Royal Festival Hall is one of the world’s leading performance venues. The foyers of the Royal Festival Hall are opened to the public all day, seven days a week, with free exhibitions, lunchtime concerts, evening jazz performances, shops, bars and buffets. The Hall is part of the Southbank Centre.
The Hall is fam...
16:37 Mon 24th May 2010Freemason’s Hall in London is the headquarters of the United Grand Lodge of England and a meeting place for the Masonic Lodges in the London area. It has been a Masonic meeting place since 1775. The buildings are frequently used as sets for TV and film productions such as Spooks, Poirot and Johnny English.
The s...
16:37 Mon 24th May 2010FIFA 2010 World Cup - Stadiums and Hotels
As the FIFA 2010 World Cup draws closer, many football fans will be starting their preparations for the long journey to South Africa that is ahead of them. There will be laughter, tears, anger, joy and desperation as the groups and games play out – but none of this wil...
16:37 Mon 24th May 2010How can I get to Cork from the UK
Just a short flight from the UK and well-located for exploring Ireland's famous green hills, Cork remains a hugely popular short-haul destination among British holidaymakers.
This popularity is helped in no small measure by a wealth of cheap flights from most parts of the country, ...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010Q. I'd like to manage a rock band, how do I start A. First of all, you need to be very sure that this is what you want to do. Managing a band is second only to playing in a band, in terms of the
01:00 Mon 01st Apr 2002A. Very much so. The usual flight route from Australia to Britain would take the plane into airspace very close to the current conflict. They are due to arrive this Sunday. Some senior players in
01:00 Fri 12th Oct 2001A. The use of the word 'disco' can include various interpretations, but it is usually used to refer to a style of music which was at its height in the late 1970s and early 1980s. UIse of the word to
01:00 Mon 08th Oct 2001 Asks alicevida A. Reykjavik is the capital of Iceland, and while it has a lot to offer the tourist it is one of the most expensive places in Europe to visit. If you're planning to visit for longer
01:00 Mon 09th Jul 2001By Tom Gard DESPITE failing to deliver the major upset football fans were praying for, the excitement which greeted the third round of the FA Cup this year suggests the grand old dame of football
01:00 Sun 08th Jan 2017London Entertainment Guide
London is a great city for entertainment; whether you’re watching the street performers in Covent Garden or attending one of the many West End shows on offer, there is always something on that caters for all ages and tastes.
London’s West End is known for its plethora of hit...
16:37 Mon 24th May 2010The Design Museum is one of the world’s leading museums devoted to contemporary design and it is working to place design at the centre of contemporary culture. The museum covers product, industrial, graphic, fashion and architectural design. It was founded in 1989 and claims to be the first museum of modern desig...
16:37 Mon 24th May 2010Kew Bridge Steam Museum houses a museum of water supply and a collection of water pumping steam engines. The site remains an internationally-recognised museum of steam pumping engines as a reminder of the many pumping stations spread throughout London and the UK. The museum houses the world's largest working beam engin...
16:37 Mon 24th May 2010The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, usually referred to simply as Kew Gardens, are 121 hectares of gardens and botanical glasshouses between Richmond and Kew in southwest London. Kew’s mission is to inspire and deliver science-based plant conservation worldwide, enhancing the quality of life. The Gardens are now a Wo...
16:37 Mon 24th May 2010Tower Bridge is a busy and vital crossing of the Thames: it is crossed by over 40,000 people (motorists, cyclists and pedestrians) every day. The most famous bridge in the world also houses four stunning venue areas, each one a unique and memorable setting for celebrations of every kind.
Construction started in 1886 a...
16:37 Mon 24th May 2010The Royal Albert Hall is one of the UK's most treasured and distinctive buildings, recognisable the world over. The Hall is best known for holding the annual summer Proms concerts since 1941. The Hall has been used for over 150,000 events, including classical and rock concerts, conferences, ballroom dancing, poetry rec...
16:37 Mon 24th May 2010The Royal Opera House is a magnificent building in the heart of London’s Convent Garden. Closely linked to the famous composer Handel the theatre has a fascinating history. It is possible to go on backstage tours and see how the Opera House runs on a day to day basis. The stage has played host to some of the worl...
16:37 Mon 24th May 2010The London Eye isn’t just one of London’s top tourist attractions; it’s an extraordinary piece of engineering design and architecture. Since opening in March 2000 The Merlin Entertainments London Eye has become an iconic landmark and a symbol of modern Britain. The London Eye is the UK’s most po...
16:37 Mon 24th May 2010Guildhall has been the heart of the administration of the City since the twelfth century. This was an era when the Lord Mayor of London rivalled the monarch for influence and prestige. The Guildhall was where he and the ruling merchant class held court and helped create London’s wealth.
Today, 800 years on, Guil...
16:37 Mon 24th May 2010Turkey, crackers and of course Christmas parties are what spring to mind when you think of Christmas...right So for the best Christmas party you need to start planning ahead - It is never too soon to start planning your party and an early booking is definitely a good idea to ensure you secure your preferred party date...
16:37 Mon 24th May 2010Mallorca’s character is shaped by its climate. This beautiful little Balearic playground is very much a tale of two islands; the island of Majorca popular with tourists and the original Spanish Mallorca, rich in culture and historical charm.
Mallorca or Majorca
The island of Mallorca has outstanding beaches al...
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