Thursday, 16 August 2012

Reach for the Stars!


If you’ve always wanted to get dolled up and rub shoulders with some of the A list celebrities and thought you’d need to fly to Beverly Hills for the chance then look no further. London is the place to be seen and all the celebs know that, so travel away from the country and harbour side of Bristol to London and catch a glimpse of the stars. Famous people from all over the world either live in London or have a London base they can call home. In fact, all the districts of London can boast of at least one celebrity or famous person that has lived in their midst at one point in time; from the A list echelons of Hampstead and Primrose Hill to D and E list stars keeping it real in Brixton and Hackney!


However, the exclusive districts such as Kensington, Chelsea, Hampstead and Highgate can lay claim to having more famous residents than anywhere else in the big city

Try shopping in central London in small exclusive boutiques that may seem overpriced, or mooch around well know stores such as Harrods, Selfridges or Hamleys. If you don’t get to spot any in the day, they’re sure to be out in the evening. Have a drink at The Bar at The Dorchester Hotel situated in Park Lane, it is a comfortable and indulgent venue filled with a crowd of familiar faces from the glossy magazines. Head to Aura in Mayfair where celebrated guests include Christina Aguilera, U2, Janet Jackson, Flavio Briatore, Billy Zane, Naomi Campbell and Kelis amongst many more. You’re sure to spot a ‘somebody’ there! Book a table at the Ivy - a famous restaurant in Covent Garden and you will certainly be in the company of many showbiz stars, including those from the world of popular music

No trip to London star spotting would be complete without having a glimpse of the Royals, they are famous all over the world, people travel from as far as New Zealand to visit the royal family. From London to Windsor will only take an hour and cost less than £10, and if you take advantage of the combined entrance ticket to Windsor Castle, you could save money and get to see the Royal Residence. The beauty is that you need not miss out of a night out celebrity spotting as Windsor is so close you can spend the day there and be back to mingle with the famous figures in one of London’s stylish bars or restaurants

If despite all the effort you are unfortunate in finding the big names, then don’t despair, there’s one place that will not let you down, the famous Madam Tussands! You will not only get to see the stars there, but also take photographs with them to add to your scrapbook. If you travel from Winchester to London, or from any other city, you will be able to claim a 2FOR1 offer and make huge savings on the entrance fare. Print the voucher online or pick up a leaflet from your nearest train station and get your claim to fame!