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Royalty
and the history associated with it is obviously one of the big draws
for visitors to London.
There are many facets that a visitor could explore, but on this
page we provide a practical introduction to the main blockbuster
attractions.
We include Windsor Castle and Hampton Court on the outskirts of
London but easily visited by everyone using London's public transport
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Changing
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Tower
of London
The
Tower of London sits by the River Thames adjacent to Tower Bridge.
Its probably one of the few times most visitors will be inside the
original city walls of London, now the city's financial district.
At the seaward end of the city walls, the Tower guarded London from
invaders coming along the river. Its one of the best preserved and
historical castles in England. For the Norman's who brought Castles
to England after they conquered England in 1066, this was 'base
1' castle in string of castles spread throughout England.
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Being
one of the safest places in London it has acted as jail, refuse and
fortress. With England's colourful and sometimes gruesome history
a lot of history is associated with the Tower.
Today its one of the most popular attractions in London for people
of all ages
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Buckingham
Palace
For the
first time visitor to London, one of the 'must see' events is the
Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. |
Buckingham
Palace is very much a working Palace so for the vast majority of visitors,
Changing of the Guard is the only facet of Buckingham Palace they
will see.
In the summer the State Rooms are opened on a limited basis and you
can also visit the Royal Mews (the stables at Buckingham Palace)
You can visit the Staterooms at Windsor Castle daily, and there is
also a Changing of the Guard there too.
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Kensington
Palace
Just a
mile from Buckingham Palace and also in a Royal Park (Kensington Gardens)
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Kensington
Palace was the favourite residence of successive sovereigns until
1760 when Buckingham Palace found favour.
Its popularity has greatly increased in recent years because of Princess
Diana who lived here. Today you can visit Kensington Palace daily.
There is a special Diana fashion and style exhibition featuring eighteen
dresses amongst the attractions here.
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Windsor
Castle
West of
London, very close to London's main airport, Heathrow, is Windsor
Castle. Its the first Norman Castle down the River Thames from the
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Despite
its Castle like features its very much evolved into a palace inside.
Its where the Queen would call home.
Its very easy to get to from Central London with a choice of rail
and bus links.
You can easily take up a day in Windsor, some people take more, there
is so much to see and do. Windsor Great Park, a remnant of the old
royal hunting grounds stretches for miles in front of the Castle.
You can visit Windsor Castle daily, most people taking a couple of
hours to view the castle.
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Hampton
Court
Like Windsor
Castle, Hampton Court sits besides the River Thames west of the capital. |
Famous
for its connections with Henry VIII, Hampton Court is a true palace
built to impress with extensive grounds.
Again, there is much to see and do at Hampton Court and you could
easily spend a day here.
There are direct frequent trains from Central London or you can even
go by boat from Westminster, (though the trip takes several hours)
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