7/27/07

Blakes Hotel

It`s a wonderful place for honeymooners:) My mummy was there when she got married the second time.


They have had wide range of different activities organised. The rooms are individually themed - exotic, eastern honeymoon amid Chinese, Japanese and Indian. --> (you may have to pay a little extra to hire a sitar player for the evening!)

The sumptuous beds come complete with lavish canopies and the marble baths are just about big enough for two. The in-house restaurant is very much in demand but, as a Blake otel guest, you can order in and dine in your own private fantasy land.

7/16/07

The Circus Space

This learning programme provides opportunities for people aged 8 – 18 to stay fit through unusual and exciting activities. You have a possibility to discover new talents, explore existing ones and take the first step towards professional training in the circus arts.

It is a registered charity and a centre of excellence in the circus arts, working in partnership with the public and private sectors at local, regional and international levels to redefine perceptions of circus and broaden its appeal.

6/28/07

Alexandra Park

To reach it you need to take a train to Alexandra Palace station or tube to Wood Green (situated approximately 20 minutes away from the park). The view is absolutely stunning and you can even go inside the Alexandra Palace complex where ice-skating during hot and humid days can cool you down.

It`s a great place for picnics with your family.

5/7/07

Tate Modern and Tate Britain

The Tate Modern houses a collection of modern art in an old power station beside the River Thames.
The collection includes works by Matisse, Picasso, Rothko, Andy Warhol, and Henri Cartier-Bresson.
The Tate Modern is a sister gallery to the Tate Britain which houses British art from 1500 to the present day. The Turner prize exhibits are housed annually at the Tate Britain.

Both museums are free to enter!

4/25/07

Regent Street

Famously part of the green set in Monopoly, along with Oxford Street and Bond Street, Regent Street is a Mecca for shoppers. Home of Hamley’s, which once held the title of largest toy-shop in the world, the street curves majestically away from Piccadilly Circus joining to Oxford Circus, playing host to D H Evans and Liberty among others.

The street was originally created as part of John Nash’s town plan in 1811, and was named after the then- Prince Regent.

Regent Street can be a draw for the crowds for a variety of reasons, from the switching-on of the Christmas lights by the big-name celebrity of the time to the annual Regent Street Festival.

Last year, five hundred thousand people are thought to have turned out to see a selection of Formula 1 cars drive the length of Regent Street, an event which has ignited interest in the idea of a London Grand Prix.

3/16/07

Houses of Parliament

The Houses of Parliament is only a short walk down Whitehall from Trafalgar Square to Parliament Square. The building is stunning from Parliament Square, but it is worth taking a walk over Westminster Bridge and getting the view from the River side. 'Big Ben' is actually the name of the bell in the clock tower which chimes every 15 minutes. Tours inside the Houses of Parliament for overseas visitors are only available during August and September.
More: Summer Opening of Parliament

3/3/07

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of the British Royal family and you can now visit certain sections of the Palace. It includes 19 state rooms, the Ballroom, the picture gallery, the Throne Room, and part of the extensive gardens. Don't miss the Changing of the Guards on the forecourt of Buckingham Palace.