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Shaka Zulu – be treated like a King the South African way !!

Shaka Zulu, London’s largest South African restaurant, opened its doors in August 2010 with a special royal blessing from the Zulu King, HRH Goodwill Zwelithini. Set over a groundbreaking 27,000 sq ft in The Stables Market, Camden this spectacular two floor restaurant, bar and club offers amazing food, drinks, live music, dancing and daytime family entertainment. The lower floor of this stunning venue is complemented by a display of 20ft high warrior statues and the Mezzanine level offers a champagne bar and cocktail lounge overlooking the stunning braai restaurant. Carved wooden murals cover every inch of Shaka Zulu's walls and ceiling making it a beautiful space to host private events and parties.

Harry Potter Walking Tour for Muggles in London: see sites the Leaky Cauldron

For 2.5 hours, your tour guides will whisk you away on a magical adventure to explore the Harry Potter movie locations in London. Uncover places that inspired J. K. Rowling and your guide will share weird and wonderful behind-the-scenes stories. You will be led in small groups of a maximum 15 people as you cover some London landmarks passed on the tour as a little bonus. Some of the tour highlights are the entrances to the Leaky Cauldron and the Ministry of Magic, the inspirations for Diagon Alley and Knockturn Alley and lots more. Choose from one of four departure times when you book. Book Now Highlights Family friendly Small-group tour Explore the local streets on a walking tour of the city Meet your tour guide at a central location in London at your selected time. Take the most entertaining tour of the movie sights and locations that inspired the Harry Potter series. Even the most ardent fans will learn something new and if you aren't the biggest fan of the series, you wi…

Lake District Rail Day Trip from London: including a visit to the medieval village of Hawkshead

Discover the Lake District’s literary heritage on this guided day trip from London, with train transport included. Enjoy a scenic drive along Lake Windermere to Waterhead. Then, visit Hawkshead village, where William Wordsworth studied. If you take your tour during winter, visit Rydal Mount and Gardens — Wordsworth’s former home for a tour and cream tea — and Bowness. Or, if you visit during summer, visit Hill Top, where Beatrix Potter once lived, and enjoy cream tea at Lindeth Howe Country Hotel. Upgrade to travel in style with a First Class rail ticket. Book now Make your own way to London’s Euston Station, where you’ll pick up your round-trip train ticket and itinerary from a tour host. Should you wish, upgrade to travel in First Class for an even more comfortable ride. Then, board your train and relax on the journey out of the city and into the rolling hills of Cumbria. After around 3.5 hours, arrive in Oxenholme. Meet a local guide, and then set off on your to…

Transport for London

London Underground Central line Chancery Lane will be closed all weekend. This is while we carry out improvement works in the ticket hall. London Overground On Sunday there will be no service between the following stations: Euston and Kilburn High Road until 12:15 and after 20:30, due to Network Rail track work and work at Euston to enable High Speed Two (HS2) Camden Road and Stratford due to bridge replacement work at Highbury Corner and Network Rail station work at Hackney Wick DLR There will be no service between Stratford and Poplar, due to track and Crossrail work at Pudding Mill Lane. TfL Rail On Saturday trains will not run between Liverpool Street and Stratford. This is while Network Rail carry out track and station improvements as part of their Railway Upgrade Plan, as well as Crossrail construction work. Buses Bus users may be affected by the following this weekend. While we will try to maintain a good service, buses may be delayed or stop…

The Stanwell Hotel – Stay Near London Heathrow Airport.

On the eastern perimeter of Heathrow Airport, Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow is a 4-minute walk from Hatton Cross Underground (subway) Station. The modern hotel has a 24-hour front desk and an international restaurant. The air-conditioned rooms at Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow each have a spacious bathroom with luxury toiletries. Rooms also feature a work desk and a flat-screen TV. The restaurant serves a varied menu in contemporary surroundings. Guests can enjoy beverages and light snacks in the stylish bar, or try specialty coffees at Costa coffee shop. Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow is a 10-minute drive from the Heathrow Airport Terminals. On-site parking is available, and the hotel is served by the H9 Hotel Hoppa Bus for Terminals 1 & 3 (service in peak morning and evenings only) and H53 Hotel Hoppa Bus for Terminals 4 & 5. Hounslow center is a 15-minute bus ride away. Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9 for a two-person trip. This prop…

Cambridge and Oxford Historic Colleges of Britain Day Trip: including a visit to the Bridge of Sighs

Begin the day traveling across the Chiltern Hills to Oxford, the "City of Dreaming Spires", whose hushed courtyards and elegant, dignified timeworn buildings have inspired generations of scholars (including Bill Clinton in the 1970s) and writers, including Lewis Carroll who wrote "Alice in Wonderland" here. Pop in your state-of-the-art Vox headphones as your tour starts and listen to your guide talking clearly about each site. If you want to wander aside and take photos of attractions, you won’t miss any of the commentary! BOOK NOW Find your own inspiration in the sense of tradition and intellectual curiosity that pervades this lovely City. You will visit Christchurch College, where Harry Potter scenes were filmed and where Albert Einstein studied. On your walking tour of Oxford you will see the Bodleian library and the picture-perfect College courtyards for which Oxford is justifiably famous. Through scenic countryside to Cambridge, bridging centuries of scholar…

Private Tour: Alternative and Eclectic East London Walking Tour with a Local Guide: including a tour to Brick Lane and Spitalfields Market

Get up to speed on one of London's hottest areas, East London, on this 4-hour walking tour with private, local guide. You'll see how Shoreditch and Hoxton have transformed from working class areas to creative hubs, explore Brick Lane and Spitalfields Market, and much, much more. Your guide will tailor the precise details of the tour to suit your personal interests, whether that's art, fashion, design, or food, and include any particular sights you want to see. BOOK NOW Highlights Explore the local streets on a walking tour of the city Get inside tips from a local Led by a local guide Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences Private guide for a more personalized experience As this is a personalized tour, you can start any time between 9am and 3pm. You'll meet your guide at Spitalfields Market – arrive an hour or so early to give yourself time to explore the maze of funky stores and eateries at your own pace. Over coffee at a cafe that locals know for the…

Royal London Hotel – Situated in the heart of West London.

Royal London Hotel & Apartments is walking distance from Westfield Shopping Centre and the Olympia Exhibition Space. Free WiFi is accessible throughout. Royal London Hotel & Apartments offers a variety of room types, with either private or shared bathroom facilities. Each room offers a TV and tea/coffee making facilities. There is also a shared lounge for guests to relax in. Breakfast is included in the room rate. The area is blessed with a variety of shops, bars and eatery options, which are located within a 10-minute walk of the property. Central Hammersmith and the Apollo theatre and music venue are 13 minutes away by public transport. Shepherd’s Bush Underground and Overground Stations are an 8-minute walk from the property, and from here a Tube ride to Central London takes 15 minutes. Heathrow Airport is 45 minutes from Royal London Hotel & Apartments House by public transport. Hammersmith and Fulham is a great choice for travelers interested in parks, entertainment a…

Luxury Driving Experience in London: Roar of the Maserati: Your highly personal supercar experience of a lifetime

Feel like a million dollars behind the wheel of this stunning 4.7l V8 Maserati GranCabrio. Have the roof down and the wind blowing through your hair - the Maserati's exotic engine roar is guaranteed to put a huge smile on your face. Roar past Buckingham Palace, or perhaps a cruise up to the beautiful and tranquil Regent's Park - the perfect spot to get to grips with this incredible machine. Tour can be tailored to the perfect route for your favorite London sites. Book Now If you would rather escape the hustle and bustle of city life, why not head out of town on a Bond-style country getaway. Engage "sport mode" while tackling winding country roads in the beautiful English countryside and feel absolutely fantastic. For those who don't fancy driving, let the driver/guide take over instead while you sit back and bask in the Maserati luxury. Choose between 2 different durations, and 2 times of the day. You and up to 2 extra guests (ages 14 and up) can fit into this luxury …

Weekend travel information just for you – have a safe journey

Here is our weekly travel update to help you get around London this weekend, 13-14 May. One London Underground line is affected by planned works, and most of the network will be open with services running as normal. Please check if any of the following affect you. London Underground Northern line Trains will not run between Tooting Broadway and Morden after approximately 02:00 on Sunday. This is to allow us to carry out points improvement work at Morden. London Overground Tonight, Thursday, there will be no service between the following stations, due to Network Rail track work: • Sydenham and West Croydon after 22:30 • Hackney Downs and Enfield Town/Cheshunt (via Seven Sisters) after 22:45 On Sunday, there will be no service between Camden Road and Stratford due to bridge replacement work at Highbury Corner and Network Rail station work at Hackney Wick. London Trams Trams will not run between Addiscombe and Birkbeck/Elmers End, due to work ta…