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Are you planning a trip to London, England? Although the Buckingham Palace and the London Tower Bridge are all considered must visit attractions, you should partake in one activity. That activity is learning about the history of London and the United Kingdom. The good news is that you can do this in one of the many London area history museums.

Since you do have a number of history museums to choose from, you may be wondering which ones are worth the visit. Continue reading on to find out.

1 - The Imperial War Museum

The Imperial War museum is located on Lambeth Road. Unlike many other history museums, this museum is perfect for individuals of all ages. In fact, children have been known to love the experience. Aside from the permanent and temporary displays, fun activities are planned for both children and adults on a regularly scheduled basis.

As for what you will find inside, you will certainly be amazed. There is a large exhibit room dedicated solely to life-sized war memorabilia. You will find military weapons, including a Mark V Tank from 1919, naval weapons, and air weapons. Many are from World War I and II. Other exhibits highlight wars since 1945, crimes against humanity, the secret war, and an art gallery is also onsite.

Are you a fan of the arts? Are you also planning a trip to London, England? If so, you will be pleased with your options. London is home to many art museums. While all of these museums are worth the stop, there are five in particular that come highly rated and recommended.

1 - The Tate Modern

The Tate Modern museum is located on Sumner Street. It is a museum that specializes in modern art and it opened in 2000. Before that time, it was a power station in the mid 1900s. It even has a few original works of art on display from that station. With that said, most work found inside the Tate Modern is from the 1900s to present time.

The Tate Modern is also known for its family friendly atmosphere, but do not worry if you are not a parent. Children are occupied and off having fun with special activities that are designed just for them. Exhibits are subject to change, but you can find the work of James Aldridge, Cy Twombly, and Fred Williams, just to name a few.

Are you in the mist of planning a trip to London, England? If so, you likely already know there is so much for you to do and see. The area is filled with beautiful and historical landmarks, all of which are considered must visits. If you not only want to view these landmarks, but learn about their history or see them in a slightly unusual way, a guided tour of London is right for you.

When researching London guided tours online, you will find that you have a number of options. For your convenience, a few of them are outlined below.

1 - The Fat Tire Bike Tours

Fat Tire Bike Tours was established in 1999. Their tours started in Paris and Berlin, but they have since arrived in London and you will be glad they did!

Due to the method of travel for this tour, which is by bike, only those who are healthy and fit are encouraged to take the journey. Why? Because that journey can be long. Tours of London average four hours in length. Along the way, you will stop and see Hyde Park, the Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament.

Are you in the mist of planning a trip to London, England? If so, you may already know which popular landmarks you want to visit. After all, a trip to the City of London is not complete without viewing the Buckingham Palace, taking a tour of the Houses of Parliament, or riding the London Eye. With that said, don't rule out everyday activities. Even if you are traveling on a budget and have limited money for souvenirs, still checkout the great shops listed below.

1 - The Portobello Road Market

The Portobello Road Market is one of the world's largest antique markets. It is located in the Kensington and Chelsea neighborhoods of London.

On Saturdays, when the market is open, you will find rows and rows of booths setup by antique dealers and other vendors. Available for sale you can find a wide range of goods, including clothes, crafts, books, and art. Although the Portobello Road Market is only open on the weekends, nearby shops are open all week long.

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Are you in the mist of planning a trip to London, England? If you are, you may be wondering what you can do and see while there. Granted, there are thousands of places for you to visit, including landmarks, museums, shops, and restaurants, there are five attractions that you must visit. These attractions, a few of which are outlined below, make a trip to London worth the journey.

1 - Buckingham Palace

The Buckingham Palace is the most well-known landmark in all of London. As for its history, it was built in 1702. Throughout the years, it changed hands many times and underwent numerous restoration projects. It was in 1837 when it became the home of royalty. The first monarch to live there was Queen Victoria. Today, the palace is home to The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh. It is also used for administrative purposes. In fact, it is one of the few working palaces remaining in the world.

If traveling to London in August or September, you can tour the palace's State Rooms. Tours are only available during the summer. Throughout the year, you will find the Changing of the Guards. On average, a Changing of the Guard ceremony occurs every other day. A visit to the nearby Queen's Gallery is recommended as well.