LAURA LAND WALKING TOURS
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LAURA LAND WALKING TOURS
Contact +44 (0)777 920 5492
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PLEASE CHECK OPENING TIMES AND THE NEED FOR TICKETS EVEN IF A VENUE IS FREE YOU MAY NEED TO BOOK A PLACE IN ADVANCE
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National Portrait Gallery
The FACE exhibition explores photojournalism and how it evolved from the 1980s-2000. Worth entrance fee and the 2 hours to read and digest the photos and stories. If you remember the 1980s then it's a must. 5/5
https://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/exhibitions/2025/face-magazine/
Immersive experience
NOW OPEN IN THE UK FOR THE FIRST TIME FOR A LIMITED 14-WEEK RUN
Located at Immerse LDN, Excel London Waterfront. https://tutankhamunexperience.com/london/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ad&utm_campaign=282471_lon&utm_content=731274026609&utm_term=_&gad_source=5&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIi_n-sum0jAMVq6fLAR0h_DH_EAEYASAAEgKH-_D_BwE
I've been twice and loved it. If you go make sure you are in the Mosh Pit for 90 mins of fun dancing.
Founded by Peter Layton in 1976, London Glassblowing is among Europe’s foremost glass art galleries and one of the longest running hot glass studios.
Watch artist blowing glass and look or buy from their amazing shop/gallery
Bermondsey High Street
2 mins from London Bridge Station
LIFT109
Battersea Power Station
If going up in a lift is your thing for a view of London then perhaps Battersea power station is your destination?
London has free options, see the EXTRA INFORMATION tab above on this site
Not listed in Square Meal is TheoRandall at the Intercontinental Hotel. Exceptional Italian food and for a mean cocktail ask for Astrit at the bar he really knows his stuff.
For more fine places to dine please contact me and I will give you access to the EXTRA INFORMATION tab
PLEASE CHECK OPENING TIMES AND THE NEED FOR TICKETS EVEN IF A VENUE IS FREE YOU MAY NEED TO BOOK A PLACE IN ADVANCE
Everything you need to know about a trip to Covent Garden
https://www.coventgarden.london/experience/things-to-do/
Once the world's most exclusive department stores.
Now full of overpriced brands ready to gouge your wallet. Food hall is good but pricey. It sits on the Brompton Road which is always rammed full of lost tourists. They look around aimlessly wondering where their sterling has evaporated. An excellent place to pick up a pick pocketer.
87 Brompton Road SW1X 7XL
Mon - Sat: 10am - 9pm Sun11.30am- 6pm
This is a classy department store. Said to be haunted and made from old boat timbers it houses the longest chandelier in the UK. Excellent beauty brands; Margret Dabbs fabulous medical manicure and podiatry specialists; upmarket fashion both make and female and the top floor has housewares from around the world
If you want a free guide when you travel. by Uber I have one prepared for you from The Tower of London to Westminster
Contact me to get your guide before you travel
A favourite with Prince Albert and the kids back in the 1800s
At least today the animals are well cared for.
https://www.londonzoo.org/plan-your-visit/london-zoo-tickets
What's on at the Royal Albert Hall?
During London's off peak season, the best restaurants often fill their lunch covers with set menus at knock out prices
https://www.squaremeal.co.uk/restaurants/best-for/best-set-menus-london_10455
Enjoy a sumptuous afternoon tea and you can even add on a bit of biscuit decorating as well. Classy biscuits and a lovely location in Belgravia (Notting Hill too)
If you are curious as to what £500,000 will buy you in London this is a good guide.
1 bed and a shower room
with service charges between £3,000-£12,000
If you enjoy looking at photos of the queen you will love this article and the picture display at the end. It does not matter it is a little out of date the article is timeless.
https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a39192934/queen-elizabeth-burial-details/
PLEASE CHECK OPENING TIMES AND THE NEED FOR TICKETS EVEN IF A VENUE IS FREE YOU MAY NEED TO BOOK A PLACE IN ADVANCE
Trafalgar Square - paintings spanning 800 years of art and history. It's free and a must visit.
May 25 sees the reopening of the Sainsbury Wing with a lot of the stored Masters going back on display
Quirky must see if you are it area of Borough Market or the Shard
Web site explains all
Not free, £9 for a full price ticket well worth the spend
https://www.iwm.org.uk. Great exhibition detailing both sides of the Irish 'Troubles'
https://www.towerbridge.org.uk
Also not free but stonking views and you get to go across the top of the bridge. If you can book a guided tour it's worth while.
Big Ben chiming 12
London Panoramic - 50th floor viewing gallery - free but must book in advance
Tickets are released bi-weekly on a Monday
https://www.8bishopsgate.com/lookout
https://booking.8bishopsgate.com/book
8 Bishopsgate
https://www.themonument.org.uk
You will need to walk up the stairs to the top no elevator
Hampstead Heath is an ancient heath in London, spanning 320 hectares. This grassy public space sits astride a sandy ridge, one of the highest points in London, running from Hampstead to Highgate
I am not sponsored by any of the above. Happy and safe travels
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