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cecsilva   11 Jun 12, 06:15

I will be leaving to London on the 19th of June from US. I added some of the places that I would like to see.
Any modifications, suggestions or additions?
Thank you
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Trafalgar Square Trafalgar Square

Address:

London
Trains:
Charing Cross BKL NRN, Covent Garden PCL, Embankment BKL CRC DSC NRN, Leicester Square NRN PCL, Piccadilly Circus BKL PCL, Westminster CRC DSC JUB
Trafalgar Square was built to commemmorate Lord Nelson’s victory at the Battle of Trafalgar. It is home to Nelson’s Column, the National Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery.
 

Big Ben Big Ben

Address:
Houses of Parliament, Parliament Square, Westminster,
London
Trains:
Charing Cross BKL NRN, Embankment BKL CRC DSC NRN, St. James’s Park CRC DSC, Westminster CRC DSC JUB
First designed by Charles Barry in 1856, Big Ben has become London’s most iconic landmark, towering over Parliament and Westminster Bridge.
 

Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace

Address:
The Mall,
London SW1A 1AA
Opening times:
Closed to the public, apart from the Summer Opening during Aug–Sep. Opening times may not apply on public holidays
Trains:
Green Park JUB PCL VIC, St. James’s Park CRC DSC, Victoria CRC DSC VIC
Buckingham Palace is the Queen’s official London residence, and is used to entertain guests and foreign heads of state, and as a backdrop for ceremonial occasions.
 

St. Paul’s Cathedral St. Paul’s Cathedral

Address:
Ludgate Hill, The City,
London EC4M 8AD
Cost:
Adults £15.00; Children £6.00 (6–17); Infants free (5 and under); Family ticket £36.00. See www.stpauls.co.uk
Opening times:
8.30 AM to 4.30 PM (Mon–Sat); Last admission 4 PM; Galleries open from 9.30 AM; Last admission to the galleries 4.15 PM. Opening times may not apply on public holidays
Trains:
Barbican CRC H&C MET, Blackfriars CRC DSC, Cannon Street CRC DSC, Mansion House CRC DSC, St. Paul’s CNT
St. Paul’s Cathedral is Christopher Wren’s masterpiece. It boasts one of the largest domes in the world, and contains the tombs of many of Britain’s greatest heroes – men like Admiral Nelson and the Duke of Wellington.
 

Tower of London Tower of London

Address:
Tower Hill,
London EC3N 4AB
Cost:
Adults £19.80; Children £10.45 (5–16); Infants free (under-5); Family ticket £55.00. See www.hrp.org.uk
Opening times:
9 AM to 5.30 PM (Tue–Sat, Mar–Oct), 10 AM to 5.30 PM (Sun, Mon, Mar–Oct), 9 AM to 4.30 PM (Tue–Sat, Nov–Feb), 10 AM to 4.30 PM (Sun, Mon, Nov–Feb); Last admission 30 minutes before closing time. Opening times may not apply on public holidays
Trains:
Aldgate CRC MET, Aldgate East DSC H&C, Tower Gateway DLR, Tower Hill CRC DSC
The Tower of London was built by William the Conqueror after the Norman Conquest. The imposing fortress survived the next 900 years as a palace, prison and royal mint, and has played host to some of England’s most famous events. It is now a World Heritage Site, and home to the Crown Jewels.
 

Harrods Harrods

Address:
87–135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge,
London SW1X 7XL
Opening times:
10 AM to 8 PM (Mon–Sat), noon to 6 PM (Sun). Opening times may not apply on public holidays
Trains:
Knightsbridge PCL
Harrods is arguably the most famous department store in the world. With more than 300 departments it is the largest shop in London, occupying five acres of upmarket Knightsbridge. Don’t miss the ostentatious Food Hall and its mouth-wateringly brilliant restaurants.
 

Tower Bridge Tower Bridge

Address:
Tower Bridge Road,
London SE1 2UP
Cost:
Adults £8.00; Children £3.40 (5–15); Infants free (under-5); Family ticket £18.00. See www.towerbridge.org.uk
Opening times:
9.30 AM to 6 PM (daily, Oct–Mar), 10 AM to 6.30 PM (daily, Apr–Sep); Last admission 1 hour before closing time. Opening times may not apply on public holidays
Trains:
Tower Gateway DLR, Tower Hill CRC DSC
Tower Bridge is one of London’s most iconic landmarks. The walkway between the two towers has fantastic views up and down the river, and the museum is filled with interesting photos and films of its construction, and the original Victorian steam engines.
 

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Guest   11 Jun 12, 10:11

if you time it right then you can see Changing the Guard at buckingham Palace as well (which is about 11 in the morning, i think). if you are here for 2 weeks then order some tickets for the Buckingham Palace tour (quickly!), because then you can actually go inside the palace as well. I dont think it opens until the end of June though.
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dave   11 Jun 12, 11:03

dont bother going inside Tower Bridge because its rubbish. and You havent got Westminster Abbey or the London Eye on it? They are both worth doing.
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Guest   11 Jun 12, 15:13

The London Eye is a definite must. Maybe you could see some Shakespeare at the Globe Theatre as well? That is an out-of-the-ordinary theatre going experience. If you want to hear some music then how about some classical music at the Royal Albert Hall... or something a bit louder at the O2
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