun: Martine Syms: Fact & Trouble. New work in a variety of media that explores cultural exchange and identity. To 19 Jun: Guan Xiao: Flattened Metal in association with K11 Art Foundation. Sculptures, video and printed screens exploring how ways of seeing are influenced by digital image circulation. Tue-Wed & Fri-Sun 11am-6pm; Thur 11am-9pm. Adult £1; child free. www.ica.org.uk. The Mall, SW1Y 5AH. T: 020-7930 3647. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus/Charing Cross.

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One of the world’s great galleries, with works by masters from Monet to Leonardo da Vinci. Regular guided tours, talks and workshops; music from students of Royal College of Music Fri 6pm-7pm. From 23 Jun: Painters’ Paintings: From Freud to Van Dyck. Examine the connections between artists and the paintings they owned in a major display spanning more than 500 years of history (p. 45). To 29 Aug: Dutch Flowers. Explore Dutch flower painting from its beginnings in the early 17th century to its peak in the late 18th century. To 30 Oct: George Shaw: My Back to Nature. Former Turner Prize-nominee unveils the culmination of his two-year studio residency at the gallery. Sat-Thur 10am-6pm; Fri 10am-9pm. Admission free; charges for special exhibitions. www.national gallery.org.uk. Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN. T: 020-7747 2885. E7. Station: Charing Cross.

National Portrait Gallery British history told through portraiture. From 23 Jun: BP Portrait Award 2016. Prestigious international exhibition of contemporary portrait painting. To 26 Jun: Russia and the Arts: The Age of Tolstoy and Tchaikovsky. Portraits of great writers, artists and composers, including Chekhov and Dostoevsky, who shaped culture in Russia between 1867 and 1914. Sat-Wed 10am-6pm; Thur & Fri 10am-9pm (regular Late Shift special events). Admission free; charges for special exhibitions. www.npg.org.uk. St Martin’s Place, WC2H 0HE. T: 020-7312 2463. E7. Station: Leicester Square.

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Exhibitions in the world-famous drama venue. Open Mon-Sat 9.30am-11pm; Sun noon-6pm (on days when performances are taking place). Admission free. www.nationaltheatre.org.uk. Lyttelton Exhibition Space, South Bank, SE1 9PX. T: 020-7452 3000. E8. Station: Waterloo.

London’s largest gallery on photography.23-26 Jun: Punk Weekender. Celebrates punk (p. 39). To 26 Jun: Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize 2016. Work by four photographers who have contributed to the field. To 3 Jul: Double Take: Drawing & Photography. Explore photography and drawing have been combined, mirrored and contrasted in modern practice. MonWed & Fri-Sat 10am-6pm; Thur 10am-8pm; Sun 11.30am-6pm. Admission free before noon, then £3. www.thephotographersgallery.org.uk. 16-18 Ramillies St, W1F 7LW. T: 020-7087 9300. D7. Station: Oxford Circus.

Treasures from the Royal Collection. To 9 Oct: Maria Merian’s Butterflies. Beautiful works by the artist and entomologist more than 300 years after they were made. To 9 Oct: Scottish Artists 1750 – 1900: From Caledonia to the Continent. More than 80 artworks collected by monarchs since George III, including pieces by celebrated artists Allan Ramsay and Sir David Wilkie. Daily 10am-5.30pm. Adult £10.30; child £5.30. www.royalcollection.org. uk. Buckingham Palace, SW1A 1AA. T: 0303-123 7301. F7. Station: Green Park/Hyde Park Corner.

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. You may also take the behind the scenes tour of the grounds and

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Rivington Place Cutting-edge art gallery and cultural space, dedicated to ethnically diverse visual arts from the organisations Iniva and Autograph ABP. To 18 Jun: Shahidul Alam: Kalpana’s Warriors. Powerful installation by the acclaimed Bangladeshi photographer, artist and activist, featuring photographs printed on large straw mats. Tue-Fri 11am-6pm; Thur 11am-9pm; Sat noon-6pm. Admission free. www.rivingtonplace. org. Rivington St, EC2A 3BA. T: 020-7749 1240. C11. Station: Old Street.

Royal Academy of Arts Eighteenth-century apartments with RA Collection works in all media, including architecture. To 5 Jun: In the Age of Giorgione. Highly original exploration of the Venetian Renaissance, featuring iconic paintings by masters such as Titian and Giorgione. From 13 Jun: Summer Exhibition 2016. Extremely popular annual show displays recent works by everyone from emerging artists to the biggest names in contemporary art and architecture (p. 42). Fri 10am-10pm; Sat-Thur 10am-6pm; check for regular special events and free lunchtime concerts. Admission free; charges for special exhibitions. www.royalacademy.org.uk. 6 Burlington Gardens, Piccadilly, W1J 0BD. T: 020-7300 8000. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus/ Green Park.

Saatchi Gallery Groundbreaking contemporary art in a stunningly renovated Georgian building, covering a mammoth 70,000 square feet. The gallery often contains works by largely unseen young artists or by international artists whose work has been rarely or never exhibited in the UK. The gallery has also acted as a springboard for young artists. To 4 Sep: Exhibitionism: The Rolling Stones. Huge immersive show curated by the band taking over the entire venue with nine thematic galleries featuring over 500 original Stones’ artefacts and state-of-the-art interactive elements. Daily 10am-6pm. Admission free; charges for special exhibitions. www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk. Duke of York’s HQ, King’s Rd, SW3 4RY. T: 020-7811 3070. G5. Station: Sloane Square.

Serpentine Gallery A respected arts space in Kensington Gardens displaying modern and contemporary work. From 2 Jun: Alex Katz. Works by the painter. From 10 Jun: Serpentine Pavilion and Summer Houses 2016. This year’s temporary structure is designed by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and resembles an ‘unzipped wall’. By day it houses a café and there are free family activities and by night it becomes a space for performances by artists, writers and musicians. Tue-Sun 10am6pm. Admission free. www.serpentinegalleries. org. Kensington Gardens, W2 3XA. T: 020-7402 6075. E4. Station: South Kensington. 44 W H E R E LO N D O N I J U N E 2016 1693 ADV WHERE London Half page 118x190mm P_March.indd 1 WL JUNE M&G.indd 44

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Newport Street Gallery Damien Hirst’s huge new gallery. To 16 Oct: Now. 30 Jeff Koons paintings, works on paper and sculptures drawn from Hirst’s collection. TueSun 10am-6pm. Admission free. www.newport streetgallery.com. Newport Street, SE11 6AJ. T: 0203141 9320. G8. Station: Vauxhall/Lambeth North.

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Tate Modern

Whitechapel Gallery

Previously The Magazine Building, located in a former 1805 gunpowder store, this arts space near the Serpentine Gallery was designed by the late Pritzker Prize-winning architect Zaha Hadid. Forming part of the Serpentine Sackler Gallery, The Magazine restaurant have summer menus. From 2 Jun: Etel Adnan: The Weight of the World. Works of painter, essayist and poet Etel Adnan. In her first solo exhibition in a UK public institution, the Serpentine shows work from across her career and include paintings, drawings, poetry and tapestry. Tue-Sun 10am-6pm. Admission free. www.serpentinegallery.org. West Carriage Drive, Kensington Gardens, W2 2AR. T: 020-7402 6075. E4. Station: South Kensington.

International modern art in the transformed Bankside Power Station, plus regular performances and installations at The Tanks (p. 38). To 21 Aug: Mona Hatoum. Looks at the artists work, covering 35 years from her early radical performances and video pieces, to sculptures and installations. To 12 Jun: Performing for the Camera. Examine the variety of ways in which photos have documented and developed our understanding of performance. Sun-Thur 10am-6pm; Fri & Sat 10am-10pm. Admission free; charges for special exhibitions. www.tate.org.uk. Bankside, SE1 9TG. T: 020-7887 8888. E9. Station: Southwark.

Influential East End gallery with contemporary art. From 8 Jun: Mary Heilmann: Looking at Pictures. Poetic works by the American contemporary artist. From 10 Jun: Keith Sonnier: Light Works. 1960s neon installations transform the 19th-century architecture of the gallery. To 14 Aug: Barjeel Art Foundation Collection: Imperfect Chronology – Mapping the Contemporary I. Photography and video works made between 1990–98. Tue-Wed & Fri-Sun 11am6pm; Thur 11am-9pm. Admission free; charges for special exhibitions. www.whitechapel.org. 77-82 Whitechapel High St, E1 7QX. T: 020-7522 7888. Off map. Station: Aldgate East.

Influential art Ever wondered what pictures the world’s greatest painters hung on their walls? In Painters’ Paintings: From Freud to Van Dyck at The National Gallery (from 23 Jun; p. 43), you can see artworks once owned by famous artists, including Van Dyck’s Titian, Matisse’s Degas and Freud’s Coro (above). Each section is devoted to a particular painter, enabling you to fully investigate their motivations for owning certain works. Explore how the art they owned influenced their own work.

Tate Britain Traditional and contemporary British art from 1500 to the present day. To 29 Aug: Conceptual Art in Britain: 1964–1979. Explore a pivotal period in British history which changed the way we think about art. Artists featured include Michael CraigMartin, Susan Hiller and Richard Long. To 25 Sep: Painting with Light. Major exhibition celebrating the spirited conversation between early photography and British art. To 9 Oct: Pablo Bronstein: Historical Dances in an Antique Setting. Buenos Aires-born artist makes a site-specific work for the gallery. Daily 9.45am-6pm. Admission free; charges for special exhibitions. www.tate.org.uk. Millbank, SW1P 4RG. T: 020-7887 8888. G8. Station: Pimlico. www.wheretraveler.com 45

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Songs on the South Bank Rock on to musicians handpicked by elbow’s lead singer Guy Garvey at Meltdown 2016, writes Sarah Riches. There’s more to the festival than music, though – take your pick from dancing, poetry and comedy Since 1993, the Southbank Centre’s Meltdown festival has presented a line-up of new and influential artists cherry-picked by a distinguished musician. Previous curators have included the late David Bowie, Morrissey, Massive Attack and Yoko Ono, while last year’s programme was masterminded by Talking Heads’ singer/songwriter David Byrne. Each star invites their favourite artists to perform in a series of one-off performances – Jeff Buckley played his final UK show for Elvis Costello; rock band the New York Dolls reunited for Morrissey while Grace Jones sang Disney songs with Jarvis Cocker. Now in its 23rd year, Meltdown (10-19 Jun) has invited Guy Garvey to direct its 2016 programme. Best known as the lead singer of the rock band elbow, Garvey wrote and performed the theme tune at the 2012 London Olympics closing ceremony. He’s also a solo artist, Radio 6 Music DJ and BBC presenter. Garvey says: ‘I’ve not overthought my Meltdown; I’ve just put together a bill that

I’d love to see and made sure that there’s something for everyone, from all-time greats to new talent worthy of more attention and some reunions I never thought I’d see.’ Born and raised in Manchester, the music man wants to recognise influential artists and expose new talent – some of which hails from the north – so listen out for Manchester’s Different Strokes’ performance of soul, gospel and funk (17 Jun) and free live music dedicated to the late Mancunian singer/ songwriter Bryan Glancy (11 & 18 Jun).

The programme kicks off with the Texan band Lift to Experience (10 Jun), who are reuniting for their first show in 15 years. There’s also acoustic folk rock from The Staves (14 Jun), Afrobeat sounds from the legendary Femi Kuti (11 Jun) and a DJ set from Afroquoi, playing a heady mix of UK house fused with traditional African sounds (11-12 Jun). Don’t miss Meltdown the River (11 Jun), a nautical-themed party with live bands aboard a boat sailing from Festival Pier. But whatever genre floats your boat, something will appeal. Garvey will perform material from his 2015 album, Courting the Squall (17 Jun), too. The festival isn’t just about music: spokenword fans can listen to moving and comical pieces in Evidently (14 Jun), there are free circus workshops (12 Jun) while a craft market with poets and dancers celebrates how welcome the UK has made refugees (19 Jun). Whichever event you catch, one thing’s for sure: this year’s Meltdown is a melting pot of artistic creativity. For full listing, turn to p. 55

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MUSICALS & PERFORMANCES Aladdin This Broadway hit transfers to the West End for the first time. Expect A Whole New World and Friend Like Me. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Thur & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £44.75-£94.75. www.aladdinthemusical. co.uk. Prince Edward Theatre, Old Compton St, W1D 4HS. T: 0844-482 5151. D7. Station: Tottenham Court Road.

Beautiful – The Carole King Musical Musical about the early life and career of the awardwinning singer-songwriter. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Thur & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £15-£127.50. www.beautiful musical.co.uk. Aldwych Theatre, 49 Aldwych, WC2B 4DF. T: 0845-200 7981. E8. Station: Holborn.

The Best of British Pop A cabaret spectacle with music from the 1960s to the 1990s. Dinner is optional. Thur-Sat dinner 8pm; show 9.15pm. From £30. www.thelondon cabaretclub.com. The Bloomsbury Ballroom, Victoria House, Bloomsbury Square, WC1B 4DA. T: 020-7242 0002. Off map. Station: Holborn.

The Book of Mormon This controversial satire follows the exploits of two hapless missionaries from the Church of Latter Day Saints. Winner of four Olivier Awards. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £39.75-£202.25. www.bookofmormonlondon.com. Prince of Wales Theatre, Coventry St, W1D 6AS. T: 0844-482 5110. E7. Station: Leicester Square/Piccadilly Circus.

Girl about town After a successful UK tour, Breakfast at Tiffany’s is coming to the Theatre Royal Haymarket (from 30 Jun), starring singer Pixie Lott. Based on Truman Capote’s novella and the 1961 romantic comedy starring Audrey Hepburn, this version has been adapted by Richard Greenberg. Director Nikolai Foster says: ‘Greenberg’s faithful adaptation investigates Capote’s themes of identity, sexuality, love and loss.’ Set in New York in 1943, it’s about Holly Golightly, a charming society girl who has her pick of suitors. Will she choose wealthy politician José, playboy millionaire Rusty or Fred, a young, poor writer? Foster adds: ‘It is a testament to Capote that his story remains fresh and relevant.’ Haymarket, SW1Y 4HT. T: 020-7930 8800. www.trh.co.uk. E7. Station: Charing Cross

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Funny Girl True story about a music hall singer who falls for a gambler. The show features Don’t Rain on My Parade. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £15-£99.50. www.funny girlthemusical.co.uk. Savoy Theatre, Strand, WC2R 0ET. T: 0844-871 7687. E8. Station: Covent Garden.

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Mamma Mia!

Young love on the mean streets of New York. MonTue & Thur-Fri 8pm; Tue 3pm; Sat 8.30pm; Sun 6pm. Tickets £22.50-£60.50. www.intheheights london.com. King’s Cross Theatre, Corner of King’s Boulevard and Goods Way, King’s Cross, N1C 4UR. T: 0844-871 7604. Off map. Station: King’s Cross.

Feel-good show with ABBA’s music. Mon-Sat 7.45pm; Thur & Sat 3pm. Tickets £15-£97.50. www.mammamia.com. Novello, Aldwych, WC2B 4LD. T: 0844-482 5115. E8. Station: Covent Garden/Temple.

Jersey Boys The story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Tue-Sat 7.30pm; Tue & Sat 3pm; Sun 5pm. Tickets £24.50-£114. www.jerseyboyslondon.com. Piccadilly Theatre, 16 Denman St, W1D 7DY. T: 0844-871 7630. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.

Kinky Boots

Michael Crawford stars in this story about an elderly man who unintentionally delves into his past. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £23.15-£101.75. www.nimaxtheatres.com. Apollo Theatre, 31 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 7ES. T: 0330-333 4809. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.

A shoe factory begins making boots for drag queens. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £20-£125. www.kinkybootsthemusical.co.uk. Adelphi Theatre, 409-412 Strand, WC2R 0NS. T: 0844-579 0094. E8. Station: Charing Cross.

Goosebumps Alive

Les Misérables

Weave through abandoned railway tunnels at this immersive experience inspired by RL Stine’s children’s book. Please check for times. Adult £39-£47.50; child £15-£20. www.goosebumps alive.com. Arch 233, 10 Leake St, South Bank, SE1 7NN. T: 0871-220 0260. F8. Station: Waterloo.

The world’s longest-running musical, adapted from Victor Hugo’s classic novel. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £12.50-£127.25. www.lesmis. com. Queen’s Theatre, 51 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 6BA. T: 0844-482 5160. D8. Station: Leicester Square/Piccadilly Circus.

Guys and Dolls

Disney’s The Lion King

Fifties musical about a gambler, with Sit Down You’re Rocking the Boat. Tue, Thur, Sat-Sun 2.30pm; WedSat 7.30pm. Tickets £27-£101.50. www.phoenix theatrelondon.co.uk. Phoenix Theatre, 110 Charing Cross Rd, WC2H 0JP. T: 0843-316 1082. D7. Station: Tottenham Court Road.

Adaptation of the popular Disney film with ingenious costumes and inventive puppetry. Tue-Sat 7.30pm; Wed, Sat & Sun 2.30pm. Tickets £37.70-£125. www.thelionking.co.uk. Lyceum Theatre, 21 Wellington St, WC2E 7RQ. T: 0844-871 3000. E8. Station: Covent Garden.

Matilda the Musical Fantastic show based on Roald Dahl’s children’s book about a girl with magic powers. Tue 7pm; Wed-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm; Sun 3pm. Tickets £20-£122.50. www.matildathemusical.com. Cambridge Theatre, 32-34 Earlham St, WC2 9HU. T: 0844-412 4652. D8. Station: Covent Garden.

Motown the Musical Based on the story of Motown Records, which launched the careers of Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Thur & Sat 3pm. Tickets £19.50-£145. www.shaftesburytheatre.com. Shaftesbury Theatre, 210 Shaftesbury Avenue, WC2H 8DP. T: 020-7379 5399. D8. Station: Tottenham Court Road.

Mrs Henderson Presents When a theatre’s ticket sales need a boost, the company hires strippers. Mon & Wed-Sat 7.30pm; Wed, Thur & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £10-£97.50. www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk. Noël Coward Theatre, 85-88 St Martin’s Lane, WC2N 4AU. T: 0844-482 5141. E7. Station: Leicester Square.

The Phantom of the Opera A masked man haunts the Paris Opera House. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Thur & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £21.50-£95. www.thephantomoftheopera.com. Her Majesty’s Theatre, 57 Haymarket, SW1Y 4QL. T: 0844-412 2707. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.

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A musical version of Roald Dahl’s children’s tale about an extraordinary confectioner. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £17.50£94. www.charlieandthechocolatefactory.com. Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Catherine St, WC2B 5JF. T: 0844-858 8877. D8. Station: Covent Garden.

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ENTERTAINMENT Showboat It’s full steam ahead as this musical about a showboat on the Mississippi in the 1800s sails into London. Directed by Daniel Evans with choreography by Alistair David, it features Ol’ Man River, Make Believe and Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man. TuesSat 7.30pm; Wed, Thur & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £19.50£99. www.showboatmusical.co.uk. New London Theatre, Drury Lane, WC2B 5PW. T: 0844-412 4654. D8. Station: Covent Garden/Holborn.

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Bling, bangles and bells are what you can expect from The Merchants of Bollywood, which returns to the Peacock Theatre (to 11 Jun; p. 55). Choreographed by Bollywood star Vaibhavi Merchant, with a score by Salim and Sulaiman Merchant, it’s an over-the-top dance extravaganza. It tells the story of Ayesha, who rebels against the formal Kathak training she had from her grandfather.

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Sunny Afternoon Musical about the rise to stardom of The Kinks. Mon & Wed-Sat 7.30pm; Wed, Thur & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £15-£89.50. www.sunnyafternoonthemusical.com. Harold Pinter Theatre, Panton St, SW1Y 4DN. T: 0844-871 7622. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.

Thriller Live Songs and dance celebrate Michael Jackson’s career. Tue-Fri 7.30pm; Sat 4pm & 8pm; Sun 3.30pm & 7.30pm. Tickets £27.50-£87.50. www.thriller live.com. Lyric, 29 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 7ES. T: 0844-482 9674. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.

The War of the Worlds

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Jeff Wayne conducts this musical’s score based on the album he penned, which was inspired by HG Wells’ early sci-fi novel. Mon-Sat 7.45pm; Thur & Sat 3pm. Tickets £20-£99. www.dominiontheatre.com. Dominion Theatre, 268-269 Tottenham Court Rd, W1T 7AQ. T: 0845-200 7982. D7. Station: Tottenham Court Road.

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Music by JEROME KERN Book & Lyrics OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II Based on the novel ‘Show Boat’ by Edna Ferber

An award-winning fusion of theatre, dance and comedy. Mon & Thur-Sat 8pm; Thur & Sat-Sun 3pm; Sun 6pm. Tickets £26-£67.50. www.stomplondon. co.uk. Ambassadors Theatre, West St, WC2H 9ND. T: 020-7395 5405. D7. Station: Leicester Square.

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ENTERTAINMENT Wicked the Musical The brilliant back story of the witches of Oz with the hit tunes Defying Gravity and Popular. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £17.50-£125. www.wickedthemusical.co.uk. Apollo Victoria Theatre, 17 Wilton Rd, SW1V 1LG. T: 0844-871 3001. F7. Station: Victoria.

OPERA London Coliseum Home to the English National Opera. Productions are sung in English. To 7 Jul: Madam Butterfly. Classic tale about unrequited love, with Puccini’s score. The American soprano Rena Harms stars as Butterfly. Please check for times. Tickets £24-£99. www.eno.org. 33 St Martin’s Lane, WC2N 4ES. T: 020-7845 9300. E8. Station: Charing Cross.

Royal Opera House 6-30 Jun: Plácido Domingo and Dmitri Platanias take the title role in Daniele Abbado’s version of Verdi’s epic opera, Nabucco. Please check for times. Tickets £37-£185. www.roh.org.uk. Bow St, WC2E 9DD. T: 020-7304 4000. D8. Station: Covent Garden.

Sarastro Young opera singers perform popular arias alongside a string quartet of music students to enhance your dining experience. Sun & Mon 8.30pm-9.30pm; Sun 2.30pm. www.sarastrorestaurant.com. 126 Drury Lane, WC2B 5SU. T: 020-7836 0101. D8. Station: Covent Garden.

PLAYS The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Adaptation of Mark Haddon’s novel about a boy with learning difficulties who investigates a local mystery. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Thur & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £21.35-£110.75. www.curiousonstage.com. Gielgud Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 6AR. T: 0844-482 5130. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus/ Leicester Square.

Elegy To 18 Jun: A thought-provoking play set in an imaginary dystopian future when every act of human behaviour is catalogued, mapped and decoded. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Thur & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £7.50-£37.50. www.donmarwarehouse.com. Donmar Warehouse, 41 Earlham St, WC2H 9LX. T: 0844-871 7624. D8. Station: Covent Garden.

Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience Seventies-style dining and interactive comedy based on the cult TV comedy. Thur-Sat 7pm; SatSun 1pm; Sun 6pm. Tickets £47-£64. www.faulty towers-uk.com. The Torquay Suite Theatre, Amba Hotel Charing Cross, Strand, WC2N 5HX. T: 0845154 4145. E8. Station: Charing Cross.

Macbeth From 18 Jun: Iqbal Khan directs William Shakespeare’s brutal drama (p. 53). Please check for times. Tickets £5-£45. www.shakespearesglobe. com. Shakespeare’s Globe, 21 New Globe Walk, SE1 9DT. T: 020-7401 9919. E10. Station: Blackfriars. #WonderSeason

The Mousetrap Agatha Christie’s long-running whodunnit. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Tue 3pm; Sat 4pm. Tickets £17.50-£67.50. www.the-mousetrap.co.uk. St Martin’s Theatre, West St, WC2H 9NZ. T: 0844-499 1515. D7. Station: Leicester Square.

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ENTERTAINMENT The Play That Goes Wrong Slapstick comedy about a drama society staging a murder mystery. Tue-Sat 7.30pm; Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm; Sun 3pm & 7pm. Tickets £20-£67.50. www.theplaythatgoeswrong.com. Duchess Theatre, 3-5 Catherine St, WC2B 5LA. T: 0844-482 9672. D8. Station: Covent Garden.

Romeo and Juliet Richard Madden (Game of Thrones) plays Romeo while Lily James (Downton Abbey, Pride and Prejudice) plays Juliet. Directed by Sir Kenneth Branagh. MonSat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £15-£95. www.nimaxtheatres.com. Garrick Theatre, 2 Charing Cross Rd, WC2H 0HH. T: 0844-482 9673. E7. Station: Leicester Square.

Running Wild To 12 Jun: Based on Michael Morpurgo’s novel, this drama tells the tale of Will, who is enjoying an elephant ride in Indonesia when a tsunami hits. Tue-Sun. Check for times. Adult £23-£48.50; child £25. www.openairtheatre.com. Open Air Theatre, Regent’s Park, NWI 4NU. T: 0844-826 4242. C6. Station: Baker Street.

The Taming of the Shrew

You’re in for a surprise when director Iqbal Khan brings Macbeth to Shakespeare’s Globe (from 18 Jun; p. 52; above). Khan isn’t afraid to shake things up. In 2015, he cast two black actors in Othello, while in 2012 he transported Much Ado About Nothing to modern-day Delhi. Meanwhile, Henry V is showing at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre (from 17 Jun) and has a female Henry played by Olivier Award-winner Michelle Terry. Inner Circle, NW1 4NU. T: 0844-826 4242 www.openairtheatre.com. C6. Station: Baker Street

MACBETH © ELLIE KURTZZ

Directed by Caroline Byrne, this comical play by Shakespeare is about two wealthy sisters; the beautiful Bianca, who’s keen to marry, and her rebellious sister Katharina. Please check for times. Tickets £5-£45. www.shakespearesglobe.com. Sam Wanamaker Theatre, Shakespeare’s Globe, 21 New Globe Walk, SE1 9DT. T: 020-7401 9919. E10. Station: Blackfriars.

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The Woman in Black A spooky story about a lawyer who visits a remote house. Tue-Sat 8pm; Tue & Thur 3pm; Sat 4pm. Tickets £19.50-£60. www.thewomaninblack.com. Fortune Theatre, Russell St, WC2B 5HH. T: 0844-871 7626. D8. Station: Covent Garden.

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Brer Rabbit Visits Africa To 25 Jun: A show with puppet animals. Sat 11am & 3pm; Sun 3pm. Adult £12; child £8.50. www.puppetbarge.com. Puppet Theatre Barge, 35 Blomfield Rd, W9 2PF. T: 020-7249 6876. Off map. Station: Warwick Avenue.

Septimus Bean and his Amazing Machine To 26 Jun: Septimus Bean has invented a machine but is yet to work out what it is for. Adult £16; child £10. www.unicorntheatre.com. Unicorn Theatre, 147 Tooley St, SE1 2HZ. T: 020-7645 0560. E11. Station: London Bridge.

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Classical events hall. 25 Jun: Chelsea Opera Group and Orchestra. A comical French performance with English subtitles. 7pm. www.cadoganhall.com. 5 Sloane Terrace, SW1X 9DQ. T: 020-7730 4500. G6. Station: Sloane Square.

Royal Albert Hall London’s premiere music hall and home to the BBC Proms. 18 Jun: Katherine Jenkins performs a tribute to the Queen. 6.45pm. www.royalalberthall.com. Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, SW7 2AP. T: 020-7589 8212. G4. South Kensington.

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29/09/2015 This 10:401676 church has free recitals every Mon, Wed

& Fri at 1.10pm and concerts from 7.30pm. www.sjp. org.uk. St James’s Piccadilly, 197 Piccadilly, W1J 9LL. T: 020-7381 0441. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.

St Martin-in the-Fields Church Extensive programme of lunchtime and evening concerts. www.smitf.org. St Martin-in-the-Fields Church, Trafalgar Square, WC2N 4JJ. T: 020-7766 1100. E8. Station: Charing Cross.

Wigmore Hall 18 Jun: Jerusalem Quartet. Janávçek, Bartók and

Ravel. 7.30pm. Tickets £15-£36. www.wigmorehall.org.uk. 36 Wigmore St, W1U 2BP. T: 020-7935 2141. D6. Station: Bond Street.

CONCERTS: POP, JAZZ & WORLD Cadogan Hall 5 Jun: The Simon and Garfunkel Story. 7pm. Tickets £24.50-£34.50. www.cadoganhall.com. 5 Sloane Terrace, SW1X 9DQ. T: 020-7730 4500. F6. Station: Sloane Square.

Indigo at The O2

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10 Jun: Busta Rhymes. 6pm. Please check the website for prices. www.theo2.co.uk. Peninsula Square, SE10 0DX. T: 0844-856 0202. Off map. Station: North Greenwich.

The Jazz Café This live music and club specialises in jazz and funk. Please check for full listings. www.thejazz cafelondon.com. 5 Parkway, NW1 7PG. T: 0844-847 2514. Off map. Station: Camden Town.

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Iconic venue for live music. 23 Jun: Barry Manilow. 6.30pm. Tickets £19.75-£100.75. www.theo2.co.uk. The O2, Peninsula Square, SE10 0AX. T: 0844-856 0202. Off map. Station: North Greenwich.

Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club London’s most famous jazz venue. www.ronnie scotts.co.uk. Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, 47 Frith St, W1D 4HT. T: 020-7439 0747. D7. Station: Tottenham Court Road.

DANCE Peacock Theatre To 11 Jun: The Merchants of Bollywood. Ayesha rebels against her formal dance training (p. 50). Tue-Sat 7.30pm; Sat 2.30pm; Sun 2pm & 6pm. Tickets £15-£45. www.sadlerswells.com. Peacock Theatre, Portugal St, WC2A 2HT. T: 0207863 8222. D8. Station: Holborn.

Royal Opera House The Royal Ballet Company’s home base. To 10 Jun: The Winter’s Tale. Shakespearean ballet. 7pm. Tickets £6-£117. www.roh.org.uk. Bow St, WC2E 9DD. T: 020-7304 4000. D8. Station: Covent Garden.

Sadler’s Wells 7-12 Jun: No Body. A ‘dance’ using just light and sound. Please check for times. Tickets £20. www.sadlerswells.com. Sadler’s Wells Theatre, Rosebery Avenue, EC1R 4TN. T: 020-7863 8000. Off map. Station: Angel.

Visit BeautifulinLondon.co.uk Call 0845 200 7981

FESTIVALS & EVENTS Greenwich + Docklands International Festival From 24 Jun: Free outdoor performing arts festival

(p. 7). www.festival.org. T: 020-8305 1818.

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Hampton Court Palace Festival 8-23 Jun: Music from Van Morrison, Jools Holland and more. www.hamptoncourtpalacefestival.com. Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, KT8 9AU. T: 0844-482 7777. Off map. Station: Hampton Court.

Meltdown 10-19 Jun: A festival curated by elbow’s Guy Garvey (p. 46). www.southbankcentre.co.uk. Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, SE1 8XX. T: 0844-545 8252. E8. Station: Waterloo.

Pride in London 10-26 Jun: Celebrate the LGBTQ+ community (p. 7).

www.prideinlondon.org. T: 0844-344 5428.

Udderbelly Festival A pop-up theatre with circus, comedy and more. Please check for times and prices. www.udderbelly. co.uk. Belvedere Rd Coach Park, SE1 8XX. T: 0207928 3232. E8. Station: Waterloo.

West End Live 18-19 Jun: Watch songs from West End shows at

this free event (p. 8). Sat 11am-6pm; Sun noon-6pm. www.westendlive.co.uk. Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN. E7. Station: Charing Cross.

FILM The Lounge at ODEON Whiteleys Watch films while dining. Please check programme for films. www.odeon.co.uk/thelounge. Whiteleys of Bayswater, Queensway, W2 4YL. T: 0871-2244 007. Off map. Station: Queensway.

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SHOPPING | THE GUIDE

By royal appointment You can always buy the best in London – but why not buy the very best? Sarah Riches discovers the companies that have been granted an esteemed Royal Warrant from Her Majesty the Queen If it’s good enough for Her Majesty, then it’s good enough for us – so why not shop at one of the capital’s 200 or so esteemed establishments that have the honour of a Royal Warrant? A Royal Warrant crest is an official mark of recognition that proves a company has supplied goods and services to the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh or the Prince of Wales for at least five years. The British are obsessed with tea, so why not learn more about the drink at the Twinings museum in the original Twinings shop (p. 61) on the Strand? The company has been selling fine teas for 300 years. In the shop you can browse 200 varieties, from premium loose teas to herbal infusions, visit its tea-tasting bar and shop for teapots, mugs and hampers. Dating back to 1798, the chemist John Bell & Croyden (p. 61) boasts more ranges than any other in the UK, so if you need baby products, haircare or over-the-counter medicine, you’ll find it. The company has been the Queen’s official pharmacist for more than 50 years

so, in short, it can be trusted. In September 2015, it opened a health emporium, which includes a walk-in clinic for vaccinations and emergency prescriptions. The century-old department store Selfridges (p. 57) on Oxford Street is a London icon, so no wonder the Queen is partial to its food and household goods. Selfridges is all about luxury brands, from its men’s and women’s fashion lines to the watches and jewellery in the Wonder Room. You might not catch

the Queen in jeans, but while you’re there don’t miss its denim department, which is the biggest in the world. Another great British department store is John Lewis (p. 57). More than 200 years old, the shop received a Royal Warrant for supplying the Queen’s haberdashery and household goods. After souvenirs? Visit Prestat (p. 61) for chocolates. Its Union Jack collection includes chocolates in boxes decorated with British emblems, from guards to flags. Founded in 1902, fans included author Roald Dahl. Thank goodness the wealthy Fortnum family met shopkeeper Hugh Mason in 1705, as without their collaboration there would be no Fortnum & Mason (p. 57). The enterprising Mr Fortnum used to sell Queen Anne’s half-used candle wax at a profit, and today its scented candles are foremost in its collection. With its wooden panels and chandeliers, its food hall is legendary. You’ll be feeling like royalty in no time!

FORTNUM & MASON © ISTOCK; JOHN BELL & CROYDEN © LAWRENCE COLEMAN; TWININGS © ISTOCK; PRESTAT COURTESY OF PRESTAT

Clockwise from left: Fortnum & Mason; John Bell & Croyden; Twinings and Prestat

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T: Telephone number. Station: including Underground (’Tube‘), railway and Docklands Light Railway. Most shops are open 9.30am-6pm Mon-Sat, Sun 11am-4pm, and some open late on Thur eve. References at the end of listings (A1; B5 etc.) refer to coordinates on the map on p. 80-81

MAJOR STORES Fenwick Fashion store with designer names (p. 76). Open Mon-Wed; Fri & Sat 10am-7pm; Thur 10am-8pm; Sun noon-6pm. www.fenwick.co.uk. 63 New Bond St, W1S 1RQ. T: 020-7629 9161. E6. Station: Bond Street.

Fortnum & Mason This British company is famed for its food hall (p. 56). Open Mon-Sat 10am-9pm; Sun noon-6pm (branch also at St Pancras International). www.fortnumandmason.com. 181 Piccadilly, W1A 1ER. T: 0845-300 1707. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.

John Lewis Covetable fashion labels, homeware and electrical goods (p. 56). Open Mon-Wed; Fri 9.30am-8pm; Thur 9.30am-9pm; Sun noon-6pm. www.john lewis.com. 300 Oxford St, W1A 1EX. T: 020-7629 7711. D6. Station: Oxford Circus.

Selfridges The finest products in beauty and fashion (p. 56). Open Mon-Sat 9.30am-10pm; Sun 11.30am-6pm. www.selfridges.com. 400 Oxford St, W1A 1AB. T: 0800-123 400. D6. Station: Bond Street.

MALLS & FACTORY OUTLETS Bicester Village

PASS PARTNER Discount designer clothes. Mon-Fri 10am-7pm; Sat 9am-8pm; Sun 10am-7pm. www.bicestervillage.com. Bicester Village, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6WD. T: 01869-323 200. Off map. Station: Bicester Village, from London Marylebone. There is also a bus pick-up service from major hotels.

Hamleys One of the world’s biggest toy shops. Open Mon-Fri 9am-10pm; Sat 9.30am-9pm; Sun noon-6pm. www.hamleys.com. 188-196 Regent St, W1B 5BT. T: 0871-704 1977. D7. Station: Oxford Circus.

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BROOCH COURTESY OF RONALD PHILIPS/MASTERPIECE LONDON

FORTNUM & MASON © ISTOCK; JOHN BELL & CROYDEN © LAWRENCE COLEMAN; TWININGS © ISTOCK; PRESTAT COURTESY OF PRESTAT

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE WHERE PASS LONDON, VISIT WHEREPASSLONDON.COM

Masterpiece London (from 30 Jun) has got shopping down to a fine art, whether you’re a collector or a browser. Now in its seventh year, the fair includes antique jewellery, photography, art, manuscripts and much more. South Grounds, The Royal Hospital Chelsea, SW3 4LW. T: 020-7499 7470. www.masterpiecefair.com. Off map. Station: Sloane Square

Harrods Edwardian food halls, men’s, women’s and children’s fashion departments, cosmetics and a spa. Open Mon-Fri 10am-9pm; Sun 11.30am-6pm. www.harrods.com. 87-135 Brompton Rd, SW1X 7XL. T: 020-7730 1234. F5. Station: Knightsbridge.

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SHOPPING Westfield London PASS PARTNER A shopping mall that’s home to more than 300 fashion stores, from high-end to high-street names. www.westfield.com/london. Ariel Way, W12 7GF. T: 020-3371 2300. Off map. Station: Shepherd’s Bush.

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Westfield Stratford City PASS PARTNER Europe’s largest shopping centre has shops and food. www.westfield.com/stratfordcity. 2 Stratford Place, E20 1EJ. T: 020-8221 7300. Off map. Station: Stratford.

JEWELLERY & WATCHES Links of London

Jewellery and watch brands with high-quality designs. www.linksoflondon.com. 491 Oxford St, W1A 2LR. T: 020-7491 2371. D5. Station: Bond Street.

Pandora Jewellery, including charm bracelets that you can build. Look out for its London-inspired pieces. www.pandora.net. 257-259 Oxford St, W1C 2DD. T: 020-7407 2007. D6. Station: Oxford Circus.

Wempe Grand, spacious setting for this luxury German family business with a big selection of jewellery and watches. www.wempe.com. 43-44 New Bond St, W1S 2SA. T: 020-7493 2299. E6. Station: Bond Street.

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Merchandise inspired by the TV channel’s characters. Mon-Fri 10am-10pm; Sat 10am-11pm; Sun noon-6pm. 1 Leicester Square, WC2H 7NA. E7. Station: Leicester Square.

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Royal souvenirs. Mon-Sat 9.30am-5pm. www.royal collectionshop.co.uk. 7 Buckingham Palace Rd, SW1W 0PP. T: 020-7839 1377. E6. Station: Victoria.

John Bell & Croyden The pharmacy to the Queen (p. 56). www.johnbell croyden.co.uk. 50-54 Wigmore St, W1U 2AU. T: 020-7935 5555. D6. Station: Bond Street.

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London Glassblowing Home to glass art. www.londonglassblowing.co.uk. 62-66 Bermondsey St, SE1 3UD. T: 020-7403 2800. F11. Station: London Bridge.

M&M’s World PASS PARTNER Sweet treats. Mon-Sat 10am-midnight; Sun noon6pm. www.mmsworld.com. 1 Swiss Court, W1D 6AP. T: 020-7025 7171. E7. Station: Leicester Square.

Prestat Chocolatier loved by Roald Dahl (p. 56). Mon-Fri 9.30am-6pm; Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 11am-4.30pm. www.prestat.co.uk. 14 Princes Arcade, SW1Y 6DS. T: 020-8961 8555. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.

Twinings The home of the teamaker has a museum (p. 56). Mon-Fri 9.30am-7.30pm; Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10.30am-4.30pm. www.twinings.co.uk. 216 Strand, WC2R 1AP. T: 020-7353 3511. D9. Station: Temple.

The Whisky Exchange Specialist retailer of whisky and spirits. www.the whiskyexchange.com. 2 Bedford St, WC2E 9HH. T: 020-7403 8688. E8. Station: Charing Cross.

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You don’t have to travel far to taste the world’s great cuisines, now London is the culinary capital of the world. Sam Rogg heads to a food festival in Regent’s Park to meet some of the city’s most innovative chefs There was a time when British food was the butt of international jokes but now London is the culinary capital of the world, attracting foodies from all over the globe. This month, more than 40 of the city’s best restaurants come together for Taste of London, transforming Regent’s Park into an edible wonderland with cooking demonstrations, mouth-watering masterclasses and live entertainment. We caught up with three of the festival’s finest chefs to find out what’s cooking in the capital this month. ‘I love taking iconic British flavours, such as Marmite and OXO, and playing with them,’ says chef Pascal Aussignac from Michelin-starred restaurant Club Gascon (p. 64). Originally from France, he moved to London years ago. ‘The scene has changed so much since then. Now London really is a melting pot.’ Why Taste of London? ‘I like being face-toface with my customers, and the challenge of producing four dishes which must be priced between £4 and £8,’ he explains.

Elsewhere in the city, he recommends The Delaunay (55 Aldwych, WC2B 4BB) and Dinerama food market (Thur-Sat from 5pm; 19 Great Eastern St, EC2A 3EJ), where he has his own stall, Duck’N Roll. Like Aussignac, Ember Yard (p. 66) chef-director Ben Tish takes inspiration from markets: ‘London’s the most exciting place for food in the world at the minute and the development of street food and east London is driving the creativity’. Situated in Soho, his restaurant offers authentic Spanish and Italian small plates – a growing trend here. ‘Ember is different because we cook most things over charcoal and wood,’ Tish says. This will be the restaurant’s eighth year at Taste. ‘There’s always an exciting array of new restaurants along with a few old-timers like us! It’s great fun’.

‘My inspiration comes from nature and the elements,’ says Claudio Cardoso, executive chef at SushiSamba (p. 66), a sky-high restaurant on the 38th floor of Heron Tower in the City. Famed for its 360-degree views, this fashionable spot is loved by Londoners for its unique blend of Peruvian, Brazilian and Japanese cuisines. ‘I want to introduce people to new and adventurous ways of eating and encourage them to see food as a piece of art,’ he explains. When Cardoso isn’t at SushiSamba, you might find him dining at Frenchie in Covent Garden (16 Henrietta St, WC2E 8QH) or Fera at Claridge’s (p. 63). ‘They are my favourite places in London,’ he reveals. So many restaurants, so little time… Where will you get a taste of London this month? 15-17 Jun. From £16. Regent’s Park, NW1 4NR. www.london.tastefestivals.com

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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE WHERE PASS LONDON, VISIT WHEREPASSLONDON.COM

T: Telephone number. Station: including Underground (’Tube‘), railway and Docklands Light Railway. B (breakfast), L (lunch), D (dinner). Prices per person for three courses: £: up to £25; ££: £25-£40; £££: £40-80; ££££: £80 +. References at the end of listings (A1; B5 etc.) refer to coordinates on map on p. 80-81

AMERICAS (NORTH & SOUTH) The Colony Grill Room This wood-panelled room inside The Beaumont serves US grill fare. £££. Daily B, L & D. www.colony grillroom.com. The Beaumont, 8 Balderton St, W1K 6TN. T: 020-7499 9499. D6. Station: Bond Street.

Hard Rock Cafe London’s original burger joint with music memorabilia. ££. Daily L & D. www.hard rock.com. 150 Old Park Lane, W1K 1LB. T: 0207514 1700. E8. Station: Hyde Park Corner.

Heliot Steak House Upmarket steak house in a casino. £££. Daily L & D. www.hippodromecasino.com. Hippodrome Leicester Square, 42-43 Cranbourn St, WC2H 7JH. T: 020-7769 8888. E7. Station: Leicester Square.

Planet Hollywood

Indigo at One Aldwych

Old Masters Carvery and Grill Room

Informal all-day restaurant inside hotel One Aldwych that is gluten and dairy-free. ££-£££. Daily B & D; Mon-Fri L. www.onealdwych.com. 1 Aldwych, WC2B 4BZ. T: 020-7300 1000. E8. Station: Covent Garden.

Dine under ornate chandeliers and high ceilings in this popular buffet-style carvery. ££££. Daily B & D; Mon-Fri L. www.rubenshotel.com. The Rubens at the Palace, 39 Buckingham Palace Rd, SW1W 0PS. T: 020-7834 6600. F6. Station: Victoria.

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Park Terrace

Brasserie located in St Pancras station. £££. Daily B, L & D. www.searcys.co.uk. Upper Concourse, St Pancras Station, Euston Rd, N1C 4QL. T: 020-7870 9900. C8. Station: King’s Cross St Pancras.

Tom’s Kitchen Delightful all-day brasserie serving modern comfort food. Popular for weekend brunch. ££. Daily B, L & D. www.tomskitchen.co.uk. 27 Cale St, SW3 3QP (and branches). T: 020-7349 0202. Off map. Station: South Kensington.

BRITISH (TRADITIONAL) Café in the Crypt

Huge London outlet of the international chain. ££. Daily L & D (bar to 1am). www.planet hollywood.com. 57-60 Haymarket, SW1Y 4QX. T: 020-7287 1000. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.

Great café underneath a landmark church. £. MonSat B, L & D; Sun B & L. www.smitf.org. St Martinin-the-Fields, corner of Trafalgar Square, WC2N 4JJ. T: 020-7766 1158. D7. Station: Charing Cross.

Rainforest Cafe

Mews of Mayfair

Busy all-day dining in a mock rainforest setting. ££-£££. Daily L & D. www.therainforest cafe.co.uk. 20 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 7EU. T: 020-7434 3111. E3. Station: Piccadilly Circus.

This stunning four-floored venue includes a brasserie, private dining room, lounge and bar, an art gallery and a courtyard with alfresco tables. £££. Daily L; Mon-Sat D. www.mewsofmayfair.com. 10 Lancashire Court, New Bond St, W1S 1EY. T: 020-7518 9388. E6. Station: Bond Street.

STK London

Located in the Royal Garden Hotel London, the restaurant overlooks Kensington Gardens. ££££. Daily B, L & D. www.parkterracerestaurant.co.uk. 2-24 Kensington High St, W8 4PT. T: 020-7937 8000. Off map. Station: High Street Kensington.

The Ritz Restaurant One of London’s prettiest dining rooms. ££££. Daily B, L & D. www.theritzlondon.com. The Ritz, 150 Piccadilly, W1J 9BR. T: 020-7300 2370. E6/7. Station: Green Park.

Sophie’s Steakhouse & Bar Relaxed bar-restaurant in Theatreland. Try the Aberdeen Angus roast beef. £££. Daily L & D. www.sophiessteakhouse.co.uk. 29-31 Wellington St, WC2E 7DB (and Chelsea branch). T: 020-7836 8836. D8. Station: Covent Garden.

CHINESE Bright Courtyard Club Wonderful Cantonese and Shanghai dishes in a sophisticated setting. £££. Daily L & D. www.bright courtyard.co.uk. 43-45 Baker St, W1U 8EW. T: 0207486 6998. D6. Station: Baker Street.

Dine on British and American prime steaks in the ME London hotel’s steak house. ££££. Daily L & D. www.stkhouse.com. ME Hotel, 336 Strand, WC2R 1HA. T: 020-7395 3450. E8. Station: Covent Garden.

BRITISH (MODERN) Enjoy top English cuisine in a homely Mayfair restaurant. £££. Daily L & D. www.chesterfield mayfair.com. 35 Charles St, W1J 5EB. T: 020-7491 2622. E6. Station: Green Park.

Cheneston’s Intimate restaurant serving tasty dishes such as saffron risotto. £££. Daily B, L & D. www.mile stonehotel.com. The Milestone Hotel, 1 Kensington Court, W8 5DL. T: 020-7917 1000. Off map. Station: High Street Kensington.

Fera at Claridge’s

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Butlers Restaurant

Chef Simon Rogan serves great food made with organic ingredients (p. 62). ££££. Daily L & D. www.claridges.co.uk/fera. Claridge’s hotel, Brook St, W1K 4HR. T: 020-7107 8888. E6. Station: Bond Street.

Garfunkel’s Popular British dishes, plus pizzas, pasta, wraps and a salad bar. Many West End and central locations. ££. Daily B, L & D. www.garfunkels.co.uk. 19 Irving St, WC2H 7AU. T: 020-7930 8087. E7. Station: Leicester Square.

Great Court Restaurant Enjoy lunch or afternoon tea above the iconic Reading Room. ££. Sat-Thur 11.30am-5.30pm; Fri 11.30am-8.30pm. www.britishmuseum.org. British Museum, Great Russell St, WC1B 3DG. T: 020-7323 8990. D7. Station: Tottenham Court Road.

The Ivy branches out Escape the hustle and bustle of London inside The Ivy Kensington Brasserie’s new all-day outdoor terrace. Like the iconic original restaurant in the West End, this branch serves classics with a sophisticated twist, such as grilled whole lobster, and crumbed chicken with hen’s egg and black truffle. We recommend the pillow-soft scallops or raw market salad on avocado hummus to start. The lamb shoulder is sublimely tender and the salmon fillet is excellent paired with buttery potato mash. For dessert, refresh your palate with a lemon meringue Alaska served with baby basil. A retractable roof, heaters and wool blankets are on hand to keep you cosy should the weather misbehave. Kensington Pavilion, 96 Kensington High St, W8 4SG. T: 020-3301 0500. www.theivykensingtonbrasserie.com. Off map. Station: High Street Kensington

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FRENCH Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester Attentive service, exquisite food and a setting to dress up for from this three-Michelin-starred chef. Five-star cuisine. ££££. Tue-Fri L & D; Sat D. Booking essential. www.alainducasse-dorchester.com. The Dorchester, Park Lane, W1K 1QA. T: 020-7629 8866. E6. Station: Hyde Park Corner.

Aubaine A wonderful combination of a Parisian salon and a Provençal bistro. ££. Daily B, L & D. www.aubaine.co.uk. 260-262 Brompton Rd, SW3 2AS (and branches). T: 020-7052 0100. F5. Station: South Kensington.

Bel Canto Waiters (music students) perform opera while you dine in a restaurant decorated with musical instruments. Two-course set D £54; three-course £59. Thur-Sat D. www.belcantolondon.co.uk. Corus Hotel Hyde Park, 1 Lancaster Gate, W2 3LG. T: 020-7262 1678. E4. Station: Lancaster Gate.

Simply perfect

Brasserie Joël

Whether you fancy cicchetti – small plates of Italian snacks – or a full-blown feast, head to Theo’s Simple Italian, a rustic restaurant in Hotel Indigo, Earl’s Court. It’s hard to single out a favourite dish, as they are all exceptional, but don’t leave without trying the grilled polenta topped with white cod mousse, the beautiful burrata with tomatoes that taste of summer and the sublime calamarata with prawns, mussels and squid. Leave some room for the lemon tart, too. There’s a delicatessen on site, so you’ll be able to savour more of these Italian delights at home. 34-44 Barkston Gardens, SW5 0EW. T: 020-7370 9130. www.theossimpleitalian. co.uk. Off map. Station: Earl’s Court

The Ivy

Multi-award-winning restaurant and bar which justifies the hype. ££££. Daily L & D; Thur-Sat last orders 12.30am. www.hakkasan.com. 8 Hanway Place, W1T 1HF (and Mayfair branch). T: 020-7927 7000. D7. Station: Tottenham Court Road.

One of London’s great restaurants and a favourite with celebrities. £££-££££. Daily L & D. Last orders at midnight. www.the-ivy.co.uk. 1-5 West St, WC2H 9NQ. T: 020-7836 4751. D7. Station: Leicester Square.

Min Jiang

This sophisticated restaurant serves great food full of big, bold flavours. Tue-Sat L & D. £££. www.sixtyonerestaurant.co.uk. 61 Upper Berkeley St, W1H 7PP. T: 020-7958 3222. D5. Station: Marble Arch.

Take in glorious views across Hyde Park while enjoying superb Sichuan cuisine. ££££. Daily L & D. www.minjiang.co.uk. Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington High St, W8 4PT. T: 020-7361 1988. F3. Station: High Street Kensington.

Ping Pong Tasty dim sum and rice dishes, with a good vibe and prices. ££. www.pingpongdimsum.com. 45 Great Marlborough St, W1F 7JL (and branches). T: 020-7851 6969. D7. Station: Oxford Circus.

CONTEMPORARY EUROPEAN 1 Lombard Street A mouth-watering selection of gutsy, modern cooking in the brasserie and a more expensive menu in the restaurant of this former bank. Brasserie: £££; Restaurant: ££££. Mon-Fri B, L & D; Sat L. www.1lombardstreet.com. 1 Lombard St, EC3V 9AA. T: 020-7929 6611. D10. Station: Bank.

Galvin at Windows Michelin-starred restaurant serving modern haute cuisine. Booking essential; smart dress. £££. Mon-Fri & Sun L; Mon-Sat D. www.galvin atwindows.com. Hilton on Park Lane, W1K 1BE. T: 020-7208 4021. E6. Station: Hyde Park Corner.

SixtyOne Restaurant

Ting This restaurant in The Shard serves European dishes with an Asian influence. Daily B, L & D. ££££. www.shangri-la.com/ london. Shangri-La, The Shard, 31 St Thomas St, SE1 9QU. T: 020-7234 8000. F10. Station: London Bridge.

FISH AND SEAFOOD J Sheekey

Brasserie Zédel Bustling French brasserie and bar. £-££. Daily L & D. www.brasseriezedel.com. 20 Sherwood St, W1F 7ED. T: 020-7734 4888. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.

Celeste Dazzling French-inspired cuisine in The Lanesborough hotel. £££-££££. Daily B, L & D. www.lanesborough.com. The Lanesborough, Hyde Park Corner, SW1X 7TA. T: 020-7259 5599. F6. Station: Hyde Park Corner.

Club Gascon Imaginative Michelin-starred French cuisine from Gascony and an award-winning wine list (p. 62). £££-££££. Tue-Fri L; Mon-Sat D. www.club gascon.com. 57 West Smithfield, EC1A 9DS. T: 020-7600 6144. D9. Station: Farringdon.

Galvin Bistrot de Luxe The highly regarded Galvin brothers’ classic Parisian-style bistro. ££££. Daily L & D. www.galvin restaurants.com. 66 Baker St, W1U 7DJ. T: 0207935 4007. D6. Station: Baker Street.

Le Pont de la Tour

This riverside restaurant serves classic French dishes in a former tea warehouse. £££. Daily L & D. Brits consume www.lepontdelatour.co.uk. 382 million portions 36d Shad Thames, SE1 2YE. of fish and chips T: 020-7403 8403. Off map. each year Station: London Bridge.

Chic fish restaurant. ££££. Daily L & D. www.j-sheekey.co.uk. 28-35 St Martin’s Court, WC2N 4AL. T: 020-7240 2565. E8. Station: Covent Garden.

Mr Fish

GASTROPUBS The Eagle

Fish and chips. £. Daily L & D. www.mrfishuk.com. 51 Salusbury Rd, NW6 6NJ. T: 020-7624 8181. Off map. Station: Queen’s Park.

One of London’s first gastropubs, it is still very popular. Mon-Sat L & D; Sun L. ££. www.theeagle farringdon.co.uk. 159 Farringdon Rd, EC1R 3AL. T: 020-7837 1353. D9. Station: Farringdon.

The Sea Shell

The Thomas Cubitt

Enjoy classic fish and chips in this much-loved institution. Mon-Sat L & D. ££. www.seashell restaurant.co.uk. 49-51 Lisson Grove, NW1 6UH. T: 020-7224 9000. C5. Station: Marylebone.

Classic dining room with an adjacent bar, serving top-quality British produce. £££. Daily L & D. www.thethomascubitt.co.uk. 44 Elizabeth St, SW1W 9PA. T: 020-7730 6060. G6. Station: Victoria.

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Hakkasan

This French brasserie serves classics such as tuna tartare and tournedos Rossini. ££. Mon-Fri & Sun L & D; daily D. www.brasseriejoel.co.uk. Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, SE1 7UT. T: 020-7620 7272. F8. Station: Waterloo/Westminster.

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THREE OF THE VERY BEST INDIAN RESTAUR ANTS This award winning sophisticated Indian Grill offers intense flavours with an innovative twist, in a theatrical open kitchen setting. Michelin star. Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. Halkin Arcade, Motcomb Street Knightsbridge, London SW1X 8JT T: 020 7823 1166 E: amaya@realindianfood.com Private dining room seats 14

The rich setting, interesting art and romantic candle lighting are secondary details in Londonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s haven of great Indian contemporary food. Open for breakfast from Monday to Friday; lunch and dinner from Monday to Saturday. 73 St Jamesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Street, London SW1A 1PH T: 020 7629 6688 E: chutneymary@realindianfood.com Two private dining rooms seat 30 and 16

Classical dishes, lovingly prepared and beautifully served in sumptuous surroundings overlooking Regent Street. The oldest Indian restaurant in the world. Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. Mezzanine Floor, Victory House, 1st floor 99 Regent Street, London W1B 4RS T: 020 7734 1401 E: veeraswamy@realindianfood.com Private dining room seats 24

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DINING Veeraswamy The UK’s oldest Indian restaurant marries an opulent interior with stylish cuisine. ££-£££. Daily L & D. www.veeraswamy.com. Mezzanine Floor, Victory House, 99 Regent St, W1B 4RS. T: 020-7734 1401. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.

INTERNATIONAL Sarastro Theatrical décor, with arias from Royal Opera House singers (Sun-Mon). ££. Daily L & D. www.sarastro restaurant.com. 126 Drury Lane, WC2B 5SU. T: 020-7836 0101. D8. Station: Covent Garden.

SushiSamba Fusion food (p. 62). £££. Daily L & D. www.sushi samba.com. 38th floor, 110 Bishopsgate, EC2N 4AY. T: 020-3640 7330. D11. Station: Liverpool Street.

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INDIAN Amaya Wonderful Belgravia restaurant, where Karunesh Khanna’s Michelin-starred food is cooked in the dramatic show kitchen. £££. Daily L & D. www.amaya.biz. 19 Motcomb St, SW1X 8JT. T: 020-7823 1166. F6. Station: Knightsbridge.

Benares Michelin-starred chef Atul Kochhar creates modern Indian cuisine. ££££. Mon-Sat L & D. www.benaresrestaurant.com. 12a Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square, W1J 6BS. T: 020-7629 8886. E6. Station: Green Park.

La Porte des Indes Indian cuisine with a Gallic twist, inspired by the Pondicherry region. £££. Daily L & D. www.la portedesindes.com. 32 Bryanston St, W1H 7EG. T: 020-7224 0055. D6. Station: Marble Arch.

Little India This cosy establishment near the Royal Albert Hall in South Kensington specialises in dishes from Bengal including fish bhuna. ££. Daily L & D. www.littleindialondon.com. 32 Gloucester Rd, SW7 4RB. T: 020-7584 3476. F4. Station: Gloucester Road.

Masala Grill

This popular restaurant specialises in cuisine from north India. £££. Mon-Sat L; daily D. www.chor bizarre.com. 16 Albemarle St, W1S 4HW. T: 0207629 9802. E7. Station: Green Park.

Masala Grill offers a relaxed space in which to dine on grills, seafood, street food and delicious curries. It is very popular. ££. Daily L & D. www.masalagrill.co. 535 King’s Rd, SW10 0SZ. T: 020-7351 3113. Off map. Station: Fulham Broadway.

Chutney Mary

Masala Zone

This gourmet Indian restaurant has been popular with Londoners for more than 20 years and moved to St James’s in 2015. Expect a gourmet tour of seven Indian regions. £££. Mon-Fri B, L & D; Sat L & D. www.chutneymary.com. 73 St James’s St, SW1 1PH. T: 020-7629 6688. E7. Station: Green Park.

Informal dining in this good-value restaurant. Start with chaat (street snacks), then tuck into a grand thali. £. Daily L & D (and branches). www.masalazone.com. 9 Marshall St, W1F 7ER. T: 020-7287 9966. D6. Station: Oxford Circus.

Chor Bizarre

Bocconcino Serves authentic Italian cuisine. £££. Daily L & D. www.bocconcinorestaurant.co.uk. 19 Berkeley St, W1J 8ED. T: 020-7499 4510. E6. Station: Green Park.

Cicchetti Outstanding small plates and a buzzy atmosphere. ££. Daily B, L & D. www.sancarlocicchetti.co.uk. 30 Wellington St, WC2E 7BD (and Piccadilly branch). T: 020-7240 6339. E8. Station: Covent Garden.

Ember Yard Tasty small plates inspired by Spain and Italy (p. 62). £££. Daily L & D; Sat-Sun B. www.emberyard.co.uk. 60 Berwick St, W1F 8SU. T: 020-7439 8057. D7. Station: Oxford Circus.

Gigi’s Classic Italian dishes. £££. Mon-Sat L & D. www.gigismayfair.com. 22 Woodstock St, W1C 2AR. T: 020-7499 8743. D6. Station: Bond Street.

Mayfair Pizza Co Watch chefs cook in an open-plan kitchen with a rustic oven. ££. Daily L & D. www.mayfairpizzaco. com. 4 Lancashire Court, New Bond St, W1S 1EY. T: 020-7629 2889. E6. Station: Bond Street.

Verdi Casual dining. ££. Daily L & D. www.verdiitalian.com. Door 12, Royal Albert Hall, SW7 2AP. T: 020-7070 4401. F4. Station: South Kensington.

In 2001, British Foreign Secretary Robin Cook called chicken tikka masala the national dish, as it reflected the country’s multiculturalism

JAPANESE & KOREAN Engawa Small but excellent sushi spot. £££. Daily L & D. www.engawa.uk.

2 Ham Yard, W1D 7DT. T: 020-7287 5724. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.

Matsuri

London’s second-oldest Indian restaurant is famed for its award-winning tandoori that is fit for a maharajah. ££. Daily L & D. www.gaylord london.com. 79-81 Mortimer St, W1W 7SJ. T: 020-7580 3615. D7. Station: Oxford Circus.

Memories of India

Innovative dining in this lovely restaurant. £££. Daily L & D. www.matsuri-restaurant.com. 15 Bury St, SW1Y 6AL. T: 020-7839 1101. E7. Station: Green Park.

Authentic flavours from the north of India. ££. Daily L & D. www.memoriesofindia.com. 18 Gloucester Rd, SW7 4RB. T: 020-7589 6450. G4. Station: Gloucester Road.

Khans of Kensington

MIDDLE EASTERN, GREEK & TURKISH

Mint Leaf

Yasmeen

Gaylord

This popular restaurant serves great vegetarian and fish dishes. ££. Daily L & D. www.khansofkensington. co.uk. 3 Harrington Rd, SW7 3ES. T: 020-7584 4114. G4. Station: South Kensington.

Contemporary dishes are the trademark of this stylish restaurant. £££. Mon-Fri L; daily D. www.mint leafgroup.com. Suffolk Place, Haymarket, SW1Y 4HX. T: 020-7930 9020. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.

Authentic dishes influenced by Lebanese and Syrian cuisines. ££. Daily L & D. www.yasmeen restaurant.com. 1 Blenheim Terrace, NW8 0EH. T: 020-7624 2921. Off map. Station: St John’s Wood.

This year, the Queen turned 90 years old – just like the restaurant Veeraswamy. The oldest Indian restaurant in the country has a regal air: it was created by the grandson of an English general and an Indian princess, and has attracted Hollywood royalty, including Charlie Chaplin and Marlon Brando – look out for the photos. Overlooking Regent Street, the restaurant has timeless touches, from the turbaned man who greets you to the rose petals adorning the table. The menu includes classic dishes along with a special menu to mark the Queen’s landmark year. Start with chaat poori, made with rice flour – it is a delight for the eyes and tastebuds. Then try the lamb shank, which is cooked for six hours and is terrifically tender. Happy birthday, Veeraswamy!

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BRIGHT COURTYARD CLUB restaurant · lounge · events Bright Courtyard Club is part of the Shanghai life Fashion Group, our motto is innovation, style and quality. Bright Courtyard Club London, is a contemporary Chinese restaurant situated in the landmark building, 55 Baker Street.

HOLLYWOOD INSPIRED DINING IN THE HEART OF LONDON

Sophisticated, fashionable yet discreet, we are definitely the ideal venue for your important lunch meeting, tranquil afternoon tea or full-filled dinner party. BCY offer our guests an all-day grazing experience, specializing in authentic dim sum, modern Cantonese and traditional Shanghai cuisine with a twist. The two Private Dining Suits can accommodate 8 and 20 guests. Our glass-roofed Courtyard Lounge can accommodate 200 seated or 250 standing.

43-45 Baker Street London W1U 8EW t: 020 7486 6998 www.brightcourtyard.co.uk

APPETISERS • STEAKS • RIBS FA J I TA S • B U R G E R S • F I S H PA S TA S • P I Z Z A S • A S I A N SALADS•SANDWICHES D E S S E R T S • C O C K TA I L S

HOME STYLE COOKING ‘Temple to good taste’ One of the few Indian restaurants owned and managed by a lady. Dinner bookings are strongly recommended as Little India is really little!

RESTAURANT OPEN ‘TIL MIDNIGHT (11PM SUN) BAR OPEN ‘TIL 1AM (MIDNIGHT SUN)

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32 Gloucester Road, London SW7 4RB

Tel: 020 7584 3476 020 7589 9315

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Authenticity with ﬂair There is nothing quite typical about good Indian food. The quality and variety that we serve at the Gaylord Restaurant on Mortimer Street (near Westend and Oxford Street) is enough to draw foodies of all nationalities from miles away. Add to that, the innovative and contemporary food presentation makes a dining experience here stand apart. The restaurant has been a British Curry Award ﬁnalist and has been serving authentic Indian food since 1966!

Time for tea For the quintessential English experience, stop for an afternoon tea with a twist

THE ARCH LONDON

79-81 Mortimer Street London W1W 7SJ 020 7580 3615 www.gaylordlondon.com

Get the royal treatment at five-star hotel The Arch London with an afternoon tea fit for a queen. Featuring classic British savouries such as chicken liver parfait with spiced fig chutney and rare roast beef, the Royal afternoon tea can be enjoyed in the Martini Library, restaurant or chic Champagne lounge. With a nod to Wimbledon, the delectable selection also includes the quintessentially British dessert, Eton mess. 50 Great Cumberland Place, W1H 7FD

BARBICAN Home to the second biggest conservatory in London, the Barbican’s vast tropical sanctuary (complete with exotic fish and more than 1,500 plants) is the perfect place for afternoon tea (above). Opt for the Grand Garden Tea, which comes with a glass of Champagne, delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones and assorted pastries and desserts. Only available on Sundays, it’s one of London’s best-kept secrets. Silk St, EC2Y 8DS

THE BERKELEY Visit The Berkeley before the end of June and you can take part in a Prêt-à-Portea Royal Afternoon Tea Masterclass to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday. Join the creative team in the hotel’s pastry kitchen, where you’ll learn how to create your very own royal treats, including a coronation crown biscuit with intricate icing and edible diamonds. Afterwards, relax with a glass of Champagne, just a stone’s throw from Her Majesty’s official London residence: Buckingham Palace. Wilton Place, SW1X 7RL

Experience Indian food as it’s meant to be at Masala Grill. With our expertly cooked regional dishes and richly decorated restaurant, a visit to Masala Grill (in the former home of Chutney Mary) is a feast for all the senses. We’re open every evening for dinner and on Sundays for our famous buffet lunch. Rediscover your passion for Indian food at Masala Grill. 535 KINGS ROAD LONDON SW10 0SZ 020 7351 7788 | MASALAGRILL.CO | RESERVATIONS@MASALAGRILL.CO

ROYAL ALBERT HALL Treat yourself to an unforgettable tea party at the iconic Royal Albert Hall. You’ll feast on delicate finger sandwiches and music-themed delights, plus classic homemade scones with clotted cream and jam. Highlights include a smoked salmon, crème fraîche and balsamic caviar sandwich, a chocolate and passion fruit torte, and an apple and Calvados éclair. Add a glass of Moët & Chandon Champagne to make it even more special. Kensington Gore, SW7 2AP

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RIVERSIDE Bateaux London

See London’s sights on a river cruise while dining on modern British cuisine. £££. Daily L & D cruises; Sun jazz with three-course L. Nightly evening cruises. www.bateauxlondon.com. Embankment Pier, WC2N 6NU. T: 020-7695 1800. E8. Station: Embankment.

London Showboat Drift down the Thames past London’s landmarks while enjoying a four-course dinner. Nightly £80 per person; booking essential. Departs Westminster Pier 7.30pm. www.citycruises.com. Westminster Pier, SW1A 2JR. T: 020-7740 0400. F8. Station: Westminster.

RS Hispaniola Delightful moored restaurant boat on the River Thames. £££. Daily L & D. www.hispaniola.co.uk. Victoria Embankment/Hungerford Bridge, WC2N 5DJ. T: 020-7839 3011. E8. Station: Embankment.

SOUTH EAST ASIAN Blue Elephant

Riverside Thai restaurant. £££. TueSun D; Sun L. www.blueelephant.com. Boulevard, Imperial Wharf, Townsmead Rd, SW6 2UB. T: 0207751 3111. Off map. Station: Fulham Broadway.

Bocconcino Restaurant is located in the heart of Mayfair, serving the dishes which elevates this place beyond the usual fare, with elegant starters, supper options and even fizz to go with your fish - posh indeed. From wood-fired pizzas with perfectly charred crusts to traditional homemade pasta and oven baked “catch of the day”, every bite has that authentic stamp of home. Bocconcino follows the best culinary principles of Italy: top quality ingredients, honest cooking and great Italian wines!

House of Ho Four-storey townhouse serving exceptional Vietnamese cuisine. ££-£££. Daily L & D. www.houseofho.co.uk. 1 Percy St, W1T 1DB. T: 020-7323 9130. D7. Station: Goodge Street.

Mango Tree This elegant restaurant near Buckingham Palace serves classic Thai dishes. ££-£££. Daily L & D. www.mangotree.org.uk. 46 Grosvenor Place, SW1X 7EQ. T: 020-7823 1888. F6. Station: Victoria.

Thai Pot

ENJOY THE THALI AT

This popular spot serves truly fantastic food. MonSat L & D. £. www.thaipot.biz. 1 Bedfordbury, WC2N 4BP. T: 020-7379 4580. D8. Station: Covent Garden.

SPANISH El Pirata

REAL INDIAN FOOD SPECIAL DEALS AT LUNCH

Busy tapas bar-restaurant. ££-£££. Mon-Fri L & D; Sat D. www.elpirata.co.uk. 5-6 Down St, W1J 7AG. T: 020-7491 3810. E6. Station: Hyde Park Corner.

Ibérica Victoria Traditional dishes are given a modern twist. ££-£££. Daily L & D. www.ibericarestaurants.com.

5-6 Zig Zag Building, 68 Victoria St, SW1E 6SQ. T: 020-3327 0200. F7. Station: Victoria.

VEGETARIAN Amico Bio Good-value Italian eatery that uses organic ingredients from the owner’s farm in Italy. £-££. Daily L & D. www.amicobio.co.uk. 44 Cloth Fair, EC1A 7JQ. T: 020-7600 7778. D9. Station: Barbican.

Tibits Enjoy dozens of dishes, buffet-style, at this veggie restaurant-bar. ££. Daily B, L & D. www.tibits.co.uk. 12-14 Heddon St, off Regent St, W1B 4DA. T: 0207758 4110. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.

Woodlands Well-flavoured cuisine from throughout India. ££-£££. Daily L & D. www.woodlandsrestaurant. co.uk. 77 Marylebone Lane, W1U 2PS (and branches). T: 020-7486 3862. D6. Station: Bond Street.

BAYSWATER, 75 BISHOPS BRIDGE RD COVENT GARDEN, 48 FLORAL ST SELFRIDGES 4TH FL, 400 OXFORD ST EARLS COURT, 147 EARLS COURT ROAD (Closed in May for refurbishment)

CAMDEN, 25 PARKWAY ISLINGTON, 80 UPPER ST SOHO, 9 MARSHALL ST

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BEST OF LONDON DINING Chi Kitchen Contemporary pan-Asian restaurant Chi Kitchen opened last year on the ground floor of Debenhams on Oxford Street. The word ‘chi’, in Chinese, means energy, and the restaurant strives to offer good energy, as well as great food, to hungry shoppers. The open-plan restaurant lets you watch the chefs prepare Thai, Chinese, Malaysian, Japanese, Vietnamese and Korean cuisine. Chi Kitchen will take you on a unique culinary journey through south east Asia. Mention ‘Where London’ when you book to enjoy a complimentary glass of Champagne when you buy any main meal at Chi Kitchen. Mon-Sat 7.30am-11pm (last orders 10.15pm), Sun 11.30am-10pm (last orders 9.15pm).

Chai Wu

Ground Floor Debenhams (Henrietta Place entrance), 334-348 Oxford St, W1C 1JG. T: 020-3841 6888. www.chikitchen.co.uk. Station: Oxford Circus

Chai Wu is a contemporary Chinese restaurant, located on the Fifth Floor of the iconic department store, Harrods, in Knightsbridge. The restaurant design incorporates the five elements of Chinese philosophy: wood, metal, water, earth and fire, creating an elegant, opulent and welcoming dining setting. The tasty, exotic and colourful dishes reflect the finest of modern Chinese cuisine. The menu consists of small dishes such as black truffle sour soup and Chilean sea bass dumpling with gold leaf, as well as luxurious dishes including Beijing duck and wagyu steak. Mon-Sat noon-9pm (last orders 8.30pm), Sun noon-6pm (last orders 5.15pm) 5th Floor, Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Rd, SW1X 7XL. T: 020-3819 8888. www.chaiwu.co.uk. Station: Knightsbridge

Khans of Kensington Visit Khans of Kensington for delicious, genuine Indian cuisine which a core of devotees have been enjoying for many years. The restaurant prides itself on its modern take on traditional North Indian cuisine, with mouthwatering dishes such as its famous fish koliwada and lamb chop in honey sauce. The expansive menu covers many dishes, but if you don’t see your personal favourite on the menu, just ask the team of expert chefs and they will be more than happy to set that right. The restaurant is just a minute’s walk from South Kensington tube station. Mon-Sat noon-11.30pm, Sun noon-11pm.

Memories of India

3 Harrington Rd, SW7 3ES T: 020-7584 4114 www.khansofkensington.co.uk Station: South Kensington

At Memories of India you can explore and experience the many varied tastes of India, with traditional and creative Indian dishes with a twist of ingenuity. Relax and let the team of award-winning chefs take your taste buds on an exotic trip and an unforgettable dining experience. The dishes here contain the finest ingredients in order to create the uncompromising flavours of India. We have a private room for parties and corporate functions. Mon-Sat noon-11.30pm, Sun noon-11pm. 18 Gloucester Rd, SW7 4RB T: 020-7589 6450/020-7581 3734 www.memoriesofindia.com Station: Gloucester Road

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BEST OF LONDON DINING Yasmeen Restaurant Yasmeen Restaurant brings a piece of the Middle East to north London, offering a variety of authentic dishes with menus influenced by Lebanese and Syrian cuisines. Named after the famous Jasmine flower of Damascus, the restaurant provides an exceptional dining experience in a welcoming, intimate atmosphere. Close to many tourist attractions such as Regents Park, ZSL London Zoo, Madame Tussauds and Lord’s Cricket Ground. Mon-Sat noon–11:30pm, Sun noon–10:30pm. 1 Blenheim Terrace, St. John’s Wood, London NW8 Tel: 020 7624 2921 www.yasmeenrestaurant.com Station: St. John’s Wood

El Pirata For more than 20 years, El Pirata has hit the spot as London’s top restaurant for traditional Spanish tapas. Located in the heart of Mayfair, it’s the perfect place for a true taste of the Mediterranean in a chic yet friendly setting. Informal, inexpensive and above all, authentic – the restaurant uses the finest Spanish produce, including jamón ibérico, to create its classic dishes. Celebrity fans include Brian May and Johnny Depp, and food critics are unanimous in their praise, describing it as a ‘Spanish gem’ (Zagat) with ‘surprisingly good prices’ (Hardens), and ‘a favourite with Mayfair’s Spanish community and converts to the new Iberian cause’ (Square Meal). Mon-Fri noon-11.30pm, Sat 6pm-11.30pm, closed Sun. 5-6 Down St, W1J 7AQ T: 020-7491 3810/7409 1315 www.elpirata.co.uk Station: Hyde Park Corner/Green Park

Mango Tree Mango Tree, situated in the heart of Belgravia, offers exquisite Thai cuisine and world-renowned hospitality in a modern and stylish environment. Its innovative yet classic cuisine is made from the finest ingredients. Enjoy genuine Thai dishes from the four main culinary regions: rich and mild dishes from the north, spicy food from the east, mild, Chinese-style dishes from the central region, and hot and spicy food from the south. Mention ‘Where London’ when booking, and enjoy a free glass of Champagne when you buy any main meal. Monday-Wed noon-3pm, 6pm-11pm; Sat noon-2.30pm, 6pm-11.30pm; Sun noon-10.30pm.

Chor Bizarre

46 Grosvenor Place, SW1X 7EQ (also in Harrods: 87-135 Brompton Rd, SW1X 7XL). T: 020-7823 1888. www.mangotree.org.uk. Station: Victoria

Much-feted Chor Bizarre on Albemarle Street in Mayfair offers a distinctive ambience. Its fabulous interior has been given a makeover, with gorgeous furnishings sourced from bazaars in India. It’s not surprising that Chor Bizarre, the London branch of New Delhi’s eternal favourite, has been judged ‘One of the 50 most romantic places in the world’ and included ‘among the Top 10 Restaurants in London for Fun and Atmosphere’ by The Independent newspaper, as well as ‘The best North Indian Restaurant in the UK’ by The Cobra Good Curry Guide. Mon-Sat noon-11.30pm, Sun noon-11pm. 16 Albemarle St, W1S 4HW T: 020-7629 9802 www.chorbizarre.com Station: Green Park

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Urban legend Everyone’s talking about 100 Wardour St in Soho – the gigantic new bar and restaurant on the site of the old Marquee Club. Before closing in 1988, The Marquee was the place to catch the ‘next big thing’ in rock ‘n’ roll, from Jimi Hendrix, The Jam and David Bowie to Pink Floyd, The Who and Led Zeppelin. Even The Rolling Stones performed for the first time there, as you’ll discover if you visit the band’s blockbuster exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery this summer (to 4 Sep; p. 44). More than 50 years have passed since then and the iconic Soho address has been through some changes. In the 1990s, it became Europe’s biggest restaurant after designer Sir Terence Conran took over the vast building to open 700-seater Mezzo. Then came Carom and Floridita in 2004, two restaurants across two floors – one Indian, the other Cuban. Now the venue has gone back to its musical roots with live performances five nights a week alongside a rocking cocktail menu and show-stopping European cuisine.

Split across two floors, 100 Wardour St is divided into an all-day restaurant and cocktail bar on the ground level, and a late-night dining room and club in the basement. For the best people-watching, head to the red-lit lounge by the street-facing window. Whether you’re alone or with a large group, this area is a welcoming spot in which to end the day or enjoy an aperitif before dinner. Choose from one of ‘The Soho Six’ happy-hour cocktails, just £6 between 5pm and 7pm (Mon-Fri). We recommend the 100, a frothy sweet and sour blend of Amaretto, lemon and fig. The Jumbee – a mix of infused rum, Falernum and lime juice – is just as delicious, too. Downstairs in the club, things get a little more louche as the venue channels its past with a large stage for musicians (now surrounded by elegant dining tables). One of the few spots in London

to serve food until 2am, this subterranean restaurant is equally enjoyable for an early pre-theatre bite. But the fun really begins after 7pm, when different musicians take to the stage (Tue-Sat). Get a taste of The Marquee years on Tuesdays, with live music from emerging artists. On Wednesdays, it’s all about Latin sounds (if you liked Floridita, you’ll love this). On Thursdays, you can hear blues, soul and reggae – three genres that never go out of style. Come the weekend, it’s time to party with DJs mixing up the best in commercial house. It may no longer be the legendary Marquee, but 100 Wardour St’s combination of well-crafted cocktails, live music and late-night cuisine make it the perfect place for a legendary night out. 100 Wardour St, W1F 0TN. T: 020-7314 4000. www.100wardourst.com

Sitting on the former site of the iconic Marquee Club, 100 Wardour St is set to become London’s next big thing. With a nod to its musical roots, you can listen to superb sounds while sipping a cocktail or two, writes Sam Rogg

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Most bars are open 11am-11pm, most nightclubs are open 10pm-3am. The UK’s legal drinking age is 18. ID may be required. T: Telephone number. Station: including Underground (’Tube‘) stations, railway and Docklands Light Railway. References near end of listings (A1 etc.) refer to coordinates on the map (p. 80-81)

TRADITIONAL PUBS The Blackfriar This Grade II-listed Art Nouveau pub, which opened more than 100 years ago, offers traditional cask ales. www.nicholsonspubs.co.uk. 174 Queen Victoria St, EC4V 4EG. T: 020-7236 5474. E9. Station: Blackfriars.

The Dog and Duck A real-ale pub with regularly changing cask beers as well as pub food and bar snacks. Figures who have visited in the past include John Constable and George Orwell. www.nicholsonspubs.co.uk. 18 Bateman St, W1D 3AJ. T: 020-7494 0697. D7. Station: Tottenham Court Road.

The Bar at Bellamy’s

Cartizze Bar

Cocktails and a selection of wines by the glass served in a chic setting, which is decorated with vintage ski posters. www.bellamysrestaurant.co.uk. 18/18a Bruton Place, W1J 6LY. T: 020-7491 2727. E6. Station: Oxford Circus.

Timeless luxury Bellini and cocktail destination with splendid Art Deco surroundings and excellent service. Take advantage of its £1 oyster happy hour Tue-Sun 5pm-6pm. Closed Mon. www.cartizzebar.com. 4 Lancashire Court, W1S 1EY. E6. Station: Bond Street.

Booking Office Bar The ground floor of the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel has a 95ft-long bar surrounded by cavernous arched ceilings and stone walls dating back to 1873. Its Victorian heritage lives on in its décor and the menus. www.bookingofficebar.com. Euston Rd, NW1 2AR. T: 020-7841 3566. C7. Station: King’s Cross.

Brooklyn Bowl

This 17th-century pub boasts Byron and Shelley as past patrons and is allegedly haunted. www.theflaskhighgate.com. 77 Highgate West Hill, N6 6BU. T: 020-8348 7346. Off map. Station: Highgate.

This fun music venue at The O2 arena boasts a 12-lane bowling alley, three bars and a restaurant serving US favourites, from delicious burgers to fried chicken. www.brooklynbowl.com. The O2, Peninsula Square, SE10 0DX. T: 020-7412 8778. Off map. Station: North Greenwich.

The French House

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The Flask

Creative, bohemian types love this quirky pub in the heart of Soho. www.frenchhousesoho.com. 49 Dean St, W1D 5BG. T: 020-7437 2477. D7. Station: Tottenham Court Road.

The George Inn This historic pub was established during the Medieval period and still retains its original coaching houses. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ george-inn. 75-77 Borough High St, SE1 1NH. T: 020-7407 2056. E10. Station: London Bridge.

At ‘Bring Your Own Cocktail’ simply pay £25, bring a spirit of your choice and the innovative mixologist will create cocktails for you. You are advised to book in advance to avoid disappointment, as it can get very busy. www.byoc.co.uk. 9-11 Basement, Camden High St, NW1 7JE. T: 020-3441 2424. Off map. Station: Mornington Crescent.

City Social Jason Atherton offers spectacular food and drink surrounded by breathtaking views of London. The bar, with its amazing Art Deco interior and Prohibition-inspired cocktail list, is impressive. www.citysociallondon.com. Tower 42, 25 Old Broad St, EC2N 1HQ. T: 020-7877 7703. D11. Station: Liverpool Street.

C.O.L.D Bar (The City of London Distillery) A well-stocked, retro-styled cocktail bar. Tastings, classes and tours are also available. www.cityof londondistillery.com. 22-24 Bride Lane, EC4Y 8DT. T: 020-7936 3446. D9. Station: Blackfriars.

The Dolls House This stylish cocktail bar and private members’ club offers mixed drinks in The Parlour and is tastefully furnished. There is also a first-rate food menu that features locally sourced produce. www.thedead dollsclub.com. 181 Upper St, N1 1RQ. T: 020-7288 1470. D7. Station: Highbury & Islington.

The Magpie & Stump This pub, opposite the Old Bailey, dates back to the 1500s, and once doubled up as a public viewing spot for hangings at Newgate Prison. www.magpieandstump.com. 18 Old Bailey, EC4M 7EP. T: 020-7248 5085. B8. Station: St Paul’s.

The Punchbowl This popular Mayfair-based pub-cum-restaurant was once owned by the film director and Madonna’s ex-husband, Guy Ritchie. Enjoy a variety of ales in the unique, classy surroundings. www.punchbowl london.com. 41 Farm St, W1J 5RP. T: 0207-493 6841. E6. Station: Green Park.

The Spaniards Inn Follow in the footsteps of past regulars, including highwayman Dick Turpin and novelist Charles Dickens, at this historic pub, which is one of the oldest in London. www.thespaniardshampstead. co.uk. Spaniard’s Rd, NW3 7JJ. T: 020-8731 8406. Off map. Station: Hampstead.

Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese This landmark pub has wood-panelled walls and vaults that are thought to date back to a 13th-century Carmelite monastery which once stood here. If only its walls could talk! 145 Fleet St, EC4A 2BU. T: 020-7353 6170. D9. Station: Blackfriars.

BARS & CLUBS 68 & Boston Sophisticated Soho venue with separate cocktail and wine bars. The ground-floor wine bar boasts many varieties from lesser-known regions, and all bottles are £20. Nightly food menu. www.68andboston.com. 5 Greek St, W1D 4DD. T: 020-7287 3713. D7. Station: Leicester Square.

Get whisked away Whisky, once reserved for aristocrats with a stiff upper lip, is now more accessible thanks to places like Black Rock. A contemporary setting of black, grey and gold décor is contrasted by an ambient hip-hop soundtrack, and the menu offers a selection of whisky-based cocktails, each designed to enhance the spirit’s unique flavours. There is also a 250-bottle whisky library, categorised to guide connoisseurs and novices through a journey of tastes. If whisky is the star of the show, its stage has to be the 18ft, 185-year-old English oak tree trunk in the middle of the venue. The huge table doubles as a cocktail ageing system, with two varieties maturing in channels spanning its glass-top. 9 Christopher St, EC2A 2BS. T: 020-7247 4580. www.blackrock.bar. D11. Station: Moorgate www.wheretraveler.com 73

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NIGHTLIFE Drakes Tabanco

Fabric

Gong

A popular Spanish-style bar that serves rare sherries which have been aged in ancient oak barrels. There are also craft beers, a range of natural wines and a selection of Andalucian tapas dishes to choose from. www.drakestabanco.com. 3 Windmill St, W1T 2HY. T: 020-7637 9388. D7. Station: Goodge Street.

A super-club that champions cutting-edge dance music. The venue attracts fans of dance, house, techno and dubstep played by some of the most popular DJs in the world. www.fabriclondon.com. 77a Charterhouse St, EC1M 6HJ. T: 020-7336 8898. D9. Station: Farringdon.

Located in The Shard, Gong is one of the highest Champagne bars in London and the ideal place for sunset cocktails and late-night drinks. www.shangri-la.com. 31 St Thomas St, SE1 9QU. T: 020-7234 8000. F10. Station: London Bridge.

Experimental Cocktail Club

Freedom This popular gay-friendly venue attracts a very trendy crowd to the stylish cocktail bar and the nightclub underneath. It is well worth a visit. www.freedombarsoho.com. 60-66 Wardour St, W1F 0TA. T: 020-7734 0071. D7. Station: Tottenham Court Road.

London’s oldest wine bar has been uncorking bottles since 1890 in this stone-walled basement. It is very popular and welcoming. www.gordonswinebar.com. 47 Villiers St, WC2N 6NE. T: 020-7930 1408. E8. Station: Embankment.

This bar in an old Chinatown townhouse is tucked away but worth the search for its stylish cocktails. Booking is recommended. www.experimental cocktailclublondon.com. 13a Gerrard St, W1D 5PS. T: 020-7434 3559. E7. Station: Leicester Square.

Gordon’s Wine Bar

Hixter Bankside Mark Hix’s bar shows off his trademark interest in modern art – see an installation by Helen Chadwick of an Underground train carriage. www.hixrestaurants.co.uk. 16 Great Guildford St, SE1 0HS. T: 020-7921 9508. E9. Station: Southwark.

Mews Cocktail Bar Deep leather sofas and an exquisite 18th-century chandelier set the tone for exquisite wines, fruit cocktails and light dishes. www.mewsofmayfair.com. 10 Lancashire Court, W1S 1EY. T: 020-7518 9388. E6. Station: Bond Street.

The Nightjar

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Enjoy Prohibition-era cocktails in this basement bar in Shoreditch, with live music most nights. www.barnightjar.com. 129 City Rd, EC1V 1JB. T: 020-7253 4101. C10. Station: Old Street.

Old Bengal Bar A former warehouse in a quiet back street, this place features original brick walls and leather sofas. Enjoy classic cocktails. www.oldbengalbar.com. 16a New St, EC2M 4TR. T: 020-3503 0780. D11. Station: Liverpool Street.

Opium Cocktail Bar This stylish upstairs bar tucked away in Chinatown serves innovative Chinese-inspired cocktails. www.opiumchinatown.com. 15 Gerrard St, W1D 6JE. T: 020-7734 7276. E7. Station: Leicester Square.

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Spacious cocktail bar hidden beneath Smithfield Market, with live swing, jazz and blues music most nights. It boasts beautiful interiors and incredible drinks inspired by the old world, new world and Orient. www.oriolebar.com. Smithfield Markets, East Poultry Avenue, EC1A 9LH. T: 020-3457 8099. D9. Station: Farringdon.

Primo Bar Enjoy a range of cocktails at this laid-back bar, which stages free live music every night. www.primobar. co.uk. Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, SE1 7UT. T: 020-7620 7282. F8. Station: Waterloo.

Reverend JW Simpson This cocktail bar is a real slice of ‘shabby chic’ – and is the genuine ex-abode of the good Reverend, proved by the Blue Plaque outside. Scruffy sofas and a laid-back vibe are its hallmark. www.revjwsimpson.com. 32 Goodge St, W1T 2QJ. T: 020-3174 1155. E7. Station: Goodge Street.

Scarfes Bar Part of the luxury hotel Rosewood London, this elegant bar is named after Gerald Scarfe, the cartoonist famous for his satirical illustrations. He was commissioned to create cartoons of iconic British figures, which are cast on panels around the room. Enjoy cocktails and Indian-inspired snacks. www.scarfesbar.com. 252 High Holborn, WC1V 7EN. T: 020-3747 8611. E7. Station: Holborn.

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The Comedy Store

Europe’s longest Champagne bar has a huge selection of bubbly, plus seafood platters. www.searcyschampagnebars.co.uk. St Pancras International, Euston Rd, N1C 4QL. T: 020-7870 9900. C8. Station: King’s Cross St Pancras.

One of the country’s best and most famous venues for stand-up and improvised comedy. www.the comedystore.co.uk. 1a Oxendon St, SW1Y 4EE. T: 0844-847 1728. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.

Trader Vic’s

The world-famous jazz venue has hosted top musicians for more than 50 years including Prince and Ella Fitzgerald. The venue has a restaurant and bar. The weekly Sunday Jazz lunch has no minimum age, so it’s perfect for families. There are acts every night, plus Sat and Sun lunch. More intimate gigs Wed. www.ronniescotts.co.uk. 47 Frith St, W1D 4HT. T: 020-7439 0747. D7. Station: Tottenham Court Road.

This Tiki-style basement bar and restaurant is more than 50 years old. Try the Mai Tai cocktail in an exotic setting. www.tradervicslondon.com. London Hilton on Park Lane, 22 Park Lane, W1K 1BE. T: 0207208 4113. E6. Station: Hyde Park Corner.

The Whisky Bar This specialist bar, at the Athenaeum hotel in Mayfair, has 270 different types of whisky alongside other spirits, cocktails and Champagne. www.athenaeumhotel.com. 116 Piccadilly, W1J 7BJ. T: 020-7640 3333. E6. Station: Green Park.

Ronnie Scott’s

Stringfellows Over the years, a vast number of celebrities and members of the public have enjoyed a memorable evening of entertainment supplied by more than 80 ‘Angels’ dancing at their tables at Peter Stringfellow’s world-famous Gentlemen’s Club and restaurant, which is located very close to Leicester Square in the heart of the capital. Make sure you visit the opulent, velvet-adorned Red Rooms. Entry is free to Stringfellows if you are dining – a visit to the restaurant is highly recommended as the food is extremely impressive. www.stringfellows.co.uk. 16-19 Upper St Martin’s Lane, WC2H 9EF. T: 020-7240 5534. E8. Station: Leicester Square.

The Zetter Townhouse Tony Conigliaro, known for his amazing blends, brings his mixology magic to this intimate cocktail lounge. www.thezettertownhouse.com. 49-50 St John’s Square, EC1V 4JJ. T: 020-7324 4567. Off map. Station: Farringdon.

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The Casino at the Empire There is a dedicated poker room and the latest table and electronic games at this spectacular venue, housing a contemporary Asian restaurant and several bars. www.thecasinolsq.com. 5-6 Leicester Square, WC2H 7NA. T: 020-3733 1315. E7. Station: Leicester Square.

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Hippodrome Casino This landmark venue has gaming on three floors, plus the Heliot Steak House. It also hosts live music, such as The Late Jazz Jam (every Thur from 11pm). www.hippodromecasino.com. Cranbourn St, Leicester Square, WC2H 7JH. T: 020-7769 8888. E7. Station: Leicester Square.

The Sportsman Casino Traditional and electronic gaming, including three-card poker and American roulette. Enjoy the poker lounge, sports bar, informal dining and elegant restaurant. www.thesportsmancasino.com. Old Quebec St, W1H 7AF. T: 020-3051 4616. D6. Station: Marble Arch.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 606 Club A relaxed members’ jazz cellar and restaurant, specialising in British-based artists, playing blues, r’n’b and soul. The food is great, too. www.606 club.co.uk. 90 Lots Rd, SW10 0QD. T: 020-7352 5953. Off map. Station: Fulham Broadway.

Angels Gentlemen’s Club Soho Six show and cocktail stages plus Red Rooms, VIP booths and the Leopard Room where Peter Stringfellow’s ‘Angels’ dance at your table. The venue includes the Angel Bar and restaurant. www.stringfellows.co.uk. 201 Wardour St, W1F 8ZH. T: 020-7758 0670. D7. Station: Oxford Circus.

The Blues Kitchen This busy music venue stages blues, soul and jazz music most nights, plus a DJ at weekends. There are more than 80 varieties of bourbon and rye. www.theblueskitchen.com. 111 Camden High St, NW1 7JN. T: 020-7387 5277. Off map. Station: Camden Town.

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Clockwise from left: waxing products; Ministry of Waxing; Blink Spa

Smooth operators As summer begins, it brings with it the need to flash some flesh. As more flesh is on show, it’s time to think about a different kind of grooming: hair removal. London’s salons offer a range of treatments that help get rid of unwanted hair, whether it is on legs, arms or intimate areas. Say the word ‘waxing’ and the first thing that comes to mind is excruciating pain. At Strip Wax Bar – which has four salons, including ones in Notting Hill and Chelsea – that is not the case, making it ideal for first-timers and those with sensitive skin. It uses pioneering Lycon Wax, which gets closer to the root, removing hair as short as 1mm and making the process less unpleasant. Add a bit of fun to your experience and choose scented wax, which includes olive, chocolate and berries. Those who want everything off can opt for one of the packages. For women, there is the Strip Showgirl (£175) which includes face, underarms, full arm, full leg, bikini area, lower back and navel, and for men, The Athlete (£265),

which includes eyebrows, nose, ears, back, chest, stomach, Brazilian, buttocks, full leg, arms and underarms. Afterwards, women can reward themselves by buying some lingerie – look out for the Stella McCartney and Heidi Klum lines. Ministry of Waxing, popular with both men and women, specialises in more intimate areas. Launched in Singapore, the company is the go-to place to get beach-ready. The salon is more like a gym, with lockers, dance music and stress balls that you can squeeze while being waxed. There is no room for error here,

as the menu is literal and includes mini diagrams. Don’t worry, the therapists have seen it all before. Men who are conscious of excess hair can have their jawline (£15), nostrils (£15), ears (from £12) and ‘monobrow’ (£6) waxed. Blink Spa, located on the world-famous King’s Road, combines shopping with a salon. Situated inside fashion store Bluebird, the spa has been refurbished; while it specialises in brow treatments, it now also offers massages and waxing, which are done in private rooms. If you’re in need of a last-minute appointment, then contact the Blink Spa located in Fenwick department store (p. 57). Ask for the Express Waxing and request two therapists. Tea tree crème wax is used to avoid redness, and threading is done to ensure you are left even smoother. Waxing includes bikini lines (from £30), arms (from £25), legs (from £30) and underarms (£20). Strip Wax Bar, 69 Berwick St, W1F 8SZ. Ministry of Waxing, 71 Great Queen St, WC2B 5AY. Blink Spa, 350 King’s Rd, SW3 5UU

Now the sun’s come out, have you found yourself in a hairy situation? Read Kohinoor Sahota’s round-up of waxing treatments, from scented waxes to specialist male treatments, to find the best salon for you

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SPAS Aveda Institute Full-service salon offering cuts, colour, blow-drying and botanical treatments using Aveda’s plant-based products. Beauty and spa treatments available, and a special barber and grooming service for men. www.avedainstitute.co.uk. 174 High Holborn, WC1V 7AA. T: 020-7759 7355. D8. Station: Holborn.

Bamford Haybarn Spa This relaxing day spa has a holistic approach to wellbeing, using botanic products including Oskia facials. www.the-berkeley.co.uk. The Berkeley hotel, Wilton Place, SW1X 7RL. T: 020-7201 1699. F6. Station: Knightsbridge.

Beauty Rooms at Fortnum & Mason Offers waxing, Sisley and Environ facials and nail treatments. Special packages include the Flagging Shopper, a foot and back massage. www.fortnumandmason.com. 181 Piccadilly, W1A 1ER. T: 020-7973 4094. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.

Blue Harbour Health Club & Spa Swim in the 56ft pool, unwind in the sauna, steam room and relaxation suite or get a hair treatment. There is a choice of massages available. www.blueharbourspa.co.uk. Chelsea Harbour Drive, SW10 0XG. T: 020-7300 5011. Off map. Station: Imperial Wharf.

Brown’s Hotel An oasis of calm in the West End, boasting a premium selection of treatments, facials and massages for both men and women. Top brands include Nubo and Carita. www.brownshotel.com. Albemarle St, W1S 4BP. T: 020-7518 4009. E7. Station: Bond Street.

Chuan Spa Step inside this luxury spa, which uses the principles of Chinese medicine to rebalance your mind, body and spirit. www.chuanspa.com. The Langham, 1c Portland Place, Regent St, W1B 1JA. T: 020-7973 7550. D6. Station: Oxford Circus.

Elemis Day Spa Situated in the heart of Mayfair, this spa has been designed to stimulate all the senses, with treatments ranging from anti-ageing facials to hands-on body therapies and detox programmes. www.elemis. com/dayspa. 2-3 Lancashire Court, W1S 1EX. T: 020-7499 4995. E6. Station: Bond Street.

Gentlemen’s Tonic Stylish gentlemen-only grooming establishment with barber shop, body, skin and lifestyle treatments and a full range of products. Also available at St Pancras Renaissance Hotel. www.gentlemens tonic.com. 31a Bruton Place, W1J 6NN. T: 0207297 4343. E6. Station: Bond Street.

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One Aldwych

Total relaxation, revitalising massage.

This spa offers more than 50 personalised treatments, ranging from massages to beauty treats from brands such as Natura Bissé. Excellent health club and pool. www.onealdwych.com. One Aldwych, WC2B 4BZ. T: 020-7300 0600. D8. Station: Covent Garden.

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The Refinery London’s first men-only spa has treatments ranging from a traditional Hair of the Dog shave to full-blown luxury facials and deep-tissue massage. Also available at Harrods. www.the-refinery.com. 60 Brook St, W1K 5DU. T: 020-7409 2001. E6. Station: Bond Street.

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The Spa at Dolphin Square Morocco-inspired luxury from a team of spa mentors, offering a treatment menu including massage and traditional hammam exfoliation with a Kessa glove and black soap. www.dolphinsquare. co.uk/spa. Chichester St, SW1V 3LX. T: 020-7798 6767. Off map. Station: Pimlico.

Spa Illuminata Enjoy the aromatherapy expertise of Carita, Decléor and Environ in this holistic skin and body-care haven. www.spailluminata.com. 63 South Audley St, W1K 2QS. T: 020-7499 7777. E6. Station: Marble Arch.

Urban Retreat at Harrods

Late appointments available

Enjoy myriad beauty treatments including massages, paraffin wax treatments and hair care, using top products. www.urbanretreat.co.uk. Fifth floor, Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Rd, SW1X 7XL. T: 020-7893 8333. F5. Station: Knightsbridge.

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Ushvani This plush, highly regarded day spa is an oasis of tranquility in Chelsea. Enjoy massages and facials; couples can use the Asmara Suite, which is filled with Malaysian furnishings and decorative carvings. www.ushvani.com. 1 Cadogan Gardens, SW3 2RJ. T: 020-7730 2888. G5. Station: Sloane Square.

Exhausted, Stressed, Jet-Lagged?

SALONS

Then why not relax with a traditional therapeutic Thai massage? Jade is a licensed and qualiﬁed Thai masseuse whose personalised, high-quality treatment is sure to bring your mind and body back into balance. Please call to book an appointment at your hotel or at her Chelsea studio.

Geo F Trumper This traditional barber shop in the heart of Mayfair offers wet shaves, toiletries and accessories for an elegant result. www.trumpers.com. 9 Curzon St, W1J 5HQ. T: 020-7499 1850. E6. Station: Green Park.

Tel: 07894 700669

Hershesons Blow Dry Bar At this trendy hairdresser to the stars, you can ask for your favourite fashion-forward look from a menu and a stylist will recreate it in under 30 minutes. www.hershesons.com. Selfridges, 400 Oxford St, W1A 1AB. T: 020-7493 1600. E6. Station: Bond Street.

Jo Hansford

A luxury spa inspired by Chinese massage methods. There is also a menu designed specifically for men and a well-equipped fitness centre. www.mandarin oriental.com. 66 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7LA. T: 020-7235 2000. F5. Station: Knightsbridge.

This hair colour salon is home to top stylists, and renowned also for its colour correction work. The spa also offers manicure and pedicure treatments as well as massages and reflexology. www.johansford.com. 48 South Audley St, W1K 2QB. T: 020-7495 7774. E6. Station: Marble Arch.

Mandara Spa

Windle & Moodie

Spa with a contemporary edge and a luxurious Asian touch. Eight treatment rooms plus manicure and pedicure stations. www.mandaraspa.com. Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, 200 Westminster Bridge Rd, SE1 7UT. T: 020-7620 7300. F8. Station: Waterloo.

Award-winning full-service hair salon specialising in catwalk looks for the everyday woman. It uses Bumble & Bumble products. www.windleand moodie.com. 41 Shorts Gardens, WC2H 9AP. T: 020-7497 2393. D8. Station: Covent Garden.

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ASK THE CONCIERGE Jose Pauco, head concierge at The Milestone Hotel in Kensington, shares his top tips on how to make the most of your trip 1 Remember to use your concierge They are always happy to help you make the most of your stay here. I have been a concierge for 16 years, and have worked at The Milestone Hotel since 1999. The strangest request I’ve ever had was to source two Bengal cats, have them vetted and get them ready to be exported to another country.

2 If you only have one day in London… Start by seeing where Horatio Nelson is buried in St Paul’s Cathedral, then take a guided tour of the Houses of Parliament. Enjoy a pint at The Red Lion in Whitehall before having a pre-theatre dinner at The Ivy. Afterwards, see a West End show before rounding off the night with a drink at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club. Oh, and on 11 June, don’t miss the Trooping the Colour ceremony. 3 Have a quintessential English experience Take a horse and carriage ride, see the magnificent Crown Jewels at the Tower

of London and enjoy a traditional meal of fish and chips at The Sea Shell restaurant on Lisson Grove in Marylebone.

4 Seek out a hidden gem My favourite place is Kenwood House in leafy Hampstead – it’s home to paintings by Gainsborough, Turner, Vermeer and Rembrandt. I also recommend Ffiona’s Restaurant on Kensington Church Street, which serves British cuisine – Ffiona is always there to personally welcome you. 5 Visit Kensington Gardens South Kensington and Knightsbridge are fantastic areas to explore and are a short walk from The Milestone Hotel. If you’re interested in art and history, then visit the Natural History Museum, Saatchi Gallery and the Victoria and Albert Museum, while Harrods in Knightsbridge and King’s Road offer high-end shopping. Clockwise from top left: Christian Scott at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club; Harlequin Studio at The Milestone Hotel; Houses of Parliament; Jose Pauco

tfl.gov.uk. See London Underground Map (opposite). Services run Mon-Sat 5am-12.30am and Sun 7.30am-11.30pm on most routes. Subject to delays, night tube services should soon run all night Fri-Sat on the Jubilee, Victoria and most of the Central, Northern and Piccadilly lines. Fares vary; a Zone 1 adult fare costs £4.80 (£2.30 with an Oyster card).

London Buses London buses run 5am-12.30am. Night buses (midnight-4.30am) operate on main routes (several services are 24-hour). You can’t pay for a London bus fare with cash, so use a Visitor Oyster card, Oyster card, Travelcard, UK-issued contactless payment card or the Where Pass. Visit tfl.gov.uk/buses. Single fare is £1.50 with an Oyster card or UK-issued contactless payment card.

London Overground tfl.gov.uk. See London Underground Map opposite. Trains run Mon-Sat 5am-midnight, and Sun 7am-11.30pm on most routes.

Docklands Light Railway Trains run approximately every three-anda-half to 10 mins. Mon-Sat 5.30am-12.30am; Sun 7am-11pm. T: 020-7363 9700.

Trains Paddington serves the West Country, Wales and the South Midlands. Liverpool Street and Fenchurch Street serve East Anglia and Essex. Euston King’s Cross St Pancras Marylebone and St Pancras International (connects to King’s Cross St Pancras) serve north and central Britain, and southeast England. Charing Cross London Bridge Waterloo and Victoria serve southern England. For times and tickets, visit nationalrail.co.uk or call T: 0845-748 4950. Eurostar uses St Pancras International. Go to eurostar.com for more information, times and ticket prices. Call T: 0344-822 4777 (or if you’re outside the UK, call T: 01233-617 575).

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Taxis

Coaches

You can hail a black cab (taxi) in the street. Fares increase after 8pm. You cannot hail private-hire or minicabs, which you must book. We strongly advise against you using any vehicle that approaches you in the street, except for licensed black cabs. For more information, visit tfl.gov.uk.

London’s main coach services use Victoria Coach Station, which offers travel to UK destinations and some parts of Europe, SW1W 9TP. T: 0843-222 1234. Victoria. Map D4. tfl.gov.uk/coaches

Car hire Make sure your driving licence is valid for the UK and see ‘Congestion Charge’ below. Hertz: T: 0870-844 8844. hertz.co.uk. Kendall Cars Ltd: T: 020-8542 0403. kendallcars.com. Enterprise Rent-A-Car: T: 0800-800 227. enterprise.co.uk.

Congestion Charge

River services tfl.gov.uk/river. MBNA Thames Clippers: T: 020-7001 2200. thamesclippers.com. Catamarans leave major piers every 20 mins. Services run between Waterloo Pier and The O2 (North Greenwich Pier) and on to Royal Arsenal Woolwich Pier, stopping at 20 main piers. Adult single fare starts at £3.90 with an Oyster or Visitor Oyster card). River Roamer day pass gives unlimited hop-on, hop-off travel from £17.35.

There is a congestion charge to drive into central London, Mon-Fri 7am-6pm. Payable in advance or on the day of travel (£11.50), or the day after (£14). UK: T: 034-3222 2222. International: T: +44 20-7649 9122. cclondon.com.

London’s only cable car runs between Greenwich Peninsula (The O2) and the Royal Docks (ExCel London). tfl.gov.uk/emiratesairline.

On foot

Accessible London

Emirates Air Line cable car

It’s often quicker to get around London by walking. Look out for blue and yellow Legible London street maps. tfl.gov.uk/legiblelondon.

Deaf and disabled travellers should visit DisabledGo at visitlondon.com/access and openbritain.net.

Santander Cycles

Same-day luggage transfer between London’s airports and hotels – travel bag-free and make the most of your time here. Prices start at £15 for one bag plus £5 for each additional item (any size or weight). T: 020-3384 6677. portr.com.

There are 10,000 bicycles for hire from 700 docking stations throughout central London. For details, visit tfl.gov.uk/santandercycles or call T: 034-3222 6666.

ESSENTIALS

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JAMES KETCHELL ADVENTURER Athlete and adventurer James Ketchell is the only person to have rowed across the Atlantic, climbed Mount Everest and cycled 18,000 miles around the world. He’s set to row around Great Britain on a solo expedition on 4 June, starting from Tower Bridge What time would you wake up? I’d wake up at 6am like usual, because routine is your best friend. But I wouldn’t get up until 7am – I’m better in the evenings. What would be your perfect breakfast? I’d have a full English, cooked at home, or breakfast at The Wolseley. It’s in a great location on Piccadilly; it’s traditional and historic and I like its hustle and bustle. What are your favourite buildings here? Centre Point on Tottenham Court Road is my favourite, even though it’s currently closed for refurbishment. At the top there used to be my favourite bar, Paramount. No one knew it was there so it was rarely busy – it was just right. I had so many great nights there sipping cocktails and looking out over London, so whenever I see the building those memories come back. If you could visit any museum or gallery, where would you go? I love the Science Museum in South Kensington. I’m a big kid at heart so I’d fit in well playing with all the interactive displays. Which shops would you visit? I’d probably explore the shops along King’s Road near Sloane Square. It’s fairly quiet there. The best thing anyone’s ever bought for me is a Montblanc pen from Harrods, which my parents gave to me for my 30th birthday.

Where do you like to have lunch? Anywhere in Chinatown. I love dim sum and I love how social the area is. What are your favourite parks? Richmond Park, 100 per cent. It is an amazing place to cycle in. If you go early in the morning, it’s a hub of activity. It’s safe, too, as cars can only go at 20mph. There are also deer. Is there a place in London that holds a special memory for you? The statue by the Royal Observatory Greenwich in Greenwich Park. I started my cycle around the world there on 30 June 2013 and finished on 1 February 2014. When I returned, all my friends met me by the park gates and cycled to the top of the hill with me in front of a crowd of hundreds. I’ll never forget crossing the finishing line. How do you prefer to travel around? Cycling, of course, on my own bike. Would you do anything extravagant? I’d go in a helicopter because I love being up high, surveying the view. I’d also like to take a speedboat up the River Thames. Where would you stop for tea tea? I’d go to Fortnum & Mason on Piccadilly and invite the mountaineer George Mallory, who disappeared on Everest. I’ve trodden in his footsteps, so I’d ask him: ‘Did you get to the top?’

Where would you stop for a drink, and who with? I’d go for cocktails in The Blind Pig in Soho, and I’d get them to make me a Chinese Cosmopolitan, a mix of lime and cranberry juice, Old Krupnik liqueur and Kwai Feh lychee liqueur. I’d drink with the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus. Where is your favourite place in London to have dinner? I’d have a steak up The Shard or in Darwin Brasserie in Sky Garden at the top of the ‘Walkie-Talkie’. I’d take Prince Charles because he’s witty and interesting and I’d like to talk to him about the charity work he does for the Prince’s Trust. What would be your perfect evening’s entertainment? I’d go to the cinema with friends or listen to speakers at the Royal Geographical Society near the Royal Albert Hall. Where in London would you love to spend the night? The Dorchester’s nice, and so is Grosvenor House by Hyde Park. The hotels have friendly staff and great restaurants. They’re high quality. James Ketchell’s solo expedition sets off on 4 Jun, beginning at Tower Bridge between noon and 1pm. www.jamesketchell.net Clockwise from top left: Royal Observatory Greenwich; James Ketchell; deer in Richmond Park; eggs Benedict at The Wolseley; The Shard; a cocktail from The Blind Pig

ROYAL OBSERVATORY GREENWICH © ISTOCK; JAMES KETCHELL COURTESY OF JAMES KETCHELL; DEER © ISTOCK; EGGS BENEDICT COURTESY OF THE WOLSELEY; THE SHARD © ISTOCK; COCKTAIL COURTESY OF THE BLIND PIG

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