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London is a wonderful, vibrant city packed with great things to do and see. Some of the world's best known landmarks are to be found in the capital - Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, The Tower of London and of course, Tower Bridge.

London is also home to some of the best and most exciting museums in the world - The British Museum, and the Natural History Museum to name but two. (See Museums). London's newest attraction is the British Airways London Eye, the world's largest observation wheel. Be sure to bring your walking shoes (and umbrella!) if you're planning to stroll along one of London's many parks and gardens. The capital is full of history and has numerous statues to depict the famous parts of the city.


	Welcome to London www.welcometolondon.com Welcome to London Magazine promotes London's attractions, restaurants, bars and entertainment venues to the capital's visitors - both domestic and international. Each edition contains topical, timely and compelling editorials including: Welcome to London's Hotspots, Historic London, Riverside London, Royal London, Days out on the Tube, Tours of London, Shopping, Diary of Current Events and Exhibitions and much more.
	LondonTown.Com www.londontown.com Popular Theatres, Great River Trips, Changing the Guard, Royal Palaces, Popular Attractions, Fun for Kids, Amazing Museums, Sightseeing and the Traditional Markets. History
	London Duck Tours www.londonducktours.co.uk 55 York Road London SE1 7NJ Tel: +44(0)20 79283132 Absolutely Amazing! London Duck Tours offer more than just a sightseeing tour; it's an exciting road and river adventure appealing to visitors of all ages! Departing from Chicheley St. Waterloo (behind the London Eye), our amphibious vehicles drive past famous London landmarks such as Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Trafalgar Square before a dramatic launch into the River Thames from our slipway at Vauxhall for the waterborne part of the 75 minute tour of london. It's novel and different!
	The London Pass www.londonpass.com The London Pass, the brand new visitor pass that lets you experience the very best that London has to offer. With free entry to over 50 attractions, free public transport and the ability to beat the queues, The London Pass helps you to make the most of your stay or visit.
	London Eye Wheel www.londoneye.com London Eye Wheel Back The London Eye is 450 ft high (three times the height of Tower Bridge) and is the largest observation wheel in the world. 32 capsules carry passengers on a 30 minute journey taking in some of the best views of London, spanning 25 miles. Weather permitting!!
	London Zoo www.londonzoo.co.uk Outer Circle Regent's Park London NW1 4RY In the heart of Regent's Park is London Zoo, a 36-acre conservation centre which houses more than 650 species. London Zoo's animal collection includes invertebrates, reptiles, fish, birds, and small and large mammals such as lions, tigers, gorillas, elephants, giraffes, rhinos and bears.
	Millennium Dome wwp.millennium-dome.com The Millennium Dome in Greenwich is now "The O2". Here you can book tickets for major concerts in the 20,000 seater O2 (Millennium Dome) Arena. Also sporting events and ice shows. The smaller 2,350 seater, Indigo2 - book tickets for more intimate musical events. There is also an 11-screen movie complex - the Greenwich vue cinema with biggest screen in London.
	London Planetarium (Stardome) www.london-planetarium.com Marylebone Road London NW1 5LR The London Planetarium, which is adjacent to Madame Tussauds, invites you to discover the basics of astronomy through its permanent exhibition about the solar system, space telescopes and weather satellites. The real attraction though is the 30-minute 3D voyage of discovery through space provided courtesy of the most advanced projector in the world, the Digistar II. An informative narrative that makes you look at outerspace in a whole new light accompanies the show.
	Tower of London www.tower-of-london.com Throughout its long history, the Tower has served as a royal palace and fortress, prison and place of execution, an arsenal, royal mint, menagerie and jewel house. Today it is a world famous visitor attraction and home to the Crown Jewels, the ravens, the Yeoman Warders (Beefeaters) and over 900 years of royal history.
	Tower Bridge www.towerbridge.org.uk London SE1 2UP Tel: +44(0)20 74033761 The Tower Bridge Experience is the award-winning attraction inside the bridge. Let the spirit of Sir Horace Jones (the designer of the bridge) and one of his builders, Harry Stoner, tell you the story of the bridge's history which spans more than 100 years. Take in four shows, interactive computers, full size steam engines, working models showing how the bridge works... and not forgetting the best panoramic views of London from the high-level walkways.
	The Science Museum Exhibition Road South Kensington London SW7 2DD Tel: +44 (0)870 870 4771 www.sciencemuseum.org.uk The Science Museum is open seven days a week, from 10.00 to 18.00. The Museum is closed from 24 to 26 December.