BBC Experience: Closed  - but you can still take a backstage tour of BBC Television Centre. Look into studios, visit the BBC weather centre and much more ...

Bank of England Museum: Free. Tells the story of the Bank from its foundation in 1694 as a chartered joint-stock company to its role today as the United Kingdom's central bank.  Displays include the Bank's collections of books, documents, silver, prints, paintings, banknotes, coin, photographs.

Bayswater Road Artists:  Free. The Show has been established nearly 50 years and is the largest open-air art show in the world. We're open all weathers from 10am to 6pm every SUNDAY throughout the year - even in winter we're here until it gets dark.

Chelsea Physic Garden: Chelsea Physic Garden was founded in 1673 by the Society of Apothecaries to study the therapeutic properties of plants. Displays include plants used in present day pharmaceuticals and a Garden of World Medicine showing plant-use by indigenous peoples. Plus many rare plants and a rock garden from 1773.

City Cruises:  A leisurely cruise down the River Thames is a great way to see London. City Cruises operates sightseeing cruises and evening dinner & dance cruises on London's River Thames all year round.

(Other) Canal Cruises: A Day Out with a Difference. A unique experience for your party of up to six people to see London from angles rarely reached by others, while enjoying first-class hospitality and cuisine. More than a boat trip; an ideal way to celebrate a special occasion, entertain someone in style, or just relax with your family.

Dali Universe: London’s most surreal experience lies in a labyrinth of atmospheric corridors with over 500 incredible pieces by the eccentric genius Salvador Dalí on display. The highlight is the extraordinary collection of surreal bronze sculpture, including classic pieces such as Space Elephant and Persistence of Memory. County Hall, by the London Eye, SE1 7PB. Open 10am – 5.30pm. Tel: 0870 744 7485.

Design Museum: One of the world’s leading museums of design, fashion and architecture, the Design Museum has a constantly changing programme of exhibitions combining compelling insights into design history with the most exciting innovations in contemporary design. SHAD THAMES, LONDON SE1 2YD. TICKETS: Adults £7; Concessions £4; Free for Under 12s. OPENING TIMES: 10.00-17.45; Last Admission 17.15.

Entertainment Information Click here to go to a list of London Entertainment Information sites ..

Entry Passes Go to a list of Heritage Passes and their websites where you can find out more and buy your pass online ..... savings on Entry charges ..

Estorick Collection of Italian Modern Art:  Opened in London in 1998, it is housed in a Grade II listed Georgian building restored with support from the Heritage Lottery Fund. contains six galleries, an art library, cafe and bookshop. It is known internationally for its core of Futurist works, as well as figurative art and sculpture dating from 1890 to the 1950s.

Gardens List Click to go to a list of London's best gardens with links to their websites ..

Hampstead Heath: An interesting site which gives some good information on Highgate and Hampstead Heath and is enhanced with edxcellent photographs of different seasons in this beautiful corner of London.

Hampton Court Palace: Historic Royal Palaces manages five magnificent buildings, some of the most visited historical attractions in Great Britain: Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, Kew Palace, Banqueting House and the Tower of London.

Handel House Museum: Celebrates Handel's life and works, displaying portraits of Handel and his contemporaries in finely restored Georgian interiors and bringing live music back to his house. He composed some of the greatest music in history here, including Messiah, Zadok the Priest and Fireworks Music.

History Information Sites List - to come - a useful list of history websites ..

Horniman Museum Free. Situated in 16 acres of parkland with three collections; World Cultures, Musical Instruments and Natural History, the Horniman, through its collections and related exhibitions and events, seeks to encourage a wider appreciation of the World, its peoples and their cultures, and its environments.

Kensington Palace: Historic Royal Palaces manages five magnificent buildings, some of the most visited historical attractions in Great Britain: Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, Kew Palace, Banqueting House and the Tower of London.

Kenwood House: Free. The 1st Earl of Iveagh bequeathed the Kenwood Estate and one of the most important collections of paintings ever given to the nation. Works by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Turner, Reynolds and Gainsborough all hang against a backdrop of sumptuous rooms. Remodelled by Robert Adam in C18th when he transformed the original brick building into a majestic villa.

Kew Gardens: On 3 July 2003 the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew was officially inscribed on the list of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Their mission statement sums it up: 'To inspire and deliver science-based plant conservation worldwide, enhancing the quality of life'. Amazing collection .. alow a few hours if you can ..

Kew Palace: Historic Royal Palaces manages five magnificent buildings, some of the most visited historical attractions in Great Britain: Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, Kew Palace, Banqueting House and the Tower of London.

Kinetica Museum: Free. A new museum based in Spitalfields market, showcasing kinetic art through light, energy and sound.

Legoland Windsor: Paradise for kids up to 10 and a big day out, so you will need to get there early. You can save a little on the very expensive entry tickets by booking online .. see their website ..

London Brass Rubbing Centre: The St Martin’s Crypt is part of St Martin-in-the-Fields church, and contains both the London Brass Rubbing Centre and the Café-in-the-Crypt. The Brass Rubbing Centre allows visitors to learn about the craft of brass rubbing, and the materials are provided so rubbings can be made of various historical figures. There is also a free exhibition of the best rubbings over the years. The adjacent café is well known for its excellent food, in particular its traditional afternoon teas.

London Dungeon: A horror-ible experience. In the dark and dingy underbelly of the capital the London Dungeon dwells, waiting to scare the life out of you and any willing visitors brave enough to cross the threshold. Confront your fears, face your worst nightmares and uncover the gory truth behind some of history's most horrific events!

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Madame Tussaud's/London Planetarium: Buy your tickets online or from the hotel Concierge to save long quees, especially in summertime ..

Mall Galleries: Free. One of the few London galleries dedicated to exhibiting up and coming students and unknown painters alongside established artists..

Misc. Cultural/Ethnic information sites - a list of the major Religious and Ethic Organisations in the UK with links to their websites ..

Museum of Garden History:  Free. The museum exists to enhance the understanding and appreciation of the history of the development of gardens and gardening in the UK with reference to European and worldwide influence.

Museum of London: Free. The Museum of London Group represents a quarter of a million years of history and over seven million modern Londoners. Our collections include over a million items. Discover many of them in our galleries or on this website.

National Army Museum: Free. Discover the lives, legends and legacies of men and women who have served in the British Army.  Find out about some of the most remarkable episodes in Britain’s History. See how soldiers have lived and fought from the Battle of Agincourt right up to the modern day. The adventures of the British soldier are brought vividly to life! FREE group package includes talks, handling sessions, coach parking and lunchroom provision - all available by prior arrangement.

National Gallery: Free. 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.

National Maritime Museum: Free. First class collection of all things nautical, which graphically illustrates Great Britain's amazing maritime history ..

National Portrait Gallery: Free. The National Portrait Gallery was founded in 1856 to collect the likenesses of famous British men and women. Today the collection is the most comprehensive of its kind in the world.

National Theatre Tours: An NT tour takes you behind-the-scenes to see three auditoriums, front-of-house, scenic workshops and backstage areas, all in the company of well-informed, enthusiastic guides.

Queen's House: Free. In 1616 James I's wife Anne of Denmark commissioned Inigo Jones to design her a new pavilion at Greenwich. It would become the first fully Classical building seen in England. From 1673 studio space in the House was allocated to the van de Veldes, father and son Dutch marine artists. In 1805, George III granted the Queen's House to the Royal Naval Assylum charity.

Royal Air Force Museum: The Royal Air Force Museum London is situated on the historic site of the London Aerodrome and houses over 100 aircraft from around the world. The Royal Air Force Museum's American Foundation keeps alive the shared aviation heritage of the United States of America and the United Kingdom.

Royal Horticultural Society: RHS London is the Head Office of the largest Garden Charity in the UK. They organise the London  Flower Shows and are home to the RHS Lindley Library – the largest horticultural library in the world. An interest in gardening is all you need to enjoy being a member of the RHS. For more information please visit the website.

Royal Mews: One of the finest working stables in existence, it houses the State vehicles, both horse-drawn carriages and motor-cars, used for coronations, State Visits, Royal weddings, the State Opening of Parliament and official engagements.  Visitors can see the Gold State Coach which was last used during The Queen's Golden Jubilee in 2002 to carry Her Majesty and Prince Philip to the Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral.  Guided tours depart at regular intervals throughout the day.

Royal Observatory Greenwich: Free. The Royal Observatory, home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian line, is one of the most important historic scientific sites in the world. It was founded by Charles II in 1675 and is, by international decree, the official starting point for each new day, year and millennium (at the stroke of midnight GMT as measured from the Prime Meridian). The Observatory is now part of the National Maritime Museum and is one of the most famous features of Maritime Greenwich – since 1997 a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Royal Opera House Tours: Visit the Backstage and the Front of House areas of one of the world's leading theatres as it prepares to open its doors for the evening performance. The tours give an introduction to the theatre's colourful history, an insight into it's recent redevelopment and a look at aspects of current productions. As the Royal Opera House is a fully working theatre, each tour is a unique experience, and may include opportunities to see The Royal Ballet in class, or the magnificent backstage technology in operation.

St James's Palace: Royal residences have been the setting for nearly 1,000 years of British history. Their architecture and decoration reflect the personalities of successive kings and queens. Discover how to visit and learn more about these fascinating buildings, and where to enjoy magnificent works of art from the Royal Collection.

St Pauls's Cathedral: Visitors to St Paul's have the opportunity to enjoy the stunning results of the current restoration programme, visit the tombs of Nelson, Wellington and Wren, test the unique acoustics of the Whispering Gallery and climb up to the Golden Gallery to enjoy a panoramic view of London that is second to none.

Saatchi Gallery:  The Saatchi Gallery has always aimed to provide an innovative forum for contemporary art, presenting work by largely unseen young artists or by established international artists whose work has been rarely or never exhibited in the UK. The audience for exhibitions of contemporary art has increased widely during the last ten years as general awareness and interest in contemporary art has developed in Britain.

Science Museum:  Free.

Serpentine Gallery: Free. Specialising in modern and contemporary art ..

Sir John Soane Museum: Free. One of London's most eccentric (and interesting) museums ...

Syon House: London home of the Dukes of Northumberland. Fine gardens and beautiful interiors by Robert Adam amongst others ..

Tate Britain: Free. The national gallery of British art, one of the family of four Tate galleries which display selections from the Tate Collection. The entire collection is available online. Tate Britain is the world centre for the understanding and enjoyment of British art and works actively to promote interest in British art internationally. The displays at Tate Britain call on the greatest collection of British art in the world to present an unrivalled picture of the development of art in Britain from the time of the Tudor monarchs in the sixteenth century, to the present day.

Tate Modern:  Free.  Tate Modern is the national gallery of international modern art. Created in the year 2000 from a disused power station in the heart of London, Tate Modern displays the national collection of international modern art. This is defined as art since 1900. International painting pre-1900 is found at the National Gallery, and sculpture at the Victoria & Albert Museum. Tate Modern includes modern British art where it contributes to the story of modern art, so major modern British artists may be found at both Tate Modern and Tate Britain.

Tower Bridge:  Tower Bridge Exhibition allows visitors to witness stunning views of London from inside the high level walkways. Once inside the Bridge, read about the significance of the views and uncover the history and workings of this world famous landmark. Capture photographs of all the surrounding monuments and then go down to see the original Bridge lifting machinery in the Victorian Engine Rooms.

Tower of London: Historic Royal Palaces manages five magnificent buildings, some of the most visited historical attractions in Great Britain: Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, Kew Palace, Banqueting House and the Tower of London.

Victoria and Albert Museum:  Free. V&A South Kensington is the world's greatest museum of art and design, with collections unrivalled in their scope and diversity. Discover 3000 years' worth of amazing artefacts from many of the world's richest cultures including ceramics, furniture, fashion, glass, jewellery, metalwork, photographs, sculpture, textiles and paintings.

Vinopolis - City of Wine:  London's Wine Tasting Visitor Attraction, Come and see "The Bombay Sapphire Experience at Vinopolis" and sample the delights of a Bombay Sapphire Gin Cocktail! Mon, Fri & Sat. 12.00 - 21.00 hrs. Tues-Thurs & Sun 12.00 - 18.00 hrs. (Last admission 2 hours before closing). Planning your Christmas party? Celebrate it Samurai style! For more information visit this link.

Wallace Collection: Free. Both a national museum and the finest private collection of art ever assembled by one family. It was bequeathed to the nation by Lady Wallace, widow of Sir Richard Wallace, in 1897, and opened to the public just over three years later on 22 June 1900. Among its treasures are one of the best collections of French 18th-century pictures, porcelain and furniture in the world, a remarkable array of 17th-century paintings and a superb armoury.

Wellington Arch: Designed as a grand outer entrance to Buckingham Palace Commissioned by George IV, this splendid London landmark was originally designed in 1825 by the architect Decimus Burton. The arch was moved to its present site in 1882. A statue of the Duke of Wellington on horseback was the first work of art to crown it, but its massive size caused such controversy that it was soon replaced by the present sculpture, which depicts the angel of peace descending on the chariot of war.

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Zoological Society of London (ZSL) is a registered charity that operates the world famous London Zoo in Regent's Park and Whipsnade Wild Animal Park in Bedfordshire.

Barry House Hotel: Friendly bed and breakfast offering warm hospitality in a Victorian town house close to Hyde Park. Marble Arch and many of London's famous sights.  Near Paddington Station.

Russell Square Hotels: Welcome to Russell Square, London! Russell Square Hotels offers the best rates on hotels near Russell Square.