Top Five Attractions to Visit in London Review

Home of the historic British Empire, seat of Queen Elizabeth II and full to bursting with centuries of history, tradition and spectacle, London is one of the most exciting cities in the Western world.

Visitors are often astounded by the size of the city, stunned to find that not everything in the British Isles is quaint and diminutive. Unfortunately, many of these visitors find that they have failed to plan for the sheer wealth of attractions, running out of time before seeing everything they had planned to see.

With such a wide range of attractions spread over such a large city we thought it might be worthwhile to give you a breakdown of our favorite attractions in this great nation's capital city, helping you decide how to spend your time in London.

Below we have reviewed our top 5 London attractions. We picked them with specific criteria to fill. They must:

  • Be fun for everyone on your trip, from children to grandparents.
  • Teach you about the history of London
  • Show you the different areas of London
  • Offer great value for money

Our Top London Attraction

With these criteria in mind we set out and found our favorite attraction in London: the London Eye. The Eye was built to commemorate the millennium. It stands at a mind blowing 443 feet high (135 meters) making it the world's tallest observation wheel. The Eye has 32 capsules which takes passengers around in about 30 minutes. Situated on the banks of the River Thames opposite the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben it offers unparalleled views of the City of London. At night the London Eye is illuminated, making it a beautiful addition to the London scenery.

The Eye offers sightseers a rare opportunity to escape from street level and view this majestic city from the sky. As your pod begins its stately journey to the apex of the wheel you'll see pleasure boats cruising the Thames, the nation's leaders buzzing around Whitehall and the slow countdown to the chiming of the world famous Big Ben just across the river.

This attraction definitely ticks all of the boxes of our criteria. At around £15 per adult (with discounts for children and seniors) it offers fantastic value for money. An incredible experience for all the family, a 'flight' on the Eye is guaranteed to live on fondly in your memories for years to come.

Of course you'll be wanting to head back to street level to explore the rest of the city following your flight, so here are the rest of our recommendations for your trip to London.
The London Eye 9.7/10
Conclusions: A great fun attraction for all the family. Shows you the wonders of London and will help you figure out where to go next. Amazing value for money and definitely worth a visit.
Pros: Great value for money ~ Help you locate other attractions ~ Fun for all the family
Cons: Can be busy; worth pre-booking to beat the crowds
Our Top Recommended London Attractions
The London Eye 9.7/10

The world's largest observation wheel is directly across the River Thames from the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben.

Offering breathtaking views of London, a flight on the Eye will help you locate all the sights you want to visit.
Family Fun Fun for all the family - 10/10
Value Get buy 1 get 1 free vouchers - 10/10
History & Culture Amazing views of all the historic parts of London - 9/10

The London Eye is a great experience for all the family.

The views are spectacular, you can see right across London and you can pick out the attractions you want to see next. It ticks all the boxes for the top attraction in London.
Overall 9.7/10
 
Tower of London 9.5/10

The Tower of London was for many years used as a prison, playing host to such famous inmates as Sir Walter Raleigh, Guy Fawkes and Rudolf Hess.

The Tower is also home to the priceless Crown Jewels.

Family Fun Fun for everyone - 10/10
Value Slightly more expensive but you can get deals - 9/10
History & Culture Great historic tours - 9/10

The Tower of London is great for all the family. With a history stretching back almost a thousand years, the guided tours are not to be missed.

Slightly more expensive than the London Eye, but 2 for 1 tickets can help pull down the price.
Overall 9.5/10
 
London Dungeons 8.5/10

Learn about all the dark and gruesome history of London, from Sweeney Todd to Jack the Ripper. The London Dungeons are a thrilling and chilling trip back in time!

There are two scary rides to excite everyone. Learn all about the Great fire of London and the plague.
Family Fun No under 5s - 7/10
Value Get vouchers - 9/10
History & Culture Learn the dark history of London - 9/10

The London dungeons are a thrilling and exciting day out, but it isn’t for everyone. Very young children may find the attractions frightening, but older children will love it.

It is an average priced attraction but you can get special deals.
Overall 8.5/10
 
Madam Tussauds 7.5/10

The world famous wax museum with hundreds of wax models of the famous and infamous alike. Get your photo taken with James Bond or even Elvis!

If you're feeling daring you could visit the chamber of horrors called “Scream”.
Family Fun Great for everyone apart from the Scream section - 9/10
Value Most expensive out of all the attractions but you can get deals - 8/10
History & Culture Not much about the culture of London - 6/10

Madam Tussauds is a great day out for all the family. Have your photos taken with your favorite celebrity such as Elvis Presley, Kylie Minogue or even the Queen of England herself!

The scream section costs a little extra but it’s worth the thrill.
Overall 7.5/10
 
London Zoo 6.5/10

An amazing range of different animals from all over the world. Lions, tigers, penguins, gorillas, monkeys, farm animals, reptiles and more.

The newly built gorilla enclosure has given the zoo a new lease of life. The enclosure allows you to see the gorillas up close and watch them eat, drink and play.
Family Fun More fun for the kids or the kids at heart - 8/10
Value Can be expensive but you can get the vouchers - 8/10
History & Culture No history or culture but lots to learn about animals - 5/10

London Zoo is a great day out for all the family, with farm animals and a petting zoo for younger children and the interactive learning for the older kids.

There are also great things to go to watch such as feeding the penguins or the bird shows. But a day trip can be a bit expensive, so we recommend that you take a picnic with you.
Overall 6.5/10
 
 
 
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