Tel: 0118 971 4700
British Museum
Great Russell Street
London
WC1B 3DG
United Kingdom
Tel: 020 7323 8000
The British Museum in London contains celebrated collections, covering the time periods from Pre-history to the modern day. It is one of the world’s largest and most famous museums of human history and culture, with priceless artefacts and antiquities, and has been attracting visitors since opening in 1753. In addition to the fascinating permanent displays, the British Museum also attracts world-class temporary exhibitions.
Great Russell Street
London
WC1B 3DG
United Kingdom
Tel: 020 7323 8000
The British Museum in London contains celebrated collections, covering the time periods from Pre-history to the modern day. It is one of the world’s largest and most famous museums of human history and culture, with priceless artefacts and antiquities, and has been attracting visitors since opening in 1753. In addition to the fascinating permanent displays, the British Museum also attracts world-class temporary exhibitions.
Carnaby Street
London
United Kingdom
Carnaby Street is situated in London’s West End and more specifically is set in Soho. It is home to an array of shops and boutiques, from fashion stores and lifestyle shops to boutiques and health and beauty. Further, there are restaurants, bars and cafes along Carnaby Street and so visitors could spend quite some time exploring the area.
London
United Kingdom
Carnaby Street is situated in London’s West End and more specifically is set in Soho. It is home to an array of shops and boutiques, from fashion stores and lifestyle shops to boutiques and health and beauty. Further, there are restaurants, bars and cafes along Carnaby Street and so visitors could spend quite some time exploring the area.
Charles Dickens Museum
48 Doughty Street
London
WC1N 2LX
United Kingdom
Tel: 020 7405 2127
Between the years 1837 and 1839 it was in this house on Doughty Street in Bloomsbury that Charles Dickens lived, adding its worth to the region’s literary reputation. The house is the only remaining property in which the novelist lived and today it is home to various collections pertaining to the writer, with the likes of furniture, paintings and manuscripts found dotted around the building’s four floors.
48 Doughty Street
London
WC1N 2LX
United Kingdom
Tel: 020 7405 2127
Between the years 1837 and 1839 it was in this house on Doughty Street in Bloomsbury that Charles Dickens lived, adding its worth to the region’s literary reputation. The house is the only remaining property in which the novelist lived and today it is home to various collections pertaining to the writer, with the likes of furniture, paintings and manuscripts found dotted around the building’s four floors.
Covent Garden
London
United Kingdom
Another of the capital’s entertainment centres, Covent Garden is known for its many street performers and entertainers who gather throngs of tourists during their shows. A number of popular shops are to be found in this part of the West End, with some lesser known offerings also on the cards. Amid the piazza there are several places to spend some pounds as well as to sit down to sip a coffee and enjoy a snack.
London
United Kingdom
Another of the capital’s entertainment centres, Covent Garden is known for its many street performers and entertainers who gather throngs of tourists during their shows. A number of popular shops are to be found in this part of the West End, with some lesser known offerings also on the cards. Amid the piazza there are several places to spend some pounds as well as to sit down to sip a coffee and enjoy a snack.
London Transport Museum
Covent Garden Piazza
London
WC2E 7BB
United Kingdom
Tel: 020 7379 6344
The London Transport Museum is found in the bustling Covent Garden part of the nation’s capital and brings together more than 160 years of transport history. Not only are there a number of exhibits throughout the museum there is also a shop and places to eat and drink. Collection of the items began in the 1920s and originally consisted of two horse buses and a motor bus although it has, of course, developed considerably since its early days.
Covent Garden Piazza
London
WC2E 7BB
United Kingdom
Tel: 020 7379 6344
The London Transport Museum is found in the bustling Covent Garden part of the nation’s capital and brings together more than 160 years of transport history. Not only are there a number of exhibits throughout the museum there is also a shop and places to eat and drink. Collection of the items began in the 1920s and originally consisted of two horse buses and a motor bus although it has, of course, developed considerably since its early days.
Madame Tussaud’s
Marylebone Road
London
NW1 5LR
United Kingdom
Tel: 0871 894 3000
Madame Tussaud’s is the world’s most famous waxworks, and has been captivating audiences in London and around the world for more than 200 years. Mingle with the likes of Amy Winehouse, David Beckham, Barack Obama, Brad Pitt and many more, and take in the regularly changing special displays, showcasing likenesses of your favourite pop stars, sports stars and celebrities.
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Marylebone Road
London
NW1 5LR
United Kingdom
Tel: 0871 894 3000
Madame Tussaud’s is the world’s most famous waxworks, and has been captivating audiences in London and around the world for more than 200 years. Mingle with the likes of Amy Winehouse, David Beckham, Barack Obama, Brad Pitt and many more, and take in the regularly changing special displays, showcasing likenesses of your favourite pop stars, sports stars and celebrities.
See our feature on Madame Tussaud's
National Gallery
Trafalgar Square
London
WC2N 5DN
United Kingdom
Tel: 020 7747 2885
Set in London’s historic Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery is home to one of the world's finest collections of Western European paintings. Permanent exhibitions include the Leonardo Cartoon by da Vinci and the Hay Wain by Constable, to name just a couple of the breathtaking works on display. There is also a frequently changing programme of temporary exhibitions, and entry is free. Pictured is the San Romano Battle by Paolo Uccelo.
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Trafalgar Square
London
WC2N 5DN
United Kingdom
Tel: 020 7747 2885
Set in London’s historic Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery is home to one of the world's finest collections of Western European paintings. Permanent exhibitions include the Leonardo Cartoon by da Vinci and the Hay Wain by Constable, to name just a couple of the breathtaking works on display. There is also a frequently changing programme of temporary exhibitions, and entry is free. Pictured is the San Romano Battle by Paolo Uccelo.
See our feature on The National Gallery
Somerset House
South Building
The Strand
London
WC2R 1LA
United Kingdom
Tel: 020 7845 4600
Somerset House is situated next to the River Thames on the famous Strand in central London and is a particularly impressive neo-classical structure. The house is, today, a centre for culture, art and entertainment while it also hosts an outdoor ice rink at certain times of year. Somerset House was initially built in 1547 but was replaced with the current building more than 200 years later.
South Building
The Strand
London
WC2R 1LA
United Kingdom
Tel: 020 7845 4600
Somerset House is situated next to the River Thames on the famous Strand in central London and is a particularly impressive neo-classical structure. The house is, today, a centre for culture, art and entertainment while it also hosts an outdoor ice rink at certain times of year. Somerset House was initially built in 1547 but was replaced with the current building more than 200 years later.