Places to see
 | Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace Rd, London-SW1A 1AA. Tube- Victoria, Green Park or St. James Park
This must see palace has been the residence of British royalty since Queen Victoria moved here in 1837. You may take photographs of the exteriors and the grounds as the insides are open to public only during summer months. The interiors have a treasure of antique furnitures, sculptures, art and decorative items. You may view the Queen's coaches and horses at the Royal Mews. For entry you get a timed ticket. Dial 20-7766-7300 to book them. |
| Madame Tussaud's
West End, Marylebone Road, London- NW1 5LR
On display at Madame Tussaud's are wax statues of renowned personalities world over. They include Princess Diana, Queen Elizabeth I, Jennifer Lopez, and among Indian personalities Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai. If interested, the visitors are made-up by stylists there and get interviewed by a reporter. A recent addition has been the 15-foot Hulk, character of a Universal Pictures film. |
| Westminster Abbey
20 Deans Yard, Westminster, London- SW1P 3PA.
Westminster Abbey is among the world's most frequented church. It is here that marriages, coronations, and burials of British monarchs take place. Interesting sights here are the Grave of the Unknown Warrior, Coronation Chair, Royal Tombs and the Shrine of St. Edward the Confessor. |
| Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell Road, South Kensington.
Inaugurated in 1852, this is the world largest museum on decorative art. Its name changed in 1857 to South Kensington Museum. In 1899, it was renamed after Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. There are 145 galleries displaying artifacts over 3000 years. These artifacts are from some of the world's richest cultures and include Cast Courts, paintings by Constable and Italian Renaissance sculptures' largest collection (outside Italy). Also included are incredible collection of jewelry, textiles, paintings, metalworks, photographs and sculptures from world over. |
| Parliament
Parliament Square, Westminster. SW1A0AA.
The House of Parliament is a glorious structure built between 1675 and 1710. This structure has been constructed on a site where previously stood two cathedrals dating back to 604. The main dome is known as 'whispering gallery,' because even whispers can be heard here if you press your ear to the walls. Within the Parliament visit the Chambers of House of Lords and House of Commons, Victoria Tower, Royal Gallery, Robing Room, St. Stephen's Chapel, Central Lobby and the Westminster Hall. The Parliament is open to public during summers and you may avail a guided tour here. |
| British Airways London Eye
On the south side of the River Thames, opposite Big Ben
The London Eye is a huge Ferris-wheel and stands 135 meters tall. This is among London's most popular paid for tourist destination with approximately 3.5 million people visiting it every year. The wheel itself comprises 32 glass carriages each with a capacity of 25 passengers. These air-conditioned carriages rotate upward and around on high-tech device that keeps the passengers in upright position. From the top you enjoy the London's panoramic view of 40 kms radius- it may stretch up to Windsor Castle and Heathrow Airport. |
| Hyde Park
Bayswater Road, and Park Lane, London- W2. Tube- Hyde Park Corner or Marble Arch
Stretching more than a mile-square, this is London's most popular park. Within the Hyde Park, the interesting sights include Marble Arch, Serpentine Lake and Speaker's Corner. Recreational activities here include lawn bowling, soccer and roller blading. |
Also include in your list of must visit sights- British Museum, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, Tower Bridge, Tower of London, Kensingto Palace, Harrods, Covent Garden and Hampton Courts. You must also visit the Windsor Castle, which although not in London is a must visit attraction not far from it.
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