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Interesting things to do in London

London is the capital of England and the United Kingdom and is full of history and diversity. As a result, London offers many sites to see and activities to do. This article details out the interesting things to do in your London trip.

London's attractions for free

Museums
There is a considerable number of things to do for free in London, among them is visiting finest museums. Museums like the Natural History Museum, the National Gallery and the Victoria and Albert Museum can be seen for free. The National History, located in Exhibition Road, is known around the world for its acclaimed research centre. This museum has five major science collections which include 70 million objects. The National Gallery, established in 1824, is the home of more than 2,300 works of art dating between the 13th century and the 1900. The Victoria and Albert Museum, situated at the Brompton district of the Royal Borough of Kensington, contains the world’s largest collection of decorative and design art. The collection has about 4.5 million items. This museum was established in 1852 in honour of the Queen Victoria and her husband, Prince Albert. Sightseeing
Other things to do for free in London are sightseeing and visiting historical and modern monuments. A famous example is the Tower Bridge which is a significant symbol of London. It was constructed during the late nineteenth century and can be found near the Tower of London. Another excellent example is the Swiss Re building, better known as the Gherkin. Norman Foster, along with Arup engineers, designed this modern piece of architecture. Abbey Road, where the Beatles made their famous photo-shoot and walk, is another popular free attraction.

Four World Heritage Sites

London city is the home to four World Heritage Sites. Tower of London
The Tower of London is among the most popular London activities.This ancient castle has played a prominent role in the British history as it has functioned as an armory, menagerie, and treasury, as well as a public records building and the house of the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom. Greenwich settlement
Greenwich settlement is crucial in the British’s maritime history. Greenwich is the home of Palace Placentia, the birth place of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. This town is also known for its architecture and historic homes. Historical site
London's historical site includes the Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey and St. Margaret’s Church. These historical places are essential parts of the English monarchic and governmental history. Kew Gardens
These are the Royal Botanical Gardens and consist of 121 hectares of botanical glasshouses located between Richmond and Kew in southwest London. They date back to 1759 and hold the world’s largest collection of plants.

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