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Freemasons' Hall
Freemasons' Hall
Ranked #31 of 890 attractions in London
5 of 5 stars 33 reviews
Category: Architectural Buildings
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Sir John Soane's Museum
Sir John Soane's Museum
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Ranked #32 of 890 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 302 reviews
Category: Art Museums
Owner description: The unusual and unique home of Sir John Soane, eccentric architect of the Bank of England, presents a chimera of colors,... more » Owner description: The unusual and unique home of Sir John Soane, eccentric architect of the Bank of England, presents a chimera of colors, unusual perspectives and decorative ornaments drawn from many centuries. « less
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Emirates Stadium
Emirates Stadium
Ranked #33 of 890 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 320 reviews
Category: Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Map | Visitor photos (187)
Dreamboats and Petticoats
Ranked #34 of 890 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 101 reviews
Category: Performances
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Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
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Ranked #35 of 890 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 983 reviews
Category: Theatres; Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
Owner description: Founded by the pioneering American actor and director Sam Wanamaker, Shakespeare's Globe is a unique international resource... more » Owner description: Founded by the pioneering American actor and director Sam Wanamaker, Shakespeare's Globe is a unique international resource dedicated to the exploration of Shakespeare's work and the playhouse for which he wrote, through the connected means of performance and education.Together, the Globe Theatre Company, Shakespeare's Globe Exhibition and Globe Education seek to further the experience and international understanding of Shakespeare in performance. « less
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Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising
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Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising
Ranked #36 of 890 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 210 reviews
Category: Speciality Museums
Owner description: Just around the corner from the world-famous Portobello Road Market stands a unique, Aladdin's cave of retro design and... more » Owner description: Just around the corner from the world-famous Portobello Road Market stands a unique, Aladdin's cave of retro design and memories - the only museum of its kind in the whole world.Imagine walking through a corridor full from floor to ceiling with the treats that the British have filled their shopping baskets with for the last 150 years. Every corner you turn in the Time Tunnel leads you into a different decade.You'll see Rimmel cosmetics from the 1890s, First World War Oxo cubes, Mars Bars, Rolos and KitKats from the 1930s, a 1970s Chopper bike and around 12, 000 other items that will open your eyes to the way we shopped.Discover what has made shoppers tick for the last 200 years and surround yourself in the classic designs, vintage adverts and retro stylings that fill our museum.You can even hire the museum and its conference room for your meetings and parties!So whether you visit to awaken childhood memories or to inspire your own designs, we welcome you to the Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising. « less
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Up at The O2
Up at The O2
Ranked #37 of 890 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 244 reviews
Category: Observation Decks/ Towers
Owner description: Get ready for a breathtaking new attraction, combining an exhilarating active outdoor challenge with a completely unique... more » Owner description: Get ready for a breathtaking new attraction, combining an exhilarating active outdoor challenge with a completely unique perspective on the Capital.Prepare yourself for an unforgettable 90 minute experience which will take you on an uplifting expedition across the roof of the world's most popular entertainment venue. Enjoy spectacular 360 degree views of London from our viewing platform in the centre of the roof, before finishing with a thrilling descent back to base to complete your adventure. « less
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Billy Elliot
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Billy Elliot
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Ranked #38 of 890 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 852 reviews
Category: Performances
Owner description: Billy Elliot has been dazzling London's West End since 2005. Set in a mining town in the north of England during the 1984/'85... more » Owner description: Billy Elliot has been dazzling London's West End since 2005. Set in a mining town in the north of England during the 1984/'85 miners' strike, Billy Elliot is the inspirational story of a young boy's struggle against the odds to make his dream of becoming a dancer, not a boxer, come true. « less
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Hunterian Museum
Hunterian Museum
Ranked #39 of 890 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 129 reviews
Category: Speciality Museums

The Huntarian Museum is a quirky little museum and may not be for everybody.  If innards preserved in jars make you sick, stay away.  however, if you are at all interested in... more »

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The All England Lawn Tennis Club
The All England Lawn Tennis Club
Ranked #40 of 890 attractions in London
5 of 5 stars 40 reviews
Category: Sports Complexes; Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Map | Visitor photos (38)
Royal Albert Hall
Royal Albert Hall
Ranked #41 of 890 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 914 reviews
Category: Theatres
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Hampstead Heath
Hampstead Heath
Ranked #42 of 890 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 289 reviews
Category: Parks
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Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey
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Ranked #43 of 890 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 1,656 reviews
Category: Historic Sites; Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
Owner description: Westminster Abbey was initially built by Henry III in 1245 and it is one of the most important Gothic buildings of England.... more » Owner description: Westminster Abbey was initially built by Henry III in 1245 and it is one of the most important Gothic buildings of England. At first home of Benedictine monks, the coronation church since 1066 and the final resting place of 17 monarchs. It contains a treasury full of paintings, stained glass, pavements, textiles, various other artifacts and books plus the most significant collection of monumental sculptures of the UK. « less
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HMS Belfast
HMS Belfast
Ranked #44 of 890 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 438 reviews
Category: Ships; Historic Sites; Military Museums
Owner description: Launched in 1938, this cruiser served in World War II, playing a major role in the sinking of the German battle ship... more » Owner description: Launched in 1938, this cruiser served in World War II, playing a major role in the sinking of the German battle ship "Scharnhorst" in the Normandy landings. « less
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The Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College
The Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College
Ranked #45 of 890 attractions in London
5 of 5 stars 41 reviews
Category: Architectural Buildings
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Holland Park
Holland Park
Ranked #46 of 890 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 59 reviews
Category: Parks; Neighbourhoods
Owner description: Situated west of Kensington Gardens, this city park is particularly attractive in the spring when tulips are in full bloom,... more » Owner description: Situated west of Kensington Gardens, this city park is particularly attractive in the spring when tulips are in full bloom, and in summer when performances are staged at the open-air theater. « less
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Shaftesbury Theatre
Shaftesbury Theatre
Ranked #47 of 890 attractions in London
5 of 5 stars 32 reviews
Category: Theatres
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Natural History Museum
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Natural History Museum
Ranked #48 of 890 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 2,101 reviews
Category: Natural History Museums; History Museums
Owner description: A center of scientific excellence in the discovery of taxonomy and biodiversity, this world-famous museum promotes the... more » Owner description: A center of scientific excellence in the discovery of taxonomy and biodiversity, this world-famous museum promotes the discovery and enjoyment of the natural world through such exciting exhibits as the Life and Earth Galleries, wildlife garden and geological collections. « less
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St. Paul's Cathedral
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St. Paul's Cathedral
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Ranked #49 of 890 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 1,362 reviews
Category: Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Churches/ Cathedrals
Owner description: Rebuilt by Christopher Wren after the great Fire of 1666, St. Paul's has been the site of many historic state occasions,... more » Owner description: Rebuilt by Christopher Wren after the great Fire of 1666, St. Paul's has been the site of many historic state occasions, including Winston Churchill's funeral and the marriage of the Prince and Princess of Wales. « less
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Trooping the Colour
Trooping the Colour
Ranked #50 of 890 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 84 reviews
Category: Performances
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Wicked the Musical
Wicked the Musical
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Ranked #51 of 890 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 1,987 reviews
Category: Performances
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Bushy Park
Bushy Park
Ranked #52 of 890 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 44 reviews
Category: Parks
Map | Visitor photos (17)
Emirates Air Line - Royal Docks
Emirates Air Line - Royal Docks
Ranked #53 of 890 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 325 reviews
Category: Trams
Map | Visitor photos (202)
Aldwych Theatre
Aldwych Theatre
Ranked #54 of 890 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 157 reviews
Category: Theatres
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We Will Rock You
We Will Rock You
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Ranked #55 of 890 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 1,141 reviews
Category: Performances
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Museum of London
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Museum of London
Ranked #56 of 890 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 754 reviews
Category: History Museums; Museums
Owner description: Discover the story of the world's greatest city and its people at the Museum of London and experience an unforgettable... more » Owner description: Discover the story of the world's greatest city and its people at the Museum of London and experience an unforgettable journey through the capital's turbulent past.The Museum of London has nine permanent free galleries, which explore the story of London from prehistoric times to the present day and has recently opened its Galleries of Modern London after refurbishment.Free entry.Opening Monday to Sunday, 10am-6pm. Closed 24 to 26 December. « less
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Covent Garden
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Covent Garden
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Ranked #57 of 890 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 1,288 reviews
Category: Neighbourhoods; Flea/ Street Markets; Parks; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Owner description: Filled with restaurants, bars, markets and boutiques, London's premier tourist center offers fabulous shopping by day, and... more » Owner description: Filled with restaurants, bars, markets and boutiques, London's premier tourist center offers fabulous shopping by day, and the destination of theatergoers and patrons of the Royal Opera House by night. « less
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Two Temple Place
Two Temple Place
Ranked #58 of 890 attractions in London
5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Category: Art Galleries
Map | Visitor photos (1)
Criterion Theatre
Criterion Theatre
Ranked #59 of 890 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 75 reviews
Category: Theatres
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The 39 Steps
The 39 Steps
Ranked #60 of 890 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 180 reviews
Category: Performances
Map | Visitor photos (5)
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