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Category Archives: Hidden Gems
Headspace in the Parks, September 29th
Time: 11am – 12.30pm Location: The LookOut, Hyde Park The charity for the Royal Parks have partnered with Headspace to give you the chance to experience meditation within natural surroundings and enjoy the benefits it can bring, right in the … Continue reading
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Hidden Spaces and History at Somerset House
Hidden Spaces and History… Somerset House offers hour long tours in which you’ll discover evidence of Tudor intrigue and Georgian Enlightenment, scientific curiosity and naval power, extravagant entertainments and ‘the King’s Shilling’, as they lead you from the airy lightwells … Continue reading
Posted in Exhibits, For Children, Hidden Gems, History, Museum, Weekend
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The Arch by Henry Moore
After being disassembled in 1996 for repairs, The Arch has been restored at its original location in Kensington Gardens by The Royal Parks and The Henry Moore Foundation. From the Royal Parks: “The Arch is a six-metre high Roman travertine … Continue reading
Posted in For Children, Free, Gardens, Hidden Gems, Other London Things, Outdoors, Weekend
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DECADE – Sept 1st – Oct 15th
I am always eager to attend theatre in unusual venues and in the information about this show it mentions that St Katharine Docks is one of London’s best kept secrets – situated in the heart of historic London next to … Continue reading
Posted in Book Tickets Now!, Hidden Gems, History, London
Tagged Arts, England, London, River Thames, Rupert Goold, Theatre, Tower Bridge, United States
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Keats House, Hampstead Romantic Poetry Performances in July
Keats House is where the poet John Keats lived from 1818 to 1820, and is the setting that inspired some of Keats’s most memorable poetry. Here, Keats wrote ‘Ode to a Nightingale’, and fell in love with Fanny Brawne, the … Continue reading
The Roar of the Greasepaint – The Smell of the Crowd
Tonight was my first time in the intimate space of the Finborough Theatre which was magically transformed into a big top/music hall fairytale set for The Roar of the Greasepaint – The Smell of the Crowd. With one sensational song … Continue reading
Posted in Book Tickets Now!, Hidden Gems, London
Tagged Finborough Theatre, London, Roar of the Greasepaint
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St. John’s, Smith Square – live classical music in the heart of London
All of the concerts I have attended at St. John’s, Smith Square have been enjoyable in this tucked away venue in Westminster. The church is regarded as one of the masterpieces of English Baroque and also one of London’s … Continue reading
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Tagged London, Magic Flute, Music, oyster opera, whitehall orchestra
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Middle Temple Hall – Andras Schiff piano recital Nov 17th
With London just warming up for summer, November seems a way off. That said, I recommend getting tickets to see Andras Schiff perform in the stunning and historical Middle Temple Hall. His 2008 performance rapidly sold out and … Continue reading
Posted in Book Tickets Now!, Concerts, Hidden Gems, History, London
Tagged András Schiff, Knights Templar, London, Ludwig van Beethoven, Middle Temple, Temple Church
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Brompton Cemetery Tours on Sundays
Public tours of Brompton Cemetery, located near Earl’s Court, are offered every Sunday in May, June and July. Tours begin at 14:00 from the South Lodge, just inside the Fulham Road entrance, and last about two hours. The Brompton … Continue reading
Posted in Hidden Gems, History, London, Other London Things, Sunday, Weekend
Tagged Brompton Cemetery, London
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Visit London’s Hidden Gardens June 11, 12th
London’s many gardens, now fully in bloom, including more than 100 gardens normally closed to the public, will be accessible on June 11th and June 12th for Open Garden Squares Weekend. The list of private gardens that can be visited … Continue reading
Posted in For Children, Free, Gardens, Hidden Gems, London, Sunday, Weekend
Tagged Garden, London
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The Cartoon Museum Half term activities
The Cartoon Museum on Little Russell Street, close to the British Museum, is one of those tiny hidden gems that one hopes to find while walking around London. On the second Saturday of every month from 10-4pm there are free … Continue reading
Posted in For Children, Hidden Gems, London, Weekend
Tagged Animated cartoon, Cartoon Museum, London, Museums
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The Roar of the Greasepaint The Smell of the Crowd. June 7-July2nd, Finborough Theatre
Another fringe theatre idea: The Finborough Theatre near Earls Court. The long overdue London premiere of the 1965 hit Broadway musical The Roar of the Greasepaint – The Smell of the Crowd, directed by acclaimed West End and RSC director … Continue reading
Accomplice: London (update)
I mentioned this a few days ago as an interesting idea, but today was able experience this in person with my 10 year old daughter. From the moment our first enigmatic “guide” summoned us at our starting point (which … Continue reading
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Tagged London, Menier Chocolate Factory, Theatre
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