Tate Modern
London SE1
featuring a permanent collection of contemporary art and a programme of exhibitions of modern works from artists around the world
The British Museum
London WC1
large, world-class museum with spectacular glass-roofed Great Court and extensive galleries containing some of the world's greatest treasures
The Tower of London
London EC3
Europe's best preserved medieval fortress, inextricably linked with centuries of British history and home to the British crown jewels
Victoria & Albert Museum
London SW7
a treasure chest of art, design and artefacts spanning some 3000 years.
Westminster Abbey
London SW1
magnificent church, burial place of many kings, queens and other historic figures and scene of royal coronations since William the Conqueror.
Houses of Parliament & Big Ben
London SW1
iconic neo-Gothic building, seat of the British government with world-famous clock tower; various visiting options
Natural History Museum
London SW7
magnificent building housing 80 million specimens from across the natural world, arranged in four zones around a giant central hall
St Paul's Cathedral
London EC4
Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece built between 1675 and 1710, with its famous dome that survived WWII bombs and memorials to many historic figures
The National Gallery
London WC2
major international art gallery with more than 2,300 European paintings, dating from the 13th to the early 20th century, housing several iconic masterpieces
Buckingham Palace
London SW1
working headquarters of the British monarchy and scene of the regular Changing of the Guard ceremony
Science Museum
London SW7
famous for its interactive exhibits, this museum has seven floors of exhibits covering the development of science and technology
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
London SE1
faithful reproduction of Shakespeare's original Globe theatre, dedicated to the experience and understanding of Shakespeare in performance
The London Eye
London SE1
world's tallest observation wheel, offering spectacular views across London's landmarks during a 30-minute "flight" in a climate-controlled capsule
Tower Bridge
London SE1
Iconic bridge in the City of London, with spectacular views from the high-level walkways and visits to the original steam-powered engine rooms
Bank of England Museum
London EC2
the collection includes banknotes, coins, silver, books, documents etc with interactive displays bringing the whole story to life
National Portrait Gallery
London WC2
the gallery holds the most extensive collection of portraits in the world and aims to promote the appreciation and understanding of portraiture in all media
Serpentine Galleries
London W2
set in Kensington Gardens, this seasonal gallery showcases an innovative programme from contemporary creatives from across the world
Apsley House
London W1
beautiful Georgian building, once known as "No 1 London", former home of Duke of Wellington, housing wonderful collections of art, silver and porcelain
Barbican Art Gallery
London EC2
boasting exhibitions which are among the finest examples of modern art in Europe, with a regular changing programme of fine art, photography and design and including talks and workshops
BFI London IMAX Cinema
London SE1
the British Film Institute IMAX theatre has the largest screen state-of-the-art cinema in Britain. It is more than 20 metres high and 26 metres wide, seats 477 and shows incredible large-format films