Below you will find a London A to Z of Sights and Attractions in and around London.
The Banqueting House - Whitehall SW1A 2ER, is all that remains of Whitehall Palace - the main London residence of Kings and Queens in the 16th and 17th centuries. Moderate charge.
British Museum-Established 1753 - WC1B 3DG. You will need several visits if you want to see it all - the collections span two million years - or you can opt for a tour of the highlights. Free, except for special exibitions.
Buckingham Palace - the Queen's Home The official residence of the monarch. (See details of Palace opening times). Free to watch the Changing of the Guard.
Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace Ceremony Guard changing takes place at Buckingham Palace and at Horseguards, Whitehall. Free to watch.
Covent Garden - a London Highlight WC2 - Covent Garden Market, 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.
Globe Theatre and Exibition SE1 9DT. Shakespeare's Globe is reconstructed close to the original theatre. Moderate charge for exhibition.
Greenwich - London Highlight - Historic buildings, an extensive royal park - Greenwich is a gem and has it all. The park and many historic buildings are free to visit.
Guildhall - City of london EC2P 2EJ. The ceremonial centre of the city - parts of the building date from 1411. Guildhall Art Gallery and Clockmakers' Museum are Free to visit.
Houses of Parliament- Palace of Westminster SW1A 0AA - One of the iconic Landmarks of London.
Leicester Square and Theatreland Londons entertainment centre - here you will find cinemas, film premieres (you can watch the celebrities and stars arriving for free), nightclubs and nearby Chinatown.
Londons Historic Churches Take time to visit at least one. Free to visit.
London's Historic Houses Londons finest houses - Clarence House - Spencer House - Apsley House.
Museum of London-history of London EC2Y 5HN. Learn about every aspect of London's 2,000 year-old history in this highly entertaining museum. Free
National Gallery Quite simply, this is England's most important art gallery. Free
National History Museum SW7 5BD. A great favourite with children and free to visit. Why not book a tour of the Darwin Centre
National Maritime Museum The largest museum of its kind in the world. See Nelson's uniforn that he wore at Trafalgar and Titanic tickets. Free
National Portrait Gallery, London WC2H OHE. One of London's most popular museums and the most comprehensive collection of its kind in the world. Free.
Science Museum SW7 2DD. 200,000 exhibits keep visitors interested in this cutting-edge museum. Free to visit.
Somerset House WC2R 1LA. This former palace is home to three major art collections. The house is free to visit but there is a charge to see the collections
Tate Britain SW1P 4RG. The finest collection of British art from 1500. Free to see except special excibitions. Connected by high-speed boat to the Tate Modern
Tate Modern SE1 9TG. Home of the national collection of post-1900 art and free except for special exhibitions.
Tower of London - London Highlight EC3N 4AB. One of London's most famous and popular tourist destinations. Yes, there is a charge but the Tower of London is unmissable.
Trafalgar Square Spend some time in this famous square - a delightful place to watch the world go by and a great meeting-up point!
Victoria and Albert Museum SW7 2RL. Late-opening evenings and 145 superb galleries - a magical place and its free to visit.
Wallace Collection W1M 6BN. An opulant collection of fine and applied art - Titian,
Rubens and Rembrandt are just a few of the artists represented in this remarkable collection. Free to visit.