Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre Transforms to a Mythical Forest

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Credit: The Royal Parks Mesmerizing music in the middle of a forest? It seems enchanting as it sounds,  doesn’t it? Include a classic Shakespearean comedy and the new music setting  from Charlie Fink, and you will surely be enthralled by this musical in an open air  venue. Max Webster, the guy behind Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax at the Old Vic and  Twelfth Night, directed this new show which is set in the mythical forest of Arden.  The wooded setting of Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre provides a perfect  ambience to William Shakespeare’s As You Like It . The story revolves around two young lovers who, in the middle of an  easy-go-lucky world, found the meaning of true love. It also tackles the issue of  sibling rivalry, disguise, romance and of course, adventure. It also provides us a  glimpse of the confusing world of multiple pairs of lovers. Aside from the two  main characters, one can also relate to at least one of these pairs as the show  tries to be inclusive in terms
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Best Palaces and Castles to Include in Your London Itinerary


Exuding grandeur and authority, palaces and castles in England have always been a sight to behold. While you may content yourself with a view and a photo of their elaborate exteriors, entering the structures and seeing the equally breathtaking interiors can make your trip more memorable. Don’t let the idea of extensive travel time stop you from visiting these sites.


With The Edward Hotel Paddington as your temporary London residence, you can depend on the easily accessible transportation systems to get to the best palaces and castles which include:

Blenheim Palace

This palace is best known for its jaw-dropping size—from its front yard to the actual building itself—and for being a home to the young Winston Churchill. Plus, it only takes a 20-minute bus ride from Oxford to get there as it is very accessible from numerous hotels near Paddington London. With a ticket worth £24.90, you can enter the historical site from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm on any day.


Hampton Court

Five-century old Hampton Court is worth the visit for its great architectural design and location: It’s exactly in London! Opening hours are from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm every day. Except on winter season, ticket is worth £19.80. Ticket costs £17.10 during winter.

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Warwick Castle

If you are going on a London trip with kids, the Warwick Castle is one of the best places you can visit with all its kid-oriented amenities. At nearly a thousand years old, it’s definitely among the oldest and well-maintained medieval castles out there. Except on Christmas Day, it is open daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Tickets, priced at £18.50 each, are best bought at least 5 days prior your trip.


Windsor Castle

Just like the Warwick Castle, the Windsor Castle is also one of the oldest. It’s well-known for being among the royal residences of the queen. With a ticket of £20.00, you can enter the castle and enjoy the sights from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm on any day.

Dover Castle

Built during the medieval times, Dover Castle is a must-see for its tunnels, lighthouse, military museum, underground compound among others. Ticket costs £18.30. It’s open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm every day.


The Royal Pavilion

West meets East in Royal Pavilion’s exterior design. Located in Brighton, the lovely castle was originally built around the early 1800s for George IV when he was still a prince regent. You can visit it on any day, from 10:00 am to 5:15 pm, after getting a £12.30-worth ticket.

Gone are the days when former and existing royal residences were only for the royalties and dignitaries. These day, you can see them up close and feel like a royal for a few hours. The best part is, these castles are accessible from many budget hotels near Paddington Station UK.

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