Windsor and Eton. Visiting Windsor Castle and the Great Park properly takes all day — but you can visit the town, see the Castle from the outside, and wander the picturesque village street of Eton in two or three hours. Kew Gardens is about an hour by tube or 15 minutes by taxi. Legoland Windsor will appeal to families. Petrolheads will enjoy the visit. Visit a real English country house by tube from the airport!
Get the Piccadilly line to Osterley, and walk to Osterley Park, built by classical architect Robert Adam in opulent style. The house stands among fine parkland — though whose idea was it to build the M4 right in the middle of the park? Although the Queen still uses the palace for official events and receptions, the State Rooms are opened to visitors for a limited period every summer.
Immerse yourself in nature at the Natural History Museum , with incredible exhibits detailing everything from dinosaurs and mammals to fossils, treasures, volcanoes and human evolution. The museum in Kensington is free to enter and features the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition which runs until the end of June, displaying an array of breath-taking photography. Discover expansive collections of resources from the study of fashion, architecture, textiles, theatre, sculpture, photography and much more.
With its spectacular architecture and stunning historical collections, the British Museum provides a unique insight into history. Since being founded in , its collection has expanded dramatically to take in millions of items, of which only a handful are displayed at any one time. Bask in the glory of the Great Court and its spectacular dome before exploring the 4 wings of the museum that house galleries with exhibits on Ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt, as well as Africa, the Middle East and Asia, among others.
Tours run on most days throughout the year — apart from on major match days and when other big events are taking place. Discover the rarest and most threatened species of plants in the world at the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew , the most bio diverse place on the planet. As well as enjoying expert guided tours and exhibitions, you can wander the Arboretum that is home to 14, trees, climb the giant Pagoda for spectacular views of London and explore the rustic charm of the 17th century Kew Palace.
Make a theatrical show in the West End of London part of your stay and choose from an array of musical and drama performances. While many of the big name shows have run in Theatreland for years, others are available for a limited time so pick your performance wisely!
Stand shoulder to shoulder with the Royals, bask in the shadow of your favourite celebrities and immerse yourself in the Star Wars experience at Madame Tussauds London. With more than lifelike wax figures of famous people from the world of sport, film, music and more, the attraction on Baker Street allows you to rub shoulders with the stars. Delve into the exciting world of science at the Science Museum where you can learn about everything from medicine and genetics to atomic science, space and robots!
There are numerous interactive displays to enjoy as well as detailed exhibitions that explore some of the latest and most advanced scientific discoveries. The travel between terminals can be quite lengthy too, and travel into the city centre can take up to an hour. That begs the question of what you can do in the airport. The grounds around the castle are also stunning, and a day out in this Greater London is worth the journey out of the centre. For a little fresh air and some quaint little snippets of village life in the UK, then Denham and Stoke Poges are within ten miles of the very city airport.
Here you can taste some of the best Indian food in the city, as well as getting a taste of the unique Asian culture of North West London. Legoland Windsor is one of the most family friendly theme parks in the Greater London area, bringing a great range of attractions and cute Lego made wonders to the forefront of an accessible theme park for all ages and tastes.
With a maze in tis gardens and a beautiful interior, Hampton Court is well worth an historic day trip. Looking for a great way to kill some time in Heathrow Airport? Then the Bowling alley has everything you need to blow off some steam and knock down some pins.
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