This charming parish church, designed by architect James Gibbs and completed in 1726, features a delightful blend of neoclassical and baroque styles. Its impressive architecture served as a model for constructing many wooden churches in New...
River boat service on the Thames
Thames Clippers is London's water-bus service, that transports around 7,500 passengers daily. It was founded in 1999 by Sean Collins and Alan Woods and it belongs now to the American Anschutz Entertainment...
Tales of the good, the bad and the ugly
One of the most interesting tours offered by The London Bicycle Tour Company is the East tour, that takes you to the place where London was born, where the Romans walked and Shakespeare talked. The...
Those with an interest in modern architecture are sure to appreciate the original, groundbreaking design of Ernő Goldfinger's central house in a block of three from 1939. Many people may be surprised to find that this structure has an uncanny...
See London from the River Thames
City Cruises is not the only tour operator offering boat cruises, and it's not the most exciting either. But not all travelers like to see London from a speeding RIB boat, do they? The calm and serene City...
The Crystal Palace Park—so named for the remarkable glass-and-iron palace built for the Great Exhibition in 1851 and relocated to this site from Hyde Park in 1854—is a vast expanse of green that invites exploration. Designed by Joseph Paxton, the...
Touring London with the metro
The Docklands Light Railway (DLR) was opened in 1987 to serve the redeveloped Docklands area of East London. It takes passengers across several areas of London, including Stratford, Lewisham, Tower Gateway and...
One of the finest Art Deco buildings in England
Freemasons' Hall is the headquarters of the United Grand Lodge of England and the principal meeting place for Masonic Lodges in London. The building, considered one of the most beautiful Art...
Urban centre in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham
Hammersmith (sometimes called Hammy affectionately) is one of west London's key transport hubs and commercial and employment centres - not so exciting for travelers, unless...
Urban area in the London Borough of Camden
Famous for the large and hilly parkland Hampstead Heath, Hampstead is also home to some of the most expensive houses in the world. Reportedly, the village of Hampstead has more millionaires within...
The majestic beauty of Holland Park is divided into distinct parts: to the north, dense woodland; sprawling and inviting lawns by the ruined Holland House; to the south, sports fields; and to the east, gorgeous gardens, including the tranquil...
Public park in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Located at the southern end of the Isle of Dogs, the Island Gardens park is relatively new in London's scenery. The park was opened in 1895 by Will Crooks, a prominent local politician,...
The story of the Whitechapel murders
Golden Tours is one of London's best sightseeing companies and part of the GRAY LINE Worldwide Association. They've been providing tours since 1984, and the Jack the Ripper Walking Tour is one of their...
A former red light district and run-down
King's Cross is no longer a neighborhood of questionable morals. Since the mid 1990s, the area has been enhanced with new restaurants, hotels, and cultural venues. Besides, there is no Harry Potter...
The phrase "The Venice of the North" was coined by Lord Byron to refer to the intersection of the Regent's Canal and the Grand Union Canal, which are lined with grand residences and often crossed by colourful narrow boats. These canals date back...
As you make your way down East Ferry Road, you’re surrounded by a canopy of trees. Suddenly, you come upon a sight that takes you by surprise - cows, sheep, and other animals grazing in 13 hectares of lush green parkland. Mudchute Park offers a...
Glorifying Admiral Horatio Nelson
Nelson's Column commemorates Admiral Horatio Nelson's death at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The column was built by Peto & Grissell between 1840 and 1843, according to a 1838 design by architect...
Famous Orient Express train offering luxury travel and dining
The Northern Belle departs from all London stations, and offers the ultimate travel and dining experience for those interested in reliving the glamor of the original Pullman...
A beautiful park, home of a beautiful mansion
To visit Osterley Park the mansion you need to head over to Osterley Park the park, in the London Borough of Hounslow. The original Osterley Park was a manor house built for Sir Thomas Gresham...
Fashionable residential street
If you are a Monopoly (the game) fan, you've certainly heard of Park Lane. But what you probably don't know is that some of the world-renowned hotels lining the street, were once the largest privately owned...
Urban square, next to St Paul's Cathedral
The London Stock Exchange is probably the most famous attraction at Paternoster Square, but Londoners also know this public place for its proximity to St. Paul's Cathedral. A few important banks...
Beautiful urban area of central London
Pimlico's heart of residential streets was designed by Thomas Cubitt in 1825, and although this is now protected as the Pimlico Conservation Area, the neighborhood is known more for its gardens and...
Two memorials at Harrods, London
Commissioned by Mohamed Al-Fayed, father of Dodi Fayed, the first Princess Diana and Dodi Al-Fayed Memorial at Harrods was designed by Bill Mitchell, who, aside being an architect for Harrods for more than...
All about roses
Queen Mary's Garden is London's largest rose garden, featuring collections of all the main rose types. The garden was landscaped by Colvin and Moggridge, in the 1990s, but the formal rose beds of Queen Mary's Gardens were...
Riding along the historic Rotten Row
Ross Nye Stables were founded by Ross Nye himself, to offer equitation lessons for adults and children alike. The stables are set in the historic Bathurst Mews, an ideal location for riding along the...
It would be easy to walk right by this seemingly unassuming brick house without realizing its true age. Originally known as Bryk Place, it was constructed in 1535 by Sir Ralph Sadleir, a distinguished courtier of Henry VIII, when Hackney was...
For centuries, Kensal Green Cemetery has been the most fashionable final destination for the deceased in Great Britain. Established as early as 1833, this Gothic graveyard has accommodated some of the greatest minds and figures in history, such...
Opened in 1841, Kensal Green Cemetery was the last of the 'Magnificent Seven' suburban cemeteries established by an act of Parliament in response to London's booming population. This 13-hectare site served as a final resting place for 270,000...
London's most famous criminal court
A gilded statue of blind (meaning impartial) justice stands atop of Old Bailey (The Central Criminal Court). Although the current building was only completed in 1907, the site has hosted some of the most...
The home of Arsenal Football Club
Opened in July 2006 and with an all seated capacity of 60,355 places, the Emirates Stadium is the second largest club stadium in England behind Manchester United's Old Trafford. It was initially known as...
Tour the studios, and meet the stars
When it first opened in 1960, the BBC Television Centre was one of the world's first buildings designed specifically for broadcasting TV programmes. To this day, it remains one of the largest, and it is...
Many visitors describe Ham House as a 'miniature Hampton Court'. The red-brick building, constructed in 1610, was the home of the first Earl of Dysart, who served as the 'whipping boy' to Charles I. Inside, visitors can enjoy grand furnishings...
If you're on the Strand, search for a black door adorned with studs, labelled "Middle Temple Lane" opposite the Bell Yard and the Royal Courts building. When you go through, you'll be in a large compound containing the Temple Church and...
One of London's award-winning landmarks
On the Thames' riverside, the OXO Tower, famous for its jewelry stores, designer outlets, bars and the top floor restaurant (OXO Tower Restaurant, Bar and Brasserie - let to Harvey Nichols), has been...
Historic railway station
London Paddington (or the National Rail station), has a remarkable architecture, and its history spans back to 1838, when the first station was opened on this location - a temporary terminus for Great Western...
It's difficult to imagine that St Pancras, with its awe-inspiring Gothic architecture dating back to 1868, was once so neglected that demolition was considered. Today, the magnificent site is home to a five-star hotel, 67 luxury apartments, and...
Syon House is now open to the public and is popular for its grandeur and stunning gardens. Once a medieval abbey named after Mt Zion, Syon House was dissolved on the orders of Henry VIII and transformed into a grand residence. This is the same...
No Beatles fan in London could miss the opportunity to visit Abbey Road Studios, even though the building itself is off-limits. Fortunately, the fence outside has been covered with drawings and graffiti by devoted followers for decades, so...
The grandeur of the French Gothic-style Victorian structure on the southern border of Kensington Gardens stands in contrast to the modesty of its subject, Prince Albert of Germany. Against his wishes, the Lord Mayor commanded George Gilbert Scott...
A popular cosmopolitan area
Bayswater is one of London's most cosmopolitan areas. Here you will find the city's largest number of hotels, various shops, ethnic restaurants and attractions such as Marble Arch, Hyde Park and Opus Dei UK...