Sightseeing

2 minute walk

The elegant cultural centre is home to restaurants, galleries, shops and exhibitions. Visit in the summer to see the courtyard and in the winter skate on London’s famous ice rink.

5 minute walk

The historic building was originally built as a fruit and vegetable market and today the walkways and arcades are home to lots of shops, restaurants and street performers.

20 minutes by cab

The Shard is a 95-storey skyscraper at London Bridge, the tallest building in London. Take a trip up to its viewing platform for staggering views.

15 minute walk

The giant Ferris wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames has become an instantly recognisable symbol of London and is well worth a visit.

20 minute walk

Steeped in more than a thousand years of history, Westminster Abbey is well known for the large number of people buried and commemorated in it, as well as its royal connections.

23 minute walk

Designed by Sir Christopher Wren, St Paul’s Cathedral sits on the highest point in the City of London with its beautiful domed roof visible for miles around.

30 minute walk

Open to visitors in the summer and known for the daily Changing the Guard ceremony and events such as Trooping the Colour, Buckingham Palace represents the pomp and splendour of the British monarchy.

17 minute walk

As the official residence of two of the most senior British Cabinet ministers, Downing Street is one of the most famous addresses in the UK.

18 minute walk

Sitting on the riverfront, the Palace of Westminster is home to both Houses of Parliament and the iconic bell tower, Big Ben.