The west of
London has a host of attractions from
the expanse of Hyde Park to the ever
popular Kensington area.
Hyde Park is
the largest open space in central
London, with a perimeter of more than
four miles stretching from Marble Arch
in the East to Kensington Palace in the
West. The park is often used for horse
riding and hosts open-air events in the
summer.
Kensington
Palace is another popular location for
tourists. A working royal residence, the
palace was the birthplace and childhood
home of Queen Victoria.
Leaving
central London and heading out to the
suburbs, we find the city's major
airport. Heathrow is Europe's busiest
hub, handling thousands of passengers
each day. The airport is easily
accessible either on the Underground or
via the Heathrow Express from the city
centre.
Alton Towers
Amusement and theme park with mind blasting action rides. A thrill every minute with the Funky, Flume, the awesome Oblivion, legendary Nemesis
Staffordshire, ST10 4DB www.altontowers.com
VIRGIN TRAINS to Stoke or Stafford with bus transfer, MIDLAND MAINLAND to Derby with coach transfer, MOTORWAY M1 junction 23a from London
Open daily until 29 October, Gates open 10am
£29.50 Adult, £19.00 Senior, £19.00 Child (4-11), Child (under 1metre high) free of charge with one adult paying full price
Banqueting House
Has a magnificent Rubens ceiling, Designed by Inigo Jones for James I. For banquets, dances and plays. Backdrop for Charles I execution.
Whitehall, London SW1A 2ER, 0870 751 5178 www.hrp.org.uk
CHARING CROSS, tube/mainline, WESTMINISTER tube
Monday - Saturday 10.00-17.00, Closed Sundays/Bank Holidays, Last admission 16.30
British Airways London Eye
The worlds largest observation wheel offers a spectacular way to take in 55 of london's famous landmarks in just 30 mins.
Jubilee Gardens, South bank, London SE1 7X7
0870 400 3007 www.ba-londoneye.com
WATERLOO
Tube/Mainline
Flights everyday - phone for details
phone for details
Buckingham Palace State Rooms
Official residence of the Queen, 19 State rooms lavishly furnished with the finest treasures from the Royal collection and a 42 acre garden.
London SW1A 1AA
020 7321 2233
www.royal.gov.uk
VICTORIA, ST JAMES PARK, GREEN PARK
August & September
Daily 10.00 - 16.30
Exchange EVANS EVANS tickets at the Buckingham Palace Shop, Buckingham Palace Road (opp. The Royal Mews)
£14.00 Adult
£8.00 Child (5-16)
Chessington World of Adventures
Action adventurs include vampire ride, tomb blaster, Lnad of the Dragon's and the fun-filled Dennis' Madhouse in Beanoland.
£12.30 Adult
£8.00 Child (5-15)
£10.00 Student
£10.00 Senior
£36.50 Family (2A + up to 3C)
Kensington Palace
Designed by sir Christopher Wren. Royal home of Queen Victoria. Splendid State Apartements and Court Dress Collection.
Kensington gardens, London W8 4PX
0870 751 5170
www.hrp.org.uk
KENSINGTON HIGH STREET
NOTTING HILL GATE
QUEENSWAY
(tube stations)
Daily 10.00-18.00
Last admission 17.00
£11.50 Adult
£7.50 Child (5-15)
£9.00 Student with ID
£9.00 Senior (60+)
£34.00 Family (2A + up to 3C)
Kew Gardens (Royal Botonic Gardens)
Set in 300 acres beside the River Thames with 35,000 beautiful types of plants. Visit the Conservatorie, and The Palm House.
Kew Place
Historic Royal Palace, the family country home of King George III and Queen Charlotte, will re-open after years of renovation, giving visitors a rare and intriguing glimpse of George III's family life in this most intimate of Royal Palaces.
London Aquarium
Only place in London where you can come face to face with sharks, gigantic conger eels and deadly stone fish. There are 350 species to see as well as talks, dives and feeds.
The County hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London
SE1 7PB
020 7967 8000
www.londonaquarium.co.uk
WESTMINSTER (tube)
WATERLOO (tube/mainline)
Daily 10.00-18.00
Last admission 17.00
PEAK
01 April-3 Sept, 14-29 Oct
Adult £11.75 £10.75
Child (3-14) £8.25 £7.25
Senior (60+) £9.50 £8.50
Family (2A+2C) £36.00 £32.00
OFF PEAK
04-30 Sept, 01-13 Oct
Adult £10.75
Child (3-14) £7.25
Senior (60+) £8.50
Family (2A+2C) £32.00
London Dungeon
Europe's scariest attraction. Run the gaunlet of Flames, and a boat ride to Triators Gate.
28-34 Tooley Street, London SE1 2SZ
020 7403 7221
www.thedungeons.com
LONDON BRIDGE
(Mainline/tube)
Summer 10.00 -17.30
Note: Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Madame Tussauds
Over 400 top celebrities of stage, screen, history, politics and sport. Take a trip the spirit of London ride and pose for photos alongside Blair and Bush.
Open 09.30 Last Admission 17.30
Please make sure you note the peak and off peak dates. If you purchase an off peak ticket for a visit during peak dates you will be asked to pay the difference at the
Original London Sightseeing Tour
Hop-on - Hop-off tour of London.
London
VICTORIA / BAKER STREET (tube)
Open 09.00
24 hr tickets
£18.00 Adult
£12.00 Child (5-15)
Royal Mews
The Royal mews is a working Establishment and a number of horses and carriages are on show.
Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1A 1AA
020 7321 2233
www.royal.gov.uk
VICTORIA (tube/mainline)
Open
11.00 - 16.00 1 Apr - 24 jul and
25 Sep - 29 Oct daily except Friday
10.00 - 17.00 25 Juy - 24 Sep daily
£6.50 Adult
£4.00 Child (5-16)
£5.50 Senior
Shakespeare's Globe
Unique opportunity to view the faithfully reconstructed Elizabethan Theatre, built with materials, techniques and craftsmanship of 400 years ago. Exhibition, shop, theatre perfomances.
New Globe Walk
Bankside, London SE1 9DT
020 7902 1500
www.shakespeares-globe.org
LONDON BRIDGE (tube/mainline)
MANSION HOUSE (tube)
Open 1 Apr- 5 may 10.00 - 17.00
6 May - 2 Oct 09.00-12.00 and 12.30 - 17.00
No access to the theatre during matinee pefomances. Closed 24/25 December
£9.00 Adult
£6.50 Child (5-15)
£7.50 Senior (60+)
St Pauls Cathedral
Built by Sir Christopher Wren. Climb into the whispering gallery for it's special acoustice effects. The uper galleries offer magnifiecnt views over London.
The Chapter House, St Paul's Churchyard, London
EC4M 8AD
020 7246 8348
www.stpauls.co.uk
Thorpe Park (Amusement Park)
Pleasure has never been so twisted. Brave the nemesis Inferno, twister thrills, fright nites, 10 looping roller coasters, the mighty warrior Samurai.
SOUTH WEST trains from WATERLOO to STAINES. Then shuttle bus to park. By road junction 11 or 13 of M25 and A320 to park. There is also a coach service from Victoria Coach Station.
Open daily until 30 oct please call
Thorpe Park for opening times.
PEAK
22 Jul-3 Sept
Adult £30.00
Child (4-11) £20.00
OFF PEAK
1 Apr - 21 Jul, 4 Sep-31 Oct
Adult £28.50
Child (4-11) £20.00
Child(under 1 metre high) free of charge
with one adult paying full price
Closed 2-5 Oct and 9-12 Oct
Tower Bridge Exhibition
London's most famous landmark. Visit the exhibition and discover why.
Tower hill, London SE1 2UP
020 7407 9191
www.towerbridge.org.uk
LONDON BRIDGE (tube/mainline)
TOWER HILL (tube)
DOCKLANDS LIGHT RAILWAY
Open daily 10.00 - 18.00
Last admission 17.00
£5.50 Adult
£3.00 Child (5-15)
£4.25 Senior (60+)
Tower of London
The Tower spans over 900 years of British history. One of the best preserved fortified buildings in the world. It houses the priceless Crown Jewels, Royal Armouries, Yeoman Wardens and the ravens.
Tower Hill
London EC3N 4AB
0870 756 6060
www.hrp.org.uk
TOWER HILL (tube)
DOCKLANDS LIGHT RAILWAY
Open Tue - Sat 09.00 - 18.00
Mon & Sun 10.00 - 18.00
Closes 1 hour after last admission
£15.00 Adult
£9.50 Child (5-15)
£12.00 Senior (60+)
£12.00 Student with ID
£43 Family (2A + 3C)
Warwick Castle
Warwick Castle, the finest mediaeval castle in England. See the State Rooms and Great Hall, Watergate Tower, the Armoury, Dungeon Torture Chamber.
Windsor Castle
The largest and oldest occupied castle and home of the Queen. Visit the State apartments and see the works of art. Visit Queen Mary's Doll House and St George's Chapel the burial place of ten sovereigns.
