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London sights & Attractions A-Z:
We present an A-Z guide of the best London tourist sights, to help explore the wonderful city that is London. |
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Address: Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London |
| The British Museum holds in trust for the nation and the world a collection of art and antiquities from ancient and living cultures. Housed in one of Britain's architectural landmarks, the collection is one of the finest in existence, spanning two million years of human history. |
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Address: London |
| Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of Her Majesty The Queen and serves as both home and office. Today the State Rooms are used extensively by The Queen and Members of the Royal Family to receive and entertain their guests. |
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Address: Somerset House, The Strand, London |
| Sir Arthur Gilbert, who established the collection with his late wife, Rosalind, began by collecting silver because he admired the craftsmanship of the pieces he bought. |
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Address: East Molesey, London |
| Hampton Court Palace promises a magical journey back through 500 years of royal history. Discover the magnificent State Apartments of Henry VIII and William III, explore 60 acres of immaculate riverside gardens and lose yourself in the world-famous maze. |
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Address: Somerset House, The Strand, London |
| The Hermitage Rooms at Somerset House recreate in miniature the splendour of the imperial decor of The State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg. |
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Address: Richmond, London |
| The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, is situated on the banks of the River Thames between Richmond and Kew in south-west London. |
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Address: 28/34 Tooley Street, London |
| Avoid the queues by advance booking fast track tickets to The London Dungeon. Deep in the heart of London, buried beneath the paving stones of historic Southwark, lies the World's most chillingly famous horror attraction. |
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Address: Marylebone Road, London |
| Madame Tussaud's has come alive!
You already know that you can see the stars... but did you know you can also try out for England, be snapped by the paparazzi and explore the galaxy? |
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Address: London Wall, London |
| The capital's history from prehistoric times to the present. Popular exhibits include the Lord’s Mayors Coach, the Great Fire Experience, reconstructed Victorian shops and the Cheapside hoard of late Elizabethan jewellery. |
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Address: Trafalgar Square, London |
| The National Gallery is London's leading art museum with over 2,200 paintings, most kept on permanent display. The collection includes everything from early works by Giotto, in the 13th century, to the 20th century Picassos. |
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Address: Romney Road, Greenwich, London |
| Britain's seafaring history displayed in an impressive modern museum. Themes include exploration and discovery, Nelson, 20th century sea power, trade and empire, passenger shipping and luxury liners, maritime London, etc. |
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Address: St Martins Place, Trafalgar Square, London |
| Founded in 1856 to exhibit portraits of the famous in British history and culture. Subjects include poets and princesses, statesmen and sportsmen, artists and actresses, explorers and astronomers. |
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Address: Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London |
| The world's leading Museum of Natural History, opened in 1881, inspires all ages to see the world in a different light. Hundreds of exciting, interactive exhibits range from the dramatic earthquake experience, to the spectacular dinosaurs exhibition. |
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Address: 5 & 8 Great Newport Street, Covent Garden, London |
| The Photographers' Gallery, founded in 1971, has been instrumental in establishing and promoting the names of contemporary British photographers including Martin Parr and Fay Goodwin. |
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Address: Belvedere Road, London |
| The Royal Festival Hall is Europe’s largest arts organisation, located on London’s culturally dynamic South Bank, between the Waterloo and Hungerford Bridges, overlooking the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye. |
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Address: Exhibition Road, London |
| The Science Museum holds the world’s most comprehensive collection of science, technology, industry and medicine. Exhibits show the history of science and industry from the first steam locomotive to the man’s first flight in space. |
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Address: Strand, London |
| Sir William Chamber's 18th century architectural masterpiece is now fully open to the public for the first time. Discover more of the history of London, enjoy long hidden classical interiors and see three of Britain's greatest art collections. |
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Address: Ludgate Hill, London |
| Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece, built to replace the old St Paul's destroyed by the Great Fire of London. Climb into the whispering gallery for its special audio effects and magnificent views of the interior. The upper galleries offer unparallel views across London. |
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Address: Millbank, London |
| Tate Britain houses the national collection of British painting from the 16th Century to the present day and the international collection of 20th Century painting and sculpture. |
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Address: Bankside, London |
| Tate Modern is Britain's new national museum of modern art. Housed in the former Bankside Power Station, Tate Modern displays the Tate collection of international modern art from 1900 to the present day. |
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Address: Russell Street, Covent Garden, London |
| The Theatre Museum, Covent Garden, celebrates performance in Britain through imaginative exhibitions and hands-on demonstrations revealing the secrets and skills of stage make-up and costume. |
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Address: Tower Hill, London |
| Founded by William the Conqueror in 1066-7 and enlarged and modified by successive sovereigns, today the Tower of London is one of the world's most famous and spectacular fortresses. |
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Address: Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London |
| The world’s greatest museum of art and design is situated in South Kensington. Over 7000 objects are on display, charting the development of art and design from 3000BC to the present day. |
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Address: Broad Sanctuary, London |
| Westminster Abbey is primarily a working church. It has been at the heart of English history for nearly 1000 years, being the setting for almost every coronation since 1066. |
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