This incredible interactive exhibition opens on 31 March 2012 in London. Go and experience the sets where the Harry Potter films were made, from rhe Great Hall at Hogwarts to the dormatories of Hogwarts School. Learn the secrets behind the magic. For ticketing, directions and everything else go to http://www.wbstudiotour.co.uk/

See the Chilean rescue capsule at Science Museum, London and relive the amazing events when the 33 trapped miners in the San Jose mine were rescued after 69 days underground. Saturday 11th February – Sunday 13th May 2012. Admission is free.

The Russian London Festival begins on Sunday 26 February in Trafalgar Square at 1.30pm – 6.30pm, to celebrate the end of winter and the beginning of of spring. There will be traditional dances, music and food. Fun for all the family. The event is free to attend.

Incredible exhibition of Leonardo Da Vinici’s art at the National Gallery in London, until February 5, 2012

http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/whats-on/exhibitions/leonardo-da-vinci-painter-at-the-court-of-milan

Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5DN Tel: +44 (0)20 7747 2885

Unmissible Hockney exhibition at the Royal Academy, London until April 9 2012.

Royal Academy of Arts
Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House London, W1J 0BD. Tel: +44 (0)20 7300 8000

The “Winterwonderland” Christmas experience comes to Hyde Park.
Opening 18th Novmber at 5.00pm
Open until 3rd January.

The magical world of Christmas comes to the heart of London. Attractions include – an ice rink, an authentic German Christmas Market, a fun fair, Zippos Circus, the amazing new Carousel Bar, which rotates gently whilst you sip on your mulled wine and the House of St Nicholas. Lots of traditional Christmas food and drink and Christmas fun for the family.

For further details see official website
http://www.hydeparkwinterwonderland.com/

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• When
  10 November 2011 -
  05 January 2012
  Where
  Covent Garden Piazza
  Nearest Tube
  Covent Garden
  Cost
  Free admission
  Age Restrictions
  n/a
• Get in the festive mood at the special Christmas at Covent Garden events, featuring fantastic light displays, a digital nativity scene, gourmet food markets and much, much more.Christmas lights
  Sure to be a massive attraction for the crowds in November and December, the festive lights display makes for a visually stunning Christmas at Covent Garden. The lights have once again been designed by the award winning United Visual Artists, and provide a dazzling and contemporary alternative to the traditional light displays taking place elsewhere in London.Covent Garden Christmas Lights

  Festive decorations
  In addition to the Christmas lights, visitors to the Covent Garden Piazza can also see a unique digital installation which depicts a shifting and moving nativity scene. There’s also a Christmas tree, a 32 foot topiary reindeer and giant red baubles to be seen in the glass atrium of the Market Building.

  Nativity at Covent Garden

  Festive Real Food Market
  The hugely successful Real Food Market is gearing up for Christmas at Covent Garden by stocking a range of seasonal gourmet fare for food fans. Sip on mulled wine, nibble on a mince pie and snap up some award winning stilton and luxury Christmas cake for your festive larder.

  Real Food Market at Covent Garden

  Christmas carols
  Traditional festive music is also on offer in the run up to Christmas, with performances by top London choirs. The choral groups will be celebrating Christmas at Covent Garden with a variety of traditional festive carols.

  Covent Garden Christmas Carols

It isn’t officially Christmas until the lights come on and you can be sure to find some of the most spectacular Christmas lights in London at Regent Street. Celebrate the festive season beneath the glow of the Regent Street Christmas lights on Tuesday 8th November 2011 when they’re switched on.

Dazzling lights in Regent Street
This year’s Regent Street Christmas lights are sure to be another spectacular creation that will light up the sky around Regent Street. The Christmas lights will no doubt attract thousands of shoppers throughout the festive season, making for one of the major tourist attractions in London this Christmas.

Star appearances at Regent Street
The Regent Street Christmas lights switch on has a history of attracting some of the worlds most celebrated stars, and 2011 is no exception. This year, a host of celebrity guests will be present at a festive extravaganza as Regent Street is transformed into a winter wonderland for lucky Londoners. There is also plenty to keep the crowds entertained before the main event with more celebrity appearances and live music.

London’s Christmas season
This year the Regent Street Christmas lights switching on event celebrates the start of the festive season in true West End style and also looks forward to the launch of the new film, Arthur Christmas. Actors Bill Nighy and Ashley Jensen will be helping to turn on the lights above the famous street and kickstart the festive season in grand style, while music fans can look forward to special performances from Kelly Clarkson, Matt Cardle and the cast of West End music Thriller. The West End Gospel Choir will also be singing at the launch event.

Christmas shopping on Regent Street
Avoid leaving your Christmas shopping to the last minute and take advantage of the wide range of shops along Regent Street after the Christmas lights are switched on. Make the most of dozens of shops offering all manner of stocking fillers and go window shopping under the glow of some of the most impressive Christmas lights in the world.

Buckingham Palace Official Ticket Site
Summer Opening of the State Rooms 2011

Visit Buckingham Palace, the office and London residence of Her Majesty The Queen.
Explore the magnificent State Rooms, the special exhibition Royal Fabergé
and view The Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding dress.

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