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Kensington Palace

Kensington Palace (Kensington Palace State Apartments, Kensington Gardens, London) – this is a palace of secret stories and public lives that has been influenced by generations of royal woman.  Visitors can see life as a 17th and 18th century royal courtier whilst making one’s way through the magnificent King’s and Queen’s State Apartments adorned with […]

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Imperial War Museum

Imperial War Museum (Lambeth Road, London) – this museum tells the stories of those who lived, fought and died in conflict from World War I to the present at the Imperial War Museum.  Learn about WW1 in The Trench Experience, explore espionage in The Secret War, and visit the acclaimed Holocaust Exhibition.  Admission:  free.  Hours:  […]

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Houses of Parliament

Houses of Parliament (Westminster, London) — Inside one of London’s most iconic buildings, tours of the Houses of Parliament offer visitors more than 900 years of history and intrigue, as well as spectacular art and architecture.  The House of Lords is open to the public – visitors can watch business in the chamber and select […]

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HMS Belfast

HMS Belfast (The Queen’s Walk, London) — HMS Belfast, part of Imperial War Museums, chronicles life on board this warship during World War II and beyond. Imagine sleeping in one of the tightly-packed hammocks during convoy duties in Arctic waters.   Visitors can see nine decks of amazing history, from the heavily protected Shell Rooms […]

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Hampton Court Palace

Hampton Court Palace (East Molesey, Surrey KT8 9AU) – located just outside of London, visitors can explore Henry VIII’s majestic palace (including his magnificent state apartments and the vast Tudor kitchens).  There’s also the haunted gallery, the Baroque Palace, the formal gardens and the famous maze. Admission:  £21.30 (adult), £10.70 (child).  Hours:  10 am – […]

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Design Museum

Design Museum (28 Shad Thames, Bermondsey, London) — this is the world’s leading museum that covers contemporary design in every form: from furniture to graphics, and architecture to industrial design.  Visitors can see its regular exhibitions dedicated to the rich creativity found in all forms of design, and its importance to our world.  Free admission.  […]

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Cutty Sark

Cutty Sark (King William Walk, Greenwich, London) —  this is one of the world’s most famous ships and last surviving tea clipper, which visitors can board, including walking the decks in the footsteps of merchant seamen who sailed her over a century ago.  Visitors can also explore her rich history and the cargoes she transported […]

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Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace (Buckingham Gate, near Buckingham Palace Gardens, London) — this is both the office and London residence of Her Majesty The Queen.  It is one of the few working royal palaces remaining nowadays. During the summer, visitors can see the nineteen State Rooms (which are the heart of the Palace). These spectacular rooms have some […]

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British Museum

British Museum (Great Russell Street, London) – this famed museum exhibits include the works of man from prehistoric to modern times from around the world (such as the Parthenon sculptures, the Rosetta Stone, Ancient Egyptian mummies, as well as Viking and ancient Colombian artifacts, Japanese art, and other renowned exhibits). Admission: free (visitors are free […]

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Big Ben

Big Ben (House of Parliament, Westminster, London) – Elizabeth Tower, commonly known as “Big Ben”, is among London’s best-known landmarks. The nickname “Big Ben” actually refers to the name of the huge bell inside the clock tower, which weighs more than 13 tons (13,760 kg). The clock tower stands out when the four clock faces […]