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You’ll find many of the world’s major museums in London like the stately British Museum , the two Tates — the Britain and the Modern — and the vast V&A . You’ll also find small wonders off the typical tourist track that are equally impressive and enjoyable. The decorative gem Sir John Soane's Museum is one that’s gained a cult following. Sir John Soane was a late 18th/early 19th century architect whose eclectic work has had far-reaching influence. He was known for his... Read Full Story
[London Attractions - National Gallery] [Website] National Gallery London [Address] Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN England [Contact] Tel: +44 20 7747 2885 Fax: +44 20 7747 2423 [Distance From City Center] Within City [Main Attraction(s)] Art Museum [Admission Rates] Free [Opening Hours] Daily 10am-6pm Wednesday 10am-9pm (Closing commences 5 mins before time stated) Closed 1 January and 24-26 December. [Clicks!!!!] [Reviews] There really is no excuse to miss the museum as it is free and... Read Full Story
Northolt is a pleasant suburb to the West of Greater London in Middlesex. It has beautiful parks, good transport links, an RAF base, a historic war memorial and a number of other pleasing sights.
It is a quiet place to live, a pleasing place to visit and with the intersection of some of London's important arteries it has a good footfall for business. As such, it has some interesting local businesses. Read Full Story
365 Tickets have just created a number of exclusive crunch-beating LONDON COMBINATION PRODUCTS which offer up to 48% savings on gate prices.
Typical of the offers:
Fast-track admission to Madame Tussauds
48 Hour ticket for Original London hop-on hop-off Sightseeing bus which includes:
Walking tours
Changing the Guard
Walk on the Wild Side
Jack the Ripper
AND a free Thames River Cruise.
We have also just added SKI/SNOWBOARD/SNOW TUBE tickets for the Ski Slope at... Read Full Story
Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "London Attractions". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article... Read Full Story
London, or more aptly Greater London, is a beautiful city. It has green spaces, good transport and some superb walks, be they for pleasure or to simple get a crafty short-cut to work. Getting out of the car, or even off the tube, allows a person to see more of the city, and start to "join the dots".
Like all cities it also has tricks to get around it easily and make the most of it when around. Walks targeted through certain areas allow you to enjoy certain interesting spots, and carry on... Read Full Story
Hampstead Heath is not on the major itineraries when going to London but that is a mistake. You will see why here. I enjoyed this section of London more than any other, and highly recommend Hampstead Heath... Read Full Story
Holland Park is one of London's more beautiful parks. It has a number of amazing features and is placed in one of the more pleasant parts of West London.
It is situated near to some interesting places to eat and shop, and is accessible by two the Central Line and District line on the tube. Read Full Story
