The Covent Garden Piazza
and market are packed all year round, with regular
festivals, concerts and other activities. Alongside
Covent Garden events, we also list the major exhibitions,
festivals, and displays throughout London.
Ongoing
Events 2010 - London Wide
River Red Rover Tickets
As the River Thames weaves its way through the heart
of London there is history around every bend.
See and experience the sights and splendour of this
great city from the relaxed comfort of a City Cruises
modern, all-weather, wheelchair-friendly RiverLiner
with open upper decks and spacious lower saloons with
panoramic windows.
Take advantage of two bars providing light refreshments,
snacks and, for those who enjoy a drink, alcoholic beverages.
Hop on and hop off all day
The river cruise departs every 40 minutes from Westminster
Pier, Waterloo Pier (near the London Eye), Tower Pier
and Greenwich Pier (near the Cutty Sark). With just
one ticket you may hop-on or off at any of the piers
as often as you like throughout the day.
As the River Thames weaves its way through the heart
of London there is history around every bend.
See and experience the sights and splendour of this
great city from the relaxed comfort of a City Cruises
modern, all-weather, wheelchair-friendly RiverLiner
with open upper decks and spacious lower saloons with
panoramic windows.
Hop on and hop off all day
The river cruise departs every 40 minutes from Westminster
Pier, Waterloo Pier (near the London Eye), Tower Pier
and Greenwich Pier (near the Cutty Sark). With just
one ticket you may hop-on or off at any of the piers
as often as you like throughout the day.
Admission: £11.50 Date: All through
2010 Place:
Various boarding places
St Paul's Admission
St Paul's with its world-famous dome is an iconic feature
of the London skyline, but there is so much more to
Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece than its impressive
façade. The interior of the soaring dome, the
glittering mosaics, the intricate stone carving and
the breathtaking view down the nave towards the quire
are just a few of the reasons why a visit to St Paul's
is a must.
Admission: £7.50 Date: All through
2010 Place: St Paul's
Cathedral London EC4M 8AD
Four Palace Pass Historic
Royal Palaces
The Royal Pass, brings over 900
years of royal history to life in a simple, convenient
and prestigious package. It offers unbeatable value
for money, providing admission to the four Palaces at
a special price.
The Four Palace Pass includes one admission each to
the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace and Gardens,
Kensington Palace and the Banqueting House, Whitehall.
Admission:
£35.00 Date: Daily mid
2010 Place: HM Tower
of London, London EC3
London Showboat
The London Showboat offers a unique dinner and cabaret
cruise on the River Thames, with a four-course meal, live
music and dancing. The price includes a welcome drink
and half a bottle of wine with your meal.
Imagine your favourite songs from the world's most
famous musicals as the perfect accompaniment to the
sights of London. Add a river cruise, a four-course
dinner plus dancing and you have the perfect combination
for an unforgettable evening
Admission: £75.00 Date: During
2010 Place: Cherry
Garden Pier
Victoria and Albert Museum
Quilts
The V&A's treasure chest of beautiful
historic quilts, together with a selection of contemporary
British quilts, some specially commissioned, will go
on show in a major exhibition of nearly 100 quilts in
spring 2010. This is the first major exhibition of its
kind at the V&A ranging from spectacular 17th century
bed hangings and silk coverlets to recent reinventions
of the quilt by artists such as Pauline Burbidge, Jo
Budd, Grayson Perry and Tracy Emin.
Admission: £8.00 Date: From
19th March 2010 Place:Victoria
and Albert Museum
Madame Tussauds
Located deep within the Chamber of Horrors is an inner-chamber
where things take an even scarier turn. Here, a maximum-security
prison has been taken over by the unhinged inmates. Live
and on the loose, their mission is to give you nightmares.
Chessington World of Adventures and Zoo is divided
into ten different park areas, each with their own unique
theme and different rides. Take your pick from the list
below to find out more about each individual area.
Admission: £22.00 Date: During
2010 Place: Chessington
World of Adventures
Chessington
BFI Imax
Watching
a film at BFI IMAX is the ultimate experience. The screen
is more than 20 metres high (that's nearly the height
of five double-decker buses!) and 26 metres wide.
With a 11,600-watt digital surround-sound system and
the most sophisticated motion-picture projection system
in the world, viewers literally feel like they are 'in
the picture'.
Dinosaurs 3D (PG) 40 mins
Fri 11:45
Shrek Forever After – An IMAX 3D Experience (U)
93 mins
Fri 13:15, 15:30
Sat 10:00, 12:15
Sun 12:15
Inception – The IMAX Experience (12A TBC) 142
mins
Fri 17:45, 21:00
Sat 00:15*, 14:30, 17:45, 21:00
Sun 00:15*, 14:30, 17:45, 21:00
Mon 14:30, 17:45, 21:00
Tue 18:00, 21:15
Wed 18:00, 21:15
Thurs 14:30, 17:45, 21:00
* The showings are just past midnight ie. customers
will arrive late night Friday and late night Saturday.
Journey to Mecca (PG) 40 mins
Sun 10:45
Admission: Prices
vary Date: July
2010 Place: BFI IMAX,
South Bank, Waterloo, SE1.
London Highlight Tour
Tour on a Vintage Double Decker Bus. Morning tour complete
with professional guide including photo stops at the
Tower of London,St Pauls Cathedral, see changing of
the Guard, river cruise, drive by iconic sites such
as Westminster Abbey,Big Ben and Parliament Square.
Bus continus onto the London Eye where a ticket is included
for your flight.
Price: £55.00 Date: All
during 2010 Place: Various
Pick up points
Westminster Experience
Heart of London and home to some of its most amazing
landmarks, this tour is a must for any visitor who wants
to discover more about this city within a city. Your
local guide will help you make the connection and come
to a better understanding of Westminster and its geographical
role in the greater City of London, the UK government,
Buckingham Palace, Whitehall, the Royal Courts of Justice,
and even Londons famous West End theatre district.
Admission: £39.00 Date:
2010 Place: Hyde Park
Corner Tube Station
