With the release of her new album MDNA, Madonna is set to take London by storm when she performs on 17th July 2012. This is a chance to see Madonna open-air, as the concert is booked to take place at the world renowned Hyde Park.
Madonna’s new album is already number one, and was the most sold album pre-release in itunes history. Her songs are supposedly a reflection of her feelings for ex-husband Guy Ritchie. Madonna’s tactic of dealing with a heavily publicised divorce through music has been identified as the epitome of the strength of modern women. The cleverly named MDNA allows fans to see Madonna at a new personal level, away from the glitz and glamour of fame, stripped bare to reveal an emotional rollercoaster. Many fans will have already bought the album and will relate to the raw feelings evident in her self-written lyrics. The Hyde Park gig will be an extraordinary opportunity for life-long fans to see Madonna in this new light. It is thought that gig attendees will see a performance they will never forget and one which they can really relate to. Madonna will of course perform her new single “Give Me All Your Luvin’” which features Nikki Minaj and MIA.
Apart from seeing a performance of her new album, Madonna will also reignite her classic numbers in the hearts of her fans. The Material Girl is well known for her iconic stance on the stage, laying claim to over twenty years of success in the limelight.
Grab the chance of a lifetime and book tickets to see Madonna in Hyde Park, London! If you plan to visit the capital city for this momentous event, you’ll be looking for somewhere to say. Why not book a London holiday apartment for you and all your friends and enjoy complete privacy and great facilities? If you visit the London page on the Serviced City Pads website you can see the wide range of London serviced apartments that could be ideal for your visit. You can make an enquiry for your dates by sending an enquiry through the website, or by calling 0844 335 8866 to speak to a member of our reservations team.

When you think about London many things spring to mind. The Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, The Millennium Stadium, The Gherkin and Buckingham Palace are just some of London’s famous monuments. When you venture into the capital city for a day of cultural visiting, do you ever feel like you don’t have enough time to see it all? The city is jam-packed full of tourists, day in, day out, and so it can be difficult to get around everything you really want to see. But, do not fear! EDF Energy’s London Eye is an innovative way to see London from a bird’s eye view.
You can spy the London skyline from the wheel and view all the iconic buildings of the British capital city. The wheel moves slowly, so you need not worry about a fear of rides. It takes around half an hour to make a full loop of the eye, leaving you with plenty of time to take in the captivating views from up above.
From April-June the London Eye is open from 10am-9pm, so you have enough time to make a trip down to the wheel to fit in with any other plans you might have. There are private pods ready for hire, so if you’re visiting London for a special event, it’s possible to have a private party whilst looking out over London.
If you’re going to make a sightseeing tour of London, the London Eye is a must-do which will make the sights of London that much more spectacular!
After your day in London’s busy centre, you’ll want somewhere to relax so you’re raring to go for another fabulous day in Britain’s capital. Booking a London holiday apartment is a great idea; excellent facilities, comfortable beds and privacy are all reasons to give it a try. The typical serviced apartment has a living and dining area, as well as a kitchen where you can prepare your own meals. You can see the variety of London serviced apartments available through Serviced City Pads by visiting our website. If you are interested in finding a serviced apartment for your trip to London, then contact us either by enquiring through the website or by calling our reservations team on 0844 335 8866.

The utterly outstanding musical The Lion King is still wowing audiences after 13 years at the Lyceum Theatre in London. This stunning theatrical adaptation of the Disney film does nothing but bring The Lion King closer to your heart.
The end results of the tireless efforts of The Lion King’s special effects team are simply spectacular. The stage sets the African Plains perfectly to give the feeling that the audience is really getting a glimpse into the Serengeti Plains of Africa. Costume design has reached new levels of excellence in The Lion King, headdresses, body paint and vibrant colours are used to bring the African scene really to life.
The songs written by Elton John for the 1994 Disney film are performed in the musical to great effect. You will catch such classics as The Circle of Life and Hakuna Matata which will bring back childhood memories for adults and make the magic begin for children. Even if you usually hate musicals, The Lion King’s heartfelt musical performances will leave you with your feet tapping and your head bopping.
In case you missed the 1994 feature film, the story of The Lion King focuses on Simba, the heir to the throne of Pride Rock. His Uncle Scar sets out to ruin Simba and his father and make himself King of Pride Rock. After the death of his father Mufasa, Simba runs away from Pride Rock. He then meets the lovable Timon and Puumba! This hilarious double act help Simba face his fears and teach him a thing or two along the way.
If The Lion King sounds like your kind of thing, why not get the whole family involved and book a weekend show? If you make the trip to London to see this fabulous production, book a London serviced apartment for everyone to stay in. Having a quiet and private London holiday apartment really pays off if you want a calm and relaxing sleep to finish off a fun yet frantic night. To see the kind of options available, visit the London city page on the Serviced City Pads website.

The Teenage Cancer Trust Comedy Night made audiences cackle at its hilarious comedic line up. The night took place on 2nd April at the Royal Albert Hall. Big comedic names like Jimmy Carr, Dave Spikey and Allan Davies are just some of those who graced the stage. The entire night was hosted by the public’s favourite Northern funny man, Jason Manford.
As well as enjoying a spectacular night of laughs, attendees were also part of a charity fundraising event by The Teenage Cancer Trust. This is an extremely worthwhile cause which raises money to make young people with cancer live life to the fullest. A percentage of the profits of ticket sales will go to the charity so it can continue doing the great work it does. The Teenage Cancer Trust sets up specialist units where all care is directed at helping young people to give teenagers the chance to come to terms with their conditions whilst continuing to do everyday things a teenager might enjoy. The outstanding work of The Teenage Cancer Trust is something you can support, whilst also having a big giggle, by attending events like the Comedy Night. What better place to enjoy this fantastic event than London’s historic Royal Albert Hall? The venue can hold up to 5,500 people so sitting amongst that many people having a hoot will have been an experience in itself. If you weren’t able to attend this event this time around, you definitely should next time around.
If you’re going to make a trip to any events like this in London in the future, plan sensibly and book a London serviced apartment today! Here at Serviced City Pads we have a range of London apartment hotels that are a great choice for visitors to the city looking for more space and comfort than the usual hotel room.

Serviced apartments in London are available for the night that The Used will be playing the O2 Academy. The band are currently touring their fifth studio album “Vulnerable” (released this year) and will be in the UK this April. On Friday 27th April 2012, The Used will play the O2 Academy Islington in what should be an incredible night for all their fans in the UK.

The Used were formed in Orem, Utah in 2001 and released their self-titled debut album “The Used” in 2002. The album contained four singles, including the hit single “The Taste of Ink”, and catapulted the band to stardom. They toured the globe gaining fans everywhere they went. The band released their eagerly anticipated second album “In Love and Death” in 2004, which was similarly successful with singles like “Take It Away” and “All That I’ve Got”. Since then, The Used have continued to tour and release new music, with “Lies For the Liars” and “Artwork”, and now this year’s new release “Vulnerable”. If you are a fan of the band and have a ticket for the London show it will be a great chance to see their new material live, as well as all their greatest hits so far.

If you will be travelling to London to see The Used and will be requiring accommodation, have you considered staying in a London serviced apartment? Serviced apartments London are a great option for visitors to the city, particularly when compared with the normal hotel option. The typical serviced apartment has the usual bedroom(s) and bathroom(s) but also has a living and dining area and a kitchen where you can prepare your own meals. Serviced apartments can be a home away from home for visitors to London.

If you would like to find out more about serviced apartments in London, then call our reservations team on 0844 335 8866 and we will help you to find the best options. You can also send us your enquiry through the Serviced City Pads website.

Peter Andre will be coming to the O2 Arena this December as part of his UK tour. The pop singer and reality show star will be performing in London’s O2 Arena on the 4th December 2012 as one of the dates on his 22 date tour of the UK. Peter Andre is one of the biggest names in pop. After his appearance on “I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here” Andre’s career was revitalised. He has released two hit albums since then, with “Revelation” (2009) and “Accelerate” (2010) and has toured the UK to play for his loyal fanbase. His next UK tour should be an amazing experience for his fans, and the London show in particular should be special. If you haven’t already got a ticket to see Peter Andre at the O2 Arena then you should grab one as soon as possible as they are in high demand.

If you will be coming to London to see Peter Andre perform live and require accommodation for the night, you should definitely consider staying in a London serviced apartment. More and more visitors to the capital are staying in London apartments as they are able to offer more space and comfort than the usual hotel option. With most serviced apartments having a kitchen and living and dining area, they can be a home away from home. You can see the options available by visiting the London page of our website.

If you would like more information about serviced apartments in London, then contact us here at Serviced City Pads. You can call our reservations team on 0844 335 8866, or you can send us your enquiry through the Serviced City Pads website.

London serviced apartments are still available for anyone travelling to the capital to see The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe play being performed in Kensington Gardens. The 1950 novel The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe is one of the most beloved children’s books; it has been translated into 47 different languages and has spawned a major motion picture franchise.

From 8th May – 9th September 2012 you will be able to see the characters from C. S. Lewis’ classic tale brought to life at the threesixty Theatre in Kensington Gardens, one of the most beautiful locations in London. The show will feature some stunning special effects, and will take place in a theatre tent that will make audiences feel closer to the action. The show promises to be an incredible experience for all the family as Peter, Lucy, Edmund and Susan travel through the wardrobe into the magical world of Narnia.

If you will be coming to London this summer, London holiday apartments are available across the capital. Serviced apartments are an increasingly popular option for visitors to London as they can offer much more room at competitive prices. With the typical serviced apartment having a kitchen and living and dining area as well as the usual bedroom(s) and bathroom(s), they are a home away from home for anyone travelling around the UK. If you would like to find out more about serviced accommodation in London for this summer, then contact us here at Serviced City Pads. You can call us on 0844 335 8866 to speak to a member of our reservations team or you can send us your enquiry through the website.

Serviced apartments are still available in London for the London Marathon that will take place on Sunday 22nd April 2012. At Serviced City Pads we have a range of serviced apartments in London available through our website. Serviced apartments are a great alternative option to hotels as they can provide much more space and comfort and at similar prices. More and more people are turning to serviced apartments as their first choice for accommodation when visiting London and there are a many different apartments available across the city. If you will be travelling to the capital for the marathon then London apartments could be the ideal option for your visit.

The London Marathon is one of the most famous sporting events in the world, which sees runners take on a 26.2 mile route through the heart of the city. Established in 1981, the Marathon is a gruelling test for the world’s top athletes, however it is also an opportunity for the average person to test their mettle. Arguably the best thing about the London Marathon is the amount of money that it raises for charity – it holds the record of being the largest annual fund raising event in the world. It has been estimated that since 1981 the London Marathon has managed to raise over £450,000,000.00 for charity. The marathon has it all from the best athletes in the world pushing themselves to the limit, to the casual runner raising a few quid for their favourite charity and perhaps wearing fancy dress. The London Marathon is a great day for spectators and participants alike.

If you will be coming to London for the marathon and want to find a London serviced apartment for your stay, then why not get in touch with us here at Serviced City Pads? You can send us your enquiry through the website or you can call our reservations team on 0844 335 8866.

The dust has settled on another year and another season of The X Factor. However, though the show is now over, the annual X Factor Live tour is set to start soon. The main contestants from X Factor 2011 will be touring the UK giving fans a chance to see them live. The X Factor Live tour will be in London at Wembley Arena for 2 nights on the 3rd and 4th March 2012. If you will be travelling to see the show, London serviced apartments are still available for these dates.

The X Factor is always entertaining and last year was no exception! There was the excitement of the new judges Gary Barlow, Tulisa, and Kelly Rowland (with Louis Walsh the only familiar face). The contest was not without controversy – the Misha B bullying allegations aired on the show by Tulisa and Louis, Frankie Cocozza and his “rock and roll” behaviour – but it ultimately came down to a final between Amelia Lily, Marcus Collins, and Little Mix. The victory of girl group Little Mix was an X Factor landmark as this was the first time that a girl group had won the competition. Now, if you want to see Little Mix and the other contestants such as Janet Devlin, Craig Colton, or Misha B live, you can come to the X Factor Live shows at Wembley Arena.

Serviced apartments in London are available for anyone travelling to see the show and who might require accommodation. Apartments in London can be viewed on the London city page of the Serviced City Pads website. If you would like to find out more about a London serviced apartment or what options are available to you for your London visit, then why not call our reservations team on 0844 335 8866, or send us your enquiry through our website?

Come November 12^th 2011 the Lord Mayor’s show will return to the streets of central London to see in the reign of the latest Mayor of the City of London. The Lord Mayor is not to be confused with the Mayor of London. The Lord Mayor is appointed every year and outlandish public parade that is made of his inauguration reflects the fact that this was once one of the most prominent offices in England. The Mayor of London, which has only existed since 2000, is an entirely different role and represents the Greater London Authority. For anyone heading down to London for the event, why not try a serviced apartment as your choice of London accommodation? Serviced City Pads have a wide selection of serviced apartments to choose from so why not get in touch and see what can be offered.

The event itself has been running for hundreds of years dating back to 1535 and consists of an elaborate street parade as the Mayor travels from the City of London to the Royal Courts of Justice where he or she swears their allegiance to the crown. The show is quite unique in that the procession is actually longer than the route, so the head of the procession will arrive at the destination before the tail has even began. Personally that seems like poor planning and pushing the limits of the duration and entertainment value of the procession. Either make a longer route if you want to make the procession bigger or reduce the amount of people and floats in the procession. 3 miles long and with around 6000 participants, surely some would be happy to stay watching on the tele (BBC One now run a special show that follows the procession so if you can’t be bothered to get down to London yourself then you can watch it in the comfort of your own home. Or you could get a London serviced apartment and watch it from the comfort of the lounge in the apartment.)

It all began in 1213 when King John (same one from Robin Hood? I’m not historian) awarded the City of London the right to choose its own Mayor. The one condition was that the Mayor has to swear his allegiance to the crown every year by travelling up river to Westminster. That way there would be no sneakiness. These days the Mayor no longer travels by boat, or by horse. However don’t get carried away, he also does not rock up in a F40 or DB9, nor does he drive his hybrid car or cycle down London’s many safe and inviting cycle routes. He travels in a big coach thing with lots or pretty designs and colours so as you know he’s important. He is accompanied by military displays, marching bands, acrobats, dancers, displays of wealth and charity and symbols of London’s ancient strength and resolve.

The show always takes place on the 2^nd Saturday of November which this year is on the 12^th. If you’re heading down to London to view this spectacular spectacle, then you will surely be looking for some London accommodation for your stay. If you’ve never tried them before, then have a go in a serviced apartment whilst you are staying in London. You get the use of a whole apartment for your stay so you’re not trapped in the 4 walls of a London hotel. Also the nature of the accommodation is that they are self-catering apartments so you can eat what you want, when you want instead of being stuck eating in expensive restaurants.