North West London Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities Guide

recommended places to visit and things to do in North West London


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

Kenwood House

London NW3

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with paintings by world famous artists Rembrandt and Vermeer, this hidden gem offers a unique look at an elegant Georgian mansion

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dedicated to the conservation and production of new work by artists from the earliest stages of their careers with sister venues in Finland and America

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this pioneering virtual museum has been designed over the past two years to substitute the large, centrally-located museum building, with programming initiatives from the imaginative use of the distinctive and growing museum collection

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Hampstead Heath in London offers expansive green spaces, stunning city views from Parliament Hill, swimming ponds, and a mix of natural and landscaped beauty.

Camden Market

London NW1

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Camden Market in London is a vibrant hub of eclectic stalls, unique crafts, global street food, and a lively atmosphere, appealing to diverse tastes.

ZSL London Zoo

London NW1

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old-established zoological gardens with thousands of animals ranging from majestic lions to tiny frogs, with emphasis on conservation

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modern, if controversial, building, housing millions of books and written items, including an original Magna Carta and first complete New Testament text