| the pub serves classic british dishes in a cosy dining area with a fireplace, as well as offering al fresco dining in a garden courtyard. 7 miles from wimbledon tube station (providing links to central london). check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. above an old-world pub, this modern hotel is a 13-minute walk from the all england lawn tennis club where the wimbledon championships take place, and 0. the chic, contemporary rooms come with air-conditioning, en suite bathrooms, and free wi-fi, plus flat-screen tvs, desks, and tea/coffeemaking equipment. complimentary amenities include english breakfast, and parking (except during championship periods)
Heathrow Airport 43 min
Palace of Westminster (32 min)
Neo-Gothic masterpiece and seat of the UK government. Guided tours on Saturdays and in summer. Tower Bridge (43 min)
Panoramic views from high level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery. Hyde Park (33 min)
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake. Big Ben (34 min)
16-storey Gothic clocktower and national symbol at the Eastern end of the Houses of Parliament. The National Gallery (36 min)
Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting. The British Museum (40 min)
Huge showcase for global antiquities, including Egyptian mummies and ancient Greek sculptures. Natural History Museum (27 min)
Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs. lastminute.com London Eye (34 min)
Huge observation wheel giving passengers a privileged bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks. Westminster Abbey (33 min)
Protestant abbey hosting daily services and every English and British coronation since 1066. St. Paul's Cathedral (41 min)
Churchyard and gardens outside Saint Paul's cathedral, with a floor-plan of the original building. Buckingham Palace (31 min)
Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard. Tower of London (44 min)
Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters. Victoria and Albert Museum (28 min)
Blockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection, with design shop and ornate cafe. Trafalgar Square (36 min)
Nelson's Column rises above this iconic square's LED-lit fountains, artworks and lion statues. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (22 min)
Trees and flowers from around the globe in vast gardens with huge greenhouses and Treetop Walkway. | 
