walking. Along the broad pedestrian promenade you’ll see people jogging, riding bikes, fooling around on skateboards or entertaining the crowds with huge soap bubbles and other inventive acts.
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THE RIVER THAMES You cannot visit London without strolling along the
River Thames. After a full lunch, walk south down Northumberland Avenue until you reach Victoria Embankment on the north side of the broad, muddy river. Cross the river via the Golden Jubilee Bridge to the South Bank; on the bridge look right and two iconic London sights stand on opposing riverbanks: the historic Houses of Parliament on the right, and the modern London Eye observation wheel on the left. Once on the South Bank, turn left and start
ROYAL ACADEMY OF ARTS LONDON BRIDGE ST. JAMES'S
brings you to the massive brown edifice that is the Tate Modern Museum. This was originally the Bankside Power Station, but was converted into a gallery in 1995 by Swiss architects. Today, a visit to the Tate Modern takes in the full scope of modern art in a single visit, from iconic artworks such as Andy Warhol’s Marilyn Diptych and Lee Bul’s Craving White to the latest photographic art and more. Of course a full exploration will take you most of the day, but if your time is limited you can visit just one of the special exhibitions that are regularly put on here. Admission to the museum is free, but there is usually a fee for special exhibitions. Open daily 10am-6pm, Fri and Sat until 10pm;
tate.org.uk
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BOROUGH MARKET Back by the riverside, turn right and walk past the
reconstruction of Shakespeare’s famous Globe Theatre, before turning south into Park Street and along until you reach Stoney Street. You have arrived at Borough Market, a well-known food paradise whose history stretches back to the 11th
century. It’s a source of SOMERESET HOUSE
exceptional produce, both British and international, with more than 100 stalls providing a wide range of food, from truffles and cheeses to fruits and hams. The smell of hot food such as paella and whole- roasted pig fills the air, encouraging visitors to chow down. Borough Market is open Mon-Thu from 10am to 5pm, Fri until 6pm, Sat from 8am to 5pm; 8 Southwark Street, London SE1 1TL;
boroughmarket.org.uk
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AFTERNOON TEA AT THE BERKELEY HOTEL London is famous for its
afternoon tea, but rather than queue for a table at well-known tourist hotspots like the Savoy or the Ritz, why not try an equally classy but more secluded establishment. From London Bridge Station it’s a 30-minute Underground ride via the Jubilee and Picadilly lines to Hyde Park Corner (£2.3/US$3.5); head towards Knightsbridge and turn left at Wilton Place to reach the Berkeley Hotel (a black cab will cost around £20/US$30 but may take considerably longer, depending on traffic). The Berkeley’s Caramel Room is one of the city’s chicest places to eat and drink. Its award- winning Prêt-à-Portea afternoon tea sports a creative twist that is popular with fashionistas, who love the cakes and pastries inspired by the latest catwalk designs. The menu changes every six months, and the tea set costs £45 (US$68). Afternoon tea is served from 1pm to 6pm daily; tel 207 107 8866;
the-berkeley.co.uk
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