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Apsley House
Known as 'No. One London', the home of the Duke of Wellington after his victory over Napoleon at Waterloo is filled with memorabilia of the great man and his rival. Contains ...
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Banqueting House
The only remaining part of Whitehall Palace, which burnt down in 1698. The stunning Rubens ceiling was commissioned by King Charles I who, ironically, was executed here 13 ...
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Battersea Park Children’s Zoo
Charming children's zoo inside this huge park, featuring small animals inc monkeys, meerkats, otters and owls, plus a petting farm with donkeys, chinchillas and goats. ...
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British Library
The UK's glorious national library, with interactive gallery, frequent events, recitals and talks. To 12 May: Murder In The Library: An A-Z Of Crime Fiction. Seek out the ...
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Changing the Guard
Dazzling and quintessentially British display of pageantry by the Queen's personal Foot Guards of the Household Division at Buckingham Palace. Guard changes take place daily ...
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Chelsea Physic Garden
Founded in 1673 as the Apothecaries' Garden, with a fantastic collection of medicinal plants and rare species, inc Mediterranean types, thanks to its Thames-side ...
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Cutty Sark
The 19th-century ship, one of London's most famous maritime landmarks and the last surviving tea clipper, made a welcome return to the Royal Borough of Greenwich one year ago ...
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Dennis Severs’ House
This extraordinary venue was opened by artist Dennis Severs in 1979 as a kind of living painting. Ten rooms, from the cellar up to the attic, illustrate the life of a family ...
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EDF Energy London Eye
Wonderful bird's-eye views from the world's third-largest observation wheel, 135m high, and now in its 13th year. Each revolution takes 30 mins and all pods come equipped ...
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Fulham Palace
This attractive 15th-century building was the summer retreat of the Bishops of London, now a museum, excellent gardens, lovely cafe and a gallery displaying palace-inspired ...
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Golden Hinde, The
Full-size, seaworthy reconstruction of Sir Francis Drake's 16th-century vessel, in which he circumnavigated the globe, celebrating its 40th birthday this year. Look out for ...
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Ham House And Garden
Superb 17th-century Thamesside mansion, filled with outstanding furniture and textiles. Beautifully restored gardens and outbuildings. To 2 May: To Copy A King. A free ...
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HMS Belfast
Europe's only surviving big gun armoured warship from World War II, in service with the Royal Navy until 1965. This is the first ship to be preserved for the nation since ...
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Houses of Parliament
Officially called the Palace of Westminster, built 1837-1860 by Sir Charles Barry, with ornate gothic interiors and the Elizabeth Tower housing the famous bell Big Ben. All ...
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Kensington Palace
Birthplace of Queen Victoria, and last home of Princess Diana, now boasting a free interactive zone and gardens linking to the park, plus a shop, cafe and terrace. Don't miss ...
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