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While there
are some tourist attractions that even those who haven’t ever visited London
will know of (think the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace etc), there are a
number of highly interesting places that most tourists won’t ever think about
visiting.
Assuming
that you’re thinking of visiting London
in the near future and want to think outside the box a little, let’s have a
look at some lesser known attractions that might float your boat.
First off,
how about the Horniman
Museum and Gardens?
Situated in South London ’s Forest Hill, this
fantastic attraction is full of exhibits that are sure to prove a hit with all
members of the family. It’s got everything from an aquarium and a stuffed
walrus to instruments dating back several hundred years, and best of all it’s
free! You can’t ask for much more than that for an educational day out.
If you’re
looking for somewhere you can just switch off and enjoy your surroundings
however, then head to Primrose Hill, on the north side of Regent’s Park.
Offering perhaps the best view of central London
you can get in a relatively quiet environment, it’s one of the best places to
escape the hustle and bustle of London
and enjoy some relaxation time!
Another
reminder of London ’s
past is the Brixton Windmill. Looking rather out of place in such a modern
city, the Windmill stands as a reminder of London ’s pastoral heritage, and is a great
attraction to visit. It’s only open at weekends between April and October
though, so depending on when you’re visiting you might not be able to take it
in.
Finally,
anyone with an interest in the arts should take in the Dulwich Picture Gallery.
When it was designed by Sir John Soane in 1817 it was England’s first
purpose-built public art gallery, however nowadays it’s often sadly overlooked
in favour of attractions like the National Gallery and Tate Modern. Quite why
more people don’t visit it is a mystery though – it features paintings by the
likes of Rembrandt, Rubens and Van Dyck as well as several differing
exhibitions throughout the year, and there are plenty of cheap
hotels in the area.
There’s no
denying that London
is one of the world’s greatest cities, and any visit there is sure to delight.
If you really want to have one up on the millions of visitors to the city every
year, take in one of the above as well as the usual tourist fare. You’ll be
glad you did!