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London Tourist Information Guide
Our London guide is a mini guide to the main London attractions and sightseeing locations, representing just a selection of those which are covered on our London tours. The guide is intended to be used to give tourists a taste of London as well as provide students with up to date information. Please contact us if you intend to replicate part of/all of this guide.
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Buckingham Palace
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Trafalgar Square
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Piccadilly Circus
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Parliament Square
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Westminster Abbey
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Big Ben
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London's Museums
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Hyde Park
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Park Lane
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Harrods
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Tower of London
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Royal Courts
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St Paul's Cathedral
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Tower Bridge
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The Monument
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Marble Arch
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Oxford Street
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The London Eye
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Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace is the official London Royal Palace. Built in the 18th century by the first Duke of Buckingham, the palace became the royal residence during the Reign of Queen Victoria.
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Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar square is home to Admiral Nelson's impressive column and is always at the centre of London celebrations throughout the year.
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Piccadilly Circus
Home to some of London's finest shops, Piccadilly is at the centre of West End shopping. A photo at the Eros statue is obligatory for all visitors!
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Parliament Square
The striking Houses of Parliament together with Parliament Square represent the country's past and present governments. Memorials to many of the world's most influential figures can also be found here.
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Westminister Abbey
A national shrine, Westminister Abbey is the setting for coronations and is also the burial place to this country's most celebrated historical figures. The breathtaking architecture is combined with memorials to both distinguished royal and literary figures.
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Big Ben
One of London's most famous landmarks and immortalised in Disney's "Peter Pan", Big Ben is accurate to one-tenth of a second.
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London's Museums
As one of the world's leading historical cities, it comes as no surprise that London is full of museums to cater for all the different tastes and interests. Among the most notable are the Science Museum, The Natural History Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum, all located within Kensington.
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Hyde Park
London's very own central park is a magnificently peaceful area, a world away from the commotion of city life. The Serpentine lake that streches across the park is a popular place for boating and rowing.
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Park Lane
One of London's most exclusive streets, Park Lane is home to many of London's most recognised hotels and motor car show rooms from around the world.
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Harrods
London's most well known store is regarded as a London institution- it is truly the place where you can find anything!
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Tower of London
Filled with London's history, the Tower as it is known, has been fascinating visitors for over 300 years with its stories of torture and execution. Even today the famous tower ravens can be seen circulating this british landmark.
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Royal Courts
Found on the boundary to the "city of London", the Royal Courts of Justice are where the most important legal cases are heard from all over the country.
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St Paul's Cathedral
The masterpiece of the architect Sir Christopher Wren is the world's second largest cathedral after that of St Peter's in Rome. A symbol of the power and might of London, St Paul's Cathedral withstood the bombings of the world wars and is home to one of the finest choirs in the world.
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Tower Bridge
An instably recognisable landmark, Tower Bridge offers some of the most spectacular views of the city of London.
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The Monument
Built as a memorial to the Great Fire of London, The Monument is hidden deep within the streets of London to remind all visitors of the immense fire that destroyed London back in 1666.
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Marble Arch
Now found on one of the entrances to Oxford Street, Marble Arch was was once the outer entrance to Buckingham Palace and is still a popular London landmark.
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Oxford Street
Situated at the heart of West End shopping, Oxford Street attracts many of the biggest international retailers from all over the globe. Oxford Street is also at the centre of London's christmas festivities, with the famous Oxford Street Xmas lights being lit every year.
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The London Eye
London's latest architectural marvel is the world's largest wheel of its kind and sits impressively looking over the River Thames, offering breath-taking views of the city.
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