London

London, the capital of the UK and England, is the world’s ninth-largest city. Enjoy some of the world’s finest museums, galleries, parks, concerts, theatres and restaurants all set within the rich historical setting that is London.

With a population of just under eight million, London is Europe's largest city, spreading across an area of more than 620 square miles from its core on the River Thames.

Ethnically it's also Europe's most diverse metropolis: around two hundred languages are spoken within its confines, and more than thirty percent of the population is made up of first, second- and third-generation immigrants. Despite Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish devolution, London still dominates the national horizon, too.

This is where the country's news and money are made; it's where the central government resides and, as far as its inhabitants are concerned, provincial life begins beyond the circuit of the city's orbital motorway. Londoners' sense of superiority causes enormous resentment in the regions, yet it's undeniable that the capital has a unique aura of excitement and success - in most walks of British life, if you want to get on you've got to do it in London.

For the visitor, too, London is a thrilling place - and since the beginning of the new millennium, the city has also been overtaken by an exceptionally buoyant mood. Thanks to the lottery and millennium-oriented funding frenzy of the last few years, virtually every one of London's world-class museums, galleries and institutions has been reinvented, from the Royal Opera House to the British Museum.

Science Museum

Explore the history of scientific and industrial developments and achievements of our world that allow us to live in the way we do by visiting one of London's most popular museums... What Is The London Science Museum? The Science Museum in London showcases many industrial, engineering, and scientific accomplishments and artifacts from hundreds of years […]

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Natural History Museum

Immerse yourself in all aspects of the natural world both past and present at the Natural History Museum, one of London’s most popular tourist attractions. What Is The Natural History Museum? The Natural History Museum in London houses one of the world’s most significant collections of specimens of the natural world. Having been collated for […]

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British Museum

Immerse yourself in thousands of years of world history and culture by taking time to explore the many artifacts contained within the spectacular building which houses the British Museum. What Is The British Museum? With visitor numbers of more than six million people a year, the British Museum is one of the most popular attractions […]

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National Gallery

Explore London's National Gallery and step into a world of European art that spans hundreds of years and includes many artists that you have heard of and some that you haven’t... What Is The National Gallery? The National Gallery in London houses the nation’s collection of more than 2000 paintings from Western Europe that date […]

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St Paul’s Cathedral

Take in over 1400 years of history and marvel at the architecture at one of London’s most iconic landmarks. St Paul's Cathedral is a true wonder of London, and a "must see" for any visitor. What Is St Paul's Cathedral? An impressive sight on the London skyline, St Paul’s Cathedral is a Baroque-style Anglican cathedral […]

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The Making of Harry Potter (Studio Tour)

Don’t forget to bring your wand and spellbook and step straight into JK Rowling’s world of wizards and witches at The Making of Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. Ride a broomstick over the streets of London and take a stroll through the Forbidden forest - who knows what creatures are lurking there…. What […]

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Westminster Abbey

Take a walk in the footsteps of Britain’s Kings and Queens in some of their most important moments - a place where history was made for over 900 hundred years! What Is Westminster Abbey? One of the most famous and well recognised religious buildings in the world, Westminster Abbey has over 900 years of history. […]

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Tower of London

Welcome to one of London's most famous attractions - the one where not all previous visitors managed to get out alive! Walk the path of Royalty gone by and discover the rich, and sometimes grisly, history of one of London’s oldest and greatest landmarks... What Is The Tower of London? At nearly 1000 years old […]

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Windsor Castle

Would you like to be the King (or Queen) of the Castle? Maybe you’ll need to look a little further afield however, as this one is already occupied! With history spanning nearly 1000 years, Windsor Castle is the world’s oldest and largest occupied castle and is the weekend home to the current Queen of England, […]

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The London Eye

It's possibly the best way to see all the London attractions at once, as long as you have a head for heights! The London Eye is a relatively new major landmark that towers over the river Thames from it’s position on the South Bank and is instantly recognisable due to it’s sheer size and shape. […]

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Houses of Parliament & Big Ben

Do you think you could make decisions that shape a whole nation? A visit to the Houses of Parliament, and the very famous and immediately recognisable clock tower standing alongside it, is the place to go to see how this happens in the UK. Located in the Palace of Westminster, the home of the UK’s […]

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Buckingham Palace

Have you ever wanted to visit the Queen? Well we can’t promise afternoon tea with her, but how about visiting one of her main residences? As one of London’s most iconic buildings and most popular tourist attractions, Buckingham Palace is the main London residence and official headquarters of Queen Elizabeth II. What Is Buckingham Palace? Buckingham Palace is one of the few working […]

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