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Royal Airforce Museum A wonderful place for flying enthusiasts. See planes from WWII to present times.
They'll let you get inside some of the cockpits. There's even a Red Arrows
flight simulator. Tel: 020 8205 2266
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Hampton Court Palace
Once the home of Henry VIII - it was given to him by Cardinal Wolsey (not
wanting to lose his head no doubt)
Hampton
Court Palace promises a magical journey back through 500 years of royal
history. Discover the magnificent State Apartments of Henry VIII and William
III, explore 60 acres of immaculate riverside gardens and lose yourself in
the world-famous maze but
don't go in if you're in rush - it may take all day to get out! If
you're not in a rush then go in by boat - if you're pressed for time then
hop on a train from the railway station.
To purchase tickets by telephone, please call: +44
(0)870 753 7777
Monday-Friday: 09.00-21.00
Saturday, Sunday, Bank Holidays: 10.00-17.00 |
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Kew & Royal Botanical Gardens Wonderful riverside park. If you're into botany then you'll spend ages here. In
300 acres stands a massive greenhouse, Waterlily House and the Princess of
Wales Conservatory. The Royal Botanic Gardens
Kew are open from 09.30 every day, excluding Christmas and New Year's Day.
Closing times vary,
Conservatories close at 17.30 and Tel: 020 8332 5000T
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Kew Palace,
George III's family home,
set in the grounds of the beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, is
currently closed for major repairs. Queen Charlotte's Cottage nearby, was
used by the King and his family as a summerhouse and today is open for
special events at certain times during the year.
Kew Palace
Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
Richmond
Surrey
TW9 3AB
Information line: +44 (0)870 751 5179
Opening hours
Kew Palace is currently closed
for major repairs.
For further information, please call their information line: +44 (0)20
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Queen Charlotte's Cottage is opened
to the public in conjunction with the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew for
certain special events
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Windsor Palace. The official
residence of the royal family.
Legoland Windsor. Even if
you're not a kid you can enjoy.
Greenwich. (Not
altogether 'out' of London but its a great place to see!) Henry VIII was born here. You can see the
Cutty Sark - first launched in 1869 she could do a massive 300 miles per
day on a very good day - (it will be a while till she is ready again to view but
the area is still worth visiting)
and Gipsy Moth IV - the boat Sir Francis Chichester used for the first solo
circumnavigation of the world in 1966 and 1967. Take the trouble to go
round the National Maritime Museum,
even if you're not particularly a sea
person you'll enjoy this.
Royal Observatory located on the
prime meridian line. The observatory is the place from which all time is
measured.
If you have time take a look round Greenwich Town - a cornucopia of street
stalls and such like. If you're there near meal time then take a stroll down to
an old haunt of Dickens, the Trafalgar Tavern
The Thames Barrier is a
fascinating place. It is the world's largest flood barrier. The best way to get
to it is take a boat from Westminster. Takes a little over an hour. You
could do Greenwich on the way back.
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