Explore London's Attractions

Here is a brief listing of London's Tourist Highlights:

Sightseeing Tours

Sightseeing Companies: A number of sightseeing companies stop within walking distance of the hotel (ie: by Gloucester Road station). They charge approximately £20.00 per adults, £10.00 per child for the "Hop on Hop off" ticket which is definitely the best value for money as it lasts 24 hours. www.theoriginaltour.com; www.bigbus.co.uk;

Evan Evans tours are great for pre-organised London and out of town tours. Tickets may be issued at the reception of the Hotel.

Sightseeing taxi tours: we can arrange for you for a "tailor-made" tour of London (costs approx. £65.00 for 3 hours and they can take up to 5 people at once) - so if you want to be pampered this is the one for you. Of course he will stop where you want so you can take pictures, buy souvenirs etc!

The Sights & Attractions

Please find below a list of the most popular sights in London.

Madame Tussauds : Madame Tussauds
Combined ticket: Adults £15.99, Children £11.99 (5 to 15 years old)
Buy the tickets in advance, as there is usually a 1 1/2 hour queue and sometimes cheaper!

The Tower of London: www.hrp.org.uk/toweroflondon/
Adults £15.00 Children £9.50

The Tower Bridge: www.towerbridge.org.uk
Adult £5.50 and Children £3.00

The House of Parliament: www.parliament.uk
Adult £7.00, Children and concessions £5.00
Opened from 26th July and 30th august and from 19th September to 5th October 2003

The London Aquarium: www.londonaquarium.co.uk
Adults £10.75 Children £7.25 (3 to 14 years old)
- Opening times: 10am to 7pm

The London Eye (the BA Wheel): www.londoneye.co.uk
Adults £13.00 Children £6.50 (5 to 15 years old)
- Opening times: 9.30am - 8pm

Buckingham Palace (open only August to October): www.royal.gov.uk/output/page555.asp
All tickets £15.00, Children £8.50 (under 17 years old)
- Opening Times 9.30am to 4.15pm

St Paul's Cathedral: www.stpauls.co.uk
Adults £9.00, Children £3.50 (7 to 16 years old)
- Opening times: 8.30am to 4pm (
check for access at week ends due to services)

Remember! Tickets to most of the above attractions can be purchased at the reception of the Hotel, for same day use if you want and without you having to queue to get in! Do not hesitate to ask!

The Museums

As you probably already know, London offers a very extensive number of Museums and Galleries. Amongst the most popular and not to be missed are The Victoria & Albert Museum, The British Museum, The Natural History Museum, The Science Museum, The National Gallery, and the Imperial War Museum.

www.londontown.com/Search/Full/museums

The Parks

St James Park (www.royalparks.gov.uk) - The prettiest park in London in our opinion, not to be missed.
Green Park (www.royalparks.gov.uk) - A classic and very popular park to relax in whilst listening to some free jazz music during summer's lunch hours.
Holland Park and the Orangerie (www.rbkc.gov.uk/HollandPark) - Another one of London's beautiful park and picnic venue!
Kew Gardens (www.rbgkew.org.uk) - Flower and plants lovers should not miss it!
Richmond Park (www.royalparks.gov.uk) - Great for those who miss the country side and for cycling tours and long walks
Regent's Park (www.royalparks.gov.uk) - Really beautiful park with its Zoo and Open Air theatre!

Shopping

In addition to Harrods and Harvey Nichols, you will probably want to stroll down:
Oxford Street - www.oxfordstreet.co.uk - Everyday stuff.
Regent Street - www.regent-street.co.uk - A bit more up market.
Bond Street - very up market!
Covent Garden - souvenirs, markets, a bit of everything.
Carnaby Street - used to be a tourist trap but has improved.

Markets

www.streetsensation.co.uk/markets.htm

For the sporty

Chelsea Football Club - www.chelseafc.co.uk - Football.
Twickenham stadium - www.twickenhamrugby.com - Rugby.
Wimbledon - www.wimbledon.com - Tennis
Fulham Football Club - www.fulhamfc.com
Queen's Club Tennis - www.queens-sports-club.co.uk

For more information, we recommend you visit the following online guides:

• London Town.com, The official London Web Site.
• The River Thames Guide, Includes a map and lists of theatres and attractions all over London.
• The London Tourist Information Service, A guide for London tourists.