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Houses of Parliament
Palace of Westminster
Westminster
London
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Edward the Confessor had the original Westminster palace built in the eleventh century. The Houses of Parliament is the home of the Government of the United Kingdom and it consists of the House of Commons (elected) and the House of Lords (not elected- hereditary and nominated).
The Houses of Parliament is located on the banks of the River Thames. Big Ben is also found at the Houses of Parliament.
Admission to both houses is free. Guided tours for groups, up to 16, may be available by prior arrangement. |
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Big Ben
Palace of Westminster
Westminster
London
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Big Ben is the name of the main bell housed within the Clock Tower. The Clock Tower is the largest four-faced, chiming clock in the world and it is situated at the north-eastern end of the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London. |
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Buckingham Palace
London
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Buckingham Palace is the Queen's official residence. The State Rooms of Buckingham Palace are open to visitors during the Annual Summer Opening in August and September. |
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Tower Bridge Exhibition
Tower Bridge
London
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Tower Bridge was built over the River Thames in London in 1894. Vistors can enjoy breath-taking views from the high level walkways and also visit the Victorian Engine Rooms which are used to power/ lift the bridge. |
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St Pauls Cathedral
London
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Since 604AD there has always been a Cathedral dedicated to St Paul which overlooks the City of London.
The current St Pauls Cathedral is the fourth to occupy this site and it was designed by Sir Christopher Wren and built between 1675 and 1710 after its predecessor was destroyed in the Great Fire of London.
The interior of St Pauls includes glittering mosaics and intricate stone carvings. |
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Tower of London
London
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The Tower of London was a fortress, a royal palace and a prison. The Tower of London has also served as a place of execution, torture, an armoury, a treasury, a zoo, the Royal Mint, a public records office, an observatory, and since 1303, the home of the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom. |
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Hyde Park
London
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Hyde Park is open from 5am until midnight all year round.
Hyde Park offers informal sports which include rollerblading, boating on the Serpentine, wildlife watching, horse riding, eating out, playgrounds, paddling pool, tennis, bowls ... |
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London Eye
Riverside Building
County Hall
Westminster Bridge Road
London
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The London Eye is on the South Bank of the river Thames, opposite the Houses of Parliament.
The height of the London Eye is 135 metres! |
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London Zoo
Regents Park
London
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London Zoo is open every day of the year except Christmas Day. |
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Westminster Abbey
London
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Westminster Abbey is next to Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.
Westminster Abbey is the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English monarchs. |
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