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	Things to do in London If you're feeling really touristy visit Madame Tussaud's. Here you can see (and take photos of yourself with) a lot of very realistic waxfigures of celebrities, criminals, politicians and more. There is also the creepy chamber of horrors, although if that appeals you may prefer The London Dungeon. Explore Open top bus tours offer a good, albeit somewhat expensive, introduction to the sights of London. Two principal operators tend to dominate the market for this kind of tour: (The Original Tour and The Big Bus Company). Both provide hop-on/hop-off services where you can get off at any attraction and catch the next bus; both provide live commentaries in English and recorded commentaries in other languages (not necessarily on the same buses). Alternative to a bus tour -- use your feet. All the main sights you'll want to see can be reached in a long day of walking (12 hours or so). Sketch a copy of your guidebook map to stick in your pocket, have an early breakfast and be on your way. Magnificent on a sunny day, and even if the weather is awful, you're still in LONDON. London Eye, the sixth tallest structure in the city; see fantastic views across London. If you don't feel like splashing out on one of the commercial bus tours, you can make your own bus tour by buying a Travelcard (see 'Get Around' section) and spending some time riding around London on the top deck of standard London Buses. Of course you don't get the open air or the commentary, but the views are very similar. You will likely get lost but that is half the fun; if it worries you go for the commercial tour. Alternatively make sure you are equipped with an integrated map of London's buses, trains and tube (available to purchase online prior to your visit) so that you can make the most of your travelcard by getting less unpleasantly lost and more pleasantly lost! Every day except December 25/26. Ł4.30 (offpeak adult); Ł5.30 (peak adult); Ł2.60 (children); peak means before 9:30AM. Go on a Walking Tour - London Walks offers excellent guided walks (Ł6 full) for 2-3 hours of guided walks on a variety of themes. But buyer beware, there are a lot of impostor walking guides masquerading under the same name—make certain that you are getting the real deal! Phone: +44 020 7624 3978. Take part in one of the free organised Street Skates (Wednesday/Friday/Sunday). Experienced marshals stop traffic while you roll along past the sights and sounds of London. Visit one or more of the great Royal Parks, London's "green lungs" - in the centre, Hyde Park (the largest) and Kensington Gardens, Green Park, St James Park, Regents Park; further afield, Richmond Park, Bushy Park, Greenwich Park and Brompton Cemetery. Explore many of London's most interesting buildings during the London Open House Weekend normally held in Autumn (2006: Sep 16-17). During this weekend several hundred buildings which are not normally open to the public are opened up. See website for details of buildings opening in any given year. If you are in the mood for a view of London by sea, take advantage of the London Ducktours. Your tour 'bus' is actually a D-Day landing water/land vehicle that has been refurbished complete with tour guide See history come alive - go to the Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower of London. This ceremony, the locking up of the Tower, has been performed every night at 10pm for 800 years. It has never been missed and was only delayed once - when the Luftwaffe bombed the Tower. Begun by Edward I to lock the soldiers in the tower so they didn't wreak havoc, these days it is ostensibly to lock people out. Tickets are free but MUST be prearranged. See the Tower website for details (http://www.hrp.org.uk) Experience London Theatre - go and see a musical, play or comedy in London's Theatreland. The weekly Time Out magazine http://www.timeout.com/london has listings for most plays, concerts, etc. London Theatre has a large variety of shows from fringe to Broadway-like musicals and productions. The West End district is where you'll find the last type, with famous imported Broadway shows and some very good local productions. You can find discounted tickets to these shows at the Half Price Ticket Booth (aka: TKTS) in the area, where reduced tickets are sold on a free seats basis. If you prefer to buy your tickets in advance you can still find discounts at sites like http://www.broadwaybox.com/london Walking on Green Grass - There are some parks - usually the ones that are considered "gardens" - on which walking on the grass is actively discouraged. The larger parks, however, are good places to enjoy the sun, play a game of football, or enjoy a romantic afternoon or evening. Christmas Holiday - Most museums and galleries (public and private) close early on December 24 and are closed through December 25. Many sites are also closed December 26 for Boxing Day (though the Tower of London and The British Museum are open). Most restaurants are closed on Christmas day - of those that remain open, many only offer a "Christmas Menu." These special menus include several courses but can cost about 50 GBP per person (splitting plates may not be allowed). The Tube is entirely closed on 25 December and runs a shortened schedule on the 26 December. Skate London has a number of outdoor ice rinks that open in the winter months. Considered by some to be somewhat overpriced and overcrowded, they nonetheless have multiplied in recent years, easing congestion and increasing competition. Most charge from Ł10-12 (adults) for an hour on the ice, including skate hire. Somerset House, Strand, Tube: Temple, Charing Cross, Holborn, Covent Garden, Waterloo and Blackfriars - set in the courtyard of Somerset House, this has become a Londoner's favourite, although how it will compete with the newcomers remains to be seen. It's preferable to visit at night, when the Christmas tree is lit up. From 24 November 2005 - 29 January 2006. Kew Gardens, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Tube: Kew Gardens - a relative newcomer to the scene, this draws in skaters despite the distance from central London. The ice rink is situated in front of the Temperate House (the large greenhouse containing the exotic plants), a combined entry ticket is available, allowing you to wander round the fascinating gardens as well. 26 November 2005 - 15 January 2006. Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road - this museum has decided to join in the rinks this year, and looks to be an interesting venue for a festive skate. If you've visited the museum before, you will appreciate the beautiful building that the museum occupies. There is also a Christmas fair (which is free), selling various gift ideas. From 16 November 2005 – 22 January 2006. Nearest tube: High Street Kensington (Circle, District and Piccadilly Lines). Tower of London - another debut this year, set in the tourist-hotspot of the famous Tower. The ice rink itself will be hosted in the dry moat beneath the North wall of the Tower of London. From 19th November 2005 for 7 weeks. Nearest tube: Tower Hill (Circle and District Lines) Canary Wharf - opened for the first time in 2005, the Canary Wharf ice rink offers a café and bar, and the only genuine Central Park style skating in London, in the smart Canada Square park surrounding by glittering office tower blocks. Nearest tube: Canary Wharf (Jubilee line and Docklands Light Railway) In summer (and also in winter, for the more dedicated) there is also a thriving roller skating (on inline and traditional "quad" skates) scene in London, catering to many disciplines including street hockey, freestyle slalom, dance, general recreational skating (including three weekly marshalled group street skates) and speed skating. This mostly centres around Hyde Park (on the Serpentine Road) and Kensington Gardens (by the Albert Memorial). Skate Patrol runs free stopping and turning classes, and can advise you if you have the skills to join one of the street skates. They can also refer you to an ICP qualified instructor if you want to take things further. Serpentine Road near the lake, Hyde Park, Sundays 1pm-5pm. Look for the red t-shirts. Group street skates are the LondonSkate on Wednesdays (8pm, Serpentine Road, April-September), the London Friday Night Skate (8pm, Hyde Park Corner) and the Sunday Stroll (2pm, Serpentine Road) The Easy Peasy Skate for absolute beginners runs in Battersea Park: 10:30am Saturdays The SerpentineRoad.com discussion forum is the best place to ask about any other kind of wheeled skating and to find like-minded people Easyskate provides qualified instructors (most of them teach in Hyde Park check out easyskate.co.uk for details. Sporting Events Take in a home match of one of London's 20+ professional football clubs for a true experience of a lifetime as you see the passion of the "World's Game" in its mother country. The biggest clubs clubs include Chelsea, Fulham, Brentford, Queen's Park Rangers (West London); Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur (North London); West Ham United, Leyton Orient (East London); Charlton Athletic, Millwall, Crystal Palace (South London). the world-famous Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships - part of the Grand Slam world tennis fixtures - are held each year in late June-early July in Wimbledon in South West London and attract all the top-seeded players for a fortnight of competition.
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