The origin of graffiti is unknown. It has existed for thousands of years, the earliest known cave paintings date back 40,000 years! Graffiti on Roman ruins served as early advertisements for prostitution. Still considered a punishable crime in most parts of the world, graffiti today serves to express underlying social and political messages, especially dissent and rebellion against the status quo. A whole genre of artistic expression has blossomed on walls in cities all over the world, and graffiti is now a widely acknowledged art form, with the works of its famous artists, such as Banksy and Mr Brainwash, fetching pretty ridiculous prices at auction!
The hipsters' haven of Shoreditch is where we'll find some of the most notable works of graffiti in London, so join us on the Graffiti Tour of London for a deep dive into the graffiti art world and some truly stunning works of art from artists like:
Banksy Pioneering - England-based graffiti artist, political activist, film director, and painter. His satirical street art and subversive epigrams combine dark humour with graffiti done in a distinctive stencilling technique.
Shepard Fairey - From humble beginnings as a defiant, skateboard-obsessed art student pasting homemade stickers, Shepard Fairey has developed into one of the most influential street artists of our time.
Space Invader - Invader is a French urban artist who pastes up characters from and inspired by the 1978 arcade game.
Christian Guémy aka C215 - A French street artist hailing from Paris who has been described as "France's answer to Banksy".
Ben Eine Flynn aka Eine - The street artist who made it to the white house.
Stik Stik - He paints stick figure-like people as street art.
ROA Belgian - This street artist has created works on the streets of cities all over the world.
Os Gêmeos (Portuguese for The Twins) - These identical twin brothers hail from São Paulo, Brazil.
Conor Harrington - The Irishman's work is an incredibly successful collusion between fine art and street techniques.
There is plenty more artistic inspiration and wonder to be experienced on this cool tour.
Tonight ladies and gentlemen we shall take you on a tour of the beautiful area of Whitechapel in London, telling the gruesome story of the most famous serial killer of all time. Using brand new and exclusive theories this definitive Jack The Ripper Walking Tour will both thrill and inform! Take the Jack The Ripper Walking Tour if you dare, and come on a chilling walk through sprawling markets and dark alleys, the perfect eerie setting to recount the tale of the world’s most horrific serial killer!
This unique Jack The Ripper Tour takes you deep into the dark heart of London's famous East End, where we travel back in time to the late 1800's...Sir Arthur Conan Doyle has just published his first Sherlock Holmes story, Joseph Merrick (aka The Elephant Man) is being cared for at Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel…and five prostitutes are brutally murdered with surgical precision by the world's first recognized serial killer. Learn the mystery and the horrifying legend of Jack the Ripper.
A sexy excursion into the glamourous world of James Bond. An intimate tour of the London locations associated with the world's ultimate super spy, James Bond 007.
Slip on your tuxedo, adjust your shoulder holster, shake (don’t stir) your martini, and join us on a covert walking tour around London to see the film locations of the James Bond film series – a must for any Bond fan! The 007 tour includes a London Underground journey, so you must have a valid Zone 1 Travelcard to take part. The tour includes lots of locations from the latest Bond film, Skyfall. When it comes to walking tours, nobody does it better!
Come join your expert tour guide for a delightful stroll through beautiful Mayfair, the heart of London, where we visit decadent dessert boutiques and chocolatiers, to sample their finest confections and chocolate delights. If you love chocolate you must try the famous Chocolate Tour of London today! London boasts some of the finest chocolatiers to be found anywhere in the world!
Let us show you the evidence of the English obsession with fine chocolate on The Chocolate Tour of London. Plenty can be found in ritzy Mayfair, where a host of chocolatiers, both traditional and modern, have planted their exclusive boutiques.
Learn about the history of chocolate, sample chocolate delights and discover London! A chocoholics heaven in the heart of London. Things are only looking up in the world of chocolate - we not only tend to eat less, but better quality chocolate, and we’re also far more aware of chocolate’s healthy properties: it’s one of nature’s superfoods, helping to relieve stress and enhance pleasure while providing a terrific source of magnesium!
Imbibe your way through one of London's most cultured and historic neighborhoods on this innovative, interactive tour complete with historical re-enactments, trivia contests, improv comedy, and, of course, drinks! Follow your guide through the labyrinthine streets of the Southbank and visit historic and cultural landmarks, from Shakespeare's many haunts, to where Francis Drake parked his whip! On your way to four of the neighborhood's friendliest and historic pubs. Boozers and history buffs alike are sure to have a blast on the Drunk History of London walking tour!
Each tour visits 4 Southbank pubs, with welcome shots and drink specials at each. We can't tell you which ones we visit until the day of the tour, but they're all great! (Trust us, we've done our research...)
Rewrite history by putting your own spin on some of London's most storied events!
Fake History Test your guide's improv skills in our "Fake History" round, where guests can point to any inanimate object and demand the guide explain its "historical significance".
London's obsession with coffee is well documented. As a result the city's specialist coffee hotspots constantly raise the bar as they innovate to gain a competitive edge, in London, coffee is serious business. From farm to cup, every factor in the black art of the making the perfect coffee, how and where the beans are grown, when they are picked, how they are roasted, stored, and crushed, even the water used can drastically change the taste of a cup of coffee. We look in depth at the history, business and culture of London's favourite drink, while tasting some of the finest coffee creations in the world, so join us for a jolt of the good stuff on the Coffee Tour of London walking tour!
Each tour visits the best London's coffee joints, with tastings and specials at each. We can't tell you which ones we visit until the day of the tour, but they're all great! (Trust us, we've done our research...)
One of London's best barista's will show you how to make the perfect coffee, including coffee art, how do they do that?!
Learn all there is to know about the black stuff, you'll definitely impress people with what you learn next time you grab a coffee! We'll pass by some of the best sights London has to offer, prepare for stories and photo opps to enjoy on your caffeine rush.
Come and enjoy a fantastic tour, learning everything you could possibly want to know about the world's favorite Doctor in his favorite city, London! An icon of British popular culture and a global cult television hit, we explore the legacy of the Doctor, alongside the succession of unforgettable companions, the foes they faced while working to save civilisations, help ordinary people, and right wrongs in the Universe!
The character of the Doctor was initially shrouded in mystery. All that was known about him in the show's early days was that he was an eccentric alien traveller of great intelligence who battled injustice while exploring time and space in an unreliable time machine, the "TARDIS" (an acronym for time and relative dimension(s) in space), which notably appears much larger on the inside than on the outside (a quality referred to as "dimensional transcendentality")
The Swissport Lounge boasts a wide array of complimentary food and drinks, with items such as luxury cake and cheese & biscuits provided throughout the day. There is of course a selection of snacks and light bites too, don't hesitate in helping yourself to as much or as little as you like.
To quench your thirst, we offer a great choice of complimentary premium wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks. Our free and unlimited wifi service in the Lounge allows you to catch up on those last minute emails or download the latest bestselling book. You could be the envy of your friends and check-in on Social Media. In addition, we have a tableside charging facilities for your portable electronic equipment. There are a variety of complimentary newspapers and magazines you can browse and flick through before your flight too.
Club Aspire at London Heathrow Terminal 3 is a brand new lounge, with a comprehensive and complimentary Food and Drink Menu, award-winning Bliss-Spa, and dedicated business and rest zones. Club Aspire Lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 3 boasts a wide array of complimentary food and drinks. In terms of our food items, we offer the new Club Aspire breakfast; this is self-service and includes: eggs, bacon, sausages and omelettes, as well as a range of cereals, fruits and yoghurts. Later on in the day, guests can enjoy hot foods such as pastas and soups, Vegetarian & Gluten-Free options with a great selection of fresh cakes and sweet treats. Club Aspire also offers additional options for a small supplement.
In order to quench your thirst, the lounges offer a breadth of complimentary wines, beers and other branded alcoholic beverages. Draught Moretti Beer, Kronenbourg, London Pride, Guinness, Tiger and a wide choice of branded alcoholic beverages are offered, and of course with a full range of juices and hot and cold drinks. Club Aspire lounge offers additional options for a small supplement. We have a Business Zone for guests travelling on business, which can work as an office away from the office. The Club Aspire lounge is also equipped with a dedicated Rest Area – where guests, in individual pods, can relax and unwind in comfort.
The lounge provides a wide range of hot food items such as handmade bacon sandwiches, freshly baked Danish pastries and croissants or fresh soup. The lounge also boasts a fantastic range of premium snacks and treats available throughout the day – don't be shy in helping yourself to as much or as little as you like.
The Aspire Lounge here at London Gatwick also contains a wide range of complimentary premium brand wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks which are available throughout the day. So whether it’s a pre-flight Gin and Tonic or just simply a cappuccino, you're sure to be well catered for within the lounge.
Should you wish to relax in peace, the Aspire lounge contains a Quiet Zone, located away from the main lounge area and with personal charging facilities for items such as laptops, iPad’s, mobile phones and games consoles.
There are a variety of complimentary magazines and newspapers you can flick through and browse before your flight
The Aspire Lounge at Luton Airport is an evolution of design and offer. This airport lounge offers complimentary snacks, light bites, drinks and Wi-Fi, but also boasts SnoozePods, A Bliss® Spa and a premium food menu. Simply take a seat, perhaps one with an interactive coffee table, relax and enjoy the views of the busy airport terminal below. We have worked tirelessly to enhance the complimentary food menu and offer guests a choice of freshly made sandwiches and a healthy range of salads in addition to snacks and treats.
The Aspire SnoozePods, the first in a UK Airport Lounge, allow guests to sit back, recline and take a nap - a great way to recharge your batteries! Each SnoozePod automatically reclines, and through the use of intelligent lights and sounds promotes full sleep in a pre-programmed 20 minute cycle before gently waking you. You'll board your flight feeling fully refreshed and raring to go - just don't miss your flight getting too comfy! We have Work Booths for those travelling on business, which work as your office away from the office, fully kitted out with everything you need.
The Aspire lounge offers the exclusive SPEY Tenné single malt whisky. With a sweet, warm honey taste, and an elegant yet balanced chocolate and vanilla aftertaste.
Following rave reviews and a record-breaking run in Chichester, Cameron Mackintosh is delighted to announce the West End transfer of the critically acclaimed hit musical HALF A SIXPENCE -which he co-produced with Chichester Festival Theatre - introducing the sensational new star Charlie Stemp as Arthur Kipps.
This new stage version of HALF A SIXPENCE, the musical adaptation of H.G. Wells’s semi- autobiographical novel Kipps: The Story of a Simple Soul is a completely fresh adaptation which reunites book-writer Julian Fellowes (Oscar-winning screenwriter and creator of Downton Abbey) with George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, the musical team that co-creator Cameron Mackintosh first put together to create the hit stage adaptation of Mary Poppins with Disney. The score is inspired by and features several of composer David Heneker’s exhilarating songs from the original production, including Flash Bang Wallop, Money To Burn and Half A Sixpence.
For the first time, the multi award winning international star Ed Harris will appear on the West End stage in the critically acclaimed Broadway production of Sam Shepard’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Buried Child.
Set in 1979 rural America as it reels from a recession and political unrest, the similarities between then and now are compelling in the run up to the American Presidential Election. Casting a brutal light on disenfranchised Americans, Buried Child is a dark, macabre and painfully funny family drama that is as relevant now as it was during its first run almost 40 years ago.
Dodge (Harris) and Halie (Madigan) are barely hanging on to their farmland and their sanity while looking after their two wayward grown sons. When their grandson Vince arrives with his girlfriend, no one seems to recognize him, and confusion abounds. As Vince tries to make sense of the chaos, the rest of the family dances around a deep, dark secret. This wildly poetic and cuttingly funny take on the American family drama gleefully pulls apart the threadbare deluded visions of our families and our homes.
Eleanor wants a child. Richard would oblige if he could, but he’s too busy running the Dead Funny Society.
When British comedy heroes Frankie Howerd and Benny Hill turn up their toes in the same week the society gather for a celebration of hilarity and laughter. But Eleanor’s grin masks a grimace.
When your marriage is deader than either Morcambe or Wise it’s hard to see the funny side of things.
Terry Johnson’s Painfully funny and funnily painful (The Times) comedy, Dead Funny returns for a strictly limited season with Katherine Parkinson (The IT Crowd, In The Club, Humans), Steve Pemberton (The League of Gentleman, Benidorm, Whitechapel), Ralf Little (The Royle Family, Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, The Cafe), Emily Berrington (The Inbetweeners 2, Humans, 24) and Rufus Jones (W1A, Hunderby, The Casual Vacancy).
No-one ever talks about men going through menopause, but they do.
It’s called menopause. That’s what Deborah Martin’s husband is going through. He is on a mission to regain his youth and it does not include his wife, Deb.
Finding herself with an empty nest and no-one to share it with, she disappears into her books, fantasizing about all the great writers and what she’d like to do with them! One of her friends talks her into joining their book club, something she had tried to avoid for years. It proves to be the making of her in more ways than one. Not only does she meet a fabulous group of women from all different ethnic and social backgrounds, but she actually fulfills one of her fantasies.