London Tourism News
Dominvs Group snaps up London property
The former Tower Bridge Magistrates’ Court and police station 0.62 acre site in Tooley Street, London, has been acquired by the London based asset management firm, Dominvs Group. The 46,000sq.ft Grade II listed property lends itself well to a number of alternative uses, the most appropriate being a luxury 150-200 unit hotel scheme that will regenerate and reposition the site as a landmark for the area.
Silent Discos at The View from The Shard
After a sell-out first event in December, Silent Discos return to The View from The Shard, the visitor attraction at the top of Western Europe’s tallest building. Silent Discos taking place on March 11th and18th and April 1st are already sold out, but tickets for events on March 5th, 10th, 17th and 19th have been added by popular demand.
The Arts Club adds luxury hotel rooms
The Arts Club, the private members’ club established in 1863, is to add 16 beautifully designed hotel rooms and suites to its impressive Mayfair townhouse in late 2014. Located on popular Dover Street, the hotel will offer a discreet escape and enable guests to access all of The Arts Club facilities, including the three restaurants, garden and nightclub.
Brooklyn Bowl to open at The 02 in London
Brooklyn Bowl, the acclaimed NYC nightlife destination hailed by Rolling Stone as “one of the most incredible places on earth”, is set to launch its first UK outpost on January 16th at The O2 in London. The 800-capacity concert venue, will feature 12 lanes of bowling - three of which are elevated in a private party area with its own bar - and food by the famed Bromberg Bros. Blue Ribbon Restaurants.
Big Bus Tours launches new London brochure
Big Bus Tours is today launching its first ever Winter Brochure for the 2013/14 Winter Season; a downloadable guide to the very best London has to offer between December and March. To celebrate, all 24-hour tickets will be valid for 48 hours until March, allowing visitors to make the very most of the city.
London lights up for new year
It’s time to celebrate the end of a record-breaking year for the capital. Whether you want to join the 250,000 revellers that watch the fireworks in central London, experience a piece of history at the Royal Opera House or go back in time at the Landmark London - New Year’s Eve has something to offer everyone.
Lanesborough Hotel to auction luxury items ahead of refurbishment
The Lanesborough Hotel has revealed it will host a once in a lifetime auction of its luxury furnishings as it undergoes a complete renovation. The property, which is owned by the Abu Dhabi government, hopes to raise around £2 million through the sale of millions of luxury items.
Thirty rescued from Thames Duck Boat fire
Thirty people have been rescued from a tourist vessel which caught fire as it sailed along the River Thames in London.
Thamesjet by City Cruises launches in London
London has marked the launch of the Thames’ newest – and most extreme - adrenaline fuelled speedboat experience: Thamesjet by City Cruises. Thamesjet is the only military grade, jet engine boat available for commercial use on the Thames and promises to turn tighter, stop harder and go faster than any other RIB ride available in London.
London wins bid to host 2016 European Championships
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has hailed the news that London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park will stage the LEN 2016 European Championships and the LEN European Masters Championships.
London hailed sporting capital of the world as RideLondon gets underway
This weekend, London is in the spotlight again, as more than 70,000 cyclists take to the streets for the biggest road cycling event ever to be staged in the UK, firmly cementing the capital’s position as a leading city for sporting events.
Taste of London returns to tantalise taste buds
Taste of London, the world’s greatest restaurant festival, returns with a Michelin starred line-up of chefs, restaurants and brand new features guaranteed to impress London’s foodie elite. The alfresco feast held in Regent’s Park from June 20th-23rd has gone from strength to strength and this year marks its 10th anniversary.