London Attractions

HMS Belfast  

Launched in March 1938 London’ only warship played a leading part in the Battle of North Cape, and in the Normandy Landings. The warship has Twelve (4x3) 6- inch, Eight (4x2) 4-inch HA/LA, Twelve (6x2) 40mm Bofors AA. The tour inludes  the Quarterdeck, the Bridge, and all the way down through the nine decks to her massive Boiler and Engine Room

Morgan's Lane, Tooley Street, London SE1 2JH  Tel: 020 7940 6300

Billingsgate

Britains largest inland fish market. An average of 25,000 tonnes of fish and fish products are sold through its merchants each year.

Trafalgar Way  E14 5ST   Tel 020 7987 1118   Email

Covent Garden

Now one of London's most popular tourist attractions, for much of its existence Covent Garden served as a fruit and vegetable market, the largest in England. The market used to cover the whole of the square and occupied many of the buildings, but has since been transformed beyond all recognition. The area is a pedestrian walkway with plenty of restaurants, bars, cafes, pubs, street entertainment and home of course to the Royal opera House.

Strand, WC2N 6HG  Tel: 020 7839 3220

Cutty Sark 

The most famous tea clipper ever built and the only one to have survived. This ship won the annual clippers' race from Shanghai to London in 1871, in a time of 107 days. Now in a dry dock. Following a disasterous fire in 2008 ship has been extensively repaired and renovated and will reopen to the public in 2012.

King William Walk, London SE10 9HT Tel: 020 8858 3445   Email

London Aquarium

Situated in County Hall, the former headquaters of the Greater London Council (befroe it was abolished by Mrs Thatcher’s Government) the £25 million London Aquarium is the first attraction of its kind in the capital, and is one of Europe's largest exhibitions of global aquatic life, displayed in over 2 million litres of wate. sabre-toothed sharks, encounter a frenzied piranha feed, and stroke friendly rays and starfish.

County Hall Westminster Bridge Road   SE1 7PB  Tel: 020 7967 8000   Email

London Zoo

The first scientific zoological gardens in the modern world, was founded in 1828, and opened to the public in 1828 as a way of funding its scientific work. The Zoo’s s focus is now on conservation and preservation. With over 600 species of animals and over 5000 animals this is a significant visitor attraction.

Regent's Park, London NW1 4RY  Tel: 020 7722 3333

London Eye

London’s newest attraction and now one of it’s most popular. As well as being one of the most visually striking structures in the world - the British Airways London Eye offers you a new perspective on a great city. London's famous streets, churches, palaces and monuments spread out below in a panoramic scene grown up from Roman times - and, on a clear day - views that stretch 25 miles to Windsor Castle. A must for all visitors to London.

London Eye South Bank, SE1 7PB Tel: 0870 500600   Email

Mudchute Park and Farm

England's largest inner city farm, covering over 30 acres of land. With horses, pigs, rabbits, cows, sheep and goats, and the main attraction is the Llama.

Pier Street, Isle of Dogs,  E14  3HP   Tel: 020 7515 5901  Email

Trocadero

Situated just off  Piccadilly Circus, an entertainment centre comprising, bars, restaurants, bowling alley and shops

13 Coventry Street, London, W1D 7DH  Tel: 09068 88 11 00   Email

Madame Tussauds & Planetarium

World famous collection of realistic wax figures of the famous and infamous in themed areas including,Garden Party, Superstars, Sporting Heroes & Chamber of Horrors

Marylebone Road   NW1 5LR  Tel: 020 7935 6861   Email

Thames Barrier  Information Centre

Built to prevent the possibility of catastrophic flooding in London, this was one of the greatest construction achievements of the 20th century. The barrier is made up of a series of separate movable gates, positioned end to end across the river.  Each gate is pivoted and set between concrete piers that house the operating machinery and control equipment.  When not in use the ten gates remain hidden from view piers. The information centre has a working model of the Barrier and a video describing its construction, operation and why it's needed. Display boards explain the wildlife and environment of the Thames.

1 Unity Way, Woolwich, London SE18 5NJ  Tel: 020 8305 4188