London is full of great sightseeing opportunities and the real difficulty is trying to decide which go on the “must see” list. You could visit London for a week every year for the next ten years and still be finding new sightseeing treasures. We list out a few of the notable and famous sights below and you will have to pick and choose between these and many others.

Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
Bridge St. and Parliament Sq., SW1
Telephone: +44 171-219-4272 (House of Commons)
The Houses of Parliament may be one of the most illustrious symbols of London. Here is where the assemblies gather that keep the royal powers in check. The current Gothic-revival buildings date back to 1840. If you pass by at night and you notice a light shining in the tower, Parliament is in session.

Chessington World of Adventures
Leatherhead Road
Telephone: +44 1372 727227
Over 1.7 million visitors frequent this attraction a year. This is one of the United Kingdom’s top paid-for tourist attraction, offering many famous rides, including Rameses Revenge, a vampire roller coaster and a runaway mine train.

London Zoo
Telephone: +44 171 449 6262
Located in the center of Regent’s Park, awaits a 36-acre conservation center featuring more than 650 species. The zoo’s collection includes an interesting array of reptiles, fish, birds, as well as small and large mammals like the majestic lion to the larger-than-life elephant. This zoo boasts a lot of world firsts, including the first reptile house (1849), the first public aquarium (1853), insect house (1881) and children’s zoo (1938).

Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace
St. James’s Park, SW1, at the end of the Mall
You may have seen this display on television or have heard about it, but there is nothing like witnessing first-hand the changing of the Guard. Members of the Queen’s Old Guard wear dazzling uniforms, shout commands and have martial music playing in the background. The ceremony takes place in public view, in the forecourt of the palace, each day in the summer and on alternate days in winter. This occurs at 11:30am and lasts for a half-hour.

Madame Tussaud’s
Marylebone Rd., NW1
Telephone: +44 171-935-6861
Some of the world’s famous and infamous well-knowns have been immortalized in the form of a wax replication. Here you will see an array of politicians, television and movie stars, sport heroes, as well as criminals. They all seem so lifelike!

Piccadilly Circus
Piccadilly Circus marks the beginning of Soho, where you can enjoy an array of glorious cinemas, theaters, nightclubs, restaurants and pubs. When you want to spend some of your hard earned dollars, there are also plenty of shopping options.

Buckingham Palace
St. James’s Park, SW1, at the end of the Mall
Telephone: +44 171-839-930-4832
This where you will find the official residence of the sovereign, which doubles as an office and a home. Much of the palace is open for tours during an eight-week period between August and September when the royal family is usually vacationing outside of the city. London. Take the time to visit the Queen’s Gallery, which boasts a fine collection of art.

Tower of London
Tower Hill, EC3
Telephone: +44 171-709-0765
Come and visit this beautiful medieval fortress, which is more than 900 years old. For a real treat, take time to enjoy the Jewel House, which is home to priceless crowns, gems, as well as coronation ornaments.

Westminster Abbey
Broad Sanctuary, SW1
Telephone: +44 171-222-5152
This masterpiece which dates back to the 13th century, offers a beautiful experience with its twin towers and lovely archways. Here you will also be able to surround yourself the home of such tombs including a variety of British monarchs and heroes. Visit Poets’ Corner and pay your respects to such greats as Dickens, Chaucer, Ben Johnson, Milton, Wordsworth, and Hardy.