Christmas Entertainment in London

Christmas with The Rat Pack

London is full of festive celebrations these days and several events are going on in the city these days. Whether you like the traditional festivities like Christmas Carols or you are fond of happening Christmas parties, the city offers several options of your interest. Some of these events that you can savor, if you plan to visit London during Christmas are listed below:

· Christmas With The Rat Pack

When – 24^th November 2009 – 3^rd January 2010

Time – 7:30pm

Where – Adelphi Theatre, 410 The Strand

London, WC2E 7NN

Nearest tube station – Charing Cross London Underground

Some of the greatest crooners in the world will head up towards London to perform some classic Christmas songs. They will perform live on the stage West End’s Adelphi Theatre. The Rat Pack is a popular group from Las Vegas and is also well known in UK, Canada and other countries. During this concert in Christmas you can listen to some of the most unforgettable songs by Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr and Frank Sinatra.

· The Snowman

When – 3^rd December 2009 – 10^th January 2010

Time – Various shows

Where - Peacock Theatre

Kingsway, London WC2A 2HT

Nearest tube station – Holborn London Underground

Cost – 12£ – 30£

Enjoy the magical world The Snowman in this year’s Christmas celebrations. It is based on the classic book of Raymond Briggs and is a complete entertainment for audiences of all ages. It is one of the firm favourites in the calendar of London’s festive celebrations. This is the 12^th consecutive year when The Snowman will be shown in the theatre of West End.

· Cat in the Hat

Christmas Entertainment in London

When – 11^th December 2009 – 18^th January 2010

Time – Various shows

Where – National Theatre

South Bank, London, SE1 9PX

Nearest tube station – Waterloo London Underground

Cost – 10£ – 12£

This vivacious production is adapted from the famous book of Dr Seuss’. Amongst the several creations of Dr Seuss, The Cat in a Hat is the most interesting. This new production is directed by Katie Michell and is an ideal show for kids between 3 – 6 years. Several festive activities are also organized at the theatre to welcome you and your little ones for this spectacular delight.

· Peter Pan Show

When – 1^st December 2009 – 10^th January 2010

Time – Various shows

Where – O2 Arena

Peninsular Square, London, SE10 0DX

Nearest tube station – North Greenwich London Underground

Cost – 19.50£ – 45£

The smashing hit of Peter Pan show will now come to the O2 Arena after a successful series of Kensington Gardens. This remarkable event will be one of the most entertaining events during Christmas in London. This well known stage production is extremely popular amongst the kids. So come and be a part of this vivacious production.

· Soulwaxmas

When – 11^th – 12^th December 2009

Time – 9 pm – 3 am

Where – O2 Academy Brixton

211, Stockwell Road, Stockwell

London, SW9 9SL

Nearest tube station – Brixton London Underground

Cost – 22.50£

This will be one of the most happening Christmas Party in London. It will feature a little rock, DJing and several other special guests. Enjoy a wide range of DJ’s in the London during the vibrant festive season of Christmas.

Christmas Dancing In London

Christmas Dancing In London

 

Christmas is amongst the most joyous festivals in London. A wide variety entertainment is offered in this city during Christmas. Opera, shopping fairs, dance shows, music concerts, Christmas carols etc are extremely popular during this merry festive season. A wide variety of dance shows from contemporary to ballet and opera are also going on in the city these days. Some of the most beautiful and exciting dance shows are listed as under:

· Royal Ballet – The Nutcracker

Date – 26^th November 2009 – 1^st January 2010

Venue – Royal Opera House

Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9DD

Nearest tube station – Covent Garden London Underground

Tickets – 33.80£

This Royal Ballet will present The Sugar Plum Fairy casting Lauren Cuthbertson, Sarah Lamb, Miyako Yoshida etc. It will also feature The Prince casting Federico Bonelli, Steven McRae and Rupert Pennefather. Both the ballet performances are directed by Peter Wright.

· Into The Hoods

Date – 16^th December 2009 – 10^th January 2010

Venue – Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX

Nearest tube station – Waterloo London Underground

Into London’s Hoods will be a smashing performance by ZooNation. You can enjoy a rocking hip hop musical in this dance show. It is all about the adventures by two children who are lost in the hood.

· Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake

Date – 10^th December 2009 – 24^th January 2010

Venue – Sadler’s Wells, Roseberry Avenue, London EC1R 4TN

Nearest tube station – Angel London Underground

It is a phenomenal all male version of the Swan Lake by Matthew Bourne. This award winning ballet had collected around 30 international awards. This contemporary interpretation of the loving ballet blends dance and humour is worth a visit this Christmas.

· Les Patineurs/Beatrix Potter

Date – 14^th December 2009 – 13^th January 2010

Venue – Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London WC2E 9DD

Nearest tube station – Covent Garden London Underground

Tickets – 28.20£

You can enjoy two family friendly Christmas shows in this Royal ballet. Famous artists including Frederick Ashton, Tales of Beatrix Potter and Les Patineurs will also perform in this ballet.

· Duke Bluebeard’s Castle

Date – 6^th – 28^th November 2009

Venue – London Coliseum, St Martin’s Lane

London WC2N 4ES

Ticket – 16£ – 78£ per ticket

Renowned English National Opera will soon present a rare but phenomenal opera and dance at the well known London Coliseum. It will be an exciting collaboration of the famous directors – Michael Keegan and Daniel Kramer. The story is based on the young girl who sacrifices for the sake of her community’s future and it is presented by 20 outstanding dancers.

· The Snow Queen

Date – 8^th January – 17^th January 2010

Venue – London Coliseum, St Martin’s Lane

London WC2N 4ES

Ticket – 11.50£ – 61.50£

You can savor a dazzling adaptation of the beautiful Hans Christian Andersen’s winter tale. It is a phenomenal classic and features 67 dancers and talented symphony orchestra.

Christmas dancing will be fun this year also it has been in the previous years. All these dance shows in London are commendable and should be watched by all those who love ballet and dance performances.

MBA at Top Business Schools in UK

Business Schools and Universities in UK are graded as one of the best in the world. Most of these universities are ranked in the top 100 universities in the world as per the Times 2009 Higher Education Rankings. Moreover, it is one of the most suitable places to commence a business degree as it is the largest international banking centre and a financial capital of the world. It offers the biggest trading block in the world with an unrestricted access to more than 500 million consumers in Europe.

The London Stock Exchange is also a leading foreign exchange market in the world. Thus, business education in London, not only offers mere theoretical knowledge but, it also provides immense exposure to the real corporate world. If you are preparing to study in UK then the following will answer a lot of queries that mind come to your mind:

· How does the Education System in UK work?

It offers some of the most reputed degrees in the world like MBA, PHD and other Master’s courses. Executive courses are also available. Besides these several undergraduate courses are also available. London alone offers 30,000 courses and most of them involve placements in the top most companies in London. The best part of UK education system is that it offers valuable experience while studying.

· How to apply?

Each university has different criteria of entry to their courses. You can check the individual websites of each college and university. You can then compare your current qualification at the National Academic Recognition Information Centre which will offer the officially recognized documents.

· How to get UK Visa?

You can refer to the British Council’s Comprehensive guide easily available on internet to get all the answers to your queries related to the UK Visa.

· Can I work while studying in UK?

London offers several part time jobs, so you can also work part time along with your studies. But, before finding a job for yourself you must check whether your visa allows you to do that or not as special student immigration permission for employment is needed to work in UK while studying. But, don’t forget that you can work maximum for 20 hours per week as per the regulations.

· How to find University accommodation in UK?

Accommodation is never a problem in UK. You can easily find a penthouse, studio flats or even hostels suiting to your budget. It is recommended to arrange an accommodation before you arrive in London.

· Can I get a scholarship information or financial aid information?

Each university has different criteria of offering scholarships which can be checked on their websites. Besides this each and every bank also offers financial aids such as study loans which are approved on the basis of course and course duration.

Top 10 Business Schools in UK:

1. London Business School

Address –Regent’s Park

London NW1 4SA

United Kingdom

Telephone – +44 (0)20 7000 7000

Email – webenquiries@london.edu

Website – www.london.edu

2. Westminster Business School

University of Westminster

Address – Headquarters Building, 309 Regents Street,

London W1B 2UW, UK

Website – www.wmin.ac.uk/wbs

3. Oxford Brookes University Business School

Wheatley Campus, Wheatley

Oxford, OX33 1HX, UK

Telephone – +44 (0)1865 485858

Email – business@brookers.ac.uk

Website – www.business.brookers.ac.uk

4. Kensington College of Business

Wesley House, 4 Wild Court,

Kensington and Chelsea, London

WC2B 4AU, UK

Telephone – +44 020 7404 6330

Email – kcb@kensingtoncoll.ac.uk

Website – www.kensingtoncoll.ac.uk

5. Greenwich School of Management

Meridian House Royal Hill

Greenwich, London SE10 8RD

UK

Telephone – 44 (0) 208 516 7800

Email – enquiry@greenwich-college.ac.uk

www.greenwich-college.ac.uk

University Of St Andrews, University Of East Anglia, Loughborough University, Swansea University, University Of Leeds, University Of Surrey, University Of Exeter, Edinburgh Napier University, University Of Sheffield and University Of Bristol are some other top universities in United Kingdom.

Christmas Celebrations in London

Christmas Celebration in London Carnaby Street

 

Christmas is one of the most wonderful festivals in London. The entire city is decorated like a newly wedded bride and several preparatory festivities are also held in the city. All the major tourist destinations are also decorated with dazzling lights and flowers. Christmas lights at Oxford Street, Regents Street and St Paul’s Cathedral is in fact one of the major highlights during Christmas in London. The city attracts millions of tourists every year and the major share is attracted during Christmas. Christmas shopping is also a great fun at the famous shopping streets in London especially at Soho, Oxford Street and Covent Garden. Let’s know about the other things to do in London Christmas:

Christmas Celebrations in London hotels

Christmas Hotel Highlights

· Grange City Hotel (5 star)

Address – 8-10 Cooper Row, London EC3N 2BQ

Nearest tube station – Tower Hill London Underground

Package starting from 80£

Booking details @ http://towerhilllondonhotel.com/

The hotel offers 307 well appointed rooms with easy access to several famous London attractions such as Tower of London, Trafalgar Square etc.

· Brown’s Hotel (3star)

Address – 89-90 Lower Gardiner Street, D1 Dublin

Package starting from 125£.

The hotel offers 25 beautifully designed rooms with several luxury hotel facilities.

· Grange White Hall Hotel (4 star)

Address – 2-5 Montague Street, Camden

Nearest tube station – Kings Cross St Pancras

Package starting from 60£

Booking details @ http://kingscrossstpancrashotels.com/

The hotel is sited close to the quiet part of West End and has an easy access to various London places. It hosts 56 luxurious rooms with several opulent facilities.

· The Ritz (4 star)

Address – 150 Piccadilly Circus, London

Nearest tube station – Piccadilly Circus

Package starting @ 300£

It is located within the walking distance from Oxford Circus, Piccadilly Circus and other major shopping destinations. The hotel hosts several tastefully designed rooms and luxury facilities.

· The Lancaster (3 star hotel)

Address – 34 – 37 Bedford Place Camden

Nearest tube station – Russell Square London Underground

Package starting from 40£

Booking details @ http://westminsterlondonhotel.com/

This dazzling London hotel located close to the major shopping districts and the financial district of London offers 36 beautifully designed rooms.

Festive Fun

· Winter Wonderland at Hyde Park (21^st November 2009 – 3^rd January 2010).

· Santa at Selfridges Christmas Grotto at The Ultralounge, Selfridges (22^nd November – 24^th December 2009)

· Midnight Mass at St Paul’s Cathedral (24^th December 2009)

Christmas Entertainment

· Disney’s A Christmas Carol ( 11^th November 2009 – 10^th January 2010) at Arts Museum

· Peter Pan Show at O2 Arena ( 1^st December 2009 – 10^th January)

· The Snowman at (3^rd December 2009 – 10^th January 2010)

Christmas Celebrations in London

Christmas Shopping

· Spirit of Christmas Fair at Olympia ( 4^th – 8^th November 2009)

· JLL Christmas Fair London – Boutique de Noel at Kensington Town Hall, Hornton Street (12th & 13^th November 2009)

· Christmas Shopping Evening at Carnaby Street ( 12^th November 2009)

Christmas Exclusive Offers

· Christmas Party Packages from 67£ at Grange St Paul’s Hotel from 23^rd November 2009 – 29^th January 2010.

· Special Christmas Lunch at Delhi Brasserie (19^th October – 26^th December 2009) @ 12.95£ per person.

· 25% off on Party Bus Nightclub Tours (1^st – 31^st December 2009)

· Christmas Shopping Package at The Royal Garden Hotel @230£ per room per night which includes 50£ gift card at Harrods and lot more. (27^th November 2009 – 7^th January 2010)

· Festive Afternoon Tea at The Langham Hotel @ 40£ from 1^st – 31^st December.

Christmas in London

Christmas in London

 

London is amongst the most desired tourist destinations in the world. It attracts millions of tourists from all across the world every year. During Christmas even more number of visitors are attracted to this mesmerizing city as Christmas is one of the major festivals in London. It is celebrated with spectacular decorations and enthusiasm. Preparations for Christmas celebrations are on in almost all the parts of this vivacious capital city. Tradition of switching on the Christmas lights is also going on at various locations. Visitors are often extremely excited to attend the unique and exceptional Christmas fairs, exhibitions and parties going on in the city.

Some of such events are listed as under:

· Spirit of Christmas Fair (4^th – 8^th November 2009)

Spirit of Christmas Fair will be held at London’s Olympia W14 BUX. You can do the entire Christmas shopping from this fair as it offers a wide variety of stalls with fashion accessories, handicrafts, clothes and the entire home ware. The event is backed up the well known magazine – House & Garden, thus you can expect a wide range of seasonal products such as Christmas decoration material to food items and other festive delicacies.

Nearest tube station – Olympia London Underground

· Bonfire Night (5^th November 2009)

Bonfire night will also be celebrated at various locations in London. Several spectacular fireworks, processions, fun fairs and festival are organized during the Bonfire night which makes the event even more exciting. Some of the venues where this event will be celebrated are Victoria Park, Ravenscourt Park and Clapham Common.

Nearest tube station – Various tube stations

· Country Living Magazine Christmas Fair (11^th – 15^th November 2009)

This exceptionally unique Christmas Fair will be held at the Business Design Centre, N1 OQH. At this fair you can take the feel of rural England and explore various warm traditions of the city. More than 400 exhibitors will take part n this event with several products including handmade toys, decorations and seasonal food. Delightful Christmas puddings, Cornish cheese, sloe gin, chocolate, fudge and mulled wine will be the highlights of the fair.

Nearest tube station – Angel tube

· London Christmas Ice Rinks (14^th November 2009 – 10^th January 2010)

This event will also be held at various London locations and the major attractions. Several temporary outdoor ice rinks will also be put up at the famous London landmarks. Somerset House, Oxford Street and Wembley Stadium are some of such venues where you can enjoy the Christmas Ice rinks.

Nearest tube station – Various tube stations

· Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree and Carols (3^rd December – 4^th January 2010)

Trafalgar Square is amongst the few locations in London which is adorned with a magnificent Christmas tree. This was gifted by the people of Oslo as a symbol of thanks after the World War two. You can also savor the Christmas carols at this venue from 7^th – 21^st December 2009.

Nearest tube station – Charing Cross London Underground.

· Midnight Mass at St Paul’s Cathedral (24^th December 2009)

This event will be held at one of the most popular attraction in London – St Paul’s Cathedral, EC4M 8AD, London. If you want to be a part of traditional Christmas celebrations then St Paul’s Cathedral is the perfect location to be at. A series of Christmas celebrations take place at this church and Midnight Mass is one such celebration. During this event the entire dome of the cathedral echoes with the serene Christmas choirs in the mesmerizing atmosphere of candle lights.

Nearest tube station – St Paul’s tube station

Thus, if you are planning for vacations during this Christmas season then London is an ideal location to be at.

Shopping Carnival At Westfield London

London is well known as the most fascinating and exciting shopping destination in the world. It offers a wide variety of exceptional brands and latest fashion. Several shopping festivals, fashion fiesta and carnivals are organized in the city. Various renowned brands and fashion designers take part in these events and present their latest collections. Thus, these events are indeed extremely exciting for the shopping freaks. People from all over UK travel to London to attend such shopping festivals.

One such event which will be held in London this year is “Only in Westfield”. Westfield is one of the most popular shopping centres in the city and it attracts thousands of visitors every month. This year Westfield celebrates its first birthday with several exciting special events lined up.

When – 30^th October – 2^nd November

Where – West Field Shopping Centre

Unit 4006, Ariel Way, Hammersmith

Centre Management Suite,

London W12 United Kingdom

Nearest tube station – Shepherd’s Bush Market Tube and Wood Lane Tube

Telephone – +44 20 3371 2300

To make this occasion remarkable, Westfield is hosting a week long series several special events. The line up these events includes cupcake giveaway, fashion shows, kid’s entertainment and much more. The celebrations will end with the well known BT Visit London Awards which will celebrate some of the best things to do and see in London. Some of the events to be held in the birthday celebrations of Westfield are described as under.

Highlights of Westfield London

· Cupcake Extravaganza on 30^th October 30, 2009

Thousands of free cupcakes will be given to visitors on the occasion of 1^st birthday of Westfield. While enjoying the free delicious cupcakes around 365 lucky shoppers will also receive special cupcakes which will have exciting surprise prizes by Westfield.

· Hi 5 Live on 30^th October 2009

The T.V sensation of Kids – Hi-5 will make a special appearance at the London’s most popular shopping centre on its 1^st birthday. Thus, all the kids out there can see Fely, Kim, Stevie, Lauren and Casey perform a high energy dance and songs.

· Beverley Knight on 30^th October 2009

The extremely talented soul queen – Beverley Knight will also perform at this special occasion. So you can listen to her latest collection at this event.

· Wicked Halloween on 31^st October 30, 2009

The famous Wicked The Musical is also coming to Westfield London to be a part of this grand birthday celebration. This performance includes live performances by Glinda and Elphaba – the renowned wicked witches. Face painting, Photo sessions with wicked witches and a fancy dress competition will also be held.

· Urban Fashion Shows on 1^st November 2009

This Urban Fashion Show will start at 1pm on 1^st November and it will include the dance performances by Tagem dance group. Popular Street wear brand Bench will also organize a street fashion show and a dance performance.

· Tennis Day on 2^nd November 2009

Barclays Brand Ambassador – Pat Cash will also appear in the tennis themed events at Westfield on 2^nd November.

Most popular shops in Westfield London

· Louis Vuitton

· Ugg

· Del’Aziz

· The Meat & Wine Co

· Adidas

All these events and shops are a must to check out.

London Food Takeaways

London is a multiethnic city with people from various cultures, castes and creeds living together on the same land. Besides the inhabitants, the city attracts millions of tourists and students every year. Thousands of people fly to work in this vivacious city and many come down for business purposes. Thus, we can say that London is home to mixed cultures and from Indian to American and Chinese to Russian you can find people of varied nationalities in the city. With so many different cultures you will also find a variety of cuisines available in the city. Pizza, Japanese sushi, Chinese, Italian pasta, Thai dishes, Indian Masala Curry, American Chicken, Turkish Kababs and a variety of burgers are easily available in the city. Tourists and business travelers are extremely worried about the food they will get in the countries they are visiting. But, if its London then you will surely not miss the food of your choice as a wide variety is easily available at a nominal price.

There are thousands of restaurants and bars located all around the city which offer a wide variety of cuisines and drinks. In fact most of the luxury London hotels also have an onsite restaurant where you can sit and enjoy your meal. But, if you are more comfortable, while having your meals at your hotel room or apartment then you can easily opt for London Food takeaways. These takeaways make life extremely comfortable especially for the tourists and who those who are new in the city as they can book any of the cuisines through internet or online and order food wherever they want. These takeaways also provide free home delivery anywhere in the city and you can easily make an online payment or pay cash on delivery. All you need to do is – locate the take away restaurant where you want to order, from a long list of restaurants on several websites and select the dishes you are in a mood to eat.

Here is a list of topmost Food Takeaways for some of the most popular cuisines

· British

Scoff

Address – 5 the Ashway Centre Elm, Crescent Kingston upon Thames.

Address – 606 Fulham Road

Website – www.scoff.co.uk

Telephone – +44 20 7736 7007 or 0845 4506972

· Indian/Asian

Masala Zone

Address – 147 Earls Court Road

Address – 25 Parkway Camden Town

Address – 80 Upper Street London

Address – 9 Marshall Street

Telephone – +44 20 7379 0101, 20 7267 4422 or 20 86824965

· American

Ed’s Easy Diner Soho

Address – Old Compton Street Soho W1 London

Website – www.edseasydiner.co.uk

Telephone – +44 20 7439 1955

· Burgers

Pizza City

Address – 57 Burdett Road

Website – www.pizzacity.co.uk

Telephone – +44 20 89809191

· Thai

Bangkok Bay

Address – 246 Battersea Park Road, London

Website – www.bangkokbay.co.uk

Telephone – +44 20 72235924

· Italian/Pizza

Papa John’s Pizza

Address – 178 Upper Street, Islington

Website – www.papajohns.co.uk

Telephone – +44 20 73543003

· Japanese/Sushi

Feng Sushi

Address – Unit 9 Royal Festival Hall, South Bank Centre, Belvedere Road

Website – www.fengsushi.co.uk

Telephone – +44 20 74078744

So choose you’re favourite cuisine and order now……….

FSO4 Freeze 2009 London

 

FSO4 Freeze 2009 London

 

 

Event – Snowboard, Ski and Music Festival

Date – 30^th October – 1^st November 2009

Venue – Battersea Power Station,

188 Kirtling Street, Battersea Park Road,

Battersea SW8 5BP

 

Booking Details – 35 pounds approximately per ticket + taxes and additional booking charges.

FS04 Freeze is a popular winter event in London. This year also Uk’s highest ever “Big Air Jump” will be held at the exclusive Battersea Power station. As the festival is around the corner, the tickets for this vivacious event are selling very fast. The tickets for this festival grant you with the opportunity to watch 100 of competitors tearing up the slopes. Once the sun sets the ice slopes the music festival will come to life with an excellent collection of acts throughout the evening.

This is one of the best snow sports in UK and it always gets an overwhelming response especially in London. The festival combines the most renowned skiers and snowboarders with phenomenal line up of music. The music is in fact extremely exceptional and it will be tuff for the skiers to match up with the expectations. This year Battersea is expected to transform in to a freezing ski resort. You can see the London Leg of the LG Snowboard FIS World Cup, alpine thermal bars, International Freestyle Ski Comp and 2 live music stage performances which includes – Relentless Energy Pyramid Stage and Main Stage Tent. It is expected to be even better and bigger this year.

The venue selected for this huge event is actually the first place that comes in mind when we think of skiing, snow and snowboarding. This event will be a part of The FIS World Cup – which is the only way by which snowboarders can qualify for the Olympics. Thus, some of the greatest competitors from all over the world will take part in this event. They will try and trash out on a 30m high jump. The music in this snow sport event will take place in a huge top with a capacity for around 10,000 viewers. The venue will also offer 2 bars and a beautiful lounge although facility of camping is not available at the lounge but, several hotels are sited close to the venue.

Hotels near Battersea Power Station

• Park Plaza Riverbank

Park Plaza is an extremely stylish hotel sited within the walking distance from the Battersea Power Station. The hotel offers a wide range of luxury facilities at an extremely nominal price.

• Plaza on the River

Plaza on the River offers beautiful rooms at the river side in a complete contemporary atmosphere. This luxury London hotel also offers views of London Eye and Big Ben.

• Days Hotel London Waterloo

Surrounded by various art galleries, museums and theatres, the Days Hotel London Waterloo has become one of the most popular accommodations in South London.

• Park Plaza Country Hall

Park Plaza Country Hall is a spectacular pocket friendly accommodation located just a stones throw away from the Battersea Power Station. The hotel offers great services with a welcoming atmosphere.

Halloween Special Saw All Nighters at London’s BFI IMAX

When – 31st October 2009
Time – 11:15 pm
Where – BFI IMAX 1, Charlie Chaplin Walk
Southbank, Waterloo
London SE1 8XR
Nearest tube station – Waterloo London Underground
Admission Ticket Price – 16 pounds onwards
Booking details: To book the tickets for this exciting and dreadful show you can call on 0870 787 2525.

Horror,Halloween Film Session

35mm Digital Cinema Presentation of Saw All Nighter will be shown as a Halloween Special at the London’s well known cinema – BFI IMAX. People above 18 years of age can watch this movie on 31st October 2009 at 11:15 pm. It is a part of the Halloween marathon going on in London in which all six Saw films will be screened back to back at the IMAX. This marathon will also screen the recently released VI Saw movie. Come down to the horrifying yet so charming world of Jigsaw Killer and enjoy his path of frightening his victims. In Saw VI you can expect Jigsaw Killer with some of the most horrific plans till date for all his unlucky victims.

SAW VI

This will be a perfect place to be at if you are a fan of horror films. The viewers will also get a free coffee and tea during the intervals and the bar of the IMAX cinema will also be open till the last movie starts. As all the films of Saw will be screened back to back thus, the show is expected to get over on 1st November at around 9:30 am. This will thus, be a Halloween as never before with much more excitement, thrill and fun. This American horror film session in the terrifying atmosphere of Halloween will surely be an unforgettable experience.

SAW all nighters

So if you are on a vacation in London, then don’t miss out the enthusiastic and fun filled Halloween in the city. Even if you are here for a business tour, you must take out some time for this once in a blue moon cinema session of this years Halloween. Although several Halloween events are organized in London and various popular locations but, this Saw cinemas session is going to be one of its kind. It is a great delight especially for the movie maniacs. So join the Saw All Nighters Halloween and spend the spookiest night of the year with the most terrifying serial killer at the BFI IMAX.

Note: This cinema session is not for the faint hearted and under 18 viewers.

London Christmas Market

London is an extremely popular destination for shopping and when its Christmas shopping the fun is even more. This dazzling capital city has a wide variety of shops and markets all around the region. The beautiful and alluring decorations at these shops and markets make the Christmas shopping even more tempting. The entire atmosphere at the special Christmas markets add to the charm of the festival. It is a restorative alternative to the usual experience of shopping for Christmas.

Some of the most stylish and extremely popular markets for Christmas shopping are listed below:

• Christmas shopping at Old Spitalfields Market
  Date – 4th – 21st December 2009
  Time – Monday – Friday from 10am – 4pm and Sunday 9am – 3pm
  Venue – Old Spitalfields market
  Nearest tube station – Liverpool Street
  It is amongst the best markets in the city especially for Christmas shopping. Gifts for all ages, stylish or traditional, expensive or cheap, the market has a wide range of options for all. This vivacious market attracts thousands of tourists and local Londoners especially during the Christmas season. Several special events are also organized in this market which creates a great ambience throughout the entire festival.

Christmas shopping at Old Spitalfields Market

• Christmas shopping at Clapham Farmers Market
  Date – 6th – 20th December 2009
  Time – 10am – 2pm
  Venue – Bonneville Primary School
  Nearest tube station – Clapham South
  Clapham’s Farmer Market is the best option to buy gifts for your food loving friends. It offers a wide variety of delicious cakes, pies, jams and juices. So make your Christmas celebration even more delicious and shop from Clapham’s Farmers Market. So do keep at least keep one day in your schedule for shopping at Clapham Market.

• Christmas shopping at Camden Lock Market
  Date – 1st– 24th December 2009
  Time – Monday – Sunday from 10 am – 6 pm
  Venue – Camden Lock
  Nearest tube station – Camden Town
  If you want to buy some innovative gifts for your friends and family then this is the best option. Also shop a range of luxury furnishings, jewellery, paintings, handicraft and designer clothes from this spectacular Christmas market.

Christmas shopping at Camden Lock Market

• Christmas shopping at Smithfield Market
  Date – 1st – 24th December 2009
  Time – Monday – Friday from 2pm – 9pm
  Nearest tube station – Smithfield Market
  This is the most popular market for meat. So this festive season choose amongst the variety of meat available at the Smithfield Market. Be it a goose or a traditional turkey or something even more unusual from this, you can easily find it at the Smithfield Market at an extremely nominal price.

• Christmas shopping at Portobello Market
  Date – 1st – 23rd December 2009
  Time – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8am – 6.30pm, Thursday 8am -1pm, and Saturday 8am -6.30pm
  Venue – Portobello Market
  Nearest tube station – Notting Hill tube station
  This Christmas get some antiques for you’re your loved ones. You can also shop for fruits and vegetables from this popular London market. Second hand clothes, accessories and other vintage materials are also available at this market.

Christmas shopping at Portobello Market

So add a lot more variety and fun to your Christmas shopping in this season and visit all the above markets to make the best use of your hard earned money.