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Best Views in London
Written by Viator, August 2012
With its stunning Victorian architecture, landmark structures and the glittering stretch of the River Thames, London is a city that looks even more impressive from up above and thankfully, there are ...
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Best Viewing Points for the Diamond Jubilee Pageant
Written by Viator, April 2012
Featuring the country’s largest flotilla in history, led by the Queen’s Royal barge and likely more Union Jacks than you can imagine, the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant on the 3rd of June is set to ...
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Oxford Tours from London
Written by Viator, July 2012
There are few places more quintessentially and unashamedly English than Oxford, a city so picturesque that even its nickname, ‘The City of Dreaming Spires’, sounds lifted from a classic romance ...
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Bath Tours from London
Written by Viator, December 2010
Bath is one of the great treasures of Britain and at just 97 miles (156 kilometers) from London, it makes a perfect day trip. Harmony and proportion were of supreme importance to the Georgian ...
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London Bridge Quarter
Written by Viator, May 2012
London Bridge might be most famous for falling down but the surrounding area is on the up, with a multi-million pound development transforming the London Bridge Quarter into a hive of activity. The ...
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Queen's Diamond Jubilee in London
Written by Viator, April 2012
On February 6, 1952 King George VI died (the king featured in the
film The King’s Speech) and his eldest daughter, Elizabeth, became
Queen. 60 years later we are celebrating her Diamond Jubilee. ...
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An Iconic Night in London
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, June 2011
One of the things you must do when in London is cross the Thames River at night. Even if it’s freezing cold, deep winter, wrap a scarf around your ears and brave the ice-wind that kicks up off the ...
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Cornwall & Devon
Written by Viator, September 2012
There are an abundance of day trips and short breaks that can be taken from London. But if you want to truly say you’ve explored the UK end to end, you have to add Cornwall and Devon to your ...
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Double-Decker Bus Tours in London
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, March 2013
Along with the vintage red telephone boxes, black taxi-cabs and the red-suited Royal guards with their towering bearskin hats, the double decker bus, traditionally painted in fire-engine red, has ...
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Five Rooftops in London
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, October 2011
London is a crowded city. Despite the huge parks dotted around, Londoners are still quite squeezed for outdoor space. So when the nicer weather comes, they head up onto the roof. Here are some ...
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Free Museums in London
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, July 2012
One of the most fantastic things about London is that nearly all the public museums and galleries are free. 1. The National Gallery Located on Trafalgar Square and with one of the best collections ...
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Go back in time with The Crystal Palace Dinosaurs
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, September 2011
On the edge of London ,
there are dinosaurs. Not real ones, not even very realistically modeled
ones, but they are impressively large and enjoy the highest historic
protection classification ...
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Harry Potter Sights in London
Written by Philippa Burne, UK, July 2012
Harry Potter’s world was a world where magic and reality met, sometimes not too happily. London was a place where some of this magic happened, where secret train platforms and lane-ways opened up to ...
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How to Spend One Day in London
Written by Zoe Smith, United Kingdom, September 2012
With so many famous landmarks, world-class museums and famous shopping streets, London is a city that you could spend weeks exploring, but if all you have is a mere 24 hours, there are still plenty ...
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London From The Mouth of a Local
Written by London Expert: Gavin, United Kingdom, October 2012
London, both a historical and modern city, is best explored alongside the facts and tales of a professional guide. As a qualified London Blue Badge Tour Guide, Gavin Webb presents visitors with a ...
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Top London Attractions
Get an insider look at the Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral and the View from The Shard on this incredible Viator VIP tour! With exclusive pre-opening access to the Tower of London, your tour includes the tower's historic opening ceremony and a look at the Crown Jewels with a Beefeater guide. Explore the normally inaccessible Triforium at St Paul's Cathedral, alongside other highlights like the Whispering Gallery and the Crypts. Stop for a 2-course lunch at The Restaurant at St Paul's Cathedral, and then finish your day with a visit to The Shard.
The Shard - London's Best View!
Tickets are on sale now for The Shard, opening in February 2013! Get 360-degree views of London for the tallest building in Western Europe. Tickets are likely to sell out, so book today!






