It has been confirmed that we will be having an extra Bank Holiday next year with the announcement of the wedding date for Prince William and Kate Middleton on April 29 – a Bank Holiday Friday – at Westminster Abbey in London.
Monday, May 2, will be a national holiday as part of the country’s celebration of the couple’s nuptials.
Buckingham Palace announced that the the Royal Family and the Middletons would cover the costs of the wedding, reception and honeymoon, apart from security, so why not take a long weekend and book your London Hotel now, as you are not going to have to pay for anything else?
Tuesday 23 November 2010
Monday 22 November 2010
French Love London Even Above Paris in Tourism Report
Hpliday hypermarket reports that despite the rivalry between the French and English capitals, London has been given high praise by being placed even above Paris in a French Regional Tourism Committee (CRT) report.
According to the Daily Mail News website, the French have conceded that London often outperforms Paris in terms of providing a warm welcome for visitors with better quality cheap hotels and a cleaner, more efficient transport system. While Paris still has plenty of strengths to be proud of, the CRT officials admitted that there was definite room for improvement.
The report placed London in first place out of six major European capitals with an impressive score of 82 out of 100. The capital outperformed Paris in its ability to provide appealing accommodation, excellent transport around the capital and even the variety of its cuisine.
Paris was a very close joint-second with Amsterdam, however. With a score of 79 each, they still represented hugely appealing travel choices for a city break.
Paris is officially the world's most popular capital city tourist destination in terms of the number of visitors who head there every year.
Madrid and Rome took joint-third place with 76 each. This left Germany's Berlin trailing in last place with a still respectable 74.
One area which hampered London's score a little was the lack of widespread foreign language use in the capital. CRT officials noted that while English, French and Spanish are widely used in Paris, English is the only major European language often used in London.
However, this slight language barrier issue did not impact significantly on London's overall welcoming atmosphere too badly as it romped home to first place.
According to the Daily Mail News website, the French have conceded that London often outperforms Paris in terms of providing a warm welcome for visitors with better quality cheap hotels and a cleaner, more efficient transport system. While Paris still has plenty of strengths to be proud of, the CRT officials admitted that there was definite room for improvement.
The report placed London in first place out of six major European capitals with an impressive score of 82 out of 100. The capital outperformed Paris in its ability to provide appealing accommodation, excellent transport around the capital and even the variety of its cuisine.
Paris was a very close joint-second with Amsterdam, however. With a score of 79 each, they still represented hugely appealing travel choices for a city break.
Paris is officially the world's most popular capital city tourist destination in terms of the number of visitors who head there every year.
Madrid and Rome took joint-third place with 76 each. This left Germany's Berlin trailing in last place with a still respectable 74.
One area which hampered London's score a little was the lack of widespread foreign language use in the capital. CRT officials noted that while English, French and Spanish are widely used in Paris, English is the only major European language often used in London.
However, this slight language barrier issue did not impact significantly on London's overall welcoming atmosphere too badly as it romped home to first place.
Saturday 20 November 2010
Christmas Party Venues in North London
Treat yourself and colleagues and join us in our festively decorated London party venue to enjoy an unforgettable Corporate Christmas Party Celebration, specially created by Best Western Palm Hotel team. Indulge in the festive atmosphere and enjoy entertainment from our resident Dj and delicious chefs served three-course meal.
Our main goal is to treat you with exclusive service and unforgettable experience.
Every aspect we will focus on organizing an event where you can simply relax and enjoy your celebration.
Download our Christmas Party brochure listing our entire Christmas Programme. Our Christmas Party Nights begin on Wednesday 10th December and continue up to Monday 20th December 2010.
Our main goal is to treat you with exclusive service and unforgettable experience.
Every aspect we will focus on organizing an event where you can simply relax and enjoy your celebration.
Download our Christmas Party brochure listing our entire Christmas Programme. Our Christmas Party Nights begin on Wednesday 10th December and continue up to Monday 20th December 2010.
Tuesday 16 November 2010
Royal Wedding Announcement; Prince William to Marry Kate Middleton
Prince William and Kate Middleton are engaged to marry in the spring or summer of next year. The couple have dated since 2003 and the announcement from the Royal Family came today.
A statement from the Prince William's home, Clarence House near Buckingham Palace, reads "Prince William and Miss Middleton became engaged during a private Holiday in Kenya. Prince William informed the queen and other close members of his family. Prince William has also sought the permission of Kate Middleton's father."
The Palm Hotel is in zone 2 which means it lies just outside London Transports view of central London.The hotel offers complimentary car parking and is close to all major routes in and out of London.
A statement from the Prince William's home, Clarence House near Buckingham Palace, reads "Prince William and Miss Middleton became engaged during a private Holiday in Kenya. Prince William informed the queen and other close members of his family. Prince William has also sought the permission of Kate Middleton's father."
The Palm Hotel is in zone 2 which means it lies just outside London Transports view of central London.The hotel offers complimentary car parking and is close to all major routes in and out of London.
Sunday 14 November 2010
Christmas Shopping in London; Christmas Grottos
Why not combine your Christmas shopping trip with a visit to one of Santa's Grottos to be found at all the best shopping destinations. Santa and his helpers have a busy time ahead making it around the top grottos to visit in London.
Selfridges (Santa will be in his grotto from 20 November to 24 December 2010)
Harrods (Children and parents can meet Father Christmas and share their wish-list for the festive season. All children will leave with a gift and parents will have the opportunity to purchase a photo to remember the visit- open 6 November - 24 December)
Hamleys (where you can have breakfast or tea with Father Christmas and the elves from 1st December - 24th December and also meet Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen from 29 November)
Selfridges (Santa will be in his grotto from 20 November to 24 December 2010)
Harrods (Children and parents can meet Father Christmas and share their wish-list for the festive season. All children will leave with a gift and parents will have the opportunity to purchase a photo to remember the visit- open 6 November - 24 December)
Hamleys (where you can have breakfast or tea with Father Christmas and the elves from 1st December - 24th December and also meet Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen from 29 November)
Saturday 13 November 2010
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
Hyde Parks Winter Wonderland is a wonderful event to get you into the mood for the festive season.Entrance is absolutely free and other events include London’s Largest Ice Rink, Giant Observation Wheel, Cirque D’Hiver, Zippo’s Circus, Room On The Broom,Meal Deal Packages.
The Winter Wonderland opens its gates on 19 November til 4 January 10am-10pm
Below is the 2009 official video from you tube.
Book your North London Hotel and pay a visit to Hyde Park as part of your London Christmas shopping Weekend
The Winter Wonderland opens its gates on 19 November til 4 January 10am-10pm
Below is the 2009 official video from you tube.
Book your North London Hotel and pay a visit to Hyde Park as part of your London Christmas shopping Weekend
Friday 12 November 2010
Top 8 Tennis Players in the World at the ATP Tour Finals
The ATP Tour Finals take place in Londons O2 Arena starting 21028 November and there are still tickets available to see the top 8 singles players in the world play each other (and there's the top doubles too)SO far only Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer,Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray and Robin Soderling have qualified!
Thursday 11 November 2010
Christmas in Trafalgar Square, London
The 2010 Trafagar Square Christmas tree lighting ceremony will take place on 2 December.
Each year since 1947, a Christmas tree has been given to the people of London from the people of Norway in gratitude for Britain's support for Norway during World War II. For many Londoners the Christmas tree and carol singing in Trafalgar Square signal the countdown to Christmas.
The Trafalgar Square Christmas tree is usually a Norwegian spruce (Picea abies) over 20 metres high and 50-60 years old. It is selected from the forests surrounding Oslo with great care several months, even years, in advance. The Norwegian foresters who look after it describe it fondly as 'the queen of the forest'.
The tree is felled in November during a ceremony in which the Lord Mayor of Westminster, the British ambassador to Norway and the Mayor of Oslo participate. It is brought to the UK by sea, then completes its journey by lorry. A specialist rigging team erects it in the square using a hydraulic crane. It is decorated in traditional Norwegian fashion, with vertical strings of lights - energy-efficient light bulbs are used.
Charing Cross (Bakerloo and Northern lines) is the closest Tube station, with an entrance/exit on Trafalgar Square.
The following stations are within a few minutes' walk:
Leicester Square (Northern and Piccadilly lines)
Piccadilly Circus (Bakerloo and Piccadilly lines)
Embankment (Bakerloo, Northern, District and Circle lines)
Palm Hotel North London
Each year since 1947, a Christmas tree has been given to the people of London from the people of Norway in gratitude for Britain's support for Norway during World War II. For many Londoners the Christmas tree and carol singing in Trafalgar Square signal the countdown to Christmas.
The Trafalgar Square Christmas tree is usually a Norwegian spruce (Picea abies) over 20 metres high and 50-60 years old. It is selected from the forests surrounding Oslo with great care several months, even years, in advance. The Norwegian foresters who look after it describe it fondly as 'the queen of the forest'.
The tree is felled in November during a ceremony in which the Lord Mayor of Westminster, the British ambassador to Norway and the Mayor of Oslo participate. It is brought to the UK by sea, then completes its journey by lorry. A specialist rigging team erects it in the square using a hydraulic crane. It is decorated in traditional Norwegian fashion, with vertical strings of lights - energy-efficient light bulbs are used.
Charing Cross (Bakerloo and Northern lines) is the closest Tube station, with an entrance/exit on Trafalgar Square.
The following stations are within a few minutes' walk:
Leicester Square (Northern and Piccadilly lines)
Piccadilly Circus (Bakerloo and Piccadilly lines)
Embankment (Bakerloo, Northern, District and Circle lines)
Palm Hotel North London
Wednesday 10 November 2010
The Lord Mayors Show
The next Lord Mayor's Show is this Saturday, on 13th November 201,0 and will start at 11am.The modern procession is over three miles long – almost twice as long as the route it follows – and starts at 11am. It travels from Mansion House to the Royal Courts of Justice, where the Lord Mayor takes an oath of allegiance to the sovereign before the Lord Chief Justice and the judges of the Queen's Bench Division.
The procession sets off on the return journey from Victoria Embankment to Mansion House at 1pm and returns to Mansion House at about 2.30, then the day finishes with one of London's grandest firework displays at 5 o'clock from a barge moored in the Thames between Blackfriars and Waterloo bridges.
It's a full day out for the family, with lots to do and see.Book your London Hotel for this 880 year old tradition.
The procession sets off on the return journey from Victoria Embankment to Mansion House at 1pm and returns to Mansion House at about 2.30, then the day finishes with one of London's grandest firework displays at 5 o'clock from a barge moored in the Thames between Blackfriars and Waterloo bridges.
It's a full day out for the family, with lots to do and see.Book your London Hotel for this 880 year old tradition.
England Vs France at Wembley Stadium, Tickets still Available
It seems there are still tickets available for the England (football) versus France game at Wembley on Wednesday 17 November. Unfortunately the very reasonably priced family enclosure tickets have all gone but tickets will remain on sale till match day or they are sold out.
It is a mid week game but with easy access to all routes North, and excellent public Transport links to Wembley, there is nothing to stop you booking a ticket, booking your North London Hotel, driving down after work, watching England's success over Laurent Blancs team, getting up early and being back at work on Thursday morning.
The Wembley website reminds us that Frank Ribery won the last match in Paris from a penalty. In 27 previous meetings England have won 16 encounters with the French, drawing four games and losing seven. It will be France's first visit to Wembley since a Nicolas Anelka brace separated the teams eleven years ago.
It is a mid week game but with easy access to all routes North, and excellent public Transport links to Wembley, there is nothing to stop you booking a ticket, booking your North London Hotel, driving down after work, watching England's success over Laurent Blancs team, getting up early and being back at work on Thursday morning.
The Wembley website reminds us that Frank Ribery won the last match in Paris from a penalty. In 27 previous meetings England have won 16 encounters with the French, drawing four games and losing seven. It will be France's first visit to Wembley since a Nicolas Anelka brace separated the teams eleven years ago.
Tuesday 9 November 2010
Christmas in London; London Walks
London Architecture Walks have timetabled some Christmas walks, beginning on 1st December 2010 at 7pm and on every subsequent Monday, Wednesday and Saturday throughout December. Walks take up to 2 hours, cost £15 for adults, Children over 12 are free and there are special discounts for family bookings. Booking is necessary.
Why not make it part of your London Christmas Shopping weekend. Book your North London Hotel on line and get a 10% discount
Why not make it part of your London Christmas Shopping weekend. Book your North London Hotel on line and get a 10% discount
Monday 8 November 2010
Take That to play Wembley Stadium 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 & 8 July 2011
If you are one of the lucky people who managed to get through the 9 hours of re-dialing box office numbers on several phones and refreshing websites to get your hands on a take that ticket, dont ruin your night by driving to Wembley, paying for the Carpark, queuing for hours in the running car after the event to get on a main road. Book you North London Hotel right now;
The Palm Hotel is only five minutes from the M1 motorway, indeed there is easy access from all major routes from the north (M1, the North Circular, A41, A406) has free parking and is well serviced by London Transport bus, overground and underground services all the way to Wembley.
The Palm Hotel is only five minutes from the M1 motorway, indeed there is easy access from all major routes from the north (M1, the North Circular, A41, A406) has free parking and is well serviced by London Transport bus, overground and underground services all the way to Wembley.
Friday 5 November 2010
London BBC Good Food Show 2010 at Olympia
MasterChef Live is taking place at Olympia’s Grand Hall in London on the 12-14 November 2010.
Every ticket gives you access to all this:
Friday 12 November 9am – 7pm
Saturday 13 November 9am – 7pm
Sunday 14 November 9.30am – 5:30pm
Every ticket gives you access to all this:
- One of London's biggest and best speciality farmers' market, to taste and buy from over 100 producers.
- MasterChef Professionals Stage with familiar faces from the TV series.Watch top celebrity chefs including James Martin, Rick Stein and Michel Roux Jr.
- The Restaurant Experience sponsored by Hardys including Roast, Blue Elephant and Min Jiang
- MasterChef celebrities, judges, winners and contestants.
- FoodLoversBritain.com Fair with only FoodLovers approved makers.
- MasterChef Hot Tip Pods where you'll learn expert skills from the masters.
- Shoppping for yummy gifts, the latest gadgets and something for everyone.
- Slow Food Pavilion UK of over 100 recipes to take home and try (value £10)
- Free full entry into the Wine Show taking place alongside MasterChef Live at Olympia
Friday 12 November 9am – 7pm
Saturday 13 November 9am – 7pm
Sunday 14 November 9.30am – 5:30pm
Wednesday 3 November 2010
London Fireworks
Bishop's Park, Fulham Fireworks display will take place on Friday 5th November.
Gates open 6pm with the children's Fireworks starting at 7.15pm. The main display starts at 8pm.There are no bars, no sparklers and no dogs allowed.There is no admission after start of display.
Tickets:Reduced Price Advance Tickets £4
On the Gate £6 / Under 5s FREE
Battersea Park Fire Works Display Tickets On Sale
Battersea Park fire works display tickets go on sale today tickets costing £6 entrance for Adults, but just a £1 for under 10's. There are licensed bars,food stalls and and large numbers are expected; The show is considered one of the best in London.
Battersea Park fire works will take place on Saturday 6th November. The doors open at 6pm with the show starting at 8 pm.
Gates open 6pm with the children's Fireworks starting at 7.15pm. The main display starts at 8pm.There are no bars, no sparklers and no dogs allowed.There is no admission after start of display.
Tickets:Reduced Price Advance Tickets £4
On the Gate £6 / Under 5s FREE
Battersea Park Fire Works Display Tickets On Sale
Battersea Park fire works display tickets go on sale today tickets costing £6 entrance for Adults, but just a £1 for under 10's. There are licensed bars,food stalls and and large numbers are expected; The show is considered one of the best in London.
Battersea Park fire works will take place on Saturday 6th November. The doors open at 6pm with the show starting at 8 pm.
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