Category: London

Situated in Forest Hill in South London, the Horniman Museum offers plenty of exhibits and attractions to amuse and bewilder the whole family, and what’s more, it’s free.  Though you may never have heard of it the museum has actually been in existence since the reign of Queen Victoria.  It was a gentleman by the name of Frederick John Horniman who allowed visitors to view his strange and eclectic collection of objects, and since he first opened his doors the collection has grown to at least ten times its original…

There are lots of Royal sites in London: impressive houses, stunning Windsor Castle and of course Buckingham Palace itself.  However as you walk around in these opulent surroundings all you can feel is the past and you may even find yourself talking in whispers as though you were inside a museum or art gallery.  This is where the Royal Mews differs, here history is very much alive, and if you time it right it will be neighing and tapping its hooves on the stable floor. What to See at the…

Sightseeing tours in any of the country’s major cities are ten-a-penny.  However this sightseeing tour of London offers you something else, something far different to all of the other tours you could take, and something you are going to remember for a very long time.  A ‘Duck Tour’ encompasses the city streets and the River Thames using the same vehicle and without ever getting your feet wet.  The kids will be amazed when the vehicle leaves the road and heads for the river, be prepared for some excited squeals as…

The quirky Cartoon Museum opened in London in 2006.  Packed with British comic strips and cartoons it features a little bit of everything, including some incredible caricatures from the 18th century right up to modern publications like the Beano and the Dandy.  You may have walked past it on your way to the British Museum as it is literally only a stone’s throw away on Russell Street. An Amazing Collection As with many of the more unusual and quirky museums in the city, the exhibits are the product of one…

For three years in a row the London Bridge Experience has been voted the ‘Best Year Round Scare Attraction’ in the UK.  If you are looking to break up your sightseeing of the city with some gruesome fun, this is where you need to be.  Be warned though, there are age restrictions for entry.  The London Bridge Experience along with the London Tombs will take you on a journey through the dark and dangerous history of London from the days of the Roman Invaders right up into the modern life…

High in the roof space of an old English Church there is an old English operating theatre.  This is not here for novelty value, nor has it been placed there for publicity purposes.  It is what it is, an operating theatre.  It can be found in the church of St Thomas in the borough of Southwark, just a little south of London Bridge.  It may seem out of place here in the roof of a church, but when you understand the history of the place you will understand why it…

By the side of the River Thames, between Richmond and Kew are 300 acres of land that have become home to a World Heritage Site of immense beauty.  Here you will find plants from all over the globe housed in enormous glass houses and outdoor displays unlike anything you will have ever seen before.  There are 14,000 trees alone in these incredible gardens which make up part of the 40,000 plus different species of plant life cared for here. Attractions A permanent display illustrating the development of plant life is…

John Hunter (1728-1793) was a surgeon and an anatomist and from whom the museum takes its name.  The name the name is not instantly recognisable, nor does it give any clue as to what the building contains.  But, if you knew what lurked behind its doors, well… If you are one of the many who are attracted to the bizarre, the gruesome and the downright strange you will find a lot of exhibits in the Huntarian Museum to be of interest.  The museum is in fact one of the UK’s…

Winston Spencer Churchill has perhaps one of the most recognisable faces and voices in British history.  The Churchill museum was established in 1968 and since then it has been offering visitors the chance to learn about this iconic figure. World Influence The museum sponsors a regular international Churchill Conference with aims to use the experience and methods of Churchill and apply them to modern issues and problems the world over.  The museum does not seek to sway the personal political opinions of its visitors, that is not what this centre…