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  • Journey from old to new by strolling from St. Paul's Cathedral to the Tate Modern over the futuristic Millennium Bridge. Shakespeare's Globe Theatre is nearby; or make a day of it by continuing west along the South Bank of the Thames as far as the British Airways London Eye and Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament which are on the opposite side of the river.
  • Not only one of London's top attractions, the British Museum is also one of its few free museums, meaning you can go back as many times as you want. With the savings you pocket, you'd be advised to take a guided highlights tour (admission charged) to enjoy the best of the exhibits and artifacts.
  • Buy an Oyster card to save some money as you're hopping on and off buses and the Tube. You can buy pre-charged cards ahead of time online to save yourself time.
  • Don't spend all your time in Zone 1. Neighborhoods like Putney, Greenwich, Finsbury Park, Muswell Hill, or Hampstead Heath all offer a different cultural perspective on the country's buzzing capital.
  • Escape the downtown crush by taking a day to explore leafy Richmond or go for a walk through the parkland surrounding Windsor Castle. Hampton Court Palace is another royal abode that's worth the schlep by train or river ferry along the Thames.
  • In summer, think outside the venerable pub beer garden. Join the locals in a rooftop watering hole like the Roof Gardens in Kensington, the Trafalgar Hotel overlooking looking Trafalgar Square, or the Coq d'Argent in the City of London's financial district.

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Hilton London Canary Wharf hotel

South Quay, Marsh Wall
London E14 9SH Map

Distance: 0.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Four Seasons Hotel London

Hamilton Place
London W1A 1AZ Map

Distance: 1.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars
Expert Rated & Recommended
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Claridge's

Brook Street
London W1K 4HR Map

Distance: 1.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
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Attractions

Imperial War Museum

Lambeth Rd., SE1
London, United Kingdom

Distance: 0.6 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

One of the few major sights south of the Thames, this museum occupies 1 city block the size of... Read More

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Buckingham Palace

At end of The Mall (on the road running from Trafalgar Sq.)
London, United Kingdom

Distance: 0.7 mi. (from destination center)

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This massive, graceful building is the official residence of the Queen. The red-brick palace was... Read More

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Fashion & Textile Museum

83 Bermondsey St., SE1
London, United Kingdom

Distance: 1.8 mi. (from destination center)

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Fashion museums are all the rage on the Continent, and London weighs in with this Bermondsey... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near London

Distance (mi.)
London Heathrow Airport 14.2 map
London Gatwick Airport 24.4 map
London Luton Airport 27.4 map

Other Smaller Airports near London

Distance (mi.)
London City Airport 8.3 map
Grimsby Binbrook Airport 13.4 map
Southend Municipal Airport 35.8 map

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