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The giant London Eye wheel on the Thames riverbank is a magnet for visitors to the capital. A ride provides panoramic views over the river, Big Ben, St Paul's Cathedral and even the distant…
The famous dome of St Paul's Cathedral, in the City, is a London icon. Test the acoustics in The Whispering Gallery and visit the tombs of Nelson and Sir Christopher Wren, the cathedral's…
The industrial Bankside Power Station on the south bank of the Thames houses the Tate Modern gallery's world-class 20th-century and contemporary art collection. Catch temporary exhibitions…
The pedestrianisation of Trafalgar Square has created an even grander forecourt to one of the world's finest art collections. The National Gallery houses European paintings from the 13th to…
State Rooms at Buckingham Palace
During summer Buckingham Palace's doors are opened to the public, providing access to the State Rooms. Highlights include gifts the Queen has received on behalf of her subjects, like Salvador…
The foundation stone for the National Theatre was laid in July 1951 (Festival of Britain year). In 1962 Sir Laurence Olivier was made the theatre's first director but by the time the company…
Covent Garden's famous Royal Opera House is home to two major companies: the Royal Opera and Royal Ballet. Big-name productions fill seats in the main auditorium, while the Linbury Studio…
London's awe-inspiring Science Museum uses hands-on displays, gizmos, gadgets and virtual rides on a state-of-the-art trip into past and future. Take virtual photographs, whisper using…
The Royal Albert Hall is one of London's most famous venues, hosting some of the biggest international names in the music and arts worlds, including the world-famous annual BBC Proms concert series.
The Saatchi Gallery - in its new location at Chelsea's Sloane Square - hosts an impressive collection of contemporary art by young, emerging artists and big names like Brit-art darling Tracey…
Madame Tussauds offers a unique opportunity to hang out with the wax counterparts of all the most famous stars of stage, screen and sport. Join politicians, religious leaders and a host of…
Westminster Abbey has been the Royal church for coronations, weddings and funerals since the Norman Conquest. A "royal peculiar", the building is technically neither a cathedral nor a parish…
The most colourful, diverse and labyrinthine of London's flea markets, Camden Market is one of the city's biggest tourist attractions. if you visit on a Sunday, you'll discover just how busy…
Regent's Park is a vast garden in north-west London, home to London Zoo, an open-air theatre, sports facilities, cafes and restaurants. The historic Rose Garden houses thousands of plants of…
The Southbank Centre - including the Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room and Hayward Gallery - is a focal point for London's cultural life, and sets the city's arts agenda…
Acquired as a hunting ground by Henry VIII in 1536, Hyde Park now covers 350 acres and has become one of London's finest landscapes.
Visitors to Houndsditch, south of Liverpool Street and west of Brick Lane, can't miss London's towering landmark, colloquially known as the "Gherkin", although its official name is also its…
South Kensington's iconic Natural History Museum is home to millions of specimens, from huge dinosaur skeletons to tiny precious gems. Learn about volcanoes and earthquakes in the interactive…
Since William the Conqueror in 1066, English kings have slept, eaten and executed rivals in the Tower of London on the River Thames. Find primitive Norman toilets in the White Tower and the…
The Museum of London in the City traces London's history, from marshland to capital of the world. Seven galleries host temporary exhibitions. Don't miss the Temple of Mithras' marble…
