Sights

The National Gallery

National Gallery
photo by: Meri Kimura

Located in the newly pedestrian Trafalgar Square, The National Gallery houses one of the world’s greatest collections of Western European paintings. The National Gallery's permanent collection consists of Western European paintings from 1250-1900. On any given day, visitors will find more than 2,100 paintings on display making The National Gallery one of the largest and richest art galleries in the world. Expect to see works by Botticelli, Cezanne, Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, Gainsborough, Turner, and Van Gogh, and more.

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address:	Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN
openinghours:	Mon.-Sat. 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Sun, 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
tel:	020 7747 2885
url:	www.nationalgallery.org.uk

Westminster Abbey

Westminister Abbey
photo by: Joseph Hollick

One of Britain's finest Gothic buildings. Scene of the coronation, marriage and burial of British monarchs. Nave and cloisters, Royal Chapels, Chapter House, Westminster Abbey Museum. Nave and Cloisters daily 0800-1800; Royal Chapels Mon-Fri 0920-1645, Sat 0920-1445 & 15.45-17.45. Admission to Chapels and Poets Corner adult £6 Concessions £3.

To add an extra dimension, visit during an Evensong service and listen to the clear ringing tones of the choral ensemble. Check the website for times of services.

Metro: St James's Park

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address:	Parliament Square SW1
openinghours:	Daily 8am-6pm.
tel:	020 7222 5152
url:	www.westminster-abbey.org

Design Museum

The design museum is a must for anyone with an interest in modern and contemporary design. The permanent exhibition follows the change in British homes from the 20th century until present day, which is constantly updated to include new design classics.

There are also temporary exhibits which usually run for 3-4 months. Recent exhibits have included Saul Bass, Peter Saville, Archigram, and an exhibition on signage. The museum also runs 'Designer of the Year' which awards a prize to a person or organisation that has produced an impressive piece of design (past winner more..

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tel:	0870 833 9955
openingHours:	10.00-17.45 Fri until 21.00
url:	www.designmuseum.org
address:	Shad Thames, London SE1 2YD
email:	info@designmuseum.org

Hampstead Heath

Popular open space in London with ponds, various types of habitats and recreational activities. Every summer concerts and other special events..

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National Portrait Gallery

National Portrait gallery gives a fascinating trawl through British History by the people who shaped it. Starting from medieval kings and arriving at today's actors, musicians and sporting heroes. The emphasis is on the sitter, and not the artist themselves, but that's not to say there isn't any interesting interpretations, many famous modern artists have work displayed here including Lucian Freud, David Hockney and Julian Opie.

The 'Portrait restaurant' has great views over London, although the food prices do pay for the privilege.

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address:	St Martin's Place, London WC2H 0HE
openinghours:	Sat-Wed 10.00-18.00, Thu-Fri 10.00-21.00
tel:	020 7306 0055
url:	www.npg.org.uk

Imperial War Museum

The Imperial War Museum in London is part of a massive system of War Museums located throughout England. The Imperial War Museum (IWM) is a national art gallery, a national records archive, and a research center that houses 19,000 paintings (throughout the museum's many locations) as well as 15,000 posters, 10,000 hours of videotape, 10 million photographs, 15,000 collections of unpublished memoirs, diaries, and letters, and 270,000 library items.

Visitors to the Imperial War Museum will also find uniforms, medals, firearms, and other objects on display. IWM London has more..

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email:	mail@iwm.ork.uk
address:	Lambeth Rd
tel:	+44 (0)20 7416 5000
accessibility:	Totally Wheelchair Accessible
openingHours:	Open Daily from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Closed December 24-26
url:	london.iwm.org.uk

The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew

Arbor in Kew's Queen's Garden
photo by: Joseph Hollick

The 300-acre Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew features more than 60,0000 species of plants as well as dozens of decorative structures, museums, galleries, glasshouses, and wildlife areas. Plan on spending at least half of your day exploring the more than seven different zones and dining at one of the garden's tasty restaurants or cafes.

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email:	info@kew.org
address:	Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond
openinghours:	Mon.-Fri. 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
tel:	(0)20 8332 5665
accessibility:	Totally Wheelchair Accessible
url:	www.kew.org

Leicester Square

Leichester Square
photo by: Meri Kimura

The heart of the West End district with many Cinemas, Bars and Clubs.

Tube: Leicester Square

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Royal Courts of Justice

The Royal Courts of Justice from one side
photo by: Jorge Picazo

Mostly renowned for its impressive Gothic exterior. A must see on the way from Covent Garden to St Paul's Cathedral, in Fleet St.

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Photographer's Gallery

The Photographer's Gallery is actually split across two galleries, No.8 houses the main exhibition and an interesting little bookshop (with a small stock of novelty lomo cameras), and No.5 has a small cafe with more photos on the walls.

The exhibitions are wide and varied, from documentary photographers to fine artists. Some photographers have long gone, and some are just on their way up.

With the crowds and chaos of Leicester Square on one side and Covent Garden on the other, this is a welcome retreat.

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tel:	020 7831 1772
openingHours:	Mon-Sat 11.00-18.00, Thu 11.00-20.00, Sun 12.00-18.00
url:	www.photonet.org.uk
address:	5 & 8 Great Newport Street, London WC2H 7HY
email:	info@photonet.org.uk

Piccadilly Circus

Piccadilly Circus
photo by: Joseph Hollick

Piccadilly Circus is a famous traffic intersection and public space of London's West End in the City of Westminster.

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Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge as seen from inside the Tower of London
photo by: Kim Rowland

Completed in 1894, the Tower Bridge has become THE London icon.  The Tower Bridge Exhibition allows you to walk the top level of the bridge, view the engine rooms, and see the history of the construction and engineering.  Added because the traffic for the London Bridge was becoming too overwhelming, the design for the Bridge was chosen through a public competition.  The City architect, Horace Jones, won the competition with the iconic image so many people recognize today.

type:	Historical Buildings
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email:	enquiries@towerbridge.org.uk
tel:	44 (0)20 7403 3761
url:	www.towerbridge.org.uk
zipcode:	http://www.towerbridge.org.uk/

Tower of London

Tower of London
photo by: Meri Kimura

Take a Yeoman tour, and marvel at the Crown Jewels. A must-see on any trip to London, the Tower Of London has seen over 900 years of British history. Don't miss the collection of armor which is housed in the White Tower, the oldest building at the Tower of London, completed in 1700.The cost is 14.50 pounds, so it is not cheap, but the Yeoman Warder tour is included in the admission and it is not only very informative, but also very funny.
One thing you might find out when you get here is that there is a key ceremony that has been taking place every night at the Tower of London more..

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url:	www.hrp.org.uk
tel:	+44 (0)870 756 6060
address:	HM Tower of London, London, EC3N 4AB

Jewel tower

Only one of the few remnants of the Medieval Westminster Palace. These days it houses a museum, whereas in the the early 1370s it was used to house Edward the III's valuables.

type:	Historical Buildings
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address:	Old Palace Yard, Westminster
tel:	020 7222 2219

British Museum

British Museum
photo by: Maree Conway

The British Museum, founded in 1753, contains world-famous collections of antiquities from Egypt, Western Asia, Greece and Rome, as well as Prehistoric and Romano-British, Medieval, Renaissance, Modern and Oriental collections; Prints and Drawings; Coins, Medals and Banknotes. The Museum's collections number some six-and-a-half million objects ranging in size from shreds to colossal statues. The collections are maintained both for exhibition and as a research resource for some 30,000 enquiries from professional academics, school-children, tourists each year. The Museum site more..

type:	Palaces
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address:	Great Russell Street
openinghours:	Mon-Sat 10 am- 5pm, Sun 12-6
tel:	020 7323 8000

Saint Paul's Cathedral

St. Paul Cathedral
photo by: M. Kubeile

Special services or events may close some or all parts of the cathedral. Wren's famous cathedral church of the diocese of London. Adult £5, concessions £4.

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address:	Ludgate Hill
openinghours:	Daily 10am-4:15pm.
tel:	(0171) 236 4128

Trocadero

Piccadilly Circus
photo by: M. Kubeile

The Trocadero, in Piccadilly Circus, is the biggest and brightest entertainment centre in Europe. Attractions include: Sega World The world largest indoor theme park. Funland & Lazer Bowl, The Emaginator The virtual rollercoaster ride, Virtual Glider & Virtual World and 2 restaurants Planet Hollywood & Rock Island Diner.

Phone: (0171) 439 1791

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address:	Piccadilly Circus, W1
openinghours:	Daily 10.00-00.00h

Big Ben

Big Ben
photo by: Joseph Hollick

Big Ben is the colloquial name of the Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster in London, and an informal name for the Great Bell of Westminster, the largest bell in the tower and part of the Great Clock of Westminster. Coordinates: 51°30′2.6″N, 0°7′28.6″W. The clock tower is at the northeastern end of the building, the home of the Houses of Parliament, and contains the famous strikingBig Ben is the colloquial name of the Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster in London, and an informal name for the Great Bell of Westminster, the largest bell in the tower and part of more..

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St James's Park

St James's Park
photo by: M. Kubeile

The acres known as Green Park were added to St. James's Park in the late 17th Century by Charles II. Charles II preferred early a.m. walks along the Hyde Park Corner, an area now known as 'Constitution Hill'

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address:	Green park, St James Park, Piccadilly Circus

London Zoo

A Black Capped Yellow Squirrel Monkey
photo by: sue

With over 12,000 animals to see, the zoo is well laid out with many childrens attractions. Metro: Camden Town, then Bus 274. Tel: (0171) 722 3333. Adult £10; children £7; reduction £8,50.

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address:	Outer Circle