Known worldwide for its continuing regal tradition of formality, the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace happens everyday at 11:30 a.m. during the spring and summer and every other day the rest of the year.
41 Buckingham Palace Road
Westminster, London SW1W 0, United Kingdom
-011-44-020-7321-2233
Located in Regent's Park, Queen Mary's Rose Garden is a world-famous rose garden with England's collection of delphiniums and 9,000 begonias. Enjoy the free gardens and have lunch at one of the cafes in Regent's Park.
Regent's Park
London, England NW1 4NR
011-44-020-7486-7905
royalparks.org.uk
Tate Britain features British art only from around 1500 to present day. Tate Britain is quite large with three floors and nearly 30 exhibits.
Millbank
London, England SW1P 4RG
011-44-020-7887-8888
tate.org.uk
Set inside a seven-story building and featuring modern art from 1900 to present day, the Tate Modern is a must-see while in London. With art in every form and genre, Tate Modern is one of London's favorite to-do's for visitors and Brits alike.
Bankside
London, England SE1 9TG
011-44-020-7887-8888
tate.org.uk
Take a leisurely walk along the South Bank of the Thames River and enjoy the scenery. Walking is always free and the South Bank is a great way to see London and get exercise at the same time. Keep your eyes open for Tate Modern, the Globe Theatre and the London Eye.
Spend a quiet and quaint afternoon for free at St James' Park with three royal palaces bordering the park, including Westminster. The park features the Blue Bridge with inspiring London views and a horse guard parade which showcases traditional ceremonial maneuvers.
Low Friar Street Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne And Wear NE1
United Kingdom
011-44-0191-201-8525
royalparks.org.uk/parks/st_james_park
Do a little shopping for local fare, clothes and memorabilia at the popular gathering spot, Camden Market. Window shopping is free so feel free to bargain with the shop owners to see if you can't get a better deal. Camden Market opens at 10 a.m. daily and is busiest on the weekend.
Camden Town, North-West London
camdenlock.net
Visit the burial grounds of Bunhill Fields for a history lesson. Buried in Bunhill Fields are several non-conformists including William Blake and Daniel Defoe.
38 City Road
London, England EC1
011-44-020-8472-3584
Many queens, kings, prime ministers and famous people are buried or have their remains in Westminster Abbey. The famous funeral of Princess Diana was held here.
20 Dean's Yard
Westminster, London SW1P 3PA
United Kingdom
011-44-020-7222-5152
www.westminster-abbey.org
Still the second largest cathedral in the world, a trip to St. Paul's Cathedral is well worth the time. Sight-seeing is available between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or mass attendance is available as a way to get in as well.
Ludgate Hill
London EC4M, United Kingdom
011 +44 020 7236 4128
stpauls.co.uk
