St Paul’s, with its world-famous Dome, is an iconic feature of the London skyline, but there is so much more to Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece than its impressive facade.
A fascinating tour of London’s East End following the story of the Whitechapel murders, one of the great unsolved mysteries in the world. But who was Jack the Ripper? Come along on the trail of Jack the Ripper… if you dare.
Since opening in March 2000 The London Eye has become an iconic landmark on the capital’s skyline. The Eye is the UK’s most popular paid-for visitor attraction, with over 3.5 million taking a trip on The Eye every year.
Madame Tussauds Studios London has been making wax figures for over 150 years and remains one of the world’s great tourist attractions.
The iconic Tower of London is one of the world’s most famous buildings. It has been part of British history since the early 1080′s when William the Conqueror started to build a massive stone tower at the centre of his fortress.
London Zoo has over 16,000 amazing animals to discover. With incredible animal displays and fascinating trails to follow, London Zoo is the perfect family day out.
Nothing beats browsing in one of London’s great theatre bookshops such as French’s Theatre Bookshop, the National Theatre or Dress Circle, to hunt down that lost play script or theatre memento
Going behind the curtain can be an eye-opening experience. The sheer scale of West End theatres such as Drury Lane, the National or the Royal Opera House is hugely impressive and a backstage tour is a great opportunity to see the hidden world of costume departments, scene-building and technical magic.
Whilst the loss of the Theatre Museum in Covent Garden is still keenly felt, there are a number of opportunities to dip into the history of London’s theatre scene – from the V&A’s new Theatre & Performance space, to theatres such as the National and the Globe.
Even the most dedicated theatre buff cannot live on showbiz alone, which makes Afternoon Tea the perfect meal to schedule in before that evening performance. Here we pick five of the best, from the glitzy Ritz to the alternative oriental afternoon tea of Yauatcha.
