Top 5 Things To Do In London, England
What to do in London?
1 (2) Tower of London
 Be
heading to the Tower of London
The Tower of London is one of the world's top tourist attractions. When
it fulfilled a more 'functional' role the Tower of London was all about
misery, torture, body stretching and head removal. Its ancient stones
conceal dark secrets, stories of treachery, treason and the lust for power.
The priceless Crown Jewels still glint within its fortified vaults. Beefeaters
still guard and patrol its grounds. The big difference now is you get
to leave. In its distant past there were few return trips to the Tower.
The ravens are the last remaining captives still held in the Tower of
London. Myth has it that if the ravens were to be released the Tower of
London would crumble into dust. The traffic grid-lock that such an event
would create does not bare thinking about.
This grand old fortresses has served its master well as royal palace,
prison, armoury and even as a zoo. Its history is so rich that a visit
to London is not complete without a spell inside of its walls. You may
just find however that you can't help but give a little sigh of relief
as you leave.
2 (11) Tower Bridge
 The
much loved Tower Bridge
Beautiful Tower Bridge is commonly considered to be one of the most impressive
structures in London. 'The Bridge' has stood over the River Thames since
1894 linking London's south east to the Tower of London. The world landmark
Tower Bridge has a catwalk at the top of the bridge which provides excellent
views of London and down the River Thames.
A visit to the Tower Bridge can easily be combined with a visit to the
nearby Tower of London.
3 (5) St. Paul's Cathedral (St. Paul's)
 Sir
Christopher Wren's masterpiece - St Paul's Cathedral in London
Sir Christopher Wren's much loved St Paul's is part of the heart and
soul of London. St Paul's was targeted by the Luftwaffe during World War
Two. It is miracle that it wasn't destroyed by the intensive bombing and
resulting firestorm. Most of the buildings that surrounded St Paul's were
not so fortunate. St Pauls contains the story of the men and women who
risked their lives to preserve this historic, beautiful building.
St. Paul’s Cathedral was built by Christopher Wren in 1710. You
will find the famous Whispering Gallery 30 metres above the cathedral
floor. Venture below and you will find the tombs and memorials of English
heros such as Admiral Lord Nelson and the Duke Of Wellington.
The hour long Triforium Tour includes a quick peek at the library a climb
up the 141 steps of the famous geometrical staircase. At the top you are
rewarded with spectacular views of London's West End. Your tour finishes
in the Trophy Room where you can view Christopher Wren's original plan
for the Cathedral which took the ambitious form of a Greek cross.
4 (5) Houses of Parliament (Palace of Westminster)
Parliament is open to the public. You can attend debates, watch committee
hearings and tour the buildings of the Houses of Parliament. You can view
the art, admire the architecture and catch a debate of Honourable Member's
being not nice to each other. You can even climb the famous Clock Tower
and see Big Ben.
The Lord's gallery is impressive and worth seeing. Westminster Hall is
the only surviving part of the original houses of parliament. Westminster
Hall is also where Sir Thomas More was sentenced and where the Queen Mother's
coffin lay in state before her funeral.
5 (3) Buckingham Palace and Admiralty Arch
Buckingham Palace is Liz’s place. Royal Flag goes
up when she is home so everybody knows to stay on their best behavior.
Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of Britain's
sovereigns since 1837 and as such is a working building and not open to
the public. The exception to this is the State Rooms which are open to
visitors every year. For visitor information see Royal Collection website,
just follow the link below.
Of the 775 rooms that make up Buckingham Palace 19 are State rooms, 52
are Royal and guest bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices and 78 bathrooms.
The Royal Palace is 108 metres long across the front, 120 metres deep
(including the central quadrangle) and 24 metres high.
Admiralty Arch
Admiralty Arch stands at one end of "THE MALL". Beautiful
architecture. You can walk through the arch and up to Buckingham Palace
in about 10 minutes. As you walk between the Arch and Buckingham Palace
it is hard to know which way to look - the answer is of course at the
on-coming traffic. Please be careful out there.
Queens Gallery
 The
Queens Gallery at Buckingham Palace
The Queen’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace is a permanent space dedicated
to changing exhibitions from the Royal collection – an astonishing
and wide-ranging collection of paintings, sculpture and other works of
art as well as a glittering array of priceless treasure held in trust
for the Nation by Her Majesty the Queen. This is a popular site for London
visitors who love art and a Free Entry site for London
Pass holders
The Royal Mews
 Don't
be taken for a ride at the Royal Mews
One of the finest working stables anywhere in the world and home to the
royal collection of historic coaches and carriages, the Royal Mews is
still to this day responsible for all road travel arrangements for Her
Majesty The Queen.
The Royal Mews has been the location of the sovereign’s road transport
since 1760. London visitors can see the Glass Coach, used by Royal brides,
the luxurious Australian State Coach (with central heating included!)
and the most dazzling of all, the Gold State Coach, which has been used
at every coronation since 1821.
The Royal Mews in London offers regular guided tours and entry is free
with a London Pass
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