Saturday November 28, 2009
From
Friday 4 - Sunday 6 December inclusive, the
V&A Shops at South Kensington and the
Museum of Childhood, Bethnal Green, will be offering 15% off your shopping.
If you can't visit the shop in person - you can also redeem this offer at the V&A Shop Online. To qualify for your discount simply enter 'VAXMAS091' into the offer code section when you come to the payment details screen*.
*Please note that the offer code is case sensitive. This offer excludes post and packaging and cannot be used in conjunction with any other discounts or offers.
London Travel Blog | Follow AboutLondon on TwitterSaturday November 28, 2009
I told you a few days ago about the
London Eye special flights and river cruise for Christmastime.
I hadn't tried a night flight this year so went last week to remind myself how magical it can be. I've heard people say it's not worth going on the London Eye at night as you won't be able to see anything. Wrong! I reckon you often see more at night as the building's outlines can be clearer and, of course, everything is lit up. Somerset House glows mauve while the National Theatre is orange, and the Houses of Parliament is lit along the river-side. It was definitely easier to spot Wembley Stadium than in the daytime.
I could have done with a little more light in the capsule as I wanted to look at my map of the views but I simply used my mobile phone as a torch.
The London Eye is open till 8pm during the winter months and a flights lasts 30 minutes so 7.30pm is the latest you can get a flight. Do remember to get there by 7.15pm so you can also enjoy the
London Eye 4D Experience.
After your flight, you might want to see the
Cologne Christmas Market outside Southbank Centre, almost next to the London Eye. I wouldn't get too excited but it is nice to stroll past.
You could then have dinner at
Skylon at Southbank Centre or the
OXO Tower Brasserie for great views over The Thames.
Enjoy these photos by Martin Hoscik of
Mayor Watch who I met on my night flight last week:
flickr.com/mayorwatch.
Image: © Laura Porter | London Travel Blog | Follow AboutLondon on TwitterSaturday November 28, 2009
This week I went to the launch of lastminute.com's new iPhone/iPod touch
topsee app. It's free to download and it aims to suggests the top (best) things to do/see/eat/drink/buy in central London. Whenever you open the app, it checks your location and makes suggestions that are close by. (The distances, in meters, are as the crow flies so check the handy Google map with each idea that shows the 'top see' and your location.)
The suggestions are shown as images and you click on it to find out why it's the best, see a map, and check full contact details, opening hours, etc. (
See demo video.)
At the launch party I got to retaste
Al Waha's spectacular hummous which reminded me I must go back there soon. I also tried a newly crafted
Blade Rubber Stamp which was a lot of fun.
The ideas have come from London bloggers who love to find the best in town and share their ideas. I'll certainly be making some suggestions. Is there anywhere you'd like to see included?
London Travel Blog | Follow AboutLondon on TwitterSaturday November 28, 2009
All seven Harry Potter stories in a 70 minute production. Now that's a challenge! Dan and Jeff, Children's BBC presenters, will lead the show at Trafalgar Studios, near
Trafalgar Square from
8 December 2009 to 2 January 2010.
The show looks fun and lively and there's even audience participation for a game of Quidditch. Recommended for age 6+.
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