Part of the University of London, these galleries feature Impressionist paintings as well as Renaissance, Baroque and contemporary works.

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.

For the die-hard Beatles fan, visiting Abbey Road is a must! Drivers will patiently wait for your friends to take your picture as you cross!

Here are a few links to information, photographs and a virtual tour of this famous building. St Paul's Cathedral St Paul's Cathedral - Virtual Tour Guardian Photo of St Paul's Cathedral Tripadvisor...

Filled with restaurants, bars, markets and boutiques, London's premier tourist center offers fabulous shopping by day, and the destination of theatergoers and patrons of the Royal Opera House by night.

Divided into public and members-only areas, this superb library includes three exhibition galleries featuring the Illuminated Manuscripts display, Shakespeare original folios and the Gutenburg Bible.

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.

This museum whisks you on a journey of London's transportation system since 1800, through fascinating and colorful displays, bus and tube simulators and many family-friendly interactive games and activities.

Located near Hampstead Heath outside of London is this historic cemetery where Karl Marx is buried.

The national gallery of British art from 1500 to the present.

The prime meridian, zero degrees longitude, runs through the courtyard of the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, England, which was founded in 1675 by King Charles II.

The Horniman Museum & Gardens is an excellent day out for families. The gardens are lovely with plenty of interesting plants, massive grassy areas for football etc, benches, even some rather odd...

Set on the south bank of the Thames, approximately five miles from central London, this city borough is rich in maritime history and features the Royal Naval College, National Maritime Museum and the Old Royal Observatory, which was built by Sir Christopher Wren for King Charles II.

This museum chronicles the history of Britain at sea, featuring manuscripts, ship models, maritime art, cartography, and scientific and navigational instruments related to time-keeping and astronomy.

The Tate Modern is one of the most intriguing and interesting museums in the world.  It is a must see, both for its setting (along the Thames, housed in a huge defunct power plant) and its...

This museum chronicles the development of science and industry in Great Britain over the centuries, with an extensive collection from biochemistry and photography to meteorology and astronomy.

A center of scientific excellence in the discovery of taxonomy and biodiversity, this world-famous museum promotes the discovery and enjoyment of the natural world through such exciting exhibits as the Life and Earth Galleries, wildlife garden and geological collections.

This world-famous museum houses portraits of noted Britons from the Tudors to the present day.

Notting Hill Arts Club is a basement club frequented by celebrities.

Harrods Food Hall Located right outside the Knightsbridge tube stop, Harrods has long been a bastion of style and taste in London.  It's a destination for fashionistas and the wealthy, as well as...

Originally a royal hunting ground, this scenic park is a popular recreation area offering an artificial lake, tennis courts, cricket ground, children's playgrounds and the London Zoo, which lies on the north side of the park.

Launched in 1938, this cruiser served in World War II, playing a major role in the sinking of the German battle ship "Scharnhorst" in the Normandy landings.

A 145-foot-high monument, bearing a statue of Lord Horatio Nelson guarded by lions, marks the spot considered the center of London.

The Northern Belle train fulfills the highest expectations of the original Pullman "Belle" trains of the 1930s, offering day, weekend and Grand Tours in immaculate carriages, with ornate interiors and superb food. Departures from towns and cities throughout the UK.

Benjamin Franklin House: Where History Comes to Life The Historical Experience at Benjamin Franklin House, located in the center of London, stands alone among attractions in its 'museum as theatre...

It is on the weekend that the open-market scene jumps fully into life, with many stalls and shops offering a variety of goods from antiques and accessories to furniture and house wares.

Hampstead is actually a London suburb, on the tube - only a few stops from the centre of town - don't be put off by the above description if you want to visit - it isn't miles away! Hampstead is a...