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.

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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»

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Attractions

The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace – 19 March untill 31 October 2010. Victoria & Albert: Art & Love. This major exhibition is the first ever to focus on the unique partnership of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert and their shared enthusiasm for art. 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»

Tate Britain - Gaugin. For the first time in the UK in over 50 years, Tate Modern presents an exhibition dedicated to French Post-Impressionist master Gauguin. click here»

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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