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Shakespeare's Globe Theatre: this medieval-style open-air theatre is a faithful reproduction of the 16th-century original where many of William Shakespeare’s plays were first performed. As well as its atmospheric productions, this unique venue also puts on exhibitions and demonstrations.
Address: 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London SE1 9DT
More information: http://www.shakespeares-globe.org
Kensington Roof Gardens: 6000m² of gardens on the roof of the Derry & Toms building. Without a doubt the most remarkable gardens in London. Water features, bridges, walkways, trees and bushes almost make you forget you're 30 metres up from the street!
Address: 99 Kensington High Street, London, W8 5SA
More information: http://www.roofgardens.virgin.com
Tate Modern: built inside a former power station, the Tate Modern is Britain’s leading international modern art gallery. Its exhibitions and permanent collections bring you the biggest names of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Address: Park Street, Bankside, London SE1 9TG
More information: http://www.tate.org.uk
Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising: housing more than 12,000 exhibits, this incredible collection of posters, packaging, adverts and more invites you on a nostalgic journey through the history of marketing. Food, household appliances and games all show you how consumer products have been sold to us throughout the years.
Address: 2 Colville Mews, Lonsdale Road, Notting Hill, London, W11 2AR
More information: http://www.museumofbrands.com
Picasso, one of the most important artistic figures of the 20th century, was genius who revolutionised the face of modern art and influenced the course of art history forever. Tate Britain in London presents the first exhibition to explore Picasso’s influence on British art. This exhibition also tells the story of Picasso’s affection for Britain, especially in relation to the time Picasso spent in London helping to create the sets and costumes for Diaghilev’s production of The Three-Cornered Hat. ‘Picasso and Modern British Art’ brings together more than 150 artworks, with around 60 Picassos alongside pieces by British artists influenced by his work, such as Duncan Grant, Wyndham Lewis, Ben Nicholson, Henry Moore, Francis Bacon, Graham Sutherland and David Hockney.
Address: Tate Britain, Millbank, London SW1P 4RG
More information: http://www.tate.org.uk/britain/
Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre is a medieval-style open-air theatre and a faithful reproduction of the 16th-century original where many of William Shakespeare’s plays were first performed. As part of the World Shakespeare Festival, the Globe Theatre presents the ambitious ‘Globe to Globe’ project, in which companies from around the world will be staging 37 Shakespeare plays in their own languages. Over six weeks, London will be able to hear the words of the famous playwright in French, Spanish, Italian, German, Hebrew, Arabic, and more. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see Shakespeare’s plays presented in various languages at the Globe Theatre, where the playwright first created them.
Address: Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London SE1 9DT
More information: http://globetoglobe.shakespearesglobe.com/
Of course you all know Gordon Ramsay as the rude top chef from TV programmes such as Hell’s Kitchen and Kitchen Nightmares. But would all the swearing at his staff actually have the desired effect? The only way to find out is by dining at his restaurant Gordon Ramsay at Claridge’s in London. Judge for yourself whether his food deserves a f***ing 10 out of 10. Gordon Ramsay at Claridge’s in London? That is synonymous with fine contemporary European dining in an Art Deco interior. Open daily. You are free to bring your own ear plugs for any swearing inconvenience.
Address: CLARIDGE'S, Brook Street Mayfair London W1K 4HR
More information: http://www.claridges.co.uk
Les 3 Garçons: this flamboyant restaurant boasts animal sculptures encrusted with lead glass and sparkling chandeliers, and offers an extravagant menu of French cuisine. The place to be – Madonna is a regular diner!
Address: 1 Club Row, City of London E1 6JX
More information: http://www.lestroisgarcons.com
Rootmaster Bustaurant: climb aboard this classic London bus-restaurant parked in Elys Yard and enjoy a delicious vegetarian meal.
Address: Ely's Yard, The Old Truman Brewery, Hanbury Street, London E1 6QL
More information: http://www.root-master.co.uk
Fifteen: Jamie Oliver, the coolest British chef, took on the challenge of opening the Fifteen restaurant with the help of 15 apprentices – disadvantaged youths with no experience of the restaurant business at all! Now one of London’s top attractions, all profits are donated to charitable organisations.
Address: 15 Westland Place, London, N1 7LP
More information: http://www.jamieoliver.com
Suggestion for the editors of the Van Dale dictionary to add an icy expression: next to cold water swimmers, it should also include icebar-goers. Where to find them? At the Absolut Icebar in London – a bar made of ice only. Pints and cocktails are consumed in surroundings that are kept at a temperature of minus five degrees Celsius. Easy freezers receive gloves and a thermal coat at the entrance. So go for the Absolut Icebar in London. Open daily, the whole year through. More information on the opening hours www.belowzerolondon.com . No danger of freezing!
Address: Ice Bar London, 31-33 Heddon Street, London, W1B 4BN
More information: http://www.belowzerolondon.com
Callooh Callay: this bar takes its guests on a journey into an eclectic world with its own specially created and even award-winning cocktails! Recognised as one of the coolest bars in the UK, only the best bartenders in the world work there.
Address: 65 Rivington Street, London, EC2A 3AY
More information: http://www.calloohcallaybar.com
Cittie of Yorke: this unique and charming historic pub is one the capital's most famous. It’s also the home of the longest bar in Britain! There’s a reason why beer connoisseurs gather here!
Address: 22 High Holborn, London WC1V 6BN
More information: http://www.visitlondon.com
Bahncard 25: This card gives 25% discount in Germany when travelling with ICE or conventional trains (not valid on Thalys).
Bahnhcard 50: This card gives 50% discount in Germany when travelling with ICE or conventional trains (not valid on Thalys).
SNCB 50% card: Holders of this card can get 50% discount on the Belgian part of an international journey with conventional trains (this card is not valid on high speed trains like Thalys, Eurostar, TGV or ICE).
SNCB Token of free transport: Holders of a token for free transport in Belgium or a Network Railcard do not pay for the Belgian part of an international journey with conventional trains.
OV-Jaarabonnement: Do you own a OV-Jaarabonnement card? Holders of a OV-Jaarabonnement card do not pay for the Dutch part of an international journey with conventional trains to/from the Netherlands.
Railplus: The Railplus card offers 25% discount on international journeys with conventional trains everywhere in Europe (in France: only youth and senior).
ThePass Business: ThePass members pay a membership fee entitling them to reduced fares and increased flexibility when travelling to certain Thalys destinations.
ThePass Premium: ThePass members pay a membership fee entitling them to reduced fares and increased flexibility when travelling to certain Thalys destinations.
ThePass Weekend: ThePass members pay a membership fee entitling them to reduced fares and increased flexibility when travelling to certain Thalys destinations.
NS Voordeelurenkaart: Do you have a NS Voordeelurenkaart? This card gives 40% discount in the Netherlands (Monday-Friday: only for departures after 9AM). Not valid on Thalys.
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