Guidebook for London
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One of London's smartest royal parks, with views across to Buckingham Palace, exotic ducks and even pelicans.
268 locals recommend
St. James's Park Station
One of London's smartest royal parks, with views across to Buckingham Palace, exotic ducks and even pelicans.
One of the city's few pedestrianized public spaces, Covent Garden's cobbled piazza is the place to see London's best buskers.
www.coventgardenlondonuk.com
955 locals recommend
Covent Garden
41 James StOne of the city's few pedestrianized public spaces, Covent Garden's cobbled piazza is the place to see London's best buskers.
www.coventgardenlondonuk.com
In London's County Hall are several attractions for teenagers looking for a fun day out including the Sea life aquarium. Namco station has 150 interactive video games, bowlings and bumper cars.
6 locals recommend
County Hall
Westminster Bridge RoadIn London's County Hall are several attractions for teenagers looking for a fun day out including the Sea life aquarium. Namco station has 150 interactive video games, bowlings and bumper cars.
Sea life London aquarium is the capital's major aquarium and has 14 themed zones, ending with the Shark Walk Finale, where you can walk across a glass door floor looking down the dinizens of the deep.
356 locals recommend
SEA LIFE Centre London Aquarium
Westminster Bridge RoadSea life London aquarium is the capital's major aquarium and has 14 themed zones, ending with the Shark Walk Finale, where you can walk across a glass door floor looking down the dinizens of the deep.
Abandon hope is the message of the London Dungeon, the world's first and foremost museum of horrors. The dark tunnels include many blood curdling special effects, with a dark ride'enhancing screaming
234 locals recommend
The London Dungeon
Westminster Bridge RoadAbandon hope is the message of the London Dungeon, the world's first and foremost museum of horrors. The dark tunnels include many blood curdling special effects, with a dark ride'enhancing screaming
For many, the highlight of a London visit during the summer months is watching a Shakespearean play.
449 locals recommend
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
21 New Globe WalkFor many, the highlight of a London visit during the summer months is watching a Shakespearean play.
The largest and most famous of central London's green open spaces, Hyde Park covers 350 acres and was once the royal hunting ground.
3079 locals recommend
Hyde Park
The largest and most famous of central London's green open spaces, Hyde Park covers 350 acres and was once the royal hunting ground.
Arts & Culture
One of the world's most amazing (and largest) museums, with everything from Egyptian mummies to Constructivist ceramics from the Russian Revolution. It holds the greatest collection of antiquities!
1546 locals recommend
British Museum
Great Russell StreetOne of the world's most amazing (and largest) museums, with everything from Egyptian mummies to Constructivist ceramics from the Russian Revolution. It holds the greatest collection of antiquities!
Home to one of the finest and most extensive collections of Western European paintings in the world, the National Gallery houses over 2300 paintings.
www.nationalgallery.org.uk
796 locals recommend
The National Gallery
Trafalgar SquareHome to one of the finest and most extensive collections of Western European paintings in the world, the National Gallery houses over 2300 paintings.
www.nationalgallery.org.uk
A family favourite, where dinosaurs roar back to life, an earthquake shakes the ground and creepy-crawlies make the flesh tingle.
www.nhm.ac.uk
1954 locals recommend
Natural History Museum
Cromwell RoadA family favourite, where dinosaurs roar back to life, an earthquake shakes the ground and creepy-crawlies make the flesh tingle.
www.nhm.ac.uk
Trace the 250-year development of the modern industrial world, delve into the history of medicine, blast off to outer space and enjoy the motionride simulators.
www.sciencemuseum.org.uk
1157 locals recommend
Science Museum
Exhibition RoadTrace the 250-year development of the modern industrial world, delve into the history of medicine, blast off to outer space and enjoy the motionride simulators.
www.sciencemuseum.org.uk
The V & A is Britain's national museum of art and design, and contains the greatest collection of decorative arts in the world.
www.vam.ac.uk
1694 locals recommend
Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell RoadThe V & A is Britain's national museum of art and design, and contains the greatest collection of decorative arts in the world.
www.vam.ac.uk
Tate Britain
MillbankTate Britain is the National Gallery of British Art
The grand old dame of London tourism ...
Madame Tussauds is the ultimate celebrity fun day out. Get up close to your favourite stars
951 locals recommend
Madame Tussauds London
Marylebone RoadThe grand old dame of London tourism ...
Madame Tussauds is the ultimate celebrity fun day out. Get up close to your favourite stars
Sightseeing
The home of the Mother of Parliaments, and a masterpiece of Victorian Gothic, has over 1000 rooms and the world's most famous clock tower.
www.parliament.co.uk
81 locals recommend
House of Commons
Saint Margaret StreetThe home of the Mother of Parliaments, and a masterpiece of Victorian Gothic, has over 1000 rooms and the world's most famous clock tower.
www.parliament.co.uk
The Mother Church of the Diocese of London and the supreme work of Sir Christopher Wren, one of the world's great architects.
www.stpauls.co.uk
845 locals recommend
St. Paul's Cathedral
The Mother Church of the Diocese of London and the supreme work of Sir Christopher Wren, one of the world's great architects.
www.stpauls.co.uk
London's foremost historical site, the Tower has served as castle, palace, prison, arsenal, jewel house and site of execution over its 900-year lifespan.
www.hrp.org.uk
1372 locals recommend
Tower of London
London's foremost historical site, the Tower has served as castle, palace, prison, arsenal, jewel house and site of execution over its 900-year lifespan.
www.hrp.org.uk
The coronation site of British royalty, the last resting place of kings, queens and celebrities, this architectural triumph is awash with history.
www.westminster-abbey.org
668 locals recommend
Westminster Abbey
20 Deans YdThe coronation site of British royalty, the last resting place of kings, queens and celebrities, this architectural triumph is awash with history.
www.westminster-abbey.org
World famous as the London home of the Queen, vast of 775-room. The Palace is furnished with some of the most important works of art from the Royal Collection. Around the corner is the Queen's Gallery
1912 locals recommend
Buckingham Palace
World famous as the London home of the Queen, vast of 775-room. The Palace is furnished with some of the most important works of art from the Royal Collection. Around the corner is the Queen's Gallery
Entertainment & Activities
This giant landmark wheel is one of the hottest attraction tickets in town. Its 32 observation capsules soar majestically 135 m directly above the Thames, making it the tallest wheel in the world.
2099 locals recommend
London Eye
This giant landmark wheel is one of the hottest attraction tickets in town. Its 32 observation capsules soar majestically 135 m directly above the Thames, making it the tallest wheel in the world.
Shopping
Harrods
87-135 Brompton RdThe queen of the department stores. Harrods is a sight in itself.