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War Horse
Ollie #1 of 780 attractions in London
5 of 5 stars 248 reviews
Attraction type  Performances
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The Courtauld Gallery
Ollie #2 of 780 attractions in London
5 of 5 stars 203 reviews
Owner description: The Courtauld Gallery is one of the finest small museums in the world. Its collection stretches from the early Renaissance into the 20th century and...... more » Owner description: The Courtauld Gallery is one of the finest small museums in the world. Its collection stretches from the early Renaissance into the 20th century and is particularly renowned for the unrivalled collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings. The Gallery also holds an outstanding collection of drawings and prints and fine example of sculpture and decorative arts. « less
Attraction type  Museums; Art Museums
Distance  1.3 km from city centre
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The Phantom of the Opera
Ollie #3 of 780 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 399 reviews
Attraction type  Performances
Distance  1.1 km from city centre
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Priscilla Queen of the Desert Musical
Ollie #4 of 780 attractions in London
5 of 5 stars 175 reviews
Distance  1.5 km from city centre
The Lion King
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Ollie #5 of 780 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 615 reviews
Musical show.
Attraction type  Performances
Jersey Boys
Ollie #6 of 780 attractions in London
5 of 5 stars 73 reviews
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British Museum
Ollie #7 of 780 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 1,708 reviews

On first entering the British Museum it is a little daunting, vast spaces, lots of people.  Take a few minutes to orient yourself and then collect a map from the Information... more »

Attraction type  History Museums; Art Museums; Museums
Distance  2.0 km from city centre
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National Gallery
Ollie #8 of 780 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 1,163 reviews
Owner description: The National Gallery, London houses one of the greatest collections of European painting in the world. These pictures belong to the public and...... more » Owner description: The National Gallery, London houses one of the greatest collections of European painting in the world. These pictures belong to the public and entrance to see them is free. The National Gallery's permanent collection spans the period from about 1250 to 1900 and consists of Western European paintings. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
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Imperial War Museum
Ollie #9 of 780 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 673 reviews

  Having visited the museum three separate times, with varied groups of people. Everyone has uniformly loved it. When you can take a group of high school students there and they... more »

Attraction type  Military Museums; History Museums; Speciality Museums
Distance  1.3 km from city centre
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St. James's Park
Ollie #10 of 780 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 536 reviews
This 90-acre park, the oldest Royal Park in London, features a large lake that is a wildlife sanctuary for ducks, geese, swans and even pelicans.
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  0.6 km from city centre
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Houses of Parliament
Ollie #11 of 780 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 493 reviews

The Palace of Westminster is the seat of both chambers of Parliament of the United Kingdom and is located on the north bank of the River Thames in the City of Westminster, close... more »

Attraction type  Government Buildings
Distance  0.2 km from city centre
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Churchill War Rooms
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Ollie #12 of 780 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 643 reviews
The underground headquarters of the British High Command served as the nerve center of Britain's war effort during World War II.
Attraction type  History Museums; Historic Sites; Military Museums
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
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Royal Opera House
Ollie #13 of 780 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 105 reviews
Owner description: Built in 1732, this well-known theater is the home to the Royal Ballet and Royal Opera, which regularly features world famous stars and performances...... more » Owner description: Built in 1732, this well-known theater is the home to the Royal Ballet and Royal Opera, which regularly features world famous stars and performances throughout the year. « less
Attraction type  Theatres; Operas; Ballets
Distance  1.3 km from city centre
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The Royal Air Force Museum London
Ollie #14 of 780 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 95 reviews
Owner description: If you’re searching for something different why not take off to Colindale and navigate your way through the history of aviation from the earliest...... more » Owner description: If you’re searching for something different why not take off to Colindale and navigate your way through the history of aviation from the earliest balloon flight to the latest Eurofighter? This world-class collection of over 100 aircraft, aviation and wartime memorabilia offers a fun day out for all the family. Don’t forget to visit our awe inspiring sound and light show that takes you back in time to the Battle of Britain. Better yet admission to the museum is free of charge. Throughout February and March we will have a range of family friendly activities taking place on our site including Helicopter Half Term, which will run from 13th to 17th of February. If you're visiting us using London Underground, please take the Edgware Branch of the Northern Line to Colindale. As you leave the station there is a bus stop directly outside the entrance. From here, the 303 Service will drop you off directly outside our Main Gates. This bus runs every 8 to 12 minutes. « less
Attraction type  Military Museums
Distance  13.5 km from city centre
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Cambridge Theatre
Ollie #15 of 780 attractions in London
5 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  1.5 km from city centre
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Victoria and Albert Museum
Ollie #16 of 780 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 648 reviews
Owner description: Quite possibly the largest museum of applied art in the world, the Victoria and Albert displays extraordinary collections from around the world from...... more » Owner description: Quite possibly the largest museum of applied art in the world, the Victoria and Albert displays extraordinary collections from around the world from Venetian glass and Chinese art, to high-button shoes and tapestry cartoons by Raphael. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums; Speciality Museums; Museums; History Museums
Distance  3.2 km from city centre
Wicked the Musical
Ollie #17 of 780 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 580 reviews
Attraction type  Performances
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Big Ben
Ollie #18 of 780 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 652 reviews

Although the Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster is commonly called Big Ben, strictly speaking the name relates only to the largest of the clock's bells - the one that... more »

Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.1 km from city centre
Les Miserables
Ollie #19 of 780 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 57 reviews
Owner description: In October 2010 Cameron Mackintosh's legendary production of Boublil and Schonberg's Les Misérables celebrated its 25th Anniversary in London and is...... more » Owner description: In October 2010 Cameron Mackintosh's legendary production of Boublil and Schonberg's Les Misérables celebrated its 25th Anniversary in London and is now the world's longest running musical. This international award-winning musical sweeps its audience through an epic tale of passion and destruction, against the backdrop of a nation in the grip of revolution. « less
Attraction type  Performances
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Tower of London
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Ollie #20 of 780 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 1,793 reviews
Owner description: One of London's most famous landmarks, the historic Tower houses the Crown Jewels, the prison cell of Sir Walter Raleigh, known as the Bloody Tower,...... more » Owner description: One of London's most famous landmarks, the historic Tower houses the Crown Jewels, the prison cell of Sir Walter Raleigh, known as the Bloody Tower, and the Chapel of St. John and the Royal Armories. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  3.6 km from city centre