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London Tourist Information
London is a great destination for a city break, romantic weekend or a family holiday
as there are lots of tourist attractions both in central London and nearby.
Our London Tourist Information guide below lists all the attractions
in London with links to OFFICIAL tourism websites.
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London
London is the capital city of the United Kingdom and one of Europe's most densely
populated areas - an area of around 1,000 square miles is populated by over seven
and a half million people. One of Europe's most densely populated areas, London
is a multicultural city with approximately 300 languages spoken. The World-class
tourist attractions, shopping facilities, arts and culture and history make London
a great destination for a city break, romantic weekend or a family holiday. There
are plenty of hotels to suit all budgets, tastes and preferred location in London,
from 2 star hotels, 3 star hotels and 4 star hotels, to luxury hotels, boutique
hotels or serviced apartments. London's many World-famous tourist attractions include:
Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, London Eye, Tower of London, London Dungeons
and London Zoo.
Shopping in London
London is one of the World's best shopping destinations and is often referred to
as one of the fashion capitals of the world. Home of the famous Oxford Street, Europe's
largest and busiest high street, London is at the cutting edge of fashion and design.
From markets like Camden, Portobello Road and Spitalfields, boutiques stores, to
modern shopping centres, high street chains and flagships stores, there is something
for everyone when shopping in London. The famous Harrods in Knightsbridge attracts
shoppers from all over the World - up to 300,000 visitors on peak days, and you
will find everything under one room on the 4.5 acre site.
Parks in London
London has over 17 main parks including Greenwich Park, Hyde Park, Richmond Park,
Regents Park and St James Park. Often overlooked as tourist attractions, parks in
London can be enjoyed by all ages and ideal for a range of activities. From sunbathing,
a casual stroll or jog around the park, a picnic and many sports activities, London's
parks have so many uses. Packed with nature and wildlife such as deer, rose gardens,
nature trails and lakes, they can all be found in London parks. Peaceful green retreats
from the busy London districts, best of all is that the parks in London make a great
free tourist attraction!
Museums in London
London has some of the world's best museums such as the famous British Museum, Natural
History Museum and Science Museum. From dinosaurs to war history and science, there
is a museum to suit every interest in London, and best of all admission is usually
free! Visiting the various London museums are a great way to learn about a variety
of interesting subjects and are a great activity for the whole family. The British
Museum was established in 1753 and is one of the great museums of the world. A museum
of human history and culture, the collections at the British Museum feature more
than seven million objects on display.
Palaces in London
London is the home of many historic palaces telling the stories of thousands of
years of royal history. From the famous Buckingham Palace, Hampton Court Palace,
Tower of London and Houses of Parliament with Big Ben, London many must-see famous
palaces. A trip to London would not be complete without seeing Buckingham Palace,
situated in Westminster and the official residence of the Queen and Prince Philip.
Tour the nineteen State Rooms inside the palace and you will see many treasures
from the Royal Collection, or for free outside Buckingham Palace you can watch the
Changing of the Guard ceremony.
Nightlife in London
London has a world famous reputation for its non-stop nightlife and party vibe,
and the capital is bursting with all types of venues of all shapes and sizes. If
it's the atmosphere of a London nightclub you're after there are plenty to choose
from such as the world-famous Ministry of Sound for house music, Pacha in Victoria
for a touch of Balearic style and the popular Fabric with garage and drum & bass.
The wide range of clubs play a variety of musical styles throughout the capital,
and there are a whole range of smaller DJ bars for a quieter and more intimate atmosphere.
From the liveliest of nightclubs, stylish modern bars to plenty of traditional old
London pubs, London has nightlife to appeal to all tastes and moods.
The West End is a thriving night spot in particular, with Soho one of the coolest
places to drink, although still seedy in some parts. It is also the best place for
gay bars and clubs with almost all of the Old Compton Street pubs, bars, cafes and
restaurants are gay or very gay-friendly.
Airports near London
London is served by five major international airports: London Heathrow, London Gatwick
Airport, London Stansted Airport, London City Airport and London Luton Airport.
London Heathrow Airport
Heathrow Airport is located approximately 20 miles (32km) to the west of central
London.
London Gatwick Airport
Gatwick Airport is located approximately 30 miles (48km) to the south of central
London.
London Stansted Airport
Stansted Airport is located 35 miles (56km) to the north east of central London.
London City Airport
London City Airport has a dedicated station on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR).
London Luton Airport
Luton Airport is located approximately 30 miles (48km) to the north of London. Luton
Airport Parkway train station is close to the airport and a regular shuttle bus
connects the two.
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Houses of Parliament
Palace of Westminster
Westminster
London
SW1A 0AA
Edward the Confessor had the original Westminster palace built in the eleventh century.
The Houses of Parliament is the home of the Government of the United Kingdom and
it consists of the House of Commons (elected) and the House of Lords (not elected-
hereditary and nominated).
The Houses of Parliament is located on the banks of the River Thames. Big Ben is
also found at the Houses of Parliament.
Admission to both houses is free. Guided tours for groups, up to 16, may be available
by prior arrangement.
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Big Ben
Palace of Westminster
Westminster
London
SW1A 0AA
Big Ben is the name of the main bell housed within the Clock Tower. The Clock Tower
is the largest four-faced, chiming clock in the world and it is situated at the
north-eastern end of the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London.
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Buckingham Palace
London
SW1A 1AA
Buckingham Palace is the Queen's official residence. The State Rooms of Buckingham
Palace are open to visitors during the Annual Summer Opening in August and September.
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Tower Bridge Exhibition
Tower Bridge
London
SE1 2UP
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Tower Bridge was built over the River Thames in London in 1894. Vistors can enjoy
breath-taking views from the high level walkways and also visit the Victorian Engine
Rooms which are used to power/ lift the bridge.
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Tutankhamun Exhibition
O2 Arena
Peninsula Square
London
SE10 0DX
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Tutankhamun and The Golden Age of the Pharoahs opens on 15th November 2007 until
30th August 2008 in the new O2 exhibition space - The O2 bubble.
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St Pauls Cathedral
London
EC4M 8AD
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Since 604AD there has always been a Cathedral dedicated to St Paul which overlooks
the City of London.
The current St Pauls Cathedral is the fourth to occupy this site and it was designed
by Sir Christopher Wren and built between 1675 and 1710 after its predecessor was
destroyed in the Great Fire of London.
The interior of St Pauls includes glittering mosaics and intricate stone carvings.
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Tower of London
London
EC3N 4AB
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The Tower of London was a fortress, a royal palace and a prison. The Tower of London
has also served as a place of execution, torture, an armoury, a treasury, a zoo,
the Royal Mint, a public records office, an observatory, and since 1303, the home
of the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom.
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Hyde Park
London
W2 2UH
Hyde Park is open from 5am until midnight all year round.
Hyde Park offers informal sports which include rollerblading, boating on the Serpentine,
wildlife watching, horse riding, eating out, playgrounds, paddling pool, tennis,
bowls ...
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London Eye
Riverside Building
County Hall
Westminster Bridge Road
London
SE1 7PB
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for London Eye
The London Eye is on the South Bank of the river Thames, opposite the Houses of
Parliament.
The height of the London Eye is 135 metres!
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London Zoo
Regents Park
London
NW1 4RY
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for London Zoo
London Zoo is open every day of the year except Christmas Day.
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Westminster Abbey
London
SW1P 3PA
Westminster Abbey is next to Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.
Westminster Abbey is the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English
monarchs.
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Royal Albert Hall
Kensington Gore
London
SW7 2AP
The Royal Albert Hall is in South Kensington, facing onto Hyde Park and close to
Kensington Palace.
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Kensington Palace
Kensington Gardens
London
W8 4PX
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Kensington Palace is a working Royal residence which accommodates the offices and
private apartments of a number of members of the Royal Family. Although managed
by Historic Royal Palaces, Kensington Palace is furnished with items from the Royal
Collection.
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Wellington Arch
Hyde Park Corner
London
W1
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for Wellington Arch
The Wellington Arch is close to the busy traffic interchange at Hyde Park Corner.
George IV originally commissioned this massive monument as a grand outer entrance
to Buckingham Palace. Viewing platforms offer views of Hyde Park, Green Park and
Buckingham Palace Gardens ...
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Theatre Royal Haymarket
Haymarket
London
SW1Y 4HT
Built by John Potter in 1720.
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London Dungeons
28/34 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2SZ
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London Dungeons is 100 metres from London Bridge Station and 400 metres from Monument/
Bank Station.
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Madame Tussauds
Marylebone Road
London
NW1 5LR
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Science Museum
Exhibition Road
South Kensington
London
SW7 2DD
Admission is free.
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Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road
London
SW7 5BD
Admission is free.
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London Aquarium
County Hall
Westminster Bridge Road
London
SE1 7PB
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London Transport Museum
Covent Garden Piazza
London
WC2E 7BB
Freedom Pass holders and Under 16's free.
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British Museum
Great Russell Street
London
WC1B 3DG
Admission is free.
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National Gallery
Trafalgar Square
London
WC2N 5DN
Admission is free to the permanent collection.
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London Imperial War Museum
Lambeth Road
London
SE11
Admission is free.
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