Attraction in London

Buckingham Palace is the official London residence and primary working palace of the British monarch, one of the most recognisable and visited buildings in the world. Originally built as a town house for the Duke of Buckingham in 1703, the building was purchased by King George III in 1761 and transformed by successive monarchs and architects including John Nash and Aston Webb into the magnificent neoclassical palace that stands today. The State Rooms, with their exceptional collections of Old Master paintings, French furniture, porcelain and decorative arts assembled by monarchs since George IV, are open to visitors during the summer months. The Changing of the Guard ceremony performed daily in the forecourt is one of the most famous military traditions in Britain. The palace fronts onto the Mall and St James's Park, forming the ceremonial heart of the British capital.

The IFS Cloud Cable Car crosses the River Thames between Greenwich Peninsula and Royal Docks in east London, operating throughout the year as part of Transport for London's network and accepting Oyster and contactless payment. The gondola crossing takes approximately ten minutes and rises to ninety metres above the Thames, providing exceptional aerial views of the O2 Arena, Canary Wharf, the City of London skyline and the rapidly transforming industrial landscape of east London. Connecting North Greenwich tube station on the south side with Royal Victoria DLR station on the north, the cable car is used both by commuters and tourists seeking a unique perspective on east London.

Leadenhall Market is a buzzy, beautiful and airy market in the heart of the City of London, that boasts a unique selection of boutiques, shops, restaurants and bars. It is a hidden gem – both outdoors and covered – with rich heritage and stunning architecture dating back to the 14th century. Visit this iconic London landmark, an ideal spot for shopping, drinking and dining safely in the heart of the Square Mile.

The London Dungeon is one of London's most popular visitor attractions, an immersive theatrical experience in the Riverside complex on the South Bank near Waterloo that recreates the darker episodes of London's history through live actors, special effects, rides and theatrical sets. The attraction takes visitors through recreations of significant historical events including the Great Plague, the Great Fire of London, the Jack the Ripper murders and the Gunpowder Plot in a format combining entertainment with historical content. First opened in 1974 in the vaults beneath London Bridge station and subsequently moved to its current South Bank location, the London Dungeon has become one of the iconic London tourist experiences particularly popular with older children and adults who enjoy the combination of history and horror. The South Bank location places it within easy reach of other major attractions including the Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe.

Madame Tussauds in Marylebone in London is one of the world's most famous and visited tourist attractions, a wax figure museum displaying extraordinarily lifelike wax sculptures of celebrities, royalty, politicians, historical figures and sporting stars in interactive and theatrical settings. The collection was founded by Marie Tussaud, a Swiss-born wax sculptor who learned her craft in Paris and brought her collection to Britain in 1802, eventually establishing a permanent exhibition in London in 1835. The current attraction on Marylebone Road has expanded across several large interconnected exhibition spaces, with themed areas covering film, sport, music, royalty and history and interactive experiences including a Marvel Universe 4D experience and various film-related attractions. Madame Tussauds attracts millions of visitors annually and remains one of the defining experiences of a visit to London, combining entertainment, celebrity culture and the extraordinary technical artistry of wax sculpture.

Home to over 500 species in 14 themed zones, there is so much to see at SEA LIFE London Aquarium! Polar Adventure - Travel to the frozen extremities of the Antarctic and meet the stars of Polar Adventure - our Gentoo Penguin Colony Ocean Invaders – Stepping into the UK’s largest jellyfish experience, an interactive experience through three unique zones Coral Kingdom - Dive into a dazzling underwater oasis and wave your fins at the UK’s largest living Coral reef Rockpool - Discover what really lies beneath the surface in our local seas and learn about the creatures closer to home.

The Sky Garden is the most exciting addition to London’s skyline and dining scene. As well as being the capital’s highest public garden, it showcases two destination bars and two beautiful restaurants, alongside a range of private hire options for events. Visiting the Sky Garden is free but spaces are limited. Visits must be booked in advance through this site, and can be made up to three weeks in advance.

St Paul's Cathedral is one of the most recognisable and architecturally significant buildings in the world, a baroque masterpiece designed by Sir Christopher Wren and built between 1675 and 1710 following the destruction of the medieval cathedral in the Great Fire of London in 1666. The cathedral's great dome, rising to 111 metres and visible from many parts of London, became the defining symbol of the rebuilt city and remains one of the most powerful architectural images in Britain. The interior contains exceptional decorative work including mosaics, the carvings of Grinling Gibbons and the Whispering Gallery, Stone Gallery and Golden Gallery providing different perspectives on the city below. St Paul's has been the setting for numerous significant national events including the funerals of Nelson and Churchill and the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer. The crypt contains the tombs of Nelson and Wellington.

The Shard is a 310-metre glass skyscraper in London Bridge, Southwark, and the tallest building in the United Kingdom, designed by the Italian architect Renzo Piano and completed in 2012. The building's distinctive tapered form with multiple glass facades creates a crystalline profile on the London skyline that has become one of the most recognisable additions to the cityscape in decades. The View from The Shard attraction on the upper floors provides one of the most spectacular panoramas available in London, with views on clear days extending for up to 40 miles in every direction across the capital and its surrounding counties. Below the viewing gallery the building contains offices, the Shangri-La Hotel, residential apartments and restaurants. The London Bridge location places The Shard within easy reach of Borough Market, Tate Modern, Shakespeare's Globe and the South Bank riverside walk, making it part of one of London's most dynamic visitor destinations.