Escape the February chill by visiting one of London's many free museums. Thanks to the Lottery Fund, most of the major museums in London are free. Some may charge a small fee for special exhibits. Tate Modern is one of London's most popular museums. The contemporary art museum houses everyone from Picasso and Dali to Damien Hirst and Andy Warhol. The large museum constantly updates its collection. Don't forget to enjoy tea time at the cafe on the fourth floor to see one of the best views of London.
Tate Modern
Bankside
London SE1 9TG
011-44-020-7887-8888
tate.org.uk/modern/
Since 2007, Alexandra Palace is on the Grade II Listing for historical sites. This large recreation center was built in 1873 to house indoor activities for children. Today it is the site of a number of concerts and exhibitions, including the European MTV Awards. Throughout the year, visitors can stop by this North London attraction to skate on the large indoor skating rink. Rentals and snacks are available at the venue as well.
Alexandra Palace Ice Skating Rink
Tottenham
Greater London N22
011-44-020-8365-2121
alexandrapalace.com/
Within Hyde Park, one of London's Royal Parks, you will find a variety of attractions ranging from The Serpentine, The Serpentine Gallery, Speakers' Corner and the Princess Diana Memorial Playground. One of the most significant attractions within the large park is Kensington Palace, the former home of Princess Diana. Also the childhood home of Queen Victoria, this palace not only houses a number of her personal items and an exhibit of her clothing, but is furnished with a variety of items from The Royal Collection. There is a fee to enter Kensington Palace, but you can enjoy the maintained gardens on the estate for free.
Kensington Palace
Kensington Gardens
London
W8 4PX
011-44-0844-482-7777
hrp.org.uk/kensingtonpalace/
