A London bed & breakfast in a lovely Victorian terraced house, located on a delightful tree-lined road, just steps away from the best of London.

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This London bed and breakfast has become a popular stay for classical and jazz musicians visiting London. Our grand piano continues to play host to esteemed conductors, opera stars and university professors. Incorporate a practise session into your visit!

In addition, we have gathered together a list of links to venues, clubs and websites of interest for the benefit of the musically inclined B&B guests.

London is a music lover's city. Dive in.

Classical music:

Gramophone Magazine

Largest circulation classical music magazine in the UK, with reviews and listings.
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Barbican Arts Centre

A large arts centre in the heart of the city of London, comprising state-of-the-art symphony hall, cinemas, gallery, and theatres.
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South Bank Centre

Comprising the Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, and the Purcell Room, London's South Bank Centre plays host to the best and widest range of music from all over the world.
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The Wigmore Hall

Beautiful, medium-sized recital venue in centre of London.
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BBC Proms 2004
16 July - 11th Sept

The BBC has hosted, covered and broadcast the Henry Wood Promenade Concerts for many years. Check the site for comprehensive listings, steamed audio, and extensive biographical features on the composers/concerts featured.
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Piano and classical interest:

The Cobbe Collection

Hatchlands Park, East Clandon, south of London. Peerless private collection of pianofortes and harpsichords with famous composer associations, including one of Chopin's own pianos.
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Royal Academy of Music

Many free concerts by Royal Academy students, very much the stars of tomorrow, plus there is an instrument collection open to the public.
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Guildhall School of Music

More concerts by rising stars, in the prestidgious Guildhall School of Music, located in the Barbican Centre
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The Handel House Museum

Home of the great composer, and still home to his collection of instruments and personal effects. Open to the public.
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BBC Radio 3

Extensive music site with streamed concerts, artist/composer biographies, and other information from the BBC. Also covers jazz and world music.
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Jazz music:

Ronnie Scotts, Soho

The legendary London jazz club goes from strength to strength. Check their site for simply the best performers in the world in this intimate and atmospheric venue in swinging Soho.
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The Boisdale Club, London

If you're dining, or in need of a jazz fix in Belgravia or the City of London, you should drop in on the Boisdale.
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Jazz in London

Unsophisticated design perhaps, but this free-sheet, downloaded as a PDF from their site, has simply every gig you need to know about.
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Pizza Express, Dean Street, Soho

Its been a jazz venue first and a pizza express second for as long as anyone can remember. Great jazz names and reasonably priced italian food compete for your attention in this dark atmospheric basement venue.
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606 Club, Chelsea

No more than 15 minutes walk from Barclay House a fantastic jazz venue with great food.
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Musically speaking...

"How I enjoyed playing your grand piano every night. The Seiler is such a fine instrument, definitely handcrafted in the Old World tradition. And what a treat, ebony and ivory keys to complement the bright, singing sound and responsive action. "
Dr Larry Jones,
Professor of Music
Nebraska Wesleyan University