Now, inspired by the London 2012 Olympic games and the forthcoming celebrations of Her Majesty’s 60 years reign with The Diamond Jubilee the walk is now longer, exactly 60 kilometres long, one kilometre for each year of Her Majesty’s reign. The Jubilee Greenway Walk which is popular with cyclists as well as walkers is currently being waymarked so taking a map would be wise until work is complete. A map can be found here: http://www.walk4life.info/walk/jubilee-walkway-section-1

If your planning on visiting London in 2012 and planning on going on the Jubliee Walk why not book a room with us here at Kensington West. We are a friendly Kensington based hotel and one of the best budget London hotels . We offer all mod cons including free Wi-Fi and everything you need to make your stay comfortable. Kensington West is ideally located to all major attractions and our friendly staff will do everything they can to make your stay a pleasant one.

One the London Ghost Walk you will learn about the story behind London’s Women in black along with many other ghost stories at the locations where the ghosts were seen. You also visit London’s most haunted pub and the Tower of London. If you love ghosts and the supernatural this tour is for you.

Those brave enough and want to book this spooky walking tour will need a valid Travelcard/Oystercard as the walk involves numerous train journeys across London, some of them haunted! The tour which runs on Thursday, Friday and Saturday last for approximately 2.5 hours and the meeting point is at 7pm underneath Wellington Arch on Hyde Park Corner, Apsley Way, London W1J 7JZ. The nearest tube is Hyde Park Corner and the cost is £20. To book, follow this link:
London Ghost Walk

Fans of Daniel Radcliffe and Harry Potter will be interested to know that they can go on a number of film location tours from Brit Movie Tours. Some lasting a few hours and some a couple of days. The Warner Bros Studio Tour London which starts this Spring is the ultimate day out for fans of Harry Potter. You will be able to go behind the scenes and see real sets and costumes at the Warner Bros Studios at Leavesden where the films were made. The tour lasts approximately 9 hours and costs £85 for adults and under 15s £75. Discounts available for family tickets and you can also buy gift vouchers. There are also harry Potter tours which take you on a tour of locations in Oxford and Lacock. You will sites used for Hogwarts and walk in the footsteps of the boy wizard himself.

Book with us to save pounds and be ideally located for the attractions above as well as all the major London attractions.

Those living in or around London have plenty to choose from. Below is a list of firework displays in London.

Hammersmith Fireworks 2011 – Ravenscourt Park
Saturday 5th November. Gates open at 6pm with main display at 8pm. £7 on the gate, children under 5 are free. If you buy tickets in Advance they will cost £5.

Crystal Palace Fireworks
Saturday 5th November. Starts at 8.30pm with a small display for young children starting at 7pm
Traditional food and drinks will be available and a funfair.

Blackheath Fireworks
Saturday 5th November, 8pm, free admission.

Kingston Fireworks – Kingsmeadow Athletics and Fitness Centre Stadium
Friday 4th November. £6 for adults and £4 for children. But you can make a saving by booking in advance. Adults would then cost £4 and children £3.

Wimbledon Park Fireworks
Friday 4th November, £7.00 adults, £5.00 for kids under 16 or you can go for a family ticket for £20.00 (2 adults and 2 kids). Children under 4 go free. Display from 6.45 – 8.30.

New for 2011 is Vengeance with is the UK’s first 5D laser ride. Also you will find Extremis: Drop Ride to Doom which is an adrenaline-charged “last drop” in the dark ride. Also for your enterainment is a chilling water ride.

15th – 31st October

If you’re looking for a harrowing Halloween time m for your family, then come alone to the  “London Eye”  which will be playing host to Wilhelmina the Wickedest Witch during the scariest time of the year.

If your little monsters have been a handful during the half term, why not bring them alone to the London Eye where you can take them to the Tales of a Very Wicked Witch Capsule to teach them a lesson and give them a fright or two! Wilhelmina the wicked witch has forgotten how to be wicked so kids are invited to help Wilhelmina regain her dastardly powers by chanting magical spells.

As well as the entire witch themed fun on offer during Halloween at London Eye, kids and families can also enjoy scary storytelling as part of the London Eye River Cruise.  You will get to hear all about the haunting tales associated with the South Bank and the river.

When?
22 October 2011 -
31 October 2011

12.30pm – 3.30pm

Where?
London Eye, The

Cost?
£11.00 – £21.00

If you’re looking for a budget hotel with a great location, why not try us out here at Kensington West.  You can jump on the district line from Kensington West and go straight to Westminster for the fun and frights of Halloween at the London eye.  Book now to avoid disappointment.

The 2011 HALLOWEEN FIESTAVAL is going to be the biggest and most exciting event on the Lost in London calendar to date. As the souls of the dead return for the weekend this production led extravaganza is set to be full of tricks and treats!

You can expect Zombie stilt walkers, a freaky fire stage show, Frankenstein beat-boxer, devilish hosts, vampire break-dancers, face painting and apple bobbing. All this alongside the tried and tested and well respected Lost in London Resident DJ’s spinning the finest electro, house, pop and latin in town.

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Alice Cooper Halloween Night

Autumn Cheese and Wine Festival

From October 14-16th at the Southbank Centre Square SE1 8XX . The festival is a real must for cheese and wine connoisseurs.  You can buy and sample from some of the countries top artisan producers Some of the exhibitors include Beppino’s, Dvine Wine Ltd, Flour Station, Garlic King and Flavours of Spain. For more details: http://www.cheesewinefestival.com
Chocolate Unwrapped

Still on the subject of food is the Chocloate Unwrapped perfect for those who wish to celebrate chocolate.  It is on at Vinopolis, Bankside,  SE1 9BU from October 15th -16th.    It will feature around 40 chocolate companies selling chocolate and chocolate related treats.  Great for Christmas stocking fillers.  There will also be sculptures made from chocolate, cooking demonstrations, talks and of course tastings. For more details: http://www.chocolateweek.co.uk/

Frieze Art Fair

Frieze art fair at Regents Park, NW1 4NR is a large annual art exhibition with art on view and for sale.  The exhibition is on from October 13th -16th. With over 1000 of the worlds top artists exhibiting their work you will be sure to pick up some unique pieces.

Crazy For You

At the Novello theatre the hit musical Crazy for you is running right up until next year. So there is still plenty of time to catch this show.  The musical is about aspiring actor Bobby Child who is the son of a rich New York banking family who seems destined to live his life offstage.  But when his mother demands that he takes care of business by closing down a failing theatre in Nevada, Bobby finds both the girl and the showbiz dream he’s been looking for.

Jerusalem

At the Apollo theatre, Jerusalem will running up until this Saturday the 15th October. Jerusalem is back in London after its award-winning Broadway run.  Mark Rylance and Mackenzie Crook, who play Johnny ‘Rooster’ Byron and Ginger are back in top from. On St George’s Day, the morning of the local county fair, Johnny Byron is a wanted man.  The local council officials want to serve him an eviction notice, his children want him to take them to the fair, Troy Whitworth wants to give him a serious kicking and a motley crew of mates want his ample supply of drugs and alcohol.  The daily telegraph said this production was an instant modern classic!

Whatever you up to this weekend make sure you enjoy yourself.  If you want more pennies in your pocket why not stay with us.  We offer affordable modern accommodation in a great location. So if you off to the Apollo theatre and want a hotel near Apollo, look no further.

Saturday 15th October… £22 in advance online.

Sunday 16th October…£22 in advance online

Or why not go for a weekend pass for both the Saturday & Sunday which £32 in advance online:

www.ticketsource.co.uk/rumfest

If you just turn up on the day tickets will be £25.00.

If your looking for a hotel near Olympia then check us out.  We are just a hop skip and a jump away from the exhibition center.  Perfect for those who have had just a few too many rums and need a bolt hole in walking distance.  Book now.  We get busy around this time of the year.

The musical is at its best in the first half, where a Hogwarts-esque school for witches forms the background for a very entertaining US High School comedy, with the usual mix of popular kids, geeks and rebels. Also familiar from the Harry Potter novels is the mixture of a serious political metaphor – the world of Oz slowly falling under the Wizard’s fascist regime – and child-friendly fantasy involving thrilling, high-budget broomstick flying scenes.

Read more by following the link below:

source: http://www.londontown.com/LondonEvents/Wicked!/12b2a

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The Visa Global Travel Intentions Survey 2011 found that the most popular holiday destination worldwide was the United States, with the UK coming second.  Japan holidays were the third most popular despite the tsunami in March this year. The survey revealed that the availability of cheap flights and other good deals was the most important factor influencing travellers’ choice of destination.

This is hardly surpirsing as the Uk offers the most cultural diversity with amazing scenery and a shopping paradise.

Those looking to stay in trendy Boutique London Hotels should check out Simply Rooms and Suites.  And those on a tight budget should try one of the top Budget London hotels, us here at Kensington West.