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Stop by Travel > London > Attractions
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 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 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.
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 Musical Museum - www.musicalmuseum.co.uk
Describes its collection of automatic mechanical musical instruments; activities; volunteer openings; and links.
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 Science Museum - www.sciencemuseum.org.uk
Providing info for visitors, information of the collections, exhibitions and events, web based shop and newsletter.
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.
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.
Museum of London - www.museumoflondon.org.uk
The story of the city from prehistoric times to the present day. Information on the extensive collections held by the museum as well as events listings, exhibitions and activities.
British Airways London Eye - www.visit-london-eye.com
A tour of the British Airways London Eye with pictures and information.
Beautiful London - www.beautiful-london.co.uk
A tourist guide with many lovely photographs.
The Jack the Ripper Walk - www.jacktheripperwalk.com
Devised and guided by Donald Rumbelow, "worldwidely recognised as the top authority on Jack the Ripper".
Tower Bridge Experience - www.towerbridge.org.uk
History and visitor info for this Victorian bridge, designed by Sir Horace Jones.
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.
Ragged School Museum - www.raggedschoolmuseum.org.uk
Features Victorian education, heritage and tradition of the East End, which includes s a re-created Victorian classroom. Provides history, information of the collections and exhibitions, educational programmes and activities for children.
The Cutty Sark - www.cuttysark.org.uk
Famous tea clipper now moored at Greenwich, England. Features info on opening times, restoration, and history.
The London Eye - www.the-london-eye.com
Useful, easy to reach info about the London Eye.
The London Pass - www.londonpass.com
Leisure pass that provides free entry to over 50 attractions, and free public transport.
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.
National Maritime Museum - www.nmm.ac.uk
Largest maritime museum in the world covering every aspect of seafaring, in peace and at war. Online resources include forthcoming events and exhibitions, galleries of sea associated material, and an extensive centre for research.
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.
Westminster Cathedral - www.westminstercathedral.org.uk
Includes a brief heritage and tour of the Byzantine-style building, designed by Victorian architect John Francis Bentley.
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 Horniman Museum & Gardens - www.horniman.ac.uk
Natural heritage collection containing animals, plants, anthropological and geological specimens.
The London Parade - www.londonparade.co.uk
The New Year's Day parade in London, which contains marching bands and cheerleaders.
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.
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.
Eltham Palace - www.elthampalace.org.uk
English Heritage describes this combination of medieval royal palace and Art Deco home. Includes virtual tours, history, games, downloadable activity sheets, news and visitor information.
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 Wandle Industrial Museum - www.wandle.org
Preserving the heritage of the Wandle river. Background info on the museum, visitors' information, archive and news are provided.
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.
St Paul's Cathedral - www.stpauls.co.uk
Baroque church designed by Sir Christopher Wren in 1673. Includes visitors' information, information of activities and events and info on the building which includes an illustrated chronology and 360-degree panoramas.
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.
10 Downing Street - www.number-10.gov.uk
The official web-site for the official residence of the British Prime Minister.
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.
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.
London Canal Museum - www.canalmuseum.org.uk
Historical exhibitions and boat trips, located in an old ice warehouse near King's Cross. Includes what's on, education, pictures, and background about local waterways.
Tower of London Virtual Tour - www.toweroflondontour.com
Unofficial guide to the Norman royal castle by two American enthusiasts, with pages for children.
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.
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