Your place in the city
by ellie
The House of Elemis is a day spa in the heart of Mayfair. Whether you just want a quick treatment or a day of tranquillity, The House of Elemis caters for all of your needs. You can even hire their private suites to enjoy a romantic day for two or quality time with friends.
Top tip: If you are on a time schedule, try the Speed Spa 30 treatments. Great treatments in just 30 minutes.
Fun fact: The House of Elemis was launched 15 years ago and is the flagship Elemis spa.
by ellie
spa LONDON is a group of day spas with locations across London. Whether you want to just get your nails done or indulge yourself in a reviving full body massage, spa LONDON is the ideal place to pamper yourself.
Top tip: If you are looking for a relaxing treatment, then we recommend the Elemis Deep Tissue Muscle Massage
Fun fact: spa LONDON has seven locations around London.
by ellie
Covent Garden is famed for its bizarre street performers as it is architectural and historical elegance. With regular festivals and events throughout the year, entertainers entertaining seven days a week and an array of theatres, museums, galleries and other places of interest, there is always plenty to see and do in and around Covent Garden. This is without even mentioning the shops.
Top tip: Visit the Apple Market, which is held in the Covent Garden Piazza, and take a look at the wide range of jewellery, clothing and stationary it has to offer.
Fun fact: Covent Garden is the only district in London to have a license for street performers and entertainers.
by ellie
The Virgin Money London Marathon, which will celebrate its 35th birthday in 2016, is the largest annual fundraising event in the world.
If you are not running in the London Marathon, you can cheer the runners on. Crowds of around half a million people will line the streets and the festival atmosphere will make it a very enjoyable event to attend. Pubs will provide entertainment and there will be an array of bands and street entertainers.
Top tip: If you are cheering on a loved one who is taking part, you can track them via the Virgin Money London Marathon website using their unique runner number.
Fun fact: The London Marathon has raised over £716 million for charity in 34 years.
by ellie
The Science Museum is a great day out for adults and children of all ages. The Science Museum’s collections form an enduring record of scientific, technological and medical change since the eighteenth century.
Top tip: Take a visit to the museum’s IMAX theatre to see one of their stunning science films.
Fun fact: The Science Museum and its neighbour, The V&A, were originally known as the South Kensington Museum before they were separated.
by ellie
The O2 Arena, which was once known as the Millennium Dome, is the world’s busiest music arena. Concerts, theatre shows and sporting events take place at the arena throughout the year.
As well as a performance arena, The O2 is home to a cinema, bowling alley, a variety of bars and restaurants, a nightclub and museum. You can now even walk over the O2 with it’s ‘Up at The O2’ attraction.
Top tip: If you would just like to visit The O2 Arena, try and avoid days that events are running as this will mean the restaurants and attractions will be less busy.
Fun fact: The O2 Arena has a capacity of 20,000 people.
Georgian House Hotel,
35-39 St George’s Drive,
London, United Kingdom,
SW1V 4DG
