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The South Bank has seen a revolution over the past 04/ THE HEART OF decade, culturally, artistically and architecturally. THE SOUTH BANK Pop up restaurants, food markets, festivals, art 08/ installations and music events have transformed UNIQUE the area, and its reputation as one of London’s LIFESTYLE most popular destinations is now unshakeable. 22/ CULTURAL Some of the capital’s most desirable restaurants and LANDSCAPE bars are found here, such as Hixter, Sea Containers 34/ and the diverse offering of The Shard. Culture has FRESH always had a place here, ever since the establishment PERSPECTIVES of the Festival Hall in 1951. Since then, it has been 44/ NEW joined by global champions of arts and theatre such HORIZONS as the Tate Modern, the National Theatre and the BFI. Arts and culture continues to flourish, and global businesses flock to establish themselves amongst such inspiring neighbours. Influential Blue Chips, global professional and financial services giants and major international media brands have chosen to call this unique business hub home. With world-class cultural and lifestyle opportunities available, the South Bank is also seeing the dawn of some stunning new residential developments. These ground-breaking schemes such as One Blackfriars bring an entirely new level of living to one of the world’s most desirable locations.

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The Flavours of London South Bank — Restaurant & Bar South Bank — Bar South Bank — Bar THE SOUTH BANK HAS BECOME RENOWNED FOR ITS COSMOPOLITAN Sea Containers Rumpus Room Dandelyan RESTAURANTS AND BARS, WITH NUMEROUS ARTISAN AND SPECIALIST 20 Upper Ground, London, SE1 9PD 20 Upper Ground, Mondrian London, London SE1 9PD 20 Upper Ground, Mondrian London, London SE1 9PD PRODUCERS OFFERING EVERYTHING T: +44 (0)20 3747 1063 T: +44 (0)20 3747 1063 T: +44 (0)20 3747 1063 FROM A RELAXED ALFRESCO BITE TO E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] EAT OR A DRINK BY THE RIVER, TO FINE DINING EXPERIENCES RIVALLING www.seacontainersrestaurant.com www.rumpusroomlondon.com www.dandelyanbar.com ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD. Inspired by the Golden Age of transatlantic travel Located at the top of the Sea Containers building, Located in the Sea Containers building, with stunning and designed under the creative direction of visionary Rumpus Room is a bright and verdant riverside rooftop views of the Thames, Dandelyan serves both innovative AGAINST A BACKDROP OF STUNNING Tom Dixon, Sea Containers at Mondrian London bar, with iconic views across the city from its terrace. drinks and refined interpretations of the classics. VIEWS ACROSS THE RIVER THAMES, brings the best of American and British cuisine to The plush interiors and lush greenery project the The interior is designed by Tom Dixon, featuring an THE CITY, AND WESTMINSTER, the South Bank, offering a modern yet casual dining glamour of modern London. iconic green marble bar, burnished brass trimmings AND ALONGSIDE SUCH CULTURAL experience in an informal setting alongside the and pink leather banquettes. River Thames. HOTSPOTS AS SHAKESPEARES GLOBE, THE TATE MODERN AND THE TOWER OF LONDON.

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South Bank — Restaurant & Bar Southwark — Restaurant Southwark — Bar Southwark — Restaurant

Oxo Tower and the Oxo Bar OXBO Bankside Voltaire Baltic

Oxo Tower, Barge House Street, London SE1 9PH Hilton London Bankside, 19 New Bridge St, London EC4V 6DB 74 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 8HA T: +44 (0)20 7803 3888 2-8 Great Suffolk St, London SE1 0UG T: +44 (0)20 7438 8059 T: +44 (0)20 7928 1111 E: [email protected] T: +44 (0)20 7593 3900 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.harveynichols.com www.oxbobankside.co.uk www.voltairebar.com www.balticrestaurant.co.uk

Set on the 8th floor of the Oxo Tower, the Oxo Tower With the newly established Hilton London Bankside Voltaire is famed for its classic cocktails, reinterpreted Baltic’s eastern European cuisine employs robust flavours Brasserie and Restaurant offer spectacular views of as its backdrop, OXBO Bankside is an exciting addition using homemade liqueurs, syrups and infusions. and unusual spicing, whilst its specialist vodka bar serves the London skyline from their 250ft terrace. Serving to this colourful area. Boasting traditional British A Grade II listed building, Voltaire is steeped in history over 60 flavours. Housed in a redeveloped eighteenth pan-Asian and modern British cuisine, guests can enjoy dishes amplified with an eclectic mix of spices, herbs and has kept the old vaults from previous days when century former coachworks, it embodies a fusion of live music in the contemporary brasserie surroundings, and garnishes, these offerings from the kitchen are it used to be a bank. These have been transformed modern decor and traditional architecture. whilst the restaurant offers fine dining in a more a superb culinary fusion of provenance, culture and into heated, private booths framing the outdoor terrace intimate atmosphere. invention that draw on nearby Borough Market for and are the perfect location for sampling the bar’s specialist traders and locally sourced produce. carefully curated menu of cigars.

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Hixter Skylon Restaurant & Grill

16 Great Guildford St, London SE1 0HS Royal Festival Hall, London SE1 8XX T: +44 (0)20 7921 9508 T: +44 (0)20 7654 7800 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.hixrestaurants.co.uk www.skylon-restaurant.co.uk

Hixter Bankside, the little sister to Tramshed in Skylon’s seasonal British menus are a firm favourite Shoreditch, is as famed for its hanging art as the with foodies, culture-vultures and tourists-in-the-know. masterpieces exiting the kitchen. Once a metal box Its light sophisticated spaces are complemented by factory, the brick walls are adorned with neons and stunning Thameside views, perfect for elegant formal other exhibits from up-and-coming British artists, dining in the restaurant, or a more relaxed setting whilst floor to ceiling windows turn the spotlight in Skylon Grill. back to food.

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The view from the Shard London Bridge — Restaurant & Bar London Bridge — Restaurant & Bar London Bridge — Restaurant & Bar FOR A TRULY UNIQUE EXPERIENCE, THE SHARD IS HOME TO THREE Aqua Shard Oblix Hutong WORLD CLASS BARS AND RESTAURANTS: OBLIX, HUTONG Level 31, The Shard, 31 St Thomas Street, London SE1 9RY Level 32, The Shard, 31 St Thomas Street, London SE1 9RY Level 33, The Shard, 31 St Thomas Street, London SE1 9RY AND AQUA SHARD. T: +44 (0)20 3011 1256 T: +44 (0)20 7268 6700 T: +44 (0)20 3011 1257 E: : [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] DIVERSE IN CHARACTER AND CUISINE, UNITED IN THEIR www.aquashard.co.uk www.oblixrestaurant.com www.hutong.co.uk VIEWS OVER LONDON, THESE VENUES ARE AT THE TOP OF Located on level 31 of The Shard, Aqua Shard offers Oblix offers a sleek dining experience, with dedication On level 33, Hutong enjoys stunning views of the breath- taking views of London’s unique skyline. It to quality and precision in both its New York inspired city. Inspired by the much-loved restaurant of the THE GASTRONOMES LIST, AND A specialises in innovative, contemporary British cuisine cuisine and sophisticated modern surroundings, same name in Hong Kong, Hutong’s signature dishes FAVOURITE FOR THOSE LOOKING prepared with fine British produce. There are also private including panoramic views from level 32 of The Shard. showcase the diversity of Northern Chinese cuisine. FOR SIGNATURE COCKTAILS AND event spaces and a spectacular three-storey high, all-day THE BEST VIEWS IN TOWN. atrium bar that only adds to this fantastic location.

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Gillray’s Hawksmoor Borough Borough Market Spring

London Marriott Hotel County Hall 16 Winchester Walk, London SE1 9AQ 8 Southwark Street, London SE1 1TL Somerset House, Lancaster Pl, London WC2R 1LA Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7PB T: +44 (0)20 7234 9940 T: +44 (0)20 7407 1002 T: +44 (0)20 3011 0115 T: +44 (0)20 7902 8000 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.gillrays.com thehawksmoor.com www.boroughmarket.org.uk www.springrestaurant.co.uk

Located in the South Wing of London’s County Hall, A short walk from London Bridge and on the edge Just opposite London Bridge Station, Borough Market Spring at Somerset House is the much lauded elegant Gillray’s Steakhouse & Bar epitomises England, from of one of the best produce markets in the country, forms a unique piece of London culture. Dating back offering from Skye Gyngell, who made her name at its steak and gin, to its character and location. Its Hawksmoor Borough is located in a former hops to the 13th Century, the market today comprises over Richmond’s bucolic Petersham Nurseries. The food here sumptuous interiors are accompanied by artwork by warehouse building. A regularly changing Market seventy stalls selling a variety of gourmet produce, is very similar: beautiful seasonal ingredients, often famous caricaturist James Gilbert, whose work provided Specials menu is inspired by the latest finds from the alongside a range of cafés, bars and restaurants. With punctuated with herbs and flowers, offset by stunningly the inspiration for the restaurant. vibrant market stalls on their doorstep. so many European and British specialities on offer, grand interiors. A must for foodies visiting London or Borough Market is internationally renowned as Britain’s those lucky enough to live there. best food market.

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Coq D’Argent Restaurant Story Le Pont de la Tour Cantina del Ponte

No.1 Poultry, London EC2R 8EJ 199 Tooley Street, London SE1 2JX 36d Shad Thames, London SE1 2YE 36c Shad Thames, London SE1 2YE T: +44 (0)20 7395 5000 T: +44 (0)207 183 2117 T: +44 (0)20 7403 8403 T: +44 (0)20 7403 5403 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.coqdargent.co.uk restaurantstory.co.uk www.lepontdelatour.co.uk www.cantinadelponte.co.uk

Coq D’Argent serves high end French cuisine from a Awarded a Michelin star within its first 5 months Serving classical French cooking with shellfish Based along the South Bank in Shad Thames this Italian spectacular rooftop setting in the heart of the City. Their of opening in 2o13 and having retained it ever since, and seafood specialities during the summer, Le Pont restaurant is all about truly rustic and robust food that rooftop terrace and gardens is famed for its lush, green Restaurant Story is famous for its individualistic de la Tour boasts an award-winning sommelier and has great flavour. Inside it is simple and friendly, with landscaping, and also hosts an excellent bar with an dishes that are packed full of flavours and bravado. an impressive wine collection. The terrace provides a terracotta floor and a wonderful mural of an Italian expansive cocktail list. Structured around a narrative arc, each course the perfect location for alfresco dining, with views marketplace that runs the length of the restaurant. represents a different stage in the tale and takes the along the river to Tower Bridge. It will transport you to the heart of Italy. diner on a journey of discovery.

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Arts, Culture & Heritage Bankside — Gallery Bankside — Gallery Bankside — Gallery THE SOUTH BANK AND ITS NEIGHBOURING DISTRICTS ARE RENOWNED FOR CULTURAL AND Oxo Tower Wharf Bankside Gallery Tate Modern ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE. Bargehouse Street, South Bank, London SE1 9PH 48 Hopton St, London SE1 9JH Bankside, London SE1 9TG THE ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL, T: +44 (0)20 7021 1686 T: +44 (0)20 7928 7521 T: +44 (0)20 7887 8888 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] THE HAYWARD GALLERY, THE BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE, www.oxotower.co.uk www.banksidegallery.com www.tate.org.uk THE NATIONAL THEATRE, TATE MODERN, THE OLD VIC AND YOUNG Oxo Tower Wharf hosts some of the UK’s most innovative Bankside Gallery, located on the Thames Path, is a great Tate Modern, comprising the Boiler House and VIC THEATRES AND SHAKESPEARE’S and internationally renowned contemporary designers place to enjoy some vibrant art exhibitions celebrating Blavatnik Building, is the most visited modern art gallery within over 30 retail design studios, specialist shops and the very best in contemporary watercolour and original in the World and holds the national collection of British GLOBE COMBINE TO PROVIDE A exhibition venues gallery@oxo and Bargehouse. There print. The gallery is home of the Royal Watercolour art from 1900 to the present day. Including international, WORLD-CLASS ARTS OFFERING. is an ever changing programme of events which attract Society and the Royal Society of Painter–Printmakers, modern and contemporary art. Tate Modern is the a wide range of visitors every day, and have firmly placed with framed and unframed works for sale. second most popular tourist attraction in Britain; it on the map as one of London’s landmark destinations. based in the former bankside power station, there are shops, cafés and restaurants to enjoy.

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Bankside — Theatre South Bank — Theatre Southwark — Theatre Southwark — Cinema

Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre National Theatre Young Vic Theatre BFI IMAX Cinema

21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London SE1 9DT Upper Ground, South Bank, London SE1 9PX 66 The Cut, London SE1 8LZ 1 Charlie Chaplin Walk, London SE1 8XR T: +44 (0)20 7401 9919 T: +44 (0)20 7452 3000 T: +44 (0)20 7922 2922 T: 0870 787 2525 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.shakespearesglobe.com www.nationaltheatre.org.uk www.youngvic.org www.bfi.org.uk/bfi-imax

Conserving the history left by the great writer himself, Delivering world-class theatre from its home on the Shows at the Young Vic are created by some of the The South Bank is home to the BFI IMAX cinema, the Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre is an authentic theatre South Bank for over 50 years, the National Theatre world’s greatest artists. It is a great venue in which to biggest screen in Britain, located just north of Waterloo offering a unique international resource dedicated to is renowned globally for its diverse programme of enjoy work of the highest quality; in this award-winning, Station. Whether you are watching one of the latest IMAX the exploration of Shakespeare’s work. Today the faithful performances including reimagined classic dramas, super-flexible theatre, the audience always feels like blockbusters, one of the many world class alternatives or reconstruction of the open-air playhouse regularly modern masterpieces and some of the very best they are never in the same place twice. educational content, the IMAX is a completely immersive shows cutting edge new writing, alongside an exciting new talent from contemporary writers. Its Brutalist cinematic experience. programme of education events and stimulating Grade II listed architecture is just as iconic and the exhibitions. building encompasses three theatres, a learning centre, restaurants, a riverside bar and a bookshop.

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Southwark — Theatre The City of London — Cathedral South Bank — Gallery South Bank — Arts Centre

The Old Vic Theatre St Paul’s Cathedral Hayward Gallery Royal Festival Hall

103 The Cut, London SE1 8NB St. Paul’s Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD South Bank Centre, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX T: +44 (0)844 871 7628 T: +44 (0)20 7246 8357 T: +44 (0)20 7960 4200 T: +44 (0)844 875 0073 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.oldvictheatre.com www.stpauls.co.uk www.southbankcentre.co.uk www.southbankcentre.co.uk

The Old Vic Theatre is one of the best-known and The iconic dome of the City of London’s cathedral The Hayward Gallery is part of the South Bank Centre. At the heart of the Southbank Centre complex stands best-loved theatres in the world. The iconic 192-year-old embodies the spiritual life and heritage of the British This art gallery has a long history of presenting work the Royal Festival Hall, opened in 1951 as part of the building has a rich history of great performances, which people. Sitting at the top of Ludgate Hill, St. Paul’s by the world’s most adventurous and innovative artists, Festival of Britain. The Grade I listed hall is one of the attracts the best creative talent from the UK and all over Cathedral acts as an iconic part of London’s skyline and is free for Southbank Centre members. You can world’s leading performance venues. Both the London the world to tread its famous boards. and hosts some of the nation’s most important events. become a member on the Southbank Centre website. Philharmonic Orchestra and the Philharmonia Orchestra It is a meeting place for people and ideas, as a centre The Hayward Gallery also organises projects, installations perform the majority of their concerts in this hall, of the arts, learning and public debate. and talks inside and outside other venues across the making it an oasis for classical music lovers. Southbank Centre.

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Southwark — Cathedral South Bank — Attraction South Bank — Attraction Westminster — Arts Centre

Southwark Cathedral The London Eye Sea Life London Aquarium Somerset House

London Bridge, London SE1 9DA Lambeth, London SE1 7PB County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7PB Strand, London WC2R 0RN T: +44 (0)20 7367 6700 T: +44 (0) 871 663 1678 T: +44 (0)20 7845 4600 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.cathedral.southwark.anglican.org www.londoneye.com www.visitsealife.com/london www.somersethouse.org.uk

The oldest cathedral church building in London, Take a voyage of discovery on the London Eye and see The Sea Life London Aquarium is located on the ground Somerset House is a new kind of arts centre in the heart Southwark Cathedral is not only a place of worship, London from one if its best vantage points. Built in 2000 floor of County Hall and is home to one of Europe’s of London, designed for today’s audiences and creatives. but also of hospitality to every kind of person. to celebrate the Millennium, the London Eye has proved largest collections of global marine life. With hundreds Incorporating the world renowned Courtauld Gallery The Cathedral is an oasis of calm and a popular so popular with Londoners and visitors alike that it has of different types of sea and fresh water species, this is a as well as ever-changing exhibition space and the much lunchtime resting spot where people can admire achieved status as one of London’s best attractions. must-see for all the family. heralded Spring Restaurant, there is always something the Gothic architecture. exciting to visit. The internal courtyard also plays host to a range of seasonal events, from summer film series to winter skating on its famous ice rink.

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HMS Belfast Royal Opera House Unicorn Theatre White Cube Bermondsey

The Queen’s Walk, London SE1 2JH Bow Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E 9DD 147 Tooley Street, London SE1 2HZ 144–152 Bermondsey Street, London SE1 3TQ T: +44 (0)20 7940 6300 T: +44 (0)20 7304 4000 T: +44 (0)20 7645 0560 T: +44 (0)20 7930 5373 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.iwm.org.uk www.roh.org.uk www.unicorntheatre.com www.whitecube.com

Step on board the museum ship HMS Belfast and Home to both The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera, The Unicorn is a unique experience. It is recognised today White Cube Bermondsey opened in October 2011 and is discover what it was like to serve during her active years the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden is London’s in the UK as a leading professional theatre for young the largest of all the gallery’s sites. Since its inception, the in far-flung places across the world. This ship is steeped most prestigious location for watching the very best audiences, dedicated to inspiring and invigorating young building has hosted a variety of important exhibitions in history, from trips in icy Arctic conditions during the productions from around the world. Boasting a varied people of all ages – their perspectives and abilities, and such as the first UK showing of American artist Theaster Second World War to patrolling the water in support of programme of events throughout the year, visitors can empowering them to explore the world on their own Gates, a comprehensive retrospective of prints by Chuck retreating troops during the Korean War. Now moored delight in the luxurious surroundings of the Grade I terms through theatre. They produce, present and tour Close and the largest presentation of Anselm Kiefer’s on the South Bank, this is a must see. listed auditorium and stunning adjacent Floral Hall a surprising, innovative and broad range of work that is work ever staged in London. hosting assorted bars and restaurants. honest, refreshing and international in outlook.

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Hotels

LONDON IS HOME TO MANY OF THE WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS HOTELS. FROM THE HISTORIC Bankside Hotel Mondrian London Hilton Bankside GRANDEUR OF THE SAVOY, TO QUAINT AFTERNOON TEA AT 2 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 9JU 20 Upper Ground, London SE1 9PD 2-8 Great Suffolk St, London SE1 0UG E: [email protected] T: + 44 (0)20 3747 1000 T: +44 (0)20 3667 5600 THE RITZ, THE CAPITAL’S HOTELS E: [email protected] SHOWCASE ITS ILLUSTRIOUS REGAL HISTORY AND ICONIC www.banksidehotel.com www.morganshotelgroup.com www.hilton.com ARCHITECTURE; EACH SETTING NEW STANDARDS IN OPULENCE Set to open in Spring 2018, the sculptural six-storey Mondrian London, Morgans Hotel Group’s newest hotel Situated in the heart of Bankside amongst some Bankside Hotel with its pioneering, curved exterior is is due to open its doors in 2014. Situated on the riverfront of London’s most famous artistic shrines, it is only AND COMFORT, PROVIDING A breathtakingly beautiful, both inside and out. Hand between the OXO Tower and Blackfriars Bridge, fitting that Hilton London Bankside has pursued a SUBLIME BACKDROP TO ONE’S chosen mid-century modern furniture references the Mondrian London will boast 359 guest rooms and suites, more design-led approach to its interiors. Mid-century STAY IN LONDON. golden age of hotel luxury but state of the art technology a luxury spa, rooftop lounge, 56-seat screening room, indiustrial vibes and nods to art deco combine to form ensures guests have a seamless experience. riverside bar & brasserie and a cocktail bar. sleek, stylish and welcoming surroundings, whilst its vibrant bar, The Distillery, serves up classic cocktails in sumptuous surroundings.

AT ONE BLACKFRIARS BY TAXI: 6 MINS | WALKING: 2 MINS BY TAXI: 5 MINS | WALKING: 5 MINS

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citizenM London Bankside One Aldwych The Savoy The Royal Horseguards

20 Lavington Street, London SE1 0NZ 1 Aldwych, London WC2B 4BZ Strand, London WC2R 0EU 2 Whitehall Court, London SW1A 2EJ T: +44(0)2035191680 T: + 44 (0)20 7300 1000 T: + 44 (0)20 7836 4343 T: +44 207 523 5062 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.guoman.com www.citizenm.com www.onealdwych.com www.fairmont.com/savoy-london

A stunning five-star luxury hotel overlooking the citizenM hotels offer a new take on London stays, Occupying one of the most important Edwardian The Savoy is a truly iconic hotel, where old-fashioned Thames, The Royal Horseguards is defined by sheer with stylish surroundings and facilities all for a highly buildings in London, One Aldwych nestles amongst glamour intertwines with modern sophistication to elegance. From its glittering chandeliers to original affordable price. London Bankside is excellently situated London’s most famous theatres in the heart of the spectacular effect. The Savoy is home to a number of tiled floors, the hotel fuses contemporary design with just a short journey from some of the Capital’s key sites, West End. Perfectly placed for pre- or post-theatre London’s most iconic restaurants and bars, including fully refurbished Victorian splendour; every aspect but with multiple lounges to enjoy, iMacs dotted around suppers and drinks, this luxury Covent Garden hotel Gordon Ramsay’s Savoy Grill and Simpson’s-in-the-Strand. embodying its proud heritage as the headquarters of the for work or play and a library stocked with design-led combines Edwardian grandeur with splendid Parisian Set on the banks of the Thames, The Savoy also enjoys a Secret Service during the First World War. books, staying in is just as appealing as venturing out. elegance, featuring delightful architectural details, private pier where several luxury river yachts are available such as a coppered cupola dome and a mansard roof of for private events and spectacular tours on the Thames. Westmoreland slate.

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Corinthia Hotel The Ritz London

Whitehall Place, London SW1A 2BD 150 Piccadilly, London W1J 9BR T: + 44 (0)20 7930 8181 T: + 44 (0)20 7493 8181 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.corinthia.com www.theritzlondon.com

A graceful and historic luxury hotel, The Corinthia is The Ritz London hotel, a benchmark by which other situated in the very heart of London, moments from hotels are measured for over a century, has sat amongst Trafalgar Square, Westminster and Covent Garden. Set the luxury boutiques and galleries of Mayfair and St. just off the River Thames, the grand Victorian building James since its opening in 1906. With three distinctive effortlessly combines vast lobbies, high ceilings, natural dining venues – The Ritz Restaurant, The Palm Court, light and spectacular views with cutting edge design to and The Rivoli Bar, The Ritz remains London’s most offer state-of-the-art 21st century luxury. pivotal social point, offering the quintessential British experience – afternoon tea at The Ritz.

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Education

LONDON’S UNIVERSITIES AND SCHOOLS ARE CONSIDERED AMONG THE BEST IN THE WORLD, Universities OFFERING THE VERY BEST EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES KING’S COLLEGE LONDON FITTING FOR THE CAPITAL’S STATUS The Strand, London WC2R 2LS AS A WORLD FINANCIAL CENTRE. SCHOOLS SUCH AS WESTMINSTER, LSE (LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS) Houghton Street, London WC2A 2AE ST PAUL’S AND HARROW HAVE EDUCATED WORLD LEADERS CITY, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON AND CAPTAINS OF INDUSTRY. Northampton Square, London EC1V 0HB LEADING UNIVERSITIES INCLUDE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, KING’S UCL (UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON) Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT COLLEGE, IMPERIAL COLLEGE, AND THE LONDON SCHOOL OF UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER ECONOMICS, AND ALL ENJOY 115 New Cavendish Street, London W1W 6UW WORLD RANKING IN ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, WHILE HIGHLY IMPERIAL COLLEGE RESPECTED TEACHING HOSPITALS South Kensington Campus, OFFER UNRIVALLED MEDICAL Exhibition Road, London SW7 2AZ TRAINING.

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CITY OF LONDON SCHOOL FOR BOYS Ages 10 – 18 years 107 Queen Victoria Street London EC4V 3AL Nearest Tube station: Blackfriars BY TAXI: 9 MINS | WALKING: 12 MINS

CHARTERHOUSE SQUARE SCHOOL Girls and boys 3 – 11 years 40 Charter House Square London EC1M 6EA Nearest Tube station: Barbican BY TAXI: 10 MINS | WALKING: 24 MINS

CITY OF LONDON SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Ages 7 – 18 years St Giles Terrace, London EC2Y 8BB Nearest Tube station: Barbican BY TAXI: 13 MIN | WALKING: 26 MINS

HARROW SCHOOL 5 High Street, Harrow-on-the-Hill Middlesex HA1 3HP BY TAXI: 1 HOUR

ETON COLLEGE Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 6DW BY TAXI: 1 HOUR 2 MINS

47 Transport

ONE BLACKFRIARS IS STRATEGICALLY PLACED FOR CONVENIENT ACCESS ACROSS LONDON AND BEYOND.

GATWICK, HEATHROW AND CITY AIRPORT ARE WITHIN CLOSE PROXIMITY. ST PANCRAS INTERNATIONAL ENABLES ACCESS TO EUROPE VIA EUROSTAR AND TO THE PORT OF DOVER. THE EUROTUNNEL FROM FOLKESTONE ALSO PROVIDES ROUTES TO FRANCE. BLACKFRIARS, WATERLOO AND LONDON BRIDGE STATIONS ARE NEARBY, PROVIDING FAST RAIL LINKS TO THE SOUTH OF ENGLAND, AND THERE IS A HELICOPTER PAD LOCATED ALONG THE RIVER AT LONDON HELIPORT IN BATTERSEA.

LONDON LINKS Waterloo Station 0.6 Miles London Bridge Station 0.8 Miles Southwark Station 0.4 Miles Blackfriars Station 0.1 Miles Farringdon Station (for the Elizabeth Line to Heathrow in 2018) 1.4 Miles

LONDON RIVER TAXI LINKS Blackfriars Millennium Pier 0.3 Miles Bankside Pier 0.4 Miles Festival Pier 0.6 Miles London Eye Pier 0.9 Miles London Bridge City Pier 1.0 Miles

INTERNATIONAL LINKS King’s Cross St Pancras 2.3 Miles Battersea Heliport 5.3 Miles London City Airport 8.4 Miles Heathrow Airport 20 Miles Gatwick Airport 29 Miles Stansted Airport 37 Miles

*Information correct at time of going to print and distances are approximate only. Source tfl.gov.uk and googlemaps. BLACKFRIARS STATION 48 One Blackfriars

Marketing Suite

Open Monday to Sunday: 10:00am – 6:00pm* Except Thursdays: 10:00am – 8:00pm*

1–16 Blackfriars Road, London, se1 9pb +44 (0) 20 7871 7188

T: +44 (0) 20 7871 7188 E: [email protected] oneblackfriars.co.uk

*Marketing Suite opening times correct at time of going to print. COMPUTER ENHANCED IMAGE OF ONE BLACKFRIARS IS INDICATIVE ONLY All travel times correct at time of going to print, and are approximate only. Source: Google Maps oneblackfriars.co.uk