London Attractions Information Centre

London Attraction Free - Recommendations

• The British Museum
  Free to the world since 1753, the British Museum houses one of the greatest collections of human cultural history. Whether you’re coming to see real-life legends like the Rosetta Stone and Easter Island statue, or iconic objects such as the earliest known image of Christ, the following pages will help you make the most of your visit.
  
  
• The National Gallery
  The National Gallery, London houses one of the greatest collections of Western European painting in the world. These pictures belong to the public and entrance to see them is free.
  
  
• The Tate Gallery
  When the Tate Gallery opened in 1897, its Collection consisted of the 65 works gifted by Henry Tate to the Nation. Tate's Collection now consists of over 65,000 works of art encompassing the national collection of historic British art from 1500, and the national collection of international modern art.
  
  
• The Royal Parks
  Millions of Londoners and tourists visit the eight Royal Parks for free each year. The 5,000 acres of historic parkland provide unparalleled opportunities for enjoyment, exploration and healthy living in the heart of the capital.
  
  
• Shopping - Oxford Street
  Discover Europe's largest high street, with over 300 shops, from leading department stores and flagships, for everything from toys to toiletries, lighting to lingerie, fashion to furniture and the latest gadgets from around the globe.
  
  
• Houses of Parliament and Big Ben
  Parliament is open to all members of the UK public and overseas visitors. You can watch laws being made, attend debates and committees, tour the buildings, or climb the Clock Tower.
  
  
• Covent Garden
  Covent Garden sits right in the heart London and is the centre for entertainment and leisure activities in the capital. Covent Garden's street entertainers, great restaurants and exciting bars make this the most vibrant area of the city. Theatreland surrounds Covent Garden, and for shoppers the area is well known for it's wide range of unique boutiques.