For decades England’s capital has been the launch pad for new ideas and trends. It’s a creative hub where there is always something new to do and see. If it happens, it happens in London first. Hotels, venues, restaurants and attractions constantly update, improve and refresh their offering, so no matter how many times you visit, there’s always something different to explore. Here are just some of the new things you’ll discover in London this year.
Switch House at the Tate Modern
Tate Modern has seen the addition of a dramatic new building to the south side of the iconic riverside gallery. It includes 16 varied and flexible spaces suitable for anything from intimate parties to receptions up to 1,500. In addition, The Tanks provide the world’s first museum space dedicated to live performance art.
A jewel in the heart of busy London! This exclusive venue, located a short distance from Liverpool Street Station, has been extensively refurbished and can accommodate up to 150 guests for private events.
Landing Forty Two at The Leadenhall Building, popularly known as The Cheesegrater, is London’s highest dedicated event space. Located high above street level in the heart of the City's financial district and served by the fastest scenic lifts in Europe, the venue offers spectacular views of many of London's major landmarks from its triple aspect floor to ceiling windows.
Four Seasons at Ten Trinity Square
Built a century ago with its great tower and a grand Portland stone rotunda, the existing structure of Ten Trinity Square is being comprehensively and meticulously restored and has been re-opened as a new Four Seasons. Located next to The Tower of London, this Grade II listed building, will offer 100 rooms, restaurants, bars and a spa.
Famous for the restaurant chain and popular with A-list celebrities, Nobu will open its first European hotel in London later this year. The five storey, 156 bedroom, Nobu Hotel Shoreditch will have an angular glass design with concrete balconies and steel beams. The restaurant, set over three floors, will be the hub of the resort, showcasing a menu developed by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, exclusively for the hotel.
The Great Scotland Yard
The original Scotland Yard headquarters is being transformed into a luxury hotel, with 236 rooms. The historic address, which was rebuilt in 1910, was where investigations into the likes of Jack the Ripper were centred. Undergoing a sensitive conversion it will maintain the principle elements of the original building.
D&D London has opened the German Gymnasium, one of London’s largest restaurants. The former home to the German Gymnastics Society has been redeveloped to create a ground floor 150 cover brasserie and bar with outdoor terraces. There is also a smaller restaurant and private dining area on a mezzanine level.
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Andrew Swanston
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