Attractions
London is world famous for its brilliant attractions and places to go. Here you can find the very best of London's attractions from the magnificent London Eye to the grand Buckingham Palace.
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When we think of Greenwich Observatory most of us think of GMT. Some of us think of John Harrison’s wonderful clocks, others of the glorious Wren architecture and the heart-stopping views. But do any of us think of intense Anglo-French rivalry and… Read More
London Wetland Centre brings the countryside to London. Although close to the heart of the capital it is a haven of tranquility for both wildlife and people. It is not just wildlife enthusiasts and keen bird watchers that enjoy the beauty of our nature… Read More
London Zoo is an oasis in the heart of the capital. Set in leafy Regent's Park amid heritage-listed buildings and beautiful gardens, it is the oldest scientific zoo in the world, opening in 1828. With over 720 amazing species to discover, many endangered, as well as… Read More
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The Royal Observatory, home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian line, is one of the most important historic scientific sites in the world. It was founded by Charles II in 1675 and is, by international decree, the official starting point for each new day,…
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People the world-over have been enchanted by the Harry Potter films for nearly a decade. The wonderful special effects and amazing creatures have made this iconic series beloved to both young and old – and now, for the first time, the doors are going to…
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There are nearly 1,000 years of history at this great castle, situated in magnificent grounds overlooking the River Arun in West Sussex and built at the end of the 11th century by Roger de Montgomery, Earl of Arundel.
The oldest feature is the motte, an…
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Try your hand at kayaking on one of the most iconic stretches of water in the world.
London came to exist because of the Thames. Yet very few Londoners have really experienced the river. Kayaking gives the perfect way to experience one of the most…
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Fitzroy House is an original 1791 building. It imitates the designs of Robert Adam, the famous Georgian period architect, who, along with his brother, designed Fitzroy Square. The house is one of the last remaining structures on the block that retains its original exterior.
It now…
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The Marlowe Theatre opened in St Margaret’s Street, just before the First World War. In the 1920s, it was then turned into a cinema called the Central Picture Theatre. The cinema failed to compete with the other new cinemas and the building…
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Weeks after its centenary year, on 27 November 2005, it was announced that the Stevenage Road Stand at Craven Cottage would be renamed The Johnny Haynes Stand. The 5,889 capacity stand is a home area only. This historic stand has witnessed Fulham matches now for over a century…
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Richmond Bridge is an 18th-century stone arch bridge in south west London, The bridge, which is a Grade I listed building, was built between 1774 and 1777. The foundation stone of Richmond Bridge was laid on 23 August 1774 by the Hon. Henry Hobart. The principal architect was James…
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Covent Garden is one of London’s most exciting public spaces playing host to a range of arts and culture events. From the architectural splendour of its neo-classical covered Market, which is Grade II listed, to such world-class arts venues as the Royal Opera…
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There are few institutions in the United Kingdom with an unbroken three centuries of service and none of them is so close to the heart of the nation as "The Men in Scarlet", the Chelsea Pensioners, and their home, the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Founded in 1682…
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