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Founded by the Romans nearly 2,000 years ago, London is the capital of the United Kingdom and is rich in heritage. There are many places to visit and we list just few below. If time is short it may be a good idea to join a sightseeing tour.

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LONDON SIGHTSEEING - TOP ATTRACTIONS

Attraction   Address Station Opening Times
London Zoo
Escape the stress of city life and visit the amazing animals at London Zoo. There's something for everyone from Asian lions to sloth bears.

  

Regents Park, London NW1 4RY 020 7722 3333
www.zsl.org  
CAMDEN TOWN (tube) Buses C2 to/from Glouseter gate or 274 to/from Ormond terrace to Oxford Circus or baker Street  Daily 10.00 - 17.30 1 Apr- 23 oct 10.00 - 16.00 24-31 Oct 

Madame Tussauds

Over 400 top celebrities of stage, screen, history, politics and sport. Take a trip the spirit of London ride and pose for photos alongside Blair and Bush.

  

Marylebone Rd, london NW1 5LR 0870 400 3000
www.madame-tussauds.com  
BAKER STREET (tube)  Open 09.30 Last Admission 17.30

Kew Gardens (Royal Botonic Gardens)
Set in 300 acres beside the River Thames with 35,000 beautiful types of plants. Visit the Conservatorie, and The Palm House.

Richmond, Surrey TW9 3AB 020 8332 5655
www.kew.org
KEW GARDENS (tube) KEW BRIDGE (main line)  Open Daily from 09.30 Phone 020 8332 5655 for closing times 

Buckingham Palace State Rooms

Official residence of the Queen, 19 State rooms lavishly furnished with the finest treasures from the Royal collection and a 42 acre garden.

  

London SW1A 1AA 020 7321 2233
www.royal.gov.uk  
VICTORIA, ST JAMES PARK, GREEN PARK  August & September only Daily 10.00 - 16.30

Hampton Court Palace
Henry VIII's magnificent Tudor Palace with it's famous maze set in extensive gardens on the banks of the River Thames.

Hampton Court Palace, Surrey KT8 9AU 0870 752 7777
www.hrp.org.uk  
HAMPTON COURT Mainline form WATERLOO  Daily 10.15-18.00 Last admission 17.00 

Windsor Castle
The largest and oldest occupied castle and home of the Queen. Visit the State apartments and see the works of art. Visit Queen Mary's Doll House and St George's Chapel the burial place of ten sovereigns.

  

Windsor, Berkshire SL4 1NU 020 7321 2233
www.royal.gov.uk
South West trains from London Waterloo station to WINDSOR/ETON CENTRAL. By road take the M4 or M3  Open 09.45 - 17.15 last admission 16.00.  

Kensington Palace
Designed by sir Christopher Wren. Royal home of Queen Victoria. Splendid State Apartements and Court Dress Collection.

  

Kensington gardens, London W8 4PX 0870 751 5170
www.hrp.org.uk
KENSINGTON HIGH STREET NOTTING HILL GATE QUEENSWAY (tube stations)  Daily 10.00-18.00 Last admission 17.00 

Kew Place
Historic Royal Palace, the family country home of King George III and Queen Charlotte, will re-open after years of renovation, giving visitors a rare and intriguing glimpse of George III's family life in this most intimate of Royal Palaces.

  

Richmond, Surrey TW9 3AB 020 8332 5655
www.kew.org
KEW GARDENS (tube) KEW BRIDGE (main line)  Open Daily from 09.30 Phone 020 8332 5655 for closing times 

SeaLife London Aquarium
Only place in London where you can come face to face with sharks, gigantic conger eels and deadly stone fish. There are 350 species to see as well as talks, dives and feeds.

  

The County hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7PB 020 7967 8000
http://www.sealifeeurope.com 
WESTMINSTER (tube) WATERLOO (tube/mainline)  Daily 10.00-18.00 Last admission 17.00 

St Pauls Cathedral
Built by Sir Christopher Wren. Climb into the whispering gallery for it's special acoustice effects. The uper galleries offer magnifiecnt views over London.

  

The Chapter House, St Paul's Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD 020 7246 8348
www.stpauls.co.uk  
ST PAUL'S (tube)  Open Mon/Sat 08.30 - 16.00 Last admission 16.00 

London Dungeon

Europe's scariest attraction. Run the gaunlet of Flames, and a boat ride to Triators Gate.

  

28-34 Tooley Street, London SE1 2SZ 020 7403 7221
www.thedungeons.com 
LONDON BRIDGE (Mainline/tube)  Summer 10.00 -17.30 Note: Children must be accompanied by an adult. 

Royal Mews
The Royal mews is a working Establishment and a number of horses and carriages are on show.

  

Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1A 1AA 020 7321 2233
www.royal.gov.uk
VICTORIA (tube/mainline)  Open 11.00 - 16.00 1 Apr - 24 jul and 25 Sep - 29 Oct daily except Friday 10.00 - 17.00 25 Juy - 24 Sep daily 

Shakespeare's Globe
Unique opportunity to view the faithfully reconstructed Elizabethan Theatre, built with materials, techniques and craftsmanship of 400 years ago. Exhibition, shop, theatre perfomances.

  

New Globe Walk Bankside, London SE1 9DT 020 7902 1500
www.shakespeares-globe.org  
LONDON BRIDGE (tube/mainline) MANSION HOUSE (tube)  Open 1 Apr- 2 Oct 10.00 - 17.00 No access to the theatre during pefomances.

British Airways London Eye

The worlds largest observation wheel offers a spectacular way to take in 55 of london's famous landmarks in just 30 mins.

  

Jubilee Gardens, South bank, London SE1 7X7 0870 400 3007
www.ba-londoneye.com 
WATERLOO Tube/Mainline  Open Daily
10.00 - 21.00

Tower of London

The Tower spans over 900 years of British history. One of the best preserved fortified buildings in the world. It houses the priceless Crown Jewels, Royal Armouries, Yeoman Wardens and the ravens.

  

Tower Hill London EC3N 4AB 0870 756 6060
www.hrp.org.uk 
TOWER HILL (tube) DOCKLANDS LIGHT RAILWAY  Open Tue - Sat 09.00 - 18.00 Mon & Sun 10.00 - 18.00

Tower Bridge Exhibition
London's most famous landmark. Visit the exhibition and discover why.

  

Tower hill, London SE1 2UP 020 7407 9191
www.towerbridge.org.uk 
LONDON BRIDGE (tube/mainline) TOWER HILL (tube) DOCKLANDS LIGHT RAILWAY  Open daily 10.00 - 18.00 Last admission 17.00 
         
         

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