Just after Christmas, on December 26th, it’s Boxing Day, the first day of the winter sales. The London sales are known for their quality and the enthusiasm that prevails in the city during this period. The luxury shops are becoming affordable and bargains are everywhere (-50% to -75% in some places)! The London sales last until the end of January.

BUCKINGHAM PALACE

The tour includes a walk along the south garden, which offers a view of the west side of the palace and of its famous lake.
Each year, from early August to late September, the Queen is in Scotland; the nineteen state rooms of the apartments are then open to the public.

- Visits to the Palace from July 23 to October 3, 2011 from 9:30 to 18:30 (last admission 16:15). The visit lasts between 2h and 2:30h.
Tel : +44 (0)20 7766 7300.
www.the-royal-collection.com/royaltickets

PALACE OF WESTMINSTER AND BIG BEN

Westminster Palace or Houses of Parliament has been the seat of the British Parliament since 1547. It houses the House of Lords and the House of Commons of the UK.
The visit of the clock tower is one of the most popular attractions.
The 96 feet high tower displays the Great Clock of Westminster, which includes four quadrants, each measuring 7 m in diameter.
The Great Clock of Westminster contains five bells; the largest weighing 13.5 tons is known as Big Ben.

Westminster
London
SW1A 0AA
Tel : + 44 (0) 87 0906 3773
www.parliament.uk/visiting

BBC TELEVISION CENTRE

You may discover the scenes of one of the television studios of the most famous in the world and have a glimpse on the writing, the dressing rooms and the studios. Being a workplace, visiting days are variable.

Wood Lane
London
W12 7RJ
Tél : +44 (0) 87 0603 0304
http://www.bbc.co.uk/tours

CHELSEA FOOTBALL CLUB STADIUM

The Chelsea FC Stadium tour provides a unique insight into the den of Stamford Bridge. It takes about 1h and you will visit the locker rooms, the coaches shed, the players' tunnel, and the heart of the stadium. It includes admission to the Chelsea FC interactive museum which traces 103 years of events until the buyback of the club by Roman Abramovich.

Stamford Bridge Ground
Fulham Road
London
SW6 1HS
Tel +44(0) 87 1984 1955
www.chelseafc.com

THE CARTOON MUSEUM

Opened in 2006, this museum recounts the history of comics, cartoons and comics in England from the 18th century to today.

35, Little Russell Street
London
Tel +44 (0) 20 7580 8155
www.cartoonmuseum.org

GUIDE TOURS BY BICYCLE

Tower of London by bike with a guide who speaks French, Spanish, Italian, German, Dutch or Portuguese, every day at 10:15; book first.
3 hour ride with coffee break in central London.

LONDON BICYCLE TOUR

"The Wharf"
La Gabriels Wharf
56, Upper Ground
London, SE1 99 PP
Tel +44(0)20 7928 6838
www.londonbicycle.com

CRUISE ON THE THAMES

The passenger ferries departing from Embankment or Westminster pass under the main bridges of the Thames (Tower Bridge, London Bridge ...), lead to the Tower of London, Parliament, and sail along the famous Big Ben clock. In passing, we can see the London Eye, Tate Modern, St. Paul's Cathedral and the Globe Theatre. Cruises on the Thames last between 30 minutes and 60 minutes depending on the distance traveled; departures are every 15/30 minutes.

WALK IN HYDE PARK

Green escape popular with city dwellers, the largest of the London parks of 142 hectares is placed in the heart of the capital, in the district of Westminster and is extended by Kensington Park. It houses nearly 4,000 trees, sometimes century-old , that shade the green lawns. On nice days, we go out in the boat on the lake The Serpentine or you can stroll in the green and white striped deckchairs around Round Pound. To the north, Speaker's Corner is a place of free expression where Londoners like to come to listen or speak, near Queen Elizabeth Gate. Music lovers crowded around the Bandstand, a bandstand which hosts concerts of all kinds. On the south is the memorial in tribute to Princess Diana officially opened by the Queen of England in 2004.

"LONDON INCOGNITO" : TAILOR-MADE THEME DAYS

Organization of tailor-made theme days to explore the British capital in line with other passions: vintage London, Old London, London for Children, London Rock'n Punk, London on the waterfront ... Ready-made stays with various themes, activities, finding places, addresses, and hidden treasures.
www.london-incognito.com

ALL STAR LANES : A RETRO BOWLING

Retro bowling alley, a small American-style restaurant (breakfast, lunch and milk shakes)and nine tracks with private party room in 50s penthouse style are the charm of this Rock & Roll place.

95, Brick Lane
London E1 6QL
www.allstarlanes.co.uk

GRAFFITI LESSONS

In 1 or 2 hour lesson, we are initiated, on Saturday, at the Street Painting Art, in central London, in the district of Waterloo. Renowned artist Andy Seize and his team reveal the techniques of drawing the aerosol to adults and children over 10 years old.
www.graffitilessons.co.uk

CORAM'S FIELD

In the heart of London, between King's Cross and Holborn, in the district of Bloomsbury, this 7-hectare park with playgrounds is dedicated to children under 16 who move freely and safely (the park prohibits adults not accompanying children, dogs and glass bottles). Activities (small farm with animals, table tennis, swings, movie club...) are offered 7 days 7.

93 Guilford Street
London, Greater London WC1N 1DN,
Tél : (0) 20 7833 0198
Underground : Russel Square station
www.coramsfields.org

ABBEY ROAD STUDIOS

"THE CROSSING"
To photograph the famous pedestrian crossing in 1969 by the Beatles before the most famous recording studios in the world.

ABBEY ROAD STUDIOS
3, Abbey Road NW8 9AY Londres
Tél : +44 (0) 20 7266 7000
Métro :St. John's Wood station.

"CHANGING OF THE GUARD" AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE

Attend the changing of the guard of the official residence of the British monarchy (at 11:30am daily from early May to late July, every two days all the rest of the year).
Accompanied by a military band, the guards come to take over at the foot of the Wellington Barracks located 5 minutes from the Palais. The ceremony is held in the front yard of the palace and takes about forty minutes.

BUCKINGHAM PALACE
Westminster, London SW1
Underground : Victoria, Green Park et Hyde Park Corner stations.

"PANORAMA" AT WESTMINSTER PALACE

Inseparable and incomparable views of the London Westminster Palace landscape and the clock tower beside the Thames from Westminster Bridge.