Erotica 2011
THIS ARCHIVED EVENT ENDED ON THE 22ND NOVEMBER 2009
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Sex shops are common on our streets now but the closest thing to a sex supermarket is the Erotica show at Olympia and boy is it popular. With wall to wall sex, it would be a surprise not to find men in dirty macs, and they're there, but not en masse as you might expect. Indeed, there are plenty of respectable looking sorts, happily browsing amongst the strap-ons and the lubricants as if they were soft-furnishings. With stalls ranging from tasteful art through silly gifts to costumes and whips, no matter what your tastes, you'll find plenty to titillate and amuse. And don't worry if you're averse to the more extreme offerings - the hard-core materials are tucked away so as not to offend. Erotica is certainly entertaining and, perhaps surprisingly, it has a very relaxed atmosphere. Have a laugh, meet a porn star and, hey, you might even get your Christmas shopping done early.About Olympia
Times have changed since the Olympia first flung open it doors to the public on Boxing Day 1886 for the Hippodrome Circus, with the promise of a spectacle involving 400 performers, 300 horses and six "funny" elephants. These days state-of-the-art equipment and a team of skilled in-house technical and support staff are on hand to help event organisers provide both trade and public shows that are top of their class. More about Olympia
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London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 76% off from £78
380 Kensington High Street, W148NL | 3 minutes from Erotica 2011
Though it is designed for visitors to the nearby Olympia Exhibition Centre, there are plenty of other reasons to stay at the Hilton Olympia, not least ...More
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 81% off from £33
25 Matheson Road, W14 | 7 minutes from Erotica 2011
This family friendly hotel in West Kensington is a good choice if you’re travelling on a budget. Functional and affordable, all rooms come with en-suite facilities, ...More
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 50% off from £63
16-22 Gunterstone Road, W14 | 8 minutes from Erotica 2011
The W14 Hotel London is a 3 star budget hotel located in trendy Kensington. Spanning four beautiful Victorian town houses with original features, mixed in with ...More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 24th May 2012 at 3pm-8.30pm, 25th May 2012 at 11am-7pm & 26th May 2012 at 11am-5.30pm
Olympia, Hammersmith Road, W14 | At Erotica 2011
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London > Events > Tours Dates: 1st January 2008 to 31st December 2012
Leighton House Museum, 12 Holland Park Road, Holland Park, London W14 | 8 minutes from Erotica 2011
Explore the former home of classical painter and President of the Royal Academy, Frederic, Lord Leighton, with a tour of his house on Holland Park Road. ...More
London > Events > Clubbing and Nightlife Dates: Friday 25th May 2012 - 7pm-3am
Ginglik, 1 Shepherds Bush Green, W12 | 15 minutes from Erotica 2011
Octane, DLR, Es:tereo, Oliver Yorke and Candie spin dubstep, electro and drum'n'bass....More
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
Ginglik, Club on the Green, 1 Shepherds Bush Green, London, W12 | 15 minutes from Erotica 2011
A cosy DJ bar that comes alive on Tuesday nights, with the cream of the comedy circuit. Toilet humour has never been so good as in ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Lyric Square, 2 King Street, London, W6 | 17 minutes from Erotica 2011
Frank Matcham's velvet and gilt theatre was saved from demolition - following a public outcry - by being carefully dismantled, moved from its location further down ...More
London > Entertainment > Live Music
Shepherd's Bush Green, London, W12 | 18 minutes from Erotica 2011
The Empire is, admittedly, not the most comfortable of venues - the standing area is sunk so far beneath the main stage that anyone under six ...More
Sights and Attractions near Erotica 2011
London > Attractions > Museums
12 Holland Park Road, London, Holland Park, London W14 | 8 minutes from Erotica 2011
Leighton House is one of the most opulent museums in London, and its small scale makes it easy enough to explore thoroughly in an afternoon. Located ...More
London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
Holland Park Avenue / Kensington High Street, London, Holland Park, London W8 | 10 minutes from Erotica 2011
Small, pretty park in west London. Pretty, petit Holland Park is the ideal location for those wanting to escape the clamour of the city but who don’t ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
18 Stafford Terrace, London, Kensington, London W8 | 15 minutes from Erotica 2011
For a virtually untouched and immaculately preserved slice of Victorian living, visit this delightful building. One of the only genuine Victorian townhouses remaining and virtually unchanged ...More
London > Shopping > Wine Merchants
348 Kensington High Street, London, Holland Park, London W14 | 5 minutes from Erotica 2011
Family owned independent wine merchant. Roberson's stock the largest selection of wine by the bottle in London, largely French classics...More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
73 Blythe Road, London, W14 | 8 minutes from Erotica 2011
This charming fine food pantry and cafe has a 1920s theme running through it, from the tea ladies in vintage dresses, beads, hats and ruby red ...More
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
Hammersmith Road (Olympia Exhibition Centre), London, Kensington, London W14 | At Erotica 2011
Pizza Express has become something of a London institution. Serving consistently excellent Italian pizzas quickly in pleasant unfussy surroundings, this is always a convenient and acceptable ...More
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
Olympia, Hammersmith Road, London, Kensington, London W14 | At Erotica 2011
This chain of juice bars squishes together a delightful variety of flavoursome, healthy drinks. They press fresh juice fruit right in front of you, and blend ...More
London > Restaurants > Middle Eastern restaurants
7 Hammersmith Road, London, Kensington, London W14 | 2 minutes from Erotica 2011
Middle Eastern cuisine ...More
London > Education > Arts and Drama
155 Talgarth Road, London, Hammersmith, London W14 | 10 minutes from Erotica 2011
LAMDA is among the most famous and prestigious acting schools in the world. It is very hard to be selected for a course here, but almost ...More
London > Education > English Language Courses
47 Shepherd's Bush Green, London, W12 | 16 minutes from Erotica 2011
This school teaches about 800 students from 40 different countries, offering general and exam focused English language courses for adults. Students prepare for the Cambridge exams and ...More
London > Education > Evening Classes
23 Kensington Square, London, Kensington, London W8 | 20 minutes from Erotica 2011
Evening and weekend classes in life drawing and painting, taught by tutors from the Slade School of Fine Art and the Royal Society of British Sculptors. ...More
Leisure near Erotica 2011
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Ilchester Place, London, Holland Park, London W8 | 10 minutes from Erotica 2011
Pretty, petit Holland Park is the ideal location for those wanting to escape the clamour of the city but who don't want to travel too far ...More
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
K West Hotel & Spa, Richmond Way, London, W14 | 11 minutes from Erotica 2011
Book in for some freeze-thaw action at the K Spa at the K West Hotel, an oasis of calm in a stylishly modernised former ...More
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
152 Holland Park Avenue, London, Holland Park, London W11 | 15 minutes from Erotica 2011
A plush and wonderfully relaxing health and beauty centre using the ancient Indian healing system Ayurveda. It offers a wide range of treatments including detoxification, herbal ...More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
29 North End Road, London, Hammersmith, London W14 | 4 minutes from Erotica 2011
An excellent gastropub, with a menu of truly delightful English and Mediterranean dishes. The Cumberland is the only decent pub within a mile radius, a friendly ...More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
57 Masbro Road, London, W14 | 7 minutes from Erotica 2011
Highly rated as a gastropub, The Havelock just off Brook Green is well known in these back streets of West London. Popular with the locals, last ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
23A Edwards Square, London, Kensington, London W8 | 11 minutes from Erotica 2011
If pubs were judged by their location and setting, The Scardale Tavern in Kensington would top many lists for this really is quaint London at its ...More
Nightlife near Erotica 2011
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
1 Shepherds Bush Green, London, W12 | 15 minutes from Erotica 2011
This unique club under Shepherd's Bush Green in a former public toilet has escaped a threatened closure early in 2009. Thanks to the untiring efforts of ...More
London > Nightlife > Bars
45A Goldhawk Road, London, W12 | 18 minutes from Erotica 2011
Where the Bush Bar and Grill used to be - down a dingy alley off Goldhawk Road - we now have the Green Room. Gone is ...More
Meeting venue hire near Erotica 2011
London > Business > Venue Hire
8 Addison Road, Holland Park, London, Holland Park, London W14 | 9 minutes from Erotica 2011
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Warwick Road, London, Earls Court, London SW5 | 18 minutes from Erotica 2011
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London > Business > Venue Hire
99 Kensington High Street, London, Kensington, London W8 | 20 minutes from Erotica 2011
An oasis high in the sky above Kensington High Street, the Roof Gardens comprises one and a half acres of themed gardens. These gardens surround an ...More
Olympia events
The 55th London International Antiquarian Book Fair Olympia
TIMES 24th May 2012 at 3pm-8.30pm, 25th May 2012 at 11am-7pm & 26th May 2012 at 11am-5.30pm PRICING phone for prices
Olympia International Fine Art & Antiques Fair
TIMES Various Times PRICING phone for prices
Over 150 dealers from Britain and abroad showcase their collections of antiques, jewellery, paintings, ceramics and contemporary designs.
Marketing Week LiveMarketing Week LiveHaving secured its place as the UK's premier marketing show in 2011, Marketing Week Live sees 13,000 visitors flock to the Grand Hall of Olympia. Actually a two-day event, despite the misleading name, Marketing Week Live is an industry behemoth that incorporates five different shows, focusing on their own industry niche whilst complementing each ot27th June 2012Thursday 28th June 2012
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VENUE Olympia
Having secured its place as the UK's premier marketing show in 2011, Marketing Week Live sees 13,000 visitors flock to the Grand Hall of Olympia. Actually a two-day event, despite the misleading name, Marketing Week Live is an industry behemoth that incorporates five different shows, focusing on their own industry niche whilst complementing each ot... More about this event
The 50+ ShowThe 50+ ShowSo life begins at 40? Not according to the 50+ Show! Formerly known as the Retirement Show, this event is aimed at anyone who's reached the big 5-0 and is looking to enjoy every day going forward as much as the last. For two days London Olympia will be full of activities aimed at appealing to visitors; covering possible holiday destinations, health12th July 2012Saturday 14th July 2012
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TIMES 12th July, 13th July and 14th July 2012 PRICING See website
So life begins at 40? Not according to the 50+ Show! Formerly known as the Retirement Show, this event is aimed at anyone who's reached the big 5-0 and is looking to enjoy every day going forward as much as the last. For two days London Olympia will be full of activities aimed at appealing to visitors; covering possible holiday destinations, health... More about this event
The Great British Beer FestivalThe Great British Beer FestivalOver 66,000 people flock to this massive celebration of our national drink, which features over 700 real ales, ciders, perries and beers from around the world. Although the Great British Beer Festival sounds like a fun event - and it can be - don't be surprised to see a lot of very serious faces and concentration; some real ale experts are genuine7th August 2012Saturday 11th August 2012
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VENUE Olympia
Over 66,000 people flock to this massive celebration of our national drink, which features over 700 real ales, ciders, perries and beers from around the world. Although the Great British Beer Festival sounds like a fun event - and it can be - don't be surprised to see a lot of very serious faces and concentration; some real ale experts are genuine... More about this event
Ad:Tech LondonAd:Tech LondonAd:Tech London is a chance for the online marketing and advertising community to gather and reveal the stats and latest trends in the digital world, share tips and address the challenges currently posed to the industry. It's an ideal opportunity for publishers, advertisers, marketers and business owners to learn how to use the power of digital to i19th September 2012Thursday 20th September 2012
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TIMES Wednesday 19th September and Thursday 20th September 2012 PRICING £495 for one day; £795 for both days
Ad:Tech London is a chance for the online marketing and advertising community to gather and reveal the stats and latest trends in the digital world, share tips and address the challenges currently posed to the industry. It's an ideal opportunity for publishers, advertisers, marketers and business owners to learn how to use the power of digital to i... More about this event
The Yoga ShowThe Yoga ShowThere is a bewildering variety of yoga disciplines covered at The Yoga Show, from gentle meditation techniques to tie-yourself-in-knots gymnastic contortions. As well as yoga sessions there are Ayurvedic therapies, dietary advice and stalls selling everything from chemical-free yoga mats to three-week meditation holidays. The workshops really are w26th October 2012Sunday 28th October 2012
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TIMES 26th October, 27th October and 28th October 2012 PRICING Tbc
There is a bewildering variety of yoga disciplines covered at The Yoga Show, from gentle meditation techniques to tie-yourself-in-knots gymnastic contortions. As well as yoga sessions there are Ayurvedic therapies, dietary advice and stalls selling everything from chemical-free yoga mats to three-week meditation holidays. The workshops really are w... More about this event
Spirit of Christmas FairSpirit of Christmas FairGet all your Christmas shopping done under one roof at Olympia - and get it out of the way more than a month before Santa gets here. Backed by House & Garden magazine, the Spirit of Christmas Fair is an annual fixture in the seasonal London calendar and one that thousands of shoppers have come to rely on as part of their pre-Christmas preparation. 30th October 2012Sunday 4th November 2012
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TIMES 30th Oct to 4th Nov 2012 PRICING £10.50-£20.50
Get all your Christmas shopping done under one roof at Olympia - and get it out of the way more than a month before Santa gets here. Backed by House & Garden magazine, the Spirit of Christmas Fair is an annual fixture in the seasonal London calendar and one that thousands of shoppers have come to rely on as part of their pre-Christmas preparation. ... More about this event
MasterChef LiveMasterChef LiveTaking the television show out of your living room and onto the stage, MasterChef Live returns for 2012. The show’s presenters, John Torode and Gregg Wallace, will be taking centre stage alongside previous favourites and winners. Contestants will prove their cooking skills with live culinary competitions in the Chef’s Theatre, plus Michel Roux 9th November 2012Sunday 11th November 2012
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TIMES 9th November, 10th November and 11th November 2012 PRICING General: £20.50, Seat in Chefs' Theatre: £27.50, VIP:£95, After 1pm: £10.50
Taking the television show out of your living room and onto the stage, MasterChef Live returns for 2012. The show’s presenters, John Torode and Gregg Wallace, will be taking centre stage alongside previous favourites and winners. Contestants will prove their cooking skills with live culinary competitions in the Chef’s Theatre, plus Michel Roux ... More about this event
BBC Good Food Show
TIMES 9th November, 10th November and 11th November 2012 PRICING £20, concs £18, child £10.50, under 5s Free
Bringing a host of TV programmes to life including the Great British Bake Off, Saturday Kitchen and MasterChef: The Professionals. Plus, local and seasonal produce in the Producers' Village, handpicked selection of London's best eateries in the Restaurant Experience, MasterChef Skills Pod featuring finalists from this year's TV Show and our Drinks
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