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 Making Music History |
49 Chalk Farm Road London NW1 8AN United Kingdom +44 870 907 0999 http://www.barflyclub.com/ |
Since it first opened in 1996 Barfly in Camden has expanded into seven different locations all over Britain and also spawned The Fly magazine. Priding themselves on providing quality music and entertainment, Barfly has hosted headliners such as Coldplay, The Strokes, and Starsailor. One of Barfly's other main goals is to provide a venue for upcoming new artists and bands, making it a great place to discover future stars. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Most famous clock in the world |
Parliament Square London SW1A 2NE United Kingdom http://www.whitechapelbellfoun... |
"Big Ben" is the name of the clock inside the famous tower that also forms part of the Houses of Parliament. Its impressive mechanism weighs in at over 13.5 tons, and the pendulum, which beats once every two seconds, is 13 feet long and weighs 690 pounds. The clock was named "Big Ben" after the First Commissioner of Works, and since 1885 a light above it has been lit while the House of Commons is in session. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Her Majesty's address |
Buckingham Palace Road (Pall Mall) London SW1A 1AA United Kingdom +44 (0)20 7930 4832 http://www.royal.gov.uk/ buckinghampalace@royalcollection.org.uk |
Buckingham Palace has been the official abode of British royalty since 1837. The forecourt is the setting for one of London's most popular tourist events: The Changing of the Guard. The Mews are working stables, where you can see the Queen's horses and state carriages. The Buckingham Palace state rooms are only open during certain days in August and September. Just outside the front of the palace, you can enjoy the Queen Victoria Memorial Gardens and the Victoria Memorial, a striking and impressive sculpture facing the Mall. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 The one and only |
87-135 Brompton Road Knightsbridge London, London SW1X 7XL United Kingdom +44 20 7730 1234 http://www.harrods.com/ |
This is one of London's most prestigious shopping venues and serves as a glittering tribute to opulent and stylish things. Owned by Mohammed Al Fayed, each floor scales the heights of designer fashion clothing and accessories, luxury furniture, cosmetics, fine jewelery and classic toys. If you are in a hurry, you can have a complimentary Harrods personal shopper assist you. This Knightsbridge palace has 19 cafés and restaurants, an online casino and a pet department. Harrods's own brand provisions make perfect presents; you can have your purchases delivered anywhere in the world. In the basement, Al Fayed has erected a small gilded tribute to Princess Diana and his son Dodi who died tragically in August 1997. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Seat of Power |
Parliament Street London SW1A 2AN United Kingdom +44 20 7219 4272 http://www.parliament.uk |
For over 900 years this impressive assemblage of Gothic buildings has been the home of British government. The building covers an area of eight acres and consists of 1100 rooms, 100 staircases and 11 courtyards. The House of Lords occupies the southern end of the building while the House of Commons occupies the area to the north. The best view of this massive expanse can be seen from nearby Parliament Square. Within the Houses of Parliament there is Westminster Hall, the Crypt Church, Members' Lobbies, the Commons Library and the Peers Library. The tower containing Big Ben looms just outside. To attend PMQ (Prime Minister's Question Time) in the House of Commons, UK citizens need to contact their local MP in advance. Otherwise, there is a queue at St Stephen's entrance. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 The Largest of the Royal Parks |
West Carriage Drive London, London W2 2UH United Kingdom +44 (0)20 7298 2100 http://www.royalparks.gov.uk/ |
An oasis of tranquility in central London, Hyde Park, together with Kensington Gardens to the west, is the largest of the three royal parks. On the north-east side is Speaker's Corner, a traditional haven of free speech. It is also famous for the Serpentine boating lake, complete with a designated swimming area, and the Serpentine Gallery. Both parks are separated by the stately Serpentine Bridge. Many visitors also choose to sunbathe near Diana Fountain or simply dip their feet into the water. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Princess Diana's former home |
Palace Avenue Kensington Palace State Apartments London, London W8 4PX United Kingdom +44 870 751 5170 http://www.hrp.org.uk/webcode/... |
Queen Victoria was born in this palace in 1819, and Princess Margaret and other royals also resided here. A Jacobean mansion in Kensington Gardens (next to Hyde Park), Kensington Palace was the London residence of the late Diana, Princess of Wales. Visitor attractions include the state apartments and the Royal ceremonial dress collection. Lunch and tea are served in the Orangery or the Winter Café (depending on the time of year), which is open from 9a-6p. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Medieval Horror in the Capital |
28-34 Tooley Street London SE1 9BD United Kingdom +44 20 7403 7221 http://www.thedungeons.com/ |
This is not so much a museum as a gruesome reproduction of all things that illustrate the darker side of European history. Located underneath London Bridge, in a basement location with ghastly sounds seeping through the front door, this is a sort of haunted house for adults. It has won the Best Unusual Venue tourism award several times in the past. Wander through rooms depicting royal executions, vicious murders, various torture and execution devices, and even the Great Fire of London. The addition of Hollywood-style sound effects and lighting is also a nice touch. The newest addition is the Labyrinth of the Lost - the world's largest and scariest mirror maze. It's all unbelievably tacky, yet good fun in a morbid sort of way be warned, however, that its probably not suitable for small children, and all children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Also check out Halloween Fest (Oct 8-31) and Satan's Grotto (Dec 10- Jan 3). Admission: adult £14.95, seniors & students £12.25; children £10.95 Review © 2007, Wcities |
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21st Century Landmark |
Westminster Bridge Road (Riverside Building County Hall) London SE1 9TA United Kingdom +44 870 500 0600 http://www.londoneye.com customer.services@ba-londoneye.com |
Known as both the London Eye and the Millennium Wheel, this huge 450-foot ferris wheel on the South Bank gives a fabulous bird's eye view of London, if your stomach is strong enough. Its inception in the beginning of 2000 honoured the Millenium; and the spectacular views stretch for 25 miles on a clear day to include views of Windsor and Tunbridge Wells. Up to 25 people can fit in each of the wheel's "capsules." The wheel turns surprisingly slowly-it takes thirty minutes to go round, so there's plenty of time to spot landmarks and take photos. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Back and raring to go |
8-10 Brewer Street London, London W1F 0SP United Kingdom +44 (0)20 7734 3040 http://www.madamejojos.com/ |
This internationally renowned club is located in the heart of Soho. Moving away from its previous repertoire of cabaret into more diverse offerings, JoJo's is now dedicated to providing a wide selection of live music from electronica to hip-hop, rock, disco and funk, along with burlesque performances and comedy nights. Only patrons over the age of 21 are allowed. So carry your identity proof along with you. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Spookily lifelike wax effigies |
Marylebone Road London, London NW1 5LR United Kingdom +44 870 999 0046 http://www.madame-tussauds.co.uk/ csc@madame-tussauds.com |
The famous waxworks museum, started by Madame Tussaud in 1835, are one of the most popular tourist attractions in London, and usually have queues to match. Now they've introduced a fast-track booking system, so you should be able to bypass the queues by pre-booking a time slot for a £1 surcharge. Madame Tussaud learned her trade making death masks during the French Revolution, and those of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette are displayed beside the actual blade that beheaded them. There are wax models of the famous and the infamous from every walk of life, some of which are amazingly life-like. The Spirit of London exhibit is where memorabilia from London's past are on display. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Marine Excursion |
No. 1 Warehouse, West India Quay Hertsmere Road London E14 4AL United Kingdom +44 0870 444 3855 http://www.museumindocklands.o... info@museumindocklands.org.uk |
The Museum in Docklands documents the history of London's river and port, from the Roman settlement of the port to the recent regeneration of it. It is located in a 19th-century warehouse at West India Quay, which was originally used to house exotic spices, rum and cotton. It now holds various objects, from whale bones to World War II gas masks. The museum has 12 state-of-the-art galleries including 'Mudlarks', an interactive educational area for children and 'Sailortown' a re-creation of the streets and alleyways of riverside Wapping. Remember to check out the museum bar and restaurant. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One of London's most popular museums |
Cromwell Road South Kensington London, London SW7 5BD United Kingdom +44 20 7942 5000 http://www.nhm.ac.uk/ visitor@nhm.ac.uk |
Explore the natural history of the planet Earth from the prehistoric era to the present day at one of London's most visited museums. In 1881, the Natural History Museum moved to its present venue. Designed by Alfred Waterhouse, this building is now one of London's most beautiful and most recognized. These hallowed halls now house more than 300 years' worth of collections, with over 68 million specimens. Broadly divided into Life and Earth galleries, the museum provides much more than can be seen in a day, and your feet will get tired before your brain does. Let your kids run wild amongst dinosaur skeletons, erupting volcanoes and life size constructs of blue whales - it's unlikely they'll ever forget their first visit here. Admission free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Prime Minister's official residence |
10 Downing Street Whitehall London, London SW1A 2AA United Kingdom http://www.number-10.gov.uk |
Ever since Sir Robert Walpole took up residence here in 1721, this rather ordinary, dark brick townhouse has been the official residence for Britain's prime ministers. Behind the world-famous front entrance, with its black door guarded vigilantly by a good old British "bobby," lies a network of formal rooms, offices, private apartments, kitchens and cellars. While access to the general public is strictly forbidden, several hundred school children, selected by visiting MP's, are permitted to visit each year. Not bad, considering the residents of this house don't even have their own key. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Urbane Bar & Restaurant |
Grosvenor Square London W1A 3AN United Kingdom +44 20 7629 9400 http://www.millenniumhotels.com/ |
The Pine Bar at the Millennium Hotel in Mayfair offers a place for hotel guests to enjoy drinks and a light repast at any time of the day. The decor is all light wood - pine, in fact - and well but subtly lit. As bright and friendly as it seems, this bar may have been the scene of former KGB officer Alexander Litvinenko's poisoning with radioactive polonium, an incident that could have come straight out of Cold War-era Ian Fleming. Don't worry, though; the radiation won't stick around, and the bar still serves the same excellent food and drinks as before. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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400 acres of open park land |
The Store Yard Inner Circle London, London NW1 4NR United Kingdom +44 20 7486 7905 http://www.royalparks.gov.uk/p... regents@royalparks.gsi.gov.uk |
Regent's Park offers a variety of facilities and amenities for the public to enjoy, including tennis courts, a bandstand, an open air theatre, elegant gardens and children's playgrounds. London Zoo is just next-door. A short walk away is Primrose Hill, a popular neighbourhood that's popular with young and trendy families, actors, artists and other media folk. It is particularly steep and offers numerous hip bars and restaurants and a superb panorama of the London skyline. Queen Mary's Gardens is located within the park, and St. John's Wood Church Gardens is also nearby, offering an additional tranquil retreat off of Wellington Road. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hands-On Experience |
Exhibition Road South Kensington London, London SW7 2DD United Kingdom +44 870 870 4868 http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/ sciencemuseum@nmsi.ac.uk |
With seven floors this science museum allows one to explore the history of technology and glimpse into the future. Starting at the Launchpad, where you learn the laws of science, you can move through a vast array of interactive galleries which demand audience participation. From medical history to nuclear physics, it's all covered. Challenging the perception amongst many children that science is boring, the multitude of things to press, touch, watch and think about make this museum a firm favourite with the kids. A popular attraction is the IMAX cinema showing 2D and 3D films for an additional cost. Please call before visiting, as event schedules are subject to change. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Modern and 20th century art |
Millbank (Westminster) London, London SW1P 4RG United Kingdom +44 (0)20 7887 8000 / +44 (0)20 7887 8888 http://www.tate.org.uk/ ticketing@tate.org.uk |
Tate Britain is a part of the Tate Gallery in Britain. Opened in 1897, its edifice is beautiful and palatial with huge columns, and stone sculptures adorning the roof. Exhibiting Britain art from 1500 to present, the gallery is also known for its support of new and contemporary multimedia artists. The modern art on display ranges from the Pre-Raphaelite period to Cubism. Giacometti, Picasso, Moore, Hepworth and Warhol are among those on show, and the gallery also annually exhibits the artists that are short-listed for the Turner Prize. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Art gallery in disused power station |
Sumner Street (Bankside) London, London SE1 9TG United Kingdom +44 20 7887 8000 http://www.tate.org.uk |
Opened in 2000, this gallery has amazed both industry insiders, art lovers and tourists and detractors are few and far between. The museum, located among the drab, concrete blocks of Bankside, has few of its original features; it used to be a 1950's power station. Inside, there are many innovative and attention-grabbing works, with a variety from 1900 to the present, from the most important artists of the century to today's rising stars. Admission is free, but a donation is appreciated. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beefeaters and Crown Jewels |
Tower Hill London, London EC3N 4AB United Kingdom +44 (0)20 7709 0765 http://www.toweroflondontour.com |
The Tower of London is mainly perceived as a medieval place of imprisonment and execution. Nine hundred years of history are embraced within its thick, turreted walls. Even though the Tower's violent years are long gone, an aura of death and medieval torture remains. Today, guided tours are available. The main attraction for most visitors is the breathtaking Crown Jewels. It is also a chance to see the legendary ravens who live within the walls. Folklore has it that if they ever leave, Britain will again fall to foreign invasion. Interestingly enough, orders have been received to clip their wings! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Home of Nelson's Column |
Trafalgar Square London, London United Kingdom http://www.london.gov.uk/mayor... |
Trafalgar Square was built following the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The man responsible for this famous naval victory, which finally destroyed French naval power and secured Britain from invasion, was Admiral Horatio Nelson. A column, with an 18ft statue of Nelson at the summit is the centrepiece of the Square. At the base of the column are the renowned Landseer lions. Renovations in 2003 removed traffic lanes to make room for a sizable staircase, connecting the National Portrait Gallery to the square. The National Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery border one side of the Square, and it's a good place to sit and soak up the atmosphere on a sunny day. The Square is also famous for the large number of pigeons that congregate there. It's one of the main places that visitors come to take pictures. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 One of London's best |
Cromwell Road South Kensington London, London SW7 2RL United Kingdom +44 (0)20 7942 2000 http://www.vam.ac.uk/ vanda@vam.ac.uk |
Predominantly a decorative arts museum, the V&A is a comprehensive collection of sculpture, furniture, glass, photographs and more in periods ranging from ancient to art deco. You can also find the recently refurbished Raphael Gallery here, home to several tapestry cartoons by Raphael that are part of the Royal Collection. There are special theme nights on Wednesdays. Admission: under-18, OAPs, disabled people and full-time students free. The late viewing on Wednesdays is free but there are additional charges for lectures. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Britain's national shrine |
20 Dean's Yard The Chapter Office London, London SW1P 3PA United Kingdom +44 20 7222 5152 http://www.westminster-abbey.org/ info@westminster-abbey.org |
Westminster Abbey is regarded as a Medieval architectural masterpiece. It has been the venue for most of the country's coronations since 1066 and for numerous other Royal occasions. At present, it is still a church dedicated to regular worship and to the celebration of great events in the British nation. Admission: Adults £10, concessions £7, children under 11 are admitted free of charge. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tea with the Queen |
114 Campden Hill Road London, Berkshire SL4 1NJ United Kingdom +44 1753 86 9898 http://www.royalresidences.com/ windsorcastle@royalcollection.org.uk |
Windsor Castle gives you the chance to snoop around a royal residence and track the history of the English monarchy. There's been a royal castle here since the time of William the Conqueror although it has been altered and rebuilt through the centuries. Part of the Castle is still used as a Royal Residence, and Prince Edward married Sophie Rhys-Jones in St. George's Chapel in 1999. The Castle is huge, so people tend to head for the most spectacular bits - the State Apartments, St George's Chapel, the Gallery and the delightful Queen Mary's Dolls' House. Works of art, antique furniture, curiosities and impressive architecture reflect the tastes of many different royal generations. Crowds and queues are the norm in summer, so leave plenty of time. The chocolate-boxy town of Windsor itself and Windsor Great Park are there to be explored too. Admission: adults GBP11, senior citizens GBP9, under 17s GBP5.50, children under 5 free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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