The Globe Theatre and other London, United Kingdom Things to Do Tips

The Globe Theatre, London

The reconstructed Globe Theatre brings to life what you remember reading about in high school English. In the summer the Globe offers Shakespearean productions; in the winter, you can still enjoy guided tours of the theatre as well as a museum underneath. As a big fan of the Bard, I found it fascinating, but others in my group were just as interested without knowing so much of the Globe's background.
Admission 8 pounds.

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Directions: Bankside
Website: http://www.shakespeares-globe.org

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Kensington and Kensington Palace: Beautiful Kensington Gardens

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on Apr 23, 2004

Kensington Gardens and Palace,

London

We stayed at a hotel near Kensington and were amazed our first morning out at the number of beautiful spring flowers that were already blooming in late March.
The area around Kensington Palace (I believe this was where Diana spent her time) was busy with Londoners enjoying the bright spring weather.

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Museum of London: Museum of London

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on Feb 14, 2005

Roman ruins at Museum of London

The Museum of London gives visitors an overview of London city history, from its ancient Roman roots to the Great Fire of London (don't miss the Great Fire "theatre") to more recent historia. One could easily (and we did) spend hours wandering through the interesting exhibits.

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Address: London Wall
Directions: between St. Paul's Cathedral and the Barbican
Website: http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/

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Buckingham Palace: Changing of the Guard at Buckingham

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on Apr 23, 2004

Changing of the Guard, Buckingham

Palace

The changing of the guard in front of Buckingham Palace only takes place every other day, if memory serves, so be sure to plan accordingly. We were lucky to go on a day when a dignitary (from India, we think) was coming in to the Palace, so there was more than the usual pomp and circumstance!

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Address: The Mall, SW1
Directions: Green Park tube

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Westminster Abbey: Westminster Abbey

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on Feb 14, 2005

Westminster Abbey, London

London's spiritual center, Westminster is the site of so many famous royal weddings, and of course, coronations. You can practically breathe the history within its expanse.
Also notice all the many famous royals, spiritual leaders, writers, etc. who are buried here (some beneath your feet), especially in Poet's Corner. Be sure to take the time to walk around the more peaceful inner courtyard (snacks and souvenirs are sold along one side here).
Tickets in 2002 were 6 pounds, now looks like it's 8 pounds.

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Phone: 0 20 7654 4900
Address: Deans Yard, SW1
Directions: St James's Park tube
Website: http://www.westminster-abbey.org

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Tower of London: The "Towers" of London

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on Apr 29, 2004

Weapon Art, White Tower, Tower of

London

I didn't realize before I went to London that the Tower of London is actually several buildings.
Upon entering, you may join in a guided tour, or grab a map and go around yourself. The Medieval Palace is the first stop, with a view of tower life in the 13th century. Stop at Traitor's Gate - as seen in "Lady Jane" - where they brought prisoners in by boat.
The White Tower holds the military artifacts, such as armor, swords, and guns. (See picture - guns arranged as art!)
Of course, don't miss the Crown Jewels and the resident Ravens on the Tower Green. One could easily spend the day exploring the Tower of London and its bloody history.
Admission in March 2002 was 11.50 pounds.

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Phone: 0 20 7709 0765
Address: Tower Hill, EC3
Directions: Tower Hill tube
Website: http://www.armouries.org.uk/tower/

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Tower Bridge: NOT "London Bridge"

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on Apr 29, 2004

Tower Bridge, London

Tower Bridge is what you picture when you hear "London Bridge." London Bridge is just a regular bridge nowadays, but Tower Bridge, near the Tower of London, is the London landmark over the Thames.
The high-level walkways that allow pedestrians to cross even while the bridge is lifted (which happens over 900 times a year) also give visitors an excellent vantage point over the city. The "Tower Bridge Experience" gives you an inside view as to how this "bascule" bridge works and was built.

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Phone: 0 20 7626 3065
Address: Tower Bridge Road, EC3/SE1
Directions: Tower Hill or London Bridge tubes
Website: http://www.towerbridge.org.uk

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British Museum: The Rosetta Stone at the British Museum

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on Jan 4, 2009

Rosetta Stone, British Museum,

London

Due to the British fondness for carrying home treasures from their vast empire, the British Museum is full of world-renowned artifacts. Among them is the Rosetta Stone, which upon its discovery in 1799, allowed archeologists to decipher Egyptian hieroglyphics. The stone told the same story in the hieroglyphics, modern Egyptian, and Greek.
The famous Elgin Marbles, taken from the Parthenon and other buildings of the Acropolis, are also located here.
Entrance to the Museum is free, although you may drop a donation into the collection box.

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Phone: 0 20 7323 8299
Address: Great Russell Street, WC1
Directions: Holborn tube
Website: http://www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk

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Literary London: The Dickens House Museum

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on Apr 29, 2004

Dickens House, London

This was Charles Dickens' home during the later writings of Pickwick Papers, and where he wrote Oliver Twist and Nicholas Nickleby.
The house itself is not large by today's standards - about 10 rooms within three stories. Here, however, you can imagine life as Dickens knew it, during his happier days with his wife Catherine.
Admission was 4 pounds per person, March 2002.

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Address: 48 Doughty St., London, WC1

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Royal and Ceremonial London: Inspection of the Horse Guards

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on Apr 29, 2004

Horse Guards Inspection, London