LONDON, ENGLAND, December 17, 2010 (Press-News.org) Travellers keen to see something a bit different during their time booked in at cheap London hotels could head to Canary Wharf to enjoy the London Ice Sculpting Festival in January 2011.
Running from the 13th until the 15th of the month, the occasion is sure to appeal to people on a budget as it is free to attend.
Guests at nearby accommodation such as the Hotel Lily Earls Court can take part in masterclasses on the 14th and 15th, with experts set to show visitors how to sculpt polar bears out of blocks of ice - classes take place between 11:00 and 17:00 GMT.
This is the third edition of the event and will see ice specialist The Ice Box bring its considerable talent and experience to the occasion.
"The festival will be bigger and better than ever with two exciting, timed competitions between ice sculptors from around the globe," the organisers noted.
On January 13th and 14th, the singles and doubles contests will take place, with participants in the former challenge interpreting the phrase Pedal Power, while the latter will create something related to the words Love London.
Tourists wanting to get to the venue by London Underground should take the Jubilee Line to Canary Wharf.
For more information on this event, visit the London Ice Sculpting Festival website or contact the venue on 020 7418 2000.
Hotels-London.co.uk features a wide variety of accommodation in London, such as the Collingham Serviced Apartments London.
Editors Notes
Hotels-London has been a specialist provider of hotel rooms in London for over 10 years, with over 600 hand selected hotels in the capital to suit every budget from bed and breakfasts to 5 star boutique hotels. For budget conscious customer there is a selection of over 200 hotels to choose from, and the more discerning customer can select from a wide range of boutique, luxury and five-star properties.
Hotels-London customers can take advantage of discounts of up to 70% off the published room rate by booking online 24 hours a day, or calling the dedicated team of London experts who are always happy to help make bookings and offer advice about where to stay and what to do in the capital.
As well as accommodation, Hotels-London also helps people make the most of their stay by offering airport transfers, theatre tickets and sightseeing tours - helping you plan your trip down to the finest detail.
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Hotels-London.co.uk - Take In the Beauty at the London Ice Sculpting Festival
London Ice Sculpting Festival will feature two timed competitions, as well as masterclasses for attendees.
2010-12-17
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