There’s a new building in town, and at 310m (1016ft) high, it’s hard to miss The Shard’s pointy addition to the London skyline. Last night, Western Europe’s tallest building made its presence even more well-known with a laser lightshow to celebrate …
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Editor at visitlondon.com
28 Jun
2012
2012
Video: Olympic Rings Light Up Tower Bridge
Since yesterday, Tower Bridge has been sporting giant Olympic rings to mark one month to go until the Olympic Games. The milestone was celebrated last night with a light show on the bridge. You can see the light effects from …
Read more...26 Jun
2012
2012
Video: Prometheus Awakes at Greenwich and Docklands International Festival
This year’s Greenwich + Docklands International Festival is more dazzling and exciting than ever before. Take a look at the highlights from the spectacular Prometheus Awakes on Saturday evening. If you missed it, make sure you’re in Woolwich this Saturday …
Read more...25 Jun
2012
2012
Cadbury House Coming to Hyde Park This Summer
Cadbury is set to make all your chocolate-infused dreams come true this summer in London. For the duration of the Olympic Games, the chocolate manufacturer is bringing the magical, mythical world of Joyville to Hyde Park. And guess what – …
Read more...18 Jun
2012
2012
Emirates Air Line Cable Car To Open This Month
London will be getting its own cable car this summer, in time for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Emirates Air Line will open at midday on 28 June, allowing passengers to cross the Thames in just five minutes. The …
Read more...11 Jun
2012
2012
Video: Helicopters Fly Through Tower Bridge
Following the Diamond Jubilee River Pageant, Tower Bridge was involved in another spectacle at the weekend, as two helicopters flew through the middle of the bridge. The Bond-style stunt is thought to be part of a film directed by Danny …
Read more...4 Jun
2012
2012
Video: War Horse and The National Theatre Salute The Queen
Among all the ships, and flags, and (unfortunately) rain, during the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant yesterday, did you spot the National Theatre’s salute to The Queen? Joey, the puppet star of London theatre hit War Horse, galloped along the roof …
Read more...23 May
2012
2012
Up at The O2 Walkway To Open in June
Adventure-seekers will be able to get a unique view of London from the top of The O2 this summer. Up at The O2 opens on 21 June and allows visitors to ascend to the top of The O2 via a …
Read more...2 May
2012
2012
London Named World’s Best Destination by TripAdvisor
London has been named the world’s best destination, thanks to the opinions and reviews of visitors to the capital city. London came top in the World, European and UK award categories at TripAdvisor’s 2012 Traveller’s Choice Destination Awards. The award results were …
Read more...1 May
2012
2012
Jasmine Guinness Launches Jubilee Flags on Oxford Street
The Diamond Jubilee celebrations have already started in the West End, as 147 Union flags are now flying on Oxford Street. The 12 foot (3.6 metre) tall flags can be seen along all 1.5 miles of the famous high street. They are the …
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