Places of Historical and Religious Interest in London
This page provides a list of all notable places of historical and religious interest in London. The attractions are listed from A to Z, making it easy to locate the London attraction of your choice.
If an attraction is pre-fixed with the word 'The' (for example, 'The Monument') then you need to scroll down to the letter 'T', instead of the letter 'M'.
Albert Memorial Kensington Gardens landmarkAll Hallows by the Tower historic church, dating back to 675 AD
Anchor Bankside historical pub dating back to the Great Fire of London
Apsley House historic home of the Duke of Wellington
Baitul Futuh Mosque largest mosque in Western Europe
Bank of England Museum dedicated to the history of this historic bank
Banqueting House remains of the medieval Palace of Whitehall
Benjamin Franklin House 18th century home of one of America's Founding Fathers
Big Ben the iconic clock tower at the Palace of Westminster
Britain at War Experience learn about life in Britain during World War II
British Museum 18th century museum detailing the history of human culture
Buckingham Palace the home of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh
Buckingham Palace Tours annual summer opening of the palace to the public
Buddhapadipa Temple beautiful Buddhist temple
Burlington Arcade beautiful shopping arcade that opened in 1819
Chapter House and Pyx Chamber historic parts of Westminster Abbey
Chislehurst Caves incredible man-made caves that were used as World War II shelters
Chiswick House and Gardens 18th century Palladian villa and magnificent landscape gardens
Churchill Museum & Cabinet War Rooms detailing the great leader's role in World War II
Cittie of Yorke historic pub that dates back to the 15th century
Clarence House historic royal palace
Cleopatra's Needle 2,000-year-old ancient-Egptian obelisk, donated to London in the nineteenth century
Cutty Sark museum ship celebrating this historic merchant vessel
Clarence House royal home of the Prince of Wales, Prince William and Prince Harry
Clink Prison Museum detailing the guesome history of the notorious Clink Prison
Diwali in the Square annual festival of the lights from Indian culture, held at Trafalgar Square
Down House home of Charles Darwin and museum detailing his life
Dr Johnson's House 18th century home of the great writer, Samuel Johnson
Eid in the Square huge Islamic festival marking the culmination of Ramadan
Eltham Palace medieval royal palace that was re-built in the 1930s in an art deco style
Fitzroy House 18th century building that was home to prolific author, Ron Hubbard
Florence Nightingale Museum detailing the life of the legendary nurse
Forty Hall Jacobean building erected in 1629
Fulham Palace historical summer retreat of the Bishops of London from the 11th century to 1975
Globe Theatre reconstruction of the iconic medieval Shakespearian theatre
Golden Hinde replica of the legendary ship sailed by Sir Francis Drake
Gordon's Wine Bar Britain's oldest wine bar, retaining its Victorian period charm
Greenwich Observatory part of the National Maritime Museum
Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha the largest Sikh temple outside of India itself
Ham House 17th century Stuart building with aristocratic heritage
Hampton Court Maze the world's most famous maze
Hampton Court Palace the medieval home of King Henry VIII
Handel House Museum charting the life and works of the great composer, George Handel
Household Cavalry Museum the 400-year-old history of the Cavalry
Houses of Parliament the home of British politics
Imperial War Museum detailing Britain's military history
Jack The Ripper Tour East End trail of the infamous Jack The Ripper
Jewel Tower part of the medieval royal Palace of Westminster
Jewish Museum London charting the social history of London's Jewish people
Kensington Palace royal palace, the home of Diana, Princess of Wales
Kenwood House magnificent neo-mansion
Kids' Week West End Theatre annual festival where children gain free admission to Theatreland productions
Kingston upon Thames Town Centre beautiful, historic Saxon market town
Lamb & Flag historic 17th century pub in Covent Garden
Lambeth Palace 13th century palace and the London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury
Linley Sambourne House the Victorian home of the famous Punch cartoonist
London Wall ancient wall built by the Romans to protect Londinium between 190AD and 225AD
Mansion House Georgian town palace, official residence of the Lord Mayor of the City of London
Marble Arch famous marble monument, built in 1828
Marble Hill House elegant Georgian villa with royal connections
Museum of London charting the incredible history of the world's greatest city
Neasden Temple stunning Hindu temple; the largest in the world, outside of India
Nelson's Column iconic London landmark
Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich Sir Christopher Wren's magnificent 17th-century twin-domed masterpiece
Rainham Hall magnificent Georgian townhouse
Ranger's House beautiful Georgian villa
Royal Academy of Arts historic art institution that hosts the renowned Summer Exhibition
Royal Artilley Museum detailing the history of the Royal Artillery and Royal Arsenal
Southwark Cathedral historic Gothic church, built between 1220 and 1420
Spencer House 18th century private palace
St James's Palace historic royal palace
St Magnus The Martyr historic church
St Martin-in-the-Fields one of the world's most famous Anglican churches
St Paul's Cathedral 17th century Anglican cathedral
Sutton House magnificent Tudor building, erected in 1535
Syon House home of the Duke of Northumberland
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane historic West End theatre
Theatre Royal Haymarket historic West End theatre, built in 1722
The Dove historic 17th century pub overlooking the Thames in Hammersmith
The George Inn medieval pub with connections to William Shakespeare and Charles Dickens
The Mayflower pub, the site from which The Pilgrims set sail for America in 1620
The Monument to the Great Fire of London, built by Sir Christopher Wren in 1677
The National Archives one thousand years of governmental records
The Spaniards Inn historic pub dating back to 1585
The Ten Bells Victorian Grade II listed pub associated with Jack The Ripper
Tower Bridge iconic London landmark
Tower Bridge Exhibition tour of the world-famous Tower Bridge
Tower of London 11th century royal castle and one of the most famous buildings in the world
Trafalgar Tavern famous pub that was built in 1837 and frequented by the likes of Charles Dickens
Wellington Arch located by Buckingham Palace commemorating the Napoleonic wars
Wembley Temple beautiful Hindu temple
Westminster Abbey UNESCO World Heritage site and burial place of the British monarchy
Westminster Cathedral the United Kingdom's largest Catholic church
Winchester Palace 12th century palace of the Bishop of Winchester