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1. Hyde Park
Hyde Park is one of London’s largest and most well-known parks. The park connects with Kensington Gardens and the two combined cover 630 acres (253 hectares). Together they form the centrepiece of a network of parks known as “London’s Green Lung.” Once the private hunting grounds of King Henry VIII, today the park is filled with heritage sites, monuments and events to attend all year-round.
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2. Big Ben
Catch a glimpse of Big Ben across the River Thames and you’ll know you have truly arrived in London. Featured in British films, such as “Bridget Jones’s Diary,” “Notting Hill” and “Love Actually,” Big Ben is best viewed from the Thames’ east bank or while strolling along Westminster Bridge, on route to see the Houses of Parliament.
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3. Tower Bridge
For London locals, Tower Bridge is a vital part of the city’s infrastructure, ushering 40,000 vehicles safely across the Thames daily. However, for many visitors, the sight of the dual Gothic towers rising above the skyline is a must-see.
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4. London Eye
The 360-degree view from the top of the London Eye is a spectacular way to orientate yourself in London. Below, the River Thames meanders through the teeming metropolis, and on a clear day the views stretch to Windsor Castle, almost 25 miles (40 kilometers) away.
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5. Buckingham Palace
The official home of British royalty since 1837, Buckingham Palace is the epicenter of Britain’s constitutional monarchy. It’s walls have witnessed innumerable state decrees, lavish banquets and foreign dignitary receptions.
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6. Piccadilly Circus
Piccadilly Circus garnered its peculiar name from Roger Baker, a tailor famous for making men’s piccadills, the frilled collars fashionable in the 17th century. The word “circus” refers to the circular motion of traffic, which whisks around beneath the statue of the Greek god Anteros. Today, the name represents flashing lights, entertainment and the exuberance of a city on the move. Piccadilly Circus has become a must-see spectacle, which draws locals and tourists day and night.
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7. O2 Arena
O2 Arena was originally called the Millennium Dome. It was created to celebrate the beginning of the new millennium. Completed in 1999, The Dome initially housed the Millennium Experience, an exhibition consisting of exhibits, shows and entertainment honoring humankind’s achievements. The Dome’s vast interior has since been remodeled and today is one of London’s premier entertainment destinations.
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8. Tower of London
The Tower of London is among Britain’s top tourist attractions. Although it’s mainly known as a place of imprisonment and execution, this remarkable building has also served as palace, mint, archive, armory, barracks and royal menagerie over the years. See the legendary crown jewels and learn about the tower’s often brutal history.
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The Epping Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Epping at The Epping Golf Course. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
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Bell Common
Visitors to Bell Common appreciate its bars. A visit to The Epping Golf Course and Epping Forest might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
Popular day trips from Epping
- Hyde Park
- Big Ben
- Tower Bridge
- London Eye
- Buckingham Palace
- Wembley Stadium
- Piccadilly Circus
- O2 Arena
- Tower of London
- London Bridge
- Trafalgar Square
- The British Museum
- Oxford Street
- Marble Arch
- Leicester Square
- The Shard
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- Westminster Abbey
- Natural History Museum
- Westfield London Shopping Centre
- Finsbury Park
- Liverpool Street
- Kensington High Street
- Royal Albert Hall
- Covent Garden Market
- Russell Square
- Emirates Stadium
- Westminster Bridge
- Imperial College London
- Kensington Gardens
- Bluewater Shopping Centre
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