“Shh…..it’s a Secret” Family Exhibition at Oxford Street

When: 4^th February to 28^th March 2010

Where: The Wallace Collection, Hertford House, Oxford Street, W1U 3BN

Timings: 10:00 to 17:00

Spring 2010 brings an exclusive secret exhibition in London which will be administered by children. Children from St Vincent’s Catholic Primary have investigated the collection at Wallace which is not only eclectic but also fascinating. The kids have worked with the staff of Wallace Collection and chosen a selection of objects with a hidden secret.

The Secret Unveiled
Though Wallace Collection inhabits many treasures which have been exhibited for years but now for the first time they have revealed a unique assortment of objects and art and all have a secret attached. Wallace Collection will feature the most enigmatic bits which include paintings, furniture, armors and ceramics and will lead to delight and intrigue.

Nippers’ Attraction
This exhibition is surely going to be a hit among the nippers of London as the articles which will be shown are chosen by themselves. Extricating the mysteries of some enthralling pieces, the children have selected secretive and unusual articles like gold snuffbox which hides two miniature pictures of Voltaire and his lover. These kids have made themselves involved with in almost every aspect of this secret exhibition from choosing objects and themes and made this a highlight for half term visits.

Secret Highlights
There are hidden panels along with secret sliding sections in many of the objects at the exhibition. Theses sections when unveiled reveal the real function of the article. The children involved in organizing the event were fascinated by an oak desk which features dummy book spines and also by a secret drawer same as it was done by a picture titled The Listening Housewife who sits with her finger to the lips in the classic “Shh it’s a secret” pose. The mystery loving fans will also be interested in learning how Madame de Serilly had escaped the guillotine

The Harry Potter Locations Day Tour is Back in London

Event Date: 15^th January 2010

London is a city which organizes a lot of day and evening tours and among all the Harry Potter tours are a big hit mostly with the younger customers and their parents. These films were entirely shot on locations in England which was decided by the author J.K Rowling. In the New Year, they are organizing such tour again at the Oxford Circus tube station. The tour will take you to a long 10 hour adventurous journey by bus.

Some of the most historic places in England and scenic countryside are included. As this tour is from Oxford Circus, thus it will be very convenient for those staying in any of the Oxford Circus hotels. Moreover, the tour will take you to visit some of the great movie locations where Harry Potter movies were shot. These locations were served as an inspiration or were either used in actual scenes from Hogwarts School.

Lunch will be served at a pub and till the time those who want to relax a bit can do that. Along the tour ride the visitors will get the chance to get off the bus and click photographs as well. the tour will finish at Planet Hollywood in central London’s Haymarket where you can avail a discount of 20 percent on drinks and food.

Tour Highlights: It includes:

· Walk in at some of the sites used for Hogwarts

· Location where Harry’s parents were murdered

· Visit the location used potion room by Professor Snape

· Place from where Harry was picked up from Knight Bus

· Discover the location where Mrs Mc Gonagall first greeted Harry and other students of Hogwarts

Visit such sites including a lot more and get yourself amazed by this lovely Harry Potter tour.