A round of golf during your trip to London? Capital idea! Around the city are some of the UK’s most exclusive clubs. World-class courses, stunning natural beauty, exclusive settings and prestigious traditions all come together in an inimitable mix. Every champ has their favourite. According to Sir Michael Bonallack, for example, “Everything you could hope to find in a golf club is at Sunningdale in abundance.” We’re talking about the oldest golf club in the area - Sunningdale dates back to 1901 and maintains its stellar reputation also, in part, for its similarity to the legendary Augusta National. It is in the pine groves of Berkshire, West of London, challenging all comers with two courses lined with heather and Scotch broom trees. The American legend Jack Nicklaus preferred Walton Heath in Surrey, which he defined as “marvellously pure” in its difficulty. The course has seen the greatest figures of British history - from Edward VII, its first captain, to Winston Churchill, Arthur Balfour and David Lloyd George. Home to prestigious tournaments - the US Open Qualifier, the Walton Heath Trophy - the Walton offers the possibility to play next to present and future champions. Ivy and rhododendrons welcome players to the three courses at the Wentworth Club, South-West of the city, part of the ancient residence of the Duke of Wellington. Challenging and fun to play, its links charmed Rory Mcllory during the European Tour of the BMW Championships of 2018. Tennis courts, swimming pools, activities for children and an elegant clubhouse from the ‘20s make the Wentworth Club ideal for the whole family.
At the British Museum, a Journey through the History of the Tantra
From India in the Middle Ages to contemporary feminism, tantric philosophy revolutionised both East and West. But what do we really know about it? A gallery of precious objects reveals its secrets across cultures and time.
The Origins of Universal Time - the Zero Meridian at Greenwich Park
What time is it? The answer is a given - a legendary iron line emerges from the green of Greenwich Park to remind us, among compelling testimonies to the Empire.
The Tate Britain Winter Commission 2020 is Ready for Its Debut
Pop culture and Indian traditions come together in the art of Chila Kumari Singh Burman, activist and feminist who made fantasy her own personal flag. How will she transform the facade of the London museum?
The dining halls of the V&A are over 150 years old. Designed by stars of interior design of the 1800s, it transformed the experience of visiting the museum and was well ahead of its time in respect to the rest of the world.
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