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Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out in London

Britain's Finest Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out in London are listed below.

Captive Minds (Attraction / Activity)

Captive Minds, Hurlingham Park, London, London

Hurlingham Park, Hurlingham Road, London

The event has been billed as an exclusive garden party and a firm favourite with celebrity guests and luxury enthusiasts alike. Whilst the event was originally... more

Tate Britain (Museum / Art Gallery)

Tate Britain, Millbank, London, London

Millbank, London

The gallery is the world centre for the understanding and enjoyment of British art and it runs an excellent programme of special exhibitions and events throughout... more

Cutty Sark (Attraction / Activity)

Cutty Sark, Cutty Sark Gardens, London, London

Cutty Sark Gardens, King William Walk, Greenwich, London

Enjoy this unique new experience where you can walk the decks in the footsteps of merchant seamen who sailed her over a century ago, explore her... more

One Aldwych (Spa)

One Aldwych, London, London

London

What's on the inside counts too. The Health Club, which boasts three smart and contemporary treatment rooms, believes in integrative care, teaming supreme spa services with... more

Spa at Chancery Court (Spa)

Spa at Chancery Court, Chancery Court Hotel, London, London

Chancery Court Hotel, 252 High Holborn, London

From start to finish, the spa is quite honestly exceptional; the treatment rooms are sound-proofed so you can fully bliss out, while colour therapy lighting is... more

Altitude's Christmas Packages (Attraction / Activity)

Altitude's Christmas Packages, Millbank Tower, London, London

Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London

Enjoy a mouth-watering festive menu, delicious drinks and a sensational party atmosphere with views of the capital as the backdrop to your celebration... more

Royal Blackheath (Golf Course)

Royal Blackheath, Court Road, London, London

Court Road, Eltham, London

This club is a nostalgic journey back in time, with a real gentleman’s club feel to it. Inside, ivory columns, delicate corniceing and grand wooden plaques... more

Kensington Palace, the Enchanted Palace (Museum / Art Gallery)

Kensington Palace, the Enchanted Palace, London, London

London

As the walls of the palace are being shaken by a £12 million renovation project the rubble and the dust is unleashing powerful and secret stories... more

Madame Tussauds (Attraction / Activity)

Madame Tussauds, Marylebone Road, London, London

Marylebone Road, London

A visit to Madame Tussauds London is an educational day out with a difference! Be part of the interactive experience at Madame Tussauds London and take... more

Geffrye Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)

Geffrye Museum, 136 Kingsland Road, London, London

136 Kingsland Road, Shoreditch, London

Situated in an area that was the centre of London´s furniture trade, the museum houses fine collections of furniture, paintings and decorative arts. The displays are... more

The Spa at The CityPoint Club (Spa)

The Spa at The CityPoint Club, 1 Ropemaker Street, London, London

1 Ropemaker Street, London

From there, ensure one of seven luxury treatment rooms is your first destination, where you can experience a host of face and body therapies from Aromatherapy... more

World Rugby Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)

World Rugby Museum, Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London

Twickenham Stadium, Rugby Road, Twickenham

More than just a collection of interesting artefacts, it is an inspirational journey through the global development of rugby union. Innovative, interactive exhibits bring to life... more

Natural History Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)

Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, London

Cromwell Road, London

You could spend days and days and days in this iconic museum in London’s South Kensington and still not get through everything in the programme. Learn... more

London Sea Life Aquarium (Attraction / Activity)

London Sea Life Aquarium, County Hall, London, London

County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London

Situated in the heart of London, the experience takes visitors on an immersive and interactive journey along the Great Oceanic Conveyor... more

Westminster Cathedral (Historic House)

Westminster Cathedral, Victoria, London, London

Victoria, London

Visitors will find a very special place of prayer that provides peace and refuge from the busy city. The Cathedral Treasure's Exhibition is a must-see... more

Chiswick House (Historic House)

Chiswick House, Burlington Lane, London, London

Burlington Lane, London

The beautiful Italianate gardens feature urns, temples, obelisks and statues. New for 2006: Eight Old Masters paintings, including a newly discovered work by Rubens on display... more

Spencer House (Historic House)

Spencer House, 27 St James's Place, London, London

27 St James's Place, London

The Palm Room has a screen of gilded palm trees and fronds while the Painted Room reflects the 18th century passion for classical Greece and Rome.... more

Syon Park (Historic House)

Syon Park, Brentford, London

Brentford

Many of the furnishings were brought to Syon from Northumberland House after its demolition in 1874. Adam planned the Long Gallery as a room for the... more

Museum of London Docklands (Museum / Art Gallery)

Museum of London Docklands, No 1 Warehouse, London, London

No 1 Warehouse, West India Quay, London

Discover a wealth of objects from whale bones to WWII gas masks in state-of-the-art galleries, including Mudlarks, an interactive area for kids; Sailortown, an atmospheric re-creation... more

Design Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)

Design Museum, 28 Shad Thames, London, London

28 Shad Thames, London

All this is housed in a 1950s warehouse with views over the River Thames and Tower Bridge... more

The Saatchi Gallery (Museum / Art Gallery)

The Saatchi Gallery, Duke of York's HQ, London, London

Duke of York's HQ, Kings Road, London

The Gallery draws from a collection of over 2000 paintings, sculptures and installations. The new Saatchi Gallery on the King’s Road, London hosted 5 of the... more

Paddle Steamer Waverley (Attraction / Activity)

Paddle Steamer Waverley, Waverley Excursions Ltd, Glasgow, Glasgow City

Waverley Excursions Ltd, 36 Lancefield Quay, Glasgow

Facilities on board: enjoy 3 course meals, indulge in rare malts and specialist ales and buy a souvenir to cherish... more

Altitude Gospel Brunch (Attraction / Activity)

Altitude Gospel Brunch, 21-24 Millbank, London, London

21-24 Millbank, London

The Gospel Brunch is a New York institution, which has been brought to London and is exclusively available at Altitude. Come and enjoy... more

Osterley Park House (Historic House)

Osterley Park House, Jersey Road, Isleworth, London

Jersey Road, Isleworth

Designed for entertaining, it contains beautiful carpets, furniture and decorated plasterwork all specially made for the house. The Gallery houses a collection of paintings that includes... more

Fitzroy House (Historic House)

Fitzroy House, 37 Fitzroy Street, London, London

37 Fitzroy Street, London

Formerly inhabited by Playwright George Bernard Shaw, Fitzroy House is also where writer and philosopher L. Ron Hubbard, founder of Scientology, worked in the 1950s... more

Chiswick House (Garden)

Chiswick House, Burlington Lane, London, London

Burlington Lane, Chiswick, London

There is flower colour too in an enclosed semicircular parterre, backed by a fine conservatory of old camellias... more

Tower of London (Attraction / Activity)

Tower of London, Tower Hill, London, London

Tower Hill, London

Feast your eyes on the Crown Jewels, squirm at the instruments of torture that are on display and spot the graffiti on a prison wall left... more

The Peak Health Club & Spa (Spa)

The Peak Health Club & Spa, Jumeirah Carlton Tower, London, London

Jumeirah Carlton Tower, On Cadogan Place, London

There are plenty of results-driven therapies to choose from - like the remedial massage for restorative manual manipulation or ante- and post-natal massage to comfort mother... more

Myddelton House Gardens (Garden)

Myddelton House Gardens, Bulls Cross, Enfield, London

Bulls Cross, Enfield

Bowles (1865-1954), Myddelton House Gardens have been refurbished and offer an impressive range of flora, fauna and historical artefacts. Tucked away near Enfield this wonderful garden... more

Sherlock Holmes Museum (Attraction / Activity)

Sherlock Holmes Museum, 221b Baker Street, London, London

221b Baker Street, London

It is in a Georgian building dating from 1815. It is totally unspoiled (by which is meant un-modernised!) and is identical to the lodging house described... more

Museum of London (Museum / Art Gallery)

Museum of London, 150 London Wall, London, London

150 London Wall, London

You can also discover prehistoric, Roman, medieval and Tudor London, explore the Great Fire of 1666 and enjoy a full programme of events and exhibitions for... more

Kalyana Spa (Spa)

Kalyana Spa, 54 Battersea Rise, London, London

54 Battersea Rise, London

It's not just the therapies that flaunt a flavour of the East; the whole spa reflects the philosophy - from the chilled ambience of the relaxation... more

Kallima Spa (Spa)

Kallima Spa, Hilton London Syon Park, Brentford, London

Hilton London Syon Park, London Road, Brentford

Treatments, using Anne Semonin, go for the made-to-measure approach. In fact you needn’t book treatments; simply specify the amount of time you can spare and their... more

Sanook Spa (Spa)

Sanook Spa, Courthouse Doubletree, London, London

Courthouse Doubletree, 19-21 Great Marlborough Street, London

Moreover, if you prefer treatments that come with serious skincare claims then Dermalogica offers an alternative menu of anti-ageing and face-mapping services to target common concerns.... more

Rocco Forte Brown´s Hotel (Spa)

Rocco Forte Brown´s Hotel, Albemarle Street, London, London

Albemarle Street, London

Carita, Aromatherapy Associates and Nubo form a delectable trio, offering a wide choice of therapies from cosmeceutical facials to reduce wrinkles, holistic massages to ease tired... more

Royal Opera House (Attraction / Activity)

Royal Opera House, Bow Street, London, London

Bow Street, Covent Garden, London

Restoration work began again in 1996 and was completed in December 1999. Thousands of visitors each year are welcomed through the doors not only for performances... more

WWT London Wetland Centre (Attraction / Activity)

WWT London Wetland Centre, Queen Elizabeth's Walk, London, London

Queen Elizabeth's Walk, Barnes, London

Spot wildlife close-up from our hides and meet our collection of rare birds from around the world. Take a free guided walk with one of our... more

National Gallery (Museum / Art Gallery)

National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London, London

Trafalgar Square, London

Get closer to the paintings by joining a free guided tour, trail or talk, or explore with ArtStart, the award-winning touch-screen guide. You can also visit... more

Aurora Spa (Spa)

Aurora Spa, Park Plaza County Hall, London, London

Park Plaza County Hall, 1 Addington Street, London

Well-appointed beauty rooms serve as ideal environments where their expert therapists, who clearly know their detoxifying from their de-stressing techniques, carry out a selection of reviving... more

Kensington Palace, The Enchanted Palace (Attraction / Activity)

Kensington Palace, The Enchanted Palace, London, London

London

As the walls of the palace are being shaken by a £12 million renovation project the rubble and the dust is unleashing powerful and secret stories... more

St Paul´s Cathedral (Attraction / Activity)

St Paul´s Cathedral, St Paul's Churchyard, London, London

St Paul's Churchyard, London

The carvings, paintings, sculpture and mosaics radiate with life from the natural light that now floods in to the Cathedral. Gaze up at the beautiful paintings... more

Royal Wimbledon Golf Club (Golf Course)

Royal Wimbledon Golf Club, 29 Camp Road, London, London

29 Camp Road, London

Feature holes include the 265-yard par-four sixth, where Edward VII once holed in one, the slight dogleg 12th spanning 452 yards from the back tees. A... more

HMS Belfast (Attraction / Activity)

HMS Belfast, The Queen's Walk, London, London

The Queen's Walk, London

HMS Belfast is part of the Sea Britain initiative - national maritime celebration with events throughout 2005 and beyond... more

Bronze Age Art Foundry & Limehouse Gallery (Museum / Art Gallery)

Bronze Age Art Foundry & Limehouse Gallery, 272 Island Row, London, London

272 Island Row, Limehouse, London

Limehouse Gallery aims at showcasing the work of established and emerging artists from across the United Kingdom and Europe. The Gallery currently exhibits limited edition, predominantly... more

ZSL London Zoo (Attraction / Activity)

ZSL London Zoo, Regent's Park, London, London

Regent's Park, London

ZSL London Zoo´s incredible animal displays taking place every day and the many animal magical moments, including feeds and keeper talks, make London Zoo a great... more

Hampton Court Palace (Historic House)

Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, London

East Molesey

The Tudor buildings which remain are among the most important in existence, but the elegance and romance of the palace owes much to the elegant baroque... more

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