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Classical music, rock, pop and jazz, sporting events, galas, banquets and balls and the world-famous Proms series all take place within the Royal Albert Hall's iconic oval walls. One of London's most versatile venues, it is a favourite of performers from Jose Carreras to Kylie Minogue. The Hall also plays host to the Seniors' tennis circuit. The likes of Becker and McEnroe can be seen bouncing balls off the famous mushrooms on the ceiling. The brainchild of Prince Albert, inspired by the success of the Great Exhibition, the hall first opened in 1871, ten years after the Prince's death. Heavily influenced by ancient amphitheatres and notions of the 'Empire and the arts, the oval structure's terracotta walls are decorated on the outside with a frieze dedicated to "The Triumph of Arts and Sciences". Gas lighting, poor acoustics and old pipe organs have been replaced over the years and the awe-inspiring venue now exists as a testimony to both the architectural and aesthetic achievements of the past and the technological developments of the present - it now features the largest pipe organ in the British Isles. A Grade I listed building, the hall has a capacity of over 5000 and is most consistently packed out during the summer when the Promenade concerts take over. First held here in 1941 when their original venue - the Queen's Hall - was bombed, the Proms remain fantastically popular.
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| London Event |
| AEGON Masters Tennis 2009 |
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Kensington Gore, ,
London,
SW7
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0 minutes distance from Royal Albert Hall
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| The highlight of the seniors' tennis circuit is definitely this Masters Tennis event at the Royal Albert Hall, which John McEnroe once described as "our ...More...
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| Carols by Candlelight |
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Kensington Gore, ,
Westminster,
London,
SW7
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0 minutes distance from Royal Albert Hall
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| The climax of the Royal Albert Hall's Christmas carols programme is this dimly lit traditional Christmas celebration, Carols by Candlelight, mixing sing-a-long carols with readings ...More...
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| London Hotels |
| The Gore |
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190
Queen's Gate,
London,
SW7
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3 minutes distance from Royal Albert Hall
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| A mellow, off-the-wall charm is the key to the success of this pleasantly eccentric boutique hotel located between the Royal Albert Hall and Harrod's, and ...More...
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| London Hotels |
| NH Harrington Hall |
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5-25
Harrington Gardens,
SW7
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6 minutes distance from Royal Albert Hall
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| NH Harrington Hall is located in the heart of London’s exclusive Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The hotel is ideally located only two minutes’ ...More...
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| London Event |
| The Darwin Centre |
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Natural History Museum,
Cromwell Road,
SW7
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8 minutes distance from Royal Albert Hall
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| The unveiling of the cocoon at the heart of the Darwin Centre at the Natural History Museum on 15th September is a significant milestone for ...More...
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| London Event |
| Veoila Wildlife Photographer of the Year |
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Natural History Museum,
Cromwell Road,
SW7
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8 minutes distance from Royal Albert Hall
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| Some photographers wait for weeks in order to catch that one great action shot, others have simply seen an opportunity, grabbed a camera and produced ...More...
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Royal College of Art |
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Kensington Gore,
South Kensington,
London,
SW7
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1 minutes distance from Royal Albert Hall
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| The Royal College of Art has a lively programme of exhibitions featuring the work of its postgraduate students. In a further bid to promote artistic ...More...
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| Albert Memorial |
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Kensington Gardens,
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Princes Square,
South Kensington,
London,
W2
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2 minutes distance from Royal Albert Hall
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| This 180ft Victorian bronze gilt statue in Kensington Gardens is a tribute to Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert, and was erected following his death through ...More...
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| London Shopping |
| Little Stinkies |
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Victoria Grove,
Kensington,
London,
W8
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8 minutes distance from Royal Albert Hall
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| Don’t let the name put you off. It’s an incredibly pretty shop in one of the more sweet-smelling parts of London. Famous for ...More...
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| London Shopping |
| La Cave a Fromage |
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24-25
Cromwell Place,
South Kensington,
London,
SW7
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11 minutes distance from Royal Albert Hall
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| In true French style, this chic cheese shop piles its wares high and stinking, with no fridges, or glass barriers to stop customers getting in ...More...
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| London Restaurants |
| L'Etranger |
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Gloucester Road,
Kensington,
London,
SW7
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8 minutes distance from Royal Albert Hall
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| Marrying the French traditions acquired whilst studying under triple Michelin-starred Pierre Gagnaire with the best elements of Indochinese cooking, L'Etranger's Executive Chef, Jerome Tauvron, has ...More...
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| Launceston Place |
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1A
Launceston Place,
Kensington,
London,
W8
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9 minutes distance from Royal Albert Hall
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| Part of the D & D group of restaurants (formerly Conran's empire), Launceston Place has been given a new impetus thanks to the appointment of ...More...
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| London Education |
| Royal College of Art |
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Kensington Gore,
South Kensington,
London,
SW7
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1 minutes distance from Royal Albert Hall
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| This is one of London's most prestigious art colleges and the world's only wholly postgraduate university of art and design. You will need at least ...More...
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| London Education |
| The London School of Painting and Drawing |
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Kensington Square,
Kensington,
London,
W8
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14 minutes distance from Royal Albert Hall
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| London Leisure |
| London Archers |
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Perks Field,
Kensington Palace,
Kensington,
London,
W8
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12 minutes distance from Royal Albert Hall
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| An excellent members archery club that shoots in the grounds of Kensington Palace in summer and in Pimlico in winter. Archery is a totally satisfying ...More...
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| London Leisure |
| G-Spa |
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63-81
Pelham Street,
South Kensington,
London,
SW7
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14 minutes distance from Royal Albert Hall
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| London Nightlife |
| Boujis |
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43
Thurloe Street,
South Kensington,
London,
SW7
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11 minutes distance from Royal Albert Hall
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| Private members club with a regular pack of paparazzi parked outside waiting for royals to exit after one too many vodka red bulls. Its popularity ...More...
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