Friday, May 10, 2013

United Kingdom - To Do (Natural History Museum, Catching a Play, Forbidden Planet Megastore, Hyde Park, Westminster Abby, Trafalgar Sq, M&M Shop)

London - To Stay
London - To Eat
London - To Do
Natural History Museum

An excellent collection in this grand old dame of a building, with gargoyles to boot. The museum offers great diversity to accommodate all interests.
  
 *17May2016*
These range from the prehistoric dinosaurs, stuffed animals, to jared creatures for study as well as precious rocks in all of its natural beauty and many more. Simply amazing. 
 *17May2016*
No expense was spared to show case the items on displays with each owning the huge space, in this cathedral like museum. Each section as different from the other. A must visit.
Opens everyday 10am-5.50pm. Last Admission 1730.
Sat 10am-5pm and Sunday 2pm-5pm.Last Friday of the month open until 22.30
ABBATip:
- Find out about some tours available from the Information desk. Book a time slot or do so from home to avoid wait times for certain exhibits. For e.g. there was a exhibit from the orange section which allows only 7 pax 4 timings a day which brought you into the preserves archives to view the bottled animals and collections. Ask Information counter for details and get your ticket FOC there.
- Free Entry except for certain special exhibits. (However Donations are generously welcomed, which are all used towards the running of the museum)
Click here for ABBA details of latest opening timings and ticketing details of National History Museum
Click here for ABBA Location of National History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, United Kingdom

Catching A Play/Musical
You are absolutely spoilt for choice for the top quality plays available, almost at every corner of London. From famed classics like Phantom of the Opera, to contemporary hits like Book Of Mormon.
Shows start promptly, and security inside ensures no photography/videography and ensures a great play watching experience for everyone. Arrive approximately 15mins prior or earlier if you want to enjoy Pre-show drinks from the bar.
Billy Elliot Review
Little moments of comedy which was very welcomed. Stellar performance by comic reliefs in the form of Billy's friend and grandma. There wasn't a lot in terms of set changes, designs or any special effects.
From a personal stand point, with no clue off the dancing arts, I personally found dancing by the adults more powerful and entertaining to watch, as compared to the young star, Billy whose dancing was good. Medleys and songs were well intertwined and sold the story.
ABBATip:
- Purchase tickets from Half priced ticket booths. You have a selection of top plays with, great to good seats if you're not particular on the play you are watching.
Prices range from front row seating from the stage start from approx GBP47 to GBP25 which seats further back.
*Warning: Make sure you buy from official dealers and do not purchase from outdoor touters who only accept cash and tickets comes later.
*ABBA contribution by Denison 19Dec2014. From readers digest...
Way to get cheap play tickets in London!*
Forbidden Planet Megastore


Interested in finding all things pop culture, toys, games and comic books. This relatively large two story would meet the needs of the inner-geek. A great selection, with T-shirts and gag gifts, plus an entire lower floor dedicated to comic/graphic novels art books and more. Click here for ABBA Location of Forbidden Planet Megastore, 179 Shaftesbury Ave, Greater London WC2H 8, United Kingdom
Hyde Park
Enjoy an early morning walk, jog or cycle in London's Hyde Park. A scenic piece of tranquility as you watch the ducks graze,pet owners play fetch with their dogs and the aircraft cross the skies over head on a clear day.


Westminster Abby, London Eye, Big Ben
(Over at Westminster Station)
*Tour yet to be reviewed*
See iconic London sights and explore the various tours available at each of these iconic buildings.
ABBATip:
Some of the tours do come quite pricey, however booking online or buying package deal do make the experience more worth it.
Click here for ABBA location of these sites, located at Westminster Station

Trafalgar Square &
The National Art Gallery
Free entry into this eclectic display of Renaissance art. (Similar to most museums in London, it relies laregly on donations to operate and maintain the halls.)

Simply amazing and breath taking, considering the world famous, not to mention near priceless pieces which hang on the walls. Seats are available in the large halls for one to do sketches or just soak in the grand art pieces.
All the big time greats like, Van Gogh, Michelangelo, Raphael & Georges Seurat just to name a few.
Empire Cinema at Leicester
Empire Cinema is the posterboy of cinemas when it comes to world openings and movie primere. You never know who maybe stopping by.
It just so happened on 8thMay2013, the 'Entire Cast of Fast & Furious 6 (less the Rock due medical reasons)' was there for the opening.
 
ABBATip: Ask security there what's going on and where stars would be coming from to plot out your best spot to catch these celebs.
Click here for ABBAlocation of Empire Leicester Square 5-6 Leicester St, London WC2H 7NA, United Kingdom

M&M Shop
If you've never had the M&M experience in any of the other stores in the world, this attraction boast 3 1/2 stories of M&M fun and products of all colors.

ABBATip:
Opens Till midnight/near midnight. You can plan this on the last of your itinerary.



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