London Principal Attractions
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map of principal attractions in London
Buckingham Palace, , Central London SW1A 1AA
Tel +44 (0)20 7766 7324.
Buckingham Palace is The Queen's official residence and was built in 1702. The State Rooms are open to visitors during August and September. Changing the Guard takes place on the forecourt on pre-arranged dates.
Clive Steps, King Charles Street , , Central London SW1A 2AQ
Tel +44 (0)20 7930 6961
The Cabinet War Rooms are where Winston Churchill directed World War II, with the original maps still on the walls and telephones on the desks. The Museum has an interactive timeline, with facts and tales.
St James Palace, , Central London SW1 1BA
Clarence House is the official residence of TRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall and the home of the Princes William and Harry. From 1953 to 2002 it was the home of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.
, Central London SW1Y 5BL
The tour will show you the sinister and ghostly side of London, follow the blood-soaked footsteps of murderer Jack the Ripper down narrow, gas-lit alleyways! You'll visit all four murder sites in Whitechapel, accompanied by an expert "Ripperologist" who will provide all the clues to this real-life Victorian Whodunit.
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Kensington Gardens, , Central London W8 4PX
Tel +44 (0)870 751 5170
Kensington Palace was a residence for a succession of royalty and the setting for many great events. Whilst parts of the palace are private residence for the Royal Family there are public areas open.
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2 - 4 Tooley Street, , Central London SE1 2PF
In the vaults of the world's most famous bridge, expect the unexpected as a thrilling combination of special effects, real characters and animation take you from the bridge's creation in Roman times, through to the opening of the modern day bridge. Descend deeper into the bridge and visit the London Tombs for an adrenalin-pumping experience - definitely not for the faint-hearted!
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Tooley Street, , Central London SE1 2SZ
Tel +44 (0)20 7403 7221
The London Dungeon is a thrilling experience of gore, interactive special effects, live actors rides and shows. With more than 40 exhibits of macabre history from Jack the Ripper to the Great Fire of London.
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Riverside Building, County Hall, , Central London SE1 7PB
Tel +44 (0)870 990 8886
The London Eye is the world's tallest observation wheel. The slow revolution tour takes about 30 minutes with spectacular views of London. Extras include sunset and night rides, guided rides champagne, or a private capsule.
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, Central London
From a private tour of the Tower of London to afternoon tea at Harrods, you'll see everything London has to offer on the London Full-Day Sightseeing Tour. Perfect if you're spending only a short time in London.
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, Central London SW1Y 4XT
Discover more of London with the London Pass. With a choice of 1, 2, 3 or 6 consecutive days, the London Pass offers great value and convenience with free entry to over 50 top attractions including the Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral, London Zoo, Windsor Castle plus discounts for shopping and popular London restaurants.
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Marylebone Road, , Central London NW1 5LR
Tel +44 (0)870 400 300
Madame Tussaud's wax museum is a famous tourist attraction. The wax figures include film stars, sports stars, historical and royal figures and famous murderers. Also included is the Stardome, a 360 degree show with visual effects.
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21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, , Central London SE1 9DT
Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre is a faithful reporduction of the original Globe theatre and dedicated to the experience and international understanding of Shakespeare in performance.
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The Chapter House, St Paul's Churchyard, , Central London EC4M 8AD
Tel +44 (0)20 7246 8346
St Paul's is a well known feature of the London skyline. Here you will find mosaics, intricate stone carvings, floor paintings, a spiral staircase to the Whispering Gallery and a fantastic panoramic view of London.
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Millbank, , Central London SW1P 4RG
Tel +44 (0)20 7887 8888
Tate Britain exhibits a large collection of historic and contemporary British art including works by Constable, Gainsborough and Turner. It has a programme of free guided tours, talks and films each day of the week.
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Bankside, , Central London SE1 9TG
Tel +44 (0)20 7887 8888
Tate Modern is located in the former Bankside Power Station. With the amazing space of the Turbine Hall being a spectacular setting for the display of the Tate's collection of international modern art.
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, Central London
With this hop-on hop-off pass you can cruise up and down the Thames, alighting at your leisure, for a whole day. The river cruise departs every 40 minutes from Westminster Pier, Waterloo Pier (near the London Eye), Tower Pier and Greenwich Pier (near the Cutty Sark).
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, Central London
See all the sights of London with full commentary provided. Your ticket includes a FREE Hop-on Hop-off Thames River cruise as well as three FREE walking tours: a Changing of the Guard walk and a Cool Britannia walk exploring the hidden treasures of Trafalgar Square and central London and a Jack the Ripper walk.
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Tower Hill, , Central London EC3N 4AB
Tel +44 (0)20 7488 5662/3
The Tower of London is one of the most popular attractions in London and world famous for its history, castle keep, Yeoman Warders and the Crown Jewels. Take a tour and listen to gruesome tales.
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Regent's Park, , Central London NW1 4RY
Tel +44 (0)20 7722 3333
Set in Regent's Park, ZSL London Zoo is one of London's most popular attractions. New for 2007 is Gorilla Kingdom which gives visitors the chance to experience Western Lowland Gorillas in a natural open setting.
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149 Piccadilly, Hyde Park Corner, , Central London W1J 7NT
Tel +44 (0)207 499 5676
Apsley House (Wellington Museum), built in the 1770's was the home of the first Duke of Wellington. It houses a collection of memorabilia from The Duke military career of art, silver plate and porcelain.
