3-Day London City Guide a Preplanned Step-By-Step Time Line and City Guide for London

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3-day London City Guide A preplanned step-by-step time line and city guide for London. Follow it and get the best of the city. PromptGuides.com ©

3-day London City Guide 2 3-day London City Guide 3 Page 7 Page 8 Page 8 Page 5 Page 5 Page 5 Page 6 Page 6 Page 7 Page 7 One of the world's most famous department stores One of the finest examples of medieval architecture in Europe One of London's best recognized landmarks Lovely park with a duck and pelican pond Unique historical place Oldest museum in the world One of London's best-known landmarks One of London's most impressive building taking Excellent spot for and photos of Big Ben Houses of Parliament Official home and office of Britain's Prime Minister PromptGuides.com © Tested and recommended hotels in London > hotels in London recommended Tested and Take a walk to British Museum - 25’ in all Take a walk to Holborn station Take Piccadilly Line to Knightsbridge station (Direction: Heathrow) Take a walk to Harrods - 45’ in all Take a walk to St. James's Park - 5’ Lunch time Take a walk to Cabinet War Room Take a walk to Charing Cross station Take Northern Line to Tottenham Court Road station (Direction: Edgeware or High Barnet) Take a walk to Nr. 10 Downing street - 5’ Take a walk to Nr. 10 Downing street - 5’ Take a walk to Westminster Abbey Square/Westminster Take Bus line 148 from Parliament (Direction: White Abbey stop to Hyde Park Corner stop City Bus Station) 10’ in all Take a walk to Buckingam Palace - Take subway or bus to Westminster station Take subway or bus END OF DAY 1 Harrods The British Museum St. James's Park Cabinet War Rooms Buckingham Palace Westminster Abbey Westminster Bridge Westminster Nr.10 Downing Street Big Ben Houses of Parliament LEAVE HOTEL LEAVE 18:15-19:15 15:40-17:30 13:45-15:15 12:05-12:35 11:30-12:00 09:50-11:20 09:35-09:45 09:20-09:30 09:10-09:20 09:00-09:10 Overview of Day 1 Day of Overview PromptGuides.com © Overview of Day 1 of Overview

3-day London City Guide 4 3-day London City Guide 5 For the best photo spot walk through the the Westminster Bridge to the other side of Thames UK citizens can take guided tours on select days throughout the year only Non-UK citizens can take guided tours during Parliament's summer break the You may observe debates for free from Stranger's Galleries in both houses Walk along the bridge and take pictures of the famous London landmarks: Parliament, Big Ben, London Eye and the River Thames You can buy great pancakes at the west bank foot of the bridge Return to the bridge after dawn to enjoy the beautiful view of the illuminated city The tower resisted German bombing and resisted German bombing The tower the war to keep time during continued with Big Ben in the Have your photo taken background the hour Listen to Big Ben strike go up to the tower Only UK citizens can Its famous clock tower is called Big Ben Admire the majestic building from the outside MORE Info and Photos > MORE Info and Photos MORE Info and Photos > MORE Info and Photos > MORE Info TIPS & INSIGHTS TIPS & INSIGHTS TIPS & INSIGHTS THINGS TO DO THERE THINGS TO DO THERE THINGS THINGS TO DO THERE (Palace of Westminister House of Commons, London SW1A OAA) (Palace of Westminister House of Commons, (Between Westminster, Middlesex bank, and Lambeth, Surrey bank) (Between Westminster, Middlesex bank, PromptGuides.com © (Palace of Westminister House of Commons, London SW1A OAA) of Commons, London Westminister House (Palace of (east bank) The bridge was designed by the Swiss architect Charles Labelye and built between 1739 and 1750 It is made entirely of stone London Marathon used to finish here in the early years of the race sit and pass legislatures in the House of Commons is House of Lords with approx. 700 members an unelected body that has limited power Part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987 Westminster Bridge arches over the River Thames next to the Houses of Parliament It links the Palace of Westminster (west bank) with County Hall and the London Eye Houses of Parliament (also known as Palace the of Westminster) are the policical heart of city and the UK The original palace, built approx. thousand years ago, was destroyed by fire in 1834 11 The current one having 1,100 rooms and courtyards was built in 1840 It is home to the House of Commons and the House of Lords 659 publicly elected Members of Parliament Big Ben, built in 1858, is the iconic clock in 1858, is the iconic Big Ben, built (Houses of of Westminster tower of Palace Parlament) to the clock's The tower's name refers 14-tonne bell Ben after Sir Benjamin The bell is called Big of the works Hall, the chief commissioner tower is named after Some argue that the boxer of the Benjamin Caunt, a famous period Westminster Bridge THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW Houses of Parliament THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW THINGS Big Ben 09:10-09:20 09:00-09:10 09:20-09:30 Attraction Details Attraction Do not miss the Coronoation Chair and the Do not miss the Coronoation Chair and to Poet's Corner (memorial place dedicated literary figures such as Dickens) On Sundays the abbey is open only for worship (free entrance) Great audioguide narrated by Jeremy Irons Please note that it is not allowed to take photos inside Verger-led tours are available for additional £3.00 The street was closed down for security was closed down for The street 1989 reasons in through at the building looking Have a look the gates from Whitehall with the house in the Have your photo taken background Admire the interior of the church Pay particular attention to the Gothic ceilings and the stained glass of the Chapter House MORE Info and Photos > MORE Info and Photos MORE Info and Photos > MORE Info TIPS & INSIGHTS TIPS & INSIGHTS THINGS TO DO THERE THINGS 16 £ (10 Downing Street, London, SW1A 2AA) Street, London, (10 Downing (20 Dean's Yard, City of London SW1P 3PA, UK) (20 Dean's Yard, City of London SW1P Admission: PromptGuides.com © Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:30am - 4:30pm, Wednesday: 9:30am Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:30am statesmen and literary figures. Princess Diana's funeral (1997) took place in the church too kings Houses more than 3,000 memorials to and significant figures of British history (William the Conqueror, Edward III, Mary Queen of Scots or Elizabeth I) in Pick up your free audio guide (included entrance fee) One of the finest examples of medieval architecture in Europe The church was founded in 1065 as a Benedictine abbey by Edward the Confessor It is a place for royal ceremonials. Numerous coronations were held here including Queen Elizabeth's (1953) Also a burial place for royals, important No. 10 Downing Street is the official home Street is the No. 10 Downing of Britain's Prime Minister and office built in four surviving houses It is one of Downing 1680 for Sir George important figure of the Sir Downing was an English Civil War a State Dining Room The building contains where government and the Cabinet Room, policy ministers meet to formulate of the Chancellor of No. 11 is the residence Minister) the Exchequer (Finance can only be opened The famous black door from the inside THINGS TO DO THERE Westminster Abbey Opening hours: - 7pm, Saturday: 9:30am - 2:30pm • THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW Nr.10 Downing Street Nr.10 YOU NEED TO KNOW THINGS 09:50-11:20 09:35-09:45 Attraction Details Attraction

3-day London City Guide 6 3-day London City Guide 7 Attraction Details Attraction 15.95 £ 17.5 £ book your ticket online Admission: The big pond in the middle is full of water fowl of varied species, even a pelican Have a rest on one of the plenty beach chairs in the middle of the park and Take some bread with you for the birds, nuts for the squirrels Pick up a free audio guide Discover the fascinating and informative museum If you arrive at the right time you can enjoy at the right time you If you arrive Guard Change the traditional takes place in front of The Guard Change daily from April until the castle at 11.30am on alternate days for the the end of July and permitting rest of the year, weather the Royal Mews and The 19 State Rooms, are open to the public The Queen's Gallery August and each year for most of queen is in Scotland September while the You can MORE Info and Photos > MORE Info and Photos MORE Info and Photos > MORE Info and Photos > MORE Info TIPS & INSIGHTS TIPS & INSIGHTS TIPS & INSIGHTS Admission: THINGS TO DO THERE (King Charles Street, London, SW1A 2AQ) (13 Buckingham Palace Rd, Westminster, London SW1W 0, UK) London Palace Rd, Westminster, (13 Buckingham (St James's Park, London, SW1A 2BJ) PromptGuides.com © Daily: 9:30am - 6pm, Dec 24-26: Closed • All year round: 5am - midnight July 23 - Oct 3: 9:30am - 6:30pm • Oct 3: 9:30am - 6:30pm July 23 - basement office When the war ended the rooms were closed down and turned into a museum All items on display are the original ones The museum became fully open to the public in 1984 The unit of the telephone scrambler system that allowed Churchill to securely speak with Roosevelt was concealed as the prime minister's lavatory It was laid out in the 18th century Some claim St James's Park is London's prettiest and most elegant park The park used to be a notorious place frequented by a large number of prostitutes and brave duelists Take a walk through this lovely garden Churchill directed World War II from this Admire the palace through the gates Do not miss the golden statue of queen Victoria on the square in front of the palace St James's Park is at the very heart of state London. Often used for ceremonial and for occasions, the Park is a fantastic setting pomp and splendour Buckingham Palace was built as a town Palace was built Buckingham in the first duke of Buckingham house for into a palace by George 1705 and extended 1831 IV between 1824 and Queen. It has been It is home to the present of Britain's the official London residence monarchs since 1837 and has a staff of It houses 775 rooms around 300 it means that the If the royal flag is flying, queen is at home and entertain guests on It is used to receive official occasions state, ceremonial and THINGS TO DO THERE Cabinet War Rooms Opening hours: THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW THINGS TO DO THERE St. James's Park Opening hours: THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW THINGS Buckingham Palace Buckingham Opening hours: 13:45-15:15 12:05-12:35 11:30-12:00 Admission: : 30-40 1 hour highlights tour 1 hour highlights Discover the exclusive store You might even do some shopping the Must-see sights include the Food Halls, Egyptian Hall and the Pet Department of After dawn you can enjoy the striking view the building illuminated with 11,500 light bulbs Follow this Follow this British Museum (do recommended by the it and print it out) not forget to download tours Free eyeOpener gallery different areas of minutes tours introducing led by volunteer the Museum's collection, guides avaible for £5 (separate Multimedia guide is one for kids) in the Great Court Nice cafés are located MORE Info and Photos > MORE Info and Photos MORE Info and Photos > MORE Info and Photos TIPS & INSIGHTS TIPS & INSIGHTS THINGS TO DO THERE THINGS THINGS TO DO THERE (Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3DG) Street, London, (Great Russell PromptGuides.com © (87-135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7XL) (87-135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, Monday - Saturday: 10am - 8pm, Sunday: 11:30am - 6pm Monday - Saturday: 10am - 8pm, Sunday: Daily: 10am - 5:30pm, Fridays: 9am - 8:30pm, Jan 1, Dec 24-26: Closed • 1, Dec 24-26: Closed 9am - 8:30pm, Jan - 5:30pm, Fridays: Daily: 10am in-store restaurants serving every kind of in-store restaurants serving every kind cuisine imaginable from pizza to sushi An Egyptian theme decorates the central well, at the bottom of which is a shrine to Diana, Princess of Wales and Dodi Al Fayed covered with a glass dome and opened in covered with a glass dome and opened 2000 London's most famous and exclusive department store It was established in 1849 as a tiny grocery store employing two assistants Today, it offers everything from food to fashion, furniture to sportswear plus 20 British Museum is the oldest museum in the is the oldest museum British Museum in 1753 world that was opened with Sir Hans The museum was started Sloane's donations more then 6 million Its collection includes million years items spanning 1.8 the Rosetta Stone, the The displays include II and Parthenon colossal bust of Ramesses Sculptures building was completed Its present Classical in 1850 central courtyard, was The Great Court, the Harrods Opening hours: THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW Free YOU NEED TO KNOW THINGS The British Museum The British Opening hours: 18:15-19:15 15:40-17:30 Attraction Details Attraction

3-day London City Guide 8 3-day London City Guide 9 PromptGuides.com © See all fun activites in London. Click here > See all fun activites in London. Click here Page 14 Page 15 Page 12 Page 12 Page 12 Page 13 Page 13 Page 14 Interesting piece of architecture Lush green oasis in the center of the city with relaxing atmosphere One of London's most intresting and engaging museums Quickly became a London icon One of the most famous squares in the world to Fascinating museum all One of London's best known landmarks One of the busiest shopping streets in Europe Tested and recommended hotels in London > hotels in London recommended Tested and PromptGuides.com © on Oxford Street Take Piccadilly Line from Knightsbridge station to Take Piccadilly Line from Knightsbridge Cockfosters) Piccadilly Circus station (Direction: North station Change to Bakerloo Line to Lambeth (Direction: Elefant&Castle) - 30’ Take a walk to Imperial War Museum Take Bus line 159 from Kennington Road/Imperial War Museum stop to Westminster Bdg/County Hall stop (Direction: Paddington Basin) Take a walk to London Eye - 30’ Take a walk to Oxford Circus - 5’ Lunch time Take a walk to Marble Arch Hyde Park is next to Marble Arch Take Northern or Metropolitan Line to Charing Cross Take Northern or station Gallery on Trafalgar Square You find National Circus - 15’ Take a walk to Piccadilly London Eye END OF DAY 2 Imperial War Museum Piccadilly Circus Circus Oxford Street and Oxford Marble Arch Gardens Hyde Park and Kensington LEAVE HOTEL LEAVE Trafalgar Square National Gallery 18:30-19:30 16:30-18:00 14:00-16:00 11:35-13:25 13:50-14:00 11:10-11:30 09:00-09:15 09:15-10:55 Overview of Day 2 Day of Overview

3-day London City Guide 10 3-day London City Guide 11 Overview of Day 2 of Overview PromptGuides.com © Admission: At the end of your visit buy a print of your favorite masterpiece in the museum shop every 60-minute taster tours of the collection at day at 11.30am and 2.30pm, and Fridays 7pm for free (Sainsbury Wing Information Desk) Audioguide is available for a fee of £3.50 The lower floor coffee shop has great plan interactive computers that will help you or your day, help you find specific paintings artists. You can also print out your plan You can not miss the famous neon advertisements For discount shopping visit the 5-story sporting goods store, Lillywhite's Take some photos of the statues and photos of the statues Take some fountains the square are very The public toilets on clean when illuminated The square looks splendid at night Walk around and enjoy the wonderful art work of the well known artits MORE Info and Photos > MORE Info and Photos MORE Info and Photos > MORE Info and Photos > MORE Info TIPS & INSIGHTS TIPS & INSIGHTS TIPS & INSIGHTS (Trafalgar Square, City of London, London, WC2N 5DN) London, WC2N Square, City of London, (Trafalgar (Piccadilly Circus, London, W1J 9HS) (Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5DN) PromptGuides.com © Daily: 10am - 6pm, Fridays: 10am - 7pm, Jan 1 and Dec 24-26: Closed • Daily: 10am - 6pm, Fridays: 10am - 7pm, London that is best known for its neon advertising displays It is a popular meeting place among Londoners The Eros statue in the middle is a memorial to the Earl of Shaftesbury The square is the entrance to London's entertaining district Look around the square for great photo themes It onws artworks from painters such as Monet, Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Michelangelo, Rubens, Picasso The museum houses one of the greatest collections of European paintings in the world Collect a map from the audio guide desk Piccadilly Circus is a square in Central National Gallery exhibits around 2300 paintings It was founded in 1832 with only 38 paintings It is located on Trafalgar Square The gallery covers periods from the early Renaissance to the impressionists (1250-1900) Trafalgar Square, in central London, is one in central London, Trafalgar Square, the world known squares in of the best the Nelson's Column In the middle stands to the Battle of The square pays tribute Trafalgar (1805) Nelson defeated In the battle Admiral Napoleon's fleet hub of the West The square is an important End the square Take a walk around THINGS TO DO THERE THINGS TO DO THERE Piccadilly Circus THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW National Gallery Opening hours: Free THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW THINGS THINGS TO DO THERE Trafalgar Square Trafalgar 11:10-11:30 09:15-10:55 09:00-09:15 Attraction Details Attraction

3-day London City Guide 12 3-day London City Guide 13 Attraction Details Attraction (Oxford Circus, Westminster, London, W1) Westminster, (Oxford Circus, Refresh your wardrobe with a few new wardrobe with a Refresh your trendy items tiresome break after the Have a coffee shopping be crowded Expect the street to charming at The street is especially its decoration and Christmas time with illumination take a red double If you have the time, along for a unique decker bus and ride London experience Have your photo taken in front of this famous London landmark MORE Info and Photos > MORE Info and Photos MORE Info and Photos > MORE Info TIPS & INSIGHTS TIPS & INSIGHTS THINGS TO DO THERE PromptGuides.com (Marble Arch, W1H) © anjoying its unique atmosphere Marble Arch is a white Carrara-marble monument in West London and Only the royal family, the King's Troop, the Royal Horse Artillery used to be allowed to pass through it The arch used to be a gateway to the Buckingham Palace before having been moved to its current location in 1851 Oxford Street is London's major and most is London's major Oxford Street street famous shopping and flagship to major department It is home stores and smaller shops represented are Some of the brands Nike and H&M Marks&Spencer, Zara, pubs and theaters Fine cuisine restaurants, the street are also located on is a notable diagonal At Oxford Circus there opened in 2009, the pedestrian crossing, central London only one of its kind in shopping street Walk along this famous Marble Arch THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW THINGS TO DO THERE Oxford Street and Oxford Circus Street and Oxford YOU NEED TO KNOW THINGS 11:35-13:25 13:50-14:00 Free (Westminster, London W1) (Westminster, Admission: Take some photos of the impressive building from the outside Explore some of the permanent galleries: The World War I and II, Conflicts since 1945, Holocaust, Secret War Do not miss the great special exhibitions Audio tour is available, but not necessary Children love to see the tanks, Spitfires and huge guns Children under 11 are not permitted in the Holocaust Exhibition Take a walk in Hyde Park along lake in Hyde Park along Take a walk Serpentine a coffee in and relax or have Find a bench one of the park's cafés to Kensington Cross the bridge leading Gardens Round Pond and Head west towards Kensington Palace live their Great place to see Londoners normal life from the Boat House Boats can be rented next to the Serpentine in the park Many concerts are held MORE Info and Photos > MORE Info and Photos > MORE Info and Photos TIPS & INSIGHTS TIPS & INSIGHTS THINGS TO DO THERE THINGS TO DO THERE THINGS (Lambeth Rd, London, SE1 6HZ) PromptGuides.com © Daily: 10am - 6pm, Dec 24-26: Closed • Daily: 10am - 6pm, Dec 24-26: Closed Interactive sections, (WW I trench warfare and WWII bomb shelters) bring the reality of war to life Hitler's signed order authorizing the march on Poland is on display A large Holocaust Exhibiton is housed in the building Imperial War Museum is dedicated to documenting the technology and social effect of war It opened in 1917 to collect materials relating to World War I Now exhibits include memorabilia from all modern British conflicts Next to all types of war machines are on display A continuation of Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens was opened to the public in 1841 Kensington Palace is famous as the former home of Princess Diana Main attractions of Kensington Gardens: Round Pond, Peter Pan statue, Albert Memorial is In both parks a wide variety of activities available to visitors such as swimming, boating, cycling and skating. There are pitches for team games, tennis courts, tracks for horse riding and a spectacular children's playground Hyde Park is a large and overly popular is a large and overly Hyde Park cafés, in Central London with royal park more flower gardens and fountains, Speakers' Corner, a It is best known for can speak freely about place where people anything Serpentine that is home Its lake is called the Alas the city's to waterfowl and oarsmen. main boating spot Hyde Park include: Other attractions of Palace, Prince Diana Rotten Row, Crystal Memorial, and a Memorial, Holocaust Fagus sylvatica botanical curiosity, the pendula Imperial War Museum Opening hours: THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens Park and Kensington Hyde YOU NEED TO KNOW THINGS 16:30-18:00 14:00-16:00 Attraction Details Attraction

3-day London City Guide 14 3-day London City Guide 15 Attraction Details Attraction and combine your 'Flight' with and combine your 'Flight' Take photos of yourself with London Eye in of yourself with London Take photos the background online booking consult Before making your For the best the weather forecast. to go on a bright day experience it is advised Book online example: Madam other attractions (for Tussauds) to save money MORE Info and Photos > MORE Info TIPS & INSIGHTS 18.60 £ PromptGuides.com (Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7PB) Road, London, Westminster Bridge Building, County Hall, (Riverside © Admission: September - March: 10am - 8:30pm, April - June: 10am - 9pm, July - August: 10am - 9pm, July April - June: - March: 10am - 8:30pm, September Ride the wheel and enjoy the fantastic view Ride the wheel and over London London Eye is the world's highest London Eye observation wheel to the Houses of It is located opposite side of the Thames Parliament on the other with total visibility in There are 32 capsules all directions London Eye It takes 30 min to ride to celebrate the The wheel was built and planned for 5 Millennium year (2001) years 10am - 9:30pm • 10am - 9:30pm YOU NEED TO KNOW THINGS THINGS TO DO THERE London Eye London Opening hours: 18:30-19:30 PromptGuides.com ©

3-day London City Guide 16 3-day London City Guide 17 Page 19 Page 19 Page 20 Page 20 Page 20 pretty lakes and beautiful flower gardens One of London's most popular attractions World-famous dome World Heritage Site One of the most recognized bridges in the world Lovely gardens with PromptGuides.com © Tested and recommended hotels in London > hotels in London recommended Tested and Lunch time Hill station to Take Circle or District Line from Tower Broadway) Embankment station (Direction: Ealing - 15’ Take a walk to Madame Tussauds Take Central Line to St.Paul's station station Take Central Line St. Paul's Cathedral stop to Take Bus line 15 from stop - 30’ Tower of London to the Tower of London Tower bridge is next Madame Tussaud's END OF DAY 3 Regent's Park Tower of London Tower Bridge St Paul's Cathedral LEAVE HOTEL LEAVE 17:00-19:00 15:30-16:45 13:30-13:45 10:30-13:30 09:00-10:00 Overview of Day 3 Day of Overview PromptGuides.com © Overview of Day 3 of Overview

3-day London City Guide 18 3-day London City Guide 19 19.8 £ Admission: 14.50 £ As soon as you enter, check the starting tour time of the next Yeoman Warder guided (60 min) that tells exciting tales from the the Tower's past (every 30 min, included in entrance fee) If you have to wait for the tour see the Crown Jewels, one of the unmissable highlights of a visit to the Tower of London Exlore the Tower by visiting the other highlights: the traitor's gate, the Bloody tower, the Wakefield tower and the White Tower (housing the Royal Armouries) Don't be put off if the queue is miles long. It moves rather quickly Audioguide is not included in the entrance fee (extra £4.00) Take the IPod Touch audioguide included in Touch audioguide Take the IPod the entrance fee interior of the Enjoy the awe-inspiring cathedral and explore Make your way underground the crypt Gallery and try Climb up to the Whispering of the out the acoustic quirks Gallery and enjoy Continue to the Golden London breathtaking views of Please note that it is not allowed to take photos inside for On Sundays the cathedral is open only worship (free entrance) Admission: MORE Info and Photos > MORE Info and Photos > MORE Info and Photos TIPS & INSIGHTS TIPS & INSIGHTS THINGS TO DO THERE THINGS TO DO THERE THINGS (St Paul's Churchyard, London, EC4M 8AD) Churchyard, London, (St Paul's (Tower of London, London, EC3N 4AB ) (Tower of London, London, EC3N 4AB PromptGuides.com © Tuesday - Saturday: 9am - 5.30pm, Sunday - Monday: 10am - 5.30pm • Tuesday - Saturday: 9am - 5.30pm, Sunday Monday - Saturday: 8:30am - 4pm • Saturday: 8:30am Monday - executions, and cruelty Controlling the Tower of London was important for ruling the country The Crown Jewels are kept in the Tower It is believed that if the ravens leave the castle; the kingdom will fall Tower of London is a historic castle in Central London in It was founded by William the Conqueror 1066 as part of the Norman Conquest of England The castle got its name after its first tower; the White Towers built in 1078 a resented symbol of Norman oppression It served as a royal residence, prison and fortress until the Tudors The general layout of the fortress was established by the late 13th century The Tower played a prominent role in England's history with power struggles, and marks the death of royalty and senior and marks the death churchmen Important services have included the 80th the and 100th birthdays of Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mother; the wedding of Charles, Prince of Wales, to Lady Diana Spencer This church is the symbol of the hope, resilience and strength of the city and the nation it serves The current Cathedral was designed by the Cathedral was designed The current Sir Christopher Wren famous court architect and 1710 after its and built between 1675 in the Great Fire predecessor was destroyed of London that has many It is a protestant cathedral in Rome, notably similarities with St Peter's dome in its enormous ornate bell in Europe, It has the largest swinging every day at 1pm Great Paul, which strikes Tom, strikes the hour The hour bell, Great Tower of London Opening hours: THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW Opening hours: YOU NEED TO KNOW THINGS St Paul's Cathedral St Paul's 10:30-13:30 09:00-10:00 Attraction Details Attraction 8 £ booking Admission: . It comes with priority 28.8 £ Admission: Enjoy the fantastic Spirit of London show and do not miss the Marvel Super Heroes 4D show Expect a very long queue especially in high tourist seasons You can save time and money by your ticket online access You can also Take photos of this symbol of London of this symbol of Take photos (if you are bridge being raised Enjoy the lucky) Bridge Exhibition, As part of the Tower to the top of the bridge visitors can climb up of the Tower of London for a bird's-eye view and the Thames (43m) is beatifully illuminated After dawn the bridge Walk along Regents canal Find an empty bench and relax Visit Queen Mary's Rose Garden • MORE Info and Photos > MORE Info and Photos MORE Info and Photos > MORE Info and Photos > MORE Info TIPS & INSIGHTS TIPS & INSIGHTS TIPS & INSIGHTS THINGS TO DO THERE THINGS Check website (Marylebone Road, London, NW1 5LR) Check website (Regent's Park, London, NW1 4NR) (Tower Bridge London SE1 2UP) (Tower Bridge PromptGuides.com © Throughout the year: All year round: April - September: 10am - 6.30pm, October - March : 9:30am - 6pm • : 9:30am - 6pm October - March 10am - 6.30pm, April - September: Royal Family (the Queen), History of London or the Music Zone (Beatles, Bob Marley) Chamber of Horror has the very guillotine that beheaded Queen Marie Antoinette in the French Revolution Have fun walking around and meeting celebrities, sporting legends, music megastars, world leaders and take a photo with all your favorites Take a walk and admire the well-tended gardens Madame Tussaud's is a museum of waxwork models of the famous (the Queen, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Pele, etc) It was founded by wax sculptor Marie Tussaud in 1884 It organizes itself into various galleries such as World Leaders (Clinton, Tony Blair), the The Regent's Park is a large and beautiful royal park in Central London It used to be one of Henry VIII's favorite hunting grounds The park is home to the London Zoo A wide variety of activities is available to visitors such as boat rowing, open air theater, bars and cafés, sports facilities Tower Bridge is a bascule bridge next to is a bascule bridge Tower Bridge in 1894 London. It was opened Towers of for ships to pass The bridge can be raised under it (steam engine and The massive mechanics the bridge was an hydraulics) that moved breakthrough of its unbelievable technical time to raise the bridge It takes only 86 sec style and It was built in a neo-Gothic with Towers of designed to harminoze London THINGS TO DO THERE Madame Tussaud's Opening hours: THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW Regent's Park Opening hours: THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW THINGS TO DO THERE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW THINGS Tower Bridge Tower Opening hours: 15:30-16:45 13:30-13:45 17:00-19:00 Attraction Details Attraction

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