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STAR WARS

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How you can go to a galaxy far, far away

DAVID BOWIE Visit the legend’s London hotspots

CELEBRATE 2017

AT LONDON’S NEW YEAR’S DAY PARADE

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Lights, camera, action! Join London’s New Year’s Day Parade, which celebrates the magic of the movies this year. All imagery and graphics © iStock

The Guide

18 SIGHTSEEING The force is strong at The O2 arena! At a new exhibition, you can find out which Star Wars character you are, from Darth Vader to an Ewok. 32 MUSEUMS & GALLERIES Discover one of London’s hidden gems, including The Cartoon Museum, Leighton House and the Museum of Brands, Packaging & Advertising. 38 ENTERTAINMENT Join the circus! Cirque du Soleil returns to the Royal Albert Hall with its critically acclaimed show Amaluna. 48 SHOPPING Discover how to make the most of the January sales at the capital’s leading department stores, and find all-yearround discounts on designer clothing.

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12 GOLDEN YEARS

This month’s big events, including the Chinese New Year celebrations, London Mime Festival and Magical Lantern Festival.

16 FROM LONDON WITH LOVE

Use our guide to follow in the footsteps of the London legend, David Bowie.

10 NEW YEAR’S DAY PARADE Cheerleaders, marching bands and drummers – watch the annual parade as it makes its way through the nation’s capital.

The city’s greatest souvenirs, including teddy bears, teapots and artworks.

74 MY LONDON Choreographer and actress Arlene Phillips shares her London hotspots.

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Happy new year! Most cities are empty with little to do at the start of the year, but London is not one of them. The first day of January begins with London’s New Year’s Day Parade, which sees life-size dinosaurs, costumed characters and giant inflatable balloons shaped like popcorn and film cameras fill the streets at this movie-themed event. Proving that this is a city that never sleeps, Cirque du Soleil swings into the Royal Albert Hall (p. 38); the force is strong at The O2’s Star Wars exhibition (p. 18) and the streets are busy as sales shopping starts (p. 48). For many, eating healthier and keeping fit are part of their new year’s resolutions, and London is a trend-setter when it comes to this. We round up restaurants with plant-based, calorie-counting and organic menus (p. 54), and bars that guarantee you will not get a hangover, thanks to their healthy – often non-alcoholic – concoctions (p. 64). A year ago, London mourned the loss of one of its greatest sons, David Bowie. Use our guide to see sights that shaped the future Starman (p. 12). If you’re reading this magazine in a hotel, don’t forget to ask your concierge for advice about how you can make the most of your trip. As these concierges offer Where to their guests, we’ve been busy hosting events for them, including last month’s John Lewis drinks. Thanks to those who came!

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NOW This month, the NBA Global Games slam dunks into The O2, the Magical Lantern Festival lights up Chiswick House and the London Mime Festival proves that silence is indeed golden...

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Dribbling its way into The O2 arena is the NBA Global Games: this year’s encounter sees the Denver Nuggets take on the Indiana Pacers. The NBA Global Games play one match outside the United States and Canada in order to broaden the sport’s popularity around the world. Since making its debut here in 2011, it has been a hugely popular annual event. NBA commissioner Adam Silver says: ‘We are thrilled to return for our seventh regular-season game in London. With almost 25 per cent of players in the NBA born outside of America, we are seeing first-hand the global growth of our game, which has never been more popular in the UK.’ www.theo2.co.uk

Andy Warhol’s Space Fruits (Cantaloupes I), Damien Hirst’s Spin Paintings and even old film posters, such as Attack of the 50ft Woman (left), are just some of the pieces you will find at this year’s London Art Fair. Taking place in Islington’s Business Design Centre, the show displays museumquality contemporary works from today’s leading artists. There is a Photography Focus Day (18 Jan), which has tours, artist talks and panel discussions on contemporary photographic practices. Younger galleries and new works are also given a platform – so you might even discover the next big thing! www.londonartfair.co.uk

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MAGICAL LANTERN FESTIVAL FROM THURSDAY 19 JANUARY

Light up your trip with a visit to Chiswick House. Located 30 minutes from central London, this 18th-century neo-Palladian villa has sumptuous interiors and a great collection of Old Master paintings. This month sees the gardens lit up during the Magical Lantern Festival, with lantern trails that include illuminated animals, dragons and peacocks. www.magicallantern.uk

LONDON INTERNATIONAL MIME FESTIVAL FROM MONDAY 9 JANUARY

Acrobatics, manga-inspired drama and masked cabaret are just some of the performances you can find at the London International Mime Festival. Now in its 40th year, the event hosts shows by established and emerging artists across the capital in venues from the Southbank Centre to the Barbican. Highlights this year include the juggling show Smashed (above), in which everything from apples to crockery gets thrown in the air; the UK premiere of Here Lies Shakespeare, which uses taxidermy animal puppets in Elizabethan attire to debate Shakespeare authorship; and the show Relic, which will put a smile on your face with its masked, costumed green dolls taking care of household chores! www.mimelondon.com

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Who needs instruments when you have voices as good as these? At the London A Cappella Festival in Kings Place, you can hear the world’s leading vocal talents. Highlights include The Sons of Pitches – the 2015 winners of TV’s The Naked Choir who combine beatboxing with singing – Scandinavian groups Solala and Åkervinda (below) and America’s Got Talent stars OneVoice. The festival welcomes 45,000 visitors each year, and also includes workshops and talks. www.londonacappellafestival.com

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Mark the Year of the Rooster during London’s Chinese New Year celebrations. Taking place across the West End, these are the largest festivities of their kind outside Asia. Chinatown will be decked out in tasseled red lanterns, while many restaurants will have special menus and offer discounts. Lion dancers, opera singers and martial artists take to the stage in Trafalgar Square, and the day culminates with a spectacular firework show. www.london.gov.uk

BURNS NIGHT WEDNESDAY 25 JANUARY

Happy birthday, Robert Burns! The Scottish writer, born on 25 January 1759, was so enamoured with his country’s national dish that he wrote a poem about it, Address to a Haggis. Traditionally made using a sheep’s stomach stuffed with liver, lungs and heart, haggis remains one of Scotland’s favourite foods. Burns Night suppers are put on this month in many restaurants, including Boisdale of Canary Wharf, Bonnie Gull, Bourne & Hollingsworth and the Caledonian Club. www.visitlondon.com

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‘How can life go on?’ is the theme of this year’s Holocaust Memorial Day, which remembers the victims of the Holocaust and other acts of genocide. Events are taking place across the city, including a talk by Ernest Simon in Chiswick Library about witnessing the terrible happenings of Kristallnacht (23 Jan), as well as the annual ceremony in City Hall. www.hmd.org.uk

Happy new year! Watch London’s New Year’s Day Parade take place (p. 10) Is it art? It’s your last chance to analyse the Turner Prize at Tate Britain (p. 37)

Fashion Rules Restyled, with the Queen’s clothes, ends at Kensington Palace (p. 20) Browse the festive market and drink hot chocolate at Christmas in Leicester Square William Shakespeare’s The Tempest opens at the Southwark Playhouse (p. 44) The London Short Film Festival kicks off tonight with screenings and talks (p. 44) Pick up a bargain at Hackney Flea Market in Stoke Newington’s Abney Hall Seasonal traditions are in the spotlight in Christmas Past at Geffrye Museum (p. 34) Puppets, dance and jugglers! The London International Mime Festival begins (p. 7) Visit ZSL London Zoo and see its newest addition, Land of the Lions (p. 20) Akram Khan’s Giselle sashays its way into the London Coliseum (p. 47) Watch world-class basketball players at the NBA Global Games at The O2 (p. 6) The musical Promises, Promises opens at the Southwark Playhouse (p. 44) Enjoy a nautical day out at the London Boat Show at ExCel London Get your skates on! It’s your last chance to ice skate at Somerset House (p. 35)

Death Takes a Holiday opens this evening at the Charing Cross Theatre (p. 42) Harry Potter fans will love Hogwarts in the Snow at Warner Bros Studio Tour (p. 25) Calling all art lovers! Take home a unique souvenir from the London Art Fair (p. 6) Visit Madame Tussauds and come faceto-face with celebrity waxworks (p. 22) Ascend Western Europe’s tallest building, The View from The Shard (p. 25) Watch Juliet Stevenson on stage in Mary Stuart at the Almeida Theatre (p. 44) The Adventure Travel Show is on at Kensington Olympia today Visit Sir Christopher Wren’s iconic wonder, St Paul’s Cathedral (p. 24) Kids will enjoy The Iron Man, which opens at the Unicorn Theatre (p. 45) Make like the Scots and mark Robert Burns’ birthday with some haggis The London A Cappella Festival starts today at Kings Place (p. 7) On Holocaust Memorial Day, remember those who suffered in genocides

Il Trovatore returns tonight to the iconic Royal Opera House Mark the Year of the Rooster at the Chinese New Year celebrations

The Girls, by Take That star Gary Barlow, is on at the Phoenix Theatre (p. 40) Watch the legendary Black Sabbath rock The O2 arena (p. 47)

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o city does pomp and pageantry like London, and on New Year’s Day you can enjoy one of the greatest spectacles of all: London’s New Year’s Day Parade. Partnering with the British Film Institute, this year’s theme is Lights, Camera, Action – and it’s guaranteed to be a blockbuster event. Husband-and-wife team Bob and Geri Bone launched the parade on January 1, 1987 with the aim of bringing entertainment to the streets of London and raising money for charity. ‘The event has grown beyond all recognition – from a few hundred hardy souls turning out to entertain a modest crowd in 1987 to thousands of performers, 500,000 spectators on the streets and a TV audience of millions,’ says executive director Bob Bone. So far, the parade has raised more than £1 million for London charities.

SHOWTIME! The parade sees more than 8,000 performers taking part, including cheerleaders, horse riders and skaters. Performers come from across the world as well as London’s 32 boroughs, so you’ll see everyone from Pearly Kings and Queens to dhol drummers. ‘The entire world has been beguiled by film and television down the decades, and we wanted to pay homage to the men and women who produce such brilliant entertainment. Our historic parade route will this year turn into one giant film set,’ Bob says. Movie magic is brought to the event with giant balloons shaped as film cameras, popcorn and stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The balloons will tower over some

Clockwise from main image: London’s New Year’s Day Parade; balloon of the Lord Mayor; dinosaur from Jurassic World

of London’s most iconic buildings, each flying almost 60ft above the streets of the West End. On the route you will come face-to-face with life-like dinosaurs that featured in the movie Jurassic World, and watch films about London over the past century at one of the BFI’s four screens.

HOW TO WATCH IT The parade is a free family event and sees up to 500,000 people lining the streets. The route begins at noon at Green Park Tube station, and takes in sights that include Piccadilly Circus, Pall Mall, Trafalgar Square and

“OUR HISTORIC PARADE ROUTE WILL TURN INTO A FILM SET” Whitehall. The parade ends outside the Houses of Parliament in Parliament Square. For those who want the optimum view, grandstand tickets are available to buy and offer seating at Waterloo Place, Piccadilly and Regent Street. The show, which lasts for three and a half hours, is also beamed to more than 500 TV stations across the world. Go on, join the parade! www.lnydp.com

POMP AND PAGEANTRY CHANGING THE GUARD

TROOPING THE COLOUR

Troops from the Household Division have guarded the monarch since 1660. When one regiment replaces another, the ritual is known as Changing the Guard. Watch this take place on The Mall near Buckingham Palace. The tradition can also be seen at Horse Guards Parade and Windsor Castle.

Trooping the Colour began in the 17th century under King Charles II. After George III became king in 1760, parades marked his birthday. Today, officers, horses and musicians parade on the Queen’s official birthday every June. The Queen watches the spectacle, which concludes with an RAF flypast.

CEREMONY OF THE KEYS

STATE OPENING OF PARLIAMENT

This 35-minute ritual, in which the imposing gates of the Tower of London are locked, has taken place every night for 700 years. A chief yeoman warder, carrying the Queen’s keys, locks the outer gate and the Middle and Byward Towers. The event is free, but it is often booked up months in advance.

This tradition began in the 1500s, though the current ceremony dates from 1852. The State Opening happens on the first day of a new parliamentary session or after a general election. The Queen leads a procession to Westminster. Then an official, known as Black Rod, summons the Commons.

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releasing challenging, relevant music five decades after he began. I finally got the chance to interview Bowie in 1995, on the eve of the release of Outside, a concept album set in a dystopian near-future involving art and serial killing, with many of the lyrics jumbled up and reassembled using a randomising program on his computer. ‘There’s an emotional engine created by the juxtaposition of the musical texture and the lyrics,’ he explained, when I told him I’d found the lyrics themselves hard to fathom, but hugely evocative when set to music. ‘But that’s probably what art does best,’ he continued. ‘It manifests that which is impossible to articulate.’ It’s hard to imagine that there has been or will ever be another pop star so articulate, so well read, so restlessly inquisitive. Bowie’s final act was to co-write a ‘play with music’, Lazarus, which incorporates some of his huge catalogue of hits within a typically baffling plot, and which is on in King’s Cross until 22 January. At the time of writing, tickets are selling fast. The V&A’s Bowie Is exhibition has also become the most popular touring exhibition in the museum’s history, attracting more than 1½ million visitors so far in eight venues around the world. In many ways, Bowie defines London. Fashion-forward, outward-looking, pluralistic, inquisitive, experimental, creative, unconventional – he was all these things, and it is all of these attributes that make this capital city great. So in this anniversary month of Bowie’s passing, by all means pay your respects to rock’s ever-ch-ch-changing chameleon in the following places. Or just look around you. Bowie is London. And London is Bowie.

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hen David Bowie died a year ago, suddenly and shockingly, his illness having been kept secret from all but his closest friends and family, there was an outpouring of grief in London not seen since the death of Princess Diana. Public mourning was concentrated in Brixton in south London, where Bowie was born and spent the first six years of his life. Flowers piled up by a Bowie mural opposite Brixton Tube station. Impromptu singalongs were held among those who, day and night for many weeks after, came to pay tribute to their fallen Starman. I was one of them. Bowie was the only pop star whose face I hung upon my wall as a teenager; the only one who visited me in my dreams. I loved all his albums, but Ziggy Stardust had a special place in my heart and on my turntable for a two-year period, and I made a point of playing the record, in its entirety, every day. How can people now comprehend just how radical and different he was to us in the early 1970s? Merely dyeing his hair marked him out as a freak, let alone posing in a dress on his album cover (a version soon suppressed by his record label), dressing in bodysuits by an avant-garde Japanese designer, or sticking an alien rosette on his forehead or a lightning bolt across his cheek. His defining movie role, out of the dozens he was to star in, was The Man Who Fell to Earth in 1976, in which he played an alien. It felt like type-casting. Bowie was to change the face of music not just once, but several times. He was the figurehead of Glam Rock, influenced punk and the New Romantics, and was still 12 W H E R E LO N D O N I J A N UA R Y 2017

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When David Bowie died a year ago, the capital mourned. Super fan Dominic Wells, who met the legend, looks back at Bowie’s legacy and the landmarks where you can remember London’s Starman Clockwise from left: The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars album cover; David Bowie performing; mural in Brixton

BOWIE SIGHTS A MURAL

In 2013, street artist James Cochran painted the outside wall of Morleys department store in Brixton with a mural based on Bowie’s Aladdin Sane album cover. Mourners scrawled so many messages over it that it had to be repainted, and Lambeth Council is in talks to make it a listed monument. Tunstall Rd, SW9 8EH

BIRTHPLACE Bowie’s childhood home is an ordinary-looking four-bedroom house, a couple of streets up from the O2 Academy Brixton, the music venue where Bowie performed

in later life. Interviewed about its heritage in the Mirror newspaper, the house’s current owner was unimpressed: ‘It’s not a big deal. The odd person takes photos of the house but nothing more than that.’ 40 Stansfield Rd, SW9 9RZ

ZIGGY STARDUST COVER On the cover of The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, the album that first sent Bowie’s career stratospheric, he is photographed in Heddon Street, off Regent Street, under a K. West sign (which was later stolen by a fan). The furrier in question has long since given way to posh restaurants, but a plaque commemorates the spot where Bowie stood: at No 23, then a makeshift studio in which photographer Brian Ward was doing the cover shoot. Heddon St, W1B 4BQ w w w.wheretr w w w.wh ereaveler.c t r ave l e r. com o m 13

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LAZARUS MUSICAL Bowie has taken the central character from his most famous film, The Man Who Fell to Earth, and built a ‘play with music’ around him. Its plot may be baffling, but critics and public alike have given it rave reviews for the staging and, of course, the magnificent songs. King’s Cross Theatre, Kings Boulevard, N1C 4BU

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Established in 1971, the Hard Rock Cafe’s The Vault, which once housed the Queen’s valuables, is filled with rock memorabilia, including a Bowie guitar. Park Lane, W1K 1QZ

David Bowie organised a free festival in Croydon Road Recreation Ground in 1969, an event he immortalised in the song Memory of a Free Festival on the album Space Oddity. The bandstand where he played is now known as the Bowie Bandstand, and a restoration project is planned. Beckenham, BR3 3PR

TRIBUTE ACT A lavish show is promised on 14 Jan by ‘Europe’s finest Bowie tribute act’, Absolute Bowie. Spiders from Mars drummer Woody Woodmansey calls it ‘the closest to the real thing you’ll get’. O2 Academy2 Islington, N1 OPS

MUSICAL HANGOUT

BOWIE’S OLD HOME

For 50 years, a central London street, nicknamed Tin Pan Alley but called Denmark Street, has been associated with popular music. In his teens, Bowie hung out so often at the Giaconda café (now the Flat Iron steak restaurant), with musical friends including Marc Bolan and the Small Faces, that he was spotted there by BBC researchers and ended up on TV advocating a Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Long-Haired Men. There are still numerous music shops on the street, but perhaps not for much longer as the area is being redeveloped for Crossrail. Denmark St, WC2H 8LS

Bowie spent his early musical years in Beckenham, south London – around 40 minutes away from the centre of town. Haddon Hall, the ramshackle mansion Bowie lived in with his wife Angie – where they painted the ceilings silver and threw lavish parties – has sadly been demolished. However, the Three Tuns pub where he ran the Beckenham Arts Lab now thrives as a branch of the Italian restaurant chain, Zizzi. A plaque outside commemorates this musical history, while murals inside inspired by Bowie albums and films add a touch of Zizzi Stardust. Beckenham, BR3 1AE

70TH BIRTHDAY PARTY On 7 Jan, let out your inner Starman at the David Bowie: 70th Birthday Celebration at The Phoenix. Dressing up, from spacesuits to face paints, is encouraged and you’ll hear classic Bowie songs. 37 Cavendish Square, W1G 0PP

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No Beatles fan’s visit to London is complete without taking a photo on the pedestrian crossing immortalised on the Abbey Road album. The iconic studio is still very much operational, and you can visit it virtually in an immersive VR experience recently released by Google. While you’re there, visit the gift shop, which sells music memorabilia from instruments to records. 3 Abbey Rd, NW8 9AY

After a two-year restoration, the Mayfair flat that Jimi Hendrix decorated himself and described as ‘the first real home of my own’ opened to the public last year. The flat is in the same building in which classical musician George Frideric Handel lived 200 years earlier – so you can enjoy two musical greats at once inside this lovely building. 25 Brook St, W1K 4HB

At Madame Tussauds, you can see and take a selfie with wax sculptures of iconic music stars from Madonna and Miley Cyrus to Freddie Mercury and One Direction. While David Bowie no longer exists here, a wax figure of him launched at Madame Tussauds in 1983, and a lock of his hair taken at the time by wigmaker Wendy Farrier recently sold at auction for £14,000. Marylebone Rd, NW1 5LR

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CHECKMATE Play chess with London icons, from The Shard to the London Eye Skyline Chess Set, £80, Tower Bridge Exhibition, Tower Bridge Rd, SE1 2UP

FIT FOR A QUEEN This marks the Queen’s 60th anniversary of her coronation Coronation Mug, £25, Buckingham Palace Shop, 7 Buckingham Palace Rd, SW1W OPP

FLY LIKE A BIRD Visit this quirky souvenir store Pigeon, £15, We Built This City, 56 Carnaby St, W1F 9QF

TOY STORY An iconic Hamleys bear inspired by the Tower of London’s guards Hamleys 18cm Beefeater Bear, £15, Hamleys, 188-196 Regent St, W1B 5BT

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Feel the force The inter-galactic phenomenon of the Star Wars franchise has spanned eight films over four decades, amassing billions of dollars in revenue. The genius of creator George Lucas’ pseudo-scientific approach to even the most intricate of subplots has been painstakingly fused into each set, prop, stage and costume of each film. As production technology has improved over the years, so too has the sensual feast with which each blockbuster serves its adoring fans. So it’s no wonder that the Star Wars’ following traverses generations and cultures. Star Wars Identities: The Exhibition at The O2 showcases the 200-strong treasure trove of costumes, props and models alongside educational videos that place each set, theme or plot in context. A series of spacecraft is suspended in a display tunnel, creating the illusion of an epic, mid-flight space battle. Life-size versions of favourites like Chewbacca, Yoda, R2-D2 and

Jabba the Hutt gaze back at you while several costumes, props and special effects chronicle the evolution of the films. But the costume and set displays are only one part of the exhibition. X3 Productions and

LucasFilm Ltd have created a second, more personal dimension, beginning with an education in the lives of father-son, herovillain duo, Luke and Anakin Skywalker. Ten components that shape their characters – species, genes, parents, culture, mentors, friends, events, occupation, personality and values – set the scene for a journey of self-discovery, as you’re faced with the ultimate introspective question: ‘What forces shape you?’ Armed with a data-collecting wristband, you’ll start building your own Star Wars character through the exploration and understanding of these 10 characteristics. The final challenge comes from the heavybreathing, biomechanical villain Darth Vader. While you stand in a gallery among several of his evil peers who are staring ominously towards you, you will hear a request from the epitome of evil – will you join him on the dark side? May the force be with you... For full listing, turn to p. 22

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You don’t have to go to a galaxy far, far away to experience Star Wars, says Kevin Taylor as he visits Star Wars Identities: The Exhibition at The O2 arena. May the force be with you!

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SIGHTSEEING Apsley House Visit the home of the Duke of Wellington to see its grand interiors and fine art. Please check for times and prices. www.english-heritage.org.uk/ apsleyhouse. 149 Piccadilly, Hyde Park Corner, W1J 7NT. T: 020-7499 5676. F6. Station: Hyde Park Corner.

Banqueting House

The Crystal The world’s first centre dedicated to urban sustainability, which aims to educate visitors about future global challenges and their solutions. Tue-Sun 10am-5pm. Adult £8; child free. www.thecrystal.org. 1 Siemens Brothers Way, Royal Victoria Docks, E16 1GB. T: 020-7055 6400. Off map. Station: Royal Victoria.

Cutty Sark

This 17th-century building was designed by Inigo Jones for James I, with an exquisite painted ceiling by celebrated baroque artist Peter Paul Rubens. It is the only remaining part of the Palace of Westminster, which was destroyed by fire. Daily 10am-1pm, but call before visiting. Adult £6; child free. www.hrp.org.uk. Whitehall, SW1A 2ER. T: 020-3166 6000. E8. Station: Westminster.

PASS PARTNER This 19th-century ship is the world’s last surviving tea clipper. Explore interactive displays on deck or take part in a lively programme of family-friendly events. Daily 10am-5pm. Adult £12.15; child £6.30. Joint tickets with the 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.

Battersea Park Children’s Zoo

Dennis Severs’ House

A zoo with keeper experiences, play area and petting farm with donkeys, chinchillas and goats. Daily 10am-4.30pm. 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.

Buckingham Palace The London residence and principal workplace of the monarchy has 775 rooms. To 5 Feb: Exclusive Guided Tours. Discover the state rooms with an expert guide. www.royalcollection.org.uk. Buckingham Palace, The Mall, SW1A 1AA. T: 0303-123 7300. F6/F7. Station: Green Park.

Changing the Guard At 11.30am every other day, watch the changing of the Queen’s Guard on Buckingham Palace’s forecourt. There is no ceremony in very wet weather. The Changing the Life Guard Ceremony takes place Mon-Fri 11am; Sun 10am – please check for last-minute changes. www.royal.gov.uk. Buckingham Palace, The Mall, SW1A 1AA. T: 0303-123 7300. F6/F7. Station: Green Park.

Chelsea Physic Garden London’s oldest botanic garden, founded in 1673 as the Apothecaries’ Garden. Admire 5,000 species of plants, especially medicinal ones including tropical plants in glasshouses. Free daily tours. Check for times and prices. 29 Jan: Photographing Snowdrops. Spend the day photographing snowdrops with expert advice on composition, light and techniques. www.chelseaphysicgarden. co.uk. 66 Royal Hospital Rd, SW3 4HS. T: 020-7352 5646. Off map. Station: Sloane Square.

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See Old Masters on display in this manor house, which features neo-Palladian interiors designed by William Kent and architecture inspired by ancient Rome and Italy. The restored gardens inspired Blenheim Palace and New York’s Central Park. From 19 Jan: Magical Lantern Festival. Stunning illuminations light up the grounds. This year’s theme is ‘Explore the Silk Road’ with lantern scenes, which represent and highlight this significant route of trade and culture from Europe to ancient China (p. 7). Gardens daily 7am-dusk; house Sun-Wed 10am-5pm (closed until Apr); conservatory daily 10am-4pm. House adult £6.70; child £4. www.chgt.org.uk. Chiswick House and Gardens, W4 2RP. T: 020-8995 0508. Off map. Station: Chiswick Park.

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 zip lines while attached to a reassuring harness. Enthusiastic staff are on hand throughout the three-and-a-half-hour experience. Daily from 9.30am. Adult £35; child £27-£35. www.goape.co. uk/battersea-park. Battersea Park, SW11 4NJ. T: 0845-643 9236. Off map. Station: Battersea Park.

Golden Hinde II 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. 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 Since 1979, visitors have been able One of Europe’s greatest 17th-century to explore the home of artist Dennis houses. Its gardens, which include Severs. Ten rooms, from the cellar to a walled kitchen garden, are said the attic, illustrate the life of a family to be haunted. Please check for of Huguenot silk weavers from the times. Adult £10.40; child £5.20. 17th to 19th century. Silent night There are more than www.nationaltrust.org.uk. Ham tour Mon, Wed & Fri 5pm-9pm. 900 official Blue Plaques St, Surrey, TW10 7RS. T: 020-8940 Daytime tour Mon noon-2pm & across London: the 1950. Off map. Station: Richmond. Sun noon-4pm. Tickets £5-£17.50. scheme began www.dennissevershouse.co.uk. in 1866 Handel & Hendrix in London 18 Folgate St, E1 6BX. T: 020-7247 4013. Former homes of Anglo-German D11. Station: Liverpool Street. composer George Frideric Handel and American guitarist Jimi Hendrix. See where Dr Johnson’s House Handel lived and composed for 36 years, plus Writer Dr Samuel Johnson compiled his first Hendrix’s bedroom restored to how it was in English dictionary – which was first published in 1968-1969. Mon-Sat 11pm-6pm; Sun noon-6pm. 1755 – in this period home, which dates from the Adult £10; child £5. www.handelhouse.org. 18th century. Mon-Sat 11am-5pm. Adult £6; child 25 Brook St, W1K 4HB. T: 020-7495 1685. D6. £2.50. www.drjohnsonshouse.org. 17 Gough Station: Bond Street. 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. Part showpiece of Art Deco design and part medieval royal palace, make yourself at home as a guest of the Courtaulds. Please check for prices and times. www.english-heritage.org.uk/eltham. Court Yard, SE9 5QE. T: 020-8294 2548. Off map. Station: Eltham.

Fulham Palace This attractive 15th-century building was the summer retreat of the Bishops of London. Now it’s a museum with gardens, a café and art gallery. Museum, historic rooms and shop Mon-Thur 12.30pm-3.30pm; Sun noon-4pm. Admission free, charges for special events. www.fulhampalace.org. Bishop’s Avenue, SW6 6EA. T: 020-7736 3233. Off map. Station: Putney Bridge.

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.

Houses of Parliament The site of British Parliament since 1265, the current neo-gothic building including Big Ben was built in the 19th century. Watch debates for free when the Houses are in session. Tours every Sat; also weekdays 3-6 Jan. Guided tour adult £25.50; child £11. Audio tour adult £18.50; child £7.50 (first child free). www.parliament.uk/visit. Palace of Westminster, Parliament Square, SW1A 0AA. T: 020-7219 4114. F8. Station: Westminster.

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. Please check for prices and times. www.english-heritage. org.uk. Abingdon St, SW1P 3JX. T: 020-7222 2219. F8. Station: Westminster.

Hop on board the Coca-Cola London Eye for a view of the city (p. 20)

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Everyone enjoys a view when they are on holiday, but few places can offer a perspective like The London Helicopter (p. 28). Taking off from Battersea’s heliport, the flights offer a unique view of London with its routes, from London Buzz (12 min) to London Sights (18 min). If you are after a view to a thrill, opt for the recently launched Open Door flight – as the name suggests, there is nothing but air between you and the city’s sights, making it great for budding photographers who want to get a clear view over London. As you’re more than 1,000 feet in the sky on the 18 min-long flight, you will follow the River Thames and take in icons such as the Houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge and Buckingham Palace.

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Keats House, or Wentworth Place as it was originally known, was built in 1814. This 19th-century home belonged to the Romantic poet John Keats. See his original manuscripts, paintings, books, letters and household items, plus the engagement ring he gave to his sweetheart Fanny Brawne. Wed-Sun 11am-5pm. Adult £6.50; child free. www.cityof london.gov.uk/keatshousehampstead. Keats Grove, NW3 2RR. T: 020-7332 3868. Off map. Station: Hampstead.

Parents take a back seat here as children take charge. KidZania has two storeys of everything a child could want including TV and animation studios, a chocolate factory, pit lane and aviation academy – there’s even a tattoo shop! If you want to take part in the fun, the venue also hosts occasional adult nights. Daily from 10am, call for closing times. Adult £18; child £31-£33.50. www.london.kidzania.com. Westfield London Shopping Centre, Ariel Way, W12 7GA. T: 0330-131 3333. Off map. Station: Shepherd’s Bush.

PASS PARTNER This London icon is one of the world’s largest observation wheels. Interactive screens in each pod give an insight into landmarks on view (p. 19). Make the trip extra special by adding on an experience: choose from Champagne, Hotel Chocolat tasting or wine tasting. You can also book a guided tour, which will bring the city alive with live commentary. Joint tickets with the London Aquarium, London Dungeon, Madame Tussauds and Shrek’s Adventure! available. Daily 10am8.30pm. Adult £24.95; child £19.95. www.london eye.com. County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, SE1 7PB. T: 0871-781 3000. F8. Station: Waterloo.

This beautiful royal residence sits in Kensington Gardens and was Princess Diana’s last home. To 3 Jan: Fashion Rules Restyled. See iconic outfits worn by Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Margaret and Diana, Princess of Wales. Explore how they reflected trends and negotiated dressing fashionably within the rules of a royal wardrobe. 14 Jan: Panto and Performance. This talk gives you an insight into the world of Victorian pantomime, music hall, theatre and performance. Find out more about cross-dressing actors and backstage shenanigans in an era that brought entertainment to the masses. Daily 10am-4pm. Adult £15; child free. www.hrp.org.uk. Kensington Gardens, W8 4PX. T: 0844-482 7777. Off map. Station: High Street Kensington/Queensway.

Kenwood On the edge of Hampstead Heath, Kenwood House and its landscaped gardens is a hidden gem. Admire Robert Adam’s interiors and an art collection made up of Rembrandt, Vermeer and Gainsborough. 6, 13, 22 & 27 Jan: Curator’s Tour of Kenwood. 29 Jan: Kenwood Stories. Volunteers talk visitors through the house’s art collections. Free admission. Daily 10am-4pm. www.englishheritage.org.uk/kenwood. Hampstead Lane, NW3 7JR. T: 020-8348 1286. Off map. Station: Hampstead.

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

The London Dungeon PASS PARTNER This uniquely thrilling attraction will whisk you back to the capital’s most perilous past. See, hear, feel and (ahem) smell the chillingly amusing characters of the ‘bad old days’ as they come to life before you. Not for small children or the faint-hearted! Joint tickets with Sea Life London Aquarium, London Aquarium, Coca-Cola London Eye, Madame Tussauds and Shrek’s Adventure! available. Check for times and prices. www.the dungeons.com. County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, SE1 7PB. T: 0871-423 2240. F8. Station: Waterloo/Embankment.

ZSL London Zoo PASS PARTNER Immerse yourself in the animal kingdom at the world’s oldest scientific zoo, which has more than 750 species. As well as an aquarium, penguin beach and endangered Sumatran tigers, you can see the new Land of the Lions exhibition – which features Asiatic lions in surroundings designed to resemble an Indian national park. The zoo also offers daily Meet the Animals experiences – your chance to get up close to some of the most popular animals, including giraffes, penguins and meerkats. Last year the zoo launched the Gir Lion Lodge, which gives you an exciting opportunity to stay overnight in the zoo. Daily 10am-4pm. Adult £21.50; child £17.25. www.zsl.org. London Zoo, Regent’s Park, NW1 4RY. T: 020-7722 3333. C6. Station: Camden Town.

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PASS PARTNER The celebrated home of life-sized wax figures depicting famous people from the worlds of entertainment, politics, sport and history, from the Queen to Adele (p. 14). Pose with your favourite legend and visit the terrifying Chamber of Horrors and Scream experiences. Includes a permanent Star Wars exhibition, featuring 11 sets from the film. Joint tickets with the London Aquarium, London Dungeon, Coca-Cola London Eye and Shrek’s Adventure! available. Please check for times. Adult £35; child £29.50. www.madametussauds. com/london. Marylebone Rd, NW1 5LR. T: 0871894 3000. C6. Station: Baker Street.

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.queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk. Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, E20 2ST. T: 0800-072 2110. Off map. Station: Stratford.

This Grade I-listed Georgian building houses a museum about the institution’s 15 Nobel Prize-winning scientists. Visit its free Faraday Museum and see scientists at work, too. Check 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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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. Daily 10am-midnight. Adult £27.95; child £20.95. www.ripleyslondon.com. 1 Piccadilly Circus, W1J 0DA. T: 020-3238 0022. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.

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. Witness daily life and learn about the mews’ history. Please check for times. Adult £9.30; child £5.50. www.royalcollection.org.uk. Buckingham Palace Rd, SW1W 1QH. T: 0303-123 7302. F6. Station: Victoria.

The Monument This beautiful stone column standing in the heart of the City was built in 1677 to commemorate the 1666 Great Fire of London. 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. org.uk. The Monument, Monument St, EC3R 6BD. T: 020-7626 2717. E10. Station: Monument.

The O2 arena Star Wars Identities. As you browse 200 original sketches, models and props from the popular film franchise, you’ll be asked questions about your personality to reveal which Star Wars character you most identify with (p. 18). 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 stunning ceiling in the Painted Hall. Check for guided tours. Daily, please check for opening times. Admission free. www.ornc.org. King William Walk, SE10 9NN. T: 0208269 4799. Off map. Station: Cutty Sark/Greenwich.

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew 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. The Xstrata Treetop Walkway offers great views. Throughout 2017 you can also experience The Hive, an enormous aluminium structure modelled on a beehive. You can see and hear buzzing and lights in response to a real beehive. To 2 Jan: Christmas at Kew. A light and laser display illuminates the gardens. Daily 10am-4.15pm. Adult £9; child £3.50; charges for special exhibitions. www.kew.org. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 3AB. T: 020-8332 5655. Off map. Station: Kew Gardens.

The Shard is the tallest building in Western Europe (p. 25)

The Royal Observatory The home of Greenwich Mean Time and London’s only planetarium. Learn about time in the Peter Harrison Galleries and watch planetarium shows throughout the day. The Sky Tonight. Daily planetarium show that explores the Moon, constellations, planets and deep space objects. Observatory and Meridian Line daily 10am-5pm. 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.

Sea Life London Aquarium PASS PARTNER One of Europe’s largest aquariums, which hosts about one million visitors each year, is home to 500 species of global marine life. Walk through tank tunnels, including a scary glass walkway above 16 sharks. There are experiences available including snorkelling with sharks (from £80 including admission). Please check for times. Adult £24.50; child £18.10. Joint tickets with Coca-Cola London Eye, London Dungeon, Madame Tussauds and Shrek’s Adventure! available. www.sealife.co.uk/london. County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, SE1 7PB. T: 0871-663 1678. F8. Station: Westminster/Waterloo.

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Winter evenings may be dark, but gardens across the capital are lighting up the night. During Christmas at Kew (to 2 Jan), Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is illuminated by 60,000 lights. Palm House pond will come alive with lasers, while the lawn will shine with ‘singing’ Christmas trees. You’ll be wowed by a scented fire garden, light tunnel and crystals hanging from trees. If you feel chilly, sip mulled wine and snack on roasted chestnuts.

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SIGHTSEEING Shrek’s Adventure!

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PASS PARTNER Step into the kingdom of Far Far Away and ride the magical 4D ‘DreamWorks Tours’ bus. The experience includes live actor fairytale-themed shows where you can meet the characters from the much-loved films, including Donkey as your mischievous tour guide. Joint tickets with Coca-Cola London Eye, London Dungeon, Madame Tussauds and Sea Life London Aquarium available. Please check for times. Adult £27; child £21.85. www.shreksadventure.com. Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, SE1 7PB. T: 0871-221 2837. F8. Station: Waterloo.

Landmark Palladian church with tours, a brass-rubbing centre and live classical music (some free). Holy Communion is given daily and classical music is performed weekly by candlelight. The Café in the Crypt is a great spot for affordable home-cooked food in an atmospheric location with brick-vaulted ceilings and historic tombstones. There are Jazz Nights most Weds. Please check for opening times. Admission free; brass rubbing from £4.50. www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org. Trafalgar Square, WC2N 4JJ. T: 020-7766 1100. E8. Station: Charing Cross.

This house gives an insight into the personal lives of Punch cartoonist Edward Linley Sambourne, his wife Marion, their two children and their live-in servants, who lived here from 1875. A highlight is a costumed actor-led tour, on which you’ll meet Mrs Sambourne or her parlour maid Mrs Reffell for a dramatic account based on old diaries. Wed, Sat-Sun 11am-12.15pm & 2pm-5.30pm. Adult from £7; child from £5. www.rbkc.gov.uk. 18 Stafford Terrace, W8 7BH. T: 020-7602 3316. Off map. Station: High Street Kensington.

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PASS PARTNER St James’s Palace Sir Christopher Wren’s 300-year-old This is one of London’s oldest Prince Charles and baroque cathedral has stunning Princess Diana got palaces – it was built in the 14th mosaics. Climb up the dome to the married in St Paul’s century and has been home to Whispering Gallery and a further Cathedral royalty for three centuries. Palace 271 steps to the Golden Gallery in 1981 and house closed to the public. for a classic London panorama. www.royal.gov.uk. Marlborough Rd, Then head down to the crypt, with SW1A 1BS. E7. Station: St James’s Park. its monuments to Wren and Lord Nelson. While you are there, watch Oculus: An Eye into St Katharine Docks St Paul’s, a 270-degree film experience, for an This central London marina dates back to the excellent overview. There are also programmes 11th century and is tucked away by the Tower of of walks, talks and tours, special sermons and London. The vibrant waterside destination is lined debates to mark the 350th anniversary of the with regular markets, shops and galleries such Great Fire of London, which are taking place as Artopia and The Alexander Miles Gallery as until April. Free tours. Mon-Sat 8.30am-4.30pm. well as restaurants including CAU, Tom’s Kitchen, Bravas Tapas and White Mulberries. www.skdocks. Adult £18; child £8. www.stpauls.co.uk. St Paul’s Churchyard, EC4M 8AD. T: 020-7246 8350. D9/10. co.uk. 50 St Katharine’s Way, E1W 1LA. T: 020-7264 Station: St Paul’s. 5287. Off map. Station: Tower Hill.

Tower Bridge Exhibition This breathtaking bridge, designed in 1884, is one of London’s most famous landmarks (not to be confused with its less grand neighbour, London Bridge). It has wonderful views; check out the glass floor on the high walkways. Joint tickets with The Monument available. 1 Jan: Bridge Lift at 12.30am. Daily 9.30am-5pm. Adult £9; child £3.90. www.towerbridge.org.uk. Tower Bridge Rd, SE1 2UP. T: 020-7403 3761. E11. Station: Tower Hill.

Tower of London This landmark includes the Bloody Tower and the Jewel House, home of the Crown Jewels. Enjoy free guided tours by ‘Beefeaters’ (Yeoman Warders). Book ahead online to attend the Ceremony of the Keys, which dates back to 1340 (tickets are free). Tue-Sat 9am-4.30pm; Sun-Mon 10am-4.30pm. Adult £22.50; child £10.50. www.hrp. org.uk/tower-of-london. Tower Hill, EC3N 4AB. T: 0844-482 7799. E11. Station: Tower Hill.

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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. 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.

The View from The Shard PASS PARTNER Ascend the tallest building in Western Europe in a high-speed ‘kaleidoscopic’ lift. At 1,017ft, on a clear day you can see as far as Windsor – and if you can’t see four major landmarks, you can visit again for free. If you pre-book you can also do yoga on Saturdays (£40). Sun-Wed 10am-7pm; Thur-Sat 10am-10pm. Advance adult £25.95, child £19.95; on the day adult £30.95, child £24.95. www.theviewfromtheshard.com. 32 London Bridge St, SE1 9SG. T: 0844-499 7111. E10. Station: London Bridge.

FESTIVALS & EVENTS Christmas in Leicester Square To 8 Jan: This brand-new festival turns a patch of central London into a winter wonderland that includes a traditional Christmas market, Santa’s grotto and a Belgian spiegeltent showing performances by the Olivier Award-winning theatrical acrobatic theatre group La Soirée. Who knew a banana act could be so shoulder-shakingly funny? There are many food and drink stalls dotted around, too. Free admission. La Soirée tickets £15-£74.50. www.christmasinleicester square.com. Leicester Square, WC2H 7JY. T: 020-7492 9942. E7. Station: Leicester Square.

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland To 2 Jan: One of the UK’s biggest winter festivals is now in its 10th year. As well as a Bavarian market, traditional fairground and big wheel, there are ice sculptures and an enormous outdoor ice rink. There’s also a show tent for a circus, The Nutcracker on Ice and motorbike stunt show. Food stalls include a Bavarian beer garden with covered seating and outdoor bars. Enjoy Bratwurst, plus traditional dishes, mulled wine, hot cider and hot chocolate. In the evening there is entertainment, including an oompah band and DJ. Daily 10am-10pm. Free admission. www.hyde parkwinterwonderland.com. Hyde Park, W2 2UH. T: 0300-061 2000. E6. Station: Hyde Park Corner.

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. It gives a great insight into filmmaking. To 29 Jan: Hogwarts in the Snow. Experience Christmas time at Hogwarts and discover how filmmakers created fire, ice and snow that never melts. Christmas trees will line the Great Hall, the Gryffindor common room will be dressed for the season and the Boys’ Dormitory will be decorated with the original props including handmade Christmas cards, some of which were made by the cast members during production. Please check for times. Adult £39; child £31. Booking essential. www.wbstudiotour.co.uk. Studio Tour Drive, Leavesden, Hertfordshire, WD25 7LS. T: 0845-084 0900. Off map. Station: Euston to Watford Junction, then shuttle bus.

Wellington Arch Climb up to the viewing galleries of this magnificent arch for panoramic views over the Royal Parks and Houses of Parliament, plus see exhibitions. Joint tickets available with Apsley House. Daily 10am-5pm. 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.

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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 other famous writers. Mon-Sat, please check for 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 that are home to more than 100 species of rare and wild birds. Otters are fed daily at 11am and 2pm. To 28 Jan: Meet Our LEGO Brick Animals. Make your own brick animal sculptures along a trail lined with them. Daily 9.30am-4.30pm. Adult £11.91; child £6.55. www.wwt.org.uk. Queen Elizabeth’s Walk, SW13 9WT. T: 020-8409 4400. Off map. Station: Barnes.

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SIGHTSEEING Winter Festival at Southbank Centre To 8 Jan: Winter haters, this festival

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will sway you. Warm up over hot chocolate and Circular Cruise Westminster mulled wine while browsing handmade crafts in PASS PARTNER festive chalets under fairylights and listening to Circular Cruise Westminster operates a hop-on, carol singers. A big-top tent hosts various shows hop-off sightseeing service from Westminster including the circus Bianco, the musical Million Pier. The Circular Cruise fleet is made up of three Dollar Quartet and the multi-award winning Slava’s vessels: Sapele, Mercuria and Sarah Kathleen. Boats Snowshow. On 1 Jan there is a ceilidh, which takes depart every 40 minutes between 11am-3pm for place in the Clore Ballroom, and is set to the Embankment, Festival, Bankside and St Katharine’s sound of ceilidh tunes from Britain, Ireland and Piers (for Tower of London), returning non-stop to beyond. Free admission. Please check for show Westminster. Adult single £10, return £14; child BBTLDTWhereLondon_190x118_071216 1 return 07/12/2016 17:05 times. www.southbankcentre.co.uk. Southbank copy.pdf single £5, £7. www.circularcruise.london. Centre, Belvedere Rd, SE1 8XX. T: 020-7960 4200. Westminster Pier, Victoria Embankment, SW1A 2JH. T: 020-7936 2033. F8. Station: Westminster. E8. Station: Waterloo.

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PASS PARTNER 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. Thames Circular Cruise is a 50-minute sightseeing service from Tower Pier or Bankside Pier to Westminster and back. London Showboat cabaret cruise departs from Westminster Pier and includes a four-course meal with live music Fri-Sat. Other cruises also available. Please check for times and prices. www.citycruises.com. Westminster Pier, SW1A 2JH. T: 020-7740 0400. Station: Departure points vary.

London Duck Tours See some of London’s best-loved sights on land before a thrilling splashdown on the River Thames. It’s ideal if you want an amphibious adventure. Adult £26; child £18. www.londonducktours. co.uk. 55 York Rd, SE1 7NJ. T: 020-7928 3132. F8. Station: Waterloo.

London Eye River Cruise Live commentary on a 40-minute sightseeing river cruise. Daily 10.45am-4.45pm. Adult £13.15; child £6.58. Discounted joint tickets with the Coca-Cola London Eye available. www.londoneye.com. London Eye Pier, South Bank, SE1 7PB. T: 0871-781 3000. E8. Station: Waterloo.

MBNA Thames Clippers PASS PARTNER The fastest and most frequent fleet on the river, with departures from major London piers every 20 minutes. The boats set off from 20 piers across the capital. Oyster cards are valid, too. Top tip: Download its free in:flow app. Using GPS tracking to find out your location, it can provide a real-time audio explanation of the iconic sights you see as you pass them. River Roamer hop on and off adult £14.70; child £7.35. www.thamesclippers.com. Various points along the River Thames. T: 020-7001 2200.

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Thamesjet Try this 50-minute adrenaline-fuelled experience – the most extreme ride on the river – and you’ll enjoy sightseeing, speed and awesome aquabatics all in one. Departs from Westminster Pier. WedSun 11am-3pm. Adult from £39; child from £28. www.thamesjet.com. Various departure points. T: 020-7740 0400. Station: Various.

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Big Bus Tours Daily sightseeing trips aboard a fleet of open-top double-decker buses. A one-day orientation tour includes three walking tours. Adult £23; child £11. www.bigbustours.com. Various departure points. T: 020-7808 6753. Station: Victoria.

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SIGHTSEEING Big Bus Walking Tours Choose from three guided tours: Royal London at 10.20am, 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: 0207808 6753. Station: Charing Cross.

Billingsgate Roman House & Baths Beneath the curious cobbled pathways of the Square Mile lies a rich Roman history that’s survived 2,000 years of building, fires and bombings. Lower Thames Street is home to one of Roman London’s most fascinating remains. The Billingsgate Roman Bathhouse, which was discovered in 1848, is now open to the public. Explore this fascinating insight into ancient life in the City on a 45-minute guided tour and discover the remains of the Roman bathhouse that lie hidden beneath offices. £8 adult; £6 child. Please check for times. www.museumoflondon.org.uk. 101 Lower Thames St, EC3R 6DL. E11. Station: Tower Hill.

from the red sculpture in the courtyard of Central St Giles. www.gotomidtown.co.uk. Holborn Tube station, 88-94 Kingsway, WC2B 6AA. T: 020-7078 7077. D7/8. Station: Holborn. 1 Giles High St, WC2H 8AG. T: 020-7078 7077. D8. Station: Holborn.

Jack the Ripper Tours Blue Badge Guide Richard Jones of London Walking Tours devised these popular two-hour walks, which have been running for more than 30 years, which offer an intriguing look at the infamous Jack the Ripper. 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-rippertour.com. Aldgate East Underground station. T: 020-8530 8443. Off map. Station: Aldgate East.

London Chocolate Tours Go on a tasting tour as you sample delicious truffles and ganaches in Mayfair’s finest chocolatiers on this fascinating two-hour tour led by a former cocoa trader. Along the way you will learn about how chocolate is produced. Booking essential. Sun 12.30pm. £15 for Where London readers (usually £39). Departs from outside The Ritz London by Green Park Underground station. www.tourguides.org.uk. Green Park Tube station. T: 020-8526 7755. E6. Station: Green Park.

Capital Taxi Tours Sit back and relax as a Blue Badge or City of London qualified guide drives you around in a licensed taxi for up to five people. Choose from various London tours by day or night, themed tours, treasure hunts and trips to Oxford, Cambridge and beyond. Prices vary and are per taxi. www.capitaltaxitours.co.uk. Various departure points. T: 020-8590 3621.

City of London Guides Walks A variety of themed walks not offered by other companies, focusing on everything from Fleet Street – the home of journalism – to Smithfield Market and City gardens. Adult free-£12.50; child £4-£8. www.cityoflondonguides.com. Various departure points.

Evan Evans PASS PARTNER The oldest and largest sightseeing company in London has been accompanying visitors on city tours and out-of-town excursions since 1930. Visit everywhere from Warwick Castle and Stratfordupon-Avon to Stonehenge and Bath, as well as all the London sights. Please check for times and prices. www.evanevanstours.com. Various departure points. T: 020-7950 1777.

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. Please check for times and prices. www.goldentours.com. Departure points vary. T: 020-7630 2039. Station: Victoria.

Golden Tours Open-Top Bus Tours See the sights on an open-top bus. Live guided (Essential Tour) or multilingual audio commentary (all routes) tours let you hop-on and hop-off. One-day, 24-hour and 48-hour tickets. Please check for prices. www.goldentours.com. Departure points vary. T: 020-7630 2039. Station: Various.

GoToMidtown Tours More than 100 themed 45-minute free tours around Bloomsbury and Holborn. Most walks do not require pre-booking. 10am & 1pm walks start at the orange information kiosk outside Holborn Tube station. 11am; 2pm & 5.30pm walks start www.wheretraveler.com 27

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SIGHTSEEING The London Helicopter Tour

London Literary Pub Crawl

London Walks

Discover the capital from the unique perspective of a helicopter, with its uninterrupted views. Departing from London’s only heliport, glide above the Thames, taking in iconic landmarks including Tower of London, St Paul’s and The Shard. Choose from the 12-minute Buzz, 18-minute Sights or 30-minute Max tour. The Doors Off experience gives you the opportunity to fly over London with the helicopter doors open (p. 20). Prices start from £150 per seat for a shared tour. www.thelondonhelicopter.com. The POD Building, Bridges Court, SW11 2RE. T: 020-7887 2626. Off map. Station: Clapham Junction.

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. Starting in Fitzrovia and ending in Soho, it includes many pubs and bars associated with the British film industry and contemporary writers. Writers featured in the walks include Virginia Woolf, Charles Dickens, Brendan Francis Behan and William Shakespeare. Thur 7pm; Sat 1pm & 5pm. Tickets £24. www.londonliterarypubcrawl.com. 12 Fouberts Place, off Carnaby St, W1F 7PA. T: 020-8090 5082. D7. Station: Oxford Circus.

London’s oldest walking tour company offers more than 300 walks. Favourites include 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.londonwalks.com. Departure points vary. T: 020-7624 3978.

Original London Sightseeing Walk 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 the 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 original 24-hour tour includes three free walking tours and a Thames River cruise pass. Adult £30; child £15. www.the originaltour.com. 17-19 Cockspur St, Trafalgar Square, SW1Y 5BL. T: 020-8877 1722. E7. Station: Charing Cross.

PlanetPass PlanetPass is an app that allows you to book a private guided tour for up to six people at any time or day. Choose from street art, Jack the Ripper, a Borough Market tour for foodies and more. From £9 per person. www.planetpass.com. Various meeting points. T: 01865-922380. Station: Various.

Royal Albert Hall Tours Take a one-hour Grand Tour of this Victorian concert hall. Most days throughout the year, call for times. Adult £12.75; child £5.75. www.royalalbert hall.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 is also home to the Royal Ballet company. 3-31 Jan: Backstage Tour. Tour behind the scenes for an insight into the venue’s history, where you may also see a production in rehearsal. Most days 10.30am; 12.30pm & 2.30pm, but please check. 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 Ride around the West End and City in the evening for a different view of the capital. Regular departures from outside The Ritz. Tours last 90 minutes. Daily 7.30pm & 9.20pm. Adult £18; child £10. www.seelondonbynight.com. 150 Piccadilly, W1J 9BR. T: 020-7183 4744. E6. Station: Green Park.

Shakespeare’s Globe (Tours) 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-5pm. Globe tours Mon 9.30am-5pm; Tue-Sat 9.30am-12.30pm; Sun 9.30am-11.30am. Exhibition and Globe tour adult £15; child £8. www.shakespearesglobe.com. 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, SE1 9DT. T: 020-7902 1400. E10. Station: Blackfriars. 28 W H E R E LO N D O N I J A N UA R Y 2017

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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, the amount of calories burned and carbon saving. Themed walks are suggested, too, including ones on nature, history, architecture and charity. www.walkit.com.

Fairytale 900-year-old castle. The castle has been the private property of six of England’s medieval queens and was a palace used by Henry VIII and his first wife Catherine of Aragon. Lose yourself in the yew maze, and see 100 species of birds. To 2 Jan: Winter Trail. Bring the whole family on a special Beatrix Potter-themed trail across the castle estate. On the way you can collect clues and enter a prize draw. Castle daily 10.30am-4pm; grounds and gardens daily 10am-5pm. Adult £24.50; child £16.50. www.leeds-castle.com. Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1PL. T: 01622-765400. Off map. Station: Victoria to Bearsted.

Explore this beautiful country home decorated as it would have been in the 1780s. This impressive neo-classical mansion was built in the 1570s by Sir Thomas Gresham and transformed by Robert Adam in the 1760s. While you are there, make sure you stroll in its formal gardens, which have been transformed during a six-year project, or stop for a snack in the stable tearoom. 21 Jan: Osterley Night Run. A 2km or 7km fun run. Please check for times. House and gardens adult £10.40, child £5.20; gardens only adult £6.20; child £3.10. www.nationaltrust.org.uk. Jersey Rd, Isleworth, Middlesex, TW7 4RB. T: 020-8232 5050. Off map. Station: Osterley/Isleworth.

Wembley Tours 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 £20; child £12. www.wembleystadium.com/wembleytours. Wembley Stadium, HA9 0WS. T: 0800-169 9933. Off map. Station: Wembley Park.

Westways Carriage Horses Get collected from your hotel and experience the sights from the comfort of a horse-drawn carriage. Tours last two and a half hours in either a four or sixseater carriage with an adjustable hood depending on the weather. £475 per carriage. www.westways carriagehorses.co.uk. T: 020-8572 3155.

OUT OF TOWN Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology Britain’s first public museum dates back to 1683, when the politician Elias Ashmole left his collection of antiquities and natural curiosities to the University of Oxford. See archaeological artefacts, pre-Raphaelite paintings, Egyptian mummies and Oliver Cromwell’s death mask. Free admission; charges for special events. 27 Jan: Lingua Mania Live Friday. Decipher hieroglyphs on objects from the collections, join behind-the-scenes curator talks about the connections between languages and art, and enjoy live performances of music and dance. You can also chat to academics and take part in creative workshops. Tue-Sun 10am-5pm. 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 which is also the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. The palace is set across 2,100 acres of glorious ‘Capability’ Brown parkland and formal gardens. To 2 Jan: Christmas at Blenheim. See the formal gardens illuminated at night. From 9 Jan: Conservation and Restoration Tours. Go behind the scenes of the palace’s ‘deep clean’. Palace daily 10.30am-4.30pm; formal gardens daily 10am-4.30pm. Palace, park and gardens adult £24.90; child £13.90; park and gardens adult £14.90; child £6.90. www.blenheim palace.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. To 8 Jan: Outdoor Ice Rink. Glide around the ice rink with the palace as a backdrop. Palace, maze and formal gardens daily 10am4.30pm. Adult £19; child £9.50. www.hrp.org.uk. Hampton Court, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9AU. T: 0844-482 7777. Off map. Station: Waterloo to Hampton Court. www.wheretraveler.com 29

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Warwick Castle

The Queen’s residence in Scotland. The Historic Apartments at the Palace of Holyroodhouse were also once the home of the ill-fated Mary, Queen of Scots. Please check for times. 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 by William the Conqueror in 1068, this This is the Queen’s weekend home and the castle is now a family-friendly experience with world’s oldest inhabited castle. Includes State landscaped gardens designed by ‘Capability’ Apartments furnished with great artworks by Brown. Don’t miss Merlin: The Dragon Tower Rembrandt, Rubens and Canaletto. Changing and displays of medieval weaponry, as well the Guard alternate days 11am except Sun. as regular falconry displays. The dungeon, To 8 Jan: Fashioning a Reign. with actors, is a highlight. Kids will enjoy the Browse through items from the Queen’s wardrobe, Horrible Histories Maze, where they can face which chart her style over the past 90 years, with fun challenges, invade a Viking ship, survive pieces by British designers and specialist milliners. the trenches, uncover evil plots and escape the Charges for special events. Daily 9.45am-4.15pm maze before things go wrong. Please check – check for partial closures. To 8 Jan adult for times. Castle adult £19.20, child £16.80; £20; child £11.70. From 9 Jan please castle & dungeon adult £22.80, child check. www.royalcollection.org.uk. Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, £19.20. www.warwick-castle.com. Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 6AH. SL4 1NJ. T: 0303-123 7304. Off map. T: 0871-265 2000. Off map. Station: Waterloo to Windsor The Royal Standard Station: Warwick. & Eton Central or Windsor & flag is flown at royal Eton Riverside. residences when

Stonehenge The world’s most famous stone circle and a World Heritage Site, Stonehenge is more than 5,000 years old. With obscure Neolithic origins, it is perfectly aligned with the rising sun at the solstice. Daily 9.30am-5pm. 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

Waddesdon Manor

Watts Gallery Artists’ Village

Renaissance-style chateau built in the late 19th century. Magnificent house and wine cellars. To 2 Jan: Dazzle@Waddeson. See the manor’s ornate façade illuminated every 15 minutes in a light and sound show. To 2 Jan: Fields of Light: Bruce Munro. An installation of 9,000 illuminated glow-in-thedark ‘flowers’. Please check for times. Grounds adult £10; child £5. House and grounds adult £20; child £10. www.waddesdonmanor.org. Near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0JH. T: 01296-653226. Off map. Station: Marylebone to Aylesbury.

An Arts and Crafts gem in the Surrey Hills, with stunning Victorian paintings and sculptures. Visit the Tea Shop for a cream tea, the Pottery Building to browse art for sale, then wander to the nearby Grade I-listed Watts Chapel to take in the beautiful woodlands and grounds. 14 Jan: Colourful Clay Jewellery. Get creative with polymer clay. 30 Jan: Life Drawing. Tue-Sun 11am-5pm. Adult £9.50 (Tue £4.75); child free. Down Lane, Compton, Surrey, GU3 1DQ. T: 01483-810235. Off map. Station: Waterloo to Guildford, then bus or taxi.

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Woburn Abbey and Gardens

Set in a 3,000-acre deer park, this historic house has been home to the earls and dukes of Bedford for nearly 400 years and is currently occupied by the 15th duke and his family. Tour the house to find out more about its family history, art and antiques, then stroll around its Repton-inspired gardens. The abbey is closed until 10 April; gardens and tea rooms Fri-Sun 10am-4pm. Gardens and deer park adult £7.25; child £4.50; charges for special events. www.woburnabbey.co.uk. Woburn, Bedfordshire, MK17 9WA. T: 01525-290333. Off map Station: St Pancras to Flitwick.

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Small is beautiful While London leads the way with blockbuster exhibitions, Sam Rogg discovers that niche venues such as The Cartoon Museum and the Museum of Brands, Packaging & Advertising are well worth a visit, too It’s no secret that London is home to some of the biggest and best museums in the world, from The British Museum to The National Gallery. But sometimes it’s nice to escape the crowds and head to one of London’s smaller treasure troves. Take a trip down memory lane at the Museum of Brands, Packaging & Advertising (p. 34), not far from the famous Portobello Road Market. It might seem like a rather unusual subject for a museum, but few things evoke more nostalgia in us than the sight of a poster, advert, fad or fashion from our younger years. Inside you’ll find more than 12,000 original items including Rimmel cosmetics from the 1890s, World War I OXO (stock) cubes and a 1970s Chopper bike, plus a ‘time tunnel’ of consumer culture, from the Victorian era up to today. If you’re curious to see what happens when a wealthy 19th-century artist is left to create his own ‘private palace of art’, then step inside Leighton House (p. 34) in Holland Park. This

purpose-built former home and studio for Lord Leighton is a work of art in itself; inside you’ll find a stunning collection of his works plus the striking Arab Hall filled with his magnificent assortment of 16th-century tiles. Flaming June: The Making of an Icon (to 2 Apr) marks the return of Leighton’s most famous work from Puerto Rico and is well worth a look. Named after its Victorian founder, the pharmacist Sir Henry Wellcome, whose

passion for medicine led him to collect more than a million objects, the Wellcome Collection (p. 36) is a curious attraction. Explore the history of medicine and its impact on our lives through exhibits spanning six centuries. Highlights include a Peruvian mummy and a robot used in the Human Genome Project. Making Nature (to 21 May) looks at how we see animals and Bedlam: The Asylum and Beyond (to 15 Jan) explores how mental illness has been shaped over the centuries, with some interesting insights into what the future might hold. Bloomsbury’s The Cartoon Museum (p. 33) is home to British cartoon and comic art from the 18th century to the present day. Don’t let its small size deceive you – inside you’ll find more than 6,000 books and comics, a permanent collection with examples of the golden age of caricature, plus Pictures from Punch (to 22 Jan), an exhibition of drawings from the iconic magazine. Good things come in small packages, too!

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T: Telephone number. Station: including Underground (’Tube‘) stations, railway and Docklands Light Railway. Please check for full listings and online discounts. References at the end of listings (A1; B5 etc.) refer to coordinates on the map on p. 72-73. Please check for new year closures

MUSEUMS Arsenal Stadium Tours & Museum Football fans can enjoy a self-guided audio tour for a peek inside the players’ changing rooms and tunnel, or a Legends Tour led by ex-Arsenal players. Both include a visit to the museum for an overview of the club’s 125-year history. Self-guided tours Mon-Sat 9.30am-6pm; Sun 10am-4pm; Legends Tour from 11am (check for dates). Museum open Mon-Sat 10.30am-6.30pm; Sun 10.30am-4.30pm; check for closures. Self-guided adult £20; child £10. Legends adult from £40; child from £20.75. Museum only adult £10; child £7. www.arsenal.com/tours. Emirates Stadium, Hornsey Rd, N5 1BU. 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, and find lots of fun activities for kids. The newly refurbished Banknote Gallery features historic notes. Closed 2-13 Jan. 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 home of American hero 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. Unrivalled collection of antiquities, plus the Queen Elizabeth II Great Court. Huge number of permanent displays and treasures from the Roman Empire, Ancient Egypt and Medieval Europe. To 29 Jan: Shadow Puppet Theatre from Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. Beautiful free display exploring shadow theatre. To 26 Feb: South Africa: The Art of a Nation. Major exhibition featuring some of the earliest examples of human creativity plus cutting-edge contemporary works. 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.

The Cartoon Museum

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The British Museum

Dedicated to British cartoons over the ages (p. 32). From 25 Jan: Future Shock! 40 Years of 2000 A.D. Features original artwork by Brian Bollard, Carlos Ezquerra, Dave Gibbons, Kevin O’Neill and more. To 22 Jan: Pictures from Punch. See cartoons from across the history of the magazine. Mon-Sat 10.30am-5.30pm; Sun noon-5.30pm. Adult £7; child free. www.cartoonmuseum.org. 35 Little Russell St, WC1A 2HH. T: 020-7580 8155. D8. Station: Holborn.

Charles Dickens Museum This former home of Victorian novelist Charles Dickens is where he wrote many of his classic novels, including Oliver Twist. Dickensian walks on selected Wed & Sun 11.30am. Tue-Sun 10am-5pm. Adult £9; child £4. www.dickensmuseum.com. 48 Doughty St, WC1N 2LX. T: 020-7405 2127. C8. Station: Russell Square.

Chelsea FC Stadium Museum & Tours.

The Fan Museum

PASS PARTNER Interactive tour of Chelsea FC. Tours daily, every 30 minutes 10am-3pm; check for closures and monthly ‘Legends’ tours with past stars of the game (tickets £70). Museum open daily 9.30am-5pm. Adult £22 (museum only £11); child £15 (£9). www.chelseafc. com/tours. Stamford Bridge, SW6 1HS. T: 0871-984 1955. Off map. Station: Fulham Broadway.

Unusual museum dedicated to the art of the fan with examples from the 12th century up to the present day. Tue-Sat 11am-5pm; Sun noon-5pm (closed 1-24 Jan). Adult £4; child £3; under sevens free. www.the fanmuseum.org.uk. 12 Crooms Hill, SE10 8ER. T: 0208305 1441. Off map. Station: Cutty Sark.

Fashion and Textile Museum

Fortified basement where Winston Churchill worked during World War II. Explore the underground bunker and discover what life was like for the prime minister in the Cabinet War Rooms during the war. 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.

Contemporary fashion, textiles and jewellery. To 15 Jan: 1920s Jazz Age: Fashion & Photographs. Glittering display of haute couture and ready-to-wear fashion from 1919 to 1929. From 28 Jan: Josef Frank: Patterns-FurniturePainting. First ever UK exhibition of the Austrianborn architect. Tue-Sat 11am-6pm; Thur until 8pm; Sun 11am-5pm. Adult £9; child free. www.ftm london.org. 83 Bermondsey St, SE1 3XF. T: 0207407 8664. F11. Station: London Bridge.

Clink Prison Museum

Florence Nightingale Museum

Churchill War Rooms

This former prison dating back to 1144 houses an exhibition about London’s penal past and instruments of torture. It’s said to be haunted by the ghosts of former occupants. 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.

Design Museum Recently relocated to High Street Kensington, this is one of the world’s leading museums of design and architecture, and an international showcase for the many design skills that Britain excels in. To 23 Apr: Fear and Love: Reactions to a Complex World. The new museum’s opening exhibition consists of a series of major new commissions by some of the most innovative practitioners in design and architecture. Daily 10am-5.45pm. Admission free; charges for special exhibitions. www.designmuseum.org. 224-238 Kensington High St, W8 6AG. T: 020-3862 5900. Off map. Station: High Street Kensington.

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Museum about the work of this pioneering 19th-century British nurse and health reformer, widely known as ‘The Lady with the Lamp’. It also tells the story of Jamaican-born nurse Mary Seacole. To 30 Apr: The Age of the Beard: Putting on a Brave Face in Victorian Britain. Photographic exhibition and season of special events dedicated to the great British beard. 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.

The Foundling Museum Britain’s original home for abandoned children, founded in 1739 by Thomas Coram, William Hogarth and George Frideric Handel. To 8 Jan: Feeding the 400. Explore the little-examined aspect of life at the Foundling Hospital: food. Tue-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 11am-5pm. Adult £8.25; child free. www.foundlingmuseum. org.uk. 40 Brunswick Square, WC1N 1AZ. T: 0207841 3600. C8. Station: Russell Square.

A moving exhibition If you prefer art to be edgy rather than formal, you will love Siobhan Davies Dance’s material/rearranged/ to/be in the equally avant-garde Curve space at the Barbican (20-28 Jan; p. 36). The groundbreaking installation is made up of pieces from choreographers, artists, designers and scientists, who set out to explore the link between the mind and body and demonstrate what it feels like to be in the act of ‘doing’. Think ever-changing live performances, film projections and interactive structures – they may not be to everyone’s taste, but they are certain to challenge and take even the most mainstream of minds on an exciting journey of discovery.

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MUSEUMS & GALLERIES Jewish Museum Documenting Jewish history and culture in the UK from 1066 to today, including a lifelike representation of the Jewish East End immigrant quarter. The Holocaust Gallery provides a harrowing collection of photographs and accounts. To 12 Feb: Scots Jews: Identity, Belonging and the Future. Explore Scotland’s diverse Jewish community through the lens of photographer Judah Passow. To 26 Feb: Shaping Ceramics: From Lucie Rie to Edmund de Waal. Discover how Jewish expat ceramicists transformed the face of British studio ceramics. Sat-Thur 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: 0207284 7384. Off map. Station: Camden Town.

Leighton House

The MAXXI in Rome and the London Aquatics Centre are just some sites that the architect Zaha Hadid designed. Zaha Hadid: Early Paintings and Drawings (to 12 Feb; p. 37), a powerful display of Hadid’s early work and rarely seen notebooks, is on at the Serpentine Sackler Gallery, which was renovated by her in 2013. ‘I have always been interested in the concept of fragmentation and with ideas of abstraction and explosion, de-constructing ideas of repetitiveness and mass production,’ she said. ‘I get the same goosebumps from Bacon as I get from Niemeyer,’ she was quoted as saying. For Hadid, painting was a tool to communicate her vision of space and reality, so art and architecture went hand in hand.

Geffrye Museum

House of Illustration

Historic 18th-century almshouses with rooms recreating English interiors from 1600 to the present day. 4, 7, 10, 18 & 24 Jan: Restored Almshouse Tours. Get a rare glimpse into the lives of London’s poor and elderly in former times (hourly 11am-3pm). To 8 Jan: Christmas Past: 400 Years of Seasonal Traditions in English Homes. Annual exhibition sees the museum’s period rooms transformed with authentic decorations, lighting, music and greenery. To Mar: Teenage Bedrooms: ‘Like a House Inside of a House’. See inside the homes of 26 London teenagers and explore the meaning and significance of contemporary teenage bedrooms. Tue-Sun & bank holidays 10am-5pm. Admission free; charges for special exhibitions. www.geffryemuseum.org.uk. 136 Kingsland Rd, E2 8EA. T: 020-7739 9893. Off map. Station: Hoxton.

The UK’s only public gallery dedicated solely to illustration was founded by Sir Quentin Blake. To 15 Jan: Ardizzone: A Retrospective. Works by Edward Ardizzone, one of the most significant illustrators of the 20th century. To 26 Feb: The Tale of Kitty-in-Boots. See Quentin Blake’s original drawings for Beatrix Potter’s newly rediscovered story. Adult £7.50; child £4. Tue-Sun 10am-6pm. www.houseofillustration.org.uk. 2 Granary Square, N1C 4BH. T: 020-3696 2020. Off map. Station: King’s Cross St Pancras.

The Guards Museum Learn about the history, stories and regimental heritage of the five regiments of the Foot Guards: Grenadier, Coldstream, Scots, Irish and Welsh Guards, which today watch over the royal palaces. A great insight into the Changing the Guard ceremony. Daily 10am-4pm. Adult £6; child free. www.theguardsmuseum.com. Wellington Barracks, Birdcage Walk, SW1E 6HQ. T: 020-7414 3271. D5. Station: St James’s Park/Westminster.

Horniman Museum & Gardens Collection based upon that of the adventuring Victorian tea trader Frederick John Horniman. To 8 Jan: Fauna Brazil. Photos by João Marcos Rosa showcasing the wildlife of Brazil. To 15 Jan: European Wildlife Photographer of the Year. See more than 80 exceptional images showcasing the beauty and diversity of Earth, including a newborn seal’s first glimpse of the world. 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, with touchscreen guides and a working stables. Changing 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.

Imperial War Museum Huge displays of conflicts, particularly those that involve Britain and the Commonwealth. To 8 Jan: Real to Reel: A Century of War Movies. Go behind the scenes of some of the most iconic war films ever made including The Dam Busters, Apocalypse Now, Saving Private Ryan and Casablanca, and discover the personal stories and surviving wartime artefacts associated with the box-office hits. To 12 Mar: Visions of War Above and Below. Imaginative responses to conflict, from surreal depictions of aircraft as creatures, to abstract views of bombing raids and detailed drawings of life in submarines. To 28 Aug: Edmund Clark: War of Terror. Explore the measures taken by states to protect their citizens and how those methods of control affect the world. 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.

The restored former home of Frederic, Lord Leighton is a museum of his life and work (p. 32). Permanent collections include fine paintings, drawings and sculptures. Don’t miss the two-storey Arab Hall built as a showcase for Leighton’s collection of more than 1,000 tiles from the Middle East. To 2 Apr: Flaming June: The Making of an Icon. Leighton’s masterpiece returns to the ‘House Beautiful’ where it was painted and is reunited with the other four paintings from the artist’s last submission to the Royal Academy in 1895. Wed-Mon 10am-5.30pm. Adult £12; 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 is the largest display of its kind ever staged in London. It also features the Cars of Spectre, the first UK exhibition of items from the latest film release. 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.

London Transport Museum Explore London’s transport system. Highlights include iconic red buses, the world’s first Underground steam train and a padded cell – a train carriage dating back to the 1890s. Permanent gallery London by Design reveals how London has become a world leader in transport design. Ongoing exhibit Designology explores how design is encountered in our everyday journeys and how this has evolved over the past century. To 18 Feb: Weaving Futures. Examine the role of textiles in modern transport now and in the future. MonThur & Sat-Sun 10am-6pm; Fri 11am-6pm. Adult £17; child free. www.ltmuseum.co.uk. Covent Garden Piazza, WC2E 7BB. T: 020-7379 6344. E8. Station: Covent Garden.

Museum of Brands, Packaging & Advertising Fascinating insight into how everyday lives have changed over the past 200 years through the evolution of consumer brands. Exhibits include toys, magazines, newspapers, technology, travel, fashion and design. The revamped Time Tunnel transports visitors through the dramatic rise of branding (p. 32). To 29 Jan: The Graphics of Punk. A wide variety of graphic art that emanated from an era of anti-establishment sentiment. Tue-Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 11am-5pm. Adult £9; child £5. www.museumofbrands.com. 111-117 Lancaster Rd, W11 1QT. T: 020-7243 9611. Off map. Station: Ladbroke Grove.

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MUSEUMS & GALLERIES Museum of London

Sir John Soane’s Museum

Somerset House

The world’s largest urban history museum, covering London’s history from pre-Roman times to today. To 15 Jan: Punks. Hear the experiences and see personal items from the men and women who experienced punk in the 1970s. To 17 Apr: Fire! Fire! Discover London before, during and after the Great Fire of 1666 in an interactive exhibition marking the 350th anniversary of the disaster. 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.

The architect Soane’s former home, a Regency townhouse left to the nation in 1837 as a public museum, now houses a gem of a collection including Hogarth paintings, his own architectural drawings and antiquities from around the world. To 28 Jan: Below Stairs. Four leading contemporary designers display works inside the newly-restored Regency kitchens. To 11 Mar: Robert Adam’s London. Discover a vision for London by one of Britain’s greatest architects. 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.

This Thameside neo-classical 18th-century building houses the famous Courtauld Gallery. To 15 Jan: Malick Sidibé: The Eye of Modern Mali. Exhibition of the Malian photographer. To 15 Jan: Skate at Somerset House. By day, skate in the splendour of the courtyard, or go after dark and listen to DJs while you glide over the ice. To 12 Mar: Hair by Sam McKnight. Major exhibition celebrating the master hairstylist’s remarkable 40 year career, from the late 1970s to the present day. Galleries daily 10am-6pm. Admission free; charges for special exhibitions. www.somersethouse.org.uk. Strand, WC2R 1LA. T: 020-7845 4600. E8. Station: Temple.

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 including London, Sugar & Slavery, charting the transatlantic slave trade and its links to the city. The Many East Ends gallery explores the culture of the area through the eyes of its inhabitants. To 9 Jan: Explore the Mudlarks Gallery. Free interactive learning space for younger visitors. 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.

National Maritime Museum Spread over several sites, which were originally part of a 19th-century school for seafarers’ children. Includes the Maritime Galleries, which house Captain Cook’s ship Endeavour and Admiral Horatio Nelson’s Trafalgar uniform. To 17 Apr: Emma Hamilton: Seduction and Celebrity. Discover why the woman who captured the heart of Nelson was so extraordinary. Mon-Sun 10am5pm. 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.

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Natural History Museum Exhibits about nature’s many wonders. To 8 Jan: Ice Rink. Book ahead for a day or night session on one of the capital’s best annual ice rinks (opening times vary but usually 11am-9pm). To 10 Sep: Wildlife Photographer of the Year. Annual exhibition illustrating the abundance and vulnerability of life on our planet. 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.

Queen’s House This 17th-century house – once home to Charles I’s queen, Henrietta Maria – now displays a stunning fine art collection, including works by Great Masters such as Gainsborough, Hogarth and van de Velde. Daily 10am-5pm; closed bank holidays. Admission free. www.rmg.co.uk/queens-house. Queen’s House, Romney Rd, SE10 9NF. T: 020-8858 4422. Off map. Station: Cutty Sark.

Science Museum Enjoy changing exhibitions, an IMAX 3D cinema and more. At the permanent gallery, Information Age, you can see rare exhibits including the BBC’s first radio transmitter 2LO. Mathematics: The Winton Gallery is a new gallery devoted to the colourful world of maths. 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.

Want to feel the weight of the Championships trophies? Interested in watching an interactive ghost of John McEnroe? Keen to cast your eyes over Andy Murray’s title-winning whites? Then step inside the multi-dimensional journey that is Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum. With complimentary audio guides in 10 languages, learn about the history of the sport, see the Championship trophies, and the amazing new Virtual Reality experience. You may also take the behind the scenes tour of the grounds and explore the home of tennis, including Centre Court, for a truly inspirational visit. Supported by

New Virtual Reality experience Open Daily: 10:00am until 5:00pm Nearest Underground: Southfields The Museum Building, The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club, Church Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 5AE

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MUSEUMS & GALLERIES Twinings Museum

Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum & Tours

Guildhall Art Gallery

The home of Twinings the teamakers since 1706, where visitors can get a taste of this 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 10.30am-4.30pm. Admission free. www.twinings.co.uk. 216 Strand, WC2R 1AP. T: 0207353 3511. D9. Station: Temple.

The original trophies, art, fashions and donations from the current champions are on display. Audio-guides in 10 languages make this enjoyable for all. Look out for the ghost of John McEnroe and the new virtual-reality experience taking you to Centre Court. To 20 Mar: Reinventing the Racket. Ongoing fun-packed exhibition of the museum’s most iconic and unusual rackets, featuring the old, the new and the entirely unique. Daily 10am-5pm. Museum adult £13; child £8. Museum & Tour adult £24; child £15. Family offer: one free child for every full-price adult. www.wimbledon.com/museum. All England Lawn Tennis Club, Church Rd, SW19 5AE. T: 020-8946 6131. Off map. Station: Southfields then bus 493 or a 12-minute walk.

Art from 1670 to the present day. At the new Heritage Gallery, you can see treasures including William Shakespeare’s First Folio. To 22 Jan: Victorians Decoded: Art and Telegraphy. Discover the impact of telegraphy on the artistic imagination and wider social consciousness in the 19th century. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun noon-4pm. Admission free; charges for special exhibitions. www.cityof london.gov.uk. Guildhall Yard, off Gresham St, EC2V 5AE. T: 020-7332 3700. D10. Station: St Paul’s/Bank.

GALLERIES Barbican Multi-arts venue.

To 8 Jan: Bedwyr Williams: The Gulch. Explore a succession of surreal and theatrically Victoria and Albert staged scenes on a journey conjured There are more than Museum up by one of the contemporary art 850 free museums Commonly called the V&A, this world’s most exciting and innovative and galleries museum houses a great collection artists. 20-28 Jan: Siobhan Davies in London of fine and applied arts. To 5 Feb: Dance. New installation comprised Opus Anglicanum: Masterpieces of English of multiple pieces by choreographers, Medieval Embroidery. See artistic visual artists, scientists and designers (p. 33). embroidery that England was famed for in the To 5 Feb: The Vulgar: Fashion Redefined. Exhibition 12th to 15th centuries. To 26 Feb: You Say You exploring the inherently challenging but utterly Want a Revolution? Records & Rebels 1966-1970. compelling territory of taste in fashion, from the Explore the significance and impact of the Renaissance through to contemporary design. late 1960s, expressed through music, fashion, Mon-Sat 9am-11pm; Sun noon-11pm; bank film, design and political activism. To 12 Mar: holidays noon-11pm. www.barbican.org.uk. Undressed: A Brief History of Underwear. Garments Barbican Centre, Silk St, EC2Y 8DS. T: 020-7638 and accessories for men and women together 4141. D10. Station: Barbican. with photographs and film, advertisements and Ben Uri Gallery packaging reveal the changing concepts of the The London Jewish Museum of Art. Mon 1pmideal body. Daily 10am-5.45pm. Admission free; 5.30pm; Tue-Fri 10am-5.30pm; Sat & Sun 11amcharges for special exhibitions. www.vam.ac.uk. 5pm. Admission free. www.benuri.org.uk. 108a Cromwell Rd, SW7 2RL. T: 020-7942 2000. F4/5. Boundary Rd, off Abbey Rd, NW8 0RH. T: 020-7604 Station: South Kensington. 3991. Off map. Station: Kilburn High Road.

The Wallace Collection

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. To 26 Mar: The Appliance of Science: Analysing Arms and Armour by Neutron Diffraction. Display highlighting the richness of Indian and Islamic material culture and technology. Daily 10am-5pm. Admission free. www.wallace collection.org. Hertford House, Manchester Square, W1U 3BN. T: 020-7563 9500. D6. Station: Bond Street.

Wellcome Collection Wellcome Trust’s public venue houses 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. Regular talks and tours (p. 32). To 15 Jan: Bedlam: The Asylum and Beyond. Uncover diverse and often contradictory ideas surrounding mental illness. To 21 May: Making Nature: How We See Animals. Examine the historical origins of our ideas about other animals. Tue-Wed & Fri-Sat 10am-6pm; Thur 10am-10pm; Sun 11am-6pm. Admission free. www.wellcome collection.org. 183 Euston Rd, NW1 2BE. T: 020-7611 2222. C7. Station: Euston.

The Courtauld Gallery European art collection in Somerset House. To 22 Jan: Rodin & Dance: The Essence of Movement. The first major exhibition to explore Rodin’s fascination with dance and acrobatic poses. Daily 10am-6pm. To 22 Jan adult £9.50. From 23 Jan adult £7. Child free. www.courtauld.ac.uk. Somerset House, Strand, WC2R 0RN. T: 020-7848 2526. E8. Station: Embankment.

Dulwich Picture Gallery England’s first public art gallery, founded in 1811, holds one of the finest collections of Old Masters in the UK. The building was designed by the renowned 19th-century architect Sir John Soane. To 5 Mar: Am I Rembrandt? Discover how stylistically different works can be attributed to the same artist. To 5 Mar: Dutch and Flemish Masterpieces.. A series of displays that delve deeper into four major artists in the gallery’s collection: Van Dyck, Dou, Rubens and Rembrandt. Tue-Fri 10am-5pm; Sat-Sun 11am-5pm; closed bank holidays. Adult £7; child free; charges for special exhibitions. www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk. Gallery Rd, SE21 7AD. T: 020-8693 5354. Off map. Station: West Dulwich/North Dulwich.

ICA (Institute of Contemporary Arts) Galleries, a book shop, a bar and cinemas. To 22 Jan: Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2016. Showcase of new and recent fine art graduates. To 5 Feb: Carmel Buckley and Mark Harris: Sparrow Come Back Home. Representations of calypso singer Mighty Sparrow’s records. 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.

The National Gallery One of the world’s great galleries houses works by masters from Monet to Leonardo da Vinci. Regular guided tours, talks and workshops; music from students of Royal College of Music each Fri 6pm-7pm. To 15 Jan: Beyond Caravaggio. Explore the influence of this revolutionary figure. From 19 Jan: Fourth Plinth Shortlist. See the proposals for the 2018 and 2020 Fourth Plinth. To 29 Jan: Maíno’s Adorations: Heaven on Earth. Experience two outstanding masterpieces by the Spanish painter, which are on display in the UK for the first time. The Adoration of the Shepherds and The Adoration of the Kings originally formed part of a vast altarpiece for the high altar of the church in the Dominican house of San Pedro Mártir in Toledo. To 26 Mar: Australia’s Impressionists. Discover Australia’s significant Impressionist movement in the first UK exhibition to focus on the subject. Sat-Thur 10am-6pm; Fri 10am-9pm. Admission free; charges for special exhibitions. www.nationalgallery.org.uk. Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN. T: 020-7747 2885. E7. Station: Charing Cross.

National Portrait Gallery British history told through portraiture. To 5 Feb: Picasso Portraits. Major exhibition focusing on the artist’s portrayal of family, friends and lovers. To 26 Feb: Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize 2016. See portraits by some of the most exciting contemporary photographers from around the world. 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.

Newport Street Gallery Damien Hirst’s huge new gallery exhibits work from his extensive art collection. To 19 Mar: Who What When Where How and Why. The first major solo exhibition of work by British artist Gavin Turk since 2002. Tue-Sun 10am-6pm. Admission free. www.newportstreetgallery.com. Newport St, SE11 6AJ. T: 020-3141 9320. G8. Station: Vauxhall/ Lambeth North.

Take a close look at Rodin’s sculptures in The Courtauld Gallery

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V&A Museum of Childhood National childhood objects over the ages. To 8 Jan: Tales. Twelve images by photographer Sonya Hurtado explore the imaginary world of childhood. To 23 Apr: Game Plan: Board Games Rediscovered. Some of the world’s best known and most loved board games. The exhibition will include family favourites such as Cluedo and Trivial Pursuit, and traditional games like chess. Daily 10am-5.45pm. Admission free. www.museumofchildhood.org.uk. Cambridge Heath Rd, E2 9PA. T: 0208983 5200. Off map. Station: Bethnal Green.

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MUSEUMS & GALLERIES The Photographers’ Gallery London’s largest gallery devoted to photography. To 15 Jan: Feminist Avant-Garde of the 1970s. A timely reminder of the wide impact of a generation of artists. Mon-Wed & Fri-Sat 10am-6pm; Thur 10am-8pm; Sun 11.30am-6pm. Admission free before noon, then £3. www.thephotographers gallery.org.uk. 16-18 Ramillies St, W1F 7LW. T: 020-7087 9300. D7. Station: Oxford Circus.

The Queen’s Gallery Treasures from the Royal Collection. To 17 Apr: Portrait of the Artist. The first exhibition to focus on images of artists from within the Royal Collection. 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.

Rivington Place Cutting-edge gallery and cultural space dedicated to ethnically visual arts from the organisations Iniva and Autograph ABP. 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

Saatchi Gallery Groundbreaking contemporary art in a stunningly renovated Georgian building, covering a mammoth 70,000 square feet. To 28 Feb: Painters’ Painters. See the work of nine present-day painters who already inspire the next generation of artists. Artists include Martin Maloney and David Brian Smith and Ryan Mosley. 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.

Tate Britain Traditional and contemporary British art. To 2 Jan: Turner Prize 2016. Discover the four artists shortlisted for this year’s award. To 5 Mar: Paul Nash. Includes his earliest drawings and iconic World War II paintings. Daily 10am-6pm. Admission free; charges for special exhibitions. www.tate.org.uk. Millbank, SW1P 4RG. T: 020-7887 8888. G8. Station: Pimlico.

Tate Modern

A respected arts space in Kensington Gardens displaying modern and contemporary work. To 12 Feb: Lucy Raven. Works that focus on what happens behind the camera or between the frames of a film or animation. Tue-Sun 10am-6pm. Admission free. www.serpentinegalleries.org. Kensington Gardens, W2 3XA. T: 020-7402 6075. E4. Station: South Kensington.

International modern art in the transformed Bankside Power Station, plus regular installations. To 8 Jan: The EY Exhibition: Wifredo Lam. Major retrospective of one of the most notable Cuban artists of the 20th century. To 2 Apr: Robert Rauschenberg. Discover the modern American master who changed the face of art. To 7 May: The Radical Eye: Modernist Photography from the Sir Elton John Collection. See one of the world’s greatest private collections of photography. 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.

Serpentine Sackler Gallery

Whitechapel Gallery

Serpentine Gallery

Previously The Magazine Building, this arts space near the Serpentine Gallery was designed by renowned architect Zaha Hadid. To 12 Feb: Zaha Hadid: Early Paintings and Drawings. Works by the visionary architect (p. 34). Tue-Sun 10am-6pm. Admission free. www.serpentinegallery.org. West Carriage Drive, Kensington Gardens, W2 2AR. T: 020-7402 6075. E4. Station: South Kensington.

Influential East End gallery with modern art. To 15 Jan: William Kentridge: Thick Time. Discover the magnificence of six large-scale installations by the artist. Tue-Wed & Fri-Sun 11am-6pm; 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.

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Eighteenth-century apartments with RA Collection works in all media, including architecture. To 2 Jan: Abstract Expressionism. The display reveals an unparalleled period in American art. 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.

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Join the circus! Founded by Canadian Guy Laliberté, and running for more than 30 years, Cirque du Soleil has performed in five continents to more than 100 million people. It now returns to the Royal Albert Hall with the hit show Amaluna (from 12 Jan), a year after its UK premiere, with new acts, music and costumes. Amaluna is a fusion of ama – which means ‘mother’ in many languages – and luna, or ‘moon’. It’s also the name of the magical island where the show’s story unfolds. Inspired by Greek mythology, William Shakespeare’s The Tempest and Mozart’s opera The Magic Flute, Amaluna is set on an island governed by a goddess named Prospera. To guide a boat of young men to the island, Prospera conjures up a storm. Her cunning plan works and one of the men falls for her daughter Miranda. But when their love is put to the test by a jealous rival, will it survive? The show’s new artistic director, James Santos, says: ‘We are happy to introduce an incredible unicycle act in which two Japanese artists will grace our stage with their energy.

We also have an exceptional Banquine troop, where 11 artists will perform a spectacular act that pushes the acrobatic boundaries in ways you could never imagine. There are no audiences like the ones in London and to return with a new version of Amaluna is truly a blessing.’ The stage revolves so you can see each act from every angle. Set in a bamboo forest, lighting casts shadows resembling a canopy of trees on to the ceiling. The story is brought alive by a 48-strong cast made up of jugglers, acrobats, a contortionist

and an all-female eight-piece band. You can also expect a mesmerising teeterboard routine – which sees performers jumping on seesaws and hurling themselves in the air. Meanwhile, you will watch with bated breath as a woman balances upside down on top of a 5ft 5in water bowl, an act which is only topped by another woman balancing 13 branches like a pack of cards. New acts this year include two unicyclists and a human pyramid. There are 14 new artists – mostly women – which, Santos says, creates a different dynamic. While watching the impossible is the highlight of the show, Amaluna wouldn’t be what it is without its music. As well as the new acts, composers Bob & Bill – also known as Guy Dubuc and Marc Lessard – have composed two songs to accompany the show’s existing raw, edgy guitar tunes, which create the atmosphere of a rock concert. Go and bag yourself a ticket – you’ll be over the moon you did. For full listing, turn to p. 40

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MUSICALS & PERFORMANCES Aladdin This Broadway and West End hit has a stellar cast led by director and choreographer Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon). Expect tunes such as A Whole New World and Friend Like Me with lyrics by Tim Rice and a real magic carpet. Just how do they do that? Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Thur & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £29.75-£127.25. www.aladdin themusical.co.uk. Prince Edward Theatre, Old Compton St, W1D 4HS. T: 0844-482 5151. D7. Station: Tottenham Court Road.

The Bodyguard To 7 Jan: Soul singer Beverley

Knight wows from start to finish as she sings Whitney Houston’s hits from the film, including I Will Always Love You, Run to You and Queen of the Night, in this musical about a singer who falls in love with her bodyguard. You’ll be dancing in your seat by the end of it! Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 3pm. Tickets £25-£67. www.dominiontheatre.com. Dominion Theatre, 268-269 Tottenham Court Rd, W1T 7AQ. T: 0845-200 7982. D7. Station: Tottenham Court Road.

The Book of Mormon

From 12 Jan: The Canadian circus company Cirque du Soleil has done it again! Prepare to be wowed by acrobats and an unusual balancing act. Please check for times and prices (p. 38). www.royalalberthall.com. Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, SW7 2AP. T: 020-7589 8282. F4. Station: South Kensington.

This controversial satire, from the writers of TV’s South Park, follows the exploits of two hapless missionaries from the Church of Latter Day Saints. Winner of four Olivier Awards, including best new musical. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £29.75-£202.25. www.bookofmormon london.com. Prince of Wales Theatre, Coventry St, W1D 6AS. T: 0844-482 5110. E7. Station: Leicester Square/Piccadilly Circus.

Beautiful – The Carole King Musical

Cinderella

Hit musical about the early life and career of the award-winning singer-songwriter Carole King. Mon & Wed-Sat 7.30pm; Tue, Thur & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £15-£127.50. www.beautifulmusical.co.uk. Aldwych Theatre, 49 Aldwych, WC2B 4DF. T: 0845200 7981. E8. Station: Covent Garden/Holborn/ Charing Cross.

To 15 Jan: Catch a host of celebrities including Amanda Holden in this classic pantomime – a festive British tradition. Check for days and times. Tickets £19.50-£99.50. www.reallyusefultheatres.co.uk. London Palladium, Argyll St, W1F 7TF. T: 0844-412 2704. D7. Station: Oxford Circus.

Amaluna

Dreamgirls Glee TV star Amber Riley plays Effie White in this musical about the tumultuous journey of a young female singing trio from Chicago. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £20-£145. www.savoy theatre.org. Savoy Theatre, Strand, WC2R 0ET. T: 0844-871 7687. E8. Station: Covent Garden.

The Girls From 28 Jan: Take That superstar Gary Barlow has teamed up with his friend Tim Firth – the writer of the film Calendar Girls – to create this musical, which, like the film, is inspired by a true story. It follows a group of Yorkshire women who stripped for a Women’s Institute charity calendar. Mon-Sat 7.30pm. Tickets £25-£55. www.phoenix theatrelondon.co.uk. Phoenix Theatre, 110 Charing Cross Rd, WC2H 0JP. T: 0843-316 1082. E7. Station: Tottenham Court Road.

In the Heights A Tony Award-winning musical about young love, set on the mean streets of Washington Heights in New York. Mon-Tue & Thur-Fri 8pm; Tue 3pm; Sat 8.30pm; Sun 6pm. Tickets £22.50-£59.50. www.intheheightslondon.com. King’s Cross Theatre, corner of King’s Boulevard and Goods Way, N1C 4UR. T: 0844-871 7604. Off map. Station: King’s Cross.

Jersey Boys The hit Olivier Award-winning story of US pop sensations Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Check for days and times. Tickets £24.50-£114. www.jerseyboyslondon.com. Piccadilly Theatre, 16 Denman St, W1D 7DY. T: 0844-871 7630. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.

Kinky Boots Fun musical about a shoe factory which reinvigorates its business after its new owner decides to produce knee-high boots for drag queens. With music by Cyndi Lauper. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £23.98-£125. www.kinkybootsthemusical.co.uk. Adelphi Theatre, 409-412 Strand, WC2R 0NS. T: 0844-579 0094. E8. Station: Charing Cross.

Lazarus To 22 Jan: This David Bowie musical is a sequel to the 1976 film The Man Who Fell to Earth, which starred David Bowie (p. 12). Tue-Sun, please check for times. Tickets £15-£95. www.kingscrosstheatre.com. King’s Cross Theatre, corner of King’s Boulevard and Goods Way, N1C 4UR. T: 0844-871 7604. Off map. Station: King’s Cross.

Poster girls Take That singer Gary Barlow has teamed up with his friend Tim Firth – the writer of the film Calendar Girls – to create a new musical, The Girls, at the Phoenix Theatre (from 30 Jan). Barlow, who has written songs for the show such as Hello Yorkshire I’m a Virgin, says: ‘I could hear the music straight away, and thought it should be a massive part of the story. It takes the show to a new level.’ The musical is inspired by the true story of a group of Yorkshire women who posed nude for a Women’s Institute charity calendar, to raise money for a memorial to a friend’s husband, who died from cancer.

The world’s longest-running musical, adapted from Victor Hugo’s classic novel, is set in post-revolutionary France. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £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.

Disney’s The Lion King Wonderful adaptation of the popular Disney film with ingenious costumes and inventive puppetry. Tue-Sat 7.30pm; Wed, Sat & Sun 2.30pm. Tickets £40.20-£142.20. www.thelionking.co.uk. Lyceum Theatre, 21 Wellington St, WC2E 7RQ. T: 0844-871 3000. E8. Station: Covent Garden.

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ENTERTAINMENT Mamma Mia! A tribute to the popular music of ABBA, with a feel-good story set on a Greek island. Mon-Sat 7.45pm; Thur & Sat 3pm. Tickets £15-£97.50. www.mamma-mia.com. Novello, Aldwych, WC2B 4LD. T: 0844-482 5115. 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 Brilliant feel-good musical based on the story of Motown Records, which launched the careers of Diana Ross and the Supremes, Michael Jackson and more. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Thur & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £19.50-£145. www.shaftesburytheatre.com. Shaftesbury Theatre, 210 Shaftesbury Avenue, WC2H 8DP. T: 020-7379 5399. D8. Station: Tottenham Court Road/Holborn.

Promises, Promises

Thriller Live

From 13 Jan: Burt Bacharach’s tunes bring

alive a book by Neil Simon in this Broadway musical based on the Billy Wilder film The Apartment. An insurance worker faces a moral dilemma when he’s promised a promotion in return for allowing his flat to be used for ‘entertaining’ (p. 44). Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Sat 3pm. Tickets £14-£25. www.southwark playhouse.co.uk. Southwark Playhouse, 77-85 Newington Causeway, SE1 6BD. T: 020-7407 0234. Off map. Station: Elephant and Castle.

Rent – The Musical To 28 Jan: Set around Christmas, this musical about a group of friends and lovers struggling to pay their rent will make you feel alive with its catchy tunes – and manage to pull your heartstrings too. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Thur & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £19.50-£59.50. www.stjamestheatre. co.uk. St James Theatre, 12 Palace St, SW1E 5JA. T: 0844-264 2140. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.

School of Rock: The Musical

Long-running Gothic drama in which a mysterious masked man haunts the Paris Opera House. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Thur & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £23-£125. www.thephantomoftheopera.com. Her Majesty’s Theatre, 57 Haymarket, SW1Y 4QL. T: 0844-412 2707. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.

Potted Panto

Stomp

3 & 7-8 Jan: Take a madcap ride through seven

classic pantomimes from Aladdin to Dick Whittington. Please check for times. Tickets £26.50-£38.50. www.nimaxtheatres.com. Garrick Theatre, 2 Charing Cross Rd, WC2H 0HH. T: 0844482 9673. E7/8. Station: Leicester Square.

The Wedding Reception 28 Jan: Will and Kate dream of having an intimate wedding reception – but their family have other ideas. As a guest, you’ll enjoy a threecourse dinner and a hilarious improvised show. 7.30pm-10pm. Tickets £38-£43. www.inter activetheatre.com. Kingsway Hall Hotel, 66 Great Queen St, WC2B 5BX. T: 0845154 4145. D8. Station: Holborn.

Shakespeare’s Globe has London’s only thatched roof since the Great Fire of 1666

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s latest musical, based on the film of the same name, was a hit on Broadway and it is a smash here, too. Mon, Wed-Sat 7.30pm; Thur & Sat 2.30pm; Sun 3pm. Tickets £15-£99.50. www.school ofrockthemusical.com. New London Theatre, 166 Drury Lane, WC2B 5PF. T: 020-7452 3000. D8. Station: Covent Garden.

The Phantom of the Opera

Non-stop songs and dance celebrate Michael Jackson’s career. Tue-Fri 7.30pm; Sat 4pm & 8pm; Sun 3.30pm & 7.30pm. Tickets £30-£90.50. www.thrillerlive.com. Lyric, 29 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 7ES. T: 0844-482 9674. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.

An award-winning fusion of theatre, dance, comedy and rhythmic percussion. Mon & Thur-Sat 8pm; Thur & Sat-Sun 3pm; Sun 6pm; occasional Weds. 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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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 £19.50-£125. www.wickedthemusical.co.uk. Apollo Victoria Theatre, 17 Wilton Rd, SW1V 1LG. T: 0844-871 3001. F7. Station: Victoria.

PLAYS Art Matthew Warchus directs this play about friendship, prejudice and tolerance. Please check for times. Tickets £16-£125. www.oldvictheatre.com. The Old Vic, The Cut, SE1 8NB. T: 0844-871 7628. F9. Station: Waterloo.

The Comedy about a Bank Robbery A hilarious play about six incompetent crooks desperate to get hold of a diamond, from the team behind The Play That Goes Wrong. Tue-Fri 7.30pm; Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm; Sun 3pm & 7pm. Tickets £20-£49.50. www.thecomedyabout abankrobbery.com. Criterion Theatre, 218-223 Piccadilly, W1V 9LB. T: 0844-815 6131. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Adaptation of Mark Haddon’s novel about a boy with learning difficulties who uncovers more than expected when investigating a local mystery. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Thur & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £18-£92.50. www.curiousonstage.com. Gielgud Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 6AR. T: 0844-482 5130. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus/ Leicester Square.

Laughing all the way to the bank It’s not often that you find your cheekbones aching from laughter, but they will be after you see The Comedy about a Bank Robbery at the Criterion Theatre. The play, which comes from the award-winning troupe behind The Play that Goes Wrong, tells the story of a gang robbing a diamond from a bank. The plot, however, is merely the thread that pulls the madness together, which sees an inventive use of props and staging, from a bird’s eye view of a bank office to pigeons called Simon and Deborah. The exceptional timing, unrelenting energy and straight-faced execution of the hilarity make this a hit.

From 16 Jan: In Italy shortly after World War I, Death disguises himself as a handsome prince in a bid to understand why life is so cherished and death is so dreaded. Then he falls head over heels for a woman who is already engaged. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed 2.30pm; Sat 3pm. Tickets £17.50£39.50. Charing Cross Theatre, The Arches, Villiers St, WC2N 6NL. T: 0844-493 0650. E8. Station: Charing Cross.

The Dresser To 14 Jan: The show must go on! This comedy, set during World War II, is about an actor who is so unwilling to play King Lear that his dresser ends up taking the part. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £10-£85. www.duke ofyorkstheatre.co.uk. Duke of York’s Theatre, 104 St Martin’s Lane, WC2N 4BG. T: 0844871 7627. E8. Station: Leicester Square.

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ENTERTAINMENT Escaped Alone From 25 Jan: Following its premiere earlier

this year, Caryl Churchill’s critically-acclaimed play returns for a short run before going on tour. Please check for times and prices. www.royalcourttheatre.com. Royal Court Theatre, Sloane Square, SW1W 8AS. T: 020-7565 5000. Off map. Station: Sloane Square.

Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience Seventies-style dining and interactive comedy combine in this theatrical experience based on the cult TV comedy. Please check for times. Tickets £59-£69. www.faultytowers-uk.com. The Torquay Suite Theatre, Amba Hotel Charing Cross, Strand, WC2N 5HX. T: 0845-154 4145. E8. Station: Charing Cross. Kingsway Hall Hotel, 66 Great Queen St, WC2B 5BX. D8. Station: Holborn.

The Kite Runner Based on Khaled Hosseini’s best-selling novel, this new play is set in Kabul, Afghanistan, during a kite competition just as it’s on the verge of war. But childhood friends Hassan and Amir don’t foresee the terrible incident which will shatter their lives. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Thur & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £14.75-£91.75. www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk. Wyndham’s Theatre, Charing Cross Rd, WC2H 0DA. T: 0844-482 5120. E7. Station: Leicester Square.

Mary Stuart To 21 Jan: A classic tragedy about the last days of Mary, Queen of Scots as she is imprisoned in England for the murder of her husband – although the real reason is because she claims the throne of England held by her cousin Queen Elizabeth I. Will Elizabeth sign Mary’s death sentence? Please check for times. Tickets £10-£60. www.almeida.co.uk. Almeida Theatre, Almeida St, N1 1TA. T: 020-7359 4404. Off map. Station: Highbury & Islington.

The Little Matchgirl and Other Happier Tales To 22 Jan: As a destitute girl

struggles to survive, she strikes matches to keep warm – and each match conjures up a new story. Check for times. Tickets £10-£62. www.shakespearesglobe.com. Sam Wanamaker Theatre, Shakespeare’s Globe, 21 New Globe Walk, SE1 9DT. T: 020-7401 9919. E10. Station: Blackfriars.

The Mousetrap A murderer strikes at a house party in Agatha Christie’s long-running whodunnit. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Tue 3pm; Sat 4pm. Tickets £18.50-£67.50. www.the-mousetrap.co.uk. St Martin’s Theatre, West St, WC2H 9NZ. T: 0844-499 1515. D7. Station: Leicester Square.

Nice Fish Direct from a sold-out season in New York, Academy and Bafta Award-winner Mark Rylance returns to the West End to perform in this comic play about two men fishing on a frozen lake. Directed by Claire van Kampen. Please check for times. Tickets £15-£90. www.atgtickets.com. Harold Pinter Theatre, Panton St, SW1Y 4DN. T: 0844-871 7622. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.

Once in a Lifetime To 14 Jan: Three actors in a struggling vaudeville troupe travel West to try their luck in 1930s Hollywood. With the advent of talking pictures, it’s a changing industry. A chance meeting with a film journalist gives the friends an idea: brimming with chutzpah they found a school of elocution for starlets of the silver screen, to help them adapt to ‘talkies’. When their scheme takes off they are plunged into a world of glamour – but as their responsibilities escalate, will the lustre last? Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £10£35. www.youngvic.org. Young Vic, 66 The Cut, SE1 8LZ. T: 020-7922 2922. F9. Station: Waterloo.

Peter Pan Goes Wrong To 29 Jan: A drama society is desperate to deliver a perfect performance of Peter Pan but on the way to Neverland the accidentprone thespians battle cast disputes, technical hitches and general bad luck – with hilarious results. Please check for times. Tue-Sat 7.30pm; Sun 3pm & 7pm. Tickets £15-£71.50. www.apollo theatrelondon.co.uk. Apollo Theatre, 31 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 7ES. T: 0330-333 4809. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.

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.

Saint Joan Gemma Arterton – star of St Trinian’s and Quantum of Solace – takes the lead in this tragedy about a 1431 trial of a young peasant, Joan of Arc, who was tortured and sentenced to life imprisonment after claiming to have visions of saints and angels. Joan chose to be burnt at the stake instead, and 25 years after her death was posthumously deemed a saint. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Thur & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £7.50-£40. www.donmarwarehouse.com. Donmar Warehouse, 41 Earlham St, WC2H 9LX. T: 0844-871 7624. D8. Station: Covent Garden.

The Tempest 5-28 Jan: William Shakespeare does it again:

this time, Amy Draper directs his play about Prospero, a father exiled on an island with his daughter. Pared back to 90 minutes, this is an exciting production of the magical play with ensemble performances and live music. Thur-Sat 8pm; Sat 3.30pm. Tickets £12-£20. www.southwark playhouse.co.uk. Southwark Playhouse, 77-85 Newington Causeway, SE1 6BD. T: 020-7407 0234. Off map. Station: Elephant and Castle.

The Woman in Black A spooky story adapted from Susan Hill’s Gothic novel, about a lawyer who visits a remote house to settle affairs after a woman’s death. 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.

Office politics Based on Billy Wilder’s film hit The Apartment, Promises, Promises at Southwark Playhouse (from 13 Jan; p. 42) tells the tale of a junior executive working in a New York insurance company who is pressurised into turning a blind eye to his superiors’ infidelities. Hal David’s lyrics, set to Burt Bacharach’s jaunty music, are the stars of the show. Still, Neil Simon’s legendary play about workplace politics and sexual misdemeanours has stood the test of time, too, and is as relevant today as it was when it first wowed audiences in the Sixties.

From 26 Jan: Loosely based on bizarre real-life events from Renaissance Italy, this Jacobean tale written by John Webster is a compelling tale of hypocrisy and corruption. Villains, victims and conspirators move through the dark spaces between reality and the world of nightmares, in the flickering light and shadow of the Playhouse. Please check for times and prices. www.shakespearesglobe.com. Sam Wanamaker Theatre, Shakespeare’s Globe, 21 New Globe Walk, SE1 9DT. T: 020-7401 9919. E10. Station: Blackfriars.

FESTIVALS & EVENTS London Short Film Festival 6-15 Jan: Now in its 14th year, this festival is a

series of talks and debates around cutting-edge independent film and screenings of short films under 45 minutes. In cinemas around London and the UK. www.shortfilms.org.uk. Various cinemas across the capital.

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ENTERTAINMENT National Television Awards 25 Jan: This annual live awards ceremony is

presented by Dermot O’Leary and is now in its 22nd year. Please check for times. Tickets £27£53. www.theo2.co.uk. The O2, Peninsula Square, SE10 0AX. T: 0844-856 0202. Off map. Station: North Greenwich.

CHILDREN & FAMILIES A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings To 29 Jan: During a thunderstorm, an old man

with enormous wings crashes to earth in a flurry of feathers. For over sevens. Adult £14; child £12. Check for times. www.littleangeltheatre.com. Little Angel Theatre, 14 Dagmar Passage, N1 2DN. T: 020-7226 1787. Off map. Station: Angel.

Babe, the Sheep-Pig A cute story for kids about a polite piglet who hangs out with the sheep. It is inspired by the hit film and book. Ideal for children aged five to 11. Please check for times. Adult £18.50; child £12. www.polkatheatre.com. Polka Theatre, 240 The Broadway, SW19 1SB. T: 020-8543 4888. Off map. Station: Wimbledon.

The Hunting Lodge From 31 Jan: Daisy knows, better than

anyone, what it takes to get your man, but sometimes what you want falls into your lap. Suitable for over 11s. Check for times. Adult £16; child £10. www.unicorntheatre.com. Unicorn Theatre, 147 Tooley St, SE1 2HZ. T: 020-7645 0560. E10. Station: London Bridge.

The Iron Man From 24 Jan: The Iron Man has been

eating every single piece of metal in sight: tractors, old cars, fences – right down to the last rusty nail, destroying farms everywhere. The angry farmers try to trap him, but in the end it’s down to a young boy to try to tame the monster. Suitable for over eights. Please check for times. Adult £12-£18; child £8-£12. www.unicorntheatre.com. Unicorn Theatre, 147 Tooley St, SE1 2HZ. T: 020-7645 0560. E10. Station: London Bridge.

Me... To 29 Jan: A tale about a baby penguin finding her feet in the big wide world. Although the penguin may be small, her family know she’s the biggest thing of all. The story is by the much-loved children’s author Emma Dodd. Suitable for children aged two to six. Adult £12; child £10. Please check for times. www.littleangel theatre.com. Little Angel Theatre, 14 Dagmar Passage, N1 2DN. T: 020-7226 1787. Off map. Station: Angel.

The Snowman To 1 Jan: A family favourite that blends dance, music, storytelling, spectacle and magic. As a friendship between a boy and his magical snowman is kindled, the two embark on an adventure to the North Pole, where they meet penguins, reindeer and Father Christmas. 11am & 2.30pm. Tickets £15-£36. www.sadlerswells.com. Peacock Theatre, Portugal St, WC2A 2HT. T: 0207863 8222. D8. Station: Holborn.

CONCERTS: CLASSICAL Cadogan Hall Classical events hall. 18 Jan: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Emmanuel Siffert conducts Brahms’ much-loved Violin Concerto, with soloist Wolfgang David, and Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony. 19 Jan: Joshua Bell and the Academy of St Martin-in-the-Fields. Academy music director and violinist Joshua Bell plays-directs Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E minor. 20 Jan: Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra with Truls Mørk. Edward Gardner conducts a compelling programme of Elgar’s deeply felt Cello Concerto, with cello soloist Truls Mørk. Please check for times and prices. www.cadoganhall.com. 5 Sloane Terrace, SW1X 9DQ. T: 020-7730 4500. G6. Station: Sloane Square.

St James’s Piccadilly This beautiful 1676 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 and recitals. On Wed nights there is Jazz Nights in the Café in the Crypt where you can soak up some music and admire the stunning Georgian architecture. www.smitf.org. St Martinin-the-Fields Church, Trafalgar Square, WC2N 4JJ. T: 020-7766 1100. E8. Station: Charing Cross.

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CONCERTS: POP, JAZZ & WORLD Cadogan Hall 14 Jan: The Pink Singers: SING! The Pink Singers perform everything from Mendelssohn to Lady Gaga. 22 Jan: An Evening with Tom Paxton. Over five decades of guitar music. 27 Jan: The Classic Rock Show. All your favourites from AC/DC and Aerosmith to Eric Clapton, The Eagles, Meatloaf and Queen. 28 Jan: Jazz in New York Part 2. A follow-up to the hall’s sell-out 2015 show, with small band music from Artie Shaw’s Gramercy Five and more. Please check for times and prices. www.cadoganhall.com. 5 Sloane Terrace, SW1X 9DQ. T: 020-7730 4500. F6. Station: Sloane Square.

The Jazz Café This vibrant venue offers live music and the club specialises in jazz and funk. 7 & 15 Jan: Celebrating Starman with The Jazz Cafe Orchestra. Listen to Bowie songs accompanied to a jazz orchestra. 14 Jan: The Roots’ 30 Year Anniversary. A 15-piece orchestra special. 20-21 Jan: Horse Meat Disco presents The Deep Throat Choir. Disco tracks by an all-female choir. Please check for times and prices. www.thejazzcafelondon.com. 5 Parkway, NW1 7PG. T: 0844-847 2514. Off map. Station: Camden Town.

HG Wells probably never expected his semi-autobiographical novel Kipps: The Story of a Simple Soul to inspire a musical like Half a Sixpence, which is on at the Noël Coward Theatre. Produced by Cameron Mackintosh, the feel-good show, which has already won great reviews, features hit songs from the original production such as Flash, Bang, Wallop and Money to Burn. Charlie Stemp, who is only 22, leads as the orphan Arthur Kipps, who inherits a fortune and rises up the social ladder, but soon finds that money will not necessarily make him happy. St Martin’s Lane, WC2N 4AU. T: 0844-482 5141. E8. Station: Leicester Square

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The O2 arena Enormous venue for live music. From 28 Jan: Drake. Part of the singer’s The Boy Meets World tour. 29-31 Jan: Black Sabbath. Rock on to this cult English band. Please check for times and prices. www.theo2.co.uk. The O2, Peninsula Square, SE10 0AX. T: 0844-856 0202. Off map. Station: North Greenwich.

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Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club London’s most famous jazz venue. 6-8 Jan: Natalie Williams’ Soul Family 10th Anniversary Festival. Singer Williams and her band perform R&B, soul and jazz. Every Fri: Viva Cuba! Live Cuban bands and DJs upstairs at Ronnie’s. 13-14 Jan: Nicola Conte Combo. Nicola Conte on guitar joins Gianluca Petrella on trombone, Daniele Tittarelli on the saxophone, Pietro Lussu on piano and Martin Höper on double bass. Check for times and prices. www.ronniescotts.co.uk. Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, 47 Frith St, W1D 4HT. T: 020-7439 0747. D7. Station: Tottenham Court Road.

DANCE London Coliseum Home to the English National Opera. Productions are sung in English. 11-22 Jan: Giselle. A ballet about a young peasant girl who falls for a duke who hides his nobility and his engagement to another woman. When she discovers he has deceived her, she is driven to madness. Please check for times. Tickets £14-£79. www.eno.org. 33 St Martin’s Lane, WC2N 4ES. T: 020-7845 9300. E8. Station: Charing Cross.

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Royal Opera House The Royal Ballet Company’s home base. To 12 Jan: The Nutcracker. Tchaikovsky’s famous score is brought to life by The Royal Ballet. Check for times (some sold out). Tickets £6-£120. www.roh.org.uk. Bow St, WC2E 9DD. T: 020-7304 4000. D8. Station: Covent Garden.

Sadler’s Wells To 29 Jan: The Red Shoes. Matthew Bourne’s version of the 1948 Powell and Pressburger film, which is in turn based on the tragic fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen. It tells the story of a talented dancer who finds herself torn between love and her career, with tragic consequences. Tue-Sat 7.30pm; Sat 2.30pm (& 26 Jan); Sun 2pm (not 1 Jan); Sun 7pm (not 1 & 29 Jan). Tickets £12-£68. www.sadlerswells.com. Sadler’s Wells Theatre, Rosebery Avenue, EC1R 4TN. T: 020-7863 8000. Off map. Station: Angel.

FILM BFI Southbank 10 Jan: Suffragette. Carey Mulligan stars in this

female-driven film about the struggle for women’s rights. 12 Jan: Mean Streets. Harvey Keitel plays a small-time New York hoodlum at odds with his morals and his friend (Robert De Niro). 17 Jan: Manchester by the Sea. When his brother dies, Lee (Casey Affleck) returns to his hometown to confront a painful past. www.bfi.org.uk. BFI Southbank, Belvedere Rd, SE1 8XT. T: 020-7928 3232. E8. Station: Waterloo.

The Lounge at ODEON Whiteleys Watch films in the intimate screening rooms, with comfortable leather seats, while enjoying food served to your seat. Please check programme for films. www.odeon.co.uk/thelounge. Whiteleys of Bayswater, Queensway, W2 4YL. T: 0871-2244 007. Off map. Station: Queensway. www.wheretraveler.com 47

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Let the sales begin! If you’ve had your eye on a special something, now is the time to bag a bargain. But first, read Kohinoor Sahota‘s guide to the January sales singer Florence Welch opened the sale, arriving in a green double-decker bus, accompanied by top-hatted attendants. She even performed a few songs in the store with her band Florence + the Machine. For designer goods at heavily reduced prices, head to famous department stores from John Lewis to House of Fraser. Meanwhile, Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City offer a mix of designer as well as high-street names to choose from. As for Selfridges, it is always trying to find playful ways for us to justify spending that little bit more money. In 2007, its posters proclaimed ‘I shop, therefore I am’, and in 2013, its advertising said ‘I didn’t find it, it found me’. So, before you go out on your shopping odyssey, here are a few tips: if you are unsure about an item, ask about the returns policy. Many retailers offer a longer period for you to return items if they are gifts. Crucially, if you see something you like, pick it up, as it may have been snapped up by the time you decide to come back for it. Bag a bargain! For full listings, turn to p. 51

BICESTER VILLAGE The real mecca for designer bargain hunters is outside London altogether, north of Oxford. Bicester Village (above) brings together 130 brands from Armani to Burberry. Bicester Village, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6WD

CHARITY SHOPS Are you a label lover with a conscience? Then visit a well-to-do area’s charity shops. The Beckhams donated Victoria’s Jimmy Choo shoes and David’s Dolce & Gabbana suits to the British Red Cross in Chelsea, and Keira Knightley donated the Vera Wang dress that she wore to the Oscars to Notting Hill’s Oxfam. British Red Cross, 69-71 Old Church St, SW3 5BS; Oxfam, 114 Notting Hill Gate, W11 3QS

SAMPLE SALES Sample sales sell designer names at a reduced price. It usually costs £2 to get in. Most items are from last season, but you can get up to 80 per cent off. Details of sales are available closer to the date, and can be found online. www.samplesaleguide.co.uk; www.designersales.co.uk

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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 evening. References at the end of listings (A1; B5 etc.) refer to coordinates on the map on p. 72-73. Check for new year closures

MAJOR STORES

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Designer names and regular events. 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.

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

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Jewellery, including charm bracelets that you can build. www.pandora.net. 257-259 Oxford St, W1C 2DD. T: 020-7407 2007. D6. Station: Oxford Circus.

This British institution is famed for its food hall. Mon-Sat 10am-9pm; Sun noon-6pm. www.fortnum andmason.com. 181 Piccadilly, W1A 1ER. T: 0845300 1707. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.

Hamleys One of the world’s biggest toy shops. Mon-Fri 9am-10pm; Sat 9.30am-9pm; Sun noon6pm. www.hamleys.com. 188-196 Regent St, W1B 5BT. T: 0871-704 1977. D7. Station: Oxford Circus.

Harrods Edwardian food halls and luxury men and women’s fashion (p. 48). Mon-Fri 10am-9pm; Sun 11.30am6pm. www.harrods.com. 87-135 Brompton Rd, SW1X 7XL. T: 020-7730 1234. F5. Station: Knightsbridge.

Liberty The epitome of heritage combined with cuttingedge design. Mon-Sat 10am-8pm; Sun noon-6pm. www.liberty.co.uk. Great Marlborough St, W1B 5AH. T: 020-7734 1234. D6. Station: Oxford Circus.

House of Fraser Fashion, beauty, homeware and electrical goods (p. 48). Mon-Fri 9.30am-10pm; Sun noon-6.30pm. www.houseoffraser.com. 318 Oxford St, W1C 1HF. T: 0844-800 3752. D6. Station: Oxford Circus.

John Lewis Find fashion labels, homeware and electrical goods at this trusted department store (p. 48). Mon-Wed & Fri 9.30am-8pm; Thur 9.30am-9pm; Sun noon6pm. www.johnlewis.com. 300 Oxford St, W1A 1EX. T: 020-7629 7711. D6. Station: Oxford Circus.

Wempe Big selection of luxury jewellery and watches. www.wempe.com. 43-44 New Bond St, W1S 2SA. T: 020-7493 2299. E6. Station: Bond Street.

KID’S STORES Nickelodeon

Products inspired by the TV channel’s shows. Includes London-inspired toys, such as stuffed toy guards. Mon-Fri 10am-10pm; Sat 10am-11pm; Sun noon-6pm. 1 Leicester Square, WC2H 7NA. E7. Station: Leicester Square.

SPECIALIST STORES Buckingham Palace Shop

Royal souvenirs, including a jewellery line created by Alex Monroe. 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 ‘Queen’s chemist’ also has a walk-in clinic for vaccinations. www.johnbellcroyden.co.uk. Check for opening times. 50-54 Wigmore St, W1U 2AU. T: 020-7935 5555. D6. Station: Bond Street.

London Glassblowing Dazzling glass art plus workshops where you can create your own glass pieces. www.londonglass blowing.co.uk. 62-66 Bermondsey St, SE1 3UD. T: 020-7403 2800. F11. Station: London Bridge.

M&M’s World PASS PARTNER Sweet treats, including a giant M&M’s World and London-inspired chocolate souvenirs. Mon-Sat 10am-midnight; Sun noon-6pm. www.mmsworld.com. 1 Swiss Court, W1D 6AP. T: 020-7025 7171. E7. Station: Leicester Square.

Prestat One of London’s oldest chocolate shops sells hot chocolate, truffles and more. Please check for times. www.prestat.co.uk. 14 Princes Arcade, SW1Y 6DS. T: 020-8961 8555. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.

Twinings This is one of the capital’s oldest shops – it’s been trading from 1706 – and is full of a variety of teas and infusions. Enjoy a free Tea Tasting session. Mon-Fri 9.30am-8pm; Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 11am-6pm. www.twinings.co.uk. 216 Strand, WC2R 1AP. T: 020-7353 3511. D9. Station: Temple.

We Built This City Quirky souvenir shop that offers prints and other products created by British-based designers. www.webuiltthiscity.co.uk. 56-57 Carnaby St, W1F 9QF. E7. Station: Oxford Circus.

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

Selfridges The finest products in beauty and fashion (p. 48). 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 at this relaxed haven in Oxfordshire (p. 48). Mon-Wed & Fri 9am-9pm; Thur & Sat 9am-10pm; Sun 10am-7pm. www.bicester village.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.

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Westfield London PASS PARTNER This mall has more than 300 shops (p. 48). www.west field.com/london. Ariel Way, W12 7GF. T: 020-3371 2300. Map inset. Station: Shepherd’s Bush.

Westfield Stratford City PASS PARTNER Europe’s largest shopping centre with 270 shops, 70 places to dine and a casino (p. 48). www.west field.com/stratfordcity. 2 Stratford Place, E20 1EJ. T: 020-8221 7300. Map inset. Station: Stratford.

Master building The recently opened Lego store in Leicester Square is the largest in the world. As you enter, you’re greeted by a 21ft-high Big Ben, made from 200,000 Lego bricks. The model, which took 2,280 hours to complete, features a working clock that is illuminated at night – just like the real thing. Across the two floors there are building demonstrations and a pick-and-mix wall with loose bricks. More Lego-built wonders include a Tube carriage that you can sit in, and the shop mascot Lester, who wears a Union Jack waistcoat. Everything is awesome! 3 Swiss Court, W1D 6AP. www.lego.com/en-gb/stores. T: 020-7839 3480. E7. Station: Leicester Square www.wheretraveler.com 51

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SHIPPING COMPANIES If you are buying items that you don’t wish to carry home, here is a selection of central London companies that can assist in delivering your goods. Please check the websites below for your most convenient branch. DHL: Ryman, 227 Kensington High St, W8 6SA. T: 020-7937 1107 Ryman, 64 Old Brompton Rd, SW7 3LQ. T: 020-7581 0858 Homebase, 195 Warwick Rd, W14 8PU. T: 020-7602 5125. www.dhl.co.uk

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8392 6990. www. packsend.co.uk UPS: Food & Wine, 20 Wellington St, WC2E 7DD. T: 0845-687 7877 Great Portland Street News, Great Portland St, W1W 5PS. T: 0845-687 7877 Londis, 77-79 Union St, SE1 1SG. T: 0845-687 7877. www.ups.com Post Office: The Plaza Oxford St, W1D 1LT 54-56 Great Portland St, W1W 7NE 111 Baker St, W1U 6SG 32a Grosvenor St, W1K 4PA 9 Russell Square, WC1B 5EQ All branches: T: 0845-611 2970. www.postoffice. co.uk

OPENING TIMES Opening times for most shops are Mon-Sat 9.30am-6pm; Sun 11am4pm unless stated otherwise. Some shops stay open until 9pm on Thursdays for late-night shopping.

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For good measure Eating healthily needn’t mean living off celery sticks with a side of lettuce, says Sam Rogg. If you overindulged over the festive period, then undo the damage at these vibrant, wholesome restaurants Lose weight, get fit and eat more healthily. These are the top three new year’s resolutions in the UK, according to YouGov research, and who can blame us after the overindulgences of last month’s festive season? But eating clean in London needn’t be a punishment with healthy cafés and restaurants to tempt you over to the light side. Opened last autumn and designed by renowned food architects Kofler & Kompanie, Farmopolis forms part of Greenwich Peninsula, one of Europe’s biggest regeneration projects. On site, you’ll find a floating garden made up of thousands of plants rescued from last year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, and a café and bar serving locally sourced and organic meals and snacks, with panoramic views across the River Thames. Try the smoked Cornish mackerel with rhubarb and pink grapefruit followed by barbecued peach, elderflower and almonds ( The Jetty, Greenwich Peninsula, SE10 0FL). It’s been open less than a year but already Farmacy’s signature burger is something of

a celebrity in Notting Hill. Made with millet, black beans and mushrooms, and topped with goji ketchup and avocado, this is no ordinary beef substitute. With comforting classics of sourdough pizzas, spelt pasta and even a healthy curry served with sprouted brown rice, this place is the definition of clean indulgence. Fight off a winter cold with an immuneboosting berry punch or toast your holiday with a glass of organic sulphur-free wine from Mallorca (74-76 Westbourne Grove, W2 5SH). Get your ‘five a day’ while on the run in central London at Rawligion – a casual plant-based

café full of vegan, gluten-free and raw delights. Expect pancakes made with banana, chia, flax and walnuts; kelp noodles in protein pesto and possibly London’s healthiest falafel box, which is fantastically paired with tabbouleh (chopped parsley salad) and a lemon tahini dip. The raw chocolate rochers are pure heaven and guilt-free (3 Tottenham St, W1T 2AF ). Calorie counting is made easy (and delicious) at Gauthier Soho, a French gastronomic oasis in the heart of London. Set within a Regency townhouse, this stylish restaurant displays the calories in each dish on its menu – but don’t expect everything to be free of butter or cream. The set lunch menu for just £18 is a must but you may have to resist the lure of a plate of unpasteurised cheese. The vegan tasting menu, on the other hand, is sure to delight anyone watching their waistline with elegant courses of salt-baked heritage beetroot and no-butter apple tart with Granny Smith sorbet (21 Romilly St, W1D 5AF). Healthy eating has never been so tasty.

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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 map coordinates (p. 72-73). Check for new year times

AMERICAS (NORTH & SOUTH) The Colony Grill Room The wood-panelled dining room inside The Beaumont evokes 1920s America with old-world US grill fare. £££. Daily B, L & D. www.colonygrill room.com. The Beaumont, 8 Balderton St, W1K 6TN. T: 020-7499 9499. D6. Station: Bond Street.

Hard Rock Cafe London’s original burger joint is stuffed full of rock memorabilia. ££. Daily L & D. www.hardrock.com. 150 Old Park Lane, W1K 1LB. T: 020-7514 1700. E8. Station: Hyde Park Corner.

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

Oblix Rise up to the 32nd floor of London landmark The Shard for ultra-sophisticated New York-style grill cuisine and amazing views. £££. Daily L & D. www.oblixrestaurant.com. 31 St Thomas St, SE1 9RY. T: 020-7268 6700. E10. Station: London Bridge.

Garfunkel’s

Mews of Mayfair

A range of 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 (and branches). T: 0207930 8087. E7. Station: Leicester Square.

Stunning four-floored venue includes a British brasserie, a private dining room, a lounge and cocktail bar. £££. Daily L; Mon-Sat D. www.mews ofmayfair.com. 10 Lancashire Court, New Bond St, W1S 1EY. T: 020-7518 9388. E6. Station: Bond Street.

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Enjoy lunch or afternoon tea above the Reading Room. ££. Daily L; Fri D. www.britishmuseum.org. British Museum, Great Russell St, WC1B 3DG. T: 020-7323 8990. D7. Station: Russell Square.

Holborn Dining Room Smart brasserie serving classic British dishes with a twist. £££. Daily B, L & D. www.holborn diningroom.com. 252 High Holborn, WC1V 7EN. T: 020-3747 8633. D8. Station: Holborn.

St Pancras Grand Brasserie located in St Pancras International 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.

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Planet Hollywood

Café in the Crypt

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

This café, underneath the landmark Palladian church, serves great English food at reasonable prices. £. Mon-Sat B; daily L. www.smitf.org. St Martin-in-the-Fields, corner of Trafalgar Square, WC2N 4JJ. T: 020-7766 1158. D7. Station: Charing Cross.

Rainforest Cafe

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. Men must wear a jacket and tie. ££££. Daily B, L & D. www.the ritzlondon.com. The Ritz, 150 Piccadilly, W1J 9BR. T: 020-7300 2370. E6/7. Station: Green Park.

Rules Long-established restaurant where the writer Charles Dickens ate. ££££. Daily L & D. www.rules. co.uk. 35 Maiden Lane, WC2E 7LB. T: 020-7836 5314. E8. Station: Covent Garden.

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.

The Wolseley Famous brasserie. Daily from 7am. £££. www.the wolseley.com. 160 Piccadilly, W1J 9EB. T: 020-7499 6996. E7. Station: Green Park.

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.

Rileys Sports Bar This sports bar serves steak, burgers and an all-day breakfast. There are 34 screens, table football, ping pong and darts. £. Mon-Sun B, L & D. www.rileys sportsbars.co.uk. 80 Haymarket, SW1Y 4TE. T: 020-79300 393. E3. Station: Piccadilly Circus.

STK London Dine in the ME London hotel’s steakhouse on British and American prime steaks. ££££. Daily D (from 5pm). www.stkhouse.com. ME Hotel, 336 Strand, WC2R 1HA. T: 020-7395 3450. E8. Station: Covent Garden.

JW Steakhouse Dine on dry-aged American USDA prime beef. £££. Daily B, L & D. www.jwsteakhouse.co.uk. Grosvenor House Hotel, 86 Park Lane, W1K 7TL. T: 020-7399 8460. E6. Station: Hyde Park Corner.

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BRITISH (MODERN) Dinner by Heston Blumenthal Experience the first London restaurant from this superchef. ££££. Daily L & D; booking essential. www.dinnerbyheston.com. Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, 66 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7LA. T: 0207201 3833. F5. Station: Knightsbridge.

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

A Michelin star Phil Howard’s (above) credentials are as marvellous as his meals: his raved-about The Square in Mayfair bagged two Michelin stars, and the new Elystan Street is set to do the same. Howard’s approach is intriguing: he lets the quality of his ingredients shine. A starter of smoked mackerel velouté with oysters, leek hearts and smoked eel toasts is delightful. The mains are moreish – a fillet of cod is perfectly cooked and perked up with curried cauliflower purée and golden raisins. Save room for dessert, as the lemon tart is a refreshing end to the meal. It’s certainly not cheap, but it’s worth every penny. 43 Elystan St, SW3 3NT. T: 020-7628 5005. www.elystanstreet.com. Off map. Station: South Kensington/Sloane Square www.wheretraveler.com 55

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CHINESE Bright Courtyard Club Cantonese and Shanghai dishes. £££. Daily L & D. www.brightcourtyard.co.uk. 43-45 Baker St, W1U 8EW. T: 020-7486 6998. D6. Station: Baker Street.

Chai Wu Located in Harrods, feast on luxury food such as Wagyu beef. £££. Daily L; Mon-Sat D (to 8pm). www.chaiwu.co.uk. 87-135 Brompton Rd, SW1X 7XL. T: 020-3819 8888. F5. Station: Knightsbridge.

Min Jiang 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.

Royal China Club Huge Cantonese eatery. ££. Daily L & D. www.royal chinagroup.co.uk. 24-26 Baker St, W1U 3BZ (and branches). T: 020-7487 4688. D6. Station: Baker Street.

CONTEMPORARY EUROPEAN 1 Lombard Street Gutsy, modern cooking. Brasserie £££; Restaurant ££££. Mon-Fri B, L & D; Sat L. www.1lombard street.com. 1 Lombard St, EC3V 9AA. T: 020-7929 6611. D10. Station: Bank.

Galvin at Windows Michelin-starred dishes. You must book. £££. 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.

The Ivy

Aubaine

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.

A 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.

SixtyOne

Brasserie Joël

Great food with bold flavours. £££. Tue-Sat L & D. www.sixtyonerestaurant.co.uk. 61 Upper Berkeley St, W1H 7PP. T: 020-7958 3222. D5. Station: Marble Arch.

Ting

Serves classics such as tuna tartare and duck fillet. ££. Mon-Fri & Sun L & D; daily D. www.brasserie joel.co.uk. Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, SE1 7UT. T: 020-7620 7272. F8. Station: Waterloo.

Brasserie Zédel

Located on level 35 of The Shard, this restaurant 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.

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

FISH AND SEAFOOD

£££-££££. Daily B, L & D. www.lanesborough.com.

J Sheekey Chic restaurant. ££££. Daily L & D. www.j-sheekey. co.uk. 28-35 St Martin’s Court, WC2N 4AL. T: 0207240 2565. E8. Station: Covent Garden.

Poppie’s Try fish dishes, including a seafood platter. £. Daily L & D. www.poppies.com. 55 Old Compton St, W1D 6HW. T: 020-7734 4845. D7. Station: Leicester Square.

FRENCH Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester Exquisite food and a setting to dress up for from this Michelin-starred chef. ££££. Tue-Fri L & D; Sat D. You must book. www.alainducasse-dorchester.com. The Dorchester, Park Lane, W1K 1QA. T: 020-7629 8866. E6. Station: Hyde Park Corner.

Céleste Michelin-starred cuisine at The Lanesborough hotel. The Lanesborough, Hyde Park Corner, SW1X 7TA. T: 020-7259 5599. F6. Station: Hyde Park Corner.

Clos Maggiore Romantic dining room with a great wine list featuring more than 2,300 bins. ££-£££. Daily L & D. www.closmaggiore.com. 33 King St, WC2 8JD. T: 020-7379 9696. D8. Station: Covent Garden.

Club Gascon Imaginative Michelin-starred French cuisine. £££££££. Tue-Fri L; Mon-Sat D. www.clubgascon.com. 57 West Smithfield, EC1A 9DS. T: 020-7600 6144. D9. Station: Farringdon.

Galvin Bistrot de Luxe The Galvin brothers’ Parisian-style bistro. ££££. Daily L & D. www.galvinrestaurants.com. 66 Baker St, W1U 7DJ. T: 020-7935 4007. D6. Station: Baker Street.

GASTROPUBS The Eagle 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 Thomas Cubitt 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.

INDIAN Amaya 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.

Baluchi

Behind an understated exterior lies Margot, an elegant dining room with old-school charm and traditional Italian cuisine. The menu is gloriously extensive with sections devoted to Italian cheese, salami and carpaccio before you even reach the starters, so leave any notions of having less than four courses at the door. We recommend seafood to begin, particularly the tagliolini with Sicilian red prawns or hand-dived scallops, followed by mains of roast saddle of venison or seared fillet of cod with squid-ink pearl barley. As the team’s years of experience shines through, you know you are in safe hands. 45 Great Queen St, WC2B 5AA. T: 020-3409 4777. www.margotrestaurant.com. D8. Station: Covent Garden/Holborn

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

Chutney Mary Expect a delicious gourmet tour of seven different 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.

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Dine on authentic Indian flavours in The LaLiT hotel’s Great Hall. £££. Daily B, L & D. www.thelalit.com. 181 Tooley St, SE1 2JR. T: 020-3765 000. E10. Station: London Bridge.

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

This long-established restaurant is famed for its award-winning tandoori and Mughlai-based cuisine. ££. Daily L & D. www.gaylordlondon.com. 79-81 Mortimer St, W1W 7SJ. T: 020-7580 3615. D7. Station: Oxford Circus.

Khan’s of Kensington 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.

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 specialises in dishes from Bengal. ££. Daily L & D. www.littleindia london.com. 32 Gloucester Rd, SW7 4RB. T: 020-7584 3476. F4. Station: Gloucester Road.

Masala Grill BROWN’S HOTEL January may be a time for detoxes but there’s no need to forgo afternoon tea. Just head to Brown’s Hotel for a healthy ‘Tea Tox’ spread (above) created in partnership with nutritional health coach and yoga teacher Madeleine Shaw. You’ll feel like royalty sat in the English Tea Room, where Queen Victoria used to dine. Enjoy a beetroot crêpe with hummus, rocket and avocado; spinach bread with miso-glazed salmon and radish; and seasonal fruits and nuts with banana and chia seeds. Satisfy your sweet tooth with gluten-free raspberry and pistachio brownies; raw white chocolate and raspberry cheesecake; and coconut panna cotta with lemon curd. As Shaw would say: ‘Ready, steady, glow!’ 33 Albemarle St, W1S 4BP. T: 020-7493 6020. www.roccofortehotels.com

CHAI WU For an unusual afternoon tea, head to the top of the iconic Harrods department store, where you’ll find the slick Chai Wu restaurant. Take your pick from a wide selection of intriguing Chinese teas, exquisitely paired with five courses of contemporary oriental bite-sized delights, with an optional glass of Champagne. The hot dim sum, scallops and chicken positively burst with flavour and the whole experience is rounded off with some delicate mini mango and green tea desserts. 87-135 Brompton Rd, SW1X 7XL. T: 020-3819 8888. www.chaiwu.co.uk

ROYAL ALBERT HALL Treat yourself to an unforgettable tea party in the iconic Royal Albert Hall’s restaurant Verdi. You’ll feast on delicate finger sandwiches and sweet delights, plus homemade scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam. Highlights include a British honey-roasted ham, mustard and rocket sandwich; crunchy salted caramel dark chocolate mousse and a creamy mango, passion fruit and Jivara éclair. Try one of 11 teas by the East India Company or to make the experience extra special, add a glass of Champagne or Staunton Earl Grey Martini. Kensington Gore, SW7 2AP. T: 020-7589 8212. www.royalalberthall.com

A relaxed space offering grills, seafood, street food and curries. ££. Daily L & D; Sun L & D. www.masala grill.co. 535 King’s Rd, SW10 0SZ. T: 020-7351 3113. Off map. Station: Fulham Broadway.

Masala Zone Informal dining in this good-value restaurant. 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.

Memories of India Authentic North Indian dishes (p. 60). ££. Daily L & D. www.memoriesofindia.com. 18 Gloucester Rd, SW7 4RB. T: 020-7589 6450. G4. Station: Gloucester Road.

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

JAPANESE & KOREAN Benihana Chefs create griddle-cooked dishes at your table. £££. Daily L & D. www.benihana.co.uk. 37 Sackville St, W1S 3EH (and branches). T: 020-7494 2525. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.

Engawa Small but excellent sushi spot. £££. Daily L & D. www.engawa.uk. 2 Ham Yard, W1D 7DT. T: 0207287 5724. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.

Matsuri Specialises in sushi and teppanyaki. £££. Daily L & D. www.matsuri-restaurant.com. 15 Bury St, SW1Y 6AL. T: 020-7839 1101. E7. Station: Green Park.

MIDDLE EASTERN, GREEK & TURKISH Yasmeen Authentic dishes influenced by Lebanon and Syria. ££. Daily L & D. www.yasmeenrestaurant.com. 1 Blenheim Terrace, NW8 0EH. T: 020-7624 2921. Off map. Station: St John’s Wood.

RIVERSIDE Bateaux London Enjoy a river cruise while dining on modern British cuisine. £££. Daily L & D cruises; Sun jazz with three-course L. Evening cruises. www.bateaux london.com. Embankment Pier, WC2N 6NU. T: 020-7695 1800. E8. Station: Embankment.

London Showboat Drift down the Thames while eating dinner. Nightly £80 per person. Departs Westminster Pier 7.30pm. www.citycruises.com. Westminster Pier, SW1A 2JR. T: 020-7740 0400. F8. Station: Westminster.

Veeraswamy The UK’s oldest Indian restaurant now has a Michelin star. ££-£££. Daily L & D. www.veeraswamy.com. Mezzanine Floor, Victory House, 99 Regent St, W1B 4RS. T: 020-7734 1401. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.

INTERNATIONAL SushiSamba Fusion of Japanese and Brazilian food. £££. Daily L & D. www.sushisamba.com. 38th Floor, 110 Bishopsgate, EC2N 4AY. T: 0203640 7330. D11. Station: Liverpool Street.

ITALIAN Bella Italia Pizzas, lasagne and pasta. ££. Daily B, L & D (and branches). www.bellaitalia.co.uk. 100 Baker St, W1U 6WG. T: 020-3058 3458. D6. Station: Baker Street.

Rossopomodoro Authentic pizza and pasta. £. Daily L & D. www.rosso pomodoro.co.uk. John Lewis, 300 Oxford St, W1C 1DX. T: 020-7629 7711. D7. Station: Oxford Circus.

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

One and only Samarkand is London’s only Uzbek restaurant. Named after the second city in the country, the menu benefits from Uzbekistan’s position on the Silk Road. A family recipe for Uzbekistan’s national dish, Plov – slow-cooked beef ribs with rice, barberries and pomegranates – features on it. An Uzbekistan map covers one wall of the venue, which has copper lampshades, plants and carved wooden columns. Stay for a drink and enjoy rare teas or vodkas, including the world’s first vodka made from milk. 33 Charlotte St, W1T 1RR. T: 020-3871 4969. www.samarkand.london. D7. Station: Goodge Street

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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 lunch and dinner from Monday to Saturday. Saturday Brunch with live jazz music. 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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RS Hispaniola Delightful moored restaurant boat on the River Thames serving delicious modern European cuisine. £££. Daily L & D. www.hispaniola.co.uk. Victoria Embankment/Hungerford Bridge, WC2N 5DJ. T: 020-7839 3011. E8. Station: Embankment.

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You will find a great selection of excellent pan-Asian cuisine on the ground floor of department store Debenhams. ££. Daily B, L & D. www.chikitchen. co.uk. 334-348 Oxford St, W1C 1JG. T: 020-3841 6888. D6. Station: Oxford Circus.

House of Ho Four-storey townhouse serving exceptional Vietnamese cuisine and small plates. Try the Wagyu short rib hot and cold pho – the cocktails are outstanding too. ££-£££. Daily L & D. www.house ofho.co.uk. 1 Percy St, W1T 1DB. T: 020-7323 9130. D7. Station: Goodge Street.

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SPANISH El Pirata This busy tapas bar-restaurant in the heart of Mayfair serves excellent hot and cold dishes, including cured meats and fresh seafood. ££-£££. 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.

Iberica Victoria Traditional dishes are given a modern twist on a menu created by award-winning chef Nacho Manzano. ££-£££. Daily L & D. www.iberica restaurants.com. 5-6 Zig Zag Building, 68 Victoria St, SW1E 6SQ. T: 020-3327 0200. F7. Station: Victoria.

Moro North Africa meets Spain in this highly regarded Moorish restaurant serving dishes such as duck fattee with chickpea pilaf. £££. Daily L; Mon-Sat D. www.moro.co.uk. 34-36 Exmouth Market, EC1R 4QE. T: 020-7833 8336. Off map. Station: Farringdon.

VEGETARIAN Amico Bio

This elegant award-winning restaurant serves classic Thai dishes. Try the sea bass wrapped in banana leaf – it’s delicious. Check for regular events. ££-£££. Daily L & D. www.mangotree. org.uk. 46 Grosvenor Place, SW1X 7EQ. T: 0207823 1888. F6. Station: Victoria.

Good-value Italian eatery that uses organic ingredients from the owner’s farm in Italy. Try the tagliolini pasta with tofu, tomato and aubergines. £-££. Daily L & D. www.amicobio.co.uk. 44 Cloth Fair, EC1A 7JQ. T: 020-7600 7778. D9. Station: Barbican.

Thai Pot

Tibits

This popular spot serving freshly prepared Thai food has stylish décor and truly fantastic food. £. Mon-Sat L & D. www.thaipot.biz. 1 Bedfordbury, WC2N 4BP. T: 020-7379 4580. D8. Station: Covent Garden.

Enjoy dozens of delicious dishes, buffet-style, at this relaxed veggie restaurant-bar. ££. Daily B, L & D. www.tibits.co.uk. 12-14 Heddon St, off Regent St, W1B 4DA. T: 020-7758 4110. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.

INTERIOR COURTESY OF MEMORIES OF INDIA

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Situated in the heart of Kensington, Memories of India (p. 58) offers an authentic taste of Indian food amid opulent décor. From tandoori grills to thaalis, the emphasis here is on high-quality ingredients. Relax as you feast on traditional dishes of murg tikka (marinated chicken grilled in a clay oven), lamb pasanda (simmered in a sauce of yogurt, almond and nuts) or king prawn biryani, alongside homemade breads – such as paratah or roti – and classic sides of aloo gobi (spiced potato and cauliflower) and daal makani (mixed lentils). If you can’t decide, opt for the Memories of India special menu – a scrumptious feast that ends with kulfi (ice cream). The service is outstanding and you’ll benefit from 20 per cent off your bill during happy hour (4pm-6.30pm).

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BEST OF LONDON DINING Chor Bizarre 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.

Little India

16 Albemarle St, W1S 4HW. T: 020-7629 9802. www.chorbizarre.com. Station: Green Park

One of the few Indian restaurants owned and managed by a lady. Why not come and try our signature dish ‘Naga Chicken’ – cooked in spices and a naga chilli and tossed dry, as well as this we pride ourselves in traditional home style cooking. Come and enjoy a truly unique and memorable dining experience whilst indulging yourself in the real taste of fine Indian cuisine. Open 7 days a week – Monday to Saturday, noon till 11.30pm and Sunday noon till 11pm. Dinner reservations are strongly recommended as Little India is really little! Perfectly located near The Royal Albert Hall, Harrods, Kensington Palace and The Natural History Museum. 32 Gloucester Road, London SW7 4RB Tel: 020 7584 3476/020 7589 9315 www.littleindialondon.com Station: Gloucester Road

Khans of Kensington Visit Khans of Kensington for delicious, genuine Indian cuisine that 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 Chai Wu 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 fantastic 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 are taken at 8.30pm); Sun noon-6pm (last orders 5.15pm).

El Pirata

5th Floor, Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Rd, SW1X 7XL. T: 020-3819 8888. www.chaiwu.co.uk. Station: Knightsbridge

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’ (Harden’s), 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

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).

Mango Tree

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

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

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Free spirits Have you spent the festive season drinking to excess? Sam Rogg suggests starting the new year with a range of healthy tipples, from alcohol-free beer to fruity cocktails For many of us, the first day of a new year can be a bit painful. But before you swear off booze this month, let’s see if we can tempt you with these healthy-ish cocktails at London’s top bars. Situated within Bankside’s Mondrian Hotel and with spectacular views across the Thames to St Paul’s Cathedral, Dandelyan is a cocktail bar with drinks inspired by the world’s great botanists. As you’d expect from a bar with the World’s Best Cocktail Menu (Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards 2016), every one of its concoctions has a story behind it. Made with fennel vodka, parsley root wine, lemon, and grape and carrot powder, cocktail Love & Money is packed with antioxidants. Better still, why not try an alcohol-free Wild

Thing, made with seedlip, ylang ylang and the bar’s own herbal tonic? (20 Upper Ground, SE1 9PD). ‘Spoil yourself without spoiling yourself’ – that’s the motto at Redemption Bar in Notting Hill, and they mean it – every cocktail is alcohol-free. Try the Coco-rita, a coconut water, lime and agave syrup ‘margarita’, shaken over ice and served in a salt-rimmed glass; or an Apple Mock-jito featuring muddled apple pressé, fresh mint, lime and soda. The alcohol-free beer is surprisingly tasty, too (6 Chepstow Rd, W2 5BH). Alternatively, break up your January sales shopping spree with a nourishing cocktail at the award-winning restaurant and bar Tredwells in the West End’s Seven Dials.

We recommend a Gunpowder Gimlet for its pick-me-up combination of spiced gin, cold-pressed juice, green tea and cardamom, which is said to aid digestion. Meanwhile, its vodka-based cocktail Down the Apple and Pears eschews calorific sweeteners for the natural goodness (and sweetness) of fruit and a touch of thyme, which has antibacterial qualities (4a Upper St Martin’s Lane, WC2H 9NY). Finally, there’s nothing quite like a wellmade mocktail to make you feel good about yourself, especially the next day. You will be spoilt for choice at the five-star hotel Arch London, with fruity numbers like Southern Passion, made with a blend of pineapple, lime, passion fruit, vanilla and cinnamon. If it’s already the morning after and you’re suffering, try the hotel’s Virgin Vera mocktail, which is made from muddled fresh lime, raspberries, aloe vera water and guava juice – it’s a hangover’s best friend (50 Great Cumberland Place, W1H 7FD). Here’s to a healthy new year!

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TRADITIONAL PUBS The Blackfriar This Grade II-listed Art Nouveau pub, which opened 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. www.nicholsons pubs.co.uk. 18 Bateman St, W1D 3AJ. T: 020-7494 0697. D7. Station: Tottenham Court Road.

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

The Magpie & Stump This popular 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 Madonna’s ex-husband, Guy Ritchie. www.punchbowllondon.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 novelist Charles Dickens. www.thespaniards hampstead.co.uk. Spaniards Rd, NW3 7JJ. T: 0208731 8406. Off map. Station: Hampstead.

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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.

At ‘Bring Your Own Cocktail’ pay £25, bring a spirit of your choice and the mixologist will create a drink. You should book in advance. www.byoc.co.uk. 9-11 Basement, Camden High St, NW1 7JE. T: 020-3441 2424. Off map. Station: Mornington Crescent.

BARS & CLUBS

Jason Atherton offers spectacular food and drink surrounded by breathtaking views of London. The adjoining restaurant is one of the most talked-about in town, and the bar is also impressive, with its amazing Art Deco interior and Prohibitioninspired cocktail list. www.citysociallondon.com. Tower 42, 25 Old Broad St, EC2N 1HQ. T: 020-7877 7703. D11. Station: Liverpool Street.

68 & Boston Sophisticated Soho venue with separate cocktail and wine bars. Ground-floor wine bar boasts many lesser-known regions, such as Uruguay, and all bottles are just £20. Nightly food menu. www.68and boston.com. 5 Greek St, W1D 4DD. T: 020-7287 3713. D7. Station: Leicester Square.

The Bar at Bellamy’s

City Social

C.O.L.D Bar (The City of London Distillery)

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

A wonderful well-stocked, retro-styled cocktail bar. Tastings, classes and tours are available. www.cityoflondondistillery.com. 22-24 Bride Lane, EC4Y 8DT. T: 020-7936 3446. D9. Station: Blackfriars.

Booking Office Bar

The Dolls House

The ground floor of the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel has a 29m-long bar surrounded by cavernous arched ceilings and stone walls dating back to 1873. www.bookingofficebar.com. Euston Rd, NW1 2AR. T: 020-7841 3566. C7. Station: King’s Cross.

Brooklyn Bowl This fun music venue at The O2 boasts a 12-lane bowling alley, bar, restaurant and occassional live music. www.brooklynbowl.com. The O2, Peninsula Square, SE10 0DX. T: 020-7412 8778. Off map. Station: North Greenwich.

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This stylish cocktail bar and private member’s club offers mixed drinks in The Parlour on the ground floor and is tastefully furnished. The drinks menu is varied and there is a first-rate food menu. www.thedeaddollsclub.com. 181 Upper St, N1 1RQ. T: 020-7288 1470. D7. Station: Highbury & Islington.

Drakes Tabanco A 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 Andalucian tapas dishes. www.drakes tabanco.com. 3 Windmill St, W1T 2HY. T: 020-7637 9388. D7. Station: Goodge Street.

Experimental Cocktail Club 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.

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

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On the rum

Gordon’s Wine Bar

Rum has traditionally been enjoyed by those with a penchant for robust flavours, so it’s often overlooked by mixologists for ingredients packing less of a, well, punch. Burlock is different – a relaxed venue that pays tribute to this Caribbean staple. The result is a menu of cocktails, crafted out of six rum grades ranging from light to spicy. Infused with flavours such as honey, Maraschino, ginger and lime, they are accompanied by taste-popping bites: think flame-singed banana bread or coconut ice, which enhance the drinks’ flavour. 31 Duke St, W1U 1LG. T: 020-7334 3303. www.burlocklondon.co.uk. D6. Station: Bond Street

Hixter Bankside

London’s oldest wine bar has been uncorking bottles since 1890 in this stone-walled basement. It has a great atmosphere. www.gordons winebar.com. 47 Villiers St, WC2N 6NE. T: 0207930 1408. E8. Station: Embankment. Restaurateur Mark Hix’s bar shows his trademark interest in modern art – see an installation that replicates a London Underground Tube carriage. www.hixrestaurants.co.uk. 16 Great Guildford St, SE1 0HS. T: 020-7921 9508. E9. Station: Southwark.

BURLOCK COURTESY OF BURLOCK

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. The bar also contains an infinity pool. www.shangri-la.com. 31 St Thomas St, SE1 9QU. T: 020-7234 8000. F10. Station: London Bridge.

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

The Nightjar Enjoy Prohibition-era cocktails at 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 This place is converted from a former warehouse located in a quiet back street, with 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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CASINOS 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 bars. www.thecasinolsq.com. 5-6 Leicester Square, WC2H 7NA. T: 020-3733 1315. E7. Station: Leicester Square.

Hippodrome Casino This landmark venue has fabulous gaming on three floors, plus the 150-seat Heliot Steak House. There is 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.

Spacious bar beneath Smithfield Market, with live swing, jazz and blues music most nights. Beautiful interiors and 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.

Opened in 1979, this is famous for stand-up comedy. www.thecomedystore.co.uk. 1a Oxendon St, SW1Y 4EE. T: 0844-847 1728. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.

Primo Bar

London Cabaret Club

Enjoy a range of exotic cocktails at this laid-back bar, which stages free live music every night. Try the signature mojito or one of the Asian-inspired drinks. There is also a good list of non-alcoholic cocktails. 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. Enjoy delicious cocktails and Indian-inspired snacks. During the winter, warm up at the open fireplace. www.scarfesbar.com. 252 High Holborn, WC1V 7EN. T: 020-3747 8611. D8. Station: Holborn.

Searcys Champagne Bar Europe’s longest Champagne bar, in the upstairs forecourt of the glorious train station, plus seafood platters. www.searcyschampagnebars.co.uk. St Pancras International, Euston Rd, N1C 4QL. T: 0207870 9900. C8. Station: King’s Cross St Pancras.

Trader Vic’s Tiki-style basement bar and restaurant, which is more than 50 years old. The menu has rum-laced cocktails – try the Mai Tai cocktail in an exotic setting. www.tradervicslondon.com. London Hilton on Park Lane, 22 Park Lane, W1K 1BE. T: 020-7208 4113. E6. Station: Hyde Park Corner.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT The Comedy Store

Cabaret gets a modern twist at this unique club. ‘Best of British Pop’ is packed with chart-toppers from the 1960s to the present day. Dinner and VIP tickets available. Stick around after the show as a DJ takes over until 3am. www.thelondoncabaret club.com. Victoria House, Bloomsbury Square, WC1B 4DA. T: 020-7242 0002. D8. Station: Holborn.

Ronnie Scott’s The world-famous jazz venue has hosted Prince, Ella Fitzgerald and Miles Davis. There are acts every night, plus Sat and Sun lunchtimes. Look out for more intimate gigs upstairs every Wed. www.ronnie scotts.co.uk. 47 Frith St, W1D 4HT. T: 020-7439 0747. D7. Station: Tottenham Court Road.

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.

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, located close to Leicester Square in the heart of the capital. Make sure you visit the opulent, velvet-adorned Red Rooms. Free entry when dining – 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.

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Clockwise from main image: Bhuti yoga class; Bhuti studios; Bhuti treatment room; Twenty Two Training room Below: Dalton Wong

Let’s get physical It’s that time of year when, after all those festive excesses, people vow to lose weight, get fitter and eat cleaner. Nearly half of those, however, lose their willpower after just a month. But in London, we have some of the world’s leading personal trainers, gyms and treatments, which is a step in the right direction. If you have ever wanted to look as fit as Jennifer Lawrence, you can start by booking a session with the personal trainer who got her into shape for the X-Men film franchise: Dalton Wong. ‘Dalton changed my body for a movie, but taught me skills to change my life,’ says the actress. When Wong was 10 years old, his father died from a heart attack. The accident spurred him on to lead a healthy lifestyle. Born in Canada, he moved to London in the 1990s and worked at a health clinic in Harley Street. He later founded Twenty Two Training, a private boutique gym in South Kensington, which has a nutritionist, yoga instructor, acupuncturist,

hypnotherapist and kinesiologist – a person who studies movement. ‘Our approach isn’t just about losing weight. We offer clients a lifestyle choice. We’ll support you through your choices and help you achieve the very best from your body,’ Wong explains (22b Elvaston Mews, SW7 5H7 ). At ESPA Life at Corinthia you will be able to combine sightseeing with staying in shape. The Mindful menu has treatments that get you on to London’s streets: during Park Power, which takes place in St James’s Park, a personal trainer takes you through aerobic exercises to help reduce your risk of injury and improve your posture; while River Rush, which takes place along the South Bank, sees you and a trainer take part in high-intensity exercise to reduce body fat

and learn running techniques and breathing patterns. Both treatments cost £160 for 90 minutes ( Whitehall Place, SW1A 2BD ). In Richmond, a leafy suburb of southwest London, a new eco-wellbeing escape has opened. Bhuti infuses a mix of yoga, Pilates, meditation and holistic spa treatments. There are more than 35 weekly classes to choose from, ranging from beginner to advanced. When you have finished your session, visit the café which has a vegan, organic, gluten-free and refined sugar-free menu. The Asian-inspired smoothies include Shakti Power, made from quinoa milk, banana, nut butter and maca; and Kali Fire, made with beetroot, carrot, apple, ginger and turmeric (50 Hill Rise, Richmond, TW10 6UB ). Start your new regime now for a healthy 2017!

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SPAS Aveda Institute This salon covering three floors offers cuts, colour, blow-drying and botanical treatments using Aveda’s plant-based products. Beauty and spa treatments available, and there’s a special barber. The Express Beauty Bar has treatments lasting 15 and 30 minutes. www.avedainstitute.co.uk. 174 High Holborn, WC1V 7AA. T: 020-7759 7355. D8. Station: Holborn.

Bamford Haybarn Spa Loved by celebrities, treatments have a holistic approach to wellbeing, using botanical products including Oskia facials. There is also a rooftop pool and secret garden. www.the-berkeley.co.uk. The Berkeley hotel, Wilton Place, SW1X 7RL. T: 020-7201 1699. F6. Station: Knightsbridge.

Blue Harbour Health Club & Spa This members-only spa offers day passes for £25. Swim in a 56ft pool, use the gym and visit the Figaro Hair Salon. There are massages and a treatment room for people with disabilities. www.blueharbour spa.co.uk. Chelsea Harbour Drive, SW10 0XG. T: 0207300 5011. Off map. Station: Imperial Wharf.

Chuan Spa Step inside this luxury spa, which uses Chinese medicine to rebalance your mind, body and spirit. There is a VIP suite for couples. www.chuanspa.com. The Langham, 1c Portland Place, W1B 1JA. T: 0207973 7550. D6. Station: Oxford Circus.

Elemis Day Spa This spa specialises in facials that tackle ageing, pigmentation and blemishes. In The Penthouse, a private suite, you can share the experience with a guest while sipping Champagne. The Speed Spa offers treatments in 30 minutes. www.elemis.com/ dayspa. 2 Lancashire Court, W1S 1EX. T: 020-7499 4995. E6. Station: Bond Street.

Mandarin Oriental A luxury spa inspired by Chinese massage methods. Treatments include body wraps, scrubs, massages and facials, and there is also a menu for men. Facilities include a 17-metre pool and gym. Book a session with trainer Ruben Tabares – sessions can be held in Hyde Park. www.mandarin oriental.com. 66 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7LA. T: 0207235 2000. F5. Station: Knightsbridge.

Mandara Spa Spa with a luxury Asian touch – the décor has Mondrian paintings and Japanese Shoji screens. Treatments include the Warm Bamboo Massage, which uses bamboo stalks. There is a double treatment room, gym and pool. www.mandara spa.com. Park Plaza, 200 Westminster Bridge Rd, SE1 7UT. T: 020-7620 7300. F8. Station: Waterloo.

One Aldwych This spa offers a range of treatments including massages, manicures and waxing. The pool is chlorine-free and has underwater music. www.onealdwych.com. One Aldwych, WC2B 4BZ. T: 020-7300 0600. D8. Station: Covent Garden.

The Refinery London’s men-only spa has treatments ranging from a traditional shave to sports massage. If you want to master a wet shave, you can book the Principles of Shaving lesson. Also available at Harrods. www.the-refinery.com. 60 Brook St, W1K 5DU. T: 020-7409 2001. E6. Station: Bond Street.

Rocco Forte at Brown’s Hotel An oasis of calm in the West End that boasts a 24-hour gym and luxury treatments including a Gold Age-Defying Facial and Carat Diamond Face and Body Ritual. There are also treatments for two. www.brownshotel.com. Albemarle St, W1S 4BP. T: 020-7518 4009. E7. Station: Green Park.

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The Spa at Dolphin Square Moroccan-inspired luxury. Signature massages include the Moroccan Majorelle and Arabian Ceremony. Treatments can be combined with a hammam. There is also a menu for hen parties. www.dolphinsquare.co.uk/spa. Chichester St, SW1V 3LX. T: 020-7798 6767. Off map. Station: Pimlico.

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Spa Illuminata Recently voted the Best Day Spa in London by Condé Nast, this spa’s menu includes facials, massages and options for men. Anti-ageing treatments include anti-wrinkle injections and skin peels. www.spailluminata.com. 63 South Audley St, W1K 2QS. T: 020-7499 7777. E6. Station: Marble Arch.

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Urban Retreat at Harrods This is one of the few places that offers paraffin wax baths. Special services include extensions, weaves, wig creation and cutting at the Wig Boudoir. www.urbanretreat.co.uk. Fifth floor, Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Rd, SW1X 7XL. T: 020-7893 8333. F5. Station: Knightsbridge.

Ushvani This plush venue was voted the Best Day Spa by Tatler in 2012. The philosophy is based on ancient Asian culture and takes a holistic approach to pampering. Treatments include a Malay massage and Balinese massage, which incorporate herbs and spices. www.ushvani.com. 1 Cadogan Gardens, SW3 2RJ. T: 020-7730 2888. G5. Station: Sloane Square.

SALONS Gentlemen’s Tonic This is a stylish men-only grooming establishment with barbershop, body and hair treatments and a full range of products. www.gentlemenstonic.com. 31a Bruton Place, W1J 6NN. T: 020-7297 4343. E6. Station: Bond Street.

Geo F Trumper This traditional barbershop in Mayfair offers wet shaves, manicures and haircutting for an elegant result. www.trumpers.com. 9 Curzon St, W1J 5HQ. T: 020-7499 1850. E6. Station: Green Park.

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 create it in 30 minutes. www.hershesons.com. Selfridges, 400 Oxford St, W1A 1AB. T: 020-7493 1600. E6. Station: Bond Street.

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Jo Hansford This hair-colour salon, which is home to top stylists, is renowned for its colour correction work. The salon also has an in-house chef. www.jo hansford.com. 48 South Audley St, W1K 2QB. T: 020-7495 7774. E6. Station: Marble Arch.

Windle & Moodie This award-winning hair salon specialises in upfront catwalk looks. The 20-minute Speed Styling service includes updos to braids. www.windleand moodie.com. 41-45 Shorts Gardens, WC2H 9AP. T: 020-7497 2393. D8. Station: Covent Garden.

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London Underground (The Tube) www.tfl.gov.uk. See London Underground map (opposite). Services run Mon-Sat 5am-12.30am and Sun 7.30am-11.30pm on most routes. The night Tube service runs on Fri-Sat on the Victoria, Jubilee, Central, Northern (via Embankment) and Piccadilly line. Fares vary; a Zone 1 adult fare costs £4.80 (£2.30 with an Oyster card).

AT YOUR SERVICE Where London is used by head concierges and their teams at 275 top hotels in the capital Alex Collins, head concierge at Radisson Blu Edwardian Hampshire Hotel in Leicester Square, shares his tips What kind of requests do you get? Our most popular requests range from restaurant reservations to shopping destinations, but once I had to arrange for a baby grand piano to be placed in a suite for a guest’s daughter as he didn’t want her to miss her piano lesson. What do you suggest for visitors with just one day? Spend the day taking photos of Big Ben, visiting the Churchill War Rooms and seeing Buckingham Palace. Move south to visit the Imperial War Museum, then take a taxi to Leicester Square, passing 10 Downing Street and Nelson’s Column, before finishing with an amazing dinner at our Scoff & Banter restaurant.

Renaissance Hotel. The pianist played Here Comes the Bride as I got down on one knee! The restaurant’s cocktails are exceptional, especially the 1873 one.

What do you recommend for visitors with children? A new arrival to Leicester Square is the Lego Store, which is near M&M’s World and the Nickelodeon Store. Then head up to Hamleys toy store for more fun. Tell us a romantic spot. For me, it’s where I asked my now wife to marry me – The Gilbert Scott restaurant and bar in St Pancras

What are your favourite hidden gems in the city? St Dunstan-in-the-East is a bombed-out church with a beautiful courtyard; it’s a must-see if you’re near the Tower of London. Share the quintessential English experience... Have high tea, which is a typically British affair. I recommend Fortnum & Mason’s Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon. Clockwise from top left: Big Ben and a London bus; Hamleys; Buckingham Palace Inset: Alex Collins

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 www.tfl.gov.uk. Trains run Mon-Sat 5ammidnight and Sun 7am-11.30pm on most routes.

Docklands Light Railway Trains run approximately every three-anda-half minutes to 10 minutes. Mon-Sat 5.30am12.30am; 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 www.nationalrail. co.uk or call T: 0845-748 4950. Eurostar uses St Pancras International. Go to www.eurostar.com for information. T: 0344-822 4777.

Accessible London Deaf and disabled travellers: DisabledGo at www. visitlondon.com/access and www.openbritain.net.

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Car hire

Santander Cycles

Congestion Charge 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. www.cclondon.com.

River services www.tfl.gov.uk/river MBNA Thames Clippers: T: 020-7001 2200. www.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. Discounts on adult single fare with an Oyster, Visitor Oyster or contactless card. River Roamer day pass gives unlimited hop-on, hop-off travel from £17.35.

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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 www.tfl.gov.uk. Make sure your driving licence is valid for the UK and see ‘Congestion Charge’ below. Hertz: T: 0870844 8844. www.hertz.co.uk. Kendall Cars Ltd: T: 0208542 0403. www.kendallcars.com. Enterprise RentA-Car: T: 0800-800 227. www.enterprise.co.uk.

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ARLENE PHILLIPS CHOREOGRAPHER, ACTRESS AND TV PERSONALITY Best known for being a judge on BBC1’s Strictly Come Dancing and So You Think You Can Dance?, Arlene Phillips is starring as Fairy Bowbells alongside Matthew Kelly in Dick Whittington, a pantomime at the New Wimbledon Theatre What is your perfect breakfast? I know it’s odd but I love wholewheat toast with marmalade and crispy bacon. If I go to a café, I have smashed avocado on toast and a double espresso. I like The Ivy Cafe, a new brasserie near me in St John’s Wood. What are your favourite buildings? I love the exterior of the Tate Modern, and the beauty and space of its Turbine Hall. I love the way it slopes. I haven’t been to its new extension yet; I was due to go on the opening night but I got stuck in a traffic jam. I’ve taken the Tube ever since! What are your favourite galleries? I love going to art galleries – contemporary art is my passion. I like Andy Warhol, David Hockney and Roy Lichtenstein. I also love Tate Britain. Where do you like to go for lunch? My favourite place for lunch is Claridge’s in Mayfair, as it’s so elegant and grand, and it feels exclusive. I always eat something different every time I go there – usually a new type of salad.

What areas and stores do you like to go shopping in? I love to shop. I like Selfridges on Oxford Street, because you can get everything there. I like going to shops that are ordered, where everything has a place. I’m also a huge fan of Primrose Hill Market on a Saturday morning. I love that place; it does irresistible food – the most delicious cupcakes and doughnuts. What is your favourite green space? I have been going to Hampstead Heath for years. I have photos of my daughters, who are 11 years apart, sitting in the same tree. I have never swum in the ponds but I have fed the ducks there. Is there a place in London that holds a special memory for you? The Dance Centre on Floral Street in Covent Garden, where I taught. It closed down and it has turned into shops now, but I still stand on that spot every now and then. Debbie Moore was one of my students and when it closed she said: ‘Don’t worry, everyone, I’ll open another school.’ Then she opened Pineapple Dance Studios in an old pineapple warehouse back when Covent Garden was a fruit market.

What would you do to treat yourself? I’d go to the Sanderson hotel in Fitzrovia for its Mad Hatter’s afternoon tea, which takes you into an Alice in Wonderland fantasy world. It also has an early-evening tipsy version with delightful cocktails. I’d invite all my friends. What’s your favourite spot for a drink? I really love Oblix on the 32nd floor of The Shard. The drinks and view are amazing. Where is your favourite place for dinner? I like a good steak – I’d go to Hawksmoor. Do you like going to the theatre? I love musicals and try to see different ones. I’d also like to see a dance piece by Matthew Bourne such as Sleeping Beauty. I’m excited about his new ballet, The Red Shoes, too. Do you have a favourite hotel? Yes, I love the Covent Garden Hotel because it’s cosy, comfy, not too large and in the midst of Theatreland. It feels like you’re walking into a house of friends as it has an easy feel to it. My New York theatre friends stay there a lot.

To 15 Jan. New Wimbledon Theatre, 93 The Broadway, SW19 1QG. T: 0844-871 7646. www.atgtickets.com Clockwise from top left: Selfridges; Arlene Phillips; Oblix at The Shard; Turbine Hall in Tate Modern; The Red Shoes; afternoon tea at the Sanderson hotel

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