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Category: Parks - London Attractions & Activities
Address: Marylebone and Prince Albert Rds, London W1
This park, a short trip north from the city center, offers lots of leisure opportunities and attractive views. Formerly a royal hunting ground, the space was originally the Crown's domain, and its main features were designed by John Nash. These days, St. Mary's Gardens are popular for strolling and lounging, and...
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Address: Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1A 1AA
Buckingham Palace is a sightseeing must. Queen Victoria moved into the vast mansion in 1837; since then, generations of royals have made the palace their home. Although wandering the grounds and taking photos of the elaborate exterior are always popular, the interior (some of which is open only during late July to...
Category: Art Museums - London Attractions & Activities
Address: Buckingham Palace, London SW1A 1AA
Carved originally from a private chapel destroyed in WWII, this newly enlarged gallery offers expanded space for display of items from the Royal Collection. Located on the western face of Buckingham Palace, the Queen's Gallery offers numerous, classically-designed spaces that boast everything from porcelain and...
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Address: Tower Hill, London EC3N 4AB
The Tower of London draws tourists who are taking a growing interest in some of the more lurid, murderous aspects of London's history. This vast, imposing brick building has been the site of many bloody events, including the murder of future kings, incarceration of historical figures, and political beheadings. Kids...
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Address: south bank of the Thames, 4 miles east of central London, Greenwich SE10
About four miles from downtown London, Greenwich is ideal for a day trip. Its attractions are legion and include the National Maritime Museum, the Royal Observatory, Queen's House, Millennium Dome, wonderful Greenwich Park, and the clipper Cutty Sark. In addition to straddling two time zones at the prime meridian...
Category: Historic Sites - London Attractions & Activities
Address: Dean's Yard, London SW1P 3PA
An important architectural and historical stop, Westminster Abbey is where kings and queens are crowned yet today and where many famous figures are buried. The cathedral is immensely popular with tourists, so be prepared to wait. Highlights include the Gothic-style nave, built in the 13th century, and the ornate...
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Address: St. Paul's Churchyard, Ludgate Hill, London EC4M 8AD
Sir Christopher Wren's architectural masterpiece should be at the top of any sightseeing list. The sprawling cathedral is notable for its artistry and design, but it also offers a fascinating glimpse of England's religious history. Plus, it affords one of the best views of the Thames and the London skyline from its...
Category: Art Museums - London Attractions & Activities
Address: Silk St, Barbican Centre, level 3, London EC2Y 8DS
Although it's said to occupy one of the world's ugliest buildings, this gallery hosts a variety of exhibitions dealing with historic and modern art. At times, it has caused a stir for opening such exhibits as the "Art of Star Wars," a fun, somewhat irreverent display that looked at the art associated with the...
Category: Art Museums - London Attractions & Activities
Address: County Hall Gallery, Riverside Bldg, London SE1 7PB
Boasting more than 500 works, this permanent exhibition beautifully captures the curious, creative genius of the world-famous Spanish surrealist. Individual pieces are set up within a maze-like space, and as you browse, TVs and surround sound broadcast Dalí's movies as background ambience. Among the media you'll...
Category: Parks - London Attractions & Activities
Address: south of Piccadilly, London SW1
This large park – which encompasses Buckingham Palace, the Palace Gardens, the Queen's Gallery, and a memorial to Queen Victoria – is one of London's more historic parks. A favorite of Charles II, who deemed it a royal park in 1667, it's also unusual in that the Tyburn stream flows beneath its lush surface. The park's...
