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Westminster, London – A Fun, Cultural Experience
In and around the Westminster area of London you can spot some of the city’s most iconic landmarks. The Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, the River Thames and Buckingham Palace are all here and there are plenty of other tourist attractions for you to make the most of when in Westminster.
Completed in January 2000, The London Eye can be found on the South bank of the River Thames and stands an impressive 135 meters high and is the world’s biggest observation wheel. From the top it’s possible to see views of up to 25 miles in every direction and you should be able to spot landmarks such as Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral and Windsor Castle to name a few. This popular tourist attraction has 32 capsules that hold up to 25 people, with children under 5 able to ride for free.
The London Aquarium is another excellent destination for tourists in the Westminster area. There are up to 3000 different types of marine life here including huge rays and even sharks, with shark feeding time being a popular part of the daily schedule. The aquarium sprawls over 3 floors and daily talks about the marine life are given throughout the day.
The Florence Nightingale Museum is housed in a building that was originally a part of the St Thomas Hospital that the famous Lady of the Lamp founded in 1860. This is a fascinating museum dedicated to the nurse and you will find out all kinds of things you never knew. There are many unique and original artifacts here including the famous Turkish lamp that Nightingale used during the Crimean War.
Westminster Abbey has been used for every coronation in England since 1066 so this historical landmark is well worth a visit. The building as it stands to day was started around 1245 and has a mix of architectural styles. The organ inside the abbey is stunning and was built in 1937 and the nave is the resting place of notables such as Charles Dickens, Rudyard Kipling, Geoffrey Chaucer, Charles Darwin and Sir Isaac Newton. This is a working abbey and it is possible to attend services here or you can choose to look around outside of service times.
Also in Westminster is the Tate Britain Gallery, which is home to British works of art from 1500 to the modern day. Admission to the gallery is free except for some of the featured exhibitions. Works of art from past artists like Blake and Hogarth to twentieth century artists such as Hockney and Bacon can be found at this fascinating art gallery.
St James Park is in the Westminster area and a wonderful green space to explore on a fine day. The lake is home to various birds including black swans, ducks, geese and pelicans. For the children there is a good playground area and a café where you can enjoy a sit down and enjoy the tranquility away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Next : Westminster Hotel
Sir John Bass Fishing Lake Tapps with Bruce Lynn Pearson
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