Whether in London for a short break or for an extended stay,
below are the 10 things not to miss:
| 1. |
London
Sightseeing Tour Bus
Get to see all of London's sights on a world famous
and iconic London double decker bus. Tours come with live English
commentary. With a ticket valid for 24 hours and the ability to
hop on and off, you can disembark to visit any of the attractions
en-route.
|
| 2. |
The South Bank
Starting from Westminster Bridge walking along the
riverside footpath of the river Thames towards London Bridge gives
striking views of London. Along the South Bank you will find the
London Eye, South Bank Centre, the National Theatre, The Tate
Modern, the Millennium Bridge, and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre.
|
 |
| |
British
Airways London Eye
The London Eye is the worlds tallest observation
wheel. Take a 30min flight and see London's fantastic sky line
from the south bank. Daily from 09.30-20.00.
Tube: Waterloo, Westminster
|
 |
| |
Tate
Modern
The former Bankside Power Station is the new home
of the "Tate #2", the Tate Gallery collection of international
modern art, including works by modern masters like Picasso and
Cezanne.
Tube: St Paul's
|
 |
| |
Shakespeare's
Globe Theater
Watch productions of Shakespeare's plays as they
were meant to be seen in the Globe Theatre, and visit the exhibition
of his life and work.
Tube: Embankment
|
 |
| 3. |
Changing
of the Guard at Buckingham Palace
The ceremony takes place on most alternate days
at 11.30 am in the forecourt. The old guard forms up in the forecourt
before handing over to the new guard. For best views stand in
front of the palace railings, or by Victoria Memorial.
The Mounted Guard Changing Ceremony takes place daily at Tilt
Yard (The Horse Guards building on Whitehall), in the forecourt.
This equestrian ceremony is more elaborate than the Changing of
the Guard.
Tube: Green Park, St James Park
|
 |
| 4. |
Buckingham
Palace
Originally owned by the Dukes of Buckingham, this
has been the official London residence of britons monarchs since
1837. The State Rooms are open to visitors from August to September.
Tube: Green Park, St James Park
|
 |
| 5. |
Tower
of London
Founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th century,
this historic landmark is one of London's most famous attractions.
It has been a fortress, prison, a treasury and a palace in its
long history. Do not miss the fantastic Beefeater's tour which
will guide you through the Tower's colourful history. Don't forget
to see the Crown Jewels.
Tube: Tower Hill
|
 |
| 6. |
The Palace of Westminster |
| |
Houses
of Parliament
The Palace of Westminster has been the site of the Houses of
Parliament since 1265. Members of the public can watch debates
when either Houses is in session from the Strangers Gallery. Guided
tours are available during the summer recess.
Tube: Westminster
|
| |
Big Ben
London's famous clock tower known as Big Ben. Big Ben is the
name of the bell which chimes every hour. The tower is called
St Stephen's Tower.
Tube: Westminster
|
 |
| |
Westminster
Abbey
Open daily for worship. Consecrated in 1065, this magnificent
abbey on parliament square is the coronation site of every monarch
since 1066 and the burial site of most English monarchs.
Tube: Westminster
|
 |
| |
Westminster
Cathedral
This stunning Roman Catholic cathedral was completed in 1903.
The interior is famous for its mosaics and varicoloured marble.
Tube: Westminster
|
| 7. |
St
Paul's Cathedral
Designed by Sir Christopher Wren, this is the fourth
cathedral to be built here on the banks of the river Thames, after
its predecessor was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666.
Tube: St Paul's
|
 |
| 8. |
Hampton
Court Palace
Hampton Court Palace is one of England's
most elegant royal mansions. Built 1516 by Cardinal Wolsey, it is
most famous for being the royal apartments of Henry VIII who enlarged
and improved it.
Rail: Hampton Court |
 |
| 9. |
Royal
Observatory & Greenwich
Founded by Charles II in 1675 to study astronomy and to fix longitude,
the Observatory is home to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and the Meridian
Line.
DLR: Cutty Sark
|
 |
| 10. |
Kensington
Palace
For 300 years Kensington Palace has been a royal
residence including the home of Diana, Princess of Wales. See
the state apartments and admire the royal ceremonial dress collection.
Tube: High Street Kensington
|
|
.gif)
