Invitation to London from a friend

London - the grand resonance of its very name suggests history and might. Its opportunities for entertainment …

Windsor Castle gives you the chance to snoop around a royal residence and track the history of the English monarchy …

One Saturday a month, Whirl-y-Gig is the place to be. It is a dance club that opens its doors to the whole family - …

Just in case your eyeballs are not already incinerated from the bombardment of 24/7 commercial advertising, perhaps …

Originally designed as a treasury for King Edward III, this sturdy building now serves as a museum showcasing …

This building was not always blessed with the famous address of the world's most celebrated detective - its number w …

Unbeknownst to many, St James's Church is a little oasis off Piccadilly that holds a daily market. The market …

Located in the Limehouse region of London around Gerrard Street, this is the primary section of town to which …

Named after the Bishop Henry Compton (1632-1713), Old Compton Street's original claim to fame was as a haven for …

Home to over 30 flagship stores and some of the world's top clothing companies - including Ben Sherman, Levi, …

"As its name indicates, this bridge was built in honour of the third millennium. The steel structure was designed …

This is not so much a museum as a gruesome reproduction of all things that illustrate the darker side of European hi …

Covent Garden Piazza is the area where Covent Garden market takes place but there's also an open-air cobbled area …

Buckingham Palace has been the official abode of British royalty since 1837. The forecourt is the setting for …

This is a brand new addition to the Holmes Place Chain and is housed over four floors of a beautiful listed 1930s …

The famous waxworks museum, started by Madame Tussaud in 1835, are one of the most popular tourist attractions in Lo …

Once the venue of choice for Roundhead political meetings during the Civil War, Parliament Hill at Hampstead Heath …

The Tower of London is mainly perceived as a medieval place of imprisonment and execution. Nine hundred years …

The Royal Academy of Arts in London is England's most prestigious arts institution. It was founded in 1768 by …

The London Zoo has occupied the northeastern corner of Regent's Park since 1828. One of the most famous zoos in …

The Horse Guards Parade is the second most popular ceremony outside of the Changing of the Guard. In fact, the …

"Big Ben" is the name of the clock inside the famous tower that also forms part of the Houses of Parliament. Its …

Queen Victoria was born in this palace in 1819, and Princess Margaret and other royals also resided here. A Jacobean …