National & Regional Round-up
Only in London
From summer, visitors can take to the streets and see the sights on wheels as the Mayor of London and TFL launch the capital’s Cycle Hire scheme. Or simply soak up some culture in Hyde Park as the Serpentine Gallery celebrates its 40th anniversary.
Look forward to many unique world-class events coming to London this year. Cheer on the teams at the Women’s Rugby World Cup, set to be held in the capital for the very first time. Or watch as 200 fibreglass elephants descend upon London during the summer in a show billed as the capital’s biggest public art exhibition.
London is known for its World-famous attractions - from Big Ben to Buckingham Palace, there are hundreds of sights on offer which top every tourist’s must-see list.
This year, Visit London is inviting visitors to explore the lesser-known side of London and seek out some one- of-a-kind attractions which make a visit to the capital a truly unique experience.
Get under the skin of London and learn that the crypt at St Pauls Cathedral is the largest in Europe, marvel at Van Gogh's Sunflowers for free at the National Gallery and finish the day by shopping like royalty at the Queen’s grocer, Fortnum and Mason. All of this and more you can find Only in London.
What’s new for 2010
In 2010 look forward to a number of new developments at top London attractions. The Museum of London is set to unveil an exciting transformation with a brand new gallery space, ZSL London Zoo will open an excit- ing new exhibit, Rainforest Life, and visitors to London can learn more about its rich heritage with the opening of the highly anticipated Discover Greenwich Cultural Centre, and the launch of a brand new multi-media interpretation centre in the crypt of St Paul’s Cathedral.
London continues to attract some of the best exhibitions from around the World. In 2010 select from a retrospective of renowned photographer Irving Penn at the National Portrait Gallery, a ground-breaking exhibition at Tate Britain on the role of humour in British visual culture, or the Royal Collection’s Victoria & Albert: Art & Love at Buckingham Palace.
Travelling to the capital for Best of Britain & Ireland? Why not stay longer and discover what makes London the most visited international city in the World.
From world heritage sites to hidden gems, unrivalled diversity and a plethora of villages to explore, London really does provide something for everyone. Whether you are a first time visitor or a local, there is always something new to discover.
Drop by the Visit London stand to find inspira- tion and discover a range of Only in London experiences available now for you to explore!
www.visitlondon.com
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Of course, a visit to London would not be complete without a ticket to a top show! New for 2010, the highly anticipated production of Ghost – The Musical is set to hit London’s West End. For fans of the Bard, Shakespeare’s Globe will once again open from April to October with a season of ‘Kings and Rogues’, and don’t miss World-class musical acts including Lang Lang at the Royal Albert Hall, and Whitney Houston and Rod Stewart, set to hit The O2 arena this year!
20 BEST OF BRITAIN & IRELAND 2010
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