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Hampton Court Palace Flower Show
The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show is organised by the Royal Horticultural Society and gives the visitor an opportunity to see gardens designed and built by both well known and new designers.
Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle is probably one of the most famous Castles in the UK, but what do you know about its history. Not only has Windsor Castle been used as a royal residence and prison, but also as a wedding venue and royal burial ground.
The London Eye
The London Eye is becoming one of the more popular tourist attractions in London; it gives you an ideal opportunity to see London from a completely different angle.
The Tower of London
Although the Tower of London is expensive, no trip to England's capital would be complete without visiting what is probably the most famous castle in England.
Buckingham Palace
Don't miss the two months of the year that Buckingham Palace is open to the public. This is your opportunity to explore the history of Buckingham Palace, see the Changing of the Guards and view Queen Elizabeth's II Coronation Dress.
River Thames
The River Thames has been a very important part of London life right from the earliest settlement on its banks. This article gives you a little background information to the River and its importance to London.
London Tube
This handy Palm OS 5.5 application is useful for both tourists and regular users of the London Underground. It has a colour map of the Underground with a route finder and landmark finder.
Hyde Park, London
Hyde Park is a fabulous flat open space within London itself. Not only does it "house" The Serpentine, but there is also history all around this pleasant escape from the London traffic.
London Museums
From your About.com Guide, a whole section devoted to Museums in London.
Whitehall
Whitehall, London runs from Trafalgar Square in the north to Westminster Square in the south. Let's take a short stroll along this road and stop at some landmarks on the way.
Legoland
If you find yourself near London this summer, with children and at a lose end, then one of the places you might consider visiting is Legoland. Based in "Royal Windsor" and not far from the M4, this theme park has both rides and attractions, aimed mainly at children, but also loved by adults.
No 10 Downing Street
The official residence of the Prime Minister of England. Nice section on the history of the house as well.
Camden Market
It might only be a small part of London, but if you're in the vicinity of Camden Market this might be the site for you.
Visits to the Houses of Parliament
If you're staying near London then you really should visit the Houses of Parliament, the seat of Government in the UK.
Jack The Ripper Tour
Follow his trail of terror on this spinechilling London Ripper Tour.
www.jack-the-ripper-walks.com
Kensington Palace
A favourite with various royal members over the years, Kensington Palace has a lot to offer the visitor.
St James's Palace
The official residence of Prince Charles and his sons.
Westminster Abbey
The official site and lots of useful information.