Attractions & Places

to Visit in London

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Located on the northern edge of Regent's Park, London Zoo is home to over 755 species of animals. From Asiatic lions, giraffes and Sumatran tigers to hippos and ring-tailed lemurs, animal-lovers are in for a treat. The Gorilla Kingdom, Penguin Beach and Tiger Territory are some of the most popular zones. Known for its conservation outreach, London Zoo is part of ZSL, an international science-driven conservation charity, working to restore wildlife in the UK and around the world.

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A disused power station on the banks of the Thames transformed into the city's leading art spot and one of the most popular modern art galleries in the world, Tate Modern showcases amazing work by artists such as Cézanne, Bonnard, Matisse, Picasso, Rothko, DalÍ­, Pollock, Warhol and Bourgeois.

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The capital’s cultural district offers world-class theater, impressive museums and trendy bars. Home to over 40 theatres, Oxford Street stores and historic landmarks, the destination can keep you enthralled all day. Take in a performance or two, visit St. James’s church in Piccadilly - where the wedding in Bridgerton’s second season was filmed - as well as Hatchards, bookseller to the royal household and shop at Burlington Arcade, England’s oldest shopping arcade, among several delightful things to do here.

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Explore two million years of human history, art and culture at the world’s first public museum, located in Bloomsbury. Travel the entire globe at more than 60 free galleries centred around the magnificent Great Court. Don’t forget to see the Rosetta Stone, one of the most famous artefacts in the world, which is a trove of knowledge and a deeper understanding of the ancient Egyptian civilisation. Among their guided tours, choose the ‘Around the World in 90 Minutes’ tour, available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 11.30 am and 2.00 pm.

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Home of the five regiments of Foot Guards, this military museum has a captivating collection that traces the history of the five regiments — Grenadier, Coldstream, Scots, Irish and Welsh Guards — which, together with the two regiments of Household Cavalry, make up Her Majesty's Household Division. Visit the charming store - The Guards Toy Soldier Centre - for delightful limited edition guard collectible figures that make for great souvenirs.

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An 13th to 16th century architectural masterpiece, this UNESCO World heritage site is a treasure house of artefacts. The working church has been the site of 16 royal weddings, the resting ground of 18 monarchs and has served as the venue for 40 coronations. Join a guided tour of the abbey, departing throughout the day from the information desk or pre-book a private guided tour.

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At an impressive height of 443 feet, the London Eye is the largest cantilevered observation wheel in the world. A leisurely rotation in one of the 32 high-tech glass pods - representing London’s 32 boroughs - gives you an ever-changing perspective of London.

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One of London’s eight royal parks, this 40-acre peaceful haven is full of mature trees and lush grassland. Take a leisurely stroll around the park admiring in the statues and fountains, pausing at the three monuments dedicated to people who served in the two world wars. Keep a ear out for the sounds of guns being fired on special occasions. Grapevine has it that the garden is ‘flowerless’ since Charles II’s wife ordered them to be removed after she caught him picking flowers for his mistress. But come here during summers, and you’ll be charmed by over 250,000 daffodils in full bloom.

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Delve into the history of planet Earth in the Natural History Museum’s galleries, which house unique treasures from the museum’s collection of more than 80 million objects spanning 4.5 billion years. Keep an eye out for exciting museum events and activities, from yoga and silent discos to dinosaur-themed sleepovers and behind-the-scenes tours, plus family activities during the school holidays.

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This beautiful, historic venue stages world-class performances, bringing the best of opera and ballet to Covent Garden throughout the year. It is home to the Royal Opera, one of the two principal opera companies in London. Enhance your visit with one of their expertly-guided tours - including an Architecture Tour and a Costume Design Tour - with options like backstage access to get a closer look into the magical history, people and processes occurring off the stage.

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Nicknamed ‘The People’s Park’, this green oasis has witnessed key moments in history, from fiery suffrage speeches to the start of UK’s first Pride march. In present time, it’s a playground for the entire family, offering activities ranging from pond-dipping and mini beast hunting to a game of tennis, boating on Serpentine Lake or picnicking on the lawns. For a more tranquil experience, explore the winding paths and picturesque meadows in the north of the park or head for the rose garden, near sandy Rotten Row. Conclude your Hyde Park adventure with proper British-made souvenirs from the Royal Parks Shop.

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Explore four floors of educational and interactive exhibits, including the Soyuz TMA-19M descent module – the spacecraft that took astronaut Tim Peake back to earth from the International Space Station - and a real piece of the moon, at this museum in South Kensington. It offers interactive, multi-sensory areas for children to discover science through play, alongside several events through the year.

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Located on the ground floor of County Hall on the South Bank of the Thames, one of the city’s most popular family attractions is home to over 500 species in 14 themed zones. Alongside several simulations and activities, you can 'travel’ to the Antarctic to meet penguins, step inside UK’s largest jellyfish and dive into an underwater oasis at a living reef.

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The 2600+ collection at this iconic art museum in Trafalgar Square is often regarded as the most representative sampling of European paintings in the world. It has the most comprehensive collection of Italian Renaissance paintings outside Italy. Adjacent to this building, the National Portrait Gallery showcases 215,000 portraits in a variety of media, including paintings, drawings, medallions, sculptures, photographs and videos. The chronologically-presented portraits are collected primarily for historical reasons and mainly consist of Britons who have made notable contributions to the nation’s history.

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V&A, the world's largest museum of applied arts, decorative arts and design, houses a permanent collection of over 2.8 million objects. On the ground level, you’ll find a Renaissance masterpiece, the 500-year old Raphael Cartoons, large-scale designs created by Italian artist Raphael and commissioned by Pope Leo X for the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City. On the same level, the Fashion Gallery showcases a captivating array of garments, from sumptuous Victorian gowns to avant-garde designs. Indophiles can keep a look-out for Tipu’s Tiger, a near-life-size wooden automaton depicting a tiger mauling a European soldier, created in South India around the late 18th century. Another interesting object is the 16th century, 3- metre-wide Great Bed of Ware, best known for being able to accommodate four couples at once and described by Shakespeare in Twelfth Night.

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Located on the northern edge of Regent's Park, London Zoo is home to over 755 species of animals. From Asiatic lions, giraffes and Sumatran tigers to hippos and ring-tailed lemurs, animal-lovers are in for a treat. The Gorilla Kingdom, Penguin Beach and Tiger Territory are some of the most popular zones. Known for its conservation outreach, London Zoo is part of ZSL, an international science-driven conservation charity, working to restore wildlife in the UK and around the world.

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A disused power station on the banks of the Thames transformed into the city's leading art spot and one of the most popular modern art galleries in the world, Tate Modern showcases amazing work by artists such as Cézanne, Bonnard, Matisse, Picasso, Rothko, DalÍ­, Pollock, Warhol and Bourgeois.

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The centrepiece of the UK’s constitutional monarchy is a working palace with 19 magnificent State Rooms that open to visitors each summer. (During the rest of the year the palace opens on selected dates for small guided tours). Other attractions include the Throne Room, the magnificent Grand Staircase and artworks by Rembrandt, Rubens and Van Dyck.