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World video travel guide
News • Great Britain • 2012-10-25
October London Travel Trade Newsletter
The Bodyguard
New visitlondon.com
Chocolate Festival
The Bodyguard, based on the smash hit film, premieres in London\'s West End this autumn. Read More...
London & Partners unveil the new and improved visitlondon.com.
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Enjoy sumptuous delights at the Christmas Chocolate Festival.
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London & Partners News
New visitor campaign - London, Now see it for yourself
London & Partners has launched the new visitor campaign ‘London, Now see it for yourself’ which aims to capitalise on the success of summer 2012 by converting viewers into visitors. The face of the campaign, Rufus the Corgi, will help visitors to explore a specially designed digital map and microsite on the new and improved visitlondon.com site. Designed and beautifully hand drawn by artist Jenni Sparks, the map for London shows key attractions across the capital and gives a guide to what’s new for 2013, as well as highlighting some of the city’s hidden gems. For more information go to www.visitlondon.com/see
Partner Offers and News
Visitor Registration Now Open for Excursions!
Now in its 36th year, Excursions continues to be the leading one day exhibition providing Group Travel Organisers with the perfect opportunity to network, discover what’s new and pick up great inspiration for future day trips, short breaks and longer group holidays. In January 2012, Excursions™ welcomed just under 1000 group travel organisers and more than 250 exhibitors from across the UK and Europe. The show had a real buzz to it as usual and many visitors were able to book trips on the spot. Register NOW at www.excursions.org.uk
V&A Opens New Permanent Furniture Gallery
Opening on 1 December 2012, the V&A will open its new Furniture Gallery in December, providing a permanent home for the Museum’s internationally renowned furniture collection. The Museum has always displayed furniture in other galleries, but this will be the first ever V&A gallery dedicated to furniture and the only gallery worldwide devoted to a comprehensive display of furniture, telling the story of its production across six centuries. For more information email [email protected] on +44(0)20 7942 2502.
Shopping, Food & Nightlife
Regent Street
Regent Street, London W1, is located in the heart of London’s West End and has over 75 UK and International flagship stores such as the largest Burberry in the world, Anthropologie, Superdry, Ferrari, Jaeger, Armani Exchange, Liberty and The Organic Pharmacy. Regent Street has its very own Gift Card, which is the first for a shopping street in the UK and is accepted in over 100 shops, restaurants and hotels. Shoppers can also download the Regent Street shopping app, which showcases Regent Street’s diverse shopping, fashion and lifestyle offer with a live mapping system that consistently evolves with the area. For more info visit www.regentstreetonline.com.
Bitter Sweet – New Cocktail Bar
The arrival of new cocktail bar and members club, Bitter Sweet, in Kingly Court signals a fresh approach to a night out in Soho.Previously the iconic Kingly Club and before that the Pinstripe Club, the venue has played host to glamorous clientele, from Carey Grant to Audrey Hepburn.From the team behind award winning London cocktail bar Dirty Martini, Bitter Sweet’s bespoke cocktail menu includes an exciting range of both bitter and sweet cocktails, as well as an extensive range of Signature cocktails. For more info visit
www.bittersweetsoho.co.uk
An Evening of Cheese at Borough Market
Celebrating the fabulous range of cheeses to be found at Borough Market, come and join us in the Green Market for an evening of European cheese. Taking place on 12 December, Borough Market’s cheesemongers will be on hand to talk about, sample and sell their cheeses. There will also be hot cider and beer and advice on how best to match your cheese. For more information contact the Borough Market press team on [email protected]
London’s West End
Tell your clients to beat the January Blues with a visit to the heart of London’s West End and see in the new year with a show or a visit to a Michelin-starred restaurant. From the hustle and bustle of Leicester Square to the romance of Jermyn Street your clients might just discover a hidden gem. For information on what’s on in the West End visit www.westendlondon.com
Theatre & Entertainment
The 39 Steps Celebrates 6th Birthday in the West End
The 39 Steps, now celebrating its sixth year in the West End, has grossed over twenty million pounds since it opened at the Criterion Theatre in 2006. It is now the longest running consecutive show in the theatre’s 137 year history. Based on John Buchan’s 1914 spy thriller The Thirty Nine Steps, the cast of four take on an incredible 139 roles in the 100 minute production. The 39 Steps has won many awards including an Olivier and Whatonstage.com for Best Comedy. For more info www.love39steps.com
Douglas Hodge to Play Willy Wonka
Olivier and Tony Award-winning actor Douglas Hodge will play Willy Wonka in Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which opens at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 25th June next year. Tickets for the new musical go on public sale on Monday 15th October, for performances from 18th May 2013 until the end of the current booking period (Saturday 30th November 2013). Based on Roald Dahl’s 1964 novel, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory tells the story of a young boy who wins a golden ticket to the weird and wonderful Wonka Chocolate Factory. For more info visit www.charlieandthechocolatefactory.com
Walking with Dinosaurs - The Arena Spectacular
Taking place at O2 Arena, December 2012 - May 2013 the multi-award winning arena spectacular is back and its cast of pre-historic giants is set to astound and educate a brand new generation of budding palaeontologists at the O2 Arena. A huge hit with families, this mesmerising production, based on the BAFTA award winning BBC television series, merges scientific accuracy, high-tech animatronic puppetry, and almost cinematic realism to help children appreciate these colossal creatures in a way no museum can match. For more info visit www.dinosaurlive.com
Attractions, Exhibitions & Tours
Treasures Gallery
The brand new Treasures Gallery will open on 30 November at Natural History Museum. The new gallery will give visitors access to 22 of the most extraordinary specimens that have ever been on display at the museum. Each object has been hand-picked by expert scientists for the fascinating story it has to tell. Highlights include an original set of dinosaur teeth, archaeopteryx (a limestone slab containing the fossil of the earliest known bird at around 147 million years old) and Darwin’s On the Origin of Species – a rare first edition of one of the most influential books of all time. For more info visit www.nhm.ac.uk
A Bigger Splash: Painting After Performance at the Tate Modern
Taking place at the Tate Modern from 14 November 2012 – 1 April 2013
A Bigger Splash: Painting After Performance will take examine the dynamic relationship between performance and painting from 1950 to the present day. Taking its title from David Hockney’s iconic 1967 image of a Californian swimming pool and Jack Hazan’s film about Hockney’s life, it will bring together a range of key works by over 40 artists including Yves Klein, Jackson Pollock and Cindy Sherman. For more info visit www.tate.org.uk
Life and death in Pompeii and Herculaneum
In Spring 2013 the British Museum will present a major exhibition on the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, sponsored by Goldman Sachs. This exhibition will be the first ever held on these important cities at the British Museum, and the first such major exhibition in London for almost 40 years. It is the result of close collaboration with the Archaeological Superintendency of Naples and Pompeii, will bring together over 250 fascinating objects, many of these objects have never before been seen outside Italy. For more info visit
www.britishmuseum.org
Classic City Tour – Special Rate
Classic City Tours is the first classic car business to offer bespoke tours, both in and around the magnificent city of London. The tours range from the most historic and classical areas and buildings to those that are more contemporary and new age, either by day or night time. From 5 January 2013 until 30 March 2013, Classic City Tours are offering a special weekend offer, £20 per person for a 45 minute sightseeing tour, 3 people max. For more info email [email protected] or visit www.classiccitytours.com
Brit Movie Tours – Special Group Rates
Special group rates are available on Brit Movie Tours TV and Film Location Tours for 2013. The tours include Harry Potter, James Bond, London Film Locations, Doctor Who, Sherlock Holmes, Midsomer Murders and much more. For a quote and more information visit www.britmovietours.com or call +44(0)844 2471 007.
Big Bus Tours – 2 Days for Price of 1
Open-top sightseeing tour company are giving customers the second day free on any Big Bus tickets used between from now until the 28 February 2013. The ticket, valid for 48 hours, not only covers all the main central London attractions but also includes a free river cruise on the Thames between Westminster, Tower Pier and Greenwich so they can see the amazing new Cutty Sark as well as the Maritime Museum and Royal Observatory. Also included are free walking tours and free reward vouchers offering savings of over £20 at London attractions, restaurants and bars. For more info email Helen Jones at [email protected]
Accommodation
South Place – New Hotel
South Place is an 80-bedroom, design-focused property, which opened this month. The hotel\'s rooftop terrace will offer 7th-floor views of the City of London. South Place aims to bring something different to the hotel scene in London, combining the buzz of D&D London’s restaurants, Conran-designed interiors and specially commissioned work by contemporary London artists. There are two restaurants, including a brassiere on the ground floor, plus bars from hotel owner the D&D London group, which owns restaurants including London\'s Bluebird and Coq d\'Argent. For more info visit www.southplacehotel.com
Cocktails & Mocktails
Join the team at the Royal Garden Hotel this 5 December for a cocktail demonstration with expert bar team at Park Terrace Restaurant. Discover the secrets of our signature cocktails accompanied with a selection of light bites expertly prepared by the team of chefs. For more information, contact Anita Benyon at [email protected] or call +44 (0) 20 73611998.
Martini Movies at One Aldwych Hotel
Throughout Sundays on December at One Aldwych, Martini Movies offers food and film fans the opportunity to enjoy a Grey Goose Martini cocktail, a private screening of a great film and a delicious brunch in Indigo restaurant as part of a special Sunday package... there’s even popcorn to enjoy. This fabulous package is priced at £42.50 per adult including VAT, excluding service charge and runs on select Sunday afternoons in December. One Aldwych also offers a Martini Movies film and accommodation package for the ultimate getaway, priced from £320 for two people sharing. For more info email Howard Rombough at [email protected]
General Information
Post Office - Bureaux de Change
Visiting London or any other part of the UK and need to buy Pound Sterling, you should visit the Post Office. They have the largest network of bureaux de change in the UK, including 360 bureaux in London alone – so you’re never far from a Post Office. As the UK’s No 1 bureaux de change they offer competitive exchange rates and also offer helpful advice on mailing postcards and souvenirs!
Transport Disruptions
A list of planned station closures and track closures for the next six months is available in PDF format. For this and further information on travel in London go to www.tfl.gov.uk
Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace
www.changing-the-guard.com provides information on Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace and publishes and distributes guide books including \'Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace.
Coach Parking
For Details of coach parking facilities and other useful information for coach drivers in London, visit www.tfl.gov.uk
