| it's 7 miles from the royal observatory greenwich. sleek, retro trailers offer kitchenettes. upgraded cabins add flat-screens and en suite bathrooms, plus living space, wet bars, and terraces with bbqs. in a woodland setting on the outskirts of london, this laid-back resort is a 10-minute walk from abbey wood train station and 15 minutes on foot from the ruined lesnes abbey. campsites are also available. simple wood huts feature wi-fi access and power outlets. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. amenities include a kids' play area and guest laundry facilities
Heathrow Airport 1 hr 16
lastminute.com London Eye (50 min)
Huge observation wheel giving passengers a privileged bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks. The National Gallery (51 min)
Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting. Big Ben (49 min)
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament. St. Paul's Cathedral (47 min)
Churchyard and gardens outside Saint Paul's cathedral, with a floor-plan of the original building. Greenwich Park (24 min)
Large park with expansive views, home to the Royal Observatory, Maritime Museum and Meridian Line. Hyde Park (59 min)
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake. Palace of Westminster (50 min)
Neo-Gothic masterpiece and seat of the UK government. Guided tours on Saturdays and in summer. Tower of London (39 min)
Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters. Buckingham Palace (52 min)
Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard. Westminster Abbey (51 min)
Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066. The Shard (46 min)
87-floor glass skyscraper with a jagged peak, with restaurants, offices, hotel and viewing platform. Royal Observatory Greenwich (26 min)
Wren's 18th-century astronomical observatory on the Prime Meridian, now a museum with a planetarium. Trafalgar Square (50 min)
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues. The British Museum (52 min)
Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures. Tower Bridge (40 min)
Panoramic views from high level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery. | 
