Events
We give you an essential list of major events in London we'd suggest visiting. Of course, as there are plenty of interesting events, you should check daily what's on in London:
The Children's War - A major exhibition marking the sixtieth anniversary of the end of the Second World War. The exhibition looks at the home front in Britain and the impact of the war through the eyes of children who lived through it. Incorporating hands-on activities for visitors of all ages, it also features a recreation of a two-storey wartime house.
18/03/2005 - 18/03/2008 - Imperial War Museum, Lambeth Road, London, SE1 6HZ, ph. +44 (0)20 7416 5320, Fax: +44 (0)20 7416 5374, www.iwm.org.uk
Admission: Adult free, Child free, Concession free, Family free.
Ceremony of the Keys - The 700 year old ceremony of the locking of the main gate of the Tower of London carried out each evening by the Chief Yeoman Warder of the Tower accompanied by an escort of guards.
02/05/2003 - 31/12/2010, Tower Hill, London, EC3N 4AB, www.hrp.org.uk
Admission: Adult free, Child free, Concession free, Family free. Please, note that admission passes are required and must be obtained in advance upon written application. Quote name, date required & alternatives, number of people and enclose a SAE.
If you like history and or art, you're likely to visit London's most popular galleries and museums. The good news is that you can see six of the world's greatest museums and galleries for free, all them or part of them!:
The British Museum
It's the oldest national public museum in the world and attracts millions of visitors each year. Don't miss Greek and Roman artefacts, the first known image of Christ, and a collection of mummies.
Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A)
It's world's greatest museum of art and design, where you can admire glass, fashion, ceramics, sculpture and much more.
National Portrait Gallery
The portraits on show span all media from oils, watercolour, sculpture, photography and video.
The National Gallery
You can admire exceptional paintings from Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, Picasso, Michelangelo, Renoir, Monet and Van Gogh.
Tate Britain
The largest collection of British art in the world . It features works from the last 5 centuries, including contemporary British art.
Tate Modern
It houses the best of contemporary art from all around the world (it used to be the former Bankside Power Station).