| . the 2 casual rooms with a private bathroom may only be booked together. an 11-minute walk from alexandra park, this quaint edwardian b&b is set 3 miles from hempstead heath and 6 miles from the london zoo. continental breakfast is served in a classic dining room, and complimentary tea and coffee is available all day. they provide free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs
Heathrow Airport 47 min
Hyde Park (34 min)
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake. Buckingham Palace (38 min)
Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard. The British Museum (31 min)
Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures. Westminster Abbey (42 min)
Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066. lastminute.com London Eye (40 min)
Huge observation wheel giving passengers a privileged bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks. Tower Bridge (43 min)
Panoramic views from high level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery. The National Gallery (40 min)
Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting. The Regent's Park (24 min)
Modern, glass-clad cafe and sports administrative centre, with pitches and changing rooms. St. Paul's Cathedral (35 min)
Churchyard and gardens outside Saint Paul's cathedral, with a floor-plan of the original building. The Shard (43 min)
87-floor glass skyscraper with a jagged peak, with restaurants, offices, hotel and viewing platform. Big Ben (40 min)
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament. Tower of London (42 min)
Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters. Trafalgar Square (40 min)
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues. ZSL London Zoo (25 min)
Major city zoo and research centre helping to conserve numerous species in naturalistic habitats. Palace of Westminster (41 min)
Neo-Gothic masterpiece and seat of the UK government. Guided tours on Saturdays and in summer. | 
