Top 110 Things
To Do In London England
Listings 101
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What to do in London?
101 Canary Wharf
Tower (Canary Wharf)
Canary Wharf Tower
is the tall block shaped building with flashing light on top. Canary Wharf
Tower is London's tallest building and you should be able see it from
most parts of London, particularly in the east. In many ways this 50 storey
office block is symbolic of a functional, practical London.
102 Museum in Docklands
Museum in Docklands
tells us about the history of the Port of London from Roman occupation
until Wednesday last week.
103 Paris
As parts of both
countries have changed hands, the languages have mixed and more recently
close allies and commercial partners. France and Britain are both close
physically and historically. Talk to the locals though and you'll probably
hear a different story.
104 (68) Walk with
old dinosaurs
Walk with an old
dinosaur? Imagine if you could, surely it would be more of a run, climb
or hide.
105 Hamleys Toy
Shop
This is a great place
to take your little people. Situated in Regents Street it is easy to include
this as a treat after dragging the kids through something more educational
or after Oxford Street shopping.
106 Chessington
World of Adventures
It looked destined
to be just a decaying zoo but has Chessington Zoo was reborn into Chessington
World of Adventures and grew into Britain's first genuine theme park.
It has had its ups and downs but is now looking at a major relaunch in
2010 with a new land, rides, Zoo, Sea Life Centre and Safari Themed Hotel.
The park is located
in south-west London just 12 miles from Central London, close to the A3
and M25 (junction 9 or 10). The park has a range of attractions from the
new Kobra thrill ride in Wild Asia, to family-oriented rides such as the
Bubbleworks. It also has over 1,000 animals, many of which can be seen
from an elevated monorail around the Zoo.
107 (84) Mansion
House (Egyptian Hall)
With magnificent
interiors of elaborate plasterwork and carved timber the Georgian town
palace of Mansion House is worth seeing if you can. Mansion House is only
open by appointment. Group applications should be made in writing to the
Principal Assistant, Mansion House London EC4N 8BH
108 (87) Carnaby
Street
Carnaby Street was
renown for Mods and music bars such as the 'Roaring Twenties'. It was
also frequented by such unknown bands as the The Beatles, Small Faces,
and The Rolling Stones. Carnaby Street was a cool place to hang out man.
109 (55) Stratford-upon-Avon
Yes I know it’s
not in London but it is close. One of the great things about London is
its proximity to everywhere. Stratford Upon Avon is Woody’s old
stamping ground. All things Shakespeare. This is a Mecca for Woody’s
legions of fans and a great excuse to see some green and pleasant land.
110 (-) Burlington
Arcade
The sedate atmosphere
of the Burlington Arcade is one of London’s hidden treasures. Opened
in 1819 Burlington Arcade was Britain’s very first shopping arcade.
At over 180m long Burlington is also the longest covered shopping street
in England. It is widely regarded as a historic and architectural masterpiece
and arguably still the most beautiful shopping arcade in England.
The arcade consists
of 40 shops selling clothing, footwear and accessories, art, antiques
but is most famous for its jewelry and antique silver. Needless to say,
the Burlington Arcade is a wonderful place to window shop.
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