London: A Cultural Capital

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London

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A city that never stands still, the cultural pulse of London is impossible to resist. Its theatres, museums and galleries offer a continuous stream of world-class creativity, with something for everyone at every moment. Each season brings its own highlights, too. From the excitement of Wimbledon in summer, to the artistry of Frieze, and the festive magic of Christmas in winter, the capital’s calendar is always brimming with reasons to visit.

Events & Wonders to discover around London

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Discover a vibrant array of cultural experiences around our London hotels. From must-see exhibitions to limited-run theatre shows, this season offers endless opportunities to delve deeper into the city’s creative highlights.

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    To walk through London is to know London, just remember to look up. The surrounding buildings and landmarks reflect a kaleidoscope of 2,000 years in the making.

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    Shoreditch

    Urban London life at its finest with an explosion of street art around every corner. For the avid antique collector, Thursday’s antiques market within Spitalfields is a no-brainer, or for the antophiles, the hugely popular Colombia Road Flower Market paving the street with colour and scents. And when it comes to eating and drinking, there is a 24-hour bagel shop, The Dark Sugars shop has a delicious hot chocolate, The Ten Bells is a classic East End pub or wander Brick Lane for the best curries in town.

    A scenic view of London's skyline at sunrise, framed by autumnal trees and a grassy hill, radiating warm hues.

    Hampstead

    Take a walk through the glorious Hampstead Heath - a beautiful woodland with wonderful views of London from Parliament Hill. Each turn comprises of ponds, fields, and the fantastic Kenwood House with its artworks and gardens. On the outskirts, you will be greeted by The Spaniards Inn, a historic pub built in 1585. It is said to be where Keats wrote Ode to a Nightingale and was frequented by poets and writers through the centuries. Finally, head to St Johns at Hampstead for a quaint graveyard that actually houses the graves of the Llewllyn-Davies children - the inspiration for the Peter Pan children, including Peter Llewllyn Davies - whom Peter Pan was named after.

    Panoramic view of The O2 and Canary Wharf skyline, framed by the Thames, under a cloudy yet luminous sky.

    Greenwich

    Arrive to historic Greenwich by boat, just as Elizabeth I used to, and head straight to The Painted Hall. This beautiful space within the Old Royal Naval College took James Thornhill 20 years to paint and is regularly referred to as the British Sistine Chapel – visitors may recognise it from TV and film including the fan-favourite, Bridgerton. Head on to Greenwich Market to browse arts, crafts and some original artworks before stopping at The Trafalgar Tavern – one of Charles Dickens’ favourite spots as he gazed out to The Thames. Finally, spot wild deer in Greenwich Park before the must-do visit to the Royal Observatory allowing you to stand at the centre of time itself.

    In the heart of London

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