LONDON
Capital of Britain
London is the political, economic, and cultural capital of Britain. You can visit the Queen's official residence
at Buckingham Palace and tour the Houses of Parliament, historic home of the UK government.
London is a city at the center of the world – and a world in one city. Around 230 languages are spoken here
and you'll find a wealth of different cultures and communities throughout the capital.
Top 10 London Attractions
1. British Museum
The world-famous British Museum exhibits the works of man
from prehistoric to modern times, from around the world.
Highlight s include the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures
and the mummies in the Ancient Egypt collection. Some
exhibitions require tickets.
2. National Gallery
The crowning glory of Trafalgar Square, London's National
Gallery is a vast space filled with Western European paintings
from the 13th to the 19th centuries. In this iconic art gallery you
can find works by masters such as Van Gogh, da Vinci,
Botticelli, Constable, Renoir, Titian and Stubbs.
3. Natural History Museum
As well as the permanent (and permanently
fascinating!) dinosaur exhibition, the Natural History
Museum boasts a collection of the biggest, tallest and rarest
animals in the world. See a life-sized blue whale, a 40-million-
year-old spider, and the beautiful Central Hall.
4. Tate Modern
Sitting grandly on the banks of the Thames is Tate Modern,
Britain's national museum of modern and contemporary art. Its
unique shape is due to it previously being a power station. The
gallery's restaurants offer fabulous views across the city.
5. Coca-Cola London Eye
The Coca-Cola London Eye is a major feature of London's
skyline. It boasts some of London's best views from its 32
capsules, each weighing 10 tonnes and holding up to 25
people. Climb aboard for a breathtaking experience, with an
unforgettable perspective of more than 55 of London's most
famous landmarks – all in just 30 minutes!
6. Science Museum
From the future of space travel to asking that difficult
question: "who am I?", the Science Museum makes your
brain perform Olympic-standard mental gymnastics. See,
touch and experience the major scientific advances of the last
300 years; and don't forget the awesome Imax cinema.
7. Victoria and Albert Museum
The V&A celebrates art and design with 3,000 years' worth of
amazing artefacts from around the world. A real treasure
trove of goodies, you never know what you'll discover next:
furniture, paintings, sculpture, metalwork and textiles; the list
goes on and on…
8. Tower of London
Take a tour with one of the Yeoman Warders around
the Tower of London, one of the world's most famous
buildings. Discover its 900-year history as a royal palace,
prison and place of execution, arsenal, jewel house and zoo!
Gaze up at the White Tower, tiptoe through a medieval king's
bedchamber and marvel at the Crown Jewels.
9. Royal Museums Greenwich
Visit the National Maritime Museum - the world's largest
maritime museum, see the historic Queen's House, stand
astride the Prime Meridian at Royal Observatory Greenwich
and explore the famous Cutty Sark: all part of the Royal
Museums Greenwich.
10. Madame Tussauds London
At Madame Tussauds, you'll come face-to-face with
some of the world's most famous faces. From
Shakespeare to Lady Gaga you'll meet influential figures
from showbiz, sport, politics and even royalty. Strike a
pose with Usain Bolt, get close to One Direction or receive
a once-in-a-lifetime audience with Her Majesty the Queen.
Food
Fish & Chips
Dish based on battered and fried fish accompanied with fried potatoes.
Roast beef
Roast beef served with a garnish of potatoes or vegetables.
Yorkshire pudding
Bread that accompanies dishes based on meat.
Wellington beef
Tenderloin wrapped in puff pastry and cooked in the oven.
Afternoon tea
The typical afternoon tea consisting of different herbs that is usually
accompanied with milk or cream.
Finding a hotel in London
Read the details of these fictional hotels.
A. The Dove B. Sunset Hotel,
Hotel, Bayswater
Paddington
Situated in a very
Today's traveller quite popular location for
rightly expects the shopping and
highest standards of entertainment. The
quality, comfort and hotel is open 24 hours a day and all rooms have en
value. At the Dove you are unlikely to be suite facilities together with colour TV and direct dial
disappointed. Our hotel is located a few minutes telephone. The hotel is opposite Whitley's indoor
walk from 5 underground lines as well as from local shopping centre in Queensway, and only a few
bus stops. The Heathrow Express provides direct minutes walk from Kensington gardens – the former
access to Heathrow in 15 minutes from Paddington home of Princess Diana. You can take a walk and
Station. relax close to nature.
C. The Park D. Queen's Hotel,
Hotel, Earls Court,
Bayswater
Queen's Hotel is a small
The Park Hotel is friendly hotel in the
the perfect location Kensington area. The hotel
for groups and is located close to the
individuals Earl's Court Exhibition Halls 1 and 2 and the Olympia
travelling to London Exhibition Halls with their many shows ranging from
on a budget, and is so sensibly priced you’ll want to business to boats! We are easy to reach from
tell everyone about it! Heathrow Airport and only a few stops on the
underground to central London attractions.
E. The George Hotel, F. The
Kings Cross, Townhouse
Hotel,
The George Hotel has 35
rooms all with central
Marylebone,
heating, colour TV, and tea
A small friendly Bed
and coffee making facilities.
and Breakfast Hotel
En suite or sharing facilities
situated in the heart
are available. The family
of London. Close to Baker Street, Madame Tussaud's,
run hotel has a 'home from
Regents Park and other attractions. A high standard
home' atmosphere, clean
of personalised service is maintained to ensure that
comfortable rooms and many satisfied customers.
the atmosphere is cheerful and friendly. There's a
The enormous English breakfast will keep you going
choice between rooms with private bathroom and
until dinnertime!
basic rooms with shared bathroom.
