Attractions Around London

Why not make a weekend of your West End theatre break by spending some time in the capital, there is something for everyone - however big or small budget.
There are a range of outstanding attractions situated around London which are free of charge, we have devised a list of the best ones to see when visiting the city. Alternatively you can visit our London Attractions page for a list of superb activities and experiences of which you can add to your theatre break package for a small cost.

Free Attractions In London

• The Tate Modern
  Located along the River Thames (across the river from St. Paul's cathedral), the Tate Modern was imaginatively transformed from a disused power station to a home for international modern art. It houses work by Picasso, Dali and Matisse and contains a myriad of contemporary works of art too.
  
  
• The British Museum
  It is home to over seven million objects from all over the world. The British Museum transports you back to the beginnings of civilisation giving you a chance to find out about the great races of the world such as the Egyptians, the Greeks and the Romans, as well as our own British background and culture.



• The Science Museum
  Situated in Exhibition Road, this museum is dedicated to science and technology as the human race has excelled in ingenuity. Exhibitions include space travel, biomedical research, shipping and flight. There is even a hands on 'Launch Area' for children where the can become involved in the fun yet educational interactive activities.



• The Natural History Museum
  Just behind the Science Museum is the Natural History Museum. Here you can find out what it is like to be caught in an earthquake, what is out there beyond our earth, view the vast collection of precious gemstones, rocks and minerals, see dinosaur skeletons from the Jurassic period and the amazing animals that inhabit our world today.



• The National Gallery
  On the north side of Trafalgar Square the national gallery is home to many pieces of modern art from all over Europe. It is particularly renowned for for work from the High Renaissance and impressionistic ages. Includes work by Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Turner and Leonardo da Vinci



• The National Portrait Gallery
  Once you have visited the National Gallery why not visit the National Portrait Gallery just next door, featuring portraits of historic figures and also some modern contributions. You can see many famous faces; from Henry VIII to the Beatles...



• Bank Of England Museum
  The Bank of England Museum takes you through its role and history via interactive activities. Visitors can bring their banknotes to be tested for forgery and learn how money has changed over the years. There are also some rare bank notes you can see and a real gold bar that you can actually hold.



• Holland Park
  This beautiful park, just off of Kensington High Street, was built around the reconstructed Jacobean Holland House. Situated within the park is 28 acres of woodland, several children's play areas, cafeteria and an educational ecology centre. You can also visit the Kyoto Japanese gardens and in the summer enjoy the open air theatre and opera. The park is abundant in wildlife, including tame rabbits, squirrels and peacocks.



• National Army Museum
  Situated next to the Royal Hospital Chelsea, the National Army Museum gives visitors an insight into how the army has had an impact on Britain and Europe since 1066, making it the place we live in today. Items on display include thirty Victoria crosses, Florence Nightingale's jewellery, a large section of the Berlin Wall and the skeleton of Napoleon's horse!