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		<title>Ice Skating in London</title>
		<link>http://blog.visitlondon.com/2010/12/ice-skating-in-london/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 2010 09:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lettice</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Littleblom shared this great photo of the ice rink at Somerset house with our Flickr group. If you&#8217;ve stuffed yourself with mince pies and had your fill of Christmas telly, book a skating session at one of London&#8217;s ice rinks ...]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littleblomma/">Littleblom</a> shared this great photo of the <a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/events/detail/8810692">ice rink at Somerset house</a> with our <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/visitlondon/pool/with/5230654403/">Flickr group</a>. </p>
<p>If you&#8217;ve stuffed yourself with mince pies and had your fill of Christmas telly, book a skating session at one of <a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/events/special/ice-rinks-winter-2010">London&#8217;s ice rinks</a> now. </p>
<p>Don&#8217;t forget your camera &#8211; share your photos of London with us by entering our <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/visitlondon/discuss/72157625141546350/">Only in London Flickr photo competition</a>. Add them to our Flickr group and tag them onlyinlondon2010 and you could win a night for two at the <a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/accommodation/detail/26222">Thistle Marble Arch</a> with champagne and top price tickets to <a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/events/detail/1013798">Jersey Boys</a>. </p>
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		<title>Win! Day 25: Hotel Stay, Dinner and Tickets to the National Gallery&#8217;s Renaissance Exhibition</title>
		<link>http://blog.visitlondon.com/2010/12/win-day-25-hotel-stay-dinner-and-tickets-to-the-national-gallerys-renaissance-exhibition/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Dec 2010 10:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Visit London</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For the final day of Visit London&#8217;s Christmas competitions we&#8217;ve got a fantastic short-break prize to give away. If you win this, you&#8217;ll check in to the luxurious Radisson Edwardian Hotel in Central London, but don&#8217;t get too comfortable! You&#8217;ve ...]]></description>
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<p>For the final day of <a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/events/christmas/competitions/">Visit London&#8217;s Christmas competitions</a> we&#8217;ve got a fantastic short-break prize to give away.</p>
<p>If you win this, you&#8217;ll check in to the luxurious <a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/accommodation/detail/282933">Radisson Edwardian Hotel</a> in Central London, but don&#8217;t get too comfortable! You&#8217;ve also got tickets to the National Gallery&#8217;s stunning new exhibition <a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/events/detail/8838140">Jan Gossaert&#8217;s Renaissance</a>, followed by a delicious dinner for two with wine at the<a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/attractions/detail/798395"> National Cafe</a>. After which, you&#8217;re free to enjoy the London nightlife, or rush straight back to the hotel and relax. Merry Christmas!</p>
<blockquote><p><a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/competitions/detail/jangossaertdec10">Enter here to win a fabulous London short break with National Gallery exhibition tickets and dinner for two</a></p></blockquote>
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		<title>Video of the Week: Santa in London on Boris Bikes</title>
		<link>http://blog.visitlondon.com/2010/12/video-of-the-week-santa-in-london-on-boris-bikes/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Dec 2010 13:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Zoe Craig</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yesterday, we had a photo of cycling santas. Today, a video. This feels like a suitably silly festive film for you this Christmas Eve. See if you can spot the following attractions as this team of santas (and a couple of ...]]></description>
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<p>Yesterday, we had a <a href="http://blog.visitlondon.com/2010/12/london-photo-of-the-week-cycling-santas">photo</a> of cycling santas. Today, a video. This feels like a suitably silly festive film for you this Christmas Eve.</p>
<p>See if you can spot the following <a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/attractions/">attractions</a> as this team of santas (and a couple of rudolfs) take their <a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/travel/getting_around/london-cycle-hire-scheme">boris bikes</a> for a spin around London:</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/attractions/detail/401836">Houses of Parliament</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/attractions/detail/282783">London Eye</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/attractions/detail/284990">St Paul&#8217;s Cathedral</a></li>
<li>Millenium Bridge</li>
<li><a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/attractions/detail/484414">Horse Guards Parade</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/attractions/detail/427311">Buckingham Palace</a></li>
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<p>Well done to the team from the FreshNetworks office for putting together this brilliant bit of seasonal nuttiness. Great soundtrack too. Enjoy.</p>
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		<title>Win! Day 24: Tickets to Madam Butterfly at the Royal Albert Hall</title>
		<link>http://blog.visitlondon.com/2010/12/win-day-24-tickets-to-madam-butterfly-at-the-royal-albert-hall/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Dec 2010 10:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Visit London</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This Christmas Eve, we&#8217;re giving you a real treat &#8211; the chance to win tickets to see Madam Butterfly at the Royal Albert Hall. As well as hearing Puccini&#8217;s classic opera performed in the round at one of London&#8217;s most ...]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-17906" href="http://blog.visitlondon.com/2010/12/win-day-24-tickets-to-madam-butterfly-at-the-royal-albert-hall/madam_butterfly_200/"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-17906" title="Madam Butterfly at the Royal Albert Hall" src="http://dx9rjq5h30myv.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/madam_butterfly_200.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="276" /></a>This Christmas Eve, we&#8217;re giving you a real treat &#8211; the chance to win tickets to see <a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/events/detail/10508900">Madam Butterfly</a> at the <a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/attractions/detail/58843">Royal Albert Hall</a>.</p>
<p>As well as hearing Puccini&#8217;s classic opera performed in the round at one of London&#8217;s most impressive venues, you&#8217;ll also see the Royal Albert Hall as never before: the stage will be flooded with water to create a stunning Japanese water garden.</p>
<p>And with these prize-winner&#8217;s seats in the stalls, you&#8217;re sure to have a fantastic view!</p>
<p>David Freeman&#8217;s popular production of Madam Butterfly, which has been seen by more than 400,000 opera fans, will be sung in English.</p>
<p>Oliver Gooch conducts the <a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/events/music/londons-orchestras">Royal Philharmonic Orchestra</a> and a distinguished cast with the title role being shared by <strong>Mihoko Kinoshita, Jee Hyun Lim,</strong> and <strong>Hye-Youn Lee</strong>.</p>
<blockquote><p><strong><a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/competitions/detail/madame-butterfly-dec-10">Enter now for your chance to win tickets to Madam Butterfly at the Royal Albert Hall</a></strong></p></blockquote>
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		<title>London Photo of the Week: Cycling Santas</title>
		<link>http://blog.visitlondon.com/2010/12/london-photo-of-the-week-cycling-santas/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lettice</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Quick! Follow that reindeer! Even Santa knows that cycling in London is a great way to get around. www.LKGPhoto.com shared this photo with the Visit London Flickr group. If you&#8217;ve taken a great photo of London, enter our Only in ...]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lausanne/5241222114/in/pool-visitlondon"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18143" title="Biking Santas by LKG Photos" src="http://dx9rjq5h30myv.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/bikingsantas-lkgphotos.jpg" alt="" width="539" height="539" /></a></p>
<p>Quick! Follow that reindeer! Even Santa knows that <a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/travel/getting_around/bicycle">cycling in London</a> is a great way to get around.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lausanne/">www.LKGPhoto.com</a> shared this photo with the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/visitlondon/pool/with/5241222114/">Visit London Flickr group</a>.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;ve taken a great photo of London, enter our <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/visitlondon/discuss/72157625141546350/">Only in London Flickr photo competition</a> and you could win top price tickets to <a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/events/detail/1013798">Jersey Boys</a> and a night for two at the <a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/accommodation/detail/26222">Thistle Marble Arch</a> with a bottle of champagne! Don&#8217;t forget to tag your entry onlyinlondon2010.</p>
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		<title>Win! Day 23: Dinner at Mint Leaf Restaurant and Annual Taste Cards</title>
		<link>http://blog.visitlondon.com/2010/12/win-day-23-dinner-at-mint-leaf-restaurant-and-annual-taste-cards/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Dec 2010 10:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Visit London</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fancy starting 2011 with a free Indian meal and then enjoying discounts at London restaurants for the rest of the year? Today&#8217;s Christmas competition could be the answer! We&#8217;re offering a three-course dinner with wine and cocktails at swanky Indian ...]]></description>
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<p>Fancy starting 2011 with a <strong>free Indian meal</strong> and then enjoying <strong>discounts at London restaurants</strong> for the rest of the year?</p>
<p>Today&#8217;s <a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/events/christmas/">Christmas</a> competition could be the answer! We&#8217;re offering a three-course dinner with wine and cocktails at swanky Indian restaurant <a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/attractions/detail/102051">Mint Leaf</a>.</p>
<p>Plus the winner and four runners up will get a year&#8217;s <a href="http://www.tastecard.co.uk/">tastecard</a> membership, giving you 50% off the food bill at more than 3,500 restaurants across London and the UK.</p>
<blockquote><p><a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/competitions/detail/taste-card-dec-10">Enter Day 23: Dinner at Mint Leaf Restaurant and Annual Taste Cards here</a></p></blockquote>
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		<title>Win! Day 22: City Academy Performing Arts Course Worth Â£300</title>
		<link>http://blog.visitlondon.com/2010/12/win-day-22-city-academy-performing-arts-course-worth-300/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Visit London</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you sing into your hairbrush? Want to bust out a dance number at times of high emotion? Is Glee more of a lifestyle than a TV show to you? Then make your theatrical dreams a reality and enter our ...]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-17973" title="Learn to dance " src="http://dx9rjq5h30myv.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/city_academy_dancer.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="287" />Do you sing into your hairbrush? Want to bust out a dance number at times of high emotion? Is <a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/events/detail/10630670">Glee</a> more of a lifestyle than a TV show to you?</p>
<p>Then make your theatrical dreams a reality and enter our competition to win a course at leading performing arts school <a href="http://www.city-academy.com/">City Academy</a>.</p>
<p>Whether you want to learn to <strong>sing</strong>, <strong>dance</strong> or <a href="http://blog.visitlondon.com/2010/05/city-academys-12-week-acting-course-fancy-yourself-on-the-london-stage/"><strong>act</strong></a>, City Academy has most disciplines covered. It doesn&#8217;t matter whether you&#8217;ve got previous performing experience or are a complete beginner. City Academy teaches courses at all levels.</p>
<p>So make 2011 your most creative year yet &#8211; we&#8217;ll see you on the <a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/areas/villages/londons-west-end">West End</a> stage soon!</p>
<blockquote><p><a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/competitions/detail/city-academy-dec-10">Enter our competition to win a course at City Academy</a></p></blockquote>
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		<title>Win! Day 21: Family Ticket to Tower Bridge Exhibition and PizzaExpress Family Meal</title>
		<link>http://blog.visitlondon.com/2010/12/win-day-21-family-ticket-to-tower-bridge-exhibition-and-pizzaexpress-family-meal/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2010 10:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Visit London</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Treat yourself and your family to a lovely London day out with this smashing prize. First up, you get a family ticket to the Tower Bridge Exhibition, which introduces you to London&#8217;s most iconic bridge. Your ticket includes an audio-visual ...]]></description>
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<p>Treat yourself and your family to a lovely London day out with this smashing prize. First up, you get a family ticket to the <a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/attractions/detail/3901803">Tower Bridge Exhibition</a>, which introduces you to London&#8217;s most iconic bridge. Your ticket includes an audio-visual guide, a visit to the Victorian engine rooms and a stroll across the bridge&#8217;s top walkway &#8211; 140 feet above the Thames!</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-17844" href="http://blog.visitlondon.com/2010/12/win-day-21-family-ticket-to-tower-bridge-exhibition-and-pizzaexpress-family-meal/pizza_200/"><img class="size-full wp-image-17844 alignright" title="Yummy PizzaExpress pizza" src="http://dx9rjq5h30myv.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/pizza_200.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="138" /></a>After that dose of culture, feed the family with a PizzaExpress meal voucher worth £100. The closest <a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/attractions/detail/76360">PizzaExpress restaurant</a> is on Shad Thames, a three-minute walk from Tower Bridge.</p>
<blockquote><p>To win this great <a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/competitions/detail/tower-bridge-dec-10">Tower Bridge and Pizza Express prize, enter here.</a></p></blockquote>
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		<title>Win! Day 20: National Portrait Gallery Exhibition Tickets, Catalogue and Lunch</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2010 10:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just like the lady to the right, you&#8217;ll be treated like a princess (or prince) if you win today&#8217;s National Portrait Gallery Christmas competition. The prize includes two tickets to the National Portrait Gallery&#8217;s Thomas Lawrence exhibition, plus a show catalogue ...]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-18096" title="Princess Sophia, 1825 by Thomas Lawrence. Copyright: The Royal Collection 2010, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II" src="http://dx9rjq5h30myv.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/npg_princess_sophia_200.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="253" />Just like the lady to the right, you&#8217;ll be treated like a princess (or prince) if you win today&#8217;s <a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/attractions/detail/95587">National Portrait Gallery </a>Christmas competition.</p>
<p>The prize includes two tickets to the National Portrait Gallery&#8217;s <a href="http://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/exhibitions/2010/thomas-lawrence-regency-power-and-brilliance-minisite.php">Thomas Lawrence exhibition</a>, plus a show catalogue and £80 to spend on lunch in the <a href="http://www.npg.org.uk/visit/food/restaurant.php">Portrait Restaurant</a>.</p>
<p>At the exhibition, you&#8217;ll see more than 50 portraits by the great Regency painter <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Lawrence">Thomas Lawrence</a>, whose subjects include royalty, international statesmen, society figures and military leaders.</p>
<p>And from the Portrait Restaurant you&#8217;ll enjoy amazing views over the London skyline, including <a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/attractions/detail/283774">Nelson&#8217;s Column</a>, the <a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/attractions/detail/401836">Houses of Parliament</a>, <a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/attractions/culture/big-ben">Big Ben</a> and the <a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/attractions/detail/282783">London Eye</a>.</p>
<blockquote><p><a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/competitions/detail/national-portrait-gallery-dec10">Enter Day 20: National Portrait Gallery tickets, catalogue and lunch here</a></p></blockquote>
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		<title>Video of the Week: Rock n Rolling Snowman &#8211; Plastic Snow</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Dec 2010 12:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Zoe Craig</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We love this festive video from London teacher James Michalos. Michalos is a singing teacher at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Bored of hearing the same Christmas songs each year, he decided to write his own. The power ...]]></description>
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<p>We love this festive video from London teacher <strong>James Michalos</strong>.</p>
<p>Michalos is a singing teacher at the <a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/attractions/detail/158004">Guildhall School of Music and Drama</a>. Bored of hearing the same Christmas songs each year, he decided to write his own. The power of <a href="http://www.youtube.com/VisitLondonVideo">YouTube</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/plasticsnow">facebook</a> now means he&#8217;s one of the<a href="http://new.uk.music.yahoo.com/blogs/hot_new_tunes/"> Top 10 contenders</a> for the coveted Christmas No.1 slot!</p>
<p>This great little video takes in some top <a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/attractions/">London attractions</a>. See if you can spot <a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/areas/villages/covent_garden/index">Covent Garden</a>, <a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/attractions/detail/77552">Piccadilly Circus</a>, and <a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/attractions/detail/5042973">Oxford Street</a>, as well as great scenes shot on London <a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/travel/getting_around/london-bus">buses</a> and the <a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/travel/getting_around/tube">Tube</a>&#8230;</p>
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