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What’s on in London

What’s on in London – when you book with me, I can recommend special exhibitions, theatre productions, special
events and seasonal highlights to ensure you get the most out of your visit.

All Year Favourites

I will show you the best spot to experience the famous Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace and explain the role of the soldiers, the royal family and details about the royal palaces.

The Ceremony of the Keys takes places every night at the Tower of London. Apply to The Governor before you visit and join me on a fascinating tour of the Tower during the day to prepare you for your atmospheric night time visit to witness an ancient tradition. 

Several of the delightful City churches have free lunchtime concerts which we could include in a City of London tour.

If you are looking for somewhere different to stay, how about a bed and breakfast? AT HOME IN LONDON have a wide range of bed and breakfast in central London homes, star-rated by Visit Britain  www.athomeinlondon.co.uk  

Seasonal Highlights

Spring

Hampton Court Palace is particularly lovely to visit in Spring as the grounds are full of daffodils.

The Tower of London is not so busy this time of year and so it makes a good time to visit.

Summer

Nestling in the hills above London, Hampstead makes an ideal tour for the summer. After exploring the pretty village and hearing about the famous artists and writers who lived here, we can stroll across the beautiful Hampstead Heath to the magnificent art collection housed in Kenwood House. On certain summer evenings there are open-air concerts held in the lovely grounds.

My Greenwich tour is the perfect way to spend a summer's day. Hear about its fascinating maritime history as we enjoy Greenwich Park and some of London's finest 18th century buildings, before returning to central London by boat.

Enjoy Shakespeare in the evocative setting of the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre or the reconstructed Globe Theatre after taking my Southwark tour to set the scene of life in Shakespeare's London.  

The annual Prom concerts at the Royal Albert Hall comprise the world's largest music festival. Explore the area of Kensington with me before enjoying one of the finest orchestral concerts. 

Autumn

“Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness” – Autumn is a lovely time to visit the beautiful London parks. I will show you some of London’s hidden gardens including a Japanese garden which is particularly colourful at this time of year.

Autumn is a good season to visit London's museums and art galleries as they tend to be less crowded. I can show you the highlights of these great collections. 

Winter

Enjoy the Christmas lights and seasonal delights as London’s unique shops get ready for Christmas. This year's theme is A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, so why not come on my Dickens walk first before enjoying the lights.

A seasonal addition to my Spitalfields tour is to visit one of  London's most unique attractions. Step back in time as you wander in silence around the magical world of an 18th century house, soaking up the atmosphere of the sounds and smells of Christmas.

Special Events and Exhibitions

 

Alice in Wonderland - see the original first version and how various artists have been inspired by this classic children's book, including Dali and costume designs for the new Tim Burton  film. Come to Oxford with me and discover more about the real Alice and author Lewis Carroll.

Raphael cartoons and tapestries for the Sistine Chapel - Four of Raphael's tapestries for the Sistine Chapel will be shown for the first time alongside the full-size designs for them - the Raphael Cartoons, which have been on display at the V&A since 1865. Made almost 500 years ago, these are the only surviving tapestries designed by Raphael. This is the first time that the designs and tapestries have been displayed together, something Raphael himself never witnessed. Hear the stories behind these treasures and others in the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Gauguin - from 30th September at Tate Modern. Paintings, sculpture and ceramics from collections around the world in this major exhibition. Why not combine a visit with a tour around the fascinating Southwark area finishing with an introduction to Tate Modern. 

Educating Rita - a wonderful production of Wiily Russell's classic play with great acting from Tim Pigott-Smith and Laura Dos Santos. Funny, thought-provoking and moving - what more can you ask for?

The Railway Children - an innovative theatrical event as the platforms of the former Waterloo International station are used for the seating to watch the drama unfold. The stars of the show will be the real steam trains! Come on a theatrical London tour with me around the Covent Garden area and I will show you the perfect place for a pre-theatre dinner as well as telling you about the history of theatre in London.