TRAVEL GUIDE

We have scoured the capital to bring you a collection of some of the best tourist sites in London. Whether you are looking for tourist places in London, or somewhere off the beaten track, take a look at our travel advice for London first.


Madame Tussauds, one of the best known London tourist sites, full of waxwork figures of the world’s most famous people www.madametussauds.com


Harrods, the store that has literally everything:  luxury and more
www.harrods.com


The Tower of London, is one of the most popular visitor attractions in London, an iconic palace with Beefeaters, jewellery and history
www.hrp.org.uk/TowerOfLondon


London Zoo, at Regent’s Park, amazing animals, insects and reptiles
www.zsl.org/zsl-london-zoo


London Dungeons, be scared, be very scared
www.the-dungeons.co.uk/london


National Gallery, free entry to magnificent paintings across the centuries
www.nationalgallery.org.uk


Science Museum, entertainment for all, rockets, electricity and loads to interact with
www.sciencemuseum.org.uk


London Eye, a London tourist site which should not be missed, with a unique view of a wonderful city
www.londoneye.com


Victoria and Albert Museum, exceptional design, art and artefacts
www.vam.ac.uk


Covent Garden, one of London’s prime visitor attractions, with its shops, restaurants and live entertainment
www.coventgardenlondonuk.com


IMAX Cinema, 3D on the South Bank
www.bfi.org.uk/whatson/bfi_imax


China Town, it’s another world, great restaurants
www.chinatownlondon.org


Hamleys, toys as you’ve never seen them before
www.hamleys.com


Carnaby Street, remarkable boutiques with a very special atmosphere
www.carnaby.co.uk


Camden Market, fabulous markets near the canal, buy nearly anything
www.camdenlock.net


Hampstead Heath, an escape from the bustle: fresh air & nature
www.hampsteadheath.net


St Paul’s Cathedral, an absolute masterpiece in the heart of the City
www.stpauls.co.uk

The British Museum, a free museum crammed with history and adventure
www.britishmuseum.org 
 

Borough Market, for fresh fruit, vegetables, bread, cakes, pasta and just the whole experience
www.boroughmarket.org.uk/
 

The Royal Parks: The lungs of London: Hyde Park, Richmond Park, The Regent’s Park, Kensington Gardens, Greenwich Park, St James’s Park, Bushy Park, Green Park, Brompton Cemetery
www.royalparks.gov.uk/

Tate Modern, not to be missed for contemporary art, installations and some of the best temporary exhibitions
www.tate.org.uk/modern/

Buckingham Palace, speaks for itself!
www.royal.gov.uk/theroyalresidences/buckinghampalace/buckinghampalace.aspx

South Bank & Oxo Tower, wander along from Waterloo to Borough Market via the Tate Modern
www.southbankcentre.co.uk/
www.coinstreet.org/shopeatdrink/shopeatdrink.html
 

Images courtesy of www.london-gb.com

Big Ben and Houses of Parliament	Buckingham Palace	London Eye
The National Gallery	St Paul's Cathedral	Tower Bridge
Tower of London	London Eye	Buckingham Palace

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