Notable attractions in London

Tip: instead of buying a Visitor Travelcard difficult to monetize, you can enjoy the many offers “2 for 1” or “2 for the price of one.” Often they are associated with buying a train ticket. Even if you do not take the train, you can always buy a ticket (from £ 2) to take advantage of the offer!

Big Ben – One of the symbols of the capital.
10 Downing street – 5 min from Big Ben, the residence of the Prime Minister.
London Eye (Ferris Wheel London) – Very expensive – Lets explore London from the top of the big wheel. Expect a long wait.
Covent Garden – The heart of the city, violinists, singers and entertainment gathered there. It is a popular area for Londoners on Friday night at the output of work. They just drink one or more beers.
Leicester Square – One can find the French Centre Charles Peguy, cinemas, an original Swiss clock. It is the center of London nightlife.
Piccadilly Circus – Giant advertising panels at the end of Regent Street. McDonalds, Burger King and “cheap” stores galore.
South Kensington – Bars, restaurants, beautiful houses, Chelsea is a little further. The most expensive square meter of the city, and the French neighborhood.
Camden Town – Quirky place with punks, gothics, clothing stores, leather, accessories. It is possible to lunch and to taste all the cuisines of the world at a very reasonable price. The famous market every weekend. There is also a covered market, “The stable”, where the shops are in the horse box.
High Street Kensington – Mainly for shopping. The shops in this street, however, are quite expensive.
Hampstead – The perfect place for a romantic stroll on the “Heath” (large park) for example.
Crouch End – Small friendly neighborhood in the north.
Guard Royale – Sunday morning at Buckingham Palace.

(Buckingham Palace, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/File:Buckingham_Palace,_London,_England,_24Jan04.jpg)

Notting Hill and Portobello Market – Portobello Market is a nice market primarily dedicated to antiquity.
Brick Lane – This popular and Bangladeshi neighborhood worth a visit! Delicious bagels and, Sundays, a super market full of London hype (Spitalfields) … so let Notting Hill to tourists and spend a day here!
Tower Bridge – Price £ 7 (April 2007) .- The famous bridge that opens to let boats pass. You can visit the two upper bridges (allows for great pictures) and the room reconstituting the old machines required for the bridge opening. From there, go for a walk to the Tower of London.
The Shard – Adult/child 4-15 years/student: £ 30.95 / £ 24.95 / £ 25.95 – Highest building in London and the European Union (306 m and 73 floors), it was inaugurated in 2012. Lets have a (beautiful) aerial view of London and the surrounding area.

Religious buildings

Saint Paul’s Cathedral – £ 14 .- It is possible to access the Gallery of Sighs, and also access to an outdoor railing peaking at about 100 meters high, offering a panoramic view of the city. The access is limited at the time of the masses, but it is the only time you can save the entry fee.

(St Paul’s Cathedral, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/File:St_Paul%27s_Cathedral_-_geograph.org.uk_-_455405.jpg)

Westminster Abbey – The Pantheon and Notre Dame combined! Many kings and queens are buried there (Elizabeth I, Mary Stuart, Edward the Confessor …), and we must not forget the Corner‘s poets, the Square of poets: Byron, Lewis Carroll and the famous monument to Newton.

Parks

Hyde Park – It is possible to access it by metro (stations of Lancaster Gate, Queensway and Notting Hill Gate among others). This is the largest park in London. Places of interest: the Speaker’s corner, where you can (in theory) to speak freely, debates coming quickly animating the crowd! (See Sunday morning metro Marble Arch); the monument dedicated to Peter Pan; and the space for children, a wonderful place to play or rest (between all wonders, there is a tree decorated with elves, dwarfs and animals like rabbits). And open your eyes, the squirrels are present and will eat out of your hand if you indulge!
St James’s Park – A nice park near Buckingham Palace. There are several ponds, animals (ducks …) And, with luck, you can also spot squirrels.

(St James’ Park, https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/File:Fale_London_93.jpg)

Regent’s Park
Primrose Hill – Lets have a beautiful view of London

Museums

Tate Modern – Museum of Modern Art, free (except exhibitions).
British Museum – Free admission (except exhibitions). Open from 10 am – 5:30 pm, during night some nights. Has a wing dedicated to Egypt with the famous Rosetta Stone. Documentation available in French – £ 2
National Gallery – Free entry. Pay for special exhibitions ..
London Dungeon – Halfway between the theme park and museum, it shows all the horrors of London (Jack the Ripper, the plague, the Great Fire of London). Not recommended for sensitive souls. This is the tourist trap par excellence expensive, a long tail … for motivated amateurs!
London Aquarium – Open 10 am – 6 pm every day except Christmas. – Low Season 2005 adult £ 8.75, child £ 5.25 – Very well done aquarium, and very educational for children. Paddling caress of marine animals, shark pool …
Madame Tussauds – The famous wax museum. This is to learn, because the price varies depending on the time and day of the visit. Warning! At the more expensive moment, entry costs £ 26 (April 2007)!