Big Ben is one of London’s most well-known landmarks. Contrary to popular belief, Big Ben is not the name of the clock, but the bell inside. It is attached to the Houses of Parliament. It is a sight to be seen, especially when lit up at night.
For a history of Big Ben visit: http://www.whitechapelbellfoundry.co.uk/bigben.htm
Cost: Free
Cost: Free
St. Paul’s Cathedral
This is a beautiful cathedral and has many memorials throughout the building. Many important services have taken place here such as the funerals of Sir Winston Churchill, the Duke of Wellington, and Lord Nelson. There is a memorial to the American and British soldiers of World War II.
For more information, visit the official website: http://www.stpauls.co.uk/
Cost:£9.00 (in advance) £9.50 (at the door)
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge is located over the Thames River. The tour throughout the two towers gives you the history of the bridge while enjoying a breathtaking view. This is one of most recognized bridges around the world and is perfect for beautiful pictures.
Houses of Parliament
Houses of Parliament is the political institution of London. This is where you can attend debates and committees. You can even watch laws being made. This is a beautiful building to visit. You can book a free tour to see the inside. It is also attached to Big Ben, so you can knock two sites out at the same time.
Shakespeare’s The Globe Theatre
The dream of filmmaker Sam Wannamaker becomes reality in this 10 year-old theatre, recreating the original building. The Globe stands at Bankside, just near the Tate Modern Museum and the Millennium Bridge. The exhibit has interactive touch screens so you can record yourself acting a scene with an actor. Watching one of Shakespeare's plays being performed at the globe is a must and get theatre tour as well.
Web Site: www.shakespeares-globe.org
Cost: Plays £5 and up, Exhibit & Tour £9.50.
Cost: Plays £5 and up, Exhibit & Tour £9.50.
The Tate Modern Museum
A large and diverse collection of modern art. Located right near the Thames River and Millennium Bridge. For an enhanced experience it would be advised to take one of their guided tours. The museum includes works by Picasso, Matisse, Dali, Moore, Bacon, and Warhol.
Must see: A trip to the 7th floor café overlooking the Thames River.
A large and diverse collection of modern art. Located right near the Thames River and Millennium Bridge. For an enhanced experience it would be advised to take one of their guided tours. The museum includes works by Picasso, Matisse, Dali, Moore, Bacon, and Warhol.
Must see: A trip to the 7th floor café overlooking the Thames River.
Web Site: www.tate.org.uk/modern
Cost: Free (some exhibitions will have cost though)
Cost: Free (some exhibitions will have cost though)
Imperial War Museum
The museum is free and it is worth seeing if you like war history or British history.
They have an interactive submarine walk-through experience where you get to feel what it’s like working on a submarine. Nice display of tanks, vehicles, submarines and rockets. The Holocaust exhibit which is free to the public is a must see.
The museum is free and it is worth seeing if you like war history or British history.
They have an interactive submarine walk-through experience where you get to feel what it’s like working on a submarine. Nice display of tanks, vehicles, submarines and rockets. The Holocaust exhibit which is free to the public is a must see.
Web Site: www.iwm.org.uk
Cost: Free
Buckingham Palace – Changing of the Guard
Tips: Arrive early due to the high volume of people. It gets pretty crowded. The changing of the guard happens at 11:30am in good weather. Check times due to seasonal changes.
Must-see: The parks that surround the palace are peaceful and very picturesque. The Royal band.
Tips: Arrive early due to the high volume of people. It gets pretty crowded. The changing of the guard happens at 11:30am in good weather. Check times due to seasonal changes.
Must-see: The parks that surround the palace are peaceful and very picturesque. The Royal band.
Cost: Free
Winston Churchill’s British War Experience
A must-see! In the beginning of the exhibit there is a documentary worth taking the time to see. Experience what it was like to be in a bunker and air raid sirens and explore the World War II era.
The London Zoo
One of five areas operated by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), a registered charity dedicated to educating the public about conservation, environment, and animal welfare issues, as well as developing research in these areas. It’s only about a 20 minute walk across the Park from Regent’s College
Website: http://www.zsl.org/zsl-london-zoo
Cost: £11.00 (with student ID)
Queen Mary’s Gardens
These gardens make up a large area of the Park and include over 30,000 roses of 400 varieties. The garden is a peaceful and beautiful area full of walking paths, ponds and bridges. It’s only about a five minute walk from Regent’s College.
Cost: Free
Harrods
This department store has over one million square feet of retail selling space and includes everything from designer clothing boutiques, toys, a huge food hall, tea room, cosmetics section, and more. Go for afternoon tea, to buy souvenirs, sample the latest perfumes, or just to people watch the most fashionable folk in London. It’s located in Knightsbridge.
Website: http://www.harrods.com/
Cost: Free to Browse
