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War Horse
Ollie #1 of 817 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 799 reviews
Attraction type  Performances
Distance  1.1 miles from city center
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Les Miserables
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Ollie #2 of 817 attractions in London
5 of 5 stars 502 reviews
Owner description: In October 2010 Cameron Mackintosh's legendary production of Boublil and Schonberg's Les Misérables celebrated its 25th Anniversary in London and is...... more » Owner description: In October 2010 Cameron Mackintosh's legendary production of Boublil and Schonberg's Les Misérables celebrated its 25th Anniversary in London and is now the world's longest running musical. This international award-winning musical sweeps its audience through an epic tale of passion and destruction, against the backdrop of a nation in the grip of revolution. « less
Attraction type  Performances
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
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The Courtauld Gallery
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Ollie #3 of 817 attractions in London
5 of 5 stars 367 reviews
Owner description: The Courtauld Gallery is one of the finest small museums in the world. Its collection stretches from the early Renaissance into the 20th century and...... more » Owner description: The Courtauld Gallery is one of the finest small museums in the world. Its collection stretches from the early Renaissance into the 20th century and is particularly renowned for the unrivalled collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings. The Gallery also holds an outstanding collection of drawings and prints and fine example of sculpture and decorative arts. « less
Attraction type  Museums; Art Museums
Distance  0.8 miles from city center
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Priscilla Queen of the Desert Musical
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Ollie #4 of 817 attractions in London
5 of 5 stars 187 reviews
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
The Lion King
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Ollie #5 of 817 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 1,206 reviews
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Attraction type  Performances
Jersey Boys
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Ollie #6 of 817 attractions in London
5 of 5 stars 157 reviews
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British Museum
Ollie #7 of 817 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 3,035 reviews

On first entering the British Museum it is a little daunting, vast spaces, lots of people.  Take a few minutes to orient yourself and then collect a map from the Information... more »

Attraction type  History Museums; Art Museums; Museums
Distance  1.3 miles from city center
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National Gallery
Ollie #8 of 817 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 1,941 reviews
Owner description: The National Gallery, London houses one of the greatest collections of European painting in the world. These pictures belong to the public and...... more » Owner description: The National Gallery, London houses one of the greatest collections of European painting in the world. These pictures belong to the public and entrance to see them is free. The National Gallery's permanent collection spans the period from about 1250 to 1900 and consists of Western European paintings. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
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Royal National Theatre
Ollie #9 of 817 attractions in London
5 of 5 stars 77 reviews
This is a theater that everyone can enjoy, from the classics and spectacular musicals to new plays and special events for the entire family.
Attraction type  Theaters
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
Matilda the Musical
Ollie #10 of 817 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 109 reviews
Attraction type  Performances
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The Phantom of the Opera
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Ollie #11 of 817 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 791 reviews
Attraction type  Performances
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
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Churchill War Rooms
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Ollie #12 of 817 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 1,052 reviews
The underground headquarters of the British High Command served as the nerve center of Britain's war effort during World War II.
Attraction type  History Museums; Historic Sites; Military Museums
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
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Imperial War Museum
Ollie #13 of 817 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 1,132 reviews

  Having visited the museum three separate times, with varied groups of people. Everyone has uniformly loved it. When you can take a group of high school students there and they... more »

Attraction type  Military Museums; History Museums; Specialty Museums
Distance  0.8 miles from city center
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St. James's Park
Ollie #14 of 817 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 1,054 reviews
This 90-acre park, the oldest Royal Park in London, features a large lake that is a wildlife sanctuary for ducks, geese, swans and even pelicans.
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
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Houses of Parliament
Ollie #15 of 817 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 876 reviews

The Palace of Westminster is the seat of both chambers of Parliament of the United Kingdom and is located on the north bank of the River Thames in the City of Westminster, close... more »

Attraction type  Government Buildings
Distance  0.1 miles from city center
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Royal Opera House
Ollie #16 of 817 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 250 reviews
Owner description: Built in 1732, this well-known theater is the home to the Royal Ballet and Royal Opera, which regularly features world famous stars and performances...... more » Owner description: Built in 1732, this well-known theater is the home to the Royal Ballet and Royal Opera, which regularly features world famous stars and performances throughout the year. « less
Attraction type  Theaters; Operas; Ballets
Distance  0.8 miles from city center
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Victoria and Albert Museum
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Ollie #17 of 817 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 1,245 reviews
Owner description: Quite possibly the largest museum of applied art in the world, the Victoria and Albert displays extraordinary collections from around the world from...... more » Owner description: Quite possibly the largest museum of applied art in the world, the Victoria and Albert displays extraordinary collections from around the world from Venetian glass and Chinese art, to high-button shoes and tapestry cartoons by Raphael. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums; Specialty Museums; Museums; History Museums
Distance  2.0 miles from city center
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Leighton House Museum and Art Gallery
Ollie #18 of 817 attractions in London
5 of 5 stars 42 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  3.3 miles from city center
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The Royal Air Force Museum London
Ollie #19 of 817 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 179 reviews
Owner description: If you’re searching for something different why not take off to Colindale and navigate your way through the history of aviation from the earliest...... more » Owner description: If you’re searching for something different why not take off to Colindale and navigate your way through the history of aviation from the earliest balloon flight to the latest Eurofighter? This world-class collection of over 100 aircraft, aviation and wartime memorabilia offers a fun day out for all the family. Don’t forget to visit our awe inspiring sound and light show that takes you back in time to the Battle of Britain. Better yet admission to the museum is free of charge. If you're visiting us using London Underground, please take the Edgware Branch of the Northern Line to Colindale. As you leave the station there is a bus stop directly outside the entrance. From here, the 303 Service will drop you off directly outside our Main Gates. This bus runs every 8 to 12 minutes. The Museum is open daily from 10am to 6pm and this May not only will we be displaying our latest exhibition 'Athletes and Olympians : Sport in the RAF' but we will be unveiling to the public on 22nd our newest art exhibition ' Fresh Air' showcasing the work of former Artist in Residence to the Red Arrows, David Bent. « less
Attraction type  Military Museums
Distance  8.4 miles from city center
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Wicked the Musical
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Ollie #20 of 817 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 1,085 reviews
Attraction type  Performances
Distance  0.8 miles from city center
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