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Harry Potter Tour and London magic

Warner Bros. Studio has prepared unbelievable surprise for Harry Potter fans, a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes where it all began and immense yourself into the world of wizards and Muggles. Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – the Making of Harry Potter reveals the secrets of Harry Potter films and how the magic was created. You will have incredible chance to see the memorable sets, cast costumes and iconic props, as well as get to know the facts about special effects and animatronics that brought magical creatures to life. Here you can find such precious legendary objects and decorations as Harry` s Nimbus 2000 and Firebolt, Hagrid` s motorbike, Sorting Hat and many others. You will also witness never-seen-before video pieces, revealing the secrets of magic making.

The tickets are at affordable price, £28.00 per adult; you can also get concessions for children, family or group tickets. However, if you are visiting London, you can use the opportunity to see some of the locations where Harry Potter was filmed and experience the magical scenes for free. Here is the list of the most outstanding scenery: Kings Cross Station and St Pancras Railway Station, Millennium Bridge, London Zoo in Regents Park – the Reptile House, Australia House on Strand – Gringotts Bank interior, Great Scotland Yard – Ministry of Magic, Leadenhall Market, Borough Market - Diagon Alley, London Eye, Big Ben Piccadilly Circus and Buckingham Palace – as can be seen on the background. Explore the magical world of London and Harry Potter, Short Let London wishes you to have a wicked experience!

Truly yours,

Short Let London Administration

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London`s blockbuster exhibitions

This spring 2012 London is hosting few major blockbuster exhibitions, which every Londoner and the guest of the city should try to see. Short Let London would like to bring it to your attention and overview the most thrilling shows in London.

Royal Academy of Arts presents David Hockney RA: A Bigger Picture, which exhibits new large-scale landscape works of a legendary artist David Hockney. Exposition demonstrates a 50 year period of artist work life and his exploration and depiction of landscape. To admire the works of a genius figure in modern art history Pablo Picasso, visit Tate Britain exhibition “Picasso and Modern British Art”. It brings together over 150 spectacular artworks, with over 60 stunning Picassos including sublime paintings from the most remarkable moments in his career. The show explores Spanish artist` extensive legacy and influence on British art and the acceptance of modern art in Britain. Tate Modern offers an exciting opportunity to see the works of the most influential artist of his generation Damien Hirst, starting April 2012. The works on display are his most outstanding and famous artworks – suspended animals in formaldehyde, medicine and pill cabinets, paintings made through use of butterflies, flies, spins and spots. Another must-see exhibition is Lucian Freud Portraits in the National Portrait Gallery, featuring more than 100 of Freud’s portraits from museums and private collections around the world, covering seven decades of work, some of them have never been seen before.

Short Let London (www.shortlet-london.com) recommends not missing the opportunity to see any of these exhibitions if you are in London this spring. You will get unforgettable experience of the works of the world`s greatest and most significant artist.

Warm regards,

Short Let London administration

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Valentine` s Day ideas to spend in London

Valentine`s Day is around the corner, and in this blog Short Let London will suggest some ideas about how to spend a romantic Valentine`s Day in London. There are so many interesting things to do and see in London, it is full of various restaurants where you can have a candle light dinner for two; you may visit a cinema to watch some love story classics, such places as Southbank Centre, The Round Chapel, Phoenix Cinema, The Troxy, Prince Charles Cinema, Rio Cinema are worth a visit; you might be interested to go for a night in a club or for a gig. Here, we would like to give some examples of adventurous and extravagant ways to make this Valentine`s day even more special.

London Eye offers a unique experience for couples to spend the evening in London Eye capsules, sipping champagne and admiring stunning skyline and views of the night city lights hand in hand with your honey. Before or after the champagne experience you can also go for sightseeing cruise on the river Thames and listen to fascinating live commentary.

Museum of London hosts a Pleasure garden Ball – a night of dancing, drinking and decadence, which recreates Georgian London`s pleasure garden. You will have a chance to dance with an 18<sup>th</sup> century girls` band, watch theatrical performances, design and wear your own masquerade mask. Another London attraction – Royal Observatory at National Maritime Museum is hosting an Evening with the Stars event. So book a place on a unique observing session, which includes a planetarium show and a chance to look through 18-tonne Victorian telescope at the night sky. The only disadvantage is that this event is highly dependent on the weather, and if windy our too cloudy you might not be able to see the stars, - a presentation on the telescope will be delivered instead. You might also surprise your loved ones by whispering the words of love and give them a kiss high above the night London, at Tower Bridge. The bridge will be transformed into mesmerising romantic walkways for you to enjoy the heavenly atmosphere with a glass of champagne and fine chocolate.

Make a sweet surprise for your sweethearts and attend a workshop in chocolate making for two, with a chance to take your creations with you back home. For a relaxing and pampering Valentine`s Day, take your beloved for indulgence spa session, with full body wrap, aromatherapy and massage. Whatever way is working best for you, we are here to help you spend a memorable day of love this year. Short Let London would be happy to take care of your accommodation this Valentine`s day and provide you with apartment for even more romantic atmosphere. You can rent your private apartment, which means you will never be disturbed and have a full privacy while enjoying your evening, for much more affordable price than any luxury hotel in London. Please visit www.shortlet-london.com for more information, price and availability. Love is in the air, and Short Let London wishes you a very happy Valentine`s Day! 

With love and regards,

Short Let London administration

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Newly refurbished spacious studio apartment in London

Short Let London would like to share with you its new apartments, which has been recently renovated and contains new and modern furniture. Properties are located in Kilburn Park area, which is very convenient as you would be residing close to the Central London with easy transportation links, and at the other hand you can save money by staying just at the edge of the city centre. Transport connection is also very good, as properties are situated close to the tube station, London Overground and various bus routes enabling you to get to any other London area easily and quickly by different transport means. The studio flats are fully furnished and very spacious, it is a hotel alternative for those, who are looking for budget short term accommodation, holiday rentals and self serviced apartments. Please visit www.shortlet-london.com for more information, Short Let London will be happy to provide comfortable apartment during your stay in London.