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Churchill War Rooms
22,911 reviews
"The self-guided tour which you walk through at your own pace using your
audio guide
(highly suggested you get it) brings you through the actual rooms where Sir Winston Churchill and his commanders conducted the UK..."
"Tucked away under larger buildings, the museum is in the
underground bunker
that Winston Churchill as Prime Minister with his staff to lead the war effort during World War II."
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National Gallery
39,793 reviews
"The best Cezanne,
Van Gogh
, Toulouse-Lautrec, whom I adore... phenomenal Renoir’s portraits, beautiful Claude Monet’s landscapes, famous Manet’s paintings “The Music in the Tuileries” and “Execution of Maximilian”..."
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Art lovers
will feel themselves in heaven and those who are simple admirers of architecture will be able to enjoy a cultural walk through the different periods of painting and sculpture made by the greatest artist..."
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The British Museum
72,636 reviews
"There are artifacts from all over the world: an amazing collection of Greek and Etruscan terracotta objects, Roman glass, the
Sutton Hoo
treasure, some of the most famous Maya stellae, beautiful torquoise mosaic o..."
"Like many others, favorite exhibits include viewing the
Rosetta Stone
, being amazed by the vast display of the Parthenon Marbles, stepping back in ancient history to The World of Alexander, and viewing objects fro..."
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Westminster Abbey
24,156 reviews
"The free audio guide is a must brilliant commentary from
Jeremy irons
provides fascinating insight and history into this incredible building ."
"Particular highlights include the tombs of King Henry VII, Edward the Confessor, Elizabeth I, Mary I and Mary Queen of Scots in addition to the grave of the
unknown soldier
and Poets Corner which hosts the graves..."
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V&A - Victoria and Albert Museum
31,924 reviews
"You will be able to see the original dress he designed for princess Margaret, my favourite from Raf Simons's design are there too!I am a frequent visitor of V&A and I must say, that after
Alexander McQueen
and Dav..."
"The building is wonderful, the location so central, it's opposite the Natural History Museum (which I LOVE), it's full of the
decorative arts
, AMAZING exhibitions, their collection is breathtaking and it's easy to..."
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St. Paul's Cathedral
17,026 reviews
"
Climb the stairs
and you can also reach the top (narrow stairs and the highest level) to get an amazing view of the city and the entire London Skyline!"
"Yes it has a lot of history and famous people buried, the highlights for us was climbing up the 500 + steps to see in and outside of the Cathedral, well
worth the climb
and going under the cathedral."
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Natural History Museum
36,869 reviews
"One of the best museums, in my opinion, in the world!!! Fun, entertaining and most importantly educational!! From the fantastic
blue whale
skeleton in the main entrance to the special human biology and moon sectio..."
"i was blown away by this awesome museum there are dinosaurs fossils bones artifacts about earthquakes volcanos all sorts of
stuffed animals
and many interactive things to do an anamatronic dinosaur a whole gift sh..."
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Borough Market
13,158 reviews
"As always we stopped at 3 of our favourite places : empanadas Argentina’s ; the amazing duck wrap/bun and
Monmouth coffee
shop !!! Love the environment and try different dishes ."
"This place is a
foodie heaven
and is great place for delicious affordable eats as well as gifts and mementos that can be enjoyed at home."
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Covent Garden
24,739 reviews
"Loved the craft offered in both jubilee and apple markets and great handcrafted wellbeing products from Eunoia in
jubilee market
- a bit of zen amongst all the hustle and bustle"
"Adore time out at Covent Garden especially at Christmas - so traditional , love the live classical music and
opera singers
as well as the street actors - there is just such a great atmosphere - plenty of places to..."
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Houses of Parliament
16,491 reviews
"Only Mandela, Obama and Pope John Paul 2 have heaven speeches in
Westminster Hall
, etc. Definitely worth a visit and if you are a uk resident you can do a democratic access tour through your MPs office."
"We took the
guided tour
and it was truly fascinating The guide was very entertaining and knowledgeable and I was amazed at the opulence and access to lots or rooms The tour was an hour and a half and it flew by as..."
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Chelsea FC Stadium Tour & Museum
2,690 reviews
"... brilliant his knowledge and passion for the club really did show.... after the tour we arrived at our hotel only to be greeted with a birthday present for my 7 year old son from Len and Chelsea
Football Club
!!!!!"
"Although I'm a Juve fan myself, I enjoyed going to the museum, and listening to the history of the stadium and Chelsea FC as we walked through the stadium stands and
press room
."
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Sky Garden
15,286 reviews
"The sky garden at the top of the
walkie talkie building
in London is brilliant it offers 360° view of the city at dusk it is amazing seeing all of the city light up fantastic, would highly recommend a visit here,..."
"We booked
free tickets
to visit the sky garden last week - wow!! Set at the top of the walkie talkie, these magnificent public gardens have fantastic 360degree views of London."
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Emirates Stadium Tour and Museum
2,579 reviews
"You get full freedom to walk the stadium on your own with a hand held device that leads you around and gives you information whilst you go! Sat in the
directors box
, was allowed in the changing rooms plus we got t..."
"For £40 it was unbelievable value as Charlie shared stories about his incredible career showed us around the stadium hosted a Q and A and even provided everyone with a signed picture of the 1971
FA cup
final win."
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Wallace Collection
6,472 reviews
"This is a MUST SEE - conveniently located off
Oxford Street
, in the Wallace Collection you'll have the most delightful collection of art works, suits of armour, elegant writing desks, exquisite porcelain, and othe..."
"Entry is free (donations are welcomed) and the restaurant/cafe is a light and airy
covered courtyard
with friendly staff and tasty and well-priced menus."
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Imperial War Museums
10,432 reviews
"I really recommend this museum to anyone interested in
military history
(especially WW1) and to anyone in general, it really is worth a visit!"
"Beautifully laid out, with floors dedicated to the First and Second World Wars, conflicts (hot and cold) since, the Holocaust, and the Lord
Ashcroft Gallery
with its displays and stories behind the heroic acts for..."
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HMS Belfast
3,808 reviews
"Well worth a visit if your in the area, fascinating to actually step onboard a
war ship
you can practically walk round the whole ship, very interesting facts to be learned."
"Being one of the few light cruisers of WWII fame preserved as a museum, it gives a fascinating insight into a lost part of the
Royal Navy
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School Of Rock The Musical
951 reviews
"The
lead character
(Dewey Finn) played by Craig Gallivan was fantastic and I think Jack Black (the original Dewey) would have been very impressed."
"Went on Saturday night and its an excellent show.Craig Gallivan from Swansea makes an excellent
Jack Black
character,he holds the show together.We thoroughly enjoyed and all the audience were rocking by the end.Ki..."
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Royal Air Force Museum London
3,645 reviews
"going back it was a new experience all over again ,Exhibits i was gobsmacked
Sunderland flying boat
in the cafe area and open to visitors a dream came true ,didnt know they had one .all"
"Although the museum is undergoing some modernisation in advance of the RAF's 100th anniversary next year, it's still a brilliant day out with an extensive collection of
military aircraft
from the dawn of aviation..."
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Emirates Stadium
1,924 reviews
"It's better to avoid the queue at Arsenal station and walk up to
Finsbury Park
(about 10 minutes walk)."
"Getting there by "Tube" (we use the Piccadilly Line - exiting at
Holloway Road
) is extremely easy, the stewarding is well-organised, the merchandise in the "Armoury" Shop is seductively brilliant (you could easily..."
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Tate Britain
3,990 reviews
"Particular favourites are Stanley Spencer’s Resurrection at Cookham and
Pre-Raphaelite
/Victorians. Dates in the floor in each room mean you can walk through the timeline of art history and there’s usually a modern..."
"There is something for everyone here and aside from the extensive
Turner Collection
, (heaven if you love Turner), there is a diverse collection of art and sculpture organised by time period from 1540 to present day."
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Museum of London
5,739 reviews
"It traces the history of the capital from
prehistoric times
before it even existed as a city through the Stone Age, the Roman occupation, Medieval London, the Tudor, Georgian and Victorian periods, right through t..."
"The museum is conveniently located when walking through historical sights of London and the excellent exhibitions gave me an overview of
London's history
."
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National Portrait Gallery
5,726 reviews
"Of course, many royal personages are on view - Henry VIII, Richard III, the Queen Elizabeths, and many more as are notable scientists, literary figures, military leaders, etc. from throughout
British history
."
"Visited to see the Cezanne portraits, and also surprised with the
Taylor Wessing
Portrait Exhibition, found both delightful."
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British Library
3,918 reviews
"The Treasures room at the British Library houses an amazing collection of documents including a wonderful exhibit on the
Magna Carta
, da Vinci's notebooks, Beatles music, classical music, the history of printing a..."
"The treasured documents
on display
are so compelling -- from an original Magna Carta, to Beatles jotted lyrics, to doodles by daVinci, and letters from Queen Elizabeth I. It's amazing to view these documents and k..."
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Old Royal Naval College
2,611 reviews
"Makes one feel very humble to see the artistry and craftsmanship that went into such a great work, and is so little recognised; Its bigger than the
Sistine chapel
ceiling!"
"... clipper, also a great attraction, across the road you have the National Maritime Museum and The
Queen's House
( both free entry ) and up the hill is The Royal Observatory which offers tremendous views across t..."
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Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
579 reviews
"The best stadium in the world, absolutely fantastic, everything state of the art and a must for any
Spurs fan
..... Shaun and John showed us around and are a credit to Spurs...."
"Amazing views from the 9th floor, amazing
behind the scenes
and to cap it all changing rooms and pitch side to end the tour Tour hosts had a great knowledge and balance."
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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
612 reviews
"... opportunity to marvel at the beauty and intricacy of Hindu sacred architecture and understand better the the faith that inspired it, as well as enjoying a beautiful meal in the adjoining
Shayona Restaurant
."
"... I highly recommend you visit and experience it for yourself....thank you to our guides Harry and Bharti for welcoming us with so much information and education about the
Hindu Religion
and the Shri Swaminarayan."
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London Underground
44,718 reviews
"Either get an oyster card for ease or if you have a
contactless card
it's works a treat, you also hear some great bands when you are moving around underground Enjoy exploring"
"A superb and quick way to get about.. directions are excellent and it is very easy to get around ..the staff are very helpful and with
an Oyster card
travel is very cheap relatively."
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Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum
1,296 reviews
"The tour was absolutely amazing, loved getting a backstage view of Wimbledon and seeing the
press room
/bbc studio was a highlight!"
"You get to explore a bit of the grounds, under Centre Court, BBC Sports desk,
interview room
, and a few other places--but it ends being inside Centre Court, which is great!"
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Kinky Boots at Adelphi Theatre
2,685 reviews
"This show was amazing Brought my girlfriend for her birthday and it was my first time seeing a
west end
show Absolutely brilliant from start to finish, absolutely loved the angels Lola and charlie were excellent '..."
"Now for the actual show... WOW! Amazing costumes, lots of sparkles, wonderful singing, great
story line
, loads of sass and I was literally entertained from start to finish."
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Cutty Sark
3,196 reviews
"It really is a
beautiful ship
, with her position right on the river and a history that goes back to her tea and wool history."
"... a clipper ship from the great days of the Empire, and to read its history, of how the opening of the Suez canal had destroyed the
tea trade
for sailing ships, and how the cargos had diversified to wool, coal etc."
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