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Posted by: Simon | Date: 11th February 2009
Split over 7 floors and offering a range of shops, cafes and exhibition space (including the grand Turbine Hall – which has to be seen), Tate Modern is an essential stop for a slice of culture on a budget, particularly with their free daily tours and free admission.
It can get busy with school groups within the week, so it's best to visit this amazing space over a weekend.
It can get busy with school groups within the week, so it's best to visit this amazing space over a weekend.
Location: Bankside, London, SE1 9TG, Tel: +44 (0) 20 7887 8888, www.tate.org.uk
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Posted by: Simon | Date: 11th February 2009
While much of London’s Embankment all the way up to the houses of parliament is a bit disappointing (what will all of the hotdog and waffle vendors, museums of questionable quality and the usual tourist tat), the area does have at least one redeeming feature, the walk.
Get off the tube at West Minster, photograph the Tower of St. Steven and then cross over West Minster bridge until you find yourself at the London Eye (the giant Ferris wheel). Keep walking all the way to the Tate Modern (around a 25 minute walk), stopping for regular photo opportunities at the National Theatre and the OXO tower. From here, either explore the galleries numerous floors, shops and cafes or take a wonder over the pedestrian-only London Millenium Footbridge, which takes you back across the river.
Get off the tube at West Minster, photograph the Tower of St. Steven and then cross over West Minster bridge until you find yourself at the London Eye (the giant Ferris wheel). Keep walking all the way to the Tate Modern (around a 25 minute walk), stopping for regular photo opportunities at the National Theatre and the OXO tower. From here, either explore the galleries numerous floors, shops and cafes or take a wonder over the pedestrian-only London Millenium Footbridge, which takes you back across the river.
Location: London, SE1
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Posted by: Simon | Date: 10th February 2009
When in London, I cannot recommend ‘getting lost’ enough.
Get off the Victoria line at Oxford street and just wander. You might find yourself on the highstreet or hopefully, in the backstreets of Soho uncovering one of the many cafes, records shops and boutiques or perhaps, like me, gazing in owe at some of the offices.
Get off the Victoria line at Oxford street and just wander. You might find yourself on the highstreet or hopefully, in the backstreets of Soho uncovering one of the many cafes, records shops and boutiques or perhaps, like me, gazing in owe at some of the offices.
Location: Underground Zone 1 & 2 is absolutely perfect for this.
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Posted by: Simon | Date: 10th February 2009
The crumbling structure of the West Pier marks the location of a small market which takes place every weekend and features a number of stalls selling everything from second hand books, paintings, African clothing, hats and printed t-shirts.
Combine this market with a walk along the seafront, stopping at Al Fresco for a drink while you watch the world go by.
Combine this market with a walk along the seafront, stopping at Al Fresco for a drink while you watch the world go by.
Location: Kings Road, Brighton Seafront
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