Beautiful triumphal arch containing a one room flat. Built near the site of the infamous Tyburn tree, a three-legged gallows where 50000 executed in 1196-1783.
Central London's largest open space. Regularly used as a space for concerts. Visit speakers corner where members of the public air their political views or read poetry.
Stunning memorial to Queen Victoria's husband. Lavishly decorated with gold, mosaics and marble.
Birthplace of Queen Victoria and home to Princess Diana. A beautiful palace looking onto the pleasant Kensington Gardens.
Contains over 4 million objects collected from Britain and the rest of the world. Includes the world's largest collections of decorative arts, Chinese ceramics, Japanese swords and Korean Bronze.
Built on the site of Florence Nightingale's school for nurses founded in 1859 after her return from the Crimean War. Great insight into her work and life.
Plenty to make you jump and lots which will make you laugh.
Impressive 1930s battleship which saw action at D-Day and in the Korean War. So many interesting rooms to explore.
Housed in City Hall. Excellent collection of huge tanks containg a very diverse range of sealife.
The choir dates from the 13th century and the tower from 1520. The rest is largely Victorian. Pleasant quiet cathedral.
Beautiful docks filled with pleasure boats. Cafes and restaurants line the perimeter.
Designed by Sir Christopher Wren to comnemorate the Great Fire of London which started in a bakery nearby. Climb the 311 steps for great views.
The world's most recognisable bridge. Visit the museum to see how it lifts to allow large ships to pass or simply wait til one approaches.
The world's second largest cathedral. Designed by Sir Christopher Wren after the great fire of London. The crypt contains the tombs of Nelson, Wellington and Kitchener.
Europe's largest Chinatown. Home to many excellent Chinese restaurants and Oriental food stores.
Handel's residence for the last 36 years. He wrote Messiah here. Interestingly Jimi Hendrix lived next door a couple of centuries later.
No one does pomp and ceremony quite like the British. A very impressive display.
Burial and coronation place of most English monarchs. Highlights are the coronation chair, poets corner and the lady chapel. A must visit to understands its importance in British history.
Free entry to one of the world's most impressive art galleries. Over 2300 Western European paintings inc Van Gogh's Sunflowers, Turner's Fighting Teneraire & Leonardo's Virgin of the Rocks.
Impressive Napoleonic period Thameside fort. Huge parade ground and fearsome gun bastions. Run by English Heritage.
Lovely country pub serving great food and real ales. They also own the barn opposite which has been converted to accomodation & ideal if you have an early morning flight from Stanstead.
Dramatic ruins of a strategically important castle. Veteran of many defenses against Scottish invasion.
Great selection of boutique style shops. Uncle Stuart's Brewery is a highlight. A must visit if in the Norfolk Broads.
Regular connections to Edinburgh. Platform 3 pub is a good place to wait for your train.
Birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots as well as James III, IV & V of Scotland. Extensive remains mean it is a very interesting place to visit.
