Major landmarks, museums, royal parks, heritage districts, viewpoints, and cultural sights.
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City overview
St. James's, London SW1A 1BA
Clarence House, which stands beside St James’s Palace, was built between 1825 and 1827 to the designs of John Nash for Prince William Henry, Duke of Clarence. He lived there as King William IV from 1830 until 1837. During its history, the house has been altered, reflecting the changes in occupancy over.
Notting Hill
Historic Portobello Road cinema known for its restored auditorium, lounge seating and Notting Hill atmosphere.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom uses the pound sterling (GBP). Contactless cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay are widely accepted across London transport, restaurants, shops and attractions, but travellers should still carry a small cash reserve for markets, tips, deposits or small independent.
London
Location: London is located in the south east of England on the banks of the River.
Fleet St, London
Fleet Street is to journalism what Madison Avenue (New York) is to advertising and Wall Street is to banking: the first home of all British national newspapers, including Reuters. Even though today the street is now populated with investment banks, accountancy firms and legal offices, it is still used as a.
2 Lambeth Palace Rd, London SE1 7EW
Florence Nightingale was a British social reformer who is believed to be the founder of modern nursing. She was recognized for her talents in tending to wounded soldiers during the Crimean War from 1853-56, fought between Russia and the allied powers of Britain, France and.
21 University St, London WC1E 6DE
Robert Edmond Grant was the first Professor of Zoology and Comparative Anatomy in Britain. Upon arrival at University College in London, he discovered that there were no specimens to aid his teaching. He began to assemble a collection and the museum was started in 1827. Grant went on to become one of the.
The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9¾ Kings Cross Station, London N1 9AP
Harry Potter fans must visit Kings Cross Station to do two things. First, they must take a picture of themselves standing at the barrier between the Muggle Kingdom and the magical world – which even has a trolley cart complete with owl cage disappearing into the wall for you to pose.
The Studio Tour offers visitors the opportunity to step on to authentic sets, discover the magic behind the special effects and explore the behind-the-scenes secrets of the Harry Potter film.
The Queen's Walk, London SE1 2JH
Explore HMS Belfast’s nine decks to discover the stories of life on board this warship during the Second World War and beyond. Imagine sleeping in one of the tightly packed hammocks during duties in Arctic waters, or being stationed deep in the bowels of the ship when she opened fire in support of Allied.
Westminster
Ceremonial parade ground beside St James's Park, known for royal military ceremonies and mounted guards.
10 Keats Grove, London NW3 2RR
Keats House is where the poet John Keats lived from 1818 to 1820, and is the setting that inspired some of his most memorable.
Winkfield Rd, Windsor SL4 4AY
The UK’s iteration of Legoland is located just outside the town of Windsor, about 35km west of London. It opened in 1996, and is the third most visited theme park in the UK, with more than 1.8 million visitors each year. Legoland features rides, Lego displays, and building workshops, all aimed at children..
Historic London
The Romans established the town of Londinium shortly after their invasion of Britain in 43AD. In the second century, the city became capital of Roman Britain as the population reached 60,000. The Romans built the London wall, which was 6m tall and 2.5m thick, and survived for 1,600 years. The Roman occupation of Britain ended in 410, and the city went into a steep decline. Viking raids and occupation persisted until the tenth century, when the Anglo-Saxons took over. After the Norman Conquest William the Conqueror was crowned the King of England in 1066. A fairly stable monarchy followed, that continues to this day.
Greater London
London is not only the capital of the United Kingdom, but also one of the world’s financial and cultural capitals. It is a thriving metropolis that symbolizes multiculturalism at its best, with a population of over 8 million and more than 300 different spoken languages. Many of the world’s biggest banks and financial institutions have headquarters in London. The city is also a centre for art, media, fashion, and education. London was also the site for the 2012 Summer Olympics which attracted a large number of tourists to the city.
Covent Garden
Small colourful courtyard tucked between Covent Garden and Seven Dials, popular for cafes, photos and short West End walks.
England and Wales
Good Friday: Friday before Easter Sunday (date varies) – April 18, 2014, April 3 2015, March 25 2016, April 14.
Greenwich / Blackheath
Elegant Georgian villa beside Greenwich Park housing The Wernher Collection of jewellery, paintings, porcelain and decorative art.
Tower Millennium Pier, London EC3N 4DT
The River Thames (pronounced ‘temz’) is the longest river in England, and the second longest in the UK. The river flows alongside the cities and towns of Oxford, Reading, Henley-on-Thames and.
32 London Bridge St, London SE1 9SG
The tallest building in the European Union, The Shard stands at approximately 306 metres and was inaugurated in July 2012. The building is jointly owned by Stellar Property and the State of.
Cromwell Rd, London SW7 5BD
The Science Museum was founded along with the Victoria and Albert Museum in the wake of the Great Exhibition and is part of Great Britain’s National Museum of Science and Insustry. It did not become an independent entity until 1909. The current building, known as the East Block was constructed between 1913.
Kensington
Famous Kensington pub exterior known for extravagant flowers, seasonal lights and Churchill-themed decoration.
Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7JA
The London Dungeon brings together an amazing cast of theatrical actors, special effects, stages, scenes and rides in a truly unique and exciting walkthrough experience that you see, hear, touch, smell and feel. It’s hilarious fun and it’s sometimes a bit.
Bow St, London WC2E 9DD
Based in Covent Garden theatre, The Royal Opera House is one of the largest performing arts venues in London. It is home to the Royal Opera, the Royal Ballet and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera.