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Things to do in London - May/June The annual Covent Garden May Fayre and Puppet Festival on 12th and 13th May celebrates Mr Punch’s 350th birthday near the very spot that diarist Samuel Pepy’s first saw him in a marionette show in May1662. Punch and Judy ‘professors’ and puppeteers from all over the world will be arriving to perform and celebrate the art of puppetry. www.alternativearts.co.uk
Airport Information London City Airport (LCY)
London City Airport LCY is at the heart of the CityJet network. Offering flights to 18 European destinations from London's only truly local airport.
London City Airport LCY is incredibly close to the West End, the City and Canary Wharf. From the Royal Festival Hall in Southbank to our departure hall takes just 41 minutes. From Regents Park to your gate at London City Airport LCY takes just 50 minutes. And from Canary Wharf to the airport takes just 15 minutes.
Website www.londoncityairport.com
General information +44 (0)20 7646 0088
Distance -16 km to West End -10 km to the City -5 km to Canary Wharf
Docklands Light Railway (DLR) The DLR offers rapid reliable connections for travellers to the City and Canary Wharf. Trains leave every 7-10 minutes, from the airport terminal building.
For more Information visit the DLR website:
http://www.tfl.gov.uk/corporate/modesoftransport/1530.aspx
Check in CityJet passengers can check in 15 minutes before the flight is due to depart with hand luggage and 20 minutes before with checked in luggage.
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| | Car Rental For exclusive discounts of up to 15% and up to 800 Flying Blue Miles, rent from our exclusive car rental partner Hertz at London City Airport LCY.
Hertz London City Airport Royal Docks London Hours of Operation: Mo-Fr 0630-2100, Sa 0700-1600, Su 1000-2100
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London Underground Passengers can transfer onto the Underground system at either Canning Town (Jubilee line) which takes 6 minutes or at Bank station (Central, Northern, District & Circle Lines) which takes 22 minutes.
Taxis A taxi to the City of London costs approximately £20. The fare to Canary Wharf is around £10.
Car parking Car parks are situated close to the main terminal buildings.
Timetable For a full list of destinations served by CityJet from London City LCY click here.
Chauffeur service
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City Guide
With Friends THE RIVERFRONT BfiSOUTHBANK, SE1 TEL. 020 7401 3332
| The National Film Theatre's café has been renovated and reopened as The Riverfront. It serves a wide range of traditional British dishes with menus for breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea and snacks. With the option to sit outside, it is perfect for chilling out with friends.
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Entertaining a Client BLUEPRINT CAFE DESIGN MUSEUM, SHAD THAMES, SE1 TEL. 020 7378 7031
| With its majestic views over the Thames and Tower Bridge, this light-filled café and restaurant on top of the Design Museum is a lovely spot for lunch, and even provides diners with binoculars to soak up the vista. Chef Jeremy Lee's dishes more than live up to their surroundings.
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Closing The Deal PEARL 252 HIGH HOLBORN, WC1 TEL. 020 7829 7000
| Decorated with over a million hand-strung pearls, this eatery will impress even the most fastidious of diners. Critically acclaimed head chef Jun Tanaka has created a modern French menu that is elegantly presented. The attention to detail is impeccable and contributes to an unforgettable dining experience.
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BARS
Style TWOTWENTYTWO 222 MARYLEBONE ROAD, NW1 TEL. 020 7631 8230
| Located in the prestigious Landmark Hotel in Marylebone, this overhauled bar and restaurant is decorated with handmade chandeliers and commissioned art works. Swap busy city life for Twotwentytwo's opulent setting and sip a cocktail or glass of champagne.
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Relax MATCH 37-38 MARGARET STREET, W1 TEL. 020 7499 3443
| Just off the tourist trail behind Oxford Circus, this well-known bar serves good quality burgers and sandwiches, and a long list of cocktails that will help you to unwind.
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HOTELS
Value THE HOXTON URBAN LODGE 81 GREAT EASTERN STREET, EC2 TEL. 020 7550 1000
| Rooms are available from £63 a night, though there are occasional £1 deals. Decor is stylish and comfortable and with roaring fires, free WiFi, en-suite bathrooms and flat screen TV, the Hoxton doesn't skimp on its amenities.
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Business ASHBURN HOTEL 111 CROMWELL ROAD, SW7 TEL. 020 7244 1999
| Positioned in exclusive Kensington, this luxurious hotel is converted from a 19th-century London townhouse, and has all the facilities you would expect from a four-star hotel. Close to the Underground, the hotel offers easy access to both the City and the West End shops.
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Bespoke ANDAZ LIVERPOOL STREET 40 LIVERPOOL STREET, EC2 TEL. 020 7961 1234
| Formerly the Great Eastern, this grand old railway hotel has been given a new lease of life as Andaz Liverpool Street-a large, smart hotel that caters equally well to business and leisure customers. Rooms are large and offer comfort without fuss, and the hotel's public areas can satisfy practically any requirements, spanning from big screen sports in The George to a luxurious dinner in restaurant 1901. Perfectly located for the City, Spitalfields and Shoreditch, and well placed for transport into central London, Andaz is ideal for extending business into pleasure.
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KNOWLEDGE
One of the oldest and best loved London theatres, Theatre Royal Haymarket (www.trh.co.uk) is showing Samuel Beckett's play Waiting for Godot from 6 May. This is a chance to see Beckett's classic work performed by leading actors Sir Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart in an exciting onstage partnership.
SECRETS
Postman's Park Postman's Park is a small park tucked between King Edward Street and Angel Street near St Paul's Underground station in the City of London (www.londontown.com). It is decorated with 47 hand painted tiles that pay tribute to ordinary people who lost their lives trying to help others. It is featured in the play and film Closer and is an inspiring and beautiful sanctuary.
Bateaux London
Bateaux London Unwrap the beauty of London with a Bateaux London cruise. Combining dining, entertainment and spectacular river views, the unique Thames restaurant cruises capture the excitement of London , offering daily dining trips from easily accessible Embankment Pier next to Trafalgar square. Bateaux’s dinner cruises are a truly magical experience, showcasing the excitement of London by night and blending freshly prepared meals, superb entertainment and after dinner dancing. Dinner cruises include a welcome drink, four-course a la carte menu followed by coffee. www.bateauxlondon.com
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