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Attractions

Camden Town Market

For a change of scene from Portobello, visit this quaint open-air weekend market at Camden Town. You will find stalls selling new and used clothes, as well as antiques. Be entertained by street performers as you rest your tired legs and have a smoothie at one of the pavement cafes.

London Eye

British Airways London Eye is the world's highest observation wheel and offers passengers amazing views of Britain's capital city. The Eye takes guests on a 30 minute flight, rising to 450 feet above the river Thames, in 32 high tech fully enclosed capsules.

London Zoo

Located in the heart of London, the London Zoo houses over 12,000 animals of 650 different kinds of species. Besides being an architectural masterpiece, the zoo also has various interesting sections such as the reptile house, aquarium, insect house and the Penguin Pool. With four cafes and restaurants in the zoo, it serves as a great attraction to spend the whole day here!

Madam Tussaud's Waxwork Museum

Madam Tussaud began her works in 1835 and today, she established herself in London and her collection of wax figures has attracted millions of visitors. A huge range of models from different walks of life is being exhibited at the museum while new ones are being produced at the same time. When the models get less popular, they are removed from the displays and are kept in storage. One of the areas not to be missed is the Chambers of Horrors where portraits of torturers, villains and murderers are kept in a separate room but this is definitely not for the weak-hearted!

Notting Hill Carnival

This spectacular event is held each August Bank Holiday since 1966; always falls on the last weekend of August with Sunday and Monday being the major carnival days. A full-blooded Caribbean carnival attracting millions of people from all around the world, be prepared to move to the irresistible beat of steel drums, smell and taste exotic Caribbean specialities, and delight at the ingenious designs of the colourful costumes and floats.

Portobello Market

If you enjoy shopping at crowded places, Saturdays at Portobello Market can be great fun for you. Take some time to browse and select from a wide range of exquisite antiques and reasonably priced collectibles. There are plenty of shops open throughout the week too – from fine silver sellers to cool record stalls. For more exclusive buys, the shopping arcade on Portobello Green has some funky little boutiques, and there are some great food stalls in the area that are brilliant for fruit and vegetables, bread and cheese. Explore the side streets; Westbourne Grove, Ledbury Road and All Saints Road should not be overlooked.

Queensway Market

Featuring the original Kensington market, this labyrinth of stalls offers an eclectic mix of cheap fashion, London souvenirs, imported rugs and videos. The strangest feature is Psychic Mews – a tiny row of houses that are home to a range of psychics, palmists and clairvoyants.

Regent's Park

Originally a royal hunting ground, this scenic park is now a popular recreation parkland featuring an artificial lake with islands, a heronry and waterfowl collection, tennis courts, cricket ground, children's playground, the Open Air Theatre, and the famous London Zoo.

Royal Opera House

History of the Opera House can be viewed through a series of exhibitions and visitors are to enjoy the artistic and cultural life at the theatre from a wide range of events daily. Re-opened in December 1999, the theatre is open to public from Monday to Saturday for visitors to appreciate London's beautiful culture.

Sherlock Holmes Museum

One of the most famed resident along Baker Street, Marylebone is the fictitious Sherlock Holmes – the endearing and enigmatic sleuth born from the genius of Sir Conan Doyle. The museum recreates the home of Sherlock Holmes. Bring along your thinking cap, for truly the game is afoot!

St. Paul's Cathedral

Designed by Sir Christopher Wren in 1675, St. Paul's Cathedral is designed to replace the old one, which was destroyed in the Great Fire of London. The most impressive church in London, it has been lucky to survive the World War II and still stands as an attractive and exquisite church today. Many fine statues, wood cravings and ironwork can be found in the church. Sir Christopher Wren himself and many famous figures were also buried in it.

Tower Bridge

Being the most beautiful bridge in London, Tower Bridge is built over a period of eight years from 1886 – 1894 and still remain an attraction up till today. For the need of allowing ships to pass through the river, the bridge is designed to be an opening bridge by using an electrically operated engine. Today, the bridge is still opened for several times a week for ships to pass by.

Tower of London

The Tower of London is by far one of the most famous and well-preserved historical buildings in the world. Originally modified by joining the east and south stonewalls of the old Roman town of Londinium Augusta, the structure first became the castle for William the Conqueror. Since then, the castle has been constantly improved and extended by the addition of other smaller towers, extra buildings, walls and walkways. Gradually, this monument evolved into the splendid example of castle, fortress, prison, palace and finally the museum that it proudly is today.