free things to see and do in London
attractions on other walks
Tower of London
The Tower was begun by William I around 1066 and built deliberately just outside the City boundary
See it on the city walk
Royal Observatory
Founded by Charles II in 1675, the Royal Observatory is famous for being the place where time is measured from.
See it on the nautical walk
See some of London's most famous tourist attractions including Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square and Number 10 Downing Street.
Most of the attractions on this walking tour are instantly recognisable from tv and history books, making it the most popular walk on this site.
Attractions on this walk
The correct name for the Houses
of Parliament is the Palace of Westminster, which was built in 1040
by Edward the Confessor. read more
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One of central London's busiest traffic junctions, it features the Statue
of Eros (erected in 1893) in the centre. read more
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Piccadilly is named after a draper named
Robert Baker who became wealthy during the reign of Charles I. read more
The Abbey was built by Edward the Confessor, and William the Conqueror
was crowned in it on Christmas Day 1066. read more
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In the centre of Trafalgar Square stands Nelson's Column at 170 feet
tall. Buildings surrounding the Square include South Africa House, Canada
House, read more
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The home of the Queen, Buckingham Palace was built
in 1703. The present building is the third on the site. read more
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Downing Street is named after Sir George Downing, who built the
houses in 1680. No. 10 has been the official residence of the British Prime
Minister since 1732. read more
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