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If you’re looking for an escape from the bustle and crowds of London then Kew might be just..
The West End InformationThe City of London is a performance in itself - from the theatrics of the royal family to the drama..
Trafalgar Square InformationTrafalgar Square is one of those places where you stand and feel physically connected to history...
Westminster InformationWestminster contains the Houses of Parliament. These are the headquarters of one of oldest..
Hyde Park InformationTake a leap back in time to a period of promenading, of manicured flower beds and of parks opened..
Covent Garden InformationWade through crowds, sift through jewellery and filter out bargains in Covent Garden - the..
Greenwich InformationStand with one foot in the East and one in the West astride the Greenwich Meridian and set your..
South Bank InformationA decade ago, a few dedicated arts buffs crossed the river to the South Bank complex, to see a play..
Oxford Street InformationThe most eye-catching shop of all is Selfridges, where an imposingly grand exterior leads on to..
Soho InformationStep out of manicured and proper London and take a walk on the wild side in Soho - the gritty..
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There may be longer and more spectacular rivers, but few have witnessed such a wealth of history as the River Thames. Flowing through the heart of London, the Thames affords spectacular views of the present and an insight into the past.
The Thames is 215 miles long, it's tidal and rises over 20 feet daily; you can walk for over 100 miles on the Thames Path along its banks. London Bridge is the oldest crossing, while in the east, the Thames Flood Barrier prevents London from being flooded.
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London's Docklands was once the busiest port in the world, filled with wharves and warehouses - now converted to hotels, museums and apartments. One of the most imposing riverside sights is the 11th-centuryTower of London and its spectacular neighbour, Tower Bridge (1894). Historic riverside pubs and 21st-century attractions, such as the revolving London Eye, lie along the South Bank while upstream thecharming residential villages, including Richmond and Chiswick, have been there for 400 years.
When summer arrives, the river really comes alive. Glass-topped sightseeing vessels float past theatres and concert halls down to Greenwich, while brightly-lit disco cruises wait to sail you along Westminster and out into the London night.
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