Area & Events
Upcoming special events in London for 2013
Views from the Shard Tower
Viewing Gallery in The ShardThe Shard is London's tallest skyscraper, towering more than 1000-feet above southwark. The viewing platform is on the 68th to 72nd floor, and is more than twice the height of any other viewing platform in London. Travel by express lift to the 69th floor, before ascending to "the view". the event opens on the 1st February 2013 and will run all year. It's a must see.
Singing in the Rain at the Albert Hall
Singing in the Rain at teh Albert Hall
The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra will be celebrating the 60th anniversary of "singing in the rain" by performing the films iconic soundtrack while the remastered film is played on a big screen. A must see for any classic film fan. Runs for 2 nights only on the 8th and 9th March 2013.
Wimbledon 2013
Wimbledon 2013 It's that time of year again. Strawberries & cream with lashings of tennis. Book now at 54 and enjoy 3 nights in London. To make your stay a memorable one you will receive a limited edition mug and an official Wimbledon towel. The package rate includes VAT @ 20% and breakfast for two. Standard double room from £269 per person Deluxe double room from £320 per person The package is based on 2 people sharing and is pre-paid, non-refundable. One mug and towel per person.
Sebastiao Salgado Genesis
Sebastiao Salgado GenesisSebastiao Salgado's Genesis exhibition is the culmination of 8 years work exploring 32 countries, and will include 250 extraordinary images of landscapes, wildlife and remote communities. The photographs capture some of the most remote areas of the world, d epicting the majesty of nature and capt Salgado’s Genesis — Landscape & Wildlife photographs - from indigenous communities - giving rare insights into their lands and lives. It runs from the 11Th April to the 11th September.
2013 Proms at Albert Hall
2013 Proms at the Albert HallReflecting London's momentous year on the global stage, the 2013 BBC Proms programme is packed with world premieres, beloved classics and internationally renowned musicians.
Roy Lichtenstein at Tate Modern
Damien Hirst at London's Tate ModernLichtenstein: A Retrospective at Tate Modern is the first full-scale retrospective of this artist in over twenty years. Co-organised by The Art Institute of Chicago and Tate Modern, it brings together 125 of his most definitive paintings and sculptures and will reassess his enduring legacy. Renowned for his works based on comic strips and advertising imagery, coloured with his signature hand-painted Benday dots, the exhibition showcases key paintings such as Look Mickey 1961 lent from the National Gallery Art, Washington and his monumental Artist’s Studio series of 1973–4.
Eric Clapton at the Albert Hall
Eric Clapton at the Albert Hall
Eric Clapton is returning to the Royal Albert Hall to celebrate his 50th year in the business. The concerts will coincide with the release of a brand-new album in early 2013. Clapton's career began with the legendary Yardbirds in 1963, and went through Blind Faith and Derek and the Dominos, before setting out on his successful solo career. Clapton has assembled an impressive band which will include Doyle Bramhall and Greg Leisz (guitars), Chris Stainton and Paul Carrack (piano and keyboards), Willie Weeks (bass), Steve Jordan (drums), and Michelle John and Sharon White (backing vocals). 17th, 18th, 20th, 21st, 23rd, 24th and 26th May 2013







