Royal Opera House
The Royal Opera is one of the world’s leading opera companies. Based at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, it brings together the greatest singers of our time alongside the most exciting voices of the future; the Royal Opera Chorus, a world-class orchestra and leading conductors, directors and creative teams to share inspiring theatrical experiences with audiences worldwide.
As one of London's most esteemed, iconic and beautiful performance venues, it's worth a visit even if you're not a ballet or opera fan. Before 1999 the theatre only opened its doors to ticket holders just before performances but today you can explore parts of the building for free during the day - the Paul Hamlyn Hall with its dramatic glass atrium is especially worth a peek. For smaller scale productions such as chamber opera and experimental dance shows there's the 400-seat Linbury Studio Theatre and the Clore Studio Upstairs holds an audience of 180 for more intimate events and performances.
~Things to Do and See in West Central London~ Activities and Places to Visit in West Central London~
- New London ArchitectureLoom Godzilla-like over a giant model of London at this ever-excellent temple to the capital's built environment.
New London Architecture - Cooking ClassesLondon is widely considered the gastronomic capital of the world, attracting ambitious culinary and hospitality talents from around the globe
Cooking Classes - Arts and Gallerieslondon’s West End is home to dozens of the city’s most celebrated contemporary art galleries
Arts and Galleries - Golf ClubsPlaying in the beautiful grassy green field surrounded by woodland is a great experience.
Golf Clubs - MuseumsIt's not hyperbole to say that London is home to many of the world's best museums
Museums - Dickens HouseVisit the Charles Dickens Museum in Bloomsbury and to step back in time and walk in the footsteps of Charles Dickens
Dickens House - BoxingBoxing clubs are firm believers in the power of sport as a vehicle for personal and social development
Boxing - Somerset HouseThe famous courtyard and vast Georgian building alone are worthy of a visit, but seek out the two elegant staircases
Somerset House - Dance ClassesDancing is one of the most entertaining forms of exercise – you can meet new people, get fit and have fun all at the same time
Dance Classes - TheatresThe history of the London West End has been inextricably linked to the theatre for hundreds of years
Theatres - Gyms & Sports ClubsMaintain your exercise routine and discover a healthier you with state-of-the-art gym equipment including treadmills
Gyms & Sports Clubs - SwimmingWhether you're looking to swim yourself fit or simply escape the summer heat, nothing beats a refreshing dip in the open air
Swimming - Yoga ClassesThe trendiest form of exercise since MC Hammer showed us the Running Man, yoga has taken over the capital
Yoga Classes - Davenports MagicHarry Potter fans will enjoy a visit to a real magic shop, Davenports, which makes up for its dismal location in Charing Cross
Davenports Magic
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