London - History & Art
London - History & Art
Laura Dehelean
Here is the list with all the classic Must Do’s in London - museums, religious sites, art galleries, theatres and even cinemas.
I would definitely recommend sightseeing London by boat, as well. A cruise on the Thames can easily make your whole experience a great one! You can use the Oyster Card (valid for any means of transportation in London) to travel in between objectives by boat: from Westminster pier to Greenwich pier for example. So, using the Oyster Card on the Thames Clippers River Bus services: only touch in with your card on the yellow card reader when asked to do so by a member of staff and remember to touch out again at the end of your journey.
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Westminster Abbey
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Go and attend a service (organ recital or choral service) for free. Check out the schedule on their website for the exact program - no reservation required, just show up at the gate and request access.
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The British Museum
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Free entrance. You have to check out the Rosetta Stone and all the Ancient Egyptian section.
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St. Paul's Cathedral
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Palace of Westminster
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Buckingham Palace
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The Changing of the Guard typically takes place at 11:00 AM on specific days, usually Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. However, the schedule can vary, so it’s essential to check the official Household Division website for the most up-to-date information. The ceremony lasts approximately 45 minutes, but it’s advisable to arrive early to secure a good viewing spot.
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Museum of London
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Tower Bridge
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Tower of London
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Monument to the Great Fire of London
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You can climb it for a higher view over that part of London
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Electric Cinema
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Luxury cinema. The most beautiful retro theatre. It includes a diner where you can have a meal before watching a movie.
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The Castle Cinema
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
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Palace Theatre
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Royal Observatory Greenwich
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Princess Diana Memorial Fountain
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Hyde Park
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The Shard
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lastminute.com London Eye
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SEA LIFE Centre London Aquarium
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Madame Tussauds London
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Wembley Stadium
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ZSL London Zoo
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Royal Opera House
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Tate Britain
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Imperial War Museum
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Churchill War Rooms
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National Maritime Museum
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The Wallace Collection
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Victoria and Albert Museum
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Saatchi Gallery
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Charles Dickens Museum
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Theatre Royal Drury Lane
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Painted Hall
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Sir John Soane's Museum
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A true hidden gem - this museum has free entry. Filled with incredible and rare artefacts - including Soane’s own sarcophagus.
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Science Museum
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Two Temple Place
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Electric Cinema White City House
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Hampton Court Palace
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Italian Gardens
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Woolwich Town Hall
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Richmond Park
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The Hill Garden and Pergola
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The Charterhouse
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Cineworld The O2 Greenwich
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Cineworld Screen X in London offers a 270-degree viewing experience, where the film stretches across three screens, creating an immersive environment.
Perfect for action-packed movies or epic landscapes, it makes you feel like you're inside the film.
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I’m Laura - born and grown nearby the Romanian coasts of the Black Sea, in Constanta (a city with great history which I invite you all to visit and enjoy). This city and its surroundings, with beautiful, wide beaches have always drawn lots of tourists, thus… I have been working in the hospitality industry for quite a while now. Of course, I enjoy more being a tourist myself 😁(or perhaps…should I say “a traveler”?).
In the past few years I have travelled across Europe (and most of its capitals and big cities) and found out many special places which I longed to share with others (it would have been a pity not being able to do so nowadays).
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P.S.3 My guides shall always include many venues/places because I like options. Personally, I wouldn’t cross half a city just to get to a specific restaurant…after a long day, in particular, I would rather find a good spot close to the hotel that I’m staying at (or somewhere in that area). Moreover, different trips in the same city could target a totally different area and wouldn’t it be nice to explore its best by knowing all the variety of services/products available around?
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