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Weekend of Friday 11 September

September 11, 2020


Flash Briefing
What: Up at The O2
Up at The O2 has announced it will officially reopen its doors on 4th July offering a more intimate and memorable experience than ever before and with enhanced health and safety measures in place. In line with social distancing guidelines, each climb has been reduced to less than half the capacity previously in place (from 30 to 10 people), giving a more exclusive experience to visitors. Up at The O2 is an exhilarating 90 minute experience that takes you on a guided expedition over the roof of The O2 via a fabric walkway. Suspended 2m above the surface of The O2 roof, the walkway is 52m above ground level and 380m long. At its steepest point the walkway has an incline of 28° on the way up and 30° on the way back down and has a slight bounce to it to mirror the surface of the tent. Before you climb, you'll meet your Climb Guide who'll take you through everything you need to know and give you a climb suit, shoes and a safety harness. At the summit, there is an observation platform where you can take in spectacular views of London.  FAQs: https://www.theo2.co.uk/faqs/up-at-the-o2-faqs Book here: https://www.theo2.co.uk/up-at-the-o2/climb


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What: Emirates Air Line
Take to the air on London's only cable car and enjoy a truly unique experience in east London.

Emirates Air Line crosses the River Thames between Greenwich Peninsula and the Royal Docks, just five minutes from the O2 by North Greenwich Tube station. Cabins arrive every 30 seconds and flights are approximately 10 minutes each way. North Greenwich is a bustling tourist spot, ideal for a day trip out with family or friends. There is a wide variety of things to do and see with sightseeing attractions such as the Cutty Sark and local history spots like the National Maritime Museum. You could also walk part of the Thames path and see the Thames Barrier. From Royal Docks you can visit Newham City Farm, the Museum of London Docklands and the ExCeL. Find more things to do in the local area on the Emirates Air Line website. Cost: Pay as you go and Boarding Passes bought online Adult - single: £3.50 / return: £7.00 Child (age 5-15) - single: £1.70 / return: £3.40 Child under 5 (with fare paying adult) - free Buy tickets here: https://emiratesairline.gttix.com/ Opening times: Monday to Friday - 07:00-22:00 Saturday and Bank Holidays - 08:00-22:00 Sunday - 09:00-22:00 Addresses: - Emirates Greenwich Peninsula Address: North Greenwich side Emirates Cable Car Terminal, Edmund Halley Way, London SE10 0FR - Emirates Royal Docks Address: Royal Docks side 27 Western Gateway, London E16 1FA Website: https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/emirates-air-line/

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Weekday of Thursday 10 September

September 10, 2020


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What: 14 Hills
14 Hills is a restaurant, bar and deli situated in the heart of London’s Square Mile. An all-day dining destination that transitions throughout the day: from the daytime grab and go deli, to lunches in the restaurant be it business or pleasure or after-work cocktails in the bar, before the sun sets on a sophisticated dinner in the restaurant. Head Chef, John Barber’s menu focuses on modern British cooking with a touch of French flair. Dishes include Tuna ...


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Weekday of Wednesday 9 September

September 9, 2020


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What: Sea Life London
Which sea creatures do you love the most? Magnificent Sharks, colourful Clownfish or perhaps inquisitive Sea Turtles? Maybe you simply can’t decide! Here at SEA LIFE you can make up your mind and see them all - from the curious and the rescued to the rare and the enigmatic. And you’ll be able to get closer to them than ever before. Many of our creatures are on the endangered list, have been rescued and cannot be released into the wild or have been ...


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Weekday of Tuesday 8 September

September 8, 2020


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What: Illuminated River in 360 - Virtual Tour
Illuminated River is the first artistic and cohesive vision for the central Thames bridges, celebrating them as architectural, social and historical landmarks, and creating a symbolic link across the capital. Once complete, at 2.3 miles in length, along 4.5 nautical miles of the Thames, it will be the longest public art commission in the world, seen over 130 million times each year. Free and publicly accessible for all to enjoy, ...


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Weekday of Monday 7 September

September 7, 2020


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What: Sleepless: A Musical Romance

SLEEPLESS is a new musical with a book by Michael Burdette and music and lyrics by new British writers Robert Scott and Brendan Cull and will feature a 12-piece jazz orchestra. Jay McGuiness, Kimberley Walsh and Daniel Casey will star as Sam, Annie and Walter respectively in SLEEPLESS, A Musical Romance, based on the original screenplay Sleepless in Seattle. They are joined by Harriet Thorpe as Eleanor, Tania Mathurin as Becky and Jake Shar...


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Weekend of Friday 4 September

September 4, 2020


Flash Briefing
What: Join the Docks 2020
The Royal Dock's annual celebration of culture and creativity - Join the Docks - is open for submissions. Taking place across the 4km stretch of London’s historic Royal Docks last year we worked with local partners and individuals to host over 150 creative and cultural events. Now for autumn 2020 and spring 2021, we need your help! Building on last years’ event, we’re looking to collaborate with artists, organisations, and local collectives to...


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