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London
Overview
| Population |
estimated ~ 7.5 millon |
| Currency |
( £ ) pound stering, ( p ) pence |
| Climate |
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter |
| Getting around |
Tube [map(pdf)], bus, taxi, walk |
Top 5 Attractions >
London Eye
Millennium Wheel is one of largest observation wheel in the world where it carries up to 32 sealed passenger capsules.
It takes about 30 minutes to complete the revolution where it rotates around 0.26 meters per second.
Best place to view London scenery where it stands up to 135 meters high beside the River Thames.
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Located |
Riverside Building, County Hall Westminster Bridge Road London SE1 7PB |
| Telephone |
(0870) 220 2223 |
| Est time |
30 mins |
| Getting There |
Take tube to Waterloo Station |
| Opening Times |
0930-2000 daily (Feb, Apr)
0930-2100 daily (May, June)
0930-2200 daily (July, Aug)
Except 6 Jan - 9 Feb (Annual Maintenance) |
| Prices |
Adult: £12.50
Child: £6.50
Concession: £10.00
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Big Ben (Palace of Westminster)
Big Ben is one of the famous landmark in london and being classify as a World Heritage Site for Palace of Westminster. It is a clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster where the two Houses conduct their sittings.
Guided tour are available during summer where the tour start from Vitoria Tower. This tour would allow you to visit the
Robing room, Royal Gallery, Chambers of the House of Lords and House of Commons, Central Lobby, St Stephen's Chapel
and Westminster Hall.
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Located |
Parliament Square Westminster London SW1A 0AA |
| Telephone |
(0870) 9063773 |
| Est time |
1 hr 30 mins |
| Getting There |
Tube: Westminster Rail: Charing Cross Bus: 3, 11, 12, 24, 53, 77A, 88, 109, 159, 211 |
| Opening Times |
Summer opening to be confirmed |
| Prices |
Adult: £7.00
Child: £5.00
Concession: £5.00 |
Tower Bridge
Tower bridge was one of the most recognized bridges in the world where it have stood since 1894.
There is a exhibition where you can learn more about the bridge history where you will be able to walk through the high-levels Walkways to enjoy the scenery of London,
check on the Victorian Engine Rooms where the original stem engines used to power the bridge.
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Located |
Tower Bridge London SE1 2UP |
| Telephone |
(020) 7403 3761 |
| Est time |
1 hr |
| Getting There |
Tube: Tower Hill/London Bridge/BR |
| Opening Times |
1000-1830 daily (Apr-Sep)
0930-1800 daily (Oct-Mar)
Last adm 1hr before close
Close - Dec 24 & 25
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| Prices |
Adult: £5.50
child: £3
OAP/NUS: £4.25
under 5s: free |
Buckingham Palace
The official residence for the British Monarch in London. Catch the famous
armed guards march out of the palace at the end of the daily Changing of
Guard ceremony normally at 11:30 and takes approximately 40 minutes to complete.
This must not be miss. Visit the The State Rooms, The Royal Mews, and
The Queen Gallery. At The State Rooms you could see some of finest treasures from
the Royal Collection. While the Royal Mews offers you to catch State vehicles use
both horse-drawn carriages and motor cars, used for coronations, State Visits,
royal weddings, the State Opening of Parliament and official engagements.
Not to forget also The Queen Gallery that exhibits items from the Royal Collection.
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Located |
London SW1A 1AA |
| Telephone |
(020) 7766 7300 |
| Est time |
5 hr 30 mins |
| Getting There |
Tube: St James's Park, Green Park or Victoria |
| Opening Times |
0930-1615 daily (26 July - 24 Sep)
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| Prices |
Adult: £24.50
Over 60: £21.50
Under 17: £13.50
Under 5: Free
Student: £21.50
Ticket purchase on Royal Day Out at Buckingham Palace |
Madame Tussaud's
Looking forward to meet world celebrity, politician, and sportsmen’s where you can take photos together with them.
Here is the place where you can do all this. Check out this wax museum and find out more. Remember to bring your camera along.
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Located |
Marylebone Road London NW1 5LR |
| Telephone |
(0870) 400 3000 |
| Est time |
2 hrs |
| Getting There |
Take tube to Baker Street Station |
| Opening Times |
Open all year, Mon-Fri, 0930-1730, Sat, Sun, 0900-1800 |
| Prices |
Adult: £19.99
Child: £14.99
Concession: £15.99
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