From Work to Play:


London may take its economic culture seriously but there is nothing sombre about the city’s recreational possibilities. For a brief respite from the pressures of business, allow time to take advantage of some of the world’s most highly acclaimed museums, galleries and artistic venues. Join the well-heeled on London’s leading fashion streets or be active in the capital’s Royal Parks that cover almost 5,000 acres of land in the city.


Westminster by Day Royal Parks


Hyde Park, Regent’s Park, Green Park and St. James’s Park


London’s parks offer a fantastic range of activities and attractions at any time of year. In the summer months, the Open Air Theatre in Regent’s Park showcases popular productions of contemporary and traditional plays. Hyde Park’s water sports are enjoyed even through the winter; hire boats and swim in the Serpentine if you dare. From St. James’s Park, view the magnificent Buckingham Palace and visit the Canada Gate and Memorial in Green Park.


Shopping in London Ancient art at the Victoria and Albert Museum


There’s never a shortage of money-spending opportunities in London and the city has gone from strength-to-strength in fashion and retail industries. Amongst the prestigious designers that sit stalwart in the elite shades of Bond Street and Knightsbridge, fresh talent and innovative high street and designer collections continue to pepper Oxford and Regent Streets and areas such as Covent Garden.


Museums and Galleries


Tate Britain, Queen’s Gallery, Victoria and Albert Museum


Fashion and shopping on Regent Street


Some of the world’s most precious and historic artifacts lie in the museums and galleries of Westminster. Eminent names such as the Tate Britain house illustrious artworks both from our generation and the last, with new exhibitions headlining frequently. There is an abundance of modern and ancient art; the Victoria and Albert Museum, for example, is the world’s largest museum of decorative arts.


Take a break in Hyde Park


‘The National Gallery and Westminster Abbey are Westminster’s most popular attractions, enticing four million


tourists per year.’ www.westminster.gov.uk


32


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41