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Top 10 Best of the Rest

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1. Sadler’s Wells

London’s premier venue for contemporary dance performances attracts luminaries of dance from around the world.
2. Camden Mall and Camden Passage

More than 35 dealers sell everything from furniture to books at North London’s most exciting antiques market. Open Tue–Sat.
3. Almeida Theatre

This tiny theatre attracts the best actors and directors from the UK and the US. The bar serves cocktails and freshly made light meals and snacks.
4. Alexandra Palace

Located in a beautiful park, this reconstructed 1873 exhibition centre offers a range of amusements, including regular antique fairs. Tours of the 1920s BBC studios may be booked.
5. King’s Head Theatre Pub

A busy but delightful Victorian pub with a theatre showing musicals and fringe performances on the upper floor. Delicious vegetarian food is available in the downstairs bar.
6. Camden Arts Centre

Known for its fascinating contemporary art exhibitions and excellent art book shop.
7. Crafts Council

Exhibitions of the finest products of British design are held regularly here. The resource centre offers books, videos and a database of images to visitors.
8. Hampstead Theatre

This important fringe theatre is a venue for ambitious new writing, and has hosted plays by such innovative British artists as Harold Pinter.
9. Regent’s Park Golf Tennis School

This floodlit facility is open for golf and tennis from 8am–9pm daily.
10. Raceway

This is one of London’s best-kept secrets – a 850-m (930-yd) go-karting track. Only groups of ten or more people, aged 18 and up, may reserve. A trip costs £65 per person for 10 minutes practice followed by two 25-minute races with trophies for the winners.