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LONDON ATTRACTIONS
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It's preposterous to think that we could list all of the attractions in London. You can cater to any need or desire in this city, so we've collected some of the more popular attractions here. We'll be adding more as time passes, so we recommend that you bookmark this page and if you think we've overlooked something essential, send us an email.
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| London Eye
A different kind of experience and what a view. Book your tickets in advance online.
WHERE: On the South Bank of the River Thames, opposite Big Ben. THE ticket office is inside County Hall, next to the London Eye.
HOURS: Click below to check on hours.
TICKETS: Adult £11.50, Senior (60 plus years) £9.00, *Student (with valid NUS or ISIC card) £9.00, Child (5-15 years) £5.75 Must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or older, under 5 years, free.
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Madame Tussaud's
A lot more than a wax museum. You can see the stars, try out as a Pop Idol, be snapped by the paparazzi, have your DNA checked, get scared witless by serial killers, and explore the galaxy. One of the greatest shows on earth - and you'll be starring in the lead role!
WHERE: Marylebone Road, just one minute's walk from Baker Street underground station
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Tower of London
Where the crown jewel's are kept and where three English queens were executed. Allow 2-3 hours for your visit to the Tower.
WHERE: Tower Hill, London, EC3N 4AB.
HOURS: March-Oct. Tues - Sat: 9AM - 6PM; Sun-Mon; 10AM-6PM. Nov - Feb. Tues - Sat: 9AM - 5PM; Sun-Mon; 10AM-5PM.
ADMISSION: Adult: £12.50
Children (under 16): £8.00, Seniors (60+): £9.50,
Students (ID): £9.50. Family package price £38.50 (2 adults/3 children).
Tower of London Day Pass
Tower of London & Thames River Cruise
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Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A)
The world's greatest museum of applied and decorative arts. Home to amazing artefacts from the world's richest cultures, the V&A's unsurpassable collection has inspired and informed for over 150 years.
WHERE: Cromwell Road.
South Kensington.
London SW7 2RL
HOURS: Open daily 10AM-5:45PM. 10am to 10pm Wednesdays and the last Friday of the month.
ADMISSION: Free |
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Tate Britain
The world's finest collection of British Art.
WHERE: Millbank, London SW1P 4RG
HOURS: Daily, 10AM - 5.50PM.
Closed 24, 25, 26 December (open as normal on 1 January)
ADMISSION: Free
Tate Britain & Tate Modern Tour
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Tate Modern
International Modern Art. The redeveloped Bankside Power Station on the South Bank with its collection of modern art from 1900 to the present...the gallery for the 21st century and the galleries in Liverpool and St. Ives.
WHERE: Bankside,
London SE1 9TG (on the south bank of the River Thames at Bankside, near Blackfriars Bridge, opposite St Paul's Cathedral and next to the Globe Theatre.
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HOURS: Sunday to Thursday, 10.00-18.00;
Friday and Saturday, 10.00-22.00;
Last admission into exhibitions 17.15 (Fri and Sat 21.15);
Closed 24, 25, 26 December (open as normal on 1 January)
ADMISSIONS: Admission to the gallery is free, but donations from visitors support the gallery's work.
Tate Britain & Tate Modern Tour
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National Portrait Gallery
Portraits of famous British men and women.
WHERE: Opposite to the Church of St Martin-in-the-Fields, to the north of Trafalgar Square.
HOURS: Open daily 10AM - 6PM Late night opening Thursday and Friday until 9pm
Closed: 1 January, Good Friday, 24-26 December
ADMISSION: Free except for some special exhibitions.
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| British Monarchy
No, you can't meet the Queen or the Royal family, but you can visit Buckingham Palace, St. James Park, and check the Royal Calendar... |
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Houses of Parliament
Where laws are made and policy argued. You can tour Parliament. Click to the website for hours and information about the tours. |
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British Museum
One of the world's greatest museums.
WHERE: Great Russell Street,
London, WC1B 3DG
ADMISSION: Free.
HOURS: Sat.- Weds: 10Am - 5:30PM. Thurs & Fri: 10Am - 8:30PM.
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Churchill's Cabinet War Room & Museum
Headquarter's for Churchill during the blitz.
WHERE: Clive Steps,
King Charles Street,
London SW1A 2AQ
HOURS: Open daily except 24, 25 and 26 December.
1 October - 31 March
10:00 - 18:00 (last admission 17:15 pm),
1 April - 30 September
09:30 - 18:00 (last admission 17:15 pm)
ADMISSION: Adult: £7.50
Children (under 16): FREE, Senior citizens: £6.00,
Students: £6.00
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Covent Garden Market
Voted the 'Best Free and Easy Day Out' by thousands of Londoners, Covent Garden Market continues to be one of London's favourite places to visit! Boutiques, jewelry stalls, cafes, pubs, restaurants, theatre, museums, street performers.
WHERE: Between James Street and the Strand
ADMISSION: Free
HOURS: The market is open from 10.30AM - 7.30PM. |
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10 Downing Street
Home of the prime minister. Take a virtual tour or email the prime minister. |
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HMS Belfast
A British war ship you can tour. The HMS Belfast saw action in WWII, playing a leading part in the destruction of the German battle cruiser Scharnhorst at the Battle of North Cape and in the Normandy Landings.
WHERE: Morgan's Lane,
Tooley Street,
London SE1 2JH
HOURS: Open daily except 24, 25 and 26 December.
Mar. - Oct: 10AM - 6PM (last admission 5.15 pm),
Nov. - Feb:10AM - 5PM (last admission 4.15 pm)
ADMISSIONS: Adult: £7.00,
Children (under 16): FREE, Senior citizens: £5.00,
Students: £5.00,
Concessions: £1.00
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| London's Main Royal Palaces & Residences
Hampton Court, Kensington Palace, The Banqueting House, Tower of London and many more. Click link for visitor information and visitor recommendations from Burlington Bertie, exclusive to Offtolondon.com. |
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Harrods
Not just a store, a cultural phenomenon. Shop, eat, browse, people watch, get a haircut... hoist a few in the Green Man pub.
WHERE: Knightsbridge
HOURS: Mon - Sat: 10AM - 7PM. Closed Sundays. |
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Highgate Cemetery
At least 850 notable people are buried at Highgate, about two thirds of whom appear in the Dictionary of National Biography.
WHERE: Swain's Lane, Highgate, London N6 6PJ
HOURS: Opens 10.00am weekdays, 11.00am weekends. The Cemetery is open every day in the year except 25th and 26th December.
ADMISSIONS: Entry £3.00. Camera Permit £1.00 for personal use only.No Professional Photography, No Video Cameras and No Tripods. No children under eight years old.
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Imperial War Museum
Coverage of conflicts, especially those involving Britain and the Commonwealth, from the First World War to the present day. Exhibits range from tanks and aircraft to photographs and personal letters; they include film and sound recordings, and some of the 20th century's best-known paintings.
WHERE: Lambeth Road, London SE1 6HZ
HOURS: Open daily (except 24, 25 and 26 December) 10AM - 6PM
ADMISSION: Free. |
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Lego-Land- Over 50 rides, live shows, building workshops, driving schools and much more.
Click for: Lego-Land Hotel & Ticket Packages - include hotel accommodations, English breakfast, one or two day ticket to LegoLand per person, hotel car parking and free children's meals.
WHERE: On the B3022 Windsor/Ascot road just two miles from Windsor town centre. It's easily reached via the M25.
HOURS: 10AM - 5, 6,7PM depending on season. Closed Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec.
ADMISSIONS: Adult £21-£23, Child £19 - £20 at the gate. Discounts for advance and online booking. |
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London Aquarium
The London Aquarium experience is for anyone and everyone who appreciates the stunning and unusual natural world.
WHERE: On the southbank of the river Thames within the historic County Hall building (TUBE:The best station is Westminster on the District, Circle and jubilee lines)
HOURS: Normal opening hours are 10am - 6pm, with the last entry at 5pm, seven days a week.
ADMISSIONS: Peak season rates are Adult £9.75, Child (3-14 years) £6.25, Students (15-18) and Seniors (60+) £7.50, Family (2 adults, 2 children) £29.00.
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London Dungeon
Deep in the heart of London, buried beneath the paving stones of historic Southwark, lies the world's most chillingly famous horror attraction. The London Dungeon brings more than 2,000 years of gruesomely authentic history vividly back to life....and death.
HOURS: 1 September to 3 November: Daily - 10:00am to 5:30pm; 4 November to 31 March: Daily - 10:30am to 5:00pm
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London IMAX Theatre
Large screen entertainment. As many as 10 films showing at one time. Buy tickets online.
WHERE: 1 Charlie Chaplin Walk,
South Bank,
Waterloo,
London,
SE1 8XR
TICKETS: Adult £7.90,
Child (4-14) £4.95,
Children under 3 FREE; They also have family packages.
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London Zoo
Escape into an oasis of wildlife and unwind with the animals.
WHERE: London Zoo
Regent's Park, London NW1 4RY
HOURS: Open every day except Xmas Day.
10AM - 5:30PM - March through 10/24. Fall closing at 4PM. Last admission 1 hour before advertised closing time
ADMISSION: Adult £13,
Child (3-15) £9.75,
Under 3 FREE,
Student/Senior Citizen/Disabled £11.00,
Family Saver ticket: 2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children = £41.00. Parking for cars - £7.
Click here for tickets
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London Transport Museum
The museum covers a wide spectrum of materials and media, including vehicles, rolling stock, posters, signs, uniforms, photographs, ephemera, maps and engineering drawings, the Museum's collections make up the most comprehensive record of urban mass transit in the world. A fun experience for the family.
WHERE:
Covent Garden Piazza, London WC2E 7BB
HOURS: Daily 10.00-18.00 [Fridays 11.00-18.00], Last admission 17.15, Closed 24, 25, 26 December
ADMISSION: Adult £5.95, free for accompanied children under 16.
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Museum of London
The Museum of London Group represents a quarter of a million years of history and over seven million modern Londoners. Collections include over a million items.
WHERE: London Wall,
London EC2Y 5HN
HOURS: Monday to Saturday 10.00am to 5.50pm
Sunday 12.00 noon to 5.50pm
Last admission 5.30pm
ADMISSION: Free.
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Amora
The Academy of Sex and Relationships. More than just your average sex theme park, Amora guarantees an experience which will be unique to you - explore any topic as fully as you wish, with your own "Whisper" - Amora's audio guide. The aim of Amora is to encourage a deeper understanding of all aspects of love, sex and relationships. All this is sure to raise questions, so the resident sex therapists are on hand to answer your questions and offer you advice.
WHERE: Amora, 13 Coventry Street, London W1D 7DH
HOURS: Monday-Sunday 11 am until midnight.
Tickets
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Royal Academy of the Arts
WHERE: Burlington House
Piccadilly,
London W1J 0BD
HOURS: Open 7 days a week, 10AM to 6PM and until 10PM on Fridays.
ADMISSIONS: Ticket prices vary with exhibition. |
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Royal Botanic Gardens (Kew Gardens)
300 acres containing living collections of over 40,000 varieties of plants. The Palm House is world-famous and there are other magnificent tropical, alpine and temperate houses.
WHERE: Richmond, Surry.
HOURS: Open daily 9:30AM - 5:30PM, 6:30PM March-Sept.
ADMISSIONS: Adult £8.50, Children (up to 16) free is accompanied by an adult. |
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Speaker's Corner
If you're in the mood to hear a good rant or engage in one yourself. It's fun, it's free and its happening every Sunday.
WHERE: Oxford Street and Hyde Park
HOURS: Any Sunday morning
PRICE OF ADMISSION: A sense of humor. |
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Theatre Museum
National museum of the performing arts.
WHERE: Russell St., Covent Gardens, London WC2E 7PR
HOURS: Tues - Sun: 10AM - 6PM. Closed Bank holidays.
ADMISSION: Free |
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Tower Bridge Experience
Enjoy breath-taking views from the high-level walkways. Learn the history of the Bridge and how it was built. Visit the Victorian Engine Rooms, home to the original steam engines that used to power the Bridge.
WHERE: Tower Bridge
HOURS: Open daily 9:30AM - 6PM.
ADMISSION: Adult £4.50, Children (5-15) £3. |
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Westminster Abbey
Place of worship. House of Kings.
WHERE: Next to Parliament Square, opposite the Houses of Parliament.
HOURS: Generally 9:30AM - 3PM. No visitors during services. Daily times vary.
ADMISSION: Adults £7.50
Concessions £5.00 (Seniors 60 plus, children 11-16, students with full time student card)
Family ticket £15.00 (Two adults and two children under 18)
Children under 11 FREE (maximum of 2 children per paying adult)
Pre-booked groups £6.00 per person (must be accompanied by a Blue Badge Guide) |
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