We checked out the current exhibit, “Test Site” by Carsten Holler. This exhibit runs from October 2006 – April 2007.

Tube: Southwark (Jubilee Line) and Blackfriars (District and Circle Lines)

The weekends are pretty crowded at the museum. If you are attending solely for this exhibit, it’s best to get to the museum when it opens or visit on a weekday. Timed tickets are required for levels 3-5. Bags are not allowed on the exhibit, but you can check your belongs in the cloakroom on level 1 for free.

A reproduction of the Globe Theatre as it was during Shakespeare’s times.

Nearest Tube stops: London Bridge, Cannon Street, Blackfriars

Borough Market is a food market located in southern London, selling everything from cuts of meat to delectable truffles.

Nearest Tube stop: London Bridge

The famous market in Notting Hill. It’s the perfect place to shop for Antiques. One section of the sells foodstuffs, including a vendor selling Ghanian food that I didn’t get to try. Near Ladbroke Grove, the market spreads out along the side streets selling lots of vintage clothing and accessories.

Nearest tube stops: Notting Hill Gate, Ladbroke Grove

At 135 metres above London, the London Eye is the world’s tallest observation wheel, with 40km panoramic views on a clear day. The gradual 30 minute flight offers stunning views of London and its famous landmarks in a fully air conditioned capsule with bench seating.

British Airways London Eye is situated on the South Bank of the River Thames, opposite the Houses of Parliament. The ticket office is located inside County Hall, which is the building directly next to the London Eye. The Eye is approximately five minutes walking distance from Waterloo tube station (follow signs for the South Bank) and Westminster tube station (exit one, follow signs for Westminster pier).

Booking online or in advance will result in slightly cheaper admission prices.

Built in the 11th century by William the Conqueror,The Tower contains the Crown Jewels, the macabre execution row and many other exibitions

Three Palace Pass
The Tower of London has been an integral part of British royal history for nearly 1000 years. Only at the Tower can you marvel at the breathtaking Crown Jewels, stand on the execution site of three English queens and hear the myths and legends that make a visit to the Tower ‘a day out to die for’.
In addition to the Tower of London, the pass allows you to visit Kensington Palace, a royal residence since 1689 and home of the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection. Also visit Hampton Court Palace with its stunning State Apartments and 60 acres of spectacular riverside gardens including the world famous Maze.

A busy marketplace selling food, clothes, accessories. The newer section is much more modern, home to high-end stores and restaurants. The older market caters more to food stalls, clothing and other items.

Tube stop: Liverpool Street

Very trendy area of London. It’s similar to the East Village in New York during the 80s/early 90s. Lots of goth, punk, retro finds. It reminds me of vintage flea markets.
There’s plenty of international food stands at the Lock Market to grab a bite.

Tube stop: Camden Town (in Zone 2)

It gets extremely crowded on the weekends so it may be better to visit earlier in the day.

We walked along the grounds outside the Abbey, but did not pay the admission to go inside (we were also on a tight schedule and did not want to waste time).

Tube stations: Holborn, Tottenham Court Road,
Russell Square, Goodge St.

Check the museum’s website to see what is available to see. When we went, many of the galleries were closed for construction.

Was closed and only able to see the outside.
and changing of the guard.

Only open 28 July – 25 September 2007
from 09:45 – 18:00 (last admission 15:45)

Visited the famous Food Halls. Certain areas of the store are decorated in themes (such as Egyptian).

Tube stop: Knightsbridge. Look for signs and exit at Brompton Road.

Best times to visit are the weekdays.

Named after Britain’s victorious Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, which secured Britain from any type of further invasion from France. The 18ft statue atop an extremely tall column is of Admiral Horatio Nelson, the commanding officer of the great Battle of Trafalgar. This impressive square is a great place to relax, enjoy the landscape and views, and feed some pigeons. Bordering the square are sites The National Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery.

Nearest Tube stop: Charing Cross (Northern, Bakerloo lines). There is an exit that is right in the square.