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There are the famed sites of London that you really must see, but let us help you find those temporary exhibits, quirky sources of amusement and much-needed places of relaxation with our list of the latest spots to check out in the city:

CLASSICAL COMPOSITIONS
London Handel Festival
This festival, dedicated to one of England's most famous Baroque composers, features his operas and oratorios, along with talks from well-known performers.

FASHION FORWARD
London Fashion Weekend
Young savvy shoppers make their way to Somerset House each year for this fashion extravaganza, which features more than 140 up-and-coming designers.

FLOWERING IN WINTER
Tropical Extravaganza
The Kew Gardens' newest showcase features a comprehensive collection of orchids and bromeliads, where visitors can learn about these strange and sometimes sinister plants.

MASTER PHOTOGRAPHER
Irving Penn Exhibition
The National Portrait Gallery unveils a gallery featuring the extraordinary work of this late renowned photographer, whose career spans more than 60 years.

NEW AT V&A
Medieval & Renaissance Galleries
The Victoria & Albert Museum unveils its latest collection this winter, featuring historic masterpieces ranging from Charlemagne to Leonardo di Vinci to Donatello.

HEY BIG SPENDER
Sweet Charity
This Bob Fosse musical won a Tony for best choreography when it first opened in the '60s. The London revival promises to bring that toe-tappin' energy back to the stage.

A LOOK AT NATURAL HISTORY
The Cocoon at the Darwin Centre
This state-of-the-art structure at the South Kensington Natural History Museum houses some 20 million oddities, including poisonous plants, tarantulas and other bugs.

UNDERCOVER
Life in Churchill's Bunker
This latest exhibit from the Cabinet War Rooms museum showcases the unique events of World War II, when Churchill was regulated to this secret bunker to conduct political affairs.

See our guide to The Best of London.

(Updated: 02/09/09 NH)

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