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The Tower of London

Arts & Entertainment » Landmarks in London

H.M. Tower of London, Tower Hill, London EC3N

Rating_5 45 reviews

Tags: beefeaters, crown jewels, historic, history, horror, london, of, prison, ravens, tours, tower, tower of london

fleigh (3 points) 23-07-2008

Had a very interesting day, bringing history alive, it is a good place to visit on an inclement day for there is plenty to see under cover more...

The National Gallery

Arts & Entertainment » Galleries in London

Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN

Rating_5 42 reviews

Tags: art, culture, free, gallery, london, masterpieces, national, national gallery, paintings, splendid, traditional, visit

Sarah2 (74 points) 23-07-2008

Gorgeous building, great exhibitions which are not stuffy at all and really fun educational stuff for kids too. A must for London visitors and resi... more...

Shakespeare's Globe

Arts & Entertainment » Theatres in Southwark

21 New Globe Walk, Southwark, London SE1 9DT

Rating_5 27 reviews

Tags: acting, art, drama, elizabethan, globe, globe theatre, history, open air, plays, shakespeare, theatre, tour

Sarah2 (74 points) 23-07-2008

Fantastic - always a quality performance and one of the most unique theatres ever. Surrounded by wooden beams, listening to that beautiful prose in... more...

Greenwich Park

Arts & Entertainment » Parks in Greenwich

Greenwich, London SE10 8NN

Rating_5 16 reviews

Tags: grass, greenwich, observatory, park, picnic, picnics, squirrels, summer, sunset, views, walk, walks

louisecumberland (876 points) 03-07-2008

Again, like St James's Park......Absolutely gorgeous! used to visit here also as a child and i have some great memories. I haven't visited the park... more...

The Hollybush

Pubs & Bars » Pubs in Hampstead

22 Holly Mount, Hampstead, London NW3 6SG

Rating_5 8 reviews

Tags: food, friendly, gastropub, hampsted, hamstead, historic, intimate, posh clientelle, pub, quiet, real-ale, traditional

FlickeringEmber (119 points) 13-07-2008

This is a gorgeous, quaint little family friendly, but sophisticated and adult orientated country style pub in a quiet backstreet just off Heath St... more...

Fitzwilliam Museum

Arts & Entertainment » Museums in Cambridge

Fitzwilliam Museum Shop 33 Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1QY

Rating_5 4 reviews

Tags: cafe, collections, history, museum, range

js86 (333 points) 01-02-2008

The Fitzwilliam Museum With tombs from ancient Egypt, French Rococo furniture, English portraits and about everything else imaginable, this muse... more...

Churchill Museum and the Cabinet War Rooms

Arts & Entertainment » Museums in Westminster

Clive Steps, King Charles Street, Westminster, London SW1A 2AQ

Rating_5 8 reviews

Tags: atmospheric, churchill, educational, fantastic, history, insightful, interesting, multi-media, museum, perfectly-preserved, wartime, wwii

mija617 (441 points) 06-07-2008

The Cabinet War Rooms and Churchill Museum may be the most overlooked museum in London, despite its central location. I've been twice: once years... more...

Fopp

Shopping » Music, Video & Games Shops in Leicester Square

1 Earlham Street, Leicester Square, London WC2H 9LL

Rating_5 6 reviews

Tags: acclaimed, books, brilliant, cd, cult, dvd, dvds, fopp, independent, music, selection, shops

milamiu (367 points) 09-07-2008

Fopp is brilliant! I agree with Hersalek's review. It will become the only place you ever go for music, books or dvds. more...

Hampton Court Palace

Arts & Entertainment » Landmarks in London

East Molesley, Surrey, London KT8 9AU

Rating_5 6 reviews

Tags: architecture, gardens, henry viii, history, kid-friendly, monarchs, palace, palaces, recreation, tudor, well priced

mija617 (441 points) 27-06-2008

Hampton Court Palace is a top-notch place to visit. The palace and gournds are a wonderful combination of history, gardens, and general "entertain... more...