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War Horse
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Ranked #1 of 823 Attractions in London
5 of 5 stars 836 reviews
Attraction type  Performances
Distance  1.1 miles from city centre
Les Miserables
Les Miserables
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Ranked #2 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 539 reviews
Owner description: In October 2010 Cameron Mackintosh's legendary production of Boublil and Schonberg's Les Misérables celebrated its 25th... more » Owner description: In October 2010 Cameron Mackintosh's legendary production of Boublil and Schonberg's Les Misérables celebrated its 25th Anniversary in London and is now the world's longest running musical. This international award-winning musical sweeps its audience through an epic tale of passion and destruction, against the backdrop of a nation in the grip of revolution. « less
Attraction type  Performances
Distance  0.9 miles from city centre
The Courtauld Gallery
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The Courtauld Gallery
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Ranked #3 of 823 Attractions in London
5 of 5 stars 377 reviews
Owner description: The Courtauld Gallery is one of the finest small museums in the world. Its collection stretches from the early Renaissance... more » Owner description: The Courtauld Gallery is one of the finest small museums in the world. Its collection stretches from the early Renaissance into the 20th century and is particularly renowned for the unrivalled collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings. The Gallery also holds an outstanding collection of drawings and prints and fine example of sculpture and decorative arts. « less
Attraction type  Museums; Art Museums
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
Priscilla Queen of the Desert Musical
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Priscilla Queen of the Desert Musical
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Ranked #4 of 823 Attractions in London
5 of 5 stars 190 reviews
Distance  0.9 miles from city centre
The Lion King
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The Lion King
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Ranked #5 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 1,241 reviews
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British Museum
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British Museum
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Ranked #6 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 3,114 reviews

On first entering the British Museum it is a little daunting, vast spaces, lots of people.  Take a few minutes to orient yourself and then collect a map from the Information... more »

Attraction type  History Museums; Art Museums; Museums
Distance  1.3 miles from city centre
Jersey Boys
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Jersey Boys
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Ranked #7 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 164 reviews
National Gallery
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National Gallery
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Ranked #8 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 1,986 reviews
Owner description: The National Gallery, London houses one of the greatest collections of European painting in the world. These pictures belong... more » Owner description: The National Gallery, London houses one of the greatest collections of European painting in the world. These pictures belong to the public and entrance to see them is free. The National Gallery's permanent collection spans the period from about 1250 to 1900 and consists of Western European paintings. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
Matilda the Musical
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Ranked #9 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 126 reviews
Attraction type  Performances
Royal National Theatre
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Royal National Theatre
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Ranked #10 of 823 Attractions in London
5 of 5 stars 80 reviews
Owner description: This is a theater that everyone can enjoy, from the classics and spectacular musicals to new plays and special events for the... more » Owner description: This is a theater that everyone can enjoy, from the classics and spectacular musicals to new plays and special events for the entire family. « less
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
The Phantom of the Opera
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The Phantom of the Opera
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Ranked #11 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 813 reviews
Attraction type  Performances
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
Imperial War Museum
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Imperial War Museum
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Ranked #12 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 1,150 reviews

  Having visited the museum three separate times, with varied groups of people. Everyone has uniformly loved it. When you can take a group of high school students there and they... more »

Attraction type  Military Museums; History Museums; Speciality Museums
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
Churchill War Rooms
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Churchill War Rooms
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Ranked #13 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 1,076 reviews
Owner description: The underground headquarters of the British High Command served as the nerve center of Britain's war effort during World War... more » Owner description: The underground headquarters of the British High Command served as the nerve center of Britain's war effort during World War II. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Historic Sites; Military Museums
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
St. James's Park
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St. James's Park
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Ranked #14 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 1,090 reviews
Owner description: This 90-acre park, the oldest Royal Park in London, features a large lake that is a wildlife sanctuary for ducks, geese,... more » Owner description: This 90-acre park, the oldest Royal Park in London, features a large lake that is a wildlife sanctuary for ducks, geese, swans and even pelicans. « less
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Royal Opera House
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Royal Opera House
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Ranked #15 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 255 reviews
Owner description: Built in 1732, this well-known theater is the home to the Royal Ballet and Royal Opera, which regularly features world famous... more » Owner description: Built in 1732, this well-known theater is the home to the Royal Ballet and Royal Opera, which regularly features world famous stars and performances throughout the year. « less
Attraction type  Theatres; Operas; Ballets
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
Houses of Parliament
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Houses of Parliament
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Ranked #16 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 911 reviews

The Palace of Westminster is the seat of both chambers of Parliament of the United Kingdom and is located on the north bank of the River Thames in the City of Westminster, close... more »

Attraction type  Government Buildings
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
Victoria and Albert Museum
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Victoria and Albert Museum
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Ranked #17 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 1,283 reviews
Owner description: Quite possibly the largest museum of applied art in the world, the Victoria and Albert displays extraordinary collections... more » Owner description: Quite possibly the largest museum of applied art in the world, the Victoria and Albert displays extraordinary collections from around the world from Venetian glass and Chinese art, to high-button shoes and tapestry cartoons by Raphael. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums; Speciality Museums; Museums; History Museums
Distance  2.0 miles from city centre
The Royal Air Force Museum London
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The Royal Air Force Museum London
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Ranked #18 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 181 reviews
Owner description: If you’re searching for something different why not take off to Colindale and navigate your way through the history of... more » Owner description: If you’re searching for something different why not take off to Colindale and navigate your way through the history of aviation from the earliest balloon flight to the latest Eurofighter? This world-class collection of over 100 aircraft, aviation and wartime memorabilia offers a fun day out for all the family. Don’t forget to visit our awe inspiring sound and light show that takes you back in time to the Battle of Britain. Better yet admission to the museum is free of charge. If you're visiting us using London Underground, please take the Edgware Branch of the Northern Line to Colindale. As you leave the station there is a bus stop directly outside the entrance. From here, the 303 Service will drop you off directly outside our Main Gates. This bus runs every 8 to 12 minutes. The Museum is open daily from 10am to 6pm and this May not only will we be displaying our latest exhibition 'Athletes and Olympians : Sport in the RAF' but we will be unveiling to the public on 22nd our newest art exhibition ' Fresh Air' showcasing the work of former Artist in Residence to the Red Arrows, David Bent. « less
Attraction type  Military Museums
Distance  8.4 miles from city centre
Leighton House Museum and Art Gallery
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Leighton House Museum and Art Gallery
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Ranked #19 of 823 Attractions in London
5 of 5 stars 43 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  3.3 miles from city centre
Adelphi Theatre
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Ranked #20 of 823 Attractions in London
5 of 5 stars 47 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
Wicked the Musical
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Ranked #21 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 1,110 reviews
Attraction type  Performances
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
Tower of London
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Tower of London
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Ranked #22 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 3,105 reviews
Owner description: One of London's most famous landmarks, the historic Tower houses the Crown Jewels, the prison cell of Sir Walter Raleigh,... more » Owner description: One of London's most famous landmarks, the historic Tower houses the Crown Jewels, the prison cell of Sir Walter Raleigh, known as the Bloody Tower, and the Chapel of St. John and the Royal Armories. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  2.2 miles from city centre
Wallace Collection
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Wallace Collection
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Ranked #23 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 200 reviews
Owner description: Both a national museum and a prestigious private collection of art bequeathed by Lady Wallace in 1897, this attraction... more » Owner description: Both a national museum and a prestigious private collection of art bequeathed by Lady Wallace in 1897, this attraction features one of the world's best collections of French 18th-century pictures, porcelain and furniture, plus a fantastic array of 17th-century paintings. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums; Historic Sites
Distance  1.6 miles from city centre
Royal Albert Hall
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Royal Albert Hall
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Ranked #24 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 335 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  2.2 miles from city centre
Hampstead Heath
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Hampstead Heath
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Ranked #25 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 195 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  4.6 miles from city centre
National Portrait Gallery
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National Portrait Gallery
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Ranked #26 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 354 reviews
This world-famous museum houses portraits of noted Britons from the Tudors to the present day.
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
Big Ben
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Big Ben
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Ranked #27 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 964 reviews
Owner description: One of the most famous clocks in the world, this important landmark towers over the House of Parliament and the River Thames.... more » Owner description: One of the most famous clocks in the world, this important landmark towers over the House of Parliament and the River Thames. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
Hunterian Museum
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Ranked #28 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 31 reviews

The Huntarian Museum is a quirky little museum and may not be for everybody.  If innards preserved in jars make you sick, stay away.  however, if you are at all interested in... more »

Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  1.2 miles from city centre
Mamma Mia
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Mamma Mia
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Ranked #29 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 381 reviews
Attraction type  Performances
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
Natural History Museum
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Natural History Museum
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Ranked #30 of 823 Attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 853 reviews
Owner description: A center of scientific excellence in the discovery of taxonomy and biodiversity, this world-famous museum promotes the... more » Owner description: A center of scientific excellence in the discovery of taxonomy and biodiversity, this world-famous museum promotes the discovery and enjoyment of the natural world through such exciting exhibits as the Life and Earth Galleries, wildlife garden and geological collections. « less
Attraction type  Natural History Museums; History Museums
Distance  2.2 miles from city centre
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