Attractions and Things to do in London
The city of London. Full of heritage, architecture and famous attractions. Within easy reach of major airport, motorway and rail links London is easy to get to no matter which part of the world you are visiting from. Whether you are looking for a day trip to one of londons museums or spending a week seeing as many of the sights as possible there is guaranteed enjoyment no matter what kind of sightseeing trip you are looking for. For a good choice of hotels with discount prices, visit Where to stay in London for more information.
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Alexandra Palace
Victorian 'Palace of the People' set in 196 acres of beautiful parkland with panoramic views over London. Historical tours include the original BBC studios, the Victorian theatre and the Great Hall. Leisure facilities include an ice rink, boating lake, pitch and putt golf, restaurant, public house with beer gardens, a skating area and children's playground. Set in 196 acres of delightful parkland overlooking a breathtaking panorama of the City, ...
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Apsley House
Apsley House, home of the first Duke of Wellington and his descendants, stands right in the heart of London at Hyde Park Corner. For over 200 years, this great metropolitan mansion has been known colloquially as 'Number 1 London', because it was the first house encountered after passing the tollgates at the top of Knightsbridge. Inside Apsley House you will see many aspects of ...
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Bank of England Museum
The Bank of England Museum tells the story of the Bank of England from its foundation in 1694 to its role today as the United ...
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Benjamin Franklin House
In the heart of London, just steps from famed Trafalgar Square, is Benjamin Franklin House, the world's only remaining Franklin home. For nearly sixteen years between 1757 and 1775, Dr Benjamin Franklin - scientist, diplomat, philosopher, inventor, Founding Father of the United States and more - lived behind its doors.
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Big Ben
Big Ben in Westminster - The name Big Ben is often used to describe the tower, the clock and the bell but the name was first given to the Great Bell. There are 334 steps to the belfrey and a total of 393 to the lantern (the Ayrton Light). The Clock Tower was completed in 1859 and the Great Clock started on 31 May, with the Great ...
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Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace is set within 2000 acres of beautiful parkland in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds and is a great day out. Blenheim Palace is a large and monumental country house situated in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England. Pronounced Blen-um. It is the only non-episcopal country house in England to hold the title "palace". The Palace, one of England's largest houses, was built between 1705 and circa 1724. It was recognised as a ...
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The British Museum
Located in the Bloomsbury area of London, the British Museum is the location of a national collection of science and art treasures. It might be called The British Museum, but its exhibits represent the cultural history of much of the world. With artifacts from dozens of ancient and modern countries, exhibits include the Rosetta Stone, Aztec pottery, Phoenician clay masks, Roman coffins and mummy cases, medieval European coins, ...
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Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of Britain's sovereigns since 1837 and today is the administrative headquarters of the Monarch. Although in use for the many official events and receptions held by The Queen, the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace are open to visitors every year. Buckingham Palace has 775 rooms. These include 19 State rooms, 52 Royal and guest bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 ...
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Lying north of Hampton Court Palace, the history of the park is inextricably linked to the palace, yet it has always had its own distinct rural character. The famous Arethusa 'Diana' Fountain forms the centrepiece to the equally famous Chestnut Avenue.
The flat site on which Bushy Park lies has been settled for at least 4,000 years. There is clear evidence of the medieval field boundaries, with the finest example just ...
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Changing of the Guard
Changing of the Guard is a display of British ceremony - watch the Changing the Guard ceremony outside Buckingham Palace. The changing of guard is where a member of Queen's Guards exchanges duty with the previous guard. Both guards are dressed in traditional red tunics and bearskin hats, and the ceremony is set to music.
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All Stadium Tours include entry to the museum, giving you the chance to see just how Chelsea has evolved on and off the pitch to become one of the greatest football clubs in the world.
This unmissable, behind-the-scenes visit to the home of the Blues is a fun, informative and interactive experience tailored to sports fans of all ages, from all over the world.
A guided tour of Stamford Bridge will lead you into areas usually ...
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Chiswick House
Chiswick House is the first and one of the finest examples of neo-Palladian design in England. Inspired by the architecture of ancient Rome and 16th Century Italy, the third Earl of Burlington built the house as a homage to Renaissance architect Palladio. Never intended as a private residence, Chiswick House remains a bold architectural experiment; a showcase for art collections, and a venue for entertaining.
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The Clink Prison Museum is built upon the original site of the Clink Prison. The Prison dates back to 1144 making it one of England’s oldest, if not the oldest Prison. Visitors to the prison will experience a hands on educational experience allowing them to handle original artefacts, including torture devices, as well as the opportunity to view and hear the amazing stories of the inmates and the notorious Southbank.
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The Colne Valley Park covers over 40 square miles and is the first real taste of countryside to the west of London. The Valley hosts a mosaic of farmland, woodland and water, with 200 miles of river and canal and over 60 lakes. It is a living, working environment, providing employment and homes for many people as well as being a haven for wildlife.
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The Courtauld Gallery encapsulates the study of the history of art and conservation and is also home to one of the finest small art museums in the world. Visitors can enjoy a remarkable art collection, including famous Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces, and an acclaimed programme of temporary exhibitions
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The Design Museum is located just by the Thames and and offers a history of the world of design. The Design Museum is the world’s leading museum devoted to contemporary design in every form from furniture to graphics, and architecture to industrial design. It is working to place design at the centre of contemporary culture. The Design Museum’s mission is to celebrate, entertain, and inform.
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Eltham Palace and Gardens - Eltham Palace is one of the few important medieval royal palaces in England to survive with most of it intact. Initially a moated manor house with vast parkland, it was acquired by Edward II in 1305 who subsequently passed it on to Queen Isabella.
The Gardens
The sunken rose garden featuring early hybrid tea and hybrid musk varieties from the 1930s leads onto a series of garden rooms ...
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The Fashion and Textile Museum is a cutting edge tourist attraction for contemporary fashion, textiles and jewellery in London. Founded by iconic British designer Zandra Rhodes, the centre showcases a programme of changing exhibitions exploring elements of fashion, textile and jewellery as well as the Academy which runs courses for creative students and businesses, and the fabulous The Café at the Fashion and Textile Museum.
Situated in the heart of fashionable Bermondsey ...
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Garden Museum The Garden Museum (formerly the Museum of Garden History) aims to become the leading national venue for exhibitions and debate on gardens and garden design. The Garden Museum was founded in 1977 and over the past three decades a unique collection has been assembled through ongoing purchases, donations and bequests. Today the Museum holds over 9000 objects, each one of which in some way represents British gardens and gardening.
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Golden Hinde
Discover London's replica Tudor warship! A working copy of Francis Drake's flagship, which circumnavigated the world in 1577, this ship has sailed 140,000 miles, and is now a much-loved landmark on the South Bank.
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A 400 year old treasure trove waiting to be discovered and one of a series of grand houses and palaces alongside the River Thames Ham House and Garden is an unusually complete survival of the 17th century that impressed in its day and continues to do so today.
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Discover our outstanding collections of furniture and textiles.
Learn about 17th-century global trade.
Relax in our historic gardens, including a kitchen garden.
Making the ...
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Handel House Museum at 25 Brook Street was home to the great baroque composer George Frideric Handel from 1723 until his death in 1759. The only composer museum in London, this landmark address is where Handel composed some of the greatest music in history, including Messiah, Zadok the Priest and Music for the Royal Fireworks.
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HMS Belfast
HMS Belfast in Tooley Street London is the largest surviving example of Britain’s 20th century naval power and she is now moored on the Thames between Tower and London Bridge. HMS Belfast is the first ship to be preserved for the nation since Nelson’s HMS Victory (portsmouth historic dockyard). Best known for her role during the 2nd World War in supporting the Allied troops on D-Day, HMS Belfast provides nine ...
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Unlock the secrets of anatomy an go on a tour of the Hunterian Museum. Possibly Londons oldest museum of anatomy and pathology.
Learn about surgeon John Hunter unique collection is on display.
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The Jewel Tower dates back over 700 years and is an intriguing visitor attraction in the heart of Westminster and was built in 1365 to house the King’s personal treasures.
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Once the favoured home of some of Britain's most famous kings and queens Kensington has been enchanted. Kensington Palace is being transformed. As the walls of the palace are being shaken by a £12 million renovation project unleashing powerful and secret stories about the lives of Kensington's princesses.
Enjoy a leisurely lunch or an indulgent afternoon tea in the tranquil Orangery which offers one of the finest tea selections in London.
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Kew Palace
Kew Palace one of the smallest and most intimate of the royal palaces located in the ground of Kew Gardens. This four-storey brick house was built c. 1631 by Samuel Fortrey, a merchant of Dutch origin whose initials, together with those of his wife Catherine, can be seen above the entrance. It is constructed of red bricks laid in a style known as Flemish bond, consisting ...
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Legoland Windsor
The entertainment is certainly hands-on at Lego Land Windsor. Children aged 3-12 can take to the road, soar through the skies and sail the seas in complete safety on any of our 50 interactive rides, live shows, building workshops, driving schools and attractions, all set in 150 acres of beautiful parkland. Legoland Windsor is a unique family theme park.
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At the London Canal Museum you can see inside a narrowboat cabin, learn about the history of London's canals, about the cargo that was carried, the people who lived and worked on the waterways, and the horses that pulled their boats.
The Canal Museum is the only London museum of inland waterways and is situated at King's Cross, an easy to get to central London location.
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London Zoo
With so much to see and do, a visit to ZSL London Zoo is the perfect day out for people of all ages. London Zoo has over 750 species of animal, from the smallest monkeys to the tall giraffes. Don’t miss gorilla kingdom. Experience the sights, sounds and smells of the rainforest within a natural walk-through environment and get close to the majestic gorillas. Located in Regent's Park london ...
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Londons Death Trap Cast your mind back to the nights where as a child, you ran into bed afraid of whatever may be in the darkness below. Feel the dark surround you, cold and heavy, engorged in danger. When your world crumbles and falls, how brave will you be?The Patients have been unleashed. The infection is spreading. And the Dr is no where to be found. Your help is required. ...
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Madame Tussauds London
Madame Tussauds is a famous wax museum in London with branches in a number of major cities. It was set up by wax sculptor Marie Tussaud. Madame Tussaud's wax museum has now grown to become a major tourist attraction in London, incorporating (until recently where it has closed) the London Planetarium in its west wing. It has expanded with branches in Amsterdam, Berlin, Las Vegas, New York ...
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A Meridian Duck Tour is an absolutely unique Sightseeing Tour in London for you and your family to see the sights of Greenwich in London from both land and water.
See the O2 Arena, Old Royal Naval College, National Maritime Museum, Royal Observatory Greenwich Park and so much more.
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The Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising presents the collection of consumer historian, Robert Opie, who saw the need to record the history of the products around us.
Starting at the age of sixteen with a packet of Munchies, Robert built up the collection that now extends to all aspects of daily life - toys, magazines, technology, travel, souvenirs, fashion and design.
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National Gallery
The National Gallery in London displays Western European paintings from the period of 1250-1900. The National Gallery houses the national collection of Western European painting from the 13th to the 19th centuries. It is on show 361 days a year, free of charge. The Gallery aims to study and care for the collection, while encouraging the widest possible access to the pictures.
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National Portrait Gallery
The National Portrait Gallery was founded in 1856 to collect portraits of famous British men and women. Explore over 160,000 portraits from the 16th Century to the present day. The National Portrait Gallery houses the world’s largest collection of personalities and faces, from the late Middle Ages to the present day. Visitors come face to face with the people who have shaped British ...
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Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum is one of three large museums on Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London (the others are the Science Museum, and the Victoria and Albert Museum). Its main frontage is on Cromwell Road. The museum is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport The Natural History Museum is home to life and earth science specimens comprising some 70 million items ...
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Paradise Wildlife Park in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, is the only place in Europe where you can feed White lions and see a snow leopard. There are also Meerkats, Lemurs and Red Pandas.
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Paradise Wildlife Park
Located in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, Paradise Wildlife Park offers the opportunity to explore the exotic world of animals as diverse as zebras, big cats, monkeys, birds and reptiles. Unlike other zoos, Paradise Park allows you to touch and feed many of the animals in its collection – a feature that families with younger children will particularly enjoy. There are three themed adventure playgrounds, childrens rides, indoor soft play areas ...
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RSPB Rainham Marshes
One of very few ancient landscapes remaining in London, these medieval marshes right next to the River Thames were closed to the public for over 100 years and used as a military firing range. The RSPC acquired the locationin 2000 and set about transforming it into an important place for nature and a great place for people to visit. Birds of prey and rare birds are regularly seen too. There ...
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Royal Air Force Museum
Located at the famous site of the London Aerodrome former RAF airfield in Hendon, London - the RAF Museum houses a comprehensive collection of well presented aircraft which were operated by, or associated with, the Royal Air Force. In addition to the main Historic Hangars exhibition, there are halls devoted to the Battle of Britain and Bomber Command. This world-class collection of over 100 aircraft, aviation and wartime ...
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Royal Albert Hall
The Royal Albert Hall was Opened in 1871 and the venue in London is one of the capital’s most famous historic buildings and a tourist attraction.
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Science Museum
The Science Museum was founded in 1857 with objects shown at the Great Exhibition held in the Crystal Palace. Today the Museum is world renowned for its historic collections, awe-inspiring galleries and inspirational exhibitions. The Science Museum as an institution has been in existence for about a century and a half. It has its origins in the Great Exhibition of 1851, held in Hyde Park in the huge glass ...
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London Aquarium
The SEA LIFE London Aquarium is home to one of Europes largest collections of global marine life and the jewel in the crown of the 28 SEA LIFE attractions in the UK and Europe. Situated in the heart of London, the experience takes visitors on an immersive and interactive journey along the Great Oceanic Conveyor. The mysterious experience starts in the depths of the Atlantic Ocean. Along the journey, ...
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Situated at 13 Lincolns Inn Fields, Holborn - The Soanes Museum is the former residence of Sir John Soane, architect of the Bank of England. Over 20,000 architectural drawings, antiquities and works by Hogarth, Turner, Canaletto and Piranesi. Two sets of paintings by William Hogarth and the Egyptian Sarcophagus of Seti I.
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St Paul's Cathedral
St Pauls Cathedrals conic dome dominates the London skyline.
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Welcome to one of England’s most elegant and eccentric Gothic houses - Strawberry Hill House. Visiting Strawberry Hill is a truly theatrical experience. Magically lit by a unique collection of renaissance glass, its gloomy castle-like hall and grey gothic staircase lead dramatically to the magnificence of the gallery.
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Tate is a family of four art galleries housing the UKs collection of British art from 1500 and of international modern art. The gallery was founded in 1897, as the National Gallery of British Art. When its role was changed to include the national collection of Modern Art as well as the national collection of British art, it was renamed the Tate Gallery after Henry Tate, who had laid ...
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The Thames Barrier is one of the largest movable flood barriers in the world. The Environment Agency runs and maintains the Thames Barrier as well as the capital’s other flood defences. The barrier spans 520 metres across the River Thames near Woolwich, and it protects 125 square kilometres of central London from flooding caused by tidal surges.
Visiting the Information Centre is a great way to learn more about the Thames Barrier. There's also a ...
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As London's river travel specialists the thames clippers provide tourists with a unique way of sightseeing the city. Visit the website for information about routes and schedules.
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The Award winning Fan Museum in London is the first and only visitor museum in the world devoted in its entirety to all aspects of the ancient art and craft of the fan. The museum in london has been described as "an architectural and artistic gem", and as "an oasis of tranquillity".
The Fan Museum is home to a collection of more than 3,500 predominantly antique fans from around the world dating ...
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The Guards Museum contains a wealth of information and artefacts relating to the five regiments of Foot Guards namely Grenadier, Coldstream, Scots, Irish and Welsh Guards.
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The Houses of Parliament
Westminster Hall is a striking building and is officially a royal palace. Standing on the banks of the river Thames the Parliamentary buildings hold many important historical stories, most famously Guy Fawkes. The building originates from 1840 after a fire destroyed the previous building. Big Ben towers 96 metres high in the sky overlooking Westminster. In the summer months it can get pretty congested with ...
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The London Bridge Experience - See, hear, feel, taste even smell what London Bridge was like over the ages. It’s a fun adventure through time. Experience London of old with Romans, Vikings and the odd pick-pocket or two! The London Bridge Experience will take you through the fire of London, how London Bridge was used to punish our criminals and so much ...
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The London Dungeon
Right next to London Bridge Station this famous waxwork museum of torture focuses on the dark side of life. As such it can paint an artificially grim portrait of London: Jack the Ripper is small fry by todays serial killer standards. Stocks, executions, torture machines, rats, plague are the main crowd attractions.
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London Eye
At 135 metres above London, the London Eye is the worlds tallest observation wheel, with 40km panoramic views on a clear day. Constructed in 1999 it is the largest observation wheel in the world and visited by 3.5 million people a year.
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The Musical Museum contains one of the world’s foremost collections of automatic instruments. From the tiny clockwork Musical Box to the self playing ‘Mighty Wurlitzer’, the collection embraces an impressive and comprehensive array of sophisticated reproducing pianos, orchestrions, orchestrelles, residence organs and violin players.
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The Old Operating Theatre Museum is one of the most unusual museums in London. The Operating Theatre is the oldest in Europe and found in a unique space in the Herb Garret of St Thomas Church, and was part of old St Thomas Hospital.
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Fully excavated remains of the historic and unique Roman Theatre of Verulamium. The Roman Theatre of Verulamium is unique. Built in about 140AD it is the only example of its kind in Britain, being a theatre with a stage rather than an Amphitheatre. Initially, the arena would have been used for anything from religious processions and dancing, to wrestling, armed combat and wild beast shows. From about 180AD the stage ...
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Organised by grant making breast cancer charity, Walk the Walk raises funds for vital breast cancer causes, with over £70m raised to date.
With three Power Walking distances - 5k, 10k and half marathon - The SunWalk London is achievable for people of all ages, fitness levels and abilities. With just weeks of Power Walking training, you will be well on your way to becoming fitter, healthier and a half-marathonee!
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The Tower of London
Did you know that he Tower Of London is one of the nation's leading historic visitor attraction? This ancient fortress was founded by William the Conqueror and almost 1,000 years of British history have been played out within its walls. It was here that Anne Boleyn was excecuted. Guy Fawkes interrogated. Standing guard by the River Thames, The Tower is an impressive London landmark. Discover the secrets ...
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Victoria and Albert Museum
The V & A is one of the greatest museums of art & design. It was founded following the Great Exhibition of 1851 as a learning resource . More than 7 miles of galleries are filled with collections including glass, metalwork, ceramics, photography, sculpture and fashion, charting the history and development of the decorative arts from 3000 BC to the present day. Explore the V&A's programme of ...
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Wellington Arch
The Wellington Arch is one of the most viewed London landmarks get up close and find out the real history of this historic monument.
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Wimbledon Tennis Club Tour
The Wimbledon London tour gives you V.I.P access to restricted areas where even tournament ticket holders are forbidden to enter. See behind the scenes at the home of tennis in the UK with the award-winning Wimbledon Tour Experience.
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Winston Churchill's Britain at War Experience
Winston Churchills Britain at War Experience. Allow a minimum of 90 minutes to explore the historic rooms and museum. The Churchill Museum uses cutting-edge technology and multimedia displays to bring the exciting story of Winston Churchill to life. From Churchill’s childhood to his ‘finest hour’ and later years, visitors not only learn more about his political exploits but also his private life, successes and failures.
