- A - Big Ben
The Clock Tower, on the Houses of Parliament building, is the world's largest four-faced chiming clock. Despite the clock being referred to as Big Ben it is actually the bell within which is in fact Big Ben. The Palace of Westminster was destroyed by fire in 1834. In 1844, it was decided that the new buildings should include a tower and a clock. The bell was refashioned in Whitechapel in 1858 and the clock first rang across Westminster on 31 May 1859. - B - Buckingham Palace
Probably the best-known landmark in London, this beautiful Palace is the London residency of Her Majesty the Queen. Built in 1705, it has been the royal family's London home since 1837. The Palace has a 42-acre garden, and the changing of the guard remains one of the cities most iconic images. It is open to visitors for two to three months in a typical year. - C - Hamleys
Once the world's largest toy store, Hamleys is one of the most famous toy stores in the world. Founded way back in 1760 the shop now boasts six vast floors and attracts circa five million shoppers annually. Hamleys is based in the heart of the West End. - D - Harrods
Located in fashionable Knightsbridge, Harrods is one of the most famous department stores in the world and offers all kinds of everything including 20 in-store restaurants. The Food Hall itself is an essential visit, while you never know who you might bump into whilst in this elite establishment! - E - Hyde Park
London's famous Hyde Park is a 350acre haven of lush parkland offering an oasis of calm in bustling London City. It is home to regular summer concerts and most recently The Princess Diana Memorial Fountain. - F - Knightsbridge
Away from the bustling throngs of Oxford Street a chic alternative is the beautiful Knightsbridge area with its sublime restaurants and exquisite shopping. Harrods majesty thrives in Knightsbridge but the area also provides a tasting alternative in the Harvey Nichols store in Knightsbridge. For those of you with strictly designer tastes , Sloanne Street is for you - with Christian Dior, Chanel, Prada, Gucci, Armani, Alberta Ferretti, Nicole Fahri and Katharine Hamnett all located here. - G - London Dungeon
This popular visitor attraction first opened as a museum to the macabre in 1976 but is now an interactive experience showcasing London's murderous history in a comedic way. The show is set during the Plague and along the journey you will encounter Jack the Ripper, Sweeney Todd and The Great Fire of London, great fun for the light-hearted. - H - London Eye
This famous attraction is the world's largest observation wheel and offers a spectacular way to take in over 55 of London's most famous landmarks in just 30 minutes! Combine your flight on the Eye with a 40 minute cruise on the Thames. Departing from the London Eye pier, the commentary takes you from the Houses of Parliament to the Tower of London and back to the London Eye. - I - Madame Tussauds
At Madame Tussauds you will encounter some of the world's most famous faces. From historical leaders to Hollywood stars, sports stars and pop stars you will find them all here. You may even have an opportunity to meet "The Queen"! Tussauds also houses "Chamber Live", a high security prison where serial killers and psychopaths will do their best to make you scream. - J - New Bond Street
Bond Street is a refined shopping district divided by New Bond Street and Old Bond Street. New Bond Street is where you will find Sotheby's, one of the most famous auctioneers in the world. Old Bond Street gives us elegance and chic together with Chanel, Tiffany's and Versace all on the one street. - K - Oxford Street
Oxford Street is quite simply the world's busiest shopping street and has in excess of 300 shops. Alongside prominent stores such as Selfridges, nestle many boutique shops as well as familiar major chains. It is 2.5 miles of shopping heaven and is not to be missed. - L - Selfridges
Situated near the west end of Oxford Street, Selfridges is world-renowned and is the second largest shop in the UK. With six floors and ten acres Selfridges has a vast array of goods to suit everyone, indeed many people manage to do all their London shopping in this store! - M - Tate Modern
Alongside the Thames, this classic gallery to international modern art was formerly a power station. A visit to London isn't complete without a trip to Tate Modern. The magnificent Turbine Hall runs the length of the entire building and you can see inspiring work by artists such as Cézanne, Bonnard, Matisse, Picasso, Rothko, Dalí, Pollock, Warhol and Bourgeois. The gallery's restaurants offer stunning views of the Thames. - N - The Tower of London
No visit to London would be complete without a visit to the Tower of London which has served as a royal palace, an armoury and even a zoo. You will meet the palace's historical figures, including the jewel thief Colonel Blood, gunpowder plotter Guy Fawkes and three queens of England beheaded on Tower Green. Share the secrets of 1000 years of royal gossip. - O - The West End
London's famous theatre district has numerous world class shows to satisfy all and has been called Europe's Broadway. So whether it's a sing-along musical, a laugh- a- minute comedy or a thrilling drama you are sure to find it in the West End. - P - Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square is famous the world over for its pigeons. Feeding pigeons in the square was commonplace with both locals and tourists, however in 2007 there was a successful bye-law banning the feeding of pigeons in the area. Despite the lack of pigeons it remains an enduring location of London tourism.
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