London Things to Do Tips by bambino36

The Royal Fortress near the Thames

The Tower of London is part of the history of the British Royal family. This is the place to see the breathtaking crown jewels.

Address: Tower Hill, EC3

Directions: Tower Hill tube

Phone: 0 20 7709 0765

Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey is the most famous church in England. Kings and Queens of England are crowned in this gothic style church.
Westminster Abbey was hit by bombs during the 2nd World War, fortunately it wasn't seriously damaged.

Address: Deans Yard, SW1

Directions: St James's Park tube

Phone: 0 20 7654 4900

Website: http://www.westminster-abbey.org

Trafalgar Square

This square was made honoring Admiral Nelson after his victory at the Battle of Trafalgar, in 1805 , off the coast of Spain. In the center of the square is Nelson's Column, with a statue of Nelson on the top. Four bronze lions stand at the base of the column.
The big building on the picture is the National Gallery.

Address: Trafalgar Square, WC2

Directions: Charing Cross or Leicester Square tubes

"Peace Triumphant and Quadriga"

On top of the Wellington Arch lies this statue representing Peace Triumphant and Quadriga.
This statue was placed there in 1912 and was commissioned by King Edward VII.

The bright lights of Piccadilly Circus

No visit to London is complete without seeing the West End and the bright lights of Piccadilly Circus.
In the middle of the square there's a statue of Eros

Address: Piccadilly Circus, SW1

Directions: Piccadilly Circus tube

Change of the Guard at Buckingham Palace

This spectacle is officially known as Guard Mounting and definitely one of the things to see in London, besides it's free.
It is wise to arrive early to get a good location to watch it and there's no need to stand in front of Buckingham Palace to enjoy the ceremony.

Address: The Mall, SW1

Directions: Green Park tube

Palace of Westminster

The Houses of Parliament more properly called the Palace of Westminster. The Gothic masterpiece that are the present Houses of Parliament, were built between 1840 and 1888 .

Address: Parliament Square, SW1

Directions: Westminster tube

Website: http://www.parliament.uk

Big Ben

The most famous landmark of London and the most famous clock in the world...

Address: Parliament Square, SW1

Directions: Westminster tube

Website: http://www.parliament.uk

Hyde Park

This park is London's largest open space. There's a lake filled with ducks that play with each other and lots of green grass ... where I layed down for a while watching the birds and the people passing by... very relaxing!

The Tower Bridge

This beautiful bridge stands over the River Thames since 1894 and is a very recognisable bridge.

Address: Tower Bridge Road, EC3/SE1

Directions: Tower Hill or London Bridge tubes

Phone: +44 20 7626 3065

Website: http://www.towerbridge.org.uk