London Guide

Please find below a brief guide to London, general information as well as links to weather reports, London transport system and things to do whilst you are here.

Guide to London

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Guide to Kensington area - restaurants, accommodation, what's on, etc.

Weather

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Things to do and see

Cinemas

 

Galleries

 

 

Museums

 

 

Restaurants

 

The following is a guide to some of the restaurants in the area around the Olympia Conference & Exhibition Centre. Prices quoted are approximated per head for a full meal and are subject to change. It is advisable to make reservations if possible.

Avellino Restaurant Italian
127a Hammersmith Road
London W14 +44 (0)20 7603 5187
   
Balans
187 Kensington High Street French
London W8 6SH +44 (0)20 7376 0115 
   
The Blythe Rd Restaurant Chinese
71 Blythe Road
London W14 +44 (0)20 7371 3635
   
Blue Elephant Thai
4-6 Fulham Road
London SW6 +44 (0)20 7385 6595
   
Blue Lagoon Thai
284 Kensington High Street
London W8 +44 (0)20 7603 1231
   
CIBO Italian
3 Russell Gardens
London W14 +44 (0)20 7371 2085
   
Maggie Jones English
6 Old Court Place
London W8 4PL +44 (0)20 7937 6462
   
Pizza Express Italian
Olympia Exhibition Centre
London W14 +44 (0)20 7602 6677
   
Sticky Fingers
1 Phillimore Gardens
London W8 7QG +44 (0)20 7938 5338
   

You can find out more information regarding restaurants at the following websites:

 

Shopping

 

London is well known for its wide variety of department stores, shops and boutiques.

Visit Oxford Street, Regent Street and Bond Street to do your personal and Christmas shopping.

You can find a searchable directory of shops and services in London at the following website: www.timeout.com/london/shop

 

Sightseeing

 

Sightseeing Tours by Double-Decker Bus:

The Original London Sightseeing Tour
T +44 (0)20 8877 1722
Main Departure Points: Baker Street, Victoria, Piccadilly Circus & Marble Arch

The Big Bus Company
T +44 (0)20 8944 7810
Main Departure Points: Marble Arch, Green Park & Victoria

 

Theatre

Booking Information

Tickets can be obtained directly through theatre box offices or through a ticket agent. Most agencies charge a booking fee of approximately 25% on top of the price of the tickets they sell. Among the leading agencies are:

  • Keith Prowse Ticketing
    T +44 (0)870 23 24 25 - credit card bookings
    www.keithprowse.com
  • Ticketmaster
    T +44 (0)20 7344 4444 - 24 hour, 7 day, credit card bookings or in person at Ticketmaster Ticket Centres including HMV and Tower stores in London, The Dorchester Hotel and the London Tourist Board (Victoria Station).
    www.ticketmaster.co.uk

Tickets at the last minute

A Half-Price Ticket Booth is situated in Leicester Square in Central London (nearest Underground: Leicester Square or Piccadilly Circus). This sells half-price tickets for a wide selection of shows on the day of the performance and is open from 14:30-18:30. Cash payments only are accepted.

  • Tourist Information Centres in London offer up-to-date information on a wide variety of entertainment.
    T +44 (0)20 7370 7744

 

Tourist Attractions

 

All information quoted above is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of going to press but may be subject to change.

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