ROCK CIRCUS
London Pavilion, Piccadilly Circus, London W1. Telephone: (0207) 734 7203. Tube: Piccadilly Circus. Sun-Thu 11.00-21.00; Tue 12.00-21.00; Fri 11.00-22.00.
Award-winning attraction telling the story of rock and pop music by using videos, archive film and personal stereo sound. Moving and static wax figures help to revive the performances of the stars.
Sunday, 23 November 2008
QUASAR
QUASAR
Trocadero Centre, Coventry Street, London W1. Telephone: (0207) 734 8151. Tube: Piccadilly Circus. Sun-Thu 10.00-23.00; Fri.Sat 10.00-00.00.
Live action laser game where up to 40 people at one time enter the futuristic fantasy game arena and escape from the real world.
Trocadero Centre, Coventry Street, London W1. Telephone: (0207) 734 8151. Tube: Piccadilly Circus. Sun-Thu 10.00-23.00; Fri.Sat 10.00-00.00.
Live action laser game where up to 40 people at one time enter the futuristic fantasy game arena and escape from the real world.
LONDON DUNGEON
LONDON DUNGEON
28-34 Tooley Street, London SE1. Telephone: (0207) 403 0606. Tube: London Bridge. Daily 10.00-18.30 (last admission 17.30).
Wander at will through the dark slimy vastness of the London Dungeon which depicts the gorier aspects of British history.
28-34 Tooley Street, London SE1. Telephone: (0207) 403 0606. Tube: London Bridge. Daily 10.00-18.30 (last admission 17.30).
Wander at will through the dark slimy vastness of the London Dungeon which depicts the gorier aspects of British history.
HAMPTON COURT PALACE
HAMPTON COURT PALACE
Hampton Court, East Molesey, Surrey. Telephone: (0208) 781 9500. BR: Hampton Court. Mon 10.15-18.00; Tue-Sun 09.30-18.00.
The grandest Tudor residence in England, the Royal Palace, was begun in 1514 by Wolsey and developed by Henry VIII who created the magnificent roof of the Chapel Royal. In the late 17th century Wren designed the State apartments for William III. The King's apartments, badly damaged by fire in 1986, are now restored to their former glory. Wander through the ornamental gardens and the famous William III's maze
Also see the Great Vine and Henry VIII's Real Tennis Court.
GREENWICH
GREENWICH
Maze Hill or Greenwich. Thameside area famous for its maritime history. Royal Naval College with magnificent Painted Hall and beautiful chapel. Telephone: (0208) 858 2154. Fri-Wed 14.30-17.00 (last admission 16.30).
The 'Cutty Sark' is the last of the clipper ships. Telephone: (0208) 858 3445. Mon-Sat 10.00-18.00; Sun 12.00-18.00.
The Queen's House, splendidly restored to its former glory as Queen Henrietta Maria's royal palace. The interior is lavishly decorated. Telephone: (0208) 858 4422. Mon-Sat 10.00-17.00; Sun 14.00-17.00.
The Old Royal Observatory, Greenwich Park, founded by Charles II in 1675, has the Greenwich Meridian Line and historical astronomical instruments. Telephone: (0208) 858 4422. Mon-Sat 10.00-17.00; Sun 14.00-17.00.
Passport tickets to all attractions 7.95, child 5.45.
CABINET WAR ROOMS
CABINET WAR ROOMS
Clive Steps, King Charles Street, London SW1. Telephone: (0207) 930 6961. Tube: Westminster. Daily 19.30-18.00 (last admission 17.15).
The underground suite of 21 rooms used by Churchill and the War Cabinet to protect them against air attack between 1939 and 1945. Preserved exactly as they were left.
BUCKINGHAM PALACE
BUCKINGHAM PALACE
Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1. Tube: Victoria.
Originally built in 1703 for the Duke of Buckingham, this has been the London residence of the Royal Family since 1837. The Royal Standard flies above the Palace when the Queen is in residence. State Rooms open 7 August-28 September only (See Future Events section for details).
Changing of the Guard takes place here.
PLACES OF INTEREST IN LONDON
PLACES OF INTEREST IN LONDON
Founded by the Romans nearly 2,000 years ago, London is the capital city of the United Kingdom and is rich in heritage.There are many places of interest to visit, which are listed below in alphabetical order.
Bank of England Museum
At the Bank of England Museum, within the Bank of England, you can ogle gold bars, a unique collection of bank notes and the pikes and muskets once used to defend the bank. Examine the intricacies of note production, then head for the dealing desk for live information on the money markets. Closed weekends
Tube Station: Bank on Central and Northern Lines Telephone: 0207 601 5545
Tube Station: Bank on Central and Northern Lines Telephone: 0207 601 5545
The National Gallery
The National Gallery has one of the most world's finest permanent collections of western European paintings, dating back to 1260. It's a treasure grove of greats, who include Raphael, Michelangelo, Titian and Rembrandt as well as the Post-Impressionists and Picasso. Paintings are divided chronologically, making any visit a journey through art history.
Tube Station: Charing Cross on Northern and Bakerloo Lines
Leicester Square on Northern and Piccadilly Lines
Tube Station: Charing Cross on Northern and Bakerloo Lines
Leicester Square on Northern and Piccadilly Lines
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