Days out at the Old Royal Naval College and an Elizabeth Line Museum Late 🚇

Greenwich's Old Royal Naval College is a fascinating day out

Looking for a day out in London packed with eye-opening history, jaw-dropping artworks, filmic scenery, and plenty to keep the kids entertained too? It's all up for grabs at the Old Royal Naval College. This UNESCO World Heritage site is in the heart of Maritime Greenwich, and just moments away from central London.

Learn about Christopher Wren's Royal Hospital for retired sailors at the free Visitor Centre, then be blown away by the glorious baroque architecture, plus the Painted Hall (aka 'Britain’s Sistine Chapel'), which took Sir James Thornhill almost 20 years to complete!

Take a tour uncovering the many films and TV shows the College has appeared in, aim for a strike in the secret Victorian Skittle Alley, discover the site of the Tudor Greenwich Palace, or play free lawn games with the kids. There are special extended hours this August. Painted Hall tickets cost £13.50 (£12.50 online) and include expert guided tours, and children go absolutely free!

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Elizabeth Line Museum Late
Toot toot, transport fans! On Friday 9 September, celebrate the arrival of London's newest railway at a street party-inspired Late at London Transport Museum. Hop aboard for fascinating historian talks, games, cocktails (purple, of course) and the chance to ‘drive’ a train yourself. Over 18s only.

Tickets Just £15

Give This Food Festival A Goa
Gunpowder brings the culinary traditions and flavours of India's west coast to its Soho and Tower Bridge restaurants next month, with the launch of its Goan Food Festival. Highlights include traditional Goan Xec Xec velvet crab, charred vindaloo pork chop, and raw scallop chaat. Runs 4-11 September.

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A Classic Returns, In Concert
Tony Award-winning musical The Secret Garden, which is based on Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic novel, returns to the West End for one night only on 28 August. Click the blue button to get tickets to this concert celebration and get ready to relive a childhood classic at The London Palladium.

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Our Show Of The Week
Big news. Big. Huge! We've got exclusive prices for Pretty Woman: The Musical, now playing at the Savoy Theatre. This adaptation of the classic rom com features a score by Grammy winner Bryan Adams and his songwriting partner Jim Vallance. Get your tickets via the blue button by 14 August.

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Tunnel Vision At Ally Pally
Tom, Dick, and Harry: the names of three tunnels dug by allied POWs during world war two as part of a truly audacious escape attempt. It's also the title of a hit new play at Alexandra Palace Theatre, all about the events at the Stalag Luft III camp. Book via the link below by 26 Aug for £20 tickets.

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Plan Your Perfect Wedding
Getting hitched but not sure where to start with planning your big day? Enter The National Wedding Show, which returns to London next month. It's a chance to chat to hundreds of suppliers, try on dreamy dresses, and make the most of some nifty discounts. Our readers get 25% off tickets...

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