OUR TOP 5 SIGHTS AND ATTRACTIONS
WESTMINSTER ABBEY
Also known as the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster , it ’ s a huge gothic abbey church in the middle of westminster . Its preserved traditional interiors are glorious , at 700 years old , it ’ s one of the finest and oldest abbeys in the world . Open to visitors Mon – Sat with free daily public services .
T 020 7222 5152 . 20 Deans Yd , London SW1P 3PA Westminster
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THE SHARD
Formerly know as London Bridge Tower , the Shard is a mighty 95-story skyscraper home to some wonderful restaurants , hotel rooms and , of course , magnificent views that are not to be missed while you ’ re in town . Visitors can have 360 ° views of the city stretching up to 40 miles from the 30 minute viewing platform .
T 0844 499 711 . 32 London Bridge Street , London SE1 9SG London Bridge
TOWER BRIDGE
Tower Bridge was built 120 years ago to ease road traffic while maintaining river access to the busy Pool of London docks . Built with giant moveable roadways that lift up for passing ships , it is to this day considered an engineering marvel and being one of London ’ s favourite icons .
T 020 7403 3761 . Tower Bridge Road SE1 2UP Tower Hill
LAMBETH PALACE
Lambeth Palace , situated on the south bank of the River Thames , is the historic residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury . The Crypt is the oldest part of the palace and dates back to the 13 th century . Daily guided tours allow members of the public to explore and learn about the buildings history .
T 020 7898 1200 . Lambeth Palace , London SE1 7JU Lambeth North
CHELSEA PHYSIC GARDEN
The Chelsea Physic Garden is the second oldest botanical garden in Britain . It ’ s home to an extraordinary living collection of around 5,000 different edible , useful , medicinal and historical plants . There are daily workshops and tours to learn about the species living in the garden . Have lunch or even afternoon tea at the Tangerine Dream Cafe .
T 020 7352 5646 . 66 Royal Hospital Rd , Chelsea , London SW3 4HS Sloane Square
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