Natural History
Museum - Cromwell Road, London:
Everything pertaining to our natural world history can be seen in this,
London's most handsome museum. A staggering collection of insects, spiders
and moths as big as small birds are beautifully displayed, whilst those
interested in life's larger creatures can see full dinosaur skeletons
and recreations of our greatest sea dwellers. The Natural History Museum
contains hundreds of exciting interactive exhibits with sections on ecology
and the animal world. Recently opened are the new Dinosaur Gallery and
Earthquake Experience, with highlights including a Tyrannosaurus Rex,
which actually moves and roars.
Museum open: Monday to Saturday 10:00 to 17:50, Sunday
11:00 to 17:50
Museum admission: free
Nearest tube station: South Kensington
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Paddington Station
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Paddington Station was built as the London terminal of the Great Western
Railway, which ran to Bristol. Brunel and Wyatt were the architects, working
in 1852-4. The hotel (Great Western Hotel) was the work of P. C. Hardwick.
It was added in 1868-74, and is a large white building with two stubby
towers and a central pediment with classical figures facing Praed Street
and the underground station across the road. There are 10 main figures
and a couple of putti. The striking aspect of this group is the balance
and harmony, despite the fact that there is one more figure to the left
than to the right of the central figure.
Inside, the structure of the arched
interior of the station is a most impressive example of Victorian engineering
- being built so soon after the Great Exhibition of 1851, it was one of
the earliest buildings to take advantage of this new style of architecture,
and the whole edifice has a greenhouse feel to it. .The huge train sheds
and the ironwork are best appreciated not from the front end, but looking
back from the walkway at the far end.
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Covent Garden Market
At the heart of London, the world famous Covent Garden pays host to millions
of visitors every year, who come to experience the unique cosmopolitan
atmosphere generated by the vibrant combination of fabulous shops, renowned
market stalls, fantastic bars and restaurants and, of course, the celebrated
street performers.
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Henry VIII commissioned the construction of St. James' Palace and park between 1532 and 1540. Built on the site of the Hospital of St. James for leper women, this brick palace has since witnessed the births and deaths of many monarchs.
St. James' became the principal royal residence when, in 1702, Queen Anne moved the court here following the 1698 fire that destroyed Whitehall Palace. For 3 centuries it served as a residence for the kings and queens of England. St. James' Palace remains the official residence of the sovereign; however, following Queen Victoria's accession in 1837, Buckingham Palace became the new chief residence for her and all succeeding sovereigns. The English court is still officially known as The Court of St. James. Official and ceremonial court functions continue to be held at St. James'.
The Palace that stands today is mostly the work of architect
Christopher Wren (of St. Paul's Cathedral fame.) All that remains from
the original structure is a fine 16th C. gateway. The Chapel Royal, preserving
a Tudor ceiling dating from 1540, and nearby Queen's Chapel (on Marlborough
Road) of 1623/27 is the work of Inigo Jones. The adjoining Clarence House
(currently occupied by the Queen Mother) was built by John Nash from 1825
to 1829 by order of the Duke of Clarence- who later ascended to the throne
as William IV.
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Victoria Coach Station was opened on its present site in Buckingham Palace Road, London, in 1932, by London Coastal Coaches Limited, an association of Coach Operators. In 1968 this became a subsidiary of the National Bus Company. During the 1970s Victoria Coach Station became the responsibility of the NBC subsidiary, National Travel (South East) Limited. In 1978 London Coastal Coaches Company was brought back to life and renamed Victoria Coach Station Limited. In 1988, following the privatization of the NBC companies, Victoria Coach Station Limited was acquired by London Transport.
It is the only UK coach station with a separate arrivals
terminal, located on the opposite side of Elizabeth Street to the main
departures building that includes the food outlets, shops, left luggage
facilities, and ticketing. The combined area of the two terminals is about
three acres. The coach station accommodates mostly National Express, National
Express Airport, and Eurolines UK services. A rapid growth of coach travel
in the 1990s led to the opening of the nearby Green Line Coach Station
which accommodates several other coach operators.
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This museum features displays about the two World Wars, including exhibitions on the Blitz and Trench experiences and tells the story of 20th-century warfare on the front line and home front. The new 'Holocaust Exhibition' is not recommended for children under the age of 14. Parking is available nearby.
Museum open: daily, 10:00 to 18:00
Museum admission: free
Nearest tube station: Lambeth North
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Rainworth Guest House is situated two miles from the town of royal Windsor. It is set in 3 acres of grounds and is surrounded by trees and open fields.
Within a few minutes drive is Windsor Castle and also Eton College.The beautiful riverside towns of Henley-on-Thames, Bray and Marlow are also only a short journey away.
Offers excellent accommodation with a range of elegant
bedroom styles and is open all year round. Whether your stay is for business,
leisure or just as an airport stopover, you will be assured of a warm
welcome at Rainworth.
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Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of Britain's sovereigns since 1837. It evolved from a town house that was owned from the beginning of the eighteenth century by the Dukes of Buckingham. Today it is The Queen's official residence. Although in use for the many official events and receptions held by The Queen, areas of Buckingham Palace are opened to visitors on a regular basis.
The State Rooms of the Palace are open to visitors during
the Annual Summer Opening in August and September. They are lavishly furnished
with some of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection - paintings
by Rembrandt, Rubens, Vermeer, Poussin, Canaletto and Claude; sculpture
by Canova and Chantrey; exquisite examples of Sèvres porcelain,
and some of the finest English and French furniture in the world.
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Regent's Park
By taking a tube to Baker Street, Regent's Park or Portland Street stations,
you will emerge in front of Regent's Park. It is situated in north-west
London and can offer you a variety of fun and leisure. Inside the park
is a boating lake where you can rent a boat and take a closer look at
the birds that may be nesting on the island in the middle of the lake.
The beautifully cultivated flowers, large specimen trees and abundance
of seats and benches will make this a memorable, relaxing experience.
There are large areas of open grass
where sports such as football and cricket are permitted, as well as specific
tennis and softball courts. There is a children's playground, a small
restaurant and the park is also home to London Zoo. Outside Regent's Park
is the biggest mosque in London - beware when there is a Muslim holiday
as it can become crowded and busy with traffic in local streets.
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