London (Dover), England

More about London (Dover), England Points of Interest

• Westminster Abbey, Parliament & Big Ben -

  London's three major icons are near each other. When parliament is in session after dark, a light shines from Big Ben's tower. Nearby Westminster Abbey has over a million visitors a year.

• Tower of London -

  This historic fortress resides on the north bank of the Thames. The tower comprises several buildings set within two rings of defensive walls and a moat. It has served as a residence and a prison.

• Buckingham Palace -

  This is the official royal palace of the British monarch since Queen Victoria ascended the throne in 1837. It is a venue for state and royal events and has the largest private garden in London.

• Thames River & London Eye -

  A popular tourist attraction, the London Eye is located on the east bank of the Thames River. The wheel and its capsules take 30 minutes to do a full rotation and offers great views of the city.

• Covent Garden -

  Known for its open-air cafés, pubs, shops and street performers, this former floral market now houses the London Film Museum and the London Transport Museum. The Royal Opera House resides nearby.

• Harrods -

  Created by Henry Charles Harrod in 1849, this world-famous department store has seven floors covering 4.5 acres of retail goods and services. Don't miss the superb Food Halls.

• Canterbury Cathedral & Leeds Castle -

  Cross the Greenwich Meridian to see two of England's historic landmarks: Leeds Castle, set in the middle of a lake surrounded by 500 acres, and Canterbury Cathedral, dating from the 11th century.

• Rye -

  This little seaport draws visitors to its cobbled streets from around the world and can boast some famous former residents, like novelist Henry James and the children of former Beatle Paul McCartney.