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Today, the British Airways London Eye has become, quite literally, the way the world sees London. It is one of the most spectacular and popular attractions in the world, drawing visitors from far and wide. The British Airways London Eye is a truly amazing feat of design…
Distance: 13.4 miles away

The National Portrait Gallery was founded in 1856 to collect the likeness of famous British men and women, today the collection is the most comprehensive of its kind in the world.Above the entrance of the Gallery are the busts of the three men ‐ all biographers and…
Distance: 12.9 miles away

ColossusRiders flung into a record breaking 10 loops of fear at 65 kph. 120 jockey wheels of NASA‐developed materials tenaciously grip 850 metres of proximity‐sensor monitored track. Supermagnets await braking commands from awesome processing software. 2 minutes feel like 2 hours.Nemesis Inferno77 kph comes up too soon. G's…
Distance: 13.4 miles away

ZSL London Zoo really is one of the greatest days out on offer in London. Spanning 36 acres of Regent's Park, the Zoo is home to over 650 species of animal. Featuring incredible immersive exhibits such as Animal Adventure and the Blackburn Tropical Bird Pavilion, visitors are…
Distance: 11.1 miles away

Windsor Castle has been named one of the Seven Wonders of Britain in a major survey by Yellow Pages, backed by the English Tourism Council. Windsor Castle is one of three official residences of The Queen and has been home to the Sovereign for over 900 years.…
Distance: 11.5 miles away

George III bought Buckingham House in 1761 for his wife Queen Charlotte to use as a comfortable family home close to St James's Palace, where many court functions were held. Buckingham House became known as the Queen's House, and 14 of George III's 15 children were born there.…
Distance: 12.8 miles away

The new Palace of Westminster was built in the years following the fire of 16 October 1834 which destroyed nearly all the Old Palace. Work began in 1840 and was substantially completed by 1860, although only in 1870 actually finished. It was formally opened in 1852.Westminster Hall, which…
Distance: 13.3 miles away

A series of collections which trace the story of Britain from prehistory to the present day, including fine collections covering the prehistoric period, the Bronze and Iron Ages. Highlights include a section of the Sweet Track, the oldest of the prehistoric trackways in Britain, and the body…
Distance: 12.7 miles away

The Natural History Museum traces its roots to the middle of the eighteenth century with the establishment of the British Museum in Bloomsbury. The British Museum housed the collection of Sir Hans Sloane 1660‐1753, a prominent London physician and collector. Sloane's collection was extremely varied, including everything from…
Distance: 11.5 miles away

Tate holds the national collection of British art from 1500 to present day. Tate Britain is showing Collections 2002‐1500: BP Displays at Tate Britain, an entirely new presentation of the national collection of British art featuring masterpieces by the key figures of British art including Van Dyck,…
Distance: 13.5 miles away

The Mall Galleries is one of the few London venues to show the work of well‐established British artists alongside that of up‐and‐coming students and young unknown painters. Throughout the year the Mall Galleries are host to numerous art competitions, such as the Singer & FriedlanderSunday Times Water…
Distance: 12.9 miles away

The Royal Collection contains one of the world's finest groups of Dutch 17th‐century paintings. Among the most enduringly popular images in Western Art, these pictures have for centuries been admired for their harmonious compositions, close observation of detail, subtle light effects and meticulous finish. The 51 outstanding examples…
Distance: 12.6 miles away

LEGOLAND Windsor has over 50 fantastic rides and attractions, including...LEGO Rocket Racers This unique racing experience is fun for all the family. Guests design their own virtual racer and then compete against the others in their group up to 8 players per game. Skyrider:A high‐rise way to view…
Distance: 13.8 miles away

Join a host of the worlds' most famous celebritites at Madame Tussauds waxworks. Watch the Warriors SHow as Alexander the Great & Achilles armies fight the battle of battles.Sign up with The Daily Bugle to get the scoop of the century by getting a picture with Spiderman.Sing,…
Distance: 11.4 miles away

The £25 million London Aquarium is the first attraction of its kind in the capital, and is one of Europe's largest exhibitions of global aquatic life, displayed in over 2 million litres of water. The London Aquarium combines education, relaxation and entertainment through a multi‐sensory voyage of discovery…
Distance: 13.4 miles away

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.There are over 60 acres of gardens to explore at…
Distance: 13.1 miles away

CLOSED FOR REPAIRSKew Palace, used by the royal family between 1729 and 1818, is the last survivor of several important royal residences at Kew. The Palace, George III's family home, set in the grounds of the beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, is currently closed for major repairs.…
Distance: 8.7 miles away

One of the finest working stables in existence, the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace provides a unique opportunity for visitors to see the work of the Royal Household department that provides road transport for The Queen and members of the Royal Family by both horse‐drawn carriage and motor…
Distance: 12.6 miles away

An architectural masterpiece of the 13th to 16th centuries, Westminster Abbey also presents a unique pageant of British history. Westminster Abbey, a work of architectural genius, a place of daily worship, deploying the resources of high musical expertise, a burial place of kings, statesmen, poets, scientists, warriors…
Distance: 12.9 miles away

Westminster Cathedral is one of the greatest secrets of London; people heading down Victoria Street on the well‐trodden route to more famous sites are astonished to come across a piazza opening up the view to an extraordinary facade of towers, balconies and domes.Itself a supreme achievement of art,…
Distance: 12.9 miles away

Shortly after becoming Prime Minister in May 1940, Winston Churchill visited the Cabinet War Rooms to see for himself what preparations had been made to allow him and his War Cabinet to continue working throughout the expected air raids on London. It was there, in the underground…
Distance: 13.1 miles away

The Science Museum is the world's pre‐eminent science museum. It houses outstanding collections relating to science, technology and medicine, and is one of the most prestigious and respected organisations dedicated to the promotion of public science and technology. Our collections form an enduring record of scientific, technological, engineering…
Distance: 11.5 miles away

V&A South Kensington is the world's greatest museum of art and design, with collections unrivalled in their scope and diversity. Discover 3000 years' worth of amazing artefacts from many of the world's richest cultures including ceramics, furniture, fashion, glass, jewellery, metalwork, photographs, sculpture, textiles and paintings.The new Architecture…
Distance: 11.6 miles away

Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum offers a glimpse of how the original medieval real tennis, has now become a multi‐million dollar professional sport, played all over the world.In the special exhibition area, the costume gallery charts some of the radical changes that have occurred in just over a century…
Distance: 13.2 miles away

You have been inviting the BBC into your homes for many years, and now it's your turn to come to visit us On the award‐winning tour of BBC Television Centre you will get the chance to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of broadcasting.Take an exclusive look into…
Distance: 9.2 miles away

See what powerful telescopes see. Watch the universe explode with stunning colour and vibrant images. This is a journey with a dazzling itinerary, which takes us from Earth, to the edge of the visible universe. On the way we skim the desert surface of Mars, where…
Distance: 11.4 miles away

Grade I listed garden, extensive woodlands and Italianate mansion. This spectacular estate overlooking the River Thames has a series of gardens, each with its own character, featuring topiary, statuary, water gardens, a formal parterre, Octagon temple, informal vistas, woodland and riverside walks. The present house, the…
Distance: 12.4 miles away

Spectacular 17th‐century house with original interiors and formal garden. Ham House is unique in Europe as the most complete survival of 17th‐century fashion and power. The formal garden is significant for its survival within the area known as the cradle of the English Landscape Movement.Guided tours…
Distance: 10.6 miles away

Florence Nightingale was a legend in her lifetime but the Crimean War years which made her famous were just two out of a life of ninety years. A collection of artefacts and other material connected with Florence Nightingale has been preserved from the early years of the…
Distance: 13.6 miles away

Experience our stunning collections, changing exhibitions, and lively programmes. Explore Jewish history, cultire and religion in Britain and beyond. As one of Britain's oldest minority communities, Jewish people have played an important role in the development of multicultural Britain. The Jewish Museum tells the story of…
Distance: 9 miles away

The Freud Museum, at 20 Maresfield Gardens in Hampstead, was the home of Sigmund Freud and his family when they escaped Nazi annexation of Austria in 1938. It contains Freud's remarkable collection of antiquities: Egyptian; Greek; Roman and Oriental. Almost two thousand items fill cabinets and are…
Distance: 9.9 miles away

Situated in the heart of Chelsea, this 'Secret Garden' is a centre of education, beauty and relaxation. Founded in 1673 by the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries it continues it's research into the properties, origins and conservation of over 5000 species.The Chelsea Physic Garden was founded by the Society…
Distance: 12.4 miles away

Located on London's vibrant South Bank with a waterfront vista overlooking the Palace of Westminster and Big Ben, County Hall Gallery makes its home in the historic County Hall, next to the BA London Eye. Join us for the Dali centenary in 2004 as the Dali universe…
Distance: 13.4 miles away

The Courtauld Institute of Art is one of the world's leading institutes for teaching and research in the history of art and conservation and was awarded a 5 grade in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise. Uniquely it houses world famous collections of paintings, prints and drawings in…
Distance: 13.3 miles away

The Gilbert Collection was formed over four decades by the late Sir Arthur Gilbert who first started to collect English silver, attracted by its historical and decorative qualities. The magnificent galleries of the Gilbert Collection occupy two levels of the South Building and the adjacent Embankment Building.The…
Distance: 13.3 miles away

The original and best speedboat sightseeing adventures currently on the river Thames.London RIB Voyages set sail in 2006 to offer the public a river ride with a difference. More experience than any other RIB provider, more style, more speed and more satisfied customers, returning year on year.Come…
Distance: 13.6 miles away

We are an independent fine arts institution which supports contemporary artists and promotes interest in the arts through a comprehensive and ambitious exhibition programme. Our education work, and the RA Schools, ensure that the skills and knowledge of today's most talented artists are passed on to the next…
Distance: 12.4 miles away

The Serpentine Gallery, situated in the heart of Kensington Gardens in a 1934 tea pavilion, was founded in 1970 by the Arts Council of Great Britain. The Gallery attracts around 600,000 visitors a year and is one of London's most loved places for seeing modern and contemporary art…
Distance: 11.2 miles away

Welcome to the Savill Garden, an oasis of beauty and tranquillity acclaimed as one of the finest gardens in England. The breathtaking diversity of plants that can be seen today is a result of Sir Eric Savill's vision combined with the dedication and imagination of three generations…
Distance: 14 miles away

Welcome to the world of Ripley's Believe it or Not, London's biggest new attraction.Situated in the heart of the West End at 1 Piccadilly Circus, the attraction houses over 800 authentic, original and unbelievable exhibits spread over 5 floors, from a four‐metre long model of Tower Bridge made…
Distance: 12.6 miles away

After a winter packed full of developments, Butterfly World near St Albans is ready to open its wings and amaze visitors this Spring. From 29th April 2010, phase II of this ever‐evolving project, due to complete in 2011 with the opening of the massive biodome , will…
Distance: 9.2 miles away

Atmospheric home of the writer Thomas Carlyle and his wife JaneHistorian, social writer, ethical thinker and powerful public speaker, Thomas Carlyle lived in this 1708 Queen Anne terraced house, close to the Thames in Chelsea, from 1834 to 1881. His wife Jane is now considered one of the…
Distance: 12.2 miles away

Set in the heart of Fitzrovia, famed for its writers and artists, Fitzroy House was built in 1791 shortly after development was undertaken of this area. Formerly inhabited by Playwright George Bernard Shaw, Fitzroy House is also where writer and philosopher L.Ron Hubbard, founder of Scientology, worked in…
Distance: 12.1 miles away

Frogmore House lies in the tranquil setting of the private Home Park of Windsor Castle. A country residence of various monarchs since the seventeenth century, the house is especially linked to Queen Victoria. Queen Victoria was inspired to write 'all is peace and quiet and you…
Distance: 11.5 miles away

On the northern fringes of Hampstead Heath lies Kenwood House, one of the most glorious country houses in London. Set in splendid grounds beside Hampstead Heath, this outstanding neoclassical house holds one of the most important collections of paintings ever given to the nation. Works by Rembrandt,…
Distance: 10 miles away

A magnificent Palladian villa set in extensive riverside parkland, built for Henrietta Howard, mistress of King George II, set in 66 acres of parklands.Coach House Cafe is open March‐Oct but closed Mon‐Tue in March.WCs at cafe, accessible WC on ground floor of house. Access to shop via ramp.…
Distance: 10.3 miles away

National Trust property in West London, with a Robert Adam house set in acres of beautiful parkland and farmland. The first house on this site was a manor house built for Sir Thomas Gresham, of Royal Exchange fame, and the stable block dates from this time. After…
Distance: 10.3 miles away

The Cathedral and Abbey Church of Saint Alban is the seat of the Bishop of St Albans and serves the Diocese of St Albans in the counties of Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, the Borough of Luton and the London Borough of Barnet.The cathedral is a centre of worship and mission…
Distance: 11.4 miles away

Stroll along a peaceful riverside road into secluded woodland gardens, to find stunning 18th century interior design and the principle art gallery for the Borough of Richmond upon Thames, which attracts over 40,000 visitors a year. Orleans House has a rich and vibrant history, the baroque Octagon room…
Distance: 10.4 miles away

Set in the heart of historic Whitehall, the Banqueting House is one of London's hidden treasures. Whether visiting during the day or enjoying a unique evening event, visitors will be enthralled by the history and splendour of this magnificent building.The Banqueting House is the only remaining complete…
Distance: 13.1 miles away

Welcome to Bekonscot Model Village, the world's oldest model village. Bekonscot is different from other model villages; this is an entire miniature kingdom stuck firmly in an idyllic 1930s timewarp. There are six little villages in a 1 acre miniature landscape of farms and fields, castles…
Distance: 10.7 miles away

The De Havilland Aircraft Heritage Centre is the oldest of it's type in Britain today, which was opened in 1959 to display the De Havilland Mosquito prototype. There is a comprehensive collection of 20 de Havilland aircraft, along with related memorabilia. The Aeroshop specialises in all…
Distance: 10.2 miles away

At the London Canal Museum you can see inside a narrowboat cabin, learn about the history of London's canals, about the cargoes carried, the people who lived and worked on the waterways, and the horses that pulled their boats. The museum is an attraction housed in a former…
Distance: 12.6 miles away

The London Motor Museum displays a wide range range of classic American cars from the 50's, 60's and 70's. The museum presents a unique collection of cars that relate to the story of the early motoring experience.We have combined the history of classic automobiles with the modern…
Distance: 6.1 miles away

Covering a wide spectrum of materials and media, including vehicles, rolling stock, posters, signs, uniforms, photographs, ephemera, maps and engineering drawings, the Museum's collections make up the most comprehensive record of urban mass transit in the world. The Museum preserves and displays important collections reflecting all…
Distance: 13.1 miles away

Every year, MCC is proud to play host to thousands of visitors who travel to St John's Wood, to visit one of the world's best and most celebrated sporting venues. Tours of Lord's give such visitors the opportunity to go behind the scenes at MCC's historic ground,…
Distance: 10.6 miles away

The Museum of Domestic Design & Architecture MoDA houses what is widely regarded as one of the world's most comprehensive collections of nineteenth and twentieth century decorative arts for the home. MoDA is also a resource for focusing on other subjects, such as Science, Geography and problem‐solving…
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The Museum of Garden History was founded in 1977 as the world's first museum dedicated to the history of gardens and gardening. The museum collections fall into 3 main categories; tools, ephemera and library. The tool collection is one of the finest on display. The…
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The Hunterian Museum collections, brought together over four centuries by a cast of colourful characters including John Hunter 1728‐1793, are a fascinating mix of comparative anatomy and pathology specimens; complete skeletons, bones, skulls and teeth; dried preparations, corrosion casts and wax teaching models; historical surgical and dental instruments…
Distance: 13.2 miles away

The National Army Museum is the British Army's own museum. It is the only museum to tell the story of the Army as a whole from Agincourt in the Fifteenth Century to peace‐keeping in the Twenty‐first Century.The National Army Museum in Chelsea houses some of Britain's finest military…
Distance: 12.1 miles away