The only suits you’ll see at Turnmills nightclub are rubber. Daddy of the club scene, it was the first to get a 24-hour licence. Somewhat bigger, and newer, is Fabric, with three rooms and its own record label. Late night snacking can be had at Vic Naylor's; and if you are in need of somewhere to recharge your batteries after all that clubbing, head to Malmaison - you'll be in good company - this is where the super-star DJs soujourn. If high-brow culture is more your scene, there's the Museum of London and the Barbican.

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Barbican

Barbican Centre
EC2Y 8DS
tel: 020 7638 5403

The Barbican has a diverse programme of world-class performing and visual arts, including classical and contemporary music, international theatre and dance, visual arts and design, and must-see cinema.

Museum of London

150 London Wall
EC2Y 5HN
t: 0870 444 3853

The world’s largest urban history museum, charting London’s development from prehistoric times onwards.

Urban Golf Centre

12 Smithfield St.
t: 020 7248 8600

Tee off indoors, using sophisticated simulators to perfect your stroke.

The Charterhouse Square School

40 Charterhouse Square
London EC1M 6EA
T: 020-7600-3805

The Charterhouse Square School is an independent co-educational day school for children from 3-11 years old.

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