With over 200 attractions that are free to enter, 4 World Heritage sites in and around London, historical sights around every corner, museums and galleries that are among the best in the world - you will have plenty of choices when you spend time in London.
spendtimeinlondon.com will try to point you to the best London has to offer, with the emphasis on saving you money. This site is not associated with any organisation and its aim is to point you towards the things in London that you can see and do for free or very cheaply as well as London attractions where there is a charge but what they offer you is unique or unmissable and are considered - value for money.
Below you will find a London A to Z of Sights and Attractions in and around London.
Buckingham Palace The official residence of the monarch. Free to watch the Changing of the Guard.
British Museum You will need several visits if you want to see it all- or you can opt for a tour of the highlights. Free
Changing the Guard Ceremony Guard changing takes place at Buckingham Palace and at Horseguards, Whitehall. Free
Covent Garden Free street theatre, stalls and restaurants all combine to make this area a popular venue for tourists and Londoners. Free to stroll around and soak up the atmosphere.
Greenwich Historic buildings, an extensive royal park - Greenwich has it all
Leicester Square Londons entertainment centre - here you will find cinemas, film premieres, nightclubs and nearby Chinatown.
Museum of London Learn about every aspect of London's history in this highly entertaining museum. Free
National Gallery Quite simply, this is England's most important art gallery. Free
National Maritime Museum The largest museum of its kind in the world. Free
National Portrait Gallery More than 4000 portraits of the nation's most famous people line the walls. Free
Royal London Palaces, portraits, parks, pomp and ceremony combine to make Royal London so unique and unmissable. Mostly free to see.
Royal Parks The former hunting grounds of monarchs, these expanses of trees, flowers and greenery are free to be enjoyed by all.
The Tower of London . Every visitor to London should visit The Tower at least once. Go early in the morning in summer to avoid the crowds. Admission charges apply but if you apply in advance; you can watch the nightly Ceremony of the Keys for free.
Westminster Abbey The Abbey has been the venue for every Coronation since 1066 and for many other royal occasions and events. A burial place of kings, statesmen, poets, scientists,musicians.aristocrats, admirals and politicians, it contains around 600 monuments, statues and wall tablets. Admission charges apply.
