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Fortnum’s bitter dark chocolate Florentine finished with a dusting of gold is the height of sophistication. Enhanced by the warmth of ginger, it’s a perfect accompaniment to an after dinner coffee. The only problem is finding space for just one more. View Details - Buy
high above the Abbey floor, the Galleries in the beautiful 13th-century triforium display our greatest treasures and tell the story of our thousand-year history. Essentials The Galleries are a medieval space where room is limited, so admission is by timed ticket, which is bought in combination with an Abbey entry ticket. Opening times Monday-Friday: 10.00am-4.00pm Saturday: 9.30-3.30pm Sunday: Galleries closed, Abbey open for services Last entry to the Galleries is one hour before closing. More Information
Explore the stories, art and maps of those who were there
It is 250 years since the Endeavour set sail from Plymouth. Our exhibition tells the story of Captain James Cook’s three world-changing voyages through original documents, many of which were produced by the artists, scientists and sailors on board the ships.
Maps, artworks and journals from the voyages sit alongside newly-commissioned films offering contemporary perspectives. Examine the expeditions that shaped Europe’s knowledge of the world and consider their far-reaching legacy.
See Cook’s handwritten journal detailing the first crossing of the Antarctic Circle, when they travelled further south than anyone in the world, stunning artwork including the earliest European depiction of a kangaroo, and intricate maps charting the voyages that spanned more than a decade. Learn about the experiences on board the Endeavour, Resolution and Discovery, and the impact of their arrival.
Drawings by the Polynesian high priest and navigator Tupaia, who accompanied Cook to New Zealand and Australia, will be displayed together for the first time. These will sit alongside works by expedition artists Sydney Parkinson, William Hodges and John Webber.
Visit our James Cook: The Voyages website for a range of different perspectives on the voyages and their legacy and impact. These include responses from people of the communities Cook encountered, documented and learned from. You can also follow the timeline of the journeys, read articles about the individual voyages and immerse yourself in the expeditions through our digitised collection items.
Hear the stories. Read the diaries. Revisit the momentous voyages made 250 years ago.
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Tickets for Harry Potter - Warner Studio Tours are extremely popular, and there are tickets across a number of suppliers. We have listed the primary sources for services with transport services including combination tours with other tours. Tours Supplied By Golden Tour Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter with Return Transportation
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Stay entertained on board with screens showing the first Harry Potter movie
Step inside and discover the actual Great Hall and Diagon Alley
See the actual props, costumes and effects from the Harry Potter film series
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Evan Evans Supplier Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
Spend an incredible 4-hours exploring this magical, behind-the-scenes world, with iconic props, costumes and fantastic studio sets, including Diagon Alley, Platform 9 ¾ and the Forbidden Forest.
Step-free access means lifts, ramps and level surfaces so you don't have to use stairs or escalators, and can avoid the step and gap onto our trains, buses and boats. More Information and Stories
Dads are renowned for their apparent inability to spoil themselves. If he can't see the obvious practical benefits of something, he rarely gives it a second thought. It's an admirable quality...until it comes to the task of shopping for him.
With this in mind, we've collated a range of our favourite products; items that combine a timeless sense of style with clear functionality, helping to make life's every-day that little bit more special.
Synopsis: Eric Lombard is at a crossroads - does he continue to pursue his long-shot dream of playing professional football, or does he start the next phase of his life, and apply to law school? As he struggles with this decision, Eric - along with his longtime girlfriend, Colleen - visits his cousin in Florence. There, to his surprise, he gets involved with the ancient local sport of Calcio Storico - and everything that Eric has assumed about his life is challenged.
Synopsis: Sloane returns to her childhood home in a secluded part of Texas, intending to break up the wedding of her widowed father, Roan, to their family friend, Kathryn, by any means necessary. Bringing along her boyfriend for support, Sloane plots to deliberately unnerve the bride and groom, avenging her betrayed mother. But as the festivities approach, their scheme for revenge is threatened by the awe-inspiring Roan and evasive Kathryn, getting under Sloane's increasingly thin skin. Once dessert is served and the drinking is in full force, however, secrets begin to bubble to the surface and Sloane regains her appetite for destruction
ZSL London Zoo, Zoo Nights, a series of live after hours events. Just for adults, this is a chance to explore the Zoo like never before.
As the sun goes down this summer, Zoo Nights will be up and running. Every Friday from 1st June to 21st July a festival of light will create an amazing backdrop for a trip to the Zoo like no other.
With no kids in sight, visitors can take in fun tours and talks with grown-up themes. Along the way they’ll meet street entertainers and stilt walkers and you can also learn about conservation straight from our experts.
Street food vendors will offer exciting flavours from around the globe while pop up watering holes have everything from beer and wine to soft drinks.
The second of two noirs made by the same team, the other being The Woman In The Window (1944), this brilliant film could well be called the blackest of Fritz Lang’s American pictures. On its initial release it was censored in three US states and in the UK. Don’t miss!
Advance tickets are £6 - click below to purchase from Billetto or call 020 7840 2200 to purchase direct from the Museum by calling during office hours.
Celluloid Sorceress presents; Dying Young (1991), Wednesday 20th June @ 7:30pm
Before The Fault In Our Stars (2014) there was Dying Young (1991).
The Celluloid Sorceress returns to the Cinema Museum after D.C. Cab(1983) with another rare screening of a cult classic from Joel Schumacher, director of The Lost Boys(1987). Dying Youngstars Julia Roberts, Campbell Scott, Vincent D’Onofrio, Colleen Dewhurst, Ellen Burstyn, and David Selby.
Reuniting with Flatliners (1990) star Julia Roberts, Schumacher brings his unmistakable talents to a story of living with leukaemia that startled audiences with its frankness and won them with its romance. Find out more here.
Advance tickets are £6 and may be purchased from Billetto or call 020 7840 2200 to purchase direct from the Museum by calling during office hours.
Season tickets are £40 (£32.50 concessions) for all the Celluloid Sorceress Joel Schumacher films. Available from Billetto, or direct from the Museum.
Screening of People I know (2002) + Q&A with Mark Searby, Thursday 21st June @ 7:30pm
Mark’s book, Al Pacino: The Movies Behind The Man, is the ultimate insider’s guide to the filmography of the legendary Hollywood actor. Whether you’re a fan of his repertoire or not, Al Pacino: The Movies Behind The Man gives a remarkable and often unexplored insight into film and one of it’s key actors.
Copies of Al Pacino: The Movies Behind The Manwill be available for purchase and signing, or you can buy a copy beforehand: more details on Mark’s website.
Advance tickets are £8.50 (£6.50 concession) - click below to purchase from Billetto, or call 020 7840 2200 to purchase direct from the Museum by calling during office hours. If you would prefer to pay on the door, the price will be £10 (£7 concession).
Screening of Polyland (2017) + Directors Q&A, Friday June 22nd @ 7:30pm
Polyland (2017) is a documentary film directed by Dasa Raimanova and Zofia Brom.
Polyland gives a voice to three strong female characters from different minorities in Poland and explores the nuances of how it feels to be black, Muslim or LGBTQ+ in the most homogenous country in an ever more right-leaning Europe. Polyland‘s three women were all born in Poland and currently are citizens of Wroclaw, the biggest city in Western Poland. Ania, Miriam and Elmelda seek to be seen, not as “the other”, but as a part of Polish society.
Their efforts involve creating self-help groups, organizing protests and appearances on local TV and… Everything appears to be going towards the right direction, the women believe that a liberal society is within reach until the dramatic shift in Polish politics in 2015 shatters their hopes and confidence.
Their wish for belonging reflects many other stories across the world and seems increasingly difficult to achieve in the current political climate of Brexit, Donald Trump and the upsurge of right-wing movements across Europe.
Advance tickets are £8.50 (£6.50 concession) and may be purchased from Billetto, or call 020 7840 2200 to purchase direct from the Museum by calling during office hours. If you would prefer to pay on the door, the price will be £10 (£7 concession).
A Fantastic Woman (2018), Wednesday 30th May 7:45pm - 10pm
Rising star Daniela Vega plays Marina, a young singer whose life is thrown into turmoil following the sudden death of her partner, Orlando. Met with suspicion and contempt from all sides, Marina comes under intense scrutiny, with no regard for her privacy, or her grief. As tensions rise between Marina and Orlando’s family, Marina somehow finds the strength to fight back. An urgent call for compassion towards a community that faces bigotry and hostility on a daily basis, this Oscar-winner is simply a must see.
Join us before the film for a guest talk with a local trans activist hosted in partnership with Gendered Intelligence. This screening will take place at Harris Academy, South Norwood, SE25 6AE.
Click here to book tickets and for more info. Don't forget to enter the code 'MARINA' to get £1 off your ticket price.
What's on the tour Walking Tour of Oxford, the 'City of Dreaming Spires' Visit King’s College Chapel See the Bodleian Library Visit Christ Church College, where Harry Potter was filmed See King's College Chapel Walking tour of Cambridge and entry to King's College Chapel Free Lunch Pack Luxury air-conditioned vehicle Free Wi-Fi On Board Our Coach
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View Full Details - Book Online Walking tour of Oxford Follow in the footsteps of Oxford's famous students, from C.S. Lewis to Bill Clinton, as you stroll the captivating college courtyards and cobbled lanes of this historic university town. Take in the famous 'dreaming spires' and see the Bodleian Library – one of the oldest libraries in Europe – on your visit. You'll be captivated by the unspoilt narrow alleys and ancient squares of this naturally beautiful town. Christ Church A treat for moviegoers of all ages, Christ Church, is instantly recognisable as one of the major locations for the Harry Potter films! Marvel at the magical grandeur of the Great Hall, used as the setting for Hogwarts. Cambridge Senate House Once you’ve left Oxford, you’ll make your way to the beautiful city of Cambridge. It’s here that you will visit Senate House at the world-famous University of Cambridge. Before used by the Council of the Senate for important meetings, it is now the chosen location for students’ degree ceremonies. You’ll get to explore this special location and discover its important history before venturing onto the Corpus Clock! Corpus Clock Visit the Corpus Clock, a unique invention outside the Taylor Library at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge University. Revealed to the world by Stephen Hawking, it is made from a 24-carat gold-plated stainless steel disc and has no numbers to tell the time. Instead, it shows the time through lights that shine through individual slits. This unmissable innovation will stay in your mind long after you’ve left! Mathematical Bridge You’ll also get to see Cambridge’s Mathematical Bridge during your stop. Designed by William Etheridge, it is nearly 300 years old and has attracted visitors from all across the world. The design gives visitors an intriguing conundrum – it uses only straight timbers but the bridge arches. It’s an absolute must-see! King’s College Chapel One of the main highlights of the trip is visiting the exquisite King’s, College Chapel. Used as a symbol representing the city of Cambridge, the Chapel is a popular tourist attraction for people across the world. Taking a century to build, starting in 1446 on Henry VI’s demands, King’s College Chapel displays wonderful gothic architecture and huge, enchanting stained glass windows. Featuring the world’s largest fan vault and famous artwork from Rubens, there’s plenty to learn and discover at the home of the King’s College Chapel Choir. Estimated arrival time back to London is around 7.00pm. Gallery
Next week's weather is set to be a typically British affair. Don't worry, we've got your back! Cool off from the summer sun or take cover from the inevitable thunderstorms in our 'cool all year round' Mail Rail.
After a ride on Mail Rail, our leafy courtyard is just the place to catch some rays. You can even get an ice cream (or a hot drink inside if necessary)!
Go Feline for Half Term
When: 28 May – 3 June Get the kids all kitt(y)ed out for Half Term in a crafty 'big cat' mask making session and more. Why, you ask? In 1816 an escaped lioness attacked a Mail Coach. See what's on this Half Term.
Take part in a Suffragettes rally
When: 31 May From rosette making, and spot-light tours, to a suffragette rally – we’ve got loads on to celebrate votes for women on London History Day.
Discover sunken treasure
When: Until 13 January 2019 Uncover for the first time stories from 700 personal letters trapped on the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. Go half a mile deeper than the Titanic at our Temporary Exhibition Voices from the Deep.
