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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, or politely applauding the stage shows (which this year include offerings from burlesque star Dita von Teese).
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 on the sexual pallette - 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. |
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Event Near Erotica 2006 |
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| London Event |
| London International Horse Show 2009 |
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Olympia,
Hammersmith Road,
W14
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0 minutes distance from Erotica 2006
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| London Event |
| Jack and the Beanstalk |
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Lyric Hammersmith,
2
King Street,
W6
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17 minutes distance from Erotica 2006
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Hotels Near Erotica 2006 |
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| London Hotels |
| Hilton Olympia |
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380
Kensington High Street,
London,
W148NL
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3 minutes distance from Erotica 2006
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| 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 ...More...
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| London Hotels |
| K West Hotel & Spa |
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Richmond Way,
W14
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11 minutes distance from Erotica 2006
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| K West oozes luxury – its sleek design runs from the striking exterior to the rooms’ understated sophistication to the spa’s calm coolness. With K ...More...
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Sights and Attractions Near Erotica 2006 |
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Leighton House Museum |
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12
Holland Park Road,
Kensington,
London,
W14
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8 minutes distance from Erotica 2006
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| NOTE: The museum closed on 31 October 2008 and is due to reopen in April 2010.Leighton House is one of the most opulent museums in ...More...
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Maggie & Rose |
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58
Pembroke Road,
Kensington,
London,
W8
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10 minutes distance from Erotica 2006
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| A members club for kids, it could only be in Kensington and Chelsea. Classes taking place throughout the day, Monday to Friday, include mini musicians ...More...
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Shopping Near Erotica 2006 |
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| London Shopping |
| Boomerang |
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69
Blythe Road,
W14
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8 minutes distance from Erotica 2006
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| Crammed with baby goodies, this is the number one stop for mothers-to-be. With a plethora of eye-catching babygros and vests you’ll have a well-dressed ...More...
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| London Shopping |
| Betty Blythe |
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73
Blythe Road,
W14
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8 minutes distance from Erotica 2006
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| 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 ...More...
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Restaurants Near Erotica 2006 |
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| London Restaurants |
| Cumberland Arms |
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29
North End Road,
Hammersmith,
London,
W14
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4 minutes distance from Erotica 2006
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| 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 ...More...
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| London Restaurants |
| The Havelock Tavern |
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57
Masbro Road,
W14
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7 minutes distance from Erotica 2006
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| 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, ...More...
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Education Near Erotica 2006 |
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| London Education |
| London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art |
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155
Talgarth Road,
Hammersmith,
London,
W14
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10 minutes distance from Erotica 2006
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| 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 ...More...
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Leisure Near Erotica 2006 |
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| London Leisure |
| Holland Park |
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Holland Park Avenue / Kensington High Street,
Kensington,
London,
W8
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10 minutes distance from Erotica 2006
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| 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 ...More...
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| London Leisure |
| Holland Park |
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Ilchester Place,
Kensington,
London,
W8
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10 minutes distance from Erotica 2006
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Pubs Near Erotica 2006 |
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| London Pubs |
| The Scarsdale |
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23A
Edwards Square,
Kensington,
London,
W8
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11 minutes distance from Erotica 2006
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| 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 ...More...
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| London Pubs |
| The Priory |
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58
Milson Road,
Hammersmith,
London,
W14
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5 minutes distance from Erotica 2006
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| One of four West London bars owned by Jordan Swinscoe and marketed under the House Bars name, Priory House is a Mediterranean tapas restaurant in ...More...
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Business Near Erotica 2006 |
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| London Business |
| Regus London Kensington Olympia |
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Crown House,
72
Hammersmith Rd,
Hammersmith,
London,
W14
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5 minutes distance from Erotica 2006
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