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SIGHTSEEINGST. PAUL’S CATHEDRALSir Christopher Wrendesigned this famous 300-year-old cathedral. It’s filledwith stunning mosaics andcraftsmanship. Climb up tothe dome via the WhisperingGallery for breathtaking viewsfrom the Golden Gallery.Explore the crypt, full of tombsand monuments to famousBritons, and the awardwinningvideo exhibitionOculus: An Eye Into St. Paul’s.Take a free guided tour. Mon-Sat 08.30-16.30. Admission£14.50, child £5.50.St. Paul’s Churchyard, EC4. 020 7246 8357. stpauls.co.ukË St. Paul’s. Map B8.TOWER BRIDGEEXHIBITION, THEThis breathtaking bridge,designed in 1884, is one ofthe capital’s most famouslandmarks and offersincredible views. It is raisedaround 1,000 times a yearand its incredible enginerooms are a major featureof your visit. Until Jun (dateTBC) London In Black AndWhite: A PhotographicCelebration. Evocative imagesof London’s past. Daily 09.30-18.00. Admission £6, child£2.60. Joint tickets with TheMonument available.Tower Bridge Road, SE1. 020 7403 3761. towerbridge.org.ukË Tower Hill, or by boat(p. 34). Map C9.TOWER OF LONDONThis world-famous ancienthistoric landmark containsthe Bloody Tower, Traitors’Gate and the CrownJewels. Entrance includesthe permanent exhibitionPrisoners Of The Tower, thePower House show, pluscostumed tours. Visitors canattend the nightly traditionof The Ceremony of theKeys for free, but must applytwo months ahead. Seewebsite for further details.2,9,16,23,30 Nov TowerTwilight Tours. Unique afterhourstours. Tickets £25.From 19 Nov Ice Rink. An icywonderland located alongsidethe Tower (p. 22). Ticketsfrom £10.50, child £8. Until31 Dec Royal Beasts. Thetale of the royal menagerie,which was at the tower formore than 600 years. Tues-Sat 09.00-16.30; Sun-Mon10.00-16.30. Admission£19.80, child £10.45.Tower Hill, EC3. 08444827 799. hrp.org.ukË Tower Hill, or by boat(p. 34). Map C9.WIMBLEDON LAWNTENNIS MUSEUMThis modern museumfeatures famous trophies,a great range of historicmemorabilia and attractions,including access to thenew Centre Court roof, theWhites Of Wimbledon fashionexhibition, John McEnroe‘live’ and the mind-blowingScience Of Tennis film. Daily10.00-17.00. Admission £11,child £6.75; museum and tour£20, child £12.50.The All England LawnTennis and Croquet Club,Church Road, SW19. 020 8946 6131. wimbledon.com/museum Ë Southfields.Off map.WESTMINSTER ABBEYConsecrated in 1065, thisancient abbey is the crowningand burial site of most Englishmonarchs and also housesPoets’ Corner, burial place toDickens and other writers.Mon-Tues, Thurs-Fri 09.30-16.30; Wed 09.30-19.00; Sat09.30-14.30. Admission £16,child £6, under-11s free; tour£3. Last entrance is one hourbefore closure.Broad Sanctuary, SW1. 020 7222 5152. westminster-abbey.orgË Westminster. Map D6.WINSTON CHURCHILL’SBRITAIN AT WAREXPERIENCEInteractive attractionrevealing life on the homefront of Britain during WorldWar II. Relive the Blitz andlearn about evacuation andrationing. Huddle in an air-raidshelter and see bombs. Daily10.00-16.30. Admission£12.95, child £5.50.64-66 Tooley Street, SE1. 020 7403 3171. britainatwar.co.ukË London Bridge. Map C9.32 | visitlondon.com|LONDON PLANNER|November 2011