Covent Garden, London
Covent Garden is a district in London, England, located on the easternmost parts of the City of Westminster and the southwest corner of the London Borough of Camden. The area is dominated by shopping, street performers and entertainment facilities and contains an entrance to the Royal Opera House Covent Garden, which is also widely known simply as “Covent Garden“, and the bustling Seven Dials area. The area is bounded by High Holborn to the north, kings way to the east, the Strand to the south and Charing Cross Road to the west. Read more
Tate Gallery of Modern Art, London
The building was transformed from an old power station by the Swiss architectural duo Herzog & de Meuron at a cost of 130 million pounds. This gallery of modern art and sculpture is becoming very popular. Located at Bankside, SE1 (Southwark, Blackfriars) it features international Modern Art organized in four themed groups - “Landscape”, “Still Life”, “The Nude” and “History”. Tel: 0207 887 8000. Read more
St. Paul’s Cathedral, London
St Paul’s Cathedral is a cathedral on Ludgate Hill, in the City of London, and the seat of the Bishop of London. Designed by Sir Christopher Wren after the fire of London, the present building dates from the 17th century. The current Cathedral – the fourth to occupy this site – was designed by the court architect Sir Christopher Wren and built between 1675 and 1710 after its predecessor was destroyed in the Great Fire of London. Its architectural and artistic importance reflect the determination of the five monarchs who oversaw its building that London’s leading church should be as beautiful and imposing as their private palaces. Read more
Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square, at the heart of London, is one of the city’s most vibrant open spaces. Home to Nelson’s Column, the square is rich in history and provides a platform for new artistic performances and events - visit our events pages to find out what’s on. We hope you enjoy your visit to London’s most famous square. Read more
Westminster Abbey, London
Westminster Abbey is regarded as a Medieval architectural masterpiece. It has been the venue for most of the country’s coronations since 1066 and for numerous other Royal occasions. At present, it is still a church dedicated to regular worship and to the celebration of great events in the British nation. Admission: Adults £10, concessions £7, children under 11 are admitted free of charge. Read more
The Wallace Collection
The Wallace Collection is a national museum in an historic London town house. In 25 galleries are unsurpassed displays of French 18th century painting, furniture and porcelain with superb Old Master paintings and a world class armoury. Read more
Tower Of London
The Tower is situated on the north bank of the river Thames, at the eastern extremity of London. It contains within its walls twelve acres and five roods. The exterior circuit of the surrounding ditch, is three thousand one hundred and thirty-six feet. On the Tower Hill side the ditch has considerable breadth and depth; and here the view was taken which illustrates this description. Read more
Kensington Palace, London
Kensington Palace in London is a working Royal residence. Of great historical importance, Kensington Palace was the favourite residence of successive sovereigns until 1760. Kensington Palace has been a royal home for over 300 years and parts of the palace remain a private residence for members of the Royal Family today. The magnificent State Apartments and the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection, which includes dresses worn by HM Queen Elizabeth II and Diana, Princess of Wales, are open to the public. Read more
Banqueting House, London
Located in Whitehall, near the Horse Guards Parade stands the magnificent Banqueting House. It is the only complete building of the Palace of Whitehall to remain standing. The Palace was acquired from Cardinal Wolsey by Henry VIII and became the Royal residence until the ascension of James I. The Banqueting House was purpose built for state occasions. After the installation of grand ceiling panels the purpose of the banquet hall was changed to a reception area for greeting foreign dignitaries. Read more
Hampton Court Palace, London
With its 500 years of royal history Hampton Court Palace has something to offer everyone. Set in sixty acres of world famous gardens the Palace is a living tapestry of history from Henry VIII to George II. From the elegance of the recently restored eighteenth century Privy Garden to the domestic reality of the Tudor Kitchens visitors are taken back through the centuries to experience the Palace as it was when royalty was in residence. Read more
