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Inside this immense brutalist complex is a lush tropical paradise – no, really. You’ll brush past more than 2,000 plant species, spot splashing koi carp and marvel at towering palms in this gorgeous elevated greenhouse.
You’ll find a restored Roman temple in the basement of Bloomberg HQ, which, nearly 1,800 years ago, was the home for the men-only cult of Mithras. These days, women are allowed too.
There’s nothing like a spot of lunchtime classical music to have you feeling refreshed for the afternoon. All you need to do is turn up for a free concert by a talented student.
Pick up some nuggets of art history knowledge for your next pub quiz on a free, hour-long art tour. Simply turn up at the Sainsbury Wing Foyer at 2pm.
It’s basically a scientific fact that hanging out with animals makes you feel calmer. How much more powerful will the effect be when the animals include not only goats, chickens and a donkey, but also two giant pigs named Pepper and Pearl?
If this one’s been on your ‘I’ll visit eventually’ list for years, then perhaps this tip will bump it up closer to the top: you can skip the £26.50 ticket for a guided tour if you’re a UK resident. Yep, all you need to do is visit the website and book through your local MP.
This neon-lit cathedral to the late artist Chris Bracey is almost too much to take in at first glance. Bracey’s personal collection is on display at this Walthamstow gallery, including pieces he created for films like ‘Captain America’ and ‘Eyes Wide Shut’, plus signage for Soho sex clubs.
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