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- 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
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- The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham
Palace, SW1A 1AA
- 020 7766 7301
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- YARAK BIRDS of PREY - DEVON
Welcome to Yarak Birds of Prey
Devon's Falconry and Eagle Centre.
For the Ultimate Hands on Experience!
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- YARAK BIRDS of PREY
Langford Mill Farm
Langford
Cullompton, Devon EX15, UK
01884 277297 or 01884 277291
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- Paris has the Eiffel Tower, New
York the Empire State, and now London has the British Airways
London Eye - an extraordinary symbol for an extraordinary city.
The world's largest observation wheel offers a spectacular way
to take in over 55 of London's most famous landmarks in just
30 minutes!
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- British Airways London
Eye
- Riverside Building
County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7PB
- 0870 5000600
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- Tate Modern is Britain's national
museum of Modern Art, on the banks of the River Thames, the gallery
displays the world famous Tate collection of international modern
and contemporary art.
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Tate Modern
Bankside
London SE1 9TG
020 7887 8888
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- Come and see how life like our
waxworks are and experience our interactive celebrities. Justin
Timberlake has landed in Madame Tussauds, giving you the chance
to get up close and personal with the global film and pop hearthrob
- Try and make J Lo blush or talk
to Big Brother.
- Have a picture with the Queen and
test your nerves in the chamber live.
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- Madame Tussauds
Marylebone Road
London
- 0870 999 0046
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One of the largest aquariums in
Europe, containing over 1 million litres of water. Learn about
all the world's oceans, as well as rainforest, tropical freshwater,
seashores and beaches. See a recreation of a coral reef.
A visit to the three levels of the
complex in County Hall takes approximately one and a half hours.
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- The London Aquarium
County Hall
Westminster Bridge Road
London
SE1 7PB
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- 020 7967 8000
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- In the dark and dingy underbelly
of the capital the London Dungeon dwells, waiting to scare the
life out of you!
- The museum has a wide variety of
attractions including up to date multi media displays. You can
experience walking down a Victorian street to unravel the terrible
truth about Jack the Ripper or see how terrible punishments were
carried out such as beheading, boiling or drowning.
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- London Dungeon
- Tooley St
- Nr London Bridge Station
- 0871 360 2049
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- The Clock Tower is the name of
the famous tower of Parliament - more popularly known as Big
Ben.Although often referred to as Big Ben, this is actually the
nickname of the bell housed within the Clock Tower - and Big
Ben's official name is the Great Bell.
- UK residents can arrange a tour
through their local MP.
- Overseas visitors cannot currently
visit the tower.
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- End of the Houses of Parliament
building in Westminster,
- London
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The UK's famous Notting Hill Carnival
sees some two million people take to the streets every August
Bank Holiday. Notting Hill and neighbouring areas come alive
with bright colours, music and an unmatched carnival atmosphere.
And its all free!
Date: 26 - 27 August 2007
Notting Hill, Holland Park and neighbouring areas
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- Notting Hill, Holland
Park and neighbouring areas
- 020 7730 3010
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- Visit the five houses in or near
Stratford-upon-Avon connected with William Shakespeare and his
family. The Shakespearian properties offer a unique experience
of the Stratford world in which the famous dramatist and poet
was born, lived and died.
Open all year round, these sixteenth-century houses feature rare
period furnishings and domestic items. Aspects of Tudor life,
are on display, all set in attractive gardens and grounds.
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- William Shakespeare
- Stratford -upon-Avon
01789 204016
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Trafalgar
Square, at the heart of London, is one of the city’s most
vibrant open spaces. It is home to Nelson’s Column.Trafalgar
Square provides a stage for cultural, educational, artistic and
sporting events, ceremonies and festivals. We hope you can join
us for one of the many events in Trafalgar Square, which are
open to everyone. Just turn up and join in the fun! |
- Trafalgar Square
- London
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The White Cliffs of Dover are internationally
famous. The 'Gateway to the White Cliffs' Visitor Centre has
spectacular views and introduces the visitor to 5 miles of coast
and countryside.
An ideal spot to watch the world's
busiest shipping lanes.
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- White Cliffs Of Dover
- Dover
- Kent
- 01304 202756
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