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London Sightseeing

Buckingham Palace Monarchy Site 
Address, Programme, Opening Times, How to get there, Under Five's, Special Events, Special Services, Facilities for disabled people, Refreshments

Big Ben
Possibly the most famous clock face and chimes in the world, Big Ben is actually the name of the biggest bell (13.5 tons) inside The Clock Tower (320ft) which forms part of the Houses of Parliament.

Houses of Parliament
This is a working institution. It is in a superb building by Barry and Pugin with medieval survival, (Westminster Hall). For entrance to the visitors' galleries during debates, queue outside St Stephen's entrance when parliament is in session.

Tower Bridge   The Tower Bridge Experience
One of the city's most celebrated landmarks and possibly the most photographed and painted bridge on earth, Tower Bridge was completed in 1894. Take in four shows, interactive computers, full size steam engines, working models showing how the bridge works and not forgetting the best panoramic views of London from the high-level walkways.

Westminster Abbey
Important information for visitors, 20th Century Martyrs - Ten New Statues, Panoramic 360 degree views of Westminster Abbey, Historical Enquiries, Sounds of the Choir, Organ and Bells

St Paul's Cathedral
Welcome to the official Web Site of St Paul's Cathedral

Madame Tussauds      Madame Tussauds opening and prices
This is the famous waxworks started by Madame Tussaud in 1835 which is now one of the most popular tourist attractions in London with over two million visitors a year. There are wax models of the famous and infamous from every walk of life.

Covent Garden
Features, Shopping, Theatres, Events

Hampton Court Palace (from Tennis club)
Hampton Court is, without doubt, one of the most striking of all the historic, royal palaces in Great Britain. Set alongside the River Thames amongst sixty acres of beautiful Tudor, Baroque and Victorian gardens, and with nearly five hundred years of English history cocooned within its walls, the Palace has much to offer historians and tourists alike.

Harrods
Harrods of Knightsbridge has long been the most famous store in the world and today the sheer magic of its name has never been stronger.

Selfridges
Famous store in Oxford Street.

All Attractions in London
You can choose from various categories:
London Art Galleries (65), London Museums (146), Boat Trips (34), Historic Houses (91), Castles / Forts (4), Gardens (42), Nature Reserves (1), Religious Buildings (64), Historic Ships (3), Archaeological Visits (3), Breweries / Distilleries (3), Craft Centres (3), Farm Visits (20), Business Visits (15), Amusement Parks / Arcade (6), Planetarium (2), Railway (1), Theme Parks (3), Waxwork / Themed Visits (5), Brass Rubbing Centres (3), Heritage Visitor Centres (6), Parks and Lakes (8), Zoos (25)

Find attractions with the London underground !
To use it simply click on the name of the underground station and a list of attractions near that station will load up.

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Sightseeing Tours London   Links Index

The Big Bus Company, Sightseeing Tour of London
Our London Tourist Board approved tour is the only sightseeing tour of this kind, where every departure is with live commentary from the friendliest and most informative guides in town! Just come along and climb aboard-it's as simple as that!

Discover London on Foot, Guided Tours
The tour is a fully guided whole-day tour, mainly on foot in groups no larger than 12 people. Our aim is to provide you with a friendly, personal and unhurried sightseeing tour of the major sights of London, and to pass on useful tips and information in order to help you get the most out of your stay.

The Original London Walks
Welcome to London Walks. We're by far the oldest established walking tour company in London and with nearly 35 years in the business we're confident we've got it right. In practice that means an astonishing variety of routes, utter reliability, and - most important of all - superb guides.

London Museums  Links Index

British Museum
Site offers exhibit and collection highlights and background information on the museum.

Imperial War Museum     Imperial War Museum: National Inventory of War Memorials
Covering conflicts involving Britain and the Commonwealth from the First World War to the present day. Initiated by the IWM and the RCHME, to establish a comprehensive archive relating to all war memorials throughout the British Isles.

London Dungeon
Deep in the heart of London, buried beneath London Bridge Station you will find the world's most infamous museum of horror. Within its walls execution and torture are everyday events and history is brought frighteningly to life.

London Transport Museum
Steam trains, tube trains, buses, trolley buses and trams. 150 years of transport in the capital. Many interactive displays.

Museum of the Moving Image
Traces the fascinating history of film and television, offering an enchanting blend of entertainment and education

National Maritime Museum
Promotes understanding of history and future of Britain and the sea, the story of time, astronomy and navigation and of the historic buildings at Greenwich.

National Museum of Science & Industry    Science Museum
Comprised of The Science Museum, London; The National Railway Museum, York; and The National Museum of Photography, Film & Television, Bradford.

Natural History Museum
An interactive exploration of some of the Natural History Museum's diverse scientific work.

Royal Air Force Museum
Marvel at over seventy legendary planes, fascinating exhibits and a world class collection of aviation art all displayed under cover on the historic site of RAF Hendon

Sherlock Holmes Museum
The famous study which Holmes and Watson shared for almost 25 years, from about 1881-1904.

146 Museums
You can choose from central, greater and outer London. You can choose a specific area e.g. Victoria/ Westminster

Galleries London  Links Index

Victoria and Albert Museum
Largest museum of the decorative arts in the world.

Royal Festival Hall Hayward Gallery on the South Bank
Hayward Gallery was opened by the Queen, again, in 1968. It is named for the late Sir Isaac Hayward, a former leader of the London County Council. Its first exhibition was a major retrospective of the paintings of Henri Matisse.

National Gallery London
Collection information and schedule of events.

Tate Gallery
Welcome to the Tate Gallery, home of the national collections of British art and international modern art. There are currently three Tate galleries. Choose London, Liverpool or St Ives for details of each one, including exhibitions, events and much more.

Royal Academy of Arts
Latest news on exhibitions plus other useful information.

65 Art Galleries
You can choose from central, greater and outer London. You can choose a specific area e.g. Victoria/ Westminster

London Theatres London  Links Index

The Official London Theatre Guide
Use the OFFICIAL London Theatre Guide for the fullest, most accurate information on what's on in the theatre capital of the world. e.g.. Miss Saigon, Cats, Buddy, The Beauty and the Beast, Les Miserables, The Woman in Black, Art, Whistle Down the Wind, ...

Tickets London  Links Index

Ticket Master London
Ticket master works with a number of Retail Partners to provide a fully computerised entertainment ticketing service located on the high streets for customers who wish to buy tickets in person. Hundreds of events sorted by the first letter in the name.

West End Shows Tickets
Howes Tickets offers you the choice of West End shows. See below for the most popular shows currently showing in London's famous West End! Make your choice of show. Telephone or mail booking.

The Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers
is a self regulatory body which operates within guidelines supported by, amongst others, the Office of Fair Trading, the British Tourist Authority, the London Tourist Board and the Society of London Theatre. Telephone and mail contact.

Buying a Theatre Ticket London
Useful Information for buying a ticket

Discount London
Top London entertainment & sightseeing at budget prices!
Book top London sightseeing tours, Thames river cruises, medieval banquets, theatre tickets and hotels through Discount London & save £'s.

London Events  Links Index

Event Guide
A monthly breakdown of what's going on in and around London. Information provided by the London Tourist Board

London Tourist Info  Links Index

London Tourist Board
Attractions, Restaurants, Events, Shopping, Convention Planning, Sightseeing, London Services, Travel Companies, Maps, Financial Services, Entertainment, Night-clubs, Transport, Recreation, Authorities, Cafes, Pubs, Bars, Education

London Excel Hotels
On-line reservations for discounted hotels in London and all major cities. Web Hotels enable you to book instantly or check availability at numerous hotels with an easy search facility.

Sloane Square Hotel
is a Luxury 3 Star London Hotel, situated in the heart of London. With Sloane Square providing a luxurious setting to relax and unwind whether your stay is for business or pleasure.

London Visions
An excellent independent web site with up-to-date information about all the major attractions, theatres, restaurants plus useful hotel and transport links.

The London Tourist Information Service
All kind of Tourist Information London. Slow!

Transport in London  Links Index

London Travel Information Centre
Travel advice, tube maps, train frequency, first and last train times and details of station facilities. Includes information on travel and tickets, Visitor Travelcards, along with bus and underground maps. London Transport Museum, Uncover the story of two hundred years of London and its public transport.

London City airport
London City airport is the leading airport in Europe, dedicated to the business traveller. Located only 6 miles from Central London

Live Cameras London  Links Index

View on Thames
It shows a River Thames panorama: taking in Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, the moored museum warship HMS Belfast, London Bridge, and all the activity on the water and the shore. The high quality camera image, complete with a zoom capability, is live streamed, so viewers will see it update literally every few seconds.

The London Butterfly House
The London Butterfly House, situated in the historic and beautiful grounds of Syon House at Syon Park, offers the visitor the unique opportunity to walk amongst hundreds of free flying tropical butterflies in a suitably warmed glasshouse environment.

Function Band and Corporate Entertainment for London & Kent
Left of the Dial - London and Kent's favourite function, party and dance band.

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