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

Hello folks and welcome to London, which is jam-packed with worldclass events this month. The Invictus Games at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park (p. 78) will see injured, wounded and sick service personnel competing in the first sporting competition of its kind, demonstrating awe-inspiring feats of strength and endurance.

Meanwhile, Totally Thames (p. 8) courses through September with events planned along the 42 miles of our great river. Experience the extraordinary Tall Ships Festival and the passion of the Great River Race.

There’s lots more happening, too, whether you fancy checking out the latest trends at London Fashion Weekend (p. 15) or taking in the works of the Turner Prize nominees at Tate Britain (p. 61).

Whatever you decide to do, I hope your stay in London whets your appetite to come back to visit us again soon.

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CONTENTS Get ready for some good Thames ahead!

Find out about the new Totally Thames festival and the exciting Tall Ships regatta.

The Mayor says Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London, welcomes you to the capital

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

Head down to the river See the Tall Ships and more

Fashion in the spotlight Fashionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Night Out by Vogue and other ways to bag some city chic

Interview: Zandra Rhodes Catch up with the designer, Dame and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;princess of punkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Time for tea Afternoon teas with a difference

Discover Shop and dine in Portman Village

Be uplifted and inspired

Sightseeing Museums & Galleries Entertainment Sports Shopping Eating Out Nightlife Essential Information

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Beyond London

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Enjoy a trip to this lovely part of England, and ďŹ nd out about UK events that are not to be missed.

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The British Museum

National Gallery

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

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

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

EDF Energy London Eye

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

Tower of London The infamous 900-year-old English fortress beside the River Thames is guarded

by Beefeaters in period dress.

Home to kings and prisoners for centuries, it’s said to be haunted (see Sightseeing).

London’s most popular attractions

Royal Museums Greenwich

Learn about seafaring and stargazing at the National Maritime Museum, Cutty Sark, Queen’s House and Royal Observatory (details in Museums and Sightseeing).

A former power station in Bankside, this impressive space hosts a globally-recognised modern art collection, plus some great temporary exhibitions (see Galleries section).

Science Museum Interactive scientific fun for children, displaying everything from steam engines and X-rays, to space rockets and flight simulators. It’s just as fascinating for adults (see Museums section for listing).

Victoria and Albert Museum

An incredible range of historic artefacts that spans more than 3,000 years and includes art, jewellery, photos, sculpture and fashion, plus exhibitions, special events and more (see Museums section).

Madame Tussauds

See amazingly life-like wax figures of famous people, including the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (pictured, see Sightseeing listing).

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Another great place where you can experience the majesty of London is Hampton Court Palace. Handel’s Fireworks Music and Illuminations will take place in the riverside Privy Garden at the historic palace (14 Sep; p. 28).

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More than 2,000 years ago, the Romans settled on the banks of the River Thames and ‘Londinium’ was born. Its position as the ‘gateway to the sea’ enabled an easy trading route. But the Thames is more than London’s lifeline; in many ways it’s the cultural heart of the city, too.

In celebration of this, for the first time ever the capital will be hosting the Totally Thames festival (p. 42), which runs throughout September and is supported by the Mayor of London. The event showcases a variety of activities and sights including arts, culture, music and more, all of which take place either on, or beside, the river.

The Mayor’s Thames Festival, which has taken place every year for the past two decades, has now been incorporated into Totally Thames this year to make the biggest ever, longest-lasting festival of its kind. Along the staggering 42-mile citywide stretch of the Thames, you can enjoy a floating art fair and large-scale sculptures, as well as a river race, films, bonfires and beachcombing.

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‘This month will see a fleet of up to 50 tall ships from around the world sail from Falmouth in Cornwall to Royal Greenwich, kicking off the start of the five-day Royal Greenwich Tall Ships Festival (5-9 Sep), the first London has seen in over 25 years. The sight of the sails and rigging of these ships descending on the Thames will be amazing – I’m sure that when visitors get their first glimpse of it, it will be a moment they’ll never forget.

Royal Greenwich and Falmouth share a fantastic maritime heritage, so it seems fitting that these two spectacular locations should be connected by the regatta. Sailboats immediately conjure up a sense of adventure, excitement and anticipation that everyone can identify with – ever since Homer told the story of Odysseus, sailboats have sparked our imagination, so we anticipate plenty of people.

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5 fun ways to explore the river Tour the Thames at high speed with ThamesJet, the fastest river cruise in London. Climb aboard a jet-powered inflatable boat at Westminster Pier and race down the river, passing landmarks like Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. You will appreciate the waterproof clothing provided on this wild ride (p. 47).

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Cruise through the heart of the city in style with a City Cruises tour. The leading sightseeing tour on the Thames offers many opportunities to see some of London’s most beloved attractions along the river, from Big Ben to Greenwich Palace.

Sit back, relax and enjoy spectacular views of the capital with its onboard commentary (p. 44).

Use the river to hop from Tate Britain to Tate Modern on a connecting boating service that’s decorated in the trademark coloured spots of British artist Damien Hirst. See the new exhibition about Romantic landscape painter JMW Turner (Late Turner – Painting Set Free; from 10 Sep; p. 61) at Tate Britain in Millbank, before heading to see The Cut-Outs

by Impressionist Henri Matisse at Tate Modern in Bankside (to 7 Sep; p. 61). Transportation between each gallery is available via the Tate Boat, a service running every 40 minutes between the galleries during opening times (tate.org.uk/visit/tate-boat).

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To follow the river from above, look no further than The London Helicopter. Book a 20-minute flight over some of the city’s most notable landmarks, including St Paul’s Cathedral and Tower Bridge. The helicopter departs from the London Heliport at Battersea (p. 44).

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he observant among you may notice some particularly well-dressed visitors this month.

The stylish hoards are likely to be attending London Fashion Week (LFW; 12-16 Sep), when fashion editors and other industry insiders check out the latest catwalk shows, which, sadly, are not open to the public. Thankfully, hot on LFW’s heels comes an opportunity to feel like a fashionista yourself.

Vodafone London Fashion Weekend (18-21 Sep) at Somerset House utilises Fashion Week’s exhibition and catwalk venue to host an exciting programme of shows, events, talks and shopping opportunities.

Crammed full of things to see and do, fashion lovers can expect a paradise of pop-up shops, hair and beauty

workshops and clothes for sale at fashion-insider prices. Ticket holders can browse items from designers such as Linda Farrow, Kate Sheridan and Pauric Sweeney, plus glean top tips from fashion editors, stylists and trend experts at free talks.

World-renowned fashion website theoutnet.com will also be hosting this year’s Trend Shows; presenting the latest looks and explaining how to make them work for you. As well as this, designer catwalk shows hosted by famous brands such as Amanda Wakeley and Nicholas Oakwell will be showcasing their seasonal collections.

Visitors will also have the chance to overhaul not just their wardrobe but their beauty regime with the help of skincare and make-up advice from beauty teams. Massages and manicures designed to rejuvenate tired bodies will also be on offer.

Tickets £20-£130.

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If you love to indulge in retail therapy, then you can’t miss Vogue: Fashion’s Night Out (23 Sep). For one night only, Vogue magazine will be teaming up with the hottest shops on Oxford Street and Regent Street to bring a night of shopping discounts, in-store events and much more; 6pm-11pm).

Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman promises ‘a great mix of department stores, high-street and designer brands’ as well as a selection of Vogue staff on hand to offer styling advice. vogue.co.uk/event/ fashion’s-night-out.

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INTERVIEW With a career spanning six decades, English designer Zandra Rhodes is fashion royalty. As she celebrates her 74th birthday this month, we catch up with the woman who founded London’s Fashion and Textile Museum, has been heralded as the ‘princess of punk’ and was recently made a Dame. By David G Taylor You’re famously quoted as saying ‘I am tired of good taste’. Does that still hold true for you?

What we do today gradually becomes accepted and ‘run of the mill’. Therefore we must try to re-look and create bad taste that then becomes good taste.

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What parts of your career are you most proud of?

Well, being made a Dame!

Also, designing the elegant pink dress that Princess Diana wore for a 1986 state banquet in Kyoto, Japan. I’m proud of my original textile designs that led me to create dresses which were influenced by the prints.

And I love my 1977 Conceptual Chic Collection, with its tears and beaded safety pins, which was copied by Versace.

Will you be attending any shows during September’s London Fashion Week?

I try, but I am always so busy showing my own! I have been designing bags for The Haven Breast Cancer Support Centres and Tackle Prostate Cancer charities and, together with Greyshott, will be launching these at City Hall this month.

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I’ll also be at Sterling Furniture in Glasgow for my Ashley Wilde bed linen collection.

part of my travelling exhibition Zandra Rhodes: A Lifelong Love Affair with Textiles.

Any British design talents we should look out for?

Piers Atkinson and Kitty Joseph. Please look them both up – they are fabulous!

What inspires your work?

My friends, and going on sketching holidays with my sculptor friend Andrew Logan.

The Fashion & Textile Museum’s new exhibition is Knitwear: Chanel to Westwood (from 19 Sep).

Which knitwear designers excite you the most?

Chanel was the first, but Sonia Rykiel does gorgeous classics as well as fun knitwear.

Tell me about the ‘Zandra on the Pier’ collection?

It’s made up of scarves from couture prints, T-shirts and my handbag range in some lovely colours with jacquard linings and metal signature detailing.

It’s available at the Seaweed & Salt boutique on Southwold Pier and other UK shops.

How did you feel about being called the ‘princess of punk’ by The Metropolitan Museum of Art? I was very honoured that The Met featured my clothes. They offered to buy them but they’re

What else are you doing?

I have a fabulous ethical cotton collection with People Tree, and I’m launching my fashion drawings at London’s Gray Modern & Contemporary Art (11-16 Sep; graymca.co.uk).

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Nothing is more quintessentially English than afternoon tea, a light meal of freshly brewed tea, sandwiches, scones, clotted cream and preserves. Many London hotels and restaurants keep this popular ritual alive by serving the classic afternoon tea, but some put their own spin on the tradition. Here are a few of our favourite spots for a more unique experience.

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Enjoy it French style Experience the exquisite savoury and sweet delicacies of French master patissier Eric Lanlard.

The Jumeirah Carlton’s tea offering, À Consommer Sans Modération, boasts soothing sounds from the hotel’s resident harpist. Jumeirah Carlton London, 2 Cadogan Place, SW1X 9PY. 020 7235 1234. jumeirah.com.

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4 Step back in time with a vintage Victorian tea Set in a cocktail bar’s recreation of the home of Phileas Fogg, the adventurer from Around the World in 80 Days fame, this elegant tea is served on bone china. It’s hosted by the ‘Duchess of Bedford’ who started the afternoon tea trend in the 19th century. Mr Fogg’s, 15 Bruton Lane, WIJ 6JD. 020 7036 0608. mr-foggs.com. Piccadilly Circus. Map C4.

Tea and a tour of Parliament

Take tea in the Terrace Pavilion at the House of Commons to enjoy elegant surroundings and views of the River Thames. Booking a 100-minute Tour Plus Afternoon Tea at the Houses of Parliament (p. 28) lets you experience two British traditions in one go (Wed-Fri from 17 Sep).

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See the capital’s sights while enjoying an afternoon tea on a vintage double decker bus, courtesy of BB Bakery in Covent Garden. You can reserve a place via the website and gluten-free and vegetarian options are available.

Belvedere Road, SE1 7PB. 020 7237 3392. bbbakery.co.uk.

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At Wilbur & Gussie, you can choose from a quintessentially British selection of fine and affordable handbags. The shop’s collection of printed silk clutch bags are a hit with celebrities such as the actress Elizabeth McGovern.

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Why not treat your loved ones to a unique and luxurious London gift from Les Senteurs, Britain’s oldest independent perfumery? This family-run shop features luxury scents for every taste, and the shop staff are eager to help you find the perfect fragrance.

In addition to perfumes, Les Senteurs also offers scented candles, bath and body products and more.

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Another option is The Lockhart. Its menu features classic fare from the American South with an English twist. Using the finest and freshest ingredients, The Lockhart fuses traditional English flavours with those of New Mexico, Louisiana and Texas, serving up dishes such as beef with peanut miso, and gumbo with smoked duck.

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Fancy a tipple?

The Lockhart, 22-24 Seymour Place, W1H 7NL. 020 3011 5400. lockhartlondon.com.

Don’t have time for a sit-down meal, but fancy a refreshment nonetheless?

Inspired by the wine bars of Spain and Italy, Vinoteca doubles as a wine shop and serves high-quality wines in a great atmosphere. The bar features a rotating selection of 25 wines, while the shop offers more than 280 wine options. Vinoteca’s chefs create a changing daily menu featuring delicious dishes such as cured meats and bavette steak.

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The setting is pretty special, too – housed in a former Edwardian ballroom, the amazing space is filled with exotic plants, a 40ft Moghul waterfall and antique Indian artefacts.

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Just past London’s main shopping district of Oxford Street lies an eclectic escape from the city: Portman Village.

Accessible from only two streets, this delightful refuge from the hustle and bustle is home to chic boutiques, cafés and restaurants.

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Directory BuyMyWardrobe, 17 Seymour Place, W1H 5BF. 020 7258 7548. buymywardrobe.com.

Les Senteurs, 2 Seymour Place, W1H 7NA. 020 7183 5842. lessenteurs.com.

Vinoteca, 15 Seymour Place, W1H 5BD. 020 7724 7288. vinoteca.co.uk.

Wilbur & Gussie, 20 New Quebec Street, W1H 7RZ. 020 3597 8772. wilbur andgussie.com.

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Besides boutiques, Portman Village is known for its range of great dining spots. One is the award-winning La Porte des

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Sneak a peek behind closed doors The Thames Barrier, The Queen’s Chapel at St James’s Palace, Middle Temple Hall, The Gherkin and Westminster’s HM Treasury (above) are among the 800 buildings flinging open their doors for Open House London (20-21 Sep; p. 42).

The capital’s largest annual festival of architecture and design gives free public access during a weekend crammed with rare opportunities to explore, admire and learn about the city’s amazing architecture, including some of its most iconic buildings and secret spaces you’d never normally see.

British architect Lord Rogers, the man behind structures such as the Millennium Dome (now known as The O2 complex),

explains what it’s about. ‘Open House is a wonderful concept,’ he says, ‘that helps break down the barrier between the public and the architectural profession.’

Now in its 22nd year, you’ll find some of the participating buildings have architects on site, giving talks and tours of some of the buildings they’ve designed. It’s organised by non-profit outfit Open-City and is free. You can queue up to see many structures, but a few will require you to book in advance, so check the website and plan ahead.

There you’ll also find details of Open House Junior activities for kids and families, from model making to quiz trails, and get the chance to join the Archikids!

club that is designed to engage youngsters (archikids.org.uk).

Even if you’re not in town for Open House London Weekend, you can still learn about London landmarks on one of a series of bookable monthly Open-City London Architecture Tours.

Costing around £24.50-£35.50 they take place all year round, and include the popular ‘City of London (in) spires’ and ‘King’s Cross Renaissance’ walking tours, as well as photography tours, boat tours and a chance to see architecture on your bike.

You could even join Maggie’s Culture Crawl (19 Sep), a moonlit walk through London to raise money for cancer centres.

For details of all these events, visit londonopenhouse.org.

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SIGHTSEEING KEY INFORMATION To dial in the UK, remove the first 0 and add 44.

Prices listed here are for tickets bought in person, unless otherwise stated – reductions may be available online.

Admission prices and opening hours can change at short notice, while qualifying ages for ‘child’ admission and last entrance times vary – check with the venue before your visit.

Map: refers to the grid coordinates on our Central London Map. Transport symbols: see Contents for key, p. 5.

TBC: To Be Confirmed.

APSLEY HOUSE Known as ‘Number One London’, this elegant house was home to the first Duke of Wellington.

It has a fine art collection, including wonderful paintings by Velázquez and Rubens. Wed-Sun 11am-5pm. Admission £6.90, child £4.10.

149 Piccadilly, Hyde Park Corner, W1J 7NT. 020 7499 5676. english-heritage.org.uk.

Hyde Park Corner. Map D4.

ARCELORMITTAL ORBIT This observation tower, designed by Turner Prize-winner Anish Kapoor, is Britain’s largest public sculpture at 114.5 metres (376 ft). Climb it for unrivalled views over the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park (p. 37). Daily 10am-6pm. Tickets £15, child £7. Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, E20 2SS. 0333 800 8099. arcelormittalorbit. com.

Stratford. Off map.

BANQUETING HOUSE This 17th-century building was designed for James I, with a painted ceiling by baroque artist Peter Paul Rubens. Daily 10am-5pm.

General admission £6.60, child free. Whitehall, SW1A 2ER. 020 3166 6000. hrp.org.uk.

Charing Cross. Map C6.

BATTERSEA PARK CHILDREN’S ZOO Charming zoo featuring small animals including monkeys, a petting farm and a play area. Daily 10am-5.30pm. Admission £8.75, child £6.50, family £28. Battersea Park, Chelsea Gate, SW11 4NJ. 020 7924 5826. battersea parkzoo.co.uk.

Battersea Park. Off map.

BUCKINGHAM PALACE The palace has been the official residence of Britain’s sovereigns since 1837. Each summer, the 19 state rooms open to the public. To 28 Sep: Royal Childhood. Exhibition about royal children.

Look out for evening tours. Daily 9.30am-6.30pm (last admission 4.15pm). Admission £19.75, under-17s £11.25, under-5s free. Buckingham Palace, SW1A 1AA. 020 7766 7300. royal collection.org.uk. St James’s Park. Map D5.

CEREMONY OF THE KEYS Each night since 1340, the Tower of London’s (p. 38) gates are locked at 9.53pm and the keys delivered to the warden. To watch for free, two months in advance, send names, dates and an SAE to: Ceremony of the Keys Office, Tower of London, Tower Hill, EC3N 4AB. 020 3166 6278. hrp.org.uk.

Tower Hill. Map C9.

Food and music combine for a delicious new southeast London happening. The OnBlackheath Festival (13-14 Sep) boasts a silent disco, fringe theatre, street food, a farmers’ market, mixology demonstrations and lots more.

Food lovers can watch chefs in action, with the Michelin-starred Richard Bainbridge (Morstan Hall), Simon Hulstone (The Elephant) and Adam Simmonds among them. Gizzi Erskine (left) from TV’s Drop Down Menu hosts Gizzi’s Chef’s Club, where guests can tuck into meals whipped up by top chefs.

Meanwhile, music fans can catch an eclectic line-up of acts across two stages including Massive Attack, Grace Jones, Athlete, Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls, Aloe Blacc, Imelda May and live DJ sets. Blackheath, SE3 0UA. 0871 230 7157. onblackheath.com.

Lewisham. Off map.

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THE CRYSTAL The world’s first centre dedicated to improving knowledge of urban sustainability. The recent landmark (a sustainable cities initiative by Siemens) features an interactive exhibition and events. Tues-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat & Sun

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Mingle with Pearly Kings and Queens The East End tradition of Pearly Kings and Queens dates back to the 19th century, when street sweeper and charity collector Henry Croft decorated his uniform with mother-ofpearl buttons and found his unusual look helped to raise his profile and more money.

If you only know this slice of Cockney culture from Disney’s film Mary Poppins, experience it for real at London’s Pearly Kings and Queens Harvest Festival Parade and Service (28 Sep).

Find music and entertainment taking place in Guildhall Yard from 1pm, followed by a parade to Cheapside’s St Mary-le-Bow Church (famous for its ‘Bow Bells’) for a 3pm service.

It’s all free, but donations to the Whitechapel Mission are requested. Guildhall Yard, off Gresham Street, EC2 2EJ. pearlysociety.co.uk.

Mansion House/St Paul’s. Map B8.

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10am-7pm. Admission £8; conc £5. One Siemens Brothers Way, Royal Victoria Docks, E16 1GB. 020 7055 6400. thecrystal.org.

Royal Victoria. Off map.

CHELSEA PHYSIC GARDEN London’s oldest botanic garden, founded in 1673 as the Apothecaries’ Garden. See 5,000 species of plants, many of them medicinal, take a free guided tour and see tropical plants in the glasshouses. Tues-Fri & Sun 11am-6pm; 11am10pm on 3 Sep (last entry 8.30pm). Admission £9.90, child free. 66 Royal Hospital Road, SW3 4HS. 020 7352 5646. chelseaphysic garden.co.uk.

Charing Cross. Map C6.

CUTTY SARK This 19th-century ship is the world’s last surviving tea clipper. Reopened in 2012 after major restoration work, explore above and below decks, with interactive displays. 5-9 Sep: Royal Greenwich Tall Ships Festival. Meet the ship’s captain, take part in the Tiny Tall Ships workshop and catch shanty singers on deck (p. 10). Daily 10am-5pm. Adult £13.50, child £7. King William Walk, SE10 9HT. 020 8312 6608. rmg.co.uk.

Cutty Sark Greenwich. Map inset.

DENNIS SEVERS’ HOUSE This unique, atmospheric venue was opened by the artist Dennis Severs in 1979 as a ‘living painting’. Ten rooms, from the cellar to the attic, illustrate the life of a family of Huguenot weavers from the 17th to 19th century. Open on select days and evenings; please check website for more info. Admission £7-£14. 18 Folgate Street, E1 6BX. 020 7247 4013. dennissevers house.co.uk.

Liverpool Street. Map A9.

ELTHAM PALACE & GARDENS The remains of a medieval palace, Henry VIII’s childhood home, plus the adjacent 1930s Art Deco masterpiece built by the Courtauld family.

Enjoy the beautiful landscaped gardens, plus the new children’s play area. Sun-Thurs 10am-6pm. Admission £10.20, child £6.10.

Court Yard, SE9 5QE. 020 8294 2548. english-heritage.org.uk.

Eltham. Off map.

FULHAM PALACE This 15th-century building was the summer retreat of the Bishops of London, and is now a museum with gardens, a café and an art gallery. Mon-Thurs 12.30pm-4.30pm; Sun and Bank Holidays noon-5pm. Admission free.

Bishop’s Avenue, SW6 6EA. 020 7736 3233. fulhampalace.org.

Putney Bridge. Off map.

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PEARLY KING AND QUEEN PHOTO COURTESY OF PEARLY KINGS AND QUEENS HARVEST FESTIVAL PARADE AND SERVICE

CHANGING THE GUARD At 11.30am on alternate days, (even numbers this month) watch the changing of the Queen’s Guard on the Palace’s forecourt. There is no ceremony in very wet weather. Buckingham Palace, The Mall, SW1A 1AA. 020 7766 7300.

Victoria Green Park. Map D5. The Mounted Guard Changing Ceremony takes place Mon-Sat 11am; Sun 10am. The mounted sentries change every hour. Horse Guards Parade, Whitehall, SW1A 1DH. 020 7801 2519. royal. gov.uk. St James’s Park/Green Park. Map C6.

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GO APE! An exhilarating treetop adventure playground for all ages. Negotiate ladders, bridges and ziplines while attached to a reassuring harness. Staff are on-hand throughout the three-and-a-half hour experience. Open Tues-Sun; check for times.

General admission £32; child £24. Trent Park, Cockfosters Road, EN4 0PS. 0843 770 3086. goape.co.uk. Cockfosters. Off map.

HAM HOUSE AND GARDENS One of Europe’s greatest 17th-century houses, with supposedly haunted gardens.

To 2 Nov: Titian’s Ghosts. Enjoy specially created artwork while Titian’s original paintings undergo conservation. House Sat-Thurs noon-4pm.

Gardens, shop and Orangery Café daily 10am-5pm. House and garden: adult £10, child £5. Garden, cafe and stairs only: £4, child £2.

Ham Street, TW10 7RS. 020 8940 1950. nationaltrust.org.uk.

Richmond. Off map.

HAMPTON COURT PALACE Once home to King Henry VIII, this magnificent Tudor palace and famous maze is set in 60 acres of parkland. To 30 Nov: The Glorious

Georges. Season of events and exhibitions celebrating the 300th anniversary of the Hanoverian succession to the throne (p. 8).

5, 7, 21, 26-28 Sep: Salacious Gossip Tours. Sex, Celebrity & Scandal at Court. Book for special evening tours. Tickets £25. Palace, maze and gardens admission £18.20, child £9.10; maze only £4.40, child £2.75. Hampton Court, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9AU. 0844 482 7777. hrp.org.uk.

Hampton Court. Off map.

HMS BELFAST Permanently moored on the River Thames, this ship is Europe’s only surviving World War II cruiser. Explore its nine decks for an insight into life on board for sailors, with regular family events and tours (p. 51). 6-7 Sep: Cracking Codes. Take part in family sessions to intercept messages and make up your own code. Daily 10am-6pm (last admission 5pm). Admission £15.50, child free. Queen’s Walk, off Tooley Street, SE1 2JH. 020 7940 6300. iwm.org.uk.

London Bridge. Map C9.

HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY MUSEUM Discover the history and everyday life of the mounted guards who participate in Changing the Guard, including working their horses in 18th-century stables. Daily inspection at 4pm.

Daily 10am-6pm. Admission £7, child £5.

Horse Guards, Whitehall, SW1A 2AX. 020 7930 3070. householdcavalrymuseum. co.uk.

Westminster. Map D6.

HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT The site of British Parliament since 1265, this building was constructed in the 19th century in neo-gothic style, with the famous bell Big Ben.

Our Make a date with fete pick Head down to southeast London for the annual Bermondsey Street Festival (20 Sep). It’s a quaint, village fete-style outdoor fair that is taking place on and around Bermondsey Street, Tanner Street Park and Bermondsey Square.

You’ll find the pavements and pathways lined with stalls selling arts and crafts, fashion and food, plus entertainment including live acoustic music, catwalk fashion extravaganzas and even a pet dog show.

For full details, visit bermondseystreet festival.org.uk.

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GOLDEN HINDE II A full-size reconstruction of Sir Francis Drake’s 16th-century ship, in which he circumnavigated the globe. Look out for Tudor Fun Days and dressing-up workshops (p. 51). 5 Sep: Tiller Flat Folk Club. Live folk music evening. Daily 10am-5.30pm, please check for occasional closures. General admission £7, child £5 (check prices for special tours). 1 Pickfords Wharf, Clink Street, SE1 9DG. 020 7403 0123. goldenhinde.com.

London Bridge. Map C8.

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Explore Wembley Stadium and experience ‘The Home of Football’ Follow in the footsteps of Wembley legends and discover the England Dressing Room, Player’s Tunnel, Pitchside, The Royal Box and much, much more.

It’s only 2 stops from Baker Street!

Visit wembleystadium.com/tours or call 0844 800 2755 Tours depart daily at 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 and 16:00 *Tours do not operate on Wembley event days. Please check website before travelling.

SIGHTSEEING Watch debates free from the Public Galleries, or enjoy an audio or guided tour of areas including the Queen’s Robing Room and the Lords and Commons Chambers (most Saturdays).

Opening days and times vary, so check ahead (p. 18). 20-21 Sep: Open House. Extra parts of the building will be open for this unique weekend (p. 23); please check for details. Audio tours £17.50, child £7/free. Guided tour £25, child £10. Afternoon tea (only permitted with a tour ticket) £27.50. Parliament Square, SW1A 0AA. 0844 847 1672. parliament.uk/visiting.

Westminster. Map D6.

the early 1800s. Discover hidden gems such as Queen Charlotte’s cottage and a collection of prints portraying the King (palace daily 10am-5.30pm). Gardens open 9.30am-6pm; glasshouses and galleries 9.30am-5.30pm.

The Temperate House is closed for restoration until 2018. Admission £15, child free. Kew, Richmond, TW9 3AB. 020 8332 5655. kew.org.

Kew Gardens. Off map.

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SEA LIFE LONDON AQUARIUM One of Europe’s largest aquaria, with 500 species of global marine life and walk-through tank tunnels, including the scary THE JEWEL TOWER glass walkway above 16 sharks. Enjoy the VIP Built around 1365 to house Edward III’s Turtle Feeding Experience (tickets £55), or go treasures, this building is one of only two left from Snorkelling with Sharks (£125). Mon-Thurs the medieval Palace of Westminster after an 1834 10am-7pm (last entry 6pm). General admission fire. Daily 10am-6pm. Admission £4, child £2.40. £22.68, child £17.55. Joint tickets with London Abingdon Street, SW1P 3JX. 020 7222 2219.

Eye, London Dungeon and Madame Tussauds english-heritage.org.uk. Westminster. Map D6. available. County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, SE1 7PB. 0871 663 1678. visitsealife.

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Westminster. Map D6.

This elegant 19th-century building was home to romantic poet John Keats, exhibiting his paintings, books, letters and household items.

Tues-Sun 1pm-5pm. Admission £5.50, child free. Keats Grove, NW3 2RR. 020 7332 3868. cityoflondon.gov.uk. Hampstead. Off map.

KENSINGTON PALACE This royal residence was Princess Diana’s last home. To Jul 2015: Fashion Rules: Dresses from the Collections of HM the Queen, Princess Margaret and Diana. Exhibition of exquisite dresses which explore how Royal figures represented the spirit of each decade.

To Nov: The Glorious Georges. Season of events and exhibitions celebrating the 300th anniversary of the Hanoverian succession to the throne. Daily 10am-6pm (last admission 5pm). Admission £16.50, child (under 16s) free. Kensington Gardens, W8 4PX. 0844 482 7777. hrp.org.uk.

High Street Kensington/Queensway. Map C1.

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW Better known as Kew Gardens, this botanical research centre and World Heritage Site contains thousands of plant species from across the globe, with Victorian tropical greenhouses and a stunning Chinese pagoda.

Take the Xstrata Treetop Walkway for great views. To 7 Sep: Plantasia. Summer displays of botanical wonders and experiences, including Barefoot Walk and Plant Family Croquet.

To 28 Sep: Kew Palace. Where George III hid from the public during his bouts of madness in

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The UK’s largest art book event returns to the Whitechapel Gallery. The sixth annual London Art Book Fair (26-28 Sep) will be the biggest yet with 94 exhibitors from around the world.

Alongside top publishing houses such as Thames & Hudson, you’ll also find rare and unusual books and prints from independent publishers, artists and presses.

Look out for a series of talks, screenings, book signings and performances with leading artists and writers. Admission is free. Open Fri 11am-9pm; Sat-Sun 11am-6pm.

Whitechapel Gallery, 77-82 Whitechapel High Street, E1 7QX. 020 7522 7888. londonart bookfair.org. Aldgate East. Off map.

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SIGHTSEEING THE LONDON BRIDGE EXPERIENCE An exciting history lesson describing the past of the 1,700-year-old London Bridge site, and scare attraction (p. 37). Tickets include The London Tombs that are housed in a former plague pit. Hollywood-style wizardry and actors bring it all to life. The Guardian Angel Tour is suitable for children under 11. Sun-Fri 10am-5pm; Sat 10am-6pm. Admission £24, child £18 (online discounts available). 2-4 Tooley Street, SE1 2SY. 0800 043 4666. thelondonbridgeexperience. com.

London Bridge. Map C8.

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LONDON DUNGEON Actors and special effects evoke ghoulish encounters from 1,000 years of Britain’s past in a grimly comedic style. Not for small children or the faint-hearted. To 7 Sep: Carnivale Sideshow.

Live shows with a fairground theme. Mon-Wed & Fri 10am-5pm; Thurs 11am-5pm; Sat & Sun 10am-6pm. General admission £25.20, child £19.80 (online discounts available). Joint tickets with London Eye, London Aquarium and Madame Tussauds available. County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, SE1 7PB. 0871 423 2240. thedungeons.com.

Waterloo. Map C6.

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Aquatic animal encounters

1. Humboldt penguins (pictured above) at ZSL London Zoo, p. 34.

2. Red bellied piranhas at Sea Life London Aquarium, p. 31.

3. Spotted jellyfish at Horniman Museum, p. 53.

4. Asian short-clawed otters at WWT London Wetland Centre, p. 42.

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SIGHTSEEING EDF ENERGY LONDON EYE This London icon is one of the world’s largest observation wheels. Interactive screens in each pod give an insight into landmarks on view. Enjoy the Champagne Experience with a glass of bubbly in a pod (tickets £35.04).

Ride and river tour packages available, plus joint tickets with the London Aquarium, Madame Tussauds and the London Dungeon. Daily 10am-8.30pm. Tickets from £20.95, child £15. South Bank, SE1 7PB. 0871 781 3000. londoneye.com.

Waterloo. Map C6.

MADAME TUSSAUDS Pose with life-sized wax figures of famous people from the worlds of entertainment, politics, sport and history, from David Beckham to Barack Obama. Don’t miss the terrifying Chamber of Horrors and Scream experiences. Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm; Sat & Sun 9am-6pm. Admission £30, child £25.80 (online discounts available).

Joint tickets with the London Eye, London Dungeon and London Aquarium available.

Marylebone Road, NW1 5LR. 0871 894 3000. madametussauds.com. Baker Street. Map A4.

ZSL LONDON ZOO Immerse yourself in the animal kingdom at the world’s oldest scientific zoo, with more than 750 species including gorillas, meerkats, giraffes, lions and zebras. Check out the Tiger Territory and its endangered Sumatran residents, now with three tiger cubs. There’s a colourful aquarium, an exotic reptile house and Penguin Beach. Regular feeding times. 14 Sep: London Zoo Stampede.

A unique 10km fun run through the zoo before it opens, for all abilities. Booking essential. Daily 10am-6pm (last entry 5pm). Admission from £26, child £18.50 (online discounts available).

Regent’s Park, NW1 4RY. 020 7722 3333. zsl.org. Camden Town. Map A4.

THE MONUMENT This beautiful stone column was built in 1677 to commemorate the 1666 Great Fire of London, where you can see architect and scientist Sir Christopher Wren’s laboratory.

Daily 9.30am-6pm (last admission 5.30pm).

Admission £4, child £2. Joint tickets with the Tower Bridge Exhibition available. Monument Street, EC3R 6BD. 020 7626 2717. themonument.info. Monument. Map C8.

OLD ROYAL NAVAL COLLEGE This baroque masterpiece, part of the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site, is the home of British naval training, with costumed characters

Take in striking architecture, extraordinary events and delicious food at St Martin-in-the-Fields Trafalgar Square.

The new Café in the Courtyard is open from April – October. +44 (0)20 7766 1100 www.smitf.org DAILY WORSHIP | CONCERTS | JAZZ | CAFÉS | SHOP | BRASS RUBBING

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SIGHTSEEING and tours. Grounds open daily 8am-6pm; Painted Hall, Chapel and Discover Greenwich visitor centre open daily 10am-5pm. Tours noon and 1pm; £5, child free. Admission free. Greenwich, SE10 9NN. 020 8269 4799. ornc.org.

Cutty Sark Greenwich, or take a boat (see River Thames box). Map inset.

only thatched roof in London. Check for tours of the new Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. Globe exhibition daily 9am-5.30pm. Tours 10am-5pm.

Admission £13.50, child £8. Playhouse tours: adult £10, child £7. 21 New Globe Walk, SE1 9DT. 020 7902 1400. shakespearesglobe.com.

Blackfriars. Map C8.

QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK Site of the London 2012 Olympic Games, this vast park is now open to the public (p. 78). Visit the Aquatics Centre and ArcelorMittal Orbit observation tower (p. 24). Park open 24 hours daily. Admission free. Stratford, E20 2ST. 0800 072 2110. queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk.

Stratford. Off map.

THE VIEW FROM THE SHARD Ascend the tallest building in Western Europe (310 metres) to enjoy the panoramic views of London from its viewing platforms, including an outdoor terrace. Sun-Wed 10am-7pm; Thurs-Sat 10am-10pm (last entry one hour earlier). Advance booking recommended.

General admission £29.95, child £23.95 (online discounts available). Joiner Street, SE1 9SP. theviewfromtheshard.com. 0844 499 7111.

London Bridge. Map C9.

RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! This curiosity-filled museum has more than 700 artefacts over six floors, from a shrunken head to an albino alligator and the world’s tallest man. Venture into the Mirror Maze, and the Dungeon Zone for a dose of frightening fun. Daily 10am-midnight (last entry 10.30pm).

Admission £26.95, child £19.95, family £79.95.

1 Piccadilly Circus, W1J ODA. 020 3238 0022. ripleyslondon.com. Piccadilly Circus. Map C5.

JACK THE RIPPER PHOTO COURTESY OF THE LONDON BRIDGE EXPERIENCE

ROYAL MEWS Built by John Nash in 1825, this beautiful part of Buckingham Palace houses the Queen’s vehicles and horses, including the new Diamond Jubilee State Coach. Here you can witness daily life and learn about the mews’ history.

Open daily 10am-5pm (last admission 4.15pm).

Admission £8.75, child £5.40. The Mall, SW1W 1QH. 020 7766 7302. royalcollection. org.uk.

Victoria Green Park. Map D6.

ROYAL OBSERVATORY The home of Greenwich Mean Time. Its Planetarium screens regular space-related films.

To 4 Jan 2015: Longitude Punk’d. A Steampunkstyle exhibition which reinterprates science and the 18th-century desire to find longitude at sea.

Daily 10am-5pm; planetarium times vary. General admission £6.35, child £2.25; Planetarium £6.50, child £4.50; entry to the Astronomy Centre is free. Blackheath Avenue, SE10 8XJ. 020 8858 4422. rmg.co.uk.

Cutty Sark Greenwich. Map inset.

SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE THEATRE & EXHIBITION This reconstruction of Shakespeare’s original Elizabethan Globe Theatre has fascinating exhibition spaces. The building has the

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Enjoy frightfully good scares Situated in a 16th-century plague pit under the southern end of London Bridge, and with reports of actual paranormal activity on site, the London Bridge Experience & London Tombs (p. 32) couldn’t be more atmospheric.

Actors and special effects bring to life 2,000 years of the bridge’s horrible history including vignettes in which visitors experience fleeing the Great Fire of London as well as the terror caused by a Jack the Ripper murder.

After navigating a disorientating vortex known as Hell’s Portal, braver guests are invited to run a gauntlet of terrors in the London Tombs, from zombies and giant spiders to killer clowns and a chainsaw-wielding maniac.

It’s heart-stopping stuff – be prepared to be very frightened. Review by David G Taylor.

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SIGHTSEEING SOMERSET HOUSE This neo-classical 18th-century building houses the famous Courtauld Gallery (p. 60), as well as cafés, restaurants and a fountain courtyard.

To 5 Oct: Time: Tattoo Art Today. Original artwork from 70 top tattoo artists, including oil paintings and bronze sculpture. 18-21 Sep: London Fashion Weekend. Catwalk shows and designer shopping. Embankment level daily 10am-6pm; river terrace and Seamen’s Hall daily 8am-11pm; courtyard daily 7.30am-11pm. General admission free. Strand, WC2R 1LA. 020 7845 4600. somersethouse.org.uk. Temple. Map C6.

and a further 271 steps to the Golden Gallery for views. The crypt has monuments to famous Britons including Wren and Lord Nelson. Free tours. Mon-Sat 8.30am-4pm (last ticket). General admission £16.50, child £7.50, family £40.

St Paul’s Churchyard, EC4M 8AD. 020 7246 8350. stpauls.co.uk. St Paul’s. Map B8.

THE TOWER BRIDGE EXHIBITION This breathtaking bridge, designed in 1884, is one of London’s most famous landmarks, offering wonderful views. To 31 Dec: The Sixties. An exhibition of photographs of iconic Brits from the era, including Twiggy and ST MARTIN- IN-THE-FIELDS Michael Caine, on the bridge’s West Walkway.

Landmark Palladian church with live classical Daily 10am-6pm (last admission 5.30pm). music and a brass-rubbing centre, plus tours.

Admission £9, child £3.90. Joint tickets with Enjoy Jazz in the Crypt performances on selected The Monument available. Tower Bridge Road, Weds at 8pm in the Café in the Crypt. Check for SE1 2UP. 020 7403 3761. towerbridge.org.uk. opening times and listings; some recitals free.

Tower Hill. Map C9.

Admission free; brass rubbing from £4.50.

Trafalgar Square, WC2N 4JJ. 020 7766 1100.

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Charing Cross. Map C6.

The historic landmark includes the Bloody Tower, Traitors’ Gate and the Jewel House, ST PAUL’S CATHEDRAL home of the glittering Crown Jewels. Enjoy free Sir Christopher Wren’s 300-year-old cathedral guided tours by ‘Beefeaters’ (Yeoman Warders). is filled with stunning mosaics and craftsmanship. Exhibitions include Coins and Kings: The Royal Climb up the dome to the Whispering Gallery, Mint at the Tower, revealing the Mint’s 500-year

history at the Tower. To 11 Nov: The Tower of London Remembers. An installation of 800,000 ceramic poppies to mark the centenary of the World War I outbreak. Book ahead for the nightly tradition of the Ceremony of the Keys (p. 24). Tues-Sat 9am-5.30pm; Sun & Mon 10am-5.30pm. Admission £22, child £11.

Tower Hill, EC3N 4AB. 0844 482 7799. hrp.org.uk.

Tower Hill. Map C9.

UP AT THE O2 This exciting attraction at The O2 offers those with a head for heights the opportunity to walk right over the top of the iconic arena, with full harness and safety equipment. There are fantastic views over London, including Canary Wharf and Greenwich. Wheelchair access available. Open 10am, closing times vary, check website. Tickets from £26. The O2, Peninsula Square, SE10 0DX. theo2.co.uk/ upattheo2. North Greenwich. Map inset.

VINOPOLIS Discover wines and spirits from around the world on various self-guided tours. There are masterclasses and tasting events, plus two restaurants offering food and wine deals. Wed 6pm-9.30pm; Thurs & Fri 2pm-10pm; Sat

noon-9.30pm; Sun noon-6pm (last admission two hours before closing). Tastings start from £27. 1 Bank End, SE1 9BU. 020 7940 8300.

London Bridge. Map C8. vinopolis.co.uk.

THE VAULT The Hard Rock Cafe’s rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia museum contains items including the Gaultier bustier from Madonna’s Blond Ambition tour.

The venue used to protect the Queen’s treasures under the old Coutts Bank. Daily 11.30am-9pm. Admission free. Rock Shop, The Hard Rock Cafe London, 150 Old Park Lane, W1K 1QZ. 020 7514 1700. hardrock.com.

Hyde Park Corner. Map D4.

WARNER BROS. STUDIO TOUR LONDON Explore behind the scenes of the legendary Harry Potter films in The Making of Harry Potter tour. See iconic sets, including the Great Hall, Hagrid’s Hut, Diagon Alley and the Gryffindor Common Room, to learn some of the films’ secrets. Open daily, times vary, please check website for details. Admission £31, child £23.50. Studio Tour Drive, Leavesden, Hertfordshire, WD25 7LS. 0845 084 0900. wbstudiotour.co.uk.

Watford Junction. Off map.

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A ROLLING HISTORY The Heritage Gallery will feature a rotating display of treasures.

Alongside Magna Carta will sit an exhibition on the First World War; and, from 2015, you’ll be able to see the King John Charter, issued in 1215 and which granted the City of London the ability to elect its own Lord Mayor, and collections highlighting the contribution of London’s diverse communities, such as the Irish dockworkers and African-Caribbean immigrants in the late 1940s.

Following that, you could see any number of treasures from the City’s collections: Shakespeare’s house deed (containing one of only six existing originals of Shakespeare’s signature), the diary of the seventeenth century scientist and architect Robert Hooke, and a 1775 letter from John Hancock and the American Congress asking for the City’s support in the American Revolution.

What’s more, the Heritage Gallery is located right next to Guildhall Art Gallery and London’s Roman Amphitheatre, making it the perfect choice to uncover nearly 2,000 years of London’s story. From 12 September; free to view www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/ heritagegallery For information on this activity head to the City Information Centre opposite St Paul’s Cathedral (listing page 112), where you can also buy fast-track and discounted tickets for attractions around the City, and get advice from friendly, multi-lingual staff.

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SIGHTSEEING WELLINGTON ARCH Climb to the viewing galleries of this magnificent arch for panoramic views over the Royal Parks and Houses of Parliament, plus exhibitions. Daily 10am-6pm. Admission £4, child £2.40. Apsley Way, Hyde Park Corner, W1J 7JZ. 020 7930 2726. english-heritage. org.uk.

Hyde Park Corner. Map D4.

WESTMINSTER ABBEY Consecrated in 1065, this magnificent abbey is the crowning and burial site of most English monarchs. Visit Poets’ Corner, the burial place of Charles Dickens and other famous writers.

Free 30-minute organ recital most Sundays at 5.45pm. Mon, Tues & Thurs-Fri 9.30am3.30pm; Wed 9.30am-6pm; Sat 9.30am1.30pm. Admission £18, child £8, under-11s free; tour £3. 10 Dean’s Yard, SW1P 3PA. 020 7222 5152. westminster-abbey.org.

Westminster. Map D6.

WWT WETLAND CENTRE An impressive 42-hectare wildlife reserve among lakes, ponds and gardens, with more than 100 species of rare and wild birds, plus a family of otters who live in a specially-designed holt (watch them being

fed daily at 11am and 2pm). Daily 9.30am-6pm.

Admission £11.23, child (4-16) £6.27. Queen Elizabeth’s Walk, SW13 9WT. 020 8409 Barnes. Off map.

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LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL 13-21 Sep: The latest in design trends, with over 300 events and exhibitions at various venues city-wide, including an art installation in Trafalgar Square (p. 54). londondesignfestival.com.

OPEN HOUSE LONDON 20-21 Sep: See inside some of the capital’s most

iconic venues including many usually closed to the public (p. 23). londonopenhouse.org.

TOTALLY THAMES 1-30 Sep: A month-long festival celebrating

the great river, with a programme packed with cultural events, exhibitions, family fun, river races and more (p. 8). totallythames.org.

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CITY CRUISES Daily guided sightseeing tours on the Thames between Westminster, Waterloo, Tower and Greenwich piers. Lunch, tea and dinner cruises are available, plus Red River Rover for hop-on, hop-off sightseeing. Thames Circular Cruise is a 45-minute sightseeing trip (p. 12 and p. 18).

Check for prices, times and departure points.

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GHOST BUS TOURS A theatrical sightseeing tour, showing you the darker side of London on a classic 1960s Routemaster bus, with on-board actors and technical trickery. Tours run daily 7.30pm & 9pm from Northumberland Avenue (off Trafalgar Square). Tickets £21, child £15.

0844 5678 666. theghostbustours.com.

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LONDON DUCK TOURS See the capital’s iconic sights by both road and river from a bright yellow amphibious vehicle. Tour the city’s streets before taking to the River Thames with a thrilling ‘splashdown’, and a continuation of your tour on the water. You’ll see plenty of iconic London sights along the way (p. 12). Please check for departure times. Tickets £24, child £16, family £70. Chicheley Street, SE1 7PY. 020 7928 3132. londonducktours.co.uk.

Waterloo. Map D6.

THE LONDON HELICOPTER TOUR Twenty-minute tours depart from Battersea Heliport, and follow the river with unique views of the city’s landmarks including Big Ben, The Shard and The O2. From £199 per seat (p. 12). thelondonhelicopter.com. 020 7887 2626.

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www.rippertour.com On our walk we show you original Victorian photographs of the streets through which you are walking as they were in 1888.

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SIGHTSEEING a Thames River cruise. Tickets £29, child £12, family £72. 17-19 Cockspur Street, SW1Y 5BL. 020 8877 1722. theoriginaltour.com.

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ROYAL ALBERT HALL TOURS Take a 90-minute Behind the Scenes Tour around this neo-gothic Victorian concert hall, including the Royal Retiring Room, the auditorium and dressing rooms. Other tours include the Afternoon Tea Tour. Please check for dates and times. Tickets from £12.25, child £5.25. Kensington Gore, SW7 2AP. 020 7959 0558. royalalberthall.com.

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ROYAL OPERA HOUSE One of the world’s leading opera venues, the Royal Opera House is home to The Royal Opera and The Royal Ballet. Take a Backstage Tour for an insight into its history, where you may also see a production in rehearsal.

Please check for dates and prices. Bow Street, WC2E 9DD. 020 7304 4000. roh.org.uk.

Covent Garden. Map B6.

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SEE LONDON BY NIGHT TOUR Ride around the West End and City in the evening on an open-top double-decker bus for a view of the capital illuminated by neon.

Regular departures from outside The Ritz hotel in Piccadilly. Daily; six departures nightly.

Tickets £15, child £10. 150 Piccadilly, W1J 9BR. 020 7183 4744. seelondon bynight.com.

Green Park. Map C5.

BIG BUS WALKING TOURS A choice of guided tours: Ghosts by Gaslight, Harry Potter Film Locations and Royal London; routes and times vary, please check website for details. Walks are free with the Big Bus Tour, or £7 if purchased separately. Daily from Trafalgar Square ( Charing Cross).

48 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W 0RN. 020 7233 9533. bigbustours.com.

Victoria. Map D4.

DR JOHNSON’S WALKS Departing from Dr Johnson’s House, guided walks explore the Fleet Valley and St Paul’s Churchyard as the 18th-century writer knew them in his lifetime. First Wednesday of each month; no booking needed. 3pm. Tickets £5, conc £4.

Dr Johnson’s House, 17 Gough Square, EC4A 3DE. 020 7353 3745. drjohnsonshouse.org.

Chancery Lane. Map B7.

The River Thames Below are some sightseeing companies that operate trips on the River Thames.

See tfl.gov.uk/river for more details.

BOAT OPERATORS City Cruises: 020 7740 0400. citycruises.com.

KPMG Thames Clippers: High-speed hopon, hop-off catamarans leave every 20 mins.

020 7001 2222. thamesclippers.com.

SIGHTSEEING CRUISES City Cruises’ River Red Rover offers an Westminster unlimited service between and Greenwich Piers. Tickets £17, child £8.50. City Cruises’ ThamesJet. Tickets from £35, child from £21. City Cruises’ River Nights offers champagne, canapés and live jazz music on a delightful two-hour cruise.

Fri-Sat, 6.30pm. Ticket £22.

DINNER CRUISES The London Showboat (City Cruises).

Enjoy a relaxing cruise with a delicious meal, wine and cabaret. Mon-Sun board at 7.15pm (7.30pm sailing). Embark at Westminster Pier. Tickets £78 per person. 020 7740 0400. citycruises.com. Bateaux London.

Dinner and live entertainment nightly from £79 per person. Lunch cruises Tues-Sat from £34 per person. Sunday Lunch Jazz cruises from £48 per person. Departs Embankment Pier. 020 7695 1800. bateauxlondon.com.

MAIN PIERS Map references (p. 57-59): Bankside Pier: Southwark. Map C8. Embankment Pier: Embankment. Map C6. Festival Pier: Waterloo. Map C6. Greenwich Pier: Cutty Sark Greenwich for Maritime Greenwich. Map inset. North Greenwich for The O2. Millbank Pier: Pimlico. Map E6.

Tower Millennium Pier: Tower Hill. Map C9.

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Map C9. Festival Pier: Waterloo. Map C6.

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GOTOMIDTOWN More than 100 themed 45-minute tours around Bloomsbury and Holborn. Tours are free, no booking required. Check for dates and details.

The 10am & 1pm walks start by the orange information kiosk outside Holborn station; walks starting at 11am, 2pm & 5.30pm meet at the Gotomidtown tourist information shop at 56 New Oxford St, WC1B 3ST. 229-231 High Holborn, WC1V 7DA. 020 7078 7077. gotomidtown.co.uk. Holborn. Map B5.

JACK THE RIPPER TOUR Author Richard Jones of London Walking Tours devised these popular walks, offering a chilling look at the infamous murderer.

Small group numbers enhance the experience.

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Charing Cross. Map C6.

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Enjoy a museum sleepover There’s nothing quite as thrilling as staying the night in a museum. Whether you are chilled or thrilled by the prospect of sleeping among hundreds of ancient artefacts, there’s no denying that museum sleepovers are special. Luckily, London has taken note, offering a variety of experiences.

One of the original city sleepovers, Science Night at the Science Museum (p. 54) has been running since the 1990s.

On 19 Sep, children aged seven to 13 can enjoy interactive workshops set around a specific theme, watch science shows and, of course, have a sleepover

surrounded by exhibits. The next day, have breakfast and watch a film in the IMAX 3D cinema.

Dinosaurs may be extinct, but they’re still scary – especially at night, when they watch over you as you sleep. At the Natural History Museum (p. 54), children aged 7-11 can spot the T-Rex by torchlight, before taking a nap next to the diplodocus.

Step aboard the Golden Hinde II (p. 28), a reconstruction of the 16th-century ship that once belonged to explorer Sir Francis Drake. On 20 Sep, from 5pm, you can imagine life aboard the vessel at Family Overnight Living History, where

kids aged six and over can find out what it was like to be a Tudor sailor. Dressed in costume, they will learn the ship’s rules, and a sailor’s skills, before sleeping on the Gun Deck. Dinner and breakfast are provided.

If you are visiting with a UK school or youth group, then you’ll enjoy Kip in a Ship (available on most dates in Sep), where groups of 20+ people aged eight to 18 can spend the night aboard HMS Belfast (p. 28), Europe’s only surviving World War II cruiser.

Bed down in bunks, then enjoy breakfast in the onboard café in the morning.

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Prices listed are for tickets bought in person, unless otherwise stated, so reductions may be available online.

Many venues offer free general admission, but charge entry to temporary exhibitions.

Admission prices and opening hours can change at short notice, while the qualifying ages for ‘child’ admission prices vary, so check before you visit.

Map: refers to the grid coordintaes on our Central London Map. TBC: To Be Confirmed.

Transport symbols: Explained in key on p. 5.

free; guided tour prices vary. 96 Euston Road, NW1 2DB. 0843 208 1144. bl.uk/everyone.

King’s Cross St Pancras/Euston. Map A5.

THE BRITISH MUSEUM International cultural history from Ancient Egyptian mummies to the Elgin Marbles.

From 18 Sep: Ming: 50 Years That Changed China. How China became a global superpower during the Ming dynasty (p. 61).

Sat-Thurs 10am-5.30pm; Fri 10am-8.30pm.

General admission free; charges for special exhibitions. Great Russell Street, WC1B 3DG. 020 7323 8299. britishmuseum.org.

Tottenham Court Road. Map B5/6.

BANK OF ENGLAND MUSEUM The story of the Bank of England. To 31 Dec: The First World War and the Bank of England.

Its impact on the British economy. Mon-Fri 10am5pm. General admission free. Bank of England, Threadneedle Street, EC2R 8AH. 020 7601 5545. bankofengland.co.uk. Bank. Map B8.

DESIGN MUSEUM World-leading museum examining the influence of design. To 12 Oct: Louis Kahn. Focus on the career of the master builder.

From 10 Sep: Designers in Residence. Celebrating emerging talent from a selection of new designers who have created works around the theme of disruption (p. 54). Daily 10am-5.45pm. General admission £12.40, child £6.20. 28 Shad Thames, SE1 2YD. 020 7403 6933. designmuseum.org.

Tower Hill. Map C9.

BRITISH LIBRARY The world’s largest library, with temporary literary exhibitions and a permanent collection. To 12 Oct: Enduring War: Grief, Grit and Humour. How people coped during World War I. Library open Mon-Thurs 9.30am-8pm; Fri 9.30am-6pm; Sat 9.30am-5pm; Sun and bank hols 11am-5pm.

Exhibition galleries open Wed-Mon 9.30am6pm; Tues 9.30am-8pm. General admission

DR JOHNSON’S HOUSE Writer Dr Samuel Johnson compiled his first English dictionary, first published in 1755, in this impressive period home, which dates back to the 18th century.

Mon-Sat 11am-5.30pm. General admission £4.50, child £1.50. 17 Gough Square, EC4A 3DE. 020 7353 3745. drjohnsons house.org. Chancery Lane. Map B7.

Focus on a photography legend Coco Chanel, the United States Army, Vogue models and the Hollywood actresses Marlene Dietrich and Bette Davis – these are just a few of those snapped by the eminent German-born photographer Horst P Horst, who captured some of history’s most stunning people and moments.

The Victoria and Albert Museum’s Horst: Photographer of Style exhibition (from 6 Sep; p. 54) highlights some of the most impressive works of his 60-year career, presenting 250 photographs, haute-couture garments, magazines and more. The display features Horst’s best-known pieces, such as his experimental photography in the Vogue studios (left), as well as some of his lesser-known work, including nudes, travel photography, surrealist images and patterns from nature.

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FASHION AND TEXTILE MUSEUM British textile designer Zandra Rhodes is behind this hub of contemporary fashion, textiles and jewellery (p. 15).

From 19 Sep: Knitwear: Chanel to Westwood. Vintage knitwear collection.

Tues-Sat 11am-6pm; Thurs until 8pm; Sun 11am5pm. Exhibition £8.80, child free. 83 Bermondsey Street, SE1 3XF. 020 7407 8664. ftmlondon.org.

London Bridge. Map C8.

GALLERY IN THE CRYPT Find modern art and photography displayed under the famous church. To 28 Sep: London Street. Artist Yellon Ran Huang’s paintings depict modern cityscapes. Mon-Tues 8am-8pm; Wed 8am-6pm; Thurs-Sat 8am-9pm; Sun 11am-6pm.

General admission free. St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, WC2N 4JJ. 020 7766 1100. smitf.org.

Charing Cross. Map C6.

Bond vehicles ever to be displayed in the capital. It includes props and production art, as well as iconic vehicles including the white Lotus Esprit cum submarine from The Spy Who Loved Me. Admission £14.50, child £9.50.

Mon-Sun 10am-8pm; Sun 10am-7pm. 45 Wellington Street, WC2E 7BN. londonfilm museum.com. Covent Garden. Map B6.

LONDON TRANSPORT MUSEUM Museum exploring the city’s transport network.

To Mar 2015: Goodbye Piccadilly – From the Home Front to the Western Front. A look at World War II and social change. Mon-Thurs & Sat-Sun 10am-6pm; Fri 11am-6pm. General admission £15, child free. Covent Garden Piazza, WC2E 7BB. 020 7379 6344. ltmuseum.co.uk. Covent Garden. Map C6.

GEFFRYE MUSEUM Historic 18th-century almshouses with rooms recreating English interiors. To 2015: Geffrye 100: A Brief History of the Museum. The museum’s history over the past 100 years. Tues-Sun & bank hols, 10am-5pm. General admission free. 136 Kingsland Road, E2 8EA. 020 7739 9893. geffrye-museum.org.uk. Hoxton. Off map.

HANDEL HOUSE MUSEUM Composer George Frideric Handel lived here To 28 Sep: She for 36 years.

Was Despiséd: Handel and Susannah Cibber.

A look at the notorious 18th-century opera singer, who Handel chose to sing in the first performance of Messiah. Tues-Wed & Sat 10am-6pm; Thurs 10am-8pm; Sun noon-6pm. General admission £6.50, child £2 (free Sat & Sun). 25 Brook Street, W1K 4HB. 020 7495 1685. handelhouse.org. Bond Street. Map B4.

HORNIMAN MUSEUM & GARDENS Collection of the adventuring Victorian tea trader Frederick John Horniman. To 2 Nov: Extremes. Considers five extreme environments and the animals that can live in each. Daily 10.30am-5.30pm. General admission free; charges for aquarium and special exhibitions.

100 London Road, SE23 3PQ. 020 8699 1872. horniman.ac.uk. Forest Hill. Off map.

LONDON FILM MUSEUM Covent Garden’s Flower Cellars are transformed into an exhibition space dedicated to the history of film making in the capital. To March 2015: Bond in Motion. The largest collection of James

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Take your pick of the capital’s art fairs Spend an afternoon exploring the city and some of its best art at London’s autumn art festivals, scattered throughout the capital.

Tribal Art London (10-13 Sep; p. 61) will be hosting a number of exhibitors from the UK, Europe and Australia featuring their work in tribal art from across the globe. For the first time, the festival will feature photos of world cultures and contemporary art.

Looking for something more traditional?

Chelsea Antiques Fair (18-21 Sep; p. 61) is a must-visit for collectors and connoisseurs of high-quality fine art, antiques and design, while LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair (24-28 Sep; p. 61) brings together works by LAPADA (a trade association for collectors and dealers) members, ranging from £500 to £500,000.

The fair will feature exceptional antiques.

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MUSEUM OF LONDON DOCKLANDS The intriguing history of the River Thames.

To 2 Nov: Bridge. Celebrating 120 years of London’s iconic Tower Bridge. Daily 10am-6pm.

General admission free. West India Quay, E14 4AL. 020 7001 9844. museumoflondon.org.uk/ docklands.

Canary Wharf. Map inset.

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM Exhibits about nature’s many wonders (p. 51).

To 14 Sep: Sensational Butterflies. Walk among free-flying tropical butterflies. To 28 Sep: Britain: One Million Years of the Human Story. Britain’s earliest occupants.

To 7 Sep: Mammoths: Ice Age Giants. With tusks and skeletons. Daily 10am-5.50pm. General admission free; charges for special exhibitions.

Cromwell Road, SW7 5BD. 020 7942 5000. nhm.ac.uk. South Kensington. Map D2.

THE QUEEN’S HOUSE This 17th-century house, once home of Charles I’s queen, Henrietta Maria, now displays the museum’s fine art collection. Daily 10am-5pm.

General admission free. Queen’s House, Romney Road, SE10 9NF. 020 8312 6565. rmg.co.uk/ Cutty Sark. Off map. queens-house.

SCIENCE MUSEUM Enjoy changing exhibitions, an IMAX 3D cinema and more (p. 51). To 9 Nov: Joan Fontcuberta: Stranger Than Fiction. Photography exhibition that mixes fact with fiction and science with art.

Daily 10am-6pm. General admission free; charges for special exhibitions. Exhibition Road, SW7 2DD. 0870 870 4868. sciencemuseum. org.uk. South Kensington. Map D2.

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Discover great design Every year, The London Design Festival (13-21 Sep; p. 42) challenges typical concepts of conventional design. Taking place in various locations, it’s a unique way for visitors to get to know London. In the Victoria and Albert Museum’s Raphael Gallery, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby have collaborated with BMW to create a glorious distortion of the space by suspending two mirrors from the ceiling to reflect the paintings on the walls (above).

One wouldn’t usually associate disruption with a beautiful design, but the Design Museum challenges that assumption with its Designers in Residence exhibition (from 10 Sep; p. 52).

Featuring new design talent, the exhibition houses works selected by a panel of experts on the theme of ‘disruption’. The pieces explore disruptive forces in modern-day society such as technology and innovations. londondesignfestival.com

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TWININGS MUSEUM EExhibits at the home of the famous tea makers founded in 1706. Mon-Fri 9.30am-7.30pm; Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10.30am-4.30pm. General admission free. 216 Strand, WC2R 1AP. 020 7353 3511. twinings.co.uk. Temple. Off map.

VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM Fine and applied art collection.

From 6 Sep: Horst: Photographer of Style. Retrospective (p. 52). To 15 Mar: Wedding Dresses 1775-2014.

History of the wedding dress. Sat-Thurs 10am5.45pm; Fri 10am-10pm. General admission free; charges for special exhibitions. Cromwell Road, SW7 2RL. 020 7942 2000. vam.ac.uk.

South Kensington. Map D2/3.

V&A MUSEUM OF CHILDHOOD National collection of childhood objects dating back to the 16th century. To 2 Nov: Daydreams and Diaries: The Story of Jacqueline Wilson.

Exhibition on the children’s novelist. Daily 10am-5.45pm. General admission free. Charges for special exhibitions. Cambridge Heath Road, E2 9PA. 020 8983 5200. museumofchildhood. org.uk. Bethnal Green. Off map.

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MUSEUM OF LONDON The world’s largest urban history museum.

Excellent family activities and adult workshops.

To 28 Sep: Christina Broom. Highlighting the work of the pioneering press photographer, who documented life in the capital between 1903 and 1939. Daily 10am-6pm. General admission free.

150 London Wall, EC2Y 5HN. 020 7001 9844. museumoflondon.org.uk. St Paul’s. Map B8.

WALLACE COLLECTION The former Wallace family home displays its collection of Rococo art. Free hour-long tours on selected dates. Daily 10am-5pm. General admission free. Hertford House, Manchester Square, W1U 3BN. 020 7563 9500. wallace collection.org. Bond Street. Map B4.

HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY MUSEUM Explore the work of the Queen’s mounted guard, with touchscreen guides and a working stables.

General admission £7, child £5. Museum daily 10am-6pm. Horse Guards, Whitehall, SW1A 2AX. 020 7930 3070. householdcavalry museum.co.uk.

Charing Cross. Map C6.

WELLCOME COLLECTION Medicine, life and art are explored in this fascinating and sometimes bizarre collection, which includes shrunken heads and ancient remedies. Tues-Wed & Fri-Sat 10am-6pm; Thurs 10am-10pm; Sun 11am-6pm.

Admission free. 183 Euston Road, NW1 2BE. 020 7611 2222. wellcomecollection.org.

Euston. Map A5.

IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM LONDON Huge displays of conflicts, particularly those that involve Britain and the Commonwealth.

To March 2015: Truth and Memory: British Art of the First World War. British First World War art, including work from Paul Nash and William Orpen. Daily 10am-6pm. General admission free. Lambeth Road, SE1 6HZ. 020 7416 5000. iwm.org.uk. Lambeth North. Off map.

CHURCHILL WAR ROOMS Fortified bunker where Sir Winston Churchill worked during World War II, protected from the Blitz. Visit the museum and see his bedroom.

Daily 9.30am-6pm. General admission £17.50, conc £14, under-16s free. Clive Steps, King Charles Street, SW1A 2AQ. 020 7930 6961. iwm.org.uk.

Westminster. Map D5.

NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM Museum exploring Britain’s maritime history.

Mon-Sun 10am-5pm; Thurs 10am-8pm.

To 4 Jan 2015: Ships, Clocks & Stars: The Quest for Longitude. The story of the race to determine longitude (east-west position) at sea. General admission free; charges for special exhibitions.

Park Road, SE10 9NF. 020 8858 4422. rmg.co.uk.

Cutty Sark. Off map.

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MUSEUMS & GALLERIES ROYAL AIR FORCE MUSEUM National aviation museum about the Royal Air Force, located on the former Hendon Aerodrome.

Daily 10am-6pm. General admission free.

Grahame Park Way, NW9 5LL. 020 8205 2266. rafmuseum.org. Colindale. Off map.

COURTAULD GALLERY Important European art collection, plus temporary exhibitions. To 21 Sep: Bruegel to Freud: Prints from the Courtauld Gallery. An introduction to the largest part of the gallery’s collection. Daily 10am-6pm. General admission £6, child free. Admission £3 all day Mon. Somerset House, Strand, WC2R 0RN. 020 7848 2526. courtauld.ac.uk. Temple. Map C6.

ESTORICK COLLECTION Charming bijou gallery specialising in modern Italian art. To 7 Sep: Gerardo Dottori: The Futurist View. Exploring the work of one of the most influential figures of the Italian Futurist movement.

Wed-Sat 11am-6pm; Sun noon-5pm. Admission £5; child free. 39a Canonbury Square, N1 2AN. 020 7704 9522. estorickcollection.com.

Highbury & Islington. Off map.

GUILDHALL ART GALLERY & ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE Open from 12 Sep. Art from 1670 onwards.

Mon-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun noon-4pm. General admission free; charges for special exhibitions.

Guildhall Yard, EC2V 5AE. 020 7332 3700. guildhallartgallery.cityoflondon.gov.uk.

Bank. Map B8.

HAYWARD GALLERY Contemporary arts.

To 7 Sep: The Human Factor. A look at how artists over the past 25 years have reinvented figurative sculpture.

Mon noon-6pm; Tues-Wed & Sat-Sun 10am-6pm; Thurs & Fri 10am-8pm. General admission £10.90, child free. Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX. 020 7960 4200. southbank centre.co.uk.

Waterloo. Map C6.

NATIONAL GALLERY Western European painting.

To 7 Sep: Making Colour. Exploring the use of colour over 700 years. Admission £8. Sat-Thurs 10am-6pm; Fri 10am-9pm. General admission free; charges for special exhibitions. Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN. 020 7747 2885. national gallery.org.uk.

Charing Cross. Map C5.

Free admission

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

10:00am – 5:00pm Monday to Friday.

Closed weekends and public holidays.

Entrance in Bartholomew Lane, London EC2R 8AH Share your experience #BOEMuseum T: +44 (0)20 7601 5545 www.bankofengland.co.uk/museum

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NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY British history told through the portraiture.

To 26 Oct: Virginia Woolf: Art, Life and Vision.

Focus on the novelist’s life. General admission free; charges for special exhibitions. Sat-Wed 10am-6pm; Thurs & Fri 10am-9pm. St Martin’s Place, WC2H 0HE. 020 7312 2463. npg.org.uk.

Leicester Square. Map C6.

Malevich. General admission free; charges for special exhibitions. Sun-Thurs 10am-6pm; Fri & Sat 10am-10pm. Bankside, SE1 9TG. 020 7887 8888. tate.org.uk. Southwark. Map C7/8.

LOISONNÉ ENAMEL JAR AND COVER WITH DRAGONS (1426-1435) © THE TRUSTEES OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM

CHELSEA ANTIQUES FAIR 18-21 Sep: Antiques and jewellery (p. 53). Thurs 11am-8pm; Fri 11am-7pm; Sat 11am-6pm; Sun QUEEN’S GALLERY 11am-5pm. Admission £6. Chelsea Old Town Treasures from the Royal Collection. To 12 Oct: Hall, King’s Road, SW3 5EE. 01825 774 074.

The First Georgians: Art & Monarchy 1714-1760. penman-fairs.co.uk. Sloane Square. Off map.

Exhibition marking the 300th anniversary of the Georgian era. Daily 10am-5.30pm. Admission LAPADA ART & ANTIQUES FAIR £9.75, child £4.95. Buckingham Palace, SW1A 24-28 Sep: Source and buy fine art and antiques 1AA. 020 7766 7300. royalcollection.org.uk. (p. 53). Tues 11am-5.30pm; Wed 11am-5.30pm; Victoria. Map D5.

Thurs 11am-9pm; Fri 11am-7pm; Sat 11am-7pm; Sun 11am-5pm. Admission £15. Berkeley ROYAL ACADEMY OF ARTS Square, W1J 6EB. 020 7823 3511. lapada Art institution. To 19 Oct: Dennis Hopper: The london.com. Piccadilly Circus. Map C5.

Lost Album. Includes over 400 images taken by the Hollywood actor in the 1960s. To 28 Sep: TRIBAL ART LONDON Radical Geometry: Modern Art of South America 10-13 Sep: Tribal art from around the world from the Patricia Phelps de Cisneros Collection. (p. 53). Wed 6.30pm-9.30pm; Thurs & Fri Original abstract art. General admission free, 10am-7pm; Fri 11am-7pm; Sat 11am-6pm. charges for special exhibitions. Fri 10am-10pm; Free admission. The Mall Galleries, SW1Y Sat-Thurs 10am-6pm. Burlington Gardens, 5BD. 020 7930 6844. tribalartlondon.com.

Piccadilly, W1J 0BD. 020 7300 8000.

Charing Cross. Map C6. royalacademy.org.uk. Green Park. Map C5.

SOMERSET HOUSE The neoclassical home of displays, exhibitions and galleries including the Courtauld Gallery (p. 60).

From 17 Sep: National Open Art Awards.

UK competition for established and emerging artists. Daily 10am-6pm. General admission free.

Strand, WC2R 1LA. 020 7845 4600. somersethouse.org.uk. Temple. Map C6.

TATE BRITAIN Traditional and contemporary British art.

From 30 Sep: Turner Prize 2014.

Contemporary art award. From 10 Sep: The EY Exhibition: Late Turner – Painting Set Free.

The first exhibition of the work JMW Turner created from 1835 up to his death in 1851.

Daily 10am-6pm. General admission free; charges for special exhibitions. Millbank, SW1P 4RG. 020 7887 8888. tate.org.uk.

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TATE MODERN Contemporary art.

To 7 Sep: Henri Matisse: The Cut-Outs. Cut-out and assembled painted card. To 26 Oct: Malevich.

The radical work of Russian painter Kazimir

Marvel at Ming For 276 years, the Ming Dynasty ruled over China, radically changing the country’s social and political climate. For the first time ever, The British Museum will be hosting an exhibition of some of the most beautiful pieces of artwork ever created in China in a celebration of the Ming dynasty from 1400-1450, when Beijing was established as the country’s capital.

Ming: 50 Years That Changed China (from 18 Sep; p. 52) features spectacular objects including gold, jewellery, porcelain, sculptures, paintings and furniture. Don’t miss the magnificent blue and white Ming vase, which will be lent to four partner museums across the UK later this year – be sure to see it while it is still in London.

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By Jo Caird

Our pick

What’s hot in opera?

‘There are things that happen in Anna Nicole Smith’s life that are so dramatic, they cry out for a grand opera,’ said composer Mark-Anthony Turnage during rehearsals for Anna Nicole. The production about the tragic life of the Playboy model, who made headlines for marrying an oil tycoon more than three times her age, premiered at the Royal Opera House in 2011.

Following rave reviews in Germany and America recently, it now returns triumphant to London (11-24 Sep; p. 74).

Dutch soprano Eva-Maria Westbroek, who created the role in 2011, will also be returning to the production.

Westbroek had never sung in English before Anna Nicole,

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let alone in a Texan accent, making this an extremely challenging role. The story had to feel contemporary, too. Smith’s lonely death from an overdose at the age of 36, after years of drug abuse, obesity and a life lived in the reality-TV spotlight, really is a story for our times.

The show’s librettist, Richard Thomas, had a hit with Jerry Springer: The Opera in 2003.

He was attracted to telling Smith’s tale, saying that ‘there’s something beautiful about her life story, and eccentric, and those are all qualities of opera’.

Anna Nicole isn’t the only modern opera must-see in the capital this month. At the Barbican, South African

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company Third World Bunfight has taken Verdi’s version of Shakespeare’s Macbeth and radically reimagined it as sung by a troupe of refugees fleeing the Congo (16-20 Sep; p. 73).

Fans of the Bard might recognise elements of his original play – ambition and witchcraft are crucial to this post-colonial story of a warlord who has seized power in a war-ravaged province.

A more traditional Italian telling of a Verdi opera is on offer at the London Coliseum, courtesy of English National Opera’s Otello (from 13 Sep; p. 73).

This new production based on Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Othello celebrates the 450th anniversary of the Bard’s birth.

ANNA NICOLE PHOTOS © BILL COOPER; OTELLO PHOTO COURTESY OF THE LONDON COLISEUM

Above and top left: Anna Nicole.

Bottom left: Otello.

ENTERTAINMENT KEY INFORMATION To dial the UK, remove the first 0 and add 44.

Key: refers to numbers on our Theatreland map.

Map: refers to the grid coordinates on our

Central London Map. TBC: To Be Confirmed.

In rep: In repertoire – so the days or times of performances might alternate.

Transport symbols: see Contents p. 5 for key.

BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL A northern boy’s father tries to quash his dream of becoming a ballet dancer in this Olivier Award-winning show. Catch a live screening of the show in selected cinemas across London on 28 Sep. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Thurs & Sat 2.30pm.

Tickets £20.70-£86.20. Victoria Palace Theatre, Victoria Street, SW1E 5EA. 0844 811 0055. billyelliotthemusical.com.

Victoria. Key 49.

THE BOOK OF MORMON Religious satire, from the writers of TV’s South Park, about two hapless missionaries from the Church of Latter Day Saints. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £37.50-£150.

Prince of Wales Theatre, Coventry Street, W1D 6AS. 0844 482 5110. bookofmormon london.com. Leicester Square. Key 38.

Royal Drury Lane, Catherine Street, WC2B 5JF. 0844 858 8877. charlieandthechocolate factory.com. Covent Garden. Key 45.

THE COMMITMENTS An Irishman forms a soul band with amateurs.

Tues-Sun 7.30pm; Sat & Sun 3pm. Tickets £10£85. Palace Theatre, 109 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 5AY. 0844 412 4656. thecommitments london.com. Leicester Square. Key 33.

DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS A musical about conmen, based on the 1988 film. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Thurs & Sat 3pm. Tickets £24.50-£90. Savoy Theatre, Savoy Court, Strand, WC2R 0ET. 0844 871 3046. scoundrels westend.com.

Charing Cross. Key 41.

EVITA From 16 Sep: Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical about Argentina’s Eva Perón.

Mon-Sat 7.45pm; Thurs & Sat 3pm. Dominion Theatre, Tottenham Court Road, W1P OAG. atg tickets.com. Tottenham Court Road. Key 11.

JERSEY BOYS Story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. TuesSat 7.30pm; Tues & Sat 3pm; Sun 5pm. Tickets £22.50-£85. Piccadilly Theatre, 16 Denman Street, W1D 7DY. 0844 871 7630. jerseyboys london.com. Piccadilly Circus. Key 35.

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY DISNEY’S THE LION KING Roald Dahl’s tale of an ordinary boy and Now in its 15th year, this wonderful an extraordinary confectioner. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; adaptation of the Disney film has amazing Wed & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £25-£94. Theatre puppetry and costumes. Tues-Sat 7.30pm;

Premiered in London 25 years ago this month, the heart-wrenching anniversary production of Miss Saigon (p. 66) proves this tragedy has lost none of its impact.

The story of a Vietnamese bar girl and a US marine who find love against the odds during the final days of the Vietnam War, only to be torn apart, is inspired

by Puccini’s opera Madame Butterfly.

A succession of great songs by Les Misérables writers Boublil and Schönberg wrings out every bittersweet emotion of the doomed love affair, while Laurence Connor’s glossy new staging elicits excellent performances. Most memorably from Jon Jon Briones as the sleazy nightclub owner The Engineer, whose greed reaches fever pitch amid showgirls and Tried & dollar bills during a spectacular American Dream. Review by David G Taylor.

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MISS SAIGON PHOTO © MATTHEW MURPHY

Miss is a hit 25 years on

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LET IT BE To 20 Sep: Show about The Beatles features more than 40 of their greatest hits. Mon & Wed-Sat 7.30pm; Sat 3pm; Sun 3.30pm & 7pm. Tickets £15-£75.

Garrick Theatre, 2 Charing Cross Road, WC2H 0HH. 0844 482 9673. letitbe london.com. Leicester Square. Key 16.

MAMMA MIA! A tribute to the music of ABBA, with a feelgood story set on a Greek island.

Mon-Sat 7.45pm; Thurs & Sat 3pm. Tickets £15-£67.50.

Novello Theatre, Aldwych, WC2B 4LD. 0844 482 5115. mamma-mia.com.

Covent Garden. Key 30.

MATILDA THE MUSICAL Roald Dahl’s comic kids’ book about a girl with magic powers is brought to life in this musical stage version. Tues 7pm; Wed-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm; Sun 3pm. Tickets £20-£95.

Cambridge Theatre, Seven Dials, WC2H 9HU. 0844 412 4652. matildathe musical.com. Covent Garden. Key 8.

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Gothic drama in which a mysterious masked man haunts the Paris Opera House. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Thurs & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £21-£95.

Her Majesty’s Theatre, 57 Haymarket, SW1Y 4QL. 0844 412 2707/0161 385 1138. thephantomoftheopera.com.

Piccadilly Circus. Key 19.

Book your tickets visitlondon.com offers a secure

online booking service, or you can buy from other legitimate agents registered with The Society of Ticketing Agents & Retailers (star.org.uk).

Get bargain tickets from the TKTS booth at The Clocktower in Leicester Square (pictured above. Map C5. tkts.co.uk).

For assisted performances and more, you can order the free Access London Theatre brochure from the Society of London Theatre on 020 7557 6700 (solt.co.uk).

LES MISÉRABLES The world’s longest-running musical, adapted from Victor Hugo’s novel, is set in postRevolutionary France. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £12.50-£94. Queen’s Theatre, 51 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 6BA. 0844 482 5160. lesmis.com/uk. Piccadilly Circus. Key 39.

MISS SAIGON The blockbuster musical returns to the West End where it premiered 25 years ago (p. 64).

Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Thurs & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £20-£67.50. Prince Edward Theatre, 28 Old Compton Street, W1D 4HS. 0844 482 5151. miss-saigon.com. Leicester Square. Key 37.

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ONCE Romance blooms between a busker and a single mother in this Olivier Award-winning musical.

Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Thurs & Sat 3pm. Tickets £19.50-£95. Phoenix Theatre, 110 Charing Cross Road, WC2H 0JP. 0844 871 7629. once musical.co.uk. Tottenham Court Road. Key 34.

SOME GIRL I USED TO KNOW To 13 Sep: Denise Van Outen covers torch songs and more in this musical play. Mon-Sat 8pm; Sat 4pm. Tickets £15-£49.50.

Arts Theatre, 6-7 Great Newport Street, WC2H 7JB. 020 7836 8463. somegirliusedtoknow.com.

Leicester Square. Key 6.

STOMP A multi award-winning fusion of theatre, dance, comedy and rhythmic percussion. Mon & Fri 8pm; Thurs & Sat 3pm & 8pm; Sun 3pm & 6pm. Tickets £26-£52.50. Ambassadors Theatre, West Street, WC2H 9ND. 0844 811 2334. stomplondon.com.

Leicester Square. Key 2.

THRILLER LIVE Celebrating Michael Jackson, and the Jackson 5.

Tues-Fri 7.30pm; Sat 4pm & 8pm; Sun 3.30pm & 7.30pm. Tickets £27.50-£85. Lyric Theatre, 29 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 7ES. 0844 482 9674. thrillerlive.com. Piccadilly Circus. Key 25.

URINETOWN THE MUSICAL From 29 Sep: Musical satire set in a dystopian future. Mon-Sat 7.45pm; Thurs & Sat 3pm. Tickets £19.50-£59.50. Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 7ES. 0844 412 4658. Piccadilly Circus. Key 4.

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Covent Garden. Key 24.

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ENTERTAINMENT WICKED THE MUSICAL This multi award-winning show tells the back story of the witches from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm.

Tickets £15-£95. Apollo Victoria Theatre, 17 Wilton Road, SW1V 1LG. 0844 826 8000. wickedthemusical.co.uk.

Victoria. Key 5.

THE 39 STEPS Comedy based on the 1935 Hitchcock thriller about espionage and secret agents during World War I. Mon-Sat 8pm; Wed 3pm; Sat 4pm. Tickets £15.25-£65.25. Criterion Theatre, 218-223 Piccadilly Circus, SW1Y 4XA. 0844 847 1778. love39steps.com. Piccadilly Circus. Key 10.

BALLYTURK From 11 Sep: Comedy drama by Enda Walsh about two mysterious men. Cillian Murphy (The Dark Knight Rises) and Stephen Rea (The Crying Game) are among the cast.

In rep. Tickets £15-£45. National Theatre, South Bank, SE1 9PX. 020 7452 3000. nationaltheatre.org.uk.

Waterloo. Key 27.

THE COMEDY OF ERRORS To 12 Oct: Slapstick fun in this Renaissancethemed production of Shakespeare’s tale of mistaken identity. Tickets £5 (standing)-£38.

Shakespeare’s Globe, 21 New Globe Walk, SE1 9DT. 020 7401 9919. shakespeares globe.com.

Blackfriars. Map C8.

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME Award-winning adaptation of the novel by Mark Haddon. Suitable for ages 11+. Mon-Sun 7.30pm; Thurs & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £15-£85.

Gielgud Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 6AR. 020 7452 3000. curiousonstage.com.

Piccadilly Circus. Key 17.

ELECTRA From 20 Sep: Kristin Scott Thomas (Nowhere Boy) stars in a new version of Sophocles’ tragedy. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 3pm. Tickets £10-£55. Old Vic, The Cut, SE1 8NB. 0844 871 7628. oldvic theatre.com.

Waterloo. Key 32.

FAULTY TOWERS: THE DINING EXPERIENCE Two hours of 1970s-style food and interactive comedy, based on the classic British comedy series. Times vary. Tickets £45-£57. The Torquay

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Suite Theatre, Charing Cross Hotel, Strand, WC2N 5HX. 0845 154 4145. faultytowers -uk.com.

Charing Cross. Map C6.

JAMES I: THE KEY WILL KEEP THE LOCK From 10 Sep: First in a new trilogy of plays about medieval Scottish kings in a collaboration between the national theatres of England and Scotland. For James II and James III visit the NT website. Watch the three plays together on 25 Sep. In rep. Tickets £15-£35. National Theatre, South Bank, SE1 9PX. 020 7452 3000. nationaltheatre.org.uk.

Waterloo. Key 27.

JEEVES & WOOSTER IN PERFECT NONSENSE Comedy based on the much-loved works of P.G. Wodehouse. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £20-£85. Duke of York Theatre, 104 St Martin’s Lane, WC2N 4BG. 0844 871 3051. jeevesandwoosterplay.com.

Leicester Square. Key 14.

JULIUS CAESAR To 11 Oct: An Elizabethan-style staging of William Shakespeare’s classic political drama.

Tickets £5 (standing)-£38. Shakespeare’s

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1. The Lion King (above), Lyceum Theatre, p. 64 2. War Horse, New London Theatre, p. 73 3. The Elephantom, New London Theatre, p. 75

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ENTERTAINMENT Globe, 21 New Globe Walk, SE1 9DT. 020 7401 9919. shakespearesglobe.com.

Blackfriars. Map C8.

KING CHARLES III From 2 Sep: The controversial play about Prince Charles taking the throne transfers from the Almeida. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £15-£77.50. Wyndham’s Theatre, Charing Cross Road, WC2H 0DA. almeida.co.uk. Leicester Square. Key 51.

PRIVATE PEACEFUL From 23 Sep: A National Youth Theatre version of Michael Morpurgo’s World War I novel. It’s part of a National Youth Theatre play season that includes Macbeth (from 17 Sep; nyt.org.uk). In rep. Tickets £21.50.

Ambassadors Theatre, West Street, WC2H 9ND. 0844 811 2334. theambassadorstheatre. co.uk. Leicester Square. Key 2.

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG From 5 Sep: Slapstick comedy about inept THE MOUSETRAP actors (p. 75). Wed-Sat 7.30pm; Thurs & Sat A murderer strikes at a party in Agatha Christie’s 2.30pm; Sun 3pm & 7pm. Tickets £20-£49.50. whodunnit. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Tues 3pm; Sat 4pm. The Duchess Theatre, 3-5 Catherine Street, Tickets £17.50-£65. St Martin’s Theatre, West WC2B 5LA. 0844 482 9672. theplaythatgoes Street, WC2H 9NZ. 0844 499 1515. thewrong.com. Covent Garden. Key 13. mousetrap.co.uk. Leicester Square. Key 40.

RABBIT HOLE PITCAIRN From 11 Sep: Nigel Harman (Shrek From 22 Sep: Richard Bean’s (One the Musical) directs the UK premiere of this Man, Two Guvnors) brutal account of life on Pulitzer Prize-winning play about a couple the Pacific island among the mutineers of HMS whose world is turned upside down. Mon-Sat Bounty. Times vary. Tickets £5 (standing)-£42.

7.30pm; Thurs & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £19.50Shakespeare’s Globe, 21 New Globe Walk, SE1 £52.50. 0844 412 4663. Vaudeville Theatre, 9DT. 020 7401 9919. shakespearesglobe.com.

404 Strand, WC2R 0NH. rabbitholetheplay.

Blackfriars. Map C8. com.

Charing Cross. Key 48.

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ENTERTAINMENT RUDY’S RARE RECORDS From 24 Sep: Lenny Henry (Othello) stars in a stage adaptation of the radio sitcom about a cantankerous shop owner. Hackney Empire, 291 Mare Street, E8 1EJ. 020 8985 2424. hackney empire.co.uk. Hackney Central. Off map.

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Phone ahead for times and prices.

BARBICAN 16-20 Sep: Macbeth After Verdi. A radical take on the seminal opera (p. 62). Barbican Centre, Silk Street, EC2Y 8DS. 020 7638 8891. barbican.org.uk. Barbican. Key 7.

To 25 Oct: An adaptation of the hit 1998 film

about the Bard’s (fictional) love affair with a noblewoman. Mon-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £12.50-£87.50. Noël Coward Theatre, 85-88 St Martin’s Lane, WC2N 4BG. 0844 482 5141. shakespeareinlove.com.

Leicester Square. Key 14.

SPEED THE PLOUGH From 24 Sep: Lindsay Lohan (Mean Girls) makes her stage debut in David Mamet’s satire about Hollywood. Tickets £25-£59.50.

Playhouse Theatre, Northumberland Avenue, WC2N 5DE. 0844 871 7631. atgtickets.com.

Charing Cross Embankment. Key 36.

LONDON COLISEUM Home to the English National Opera. From 13 Sep: Otello. Verdi’s telling of Shakespeare’s tragedy (p. 62). In rep. From 15 Sep: Xerxes.

Handel’s comic masterpiece. 33 St Martin’s Lane, WC2N 4ES. 020 7845 9300. eno.org.

Charing Cross. Key 54.

Our pick

WAR HORSE Michael Morpurgo’s gripping story, set during World War I, that looks at the bond between a boy and his horse. Mon, Wed-Sat 7.30pm; Tues 7pm; Thurs & Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £15-£90. New London Theatre, 166 Drury Lane, WC2B 5PW. 020 7452 3000. warhorse london.com. Covent Garden. Key 28.

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THE WOMAN IN BLACK Susan Hill’s spine-tingling Gothic ghost story.

Tues-Sat 8pm; Tues & Thurs 3pm; Sat 4pm.

Tickets £17.50-£60. Fortune Theatre, Russell Street, WC2B 5HH. 0844 871 7626. thewoman inblack.com. Covent Garden. Key 15.

Phone ahead for times and prices.

ROYAL OPERA HOUSE The Royal Ballet Company’s home base.

16-27 Sep: BalletBoyz the Talent. An all-new show. From 26 Sep: Manon. Kenneth MacMillan’s tragic ballet. Bow Street, WC2E 9DD. 020 7304 4000. roh.org.uk. Covent Garden. Key 57.

SADLER’S WELLS 24-27 Sep: Mats Ek’s Juliet & Romeo. The Royal Swedish Ballet performs a show that’s been a huge hit in Sweden and worldwide.

Rosebery Avenue, EC1R 4TN. 0844 412 4300. sadlerswells.com. Angel. Key 60.

Catch films outdoors London has gone crazy for outdoor cinema in recent years, with screenings taking place in pop-up locations across the capital.

One of the most atmospheric places to watch your favourite movies in the open air is at The Scoop, a riverside amphitheatre next to City Hall (HQ of the Mayor of London), which each summer hosts the More London Free Film Festival (3-26 Sep; p. 74; above).

The season of current, classic and cult movies opens with Raiders of the Lost Ark (3 Sep) and includes beloved flicks The Goonies (18 Sep) and E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (19 Sep).

More recent offerings include Philomena (4 Sep) and The LEGO Movie (24 Sep).

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ENTERTAINMENT ROYAL OPERA HOUSE Home to the Royal Opera company.

11-24 Sep: Anna Nicole. Opera about Anna Nicole Smith (p. 62). In rep. From 12 Sep: Rigoletto. Verdi’s story of corruption. In rep. Free live broadcast in Trafalgar Square on 17 Sep at 7.30pm. Bow Street, WC2E 9DD. 020 7304 4000. roh.org.uk. Covent Garden. Key 57.

MORE LONDON FREE FILM FESTIVAL 3-26 Sep: Current, classic and cult films in an outdoor ampitheatre by the River Thames (p. 73). Queen’s Walk, More London Riverside, SE1 2DB. 020 7403 4866. morelondon.com/ thescoop.

London Bridge. Map C9.

UNLIMITED 1-7 Sep: Festival of deaf and disability arts, featuring free and ticketed performances, Phone ahead for performance times and prices. exhibitions and activities. Belvedere Road, SE1 8XT. 020 7928 3232. southbankcentre.co.uk.

LONDON WONDERGROUND Waterloo. Map C6.

To 28 Sep: Udderbelly’s quirky cousin brings cabaret, circus and sideshow to the South Bank. Belvedere Road, SE1 8XT. Phone ahead for performance times and prices.

020 7928 3232. londonwonderground.co.uk.

Waterloo. Map C6.

HANDEL HOUSE MUSEUM MERGE FESTIVAL Enjoy ticketed concerts held in the former From 18 Sep: Check the website for London residence of the German-born announcements of this year’s programme composer George Frideric Handel (6.30pmof free arts events held in spaces and venues 7.30pm). 4 Sep: Handel and Watteau. across Bankside. The 2014 theme celebrates 9 Sep: BHS Recital: Two Forgotten Masters. science and discovery. mergefestival.co.uk.

11 Sep: Flourishes and Dances. 13 Sep: BHS Blackfriars. Map C7/8.

Recital: Rameau. 18 Sep: Cembalo Certato è

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Violino. 21 Sep: French Connection.

25 Sep: La Grotte de Versailles. 25 Brook Street, W1K 4H. 020 7399 1953. handelhouse.org.

Bond Street. Map B4.

£10-£16. Unicorn Theatre, 147 Tooley Street, SE1 2HZ. 020 7645 0560. unicorntheatre.com.

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ST JAMES’S PICCADILLY This 1676 church has many evening and lunchtime concerts. See website for further details. 197 Piccadilly, W1J 9LL. 020 7381 0441. sjp.org.uk. Piccadilly Circus. Key 58.

ST MARTIN-IN-THE-FIELDS CHURCH An extensive programme of concerts and lunchtime music recitals. Trafalgar Square, WC2N 4JJ. 020 7766 1100. smitf.org.

Charing Cross. Key 59.

RONNIE SCOTT’S JAZZ CLUB 3-6 Sep: The James Taylor Quartet. 8-9 Sep: Carminho. 19-20 Sep: Ian Shaw and His Trio.

24-26 Sep: David Sanborn Trio. 47 Frith Street, W1D 4HT. 020 7439 0747. ronniescotts.co.uk.

Tottenham Court Road. Key 56.

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From 6 Sep: A play about the push and pull of friendship. Suitable for ages 2+. Times vary. Tickets £10-£16. Backstage Tour available on 16 Sep (tickets £3). Unicorn Theatre, 147 Tooley Street, SE1 2HZ. 020 7645 0560. unicorntheatre.com.

London Bridge. Map C9.

THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA To 7 Sep: Hit production based on Judith Kerr’s much-loved children’s book.

Suitable for ages 3+. Fri 11am; Sat & Sun 10am & noon. Tickets £14.50-£22.50. Lyric Theatre, 29 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 7ES. 0844 482 9674. thetigerwhocametotealive.com.

Piccadilly Circus. Key 25.

Our pick

4-5 Sep: Tony Bennett. 9 Sep: Ray Davies: You Really Got Me. 10 Sep: Lisa Stansfield.

10 Sep: Incanto Cinema. The celebrated soprano

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singer Susanna Rigacci performs classic cinema scores. 11 Sep: An Intimate Evening with Art Garfunkel. Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX. 0844 545 8252. southbankcentre. co.uk.

Waterloo. Key 61.

THE ELEPHANTOM To 6 Sep: National Theatre show based on the book about a girl and a ghost.

Ages 3+. Mon-Wed & Fri 2.30pm; Tues-Wed & Fri 11.30am; Thurs & Sat 10am. Tickets £13£20. New London Theatre, 166 Drury Lane, WC2B 5PW. 020 7452 3000. nationaltheatre. org.uk. Covent Garden. Key 28.

FANTASTIC MR FOX From 13 Sep: Roald Dahl’s tale of cunning. Suitable for children aged 4+. Times vary. Tickets £5-£14. Little Angel Theatre, 14 Dagmar Passage, N1 2DN. 020 7226 1787. littleangeltheatre.com. Angel. Key 22.

THE SECRET LIFE OF SUITCASES From 18 Sep: Join Larry on his amazing adventures with a magical flying suitcase.

Suitable for ages 4+. Times vary. Tickets

So wrong it’s right Fictional theatre company the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society is attempting to put on a 1920s murder mystery, but as the title of the hilarious new comedy The Play That Goes Wrong (p. 71) might suggest, things just aren’t going to plan.

Following a UK tour that garnered four and five-star reviews, this classic British farce arrives in the West End to provide plenty of falls, scenery collapses, misplaced props and mistimed lines, as well as some fine comic performances from the skilled ensemble.

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24 Lyceum .............................. B3 40 St. Martin’s ...................... A2 25 Lyric ..................................... B1 41 Savoy ................................. B2 26 Menier Chocolate 42 Shaftesbury ................... A2 Factory .............................. D 43 Shakespeare’s Globe...D 27 National Theatre .......... C3 44 Vaudeville ........................ B3 28 New London ................... A2 45 Theatre Royal 29 Noël Coward .................. B2 Drury Lane ...................... A3 visitlondon.com has a secure online booking service for 30 Novello .............................. A3 46 Theatre Royal all major current and forthcoming theatre productions.

31 Old Red Lion .................. E Haymarket ...................... B1 32 Old Vic ............................... C4 47 Trafalgar Studios ........ C2 To book tickets go to visitlondon.com 33 Palace ................................ A1 48 Vaudeville ........................ B2 34 Phoenix ............................. A1 49 Victoria Palace .............. F Key to Theatres 35 Piccadilly .......................... B1 50 Waterloo East Theatre .................. C4 1 Adelphi ..............................B2 13 Duchess .....................A/B3 36 Playhouse ....................... C2 2 Ambassadors ...............A2 14 Duke of York’s .............. B2 37 Prince Edward .............. A1 51 Wyndham’s ..................... B2 3 Aldwych ............................A3 15 Fortune ........................ A2/3 38 Prince of Wales ............ B1 52 Young Vic ......................... C4 4 Apollo Theatre ..............B1 16 Garrick ............................... B2 39 Queen’s ............................ B1 5 Apollo Victoria ..............F 17 Gielgud ............................. A1 Key to Dance, Music and Multi-arts Venues 6 Arts ......................................B2 18 Harold Pinter ................. B1 7 Barbican Centre ..........G 19 Her Majesty’s.................. B1 53 Barbican Hall ................. G 58 St. James’s Piccadilly 54 London Coliseum ....... B2 church ................................ B1 8 Cambridge ......................A2 20 King’s Head Theatre . E 55 Peacock ............................ A3 59 St. Martin-in-the-Fields 9 Charing Cross Theatre..B2 21 Leicester Square church ................................ B2 10 Criterion ...........................B1 Theatre .............................. B1 56 Ronnie Scott’s .............. A1 57 Royal Opera 60 Sadler’s Wells ............... E 11 Dominion .........................A1 22 Little Angel Theatre ... E House ................................ A2 61 Southbank Centre ...... C3 12 Donmar Warehouse...A2 23 London Palladium ...... A1

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SPORT

By Emma Levine

Our pick

When Captain Harry Wales (aka Prince Harry) calls for the public to support the country’s first Invictus Games, he gets attention. Actors Daniel Craig (aka James Bond) and Joanna Lumley (Ab Fab), and musician will.i.am (Black Eyed Peas) were among celebrities who joined him in backing the initiative.

An international sporting event akin to the Paralympic Games, it takes place at venues including the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park (10-14 Sep; p. 37), features more than 400 competitors from 14 countries who have been wounded in the line of duty in the armed forces.

They take part in eight adaptive sports, such as wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball, swimming and powerlifting.

The Games were inspired by Prince Harry’s visit to America’s

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Warrior Games last year, a sporting event seen as a path to recovery for wounded servicemen and women.

‘I am extremely proud that we are bringing an event like this to the UK for the first time,’ said the Prince. ‘I believe it can have a long-lasting impact on the wellbeing of those who have served their nations so bravely.’

The Invictus Games gives the public a chance to watch sporting action in the Olympic Park’s venues, including Lee Valley Athletics Centre, the London Aquatics Centre and the Copper Box Arena. Most importantly, at the very heart will be the servicemen and women who represent their nations.

Captain David Henson, who lost both his legs in an Prince Harry explosion in Afghanistan, said: ‘Competitive sport has made all the difference to my personal recovery and rehabilitation. For a whole international community of injured “brothers in arms”, the Invictus Games in London will offer a memorable, inspiring and energising experience in their journey of recovery.’ Tickets cost £12.85. Book on 0333 321 9999/0044 161 425 7563 or online at invictusgames.org

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FEEL LIKE A WIMBLEDON CHAMPION Every summer brings another exciting Championship at Wimbledon, so why not visit the award-winning Museum. With complimentary audio guides in 10 languages, learn about the history of the sport, listen to John McEnroe’s ‘ghost’ and see the new Championship trophies display, complete with 360° views. You may also take the behind the scenes tour of the grounds and explore the home of

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Open Daily: 10:00am until 5:00pm Nearest Underground: Southfields Telephone: 020 8946 6131 The Museum Building, The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club, Church Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 5AE WIMBLEDON.COM/MUSEUM

SPORT KEY INFORMATION To dial the UK remove the first 0 and add 44.

Map: refers to grid on our Central London Map. Transport symbols: see Contents (p. 5) for key.

For more sports, see visitlondon.com/events.

Legends Tour £37.50, child £18. 75 Drayton Park, N5 1BU. 020 7619 5000. arsenal.com.

Holloway Road/Arsenal. Off map.

CHELSEA FC STADIUM TOURS & MUSEUM Guided tours of ‘the Bridge’ including dressing room. Tour and museum £20, child £13. Museum only £11, child £9.

Stamford Bridge, Fulham Road, SW6 1HS. 0871 984 1955. chelseafc.com/tours.

Fulham Broadway. Off map.

AMERICAN FOOTBALL 28 Sep: Miami Dolphins vs Oakland Raiders (NFL International Series). Wembley Stadium, HA9 0WS. 020 8795 9744. wembleystadium. LORD’S CRICKET GROUND com.

Wembley Park. Off map.

The home of world cricket, celebrating its bicentenary. Museum only: Adult £7.50, child CRICKET (5-15) £5. Tour £18, child £12. St John’s Lords: To 3 Sep: Middlesex vs Warwickshire.

Wood Road, NW8 8QN. 020 7616 8500.

7 Sep: Davidstow National Village Cup Final. lords.org.

St John’s Wood. Map A2.

9-12 Sep: Middlesex vs Durham. 20 Sep: Royal London One Day Cup Final. St John’s Wood WEMBLEY STADIUM TOURS Road, NW8 8QN. 020 7616 8595. lords.org. England dressing room and museum. Tickets St John’s Wood. Map A2. £16, child (5-15) £9. Olympic Way, HA9 0WS. 0844 800 2755. wembleystadium.com/ Kia Oval: 15 Sep: Surrey vs Derbyshire. wembley-tours.

Wembley Park. Off map.

Kennington, SE11 5SS. 0844 375 1845. kiaoval.com.

Oval. Off map.

WIMBLEDON LAWN TENNIS MUSEUM & TOUR FOOTBALL Trophies, memorabilia and tour of Centre 3 Sep: England vs Norway. Wembley Stadium, Court. Museum £12, child £7; museum and HA9 0WS. 0844 856 1113. wembleystadium. tour £22, child £13. Church Road, SW19 com. Wembley Park. Off map.

5AE. 020 8946 6131. wimbledon.com.

Southfields. Off map.

13 Sep: Arsenal vs Man City. 20 Sep: Arsenal vs Aston Villa. 27 Sep: Arsenal vs Tottenham.

TWICKENHAM WORLD RUGBY Emirates Stadium, 75 Drayton Park, N5 1BU. MUSEUM & STADIUM TOUR 020 7619 5000. arsenal.com. Holloway Visit the world’s largest dedicated rugby Road/Arsenal Finsbury Park. Off map. venue. Tour and museum £12, child £8.

Twickenham Stadium, Whitton Road, TW2 13 Sep: Chelsea vs Swansea City. 27 Sep: 7BA. 020 8892 8877. rfu.com.

Chelsea vs Aston Villa. Stamford Bridge, Twickenham. Off map.

Fulham Road, SW6 1HS. 0871 9841 955. chelseafc.com. Fulham Broadway. Off map.

RUGBY UNION London Irish, Wasps, Saracens). Twickenham Stadium, Whitton Road, TW2 7BA. 0844 847 2492. rfu.com/twickenhamstadium.

Twickenham. Off map.

ARSENAL FC STADIUM TOURS & MUSEUM Self-guided audio tours, plus Legends Tour. Audio tour and museum £18, child £9.50.

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SHOPPING

By Kohinoor Sahota

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Not too long ago personal shopping services were strictly for celebrities and the super rich. Slowly, they filtered down to the masses, but until now have mostly been the preserve of women. As men’s shopping expenditure has grown, services dedicated to men’s style needs are finally opening up – not just in high-end stores, but also on the high-street shops, which means we can all take advantage.

As Selfridges (p. 86) is known for its innovative concepts, it comes as no surprise to see the store leading the sartorial way with its five-star Men’s Personal Shopping service. ‘Our menswear business has expanded at a rate which

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we never could have predicted,’ says Selfridges’ Joe Ottaway who heads the service.

Located in the first floor menswear department, its luxurious 120 square metre domain features bold New York loft-style decor with three private suites, large mirrors, a salon space, a library and even some art by Damien Hirst.

The service is complimentary.

Before the session, which can last anywhere from one hour to a day, customers explain their clothing conundrums to a dedicated stylist, who will rustle up appropriate pre-selected items waiting to be tried on.

Topman’s Personal Shopping service, currently only available in its Oxford Circus

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store (p. 86), is aimed at the younger demographic. When you arrive on the third floor, away from the hustle and bustle of the shop floors, it feels as though you are stepping into your best friend’s home – albeit a very trendy one. The space is light and airy, and there are magazines, framed pictures, vintage furniture and even a fridge filled with drinks.

Topman’s complimentary services include the ‘Express’, which is a 30-minute session aimed at those who have a rough idea of what they want; the ‘Edit’, where you can learn about the latest fashion trends; or the ‘Experience’, which rebuilds your core collection of clothes in under two hours.

Booking is essential.

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Why it’s getting personal for men

SHOPPING KEY INFORMATION To dial the UK remove the first 0 and add 44.

TBC: To Be Confirmed.

Map: refers to the grid coordinates on our

BRICK LANE Vintage shops and stalls. Shops daily; market Sun 9am-5pm. Brick Lane, E1 6PU. 020 7364 1717. visitbricklane.org. Aldgate East. Off map.

Central London Map. Transport symbols: see p. 5 for key.

Normal opening times are approximately 10am-6pm, although some stores open until late every Thurs. Please contact retailers for individual store times.

CARNABY Major brands, plus independent boutiques in the side streets around Carnaby Street. carnaby.co.uk. Oxford Circus. Map B5.

CAMDEN MARKET Clothes and food. Open daily 10am-6pm. Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8AF. 020 7485 7963. camden lockmarket.com. Camden Town. Off map.

PICCADILLY MARKET Food (Mon), antiques (Tues) and arts and crafts (Wed-Sat). St James’s Church, 197 Piccadilly, W1J 9LL. 020 7734 4511. piccadilly-market. co.uk. Green Park. Map C5.

HARRODS From top fashion labels to a lavish Food Hall.

87-135 Brompton Road, SW1X 7XL. 020 7730 1234. harrods.com. Knightsbridge. Map D3.

KING’S ROAD High-street names and boutiques; adjacent Duke of York Square offers fashion and food. kingsroad. co.uk. Sloane Square. Map G4/5-H5.

HOUSE OF FRASER Affordable designer fashion, beauty and more.

OXFORD STREET 318 Oxford Street, W1C 1HF. 0844 800 3752.

Europe’s busiest shopping street has major houseoffraser.com. Oxford Circus. Map B4. department stores and popular chains, including Primark and Marks & Spencer. oxfordstreet.

JOHN LEWIS co.uk. Oxford Circus/Bond Street/Marble Find hats to homewares at this seven-floor store.

Arch. Map D6/7.

300 Oxford Street, W1A 1EX. 020 7629 7711. johnlewis.com. Oxford Circus. Map B4.

REGENT STREET Head for this prestigious retail area to find LIBERTY stores including Apple, Liberty and Swarovski Fashion, fabrics and homewares (p. 84). Great (p. 86). regentstreetonline.com.

Oxford Marlborough Street, W1B 5AH. 020 7734 Circus/Piccadilly Circus. Map D6/7-E7.

1234. liberty.co.uk. Oxford Circus. Map B5.

Pick up a souvenir you’ll actually treasure. British company Lucy Loves This offers a range of framed pictures, bags, coasters and more bearing cool, typographic designs that celebrate London’s most famous and diverse areas: from a big S-shape for Soho, emblazoned with the names of local hotspots such as Bar Italia (p. 101) and a sketch of Soho Square, to a W-shape for Wimbledon filled with tennis balls and strawberries.

Each of these bold, black and white illustrations encapsulates London in a unique and quirky way. Created by artist Lucy Stephens, who previously designed book sleeves for Random House, the brand has found a fitting home in Liberty (p. 84), a store also famed for its prints (lucylovesthis.com).

Our pick

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SHOPPING SELFRIDGES Landmark London store that’s fantastic for fashion, beauty and food (p. 82). 400 Oxford Street, W1A 1AB. 0800 123 400. selfridges.com.

Bond Street. Map B4.

PRIMARK This huge store offers clothing and homewares at affordable prices. 499-517 Oxford Street, W1K 7BA (and branches). 020 7495 0420. primark.co.uk. Marble Arch. Map B4.

ST PANCRAS INTERNATIONAL TOPMAN High-street shops and boutiques with late Men’s fashion (p. 82). 214 Oxford Circus, opening hours. St Pancras International Station, W1W 8LG. 0844 322 1390. topman.com.

Euston Road, N1C 4QP. stpancras.com/shop.

Oxford Circus. Map B5.

King’s Cross St Pancras. Map A6.

WESTFIELD LONDON More than 300 luxury and high-street stores and 65 restaurants at this chic west London mall.

Ariel Way, W12 7GF. 020 3371 2300. westfield. com/london. Shepherd’s Bush. Off map.

WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY London’s largest shopping centre boasts 270 shops, plus 70 restaurants and bars. 2 Stratford Place, E20 1EJ. 020 8221 7300. westfield.com/ stratfordcity.

Stratford. Off map.

Our pick

BUILD-A-BEAR Kids will love building their own bear. Unit 9 North Piazza, WC2E 7QA. 020 7240 2372. buildabear.co.uk. Covent Garden. Map B/C6.

IT’S ONLY ROCK ‘N’ ROLL Rock memorabilia, clothes and more. 230 Baker Street, NW1 5RT. 020 7224 0277. itsonlyrock nrolllondon.co.uk. Baker Street. Map A3.

FORTNUM & MASON Established in 1707, this institution is famed for its Food Hall, hampers and china. 181 Piccadilly, W1A 1ER. 0845 300 1707. fortnum andmason.com. Piccadilly Circus. Map C5.

HAMLEYS This famous seven-floor shop, packed with toys and gadgets, is a child’s dream. 188-196 Regent Street, W1B 5BT. 0871 704 1977. hamleys.com. Oxford Circus. Map B5.

JOEL & SON FABRICS Royal warrant holder. 73-87 Church Street, NW8 8EU. 020 7724 6895. joelandson fabrics.com. Edgware Road. Map A3.

Kicking off at 11am on 27 Sep, Regent Street (p. 84) will be celebrating American football’s NFL Games at Wembley Stadium (p. 80).

Traffic-free for the day, the street will be decked with stars and stripes, with cheerleader displays, US foods to enjoy, and a chance to meet big sporting stars, including coaches Dennis Allen (Oakland Raiders) and Joe Philbin (Miami Dolphins), as well as star players from each team. Selected stores are also offering discounts, so it’s a great opportunity for bargain hunters too. regentstreetonline.com.

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LONDON BEATLES STORE London’s only Beatles shop. 231/233 Baker Street, NW1 6XE. 020 7935 4464. beatlesstore london.co.uk. Baker Street. Map A3.

TWININGS A tea lover’s dream, selling over 100 varieties.

One of the oldest shops in London, founded in the 18th century. 216 Strand, WC2R 1AP. 020 7353 3511. twinings.co.uk. Temple. Map C6.

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LINKS OF LONDON This shop offers elegant collections of jewellery, watches and gifts. 9 King’s Road, SW3 4RP (and branches). 020 7730 3133. linksoflondon. com. Sloane Square. Off map.

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EATING OUT

By Holly Hays and Beatrice Yeatman-Biggs

Tibits

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Aren’t you a little veg-curious?

With evidence about the health benefits of eating more fruit and vegetables, vegetarian food is no longer the strict preserve of the animal-loving minority. In fact it’s something that everyone could, and should, enjoy.

Vegetarian cuisine has come a long way from the cliché of ‘food as penance’; these days it offers an experience that’s just as flavourful as it is ethical.

Woodlands (p. 98) is a great example of the new breed. Diners can choose from an eclectic assortment of fine Indian dishes, including tandoori. Founded in 1981, Woodlands serves lighter versions of classic favourites such as chaat (roadside savoury snacks served cold) Woodlands

and dosa – rice and lentil pancakes filled with seasoned potatoes and onions, or other great fillings. What’s more, the restaurant has undergone a refurbishment, and there’s a wine list with organic, vegan and vegetarian wines.

If a day of sightseeing has given you an appetite, head to Tibits (p. 98), a laid-back vegetarian buffet with Asian,

Indian and Mediterranean influences The menu changes daily, but visitors can enjoy an array of delicious dishes, including pad thai, a spinach and herb risotto with spelt rice, and sticky toffee pudding. Choose from more than 40 vegetarian and vegan salads, hot dishes, soups, juices and desserts at the buffet, then pay by weight.

Another good option is Mildreds (p. 98), a lively caféstyle space with a range of great-value dishes prepared fresh every day. Among the main courses on offer are fresh tortelloni filled with pumpkin and ricotta, an organic black bean burrito with rice, or a halloumi burger with chargrilled aubergine. Go on, give your taste buds a treat, take them on a vegetarian food safari.

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EATING OUT RAINFOREST CAFE A rainforest jungle with life-size animatronic animals. A big hit with kids. ££. 20 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 7EU. 020 7434 3111. therain forestcafe.co.uk. Piccadilly Circus. Map C5.

KEY INFORMATION To dial the UK, remove the first 0 and add 44.

Approximate prices shown in listings are for a three-course meal without wine. £: up to £20 per person. ££: £20-£40 per person. £££: £40 or more per person.

AQUA SHARD For a treat, head up The Shard, the new London landmark, for contemporary British cuisine and fantastic views. £££. 31 St Thomas Street, SE1 9RL. aquashard.co.uk.

London Bridge.

Venues are open daily for lunch and dinner, unless otherwise stated.

Map: refers to the grid coordinates on our Central London Map in the centre pages.

Transport symbols: see Contents p. 5 for key.

CAFÉ IN THE CRYPT This lovely eatery in the church’s basement, serves great English food. Mon-Sat from 8am; Sun 11am. £. St Martin-in-the-Fields, corner of Trafalgar Square, WC2N 4JJ. 020 7766 1158. smitf.org.

Charing Cross. Map C6.

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HAM HOLY BURGER This Italian burger restaurant recently launched in the UK. Find it inside John Lewis department store. £-££ John Lewis, 300 Oxford Street, W1C 1DX. 020 7629 7711. hamholy burger.com. Oxford Circus. Map B5.

CHENESTON’S Intimate restaurant specialises in fine British cuisine. £££. The Milestone Hotel, 1 Kensington Court, W8 5DL. 020 7917 1000. milestonehotel. com. High Street Kensington. Off map.

GARFUNKEL’S A range of British dishes and the famous salad HARD ROCK CAFE bar. Many West End and central locations. Daily US classics at London’s original burger joint. ££. 7am-midnight. ££. 19 Irving Street, WC2H 7AU. 150 Old Park Lane, W1K 1QZ. 020 7514 1700. garfunkels.co.uk. Leicester Square. Map C5. hardrock.com. Hyde Park Corner. Map C4.

PARK TERRACE PLANET HOLLYWOOD Located in the Royal Garden Hotel London, this Great burgers, pizzas and cocktails. Check out luxurious venue uses locally-sourced ingredients. its film memorabilia. ££. 57-60 Haymarket, ££. 2-24 Kensington High Street, W8 4PT. SW1Y 4QX. 020 7287 1000. planethollywood 020 7937 8000. parkterracerestaurant.co.uk. london.com. Piccadilly Circus. Map C5.

High Street Kensington. Off map.

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Enjoy a taste of Morocco Turn up the heat at Mamounia Lounge’s Moroccan Night every Thursday. Within its low-lit, opulent interior, you’ll find the best in North African cuisine and entertainment. Upstairs, there’s a shisha terrace and a bar serving Moroccan-inspired cocktails, while the restaurant has hot and cold mezze including mango and pomegranate salad and lamb meshwegeh with baby onions.

Tagines are full of flavour, too – the lamb with apricots and almonds was a big hit. Traditional music and belly dancing add to a great night Tried & out. Review by Lois Bryson-Edmett. 37 Curzon tested Street, W1J 7TX. 020 7629 2211. mamounia lounge.com. Green Park. Map C4.

RESTAURANT AT ST PAUL’S Dine in the cathedral’s vaults. Lunch and afternoon tea. ££. St Paul’s Cathedral, St Paul’s Churchyard, EC4M 8AD. 020 7248 2469. restaurantatstpauls.co.uk. St Paul’s. Map B8.

ST PANCRAS GRAND Brasserie-style dishes in the ornate dining room.

Mon-Sat from 7am; Sun from 8am. ££. Upper Concourse, St Pancras International, N1C 4QL. 020 7870 9900. searcys.co.uk.

King’s Cross St Pancras. Map A6.

PING PONG Tasty dim sum, plus rice dishes, wonton, spring rolls and spare ribs, with a good vibe and prices. £-££. 45 Great Marlborough Street, W1F 7JL (and branches). 020 7851 6969. pingpong dimsum.com. Oxford Circus. Map B5.

GREAT BRITISH FISH & CHIPS With a modern interior, this is a patriotic tribute to our national dish. £. County Hall, Riverside Building, Westminster Bridge Road, SE1 7PB. 020 7928 3019. Westminster. Map D6.

SOPHIE’S STEAKHOUSE & BAR Excellent British dishes in Theatreland. There’s a pre-theatre menu. Restaurant daily from noon. ££. 29-31 Wellington Street, WC2E 7DB (and branches). 020 7836 8836. sophiessteakhouse. co.uk. Covent Garden. Map C6.

MR FISH Enjoy traditional, quality fish and chips including cod and haddock, and sea bass in breadcrumbs. £. 9 Porchester Road, W2 5DP. 020 7229 4161. mrfish.uk.com. Bayswater. Map B/C2.

MIN JIANG Superb cuisine at this five-star restaurant. £££.

Royal Garden Hotel, 2-24 Kensington High Street, W8 4PT. 020 7361 1988. minjiang. co.uk. High Street Kensington. Off map.

POPPIES Award-winning fish and chip restaurant sells fresh, sustainably caught fish. Also available to take away. £. 6-8 Hanbury Street, E1 6QR (and branches). 020 7247 0892. poppiesfish andchips.co.uk.

Liverpool Street. Map B9.

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Indian Restaurants Fantastic Central Locations Piccadilly Circus SW1 and Bank EC2

Stylish Modern Indian Cuisine Contemporary cocktail bar and lounge Lunches and dinners from ÂŁ13.95 Happy hour Business lunches Private dining Cocktail master classes Now open in Dubai at 15th Floor, Emirates Financial Towers, DIFC Mint Leaf Restaurant, Haymarket.

Suffolk Place, Haymarket, London, SW1Y 4HX T: 020 7930 9020 www.mintleafrestaurant.com Facebook/MintLeafLondon

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EATING OUT THE SEASHELL Classic fish and chips and seafood. ££. 49-51 Lisson Grove, NW1 6UH. 020 7224 9000. sea shellrestaurant.co.uk. Marylebone. Map A3.

The afternoon tea is a wonderful treat (p. 100). ££. 20 Sherwood Street, W1F 7ED. 020 7734 4888. brasseriezedel.com.

Piccadilly Circus. Map C5.

BEL CANTO Dine on delicious French food listening to live opera. £££. Corus Hotel Hyde Park, 1 Lancaster Gate, W2 3LG. 020 7262 1678. lebelcanto.com.

Lancaster Gate. Map C2.

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

BISTRO DE LUXE The three-course set dinner for just £21.50 is fantastic value. ££-£££. 66 Baker Street, W1U 7DJ. 020 7262 1678. galvinrestaurants.com.

Baker Street. Map B4.

CHUTNEY MARY This popular restaurant has a pretty conservatory, and offers a gourmet tour of seven Indian regions.

Dinner Mon-Sat; lunch Sat & Sun. ££. 535 King’s Road, SW10 0SZ. 020 7351 3113. chutneymary.com. Fulham Broadway. Off map.

ENJOY delicious Indian cuisine at Masala Zone, p. 94

GAYLORD RESTAURANT Award-winning curry and Mughal dishes. ££.

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

Oxford Circus. Map B5.

BRASSERIE ZÉDEL Popular Parisian-style brasserie serving traditional French food in a spectacular Art Deco dining room.

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EATING OUT HAANDI Take your pick from a range of authentic North Indian Frontier dishes. The masalas are prepared freshly every day. £. 7 Cheval Place, SW7 1EW. 020 7823 7373. haandirestaurants.com. Knightsbridge. Map D3.

IMLI STREET This Soho favourite has enjoyed a refurbishment.

Regional Indian cuisine including chaat. £-££.

167-169 Wardour Street, W1F 8WR. 020 7287 4243. imlistreet.com. Oxford Circus. Map B5.

LA PORTE DES INDES Step inside this Georgian townhouse for a unique taste of colonial India (p. 21). ££. 32 Bryanston Street, W1H 7EG. 020 7224 0055. laportedesindes.com. Marble Arch. Map B3.

Located in the heart of theatreland can be found one of London’s most spectacular restaurants. Sarastro is not only a treat for the palate but for the eyes and ears as well. Dine in the flamboyant operatic surroundings and feast upon the fine array of Mediterranean dishes.

Every Sunday matinee and Sunday and Monday evenings there are live opera performances from up and coming stars, not only from the Royal and National Opera but from all over the world as well.

On Thursday evenings enjoy live swing & Motown with West End star Colin Roy. A pre and post theatre menu is also available at £14.50

for two courses.

Private function room for all occasions available for up to 300 guests.

126 Drury Lane, London, WC2 Tel: 020 7836 0101 Fax: 020 7379 4666 www.sarastro-restaurant.com E: reservations@sarastro-restaurant.com

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MEMORIES OF INDIA Well located for South Kensington’s museums.

It has two sister venues: Khan’s of Kensington (3 Harrington Road, SW7 3ES. 020 7584 4114) and Little India (32 Gloucester Road, SW7 4RB. 020 7584 3476). ££. 18 Gloucester Road, SW7 4RB. 020 7589 6450. memoriesofindia.com.

Gloucester Road. Off map.

MINT LEAF Innovative Indian cuisine in a chic setting. Its Haymarket location makes it ideal for before or after the theatre. ££. Suffolk Place, Haymarket, SW1Y 4HX. 020 7930 9020. mintleafrestaurant. com. Piccadilly Circus. Map C5.

VEERASWAMY In London’s oldest Indian restaurant, the décor evokes a 1920s maharajah’s palace. Try the Kerala prawn curry. £££. 99 Regent Street, W1B 4RS. 020 7734 1401. veeraswamy.com.

Piccadilly Circus. Map C5.

GIRAFFE All-day dining at this family-friendly restaurant. ££.

Riverside Level 1, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX (and branches). 020 7042 6900. giraffe.net.

Waterloo. Map C6.

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“The Show After The Show”

MASALA ZONE Great-value Indian street food. The Soho branch (9 Marshall Street, W1F 7ER. 020 7287 9966) is near West End shops and Masala Express is at Selfridges (see Shopping). £. 48 Floral Street, WC2E 9DA (and branches). 020 7379 0101. masalazone.com. Covent Garden. Map B6.

SARASTRO Opulent Baroque-style décor sets the scene for delicious Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine (p. 100). You can enjoy hearing live opera performed during Sun lunch, Sun and Mon evenings. ££. 126 Drury Lane, WC2B 5SU. 020 7836 0101. sarastro-restaurant.com.

Covent Garden. Map B6.

FIFTEEN Jamie Oliver’s homely trattoria is always very busy, so reservations are recommended.

Try the Sicilian fisherman’s stew, linguine carbonara or braised short rib with baby beets.

The desserts are wonderful. ££. 15 Westland Place, N1 7LP. 020 3375 1515. fifteen.net.

Old Street. Map A8.

Tried & tested

Savour Italian passion Tucked down Charlotte Street in Fitzrovia, the long-standing ‘Italian Seafood with a Twist’ restaurant, Pescatori, is the perfect spot for a late lunch on a sunny afternoon.

The interior is stylish but relaxed and the service attentive; more the sophisticated city cousin than the traditional rustic trattoria, and the new terrace is a wonderful alfresco addition.

We opted for the beautifully fresh and briny oysters and the scrumptious bruschetta di granchio (fresh handpicked Dorset crab and avocado) and were instantly transported to the seaside.

Next we chose the grilled yellowfin tuna, which was cooked to absolute perfection, and the insalata toscana, bursting with summery deliciousness. Try the gnocchi di latte for dessert if you still have space!

Review by Bridget Mastino. 57 Charlotte Street, W1T 4PD. 020 7580 3289. pescatori.co.uk.

Goodge Street. Map B5.

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EATING OUT ROSSOPOMODORO Authentic Neapolitan pizza restaurant in John Lewis department store. John Lewis, 300 Oxford Street, W1C 1DX. 020 7629 7711. rosso pomodoro.co.uk. Oxford Circus. Map B5.

BENIHANA Chefs create delicious griddle-cooked dishes at your table. £££. 35 Carter Lane, EC4V 5AJ (and branches). 020 7074 1001. benihana restaurant.co.uk.

Blackfriars. Map B7.

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HOLLYWOOD INSPIRED DINING CHIQUITO Popular Mexican food in a fun venue. ££. 20-21 Leicester Square, WC2H 7LE. 020 7321 6070. chiquito.co.uk. Leicester Square. Map C5.

WAHACA An extremely popular chain of stylish cantinas, with the spirit of a Mexican market. The menus feature a range of dishes including burritos, tacos and quesadillas. £. 80 Wardour Street, W1F 0TF (and branches). 020 7734 0195. wahaca.co.uk. Piccadilly Circus. Map B5.

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HELIOT Hippodrome Casino’s restaurant serves British classics. Daily 5pm-midnight. ££-£££. The Hippodrome Casino, Cranbourn Street, WC2H 7JH. 020 7769 8844. hippodromecasino.com/ heliot. Leicester Square. Map C5.

RS HISPANIOLA Mediterranean cuisine aboard a restaurant ship (see Sightseeing). ££. Victoria Embankment, WC2N 5DJ. 020 7839 3011. hispaniola.co.uk.

Embankment. Map C6.

TING At level 35 of The Shard, this restaurant and lounge in the Shangri-La hotel, offers 360° views across the city. Enjoy European/Asian fusion dishes. ££££. Shangri-La, The Shard, 31 St Thomas Street, SE1 9QU. 020 7234 8000. shangri-la.com.

London Bridge. Map C8.

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

Covent Garden. Map B6.

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EATING OUT AUTHENTIC THAI CUISINE at the award winning

THAI POT since 1992

Awarded: Authentic Thai Food – Ministry of Commerce, Thailand 4 stars – Master Chef UK Thai Select Award – Department of Export Promotion, Ministry of Commerce, Thailand

020 7379 4580 www.thaipot.biz

1 Bedfordbury, Covent Garden, London WC2N 4BP behind ENO, Coliseum, Ë Charing Cross Station (Covent Garden exit)

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BLUE ELEPHANT Great Thai cuisine in a riverside setting. The restaurant is filled with Asian antiques. £££.

The Boulevard, Imperial Wharf, Townmead Road, SW6 2UB. 020 7385 6595. blue elephant.com.

Imperial Wharf. Off map.

MANGO TREE Enjoy traditional Thai cuisine at this stylish restaurant, close to Buckingham Palace. Try grilled fillet of sea bass wrapped in banana leaf with lemongrass and ginger. £££. 46 Grosvenor Place, SW1X 7EQ. 020 7823 1888. mango tree.org.uk.

Victoria. Map D4.

THAI POT Stylish décor and fantastic food in this very popular restaurant. Closed Sun. £.

1 Bedfordbury, WC2N 4BP. 020 7379 4580. thaipot.biz. Covent Garden. Map C6.

EL PIRATA Top-quality Spanish tapas in a busy barrestaurant. Try the cured meats and prawns with garlic and hot chilli. Closed Sun. ££.

5-6 Down Street, W1J 7AQ. 020 7491 3810. elpirata.co.uk. Green Park. Map C4.

EL PIRATA DETAPAS Imaginative, contemporary tapas, including the excellent paprika crispy fried squid and roast fig with cheese foam and crispy ham. ££-£££.

115 Westbourne Grove, W2 4UP. elpiratade tapas.co.uk. Westbourne Grove. Off map.

MILDREDS A Soho dining institution with classic dishes made with meat-free products (p. 89). ££. 45 Lexington Street, W1F 9AN. 020 7494 1634. mildreds.co.uk. Oxford Circus. Map B5.

Specialising in North Indian Frontier cuisine, Haandi’s masalas are freshly-prepared daily and everything is created in-house. A contemporary, relaxing bar area leads to a bright, airy dining salon where a special set lunch menu complements the à la carte choices available at lunch and dinner. Haandi is the first truly authentic Indian restaurant in the area aimed at a clientele that knows its raita’s from its roti’s.

This is Indian food for Grown-ups!

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TIBITS Help yourself to inventive fresh salads. Diners are charged by plate weight (p. 89). £-££.

12-14 Heddon Street, off Regent Street, W1B 4DA. 020 7758 4110. tibits.co.uk.

Piccadilly Circus. Map C5.

WOODLANDS Authentic pan-Indian cuisine, plus a wide range of organic, vegan and vegetarian wines (p. 89). £££. 37 Panton Street, SW1Y 4EA (and branches). 020 7839 7258. woodlands restaurant.co.uk. Piccadilly Circus. Map C5.

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Bayswater/Queensway/Royal Oak. Map B1.

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NIGHTLIFE

By Holly Hays & Beatrice Yeatman-Biggs Crazy Coqs at Brasserie Zédel

Our pick

The days may be getting shorter with the coming of autumn, but we’re not worried. London offers plenty of things to do when the sun goes down.

Experience the city’s vibrant culture while relaxing with a drink in some of its most inspiring nightlife venues.

Not only does Brooklyn Bowl (p. 101) have a 12-lane bowling alley, it also has a concert venue. The huge attraction located in

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Greenwich’s O2 Arena, provides the perfect pastime for those who want more than just a drink to enjoy. So bowling isn’t your thing? You can still be bowled over by one of the gigs taking place this month, such as ska group The Beat (5 Sep) and American alternative rock band Dear Tick (1 Sep).

For an exciting mix of jazz music, song snd comedy, visit Brasserie Zédel (p. 93) and its chic Crazy Coqs cabaret club.

With its intimate atmosphere and elegant Art Deco interior, it’s the perfect space to catch acts including singer Barb Jungr (7 Sep), and drag artiste Steven Brinberg (aka Simply Barbra) channelling Barbra Streisand with a voice you wouldn’t believe (16-20 & 23-25 Sep).

Guests might want to visit the brasserie for something to eat before the show, where they can enjoy traditional French dishes

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that aren’t expensive, or order from the assortment of small plates served before each performance. Singers and musicians are invited to try their luck onstage during Thursday evening open mic nights.

Expect the unexpected at Sarastro restaurant (p. 95) on Drury Lane, for the show after the show. Featuring a variety of performers throughout the week, Sarastro is known for its exotic décor, vibrant atmosphere and delicious Turkish-inspired cuisine. Visit on a Monday evening to take in string quartet and opera performances along with a three-course meal from the set menu. Sip your share of the house wines as well as one of the many cocktails on offer, including the Figaro, made up of brandy, Cointreau, lemon juice and crushed ice, or the Kir Royale, a tasty blend of crème de cassis and champagne.

CRAZY COQS PHOTO © GAR POWELL-EVANS; SARASTRO PHOTO © MJFSTUDIO

Enjoy culture with a cocktail in your hand

KEY INFORMATION To dial the UK, remove the first 0 and add 44.

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

The UK’s legal drinking age is 18 years old, but some establishments have a minimum age of 21. ID may be required.

For advice on late-night transport and more, turn to Essential Information (p. 110).

BROOKLYN BOWL Three bars, a 12-lane bowling alley and huge concert venue. The O2, Peninsula Square, SE10 0DX. 020 7412 8778. london.brooklyn bowl.com.

North Greenwich. Map inset.

CITY SOCIAL Enjoy panoramic views of London at this stylish bar, adjoining top chef Jason Atherton’s new restaurant. 24th floor, 25 Old Broad Street, EC2N 1HQ. 020 7877 7703. citysociallondon. com.

Liverpool Street. Map B9.

COPA DE CAVA This brick-vaulted cellar bar is the UK’s first cava venue; order by the glass or bottle. 33 Blackfriars Lane, EC4V 6EP. 020 7125 0930. cava.co.uk.

Blackfriars. Map B7.

THE BLACK FRIAR Art Nouveau décor is well preserved in this century-old Grade II-listed little bar. 174 Queen GONG Victoria Street, EC4V 4EG. 020 7236 5474.

Located on the 52nd floor of The Shard, Gong is classicpubs.co.uk.

Blackfriars. Map C7. the skyscraper’s luxury hotel, Shangri-La’s bar. 31 St Thomas Street, SE1 9QU. 020 7234 8000.

THE CITTIE OF YORKE shangri-la.com.

London Bridge. Map C8.

The dark nooks and crannies, rafted roof and fire in this Grade II-listed building take you back to HEAVEN 1430. 22 High Holborn, WC1V 6BN. 020 7242 A world-famous gay venue, home to dance nights 7670. Chancery Lane. Map B7. including G-A-Y (Thurs-Sat). Off Villiers Street, WC2N 6NG. 020 7930 2020. heavennightclubMAGPIE & STUMP london.com.

Charing Cross. Map C6.

Opposite the famous Old Bailey courts, this 16th-century pub was a viewing spot for public MINISTRY OF SOUND hangings at Newgate Prison. 18 Old Bailey, This major nightclub is famous for its excellent EC4M 7EP. 020 7248 5085. magpieandstump. sound systems and lighting. 103 Gaunt Street, com. St Paul’s. Map B8.

SE1 6DP. 020 7740 8600. ministryofsound. com.

Elephant & Castle. Off map.

BAR ITALIA Open since 1949, this 24-hour café-bar is a Soho institution. 22 Frith Street, W1D 4RP. 020 7437 4520. baritaliasoho.co.uk.

Tottenham Court Road. Map B5.

SUSHISAMBA A unique blend of Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian cuisine and music. Heron Tower, 110 Bishopsgate, EC2N 4AY. 020 3640 7330. sushi samba.com.

Liverpool Street. Map B9.

IMAGE COURTESY OF EVANS & PEEL

Uncover a hidden gem

Secret space

London’s nightlife scene is burgeoning. From pop-up bars to super-clubs to characterful pubs, there’s something for every night owl. But some of the capital’s coolest bars are the ones that give little away. Evans & Peel Detective Agency is modelled on a Prohibition-era speakeasy, with the cocktail bar hidden behind a door at street level. Behind it, visitors are asked to ‘speak their case’ (a code word given to them when booking) before passing into the dive bar. It’s well worth a visit… just don’t tell anyone.

310c Earl’s Court Road, SW5 9BA. 020 7373 3573. evansandpeel.com. Earl’s Court. Off map.

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YOUR 6 PAGE GUIDE TO SHORT BREAKS AROUND BRITAIN

BEYOND LONDON

Explore ns the garde y le e of Sud e Castl

Discover the beauty and charm of the Cotswolds

Make feathered friends at Birdland Park

See heavenly design at Gloucester Cathedral

Meet Thomas the Tank Engine and his crew

BEYOND LONDON Gloucester Cathedral

The Cotswolds There are few places in the UK more quintessentially English than the area in and around the Cotswolds. Designated an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’, it’s home to the rolling Cotswold Hills, delightful stone villages, elegant market towns and some impressive historic properties.

Those seeking an active day out have their pick of picturesque walks while history fans will love learning about the area’s Roman, Anglo-Saxon and Arts and Crafts pasts.

Many locations will already be familiar to visitors through their appearances in films and television programmes, such as the Harry Potter series, War Horse and Downton Abbey, while residents include actor Hugh Grant, artist Damien Hirst and singer Lily Allen. Get a taste of their Cotswolds lifestyles as you shop, dine and explore

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in charming towns such as Cirencester and Chipping Campden or little villages like Stow-on-the-Wold and Lacock (cotswolds.com).

and include a replica of the house depicted in the famous painting The Hay Wain by British artist John Constable (themodelvillage.com).

The Model Village

Sudeley Castle

Enjoy a bird’s eye view of The former home and final beautiful Bourton-on-the-Water resting place of Queen thanks to its replica Model Catherine Parr, the sixth Village. This amazing one-ninth scale doppelgänger can be How to get there found in the grounds of the Old

New Inn, a charming country London Paddington to pub at the heart of the adorable Cheltenham Spa in 140 mins. hamlet. Created by a former pub

London Paddington to landlord, The Model Village took Gloucester in 120 mins. five years to build and was officially opened in 1937. Not only does it preserve a snapshot of village history, it also boasts

some amazing bonsai-style

LONDON gardening with its real miniature trees. New this year are seven historic English cottages which each took 12 months to build,

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Charming houses in Lacock village

Sudeley Castle and gardens

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wife of King Henry VIII, Sudeley Castle is steeped in royal history. Located near the town of Winchcombe in Gloucestershire, the 15th-century castle was a hideout for King Charles I during the English Civil War, then lay in ruins for 200 years before being restored in the 1800s. Today, it is Grade I-listed and visitors can tour the castle, browse exhibits and explore its nine exquisite gardens (sudeleycastle.co.uk).

Gloucester Cathedral Fans of the Harry Potter films will know this gorgeous medieval church – or parts of it at least – as Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the scene of many of JK Rowling’s film adventures. Along with the Cotswolds village of Lacock, the cathedral appears in several of the series. Dating back to the 11th century, the church boasts

fine examples of art and architecture. Take a guided tour of the church or its 15th-century monastic library, and climb the 269 steps up the tower for lovely views over Gloucester.

Visit on a Sunday to hear the Cathedral Choir singing at the Sunday Eucharist, drop in on a Thursday evening when the Young Choir performs at Evensong, or check the website for details of concerts taking place in the cathedral (gloucestercathedral.org.uk).

The Wilson Learn about local history, admire paintings spanning four centuries and lose yourself in a world-renowned Arts and Crafts collection at this recently expanded art gallery and museum. Originally opened in 1899 after a gift of important Flemish paintings from a former

Event highlights From 5 Sep: Crucible Sculpture Exhibition, Gloucester Cathedral 10 Sep: RHS Plant Day, Cotswold Wildlife Park, cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk 12-14 Sep: Stroud Theatre Festival, stroudtheatre festival.co.uk 13 Sep: Tewkesbury Vintage Fair, visittewkesbury.info 14 Sep: Frampton Country Fair, frampton countryfair.co.uk 17-21 Sep: Tetbury Food and Drink Festival, Tetbury, tetburyfooddrinkfestival.com 26-28 Sep: Stroud Folk Festival, stroudfolk festival.co.uk

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BEYOND LONDON Left: Clearwell Caves; Corinium Museum.

Below: Broadway Tower

Below and inset: Painswick Rococo Garden

mayor of Cheltenham, the museum was recently renamed after local hero Edward Wilson.

The museum’s newly opened archives tell the story of the doctor and natural scientist who accompanied Scott on his famous Antarctic expeditions at the start of the 20th century.

As well as permanent exhibitions where the collection is displayed, the Wilson hosts temporary shows such as Meet Rex & Other Dinosaurs, which takes visitors on a tour through these creatures’ world (to 28 Sep). You’ll find the Cheltenham Tourist Information Centre on the ground floor, plus a café serving light meals, coffees and snacks throughout the day (cheltenhammuseum.org.uk).

Broadway Tower The Cotswolds’ highest castle was built in 1798 by the great English landscape designer Capability Brown. It was

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constructed on a ‘beacon hill’, where fires were once lit as a way to send signals across the countryside or to mark important occasions. The Pre-Raphaelite artists William Morris, Dante Gabriel Rossetti and Edward Burne-Jones rented the tower as a holiday retreat in the 1880s and you can see examples of Morris’s work on display there today.

A further exhibition you’ll come across as you climb up to the tower’s roof platform focuses on the building’s role in World War Two and the Cold War. Visit on 21 Sep to meet retired members of the Royal Observer Corps, based at the nearby secret nuclear bunker during the Cold War, and find out about life on site (broadway tower.co.uk).

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Painswick Rococo Garden It’s thanks to local 18th-century artist Thomas Robins that modern garden historians have been able to recreate the fanciful garden planned by Benjamin Hyatt at Painswick House. By the 1970s, the garden was so overgrown that without Robins’ 1748 painting it would have been lost to us altogether. This month, watch a wide range of heritage fruit ripening on the trees, and follow that up with a spot of lunch at the Coach House Restaurant to enjoy the previous year’s harvest as well as produce grown in the kitchen garden. You’ll also find local wildlife painter Cath Hodsman onsite as the artistin-residence from 8-14 Sep (rococo garden.org.uk).

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway See the spectacular Cotswolds countryside in style on a steam train ride from Laverton to Cheltenham Racecourse and back. This 40km round trip takes you past the pretty village of Didbrook, beneath an aqueduct and through a 600m tunnel. Some of the locomotives that operate on the route are more than 100 years old. Visit on a Sunday and you can also take a trip on the North Gloucestershire Railway, a narrow-gauge railway that runs in a 25-minute loop to Didbrook from the main station at Toddington, once a major fruit distribution centre. On 20-21 Sep meet Thomas the Tank Engine and the Fat Controller at a Day Out with Thomas family event which includes face painting, magic and puppet shows and balloon modelling (gwsr.com).

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Corinium Museum Cirencester was the second largest town in Roman Britain and you’ll find a wealth of ancient treasures at the Corinium Museum (Corinium Dobunnorum was the Roman name for the town). The mosaics, discovered beneath Cirencester’s Dyer Street, led to the establishment of the museum in 1856. Anglo-Saxon jewellery and a hoard of coins from the English Civil War are among the highlights (coriniummuseum.org).

Clearwell Caves Beneath the rolling countryside of the Forest of Dean lies an ancient system of natural caves that have been mined for iron ore for thousands of years. The site is now a mining museum, so put on some sturdy shoes to explore the nine awe-inspiring underground caverns and myriad passageways that

connect them, meet one of the miners and consider exploring even further with a ‘deep level visit’ that takes you approximately 60m underground (clearwellcaves.com).

Birdland Park & Gardens

Dr Jenner’s House and Museum Before the pioneering work of Edward Jenner, smallpox was one of the world’s deadliest diseases. It was this ordinary Gloucestershire doctor who noticed that people infected with cowpox, a viral infection transmitted by cows, had a natural immunity against smallpox. The Chantry, the Grade II-listed house where Jenner lived as he developed the world’s first vaccine, is open to the public and has displays about Jenner’s life and work, and his garden of medicinal herbs, which has been recreated as it would have been in his day (jennermuseum.com).

Animal Encounters

1. Birdland Park & Gardens, birdland.co.uk 2. The Barn Owl Centre, barnowl.co.uk 3. Cotswold Falconry Centre, cotswold-falconry.co.uk 4. Prinknash Bird & Deer Park, thebirdpark.com 5. WWT Slimbridge, wwt.org.uk 6. Cotswold Wildlife Park, cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk

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BLENHEIM PALACE Famed as the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, this masterpiece of English Baroque architecture is set in 2,100 acres of Capability Brown parkland. Opening hours vary, please check website. Palace, park and gardens: Admission £21.50, child £11.80. Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1PP. 0800 849 6500. blenheimpalace.com.

London Paddington to Oxford (50 mins) and then take a bus.

LEEDS CASTLE This medieval fortress turned Tudor palace sits on the River Len. The castle has 500 acres of gardens. Daily 10.30am-6pm (last admission to castle 4.30pm). Admission £21, child £13.50. Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1PL. 0162 276 5400. leeds-castle.com.

London Victoria to Bearsted (one hour).

Bath

Celebrate one of the UK’s best-loved novelists at the Jane Austen Festival in her hometown of Bath (12-21 Sep). You’ll find tours, talks, concerts, readings, 18th-century dance workshops and even a costume ball (janeaustenfestivalbath.co.uk).

London Paddington to Bath Spa in 90 mins.

PALACE OF HOLYROOD HOUSE The Queen’s official residence in Scotland and the former home of Mary, Queen of Scots.

Daily 9.30am-6pm. Admission to Palace, The Queen’s Gallery and Garden History Tour: £19.75, child £11.25. Canongate, The Royal Mile, EH8 8DX. 020 7766 7321. royalcollection.org.uk.

London King’s Cross to Edinburgh Waverley (approximately eight hours).

Brighton

Take a trip to Brighton for the Brighton & Hove Food and Drink Festival (4-14 Sep).

The city’s Regency seafront plays host to the Sussex & The World Market, Children’s Food Festival and the Live Food Show.

Expect free events, tastings, demonstrations, talks and more (brightonfoodfestival.com).

London Victoria/ London Bridge to Brighton in approximately 60 mins.

WINDSOR CASTLE Windsor Castle is the world’s oldest and largest inhabited castle, LONDON and it is one of the Queen’s official

residences. Visit the State Apartments to see paintings from the Royal Collection.

15-28 Sep: Windsor Festival. A celebration of music, literature and the arts in the castle grounds and across Windsor. Big names range from YolanDa Brown to Sir Michael Parkinson (windsorfestival.com). To 25 Jan 2015: Treasures from the Royal Archives.

Rarely-seen letters, diaries and objects.

Daily 9.45am-5.15pm (last entry 4pm).

Admission £18.50, child £11. Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1NJ. 020 7766 7300. royalcollection.org.uk.

London Waterloo to Windsor & Eton Riverside (approximately one hour).

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The Victoria Baths, a 1906 swimming complex, provides an unusual setting for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet (from 10 Sep). The drama, reimagined as a contemporary fairytale set in Eastern Europe, is a promenade performance, staged by the team behind Home, which is an exciting new Manchester cultural centre, opening in 2015 (homemcr. org).

London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly in two hours and 10 mins.

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

Map: refers to the grid coordinates on the

Central London Map in our centre pages.

Transport symbols: See p. 5 for key.

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

HEATHROW AIRPORT 0844 335 1801. heathrowairport.com. Trains to/from central London via Piccadilly line, run every five mins between 5am and 11.45pm (Sun 5.46am-10.37pm). Journey 60 mins.

Fares from £3 with Oyster card. Heathrow Connect: Trains to/from Paddington, two trains per hour. Journey time is 25 mins. Fares from £9.90. Heathrow Express: Trains to/from Paddington, four trains per hour. Direct service. Journey time 15-20 mins. Fares from £21. National Express: To/from Victoria Coach Station, three coaches per hour. Journey time from 40 mins. Fares from £6.

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STANSTED AIRPORT 0844 335 1803. stanstedairport.com.

Stansted Express trains to/from Liverpool Street, up to four trains per hour. Journey time from 45 mins. Fares from £12.

National Express coaches run to/from Victoria Coach Station, every 15-20 mins Journey approximately 80 mins. Fares from £10.

LUTON AIRPORT 01582 405 100. london-luton.co.uk.

First Capital Connect: There are up to six trains per hour to/from St Pancras International (connects to King’s Cross St Pancras).

Journey approximately 48 mins. A fast shuttlebus runs to/from the airport. Fares start at £15.

Green Line Express: There are about three coaches an hour from Victoria Coach Station.

The journey takes around 75 mins. Single from £10, return from £15.

Choose from luxury hotels, B&Bs (bed and breakfast), guesthouses, self-catering apartments and hostels, such as YHA London (yha.org.uk).

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GATWICK AIRPORT 0844 892 0322. gatwickairport.com.

First Capital Connect: Direct to/from London Bridge and St Pancras King’s Cross St International (connects to Pancras), up to four trains an hour. Journey times: London Bridge approx. 30 mins/St Pancras International approximately 45 mins. Fares from £8.50. Gatwick Express: Direct trains to/from Victoria every 15 mins. Journey time is 30 mins. Fares from £17.75.

National Express: To/from Victoria Coach Station, up to two coaches an hour. Journey one hour and 20 mins. Fares from £8.

Southern Railway: To/from Victoria, every 15 mins. Journey 30 mins. Fares from £14.40.

CITY AIRPORT 020 7646 0088. londoncityairport.com.

London City Airport. Trains to/from Canary Wharf (change at Poplar), Canning Town Bank and other stations, every seven mins. Journey from eight to 22 mins. Fares from £1.50.

BOOKING Booking accommodation before you travel is advisable. visitlondon.com offers online booking for hotels, B&Bs and hostels, plus great deals. Call Expedia, the ofďŹ cial hotel booking partner, on 020 3564 5657. Or call the ofďŹ cial London accommodation line on 0870 156 6366 to book by credit card.

Euston Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cross St Pancras Marylebone and St Pancras International (connects to Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cross

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For times and tickets, visit nationalrail.co.uk or call 0845 748 4950. Eurostar uses St Pancras International. Go to eurostar.com.

Call 03448 224 777/01233 617 575.

RATINGS Star ratings are the ofďŹ cial quality mark awarded

by VisitEngland and the AA. Awards range from one star, up to a top score of ďŹ ve stars.

CAR HIRE Make sure your driving licence is valid for the UK and see â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Congestion Chargeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in this section.

For 24-hour travel information, visit the Transport Hertz 0870 844 8844. hertz.co.uk. Kendall Cars for London (TfL) website tďŹ&#x201A;.gov.uk/visitinglondon Ltd 020 8542 0403. kendallcars.com. Enterprise or call 0343 222 1234.

Rent-A-Car 0800 800 227. enterprise.co.uk.

LONDON UNDERGROUND (THE TUBE) tďŹ&#x201A;.gov.uk. See the London Underground Map. Services run Mon-Sat 5am-12.30am and Sun 7.30am-11.30pm on most routes. Fares vary; single Zone 1 adult journeys cost ÂŁ4.70 (ÂŁ2.20 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 canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pay for a London bus fare with cash. Instead you can pay with a Visitor Oyster card, Oyster card, Travelcard or UKissued contactless payment card. Visit tďŹ&#x201A;.gov.uk/ buses. Single fare is ÂŁ1.45 with an Oyster card.

OYSTER CARDS & TRAVELCARDS An Oyster card is a pre-paid travel smart card. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the cheapest way to pay for single journeys on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground and most National Rail train services in London.

You can buy a Visitor Oyster card before you leave home for a ÂŁ3 activation fee and pre-load it with credit for your trip at visitbritainshop.com. The system is divided into nine zones. Zone 1 is the central London area.

Visitors can buy Oyster cards and Travelcards from Travel Information Centres and any TfL outlets. See tďŹ&#x201A;.gov.uk.

An Oyster card gives you a 25% discount on Londonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cable car, the Emirates Air Line, and a 10% discount on single journeys on most Thames Clippers river buses. For info, and other offers, visit visitorshop.tďŹ&#x201A;.gov.uk.

LONDON OVERGROUND tďŹ&#x201A;.gov.uk. See our London Underground Map. Trains run Mon-Sat 5am-midnight, and Sun 7am-11.30pm on most routes.

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DOCKLANDS LIGHT RAILWAY 020 7363 9700. Trains run approximately every three-and-a-half to 10 mins. Mon-Sat 5.30am12.30am; Sun 7am-11pm.

TAXIS Hail a black cab (taxi) in the street. Fares increase after 8pm. You cannot hail private-hire or minicabs, which you must book. We advise against using any vehicle that approaches you in the street, except licensed black cabs. Go to tďŹ&#x201A;.gov.uk/pco.

TRAINS Paddington serves the West Country, Wales and the South Midlands.

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ESSENTIAL INFORMATION CONGESTION CHARGE There is an £11.50 congestion charge to drive into central London, Mon-Fri 7am-6pm.

It must be paid in advance, on the day of travel or the day after (cost £14). UK: 0343 222 2222.

International: +44 207 649 9122. cclondon.com.

BARCLAYS CYCLE HIRE More than 8,000 bicycles are available to hire from 15,000 docking points throughout central London. For details, go to tfl.gov.uk/cycling or call 0343 222 6666.

COACHES London’s main coach services use Victoria Coach Station, SW1W 9TP. 0843 222 1234. tfl.gov.uk/coaches.

Victoria. Map D4. tfl.gov.uk/river.

RIVER SERVICES

KPMG Thames Clippers: 0870 781 5049.

thamesclippers.com. Catamarans leave major piers every 20 mins. Services between Waterloo Pier and The O2 (North Greenwich Pier) and on to Royal Arsenal Woolwich Pier, stopping at main piers. The adult single fare is £6.80 (£6.12 with an Oyster card; £4.50 with a Travelcard). A River Roamer day pass allows unlimited hop-on, hopoff travel on the river from £16.50 per adult. See ‘River Thames’ box in our Sightseeing section.

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

EMIRATES AIR LINE A cable car runs across the River Thames between The O2 and the ExCel London exhibition centre. emiratesairline.co.uk.

ACCESSIBLE LONDON Find information on London for deaf and disabled travellers from DisabledGo at visitlondon.com/ access. For the rest of the UK, visit openbritain.net.

The London Pass (londonpass.com) offers free

entry, discounts and fast-track queuing at top attractions. VisitBritain, the national tourism agency, offers discount cards (visitbritain.com).

Find detailed information on planning your trip at visitlondon.com, or download the free London Official City Guide at visitlondon.com/app.

Tourist Information Centres include: • City Information Centre. Mon-Sat 9.30am-

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5.30pm; Sun 10am-4pm. St Paul’s Churchyard, EC4M 8BX (between the London Millennium Footbridge & St Paul’s Cathedral). cityoflondon.gov.uk. St Paul’s. Map B7.

• Holborn Information Kiosk. Mon-Fri 8am-6pm.

Orange kiosk outside Holborn Tube station, Kingsway, WC2B 6BG. Holborn. Map B6.

• Greenwich Tourist Information. Daily 10am5pm. Pepys House, 2 Cutty Sark Gardens, SE10 9LW. Greenwich. Map inset.

• The Original London Visitor Centre.

Services include booking tickets, days out, car hire, hotels and airport transfers. Mon-Sat 8.30am-6pm; Sun 9am-5.30pm. 17-19 Cockspur Street, SW1Y 5BL. theoriginaltour.com.

Charing Cross. Map C6.

For 24-hour London travel information (including bus, Tube, river, rail, coach, cycle, tram, car, on foot, accessibility, assisted travel and more), visit tfl.gov.uk/gettingaround, or call 0343 222 1234.

Also useful is visitlondon.com/travel, or visit Travel Information Centres in person. You will find them located at the following train stations: Victoria Euston King’s Cross St Pancras Liverpool Street Piccadilly Circus and Heathrow Terminals 1-3.

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