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Churchill War Rooms
22,902 reviews
#1 of 1128 Sights & Landmarks in London
"The tour was informative, you could go at your own pace and it was even a bit humbling to think of the many sacrifices Churchill and many others made during war time to win the war.""A really interesting exhibition with real detail and good value, some really good interactive displays as well as great historical facts, you feel you are back in 1944, the actual recordings of the people that ser..."
Tower of London
65,470 reviews
#3 of 1128 Sights & Landmarks in London
"Wonderful visit from the moment of arrival via the beefeater tour, review of the historic views and then wonderful range of gifts for All pockets Awesomely quintessential British historical tales with breathtaking...""The Crown Jewels (go first to miss crowds), Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth I, Beefeaters, Ravens (You'll love them), armoury for kings, soldiers and their horses, Hussars, chapel, the infamous block's spot (fortunate..."
Houses of Parliament
16,492 reviews
#4 of 1127 Sights & Landmarks in London
"Our tour guide, Philip, was extremely knowledgeable and gave us lots of interesting facts about the traditions, democratic processes and rituals of parliament, as well as its architecture and history.""We took the guided tour and it was truly fascinating The guide was very entertaining and knowledgeable and I was amazed at the opulence and access to lots or rooms The tour was an hour and a half and it flew by as..."
Westminster Abbey
24,147 reviews
#5 of 1128 Sights & Landmarks in London
"Poets' corner was the most awe-inspiring with its life-size statue dedicated to Shakespeare, along with places set for the likes of Robert Browning, Lord Byron, Rudyard Kipling, Charles Dickens, Geoffrey Chaucer,...""Very interesting all guides brilliant history of place amazing did go wrong a bit on audio guide so could do with a bit more on there but staff around very informative and knowledgeable"
Buckingham Palace
29,139 reviews
#10 of 1128 Sights & Landmarks in London
"What a wonderful day touring the house and gardens ( timed entry tour of the house with free audio tour guide so you can enjoy at your own pace) and an escorted tour of the queens private gardens .""Purchases combined tickets for Queens gallery, the Mews and the State rooms online which facilitated a seamless entry Visited gallery first and really enjoyed the India exhibition The miniatures, calligraphy and a..."
Wallace Collection
6,472 reviews
#18 of 1128 Sights & Landmarks in London
"The Wallace Collection comprises three features worth the visit: an extensive collection of art, mainly from the 1600s to early 1800s, an extensive armory from 1400s-1800s, and an opulent mansion furnished with mo...""One of the world’s best museums, the Wallace Collection housed in a beautiful building that was the home of Sir Richard Wallace, is a feast for the senses – a sumptuous and opulent collection of art work, furnitur..."
Old Royal Naval College
2,607 reviews
#19 of 1128 Sights & Landmarks in London
"Birth place of Henry VIII and daughters Mary and Elizabeth this unique place with it's views in one direction up the hill to the Observatory and in the other across the river to the ever-changing skyline of modern...""This beautiful building (by Sir Christopher Wren, if I remember correctly) is an important part of Britain's naval history and has many interesting features for Londoners and visitors to our wonderful capital city."
HMS Belfast
3,809 reviews
#40 of 1128 Sights & Landmarks in London
"Great place to visit really gives you an insight into life onboard ship a great piece of history and very knowledgable volunteers to answer questions""Really excellent museum, part of the Imperial war museum group, which allows you to walk all around the ship and look at the different uses at different times, war and peace."
Hampstead
154 reviews
#41 of 1128 Sights & Landmarks in London
"When I go to London, I always plan to take a stroll in Hampstead, I spend the day in Hampstead, A beautiful view of London from Parliament Hill, you can also visit Kenwood house.""Kenwood House is free to visit and was worth the walk., we then went on to Hampstead Heath, a great parkland with views of London from Parliament Hill"
Postman's Park
320 reviews
#43 of 1128 Sights & Landmarks in London
"Pretty gardens and the most stunning wall of tributes to unsung heroes whose bravery is recorded here on beautiful plaques, a moving and poignant reminder of their feats of courage some as young as ten years.""A jewel in London, this beautiful small space is well worth a visit to remember those who have given their lives to rescue another."
Old Operating Theatre
767 reviews
#50 of 1128 Sights & Landmarks in London
"The museum gave a fascinating insight into medicine throughout history and the old operating theatre was a wonderful little hidden historical gem.""We have family in London and regularly visit and wear ourselves out tearing around so we decided on one small museum/visit and this place was perfect in every way - fascinating and atmospheric with incredibly help..."
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
8,567 reviews
#51 of 1128 Sights & Landmarks in London
"We had a brilliant guide, Jeremy, who gave us a guided tour of the theatre that was both informative and entertaining, taking in everything from the architecture and construction of the building to the history of...""The actors did an incredible job, and being so close to the stage is a unique intimate experience that I highly recommend; it certainly feels like you are transported back to Elizabethan times, and there is simply..."
Guildhall
155 reviews
#55 of 1128 Sights & Landmarks in London
"As well as the Corporation’s offices, it’s the location for a wonderful Art Gallery, a huge mediaeval crypt, some well preserved Roman ruins, the City Business Library, the City Police Museum, St Lawrence Jewry ch...""Beautiful building set in the heart of London .. find it and have a stroll round the square take in the architecture Highly recommend"
Church of St. Bartholomew the Great
241 reviews
#57 of 1128 Sights & Landmarks in London
"There’s WW1 history: the bombs from the Zeppelins that revealed the Tudor Gatehouse; Medieval history from the founding of the original huge Priory; history from the dissolution of the monasteries; Victorian histo...""... was being photographed modelling a wedding gown, I assume for some magazine?.Wherever you walk in London there always seems to be a church or item of historical interest, just a matter of keeping your eyes open."
Apsley House
744 reviews
#60 of 1128 Sights & Landmarks in London
"As well as resplendent furnishings and the stunning artwork, the audio tour, which is included in the admission price, offers some insight into his military history, particularly the Battle of Waterloo.""Inside the House, which was partly designed and built by Robert Adam, the stairwell of the Grand Staircase houses a gigantic statue of Napoleon by the great Italian Neo-classical sculptor, Antonio Canova."
Banqueting House
641 reviews
#68 of 1128 Sights & Landmarks in London
"Lounging on the brown poofs spread all over the banqueting hall’s ornate floor enabled us to gaze up at Peter Paul Rueben’s spectacular frescos and listen to informative and entertaining audio guide in the comfort...""You will be able to quietly and slowly, admire exquisite ceiling paintings by the artist Rubens, without the crowds of an art gallery, and enjoy the building’s amazing architectural details."
Cutty Sark
3,193 reviews
#69 of 1128 Sights & Landmarks in London
"Excellent piece of Maritime history, the ship is very interesting and is full of history, a lot bigger inside than it looks, enjoyed exploring all the different areas and learning about all the different voyages""We were blessed on the 4th July with the Tall Ships sailing by us under the stunning fireworks and Tom Jones singing near the Royal Observatory on a balmy cloud free evening"
The Monument to the Great Fire of London
2,254 reviews
#74 of 1128 Sights & Landmarks in London
"The reward is a wonderfull view over London: to the South, the river Thames there is a brilliant view to the Tower bridge to the North one can see the St. Paul's Cathedral and then the highlights of modern archite...""For just £5, climbing the Great Fire of London Monument is a challenge within itself, but rewarded with fantastic views across London, coupled with a great sense of achievement."
Kenwood House
831 reviews
#80 of 1128 Sights & Landmarks in London
"... in the beautifully kept gardens The guides are really knowledgable about the house , furniture and fabulous art collection The paintings are fabulous ,you get to see everything up close ,cannot recommend enough""And thanks to Edward Cecil Guinness (of beer fame), 1st Earl of Iveagh, it is now a treasure of the National Heritage with free admission and a fabulous art collection that rivals many museums I have visited."
Royal Mews
1,368 reviews
#82 of 1128 Sights & Landmarks in London
"A visit to the Royal Mews at the side of Buckingham palace is a hidden gem the royal coaches, horses and cars are on display the tour by the guides is brilliant.""Well worth a visit, a chance to see the Coronation Coach as well as many others, most helpful staff to provide you with information on your way round......a wealth of history...."
Spencer House
147 reviews
#85 of 1128 Sights & Landmarks in London
"I think between the guide and her attention to detail and the comfortable setting, Spencer House is a remarkable jewel that actually ended up being one of my top attractions visited out of many during a 10 day sta...""... knowledgeable about the history of the house, how it has changed in function and style over the years, and the history and backstory of the different pieces and reproductions that are currently on display."
Fenton House
171 reviews
#101 of 1128 Sights & Landmarks in London
"A vital part of Heritage, a lot to see and learn about musical instruments Piano played as you visit , opportunities to play yourself , if you would like My daughter loved it And fabulous gardens Add good ice team...""The house was amazing and lovely with all the figurines and China porcelain collections plus almost every room has a piano and musical instruments!"
Abbey Road
1,652 reviews
#115 of 1128 Sights & Landmarks in London
"I am still getting goosebumps recollecting my trip here, and my visit to the Abby Road Studios, and shopping for "Beatlemania" souvenirs.""Once you arrive it is entertaining watching locals just ignore tourists trying to get the perfect video or picture crossing the infamous crosswalk like a Beatle."
Royal Observatory Greenwich
3,467 reviews
#116 of 1128 Sights & Landmarks in London
"... to the Greenwich mean time line marked in brass (photo opportunity) entry to the residence, free audio guide and the fascinating history and viewing of Harrison’s clocks in the quest for measuring longitude""Things to see here are the Meridian Line, Camera Obscura, the Great Equatorial Telescope, Christopher Wren's Octagon Room, time museum and the astronomy galleries, plus the Planetarium show."
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