OUTSIDE THE EVENT
We have included a selection of useful website links to principal attractions, events and places to take traditional afternoon tea should you wish to spend the weekend in London.
Useful website links
Visit London - Official website for London’s attractions click here»
TimeOut London– Link to what's on in London click here»
The London Pass - Link to free entry to top attractions click here»
Attractions
The State Rooms, Buckingham Palace Summer Opening – 29st July 2008 until 29th September 2008. For the first time ever, visitors will be able to experience the spectacle of the Palace’s Ballroom set up for a State Banquet. click here»
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre – Timon of Athens by William Shakespeare- 26 September 2008 at 7:30pm & 27 September at 2pm click here». Liberty,
a new play by Glyn Maxwell- 27 September at 7:30pm click here»
Sir John Soane’s Museum - An eclectic and fascinating collection of sculpture, paintings, antiquities and jewellery collected by the architect who designed the Bank of England. click here»
National Maritime Museum / Royal Observatory Museum -
Located in Greenwich, these museums have a collection of over 2 million objects about the sea, ships, astronomy and time. click here»
An afternoon tea
Order tea and cake in elegant surroundings at:
The Wolseley - Smart Piccadilly restaurant, inspired by a grand Viennese café. click here»
Fortnum and Mason - Historic food store in London offering speciality goods and afternoon tea. click here»
Claridge's - The Art Deco interior itself is worth a look even without tea. click here»
The Orangery at Kensington Palace - Overlooks the splendid palace gardens and serves afternoon tea as well as sandwiches and hot lunches. Phone: 020/7376-0239
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