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SIGHTSEEINGfrom £4.50.Trafalgar Square, WC2. 020 7766 1100. smitf.orgË t Charing Cross.Map C6.ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRALSir Christopher Wren’s300-year-old cathedral isfilled with stunning mosaicsand craftsmanship. Climbthe dome via the WhisperingGallery to the GoldenGallery. Explore the crypt,with its monuments tofamous Britons and don’tmiss Oculus: An Eye IntoSt. Paul’s – a 270-degreefilm experience for anexcellent overview of thecathedral. Free tours. Mon-Sat 08.30-16.30. Admission£15, child £6.St. Paul’s Churchyard,EC4. 020 7246 8357. stpauls.co.ukË St. Paul’s. Map B8.STRAWBERRYHILL HOUSEHorace Walpole’s elegant yetquirky 18th-century gothiccastle underwent majorrestoration in 2010, includingoriginal fireplaces, woodpanelling and stained glasswindows. 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 BRIDGEEXHIBITIONThis breathtaking bridge,designed in 1884, is oneof London’s most famouslandmarks, offeringincredible views. Not to beconfused with neighbouringLondon Bridge. Daily 09.30-17.30. Admission £8, child£3.40. Joint tickets with TheMonument available.Tower Bridge Road, SE1. 020 7403 3761. towerbridge.org.ukË Tower Hill, or by boat(p. 41). Map C9.TOWER OF LONDONThe world-famous historiclandmark includes theBloody Tower, Traitors’ Gateand the Jewel House,containing the CrownJewels. Entrance includesthe Prisoners Of The Towerexhibition plus costumedtours. Visitors can attendthe nightly tradition of TheCeremony Of The Keys(p. 26) for free. At the RoyalBeasts exhibition, discoverwhy exotic creatures wereimprisoned in the tower.2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jan TowerTwilight Tours. The Tower’sfamous Yeoman Warderslead these spooky toursaorund the fortress. 19.00.Tickets £25. Until 6 Jan IceAt The Tower. Glide aroundthe Tower’s moat. Mon-Sun10.00-22.00. Tickets from£11. Tues-Sat 09.00-17.30;Sun-Mon 10.00-17.30.Admission £19, child £9.50.Tower Hill, EC3. 08444827 799. hrp.org.ukË Tower Hill, or by boat(p. 41). Map C9.UP AT THE O 2This new attraction at TheO 2 gives visitors the chanceto walk right over the topof the iconic arena via asuspended walkway to gazeon amazing panoramasof the surrounding area,including Canary Wharf andGreenwich. Daily 10.00-20.00. Tickets £22.The O 2 , Peninsula Square,SE10. theo2.co.uk/upattheo2 Ë NorthGreenwich. Map inset.THE VAULTThe Hard Rock Cafe’srevamped rock ‘n’ rollmemorabilia museum,located beneath the LondonRock Shop, contains sometruly impressive itemsincluding Madonna’s bustierfrom her Blonde Ambitiontour and Sting’s FenderPrecision Bass. Daily 12.00-21.00. Admission free.The Vault, Rock Shop,The Hard Rock CafeLondon, 150 Old ParkLane, W1. hardrock.comË Hyde Park Corner.Map D4.VINOPOLISDiscover wines and spiritsfrom around the world onthemed tours at this newlyTHE ORIGINAL LONDON VISITOR CENTRETICKETSto London’s Top Tours,Shows and Attractions★ Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tours★ Top Theatre Tickets★ Attractions★ Trips to Paris★ Out of Town Tours★ River Cruises★ Hotel Bookings★ Airport Transferstel: +44 (0)20 7389 5040 www.theoriginaltour. com34| visitlondon.com|LONDON PLANNER|January 2013