London
Claridge's (for Afternoon Tea)
Enjoy Afternoon Tea (or a special Easter Afternoon Tea in the spring) in Claridge's Foyer and Reading room. Impeccable service and don't forget to look up while in the Foyer - a Chihuly glass sculpture, exclusively commissioned for the space.
Enjoy Afternoon Tea (or a special Easter Afternoon Tea in the spring) in Claridge's Foyer and Reading room. Impeccable service and don't forget to look up while in the Foyer - a Chihuly glass sculpture, exclusively commissioned for the space.
Eurostar, St. Pancras Station, London
To travel from Britain to France, I hop on the Eurostar which in London departs from St. Pancras. St. Pancras is full of eateries, a Hatchard's bookshop and other shops to explore, but do so before checking in on the main floor for your train.
To travel from Britain to France, I hop on the Eurostar which in London departs from St. Pancras. St. Pancras is full of eateries, a Hatchard's bookshop and other shops to explore, but do so before checking in on the main floor for your train.
Fortnum & Mason
Be dazzled from floor to floor to floor. A gourmet grocer, tea store, place to dine casually or for high tea. The options are endless.
Be dazzled from floor to floor to floor. A gourmet grocer, tea store, place to dine casually or for high tea. The options are endless.
Harrods
Go and be amazed. From below ground floor to the designer collections, and don't forget to stop into the grocery market and pick up lunch to be enjoyed at a nearby park.
Go and be amazed. From below ground floor to the designer collections, and don't forget to stop into the grocery market and pick up lunch to be enjoyed at a nearby park.
Hatchards Booksellers
The oldest bookshop in London (1797), and located directly next to Fortnum & Mason. Get lost in the shelves of new books and feel as though you are in a regal library.
The oldest bookshop in London (1797), and located directly next to Fortnum & Mason. Get lost in the shelves of new books and feel as though you are in a regal library.
Hyde Park
One of the eight Royal Parks in London and with 350 acres, the history abounds and the landscaping will amaze.
One of the eight Royal Parks in London and with 350 acres, the history abounds and the landscaping will amaze.
James Smith & Sons, LTD (Umbrellas)
Making umbrellas since 1830, now located in a classic Victorian building in New Oxford find your lifetime umbrellas or walking stick. Handmade and high quality. It was a dream to purchase my first, and no other umbrella compares. Beautiful wood handles.
Making umbrellas since 1830, now located in a classic Victorian building in New Oxford find your lifetime umbrellas or walking stick. Handmade and high quality. It was a dream to purchase my first, and no other umbrella compares. Beautiful wood handles.
Hazelwood House, 53 New Oxford St, London WC1A 1BL, United Kingdom
London Symphony Orchestra (performing at the Barbican Centre)
Treat yourself to a performance by the London Symphony Orchestra at a gorgeous modern performance hall where the ensemble as been performing since 1982 when the Barbican Centre opened.
Treat yourself to a performance by the London Symphony Orchestra at a gorgeous modern performance hall where the ensemble as been performing since 1982 when the Barbican Centre opened.
Robert Kime, Ltd.
Located in Belgravia, Robert Kime's taste and discerning eye for layering and collecting items to adorn a beautiful traditional English home is a treat of luxury from fabrics, wallpaper and furniture. Have a customized lampshade made of his fabrics.
Located in Belgravia, Robert Kime's taste and discerning eye for layering and collecting items to adorn a beautiful traditional English home is a treat of luxury from fabrics, wallpaper and furniture. Have a customized lampshade made of his fabrics.
Savoy Grill
An iconic (and delicious) establishment now run by Gordon Ramsey, be sure to select the Beef Wellington and Cheese Soufflé. Marrying French cuisine with British classics. Request a seat in one of the 1/2 moon banquettes whether on your own or as a duo.
An iconic (and delicious) establishment now run by Gordon Ramsey, be sure to select the Beef Wellington and Cheese Soufflé. Marrying French cuisine with British classics. Request a seat in one of the 1/2 moon banquettes whether on your own or as a duo.
St. Pancras International Train Station
Depart on the EuroStar for Paris at the beautiful, historic train station. As well many other English countryside destinations depart from St. Pancras.
Depart on the EuroStar for Paris at the beautiful, historic train station. As well many other English countryside destinations depart from St. Pancras.
The Goring Hotel
Ideally located in the heart of London just steps from Buckingham Palace and Victoria tube station, walk to the theatre, to Trafalager Square and oodles of museums and restaurants. And amazingly a quiet tucked away corner that feels cozy.
Ideally located in the heart of London just steps from Buckingham Palace and Victoria tube station, walk to the theatre, to Trafalager Square and oodles of museums and restaurants. And amazingly a quiet tucked away corner that feels cozy.
The Mousetrap (play), St. Martin's Theatre
The world's longest running play. Written by Agatha Christie (beginning in 1952) and having been performed at St. Martin's Theatre since 1974, enjoy the caper and discover Who Dunnit!
The world's longest running play. Written by Agatha Christie (beginning in 1952) and having been performed at St. Martin's Theatre since 1974, enjoy the caper and discover Who Dunnit!
The National Gallery
Located in Trafalgar Square, wander for free from exhibit to exhibit to view more than 2300 paintings.
Located in Trafalgar Square, wander for free from exhibit to exhibit to view more than 2300 paintings.
The National Portrait Gallery
A wonderful museum to slip into away from the bustle of the city and step into Britain's history of near and far figures of note.
A wonderful museum to slip into away from the bustle of the city and step into Britain's history of near and far figures of note.
The Pembroke
A pub with yum to fill your tum. The interior is a mixture of old and new and your experience will be unforgettable.
A pub with yum to fill your tum. The interior is a mixture of old and new and your experience will be unforgettable.
The Prince Alfred
Classic interior in the quaint, historic Maida Vale. Stop in for the classic pub experience.
Classic interior in the quaint, historic Maida Vale. Stop in for the classic pub experience.
The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
Enjoy changing exhibits from the Royal Collection in a lovely tucked around the left side of Buckingham Palace.
Enjoy changing exhibits from the Royal Collection in a lovely tucked around the left side of Buckingham Palace.
The Regent's Park
A Royal Park to visit and wander throughout. And don't forget to check out Queen Mary's Garden and the more than 12,000 roses.
A Royal Park to visit and wander throughout. And don't forget to check out Queen Mary's Garden and the more than 12,000 roses.
The Rookery Hotel
Situated in Clerkenwell, London, just one block away from the Farringdon Underground (Tube) station, enjoy large, spacious rooms with classic English décor complete with tea service using Burleigh tea sets and sitting rooms to relax in between outings.
Situated in Clerkenwell, London, just one block away from the Farringdon Underground (Tube) station, enjoy large, spacious rooms with classic English décor complete with tea service using Burleigh tea sets and sitting rooms to relax in between outings.
The Savoy Hotel
For a special stay in the city, situated in and near the Theatre district, enjoy a truly luxurious stay, and explore Afternoon Tea in the Thames Room or simply enjoy your breakfast there. Wonderful service, tucked away in the heart of the city.
For a special stay in the city, situated in and near the Theatre district, enjoy a truly luxurious stay, and explore Afternoon Tea in the Thames Room or simply enjoy your breakfast there. Wonderful service, tucked away in the heart of the city.
The Warrington
A stunning iconic pub situated in Maida Vale that will please and delight the moment you step inside.
A stunning iconic pub situated in Maida Vale that will please and delight the moment you step inside.
Westminster Abbey
The history. The prime location of London and England's political heartbeat. Where every monarch has been crowned since 1066. Enjoy the Easter Service (free to the public), whether you are religiously inclined or not. Don't be discouraged by the long line
The history. The prime location of London and England's political heartbeat. Where every monarch has been crowned since 1066. Enjoy the Easter Service (free to the public), whether you are religiously inclined or not. Don't be discouraged by the long line
Whitehall Gardens
If staying along the Thames, begin the day with a stroll over the Waterloo Bridge and loop back over Westminster Bridge, walking along the Victoria Embankment and slip into the Whitehall Gardens for a quiet respite in a beautifully cared for sanctuary.
If staying along the Thames, begin the day with a stroll over the Waterloo Bridge and loop back over Westminster Bridge, walking along the Victoria Embankment and slip into the Whitehall Gardens for a quiet respite in a beautifully cared for sanctuary.
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