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Another great West End hotel worth paying a trip to is St Martins Lane. This one was famously designed by Philipp Starck and it has a really brilliant restaurant – Asia de Cuba. Its bar, Light Bar, is where all the beautiful people hang out and the basement houses an exclusive private members club (Bungalow 8).]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19679 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6831 In the summer especially there are often good free events in the small parks that are dotted around, such as concerts on Friday evenings, and films sometimes on Saturdays.

If you're coming with children then combine your visit with Mudchute City Farm down in the Isle of Dogs. It has cows, goats and guinea pigs, plus a riding school.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6831 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3383 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3383 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3367
PS. This review may be a tad biased, coming from an Arsenal fan, but even a non-football fan will enjoy the matchday atmosphere. My wife can attest to that!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3367 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3217
In December it plays host to Spitalfields Winter Festival. There seem to be many musical treats in store from 12-21 December, from choral classics, via medieval music, to a community carol service. Some concerts are free.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3217 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3215 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3215 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3214 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3214 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/800 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/800 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/797 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/797 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/788 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/788 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/785 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/785 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8982
The Natural History Museum is wonderful before you enter it, a beautiful example of Victorian extravagance. Plenty to see and do, especially the dinosaurs; be warned though, the animatronic T Rex is very real and great for scaring small children! There's a decent little coffee shop, although it was a bit disturbing eating chocolate cake sat next to Chi Chi the Panda!

The Science Museum is more modern, although the exhibits go back some way. All kids will love the 'Launchpad' area in the basement, all hands on, noisy, messy and great fun. The Deep Blue Cafe does a decent lunch as well.

Both museums have regular exhibitions as well, although these will have an entry charge; usually well worth it though. There is also an Imax Cinema in the Science Museum, any of the underwater or outer space movies are good value.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8982 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3240 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3240 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/557 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/557