Heathrow Airport 30 min
Westminster Abbey (40 min.) protestant abbey hosting daily services and every english and british coronation since 1066. Trafalgar Square (39 min.) nelson s column rises above this iconic square s led-lit fountains artworks and lion statues. Tower Of London (49 min.) centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle home to crown jewels and iconic beefeaters. Big Ben (40 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. Buckingham Palace (35 min.) visitors can tour the palace s opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard. Natural History Museum (28 min.) landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs. The British Museum (43 min.) huge showcase for global antiquities including egyptian mummies and ancient greek sculptures. Twickenham (7 min) Tower Bridge (53 min.) panoramic views from high level walkways and behind-the-scenes access to original lifting machinery. Teddington (15 min) Hyde Park (32 min.) huge green space home to diana memorial fountain with boating and swimming in the serpentine lake. Lastminute.Com London Eye (44 min.) huge observation wheel giving passengers a privileged bird s-eye view of the city s landmarks. Strawberry Hill (4 min) Palace Of Westminster (41 min.) neo-gothic masterpiece and seat of the uk government. guided tours on saturdays and in summer. Fulwell (7 min) Royal Botanic Gardens (14 min.) trees and flowers from around the globe in vast gardens with huge greenhouses and treetop walkway. Victoria And Albert Museum (28 min.) blockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection with design shop and ornate cafe. |