London and the local area
Attractions
British Airways London Eye 
The world’s largest observation wheel with fantastic panoramic
views over London.
Tower of London
One of the oldest buildings in London, this fortress has been the
site of 900 years of exciting history and has been home to the Crown
Jewels since the fourteenth century.
Tower Bridge
One of the most famous bridges in the world with spectacular views
from the high walkways.
Houses of Parliament
Guided tours in the summer show visitors Victoria Tower, the Robing
Room, the Royal Gallery, the Chambers of the House of Lords and the
House of Commons, the Central Lobby, St Stephen's Chapel and Westminster
Hall.
Big Ben
One of the most famous clocks in the world, spectacular by night.
St Paul’s Cathedral
Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations in 1897 and Diana’s
marriage to Prince Charles both took place in this famous cathedral.
Westminster Abbey
One of Britain’s most impressive gothic buildings, where coronations,
marriages and funerals of British monarchs have taken place since
the eleventh century.
Hampton Court Palace
The beautiful palace of King Henry VIII, with the most visited gardens
in England and a famous maze.
Buckingham Palace
The London home of the Her Majesty the Queen, parts of which are now
open to the public.
Kensington Palace
A royal palace for over 300 years, and parts are still home to royal
family members today.
Marble Hill House
Built between 1724 and 1729 for the mistress of King George II, this
beautiful villa is set near the River Thames in acres of parkland.
London Aquarium
Home to hundreds of varieties of the world’s fish and sea life,
including sharks, eels and piranhas.
London Dungeon
The world’s most famous horror attraction, where 2,000 years
of chilling history is revealed.
London Planetarium
The most advanced star projector in Europe is housed here, enabling
visitors to take a virtual reality trip through space.
London Zoo
One of the world’s most famous zoos, with beautiful scenery
and architecture and over 600 species of rare animals.
Kew Gardens
The beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens cover 300 acres and are home to
40,000 varieties of plants.
Madame Tussaud’s
A world famous collection of wax figures including royalty, Hollywood
actors, pop stars and sporting heroes.
