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How close can you get to the Olympic Park without a ticket? A guaranteed way to see the Orbit, Olympic Stadium and Athletes Village is to take the daily Olympic walking tour around the edge of the park. In spite of …
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Sheep, a huge bell, a miniature Stonehenge, David Beckham and some NHS nurses…. Here’s where to watch the London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony
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This weekend is the last before the Olympics begin – make sure you soak up all the culture London has to offer before the city goes sport mad. BT River of Music The BT River of Music is a huge weekend …
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Afternoon tea in a hotel or a tea room is the ultimate treat, but tea should be an everyday indulgence. These fine emporiums sell blends to make the perfect cuppa at home.
Read more...The Olympic Stadium isn’t in Central London, and neither are all the celebrations for the Games: London’s outer boroughs are also putting on fantastic shows to mark London 2012. Here’s just a taste of what’s happening. Richmond Richmond has a …
Read more...London’s famous double-decker buses are an ideal way to see the city if you’re on a budget. Buy a Travelcard for the day and take a self-guided city tour on London’s best bus routes. These five cover most of the major …
Read more...The Olympic Games aren’t just about victory at the finish line – creativity and design have played a part in making the ultimate sporting event in the world happen. Make sure you celebrate the artists and engineers involved as well …
Read more...If you’ve always longed to learn the polka or fancy a bit of umbrella jousting, the event line-up in London this weekend is looking peachy. The Chap Olympiad If you’d rather be stroking your pipe and adjusting your moustache than …
Read more...While the lucky ones amongst us have Olympic tickets, the rest of us can still enjoy much of the Games-time fun. The Olympic Games is the world’s largest event and spills out far beyond set competitions in set venues at set …
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