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The famous London nightclub - check out the website for event details; www.ministryofsound.com
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Ministry of Sound
103 Gaunt St
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The famous London nightclub - check out the website for event details; www.ministryofsound.com
London art gallery housing the UK's collection of modern and contemporary art from 1900 to the present day and hosting special exhibitions and events. www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern
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Tate Modern
Bankside
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London art gallery housing the UK's collection of modern and contemporary art from 1900 to the present day and hosting special exhibitions and events. www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern
Shakespeare's Globe is a reconstruction of the Globe Theatre, an Elizabethan playhouse in the London Borough of Southwark, on the south bank of the River Thames. www.shakespearesglobe.com/
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I-Globe Theatre kaShakespeare
21 New Globe Walk
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Shakespeare's Globe is a reconstruction of the Globe Theatre, an Elizabethan playhouse in the London Borough of Southwark, on the south bank of the River Thames. www.shakespearesglobe.com/
London's museum of international contemporary design. www.designmuseum.org
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I-Museum ye-Design
224-238 Kensington High St
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London's museum of international contemporary design. www.designmuseum.org
Southbank Centre is the largest single-run arts centre in the world and includes Royal Festival Hall, Hayward Gallery, Queen Elizabeth Hall & Purcell Room, created in 1951. www.southbankcentre.co.uk
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Southbank Centre
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Southbank Centre is the largest single-run arts centre in the world and includes Royal Festival Hall, Hayward Gallery, Queen Elizabeth Hall & Purcell Room, created in 1951. www.southbankcentre.co.uk
Live music venue. Check out what is going on and book tickets in advance. www.coronettheatre.co.uk
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Constancia
52 Tanner St
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Live music venue. Check out what is going on and book tickets in advance. www.coronettheatre.co.uk
The BFI exists to promote greater understanding and appreciation of, and access to, film and moving image culture in the UK. www.bfi.org.uk
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BFI Southbank
0 Belvedere Rd
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The BFI exists to promote greater understanding and appreciation of, and access to, film and moving image culture in the UK. www.bfi.org.uk
The Old Vic is a theatre located just south-east of Waterloo Station established in 1818 as the Royal Coburg Theatre. www.oldvictheatre.com
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The Old Vic
103 The Cut
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The Old Vic is a theatre located just south-east of Waterloo Station established in 1818 as the Royal Coburg Theatre. www.oldvictheatre.com
The Young Vic is a theatre on the Cut, located near the South Bank, in the London Borough of Lambeth. It specialises in giving opportunities to young actors and directors. www.youngvic.org
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Young Vic
66 The Cut
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The Young Vic is a theatre on the Cut, located near the South Bank, in the London Borough of Lambeth. It specialises in giving opportunities to young actors and directors. www.youngvic.org
The oldest amateur playhouse in London with a bar and two performance spaces.
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Southwark Playhouse
77-85 Newington Causeway
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The oldest amateur playhouse in London with a bar and two performance spaces.

Sightseeing

The museum is unique in its coverage of conflicts, from the First World War to the present day, particularly those involving Britain and the Commonwealth. www.iwm.org.uk
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Imiphumela Yezemidlalo YaseEmpini
Lambeth Road
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The museum is unique in its coverage of conflicts, from the First World War to the present day, particularly those involving Britain and the Commonwealth. www.iwm.org.uk
Be sure to catch the iconic London sight; Tower Bridge is a must see. If you're lucky you might catch it opening for river traffic. Visit the exhibition and the engine room. www.towerbridge.org.uk
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Ibridge yeTower
Tower Bridge Road
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Be sure to catch the iconic London sight; Tower Bridge is a must see. If you're lucky you might catch it opening for river traffic. Visit the exhibition and the engine room. www.towerbridge.org.uk
1000 Years of history which have shaped Britain can be discovered within one of the most iconic buildings in the world; the Houses of Parliament.
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I-Palace ye-Westminster
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1000 Years of history which have shaped Britain can be discovered within one of the most iconic buildings in the world; the Houses of Parliament.
Visit or even just see from the outside this beautiful Abbey where Prince William married Kate that is steeped in English history. www.westminster-abbey.org
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Westminster Abbey
20 Deans Yd
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Visit or even just see from the outside this beautiful Abbey where Prince William married Kate that is steeped in English history. www.westminster-abbey.org
The Monument is a stone Roman Doric column in the City of London, near the northern end of London Bridge, which commemorates the Great Fire of London. www.themonument.info/
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Isibhengezo sokuqala sokubandakanya kwezililo eLondon
Fish Street Hill
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The Monument is a stone Roman Doric column in the City of London, near the northern end of London Bridge, which commemorates the Great Fire of London. www.themonument.info/
Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London www.parliament.uk/bigben
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Big Ben
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Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London www.parliament.uk/bigben
If you fancy seeing the Crown Jewels; this is the place to go. Have a look at the website and see their top 10 things to do at the Tower. www.hrp.org.uk/TowerOfLondon
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Itafula yeLondon
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If you fancy seeing the Crown Jewels; this is the place to go. Have a look at the website and see their top 10 things to do at the Tower. www.hrp.org.uk/TowerOfLondon
The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel situated on the south banks of the River Thames. The best place to see amazing views of Houses of Parliament and London. www.londoneye.com
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London Eye
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The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel situated on the south banks of the River Thames. The best place to see amazing views of Houses of Parliament and London. www.londoneye.com
Explore HMS Belfast's nine decks to discover the stories of life on board this warship during the Second World War and beyond. www.iwm.org.uk/visits/hms-belfast
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HMS Belfast
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Explore HMS Belfast's nine decks to discover the stories of life on board this warship during the Second World War and beyond. www.iwm.org.uk/visits/hms-belfast
St Paul's is a lasting monument to the glory of God and a symbol of the hope, resilience and strength of the city of London and the United Kingdom. www.stpauls.co.uk/
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I-Cathedral yeSt. Paul
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St Paul's is a lasting monument to the glory of God and a symbol of the hope, resilience and strength of the city of London and the United Kingdom. www.stpauls.co.uk/
30 St Mary Axe, widely known as The Gerkin is situated on the former site of The Baltic Exchange. At 180 metres tall, it is the second tallest building in the City of London www.30stmaryaxe.com
Saint Mary Axe
Saint Mary Axe
30 St Mary Axe, widely known as The Gerkin is situated on the former site of The Baltic Exchange. At 180 metres tall, it is the second tallest building in the City of London www.30stmaryaxe.com
Covent Garden is the former fruit and vegetable market in the central square, now a popular shopping and tourist site, and many famous theatres. www.coventgardenlondonuk.com
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Covent Garden
41 James St
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Covent Garden is the former fruit and vegetable market in the central square, now a popular shopping and tourist site, and many famous theatres. www.coventgardenlondonuk.com
Buckingham Palace is the official London residence and principal workplace of the British monarch.
Buckingham Palace Rd
Buckingham Palace is the official London residence and principal workplace of the British monarch.
Changing the Guard will take place at Buckingham Palace, check the website for time. www.royal.gov.uk
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Horse Guards Parade
13 Macclesfield St
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Changing the Guard will take place at Buckingham Palace, check the website for time. www.royal.gov.uk
A major arts and cultural centre with a year-round programme of large-scale contemporary exhibitions and events including London's biggest ice rink (Nov - Feb). www.somersethouse.org.uk
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Somerset House
Strand
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A major arts and cultural centre with a year-round programme of large-scale contemporary exhibitions and events including London's biggest ice rink (Nov - Feb). www.somersethouse.org.uk
Mother church of the Anglican Diocese of Southwark. Includes information on services, music, visitor centre and refectory. www.cathedral.southwark.anglican.org
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I-Cathedral ye-Southwark
London Bridge
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Mother church of the Anglican Diocese of Southwark. Includes information on services, music, visitor centre and refectory. www.cathedral.southwark.anglican.org
We never get tired of a stroll around Borough Market. Taste cheeses, paella, brownies or have lunch from one of the many stalls. Open Thurs-Sat. www.boroughmarket.org.uk
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Borough Market
Borough High Street
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We never get tired of a stroll around Borough Market. Taste cheeses, paella, brownies or have lunch from one of the many stalls. Open Thurs-Sat. www.boroughmarket.org.uk
The British Museum is a museum in London dedicated to human history and culture. www.britishmuseum.org
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I-British Museum
Great Russell Street
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The British Museum is a museum in London dedicated to human history and culture. www.britishmuseum.org

Drinks & Nightlife

The Dickens Inn is an 18th Century pub, providing views of St Katherine Docks, a vibrant Marina in the heart of historic London. www.dickensinn.co.uk www.skdocks.co.uk
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The Dickens Inn
Saint Katharine's Way
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The Dickens Inn is an 18th Century pub, providing views of St Katherine Docks, a vibrant Marina in the heart of historic London. www.dickensinn.co.uk www.skdocks.co.uk
The George, or George Inn, is a public house established in the medieval period on Borough High Street in Southwark, London. Shakespeare and Dickens drank there.
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George
Borough High Street
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The George, or George Inn, is a public house established in the medieval period on Borough High Street in Southwark, London. Shakespeare and Dickens drank there.
Stroll down Lower Marsh for the lunch market and spend an evening in lively Cubana, a vibrant bar serving cocktails and tapas (featured in One Day). www.cubana.co.uk
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Cubana
48 Lower Marsh
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Stroll down Lower Marsh for the lunch market and spend an evening in lively Cubana, a vibrant bar serving cocktails and tapas (featured in One Day). www.cubana.co.uk
cheap food and drink.
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The Rockingham Arms
119 Newington Causeway
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cheap food and drink.
Traditional British Public House. Bill and Margaret are the friendly owners and this pub caters to regular locals.
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The Kings Arms
251 Tooley St
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Traditional British Public House. Bill and Margaret are the friendly owners and this pub caters to regular locals.

Food Scene

This road has two great Latin American cafes - Distriandina and Chatica. We prefer Chatica but it doesn't show up on this map! Have fresh coffee, Colombian breakfast, papas rellanos and empanadas.
DistriAndina
6 Elephant Rd
This road has two great Latin American cafes - Distriandina and Chatica. We prefer Chatica but it doesn't show up on this map! Have fresh coffee, Colombian breakfast, papas rellanos and empanadas.
Nandos Restaurant. Great Peri Peri Chicken. 2 minutes away from the apartment.
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Nando's
58-60 Notting Hill Gate
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Nandos Restaurant. Great Peri Peri Chicken. 2 minutes away from the apartment.
Great Colombian coffee, breakfast and they serve freshly squeezed orange juice. Go and practice your Spanish if you fancy.
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La Chatica Café
2 Elephant Rd
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Great Colombian coffee, breakfast and they serve freshly squeezed orange juice. Go and practice your Spanish if you fancy.
Quirky cafe with tasty breakfast options and a nice and relaxed atmosphere.
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The Electric Elephant Cafe
186A Crampton St
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Quirky cafe with tasty breakfast options and a nice and relaxed atmosphere.

Everything Else

The BFI IMax Cinema, with the biggest screen in Britain is in nearby Waterloo. See what's on and book tickets online www.bfi.org.uk/whatson/bfi_imax
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ODEON BFI IMAX
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The BFI IMax Cinema, with the biggest screen in Britain is in nearby Waterloo. See what's on and book tickets online www.bfi.org.uk/whatson/bfi_imax

Essentials

Supermarket. Opens 7am - 10 pm. www.tesco.co.uk
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Elephant and Castle Pub
119 Newington Causeway
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Supermarket. Opens 7am - 10 pm. www.tesco.co.uk
Supermarket Open 7 am - mid night. www.sainsburys.co.uk
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Sainsbury's Local
1-3 Bryanston St
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Supermarket Open 7 am - mid night. www.sainsburys.co.uk