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.

Originally a royal hunting ground, this scenic park is a popular recreation area offering an artificial lake, tennis courts, cricket ground, children's playgrounds and the London Zoo, which lies on the north side of the park.

Located near Victorian Smithfield's market, this traditonal pub also features a modern cocktail bar upstairs.

From Roman settlement to Docklands’ regeneration, unlock the history of London’s river, port and people in this historic warehouse. Discover a wealth of objects from whale bones to WWII gas masks in state-of-the-art galleries, including Mudlarks, an interactive area for kids; Sailortown, an atmospheric re-creation of 19th century riverside Wapping; and London, Sugar & Slavery, which reveals the city’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade. Entry: £5 adults, £3 concessions. Tickets allow unlimited entry for one year. Kids enter free all year round. Nearest stations: Canary Wharf (Jubilee line), West India Quay (DLR), Canary Wharf Pier (Thames Clippers) Open daily 10am – 6pm (closed 24-26 December.

Filled with restaurants, bars, markets and boutiques, London's premier tourist center offers fabulous shopping by day, and the destination of theatergoers and patrons of the Royal Opera House by night.

Tickets for the London Eye are typically £15.  You may want to avoid the queues by prebooking online (and saving 10%!) and collect tickets quickly from one of the collection machines; however, you may

Although the Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster is commonly called Big Ben, strictly speaking the name relates only to the largest of the clock's bells - the one that strikes the hour.  It is...

The unusual and unique home of Sir John Soane, eccentric architect of the Bank of England, presents a chimera of colors, unusual perspectives and decorative ornaments drawn from many centuries.

Divided into public and members-only areas, this superb library includes three exhibition galleries featuring the Illuminated Manuscripts display, Shakespeare original folios and the Gutenburg Bible.

Set on the south bank of the Thames, approximately five miles from central London, this city borough is rich in maritime history and features the Royal Naval College, National Maritime Museum and the Old Royal Observatory, which was built by Sir Christopher Wren for King Charles II.

Part of the University of London, these galleries feature Impressionist paintings as well as Renaissance, Baroque and contemporary works.

This bridge spans the Thames River, providing sweeping views of the city from a glass-enclosed walkway, with museums in each tower house that chronicle the bridge's dramatic history.

The Western London district of Mayfair is an elegant residential and commercial section of Westminster.

It is on the weekend that the open-market scene jumps fully into life, with many stalls and shops offering a variety of goods from antiques and accessories to furniture and house wares.

A center of scientific excellence in the discovery of taxonomy and biodiversity, this world-famous museum promotes the discovery and enjoyment of the natural world through such exciting exhibits as the Life and Earth Galleries, wildlife garden and geological collections.

This world-famous museum houses portraits of noted Britons from the Tudors to the present day.