Greater London Attractions & Activities Guide

featuring a permanent collection of contemporary art and a programme of exhibitions of modern works from artists around the world

large, world-class museum with spectacular glass-roofed Great Court and extensive galleries containing some of the world's greatest treasures

Europe's best preserved medieval fortress, inextricably linked with centuries of British history and home to the British crown jewels

a treasure chest of art, design and artefacts spanning some 3000 years.

magnificent church, burial place of many kings, queens and other historic figures and scene of royal coronations since William the Conqueror.

iconic neo-Gothic building, seat of the British government with world-famous clock tower; various visiting options

magnificent building housing 80 million specimens from across the natural world, arranged in four zones around a giant central hall

Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece built between 1675 and 1710, with its famous dome that survived WWII bombs and memorials to many historic figures

major international art gallery with more than 2,300 European paintings, dating from the 13th to the early 20th century, housing several iconic masterpieces

working headquarters of the British monarchy and scene of the regular Changing of the Guard ceremony

famous for its interactive exhibits, this museum has seven floors of exhibits covering the development of science and technology

famous waxwork museum, displaying effigies of celebrities, royalty, historic figures and sports stars, with photo-ops alongside your favourites

faithful reproduction of Shakespeare's original Globe theatre, dedicated to the experience and understanding of Shakespeare in performance

a fine Georgian villa designed by William Kent with a rich collection of Old Master Paintings and fine furniture. Free entry to the 65 acres of Grade I listed gardens with grand vistas, architectural delights, water features and a children's play area

a suburban palace caught between town and country with a lake, magnificent house, elegant gardens and a natural play trail with rope swings and steppingstones

a quiet, domestic space that Turner used as his retreat from the London art world. The architecture of this little building is quirky, reflecting Turner's own design

a beautiful example of Gothic Revival architecture, built and designed by Horace Walpole, art historian and man of letters, who allowed daily visitors from the offset

owned by the same family for more than 400 years, profoundly historic, with a wealth of art and artefacts and extensive park and gardens

world's tallest observation wheel, offering spectacular views across London's landmarks during a 30-minute "flight" in a climate-controlled capsule

Iconic bridge in the City of London, with spectacular views from the high-level walkways and visits to the original steam-powered engine rooms