London & Partners

SIGHTSEEING
from £4.50.
Trafalgar Square, WC2.
020 7766 1100.
smitf.org
Ë t Charing Cross.
Map C6.
ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL
Sir Christopher Wren’s
300-year-old cathedral is
filled with stunning mosaics
and craftsmanship. Climb
the dome via the Whispering
Gallery to the Golden
Gallery. Explore the crypt,
with its monuments to
famous Britons and don’t
miss Oculus: An Eye Into
St. Paul’s – a 270-degree
film experience for an
excellent overview of the
cathedral. Free tours. Mon-
Sat 08.30-16.30. Admission
£15, child £6.
St. Paul’s Churchyard,
EC4. 020 7246 8357.
stpauls.co.uk
Ë St. Paul’s. Map B8.
STRAWBERRY
HILL HOUSE
Horace Walpole’s elegant yet
quirky 18th-century gothic
castle underwent major
restoration in 2010, including
original fireplaces, wood
panelling and stained glass
windows. Mon-Wed 14.00-
16.20, Sat-Sun 12.00-16.20.
Admission £8, child £5.
68 Waldegrave Road, TW1.
020 8744 3124.
strawberryhillhouse.
org.uk t Strawberry Hill.
Off map.
THE TOWER BRIDGE
EXHIBITION
This breathtaking bridge,
designed in 1884, is one
of London’s most famous
landmarks, offering
incredible views. Not to be
confused with neighbouring
London Bridge. Daily 09.30-
17.30. Admission £8, child
£3.40. Joint tickets with The
Monument available.
Tower Bridge Road, SE1.
020 7403 3761.
towerbridge.org.uk
Ë Tower Hill, or by boat
(p. 41). Map C9.
TOWER OF LONDON
The world-famous historic
landmark includes the
Bloody Tower, Traitors’ Gate
and the Jewel House,
containing the Crown
Jewels. Entrance includes
the Prisoners Of The Tower
exhibition plus costumed
tours. Visitors can attend
the nightly tradition of The
Ceremony Of The Keys
(p. 26) for free. At the Royal
Beasts exhibition, discover
why exotic creatures were
imprisoned in the tower.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jan Tower
Twilight Tours. The Tower’s
famous Yeoman Warders
lead these spooky tours
aorund the fortress. 19.00.
Tickets £25. Until 6 Jan Ice
At The Tower. Glide around
the Tower’s moat. Mon-Sun
10.00-22.00. Tickets from
£11. Tues-Sat 09.00-17.30;
Sun-Mon 10.00-17.30.
Admission £19, child £9.50.
Tower Hill, EC3. 08444
827 799. hrp.org.uk
Ë Tower Hill, or by boat
(p. 41). Map C9.
UP AT THE O 2
This new attraction at The
O 2 gives visitors the chance
to walk right over the top
of the iconic arena via a
suspended walkway to gaze
on amazing panoramas
of the surrounding area,
including Canary Wharf and
Greenwich. Daily 10.00-
20.00. Tickets £22.
The O 2 , Peninsula Square,
SE10. theo2.co.uk/
upattheo2 Ë North
Greenwich. Map inset.
THE VAULT
The Hard Rock Cafe’s
revamped rock ‘n’ roll
memorabilia museum,
located beneath the London
Rock Shop, contains some
truly impressive items
including Madonna’s bustier
from her Blonde Ambition
tour and Sting’s Fender
Precision Bass. Daily 12.00-
21.00. Admission free.
The Vault, Rock Shop,
The Hard Rock Cafe
London, 150 Old Park
Lane, W1. hardrock.com
Ë Hyde Park Corner.
Map D4.
VINOPOLIS
Discover wines and spirits
from around the world on
themed tours at this newly
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