London

Hampton Court Flower Show

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Covent Garden Piazza

Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9JT

Convent Garden Piazza is the area where the world famous Covent Garden Market is held. The market held here consists of around 50 stalls selling a variety of quality goods including antiques, clothing and craft items. The piazza is a favourite location for street performers; Peruvian and classical musicians can regularly be found in the courtyards amidst the stalls. The area is one of the few remaining large pedestrianised areas left in London and attracts large numbers of people. There are a wide variety of shops and restaurants and much more too see.

Piccadilly Circus

London

Piccadilly Circus derives its name from a frilly collar that was popular in the seventeenth century. A dressmaker who made the item became wealthy and bought property in the area. One of the most famous landmarks in Piccadilly Circus is the statue of Eros- the pagan god of love. The whole area glows due to the extravagant neon signs, and is one of London most vibrant entertainment areas. The pedestrianised area conceals a maze of shops and several shopping centres and there are many pubs, clubs, cinemas and restaurants. Piccadilly Circus is the most visited part of London and is the junction for five major streets. Carnaby Street, Soho, Trafalgar square and Leicester Square are also all within close proximity to Piccadilly.
Nearest Tube Station: Piccadilly

Leicester Square

London, WC2N 6RQ

Leicester Square was originally set out in 1670. The site was south of Leicester House a former royal building that has since disappeared. The Empire Cinema on Leicester square was formerly a popular music hall with the same name. Leicester Square is now home to some of London's largest cinemas and is the venue for many premiers. The movie influence is apparent from the statue of Charlie Chaplin. To the North of the square is the Swiss Centre famed for its hourly chiming clock. Famed for its red carpet movie premieres.

The London Dungeon

28 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2SZ
Tel: 0870 844 2482     Web: www.thedungeons.com

Transport yourself back to the darkest moments in the capital's history within the deep depths of the London Dungeon. Live actors, shows, two rides and interactive special effects ensure that you face your fear head on in this unique ninety-minute experience. Tapping into everyone's fascination for gore, the London Dungeon brings more than 2,000 years of gruesomely authentic history back to life ... and death, delving into the darkest chapters of the Capital's grim and bloody past. Experience a short back and sides with the new Sweeney Todd: Demon Barber of Fleet Street attraction, brave the Traitor Boat Ride to Hell, find your way out of the Labyrinth of the Lost, Europe's largest mirror maze and run the gauntlet escaping Jack the Ripper, The Great Plague and The Great Fire of London! Well worth a visit and very good fun!

British Airways London Eye

Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, London, SE1 7PB
Tel: 0870 990 8883
E-mail: customer.services@ba-londoneye.com     Web: www.londoneye.com
Nearest Tube Station: Waterloo

Completed in January 2000 after more than seven years in construction by a team of engineers from across five European countries. The London Eye is breathtaking. On the South bank of the River Thames it rises one hundred and thirty-five metres into the London skyline. From the highest point, you can see twenty-five miles in every direction giving a spectacular view of St. Paul's Cathedral, Windsor Castle, Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster. 

Madame Tussauds

Marylebone Rd, London, NW1 5LR
Tel: 0870 999 0046
E-mail: csc@madame-tussauds.com     Web: www.madame-tussauds.co.uk

Madame Tussauds is constantly developing. From immersive themed entertainment's to imaginative use of state-of-the-art technology, we are proud to bring our customers a truly groundbreaking and contemporary experience. Madame Tussauds has a new figure of Kylie Minogue was launched in January. Following from Kylie, the first ever figure of Kate Moss was welcomed to Madame Tussauds. The figure is set within an atmospheric photo studio and guests can pose with Kate to be on their very own magazine front cover. Bollywood returned to Madame Tussauds with a visit from Indian cinema superstar Shahrukh Khan, thousands of people came from far and wide to catch a glimpse of the man himself unveiling his figure. Fans can appear in their very own Bollywood billboard poster with the figure of King Khan. After a million pound refurbishment the new World Stage area of Madame Tussauds opened, the new area has a fully interactive sportszone. The World Stage also showcases the Royal family and world leaders and has a fantastic new music zone where guests will find Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Robbie Williams and Britney Spears. There are many things to see and interactive displays. Visit early to avoid queues.

Vinopolis

1 Bank End, London, SE1 9BU
Tel: 0870 2414040     Web: www.vinopolis.co.uk

A magnificent two and a half-acre space devoted to the world of wine and its associated pleasures. Immerse yourself in the Vinopolis tour, absorbing the experience at your own pace with the option of an audio guide featuring Oz Clark. Discover and learn about the different wine cultures from around the world and the origins of the art of wine making. Each tour offers the opportunity to taste at least 5 wines as well as a specially prepared cocktail. There is also the chance to taste hand-selected whiskies, home-brewed beers and absinthe if it takes your fancy.

Better Bankside

118 Southwark Street, Irwin House, London, SE1
Tel: 020 7928 4015

Bankside, one of central London's riverside destinations, boasts some of London's most iconic attractions including Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe and a successful annual winter festival - the Bankside Frost Fair. Bankside offers a concentration of unique visual and performing art venues including and a vast selection of restaurants and bars offering high quality food and drink alongside the organic retailers within the well-known Borough Market and Vinopolis, London's unique wine tasting attraction. Better Bankside is a business-led company, whose programme impacts on your experience as a visitor to Bankside from street cleansing to environmental improvements to our wardens.

British International Motor Show

ExCeL Centre, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL
Tel: 0870 0600245     Web: www.britishmotorshow.co.uk

The British International Motor Show makes a triumphant return after 30 years to London. The biggest brand names in motoring will be there - bringing you style, glamour and excitement including premier launches, car handling demonstrations, test drive experiences and even the opportunity to try 4x4 off-roading. With late night openings you will be able to dine and drink al fresco at Waterfront Cafes and soak up the atmosphere of live outdoor evening Dock Rock concerts.

Canary Wharf Tower

1 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, E14
Tel: 0870 0600245

Canary Wharf was completed in 1991, and is Britain's tallest building standing eight hundred feet high and over fifty floors. The initial cost of the build being over eight hundred million pounds sterling, Canary Wharf is used as a commercial office building, home to over 55,000 employees', many different businesses and a variety of industries. The building casts a dominating figure on the Thames waterfront. Canary Wharf building is not open to the public, but views of the breathtaking construction can be seen from all over London and are especially spectacular from one of the Thames river ferries. Canary Wharf DLR.

Somerset House Trust

Somerset House, Strand, London, WC2R 1LA
Tel: 020 7845 4600
E-mail: info@somersethouse.org.uk     Web: www.somersethouse.org.uk

Home to the visual arts, musical events and cinema. Also within the grounds are an ice rink and the Admiralty Restaurant.

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Battersea Park Children's Zoo

Battersea Park, SW11
Tel: 020 7924 5826     Web: www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

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Battersea Park

Battersea Park Road, London, SW11     Tel: 07000 286 433

A 200-acre riverside park opposite Chelsea, attractions include the Peace Pagoda, English country garden, tennis courts, running track, a deer enclosure, a boating lake, and even a small zoo. It is also the venue for an annual fun fair. Also the Pump House, dating from 1861.

Hyde Park

The Park Office, Rangers Lodge, Hyde Park, London, W2 2UH
Tel: 020 7298 2100      Web: www.royalparks.org.uk

Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens are in practical and historical terms one huge, merging expanse. At 390 acres, this is the largest park in central London, a royal park since Henry VIII seized it in the 1530's. Attractions include The Serpentine, Speakers' Corner and the Royal Gun Salutes.

Regent's Park

Westminster, London, NW1
Tel: 020 7486 2431     Web: www.royalparks.org.uk

Regent’s Park is a huge, thriving green expanse in the heart of London. Attractions including a boating lake, rock gardens, sunken gardens and rose gardens. There is a bandstand, where bands play throughout the summer months, & the the open-air theatre that specialises in Shakespeare's works. Opening Times - May - September.

Millennium Dome

Greenwich, London

It was first suggested in 1994 that Britain should hold a national exhibition as part of the celebrations of the new Millennium. Millennium dome was conceived as a huge, educational exhibition venue. The Dome cost many hundreds of millions and is truly an impressive structure with a circumference of over one kilometre it covers more than 20 acres. Though the Millennium Dome is now closed- it is an impressive and breath-taking construction on the London skyline and still remains a hugely impressive architectural feat. Spectacular views can be had from one of the Thames River ferries.
Nearest Tube Station: North Greenwich

The Millennium Bridge

South Bank, London

Linking the Magnificent St. Paul's Cathedral across the Thames to the Tate Modern is the remarkable Millennium Bridge. The design was determined by an international design competition. The bridge is one hundred and forty, four meters long and is supported by eight cables that are 120mm thick. The Millennium Bridge stands as a testimony to modern design and engineering.

Bushy Park

Hampton Court Road, London, TW12 2EA
Tel: 020 8979 1586     Web: www.royalparks.org.uk

With an area of 445 hectares (1,099 acres). Bushy is the second largest of the Royal Parks. Lying to the north of Hampton Court Palace, the park, has a distinctly rural character and is home to around 320 free-roaming deer. The famous Arethusa 'Diana' Fountain forms the centrepiece to the famous Chestnut Avenue.

St. James's Park

The St James's Park Office, Storeyard, Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2BJ
Tel: 020 7930 1793     Web: www.royalparks.org.uk

With its royal, political and literary associations, St James's Park is at the very heart of London and covers 23 hectares (58 acres). With a lake harbouring ducks, geese and pelicans. St James's is also home to the Mall, the setting for many ceremonial parades and events of national celebration.

The Green Park

The St James's Park Office, Storeyard, Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2BJ
Tel: 020 7930 1793         Web: www.royalparks.org.uk

Although situated so close to St James's Park, covering 19 hectares (47 acres) The Green Park is quite different from its neighbour St James's Park. It is more peaceful, with mature trees and grassland. It is bordered by Constitution Hill, Piccadilly and Queen's Walk. 

Nearest Tube Stations: Green Park / Hyde Park Corner

Richmond Park

Park Office, Holly Lodge, Bog Lodge Yard, Surrey, TW10 5HS
Tel: 020 8948 3209         Web: www.royalparks.org.uk
Web: www.royalparks.org.uk

Richmond Park, at almost 1000 hectares (2500 acres), is the largest Royal Park in London and is home to around 650 free roaming deer. The pastoral landscape of hills, woodlands, ponds, gardens and grasslands set amongst ancient trees offers a peaceful respite to visitors. The Park is designated as a National Nature Reserve (NNR), a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a Special Area of Conservation (SAC).

Greenwich Park

Park Office, Blackheath Gate, Charlton Way, Greenwich, London, SE10 8QY
Tel: 020 8858 2608         Web: www.royalparks.org.uk

Covering 74 hectares (183 acres). Greenwich is the oldest enclosed Royal Park and home to a small herd of fallow and red deer. Situated on top of a hill, visitors enjoy sweeping views across the River Thames to St Paul's Cathedral and beyond. The park is part of the Greenwich World Heritage Site, host to the Prime Meridian Line and the old Royal Observatory, as well as having the National Maritime Museum as a neighbour.

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London Wetland Centre

Queen Elizabeth's Walk, London, SW13 9WT
Tel: 020 8409 4400     Web: www.wwt.org.uk

The 43 hectare London Wetland Centre is the best urban site in Europe to watch wildlife, an international award winning visitor attraction and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Located on the banks of the River Thames in Barnes, Southwest London the centre is home to rare and beautiful wildlife including Bitterns, Kingfishers and a colony of endangered Water voles. The spectacular 43 hectare reserve also features: A visitor Centre with restaurant, gift shop and cinema. Bird Airport - an impressive viewing observatory and 6 wildlife hides. An interactive Discovery Centre and much more! Open 7 days a week except Dec 25th.

London Aquarium

Riverside Building, Westminster Bridge Road, South Bank, London, SE1 7PB
Tel: 020 7967 8000
E-mail: info@londonaquarium.co.uk     Web: www.londonaquarium.co.uk

The London Aquarium is one of Europe's largest displays of aquatic life, home to over 350 species in 50 displays. From sharks, stingrays and clown fish to moray eels, lionfish and side walking crabs. Open 10AM to 6PM 7 days a week last admission being at 5PM.

East Ham Nature Reserve

Norman Road, East Ham, London, E6 6HN
Tel: 020 8470 4525     Web: www.newham.gov.uk

East Ham Nature Reserve is a tranquil oasis nestling alongside the busy A13, offering the opportunity to enjoy nature at first hand. It offers both an exciting and educational day of fun for the whole family. Set in a ten-acre churchyard more than 800 years old, it is one of the largest in Britain. The churchyard is one of the largest in Britain and is still used. The ancient Norman parish church of St. Mary Magdalene can be viewed by appointment. There are three numbered nature trails to be explored, these are teeming with local wildlife including foxes, owls and kestrels. Disabled access to ground floor of visitor centre (shop, displays, handling table, toilets). Disabled Badge holders - parking by main gate in Norman Road. Wheelchair trail raised outdoor displays. Guide dogs for the blind welcome (other dogs strictly prohibited).

Battersea Park Children's Zoo

Battersea Park, London, SW11 4JN
Tel: 020 7924 5826     Web: www.batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

Battersea Park Children's Zoo in the heart of South London offers an exciting animal experience that combines a zoo, animal encounters, play area and relaxing cafe. Have you ever come face to face with a ring-tailed lemur? Or popped up right beside a meerkat? Have you ever spent time with a pot-bellied pig? Seen an otter at work? Chatted with a mynah bird? Or patted a pygmy goat? From giant rabbits to miniature Shetland ponies, monkey mayhem to the mouse house, plenty of parrots, this is the zoo that gets you up close and personal!

Freightliners City Farm City Farm

Sheringham Road, London, N7 8PF
Tel: 020 7609 0467     Web: www.freightlinersfarm.org.uk

Come and enjoy a taste of country life in the city. Freightliners Farm, in the heart of Islington, provides an exciting opportunity for you to experience a real working farm in action. The Farm is open all year round from Tuesday to Sunday. On Monday, the farm is closed except on Bank Holidays. During the Christmas period, the farm is closed for the week.

London Zoo

Regent's Park, London NW1 4RY
Tel: 020 7722 3333
E-mail: wzmembership@zsl.org     Web: www.zsl.org/zsl-london-zoo

Whipsnade Wild Animal Park

Dunstable, Bedfordshire LU6 2LF
Tel: 01582 872171
Web: www.zsl.org