10 Places to Visit in London!

10 Places to Visit in London!

10. Royal Observatory

Overlooking the River Thames, is the is the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London famous for the location of the Prime Meridian. The Prime Meridian divides the earth’s eastern and western hemisphere. It has a planetarium and astronomy center.

9. Buckingham Palace

The Buckingham Palace stands tall in London as a mark of royalty and the home to the British Monarch. The palace is surrounded by beautiful gardens and sculptures and is a must visit.

8. Natural History Museum

Natural History museum in London is a must visit for huge displays of artifacts and specimens related to the fields of botany, entomology, mineralogy, paleontology, zoology, geology and taxonomy. The most striking specimen here is the skeletal of dinosaurs which dominate the central hall. The museum is divided into four zones: Red, Green, Blue and Orange. The Red zone contains earth lab, earth’s treasury, vision of Earth and exhibit of volcanoes and earthquakes.

7. Tower of London

The Tower of London, also called the Her Majesty’s Royal palace and fortress is an important landmark of London and is a home to British armory, treasury, the Royal Mint and the home of the Crown Jewels of England. The famous Kohinoor diamond is also at this tower making it an important place to visit in London.

6. National Art gallery

For art aficionados, the National Art Gallery at the Trafalgar Square is a must place to visit in London. There are over 2300 paintings dating from the mid 13th century. It is one of the most visited art museum in the world. It has displays of paintings by Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh, Michelangelo, Merisi da Caravaggio and Johannes Vermeer.

5. Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum

Displaying famous wax works in London is a must visit attraction, the Madame Tussaud’s museum. It has wax figures of famous politicians, sportsperson, singers, actors and celebrities. There is also a Marvel Secret Command Center which gives an experience of the HawkEye, Hulk, Spiderman, Iron Man, Wolverine and Captain America. The Star Wars experience at Madam Tussaud’s is one to look for and an incredible place to visit in London.

4. Hyde Park

Covering an area of 350 yards is one of London’s eight Royal Parks, the Hyde Park. It is a home to some of the famous landmarks like the Serpentine Lake, Speakers’ Corner and the Diana – Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain. There are many engaging events like the winter wonderland and the Summer concerts which happen at the park. It is a place for leisure and recreational activities including horse riding and boating.

3. Lord’s Stadium

For cricket lovers London offers a visit to the the “Home of Cricket”, the Lord’s Cricket Ground. The Ground dates back to the 18th century and has a capacity of over 28,000 spectators.

2. Notting Hill

For a colorful time offering a host of options, Notting Hill is one of the most desirable places to visit in London. In this area you would find events, theaters, restaurants, book shops, shopping arena and galleries. If you are visiting in August then don’t miss the Street Carnival here which is the biggest of its kind in Europe. 

1. London Eye

For an unforgettable view of London visit the London Eye. This 135 meter tall giant wheel stands on the banks of the River Thames. This slow moving capsule provides a panoramic view of London like nowhere else. It is a 2 minutes walk from the Big Ben located in the heart of the city.

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