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London’s Top Attractions – Including How To Save $$$ And Skip The Lines Too!

20 London Things Not To Miss - #4

We at the UIG like to give you value. That's why on this page, you don't just get one top attraction which we think you'd like, but a full list of 10 Top Attractions. We even tell you how you can save more of your precious vacation cash...and time, too. Please, step this way...

The Tower of London

The Tower of London is one of the world's most famous fortresses and has seen service as royal palace, prison, armoury and even zoo. It’s still home to the Crown Jewels and Beefeaters.

Thames River Boat Cruise

A Thames river cruise is without doubt one of the best ways to see London, weaving through the heart of the city and past so many of its most famous attractions. Experience the sights and splendour of this great city from the relaxed comfort of an all-weather boat with open upper deck and spacious lower saloons with panoramic windows.

St Paul's Cathedral

Experience the majesty and glory of St. Paul's Cathedral. Its iconic dome dominates the London skyline. Built between 1675 and 1710, St Paul's Cathedral is widely considered to be the crowning achievement of its architect, Sir Christopher Wren.

The Whispering Gallery at this London cathedral is famous for its acoustics and is 30 metres above the cathedral floor, while below, in the elegant and spacious crypt, are the tombs and memorials of such historical luminaries as Admiral Lord Nelson and the Duke Of Wellington.

Windsor Castle

A must-see for London visitors, Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world and official residence her majesty the Queen. The magnificent State Apartments are lavishly furnished with treasures from the Royal Collection, including masterpieces by Rubens, Holbein, Brueghel and Van Dyck. You can get there from London Paddington train station in around 30 minutes.

Tower Bridge Exhibition

One the most impressive structures and sights in the capital, London’s Tower Bridge has stood over the River Thames since 1894 and is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world.

Kensington Palace and The Orangery

Generations of royal women have shaped this stylish palace and elegant gardens from Queen Mary to Victoria and, more recently Diana, Princess of Wales.

Hampton Court Palace

The flamboyant Henry VIII is most associated with this majestic palace, which he extended and developed after acquiring it in the 1520s. Its many royal occupants have ensured the palace has fabulous furnishings, tapestries and paintings. It is set in 60 acres of formal gardens, which include the famous maze and the Great Vine.

London Bridge Experience and The London Tombs

The London Bridge Experience is a two-part tourist attraction situated within the arches of London Bridge.

Firstly enjoy a fascinating trip back in time as the London Bridge Experience delves through the history of the bridge, from Druids through to Victorians, meeting Vikings, Romans, and some creepy medieval characters along the way. Featuring real life actors, stunning special effects and animations, this is unique interactive adventure really does takes you back in time.

Churchill Museum & Cabinet War Rooms

The Churchill Museum & Cabinet War Rooms are dedicated to the life of the “Greatest Briton”, Sir Winston Churchill, and the secret underground headquarters that were the nerve centre of Britain's war effort.

The first London museum of its kind, the Churchill Museum covers all 90 years of Winston Churchill's life, divided into five chapters: his early years as British Prime Minister starting May 1940; his later years; his childhood; his early political career and the period famously known as the ‘Gathering Storm’

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Tour and Exhibition

London sightseeing visitors can enjoy a trip back in time with a visit to the spectacular Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. Situated on London's Bankside, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre reconstruction the original building that housed Shakespeare's theatre in London, an open-air playhouse where the playwright penned many of his greatest plays.

How To See all 10 of these Top London Attractions (and over 45 others) While Saving $$$ And Skipping The Lines Too!

You can also get…

  • A free 128-page Guidebook
  • Super-fast entry (that means skipping right past the line at every attraction)
  • Savings of up to £420 worth of entrance fees (that’s roughly the same as $670!)
  • Free public transport too (depending on the type of pass you go for)
Click on the special link below to read more about your options.

All London Pass Attractions & Offers

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20 London 2012 Things You Must Not Miss

  1. London Eye
  2. The British Music Experience
  3. A pub
  4. Top 10 Attractions
  5. Top 10 Views
  6. Top Bookable London Tours
  7. Tower of London (fairly obvious but it is a World Heritage Site)
  8. Changing of the Guard
  9. The Houses of Parliament (aka the Palace of Westminster) & Big Ben
  10. Brick Lane
  11. Westminster Abbey
  12. Victoria & Albert Museum
  13. A Walk in a Royal Park
  14. A Walk along the South Bank
  15. A Guided Walk
  16. Borough Market
  17. A Play or Musical
  18. Soho
  19. Banksy’s art
  20. Science Museum

BONUS - #21: Covent Garden

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