Local Attractions
Wembley Arena
Wembley Arena is a world famous live entertainment venue. The building is opposite Wembley Stadium. Every major act has played Wembley Arena. Cliff Richard holds the record for the most headline shows by one artist, and will play his sixtieth concert in the Arena in 2008. Whitney Houston is the female artist with the most shows at Wembley. Westlife are the best selling pop band and Status Quo will play their 42nd Wembley Arena show in December 2008.
British Museum (13 km)
The UK's largest museum and the oldest museum in the world is also one of the worlds greatest. Exhibitions include 'Britains Top Ten Treasures' and 'Egyptian Mummies' and many more. The British Museum is free to all visitors.
National Gallery (14 km)
The National Gallery overlooks Trafalgar Square and features works by Leonardo da Vinci, Van Gogh, Monet, Titian and Turner amongst over 2300 in the collection, owned by the people of the United Kingdom. Entry to the National Gallery is Free, although there may be a charge for entry to some of the temporary exhibitions
Tate Modern (15 km)
The Tate Modern is a museum of modern art housed in a building, designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, which used to be the Bankside Power Station. Opened in 2000 by the Queen, Tate modern has a collection of modern art from 1900 to the present day and includes works by Dali, Picasso and Warhol amongst others. There are seven floors of exhibits with excellent views over London from the top floor overlooking the Thames. The Tate Modern is Free to enter although there may be a charge many of the temporary exhibitions. There is now a Tate-to-Tate boat taking visitors from Tate Britain to Tate modern
British Airways London Eye (14 km)
The British Airways London Eye is one of the most inspiring and visually dramatic additions to the London skyline. At 135m high, it is the world's tallest observation wheel, allowing you to see one of the world's most exciting cities from a completely new point of view
Natural History Museum (12 km)
The Natural History Museum is located in a stunning building with a Romanesque interior. The museum contains over 70 million animals, plants and fossils and includes interactive displays and guided tours. Entry is Free! Nearest tube is South Kensington tube
Victoria and Albert Museum (12 km)
The Victoria and Albert Museum is the world's largest museum of decorative arts and design, housing a permanent collection of over 4.5 million objects. Founded in 1852 as the South Kensington Museum, the V&A has since grown to now cover some 12.5 acres and 145 galleries. Its collection spans 5000 years of art, from ancient times to the present day, in virtually every medium.
Tower of London (17 km)
The Tower of London was founded by William the Conquerer almost 1,000 years ago. A huge stone stronghold - In places the tower is nearly 100 feet heigh and its walls 15 feet thick - the tower was built on the banks of the River Thames to protect London and to assert the power of the King. It continued to house English Kings and Queens until after the death of Henry VII in 1509. Its use as a prison began in the reign of Henry III and in 1303 it served as a treasury when the crown jewels were moved here from Westminster Abbey and they remain here to this day. The Tower of London was still used as a prison as recently as World War II. Many famous prisoners have been executed here including Thomas More, Lady Jane Grey and Anne Boleyn, whose ghost is said to haunt the tower. The tower is also famous for the yeoman guards, or 'Beefeaters', and for the Ravens - according to legend, at least 6 ravens must remain here or the Tower and the monarchy will fall
Tate Britain (15 km)
The Tate Britain is situated alongside the Thames at Millbank and exhibits British Art from 1500 to the present day. Tate Britain includes works by Blake, Constable, Gainsborough and J.M.W. Turner and also hosts the annual Turner Prize exhibition. Entry to Tate Britain is free, although there may be an admission charge for entry to the many special exhibitions. There is now a Tate-to-Tate boat taking visitors from Tate Britain to Tate modern
Madame Tussaud's & The London Planetarium (11 km)
Madame Tussaud's world-famous waxwork collection was founded in Paris in 1770. It moved to England in 1802 and found a permanent home in London's Marylebone Road in 1884. The 21st century has brought new innovations and new levels of interactivity. Now you can score for England with Sven-Goran Eriksson watching, or give a speech with Bush and Blair by your side. There is a Chamber of horrors and a Spirit of London ride taking visitors through 400 years of change in one of the world's greatest cities. Expect long cues in the summer or book a fast track ticket
Science Museum (12 km)
Entry to the Science Museum is Free. There are over 300,000 items here including Crick and Watson's model of DNA and an IMAX theatre.
