Visit London News
Visit
London at Best of Britain & Ireland 2011 - 16-17
March, NEC
Birmingham
Visit London will be joined by a number of London
partners at Best of Britain & Ireland 2011 including
ZSL London Zoo, The Original Tour, Delfont Mackintosh
and Encore Tickets, who will be launching a new hotel
division aimed at obtaining fantastic rates for GTO's on
accommodation throughout the city. Historic Royal
Palaces will also be exhibiting, revealing all they have
planned to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen's Diamond
Jubilee in 2012, and delegates visiting the Maritime
Greenwich stand will receive all the latest information
on the World Heritage Site including enhanced visitor
facilities and attractions, Royal Borough status and
brand new group tour deals. Delegates dropping by
the Visit London stand will also have an opportunity to
win some fantastic prizes from attractions in the
capital. Register your attendance now at http://www.britainandirelandevent.co.uk/trade-visitors/tradevisitor-registration
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News Summer Opening Of The Houses Of Parliament -
Dates Announced! Consistently one of
London's most popular summer activities, Summer Opening
of the Houses of Parliament, is now available to
book. This year's Summer Opening dates have been
confirmed as 29th July to 3rd September and 19th
September to 1st October. The 75 minute 'Blue Badge'
guided tours run throughout the day and unravel the
fascinating blend of history and politics within one of
the most instantly recognisable buildings in the world.
For more info and to book visit www.ticketmaster.co.uk/housesofparliament Encore Direct- Ticket +
Hotel Encore Tickets is to launch Encore
Direct, a new brand giving group travel and coach tour
organisers direct access to top value hotels, attraction
and theatre tickets quickly and easily, at BOBI 2011.
Since 2002, Encore have been offering London Breaks to
individuals, building up a portfolio of over 60 hotels.
Now group customers are being offered the opportunity to
combine Encore's great hotel rates with their unique
ticket allocations. For more infor on Encore Direct call
020 7492 1498 or email encoredirect@encoretickets.co.uk. EDF Energy London Eye It has been
recently announced that London Eye has a new partner,
EDF Energy, and also a new name. It has become the EDF
Energy London Eye. The views of the Capital from 130
metres up on the world's biggest cantilevered
observation wheel are still absolutely incredible. But
what makes the difference is our vision for a more
sustainable London - and the fact that every journey is
now powered by EDF's low carbon energy. For more info
visit www.londoneye.com/ |
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Concerts Betty Blue
Eyes It's 1947 - Austerity Britain, belts
are being tightened, fair shares for all, the coldest
winter in decades and a royal wedding. Sound familiar?
This utterly British musical, full of eccentric
characters, with a book by Ron Cowen and Daniel Lipman,
has a deliciously witty score by Stiles and Drewe and a
marvellous cast of great British actors, headed by Sarah
Lancashire as Joyce, Reece Shearsmith as Gilbert and, of
course, Betty as Herself. Hogging the Novello
Theatre From 19 March, for more info visit www.bettyblueeyesthemusical.com The
Umbrellas Of Cherbourg Based on the film by
'Jacques Demy', with the score of Grammy and
Oscar-winning composer Michel Legrand (Yentl, Windmills
of your Mind), featuring two of his greatest songs
"Watch What Happens" and "I Will Wait for You", and
lyrics translated by SHELDON HARNICK (Fiddler on the
Roof), KNEEHIGH's new production of THE UMBRELLAS OF
CHERBOURG sails into the Gielgud Theatre with an
outstanding cast including Olivier Award-winning Joanna
Riding and international cabaret sensation "Meow Meow".
For more information visit www.umbrellasofcherbourg.com/
Much
Ado About Nothing - British TV Starts David Tennant And
Catherine Tate This summer, David Tennant
and Catherine Tate are to appear together on stage for
the first time in a brand new production of William
Shakespeare's timeless comedy "Much Ado About
Nothing". Two young lovers Claudio and Hero are to
be married imminently but the devious scheming of a
resentful Prince looks set to thwart the nuptials.
Meanwhile, marriage seems inconceivable for reluctant
lovers Beatrice and Benedick whose endless witty
sparring threatens to keep them apart forever. MUCH ADO
ABOUT NOTHING will open at the Wyndham's Theatre, on 16
May until 3 September 2011. For bookings call +44
(0) 844 482 5120.
Duran Duran At The O2 After a
long absence from the live performance arena in the UK,
British rock legends, Duran Duran, will return to their
home market for a series of highly anticipated concerts
in May 2011 including a date at The O2 on Saturday 28th
May. The shows will mark the band's first European
performances in support of their critically acclaimed,
new album 'ALL YOU NEED IS NOW' (produced by Mark
Ronson), and the start of a world tour that will last
well into 2012. For mor info visit www.theo2.co.uk |
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Attractions Science Museum For the first time
the Science Museum will be offering groups themed tours
led by our expert curators, giving an exclusive insight
into some of our most popular galleries. Tours are
themed around the fascinating subjects of space,
medicine and flight. Special interest tour requests can
be taken. More information about all of these
tours, along with details about how to book and costs,
can be found at www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/groups Historic Royal Palaces From
February - May 2011, there will be plenty of great
activities on offer this spring at Historic Royal
Palaces, whether it be a visit to our new exhibition
Royal Beasts launching at the Tower in May, discovering
the stories of the seven princesses at the Enchanted
Palace at Kensington Palace, or indulging someone you
love during Mothering Sunday weekend with our floral
Florimania event at Hampton Court Palace. For more info
visit www.hrp.org.uk Wimbledon Lawn Tennis - 'The Queue'
Award winning Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum
is thrilled to announce the introduction of its latest
exhibition, 'The Queue' due to open in April. This new
addition explores the traditions and history of the
Wimbledon Queue and offers visitors an intriguing
insight into the queuing experience. For groups of
13 and under book online at www.aeltc.com/museum (can
not book tours online for groups of more than 14
persons) For group bookings, please call +44(0)20 8946
6131.
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Events Festival of Britain with Mastercard-
Southbank
Centre
This spring, Festival of Britain with MasterCard, 22
April - 4 September 2011 kicks off its 60th anniversary
celebrations at Southbank Centre, comprised of the
iconic venues Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall
(containing Purcell Room) and Hayward Gallery. The
programme will pay homage to the landmark 1951 festival
and will celebrate British culture and creativity,
featuring an outdoor environment, themed weekends,
performances, talks and events by some of Britain's
leading artists and thinkers. The festival is the ideal
destination for group travel, with group discounts
available for top performances and exhibitions and an
atmosphere not to be missed! For more information and
booking visit www.southbankcentre.co.uk The Royal Wedding Get ready for a
truly magical day in the capital as HRH Prince William
and Kate Middleton walk down the beautiful aisle of
Westminster Abbey. Taking place on April 29
2011, The Royal Wedding is sure to provide Londoners and
visitors with a range of unique offers in honour of the
couple's big day, including special screenings, parties
and events across London, giving everyone a chance to
celebrate. There are plenty of examples of
London's royal heritage just waiting to be explored
including Hampton Court, Tower of London, the Royal
Parks and even the wedding venue, Westminster
Abbey. For more information on royal London visit
www.visitlondon.com/attractions/culture/royal-london London Hosts the World Badminton
Championships In August 2011, the world's
best badminton players will fight for the chance to be
crowned World Champions at an incredibly high profile
tournament in London. Tickets to see the World
Badminton Championships are selling fast. www.visitlondon.com/badminton Spitalfields Music's Summer
Festival On 10 - 15 June 2011, head over to
London's East End for an eclectic music programme hosted
at some fantastic venues including Christ Church
Spitalfields and the bandstand at Arnold Circus.
Highlights include performances from the English
Concert, Mica Levi and Talvin Singh. For more
information contact Alexandra Marshall, or
call +(0)20 7377
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Accommodation Change is coming to Covent Garden - Radisson
Edwardian Mercer Street 2011 brings a brand
new look to a much loved landmark at the heart of Seven
Dials. With a £15 million makeover nearing completion,
the Radisson Edwardian Mountbatten re-opens its doors on
14 March as the Radisson Edwardian Mercer Street, one of
London's most alluring new boutique hotels. Picture 137
bedrooms showcasing style at its most comfortable, 6 new
meeting rooms with abundant space and advanced AV, and
the fresh new face of an old favourite - Dial Bar and
Restaurant as the quintessential Covent Garden
rendezvous.. For more info contact Sunita Lamba Royal Afternoon Tea - The Mandeville Hotel
Taking place from the 28 April - 1 May 2011
at The Mandeville Hotel, this special limited edition
afternoon tea is available in the stunning deVille
Restaurant to celebrate the Royal nuptials. Priced at
£23.50 per person. For more information visit www.mandeville.co.uk A Modern Romance At One Aldwych
Hotel Take advantage of this special package
designed for guests to enjoy the Royal Wedding in April
(27 - 29) from One Aldwych Hotel, which is just a ten
minute walk from several points on the procession route.
The package is priced at £495 and includes accommodation
and breakfast for two, a wedding gift and bottle of
Champagne on arrival, Champagne and treats to enjoy
whilst watching the procession and a celebratory dinner
in Axis. Bed and Breakfast rates start from £295 per
night for two people. For more information contact Howard Rombough, or
+44(0)20 7300 1077 Marriott St. Pancras Renaissance London
Hotel Opening in March 2011, this Grade 1
listed building was originally designed by architect Sir
George Gilbert Scott to house the Midland Grand
Hotel. It is a Victorian masterpiece, lovingly
restored in every detail, from the Gothic revival façade
to the grand stairwell, gold leaf ceilings and other
eccentric touches. To stay at the St Pancras London
Renaissance Hotel is to experience all the romance of
the golden age of rail travel, brought thrillingly into
the 21st century. For more information contact June Farell Hyatt Regency London - The
Churchill The Churchill will commence a
multi-million-pound soft refurbishment of all guestrooms
and the Regency and Regency Executive suites on the 7th,
8th and 9th floors from 2 February to mid-May 2011. The
hotel will remain fully operational during this time.
For more info visit http://london.churchill.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp?null |
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