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

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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.

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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.

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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)

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Area around the Savoy

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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.

London is also a cycle-friendly city, so be sure to pay attention for cyclists even if the road is free from cars.

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Seeing London

You may want to take advantage of organised tours of London.

Bus Tours There are a number of bus tours that run of various lengths, showing most of the major sights. The prices tend to be around £30 for 24-hour hop-on hop-off tickets.

Big Bus Tours: http://www.bigbustours.com 48 Buckingham Palace Road London +44 (0)20 7233 9533

Premium Tours: http://www.premiumtours.co.uk 86-88 Gresham Rd London +44 (0)20 7713 1311

Boat Tours There are a number of companies offering tours along the river Thames. Some such as City Cruises and Bateaux offers lunches and teas, as well as a range of cruise times from 30 minutes to 3 hours.

City Cruises: Tower Millennium Pier, Canary Wharf, London +44 (0)20 7740 0400 http://www.citycruises.com

Thames River Services: Westminster Pier Victoria Embankment, London +44 (0) 20 7930 4097 http://www.thamesriverservices.co.uk

Bateaux London: Embankment Pier, Victoria Embankment, Westminster, London, WC2N 6NU http://www.bateauxlondon.com/

Emirates Cable Car Emirates Air Line is the UK's first urban cable car. Enjoy a flight across the Thames between Greenwich Peninsula and Royal Docks for spectacular views across the London skyline. At 90 metres above the Thames, you can see familiar sights like the Old Royal Naval College, Thames Barrier, St Paul's Cathedral, the London Eye and the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. A single journey takes approximately 10 minutes, and a 360 Tour (non-stop return journey) is approximately 20 minutes. http://www.visitgreenwich.org.uk/Emirates-Air Emirates Greenwich Peninsula: Edmund Halley Way, London SE10 0FR Emirates Royal Docks, 27 Western Gateway, London E16 1FA

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London Underground Map

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The Savoy

The Savoy Hotel, located on the Strand, is an iconic hotel brilliantly reinvented for the 21st century, where an unashamedly old fashioned glamour sparkles with a new lustre. Positioned on the banks of the Thames, it is perfectly situated for exploring the city.

The Savoy is famous for its guests that have included Sir Winston Churchill, Frank Sinatra, George Clooney, Hugh Grant and Katharine Hepburn. It prides itself for offering unrivalled service and can organise boat tours, book tickets for theatre shows, excursions and attractions.

The hotel also houses Boodles , Savoy Flowers, and a health and wellbeing centre with a gym, swimming pool and a range of treatment rooms.

Dining at the Savoy bespoke accessories (such as their very own china tea service), plus handmade jams, biscuits and a fresh Kaspar’s has panoramic views of the River Thames patisserie. and London landmarks. It offers an informal, yet luxurious, dining experience in an elegant 1920s style. For reservations for any of the preceding, please The restaurant specialises in cured and smoked fish, email: [email protected] or call +44 (0)20 7420 oysters, caviar and fresh seafood, but there are also 2111 plenty of non-seafood options as well, such as spatchcock, lamb cutlets or beef. Savoy Grill is one of London’s most legendary restaurants, and the original seating plan has been For a true taste of all that’s best in British cuisine, brought back for its reopening. there’s no finer dining establishment than Simpson's-In- The Strand. Only the finest seasonal ingredients are Designer Russell Sage took inspiration from the used by Master Cook Gerry Rae, in a Bill of Fare that restaurant’s heyday, and original 1920’s Art Deco offers a wide range of classical dishes, including features have been restored. Head Chef Andy Cook classics such as potted shrimps, roast saddle of lamb oversees a menu that returns to the classic and steak and kidney pie. Escoffier-inspired grill rooms of old. Dishes include charcoal grilled Chateaubriand with pommes soufflés, The American Bar serves classic cocktails with live king crab and prawn cocktail, lime and chocolate piano accompaniment. On the first Sunday of the soufflé and iced Peach Melba. month The Beaufort Bar , which has an excellent selection of champagne and sparkling wines, also hosts For reservations, please telephone +44 (0)20 7592 a Cabaret night. 1600 or email: [email protected]

Savoy Tea is a bijou tea store, located in the Upper Thames Foyer. Inspired by London’s Edwardian shopping arcades, the walls are covered in intricate fabric, a hint at the Asian origins of tea. The store offers a wide variety of beautifully packaged Savoy teas,

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Museums

Most of London’s major museums and art galleries, including all those listed in this guide, are free of charge. Special exhibitions usually charge an entrance fee, as do private museums (none listed). Special exhibitions also often require advanced booking.

British Museum http://www.britishmuseum.org/ Great Russell St, London WC1B 3DG +44 (0)20 7323 8299 Tottenham Court Road on Central and Northern lines or Holborn on Central and Piccadilly lines

The museum holds an impressive collection of archaeological and historical objects from across the globe. During the international weekend it will be showing an exhibition called Beyond El Dorado.

Victoria & Albert Museum http://www.vam.ac.uk/ Cromwell Rd, London SW7 2RL +44 (0)20 7942 2000 South Kensington on the Piccadilly, Circle and District Lines

This museum holds a collection of art and design and has a brilliant collection of fashion and craft items. During the weekend they will be showing competitors for the Jameel Prize, for work influenced by Islamic art and culture.

Natural History Museum http://www.nhm.ac.uk/index.html Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD +44 (0)20 7942 5000 South Kensington station on the District, Circle and Piccadilly lines

The Natural History Museum holds a wide permanent collection and during the international weekend will be showing entrants for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

Museum of London http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/london-wall/ 150 London Wall, London, EC2Y 5HN +44(0)20 7001 9844 Barbican on the Hammersmith & City line, Circle and Metropolitan lines/St Pauls on the Central line.

The museum covers 45,000 years of London history. In February they will have exhibitions on 17th century jewellery found in a cellar in Cheapside.

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Museums Map

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Art Galleries

The National Gallery Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN +44 (0)20 7747 2885 http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/visiting/ Charing Cross station on the Northern or Bakerloo lines

The National Gallery houses the national collection of art, covering art from the 13th to the 19th centuries. Over the period of the internation- al weekend there will be exhibitions on the American painter Fredric Church and on Italian renaissance painter Barocci.

The National Portrait Gallery St Martin’s Place, London, WC2H 0HE +44 (0)20 7306 0055 http://www.npg.org.uk/visit/getting-to-the-gallery.php Charing Cross station on the Northern or Bakerloo lines

The gallery was founded to house a collection of portraits of British men and women. The permanent collection houses over 11,000 works from the Tudors onwards. During the international weekend they are showing a collection of works by the photographer David Bailey and portraits of the Great War.

Tate Britain Tate Britain, Millbank, London SW1P 4RG +44 (0)20 7887 8888 http://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-britain/getting-here Pimlico station on the Victoria Line

The Tate Britain houses a large collection of British art. Its newly refurbished permanent collection walks through 500 years of British Art. They also house a collection of work by Turner, Blake and Moore. Over the international weekend they are displaying work by Sylvia Pankhurst and Turner Prize winning artist, Richard Deacon.

Tate Modern Bankside, London SE1 9TG +44 (0)20 7887 8888 http://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern/getting-here Southwark station on the Jubilee Line or Blackfriars station on the District & Circle Line

The Tate Modern is south of the river and houses a large collection of contemporary art. The large turbine hall holds large sculptures and performance art pieces. Over the international weekend there are exhibitions on Paul Klee and Richard Hamilton.

Notes ∗ When visiting Tate art galleries, there is a boat that runs between the Tate Britain and Tate Modern, connecting the two. http://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-boat ∗ The Millennium Bridge, just outside of Tate Modern, allows pedestrians to cross the river to St Paul’s Cathedral on the opposite side. ∗ Some of the museums offer special late-night hours on a weekly or monthly basis. Check their websites for details.

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Art Galleries Map

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Theatres

The National Theatre http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/ National Theatre, Upper Ground, South Bank, London, SE1 9PX +44 (0)20 7452 3000 Waterloo on the Northern, Bakerloo and Jubilee lines, Southwark on Jubilee line

The National Theatre celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2013 and shows a collection of new works by famous past and contemporary British playwrights. In February they will be showing King Lear directed by Sam Mendes.

The Globe http://www.shakespearesglobe.com/ 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London SE1 9DT +44 (0)20 7902 1400 Blackfriars on the District and Circle Lines or Mansion House on the District and Circle Lines.

A replica of Shakespeare’s theatre, the season for 2014 is released in December. They specialise in plays by Shakespeare or other Elizabethan playwrights.

The Barbican http://www.barbican.org.uk/ Barbican Centre, Silk Street London, EC2Y 8DS +44 (0)20 7638 8891 Moorgate on the Northern, Hammersmith & City or Circle lines or Barbican on the Hammersmith & City, Circle and Metropolitan lines

The Barbican Centre is a modernist collection of galleries, concert and theatre spaces. In February/March they are showing a range of classic music and theatre.

Royal Festival Hall http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/ Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX +44 (0)20 7960 4200 Waterloo on the Bakerloo, Northern, Jubilee and Waterloo & City lines

Part of the Southbank centre that shows a range of art, music and theatre events. The Royal Festival Hall mainly shows classical music, with the London Philharmonic based here. Concerts will be released closer to the time.

Sadler’s Wells http://www.sadlerswells.com/ Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4TN +44 (0)20 7863 8000 Angel on the Northern Line

Sadler’s Wells is the premier theatre in the country showing dance. They hold a range of shows including contemporary and traditional dance styles.

Royal Opera House http://www.roh.org.uk/? Royal Opera House, Bow Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E 9DD +44(0)20 7304 4000 Covent Garden station on the Piccadilly Line

Home to the Royal Opera with world-class opera and classical ballet. Upcoming productions include Don Giovani, Turandot and Sleeping Beauty .

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Theatres Map

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West End Shows

Although it is sometimes possible to pick up last-minute seats for West End shows, it is advisable to book in advance.

The Lion King, Lyceum Theatre http://www.lyceum-theatre.co.uk/ 21 Wellington Street, London, WC2E 7RQ Covent Garden on the Piccadilly line

Les Miserables, The Queen’s Theatre http://www.lesmis.com/uk/ 51 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 6BA Piccadilly Circus on the Piccadilly and Bakerloo lines

Wicked, Apollo Victoria Theatre http://www.wickedthemusical.co.uk/ Wilton Road, London, SW1V 1LG Victoria on the Circle, District and Victoria lines

Phantom of the Opera, Her Majesty’s Theatre http://www.thephantomoftheopera.com/ Haymarket, London , SW1Y 4QL Piccadilly Circus on the Piccadilly and Bakerloo lines

Billy Elliot, The Musical, Victoria Palace Theatre http://www.billyelliotthemusical.com/ 126 Victoria Street, London, SW1E 5EA Victoria on the Piccadilly and Circle and District lines

The Book of Mormon, Prince of Wales Theatre http://www.bookofmormonlondon.com/home.php Coventry Street, London, W1D 6AS Piccadilly Circus on the Piccadilly and Bakerloo lines

Mamma Mia!, Novello Theatre http://www.mamma-mia.com/london.asp Aldwych, London, WC2B 4LD Covent Garden on the Piccadilly line

Matilda , Cambridge Theatre http://uk.matildathemusical.com/ 32-34 Earlham Street, London, WC2 9HU. Covent Garden on the Piccadilly line or Leicester Square on the Piccadilly and Northern lines

War Horse, New London Theatre http://www.warhorseonstage.com/tickets/london Drury Lane London, WC2B 5PW Covent Garden on the Piccadilly line or Holborn on the Piccadilly or Central lines

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West End Shows Map

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Restaurants

Angler Hibiscus Galvin at Windows http://www.anglerrestaurant.com/ http://www.hibiscusrestaurant.co.uk/ http://www.galvinrestaurants.com/ South Place Hotel, 3 South Place 29 Maddox Street, London, W1S 2PA London Hilton on Park Lane Hotel London, EC2M 2AF +44 (0)20 7629 2999 28th Floor, 22 Park Lane, London +44 (0)20 3215 1260 W1K 1BE Choose three, six or eight courses – +44 (0)20 7208 4021 A Michelin-starred restaurant inspired and marvel, as the extraordinarily by the fish and crustaceans from composed dishes arrive on your table One Michelin-starred Galvin is located native seas and rivers. Open for lunch with military timing. on the 28th floor of the London Hilton Monday to Friday and for dinner on Park Lane. The menu is modern Monday to Saturday. Dinner French haute cuisine created by Chef http://www.dinnerbyheston.com/ Patron Chris Galvin and Head Chef, Club Gascon 66 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7LA Andre Garrett MCA. http://www.clubgascon.com/about.php +44(0)20 7201 3833 57 West Smithfield, London, EC1A Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester 9DS Heston’s newest London restaurant, http://www.alainducasse- +44 (0)20 7600 6144 inspired by historic British dishes. dorchester.com/ Head chef Ashley-Palmer Watts, proté- Park Lane, London, W1K 1QA One Michelin starred, Club Gascon gé of Heston Blumenthal, ensures that +44 (0)20 7629 8866 specialises in cuisine from South-West Dinner is one of London’s most of France. sought-after destinations. Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester in London is a three Michelin star HKK Pollen Street Social Restaurant serving contemporary http://www.hkklondon.com/ http://www.pollenstreetsocial.com/ French cuisine in a modern and 88 Worship Street, London, EC2A 2BE 8/10 Pollen Street, London W1S 1NQ elegant environment. +44 (0)20 3535 1888 +44(0)20 7290 7600 Le Gavroche HKK is the latest opening of the Pollen Street Social’s philosophy is http://www.le-gavroche.co.uk/ Hakkasan Group. It follows Chinese ‘deformalised fine dining’. Dishes are 43 Upper Brook Street, London, W1K banqueting tradition which represents grounded in French and English 7QR the epitome of the Chinese culinary tradition and embellished with +44 (0)20 7408 0881 experience, and exclusively offers an occasionally esoteric side notes of ever-evolving tasting menu. texture and taste. Opened in 1967 by Michel and Albert Roux, the restaurant offers classical Sketch Texture French food, although some dishes http://sketch.uk.com/ http://texture-restaurant.co.uk/ come with something of a modern 9 Conduit Street, London W1S 2XG 34 Portman Street, London, W1H 7BY twist. The restaurant has two Michelin +44 (0) 20 7659 4500 +44 (0)20 7224 0028 stars.

Created by leading Interior Designer Texture is a Michelin-starred Modern Petrus Gahban O’Keeffe, all ‘tasting’ and ‘a la European, restaurant and Champagne http://www.gordonramsay.com/petrus/ carte’ menus are devised by French bar with Scandinavian influences. The 1 Kinnerton St, London, SW1X 8EA Master Chef Pierre Gagnaire, offering menu combines excellent British +44 (0)20 7592 1609 a unique breadth of ingredients and a produce with ingredients from complexity of combinations. Sverrisson's native Iceland. Awarded a Michelin Star in 2011, the stylish and modern French menu is perfectly complemented by the restaurant’s stunning environment.

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Restaurants Map

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Bars

London is famous for its nightlife and bars. The below are just a small selection of the endless possibilities.

28°-50° Wine Workshop & The Connaught The Booking Office, St. Pancras Kitchen http://www.the-connaught.co.uk Hotel http://www.2850.co.uk Carlos Place, London, W1K 2AL http://www.bookingofficebar.com 140 Fetter Lane, London +44 (0)20 7499 7070 Euston Road, London, NW1 2AR EC4A 1BT +44 (0) 0207 841 3566 +44 (0)20 7242 8877 The Connaught bar is sleek and stylish becoming something of a A collaboration between sommelier scene on weekend nights. In terms The St Pancras Hotel itself is well Xavier Rousset and executive chef of drinks and service, it’s hard to worth a visit. Designed by Sir Agnar Sverrisson, while focused on find better. For the full Connaught George Gilbert Scott, this is no wine, 28°-50° Wine Workshop & experience, order the house martini ordinary hotel. The architecture, the Kitchen pays much more attention – a bartender wheels up a beautiful decoration, the mixture of classical to food than the average wine bar. trolley and offers a choice of and contemporary – the chances Wine comes from two extensive bespoke bitters to accompany the are it is like no other hotel you have lists, which seldom repeat a grape high-end gins and vodkas, which ever entered, or will ever enter. The variety. Everything available in are stirred and poured at your table. story of how it came into existence sampler glasses. is just as extraordinary. It is the tale 35 St James's Place of a true renaissance; of a national Langham Hotel http://www.dukeshotel.co.uk treasure that was almost reduced to http://www.artesian-bar.co.uk 35 St James’ Place, London, SW1A rubble but that is today, once again, Artesian 1C Portland Place London 1NY the pride of London. W1B 1JA +44 (0)20 7491 4840 +44 (0)20 7636 1000 The restoration of this great hotel has provided the inspiration for the This elegant space on the ground There are three small rooms, all Booking Office Bar, which will list an floor of the Langham Hilton is decorated in discreetly opulent array of punches and mixed drinks lovely. Service is friendly and style. The bar is justly famous for recreated from lost recipes from the ultra-efficient even when – as so the theatre of its martini making – era, as well as a range of bespoke often happens – it’s packed. Their using vermouth made exclusively and seasonal cocktails that will own cocktails are well-conceived, for them at the Sacred Distillery in change accordingly. Set in the and the classics are flawlessly ren- Highgate, but other drinks are just historical ticket office of St Pancras dered and generously poured. as good. Nibbles, including the ‘best Station, the Booking Office Bar nuts in town’, are replaced when offers cathedral-like drama, a 29m- Blue Bar at The Berkeley finished. long bar and fresh English fare. http://www.the-berkeley.co.uk Wilton Place, London, SW1X 7RL The Shard +44 (0)7235 6000 http://the-shard.com/restaurants 96 Tooley St, London SE1 2TH The sky-blue armchairs, the deep-blue ornate plasterwork and London’s tallest building. Home to the navy-blue leather-bound menus three restaurants, which are highly combine with discreet lighting to recommended, and not just for the striking effect. It’s a see-and-be- view. It is also possible to visit for seen place, and the cocktails are a drinks. A choice three restaurants, master class in sophistication. all with bars are available: ‘Aquashard’, ‘Oblix’ and ‘Hutong’.

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Bars Map

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Afternoon Tea

There are many excellent places to take afternoon tea in London; the best are found in the high-end hotels in the centre, although it is worth noting that they need to be booked well in advance.

The Goring The Berkeley http://www.thegoring.com/afternoontea.aspx http://www.the-berkeley.co.uk/fashion-afternoon-tea/ Beeston Place, London, SW1W 0JW Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7RL +44 (0)20 7396 9000 +44 (0)20 7235 1200

The Goring has been serving its quintessentially Mouth-watering Prêt-à-Portea delicacies with a English Afternoon Tea since the day the hotel opened fashionista twist. The Berkeley London designer in 1910 and after 103 years, has mastered the perfect afternoon tea, Prêt-à-Portea, is inspired by the themes menu - with everything from deliciously traditional and colours of the fashion world. The menu is British brews, to tea-leaves sourced from the foot of transformed every six months to follow the changing the Himalayas. seasons in fashion.

The Ritz The Wolseley http://www.theritzlondon.com/tea-menus.html http://www.thewolseley.com/afternoon-tea 160 Piccadilly London W1J 9EB 150 Piccadilly, London W1J 9BR +44 (0)20 7499 6996 +44 (0)20 7493 8181 A grand restaurant built in the European style, the Afternoon tea in London at The Ritz is an institution in Wolseley offers afternoon tea, as well as breakfast, itself. Served in the spectacular Palm Court, the lunch and dinner. Afternoon tea consists of consists of choice of several varieties of tea and a delicious menu assorted finger sandwiches, fruit scones, a selection of combine to make for an unforgettable afternoon. pastries and choice of teas.

Claridges http://www.claridges.co.uk/london-mayfair-afternoon- tea/ Brook Street, Mayfair, London, W1K 4HR +44 (0)20 7629 8860

Situated in the Foyer and Reading Room, everything is perfect from the glamour of the Art Deco interior to the live music and quintessentially English menu. They offer a selection of finger sandwiches, sweet pastries and scones are made from the finest ingredients, carefully sourced from exceptional British producers and freshly prepared each day.

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A ernoon Tea Map

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Attractions

Westminster Abbey & Houses of Parliament London Eye http://www.westminster-abbey.org/ http://www.londoneye.com/ http://www.parliament.uk/visiting/ Riverside Bldg, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, London 20 Deans Yard London SE1 7PB +44 (0)20 7222 5152 +44 (0)871 781 3000 St James's Park on District and Circle Llnes/Westminster on Take in panoramic views of the city in this 30 minute long ride. Jubilee, District & Circle lines You may book out capsules for private drinks. Book in advance. Waterloo on the Waterloo and City, Bakerloo, Northern and Buckingham Palace Jubilee lines. http://www.royalcollection.org.uk/visit/buckinghampalace/plan- your-visit St Paul’s Cathedral http://www.stpauls.co.uk/ London SW1A 1AA St. Paul's Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD +44 (0)20 7930 4832 +44 (0)20 7246 8350 (NB. The State Rooms, Royal Mews and The Queen's Gallery Cathedral of the City of London and the church of the Bishop of have restricted times so please check website nearer the time) London, the cathedral is open to visitors 8:30am-4:00pm. Green Park or Hyde Park Corner on the Victoria line Tickets for sightseers are £16.00. Services are held daily with a sung evensong (5pm) and Sunday Eucharist (11.30am) from The Banqueting House the cathedral choir. http://www.hrp.org.uk/BanquetingHouse/planyourvisit/ St Paul’s on the Central line. gettingthere Whitehall, London SW1A 2ER St Martin in the Fields +44 (0)844 482 7777 http://www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org/ Westminster on Jubilee or District & Circle Lines Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 4JJ +44 (0)20 7766 1100 Tower of London This church and concert venue has a wonderful selection of http://www.hrp.org.uk/TowerOfLondon/planyourvisit/ classical music concerts throughout the season. gettinghere Leicester Square on the Northern and Piccadilly lines or London EC3N 4AB Charing Cross on the Bakerloo or Northern lines +44 (0)844 482 7777 Located on the edge of the Thames, the Tower of London is Dennis Sever’s House home of the crown jewels and also a popular visitor attraction. http://www.dennissevershouse.co.uk/ Tours and some historical rooms are available to visit. 18 Folgate St. Spitafields, London, E1 6BX Tower Hill (main entrance is a five minute walk from the This restored building, modelled on an 18th century building, station) on District or Circle lines allows visitors to walk through the house and experience it as if the 18th century family were living in it. Saint Bartholomew the Great Church, Cloth Fair and Saint Liverpool Street on the Central, Hammersmith & City, Circle Bartholomew’s Hospital. and Metropolitan lines. http://www.greatstbarts.com/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloth_Fair Kew Gardens W Smithfield, London EC1A 9DS http://www.kew.org/ 44(0)20 7600 0440 Richmond Surrey TW9 3AB Barbican station on Circle, Hammersmith & City Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew is home to an impressive and Metropolitan Lines/ St Paul's station on Central Line collection of plants and a world leader in plant science and conservation. The Shard 30 minute journey to Kew Garden station on the District line. http://the-shard.com/ (Not shown on map.) 96 Tooley St, London SE1 2TH The Shard, London’s tallest building with the highest viewing Greenwich platform, is open for bookings. The viewing platforms are http://www.visitgreenwich.org.uk/ located on the 68-70th floors, and include displays on the past World Heritage area including the Maritime museum, and future views of the city. Tickets need to be pre booked, and Millennium Dome, shopping, museums and galleries. You may the cost is £25. take in breath-taking city views from the Emirates Air Line London Bridge on the Northern and Jubilee Lines http://www.visitgreenwich.org.uk/Emirates-Air from North Greenwich. Take Docklands Light Rail (DLR) from Bank to Cutty Shark or the Jubilee line to North Greenwich. (Not shown on map.)

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Shopping

London has many great shopping areas, from renowned department stores and high street shops to street markets and designer boutiques.

Department Stores Harrods http://www.harrods.com/ 87-135 Brompton Rd, London SW1X 7XL Selfridges +44 (0)20 7730 1234 http://style.selfridges.com/store/london/

400 Oxford Street, London, W1A 1AB Harrod’s occupies a 5-acre site and with over one million +44 (0)11 3369 8040 square feet of selling space in over 330 departments, it is

the biggest department store in Europe. The flagship store on London's Oxford Street is the second largest shop in the UK (after Harrods). Selfridges windows have become synonymous also with the brand, and to a Shopping streets certain degree have become as famous as the company Oxford Street and Oxford Street location itself. Selfridges has a history of Oxford Street offers an unrivalled shopping experience bold art initiatives when it comes to the window designs. thanks to its exciting mix of high-street fashion and international brands. With over one and a half miles of high Fortnum and Mason http://www.fortnumandmason.com/ street brands there is sure to be something to appeal to all 181 Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom, W1A 1ER tastes. +44 (0)207 734 8040 Old Bond Street Fortnum & Mason is recognised internationally for its high The southern end of Bond Street, known as Old Bond quality goods and as an iconic British symbol. Founded as a Street, is filled with high end and designer stores. Shops grocery store, though Fortnum's developed into a include Tiffany and Co, Burberry, Chanel, Hermes and Brit- department store, it continues to focus on stocking a variety ish designers such as Alexander McQueen. of exotic and speciality provisions. The store is also famous for its tea shop and several restaurants. Other shopping areas Covent Garden http://www.coventgardenlondonuk.com/ Borough (food) Market (Closed Sundays) http://www.boroughmarket.org.uk/ Burlington Arcade

http://www.burlington-arcade.co.uk/ Spas ESPA Life at Corinthia: Whitehall Place London SW1A 2BD +44 (0) 20 7321 3050 http://www.espalifeatcorinthia.com/ The Sanctuary: 12 Floral Street, WC2E 9DH +44 (0) 1442 430367 http://www.sanctuary.com The Chuan Spa: The Langham Chuan Spa, 1c Portland Place, London,W1B 1JA +44(0) 20 7636 1000 http://www.chuanspa.com Ushvani: 1 Cadogan Gardens, Knightsbridge, London, SW3 2RJ +44 (0)207 730 2888 http://www.ushvani.com/ Mandarin Oriental Spa: 66 Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7LA, +44 (0)20 7235 2000 http://www.mandarinoriental.com/london/luxury-spa/ St Pancras Spa: St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, Euston Road, London, England, NW1 2AR +44 (0) 20 7841 3578 http://www.stpancrasspa.co.uk/

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Day Trips

Windsor Castle , About 20 minutes by train from Paddington Oxford, About 1 1/2 hours by train from Paddington http://www.royalcollection.org.uk/visit/windsorcastle The historic university city of Oxford is located an hour to an Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 1NJ hour and a half away from London, by either train or car. The Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest inhabited castle in city is famous for the architecture of its university buildings, the world. It has been the family home of British royalty for its meadows and rich cultural heritage. almost 1,000 years. Ashmolean Museum: Beaumont St, Oxford, OX1 2PH +44 (0)1865 278 002 http://www.ashmolean.org/ Stonehenge & Salisbury, About 3 hours drive from London Bodleian Library: Shaldonian Theatre +44 (0)1865 287 400 Amesbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7DE http://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/bodley http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/ Christchurch College and Cathedral stonehenge/ http://www.chch.ox.ac.uk/ Prehistoric World Heritage Site, the famous circular stones are located in a rich landscape of burial mounds and field Places to Eat markers. The site is run by English Heritage. The whole cen- In the villages surrounding Oxford, there are a collection of tre has just been renovated. Salisbury, and its medieval ca- high end restaurants, and within Oxford itself a number of thedral are located close to Stonehenge. The cathedral con- recommended establishments. tains a copy of the Magna Carta, and the city has many Crazy Bear: Bear Lane, Stadhampton, Oxfordshire OX44 shops and cafes. 7UR, +44(0)1865 890 714 http://www.crazybeargroup.co.uk Gee’s: 61 Banbury Road OX2 6PE +44(0)1865 553 540 Places to Eat http://www.gees-restaurant.co.uk/ Pembroke Arms: Minster Street, Wilton SP2 0BH The Ashmolean Dining Rooms: +44(0)1865 553 823 +44(0)1722 743 328 http://www.pembrokearms.co.uk http://www.benugo.com/restaurants/ashmolean-dining-room Les Mirabelles: Forest Edge Road, Nomanslandm SP5 2BN Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons: Church Road, Great Milton, http://www.lesmirabelles.co.uk OX44 7PD http://www.manoir.com/

Bath, About 2 hours by train from Paddington Afternoon tea http://visitbath.co.uk/ Ashmolean Dinng Rooms: The historic town of bath has links stretching back to Roman http://www.ashmoleandiningroom.com/ Britain, where the famous spring water was believed to have The Randolph Hotel: health benefits. The Roman baths and Georgian architecture http://www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/our-hotels/macdonald- are the town’s main appeal. randolph-hotel/eat-drink/the-drawing-room/ Vanbrough House Hotel: Baths http://vanbrughhousehotel.co.uk/ Roman Baths, The Pump Room, Abbey Church Yard, Bath, BA1 1LZ +44 (0)1225 477 782 http://www.romanbaths.co.uk/ Cambridge , About 45 minutes by train from King’s Cross Thermae Bath Spa, Hetling Pump Room, Hot Bath Street, Founded just after Oxford, this university city has much to Bath BA1 1SJ +44 (0) 844 888 0844 offer in the way of fantastic architecture, shopping and http://www.thermaebathspa.com/ fenland landscapes. Visit King’s, Trinity, St John’s and Queen’s colleges for a sense of medieval architecture. Places to Eat Corpus Christi College has the oldest court in Oxbridge (free Bath Priory http://www.thebathpriory.co.uk entry 2-4pm). Also the choirs of St John’s, Trinity and King’s Casanis: 4 Saville Row, Bath, BA1 2QP are recommended for daily evensong services starting +44(0)1225 780 055 http://www.casanis.co.uk around 6:30pm. Olive Tree: Russel Street, Bath, BA1 2QF +44(0)1225 447 928 http://www.olivetreebath.co.uk Places to Eat Dower House: 16 Royal Crescent, Bath, BA1 2LS Midsummer House: http://www.midsummerhouse.co.uk/ +44(0)1225 823 333 http://www.royalcrescent.co.uk Alimentum: http://www.restaurantalimentum.co.uk/ Allium Brasserie: Abbey Hotel, 1 North Park, Bath BA1 1LF +44(0)122 546 1603 http://www.abbeyhotelbath.co.uk Oak Bistro: http://www.theoakbistro.co.uk/ Mint Room: Lower Bristol Rd, Bath, BA2 3EB +44(0)1225 446 656 http://www.themintroom.co.uk

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