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London Attractions - Main Attractions
For your convenience, eZrooms has compiled a list of popular tourist destinations for visitors to London. Simply scroll down the list to find your favourite attraction or use the links above to narrow your search.
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Big Ben & the Houses of Parliament
Where Parliament now stands has been a centre of authority for over a thousand years. Once the home of the royal family, and still officially a royal palace, the buildings that now make up the modern Houses of Parliament have developed through design, accident and attack.
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of Britain's sovereigns since 1837. It serves both as the office and London residence of Her Majesty The Queen, as well as the administrative headquarters of the Royal Household. It is one of the few working royal palaces remaining in the world today.
Kensington Palace
Kensington Palace has been a royal home for over 300 years and parts of the palace remain a private residence for members of the Royal Family today. The magnificent State Apartments and the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection, are fortunately open for public viewing.
Kew Gardens
Three hundred acres of botanical delights grace Kew Gardens, which lies on the south bank of the Thames River between Richmond and Kew. Centuries ago there were two estates, Kew Estate and Richmond Estate; these estates were combined to [eventually] form the Royal Botanic Gardens.
London Aquarium
The London Aquarium is one of Europe's largest displays of aquatic life and home to over 350 species in over 50 displays. These include sharks, stingrays and clownfish, moray eels, lionfish and crabs. At the Aquarium you can witness the spectacular Atlantic feed where a team of divers hand feed rays and native British sharks.
London Dungeon
Deep in the heart of London, buried beneath the paving stones of historic Southwark, lies the world's most chillingly famous horror attraction of all: The London Dungeon. Here, more than 2,000 years of gruesomely authentic history are vividly brought back to life....and death.
London Eye
At 135 metres above London, the London Eye is the world's tallest observation wheel, with 40km panoramic views on a clear day. The gradual 30 minute flight offers stunning views of London and its famous landmarks in a fully air-conditioned capsule with bench seating.
London Planetarium
The London Planetarium, which is adjacent to Madame Tussauds, invites you to discover the basics of astronomy through its permanent exhibition about the solar system, space telescopes and weather satellites.
London Zoo
London Zoo in Regent's Park is one of the world's most famous zoos and is home to over 12,000 animals. See the Sloth Bears and cub on Bear Mountain and enjoy 'Meet the Animals' shows held daily, giving visitors the opportunity to learn more about the animals from their keepers.
Madame Tussauds
At Madame Tassaud's you can get up close to your favourite celebrities and mix with the likes of Brad Pitt, Wayne Rooney, Robbie Williams, Jennifer Lopez, and Kylie Minogue. Experience what it is like to be famous as you join a host of the world's hottest celebrities!
Rose Theatre
Its well-preserved archaeology was discovered in 1989 during a routine exploratory excavation. held in the interval between site clearance and re-development of an office block. The Rose became a major international news story, and the site attracted many thousands of visitors.
Royal Observatory
The Royal Observatory, home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian line, is one of the most important historic scientific sites in the world. It was founded by Charles II in 1675 and is, by international decree, the official starting point for each new day, year and millennium.
Royal Opera House
The Royal Opera House is an opera house and performing arts venue in London. It is also sometimes referred to as "Covent Garden" after the London neighbourhood in which it is located. The building serves as the home of the Royal Opera, the Royal Ballet and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House.
Southwark Cathedral
Situated in the heart of a burgeoning business community, Southwark Cathedral's parish is small: only a handful of people are actually resident in the parish which comprises offices, two hospitals, the Cathedral Primary School, and the Borough Market.
St Pauls Cathedral
This famous Cathedral dedicated to St Paul has overlooked the City of London since 604AD, and served as a constant reminder to this great commercial centre of the importance of the spiritual side of life.
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge has stood over the River Thames in London since 1894 and is one of the finest, most recognisable bridges in the World.
Tower of London
Founded by William the Conqueror in 1066-7 and enlarged and modified by successive sovereigns, today the Tower of London is one of the world's most famous and spectacular fortresses. Discover its 900-year history as a royal palace and fortress, prison and place of execution, mint, arsenal, menagerie and jewel house.
Westminster Abbey
An architectural masterpiece of the 13th to 16th centuries, Westminster Abbey also represents a unique pageant of British history - the shrine of St Edward the Confessor, the tombs of kings and queens, and countless memorials to the famous and the great.
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