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Friday, February 5th, 2010




10 Places You Must Visit In London!


London is a great city for sightseeing, with rich culture and history that leaves you craving for more. Whether it’s magnificent buildings, Royal history, galleries and museums, or just an enjoyable trip for the family there is always some place to delight everyone.

The following are the top 10 places you must visit in London, which is covered by the London Pass – a smartcard that gets you Free Entry to over 55 Top London Tourist Attractions at a cheaper and less stressful way.

1. Tower of London
The ancient rocks echo with dark secrets, priceless gems sparkle in secured vaults and spoilt ravens roam the grounds. The Tower of London is one most well-known fortresses in the world and has been used as armoury, royal palace, prison and even zoo! Till this day, it is still home to the Beefeaters and Crown Jewels.

London Pass Benefits:
- Free Ticket worth £17.00
- Fast Track Entry – you will avoid the long lines
- 20% Discount at the Armouries Cafe

2. Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge is one the most remarkable architecture in London, Since 1894, it has watched over the River Thames and is one of the most noticeable landmarks found globally.

London Pass Benefits:
- Free Ticket worth £7.00
- Go down into the Victorian Engine Rooms, home of the the first steam engines. Interesting hands-on mechanisms and detailed panels describe how the innovative technology is used over the years to keep Tower Bridge moving.

3. St Paul’s Cathedral
You must visit the St. Paul’s Cathedral to witness it’s grandeur and glory. The iconic dome rule the London skyline. Constructed between 1675 and 1710, St Paul’s Cathedral is widely acknowledged to be crowning achievement of the shinning career of Sir Christopher Wren.

London Pass Benefits:
- Free Entry worth £12.50
- 10% off in the shop on purchases over £10
- Audio Guide for a special price of £3.50

4. Windsor Castle
A must visit when you are in London, Windsor Castle is the most ancient and biggest occupied castle in the world and official residence of her majesty the Queen. The wonderful State Apartments are extravagantly adorned with treasures from the Royal Collection, including masterpieces by Brueghel, Holbein, Rubens and Van Dyck. You can reach there from London Paddington in about 30 minutes.

London Pass Benefits:
- Free Ticket worth £15.50
- Fast Track Entry
- Pass with Travel option covers train connection to and from Windsor worth £10.20

5. Hampton Court Palace
The splashy Henry VIII is most identified with this splendid palace, which he expanded and improved after obtaining it in the 1520s. Its many royal residents have made sure the palace has gorgeous paintings, furnishings and tapestries. The Hampton Court Palace sits in 60 acres of formal gardens, which contain the well-known maze and the Great Vine.

London Pass Benefits:
- Free Entry worth £14.00
- Fast Track
- 20% discount in the Tiltyard Café and Privy Kitchen
- Additionally London Pass with Travel will cover all your trains fees to and from Hampton Court Palace

6. Kensington Palace
Many generations of royal women have created this classy palace and beautiful gardens from Queen Mary to Victoria and, most recently Diana, Princess of Wales.

London Pass Benefits:
- Free Ticket worth £12.50
- Fast Track
- Free Audio Guide
- 20% discount in the Orangery Restaurant

7. London Zoo
ZSL London Zoo located in Regent’s Park is one of the most well-known of all London places of interest and a must-visit if you have children.

London Pass Benefit:
- Free entry worth £16.80

8. London Bridge
The London Bridge Experience is a 2-part tourist attraction located within the arches of London Bridge.

Firstly relish an enthralling trip back in time as the London Bridge Experience explores the history of the bridge, from Druids through to Victorians, face Vikings, Romans, and some nasty medieval characters along the trip. Presenting real life actors, dazzling special animations and effects, this is special interactive adventure really does brings you back to the past.

Next, if you’re daring enough go to the next attraction The London Tombs. It’s a horrifying encounter with the un-dead and a blood-curdling experience that you may never forget.

London Pass Benefit:
- Free entry to London Bridge Experience and The London Tombs worth £21.95

9. Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre
You can go on a trip back to the past with a visit to the grand Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. Located on London’s Bankside, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre reconstruction the original structure that housed Shakespeare’s theatre in London, an open-air playhouse where the playwright created many of his well-known plays.

London Pass Benefit:
- Free entry worth £10.50

10. Thames River Cruise
A Thames river cruise is one of the best methods to see London, cruising through the heart of the city and passing by so many of its most well-known places of interest. Enjoy the sights and glory of this interesting city from the casual comfort of a City Cruises modern, all-weather boats with open upper decks and roomy lower saloons with panoramic windows.

London Pass Benefits:
- Free All-day hop on hop off cruise ticket worth £11.50
- Fast Track and Free Entry to many attractions along the River Thames


Sightseeing London has never been cheaper
London Pass: Get FREE Entry to Top Attractions

The London Pass entitles holders FREE entry to over 55 sights and tourist attractions in London. This includes the Tower of London, Kensington Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral, Windsor Castle, London Zoo, the London Aquarium and Shakespeare’s Globe.
 
Promo Code: londpas05 – 5% off!



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