London Principal Attractions
Use our London Principal Attractions listings to help you make the most of your visit to London, or browse by location using the
map of principal attractions in London
St Mary's Hospital, Praed Street, , Central London W2 1NY
Tel +44 (0)20 7886 6528
The Alexander Fleming laboratory is where penicillin was discovered in 1928. Here you will see a reconstruction of the laboratory, displays and a video of how the discovery became a lifesaving drug.
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.
65-67 Queen's Gate, , Central London SW7 5JS
Tel +44 (0)20 7584 7031
At Baden Powell House you will find a small permanent exhibition which tells the life story of Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of the Scout and Guide movements with artefacts and a souvenir counter.
Threadneedle Street, , Central London EC2R 8AH
Tel +44 (0)20 7601 5545
The Bank of England Museum displays historical items taken from the Bank's own collections of banknotes, coins, silver, books, documents, prints, paintings, and photographs. There are interactive displays making the exhibits come to life.
Level G, Barbican Centre, Silk Street, , Central London EC2Y 8DS
Tel +44 (0)20 7638 8891
The Barbican Art Gallery has a regular changing programme of fine art, photography and design, including talks and workshops. The exhibitions are among the best examples of modern and contemporary Art in Europe.
108a Boundary Road, , Central London NW8 0RH
Tel +44 (0)20 7604 3991
Ben Uri Gallery houses the London Jewish Museum of Art. It was founded in 1915, is Europe's only dedicated Jewish museum of art and has the largest specialist collection of British and European Jewish Artists.
96 Euston Road, , Central London NW1 2DB
Tel +44 (0)20 7412 7332
The British Library is one of the world's largest research libraries with around 150 million items; 25 million books, manuscripts, stamps, maps and other historical items. Take a guided tour, view exhibits and see events. Photograph © Trustees of the British Library.
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.
24 Cheyne Row, , Central London SW3 5HL
Tel +44 (0)20 7352 7087
Thomas Carlyle, the great Victorian writer and his wife Jane lived in this Queen Anne terraced house which is now open to the public. See many of their authentic possessions furniture, books, pictures and portraits.
Embankment Pier, Victoria Embankment, , Central London WC2N 6NU
Tel +44 (0)20 7695 1800
There are many types of cruises to choose from; a hop-on hop-off sightseeing cruise, a Thames 50 minute circular cruise, a lunch cruise with a set menu or an a la carte dinner cruise.
66 Royal Hospital Road, , Central London SW3 4HS
Tel +44 (0)20 7376 3910
A 'Secret Garden' in London, The Chelsea Physic Garden was founded in 1673 with the purpose of training apprentices in identifying plants and is now a centre of scientific research, plant conservation and education.
Riverside Building, County Hall, , Central London SE1 7PB
Tel +44 (0)870 744 7485
County Hall Gallery is next to the London Eye and has three major galleries, including the permanent Dalà Universe exhibition. Also a unique collection of furniture, jewellery, crystal and the world's largest collection of sculpture.
Somerset House, , Central London WC2R 0RN
Tel +44 (0)20 7848 2777
The Courtauld Institute of Art houses world famous paintings, prints and drawings. It is a leading institute for teaching and research in the history of art and conservation. They have regular exhibitions and family workshops.
University College London, Gower Street, , Central London WC1E 6BT
Tel +44 (0)20 7679 7900
At the Department of Earth Sciences Geology you can see rocks, minerals and fossils collected from all over the world including the Planetary Image Facility containing NASA images and data. Check for opening times.
, Central London SW1A 2AB
Downing Street or "Number 10" as its often called, is a most famous address; the official residence of the Prime Minister. It's a few minutes walk from the Houses of Parliament, between Whitehall and St James's Park.
Warwick Road, , Central London SW5 9TA
Tel +44 (0)20 7385 1200
Earls Court & Olympia Venues houses over 1,000 events each year, including the Ideal Home Exhibition, the London International Horse Show and many music concerts and fairs. Conveniently situated with good public transport routes.
39a Canonbury Square, , Central London N1 2AN
Tel +44 (0)20 7704 9522
The Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art was opened in Canonbury Square in 1998. It is located in a restored Grade II listed Georgian building and exhibits Futurist works, figurative art and sculpture.
8 Grosvenor Place, West End, , Central London SW1X 7SH
Tel +44 (0)20 7235 0303
European Academy for the Arts & Accademia Italiana is an art gallery, lecture and concert venue devoted to the promotion of European art, music and literature through exhibitions and events. Check for entrance time/costs.
Trocadero Centre, 1 Piccadilly Circus, , Central London W1D 7DH
Tel +44 (0)20 7292 3642
Funland is one of London's largest indoor entertainment venues in a modern and exciting interactive environment. It has the latest in hi-tech video games, virtual reality simulators, dodgems, bowling, fast food and bars.
