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BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR AT
EMIRATES STADIUM
Create unforgettable memories with a
behind-the-scenes tour at Emirates
Stadium. Whether you’re a fan of the
Gunners, or just a sports fan looking to
visit the home of one of the Premier
League’s greatest teams, this experience
is not to be missed. Just fifteen minutes
on the tube from Leicester Square and
Covent Garden – this award-winning
self-guided tour of Arsenal’s home takes
you into areas normally restricted to the
public.
Get a taste of life as a Premier League
footballer as you follow in the footsteps
of Arsenal’s star players. Take your seat
in the Home Dressing Room, walk down
the Player’s Tunnel, stand pitchside and
visit the Home Dugout. Not to mention
access the exclusive Diamond Club,
Director’s Box, Press Conference Room
and more, plus inclusive access to the
Arsenal Museum.
Visitors will be given a state-of-theart multimedia guide with commentary
from an Arsenal Legend, or in one of
seven languages including BSL. As well
as listening to facts about the stadium,
you can also view exclusive player
interviews and match footage, and the
innovative ‘Shirt Cam’ feature means you
can see player highlights just by
pointing your guide at their shirt!
If you want to try something a bit
more exclusive, you can book a Legend
Tour led by a former Arsenal player
sharing behind the scenes secrets of
what it’s really like to play for London’s
most storied club.
Looking for something extra special?
Why not book a VIP Legend Experience.
Enjoy the chance to meet iconic Arsenal
legends, complete with a fully guided
tour, buffet dining in the Diamond Club,
an exclusive VIP gift and much more. It’s
the ultimate gift for the Gunners fan in
your life.
For further information and
bookings, visit the website at
www.arsenal.com/tours and head for the
Emirates Stadium. The stadium is a
short walk from Highbury & Islington
station, or you can use Finsbury Park or
Arsenal stations.
VALENTINE’S DAY AT SHANGRI-LA
THE SHARD
This Valentine’s Day, Shangri-La The
Shard redefines romance with a series of
elevated experiences set high above the
capital’s iconic skyline. As the city’s
highest hotel, the property offers couples
an opportunity to celebrate love in an
atmosphere of refined luxury.
Central to the Valentine’s offering is
Love Is In The Air, an overnight
experience designed to transform a stay
into an intimate celebration. Guests are
welcomed with a bouquet of flowers,
rose petals scattered across the bed and
a chilled bottle of Veuve Clicquot
Champagne, before settling into a
luxurious guestroom or suite. The
experience is completed with breakfast
for two, served either privately in-room
or at TING Restaurant. On Level 35,
TING Restaurant presents a Valentine’s
sharing menu curated to be enjoyed
together. Accompanied by a flute of
Veuve Clicquot Rosé, diners are guided
through a sequence of thoughtfully
composed dishes that blend refined
flavours with premium ingredients.
For a more dramatic celebration,
GONG Bar on Level 52 – Western
Europe’s highest hotel bar – offers a
glamorous Valentine’s sharing
experience for two. With uninterrupted
views of the Thames and some of the
city’s most famous landmarks, couples
can enjoy luxurious small plates,
signature cocktails and Champagne in
an intimate, sky-high setting.
www.shangri-la.com
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