Attractions (London, England, UK)

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London is one of the great tourist destinations of the world, and there is an almost inexhaustible supply of things to see and do. Samuel Johnson wrote... "*When a man is tired of London he is tired of life...*"

• BRITISH MUSEUM - Huge collection of ancient artifacts, spectacular Egyptian section. *Great Russell Street, WC1 Tel: 020 7636 1555 Tube: Holborn*
• BRIXTON MARKET - On weekends, this place comes alive with a Caribbean atmosphere. Mon-Sat *Electric Avenue, W1 Tube: Brixton*
• BUCKINGHAM PALACE - The Queen's main residence. The changing of the guard still takes place daily. *The Mall, SW1 Tel: 020 7493 3175 Tube: Green Park*
• CAMDEN MARKET - Biggest of the markets, shoes, clothes, used clothing, bootlegs, and more. Sat/Sun *Camden Lock Place, NW1 Tube: Camden Town *
• CARNABY STREET - Famous since the 60's today you will find the latest shoes and clothes! *Tube: Oxford Circus*
• CHESSINGTON WORLD OF ADVENTURES - Theme park on the outskirts of London. *Leatherhead Road, Chessington, Surrey Tel: 0372 727 227*
• CHINATOWN - Known as Tong Yan Kai, just off Leicester Square. Great for food! *Tube: Leicester Square*
• COLISEUM - For a spot of culture and an all round entertaining evening visit The London Coliseum, home to the English National Ballet. *St. Martin's Lane, WC2 Tel: 020 7632 8300 Tube: Leicester Square*
• COVENT GARDEN - Lots of different boutiques and shops and restaurants, as well as street performers, theatres and the piazza. *Covent Garden, WC1 Tube: Covent Garden*
• CUTTY SARK - 1869 ship Cutty Sark is a historical wonder. *King William Walk, SE10 Tel: 020 7858 3445 Tube: Greenwich*
• DOWNING STREET - Home of the Prime Minister at Number 10. No direct access. *Whitehall, SW1 Tube: Charing Cross*
• GLOBE THEATRE - Exhibition tells story of the rebuilding of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. *Bankside, SE1 Tel: 020 7902 1400 Tube: London Bridge*
• GREENWICH - Observatory, Gardens, Weekend Market and centre of GMT. *Tube: Westminster*
• HAMPTON COURT PALACE - Outside of London, this is the grandest Tudor residence in England. *Surrey Train/River Boat*
• HARRODS - One of the most famous stores in the world, also the most expensive! *Knightsbridge, SW1 Tube: Knightsbridge*
• HIGHGATE CEMETERY - A beautiful old cemetery with lots of ivy, vines and ancient graves. Home to Karl Marx's grave. *Tube: Highgate*
• HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT & BIG BEN - Excellent architecture of the British Government, and hourly Big Ben chimes. *Westminster, SE1 Tube: Westminster*
• KENSINGTON MARKET - Punk/Gothic/Techno supplies, closed Sundays. *Kensington, W8 Tube: Kensington High St.*
• KENSINGTON PALACE & GARDENS - Birthplace of Queen Victoria, last residence of Princess Diana, and beautiful surrounding gardens. *Kensington Gardens, W8 Tel: 020 7937 9561 Tube: Queensway*
• KEW GARDENS - Beautiful Victorian gardens, spectacular greenhouses and rare plants. *Tube: Kew Gardens*
• LEICESTER SQUARE - Centre for cinemas and some theatres. *Tube: Leicester Square*
• LONDON BALLOON - See London's famous landmarks as you've never seen them before! *Spring Gardens, SE11 Tel: 020 7587 1111 Tube: Vauxhall*
• LONDON DUNGEON - Well done horror museum, featuring the history of London's plagues, tyranny and torture. *Tooley Street, SE1 Tel: 020 7403 0606 Tube: London Bridge*
• LONDON EYE - Standing opposite the Houses of Parliament this is the world's largest ferris wheel giving a stunning 30 mile views over London. *Tube: Westminster/Waterloo*
• LONDON ZOO - One of the oldest zoos in the world, located in Regents Park. *Tube: Baker St/Camden Town*
• MADAME TUSSAUDS - Since 1802, this Wax Museum has been drawing in the crowds. *Marylebone Road, NW1 Tel: 020 7935 6861 Tube: Baker St.*
• MILLENNIUM DOME - This centerpiece of London's millenium celebrations is the largest dome structure in the world. *Tube: Docklands Light Railway*
• NATIONAL GALLERY - Famous collection of old and ancient painters, as well as recent classics. *Trafalgar Square, WC2 Tel: 020 7839 3321 Tube: Charing Cross*
• NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM - The natural wonders of the world under one roof. *Cromwell Road, SW7 Tel: 020 7938 9123 Tube: South Kensington*
• OXFORD & REGENT STREETS - Famous shopping streets, big store names and department stores. *Tube: Oxford Circus*
• PETTICOAT LANE - One of the most famous and popular markets with an essentially Cockney ambience. Sunday morning. *Middlesex St, E1 Tube: Atdgate*
• PORTOBELLO ROAD - Antiques and lots of clothes, busy on weekends. *Notting Hill, W11 Tube: Ladbroke Grove *
• ROCK CIRCUS - Wax pop and rock stars plus animatronic performances. *Tube: Piccadilly Circus*
• SOHO - Shops, clubs, restaurants, strip joints, sex shops... *Tube: Piccadilly Circus*
• ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL - Christopher Wren's masterpiece, the top offers a great view of London. *Tube: St. Paul's*
• TATE GALLERY - A large collection of modern art. *Millbank, SW1 Tube: Pimlico*
• TOWER OF LONDON/TOWER BRIDGE - Ancient fortress where many have been imprisoned and beheaded. Also home to the Crown Jewels. *Tower Hill, EC3 Tel: 020 7709 0765 Tube: Tower Hill*
• TROCADERO - Seven floors of fun & exitment - the latest interactive technology. *Coventry Street, W1 Tube: Picadilly Circus*
• VICTORIA & ALBERT MUSEUM - One of the greatest museums of decorative art in the world. *Cromwell Road, SW7 Tel: 020 7938 8500 Tube: South Kensington*
• WESTMINSTER ABBEY - Spectacular and ancient, where many of the famous are buried. Site of Diana's recent funeral. *Tube: Westminster*
• WINDSOR CASTLE - Just outside of London, this is the other home of the Royal Family. *Windsor, Berks Tel: 0753 868 286*