Unusual London Museums

Brunel Museum London

Quirky London: Unusual London Museums: For anyone on the hunt for knowledge, London is full of wonderful museums that will keep any visitor busy for many lifetimes. The British Museum alone has a hoard of treasures which include some 1.5 million objects, spanning two million years of history. But for those whose interests lie with things that are a bit more eccentric, the city also has a number of museums which would appeal to anyone looking to see what quirky London has to offer.  … [Read more...]

Free London Museums – Part 1

Sealing the Bank of England Charter 1694

Free London Museums - Many of London's World-Class Museums are Free: The best things in London are free, and this is certainly true of London's world-class museums.   The British Museum, one of the capital's top attractions, is one of the free London museums.   In the British Museum alone are some 1.5 million objects and it would certainly take a lifetime to see the whole of its collection. London is full of interesting museums, both big and small, covering almost every conceivable … [Read more...]

Free London Museums – Part 2

Museum of London, Docklands

Free London Museums - Many of London's World-Class Museums are Free: Part 2 of 3 Museum Description Museum of London The Museum of London traces the social history of London from 450,000BC to the present time.  Historic objects and exhibitions tell the story of the London's turbulent past. Through its many galleries, visitors can discover prehistoric London, see how the city changed under Roman rule, walk through the streets of Victorian London and see the magnificent Lord … [Read more...]

Free London Museums – Part 3

Science Museum

Free London Museums - Many of London's World-Class Museums are Free: Part 3 of 3 Museum Description Science Museum At the London Science Museum you can see Stephenson's Rocket, the Apollo 10 command module and loads of interactive exhibits for adults and children. Spread over seven floors of galleries, visitors can encounter the past, present and future of technology.  Entry to the Science Museum is Free, but charges apply for IMAX 3D cinema, Red Arrow jet simulators … [Read more...]

CultureLine Connects the Hidden Treasures of London

CultureLine - A Rail Link that Creates New Cultural Connections: London may have more museums and galleries than anywhere else in the world, but this has not stopped the City of London from exposing more of its hidden treasures to culture lovers. A new rail line linking the city's north and south via the East End and Docklands is making some hidden London museums in the eastern shores more accessible to Londoners and tourists. What is CultureLine? CultureLine is currently a group of 10 … [Read more...]

London Museums – Some Interesting Small Museums

London's interesting small museums: London is full of interesting museums and galleries that cover almost every conceivable subject matter.   The British Museum alone is said to hold 1.5 million objects in its collection and it would take a lifetime to see them all. But London also has a range of small museums that rarely make the London itineraries of visitors and are often overlooked.  Many of these local and specialist London museums are cheap or free to visit, offer special insider's … [Read more...]

Interesting Facts about London

Ten Interesting Facts to Check in London: Most people know that the Queen lives at Buckingham Palace, Liverpool was home to the Beatles and the River Thames is the longest river in England. But here is a selection of interesting facts that you may not know about London and which you can check out on your London holiday. Aside from being interesting facts, they help make your London visit more enjoyable. There are currently four World Heritage Sites in the city of London:  the Palace of … [Read more...]

Tour Route of London | London Walking Tour

London's premier walking trail: London is a great city for sightseeing on foot - if the weather is fine that is!  There are many tourist attractions within close proximity of each other and many visitors would have pounded the pavements to Buckingham Palace and Westminster, strolled around Trafalgar and Leicester Squares, spent time shopping along Oxford Street or dashed off to the Tower of London or to the Embankment to catch the London Eye on their London vacation. But, to get a better … [Read more...]