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If you're going to London…be prepared to have fun there! This culturally diverse historic metropolis has a wide variety of museums, theaters, events and communities to satisfy the curiosities of any visitor. The area is renowned for its historical sites, red double decker buses, and royal family. Royal Jewels, Royal Mayhem... The Tower of London dominates the city and is one of its most prominent landmarks, as well as being one of the world's most famous attractions. Hang with a Wild Bunch... The London Zoo is the best place to meet the Animal Kingdom face to face! Right in the heart of the capital, in the greenery of Regents Park, you'll find some of the scariest, tallest, hairiest, and smallest animals on the planet. A Bookworm's Feast... Children’s Book Centre is a wonderland of literary treats for kids of any age. Everything from specially constructed books for toddlers to wonderful picture books awaits you in this delightful store. Inspire your kids' love of reading with an exploration of this array of treasures. Wave to the Queen... Buckingham Palace is probably one of the most recognizable structures in the world. The official residence of the British monarch, the palace has housed royals since 1837. You Too Can Fly... London Eye is the world’s largest observation wheel—a type of Ferris wheel. It rises 443 feet in the air, and if that isn't enough reason to see it, consider that it provides a 30 minute, slow-moving “flight” over London. Dip Your Toe In... River Thames Crossings include a variety of locations and methods to cross the famous river. Connecting London with the sea, the river is one of the world's busiest waterways. From the North Sea to London, three crossings are available. Lord Nelson’s Square... Trafalgar Square Trafalgar Square was laid out between 1829 and 1841 to commemorate Lord Nelson’s victory at the Battle of Trafalgar... Living History... St. Paul's Cathedral in the heart of the city, is a stunning and historic building famous throughout the world. A trip here is not complete without a visit to this significant attraction, which of course is one of the most popular among visitors. Is Big Ben The Tower or Bell?... Big Ben may be one of London's most famous landmarks but trust us when we say that most people have actually never seen it! That's because Big Ben is actually a bell, not the clock tower. Check Out Highgate... Highgate Cemetery was opened in 1839 (the West Cemetery) and extended not long afterwards with the opening of the East Cemetery in 1854. Here Fishy, Fishy, Fishy... The London Aquarium is home to one of the largest collections in Europe of fishy beings – some 400 species in 50 displays. There are all sorts of creatures the kids will love, from sharks to eels to crabs and sea horses and all the rest. Live in the Past... Transport yourself back to the darkest moments in the capital's history within the deep depths of the London Dungeon and get an idea of what it was like to live in the era of the Great London Fire and the Torture Chamber. Nature in the City... The London Wet Land is one of nine such places managed by a trust founded by that great naturalist the late Sir Peter Scott. Originally it was a reservoir serving the metropolis, but since the1980’s has been a nature reserve. Hunting in the Park?... St. James’s Palace was built by Henry VIII in the 1530s as a hunting lodge for his deer park. It has been home to several famous sovereigns. Mary Tudor actually died here, and Elizabeth I was said to have slept soundly whilst the Armada sailed up the Channel. Catch a Performance... Since 1871, the Royal Albert Hall has been renowned for being one of London's most prestigious historic buildings and tourist attractions. It's been the scene of over 150,000 world-class performances. Toy Lover's Heaven... Hamley’s is one of the world's largest toy stores. That alone is reason to be sure it is on your must-see list while you are in town. Of course, the place also is one of the biggest tourist attractions in the city, so be prepared to see lots of other small fry at the same time you visit. They're Alive!... Experience the glittering world of fame for a day at Madame Tussauds. Start your day by sneaking past the paparazzi and attend a photo shoot with Kate Moss. 3D Fun... If you like watching giant animals leaping straight at you or an army of ants crevassing down into the ground you’ll love this place: The BFI London IMAX Cinema boasts the UK's largest cinema screen, soaring more than 20 metres and stretching more than 26 metres wide... Where's the Nose?... A great little treasure hunt for kids is to try to find Nelson’s Nose. It's hidden on one of the arches of Admiralty Arch, on the southern end of Trafalgar Square. Cento-who?... If you walk down Whitehall you’ll see an imposing white monument in the middle of the road. This is the Cenotaph. It was originally built to commemorate the dead of World War I, but it has grown to encompass every Commonwealth battle since 1918... Watch Your Step... One of the finest examples of working horse stables, The Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace offers an opportunity to experience the royal collection of historic coaches and carriages and the inner workings of the Royal Household department who provide road transport to the Queen. King Henry VII's Crib... A short train journey out of central London --but worth the trip--Hampton Court Palace is an amazing site not just visually but also in it’s historical significance... America's Founding Father's Home... In the heart of London, just steps from famed Trafalgar Square, is Benjamin Franklin House, the world's only remaining Franklin home... Park Yourself Here... Located in Kensington Gardens in the Royal Borough Of Kensington, the London palace was William III and Mary II’s principal residence when in London... Plants Galore.... Situated in the heart of London, the Chelsea Physic Garden was founded in 1673 by the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries and after hundreds of years is still committed to research and conservation of over 5000 species of plants... Gordon! Where Are You?... From the outside Downing Street seems surprisingly dull, and not unlike a thousand other streets you’ll see in the city. But not every street has a ten-foot gate and policeman on the doorstep... Other great family attractions include: Changing of the Guard Westminter Abbey Parliament Cabinet War Rooms Clarence House Pall Mall Namco Station LEGOLAND Windsor Battersea Park Children's Zoo Chessington World of Adventures Greenwich Meridian Thorpe Park Leeds Castle HMS Belfast


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