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Tiffany Circle International Weekend Friday 28 February – Sunday 02 March 2014 London, United Kingdom Welcome It is with great joy that we welcome you to the UK to meet with the members of the UK Tiffany Circle, and to cement the bonds among the Circles from all over the world. We hope you have an enjoyable visit to the UK. As many of you are extending your visit to take in what London has to offer, we have put together this guide of our recommended activities. It contains a list of the most famous restaurants, where to go for afternoon tea, and some of the most popular and world renowned art galleries and museums. London is also home to the West End and many famous theatre venues, so these are included here with information about what shows will be on during your stay. We do hope this guide is useful and will whet your appetite for your upcoming visit. Welcome 2 West End shows 17 Schedule of events 3 West End shows map 18 Welcome to London 4 Restaurants 19 Travel to and from Heathrow 5 Restaurants map 20 Map of area around the Savoy 6 Bars 21 Travel within London 7 Bars map 22 Seeing London 8 Afternoon Tea 23 London Underground map 9 Afternoon Tea map 24 The Savoy 10 Attractions 25 Museums 11 Attractions map 26 Museums map 12 Shopping and spas 27 Art galleries 13 Shopping map 28 Art galleries map 14 Spas map 29 Theatres 15 Day trips 30 Theatres map 16 Day trips map 31 Links, contact and thank you 32 2 Schedule of Events Monday-Thursday, February 24-27: Guests begin to arrive in London and check in to the Savoy. Friday, February 28: 9:00am-4:00pm Registration in the Princess Ida Room (Savoy) 10:00am-11:15am Canadians welcomed to British Red Cross for archive tour (optional) 11:30am-12:45pm Americans welcomed to British Red Cross for archive tour (optional) 1:00pm-1:30pm Final archive tour for UK and all other members (optional) 5:30pm Coaches depart from the Savoy (Thames River side) 6:00pm Welcome reception at the Official Residence of the Canadian High Commissioner 9:00-10:00pm Coaches depart when people are ready to leave and return to the Savoy Saturday, March 01 : 9:00am-4:00pm Free time 4:30pm Coaches depart from the Savoy (Thames River side) 5:30pm Tours, reception and dinner at Hampton Court Palace 11:30pm Coaches depart from Hampton Court Palace and return to the Savoy Sunday, March 02 : 9:00am-12:00pm Free time 1:00pm (TBC) Coaches depart from the Savoy (Thames River side) 1:30pm (TBC) Tea at the home of Madeleine Mossanen 4:00pm Coaches depart from Mossanen residence and return to the Savoy Note: There are other activities being planned by the American Red Cross for their delegates. Please speak to your staff representatives for those details. There may be other optional events for all guests over the course of the weekend and those will be communicated in due course. 3 Welcome to London London is incredibly diverse and exciting with a long and rich history that is visible all across the city. London is renowned for its wide range of art and theatre from the national galleries to West End shows. London is also home to a fantastic selection of award-winning restaurants and shopping venues, from markets to the famous department stores of Selfridges and Harrods. The city boasts four world heritage sites: the Palace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, Maritime Greenwich and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Mobile Phones: If you're visiting London from abroad, don't forget that the UK dialling code is +44, which replaces the 0. All the numbers in this guide are written as +44 (0)xxx xxx xxxx. If you are using a US or Canadian phone, just dial +44 xxx xxx xxxx leaving off the first 0. From a UK mobile (cell phone) or landline, dial 0xxx xxx xxxx. Using your phone may cost you more than it does at home. Roaming charges vary between countries and networks, so check your network's roaming charges before you travel. Emergency Services In the UK in emergencies, call 999 for the fire, ambulance or police services. (911 will also work.) In a non-emergency, call the police on 101. Weather During February and March, it is worth being prepared for the cold and wet weather. We recommend you bring a warm, waterproof coat and an umbrella. Average temperature in February is 40 oF/5 oC, but can drop as low as 32 oF/0 oC, and even colder at night. Other tips: In the UK, plugs have a three pronged connection (seen below). Airport and high street shops will sell adaptors. Generally, converters are only needed for items such as shavers and hair dryers, but Savoy rooms provide both for your convenience. 4 Travel to and from Heathrow By Taxi By Heathrow Express & London Underground We recommend booking a taxi in advance from The Heathrow Express runs four times an hour. Heathrow to the Savoy. (Journey time, 30-60 minutes; (Journey time, 15 minutes; cost, £25-28) estimated cost, £40 for pre-booked). From Paddington, catch the southbound Bakerloo line to Charing Cross (Cost, £2.40). Then walk east Exclusive Airports run a service between London along the Strand to the Savoy, or take a taxi Heathrow and the city. (Average cost, £5-£10). Book at http://www.ExclusiveAirports.com. By London Underground Heathrow Airport Taxis also un services from the The Piccadilly line can be caught from the airport. Book at: +44 (0)203 478 8892. Underground stations at Heathrow Airport. (Journey time, 60 minutes; cost, £5.50) Black Cab It is also possible to ride in an un-booked taxi from taxi The closest stops on the Piccadilly line to the ranks at the airport. (Journey time, 30-60 minutes; Savoy are Covent Garden and Leicester Square. average cost, around £100) (Leicester Square is one stop before Covent http://www.heathrowairport.com/transport-and- Garden.) Covent Garden tends to be a bit more directions/taxis-and-minicabs crowded, but does have a lift (elevator) to street http://www.airporttaxis-uk.co.uk/Heathrow/? level. gclid=CNOU7Oqcr7oCFU_HtAod93oAkQ You may either take a taxi from both Leicester By Heathrow Express and Taxi Square and Covent Garden stations or it is about a Another option is to travel by train into Paddington ten minute walk to the Savoy. station in the centre of London, and then get a taxi to The Savoy. The Heathrow Express runs four times an Alternatively, take the Piccadilly line from Heathrow hour and takes 15 minutes. (£25-28 one way) to Hammersmith, where you can change from the http://www.heathrowexpress.com/ same platform to the District line. Take the District Call: +44 (0) 845 600 1515 line to Temple and then it is a 5 minute walk to the Savoy. From Paddington station hail a taxi to the Savoy. (Average cost- £20-£30) 5 Area around the Savoy 6 Travel within London London is easy to travel around whether walking, using the iconic red double-decker buses, the Undergound (Tube) or the famous black cabs. By Public Transportation On the buses and the Tube, it is possible to buy single journey tickets, however it is much better value to buy an ‘Oyster Card’ at the start of your stay, and then ‘top it up’ with money as you need it. Just ‘tap in’ when you enter the Underground stations, and ‘tap out’ as you leave. ’Tap in’ only when boarding a bus; there is no need to tap out. There is a £5 initial payment for an Oyster Card, which includes a deposit and some journey fare, however it does make individual journeys less expensive and more convenient. At the end of your trip it is possible to return the Oyster Card and reclaim the deposit. There is also a daily maximum charge when using the Oyster Card that does not apply when purchasing single tickets. The Oyster Card is valid on all London buses, the Underground, most local trains, the Overground and the District Light Rail (DLR). Transport for London have a good website for planning journeys http://www.tfl.gov.uk/ and all tube stations have London Underground maps that you can pick up. By Taxi Taxis can be found at taxi ranks around the city, or it is possible to hail a black cab as they pass by. Taxis will only take cash. Be aware to hail only recognisable black cabs, with the ‘Taxi’ sign illuminated to show they are available. For your own safety, do not use unmarked cars. The free app ‘Citymapper’ is a useful to find out the best transport routes and times for journeys across the city. http://citymapper.com/ Walking London is a pedestrian-friendly city. It is easy to walk around central London, quite often even faster than taking public transportation for short journeys and offers the opportunity to take in the sites as you travel. Look for posted signs, directing you to notable locations, and maps around the city, which include walking times. While it is not illegal to ‘jay-walk’, it is advisable to wait for the ‘green man’ to signal that it is safe to cross. On the ground at cross-walks you will often find a reminder of which direction to look for on-coming, which can be quite helpful, as traffic may be coming from the opposite side from the one you are used to.