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London
October 2013
London's top 10 most popular
attractions, according to visitor
numbers.
From London Eye, the National
Gallery and Tower of London,
below are London's most visited
tourist attractions. Many of the
attractions in the top 10 are free:
there's no better place to soak up
some culture. The list below is in
order of popularity based on visitor
numbers in 2010 or latest available
numbers in the case of the London
Eye and Madame Tussauds.
British Museum
Founded in 1753, the British
Museum’s remarkable collection
spans over two million years of
human history. Enjoy a unique
comparison of the treasures of world
cultures under one roof, centred
around the magnificent Great Court.
World-famous objects such as the
Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures,
and Egyptian mummies are visited
by up to 6 million visitors per year.
In addition to the vast permanent
collection, the museum’s special
exhibitions, displays and events are
all designed to advance
understanding of the collection and
cultures they represent. British
Museum, Great Russell Street,
London, WC1B 3DG For More
Information: +44 (0)20 7323 8000
Tate Modern
Britain's national museum of
modern and contemporary art from
around the world is housed in the
former Bankside Power Station on
the banks of the Thames. The aweinspiring Turbine Hall runs the
length of the entire building and you
can see amazing work for free by
artists such as Cézanne, Bonnard,
Matisse, Picasso, Rothko, Dalí,
Pollock, Warhol and Bourgeois.
2012, the National Maritime
Museum, the Queen's House, the
Royal Observatory (incorporating
the Peter Harrison Planetarium) and
the Cutty Sark joined together under
a new name: Royal Museums
Greenwich. Located in the beautiful
World Heritage Site of Greenwich,
these four top attractions welcome
thousands of visitors each year.
National Gallery
The National Gallery displays over
2000 Western European paintings
from the middle ages to the 20th
century. Discover inspiring art by
Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci,
Rembrandt, Gainsborough, Turner,
Renoir and Van Gogh. The pictures
in the collection belong to the public
and admission to see them is free.
There are special exhibitions,
lectures, video and audio-visual
programmes, guided tours and
holiday events for children and
adults. Trafalgar Square,
London,WC2N 5DN For More
Information: +44 (0)20 7747 2885
Natural History Museum
Hundreds of exciting, interactive
exhibits in one of London’s most
beautiful landmark buildings.
Highlights include the popular
Dinosaurs gallery, Mammals with
Top 10 London Attractions
its unforgettable model blue whale
and the spectacular Central Hall,
home to the Museum’s iconic
Diplodocus skeleton. Don’t miss the
state-of-the-art Cocoon where, on a
self-guided tour, you can see
hundreds of fascinating specimens
and look into laboratories where you
can see scientists at work. The
Museum offers a wide-ranging
programme of temporary exhibitions
and events including chances to join
experts, in the Darwin Centre’s
high-tech Attenborough Studio, in
topical discussions about science
and nature. Cromwell Road,
London, SW7 5BD For More
Information: +44 (0)20 7942 5000
London Eye
All included in the ticket price, you
will see the first ever 3D aerial
footage of London as well as
witness the world famous London
New Year’s Eve fireworks in a
breathtaking journey across the city.
Boasting more 4D sensory effects
than any other attraction in the UK,
you will feel like you are really
there; with wind in your hair, snow
falling at your feet, the floor shaking
and even a sense of smell, your new
perspective on London will be truly
memorable. 1 July-30 September:
10:00 - 21:30 daily. Riverside
Building, County Hall, Westminster
Bridge Road, London, SE1 7PB For
More Information: 0871 781 3000
Science Museum
The Science Museum is the most
visited science and technology
museum in Europe. There are over
15,000 objects on display, including
world-famous objects such as the
Apollo 10 command capsule and
Stephenson’s Rocket. Our
interactive galleries bring to life first
scientific principles and
contemporary science debates. Plus,
you can experience what it’s like to
fly with the Red Arrows or blast off
into space on an Apollo space
mission in our stunning 3D and 4D
simulators or watch a film on a
screen taller than 4 double-decker
buses in the IMAX 3D Cinema.
2012, the National Maritime
Museum, the Queen's House, the
Royal Observatory (incorporating
the Peter Harrison Planetarium) and
the Cutty Sark joined together under
a new name: Royal Museums
Greenwich. Located in the beautiful
World Heritage Site of Greenwich,
these four top attractions welcome
thousands of visitors each year.
Victoria and Albert Museum
The Victoria and Albert Museum is
the world's greatest museum of art
and design, representing over 3000
years of human creativity, with
collections unrivalled in their scope
and diversity. In recent years the
V&A has undergone a dramatic
programme of renewal and
restoration. Highlights include the
Medieval Renaissance galleries
containing some of the greatest
surviving treasures from the period,
the breathtaking Jewellery gallery
and the stunning British Galleries,
illustrating the history of Britain
through the nation’s art and design.
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