One of the city’s newest but most-loved icons, the slowly revolving wheel that stands by the Thames
continues to be a tourist favourite. Each glass-walled pod is designed to allow everyone (who dares)
views to the north, south, east and west, making this a brilliant way to get the measure of London.
And each visit now starts with a fun, 4D short film before you board.
Tower Bridge is a must-do that you can enjoy from a distance and right up close. Check the website in advance
and visit when there’s a planned ‘bridge lift’ (that’s when the two halves of the road lift up so that bigger
boats can pass below). There are lots of tours so you can see the engine rooms, hear about its history
or join a Tots at Tower Bridge family storytelling session..
Big Ben is actually the nickname of the Great Bell inside Westminster’s iconic clock tower, but even locals
think ‘Big Ben’ when they see the Elizabeth Tower. No matter, it looks great whatever you call it.
You can’t get inside for a tour until 2020 due to maintenance work, but you’re a minute away from the river,
the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey here, so it’s an easy visit.
One of the city’s newest but most-loved icons, the slowly revolving wheel that stands by the Thames
continues to be a tourist favourite. Each glass-walled pod is designed to allow everyone (who dares)
views to the north, south, east and west, making this a brilliant way to get the measure of London.
And each visit now starts with a fun, 4D short film before you board.
One of the city’s newest but most-loved icons, the slowly revolving wheel that stands by the Thames
continues to be a tourist favourite. Each glass-walled pod is designed to allow everyone (who dares)
views to the north, south, east and west, making this a brilliant way to get the measure of London.
And each visit now starts with a fun, 4D short film before you board.
A thousand years of history that’s still standing, the Tower of London is a must-see. Although it’s best
known for beheadings and the Crown Jewels, there’s also William the Conqueror’s White Tower
to visit, the ravens to meet (beware, they’re pecky) and plenty of gruesome stories to hear, while costumed
displays and hands-on activities bring history to life.