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6 WHERE NOW Our guide to this month’s biggest events, from the Cricket World Cup to Royal Ascot.
22 SIGHTSEEING The British Library’s exhibition, Leonardo da Vinci: A Mind in Motion, is bound to move you.
10 A COLOURFUL LIFE As Vincent van Gogh is celebrated at Tate Britain, here is a chance to see his work, including his timeless sunflower paintings.
40 MUSEUMS & GALLERIES Are you a mosaic man, or a linograph lady? Be inspired by the 1,200 pieces of mixed-media art created by the public at the Royal Academy’s annual Summer Exhibition.
14 LONDON LEGENDS Find out which festivals you can attend to listen to stars including Nile Rodgers & Chic, Sir Cliff Richard and Florence Welch.
48 ENTERTAINMENT Watch Cirque du Soleil’s Toruk – The First Flight, which is inspired by James Cameron’s 2009 science-fiction film Avatar.
18 FROM LONDON WITH LOVE Art-inspired gifts to take home.
60 SHOPPING Browse Masterpiece London, an art fair in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea.
82 MY PERFECT DAY Singer Gloria Estefan shares her favourite London hotspots, from restaurants to sights.
64 DINING Eat among graffiti, sculptures and murals.
72 NIGHTLIFE Enjoy a tipple in bars lined with royal caricatures and Cubist paintings, or have a drink while trying neon life drawing. 76 SPAS & SALONS Soothe city skin with our recommended anti-pollution treatments and products. 78 ESSENTIALS London’s experienced hotel concierges share their useful tips on how to make the most of your time here. 80 MAP A useful map of central London.
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Welcome to our art issue! London is a city filled with art, from galleries housing Old Masters to streets adorned with work by world-famous graffiti artists. It’s been exciting putting this issue together and finding out how you can enjoy art in unexpected places, including restaurants, shops and theatres. Did you know that Vincent van Gogh was once a Londoner? We celebrate the artist on our cover and, as Tate Britain puts on an exhibition about his life, we look at his connection to the city (p. 10). One of my favourite annual art shows is the Summer Exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts. Running for more than 250 years, anyone can submit their work, which means there is a glorious display of amateurs’ and experts’ work sitting side-by-side (p. 40). If you’re after souvenirs, check out our gift page. There are art gifts such as photos of famous faces and paintings of London (p. 18). I had so much fun interviewing the singer Gloria Estefan. As her musical On Your Feet!, which is inspired by her life and features her hit songs, comes to the London Coliseum, she shared with us her favourite places in the capital to eat, drink and dance (p. 82). Whatever you choose to do, don’t forget to tell us on social media.
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June is the perfect month to get outdoors and explore London’s secret gardens, watch the cricket and marvel at the city’s architecture
22-23 WEST END LIVE you can’t make up your mind about what West End show to watch, JUN Ifthen West End Live will help. Head to Trafalgar Square and enjoy song and dance numbers from some of the biggest musicals including Mamma Mia!, Aladdin, Tina Turner: The Musical, Kinky Boots and Everybody’s Talking about Jamie. Best of all, it’s free. www.westendlive.co.uk
Cricket World Cup, which sees the world’s greatest teams take part to fight to win the most prestigious prize in the sport. This month, Kia Oval hosts four of these thrilling encounters, featuring international teams including England, South Africa, India and Australia. Meanwhile, Lord’s, considered to be the world’s home of cricket, also hosts five matches and the final. So who will lift the trophy on 14 July? England have never won the ICC World Cup, having made the semi-finals three times, so it might well be their turn this year. www.cricket worldcup.com
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HUGH JACKMAN AT THE O2
Is there anything that Hugh Jackman can’t do? He can sing and dance in musicals and fight villains in superhero movies. The Tony Award winner, who began his career in theatre, is returning to the stage – but this time on a big scale. Hugh Jackman: The Man. The Music. The Show comes to The O2, and sees him perform hits from The Greatest Showman and Les Misérables, accompanied by an orchestra. www.theO2.co.uk XXXXXX
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LONDON FESTIVAL OF ARCHITECTURE
Drawing boards at the ready: the London Festival of Architecture is back. Hundreds of engaging, mostly free events include Studio Lates, which is your chance to enter an actual architecture studio. Taking place on Friday evenings in Clerkenwell (7 Jun), Fitzrovia (14 Jun), Shoreditch (21 Jun) and Southwark (28 Jun), you’ll enter various studios, have a drink and get under London’s skin. www.londonfestivalofarchitecture.org
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These days the news is filled with reminders of the importance of green spaces: Mayor of London Sadiq Khan wants more than 50 per cent of London to be green by 2050. Open Garden Squares Weekend is a great way to explore the city’s secret greenery and discover that the capital is more leafy than you might think. The annual festival of flora grants access to more than 100 gardens in the city that are usually closed to the public. www.opensquares.org
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Can you name the largest simultaneous land, sea and air combat operation that has ever taken place? It was World War II’s D-Day offensive, which took place 75 years ago this month. Among those paying respect is Imperial War Museums. D-Day 75 is a programme of events that are taking place across its museums, on board HMS Belfast and in the Churchill War Rooms. From stirring sights such as flight displays, to family-friendly events and special tours, this is set to be a particularly apt time to visit. www.iwm.org.uk
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MICHAEL PALIN
Michael Palin is a national treasure. Loved for his comedy sketches in Monty Python and travel documentaries, he is loved by locals and around the world. In his one-man show, Erebus: The Story of a Ship, at Cadogan Hall, he talks about the subject of his latest book: a pioneering ship that explored the Antarctic and Arctic. He also shares his travel stories, including journeys to the North Pole and North Korea. www.cadoganhall.com
ASCOT 18-22 ROYAL time to put on a smart hat, dress or suit for the summer’s most prestigious JUN It’s horse-racing event. Royal Ascot is a five-day festival that sees the world’s finest horses compete for glory with six races each day. What sets this festival apart from other race meetings is the royal connection: the Queen – herself an avid racing fan and trainer – and other members of the royal family arrive on the track, each day at 2pm, in horse-drawn landaus. Start practising your curtseying. www.ascot.co.uk
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Brave the slide at the ArcelorMittal Orbit in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Immerse yourself in the dream-like world of designer Christian Dior at the V&A Explore the city’s buildings throughout June at the London Festival of Architecture Commemorate the Normandy Landings at the Imperial War Museum Watch pomp and pageantry at Beating Retreat at Horse Guards Parade Watch Sister Act: The Musical in tunnels beneath Waterloo Station at The Vaults Put on your dancing shoes for the start of the music festival Field Day in Tottenham Watch the Trooping the Colour ceremony, which marks the Queen’s official birthday See some of the capital’s secret gardens during Open Garden Squares Weekend Join a walking tour of Hyde Park – discover the hidden stories of the park Sing your heart out to Lenny Kravitz at The O2 arena in North Greenwich Get a glimpse of the future at the Science Museum’s Driverless: Who is in Control?
Spice Up Your Life and watch the Spice Girls singing at Wembley Stadium Get On Your Feet! and dance to Gloria Estefan’s Latin beats at the Coliseum Try craft beer and street food at StrEATlife at Alexandra Palace in Wood Green Tom Jones is belting out his greatest hits at the Live at Chelsea music festival tonight See glass artwork by artist Dale Chihuly at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Put on a fancy frock or a dapper suit to watch the horse racing at Royal Ascot Attention all foodies! The Taste of London festival is starting today in Regent’s Park Feeling brave? Then watch The Meg in an inflatable boat in Brockwell Lido The Serpentine Pavilion, designed by the Japanese architect Junya Ishigami, opens Catch free performances of musicals and shows at West End LIVE in Trafalgar Square Swap your hotel gym for a festival of yoga and exercise at Sweatlife at Tobacco Dock Have a picnic in the rose garden in the inner circle of Regent’s Park Watch The Beach Boys in concert at the Royal Albert Hall. Good Vibrations ! Catch the last night of Puccini’s Manon Lescaut outdoors at Opera Holland Park
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat opens at the London Palladium Pick up a souvenir at the international art fair, Masterpiece London The London Burlesque Festival ends today at Conway Hall in Holborn It’s the final day of Wildlife Photographer of the Year at the Natural History Museum
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he last time that Tate opened a Vincent van Gogh show, it caused a sensation: the year was 1947 and record numbers of people left post-war Britain behind to enter the Dutchman’s world. Walking around Tate Britain’s current exhibition, Van Gogh and Britain, it’s easy to see why we keep falling for his kaleidoscopic view of the world. The Millbank art gallery’s blockbuster show celebrates the cultural interchange that began when van Gogh first set foot on British soil in 1837 – and continues 182 years later. To demonstrate this, Van Gogh and Britain exhibits art by those who reside in the same realm as van Gogh, as well as more than 45 works by the legendary Post-Impressionist.
INSIDE THE EXHIBITION Tate Britain’s spacious, labyrinthine galleries prove to be a suitably grand setting for this fascinating exhibition and allow this large collection enough room to breathe. It’s organised in a methodical, manageable way that doesn’t overwhelm visitors. Van Gogh and Britain begins with the artist’s arrival in the capital aged 20, to start working for the Covent Garden art dealer Goupil. You are then sent on a chronological journey through his masterpieces, death, posthumous glory and to his afterlife, which has all been made possible through the artwork of those he went on to inspire.
THE LONDON LIFE Van Gogh’s letters home piece together his three years in England. Trials in his personal life caused the artist to grow increasingly melancholic and Tate presents us with the likes of Meindert Hobbema’s oil painting The Avenue at Middelharnis. Van Gogh saw this stark landscape hanging in London’s National Gallery; its depiction of a lone figure on an avenue became an enduring trope in van Gogh’s paintings. This room of chilly, muted scenes takes you to autumnal Europe. Print-making was a booming business while van Gogh was in London and, through his work at Goupil, he became a collector. This stage in his artistic journey is mapped out w w w.wh e re t r ave l e r. com 11
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with a range of van Gogh’s drawings, following the black-and-white style of these images. He bought a print of prisoners exercising inside Newgate Prison and, during the final year of his life, van Gogh returned to this picture to create his only painted scene of London. The vivacity of the brush strokes and colours that you can pick out clash with the bleak subject matter – it’s a peek into van Gogh’s complicated, mournful psyche. THE AFTERLIFE Before the attention of the world elevated his talents to greatness, van Gogh shot himself. This exhibition pushes you through time from his death in 1890 to 1910, when his work was shown to British art fans for the first time.
That show was credited with creating the term ‘Post-Impressionist’ and here, you can appreciate how the shock of this modern style helped spread van Gogh’s name. Next, the flourishing impact of the Dutchman on British artists is presented, primarily with paintings by Matthew Smith, Spencer Gore and Harold Gilman, also known as the Camden Town Group. Van Gogh’s 1889 oil painting of the pine trees and cedar bushes beyond his Saint-Rémy hospital room dominates this gallery: flown over from LA, it’s a dramatic scene of bloody reds and swirling greens in a flamboyant carved frame. Van Gogh and Britain saves its headliners for the final rooms, which helps you see why the painter became a giant in the decades after
his death. Van Gogh’s sunflowers stand proudly in a room blooming with painted petals – his influence on the artists who studied him spread across these walls. It is easy to buy into the idea of van Gogh as the tragic hero, a troubled mastermind who died without knowing the recognition that his name would achieve globally. What this exhibition does, however, is encourage us to remember the whole human, by taking you on his artistic journey. More than a colourful catwalk of greatest hits, Van Gogh and Britain is a map to plot the creative people who travelled through his life – as well as those who painted his epilogue. To 11 Aug. Tate Britain, Millbank, SW1P 4RG. T: 020-7887 8888. www.tate.org.uk
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From rockers to rappers, London’s talent is taking to stages at festivals across the capital this summer, says Sarah Riches
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Now in its 27th year, Hampton Court Palace Festival (6-22 Jun) brings together music royalty in a rather royal location – King Henry’s VIII’s Tudor palace. Go early to picnic in the grounds or enjoy a three-course dinner with Champagne in the palace’s grand state apartments. The concerts take place in a 3,000-seat auditorium in the courtyard. Homegrown talent Jools Holland – who was born in Blackheath, south-east London – kicks things off with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra. They will perform hits from their latest album, A Lovely Life to Live. The Jacksons will also take to the stage with ABC and I’ll Be There, followed by the pop-rock band Busted singing tracks from their latest album, Half Way There. The Dutch pop and jazz singer Caro Emerald will perform with the Grandmono Orchestra – so you can listen to Liquid Lunch as you quaff Pimm’s. Tickets to Kylie Minogue and the legendary Nile Rodgers & Chic are sold out, but you can sign up to the waiting list through the website (or ask your concierge). Alternatively, why not catch Tears for Fears? The 1980s duo will be singing their bestknown tunes including Shout and Mad World. Musical theatre star Michael Ball and tenor Alfie Boe, meanwhile, will reunite at this year’s finale – which closes with fireworks (www.hamptoncourtpalacefestival.com).
ALL POINTS EAST On the other side of town you can catch the end of the 10-day All Points East in Victoria Park (to 2 Jun). While you’re not allowed to take your own food and drink, you can browse street food stalls and pop-up bars by producers and breweries mostly from east London. Chill out to the south-west London folk quartet Mumford & Sons, who are known for playing banjos and mandolins. Two members of the band will be playing on home turf, as the lead singer Marcus Mumford grew up in Wimbledon and guitarist Winston Marshall was born in Wandsworth. On the same day, local grime artist Dizzee Rascal raps and beatboxes, the Grammynominated Leon Bridges sings soul and The Vaccines perform indie rock, while on the last day Bon Ivor headlines, following First Aid Kit and new acts (www.allpointseastfestival.com).
FIELD DAY After 12 years in east and south London, Field Day (7-8 Jun) has made the jump to Meridian Water near the new Tottenham Hotspur’s stadium in north London. The former gasworks covers 10 acres including four connected warehouses, allowing festival-goers to party until 3am. No outside food or drink is allowed, but there will be 60 stalls, including Camden Town Brewery and Bulldog London Dry Gin. Grime artist Hampton Court Palace
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Heritage Live (14-16 Jun) is also in north London, at Kenwood, a 17th-century manor on Hampstead Heath. Madness, the ska and pop band that formed in Camden in 1979, will celebrate its 40th anniversary with fireworks and special guests Chris Difford with Boo Hewerdine. Lead singer Suggs says: ‘Friends, Madheads and countrymen of north London – and beyond, of course – come join us for a one-night-only experience. We will be accompanied by a full orchestra, in our own backyard, on our own turf which is Kenwood – it’s only taken us 40 years to come up with that idea!’ If the neoclassical villa inspires you to listen to classical music, then don’t miss The Piano Guys, who will perform classical pop as part of their global Limitless tour. They will be supported by another quartet, Collabro, who won 2014’s Britain’s Got Talent, and Kingdom Choir Voices, many of whom sang at Prince Harry and Meghan’s 2018 wedding. You can relive the wedding by listening to the couple’s cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, too, who will perform Elgar and classics from his album. On the same night, mezzo-soprano Chrissy Johnston and tenor José Carreras will perform with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra. Take a picnic (no alcohol) or buy from food stalls (www.heritagelive.net).
GREENWICH MUSIC TIME If your trip runs into July, head south to catch Greenwich Music Time (1-7 Jul), which is now in its fifth year. The gigs take place in the grounds of the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich. No food and drink is allowed, but you can stock up at stalls. Honorary Londoners Andy Cato and Tom Findlay – who met and formed Groove Armada in London – will headline. Sir Cliff Richard will open the series, singing songs from his new album Rise Up. You can also listen to stars from Les Misérables, Wicked and Dreamgirls singing to a 32-piece orchestra in West End Proms. Rock singer Paul Weller, meanwhile, will perform tunes that span his 40-year career, supported by soul band Stone Foundation (www.greenwichmusictime.co.uk).
BRITISH SUMMER TIME Repeat visitors can also party at British Summer Time (5-14 Jul) in Hyde Park, where the special guests are as talented and famous as the headliners. Born in Camberwell in south London, indie-rock star Florence Welch from Florence + The Machine will sing from her band’s High as Hope album. The Mercury Prize nominee will be supported by indie band The National. Céline Dion will open the festival. Hot on her heels will be the 25-time Grammy Award winner Stevie Wonder, with special guest Lionel Richie (see what I mean about the special guests?). Let’s just hope it doesn’t rain on our parade. If it does, at least the Oscar, Grammy and Emmy Award winner Barbra Streisand will be on hand to belt out her greatest hits. Pop star Robbie Williams will round things off, along with special guests Black Eyed Peas, Keane and Texas. No outside food or drink is allowed, but stalls will serve everything from salt-beef sandwiches to paella (www.bst-hydepark.com).
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Skepta, the Mercury Prize winner and Brit Award nominee, was born on an estate nearby in Tottenham and headlines on the Saturday, along with the British electronic DJ Bonobo and west London soul duo Jungle. The Grammy Award-nominated songwriter Jorja Smith headlines with R&B and hip-hop tracks on the Sunday, along with DJ Diplo and the rappers Pusha-T and Octavian (www.fielddayfestivals.com).
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At precisely 2pm Her Majesty The Queen and members of the Royal Family arrive in a magnificent procession ahead of an afternoon’s world-class racing, spearheaded by three impeccable Group 1 contests. The stage is set for an extraordinary five days.
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Whether strolling around the pristine lawns or enjoying a leisurely afternoon tea, those in the know adore this day - one that is both relaxed off the track and intense on it, with the highlight of a competitive card the Group 1 Prince of Wales’s Stakes.
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The historic Gold Cup is the most prestigious long-distance prize of the British Flat season. Thursday is truly a day to see and be seen - a glorious occasion when high fashion and millinery masterpieces take centre stage alongside Flat racing’s most elite stayers.
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The penultimate day features two Group 1 races, as Europe’s finest three-year-old fillies lock horns in the Coronation Stakes and a field of hugely exciting young sprinters contest the Commonwealth Cup. It’s the perfect start to a memorable long weekend.
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Amidst the unique whirlwind of excitement and colour that makes the Royal Meeting so special, an exceptional card featuring the Group 1 Diamond Jubilee Stakes, one of the world’s greatest international sprints, ensures a fitting finale to an unforgettable week.
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Take a big bite out of the V&A’s new immersive exhibition, FOOD: Bigger than the Plate, to explore the pleasure and politics of what and how we eat today
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the way we grow and farm, trade, eat and dispose of food. It brings together creativity and innovation from artists and designers working together with scientists, chefs, farmers and communities to change how we eat and reconnect with food. The future of food is in our hands and nothing is off the table.
HUNGRY FOR MORE? Book at www.vam.ac.uk/food #PlateUp. Sponsored by BaxterStorey. Advance booking is recommended. Tickets £17; concessions available. Members go free.
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Leonardo da Vinci
Above: Studies of different types of surface, Leonardo da Vinci’s light studies
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here’s more to Leonardo da Vinci than fabulous art, as art fans know. If you weren’t aware of the great man’s depth, discover the full da Vinci at The British Library’s new exhibition, all about his most precious notebooks. Leonardo da Vinci: A Mind in Motion (from 7 Jun; p. 23) brings together three hallowed artefacts, brimming with the handwritten workings of this revered mind. These notebooks have never been grouped together in the UK and, as the exhibition’s name suggests, they demonstrate da Vinci’s major preoccupation with movement and how it was central to his thinking.
The movement of objects might seem like an unusual obsession but, as far as the Renaissance artist was concerned, motion is at the heart of everything. At the exhibition’s core are a trio of codices (a codex is an ancient manuscript text, in the form of a book), which cover his musings on nature, geometry, mechanics, astronomy and the human body. The Codex Arundel includes a drawing that explores how sunlight dances across rippling water. It features his trademark intense, energetic sketching, but also scattered equations and notations – it’s like seeing blueprints for the masterful art that followed.
The exhibition’s Codex Leicester was purchased by Bill Gates in 1994, and this is the first time that the Microsoft founder has released it for display in the UK. It includes rows of da Vinci’s dense, delicate handwriting alongside elaborate doodles. Other institutions marking da Vinci’s 500th birthday include The Queen’s Gallery’s exhibition (p. 46), but A Mind in Motion underlines just how insatiably curious this man was.
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SIGHTSEEING Apsley House Visit the home of the Duke of Wellington to see its grand interiors and fine art. Wed-Sun 11am-5pm. Adult £10.50; child £6.30. www.english-heritage. org.uk. 149 Piccadilly, Hyde Park Corner, W1J 7NT. T: 020-7499 5676. F6. Station: Hyde Park Corner.
ArcelorMittal Orbit This 115m-tall observation tower, designed by the Turner Prize-winning artist Sir Anish Kapoor, offers 32km views over the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and beyond. Adventurous types can abseil to the ground or whizz down its 178m tunnel slide, which is the world’s longest. Mon-Fri 11am-5pm; Sat-Sun 10am-6pm. General entry: adult £12.50; child £7.50. Entry and slide: adult £17.50; child £12.50. www.arcelormittal orbit.com. Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, E20 2SS. T: 0333-800 8099. Off map. Station: Stratford.
Banqueting House This 17th-century building was designed by Inigo Jones for James I, and has an exquisite painted ceiling by celebrated Baroque artist Peter Paul Rubens. It is the only remaining part of the Palace of Whitehall, which was destroyed by fire. Daily 10am-5pm, but call before visiting. Adult £7; child free. www.hrp.org.uk. Whitehall, SW1A 2ER. T: 020-3166 6000. E8. Station: Westminster.
Battersea Park Children’s Zoo Zoo with keeper experiences, a play area and a petting farm. Attend feeding sessions throughout the day to watch animals such as otters, meerkats and monkeys as they eat; monkey-feeding sessions during weekends
and school holidays only. Other animals to visit include pigs, ferrets, wallabies, emus and snakes. Daily 10am-5.30pm. Adult £9.95; child £7.95. www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk. Battersea Park, Chelsea Bridge Gate, SW11 4NJ. T: 020-7924 5826. Off map. Station: Battersea Park.
The British Library The world’s largest library, with a great permanent collection plus regular temporary exhibitions. From 7 Jun: Leonardo da Vinci: A Mind in Motion. Study da Vinci’s most precious notebooks, including the Codex Leicester. This manuscript text is being displayed in the UK for the first time since its 1994 purchase by Bill Gates (p. 22). To 7 Jul: The New Londoners. Chris Steele-Perkins presents his series of photographs, which depicts one family from each country in the world and the home they’ve made in London. To 14 Jul: Imaginary Cities. This display by digital artist Michael Takeo Magruder ponders the changing nature of collecting and what the future holds for libraries. To 27 Aug: Writing: Making Your Mark. Follow the history of writing, from Egyptian hieroglyphs to digital breakthroughs and everything inbetween. Mon-Thur 9.30am-8pm; Fri 9.30am-6pm; Sat 9.30am-5pm; Sun 11am-5pm. Admission free; charges for tours, some exhibitions and events. www.bl.uk. 96 Euston Rd, NW1 2DB. T: 0330-333 1144. C7. Station: King’s Cross.
Buckingham Palace The London residence and principal workplace of the British monarch has 775 rooms. Normally closed to the public, the state rooms and garden are open for visits every summer (20 Jul-29 Sep). The Changing the Guard ceremony, during which one regiment takes over from another to protect
DID YOU KNOW? The waxwork of the Queen that is currently on display at Madame Tussauds is the 23rd to have been made. Images of the clay head were sent to Buckingham Palace during the creative process the Queen and the palace, takes place in the forecourt on most mornings from 10am; check online for the full schedule. www.rct.uk. The Mall, SW1A 1AA. T: 0303-123 7300. F6/F7. Station: Victoria/Green Park.
Changing the Guard Watch the changing of the Queen’s Guard on the palace’s forecourt (except in very wet weather). One regiment takes over from another. The Queen’s Guard consists of the St James’s Palace and Buckingham Palace detachments. The New Guard, which during the course of the ceremony becomes the Queen’s Guard, marches to Buckingham Palace from Wellington Barracks. From 10am; please check for dates; free to attend. 8 Jun: Trooping the Colour (p. 25). This is the Queen’s opportunity to inspect her troops, during a majestic procession around Buckingham Palace; book seats online or stand along The Mall from 9am. www.householddivision.org.uk. Buckingham Palace, The Mall, SW1A 1AA. T: 030-3123 7300. F6/F7. Station: Victoria/Green Park.
UP ALL NIGHT As the sun rises over England on the longest day of the year, there’s one place that is guaranteed to receive the most attention: Stonehenge (p. 38). During the summer solstice (21 Jun), thousands travel to the world’s most famous stone circle. It’s thought to be more than 5,000 years old, so why is Stonehenge still so significant? The magical factor is that these stones are perfectly aligned with both the midwinter sunset and the midsummer sunrise (the summer solstice). For the full Stonehenge solstice experience, arrive before sunset, then cheer with the crowd as the sun re-emerges at dawn. Stonehenge is a 30-minute walk from the arrival centre and don’t forget that large bags are prohibited. Take warm clothes, a blanket and a torch.
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Dating back to 1348, this historic location was originally a burial site during the Black Death, before becoming an almshouse in 1611. Previously hidden in plain sight by a high border wall, the handsome Charterhouse has only been open to the public since 2017. There’s a museum about its past, while visitors can also attend evening services in its tiny, curious chapel. Tours must be booked to visit the rest of the site, as it is still home to a small community of retired residents called the Brothers. Tue-Sun 11am-5.30pm; approximately three tours per day. Museum and chapel admission free; standard tour from £12; Brothers’ tour from £18. www.thecharterhouse.org. Charterhouse Square, EC1M 6AN. T: 020-3818 8873. C9. Station: Barbican.
Chelsea Physic Garden London’s oldest botanic garden was founded in 1673 as the Apothecaries’ Garden. Admire 5,000 species of plants, including medicinal varieties and tropical specimens in glasshouses. Free daily tours. Sun-Fri 11am-6pm; 5 Jun 11am-4pm. Adult £10; child £6.50. www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk. 66 Royal Hospital Rd, SW3 4HS. T: 020-7352 5646. Off map. Station: Sloane Square.
Chiswick House & Gardens See Old Masters on display in this grand manor house which features neo-Palladian interiors designed by William Kent and architecture influenced by ancient Rome and 16th-century Italy. The 18th-century restored gardens inspired Blenheim Palace and New York’s Central Park. From 27 Jun: Giffords Circus. Watch the new
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production, Xanadu, which tells a tale of hippies, rock stars, nomads and police officers, set in 1973. House Mon & Wed 11am-3pm, Sat-Sun 11am-4pm; gardens daily 7am-dusk. House entry adult £7.80; child free. www.chgt.org.uk. Chiswick House & Gardens, Burlington Lane, W4 2RP. T: 020-3141 3350. Off map. Station: Chiswick Park.
Cutty Sark Climb on board the world’s last surviving tea clipper, built in 1869 and now permanently located in Greenwich. The ship benefitted from a massive restoration after a 2014 fire. Meet the colourful characters from Cutty Sark’s past and discover stories of life on board the fastest ship of her day. It hosts regular family events as well as afternoon tea beneath the ship’s copper-plated hull. Daily 10am-5pm. Adult £15; child £7.50. Joint tickets with the Royal Observatory available. Book online for a price reduction. www.rmg.co.uk. Cutty Sark, King William Walk, SE10 9HT. T: 020-8312 6608. Off map. Station: Cutty Sark/Greenwich.
Dennis Severs’ House Since 1979, visitors have been able to explore the former home of the late American artist Dennis Severs, who died in 1999. Ten atmospheric rooms, from the cellar to the attic, illustrate the life of a family of Huguenot silk weavers from the 17th to 19th centuries. Silent Night tour Mon, Wed & Fri 5pm-9pm. Daytime tour Mon noon-2pm & Sun noon-4pm. Tickets £5-£15. www.dennissevers house.co.uk. 18 Folgate St, E1 6BX. T: 020-7247 4013. D11. Station: Liverpool Street.
Dr Johnson’s House Writer Dr Samuel Johnson compiled his English dictionary, first published in 1755, in this beautiful 18th-century period home. Please check for staged performances, talks and tours. Mon-Sat 11am5.30pm; closed bank hols. Adult £7; child £3.50; cash only. www.drjohnsonshouse.org. 17 Gough Square, EC4A 3DE. T: 020-7353 3745. D9. Station: Temple/Chancery Lane.
Eltham Palace & Gardens Experience the decade of decadence as you are transported back to the 1930s. Part showpiece of Art Deco design and part medieval royal palace, make yourself at home as a guest of the Courtaulds. 15-16 Jun: Blooming Gardens. This free weekend event is a chance to fully immerse yourself in the palace’s gardens, accompanied by live music, games, family trails and more. Sun-Fri 10am-6pm. Adult £15.40; child £9.20. 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. Its museum, historic rooms and shop have just reopened following a £3.8m refurbishment project, which has transformed the botanical gardens and opened up several historic rooms. 6 & 16 Jun: Garden Walk. Guided tour of the garden and the rare plants that grow there. Check for opening times. Admission free; charges for special events. www.fulhampalace.org. Bishop’s Ave, SW6 6EA. T: 020-7736 3233. Off map. Station: Putney Bridge.
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Royalty fans can enjoy two annual events this month. The first is Beating Retreat (5-6 Jun), which takes place just before the Queen’s official birthday. Named after a British military tradition, this outdoor spectacle brings music and horsemanship to Horse Guards Parade from 8pm; book advance tickets online. Next, Trooping the Colour (8 Jun) is HRH’s opportunity to inspect her troops, during a majestic procession through the area around Buckingham Palace. Book seats online, or stand and spectate for free: just pick a spot along The Mall or adjacent to St James’s Park from 9am. www.household division.org.uk
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SIGHTSEEING Go Ape! London These treetop obstacle courses in London include Go Ape! Battersea Park (the most central), followed by Alexandra Palace then Cockfosters in the north. Negotiate ladders, bridges and zip lines while attached to a harness during this three-and-a-half-hour experience. Check for times and prices. www.goape.co.uk. Various locations. T: 01603-895 500.
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Ham House and Gardens One of Europe’s greatest 17th-century houses, with gardens that are said to be haunted. Free, 30-min architecture and garden history tours most days. House daily noon-4pm; garden, shop and café daily 10am-5pm. Adult £12.50; child £6.25. www.nationaltrust.org.uk. Ham St, Surrey, TW10 7RS. T: 020-8940 1950. Off map. Station: Richmond.
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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 where you can hear stories of people who worked on board. Check for regular family events. Daily 10am-6pm. Adult £16.20; child £8.10. www.iwm.org.uk. The Queen’s Walk, off Tooley St, SE1 2JH. T: 020-7940 6300. E11. Station: London Bridge.
Houses of Parliament See the stunning art and architecture inside this working parliament building in a landmark setting, which is also a royal palace. Tours Sat. Multimedia self-guided tour adult £19.50, young adult (16-18) £17, child £8 (one child free per paying adult); guided tour adult £26.50, young adult £22, child £11.50; child-friendly family guided tour adult £19.50, child free. www.parliament.uk/visit. Palace of Westminster, Parliament Square, SW1A 0AA. T: 020-7219 4114. F8. Station: Westminster.
Built around 1365 to house Edward III’s treasures, this is one of only two buildings left from the medieval Palace of Westminster after an 1834 fire. Don’t miss the ornate ceiling carvings. Daily 10am-6pm. Adult £5.70; child £3.40. www.englishheritage.org.uk. Abingdon St, SW1P 3JX. T: 0207222 2219. F8. Station: Westminster.
Keats House This 19th-century home belonged to the Romantic poet John Keats. See his paintings, books, letters and household items, plus the engagement ring he gave to his sweetheart, Fanny Brawne. 9 Jun: Afternoon Poems: William Blake. The Keats House Poetry Ambassadors perform his works. WedSun & bank hols 11am-5pm; 30-min guided tours at 1.30pm & 3pm. Adult £7.50; child free. www.city oflondon.gov.uk. Keats Grove, NW3 2RR. T: 020-7332 3868. Off map. Station: Hampstead.
Kensington Palace This royal residence in Kensington Gardens was Princess Diana’s last home and is currently where the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge officially reside with George, Charlotte and Louis. The new Victoria 2019 exhibition honours what would have been the late monarch’s 200th birthday, revealing the more personal side to Queen Victoria’s life at Kensington Palace and exploring how she became ‘the Grandmother of Europe’. Daily 10am-6pm. Check online for prices. www.hrp.org.uk. Kensington Gardens, W8 4PX. T: 0844-482 7777. Off map. Station: High Street Kensington/Queensway.
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The former homes of the Anglo-German composer George Frideric Handel and American guitarist Jimi Hendrix. See where Handel lived and composed for 36 years, plus Hendrix’s bedroom restored to how it was between 1968 and 1969. 4 Jun: Baroque without Borders. Soprano Eleanor Broomfield pays tribute to free European movement, which enhanced musical creativity during the 17th century; from £12. Mon-Sat 11am-6pm; live, free Baroque music performances every Wed & Sat 11.30am-1.30pm; Sat 2pm-4pm. Please check online for full event details, times and prices. Adult £10; child £5. www.handelhendrix.org. 25 Brook St, W1K 4HB. T: 020-7495 1685. E6. Station: Bond Street.
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SIGHTSEEING Kenwood On the edge of Hampstead Heath, Kenwood house and its landscaped gardens is a hidden gem. Admire Robert Adams’ interiors and an art collection made up of Rembrandts, Vermeers and Gainsboroughs. Regular family events. Daily 10am-5pm. Free admission. www.english-heritage. org.uk/kenwood. Hampstead Lane, NW3 7JR. T: 020-8348 1286. Off map. Station: Hampstead.
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew 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, while the Treetop Walkway offers great views. Don’t miss the Temperate House, which is the biggest Victorian glasshouse in the world and has reopened following a five-year refurbishment. The new Children’s Garden is designed especially for visitors aged two to 12 and includes an activity trail and a tree canopy walk. To 27 Oct: Chihuly: Reflections on Nature. American glass artist Dale Chihuly displays 32 of his striking pieces around the grounds. Mon-Thur 10am-7pm; Fri-Sun 10am-8pm. Adult £18; child £6; charges for special exhibitions. www.kew.org. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 3AB. T: 020-8332 5655. Off map. Station: Kew Gardens.
KidZania London Parents take a back seat here as children take charge. Three times the size of Trafalgar Square, KidZania has everything a child could want including TV and animation studios,
a chocolate factory and an aviation academy – there’s Coca-Cola London Eye, Madame Tussauds and even a tattoo parlour. The early-years area means Shrek’s Adventure! Please check for times and that younger siblings will have fun, too. You’ll leave prices. www.thedungeons.com. County Hall, wondering why there wasn’t a KidZania when you Westminster Bridge Rd, SE1 7PB. T: 020-7654 were growing up, which is why it hosts occasional 0809. F8. Station: Waterloo/Embankment. adult nights! Daily from 10am; closing times Coca-Cola London Eye vary so please check; closed for private This London icon is one hire 10 & 17 Jun. Advance: adult of the world’s largest observation from £16; child from £19. On the day: wheels for a 30-minute rotation – adult from £18; child from £38. share your London Eye memories www.kidzania.co.uk. Westfield The British Library using #eyelovelondon. Enjoy London Shopping Centre, Ariel has more than eight 360-degree views of famous Way, W12 7GA. T: 0330-131 3333. million stamps and landmarks, which are also described Map inset. Station: Shepherd’s Bush. 13 million books on the interactive guides in each The London Bridge capsule. Joint tickets available with Experience & London Tombs SEA LIFE London Aquarium, the London This immersive theatrical experience is an exciting Dungeon, Madame Tussauds and Shrek’s history lesson on the past of the 1,700-year-old Adventure! Please check for times and prices. London Bridge site. Special effects and actors www.londoneye.com. County Hall, Westminster bring this spine-tinglingly scary attraction to life, Bridge Rd, SE1 7PB. T: 0871-781 3000. F8. Station: Waterloo/Westminster. in what’s known as London’s most haunted bridge. Tickets also include the London Tombs, under London Mithraeum the bridge, which are located in a former plague On the site of Bloomberg’s European pit – where the walls are dripping with blood. headquarters, this cultural hub showcases an Please check for times and prices. www.the ancient Roman temple which was built here nearly londonbridgeexperience.com. 2-4 Tooley St, SE1 2SY. T: 020-7403 6333. E10. Station: London Bridge. 2,000 years ago to honour the god Mithras. The remains are brought to life through an immersive, The London Dungeon multi-sensory experience. Discover more than This thrilling attraction will whisk you 600 objects left by the first Londoners, as well back to the capital’s most perilous past. See, hear, as modern art on the ground floor at Bloomberg feel and smell the ‘bad old days’ as they come to SPACE. Tue-Sat 10am-6pm; Sun noon-5pm; first life before you thanks to costumed characters. Thur of the month 10am-8pm. Admission free. Not for small children or the faint-hearted. Joint www.londonmithraeum.com. 12 Walbrook, tickets available with SEA LIFE London Aquarium, EC4N 8AA. T: 020-7330 7500. D10. Station: Bank.
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Immerse yourself in the animal kingdom at the world’s oldest scientific zoo, with more than 750 species. Highlights include a penguin beach, Asiatic lions in the Land of the Lions enclosure and endangered Sumatran tigers. Daily events include Spiders Live and Swinging Gibbons, while the ‘Junior Keeper for a Day’ package allows visitors to meet and feed a variety of animals. 7-28 Jun: Zoo Nights. Every Friday night, the zoo remains open in the evening for special themed tours and entertainment, accompanied by food, drink and live music. Daily 10am-6pm; check online for prices. www.zsl.org. Regent’s Park, NW1 4RY. T: 020-7722 3333. B6. Station: Camden Town.
Celebrated home of life-sized wax figures depicting famous people from the worlds of entertainment, politics, sport and history, from the Queen to Adele. Don’t miss the Star Wars exhibition with 11 sets from the films, stand with the royal family on Buckingham Palace’s balcony, or meet ‘Tom Hearty’, a model of actor Tom Hardy with its own heartbeat. Recent additions include Dua Lipa. Joint tickets available with SEA LIFE London Aquarium, the London Dungeon, Coca-Cola London Eye and Shrek’s Adventure! Please check for times. Adult £35; child £30. www.madame tussauds.com/london. Marylebone Rd, NW1 5LR. T: 0871-222 0177. C6. Station: Baker Street.
This beautiful stone column designed by Sir Christpher Wren stands in the heart of the City, built in 1677 to commemorate the 1666 Great Fire of London. Climb the 311 steps to its observation gallery for stunning views. Daily 9.30am-6pm. Adult £5; child £2.50. Joint tickets with Tower Bridge available. www.themonument.org.uk. Monument St, EC3R 6BD. T: 020-7626 2717. E10. Station: Monument.
The O2 Huge venue for entertainment, live gigs and exhibitions, including Oxygen Freejumping trampolining park and ICON, a new shopping outlet. www.theo2.co.uk. Peninsula Square, SE10 0DX. T: 020-8463 2000. Off map. Station: North Greenwich.
Old Royal Naval College Sir Christopher Wren’s riverside masterpiece, part of the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site, is home to a neoclassical chapel and the Painted Hall, which recently reopened following a major conservation project. Its enhanced undercroft space now includes a café, shop and art gallery, while you can also see the foundations of Henry VIII’s birthplace, Greenwich Palace. Tour options include guided talks, multimedia handsets and a kids’ trail. Daily 10am-5pm. General admission free; Painted Hall adult £12; child free. www.ornc.org. King William Walk, SE10 9NN. T: 020-8269 4799. Off map. Station: Cutty Sark/Greenwich.
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Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Formerly the site of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, this park includes an aquatics centre and the ArcelorMittal Orbit observation tower. 23 Jun: Great Get Together Together. The annual summer event returns to bring a day of worldclass music, sport and entertainment to the park. Please check for sporting events. Park open 24 hours daily. Admission free. www.queenelizabeth olympicpark.co.uk. Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, E20 2ST. T: 0800072 2110. Off map. Station: Stratford.
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SIGHTSEEING at work, too. 1 Jun: Family Fun Day. Celebrate 150 years of the Periodic Table with a five-hour programme of interactive activities; £16. Check the website for full programme of talks. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Admission free; charges for talks. www.rigb.org. 21 Albemarle St, W1S 4BS. T: 020-7409 2992. E6. Station: Green Park.
The Royal Mews This beautiful part of Buckingham Palace houses the Queen’s vehicles and horses. Learn about the mews’ history with the free multimedia guide, which includes games, a video of the Diamond Jubilee State Coach’s first journey and interactive, 360-degree photography of the Gold State Coach’s interior. Kids will enjoy learning how to harness a horse, as well as taking part in the busy programme of art sessions. Daily 10am-5pm; closed 1 & 8 Jun. Adult £12; child £6.80; under-fives free. www.rct.uk. Buckingham Palace Rd, SW1W 1QH. T: 0303-123 7302. F6. Station: Victoria.
The Royal Observatory Stand astride the historic Prime Meridian, where east meets west, to take your place at the centre of the world. Uncover the history of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and see clocks and timepieces that have completely changed how people live. Daily 10am-5pm. Adult £15; child £8. Joint tickets with Cutty Sark available. Book online to save. Audio guide tour available. www.rmg.co.uk. Blackheath Ave, SE10 8XJ. T: 020-8858 4422. Off map. Station: Greenwich/Maze Hill/Cutty Sark.
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Landmark Palladian church with tours, a brass-rubbing centre of historic figures (great for children), live classical music (some free) and occasional art exhibitions. Holy Communion is given daily. There are regular classical music concerts, many performed by candlelight, plus live jazz in the atmospheric Crypt. Please check for concert timetable; booking recommended. There are excellent cafés in the crypt and in the courtyard. Mon-Fri 8.30am-6pm; Sat-Sun 9am-6pm. 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.
Sir Christopher Wren’s 300-year-old cathedral has stunning mosaics. Climb up the dome to the Whispering Gallery and a further 271 steps to the Golden Gallery for a classic London panorama. Then head down to the crypt, with its monuments to Wren, the Duke of Wellington and Lord Nelson. The price of admission also includes a multimedia guide and tours, subject to availability on the day. Listen to free recitals on the grand organ Sun 4.45pm-5.15pm. Check for the full programme of music events. Mon-Sat 8.30am-4.30pm. Adult £20; child £8.50. www.stpauls.co.uk. St Paul’s Churchyard, EC4M 8AD. T: 020-7246 8350. D9/10. Station: St Paul’s.
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SEA LIFE London One of Europe’s largest aquariums with 500 species of global marine life and walk-through tank tunnels, including a beautiful glass walkway above a school of sharks. You can also snorkel with sharks (£150 including admission), while the Rainforest Adventure attraction is your chance to see snapping turtles and the world’s largest species of spider. Please check for times and prices. Joint tickets available with Coca-Cola London Eye, the London Dungeon, Madame Tussauds and Shrek’s Adventure! www.sealife. co.uk/london. County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, SE1 7PB. T: 0333-321 2001. F8. Station: Westminster.
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Ride the magical 4D ‘DreamWorks Tours’ bus to step into live-actor fairy-tale-themed shows, where you can meet the characters from the much-loved films. Joint tickets with the Coca-Cola London Eye, the London Dungeon, Madame Tussauds and SEA LIFE London Aquarium available. Please check for times. Adult £30; child £24. www.shreksadventure.com. Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, SE1 7PB. T: 0871-221 2837. F8. Station: Waterloo.
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Spencer House This aristocratic palace was built in 1766 by Earl Spencer, an ancestor of Princess Diana. Overlooking Green Park, the house boasts sumptuous, Imperial Rome-inspired interiors. It is possible to visit Spencer House’s eight state rooms on a one-hour guided tour. Sun 10.30am-5.30pm; Mon pre-booked groups only. Adult £15; child £12. www.spencerhouse.co.uk. 27 St James’s Place, SW1A 1NR. T: 020-7514 1958. E7. Station: Green Park.
St Katharine Docks This marina, tucked away by the Tower of London, dates back to the 11th century. A vibrant waterside destination, it’s lined with markets, shops, galleries and restaurants. www.skdocks.co.uk. 50 St Katharine’s Way, E1W 1LA. T: 020-7264 5287. Off map. Station: Tower Hill.
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This house offers an insight into the personal life of Punch cartoonist Edward Linley Sambourne, who resided here from 1875 with his wife Marion, their two children and servants. A highlight is the costumed actor tour, every Saturday from 11am, on which you’ll meet Mrs Sambourne or her parlour maid Mrs Reffell for a dramatic account based on old diaries. Open Wed, Sat & Sun; pre-booked tours 11am, drop-in 2pm-5.30pm, or late tour from 7pm on selected Wed evenings; please check website for dates. 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.
Ascend the tallest building in Western Europe in a high-speed lift. At 309m up, 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. Alternatively, make a Saturday night of it at a silent disco 15 & 29 Jun; £37.50, book online. Daily 10am-10pm. Adult £32; child £25; tickets must be purchased in advance online. www.theviewfrom theshard.com. 32 London Bridge St, SE1 9SG. T: 0844-499 7111. E10. Station: London Bridge.
be confused with its less grand, but much older neighbour, London Bridge). You can tour the Victorian engine rooms with a knowledgable guide and even join a yoga class on the thrilling high-level glass walkways, 42m above the River Thames (please check for dates). Check for bridge lift times – an amazing and unique sight. Joint tickets with The Monument available. Daily 9.30am-5.30pm. Adult £9.80; child £4.20. www.towerbridge.org.uk. Tower Bridge Rd, SE1 2UP. T: 020-7403 3761. E11. Station: Tower Hill.
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This historic landmark includes the Bloody Tower, Traitors’ Gate and the Jewel House, home of the Crown Jewels. Enjoy free guided tours by ‘Beefeaters’ (Yeoman Warders). Book ahead online to attend the nightly Ceremony of the Keys, which dates back to 1340 (tickets are free). Tue-Sat 9am5.30pm; Sun-Mon 10am-5.30pm. Adult £27.50; child £13.10. www.hrp.org.uk. Tower Hill, EC3N 4AB. T: 0844-482 7799. E11. Station: Tower Hill.
This breathtaking bridge, completed in 1894, is one of London’s most famous landmarks (not to
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Prepare for an unforgettable 90-minute experience which will take you on an uplifting expedition across the roof of The O2. From the viewing platform at the top you can enjoy spectacular 360-degree views of the River Thames, Emirates Air Line, Canary Wharf and beyond. Please check for times and wheelchair access. From £30. www.theo2.co.uk. The O2, Peninsula Square, SE10 0DX. T: 020-8463 2680. Off map. Station: North Greenwich.
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Warner Bros. Studio Tour London Explore behind the scenes of the legendary Harry Potter films with 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. The new Gringotts Wizarding Bank set is the Tour’s biggest expansion to date, including the Lestrange Vault and a goblin gallery. It’s a fascinating insight into filmmaking. Please check for times. Adult £45; child £37. Booking essential. www.wb studiotour.co.uk. Studio Tour Drive, Leavesden, Hertfordshire, WD25 7LS. T: 0845-084 0900. Off map. Station: Euston to Watford Junction, then shuttle bus.
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Climb to the viewing galleries of this magnificent arch for views over the Royal Parks and Houses of Parliament, plus exhibitions. Joint tickets available with Apsley House. Daily 10am-6pm. Adult £5.70; child £3.80. 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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This hop-on, hop-off service features live audio Consecrated in 1065, this abbey is the crowning commentary about sights along the river and burial site of most English monarchs. including the Houses of Parliament, It also houses Poets’ Corner, the resting Somerset House and HMS Belfast. place of Charles Dickens and other Departs from Westminster Pier to famous writers. In 2018, the abbey Greenwich 10am-5pm and from unveiled its first major structural Greenwich to Westminster via addition in more than 250 years: All of Queen Victoria and St Katharine’s 11am-6pm. Please a new tower that leads to The Prince Albert’s children check for prices (33 per cent off Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries. learned to ride horses published fares with a valid TFL Housed in the medieval triforium in The Royal Mews Travelcard). www.thamesriverservices. and offering panoramic views, this london. Westminster Pier, Victoria new exhibition space tells the story of the Embankment, SW1A 2JH. T: 020-7936 4097. abbey through more than 300 objects. F8. Station: Westminster. Mon-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm; Sat 9am-4pm. Wed late opening 4.30pm-7pm, with half-price entry. Abbey only adult £23; child £10. Abbey and The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries adult £28; child £10. www.westminster-abbey.org. 20 Dean’s Yard, SW1P 3PA. T: 020-7222 5152. F7. Station: Westminster.
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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. Visitors can watch the otters and birds being fed every day, while there are also daily ‘Spotlight’ talks on various subjects. Daily 9.30am-5.30pm. Adult £13; child £7.90. www.wwt. org.uk. Queen Elizabeth’s Walk, SW13 9WT. T: 020-8409 4400. Off map. Station: Barnes.
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Thamesjet Try ThamesRush, a 50-minute adrenaline-fuelled experience on a thrilling speedboat – the most extreme ride on the river. You’ll enjoy sightseeing, speed and awesome aquabatics all in one, past some of London’s most iconic sights. Departs from Westminster Pier. From 10am, but depends on the tide so please check for times. Great for older children – minimum height requirement 1.35m/4ft 5in. Check for packages including Thames Bond and The Top of The Shard. Adult from £39; child from £29. www.thamesjet.com. Westminster Bridge, SE1 7GL. T: 020-7740 0400. F8. Station: Westminster/Waterloo.
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Circular Cruise Westminster Circular Cruise Westminster operates a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing service from Westminster Pier. Boats depart every 40 minutes for Embankment, Festival, Bankside and St Katharine’s Piers (for the Tower of London), returning non-stop to Westminster. Daily departures 11am-6.30pm. Adult single £10.75, return £16; child single £7, return £10.75. www.circularcruise.london. Westminster Pier, Victoria Embankment, SW1A 2JH. T: 020-7936 2033. F8. Station: Westminster.
City Cruises Daily guided sightseeing tours on the River Thames between Westminster, London Eye, Tower and Greenwich Piers. River Red Rover is an all-day hop-on, hop-off sightseeing service. The London Showboat cabaret cruise departs from Westminster Pier and includes a four-course meal with live music, daily from 7.30pm. Other cruises available; check website for times and prices. www.citycruises.com. Departure points vary. T: 020-7740 0400.
London Eye River Cruise Live commentary on a 40-minute sightseeing river cruise. Daily 10.45am-7.45pm. Adult £13.50; child £10. Discounted joint tickets with the London Eye available. www.londoneye.com/river-cruise. London Eye Pier, South Bank, SE1 7PB. F8. Station: Waterloo.
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MBNA Thames Clippers The fastest and most frequent fleet on the river, with departures from major London piers every 20 minutes. Discounts with Oyster cards and contactless payment. Download its free in:flow app, which uses GPS tracking to find out your location. River Roamer hop-on and hop-off (valid all day from 9am) advance adult £17.80, child £8.90; on the day adult £19.80, child £9.90; children under five travel free. Adult single journeys from £4.80. www.mbnathamesclippers.com. Various points along River Thames. T: 020-7001 2200.
Climb one dome for the best 360º views in London. Step beneath another to experience the unforgettable. Enrich your visit with an acclaimed multimedia guide, available in nine languages.
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TOURS & GUIDED WALKS BEE Midtown Guided Walks Approximately 10 free, themed walking tours per month around Bloomsbury, Farringdon and Holborn, an area also known as Midtown. The full guided walks programme is published near the bottom of BEE Midtown’s homepage; most walks do not require pre-booking. www.bee-midtown.org. Departure points vary. T: 020-7078 7077.
Big Bus Tours Daily sightseeing trips aboard a fleet of open-top, double-decker buses. Various ticket packages are
available, from one to three days. A one-day orientation tour includes a free, 90-minute walking tour and a one-way river cruise. Classic Ticket (one day) adult £39; child £29. www.bigbustours.com. Departure points vary. T: 020-7808 6753.
Big Bus Walking Tours Enjoy a 90-minute historic and royal guided walk from Trafalgar Square, along Carlton Gardens, the Mall and through St James’s Park to Horse Guards Parade, taking in areas that can’t be reached by bus. Daily 10.30am. Free with Big Bus London Tour tickets. www.bigbustours.com. Departs from the Big Bus stop in Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN. T: 020-7808 6753. E7. 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 construction, fires and World War II bombs. Lower Thames Street is home to one of Roman London’s most fascinating remains, discovered in 1848. Explore this fascinating insight into ancient life in the City on an hour-long guided tour and discover the remains of the Roman Bathhouse, which lie hidden beneath offices. Sat 11am, noon and 1pm. Adult £10.19; child £8.06; advance online booking essential. www.cityoflondon.gov.uk. 101 Lower Thames St, EC3R 6DL. E11. Station: Tower Hill.
Capital Taxi Tours A Blue Badge- or City of London-qualified guide drives you around in a taxi for up to five people. Choose from London tours by day or night, trips outside the city and themed tours including a Doctor Who option – on which you’ll see a Tardis and locations from the films and TV series. There’s even a tour designed for fans of TV’s Downton Abbey. Prices vary and are per taxi. www.capitaltaxitours.co.uk. Departure points vary. 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 to Smithfield Market and several City gardens, all within London’s historic Square Mile. Prices range from free to £12.50. www.cityof londonguides.com. Departure points vary. 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. Departure points vary. T: 020-7950 1777.
Golden Tours From day excursions to overnight city breaks, the London expert offers quality tour experiences from London to popular locations such as Bath, Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Brighton. 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.
Golden Tours Open-Top Bus Tours
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See the sights aboard an open-top bus. The Essential Tour includes an Englishspeaking guide who will describe the sights, or there are multilingual audio commentary tours, during which you can hop on and hop off
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Private tours for small groups, run by Londoners. Themed tours include Borough Market, Harry Potter, London Sports, ‘Girls Day Out’ and ‘A Royal Morning in London’. Please check for times and prices. www.london In The Making of Harry tailoredtours.com. T: 07498-036295. Potter Tour, more than
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Offering exploratory photography tours alongside personal, tailor950 potion jars line made or regular group workshops, London Walks the walls of the the acclaimed Hairy Goat offers London’s oldest walking tour classroom set both daytime and evening options. company offers more than 300 walks. Discover back streets, pubs, alleys, Each takes around two hours, departure churches and the finer details of new points vary and there’s no need to book. As well and old architecture, as well as the street as Jack the Ripper, Harry Potter and ghost walks, and river scenes that make London a joy to photograph. www.hairygoat.net. Departure points vary. T: 07540-832771.
London Walks offers routes around some of the capital’s ‘villages’, including Kensington and Hampstead. Adult £10; child free when accompanied by an adult. www.walks.com. Departure points vary. T: 020-7624 3978.
Neverland Children’s Tours Offering fully supervised activities and adventures for children aged eight and over, the aim here is to make London sightseeing interactive and fun. Each activity provides opportunities to get creative, play and meet new friends. www.neverland childrenstours.co.uk. International House, 24 Holborn Viaduct, EC1A 2BN. T: 020-3239 5059. D9. Station: Chancery Lane.
Jack the Ripper Tour Blue Badge Guide Richard Jones of London Walking Tours devised these popular two-hour walks in 1982, offering an intriguing look at the infamous serial killer. Numbers are limited in order to give participants a better experience. Booking essential. Daily 7pm. £10. www.jackthe-ripper-tour.com. Exit 4, Aldgate East Station. T: 020-8530 8443. Off map.
Kia Oval Tours Tour the famous ground, home of Surrey County Cricket Club since 1845, and a venue for England matches (p. 38). See the architecture, history and famous sporting faces. Please check for times, prices and fixtures. www.kiaoval.com. Kia Oval, Kennington, SE11 5SS. T: 020-3946 0100. Off map. Station: Oval.
The London Helicopter Tour Discover the capital from the unique perspective of a helicopter, with its uninterrupted views. Departing from London’s only heliport, glide above the River Thames, taking in iconic landmarks including the Tower of London, St Paul’s Cathedral and The Shard. Choose from the 10-minute Buzz, 20-minute Sights or 30-minute Max tour. Prices start from £200 per seat for a shared tour. www.thelondonhelicopter.com. The POD Building, Bridges Court, SW11 3BE. T: 020-7887 2626. Off map. Station: Clapham Junction.
SEE IT. HEAR IT. FEEL IT. The all-new Chelsea FC Museum and Tour experience. Get closer than ever before with exclusive content, 360 films and much more.
London Magical Tours Award-winning provider of private and scheduled group tours within London and its surroundings. Discover the UK with your own tour team with no parking worries: you’ll travel in a private vehicle with a professional guide and a chauffeur. Multilingual guides are available for most languages. www.londonmagicaltours.com. Departure points vary. T: 0870-489 0156.
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Royal Opera House Tours
Ninety-minute walks depart daily from the Original London Visitor Centre, near Trafalgar Square on Cockspur Street. Choose from Changing the Guard at 10am, Rock ‘n’ Roll at 1pm or Jack the Ripper at 4pm (from The Original Tour bus stop at Tower Hill). £10 per walk, or free with an Original London Sightseeing Tour ticket. An Explore Walks Pass, which grants access to all three walks over a 48-hour period, costs £20. Alternatively, book one of three new Original walking tours: Picture London, Royal London and Haunted London all run Fri-Sun and cost £5 each or £10 for all three. www.theoriginaltour.com. 17-19 Cockspur St, SW1Y 5BL. T: 020-8877 1722. E7. Station: Charing Cross.
These live and multilingual open-top guided bus tours take you to the city’s best attractions, allowing you to hop-on and hop-off at more than 80 stops. Its original 24-hour tour includes free walking tours and a Thames River cruise pass. 24-hour adult £34, child £16; 48-hour adult £44, child £21. www.the originaltour.com. 17-19 Cockspur St, SW1Y 5BL. T: 020-8877 1722. E7. Station: Charing Cross.
One of the world’s leading opera venues and home to the Royal Ballet company. A variety of tour options offer access to the auditorium, the Royal Retiring Room and even backstage. Backstage Tour most days 10.30am, 12.30pm & 2.30pm; Velvet, Gilt and Glamour Tour selected days 4pm; £12-£15. www.roh.org.uk/tours. Bow St, WC2E 9DD. T: 0207304 4000. D8. Station: Covent Garden.
Royal Albert Hall Tours
See London by Night Tour
Tour this Victorian concert hall. Daily 9.30am-4.30pm; closed 1 Jun. Adult £14.50; child £7. www.royal alberthall.com. Kensington Gore, SW7 2AP. T: 020-7959 0558. F4. Station: South Kensington.
Ride around the West End and City in the evening for a different perspective of the capital. Regular departures from outside The Ritz hotel. Tours last 90 minutes. Daily 7.30pm, 8pm, 8.30pm, 9.15pm, 9.45pm & 10.15pm. Adult £21; child £12. www.seelondonbynight.com. 150 Piccadilly, W1J 9BR. T: 020-7183 4744. E6. Station: Green Park.
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This reconstruction of Shakespeare’s original Elizabethan Globe Theatre has one of the city’s only thatched roofs, while its Sam Wanamaker Playhouse is a separate, candlelit performance space. The half-hour tour begins every 30 minutes, after which you may browse the Globe’s exhibition. Daily 9.30am-12.30pm; exhibition and Globe theatre tour adult £17; child £10. www.shakespeares globe.com. 21 New Globe Walk, SE1 9DT. T: 0207902 1400. E10. Station: Blackfriars.
The Steam Dreams Rail Co From 4 Jun: Take a trip to Windsor aboard The Steam Dream’s fleet of restored trains, each designed to evoke a bygone era of luxury train travel. Classes range from premium standard to Pullman-style dining. Please check for times. From £35. www.steamdreams.co.uk. T: 01483209 888. Various departure points.
Twizy Tours Hire a two-seater electric Renault Twizy, then drive yourself around with or without a GPSguided audio tour. Prices from £30 per rental. www.twizytours.com. Apcoa Parking Car Park, 21 Bryanston St, W1H 7AB. T: 07376-428363. D5. Station: Marble Arch.
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Get collected from your hotel and experience the sights from the comfort of a horse-drawn carriage. Tours last up to two hours in a four- or six-seater carriage, with an adjustable hood to accomodate any weather. £550 per carriage. www.westways carriagehorses.co.uk. T: 020-8572 3155.
Dating back to the 13th century, this beautiful castle was the childhood home of Henry VIII’s second wife, Anne Boleyn. The Tudor seat has magnificent interiors, the work of the Astor family during the 20th century. Outside, the gardens feature statuary and a lake for boat rides. 25-30 Jun: Hever in Bloom. See displays featuring more than 4,000 English roses, enjoy free guided garden walks and take part in floristry workshops. Daily 10.30am-6pm, castle from noon. Adult £17.75; child £9.95. www.hevercastle.co.uk. Hever, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 7NG. T: 01732-865 224. Off map. Station: London Victoria or London Bridge to Edenbridge.
A fairy-tale, 900-year-old castle with a moat, gardens and 500 acres of parkland. Lose yourself in the spiralling yew maze and visit the birds of prey centre. Check for regular falconry displays, including hawks and vultures, in the castle grounds. 24-30 Jun: A Garden Celebration. In honour of the new Leeds Castle Gardens, learn about landscape design and take special tours through newly planted areas of the gardens, with the expert team. Grounds and garden daily 10am6pm; castle 10.30am-5.30pm. Adult £26; child £17.50; under-fours free. www.leeds-castle.com. Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1PL. T: 01622-765 400. Off map. Station: Victoria to Bearsted.
OUT OF TOWN Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology Britain’s first public museum, dating back to 1683, when politician Elias Ashmole left his collection of antiquities and curiosities to the University of Oxford. See archaeological artefacts, pre-Raphaelite works, Egyptian mummies and Oliver Cromwell’s death mask. To 9 Jun: Jeff Koons. Curated in partnership with the artist himself, explore 17 artworks dating from the 1980s to the present day. To 15 Sep: The Naked Form in Modern Chinese Art. A look at the emergence of the nude in Chinese art during the 1930s, through pieces spanning the past 80 years. Daily 10am-5pm; last Fri of each month 10am-8pm. Free admission, charges for special exhibitions. www.ashmolean. org. Beaumont St, Oxford, OX1 2PH. T: 01865-278 000. Off map. Station: Paddington to Oxford.
Blenheim Palace See three centuries of treasures in magnificent state rooms at this Baroque palace, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. The palace is set in 2,100 acres of ‘Capability’ Brown parkland and formal gardens. 1-2 Jun: Bloodwise Triathlon. See competitors swim across the Great Lake, cycle through the park and finally run around the Queen’s Pool. 21-23 Jun: Flower Show. Celebrating gardening, home decoration and more with show gardens, a shopping village and the floral art marquee. Palace daily 10.30am-5.30pm; park daily 9am-6pm; formal gardens daily 10am-6pm. Palace, park & gardens adult £27; child £16. Park & gardens adult £17; child £7.60. Free entry for under-fives. www.blenheimpalace.com. Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1PP. T: 01993-810 530. Off map. Station: Paddington to Oxford, then bus S3.
Chartwell The family home of wartime Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill. While Churchill and his wife Clementine were still living here, it was bought by the National Trust and maintained on behalf of the nation, retaining its 1930s-style decor. The site includes a lovely kitchen garden, woodlands and a restaurant. House Mon-Fri 11.30am-5pm, Sat-Sun 11am-5pm; garden and restaurant daily 10am-5pm. Adult £15.50; child £7.75. www.national trust.org.uk/chartwell. Mapleton Rd, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1PS. T: 01732-868 381. Off map. Station: London Bridge or Victoria to Edenbridge or Oxted.
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Hampton Court Palace Once the favourite royal residence of King Henry VIII, this Tudor palace and 300-year-old maze is set in 60 acres of parkland on the river. Visit the Tudor kitchens, which would have prepared feasts for the king and all his courtiers, then see Henry’s grand state apartments, including the magnificent Great Hall: it has an ornate carved roof which is decorated with painted heads and biblical scenes depicted in the Abraham Tapestries. Daily 10am-6pm; 11 Jun 10am-3pm. Adult £23.70; child £11.90. 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 37
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Time for cricket All cricket fans know that the Ashes – the Test match between England and Australia, played every two years in alternate countries – usually grabs the sporting spotlight. This year, however, all eyes are on the ICC Cricket World Cup, hosted across England and Wales. The Kia Oval hosts four 50-over matches, featuring England, India and Australia (2, 5, 9, 15 Jun; p. 35). If you’re not around on those dates, take a guided tour of the ground (Fri & Sat). You’ll visit the commentary boxes, see the museum’s collection and step on the turf. The ground also staged the first international football match in 1870, between England and Scotland, as well as England’s first FA Cup final in 1872.
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The Original Tour Windsor & Eton
Stonehenge
Explore the beautiful town of Windsor and nearby Eton College, using 10 bus stops incorporating the castle grounds and following the river. Hop-on and hop-off to discover this famous market town and its centuries-old royal history – Eton College is where Princes William and Harry were educated. Departures once an hour. Adult £15; child £8. Combined package with The Original Tour London (24 hours London, 24 hours Windsor) adult £47; child £23. www.theoriginaltour.com. Theatre Royal Windsor, Thames St, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1PS. T: 020-8877 1722. Off map. Station: Waterloo to Windsor & Eton Riverside.
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. English Heritage members get exclusive, early-morning tours. 21 Jun: Summer Solstice: Journey to the stone circle in the early hours of the morning, to celebrate the midsummer sunrise with a crowd of enthusiasts (p. 23). Daily 9am-8pm. Adult £21.10; child £12.70. www.english-heritage. org.uk. Amesbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7DE. T: 0870-333 1181. Off map. Station: Waterloo to Salisbury, then bus or taxi.
Osterley Park and House Explore this beautiful country home decorated as it would have been in the 1780s, then stroll its formal gardens and stop for a snack in the stable tearoom. There’s a programme of park runs too, for both adults and children. 8 Jun: Big Camp. Sleep under the stars at this large annual event, which includes hunting for bats and telling stories around a campfire; booking essential. Garden daily 10am-5pm; house daily noon-4pm. Adult £12; child £6. www.nationaltrust.org.uk. Jersey Rd, Isleworth, Middlesex, TW7 4RB. T: 020-8232 5050. Off map. Station: Osterley/Isleworth.
Palace of Holyroodhouse The Queen’s official residence in Scotland stands at the end of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, against the spectacular backdrop of Arthur’s Seat. Tour highlights include the state apartments and Mary, Queen of Scots’ chamber. Daily 9.30am-6pm; closed from 24 Jun to 5 Jul. Adult £15; child £8.70. www.rct.uk/palaceofholyroodhouse. Canongate, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH8 8DX. T: 0303-123 7306. Off map. Station: Edinburgh Waverley.
Syon Park This stunning Palladian mansion set in parkland is home to the Duke of Northumberland. Don’t miss the incredible interiors, Grade I-listed, landscaped gardens and Great Conservatory. There is a wealth of art and intricate stucco work. House tickets include a guided tour at 2pm, following one of a variety of themes. Gardens daily 10.30am-5pm; house Wed, Thur, Sun & bank hols 11am-5pm. Adult £13; child £6. www.syonpark.co.uk. Syon Park, Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 8JF. T: 020-8560 0882. Off map. Station: Waterloo to Syon Lane.
Waddesdon Manor Magnificent Renaissance-style chateau built in the late 19th century with wine cellars, gardens and an aviary. To 2 Jun: Colourscape. Enter a world of intense light, colour and music, all inside a structure of 56 interconnected chambers in Waddesdon’s aviary glade. To 20 Oct: Brought to Life: Eliot Hodgkin Rediscovered. Known for his still-life and landscape works, this 20th-century British painter is honoured with a display of more than 100 paintings and drawings. Grounds Wed-Sun & bank hols 10am-5pm; house Wed-Fri
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noon-4pm, Sat-Sun & bank hols 10am-5pm. Grounds only adult £11, child £5.50; house and grounds adult £21, child £11.50. www.waddesdon. org.uk. Near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0JH. T: 01296-820414. Off map. Station: Marylebone to Aylesbury.
Discover Europe’s oldest surviving surgical theatre dating to 1822
Warwick Castle Built in 914 by Ethelfleda, daughter of Alfred the Great, then enhanced by William the Conqueror in 1068, this castle is now a family-friendly experience with landscaped gardens designed by ‘Capability’ Brown. Its past is brought to life with free tours by the castle’s history team, a Castle Dungeon experience, displays of medieval weaponry and a Horrible Histories maze. The new, daily Falconer’s Quest attraction is billed as the UK’s biggest birds of prey show. Open daily, subject to weather; please check for times. Castle adult £28, child £25; castle & dungeon adult £33, child £29. Advance booking (at least five days) castle adult or child £19; castle & dungeon £24. www.warwick-castle.com. Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 6AH. T: 0871-265 2000. Off map. Station: Warwick.
Watts Gallery Artists’ Village An Arts and Crafts gem in the Surrey Hills, dedicated to the great Victorian painters GF Watts and his wife, Mary Watts, with stunning Victorian paintings and sculptures. Visit the tea shop, then wander to the nearby Grade I-listed Watts Chapel built from terracotta. To 23 Jun: Moonscapes. Marking 50 years since the moon landing, this exhibition presents 19th-century visions of the moon in art. Tue-Sun & bank hols 10.30am-5pm. Adult £11.50 (Tue £5.75); child free. www.wattsgallery.org.uk. Down Lane, Compton, Surrey, GU3 1DQ. T: 01483-810235. Off map. Station: Waterloo to Guildford, then bus or taxi.
Open Mondays 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Tuesdays to Sundays 10:30 am - 5:00 pm Admission charged www.oldoperatingtheatre.com 9a St Thomas Street, London SE1 9RY
Windsor Castle The Queen’s weekend home and the world’s oldest inhabited castle. This is where the Duke and Duchess of Sussex wed and where Princess Eugenie married Jack Brooksbank last year. Includes state apartments furnished with art by Rembrandt, Rubens and Canaletto, plus arms and armour in the Grand Vestibule, elaborate china used in state banquets and ornate pieces of furniture. Visit St George’s Chapel, in the grounds of the castle, with tombs of monarchs including Henry VIII. Changing the Guard alternate days 11am except Sun. Daily 10am5.15pm; castle closed 16-17 Jun. Adult £22.50; child £13. www.rct.uk/windsorcastle. Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1NJ. T: 0303-123 7304. Off map. Station: Waterloo to Windsor & Eton Central or Windsor & Eton Riverside.
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See By Night
Woburn Abbey and Gardens Set in a 3,000-acre deer park, this historic abbey 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 abbey to find out more about its history, art and antiques, then stroll around its Repton-inspired gardens. The current exhibition Humphry Repton: Art and Nature explores the 19th-century working relationship between the famous gardener and the 6th Duke of Bedford. 9 Jun: Teddy Bear Festival. A range of modern-day and vintage bears all in one place, with experts on hand to reveal their stories. Gardens, deer park, tea room and shop daily 10am-6pm; abbey daily 11am-5pm. Gardens and deer park adult £8.25; child £5.50. Abbey, gardens and deer park adult £18; child £9. www.woburnabbey.co.uk. Woburn, Bedfordshire, MK17 9WA. T: 01525-290333. Off map. Station: St Pancras to Flitwick.
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appy 251st anniversary to the annual Summer Exhibition, as the Royal Academy of Arts once again invites all types of creators to show their work in London (from 10 Jun; p. 46). Open to any practitioner who wishes to submit a piece, this contemporary art showcase is predictably unpredictable. The mission of the renowned Piccadilly arts institution is to populate the exhibition with approximately 1,200 artworks. It was
expected that 15,000 artworks would be submitted this year – so that’s a lot of tough decision-making; every year, that mammoth task is appointed to the RA’s exhibition board. The 2019 committee is headed up by the Scottish painter Jock McFadyen who, along with a small group of fellow Royal Academicians, has been whittling down the works since February’s submission deadline. Each committee member is in charge of one room at the RA, which gives the exhibition a vibrant, eclectic vibe. McFadyen has previously been The National Gallery’s artist in residence,
the set and costume designer for Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s final ballet The Judas Tree and has staged more than 40 exhibitions of his work over the years. In other words, his varied experience should lead to a fascinating show. He is looking for art that ‘responds to the contemporary world’, so expect lots of topical and political points. The art covers many disciplines, from mosaics to movies, with pieces available to purchase – which might obliterate your holiday budget. The final decisions on which pieces of art are going to be on display are taken during the penultimate eight days before the show
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MUSEUMS Arsenal Stadium Tours & Museum Football fans can enjoy a self-guided audio tour for a sneak peek inside the players’ changing rooms, tunnel, the dugout and more, or a Legends Tour led by ex-Arsenal players. Both include a visit to the museum for an overview of the club’s long history. Please check for times and prices of tours. Free admission to the museum. www. arsenal.com/tours. Emirates Stadium, Hornsey Rd, N5 1BU. T: 020-7619 5003. Off map. Station: Arsenal.
Bank of England Museum
Benjamin Franklin House
The Cinema Museum
Known around the world, this museum brand specialises in the human body. Body Worlds recently opened this new flagship in the restored London Pavilion, containing 200 exhibits exploring how every part of the human body works using the latest plastination technology. Sun-Thur 9.30am7pm; Fri-Sat 9.30am-9pm. Advance (at least 24 hours) adult £24.50, child £17.50; on the day adult £28, child £22. www.bodyworlds.co.uk. London Pavilion, 1 Piccadilly Circus, W1J 0DA. T: 033-0223 3233. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.
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Churchill War Rooms Explore the fortified secret bunker and the Cabinet War Rooms beneath Westminster, where Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill worked during World War II to plot the Allied victory. More about his life and legacy in the interactive Churchill Museum. Daily 9.30am-6pm. Adult £22; child £11. www.iwm.org.uk. Clive Steps, King Charles St, SW1A 2AQ. T: 020-7930 6961. F7. Station: Westminster.
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opens, as everything is being put into position. So, if you visit the RA during the first days of June, you’ll probably see some busy Royal Academicians buzzing around. There are two key things to remember about the Summer Exhibition: anyone can enter work for consideration and the show is massive. Thanks to the pairing of these two elements, it is guaranteed to be a thrilling spectacle.
Guided one-hour tours of the dressing room, players’ tunnel and press room, plus a museum with memorabilia and trophies. Open daily, please check for times and match-day closures. Tour and museum adult £24, child £15 (discount for online bookings); museum only adult £12, child £10; monthly ex-players tour with past stars of the game from £80. www.chelseafc.com/tours. Stamford Bridge, SW6 1HS. T: 0371-811 1955. Off map. Station: Fulham Broadway.
Explore the story of the bank from its foundation in 1694, to its status today as the UK’s central bank. Browse a display of books, silver, paintings, coins, photographs and modern gold bars. Kids can also join in fun activities. Mon-Fri 10am-5pm. Admission free. www.bankofengland. co.uk. Threadneedle St, EC2R 8AH. T: 020-7601 5545. D10. Station: Bank. Charming 18th-century townhouse and the last remaining home of the American diplomat, inventor, Founding Father and musician, with tours led by costumed actors. Please check for tour times and prices. www.benjaminfranklinhouse.org. 36 Craven St, WC2N 5NF. T: 020-7925 1405. E8. Station: Charing Cross.
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Unrivalled collection of antiquities, plus the Queen Elizabeth II Great Court. Huge number of permanent displays and treasures from the Roman Empire, medieval Europe, ancient Egypt, Iran and India. To 21 Jul: Edvard Munch: Love and Angst. This exhibition examines Munch’s talent for capturing human emotion and features 50 prints loaned by Oslo’s Munch Museum, which includes a rare lithograph of The Scream. To 26 Aug: The Citi Exhibition: Manga. See the world of manga brought to life, thanks to a bumper collection of work from across Japan. Regular talks, evening events and performances. Sat-Thur 10am-5.30pm; Fri 10am-8.30pm. Admission free; charges for some exhibitions. www.britishmuseum.org. Great Russell St, WC1B 3DG. T: 020-7323 8299. D7/8. Station: Tottenham Court Road/Russell Square.
Concentrating on the early years of cinema before the multiplex, this collection includes artefacts, memorabilia and screening equipment from the 1890s onwards. Please enquire and book for entry. Guided tour adult £10; child £7. www.cinema museum.org.uk. 2 Dugard Way, SE11 4TH. T: 020-7840 2200. G9. Station: Elephant & Castle.
Clink Prison Museum In this former prison dating back to 1144, hands-on exhibits reveal London’s penal past and instruments of torture. It’s said to be haunted by the ghosts of former inmates; check for Haunted Happenings events. 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.
The Design Museum Leading museum of contemporary design and architecture. To 15 Sep: Stanley Kubrick: The Exhibition. Commemorating 20 years since his death, explore the design story behind the director’s work through original props, costumes and rare photographs. Discover his love for England, where he shot Full Metal Jacket and 2001: A Space Odyssey. Daily 10am-6pm; first Fri every month 10am-8pm. 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.
The Fan Museum Unusual museum dedicated to the art of fans, with examples from the 12th century to the present day. Afternoon tea is served in the orangery. Tue-Sat 11am-5pm; Sun noon-5pm. Adult £5; child £3. www.thefanmuseum.org.uk. 12 Crooms Hill, SE10 8ER. T: 020-8305 1441. Off map. Station: Cutty Sark.
Charles Dickens Museum
Florence Nightingale Museum
The former home of the Victorian novelist, where he wrote classics including Oliver Twist. Decorated in authentic Victorian style, it displays his personal possessions and includes a pretty garden. Please check for Dickens-themed walks and special events. Tue-Sun & bank hols 10am-5pm. Adult £9.50; child £4.50. www.dickensmuseum.com. 48 Doughty St, WC1N 2LX. T: 020-7405 2127. C8. Station: Russell Square.
Located in St Thomas’ Hospital, learn about the work of the pioneering 19th-century British nurse and health reformer, known as ‘The Lady with the Lamp, as well as Jamaican-born nurse Mary Seacole. Free 15-min tour Mon-Sun 3.30pm & Sat-Sun 11.30am. Daily 10am-5pm. Adult £8; child £4. www.florence-nightingale.co.uk. 2 Lambeth Palace Rd, SE1 7EW. T: 020-7188 4400. F8. Station: Westminster.
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Britain’s original home for abandoned children, founded in 1739 by Thomas Coram, George Frideric Handel and William Hogarth. To 1 Sep: Hogarth and the Art of Noise. William Hogarth was the Foundling Hospital’s artist-governor and this exhibition pays tribute, by looking at the painter’s ability to convey the sounds of London in his creations. Please check for regular exhibitions and events. Tue-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 11am-5pm. Adult £10, child free. www.foundlingmuseum.org.uk. 40 Brunswick Square, WC1N 1AZ. T: 020-7841 3600. C8. Station: Russell Square.
The Garden Museum Located in an historic church, this is the last resting place of plant hunters John Tradescant Snr and Jnr, with artefacts, a replica 17th-century knot garden and exhibitions relating to garden design. There are permanent exhibition on local history, as well as regular talks and events. There’s also a shop and a critically acclaimed café, which serves a short, seasonal menu for lunch and Tue & Fri dinner. Sun-Fri 10.30am-5pm; Sat 10.30am4pm. Adult £10; child £2.50 (when accompanied by an adult). www.gardenmuseum.org.uk. Lambeth Palace Rd, SE1 7LB. T: 020-7401 8865. F5. Station: Lambeth North/Westminster.
DID YOU KNOW? Norman Foster designed The British Museum’s ceiling: this beautiful courtyard is the largest covered public square in Europe
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 Go behind the scenes to see the ceremonial duties and roles of the Household Cavalry Regiments. Troopers and their horses work in the original 18th-century stables, with rare treasures on display. Changing the Queen’s Life Guard on Horse Guards Parade Mon-Sat 11am; Sun 10am. Museum daily 10am-6pm; check for occasional closures. Adult £8.50; child £6.50. www.householdcavalrymuseum. co.uk. Horse Guards Parade, Whitehall, SW1A 2AX. T: 020-7930 3070. E7. Station: Westminster.
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The Guards Museum 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. It’s a great insight into the Changing the Guard ceremony. Daily 10am-4pm; closed 1 & 8 Jun. Adult £8; 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 the adventuring Victorian tea trader, Frederick John Horniman, including an aquarium and a huge selection of musical instruments, plus gardens and a farmers’ market every Saturday morning. Its World Gallery opened last year, revealing 600sqm of new exhibition space filled with more than 3,000 curious objects. To 27 Oct: Brick Wonders. More than 50 LEGO models depicting the world’s most impressive sights, from Old London Bridge to a coral reef. Daily 10am-5.30pm. Admission free;
Huge displays relating to global conflicts, from World War I to contemporary confrontations, particularly those involving Britain. Don’t miss the powerful Holocaust Exhibition and the art collection in the First World War Galleries. 1-9: D-Day 75. Marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day, the largest combined naval, air and land operation in the history of warfare. Daily 10am-6pm. Admission free; charges for some exhibitions. www.iwm.org.uk. Lambeth Rd, SE1 6HZ. T: 020-7416 5000. F9. Station: Lambeth North/Waterloo.
Jewish Museum Documenting Jewish history and culture in the UK from 1066 to today, including a representation of the East End’s Jewish immigrant quarter. The Holocaust Gallery displays a harrowing collection of photographs and accounts. Sat-Thur 10am-5pm; Fri 10am-2pm. Adult £7.50; child £3.50. www.jewish museum.org.uk. Raymond Burton House, 129-131 Albert St, NW1 7NB. T: 020-7284 7384. Off map. Station: Camden Town.
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Driving forward
The Science Museum’s ’s latest free exhibition is topical. Driverless: Who is in Control? (from 12 Jun; p. 43) investigates how close we are to a world driven by machines, and looks at inventions that are already in use. Robocar (a self-driving racing car that looks likes the Batmobile) is a highlight, while the more sedate Stained Glass Driverless Sleeper Car of the Future (pictured), by artist Dominic Wilcox, envisages the tranquil roads that artificial intelligence may usher in. Driverless also features an autonomous submarine that can dive below the Antarctic ice to study the effects of climate change. If developments in artificial intelligence conjure nightmares from the Terminator movies, then come here to get the facts.
Leighton House Museum This restored former home of Victorian artist, Frederic, Lord Leighton, is a museum of his life and work. Permanent collections include paintings, drawings and sculptures, plus the stunning Arab Hall adorned with hundreds of tiles from the Middle East. Wed-Mon 10am-5.30pm; 3pm tour every Wed and Sun (included in ticket price). Adult £9; child free. www.rbkc.gov.uk. 12 Holland Park Rd, W14 8LZ. T: 020-7602 3316. Off map. Station: Kensington Olympia.
London Film Museum Bond in Motion is the largest official exhibition of James Bond vehicles that feature in the renowned film series, including the classic Aston Martin DB5, Goldfinger’s Rolls-Royce and the Crocodile Submarine. It also features unique artwork from the production company. Daily 10am-6pm. Adult £14.50; child £9.50. www.londonfilmmuseum.com. 45 Wellington St, WC2E 7BN. T: 020-7836 4913. E8. Station: Covent Garden.
London Transport Museum Located in the Grade II-listed former Flower Market, this museum displays the story of London’s transport system. Highlights include red buses, the world’s first Underground steam train and the padded cell – a train carriage dating back to the 1890s. To 14 Jul: The Poster Prize for Illustration 2019: London Stories. See the work of this contest’s 100 finalists, each poster a tribute to the vibrancy and excitement of London life. Daily 10am-6pm. Adult £18; child free. www.ltmuseum.co.uk. Covent Garden Piazza, WC2E 7BB. T: 020-7379 6344. E8. Station: Covent Garden.
Museum of Brands More than 12,000 items from the Robert Opie Collection, revealing how lives have changed over the past 200 years through iconic consumer brands. Exhibits include toys, magazines, technology, travel and fashion. The Time Tunnel transports visitors through centuries of wars and coronations, incorporating the arrival of cinema, radio and television. Mon-Sat 10am-6pm; Sun & bank hols 11am-5pm. Adult £9; child £5; under sevens free. www.museumofbrands.com. 111-117 Lancaster Rd, W11 1QT. T: 020-7243 9611. Off map. Station: Ladbroke Grove.
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MUSEUMS & GALLERIES The Museum of Freemasonry Within Covent Garden’s monolithic Freemasons’ Hall, the museum displays Masonic artefacts from pottery and silver to pieces of furniture. Its current exhibition, Bejewelled: Badges, Brotherhood and Identity, presents an array of beautiful Masonic badges (known as ‘jewels’) from England and beyond. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. Admission free. www.freemasonry.london.museum. Freemasons’ Hall, Great Queen St, WC2B 5AZ. T: 020-7395 9257. D8. Station: Holborn.
Museum of London The world’s largest urban history museum has thousands of exhibits in nine galleries, including Roman and Medieval London, transporting you through the capital’s tumultuous history to the present day. Don’t miss The London 2012 Cauldron — the intricately crafted cauldron that was lit at the start of the Olympic Games. The temporary Beasts of London attraction is a chance to discover the animals that used to live in the city, via a child-friendly digital safari. To 1 Sep: Panorama: London’s Lost Landscape. Admire French artist Pierre Prévost’s 20ft wide painting of London, completed circa 1815 and offering a fascinating vision of a bygone era. Daily 10am-6pm. Admission free; charges for special exhibitions and walking tours. www.museum oflondon.org.uk. 150 London Wall, EC2Y 5HN. T: 020-7001 9844. D10. Station: Barbican.
BUILDING A SIGHT One of London’s artistic highlights every summer actually takes place outside, in Kensington Gardens. The Serpentine Pavilion (from 21 Jun; p. 46) is a provocative, challenging and often beautiful structure that pops up on the lawn of the Serpentine Gallery, providing a unique place to enjoy a drink or engage in art events. This year’s pavilion has been designed by Japanese architect Junya Ishigami, who twists architectural norms and takes inspiration from nature in his work.
Museum of London Docklands The history of the River Thames, from its time as a Roman thoroughfare to the regeneration of the Docklands. Ten galleries include Sailortown, with its 19th-century alleyways, and Sugar & Slavery, about the links between European culture and the slave trade – the museum’s building itself was built using slavery-generated funds. Daily 10am-6pm. Admission free, charges for special exhibitions. www.museumoflondon.org.uk. West India Quay, No 1 Warehouse, Hertsmere Rd, E14 4AL. T: 0207001 9844. Off map. Station: West India Quay.
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National Army Museum Interactive displays and exhibitions telling the stories of soldiers’ lives, from Tudor times to the present day. Regular lectures, events and expert speakers on military matters, plus long-term exhibitions. Daily 10am-5.30pm. Admission free; charges for some exhibitions. www.nam.ac.uk. Royal Hospital Rd, SW3 4HT. T: 020-7730 0717. Off map. Station: Sloane Square.
National Maritime Museum Get up close to the objects that made history – from iconic maritime exhibits to great British art – at the world’s largest maritime museum. Daily 10am-5pm. Admission free; charges for guided tours, events and exhibitions. www.rmg.co.uk. Romney Rd, SE10 9NF. T: 0208858 4422. Off map. Station: Greenwich/Cutty Sark.
Natural History Museum Astounding collections at this museum, with exhibits ranging from the Images of Nature gallery, to dinosaur skeletons and fossils. To 30 Jun: Wildlife Photographer of the Year. See this year’s shortlist of 100 entries, representing the best in nature photography from more than 45,000 submissions. To 8 Sep: Museum of the Moon. Six metres in diameter, this installation’s glowing surface is decorated with NASA-sourced imagery of the moon. 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.
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Situated in the roof of a Baroque church on the old St Thomas’ Hospital site, this room was originally used to store herbs for medicines. In 1822 an operating theatre was added, where surgery without anaesthesia took place in front of an audience. Reached via a narrow spiral staircase, it’s now a museum dedicated to Victorian surgery. Check for special events, times and prices. www.oldoperating theatre.com. 9a St Thomas St, SE1 9RY. T: 020-7188 2679. E10. Station: London Bridge.
A huge museum dedicated to science, technology and medical achievements, including a Red Arrows 3D flight simulator and an IMAX theatre showing 3D science films. Permanent galleries include Making the Modern World. From 12 Jun: Driverless: Who is in Control? Explore the world of machines that can drive themselves (p. 42). Daily 10am-6pm; adult-only Lates programme last Wed of every month, 6.45pm-10pm. Admission free; charges for special exhibitions. www.sciencemuseum.org.uk. Exhibition Rd, SW7 2DD. T: 0333-241 4000. F4. Station: South Kensington.
The Postal Museum This museum tells the story of the ‘first social network’, with thousands of fascinating exhibits exploring postal history, including old post boxes, delivery bikes and uniforms, plus weapons that were used to protect the delivery service. Take a ride on the Mail Rail, a train in the underground tunnels which was used to transport post for 75 years until 2003. Check for times and prices. www.postalmuseum.org. 15-20 Phoenix Place, WC1X 0DA. T: 030-0030 0700. C8. Station: Russell Square.
Queen’s House This royal villa, designed by Inigo Jones, is a pioneering masterpiece of 17th-century architecture. Enjoy spectacular art and royal history. Daily 10am-5pm. Admission free; charge for guided tour. www.rmg.co.uk. Romney Rd, SE10 9NF. T: 020-8858 4422. Off map. Station: Cutty Sark.
Royal Air Force Museum National aviation museum focusing on the RAF, with more than 100 outstanding aircraft on show, including a life-sized model of the F-35 fighter jet and the chance to climb inside selected aircraft. The newly redesigned site now includes two galleries, landscaped grounds, picnic areas and a children’s playground. Daily 10am-6pm. Admission free; charges for special experiences. www.raf museum.org.uk. Grahame Park Way, NW9 5LL. T: 020-8205 2266. Off map. Station: Colindale.
Sherlock Holmes Museum Famous address dedicated to the fictional detective where, according to the novels, he lived with his friend and colleague Dr Watson from 1881 until 1904. The Victorian house has been maintained exactly as described in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s thrilling stories. Daily 9.30am-6pm. Adult £15; child £10. www.sherlock-holmes.co.uk. 221b Baker St, NW1 6XE. T: 020-7224 3688. C5. Station: Baker Street.
Sir John Soane’s Museum This 19th-century townhouse and library was owned by the architect Sir John Soane, which he left to the nation in 1837 and has been untouched since. It houses a gem of his collection, which he amassed from around the world, plus his own architectural drawings and Hogarth’s satirical works. Wed-Sun 10am-5pm. Check for tours and late-night opening events. Admission free. www.soane.org. 13 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, WC2A 3BP. T: 020-7405 2107. D8. Station: Holborn.
Somerset House This neo-classical, 18th-century building on the Thames houses the Embankment Galleries, cafés and restaurants, all surrounding a large courtyard. From 12 Jun: Get Up, Stand Up Now. Artist Zak Ové curates this celebration of the creativity www.wheretraveler.com 43
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The concept of trans, non-binary and intersex are explored in the Hayward Gallery’s exhibition Kiss My Genders (from 12 Jun; p. 45). Celebrating artists who explore and engage with gender fluidity, the show includes works by American fine art photographer Catherine Opie, Canadian drag artist Victoria Sin and American performer Juliana Huxtable. Featuring works from the late 1960s through to today, the show draws on personal experiences to create content that challenges definitions. They treat the human body as a sculpture, opening up possibilities for gender, beauty and representations of the human form.
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of Britain’s black communities. Galleries Wed-Fri 11am-8pm; Sat-Tue 10am-6pm. Admission free; charges for special exhibitions. www.somerset house.org.uk. Strand, WC2R 1LA. T: 020-7845 4600. E8. Station: Temple.
Twinings Museum At the flagship store of Twinings the teamaker, you’ll find a mini exhibition reflecting the company’s 300-year history. See vintage teapots and caddies, plus the original Royal Warrant signed by Queen Victoria in 1837. Mon-Fri 9.30am-7pm; Sat-Sun 11am-6pm. Admission free. www.twinings.co.uk. 216 Strand, WC2R 1AP. T: 020-7353 3511. D9. Station: Temple.
V&A Museum of Childhood Charming museum with a national collection of childhood objects dating back to the 16th century, plus Rachel Whiteread’s celebrated artwork, Place (Village), a sculptural work featuring a ‘community’ of around 150 dolls’ houses. Daily 10am-5.45pm. Admission free. www.vam.ac.uk/moc. Cambridge Heath Rd, E2 9PA. T: 020-8983 5200. Off map. Station: Bethnal Green.
The Vault Located under the old Coutts Bank in Mayfair, this vault was originally used to protect the Queen’s treasures. Now part of Hard Rock Cafe, it’s home to iconic rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia from around the world that was all previously owned by famous musicians. Daily 11.30am-10.30pm. Admission free. www.hardrock.com. Hard Rock Cafe London, 150 Old Park Lane, W1K 1QZ. T: 020-7514 1700. E6. Station: Hyde Park Corner.
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Wellcome Collection Wellcome Trust’s public venue houses hundreds of fascinating artefacts relating to health and the body. Includes permanent exhibitions Medicine Now and Medicine Man, which is the personal collection of Sir Henry Wellcome and features eye-popping, antique medical equipment. Regular talks and tours. To 15 Sep: Smoke and Mirrors: The Psychology of Magic. The museum investigates why we love to be tricked and what it tells us about our minds. Please check for times. Admission free. www.wellcomecollection.org. 183 Euston Rd, NW1 2BE. T: 020-7611 2222. C7. Station: Euston.
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum & Tours At the venue of the famous Championships, the museum’s displays range from old trophies and rackets to famous tennis kits worn by recent champions, touch screens to watch past greats in action and lots more. Look out for the ‘ghost’ of John McEnroe, and a virtual-reality, 360-degree experience narrated by Tim Henman. Its new exhibition tells the story of the No.1 Court, as Wimbledon’s second-largest court debuts its new retractable roof. Please check for times and prices. www.wimbledon.com. 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.
The V&A’s outstanding collection of fine and applied arts spans 3,000 years and includes fashion, paintings, photographs and ceramics World Rugby Museum from around the world. To 20 Oct: Food: Bigger Fresh from a significant refurbishment, this than the Plate. Positive, creative solutions to the showcase for global rugby culture displays more problems that our current food system has than 38,000 objects, including items from early created. To 1 Sep: Christian Dior: Designer of 20th-century Welsh national teams, the Dreams. Dramatic haute couture, original 1924 New Zealand side and the 2003 sketches and vintage perfume bottles DID YOU England team. Discover the history show off the label’s influence. of Twickenham Stadium, test your KNOW? To 16 Feb 2020: Mary Quant. With rugby skills in an interactive The Victoria and Albert her Chelsea shop, Bazaar, Quant display and enjoy a range of short Museum holds the world’s supercharged UK youth culture films in the John Douglas Room. largest collection of art from the 1950s with her progressive Please check for times and prices. from children’s author fashion creations, including the www.worldrugbymuseum.com. Beatrix Potter miniskirt. Sat-Thur 10am-5.45pm; Twickenham Stadium, Whitton Rd, Fri 10am-10pm. Admission free; charges Twickenham, TW2 7BA. T: 020-8892 for special exhibitions. www.vam.ac.uk. 8877. Off map. Station: Twickenham. Cromwell Rd, SW7 2RL. T: 020-7942 2000. F4/5. Station: South Kensington.
Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities A tiny basement museum in a former shop turned bar, displaying weird and wonderful items. Expect to see quirky artwork, ephemera, taxidermy and erotica – some explicit. Look out for unusual events and courses. Wed-Sun noon-11pm. Adult £6; child £3 (children until 5pm only; must be accompanied by an adult). The tiny bar is packed with quirky furnishings. www.thelasttuesdaysociety.org. 1 Mare St, E8 4RP. T: 020-7998 3617. Off map. Station: Bethnal Green.
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Barbican Art Gallery Multi-arts venue with two exhibition spaces: the Art Gallery and The Curve. To 1 Sep: Lee Krasner: Living Colour. During her life, this well-known American artist drew inspiration from post-war New York City to produce this striking range of paintings and collages. To 26 Aug: AI: More than Human. Major ‘festival-style’ exhibition exploring creative and scientific developments in artificial intelligence. Check for times and prices. www.barbican.org.uk. Barbican Centre, Silk St, EC2Y 8DS. T: 020-7638 4141. D10. Station: Barbican.
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The former Wallace family home displays their beautiful collection of Rococo art, sculpture, furniture and suits of armour. Paintings include Fragonard’s 18th-century masterpiece The Swing, plus Frank Hals’ Laughing Cavalier. To 23 Jun: Henry Moore: The Helmet Heads. This exhibition positions the late British sculptor’s helmet-inspired sculptures next to the Wallace Collection’s Renaissance-era armour that inspired it. Free tours on selected dates. Daily 10am-5pm. Admission free. www.wallacecollection.org. Hertford House, Manchester Square, W1U 3BN. T: 020-7563 9500. D6. Station: Bond Street.
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Dulwich Picture Gallery England’s first public art gallery, designed by Sir John Soane and founded in 1811, holds a wonderful collection of Old Masters. From 19 Jun: Cutting Edge: Modernist British Printmaking. Presenting a highly creative era attributed to the Grosvenor School in Pimlico, where an array of celebrated linocuts were produced during the 1930s. Tue-Sun & bank hols 10am-5pm. Adult £8.10; child free; charges for special exhibitions. www.dulwichpicturegallery. org.uk. Gallery Rd, SE21 7AD. T: 020-8693 5254. Off map. Station: West Dulwich/North Dulwich.
Estorick Collection Bijou gallery in a Grade II-listed Georgian building, specialising in modern Italian art. To 23 Jun: Who’s Afraid of Drawing? This collection of works has been sourced from Milan’s Ramo Collection and celebrates drawing as an artform. Wed-Sat 11am-6pm; Sun noon-5pm. Adult £7.50; child free. www.estorickcollection.com. 39a Canonbury Square, N1 2AN. T: 020-7704 9522. Off map. Station: Highbury & Islington.
Guildhall Art Gallery
Open to the public for guided tours on Sundays. On June 2nd, 16th & 30th we will be opening the grounds for our Garden Open Days. Group tours are available on Sundays and during the week.
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Paintings collected by the City of London since the 17th century, including pre-Raphaelite masterpieces. It also houses the Roman Amphitheatre, which was discovered in 1988SPENCER HOUSE_WL_THIRDP.indd 4 (free entry with gallery ticket). To 1 Dec: Architecture of London. A look at the city’s ever-evolving landscape and how it has inspired creatives from the 17th century to today, with 80 pieces by more than 60 artists. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun noon-4pm. Admission free; charges for special exhibitions. www.cityoflondon. gov.uk. Guildhall Yard, off Gresham St, EC2V 5AE. T: 020-7332 3700. D10. Station: St Paul’s/Bank.
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Hayward Gallery This recently refurbished gallery is the home of visual arts at the Southbank Centre, with regular, contemporary exhibitions. The newly redeveloped pyramid skylights enable a light-filled space. From 12 Jun: Kiss My Genders. More than 30 artists come together to display works on the theme of gender identity (p. 44). Mon, Wed & Fri-Sun 11am-7pm; Thur 11am-9pm. Free admission; charges for some exhibitions. www.southbank centre.co.uk. Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, SE1 8XX. T: 020-3879 9555. E8. Station: Waterloo.
House of Illustration The UK’s only public gallery dedicated solely to illustration, founded by Sir Quentin Blake. To 14 Jul: YiMiao Shih. The gallery’s current artist-in-residence presents her embroidered, satirical take on the public’s reactions to Brexit. To 15 Sep: Posy Simmonds: A Retrospective. This admired British comic artist made her name with a popular cartoon-strip series in The Guardian newspaper. Tue-Sat 10am-5.30pm; Sun 11am-5.30pm. Adult £7.50; child £4. www.houseofillustration.org.uk. 2 Granary Square, N1C 4BH. T: 020-3696 2020. Off map. Station: King’s Cross St Pancras.
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A series of colourful, seemingly chaotic scupltures installed throughout the gallery’s new exhibition Exhibitions of contemporary art and installations, spaces. Sat-Thur 10am-6pm; Fri 10am-10pm; plus a bar and restaurant, a bookshop and an check for regular special events. Admission free; art-house cinema. To 4 Aug: I, I, I, I, I, I, I, Kathy Acker. charges for special exhibitions. www.royalacademy. The first UK exhibition of multimedia org.uk. 6 Burlington Gardens, W1J 0BD. dedicated to the late, outspoken T: 020-7300 8000. E7. Station: Piccadilly American writer. Please check for DID YOU Circus/Green Park. times and prices. www.ica.art. The KNOW? Mall, SW1Y 5AH. T: 020-7930 3647. Saatchi Gallery E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus. Contemporary art in a huge, Three listed buildings renovated Georgian building. The National Gallery were converted All exhibitions are temporary. One of the world’s greatest to create Newport Daily 10am-6pm. Admission free; Street Gallery galleries, with works by Western charges for special exhibitions. European masters from the 13th to www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk. Duke 19th centuries. Regular guided tours, of York’s HQ, King’s Rd, SW3 4RY. talks and workshops. To 11 Aug: Sea Star: Sean T: 020-7811 3070. G5. Station: Sloane Square. Scully. This Irish-American artist presents a series of abstract works, which are predominantly inspired Serpentine Gallery by what he considers to be Turner’s most profound This beautiful gallery in Kensington Gardens painting, The Evening Star. Sat-Thur 10am-6pm; has modern and contemporary exhibitions. Fri 10am-9pm. Admission free; charges for special From 6 Jun: Faith Ringgold. Looking back at exhibitions. www.nationalgallery.org.uk. Trafalgar 50 years of the activist’s work, which concentrates Square, WC2N 5DN. T: 020-7747 2885. E7. Station: on American gender politics through paintings, Charing Cross. prints, literature, quilts, performance and more. From 21 Jun: Serpentine Pavilion. This year’s National Portrait Gallery summer structure comes to the Serpentine lawn One of the nation’s most prominent galleries, courtesy of the Japanese architect Junya Ishigami which is more than 150 years old, includes works (p. 43). Tue-Sun & bank hols 10am-6pm; the depicting British people in art in many media. gallery is open between exhibitions, but there From 13 Jun: BP Portrait Award 2019. The is not a permanent collection. Admission free. prestigious annual portrait painting competition. www.serpentinegalleries.org. Kensington Gardens, From 27 Jun: Cindy Sherman. Major new W2 3XA. T: 020-7402 6075. E4. Station: Marble retrospective of works by the contemporary American artist. Sat-Thur 10am-6pm; Fri 10am-9pm. Arch/Queensway/Lancaster Gate. 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 gallery exhibits work from the artist’s extensive modern art collection and includes his famed, art-filled restaurant, which is styled to resemble a pharmacy. Tue-Sun 10am-6pm. Admission free. www.newportstreetgallery.com. Newport St, SE11 6AJ. T: 020-3141 9320. G8. Station: Vauxhall/Lambeth North.
This sprawling arts centre is home to the Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall and the newly renovated Hayward Gallery and Purcell Room. To 30 Jun: The Typographic Dante. Inside the National Poetry Library, artist Barrie Tullett presents a visual reimagining of Dante’s Divine Comedy through 100 printed illustrations; free. Check the Southbank Centre’s website for the full programme, as well as times and ticket prices. www.southbankcentre.co.uk. Belvedere Rd, SE1 8XX. T: 020-7928 3232. E8. Station: Waterloo.
Tate Britain The nation’s leading collection of British art from 1500 to today, including the world’s largest collection of works by Turner. To 11 Aug: The EY Exhibition: Van Gogh and Britain. Displaying more than 45 works by the legendary Post-Impressionist, Tate Britain explores how van Gogh’s love for Britain profoundly influenced his art (p. 10). To 9 Jun: Joanna Piotrowska: All our False Devices. Black and white photographs and 16mm films explore female empowerment and power dynamics in human relationships. To 26 Aug: Frank Bowling. This celebrated abstract artist, who was born in Guyana, explores themes including the civil rights movement, memory and geography. The exhibition includes his visually arresting ‘poured paintings’, which were made by pouring paint down an inclined surface. Daily 10am-6pm. Admission free; charges for special exhibitions. www.tate.org.uk. Millbank, SW1P 4RG. T: 020-7887 8888. G8. Station: Pimlico.
Whitechapel Gallery
ONE LOVE How has the creativity of Britain’s black communities shaped the country that we see today? Somerset House investigates with Get Up, Stand Up Now (from 12 Jun; p. 43).
Influential East End gallery, showcasing a range of contemporary art with temporary exhibitions. To 9 Jun: City Poems and City Music. This exhibition and season of events honours the late artist and poet Adrian Henri, who was fascinated by urban living. To 25 Aug: Queer Spaces. Exhibition presenting archival material to try to establish the factors that are currently impacting upon London’s changing queer scene. Tue-Wed & Sat-Sun 11am-6pm; Thur-Fri 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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Attractive 18th-century building with RA Collection works in all media. In 2018 the site completed its bold redevelopment project, providing space for more free art displays and educational areas. From 10 Jun: Summer Exhibition. See more than 1,200 contemporary artworks (p. 40). To 23 Jun: Phyllida Barlow: cul-de-sac.
Southbank Centre
See world-class, international modern art in the transformed Bankside Power Station. To 2 Jun: Franz West. The late Austrian artist’s punk-style work includes papier-mâché pieces that exhibition visitors are permitted to handle; they were a turning point in the relationship between art and its audience. To 9 Jun: Dorothea Tanning. This survey of the surrealist’s 70-year career includes Chambre 202, Hotel du Pavot, a strange installation that features bodies growing out of the walls. 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.
London’s largest gallery devoted to photography. To 30 Jun: Chris Steele-Perkins: Some Kind of Truth. Astounding images from the British photographer, highlighting poverty in urban Britain. Please check for times and prices. www.thephotographersgallery.org.uk. 16-18 Ramillies St, W1F 7LW. T: 020-7087 9300. D7. Station: Oxford Circus.
Royal Academy of Arts
Formerly a gunpowder store, this arts space is near the Serpentine Gallery and features a contemporary wing designed by Dame Zaha Hadid, as well as Italian restaurant Chucs. Tue-Sun & bank hols 10am-6pm; building open between exhibitions, but there is not a permanent collection. Admission free. www.serpentinegalleries.org. West Carriage Drive, Kensington Gardens, W2 2AR. T: 020-7402 6075. E4. Station: Marble Arch/Queensway.
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This smart gallery adjoining Buckingham Palace has temporary exhibitions, often sourced from 500 years of treasures from the Royal Collection. To 13 Oct: Leonardo da Vinci: A Life in Drawing (p. 22). To mark the 500th anniversary of his death, this rare exhibition displays more than 200 da Vinci drawings, highlighting his immense skill. Daily 10am-5.30pm. Adult £12; child £6. www.rct.uk. Buckingham Palace, SW1A 1AA. T: 0303-123 7301. F7. Station: Green Park/Victoria.
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‘Cirque du Soleil’s show is a hat-trick of creativity’
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irque du Soleil’s Toruk – The First Flight at The O2 (26-30 Jun; p. 50) is a hat-trick of creativity, with elaborate make-up, costumes and sets. The show is a prequel to James Cameron’s renowned 2009 science-fiction film Avatar, which is set during a time when Earth’s natural resources have been depleted and humans are colonising the jungle planet of Pandora to mine its materials. With Cameron’s expert input, you’ll be wowed by the circus show even if you’ve never seen the film. Despite Toruk being set in the 22nd century, its plot is still relevant. A natural catastrophe threatens to destroy a tree that’s sacred to Pandora’s native Na’vi tribe. So when two teens discover the flame-coloured flying predator Toruk can help save it, they set out on a quest to the Floating Mountains to find it. The acts are, of course, impressive, with acrobats racing up trees thanks to a pulley system and vertical mattresses, and performers flying enormous kites and climbing silks. But the make-up and costumes are what bring the show to life. Designer Kym Barrett says: ‘Most of our costumes look like they were made by Na’vi hands; they have an organic, handmade look. We use a lot of materials that look like they grew on a tree or came from the forest.’ Blue contouring make-up depicts the Na’vi tribe, who dress in costumes made from shells, bones and woven wool. Expect feather skirts, elaborate headpieces and capes that fan out like peacock tails. Carl Fillion’s set and props are just as creative: puppets fly across the stage, lava pours from a volcano, a willow tree is illuminated with pretty fairylights and ultraviolet light mimics bioluminescence. This is all set to a score by Guy Dubuc and Marc Lessard, aka Bob & Bill, featuring a soundtrack of birdsong, the calls of wild animals and the buzz of cicadas. The overall effect will leave you buzzing. www.cirquedusoleil.com
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MUSICALS & PERFORMANCES Aladdin
Les Misérables The world’s longest-running musical, adapted from Victor Hugo’s novel, is set in post-revolutionary France. Check for times. Tickets £42.25-£177.25. www.lesmis.com. Queen’s Theatre, 51 Shaftesbury Ave, W1D 6BA. T: 0844-482 5160. D8. Station: Leicester Square/Piccadilly Circus.
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 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 £27.25£99.75. www.aladdinthemusical.co.uk. Prince Edward Theatre, Old Compton St, W1D 4HS. T: 0844-482 5151. D7. Station: Tottenham Court Road.
From 14 Jun: Love story set in Florence during the summer of 1953 (p. 56). Check for times. Tickets £35-£150. www.southbankcentre.co.uk. Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, SE1 8XX. T: 020-3879 9555. E8. Station: Waterloo.
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The Lion King
To 17 Aug: 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. Check for times. Tickets £29.75-£100. www.book ofmormonlondon.com. Prince of Wales Theatre, Coventry St, W1D 6AS. T: 0844-482 5110. E7. Station: Leicester Square/Piccadilly Circus.
Come from Away
The Light in the Piazza
Wonderful adaptation of the Disney film with ingenious costumes and puppetry. Check for times. Tickets £23-£200.25. www.thelionking. co.uk. Lyceum Theatre, 21 Wellington St, WC2E 7RQ. T: 0844-871 3000. E8. Station: Covent Garden.
Mamma Mia! A tribute to the music of ABBA, with a feel-good story set on a Greek island. Mon-Sat 7.45pm; Thur & Sat 3pm. Tickets £27.25-£127.25. www.mammamia.com. Novello, Aldwych, WC2B 4LD. T: 0844482 5115. E8. Station: Covent Garden/Temple.
An upbeat musical with catchy tunes, about how a tight-knit community on a Canadian island rallied round to host 7,000 stranded passengers after the US terrorist attacks on September 11. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £24-£108. www.phoenixtheatrelondon.co.uk. Phoenix Theatre, 110 Charing Cross Rd, WC2H 0JP. T: 0843-316 1082. D7. Station: Tottenham Court Road.
To 8 Jun: A comical farce about a deluded ‘knight’, starring Kelsey Grammer. Please check for times and prices. www.eno.org. 33 St Martin’s Lane, WC2N 4ES. T: 020-7845 9300. E8. Station: Charing Cross.
The Crystal Maze Live Experience
Matilda the Musical
Fun, interactive experience based on a 1990s TV show. Check for times and prices. www.thecrystal-maze.com. 22-32 Shaftesbury Ave, W1D 7EJ. T: 0161-791 0727. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.
Fantastic show based on Roald Dahl’s children’s book about a girl with magic powers. Please check for times. Tickets £20-£122.50. www.matildathemusical.com. Cambridge Theatre, 32-34 Earlham St, WC2 9HU. T: 0844-412 4652. D8. Station: Covent Garden.
Everybody’s Talking about Jamie Feel-good musical about how a 16-year-old boy overcomes bullies and prejudice. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £20-£85. www.everybodystalkingaboutjamie.co.uk. Apollo Theatre, 31 Shaftesbury Ave, W1D 7ES. T: 0330-333 4809. D8. Station: Piccadilly Circus.
Fiddler on the Roof To 15 Jun: Trevor Nunn directs this classic musical set in Russia at the turn of the 1905 Revolution. Tue-Sat 7.30pm; Tue, Thur & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £20-£125. www.atgtickets.com. Playhouse Theatre, Northumberland Ave, WC2N 5DE. T: 0844-871 7631. E8. Station: Embankment.
Hamilton Set in the late 1700s, this hip-hop musical has been a multi-award-winning hit on Broadway. It’s based on Ron Chernow’s biography of the USA’s founding father, Alexander Hamilton, a poor, orphaned immigrant born in the Caribbean. Please check for times and prices. www.hamiltonthemusical.co.uk. Victoria Palace Theatre, Victoria St, SW1E 5EA. T: 0844-482 5138. F6. Station: Victoria.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat From 27 Jun: Sheridan Smith and Jason
Donovan star in this hit musical (p. 50). Check for times. Tickets £20-£150. www.reallyusefultheatres. co.uk. London Palladium, Argyll St, W1F 7TF. T: 0844-412 2704. D7. Station: Oxford Circus.
Man of la Mancha
9 to 5 The Musical Fun Dolly Parton musical about women who seek revenge on their sexist boss, with Louise Redknapp, Bonnie Langford and Brian Conley. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £20-£125. www.9to5the musical.co.uk. Savoy Theatre, Strand, WC2R 0ET. T: 0844-871 7687. E8. Station: Covent Garden.
On Your Feet! From 14 Jun: Straight from Broadway, this musical tells the story of Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine (p. 52). Please check for times and prices. www.eno.org. London Coliseum, 33 St Martin’s Lane, WC2N 4ES. T: 020-7845 9300. E8. Station: Charing Cross.
Only Fools and Horses: The Musical A comical musical based on the hit British sitcom that ran throughout the ‘80s and ‘90s, about a loveable wheeler-dealer scheming how to get rich. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £16.80-£175. www.trh.co.uk. Theatre Royal Haymarket, Haymarket, SW1Y 4HT. T: 020-7930 8800. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.
The Phantom of the Opera Gothic drama in which a mysterious masked man haunts the Paris Opera House. Check for times. Tickets £25-£175. www.thephantomoftheopera.com. Her Majesty’s Theatre, 57 Haymarket, SW1Y 4QL. T: 0844-412 2707. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.
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Whitney – Queen of the Night
Bitter Wheat
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s latest musical, based on the film of the same name, was a hit on Broadway and it’s a smash here, too. Please check for times. Tickets £15-£150. www.schoolofrockthe musical.com. Gillian Lynne Theatre, 166 Drury Lane, WC2B 5PF. T: 020-7452 3000. D8. Station: Covent Garden.
2 Jun: A concert featuring Whitney Houston’s hits. 7pm. Tickets £65-£120. www.savoytheatre.org. Savoy Theatre, Strand, WC2R 0ET. T: 0844-871 7687. E8. Station: Covent Garden.
From 7 Jun: David Mamet’s farce starring John Malkovich. Mon-Sat, please check for times and prices. www.garricktheatre.org. Garrick Theatre, 2 Charing Cross Rd, WC2H 0HH. T: 0844482 9673. E7/8. Station: Leicester Square.
Thriller Live Non-stop songs celebrate Michael Jackson’s career. Check for times and prices. www.thrillerlive.com. Lyric, 29 Shaftesbury Ave, W1D 7ES. T: 0844-482 9674. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.
Tina – The Tina Turner Musical
Wicked 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 £24.25-£202.75. www.wickedthemusical.co.uk. Apollo Victoria Theatre, 17 Wilton Rd, SW1V 1LG. T: 0844-871 3001. F7. Station: Victoria.
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Death of a Salesman
Hit musical based on the life of Anna Mae Bullock, aka Tina Turner, with hits including the 1984 song What’s Love Got to Do with It? Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Thur & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £10-£159.50. www.tinathe musical.com. Aldwych Theatre, 9 Aldwych, WC2B 4DF. T: 0845-200 7981. D8. Station: Covent Garden.
From 3 Jun: Shakespeare’s romance takes place in the round. Please check for times. Tickets £15-£69.50. www.bridgetheatre.co.uk. Bridge Theatre, 3 Potters Field Park, SE1 2SG. T: 0333-320 0051. E11. Station: London Bridge.
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All My Sons
Chef Nigel Slater’s play based on his award-winning autobiography. Vividly recreating suburban England in the 1960s, his childhood is told through the tastes and smells he grew up with. Mon-Wed & Fri 7.30pm; Thur & Sat 3pm & 7.30pm. Tickets £15-£65. www.the otherpalace.co.uk. Other Palace, 12 Palace St, SW1E 5JA. T: 020-7087 7900. F7. Station: Victoria.
Toruk – The First Flight 26-30 Jun: The spectacular French-Canadian
circus Cirque du Soleil returns to London (p. 48). 6.30pm (except 30 Jun 3.30pm). Please check for prices. www.theo2.co.uk. The O2, Peninsula Square, SE10 0AX. T: 0844-856 0202. Off map. Station: North Greenwich.
Waitress Jenna, a waitress and talented pie-maker, dreams of escaping her small town and rocky marriage. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £25-£150. www.waitressthemusical.co.uk. Adelphi Theatre, 409-412 Strand, WC2R 0NS. T: 0844-579 0094. E8. Station: Charing Cross.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
A hilarious play about six incompetent crooks. Check for times. Tickets £10-£73.75. www.the comedyaboutabankrobbery.com. Criterion Theatre, 218-223 Piccadilly, W1V 9LB. T: 0844815 6131. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus. To 29 Jun: Marianne Elliott (Angels in America) co-directs this Arthur Miller play starring Sharon D Clarke. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £25-£40. www.young vic.org. Young Vic, 66 The Cut, SE1 8LZ. T: 0207922 2922. F9. Station: Waterloo.
Emelia
drama, starring Sally Field and Bill Pullman. Please check for times. Ticket £12-£65. www.old victheatre.com. The Old Vic, The Cut, SE1 8NB. T: 0844-871 7628. F9. Station: Waterloo.
To 15 Jun: The story of Emilia Bassano, thought to be the muse of Shakespeare’s sonnets. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm. Please check for prices. www.vaudeville-theatre. co.uk. Vaudeville Theatre, 404 Strand, WC2R 0NH. T: 0330-333 4814. E8. Station: Charing Cross.
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To 8 Jun: Arthur Miller’s classic
To 15 Jun: A new thriller set in
1968 East Berlin. The audience wear individual headsets for a more intimate performance. Check for times. Tickets £15-£55. www.national theatre.org.uk. National Theatre, South Bank, SE1 9PX. T: 020-7452 3000. E8. Station: Waterloo.
Betrayal To 8 Jun: Tom Hiddleston stars in this revival of Harold Pinter’s drama Betrayal. It charts a seven-year romance, captured in reverse chronological order. Check for times and prices. www.atgtickets.com. Harold Pinter Theatre, Panton St, SW1Y 4DN. T: 0844-871 7622. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.
Seventies-style dining and interactive comedy combine in this theatrical experience based on the TV comedy. Tickets include a three-course meal. Check for times. Tickets £75-£80. www.faultytowersuk.com. Radisson Blu Edwardian, 9-13 Bloomsbury St, WC1B 3QD. T: 0845-154 4145. D7. Station: Tottenham Court Road.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child The long-awaited parts I and II of the adaptation of JK Rowling’s new story. Father-ofthree Harry now works for the Ministry of Magic. Most tickets are sold out; check for returns and times. www.harrypottertheplay.com. Palace Theatre, 113 Shaftesbury Ave, W1D 5AY. T: 0300-333 4813. D7. Station: Leicester Square.
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ENTERTAINMENT The Lehman Trilogy Sam Mendes directs this play about the fall of the Lehman Brothers bank, which triggered the 2008 financial crash. Please check for times. Tickets £18-£145. www.piccadillytheatre.org. Piccadilly Theatre, 16 Denman St, W1D 7DY. T: 0844-871 7630. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.
The Mousetrap A murderer strikes at a party in Agatha Christie’s long-running whodunnit. Please check for times and prices. www.the-mousetrap.co.uk. St Martin’s Theatre, West St, WC2H 9NZ. T: 0844-499 1515. D7. Station: Leicester Square.
The Play That Goes Wrong
From 17 Jun: Matthew Warchus directs this
Noël Coward comedy which has themes of fame, narcissism and loneliness. Please check for times. Tickets £12-£65. www.oldvictheatre.com. The Old Vic, The Cut, SE1 8NB. T: 0844-871 7628. F9. Station: Waterloo.
Rosmersholm A country is on the brink in Henrik Ibsen’s gripping and relevant play, which is set just as an election looms. Check for times and prices. www.dukeof yorkstheatre.co.uk. Duke of York’s Theatre, 104 St Martin’s Lane, WC2N 4BG. T: 0844-871 7627. E8. Station: Leicester Square.
The Starry Messenger Matthew Broderick and Elizabeth McGovern star in this comic drama about a New York astronomer. Please check for times. Tickets £27.25-£127.25. www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk. Wyndham’s Theatre, Charing Cross Rd, WC2H 0DA. T: 0844-482 5120. E7. Station: Leicester Square.
Mission accomplished
Always wanted to be a spy, but never got around to filling in the waiver? Then take part in Secret Cinema’s Casino Royale (from 5 Jun). Secret Cinema is so much more than just watching a film. Since 2007, it has built a reputation for hosting elaborate productions set in unusual places. This summer, it has turned its attention to the 2006 James Bond film starring Daniel Craig. Set in a secret London location, it will bring scenes from the film to life and you take the lead. So dress up in cocktail attire or tuxedos, brush up on your poker skills and prepare for your mission briefing – which arrives via email, by the way. www.secretcinema.org
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The three-time Grammy Award-winner Gloria Estefan has inspired a new musical, On Your Feet!, at the London Coliseum (from 14 Jun; p. 49), which features hits such as Get on Your Feet, Rhythm is Gonna Get You, Conga and 1-2-3. The Broadway hit is a true story about how Gloria fell in love with Emilio Estefan from their band Miami Sound Machine, which fused Cuban rhythms with American disco. The show is written by the Academy Award-winner Alexander Dinelaris and directed by the Tony Award-winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots, La Cage aux Folles), with choreography by Olivier Award-winner Sergio Trujillo (Memphis the Musical ) – so if this doesn’t get you on your feet, then nothing will.
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Witness for the Prosecution
From 7 Jun: Centred around the friendships
of factory workers and set in an all-American bar, this play explores the relationships, resentments and fears of a community in a post-industrial town. Please check for times and prices. www.delfont mackintosh.co.uk. Gielgud Theatre, Shaftesbury Ave, W1D 6AR. T: 0844-482 5130. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus/Leicester Square.
Top Girls To 22 Jun: Caryl Churchill’s innovative play about a country divided by its own ambitions. Please check for times. Tickets £15-£68. www.nationaltheatre.org.uk. National Theatre, South Bank, SE1 9PX. T: 020-7452 3000. E8. Station: Waterloo.
Twelfth Night When a shipwreck tears a family apart, twins Sebastian and Viola seek refuge in a new land. Check for times. Tickets from £5. www.shakespeares globe.com. Shakespeare’s Globe, 21 New Globe Walk, SE1 9DT. T: 020-7401 9919. E9. Station: Blackfriars.
White Pearl To 15 Jun:
Anchuli Felicia King’s play about a Singaporean skincare advert that goes viral for all the wrong reasons, causing a PR nightmare. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Thur & Sat 2.30pm. Please check for prices. Royal Court Theatre, Sloane Square, SW1W 8AS. T: 0207565 5000. G6. Station: Sloane Square.
This show is based on Agatha Christie’s gripping courtroom drama and is staged in a real former courtroom. Please check for times. Tickets from £10-£79.50. www.witnesscountyhall.com. County Hall, Belvedere Rd, South Bank, SE1 7PB. T: 0844815 7141. F8. Station: Waterloo/Westminster.
The Woman in Black A spooky story adapted from Susan Hill’s novel, about a lawyer who visits a remote house to settle affairs after a woman’s death. Check for times. Tickets £21.50-£52. www.thewomaninblack.com. Fortune Theatre, Russell St, WC2B 5HH. T: 0844871 7626. D8. Station: Covent Garden.
FESTIVALS & EVENTS Heritage Live Summer Concerts Summer concerts held in the grounds of Kenwood. 14 Jun: The Piano Guys. 15 Jun: Madness. 16 Jun: José Carreras, Christina Johnston and Sheku Kanneh-Mason. You’re allowed to take picnics in hampers (no alcohol). Check for times and prices. www.heritagelive.net/kenwood. Kenwood, Hampstead Lane, NW3 7JR. T: 020-8348 4073. Off map. Station: Highgate.
Live at Chelsea 13-16 Jun: Toto, the Gipsy Kings and Tom
Jones with special guests in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Tickets £51.75-£290. www.liveatchelsea.com. Royal Hospital Chelsea, Royal Hospital Rd, SW3 4SR. Off map. Station: Sloane Square.
London Burlesque Festival To 29 Jun: Every year, this festival brings together fire-eaters, belly dancers, comical strippers and aerialists. Check for times and prices. www.londonburlesquefest.com. Various locations.
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Slapstick comedy about a drama society staging a murder mystery. Tue-Sat 7.30pm; Sat 2.30pm; Sun 3pm & 7pm. Tickets £20-£72. www.theplaythatgoeswrong.com. Duchess Theatre, 3-5 Catherine St, WC2B 5LA. T: 0844482 9672. D8. Station: Covent Garden.
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ENTERTAINMENT The Luna Cinema Watch classic films and blockbusters under the stars at iconic venues around London. Check for times and prices. www.thelunacinema.com. Various locations. T: 0844-858 6767.
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre Watch shows under the stars. 14-22 Jun: Hansel and Gretel. From 28 Jun: A Midsummer’s Night Dream. Please check for times and prices. www.openair theatre.com. Inner Circle, Regent’s Park, NW1 4NU. T: 0844-826 4242. C6. Station: Baker Street.
Summer by the River From 1 Jun: An annual festival of free events around the Scoop near City Hall, which includes
mass karaoke, cycle speed dating, salsa lessons and Bollywood dance workshops. www.visit london.com. London Bridge City, SE1 2DB. E11. Station: London Bridge/Tower Hill.
Underbelly Festival
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Comedy, circus, cabaret and family shows, plus one of London’s biggest outdoor bars. Check for times and prices. www.underbellyfestival.com. Belvedere Road Coach Park, SE1 8XX. T: 0844-545 8252. E8. Station: Waterloo.
OPERA
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Opera Holland Park
22-23 Jun: Watch acts from London’s best musicals
such as Wicked and Aladdin on a stage in Trafalgar Square. Free. www.westendlive.co.uk. Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN. E7. Station: Charing Cross.
Outdoor summer venue. 4-26 Jun: Manon Lescaut. 8-29 Jun: Un Ballo in Machera. Check for times and prices. www.rbkc.gov.uk/operahollandpark. Stable Yard, Holland Park, W8 6LU. T: 0300-999 1000. Off map. Station: High Street Kensington.
Royal Opera House To 20 Jun: Tosca. Puccini’s fifth opera. Please check for times. Tickets £18-£220. www.roh.org.uk. Bow St, WC2E 9DD. T: 020-7304 4000. D8. Station: Covent Garden.
DANCE The Peacock 27-28 Jun: Phoenix Dance Theatre: The Rite of Spring/ Troy Game. 7.30pm. Tickets £18-£40. www.sadlers wells.com. The Peacock, Portugal St, WC2A 2HT. T: 020-7863 8222. D8. Station: Holborn.
The Peacock To 16 Jun: Beats on Pointe. Fusion of ballet and street dance. Tue-Sat 7.30pm; Sat 2.30pm; Sun 2pm & 6.30pm. Tickets £18-£55. www.sadlers wells.com. Peacock Theatre, Portugal St, WC2A 2HT. T: 020-7863 8222. D8. Station: Holborn.
Royal Opera House To 11 Jun: Romeo and Juliet. Kenneth MacMillan’s ballet masterpiece. Check for times and prices. www.roh.org.uk. Bow St, WC2E 9DD. T: 020-7304 4000. D8. Station: Covent Garden.
Sadler’s Wells To 8 Jun: San Francisco Ballet. Check for times and prices. www.sadlerswells.com. Rosebery Ave, EC1R 4TN. T: 020-7863 8000. Off map. Station: Angel.
CONCERTS: CLASSICAL Royal Albert Hall 22 Jun: Space Spectacular. Space-themed tunes. 3pm & 7.30pm. Check for prices. www.royalalbert hall.com. Kensington Gore, SW7 2AP. T: 020-7589 8212. G4. Station: South Kensington.
St Martin-in-the-Fields Church Lunchtime and evening concerts and recitals. www.smitf.org. Trafalgar Square, WC2N 4JJ. T: 020-7766 1100. E8. Station: Charing Cross.
Wigmore Hall 28 Jun: Nightfall. 7pm. Tickets £18-£40.
CONCERTS: POP, JAZZ & WORLD The O2 Enormous venue for live music. 11 Jun: Lenny Kravitz. 13-15 Jun: Westlife. 17-18 Jun: Backstreet Boys. Check for times and prices. www.theo2.co.uk. Peninsula Square, SE10 0AX. T: 0844-856 0202. Off map. Station: North Greenwich.
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ENTERTAINMENT Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club London’s most famous jazz venue. 18-23 Jun: Curtis Stigers. Check for times and prices. www.ronnie scotts.co.uk. 47 Frith St, W1D 4HT. T: 020-7439 0747. D7. Station: Tottenham Court Road.
In the heart of Leicester Square
Wembley Stadium Football and concert stadium. 13-15 Jun: Spice Girls. 16 & 18 Jun: Fleetwood Mac. 21 Jun: Bon Jovi. 22 Jun: Billy Joel. 23 Jun: Eagles. 29-30 Jun: Pink. Check for times and prices. www.wembley stadium.com. Wembley, HA9 0WS. T: 0800-169 2007. Off map. Station: Wembley Stadium.
CHILDREN & FAMILIES Aesop’s Fables From 21 Jun: Listen to the famous fables of Aesop, a slave and storyteller who lived in Ancient Greece. Check for times. Tickets £8-£20. www.unicorntheatre.com. Unicorn Theatre, 147 Tooley St, SE1 2HZ. T: 020-7645 0560. E10. Station: London Bridge.
Last minute & discount theatre tickets
Ah, Florence in the summer of 1953… what could be more romantic? The London premiere of The Light in the Piazza at the Royal Festival Hall (from 14 Jun; p. 49) will whisk you to Italy thanks to a classical music and opera score by Adam Guettel, which is performed by the 40-piece Opera North symphony orchestra. Songs are sung in English and Italian. Based on a 1960 short story by Elizabeth Spencer, the Tony Award-winning musical is directed by Daniel Evans. Soprano Renée Fleming plays Margaret, while Dove Cameron from Clueless the Musical plays her daughter Clara. While the two are on holiday, Clara falls in love with a local. But why is Margaret so keen to keep them apart?
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THE WAR OF THE WORLDS eff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience is one of the most exciting new attractions to land in London. HG Wells’ science-fiction novel is brought to life in this show. Step back into 1898, as the Victorian period is recreated over 22,000 square feet. The production is the largest of its kind in the world: where you can slide down a 20-foot Martian tentacle, set foot in elaborate sets of Victorian London and enjoy a drink in a steampunk-themed bar. Virtual Reality helps bring the iconic sequences of the story to life, including 300-foot Martian Fighting Machines towering over the Houses of Parliament. The attention to detail is exceptional, as all of your senses are engaged, from
smelling freshly cut grass, to feeling the outdoor chill. The 110-minute experience will be unlike anything you have ever witnessed. Jeff Wayne, who is behind the musical adaptation of The War of The Worlds, has worked closely with award-winning dotdotdot to create this unique experience. Andrew McGuinness, founder of dotdotdot, says: ‘Jeff Wayne has been working hard to develop new versions of his iconic tracks. For those people who know the music well, they will hear the music in a way that they’ve never heard before. ‘There are a series of themes that will resonate with people. You are experiencing what it’s like to see a city in a disaster; you are experiencing a
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SHOPPING Bond Street Home to designer boutiques, antiques, art and jewellery, plus auction houses Sotheby’s and Bonhams. D6/E6/E7. Station: Bond Street.
Carnaby Here you can find sports-inspired stores as well as edgy designers. D7/E7. Station: Oxford Circus.
Covent Garden This former fruit and vegetable market is now a popular covered centre for arts, crafts and souvenir stalls. D8. Station: Covent Garden.
Hatton Garden This hidden historic corner of London is home to the jewellery trade and the centre of the diamond industry. C9/D9. Station: Farringdon.
King’s Road This iconic street attracts a polished crowd; look out for the quirky shops at World’s End. Duke of York Square bustles with restaurants, clothes shops and a food market. G4. Station: Sloane Square.
Oxford Street Europe’s busiest shopping street has department stores, plus major high-street chains. D6/D7. Station: Oxford Circus/Bond Street/Marble Arch.
Savile Row One of London’s most famous areas for men’s tailoring, especially suits. E7. Station: Green Park.
Seven Dials In the heart of Covent Garden are seven streets of boutiques, heritage brands and vintage stores. www.sevendials.co.uk. D8. Station: Covent Garden.
MAJOR STORES Fortnum & Mason This British institution, which was established in 1707, is famed for its food hall, which sells fudge, macarons, tea and more. There is also an afternoon tea lounge. Mon-Sat 10am-9pm; Sun noon-6pm. www.fortnumandmason.com. 181 Piccadilly, W1A 1ER. T: 0845-300 1707. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.
Hamleys Huge toy shop spread over seven floors, with high-tech and retro toys. It has children’s entertainers and demonstrations of toys. Please check for times. www.hamleys.com. 188-196 Regent St, W1B 5BT. T: 0871-704 1977. D7. Station: Oxford Circus.
Harrods Browse magnificent Edwardian food and meat halls, as well as a great range of fashion and cosmetics. The store also has a spa and several bars and restaurants. Mon-Fri 10am-9pm; Sun 11.30am-6pm. www.harrods.com. 87-135 Brompton Rd, SW1X 7XL. T: 020-7730 1234. F5. Station: Knightsbridge.
MAN ABOUT TOWN London is famous for its men’s fashion. Men’s London Fashion Week (8-10 Jun) includes shows by emerging designers and esteemed labels such as Band of Outsiders, E.Tautz and Michiko Koshino. While you can’t attend the by-invite-only shows, if you want to visit one of the most fashionable areas for men, head to Savile Row. This legendary Mayfair street is famous for its tailored suits by designer names including Richard James, Ozwald Boateng, William Hunt and Gieves & Hawkes. www.londonfashion weekmens.co.uk
House of Fraser Fashion, beauty, homeware and electricals. 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 & Partners Find fashion labels, homeware and electricals. Check for times. www.johnlewis.com. 300 Oxford St, W1A 1EX (and branches). T: 020-7629 7711. D6. Station: Oxford Circus.
Liberty Famous for its prints and haberdashery department. Mon-Sat 10am-8pm; Sun noon-6pm. www.liberty.co.uk. Great Marlborough St, W1B 5AH. T: 020-7734 1234. D6. Station: Oxford Circus.
Marks & Spencer Reliable source for clothes, lingerie and food (multiple locations). Mon-Sat 9am-9pm; Sun noon-6pm. www.marks andspencer.com. 458 Oxford St, W1C 1AP. T: 020-7935 7954. D6. Station: Marble Arch.
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Selfridges This is the largest shop on Oxford Street: visit the department store for the finest products in beauty and fashion. Look out for the public art on display throughout the store. Mon-Sat 9.30am10pm; Sun 11.30am-6pm. www.selfridges.com. 400 Oxford St, W1A 1AB. T: 0800-123 400. D6. Station: Bond Street.
LUXURY ARCADES Burlington Arcade Running from Burlington Gardens to Piccadilly, this Regency arcade is home to high-end specialist shops. Each morning it opens with a gate ceremony. Mon-Fri 10am-7pm; Sat 9am-6.30pm; Sun 11am-5pm. www.burlington-arcade.co.uk. Burlington Arcade, W1J 0QJ. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.
Leadenhall Market A beautiful Victorian covered market in the City. Mon-Fri 11am-5pm. www.leadenhallmarket.co.uk. Gracechurch St, EC3V 1LR. D11. Station: Monument.
FASHION Alexander McQueen Flagship fashion boutique with a collection of clothes, bags and shoes. www.alexander mcqueen.co.uk. 4-5 Old Bond St, W1S 4PD. T: 020-7355 0088. E7. Station: Green Park.
Burberry Find a classic trench coat for men, women or children by this famous British label, which also offers a monogramming service. www.burberry.com. 121 Regent St, W1B 4TB (and Cottweiler branches). T: 020-7806 8904. for Men’s E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus. Fashion Week Chanel Exuding style and class in all of its designs and products, fashion-forward shoppers can browse accessories, clothing and bags. www.chanel.com. 158-159 New Bond St, W1S 7UB (and branches). T: 020-7493 5040. E6. Station: Green Park.
Gucci One of the world’s most desirable brands, which is known for its Italian quality. www.gucci.com/uk. 18 Sloane St, SW1X 9NE (and branches). T: 020-7235 6707. F5. Station: Knightsbridge.
Hackett This store is for shoppers who hanker after the classic British gentleman-at-leisure look. www.hackett.com. 193-197 Regent St, W1B 4LY (multiple locations). T: 020-7494 4917. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.
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crub up on your knowledge of all things art at this year’s Masterpiece London, the city’s bustling art fair and one of the world’s most prestigious (27 Jun-3 Jul). Though hailed as a must for those with a trained art eye, this is a cross-collecting fair boasting impressive breadth, featuring everything from Chippendale-period giltwood brackets to paintings by 20th-century female abstractionists. It’s guaranteed to pique the interest of art-world rookies (just don’t expect a shredding drama à la Banksy). Masterpiece gives you a chance to observe the newest works on the market and, if one catches your fancy, take it home to flaunt to your friends and neighbours.
Now in its 10th year, the fair has earned international approval for being the art fair with it all – and it’s aptly held during the peak of London’s summer season. Due to the mix of genres, the fair will both inform on modern sculpture and, if you wish, treat you to a history lesson with ancient art dating back 6,000 years. Digital natives can rejoice: attendees will walk through the opening doors to a contemporary installation (last year’s Turning World by Chiharu Shiota did the rounds on social media) so even wide-eyed Insta-enthusiasts can snap up a slice of the action. This doesn’t reduce the fair to a series of photo opportunities, however, as period works admired among seasoned art-lovers are given equal billing.
Masterpiece’s reputation for its eclectic collections proves it’s an occasion for all tastes – where else can you meet the biggest names in 19th-century furniture a few doors down from a dazzling display of present-day jewellery? If hunger strikes, dine like a royal with Le Caprice, or whet your whistle on the PerrierJouët Champagne Terrace while soaking in views of the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Each year Masterpiece draws crowds from afar for an exclusive on what the art world has to offer, so what’s stopping you from opening your eyes to the hottest pieces on the market? South Grounds, Royal Hospital Chelsea, SW3 4LW. T: 020-7499 7470. www.masterpiecefair.com
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MALLS & FACTORY OUTLETS ICON Outlet New venue for fashion and lifestyle shopping, with restaurants and bars, plus personal shopping. Check for times. www.iconattheo2.co.uk. The O2, Peninsula Square, SE10 0DX. T: 020-8463 2000. Off map. Station: North Greenwich.
London Designer Outlet Mall with around 70 high-street retailers offering reductions of up to 70 per cent. Check for times. www.londondesigneroutlet.com. Wembley Park Boulevard, HA9 0RX. T: 020-8912 5210. Off map. Station: Wembley Stadium/Wembley Central.
Westfield London This huge mall has high-street names and luxury brands, plus KidZania. www.westfield.com/london. Ariel Way, W12 7GF. T: 020-3371 2300. Map inset. Station: Shepherd’s Bush.
Westfield Stratford City This huge mall has 270 shops, a cinema, casino, bars, restaurants and outdoor spaces. www.westfield.com/ stratfordcity. 2 Stratford Place, E20 1EJ. T: 020-8221 7300. Map inset. Station: Stratford.
JEWELLERY & WATCHES David Morris This esteemed British jewellery brand sells beautiful couture designs, hand-crafted using only the finest stones. www.davidmorris.com. 180 New Bond St, W1S 4RL. T: 020-7499 2200. E7. Station: Green Park.
Links of London Find jewellery and watches with high-quality designs. It has an engraving service, too. www.linksoflondon.com. 491 Oxford St, W1A 2LR. T: 020-7491 2371. D5. Station: Bond Street.
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Explore two floors of licensed, finely crafted treasures from Fantastic Beasts, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones and The Lord of the Rings. Find gifts, collectibles, prop replicas and jewellery. www.noblecollection.co.uk. 26-28 Neal St, WC2H 9QQ. T: 020-3795 6298. D8. Station: Covent Garden.
Trading since 1706, this historic shop stocks a huge variety of teas, infusions and teapots. There’s a small museum displaying tea-related items, too. Daily, check for times. www.twinings. co.uk. 216 Strand, WC2R 1AP. T: 020-7353 3511. D9. Station: Temple.
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Quirky souvenir shop offering a twist on classic items. Look out for maps and artwork, including illustrations of London icons. Please check for times. www.webuilt-thiscity.com. 56-57 Carnaby St, W1F 9QF. T: 020-3642 9650. E7. Station: Oxford Circus.
This leading souvenir shop stocks London-related products including sweatshirts, coasters and key rings. Look out for the Harry Potter range. www.red busshop.co.uk. 59-61 York Rd, SE1 7NJ (and branches). T: 020-7401 7033. F8. Station: Waterloo.
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KIDS’ STORES Benjamin Pollock’s Toyshop This shop, which dates from 1856, sells traditional paper toy theatres, marionettes, glove puppets and other theatrical toys. www.pollocks-coventgarden. co.uk. 44 The Piazza, Covent Garden, WC2E 8RF. T: 020-7379 7866. E8. Station: Covent Garden.
LEGO Store Outstanding collection of LEGO merchandise of all varieties, plus a ‘Pick and Build’ wall. www.lego.com/en-gb/stores. 3 Swiss Court, W1D 6AP. T: 020-7839 3480. E7. Station: Leicester Square.
SPECIALIST STORES Buckingham Palace Shop Royal souvenirs. Mon-Sat 9.30am-5pm. www.royal collectionshop.co.uk. 7 Buckingham Palace Rd, SW1W 0PP. T: 020-7839 1377. E6. Station: Victoria.
Japan Centre Reliable outlet for traditional food and ingredients from Japan, plus handicrafts. www.japancentre.com. 35b Panton St, SW1Y 4EA. T: 020-3405 1246. E7. Station: Leicester Square.
London Glassblowing Pick up a beautiful souvenir at Peter Layton’s Bermondsey studio, gallery and shop. You can take part in a glassblowing class, too. www.londonglass blowing.co.uk. 62-66 Bermondsey St, SE1 3UD. T: 020-7403 2800. F11. Station: London Bridge.
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‘Sketches of a talking fish, a drawing cat and a gift-wrapped dead rodent line the walls’
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f you’ve visited a blockbuster exhibition and have left feeling inspired, why not dine surrounded by art? Take your pick from London restaurants adorned with murals, paintings and even sculptures. Rex Whistler Restaurant, a British restaurant in Tate Britain, opened in 1927 and is known for its wine – and huge mural. All four walls feature Rex Whistler’s landscape The Expedition in Pursuit of Rare Meats, which depicts an imaginary deer hunt and rivers and mountains that resemble rural China (www.tate.org.uk). Fans of fine art might wish to dine in the British restaurant Berners Tavern in The
London Edition hotel. A former ballroom, it has high ceilings, chandeliers and four walls covered in gilt-framed landscapes and images of flowers and fruit (www.bernerstavern.com). Prefer sculpture? If dining eye-to-eye with a male nude is too much to stomach, then eat at Mark Hix’s Tramshed in Shoreditch. It’s in the shadow of Damien Hirst’s Cock and Bull – a cow and chicken preserved in formaldehyde (www.hixrestaurants.co.uk). You can also see Hirst’s work in Brasserie of Light. The British restaurant in Selfridges is adorned by his huge crystal-encrusted statue of Pegasus, a winged horse that appears to fly out of a wall (www.brasserie-of-light.co.uk).
In Mayfair, meanwhile, Sexy Fish serves sushi in sexy surroundings – hence the name. Have a drink next to mermaid statues and beneath illuminated carp sculptures, then dine on tuna tataki, king crab and prawn gyoza under a seaweed-decorated ceiling (www.sexyfish.com). Sketch in Mayfair is another arty spot, where every two years an artist is given free rein to transform the Gallery. Currently, satirical sketches of a talking fish and a gift-wrapped rodent line the walls in the pastel-pink restaurant, featuring velvet banquettes. The sketches are by Turner Prize-nominee David Shrigley (www.sketch.london).
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THREE OF THE VERY BEST INDIAN RESTAUR ANTS This award winning sophisticated with an innovative twist, in a theatrical open kitchen setting. Michelin star. Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. Halkin Arcade (Entrance via Lowndes St) Belgravia, London SW1X 8JT T: 020 7823 1166 E: info@amaya.biz Private dining room seats 14
The rich setting, interesting art and romantic candle lighting are secondary details in London’s haven of great Indian contemporary food. Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week; weekend brunch with live music. 73 St James’s Street, London SW1A 1PH T: 020 7629 6688 E: info@chutneymary.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 has a Michelin star. 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: info@veeraswamy.com Private dining room seats 24
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The windswept isles of the Outer Hebrides, off the north-west coast of Scotland, aren’t the easiest of places to access, but at least now you can sample their cuisine. Andrew Clarke and Jackson Boxer’s new venue, Orasay, has a menu inspired by the island of Orosay where Boxer spent his childhood holidays. Dine on seafood such as oysters with elderflower Champagne, seabass and wild garlic, and roast brill with cockles. Many ingredients are from Boxer’s organic farm in West Sussex, which you can wash down with wine served on tap. The minimalist decor features ash wood and denim canvases, which are reminiscent of waves. 31 Kensington Park Rd, W11 2EU. T: 020-7043 1400. www.orasay.london
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Goodman Premium New York steakhouse with US and British beef, dry-aged and hand-cut in-house. ££££. Mon-Sat L & D (and branches). www.goodman restaurants.com. 24-26 Maddox St, W1S 1QH. T: 020-7499 3776. E7. Station: Oxford Circus.
Hard Rock Cafe London’s legendary burger joint, with iconic rock memorabilia. ££. Daily L & D. www.hard rock.com. 150 Old Park Lane, W1K 1LB. T: 020-7514 1700. E6. Station: Hyde Park Corner/Green Park.
JW Steakhouse Quality steakhouse serving dry-aged 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.
Planet Hollywood Hollywood-inspired dining experience with film memorabilia and an international menu. ££. Daily L & D (bar to 1am). www.planethollywood london.com. 57-60 Haymarket, SW1Y 4QX. T: 0207287 1000. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.
Rainforest Cafe Busy all-day dining in a mock rainforest setting. ££-£££. Daily L & D. www.therainforestcafe. co.uk. 20 Shaftesbury Ave, W1D 7EU. T: 020-7434 3111. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.
BRITISH (MODERN) Caxton Grill Superb selection of steaks cooked on the Josper grill, plus seafood dishes. There’s also a bar and terrace. ££££. Daily L & D. www.caxtongrill.co.uk. 2 Caxton St, SW1H 0QW. T: 020-7227 7777. F7. Station: St James’s Park.
Darwin Brasserie Dine on level 36 of the ‘Walkie Talkie’, with spectacular views. ££-£££. Daily B & D; Mon-Fri L. www.skygarden.london. 20 Fenchurch St, EC3M 8AF. T: 0333-772 0020. E11. Station: Monument.
Fenchurch Restaurant This smart venue at the top of the ‘Walkie Talkie’ has great views and serves seafood. £££. Daily L & D. www.skygarden.london. 20 Fenchurch St, EC3M 8AF. T: 0333-772 0020. E11. Station: Monument.
Great Court Restaurant Enjoy lunch or afternoon tea above the museum’s Reading Room, under its domed roof. ££. Daily L; Fri D. www.britishmuseum.org. British Museum, Great Russell St, WC1B 3DG. T: 020-7323 8990. D7. Station: Tottenham Court Road/Holborn.
The Montagu Kitchen Wonderful hotel brasserie. ££. Daily B, L & D. www.themontagurestaurant.co.uk. Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill, 30 Portman Square, W1H 7BH. T: 020-7299 2037. D5. Station: Marble Arch.
Sophie’s Steakhouse Steakhouse with a terrace. ££. Daily L & D. www.sophiessteakhouse.com. 42-44 Great Windmill St, W1D 7ND (and branch). T: 020-7836 8836. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.
St Pancras by Searcys Ornate room in the Eurostar terminal. ££-£££. Daily B, L & D. www.stpancrasbysearcys.co.uk. Upper Concourse, St Pancras Station, Euston Rd, N1C 4QL. T: 020-7870 9900. C8. Station: King’s Cross St Pancras.
BRITISH (TRADITIONAL) Butlers Restaurant This elegant hotel restaurant is known for its Dover sole and afternoon tea. £££. Daily B, L & D. www. chesterfieldmayfair.com. 35 Charles St, W1J 5EB. T: 020-7491 2622. E6. Station: Green Park.
Café in the Crypt Underneath a landmark church, this brick-vaulted café serves English dishes at reasonable prices. £. Mon-Sat B, L & D; Sun 11am-6pm. www.smitf.org. St Martin-in-the-Fields, off Trafalgar Square, WC2N 4JJ. T: 020-7766 1158. E8. Station: Charing Cross.
Cheneston’s This wood-panelled dining room has Victorian leaded windows. The menu offers classic British dishes such as venison. £££. Daily B, L & D. www.milestonehotel.com. The Milestone Hotel, 1 Kensington Court, W8 5DL. T: 020-7917 1000. Off map. Station: High Street Kensington.
The English Grill Grand hotel restaurant with chandeliers and high ceilings. ££££. Daily B, L, D. www.rubenshotel.com. The Rubens at the Palace, 39 Buckingham Palace Rd, SW1W 0PS. T: 020-7834 6600. F6. Station: Victoria.
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VIVI All-day dining, including afternoon tea. ££. Daily B, L & D. www.vivirestaurant.co.uk. Centre Point, 11 St Giles Square, WC2H 8AP. T: 020-8812 3200. D7. Station: Tottenham Court Road.
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This grand lounge serves afternoon tea in a conservatory. ££. Check for times. www.ihg.com. Kimpton Fitzroy London, 1-8 Russell Square, WC1B 5BE. T: 020-3797 7282. C8. Station: Russell Square.
The Ritz Restaurant Enjoy oustanding British dishes in a beautiful room. Men should wear a jacket and tie. Booking recommended. ££££. Daily B, L & D. www.the ritzlondon.com. The Ritz, 150 Piccadilly, W1J 9BR. T: 020-7300 2370. E7. Station: Green Park.
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CHINESE Chai Wu This contemporary restaurant on the fifth floor of Harrods serves dishes such as Chilean sea bass. ££££. Daily L; Mon-Sat D (until 8pm). www.chaiwu.co.uk. 87-135 Brompton Rd, SW1X 7XL. T: 020-3819 8888. F5. Station: Knightsbridge.
Hakkasan
The afternoon tea here is infused with CBD, the non-psychoactive ingredient in cannabis. Sip hemp-leaf tea as you try CBD-coconut chocolates, as well as sandwiches and cakes that are free from dairy, refined sugars and additives. 74 Westbourne Grove, W2 5SH. T: 0207221 0705. www.farmacylondon.com
Kai Mayfair Michelin-starred cuisine in an elegant setting, with dishes such as Wagyu beef and Nanyang chilli lobster. ££££. Daily L & D. www.kaimayfair. co.uk. 65 South Audley St, W1K 2QU. T: 0207493 8988. E6. Station: Hyde Park Corner.
Royal China This flagship serves Cantonese dishes such as crispy aromatic duck and dim sum. £££. Daily L & D. www.royalchinagroup.co.uk. 24-26 Baker St, W1U 3BZ (and branches). T: 020-7487 4688. D6. Station: Baker Street.
CONTEMPORARY EUROPEAN 1 Lombard Street ST ERMIN’S HOTEL Sit on the terrace to enjoy this new Mini-gardener Afternoon Tea, which is created for children. Nutella sandwiches, scones with sweet berry jam and treats are served in a crate lined with fake grass. Our four-year-old reviewer Alec said: ‘It was yummy in my tummy.’ Caxton St, SW1H 0QW. T: 020-7222 7888. www.sterminshotel.co.uk
This brasserie, in a Grade II-listed former bank, serves grilled kippers, caramelised duck and sausages with mustard mash. £££. Mon-Fri B, L & D. www.1lombardstreet.com. 1 Lombard St, EC3V 9AA. T: 020-7929 6611. D10. Station: Bank.
Galvin at Windows Michelin-starred rooftop restaurant with a daily-changing menu. Booking essential. £££. Mon-Fri & Sun L; Mon-Sat D. www.galvinat windows.com. Hilton on Park Lane, W1K 1BE. T: 020-7208 4021. E6. Station: Hyde Park Corner.
Ting This smart restaurant in The Shard serves Asian-influenced dishes. ££££. Daily B, L & D. www.shangri-la.com/london. Shangri-La, The Shard, 31 St Thomas St, SE1 9QU. T: 0207234 8108. F10. Station: London Bridge.
FISH AND SEAFOOD Angler Michelin-starred seafood such as Dorset crab. £££. Mon-Sat L & D. www.anglerrestaurant.com. South Place Hotel, 3 South Place, EC2M 2AF. T: 020-3215 1260. D10. Station: Moorgate.
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GOOD AS GOLD This month, the Mayfair tapas restaurant El Pirata (p. 71) celebrates its 25th anniversary. Ask to sit on a pavement table under hanging baskets and start with an Estrella, sangria or one of the 140 Spanish wines on offer. The interior, with its Picasso prints and bull-fighting photos, is as authentic as the food. The name translates as ‘the pirate’ and the menu is heavy on seafood; share scallops, deep-fried monkfish and prawns in olive oil followed by seafood paella and crema Catalana. The restaurant is hidden on a quiet street close to Green Park – but as all pirates know, buried treasure is worth seeking out.
FRENCH Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester Smart venue with superb Michelin-starred cuisine in this hotel restaurant. ££££. Tue-Fri L & D; Sat D. Booking essential. www.alain ducasse-dorchester.com. The Dorchester, Park Lane, W1K 1QA. T: 020-7629 8866. E6. Station: Hyde Park Corner/Green Park.
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The hotel restaurant Beck at Brown’s has launched an AperiTEAvo menu (Mon-Fri), pairing nibbles with either special tea or tea-infused cocktails. The delights include an oyster with blackberry and beetroot cream, and tacos with apple and duck. Albermarle St, W1S 4BP. T: 020-7493 6020. www.roccofortehotels.com
Don’t miss the seafood platter and oysters. £££. Daily B & D; Wed-Sat L. www.ihg.com. Kimpton Fitzroy London, 1-8 Russell Square, WC1B 5BE. T: 020-3797 7282. C8. Station: Russell Square.
This brasserie serves classics such as beef bourguignon. £££. Mon-Fri & Sun L & D; daily D. www.brasseriejoel.co.uk. Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, SE1 7UT. T: 020-7620 7272. F8. Station: Waterloo/Westminster.
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Order sustainably sourced fish and chips at this decades-old restaurant with an aquarium. ££. Mon-Sat L & D. www.seashellrestaurant.co.uk. 49-51 Lisson Grove, NW1 6UH. T: 020-7224 9000. C5. Station: Marylebone.
Michelin-starred hotel dining room. Try the Atlantic seabass topped with a seaweed crust. £££-££££. Daily B, L & D. www.lanesborough.com. The Lanesborough, Hyde Park Corner, SW1X 7TA. T: 020-7259 5599. F6. Station: Hyde Park Corner.
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Fashionable, Michelin-starred restaurant serving modern Cantonese dishes. ££££. Daily L & D; Thur-Sat to midnight. www.hakkasan.com. 8 Hanway Place, W1T 1HF (and Mayfair branch). T: 020-7927 7000. D7. Station: Tottenham Court Road.
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IN OUR PRIME Top quality ingredients demand the simplest of cooking. That’s why we don’t mess with our great steaks, including USDA Prime fillet & tenderloin, and fresh fish. All we do is grill them to perfection on our Josper Grill. We treat our salads and sides with just the same respect, as many are influenced by fresh produce grown on our rooftop garden. Lunch Mon-Fri: 12.00pm - 2.30pm
Dinner Mon-Sun: 6.00pm - 10.30pm
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Whether you’re well-versed in Japanese cuisine or a sushi novice, Sakagura challenges your preconceptions. While it does serve sushi, sashimi and tempura, it specialises in yaki niko – meat that you barbecue yourself at your table on the terrace – and Wagyu steak, fish and vegetables, which you also cook yourself on a red-hot lava stone. As children, we’re told not to play with our food, but here you’re encouraged to: my guest and I had fun making our Argentinian sirloin and scallops sizzle until they were cooked to our liking, before dipping them in a selection of sauces. 8 Heddon St, W1B 4BS. T: 020-3405 7230. www.sakaguralondon.com
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An exquisite dining room shrouded in plants and flowers, with an excellent wine list and dishes such as truffle pappardella and cod, pancetta and toasted-seed crust. £££. Daily L & D. www.closmaggiore.com. 333 King St, WC2E 8JD. T: 020-7379 9696. E8. Station: Covent Garden.
The UK’s oldest Michelin-starred Indian restaurant has an opulent interior and signature dishes such as Patiala lamb shank. £££. Daily L & D. www.veera swamy.com. Victory House, 99 Regent St, W1B 4RS. T: 020-7734 1401. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.
Lively, all-day dining with small plates of regional dishes. ££. Daily B, L & D. www.sancarlocicchetti. co.uk. 30 Wellington St, WC2E 7BD (and branches). T: 020-7494 9435. D8. Station: Covent Garden.
INTERNATIONAL
Dine on stone-baked pizzas or afternoon tea in this Victorian music hall. ££. Tue-Sun L & D. www.verdi italian.com. Door 12, Royal Albert Hall, SW7 2AP. T: 020-7070 4401. F4. Station: South Kensington.
INDIAN Amaya
Bbar
This Michelin-starred restaurant has an open kitchen and serves tapas-style dishes. The set menu is superb value. £££. Daily L & D. www.amaya.biz. Halkin Arcade, Lowndes St, SW1X 8JT. T: 020-7823 1166. F6. Station: Knightsbridge.
South African-inspired restaurant and bar with safari photographs and animal print banquettes. Try the biltong and rib-eye steak. It has live music Thursday to Saturday and a terrace. ££. Daily L & D. www.bbarlondon.com. 43 Buckingham Palace Rd, SW1W 0PP. T: 020-7958 7000. F6. Station: Victoria.
Benares
The Cavendish
Michelin-starred Indian dishes. ££££. Mon-Sat L & D; Sun D. www.benaresrestaurant.com. 12a Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square, W1J 6BS. T: 020-7629 8886. E6. Station: Green Park.
Chutney Mary Enjoy a gourmet tour of India, with traditional dishes served in a modern style. £££. Daily L & D. www.chutneymary.com. 73 St James’s St, SW1 1PH. T: 020-7629 6688. E7. Station: Green Park.
Gaylord This North Indian restaurant, still going strong after 50 years, is renowned for its thalis. ££. Daily L & D. www.gaylordlondon.com. 79-81 Mortimer St, W1W 7SJ. T: 020-7580 3615. D7. Station: Oxford Circus.
Masala Zone A vibrant restaurant that serves street food, thalis and regional curries. ££. Daily L & D (and branches). www.masalazone.com. 9 Marshall St, W1F 7ER. T: 020-7287 9966. D8. Station: Oxford Circus.
Tamarind Try one of the tasting menus in these recently refurbished surroundings. £££. Daily L & D. www.tamarindrestaurant.com. 20 Queen St, W1J 5PR. T: 020-7629 3561. E6. Station: Green Park.
With a formal dining room and a relaxed spot downstairs, choose dishes including smoked burrata, black pudding Scotch egg and truffle oil flatbread. ££-£££. Daily B, L & D. www.35new cavendish.co.uk. 35 New Cavendish St, W1G 9TR. T: 020-7487 3030. D6. Station: Baker Street.
The Terrace This hotel restaurant and bar, with high ceilings and chandeliers, serves salads, Italian dishes and small plates. ££. Daily B, L & D. www.amba-hotel.com. Amba Hotel Charing Cross, The Strand, WC2N 5HX. T: 0800-330 8397. E8. Station: Charing Cross.
ITALIAN Ask Italian Informal restaurant with pizzas, pasta and tempting desserts. ££. Daily L & D. www.ask italian.co.uk. 41-43 Spring St, W2 1JA (and branches). T: 020-8115 7091. D4. Station: Paddington.
DID YOU KNOW? Rules opened in 1798 and has spanned the reigns of nine monarchs
Verdi Italian Kitchen
JAPANESE Benihana Watch chefs grill dishes at your table at this lively venue. £££. Daily L & D. www.benihana. co.uk. 37 Sackville St, W1S 3EH (and branches). T: 020-7494 2525. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.
Sakagura Informal, izakaya-style Japanese ’pub’ with small plates of authentic dishes. ££. Daily L & D. www.sakaguralondon.com. 8 Heddon St, W1B 4BS. T: 020-3405 7230. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.
RIVERSIDE Bateaux London See London’s sights on a cruise and dine on British cuisine. £££. Daily L & D cruises; Sun L with jazz. www.bateauxlondon.com. Embankment Pier, WC2N 6NU. T: 020-7695 1800. E8. Station: Embankment.
The London Showboat Lunch, afternoon tea or dinner with live jazz. £££-££££. Booking essential. www.citycruises.com. Westminster Pier, SW1A 2JR. T: 0207740 0400. F8. Station: Westminster.
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DINING R.S. Hispaniola Moored restaurant boat on the Thames serving British cuisine. Try the seared salmon with lobster mash. £££. Daily L & D. www.hispaniola.co.uk. Victoria Embankment/Hungerford Bridge, WC2N 5DJ. T: 020-7839 3011. E8. Station: Embankment.
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Chi Kitchen Enjoy pan-Asian cuisine in a huge Debenhams department store and watch the chefs at work in the open kitchen. ££. Daily B, L & D. www.chi kitchen.co.uk. 334-348 Oxford St, W1C 1JG. T: 020-3841 6888. D6. Station: Oxford Circus.
The House of Ho Four-storey townhouse serving Vietnamese sharing dishes, such as silken tofu with chilli and garlic. ££. Daily L & D. www.houseofho.co.uk. 1 Percy St, W1T 1DB. T: 020-7323 9130. D7. Station: Goodge Street.
Mango Tree This smart Thai restaurant serves dishes such as barbecue pork and coconut milk soup. £££. Daily L & D. www.mangotree.org.uk. 46 Grosvenor Place, SW1X 7EQ. T: 020-7823 1888. F6. Station: Victoria.
Thai Pot This casual spot offers a huge menu with good-value dishes such as stir-fried beef, fish cakes and sticky rice. £. Mon-Sat L & D. www.thaipot.biz. 1 Bedfordbury, WC2N 4BP. T: 020-7379 4580. E8. Station: Covent Garden.
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El Pirata This popular Mayfair restaurant has been serving tapas for 25 years, including suckling pig, octopus and ham croquettes (p. 68). ££-£££. 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.
Moro Weekly-changing menu of Moorish dishes, such as wood-roasted chicken, charcoal-grilled brill and yoghurt cake with pistachios. £££. Daily L; Mon-Sat D. www.moro.co.uk. 34-36 Exmouth Market, EC1R 4QE. T: 020-7833 8336. C9. Station: Farringdon.
VEGETARIAN & VEGAN The Gate Gourmet vegan and veggie dishes. ££. Daily L & D; Sat & Sun B. www.thegaterestaurants.com. 22-24 Seymour Place, W1H 7NL (and branches). T: 020-7724 6656. D5. Station: Marble Arch.
Mildreds Informal Soho institution with hearty, meat-free dishes. ££. Mon-Sat L & D. www.mildreds.co.uk. 45 Lexington St, W1F 9AN (and branches). T: 020-7494 1634. D7. Station: Oxford Circus.
Tibits Varied, vegetarian buffet with hot dishes, salads and desserts, paid for by plate weight. ££. Daily B, L & D. www.tibits.co.uk. 12-14 Heddon St, off Regent St, W1B 4DA. T: 020-7758 4112. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.
Woodlands Huge range of Indian dishes, ranging from filled dosas (pancakes) to North Indian curries. ££-£££. Daily L & D. www.woodlandsrestaurant. co.uk. 77 Marylebone Lane, W1U 2PS (and branches). T: 020-7486 3862. D6. Station: Bond Street.
A longstanding favourite in Mayfair, El Pirata, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year! Loyal locals and visitors love its authentic Spanish tapas menu, with favourites such as chorizo, fiery padron peppers, Jamon Iberico, and myriad types of seafood dishes such as Mediterranean prawns and calamari. It even offers a set tapas menu to make your choices easier. The ambiance here is truly magical, a mixture of Mayfair elegance with a cozy, friendly feel, plus superb service. There’s also an impressive selection of Spanish wines on the menu. Mon – Fri: 12.00pm – 11.30pm Saturday: 6.00pm – 11.30pm 5-6 Down Street, Mayfair W1J 7AQ 020 7491 3810 | www.elpirata.co.uk www.wheretraveler.com 71
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Left, this image and top right: The Hero of Maida
Bassoon
Roast beef at The Red Lion & Sun
Barts
The Devil’s Darling
‘Visit a speakeasy with a comic-strip menu and a graffitied Mona Lisa’
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hether you want to drink among art or create art while you drink, London’s nightlife scene is among the world’s most creative. Where else can you enjoy a tipple in bars decorated with caricatures, murals and street art? Perhaps influenced by its proximity to the Saatchi Gallery, Barts is a speakeasy with comic-strip menus, cartoons on the walls, a graffitied Mona Lisa – and a dressing-up box. Non-members are welcome, as long as you know the password. Clue: book and read your confirmation email (www.barts-london.com). Scarfes Bar in the Rosewood London hotel is decorated with cartoons by British artist
Gerald Scarfe, which he created especially for the venue. Look out for cheeky caricatures of the royal family – a contrast to the bar’s classic wood panelling and marble walls (www.rosewoodhotels.com). Meanwhile, The Devil’s Darling in The Napoleon Hotel in Shoreditch has a mural with a split personality: a picture sourced from a church has been graffitied with alien-like characters. The mural, by European art collective Republic.Y, has been created over a print of the painting of Napoleon’s Coronation, by Jacques-Louis David. The menu features just three classic cocktails a night (www.napoleon-hotel.com).
Traditionalists might prefer Bassoon in Corinthia Hotel London. Designed by David Collins Studio, it has stripped-back Art Deco decor, with a grand piano and Cubist-style paintings on the walls depicting couples dancing to jazz. The New Orleansinspired cocktails are as interesting as the surroundings (www.corinthia.com). If you’d rather make art than observe it, visit Drink, Shop & Do near King’s Cross. The bar hosts regular events for creatives such as making macramé hangers for houseplants, or using fluorescent pastels to draw a model painted in glow-in-the-dark neon (www.drinkshopdo.co.uk).
SARAH RICHES Nightlife Editor
BASSOON COURTESY OF CORINTHIA HOTEL LONDON; THE DEVIL’S DARLING IMAGES COURTESY OF THE NAPOLEON HOTEL; SCARFES BAR © DURSTON SAYLOR; BARTS COURTESY OF BARTS
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TRADITIONAL PUBS
BARS & CLUBS
The Blackfriar
68 and Boston
This Grade II-listed Art Nouveau pub serves cask ales in an old-world setting. www.nicholsons pubs.co.uk. 174 Queen Victoria St, EC4V 4EG. T: 020-7236 5474. E9. Station: Blackfriars.
Sophisticated venue with wines from unusual destinations including Uruguay, plus a food menu. www.68andboston.com. 5 Greek St, W1D 4DD. T: 020-7287 3713. D7. Station: Leicester Square.
Cittie of Yorke
The Back Room
The dark nooks and crannies and rafted roof in this Grade II-listed building take you back to 1430. 22 High Holborn, WC1V 6BN. T: 020-7242 7670. D9. Station: Chancery Lane.
Located next to the Hard Rock Cafe, this fun bar displays vintage and iconic music items. Enjoy cocktails, pizzas and burgers, plus a great vibe. www.hardrock.com. 148b Old Park Lane, W1K 1QZ. T: 020-7514 1700. E6. Station: Green Park.
The Dog and Duck A traditional pub with regularly changing cask beers, plus a great range of pub food. www.nicholsons pubs.co.uk. 18 Bateman St, W1D 3AJ. T: 020-7494 0697. D7. Station: Tottenham Court Road. Scarfes Bar
The Flask This 17th-century pub in a pretty location is a real step back in time. It is allegedly haunted. www.the flaskhighgate.com. 77 Highgate West Hill, N6 6BU. T: 020-8348 7346. Off map. Station: Highgate.
The French House Creatives love this quirky pub in Soho: there is no music and mobile phones are discouraged. Lunch menu Mon-Fri. www.frenchhousesoho.com. 49 Dean St, W1D 5BG. T: 020-7437 2477. D7. Station: Tottenham Court Road.
The floor of the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel has a lengthy bar surrounded by arched ceilings and 19th-century stone walls. www.bookingoffice bar.com. Euston Rd, NW1 2AR. T: 020-7841 3566. C7. Station: King’s Cross St Pancras.
Burlock Rum is the spirit of choice in this relaxed, Cubanstyle bar. www.burlocklondon.co.uk. 31 Duke St, W1U 1LG. T: 020-7935 3303. D6. Station: Bond Street.
Cartizze Bar A timeless destination for Bellinis and cocktails. It has an Art Deco interior and oysters on the menu. www.cartizzebar.com. 4 Lancashire Court, W1S 1EY. T: 020-7518 9388. E6. Station: Bond Street.
The George Inn
City Garden Bar
This pub dates back to medieval times and has retained its original coaching houses. www.national trust.org.uk. 75-77 Borough High St, SE1 1NH. T: 020-7407 2056. E10. Station: London Bridge.
This impressive bar, beside the roof terrace of the ‘Walkie Talkie’ building, has amazing views, a garden and free entry. www.skygarden.london. Sky Garden, 20 Fenchurch St, EC3M 8AF. T: 0333-772 0020. E11. Station: Monument.
The Glasshouse Stores This comforting Sam Smith’s pub, with woodpanelled walls and etched glass, serves its own ales. Try your hand at billiards. 55 Brewer St, W1F 9UJ. T: 020-7287 5278. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.
The Guinea The site of an inn since 1423, this friendly venue has great Young’s ales and bar food. www.theguinea. co.uk. 30 Bruton Place, W1J 6NL. T: 020-7409 1728. E6. Station: Bond Street/Oxford Circus. The Devil’s Darling
Booking Office Bar
The Magpie & Stump This 16th-century pub was a public viewing spot for hangings at Newgate Prison. Closed Sat-Sun. www.magpieandstump.com. 18 Old Bailey, EC4M 7EP. T: 020-7248 5085. D9. Station: St Paul’s.
Waxy O’Connor’s This popular Irish bar has four bars split over six levels. It has pub food, regular live music and also screens Ireland’s major sporting events. www.waxy oconnors.co.uk. 14-16 Rupert St, W1D 6DD. T: 0207287 0255. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.
Waxy’s Little Sister This sister venue to Waxy’s serves traditional Irish beers and whiskies, plus a range of bar food. www.waxyoconnors.co.uk. 20 Wardour St, W1D 6QG. T: 020-7287 0255. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.
Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese This Grade II-listed pub was built soon after the Great Fire of 1666 and has vaults that are even older. 145 Fleet St, EC4A 2BU. T: 020-7353 6170. D9. Station: Blackfriars.
Dukes Bar This outstanding bar is renowned for its superior Martinis. Oozing old-world charm, its lounge area is a luxurious space. www.dukeshotel.com. Dukes London, 35 St James’s Place, SW1A 1NY. T: 020-7491 4840. E7. Station: Green Park.
Fitz’s This bar is as classic as it gets – think shell-shaped velvet sofas and wooden panelling hung with paintings. Great for a date. www.ihg.com. Kimpton Fitzroy London, 1-8 Russell Square, WC1B 5BE. T: 020-3797 7282. C8. Station: Russell Square.
Freedom This long-standing gay-friendly venue attracts a trendy crowd to its stylish cocktail bar and the nightclub below. www.freedombarsoho.com. 60-66 Wardour St, W1F 0TA. T: 020-7734 0071. D7. Station: Tottenham Court Road.
GONG Bar On level 52 of the Shangri-La Hotel inside The Shard, this is one of London’s highest Champagne bars, ideal for sunset cocktails with jaw-dropping views. Reservations recommended. www.the-shard.com. 31 St Thomas St, SE1 9QU. T: 020-7234 8000. F10. Station: London Bridge.
Gordon’s Wine Bar London’s oldest wine bar has been uncorking bottles since 1890 in its candlelit, stonearched basement. Get there early to grab a table. www.gordonswinebar.com. 47 Villiers St, WC2N 6NE. T: 020-7930 1408. E8. Station: Embankment.
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This time for Africa If you want to understand Prince Harry’s love of Africa, visit Bbar in The Ruben’s Hotel, near Buckingham Palace. Inspired by a safari lodge, it features giraffe-print sofas, leather chairs and wildlife photography. It also supports Sentebale, the prince’s charity that helps children with HIV in southern Africa, through voluntary donations on some menu items. Sip South African wine, Windhoek beer from Namibia or vapour cocktails, which arrive in a mist of coconut and essential oils. Our South African reviewer said: ‘It felt just like home.’ High praise indeed. 43 Buckingham Palace Rd, SW1W 0PP. T: 020-7958 7000. www.bbarlondon.com
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Social 24
Ring a bell in a kiosk in Soho and you’ll be granted access to this underground bar-club that’s inspired by a boxer. www.jacksolomons.com. 41 Great Windmill St, W1D 7NB. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.
Smart bar next to Jason Atherton’s restaurant with an Art Deco interior and fantastic views. www.city sociallondon.com. Tower 42, 25 Old Broad St, EC2N 1HQ. T: 020-7877 7703. D11. Station: Liverpool Street.
L’escale Wine Bar
Trader Vic’s
Sample a range of wines from around the world in this intimate venue. www.traderswine.co.uk. Ivory House, Central Basin, St Katharine Docks, E1W 1AT. T: 020-7481 3796. Off map. Station: Tower Hill.
Mews Cocktail Bar Leather sofas and an 18th-century chandelier set the tone for this exclusive cocktail bar. www.mews ofmayfair.com. 10 Lancashire Court, W1S 1EY. T: 020-7518 9388. E6. Station: Bond Street.
Nightjar Enjoy Prohibition-era cocktails at this stylish basement bar, with live music most nights. Please check website for programme. www.barnightjar.com. 129 City Rd, EC1V 1JB. T: 020-7253 4101. C10. Station: Old Street.
Opium Cocktail Bar This is a warren of rooms styled like a 1920s Shanghai bar, serving eccentric cocktails. Booking recommended. www.opiumchinatown.com. 15 Gerrard St, W1D 6JE. T: 020-7734 7276. E7. Station: Leicester Square.
Scarfes Bar This elegant bar is adorned with Gerald Scarfe’s cartoons (p. 72) www.scarfesbar.com. Rosewood London hotel, 252 High Holborn, WC1V 7EN. T: 020-3747 8611. D8. Station: Holborn.
This tiki-style basement bar and restaurant is more than 50 years old. www.tradervicslondon.com. London Hilton on Park Lane, 22 Park Lane, W1K 1BE. T: 020-7208 4113. E6. Station: Hyde Park Corner.
The Vault The whisky shop and bar Milroy’s has tables made of barrels, while The Vault, behind a bookcase, is a hidden bar. www.thevaultsoho.co.uk. 3 Greek St, W1D 4NX. D7. Station: Tottenham Court Road.
The Zetter Townhouse Enjoy Tony Conigliaro’s groundbreaking cocktails in a lounge with eccentric decor. www.thezetter townhouse.com. 49-50 St John’s Square, EC1V 4JJ. T: 020-7324 4545. C9. Station: Farringdon.
CASINOS The Casino at the Empire This spectacular West End venue has a dedicated poker room. www.thecasinolsq.com. 5-6 Leicester Square, WC2H 7NA. T: 020-3733 1315. E7. Station: Leicester Square.
DID YOU KNOW?
Julie Andrews made her solo debut at the Hippodrome Casino in 1947
St Pancras Champagne Bar This huge Champagne bar, on the Eurostar concourse, serves bubbly and seafood. www.st pancrasbysearcys.co.uk. St Pancras International, Upper Concourse, Euston Rd, N1C 4QL. T: 0207870 9900. C8. Station: King’s Cross St Pancras.
Hippodrome Casino Gaming on three floors, plus a restaurant. www.hippodrome casino.com. Cranbourn St, WC2H 7JH. T: 020-7769 8888. E7. Station: Leicester Square.
The Sportsman Casino Traditional and electronic gaming, which includes three-card poker and American roulette. Enjoy a poker lounge and sports bar, too. www.the sportsmancasino.com. Old Quebec St, W1H 7AF. T: 020-3051 4616. D6. Station: Marble Arch.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 606 Club A relaxed members’ jazz cellar and restaurant, specialising in British artists playing blues, r’n’b and soul. The food is great, too. www.606club. co.uk. 90 Lots Rd, SW10 0QD. T: 020-7352 5953. Off map. Station: Fulham Broadway.
The Blues Kitchen This busy music venue stages blues, soul and jazz music most nights, plus a DJ at weekends. www.theblueskitchen.com. 111 Camden High St, NW1 7JN (and branches). T: 020-7387 5277. Off map. Station: Camden Town.
Bunga Bunga A crazy club with a boat on the dancefloor. www.bungabunga-london.com. 167 Drury Lane, WC2B 5PG (and Battersea branch). T: 020-7590 3602. D8. Station: Covent Garden/Holborn.
The Comedy Store One of the country’s best and most famous venues for stand-up and improvised comedy, including regular late-night events. www.thecomedystore. co.uk. 1a Oxendon St, SW1Y 4EE. T: 0844-871 7699. E7. Station: Piccadilly Circus.
Ronnie Scott’s The famous jazz venue has hosted top musicians for more than 50 years including Prince, Miles Davis and Ella Fitzgerald. Nightly performances, plus a weekly Sunday Jazz lunch with no minimum age. www.ronniescotts.co.uk. 47 Frith St, W1D 4HT. T: 020-7439 0747. D7. Station: Tottenham Court Road/Leicester Square.
Stringfellows Open since 1980, this club was established by the late Peter Stringfellow and is one of the world’s best-known gentlemen’s clubs. Free entry when dining. 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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Natura Bissé Spa
‘The one-hour facial promises to reverse damage caused by pollution by removing dirt and strengthening and protecting skin’
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ondon might be the world’s first National Park City, but alas, it’s also a polluted one – with 50 areas including Oxford Circus and Covent Garden breaching EU limits on toxic air, according to new data by King’s College London. The capital’s pollution might not be as bad as Delhi’s or Beijing’s, but any traffic fumes can damage the skin’s natural protective barrier, says Dr Pauline Hili, fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry and founder of the skincare range Nourish London. ‘Pollution is a significant cause of skin problems,’ she explains. ‘Pollutants such as heavy metals attach themselves to microscopic particles that sit on the skin and penetrate the dermis, causing an increase in the production of free radicals on and beneath the skin, which is damaging. This can be seen as dull skin, breakouts and premature ageing.’
But necessity is the mother of invention, so Nourish London has devised anti-pollution products to combat the effects of dirt and fumes. Look out for Kale 3D Cleanse – which is high in vitamin A and K to protect the skin’s elasticity and reduce redness – in Waitrose and Whole Foods Market. The same shops also stock Kale Enzymatic Exfoliator and both products are small enough to fit into your hand luggage. If you’d rather have a treatment, visit Natura Bissé Spa in The Village in Westfield London, Shepherd’s Bush. Founded in 1979, the family-owned Spanish skincare firm was named the world’s best spa brand at the 2018 World Spa Awards, and boasts celebrity fans including Elle Macpherson and Beyoncé Knowles’s sister Solange. And you know how glowy their skin is. Designed by the Spanish architect Juan Trias de Bes, the day spa has three treatment
rooms that are pumped with pure air, thanks to a hightech filtering machine. The spa’s Diamond Cocoon Experience launched in spring, just ahead of the introduction of the Mayor of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone, which aims to reduce traffic fumes. The one-hour facial (£160) reverses damage caused by pollution by removing dirt and strengthening and protecting skin. A therapist applies an enzyme charcoal cleanser and exfoliating serum to purify pores, before applying a mask and massaging your face to help your skin absorb the ingredients. The result? Clean pores and a glowing complexion – just like Elle Macpherson’s. www.naturabisse.com
SARAH RICHES Group Deputy Editor
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Rocco Forte at Brown’s Hotel
This three-storey salon offers cuts, colours, blowdries and botanical treatments using Aveda’s plant-based products. The Express Beauty Bar has a range of treatments lasting for 15 or 30 minutes. www.avedainstitute.co.uk. 174 High Holborn, WC1V 7AA. T: 020-7759 7355. D8. Station: Holborn.
An oasis of calm in the West End, boasting a premium selection of treatments and a 24-hour gym. Luxury treatments include a Gold AgeDefying Facial and Carat Diamond Face and Body Ritual, while there are also treatments for two. Brands used include Forte Organics and Spiezia Organics. www.brownshotel.com. Albemarle St, W1S 4BP. T: 020-7518 4009. E7. Station: Green Park.
Bamford Haybarn Spa
The Spa at Dolphin Square
Aveda Institute
First opened in the Cotswolds and loved by celebrities, this is the spa’s city branch. Treatments take a holistic approach to wellbeing, using botanical products. There is also a rooftop pool. www.the-berkeley.co.uk. The Berkeley hotel, Wilton Place, SW1X 7RL (and branch). T: 020-7201 1699. F6. Station: Knightsbridge.
Body Relaxation High-quality, deep-tissue massage in your hotel room, apartment or the Sloane Street studio. Open until late. T: 07906-029577.
Chuan Spa Step inside this luxury spa, which uses the principles of Chinese medicine to rebalance your mind, body and spirit. There is a VIP suite for couples. www.chuanspa.com. The Langham, 1c Portland Place, Regent St, W1B 1JA. T: 0207973 7550. D6. Station: Oxford Circus.
Elemis Day Spa Situated in Mayfair, the spa specialises in facials that tackle ageing, pigmentation and blemishes. The Penthouse is a private suite that you can share with a guest: upgrade your experience with a bottle of 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.
Mandara Spa Spa with a contemporary edge and a luxurious Asian touch. The decor features a bamboo forest, Mondrian paintings and Japanese shoji screens. Signature treatments include the warm bamboo massage. There is a double treatment room, fitness centre and swimming pool. www.mandaraspa.com. Park Plaza, 200 Westminster Bridge Rd, SE1 7UT. T: 020-7620 7300. F8. Station: Waterloo.
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 bridal and hen parties. www.dolphinsquare.co.uk/spa. Chichester St, SW1V 3LX. T: 020-7798 6767. Off map. Station: Pimlico.
Spa Illuminata Enjoy this holistic skin and body-care haven. The menu includes facials, massages and a men’s menu. Anti-ageing treatments include anti-wrinkle injections and skin peels. Recently voted the Best Day Spa in London by Condé Nast. www.spa illuminata.com. 63 South Audley St, W1K 2QS. T: 020-7499 7777. E6. Station: Marble Arch. This plush spa in Chelsea has won many awards. Its philosophy is based on ancient Asian culture and takes a holistic approach to pampering. Treatments include the Malay and Balinese massage, which incorporates natural herbs, spices and flowers. Look out for yoga classes. www.ushvani.com. 1 Cadogan Gardens, SW3 2RJ. T: 020-7730 2888. G5. Station: Sloane Square.
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One Aldwych This spa offers a range of treatments including massages, manicures and waxing. Brands used are Natura Bissé and Oskia. The health club is excellent, while the pool is chlorine-free and has underwater music. www.onealdwych.com. One Aldwych, WC2B 4BZ. T: 020-7300 0600. D8. Station: Covent Garden.
Total relaxation, revitalising massage. Please call to book an appointment at your hotel, home or our studio on:
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SALONS Gentlemen’s Tonic This is a stylish, men-only grooming establishment with a 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.
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es Clefs d’Or Concierges Fresh from a refurbishment, this luxury spa is inspired by Chinese treatments. The menu offers scrubs, massages and facials. www.mandarin oriental.com. 66 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7LA. T: 020-7235 2000. F5. Station: Knightsbridge.
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A traditional barbershop in Mayfair, which offers wet shaves, manicures and haircuts for an elegant result. www.trumpers.com. 9 Curzon St, W1J 5HQ. T: 020-7499 1850. E6. Station: Green Park.
Hershesons
At this trendy hairdressers, you can choose your favourite fashion-forward look from a menu and a stylist will create it. www.hershesons.com. Selfridges, 400 Oxford St, W1A 1AB (and branches). T: 020-7493 1600. E6. Station: Bond Street.
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Jo Hansford This hair salon, which is home to top stylists, is renowned for its colour correction work. The salon also has an in-house chef. www.johansford.com. 48 South Audley St, W1K 2QB. T: 020-7495 7774. E6. Station: Marble Arch.
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Men-only spa with treatments ranging from sports massages to traditional shaves. If you want to master a wet shave, you can book a lesson. www.the-refinery.com. 60 Brook St, W1K 5DU (and Harrods branch). T: 020-7409 2001. E6. Station: Bond Street.
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Award-winning hair salon specialising in catwalk looks for women. The 20-minute Speed Styling service offers styles from updos to braids. The salon uses Bumble & Bumble products. www.windleandmoodie.com. 41-45 Shorts Gardens, WC2H 9AP. T: 020-7497 2393. D8. Station: Covent Garden.
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TICKET INFORMATION Oyster cards & Travelcards An Oyster card is a pre-paid travel smart card. It’s a cheap way to pay for single journeys by bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground and most National Rail train services in London. You can buy a Visitor Oyster card before you leave home for a £5 fee and pre-load it with credit at www.visitorshop.tfl.gov.uk. The system has nine zones. Zone 1 is in central London. Visitors can buy Oyster cards and Day Travelcards from stations, Visitor Centres and any Oyster Ticket Shop. UK visitors can also pay for their travel with a UK-issued contactless payment card. See www.tfl.gov.uk/visitinglondon. An Oyster card also gives you a 25 per cent discount on London’s cable car, the Emirates Air Line, and a 10 per cent discount on single journeys on most MBNA Thames Clippers river buses. For more info, visit www.visitorshop.tfl.gov.uk.
GETTING AROUND For 24-hour travel information, visit the Transport for London (TfL) website. www.tfl.gov.uk/ visitinglondon or call T: 0343-222 1234.
London Underground (The Tube) www.tfl.gov.uk. See London Underground map (above). Services run Mon-Sat 5am-12.30am and Sun 7.30am-11.30pm on most routes. The Night
Tube service runs Fri-Sat on the Central, Jubilee, Northern (via Embankment), Piccadilly and Victoria lines. Fares vary; a Zone 1 adult fare costs £4.90 (£2.40 with an Oyster card).
London Buses London buses run 5am-12.30am. Night buses (midnight-4.30am) operate on main routes (several services are 24-hour). You can’t pay for a bus fare with cash, so use a Visitor Oyster card, Oyster card, Travelcard or a UK-issued contactless payment card. A single fare is £1.50 with an Oyster card or a UK-issued contactless payment card. You can make unlimited bus and tram journeys for free within one hour of first touching in. Visit www.tfl.gov.uk/buses.
London Overground www.tfl.gov.uk. Trains run Mon-Sat 5am-midnight; Sun 7am-11.30pm on most routes. Please check for 24-hour services at weekends.
Docklands Light Railway (DLR) Trains run approximately every three-anda-half minutes to 10 minutes. Mon-Sat 5.30am12.30am; Sun 7am-11pm. T: 0345-222 1234.
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 King’s Cross International (connects to St Pancras) serve north and central Britain, Charing Cross and south-east England. London Bridge Waterloo Victoria serve southern England. and Visit www.nationalrail.co.uk or call T: 0345-748 4950. St Pancras International. Eurostar uses Visit www.eurostar.com. Call T: 0344-822 4777 (from outside the UK, T: 03432-186 186).
Accessible London Get information for deaf and disabled travellers, including step-free journeys on the Tube, bus and river services at www.visitlondon.com/access and www.openbritain.net.
Taxis You can hail a black cab (taxi) in the street. Fares increase after 8pm. You cannot hail private-hire cabs or minicabs, which you must book. We advise against using any vehicle that approaches you in the street, except licensed black cabs. www.tfl.gov.uk.
Congestion and Emissions Charges There is a charge to drive in central London, MonFri 7am-6pm. Pay in advance or on the day (£11.50), or after (£14). This area is also the Ultra Low Emission Zone; cars must meet emissions standards or pay a further daily charge. T: 0343-222 2222. www.cclondon.com.
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Cricket at Lord’s
Any strange requests?
Any romantic ideas?
I was once asked to ship a 6ft figure of a hare to the USA. It now takes pride of place on my guests’ porch!
Have dinner up The Shard or at Sky Garden, which is in the ‘Walkie-Talkie’ building.
What’s your dream day in London? What’s the most popular request? Booking restaurants and top shows such as Betrayal starring Tom Hiddleston (to 8 Jun) and Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution at County Hall.
Tom Hiddleston in Betrayal
Speedboat ride on the Thames
Karl Marx’s tomb
How can you see London in a day? I recommend a hop-on, hop-off bus tour which includes a cruise on the River Thames.
What should families do? Toddlers will enjoy the playground in St James’s Park, boat rides on the Serpentine lake in Hyde Park and ZSL London Zoo, while teens will love a ride in a speedboat on the River Thames.
What should repeat visitors do?
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Discover the Royal Observatory and the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, or browse Portobello Road Market.
Car hire
On foot
Make sure your driving licence is valid for the UK and see ‘Congestion and Emissions Charges’ (p. 78). Hertz: T: 0870-844 8844. www.hertz.co.uk. Kendall Cars Ltd: T: 0800-770 007. www.kendall cars.com. Enterprise Rent-A-Car: T: 0800-800 227. www.enterprise.co.uk. Miles & Miles: T: 020-7591 0555. www.milesandmiles.co.uk.
It’s often quicker to get around London on foot. Look out for blue and yellow Legible London street maps. www.tfl.gov.uk/legiblelondon.
River services www.tfl.gov.uk/river MBNA Thames Clippers: www.mbnathames clippers.com. MBNA Thames Clippers River Bus serves 22 piers, with departures every 20 minutes. Adult prices start from £4.40. River Roamer ticket (unlimited hop-on/hop-off all day from 9am) adult £19.80, child £9.90; family (two adults, up to three children) £39.60, children under five travel free. Discounts available on MBNA Thames Clippers with a TfL Travelcard, Oyster, via the app or online.
Emirates Air Line cable car London’s only cable car runs across the River Thames between Greenwich Peninsula (The O2) and the Royal Docks (ExCeL London). You can board from the North Greenwich or Royal Victoria sides of the river (return flights are available). Buy a combined ticket with MBNA Thames Clippers and London Transport Museum. www.tfl.gov.uk/emiratesairline.
I’d see an exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts, Tate Modern, Tate Britain or the Victoria and Albert Museum, have afternoon tea, then see a West End show before cocktails.
What should visitors see beyond central London? Visit the tomb of Karl Marx in Highgate Cemetery and explore Alexandra Palace in Wood Green, which has an amazing panorama of the city.
Share a hidden gem Sir John Soane’s Museum in Lincoln’s Inn Fields is an architectural treasure house with furniture, sculptures and art.
Share a quintessentially English experience Attend the first day of the Ashes Test match against the old enemy Australia at Lord’s.
Santander Cycles There are 11,500 bikes for hire from 750 docking stations throughout central London. £2 to hire a bike for 24 hours and the first 30 mins of each journey are free. There’s no need to book, but you need a debit or credit card to hire a bike. Visit www.tfl.gov.uk/santandercycles or call T: 0343-222 6666.
Coaches London’s main coach services use Victoria Coach Station, a central hub that offers travel to destinations around the UK and some parts of Europe, such as France and the Netherlands. SW1W 9TP. T: 0343-222 1234. www.tfl.gov.uk/ Victoria. D4. coaches
DELIVERY Mail Boxes Etc. Worldwide parcel delivery, courier and postal services. There are 1,600 stores worldwide and more than 150 stores in the UK and Ireland. Mail Boxes provides trained, certified packers. There is also a digital printing and copy service. T: 01608-649230. www.mbe.co.uk/london.
24-hour Tube lines
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The Cuban-born singer found fame with her band Miami Sound Machine, selling more than 100 million records. She married bandmate Emilio Estefan and the story of their romance is told in the hit new musical, On Your Feet! Dean Street Townhouse
Which is your favourite building? London has unique-looking buildings – I love the historical elements. The British Museum is a whole building within a building. I also love the Royal Academy of Arts – I like looking at everything. It’s fascinating.
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Where do you like to shop? I must miss a gene, as I don’t like shopping, though I do love Carnaby Street. I like antique book stores. You can’t find them in Miami. Those things pique my interest.
Where do you like to drink? We were in The Three Greyhounds on Greek Street the other day. We like Salsa! in the West End, too – it has Latin music and great drinks. Where do you like to eat? I have a lot of favourites, such as Novikov and Sexy Fish. Nobu is a staple, too. As for British food, I adore Dean Street Townhouse. We’ve also been to many Indian places. Share a place that has a special memory. The Tower of London – my son loves it. I would take him to kid-friendly places, but he likes the dark side of things! The London Dungeon has lots of family memories, too. Tell us your favourite Londoner. Right now, it’s Sam Smith. I met him in Miami at a Madonna concert. He did this homage to Conga in a red skirt on Instagram. When my daughter graduated from Berklee College of Music, she played Stay with Me – he’s a family favourite.
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What sort of entertainment How do you like to travel? do you like? Taxis are luxurious, and I love I’ve seen a lot of theatre in the top of double-decker buses. London. I saw the original Evita here. I watched Patti Which hotels do you love? LuPone in Company, which Sam Smith We’ve stayed at The May Fair Hotel for was phenomenal – I loved the the past 35 years. It’s like coming home twist they did where they switched the and going back to family. The concierges gender. I also saw Come from Away, then gave remember my son from when he was a little the cast an Olivier Award the next night. boy: he threw a coin out of the window and chipped a Rolls-Royce – we had to pay for it! Tell us about On Your Feet! It is a personal story about how I met my What makes London special? husband. It is a love story to our country of Its history, architecture and royal family. I love birth, Cuba, and the country that opened the sense of humour. The UK was one of the its arms to us, the United States. first places Dr Beat went to number one, so I have fond memories of firsts here. I’ve met Which is your favourite number? the Queen, Charles, Diana and their boys. Conga. It’s this explosion that closes the first On Your Feet! From 14 Jun. London Coliseum, half. It will pull you out of your seat, literally, St Martin’s Lane, WC2N 4ES. T: 020-7845 9300. as the dancers will pull you out of your chair. www.londoncoliseum.org
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How about parks? I love Hyde Park. When I was on tour, I’d run five miles a day in London with my trainer.
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