FAMOUS LONDON ATTRACTIONS
So why I hear you ask would a website about doing business in London have a page featuring the famous London attractions, well the answer to that is simply, "all work and no play make you a dull boy" as the saying goes. I myself have travelled to over 70 countries around the world on business and believe it is important, and beneficial, to get to know the city I am dealing in, it helps you understand the culture of your potential business partners, equally it is important for you, we all need an element of balance and spending some time in a london attraction can be very restful and enlightening. Enjoy the greatest city on earth.........
APSLEY HOUSE
149 Piccadilly, W1
020 7499 5676
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Open: Tues-Sun 10.00-17.00.
Prices: £5.10, child £2.60. Joint ticket with Wellington Arch £6.30, child £3.20.
Known as No.1 London, Apsley House was built between 1771 and 1778 and was the London home of the Duke of Wellington. It retains much of its original furnishings and contains wonderful collections covering architecture, coins and medals, social history, weapons and war in addition to its fabulous collection.
BANQUETING HOUSE
Whitehall, SW1
08707 515178/020 7839 8787
www.hrp.org.uk
Open: Mon-Sat 10.00-17.00
Prices £4.50, child £3.00.
The Banqueting House is all that remains of Whitehall Palace, the sovereign’s principal residence from 1530 until 1698 when it was destroyed by fire. Renowned for its architecture and painting, the building is also famous for being the scene of Charles I’s execution.
BA LONDON EYE
Jubilee Gardens, South Bank, SE1.
08705 000600
www.be-londoneye.com
Open: Daily 10.00-21.00
Prices: £13.00, child £6.50. Book online to receive a 10% discount.
Soaring 135 metres above London, The BA London Eye has become a famous fixture on the capital skyline and is the world’s tallest observation wheel. You can see up to 25 miles in each direction with views over some of the world’s most famous sights, including St Paul’s, the Palace of Westminster and Windsor Castle.
BUCKINGHAM PALACE
Buckingham Palace Road, SW1
020 7766 7300
www.royal.gov.uk
Open: 26 July-24 Sept, Daily 0945-18.00
Prices: £14.00, child £8.
One of the world’s most lavish palaces, Buckingham Palace has served as the London residence of Britain’s sovereigns since 1837 and is today The Queen’s official residence. The State Rooms of the Palace are open to visitors during the Annual Summer Opening and are lavishly furnished with some of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection, one of the finest collections in the world.
CABINET WAR ROOMS
Clive Steps, King Charles Street, SW1
020 7930 6961
www.lwm.org.uk
Open: Daily 09.30-18.00.
Prices £11, child free.
These previously top secret underground rooms were the headquarters of the British Government from 1939 to 1945, and have been faithfully preserved much as they were then. The Churchill Museum is a permanent exhibition detailing the life and times of Winston Churchill, wartime Prime Minister.
CITY HALL
The Queen’s Walk, SE1
020 7983 4100
www.london.gov.uk
Open: Mon-Fri 08.00-20.00
Prices: Free.
This famous egg-shaped building on the south bank of the Thames near Tower Bridge is home to the offices of The Mayor of London, the London Assembly and the Greater London Authority. A top floor viewing platform provides some of the best panoramic views of The River Thames and the City. Tours available.
CUTTY SARK
King William Walk, Greenwich, SE10.
020 8858 3445
www.cuttysark.org.uk
Open: Daily 10.00-17.00
Prices £5.00, child £3.70.
The fastest and most famous of the tea clippers, from the heyday of Britain’s maritime trading past. Launched in 1869, she was the fastest ship of her time and has been at Greenwich since 1957. The cabins have been reconstructed to illustrate life at sea in the 1870s and contain a fascinating collection of exhibits, ranging from figureheads to period newspaper cuttings.
ELTHAM PALACE
Court Yard, Eltham, SE9
020 8294 2548
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Open: Sun-Wed 10.00-16.00
Prices: £7.60, child £3.80.
Eltham Palace is a fine example of early 20th century design and the only Art Deco house in London open to the public with the site dating back over 800 years. Don’t miss the 19 acres of richly planted moated gardens with panoramic views over London.
THE GOLDEN HINDE
St Mary Overie Dock, Cathedral Street, SE1
08700 118700
www.goldenhinde.co.uk
Open: Daily, times vary.
Prices: £4.50, child £3.50.
The Golden Hinde is an accurate reconstruction of the 16th century Tudor Galleon in which Sir Francis Drake circumnavigated the world in the late 1500s. The reconstructed ship is now a living history museum demonstrating life at sea with exhibits, artefacts, events and activities, particularly for kids.
HAMPTON COURT PALACE
Hampton Court, East Molesey, Surrey
020 8781 9500/08707 53777
www.hrp.org.uk
Open: Daily 10.00-16.30
Prices: State Apartments, Maze, Gardens £12.30, child £8.00; Maze £3.50, child £2.50; Gardens £4, child £2.50; Park and Grounds free.
Set in 60 acres of beautiful parkland, this Tudor palace has been the residence of monarchs such as Henry VIII. Take an authentic journey back through 500 years of royal history, discover the magnificent State Apartments of Henry VIII and William III, explore this 60 acres of immaculate riverside gardens and lose yourself in the world-famous maze.
HMS BELFAST
Morgan’s Lane, Tooley Street, SE1
020 7940 6300
www.iwm.org.uk
Open: Daily 10.00-18.00
Prices £8.50, child free.
This famous 11,500 ton battle cruiser is the last surviving big gun WW11 ship of its kind. The Belfast played a crucial part in the Normandy landings and was in serve with the Royal Navy until 1965. Today, the ship has an exhibition on its famous history, the conflicts in which it took part and the lives of the men who served on her.
HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT
Westminster, SW1
020 7219 3000
www.parliament.uk
The Palace of Westminster has been the site of the Houses of Parliament since 1265 and includes both The House of Commons and The House of Lord’s chambers. The clock tower houses the famous bell, Big Ben. Members of the public are admitted to the Strangers’ Gallery to watch debates when either of the Houses are in session and there are daily tours during Parliament’s summer recess in August and September.
JEWEL TOWER
Westminster, SW1
020 7222 2219
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Open: Daily 10.00-17.00
Prices: £2.70, child £1.40.
The Jewel Tower was built in 1365 to house the gold and silver plate of King Edward III and is also one of three surviving parts of the original Palace of Westminster and home to an exhibition on the history of Parliament.
KENSINGTON PALACE
Kensington Gardens, W8
020 7937 9561/08707 515170
www.hrp.org.uk
Open: Daily 10.00-18.00
Prices: £11.50, child £7.50.
A royal residence for over 300 years, this spectacular palace was home to Diana, Princess of Wales, and the birthplace of Queen Victoria. Today, as well as still housing members of the Royal family, the magnificent State Apartments include the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection, and Diana Princess of Wales exhibition featuring Mario Testini’s iconic images.
KENWOOD HOUSE
Hampstead Lane, NW3
020 8348 1268
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Open: Daily 11.00-17.00
Prices: Free.
Set in leafy grounds beside Hampstead Heath, this outstanding house was bequeathed to the nation by Brewing magnate Edward Cecil Guinness in 1925, first Earl of Iveagh, he bought Kenwood House and gardens in 1925. The house features important paintings by many great artists and the tranquil surrounding gardens and parkland provide fantastic views of London. Hosts summer picnic concerts during July and August.
LONDON AQUARIUM
County Hall, Riverside Building, Westminster Bridge Road, SE1
020 7967 8000
www.londonaquarium.co.uk
Open: Daily 10.00-18.00
Prices: £11.75, child £8.25
The London Aquarium is one of Europe’s largest and most spectacular displays of aquatic life housing over 30,000 fish, and 365 different species in a series of displays based on the oceans of the world. The huge Pacific Ocean exhibit contains a collection of sharks and stingrays in over one million litres of water.
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