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The Parks, which allow you to stroll from Westminster to Holland Park, are an absolute delight. There are so many stunning views along the way — such as the bridge located in St. James Park. Hyde Park is a must simply because it is Hyde Park, but there are beautiful sites in all of them. There are cultivated gardens and the zoo in Regent’s Park; a lake complete with pelicans lies in St. James; Hyde has the Speakers’ Corner — and the list goes on.

Bow Bells, the Bank of England — in short, the London known by Samuel Pepys, can all be found in the heart of the City, where Victorian nooks still exist.

Naturally, there are many museums as well as other galleries to be seen, as well. Some of them include the Victoria & Albert Museum, the British Museum, and the Natural History and Science Museums.

Last but certainly not least, a visit to London is not complete without a trip to the theatre — at least one. You will see high quality performances without breaking your bank account.

Simply in strolling the River, you can see much of what London has to offer. A stroll from the Tower Bridge, along the South Bank, to Lambeth can show you a wealth of sites. You can see the Houses of Parliament, not to mention the Archbishop of Canterbury’s home, Lambeth Palace, and even the famed Globe Theatre, which in its time has seen the best of Shakespeare. The Tate Galleries are along this walk as well, along with St. Paul’s Cathedral, plus South Bank Centre, the London Eye, and The Temple. Boat rides are also available, taking you to the Thames Barrier, the Dome, or Greenwich.

Naturally, a trip to London would not be complete without a visit to Westminster Abbey, the place where kings are crowned and bards are buried.

The Houses of Parliament are must sees as well — especially if ytou can get a seat in the famed Strangers Gallery, especially during Question Time. There are a number of surprisingly entertaining things to do here. A must if you enjoy government and/or debates. On that note, check out the Inns of Court as well.

London is something of a dichotomy. It is rich with history and culture which can and should be appreciated by people from all over the world — many of our ancestors came from England, after all — but it is also a center of excitement and fun. At the same time you are visiting historical sites, you can enjoy the latest, hottest nightclubs and even take in some seriously avant garde fashions. Thus, a trip to London can seem somewhat overwhelming — which is why Dave’s World Travel has compiled a list of must see locations, to make your visit go much more smoothly.

First of all, you cannot pass up the galleries. The National Gallery, the Tate Britain Gallery, the Tate Modern Gallery — all of them are must sees … and all of them are free, so you can really enjoy your art tour.

Hampton Court is another location you have to see. Many people consider it one of the greatest attractions not just in London, not just in England, but in all of Europe. It was the original palace of Henry VIII, and the architecture and design alone make it a worthwhile visit.