Each week in this segment I’ll be writing an A to Z of things to do and see in London. Ranging from some of the capitals most interesting museum to music venues and markets!

Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, Southbank, London -

Where is it:

The globe theatre is seated on the south bank of the Thames. It is easily reached by foot from one of the many tube and train stations that surround it. From my point of view I’d say the best walk would be from London Bridge tube or train station, it’s about a 15min walk but you get to walk down the riverside. Other tube stations you can get to the globe from are Southwark (Jubilee line), Mansion House (District and Circle line) and St. Pauls (Central line). It’s probably best to travel by public transport as there is fairly limited parking in the area.

What can you do there:

The globe theatre was reconstructed near it’s original sight (the original building was burnt down by a fire in 1613). However the new building is made to resemble exactly what the original building looked like. The globe theatre is used to perform both open air and indoor productions of  Shakespeare’s work. The building is also used as an educational tools for schools across the UK and also for university students studying the performance arts. I think it’s well worth a trip to the Globe as it gives you a real sense of what life would have been like at the time, aside from that the building itself is beautiful!

How much does it cost and opening times: 

Theatre season begins on the 7th of June 2012 - You can buy tickets on-line from the 13th February.

These are the prices for the exhibition and globe theatre tour. During performances there is a different tour that they will take you on and the tickets for that are a little less expensive.

The exhibition prices are going up after the 31st of March:

 

Prices until 31st March 2012	Prices from 1st April 2012
Adult: £12.50	Adult: £13.50
Senior(60+): £11.00	Senior(60+): £12.00
Student (with valid ID): £11.00	Student (with valid ID): £11.00
Children (5-15): £8.00	Children (5-15): £8.00
Children (under 5): Free	Children (under 5): Free
Family (up to 2 adults & 3 children): £35.00	Family (up to 2 adults & 3 children): £35.00

Opening times: Monday to Saturday – 10am until 5pm, Sunday – 10am until 4pm

 

Disabled Access: There is access to all areas in the building by lifts. They also have  a contact number for any questions: 020 7902 1409

Website: http://www.shakespearesglobe.com/

Harrods, Knightsbridge, London -

Where is it: Harrods store is in central London, close to Knightsbridge tube station (on the Piccadilly line)

What can you do there: I guess this one is a little odd, after all it’s a shop. However, I feel that because its so huge and it’s about 17mins by public transport from Oxford Street it deserved a look in. Harrods is a store that sells almost everything. I’m not suggesting you roll on down there with your latest weekly shopping list because you’ll leave with no money left in your bank account! But when I go I spend maybe 2 or 3 hours having a walk around all the levels. My favourite places include the food hall on the bottom floor (all the sweets look so yummy) and the toy department where they show off the latest and greatest toys!

For those who don’t like to browse then this one is probably not for you.

How much does it cost and opening times:

Well as it’s a shop you don’t need to pay to get in, so no worries there.

Monday to Saturday 10am – 8pm, Sunday 11.30am – 6pm

Disabled Access: There is step-free access to the shop and it also has lifts to allow access.

Website: http://www.harrods.com/

Imperial War Museum, Lambeth, London -

Where is it: The closest tube stations are Lambeth North (Bakerloo Line), Waterloo (Bakerloo, Northern, Jubilee Line), Southwark (Jubilee Line) and Elephant & Castle (Bakerloo, Northern Line)

What can you do there:

The Imperial War museum holds collections of items from conflicts that the UK and the Commonwealth countries have been in. I think this trip is a  great one for children, the subject matter within the museum isn’t particularly light but its great as a teaching tool plus they exhibit some tanks and planes that are sure too keep little ones interested!

How much does it cost and opening times:

The museum is free to visit, you may need to pay for any special exhibitions that you visit.

Monday to Sunday – 10am to 6pm

Disabled Access: The IWM is wheelchair friendly, they also accept guide dogs and other assistance dogs.

Website: http://www.iwm.org.uk/

 

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