Kensington Palace is a stunning building in the heart of London and promises engaging exhibitions that delve into the lives of the great women of the monarchy. Visit the home of the late Princess Diana and the childhood residence of Queen Victoria. Many visitors to the city tend to confuse Tower Bridge for London Bridge, which is a much less exciting structure beside the Houses of Parliament much further along the Thames.ħ. Now it houses a permanent exhibition, which explores the history of the bridge as well as a Glass Walkway, opened in 2014 to give visitors a unique view over the river and pedestrians below - easily one of the most unique and fun things to do in London. Our iconic Victorian bascule bridge, Tower Bridge, dates back to 1894 and was once a symbol of industrial progress and London’s urban expansion.
The TV show The Tudors, which revolves around King Henry VIII, recreated the glory of this gorgeous palace - unfortunately, they had to settle for filming at a different location.Ħ. A sprawling and impressive building, Hampton Court Palace boasts stunning gardens, a world famous hedge maze and the only surviving royal chocolate kitchen dating back to the 17th century. Hampton Court Palace is one of the capital's most loved palaces and was once the home of King Henry VIII. Enjoy unparalleled views over London for up to 40 miles, and when the sun goes down the views are even more breathtaking.ĥ. Journey to a height of up to 800ft (244m) to the top of London’s tallest observation platform and premium visitor attraction, The View from The Shard.
More recently, it was the church where Kate and Wills were married in 2011.Ĥ. The likes of Isaac Newton and Charles Dickens have been laid to rest here and today people still return to pay their respects. You may recognise some of the famous attached to the rich history of Westminster Abbey from royals to scientists, poets and aristocrats. Not only is it one of the top 10 things to do in London now, but its fame also has one of the most storied histories of all the attractions in the UK.
Westminster Abbey: a stunning gothic church and UNESCO World Heritage site that sits behind the Houses of Parliament.