London South West

London South West

South West London is an area full of attractions. You can go on a tour of Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, and Buckingham Palace, visit the world famous Wimbledon or take in the sites of Whitehall, where you can view Churchill's wartime HQ. While you can see the Headquarters of MI5 at Thames House, they won't let you in! If its museums you are after then you have come to the right place. South west London is home to the Natural History museum, the Science museum and the Victoria & Albert museum to name but a few. There are also museums to writers and artists such William Hogarth and Thomas Carlyle.

There are plenty of recreational venues to keep you entertained, including a wetland centre, a chocolate shop and factory, the Saatchi art gallery, plus Chelsea Flower show each May. Next door to the flower show can be found the home of the Chelsea Pensioners, war veterans who often wander around bemedalled and dressed in uniform, while kit of another kind is sported by Chelsea, Fulham and Brentford FCs.

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Natural History Museum

The Natural History Museum is home to life and earth science specimens comprising some 80 million items within five main collections: botany, entomology, mineralogy, palaeontology and zoology.

Battersea Park Children's Zoo

Battersea Park Children's Zoo invites you to check on the monkeys, crawl down the tunnel to see the meerkats, talk to the parrots and mynah birds, on to the farm to say hello to the goats, donkeys, pigs, emus etc. Playground which includes climbing frames,large sandpit with water toys, swings and roundabouts etc.

Science Museum

Explore the universe from the Big Bang to the darkest reaches of Space.

Expect the unexpected including a space toiler, a seven-toed cat and a pregnant man.

Delve into the archives of scientific geniuses such as James Lovelock or peer into the future of the latest psychological advances.

Earls Court

Our venues are loaded with history and have a wealth of stories to tell. 

Earls Court One opened for business in 1937 with the Chocolate and Confectionery Exhibition, and was joined in 1991 by Earls Court Two which still boasts Europe’s biggest unsupported roof span.

Buckingham Palace and Queen's Gallery

Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of Britain's sovereigns since 1837 and today is the administrative headquarters of the Monarch.

Although in use for the many official events and receptions held by The Queen, the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace are open to visitors every year.

Jewel Tower

The Jewel Tower dates back almost 650 years and is an intriguing visitor attraction in the heart of Westminster. It was built around 1365 to house Edward III’s treasures and was known as the ‘King’s Privy Wardrobe’.

One of only two buildings from the medieval Palace of Westminster to survive the fire of 1834, the tower features a 14th century ribbed vault.

WWT London

An urban oasis for wildlife and people, just 10 minutes from Hammersmith. Stroll among the lakes, ponds and gardens. The café is perfect for relaxing, and kids will love the play areas.

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Chelsea Physic Garden

The Chelsea Physic Garden was founded in 1673 by the Society of Apothecaries to study the therapeutic properties of plants. In addition there are many rare plants and a rock garden dating from 1773. New for 2014: enlarged and re-modelled Garden of Medicinal Plants, displaying their past, present and future usage.

The Prince's Trust - London

The Prince's Trust Kennington Centres currently offers the Fairbridge programme. This is an individually tailored personal development programme for young people aged 13-25, combining one-to-one support and group activities.

Westminster Boating Base

Westminster Boating Base is an independent, young persons charity teaching dinghy sailing, powerboating, kayaking and canoeing in central London to young people and adults.

Saatchi Gallery

The Saatchi Gallery is geared towards introducing a younger audience of art students and enthusiasts to contemporary art. Come and discover the most innovative in contemporary art for free.

The Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace

The 45-minute tours of the Royal Mews are led by the Wardens, dressed in their striking red and navy livery, and depart at regular intervals throughout the day at the start of the visit.

Chapter House and Pryx Chamber

Built by the royal masons in 1250, the Chapter House of Westminster Abbey was originally used in the 13th century by Benedictine monks for their daily meetings. It later became a meeting place of the King’s Great Council and the Commons, predecessors of today’s Parliament.

Carlyle's House

Victorian writers' shrine in Chelsea

Hidden in the quiet back streets of Chelsea is the home of Thomas and Jane Carlyle.

A twist of fate turned Carlyle into a star of the 19th-century literary world. Suddenly this was the place to be.                                                      

When you pull the bell to enter you will follow in the footsteps of Dickens, Ruskin, Tennyson and many more.

Clarence House

Clarence House is the official London residence of The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Harry. Here Their Royal Highnesses receive official guests from this country and overseas on behalf of the nation, and bring together people from all walks of life through official seminars, lunches, receptions and dinners.

Banqueting House

Discover the splendour of royalty

Built by architect Inigo Jones under the patronage of James I, the ceiling was painted by Peter Paul Rubens.

The hall was built for the performance of ‘Masques’ and for grand ambassadorial receptions.

Churchill War Rooms

Visit Churchill War Rooms to discover the original Cabinet War Rooms, the wartime bunker that sheltered Churchill and his government during the Blitz. Explore the historic rooms to experience the secret history that lives on underground.

Scotland Yard - The Black or Crime Museum

The museum is in room 101 at New Scotland Yard, Victoria – an L-shaped space crammed with glass display cabinets containing items covering over 140 years of crime and criminals.

National Army Museum

The leading authority on the history of the British Army is a first class museum that moves, inspires, challenges, educates and entertains.

Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers)

The Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) is the UK's learned society and professional body for geography, founded in 1830. We are a world leader in advancing geography and supporting its practitioners in the UK and across the world.

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