London Tourism

London is a popular destination for tourists to visit, 4.6 million people visited in 2020 with a total spending of £409 million. Popular tourist attractions include the following:

Big Ben

Big Ben is one of the most recognisable landmarks in London. It is officially known as the Elizabeth Tower, to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.

The London Eye is one of the most modern landmarks in London, it is an observation wheel that allows people to view the city of London from a higher point of view.

Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the royal family, it is one of the major, historical landmarks of London with construction beginning in 1705 and finishing in 1853.

The British Museum is the largest museum in England, dedicated to two million years of human history and culture. It is a public museum that was established in 1753.

Madame Tussauds is a wax museum in London that holds wax sculptors of plenty of public figures. It was founded in 1835 by Marie Tussaud, a pioneer in the art of wax sculpting.

The Sky Garden is a famous skyscraper that features a public garden as well as a top-floor restaurant. The building was designed in 2004, it's distinctive design gathered the nickname the 'Walkie Talkie' across London.

The Tower Bridge was built over 125 years ago, it is one of the most distinctive features of London because of its Neo-Golithic architecture. The bridge crosses over the River Thames, the second longest river in England!

Westminister Abbey is a church that was opened in 1269, it has been the site to many roal coronations and weddings. It is Londons oldest and most famous church.

Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest castle in the world, it has been the home to many British kings and queens over many years. It it currently the official residence to Queen Elizabeth II.