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Simply Capital!
London
With its hundreds of museums, galleries, theatres and landmarks, it can be difficult to know where to begin with London. As a result of the plethora of attractions you’ll find here, no two trips to this city could ever be the same. Stray away from the centre and the suburbs will also throw some gems into the mix.
Tower Bridge Exhibition
Built by the Victorians over 100 years ago, Tower Bridge has now become London's most famous landmark. Offering spectacular views of London from the bridge’s high-level walkways, the Exhibition invites you to ‘go in, go up and go wow’. Learn about how and why the bridge was built from the interactive displays and films, then visit the beautifully maintained Victorian steam engines that used to power the bridge lifts.
Tower Bridge Exhibition; Tower Bridge Road, London; tel: (020) 7403 3761; www.towerbridge.org.uk.
Imperial War Museum London
Discover the stories of those who have lived, fought and died in conflict from the First World War to the present day. The first major exhibition devoted to Ian Fleming, creator of the most famous secret agent, James Bond, comes to the museum in April.
Imperial War Museum London, Lambeth Road; tel: (020) 7416 5439; www.iwm.org.uk.
British Library
Visit the British Library and discover some of the most exciting and significant books from Magna Carta and the Gutenberg Bible, to Mozart and the Beatles, alongside remarkable manuscripts, maps, music scores, sound recordings, photographs and stamps.
British Library, Euston Road; tel: (020) 7412 7332; www.bl.uk/everyone.
Pride of Britain Hotels
If you’re looking for somewhere to stay in London, why not try The Goring, a Pride of Britain hotel. Their collection includes 35 of the finest privately owned hotels in Britain. Enjoy superb hospitality in lovely surroundings. For a free 2008 directory, tel: 0870 6093012 or visit www.prideofbritainhotels.com.
British Museum
See some of the world’s greatest treasures and artefacts for free at this classic museum, including China’s Terracotta Army until April.
Great Russell Street, London; tel: (020) 7323 8299; www.britishmuseum.org.
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