London Entertainment
The entertainment scene in London is booming both day and night. Londoners love to get out and about. When the sun sets and the River Thames reflects the first of the lights that will soon blaze out over the capital, it is time to step out of your hotel and into some fun. The buzz of a night on the town in one of the world's great cities brings the crowds out to play. Come join the party and let Luxury Travel show you how to enjoy the best entertainment in London.
West End Shows
British theatre is considered the best in the world. Whether you see a hit West End musical or a classic Shakespeare tragedy at The Globe Theatre, you will find an exceptionally high standard. With around 160 theatres in central London alone, there are 100s of performances each night to choose from.
The Classics
Opera lovers will find London has much to offer. The legendary performances at Covent Garden by the Royal Opera and the dynamic talents of the English National Opera are two of the most popular. The classical music scene has a brilliant array of venues and a loyal following. Enjoy hearing a top chamber orchestra play Mozart in the intimate Wigmore Hall, or join the throng at the famous Last Night of the Proms at Royal Albert Hall. In churches like St.Martins-in-the-Fields you can listen to Bach by candlelight, or sing along with the choir in St. Paul's Cathedral when they perform Handel's Messiah.
London Rocks
The contemporary music scene in London is non-stop. Artists from all over the globe come here to perform and on any night of the week you can see stars from pop, jazz, hip-hop - you name it. World music is increasingly popular, with Indian, African, Jamaican and Middle Eastern talent packing concert halls like Queen Elizabeth Hall on the South Bank.
Clubland
Many bars and nightclubs have live music or a top DJ. Trendy Soho is the heart of nightlife in London. It has everything from trendy places to go clubbing, to laid-back jazz clubs like the famous Ronnie Scott's. Comedy clubs are also thriving, with Brit wits out in force.
Starry Nights
If something more romantic is what you're looking for, there are many ways to enjoy being with your special someone. See London by night on a Thames dinner cruise, or see a play under the stars at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre. The fountains are playing in Trafalgar Square, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament shine out in a golden glow, and the pubs are beckoning for a nightcap before last orders are called.
Sporting London
The British love of sport, from elegant lawn tennis at Wimbledon to the rough and ready 5 Nations Rugby matches attracts visitors who love the idea of seeing the best in sporting action. Football is hugely popular, with such London favorite teams as Chelsea and Arsenal leading the way. Cricket test matches at Lord's or The Oval are as British as Buckingham Palace. You can see breathtaking horsemanship at the Guards Polo Club. The Prince of Wales and his two sons are keen players. Sailing enthusiasts will love the Henley Regatta or Cowes Week on the picturesque Isle of Wight. Whether you like the idea of croquet on a summer's day or being in the stands at Wembley for a football match, London is a great base for exploring Britain's exceptional sporting events.
London Entertainment
Theatre
The Classics
Clubs & Bars
Comedy
Sports
Theatre
Globe Theatre
New Globe Walk, London SE1 9DT
Tel: +44 20 7401 9919
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The Classics
Royal Opera House
Bow Street
Covent Garden
London WC2E 9DD
Tel: +44 20 7304 4000
Wigmore Hall
36 Wigmore Street
London W1U 2BP
Tel: +44 20 7258 8200
Sadlers Wells Theatre
Rosebery Avenue
EC1R 4TN
Tel: +44 20 7863 8198
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Royal Festival Hall
Belvedere Road
South Bank, London SE1 8XX
Tel: +44 20 7921 0682
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Clubs & Bars
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club
47 Frith Street
Soho
London W1D 4HT
Tel: +44 20 7439 0747
No.5 Cavendish Square
5 Cavendish Square
London W1G 0PG
Tel +44 0870 780 8164
Opium
La Dean Street
Soho
London W1D 3RB
Tel: +44 20 7287 9608
10 Air Street
Soho
London W1B 5AB
Tel: +44 20 7734 9990
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Comedy
Comedy Store
Haymarket House
1A Oxendon Street
St. James's
London SW1Y 4EE
Tel: +44 20 7344 0234
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Sports
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis
(All England Lawn Tennis Club)
Church Road
London SW19 5AE
Queen’s Tennis Club
Palliser Rd
West Kensington
London W14 9EQ
Twickenham Rugby Stadium
Rugby Football Union
Rugby House
Rugby Road
Twickenham
Middlesex TW1 1DS
Tel: +44 20 8831 6527
Wembley National Stadium
11th Floor York House
Empire Way, Wembley
HA9 0WS
Tel: +44 20 8795 9000
Chelsea Football Club
Stamford Bridge
Fulham Road
London
SW6 1HS
Tel: +44 870 300 2322
Arsenal Football Club
Arsenal Stadium
Avenell Road
Highbury
London N5 1BU
Tel: +44 20 7704 4000
Lords Cricket Ground
St John's Wood
London NW8 8QN
Tel: +44 20 7286 8011
The Oval Cricket Ground
Kennington
London SE1 5SS
Tel: +44 20 7582 6660
Ascot Racecourse
Ascot, Berkshire
SL5 7JN
Tel: +44 1344 622211
Epsom Downs Racecourse
Epsom Downs
Surrey
KT18 5LQ
Tel: +44 1372 726311
Henley Royal Regatta
Regatta Headquarters
Henley-on-Thames
Oxfordshire RG9 2LY
Tel: + 44 1491 572153
Guards Polo Club
Smith's Lawn
Windsor Great Park
Egham
Surrey TW20 0HP
Tel: +44 1784 434212
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