The Gherkin, City of London
Arguably one of the great things about the capital is the ever-changing and slightly irreverent London skyline. Along with The Shard, The Cheesegrater and The Scalpel, The Gherkin is probably…
St Paul’s Cathedral, City of London
It is hard to imagine as you stand at the top of The Shard or from within your London Eye pod, but for many years the dome of St Paul’s…
Madame Tussauds London Marylebone
Madame Tussauds is one of the most popular and well-established tourist attractions in London. It contains waxworks of famous people past and present from William Shakespeare to Londoner David Beckham….
The London Eye Southbank
Towering over County Hall the London Eye is one of the most famous landmark structures in the capital. It is also the most visited paid attraction in the UK, drawing…
The London Dungeon, Southbank
Since its inception in 1974, the London Dungeon has been one of the capital’s major tourist attractions. The original London Dungeon was situated in Tooley Street close to London Bridge…
Houses of Parliament, Westminster
The Houses of Parliament, or more correctly The Palace of Westminster, has been the seat for the English parliament since the 13th century. It now holds both the House of…
Chinatown London
Although not as famous as the one in San Francisco, Chinatown London has a distinct flavour that continues to draw in the tourists. Where is Chinatown London? Pedestrianised Gerrard Street,…
Buckingham Palace, Westminster
Buckingham Palace is the Queen’s official residence in London. Originally it was built as a townhouse for the Duke of Buckingham in 1703, before being acquired by George III in…
Big Ben London
Big Ben is arguably the most famous landmark in London, or is it? The large tower to the north of the Palace of Westminster and the Houses of Parliament is…
Tate Modern London Southbank
Situated on London Southbank within the former Bankside Power Station, when the Tate Modern opened in 2000, it swiftly became one of the most visited museums and galleries in the…
Hayward Gallery Southbank Centre
The Hayward Gallery is a contemporary art space within the Southbank Centre. As such it is part of the major arts complex along with the Royal Festival Hall and Queen…
Royal Academy of Arts, Picccadilly
Founded by King George III in 1768, the Royal Academy of Arts (or RA) is an independent, privately funded institution that promotes the visual arts through exhibitions, education and debate….
