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Category: Art Museums - London Attractions & Activities
Address: The Strand, at Waterloo Bridge, London WC2
Built on the grounds of a Tudor palace, this grand 18th-century structure now houses shops, restaurants and three museums. The Courtauld Institute of Art Gallery prominently features Impressionist works, along with items by Rembrandt, Michelangelo and Turner. The Hermitage Rooms briefly replicates the interior of the...
Category: Parks - London Attractions & Activities
Address: The Mall, London SW1
The lake in this quaint park is home to many geese and ducks, and locals and tourists both flock here to feed the birds. A favorite among Londoners for its smallish size, central location, and lovely landscaping, the park also boasts what's arguably the finest view of Buckingham Palace from the bridge over the lake. A...
Category: Historic Sites - London Attractions & Activities
Address: Kensington Gore, Kensington Gardens, London SW7
In 1851, Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria, coordinated a Great Exhibition to highlight worldly innovation. Its success led him to propose a permanent hall for such events, but he died in 1861 before it met fruition. The inconsolable queen erected this extravagant monument in his memory. Designed by George...
Category: Historic Sites - London Attractions & Activities
Address: Parliament Sq, Houses of Parliament, London SW1A 0AA
Arguably London's most famous landmark, this clock tower rises above the Houses of Parliament, former site of the Palace of Westminster. Although the tower has long been called "Big Ben," that moniker actually belongs to the tower's largest bell, which weighs more than 13 tons. The tower itself is 320 feet high, and...
Category: Historic Sites - London Attractions & Activities
Address: 48 Doughty St, London WC1N 2LX
Enthusiasts of English literature find much to appreciate in this fine home, the only one of Charles Dickens' residences still remaining. "Oliver Twist" and "Nicholas Nickleby" were penned here, and visitors can examine photographs and other items left by the renowned author. Much of the house has been restored to its...
Category: Tours and Excursions - London Attractions & Activities
Address: PO Box 1708, London NW6 4LW
This company was the first to offer walking tours around London, and they're still one of the most popular, thanks to a list of 200 customized walks. Treasure hunts, lectures, Explorer Days out of town, and tours in various languages are available, along with excursions tailored to kids. The information-packed events...
Category: Parks - London Attractions & Activities
Address: 66 Royal Hospital Rd, London SW3
Established in 1676, London's first botanical garden is a quiet, green spot near the Thames. The park is now primarily a research and education facility, and several plant-based products have been discovered and tested here. Climate-controlled greenhouses filled with horticultural treasures also delight plant...
Category: Tours and Excursions - London Attractions & Activities
Address: Elstree Aerodrome, Borehamwood WD6 3AW
See London from a unique vantage point – high in the sky. This helicopter tour grants views of the historic Thames and London's dramatic skyline from a windowed seat in a helicopter and lets you take in more square miles than any land-bound tour. An ideal tour for the adventurer or flying enthusiast.
Cabinet War Rooms and Churchill Museum
Category: Historic Sites - London Attractions & Activities
Address: King Charles St, Clive Steps, London SW1A 2AQ
Offering a glimpse of a city under siege, these underground chambers illustrate British efforts to thwart German bombs and hostilities during WWII. They're where Prime Minister Winston Churchill led the government, coordinated communications, and held out against Nazi aggressions. The rooms are laid out much as they...
Category: Tours and Excursions - London Attractions & Activities
Address: 258 Vauxhall Bridge Rd, London SW1
Evan Evans Tours was formed in 1933 and has since become known as Britain's premier provider of luxury tours. Tours take place in plush, air-conditioned coaches and feature professional guides. The diverse array of options includes a full day London sightseeing trip, a hop on-hop off London sightseeing tour, luncheon...
