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Tower of London
Infamous as a prison, shrouded with ghost stories and tradition, and storehouse of the royal
jewels, the Tower of London is one of the city's greatest attractions.
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Details
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Opening
Hrs:
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From 1March - 31 October: Tuesday - Saturday. 09am
- 6pm; Sunday - Monday, 10am - 6pm. From 1 November - 28 February: Tuesday - Saturday, 9am
-5pm, Sunday - Monday: 10am - 5pm
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Pricing:
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Gate price: GBP15; Under 16 years:
GBP9.50. Children under 5 are free. Concessions
are available.
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Contact:
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Information line: +44 (0)870 756 6060 |
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Getting
Here:
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Take Circle/District lines to Tower Hill. Follow directional signage to the main entrance of the Tower. Bus routes: 15, 42,78,100, RV1
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St. Paul's Cathedral
Built by Christopher Wren in 1675 after the Great Fire, this magnificent cathedral has been
at the heart of British public life for centuries.
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Details
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Opening
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Monday to Saturday: 8.30am -
4pm. Please note: Special services or events may close all or part of the Cathedral at short notice.
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Pricing:
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Adults: GBP9; Concessions: GBP8; Family Ticket (2 Adults + 2 Children): GBP21.50; Children (7-16yrs): GBP3.50
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Contact:
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T: 020 7236 4128 / 7246 8350 F: 020 7248 3104 E: chapter@stpaulscathedral.org.uk |
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More
Info:
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Filming and photography inside the Cathedral is not allowed.
Guided tours available at extra cost)
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Getting
Here:
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Underground: St Paul's on the Central Line (within Zone 1), a five minute walk from the Cathedral. Mansion House, Cannon Street and Blackfriars stations on the District and Circle Line are a slightly longer walk.
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Madame Tussaud's
For first time visitors, a must-see. This is the place to come face to wax face with some of the biggest celebrities in the world, as well as some interesting scenes from major events in world history.
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Details
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Opening
Hrs:
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Open daily from
9am to 6pm.
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Pricing:
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Timed ticket
prices: from 9am - 5pm: Adult - GBP23.99; Family - GBP74.
From 5pm - 5.30/6pm: Adult - GBP15; Family - GBP50
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Getting
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Baker Street underground station is on the Bakerloo, Circle, Jubilee, Metropolitan and Hammersmith & City lines
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Westminster Abbey
More than just a church, the Abbey is a great tomb, with many prominent persons interred here
over the years, from writers and scientists to Kings and soldiers. The coronation ceremony takes place here.
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Details
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Pricing:
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Adults: GBP 10;
Under 16, students and 60 plus: GBP 6; Family: GBP 22
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Contact:
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Visitor information tel: +44 (0)20 7654 4900 Fax: +44 (0)20 7654 4894 E mail: info@westminster-abbey.org |
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More
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Photography and filming (pictures and/or sound) of any kind is not allowed in any part of the Abbey at any time.
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Getting
Here:
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Nearest underground: St James's Park (District and Circle Lines) and Westminster (Jubilee, District & Circle Lines).
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Parliament
Built in the Gothic revival style in the 19th century, the clock tower housing Big Ben is probably
the most famous landmark in London and a favourite photography subject for visitors. British residents may request a tour of Parliament or the clock tower through their Members of Parliament.
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Buckingham Palace
Summer is when the famous changing of the guards takes place in the afternoons. Visitors can
also tour the gardens, the State Rooms, the Queen's Gallery and the Royal Mews.
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Details
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Opening
Hrs:
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26 July - 24 September: open daily from 9:45am -6pm. Buckingham Palace operates a timed-ticket system: admission every 15 minutes throughout the day.
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Pricing:
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Adult ticket: GBP14; Over 60/Student (with valid ID): GBP12.50; Under 17: GBP8; Under 5: Free
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Contact:
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Telephone (+44) (0)20 7766 7300 Fax (+44) (0)20 7930 9625 E-mail bookinginfo@royalcollection.org.uk |
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More
Info:
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The Guard Change takes place at 11:30 daily from April until the end of July and on alternate days for the rest of the year, weather permitting.
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Getting
Here:
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By underground: Victoria, Green Park and Hyde Park Corner. By bus: Numbers 11, 211, 239, C1 and C10 stop on Buckingham Palace Road.
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Piccadilly Circus
Probably the most famous traffic circle in the world, this is a major gathering spot for locals.
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Trafalgar Square
Another very famous public space, the towering statue of Lord Nelson, and the famous Lion statues, have served as the backdrop for many a public protest.
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British Museum
The foremost museum in the British Isles, this venerable institution holds a major collection of antiquities and is one of the most popular attractions in the country.
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Details
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Opening
Hrs:
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Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 10am -
5.30pm; Thursday and Friday: 10am - 8.30pm. The Museum will be closed 1 January, Good Friday, 24-26 December
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Pricing:
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The British Museum is free to all visitors. A charge may be made for special exhibitions.
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Getting
Here:
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Underground stations: Holborn, Tottenham Court Road, Russell Square, Goodge St.
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Victoria and Albert Museum
Reputed to have the largest collection of fine and applied arts in the world, the collection is a
grab bag that does not quite make it as traditional art, or antiquities, but are of artistic and
historic merit nonetheless.
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Details
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Opening
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Daily, 10am to 5.45pm; Wednesdays and the last Friday of the month:
10am to 10pm. Selected galleries remain open after 6pm.
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Pricing:
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Admission to the Museum is free; Some exhibitions and events carry a separate charge
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Tate Modern
The former power station facing the City is fast becoming one of London's best known landmarks. Featuring art shows and installations throughout the year.
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Details
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Opening
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Sunday to Thursday: 10
am -6pm; Friday and Saturday: 10am - 10pm. Closed 24, 25, 26 December (open as normal on 1 January). The gallery will close at
6pm on Friday 23 December and Saturday 31 December.
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Pricing:
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Admission to the gallery is free
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Contact:
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Recorded information: 020 7887 8008 (international +44 20 7887 8008) |
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Getting
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By Underground: Southwark (Jubilee Line) and Blackfriars (District and Circle Lines) are the closest underground stations both of which are approximately ten minutes walk away.
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Hampton Court
King Henry VIII practically confiscated this estate from his Chancellor, Thomas Wolsey.
Well kept English formal Gardens and the characteristic red bricks bring the 16th and 17th
Century English Royal world to life today.
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Details
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Opening
Hrs:
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Until 25 March 2006: Monday-Sunday 10am -
4.30pm. From 26 March - 28 October 2006: Monday-Sunday, 10am -
6pm. Closed 24-26 December
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Pricing:
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Gate price:GBP12.30; Under 16:GBP8; Student
& Senior Citizen 60+: GBP8; Family: Up to 2 adults and 3 children GBP8;
Children under 5: free
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Contact:
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24-hour recorded information line about the palace: +44 (0)870 752 7777
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Royal Kew Gardens
Displaying exotic plants and flowers from the far reaches of the world since 1841, the Kew
Gardens has played a major role in the propagation of botanical knowledge and species
throughout the former British ruled lands.
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Details
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Opening
Hrs:
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Open from 9.3am every day, excluding Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
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Pricing:
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Adult: GBP10; Concessions: GBP7; Children under 17: Free (but must be accompanied by an adult).
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Contact:
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24-hour recorded information line about the palace: +44 (0)870 752 7777 |
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Getting
Here:
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Located on Kew Road just over Kew Bridge; just follow the signs from all major local roads. District Line to Kew Gardens station (a 5-minute walk away). Bus: 65, 237, 267 and 391. |
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