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Stop by Travel > London > Attractions
Livesey Museum for Children - www.liveseymuseum.org.uk
Fully interactive museum, showing a new hands-on exhibition every year. Includes information of past and future exhibitions and info for visitors.
City of London Walks - www.cityoflondonwalks.co.uk
Walks and news about events in the City of London, UK.
St Jude's Church - www.stjudes.org.uk
This Grade I listed building in Hampstead, considered Edwin Lutyens' finest church. Includes a heritage and many photographs.
The Fan Museum - www.fan-museum.org
Dedicated to fans and fan making. Includes info for visitors, information of the collection, exhibition schedule, info on group tours and a brief heritage of fans.
The Geffrye Museum - www.geffrye-museum.org.uk
Specialist collection of English furniture and decorative arts set in 18th century almshouses. Period room displays date from 1600 to 2000.
The Horniman Museum & Gardens - www.horniman.ac.uk
Natural heritage collection containing animals, plants, anthropological and geological specimens.
The Museum of Culinary History & Alimentation - www.mocha.co.uk
Dedicated to the world of food culture. Provides info on the archive and research facilities, reference library, courses, workshops, demonstrations and interactive displays.
The Royal Institution of Great Britain - www.ri.ac.uk
Dedicated to scientific research and scientific education since 1799. Includes history, information of events, schools programmes, membership and contacting info.
The Sherlock Holmes Museum - www.sherlock-holmes.co.uk
The Baker Street home of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's fictional detective, maintained as described in the novels. Virtual tour of the museum, web based souvenir shop and free membership to Sherlock Holmes International Society are provided.
Classic Cafes - www.classiccafes.co.uk
Formica cafes from the 1950s and 1960s. Includes a heritage explaining the utilitarian minimalist context, reviews and photographs, as well as information of cafes featured in TV and film.
The Science Museum - www.sciencemuseum.org.uk
Providing info for visitors, information of the collections, exhibitions and events, web based shop and newsletter.
The Sir John Soane's Museum - www.soane.org
Home designed by the architect, exhibiting his antiquities and works of art. History, opening hours and information of exhibtions are included here, along with info on the research library and shop.
The Tower of London Virtual Tour - www.tower-of-london.com
Includes history, info on each tower, the crown jewels, the ravens and famous prisoners, along with ghost stories, traditions and interviews with the yeomen warders.
Waterlow Park - waterlow.freeservers.com
Includes news, information, history, photographs and contacting info.
Capital Walks & Talks - www.capitalwalks.f9.co.uk
Guided walks for small groups around London from a qualified City of London guide. Details of talks, walks and how to contact.
Westminster Cathedral - www.westminstercathedral.org.uk
Includes a brief heritage and tour of the Byzantine-style building, designed by Victorian architect John Francis Bentley.
Natural History Museum - www.nhm.ac.uk
Includes information of the permanent exhibitions, exceptional events and education programmes, along with visitors info and web based interactive exhibitions.
The Jack the Ripper Walk - www.jacktheripperwalk.com
Devised and guided by Donald Rumbelow, "worldwidely recognised as the top authority on Jack the Ripper".
The London Parade - www.londonparade.co.uk
The New Year's Day parade in London, which contains marching bands and cheerleaders.
St Martin in the Fields Church - www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org
Located in Trafalgar Square, designed by James Gibbs. Includes brief info about the heritage of the building.
London Transport Museum - www.ltmuseum.co.uk
The heritage of the public transport system. Includes info on visiting the museum, information of permanent and exceptional exhibitions, info for schools and mail buy for their souvenir shop.
10 Downing Street - www.number-10.gov.uk
The official web-site for the official residence of the British Prime Minister.
London Butterfly House - www.butterflies.org.uk
Free-flying colourful tropical butterflies in a greenhouse.
The Wallace Collection - www.the-wallace-collection.org.uk
French 18th century collection of paintings, porcelain, furnishings and armoury. Includes info for visitors, news, exhibition information and purchasing info for the gift shop.
The Musical Museum - www.musicalmuseum.co.uk
Describes its collection of automatic mechanical musical instruments; activities; volunteer openings; and links.
Royal Palaces - www.hrp.org.uk
Official visitor guide to the Tower of London, Hampton Court, Kensington Palace, the Banqueting House, Whitehall, Kew Palace and Queen Charlotte's Cottage. Includes info on the history, what to see and what's on at each location.
London Aquarium - www.londonaquarium.co.uk
The first attraction of its kind in the capital and one of Europe's biggest exhibits of Aquatic life. The Aquarium combines education, relaxation and entertainment through a multi-sensory experience.
Imperial War Museum - www.iwm.org.uk
Exhibits relating to conflicts from First World War to present times, particularly those involving Britain and the Commonwealth. Includes information of their collections, web based exhibitions and shopping.
Tower of London Virtual Tour - www.toweroflondontour.com
Unofficial guide to the Norman royal castle by two American enthusiasts, with pages for children.
Star Trek - The Adventure - www.startrektheadventure.co.uk
Exhibition in Hyde Park. News, events, tickets, information. Needs Flash.
The London Eye - www.the-london-eye.com
Useful, easy to reach info about the London Eye.
Chislehurst Caves - www.chislehurstcaves.co.uk
Tunnels and caves used by the Roman and Druids and as shelter during the second World War. Includes heritage and photos along with information of location, tours and facilities.
Royal Parks - www.royalparks.gov.uk
Information and heritage of the Royal Parks of London.
The British Museum - www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk
Housing a vast collection of world art and artifacts. Most of the collection can be viewed online, grouped according to location of origin, along with information of opening hours, location and membership.
The Island History Trust - www.islandhistory.org.uk
Community heritage project dedicated to recording and preserving the heritage of the Isle of Dogs. Includes info about the organisation and their location.
19 Princelet Street - www.19princeletstreet.org.uk
Huguenot master silk weaver's home with a synagogue in the garden. Provides info on the house, floorplans and information of exhibitions.
Victoria & Albert Museum - www.vam.ac.uk
National collections of sculpture, furniture, textiles, prints, ceramics, jewellery, paintings and photographs. Includes opening times, location and information of permanent collections and exceptional exhibtions, as well as photographs of the galleries and some of the exhibits.
The Freud Museum - www.freud.org.uk
Home of Sigmund and his daughter, now a museum containing Freud's library and collection of antiquities. Includes opening hours, directions, floor plans and further information of the collections.
Somerset House Trust - www.somerset-house.org.uk
A major historical building now fully restored by the Trust. Includes Gilbert Collection, Hermitage Rooms, Royal Navy Rooms and Courtauld Gallery. Events, attractions, visitor information, commercial activities, image library, other resources.
British Airways London Eye - www.londoneye.com
Visitor information, web based ticket booking, webcam and info for schools and corporate parties for this large observation wheel giving views across London on the South Bank of the Thames.
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