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Wimbledon Local Attractions
Winston Churchill's Britain at War Museum
Experience living in Britain during World War II, with life-size models of a bombed department store and air raid shelter, and authentic paraphernalia from the era. Kids can even try on real
uniforms and gasmasks! 64-66 Tooley St. in London. +44 20 7403 3171
Whitechapel Arts Gallery
This modern art museum has never held a permanent collection, instead choosing to showcase a revolving variety of art from individual artists such as Kahlo and Freud. Free admission. 80-82
Whitechapel High Street, Whitechapel, London. +44 20 7522 7878
Westminster Abbey
Probably the most famous church in Europe, Westminster Abbey is considered an architectural achievement of medieval times and has held most of the country's coronations since 1066. 20 Dean's
Yard in London. +44 20 7222 5152
Vinopolis
The first of it's kind anywhere in the world, Vinopolis is an interactive wine theme park for adults. Featuring two wine bars, a champagne bar, gift shop, art gallery, coffee shop and gourmet
restaurant, Vinopolis is the ultimate wine-lovers experience. 1 Park Street, South Bank, London. +44 870 241 4040
Trafalgar Square
Built after the Battle of Trafalgar, which destroyed French naval forces and saved Britain from invasion, Trafalgar Square is famous for the numerous pigeons which congregate there, and the
main place which tourists visit so they can have their pictures taken. Northunberland Avenue in London.
Tower of London
Known mostly for its history of imprisonment and execution, the Tower of London is also the home of the Crown Jewels. Together with the Tower Bridge, one can experience a majority of British
history in one trip. Tower Hill in London. +44 20 7403 3761
Catamaran Cruises and Bateaux London
Cruise along the Thames river upon these boats, which offer views of Cleopatra's Needle, the Tower of London, Battersea Power Station, and the Houses of Parliament, among other attractions.
Charing Cross/Embankment Pier, London. +44 20 7839 3572
Cutty Sark
The only tall ship left in the world, the Cutty Sark was once one of the fastest ships in the world and has boasted over 13 million visitors since dry-docking in 1954. King William Walk in
Greenwich, London. +44 20 8858 3445
Big Ben
This famous clock rests in the tower that forms part of the Houses of Parliament. Weighing in at 13.5 tons, Big Ben also features a pendulum that is 13 feet long and weighs 690 pounds.
Parliament Square in London.
Buckingham Palace
The official home of British royalty since 1837, Buckingham Palace also hosts one of London's most popular tourist sights - The Changing of the Guards. You can also catch views of the Queen's
horses and state carriages in the working stables known as The Mews. Buckingham Palace Road in London. +44 7321 2233
Kew Gardens
This sprawling 300-acre riversite site boasts 300,000 different types of plant life. Kew Gardens is also known for its famous greenhouses, such as the Japanese Pagoda, the Palm House and Queen
Charlotte's Cottage. Royal Botanical Gardens, Richmond, London. +44 20 8332 5655
Madame Tussaud's
Started in 1835 by Madame Tussaud, these famous waxworks draw tons of tourists every year. Honoring the famous and infamous alike, Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette are even displayed with the
sword that beheaded them. Maryleborne Road in London. 0870 400 3000
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