London Attractions

Aquarium Attractions While away the hours by delving into the slippery treasures at London Aquarium. Lots of fascinating fish fun when you enter the wonderful world of underwater discovery. The London Aquarium is both fun and educational for all the family. Read more Big Ben Big Ben is nicknamed after the great bell of the clock at the north-eastern end of the Palace of Westminster in London. Standing as the world's largest four-faced, chiming clock and the third largest free-standing clock tower in the world.It will be celebrating its 150th birthday in 2009. Read More Buckingham Palace Opena ll year round why not visit the Queen's Gallery, housing a changing series of exhibits from the Royal Collection. The Palace State Rooms are open to the public in August and September. 18 rooms are included in the viewing including the Throne Room and State Room. Read More Changing the guard A must see event and particularly popular with visitors to London - Changing the Guard Ceremony. In the summer this event is held daily at 11.30 am sharp. Ouch. Read More City Cruises Sightseeing Tour Why not take a leisurely cruise down the River Thames, it is after all a great way to see London and it's many attractions. Cruise options range from 20 minutes, up to three hours or hop-on, hop- off all day long basis if needed. Read more Hampton Court Palace Steeped in over 500 years of royal history, Hampton Court Palace has many attractions to offer visitors, from the magnificent State Apartments to the domestic hardcore reality of the Tudor Kitchens. Authentically dressed costume guides and audio options help to bring the palace back to life. Read more Houses of Parliament During the Parliamentary Summer Recess, around the end of July to the start of October, the Palace of Westminster, home to the House of Lords and the House of Commons is open for a one hour guided tour. The tour includes both the Chambers and many other great State Rooms. Read More Kensington Palace Kensington Palace has been a royal home now for over 300 years and it continues to be a private residence, for the Royal Family, in part, today. There are magnificent State Apartments and a Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection to see, including dresses worn by HM Queen Elizabeth II and Diana, Princess of Wales. Read more London Duck Tours London Duck Tours offer more than just you normal sightseeing tour, instead you get a guided tour of London by road and river! The name Duck Tours is drawn from the vehicles, which played an important part in British history as they were the amphibious DUKWs used to take troops ashore for the D-Day landings. Read more London Dungeon Feeling Brave? Let the London Dungeon transport you back to some the darkest moments in the capital's history deep within the depths of the Londons Dungeon. The tour includes real acting, a couple of rides and some interactive special effects, all helping to ensure your ninety minute experience proves a memorable one (well for as long as you keep your head anyway). Read more London Eye (or Millenium Wheel) The London Eye stands at a height of 135 metres (443 ft), is the biggest Ferris wheel in Europe, and has now become the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom and is now visited by more thank 3 million people a year. Vistors buying tickets for the London Eye are given the choice of going at day or night. Read More London Museum London has many great museums to visit, the more famous of which include The Victroria & Albert (V&A), the Natural History Museum, Science Museum, The British Museum and the Natural History Museum. For a full list Click Here London Planetarium The London Planetarium no longer exists and it is no longer possible to visit it as an attraction. The web site is redirected to Madame Tussauds and here is a statement reads: "In 2006 the Planetarium was rebranded and renamed the Star Dome. The Star Dome is part of the Madame Tussauds attraction and is included in the ticket price. Please note that we no longer show astronomy-based shows" London Tours London tours was founder almost 60 years ago at the time of The festival of Britain. The Original Tour has become established as an essential introduction to London. Experience all of the magical sights and sounds of London in a large, opentopped red bus. Read more London Zoo Located very centrally and with so much to see and do, a visit to ZSL London Zoo is the perfect day out for people of all ages. London Zoo currently houses over 750 species of animal, from the smallest of monkey's to the tallest of giraffe's. Read More Madame Tussauds Madame Tussauds, just in case you did no know, is a famous wax museum in London, set up by wax sculptor Marie Tussaud and now with branches in a number of major cities around the world. Brush (albeit slightly waxy) shoulders with many of the worlds most famous stars including Britney Spears, Barack Obama and David & Victoria Beckham. Read more Shakespeare’s Globe Visit The Globe Theatre in London, located on Bankside and often associated in the past with William Shakespeare. It has been rebuilt a few times but it still has the power to capture your imagination. Shakespeare's Globe is currenly offering a lively range of public events this Spring including family events for half term, lectures, and performances. Read more St Paul's Cathedral Experience the majesty and glory of St. Paul’s Cathedral. it has an iconic dome which dominates the London skyline. The Cathedral was built between 1675 and 1710, and is widely considered to be the crowning achievement of the wonderful career of Sir Christopher Wren. Read more Tower Bridge Tower Bridge, one of the great engineering marvels of its age, finshed completion 1894, and was instantly hailed as a London icon. It is possible to explore its history, uncover its secrets and to enjoy stunning views from its high-level Walkways, situated 42 metres over the River Thames itself. Read more Tower of London The Tower of London is by far one of the most famous and well preserved historical buildings in London. The first foundations were laid more than 900 years ago and gradually over time the castle has been constantly improved and has evovled into the castle, fortress, prison, palace and finally museum that it proudly represents today. Read more Westminster Abbey Westminster Abbey was first founded in 616A.D on it's present site, however the stone construction was not completeed unti around 1300.A.D. Kings, queens, statesmen and soldiers; poets, priests, heroes and villains - the Abbey is a must-see living pageant of British history.