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Address: 10 Downing St, London SW1A 2AA
Look for the famous, yet understated black door on this notable street that bears the number "10." It's the residence and office of England's Prime Minister. It has been a beehive of activity through two World Wars as well as during countless celebrations and crises that have affected the British populace. It first...
Category: Science & History Museums - London Attractions & Activities
Address: 96 Euston Rd, London NW1
This institution is part gallery, part museum, and – of course – part library. With its fascinating exhibits, the library is a great place to learn about British history, especially political and literary history. Items such as the Magna Carta, which changed the world of politics in 1215, and the Gutenberg Bible,...
Category: London Attractions & Activities
Address: near Hungerford Bridge, Thames Embankment, London WC2
Actually created for Thutmose III in Heliopolis, this obelisk was retrieved in Alexandria, where it had been moved by the Romans. More than 60 feet tall, the spire was sculpted in 1475 BC and later inscribed by Ramses II. The British were given it in 1819 but didn't have the means to move it until 1877. Even after a...
Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Walk
Category: London Attractions & Activities
Address: Kensington Gardens, London
Follow the memorial plaques that guide you to various sites associated with the princess along this seven-mile walking path. The walk loops through St. James Park, Green Park, Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, where the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground lies. From the parks you'll spot residences that Diana...
Category: Science & History Museums - London Attractions & Activities
Address: 2 Lambeth Palace Rd, St. Thomas Hospital, London SE1
Everyone knows the name Florence Nightingale, but few people are fully aware of the contributions she made to the medical community. This award-winning museum lays out her legacy in detail, showcasing her Nightingale Training School and her efforts to care for sick and dying soldiers. Notes, lanterns, and other...
Category: Science & History Museums - London Attractions & Activities
Address: Kingsland Rd, London E2 8EA
British domestic history and interior design are laid out in a series of rooms at this intriguing museum. Intended to recreate living quarters from the 17th to 21st centuries, the Geffrye ably illustrates the aesthetics and creature comforts associated with each era. Furnishings, architectural details, decorative...
Houses of Parliament and Big Ben
Category: London Attractions & Activities
Address: Parliament Sq, London SW1A 0AA
The impressive, Gothic-styled Houses of Parliament occupy the original site of the Palace of Westminster. Combined with their famous clock tower (commonly known as Big Ben, although that is actually the name of just the largest bell), they're synonymous with London and a necessary stop. Although the building's...
Category: Science & History Museums - London Attractions & Activities
Address: Lambeth Rd, London SE1 6HZ
Occupying the Bethlehem Royal Hospital building (known more familiarly as "Bedlam" in past days), this museum traces 20th-century wars. Its graphic, compelling exhibits illustrate the impact of conflict on bystanders, participants, and innocents swept up in the waves of horror. Interactive exhibits place folks in WWI...
Category: Tours and Excursions - London Attractions & Activities
Address: 28 Alexandra Rd South, London E18
At dusk, meet your guide at the Bank tube station to tour through London's spookiest courtyards and alleyways. Host Richard Jones is an accomplished magician with a vast knowledge of the supernatural and of London history. Traverse Devil's Passage and hear stories that will stay with you for some time. A unique,...
Category: London Attractions & Activities
Address: Regent's Park, London NW1 4RY
London Zoo may have been open for 180 years, but its policy of survival through evolution – especially in the context of a growing awareness of animal rights – has paid off: this is a zoo you can visit with a clear conscience. Everything you'd expect (and much that you wouldn't) is on view here, but the absolute star...
