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> Cheapside
Cheapside dates back to the Middle Ages, when its market was the main focal point for trade in the City.
> British Museum
The British Museum’s highlights are the Reading Room and ancient Egyptian collection.
> King’s Road
Part of the long promenade that runs from the Royal Mews through Sloane Square and Chelsea.
> Royal Albert Hall
The Royal Albert Hall, famous for the Proms, was built to commemorate the death of Prince Albert.
> Adelphi Theatre
The Adelphi Theatre can be found halfway up the Strand, a short walk from Covent Garden.
> Faraday Museum
The Faraday Museum is housed inside Michael Faraday’s old laboratory in the Royal Institution.

Top 10 London attractions

If you’re looking for a little bit of inspiration to help you plan your trip to London, then check out our Top 10 lists…

10 best landmarks – London has hundreds of famous landmarks, but if you’re pressed for time here are the ten best
10 best things you must do – no tourist can visit London without trying out this big list of “must dos”
10 best things to do for free – if money is tight, then check out our list of things that you can do for free
10 most historic sites – London has hundreds of historic sites, from churches and cathedral to the Royal Family palaces
10 best places to take a photo – if you fancy yourself as a photographer, here are the ten best places to take a photo

Upcoming events in London

>>   Guide to what’s on in London

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Lee Mack, at the Hammersmith ApolloLee Mack, at the Hammersmith Apollo12th – 13th Mar 2010
BAFTA Award winning comedian Lee Mack returns to the live stage with his biggest ever live stand-up tour. Lee will be bringing his well-crafted gags, sharp one-liners and high energy banter to the Hammersmith Apollo on the 12/13 March.

Disney Live! Three Classic Fairy TalesDisney Live! Three Classic Fairy Tales12th – 14th Mar 2010
Here is your chance to see “Disney Live” when Mickey Mouse and Minnie stumble upon a magical storybook hidden amongst a treasure trove of clothes. When they open it to see what’s inside, three classic fairy tales come to life in front of their eyes — “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”, “Cinderella” and “Beauty and the Beast”.

Welsh soprano Katherine Jenkins, at the O2Welsh soprano Katherine Jenkins, at the O213th Mar 2010
Welsh soprano Katherine Jenkins is officially Britain’s prettiest singer, and has performed for everyone from the president to the pope. She has now announced a string of UK dates starting at The O2 arena in March.

Chris Rea — Still So Far To Go TourChris Rea — Still So Far To Go Tour14th Mar 2010
Chris Rea is a singer-songwriter who has sold over 30 million albums worldwide. He’s probably most famous for his song “Road To Hell”, but will be doing a stack of others when he brings his “Still So Far To Go” tour to the Hammersmith Apollo.

The Hollies — Sunday Night at the London PalladiumThe Hollies — Sunday Night at the London Palladium14th Mar 2010
As part of their upcoming UK tour, 60s group The Hollies will be playing “Sunday Night at the London Palladium” in March. Expect to hear some recent material alongside all the old favourites like “The Air That I Breathe” and “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother”.

Champions League — Chelsea v Inter MilanChampions League — Chelsea v Inter Milan16th Mar 2010
Chelsea continue their UEFA Champions League campaign with a game against the Italian side Inter Milan at Stamford Bridge. Members can buy tickets for this game and other football matches through Chelsea Football Club.

 

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Theatre shows

  1. Waiting For Godot Theatre Royal Haymarket
  2. London Eye Mystery Unicorn Theatre for Children
  3. Mousetrap St. Martin’s Theatre
  4. Six Degrees Of Sep... The Old Vic

Stage musicals

  1. Legally Blonde Savoy Theatre
  2. Hairspray Shaftesbury Theatre
  3. Grease Piccadilly Theatre
  4. Avenue Q Gielgud Theatre

Comedy gigs

  1. Omid Djalili Soho Theatre
  2. Chris Addison Bloomsbury Theatre
  3. Mark Watson Hammersmith Apollo
  4. Arthur Smith Greenwich Theatre
  5. Katy Brand Leicester Square Theatre

Music concerts

  1. Joanna Newsom Royal Festival Hall
  2. Ali Campbell indigO2
  3. Hollies London Palladium
  4. Rod Stewart O2 Arena
  5. Peter Andre Hammersmith Apollo

Talks & Lectures

  1. Ben Fogle Southbank Centre
  2. Peter Snow National Army Museum
  3. Tony Benn Cadogan Hall
  4. David Icke O2 Academy Brixton
  5. Andy Mcnab National Army Museum