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1. Hyde Park
Hyde Park is one of London’s largest and most well-known parks. The park connects with Kensington Gardens and the two combined cover 630 acres (253 hectares). Together they form the centrepiece of a network of parks known as “London’s Green Lung.” Once the private hunting grounds of King Henry VIII, today the park is filled with heritage sites, monuments and events to attend all year-round.
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2. O2 Arena
O2 Arena was originally called the Millennium Dome. It was created to celebrate the beginning of the new millennium. Completed in 1999, The Dome initially housed the Millennium Experience, an exhibition consisting of exhibits, shows and entertainment honoring humankind’s achievements. The Dome’s vast interior has since been remodeled and today is one of London’s premier entertainment destinations.
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3. Tower Bridge
Situated just outside tower hill, the colossal gothic towers straddling the River Thames are a welcoming sight for locals and visitors alike. Soaring majestically up into the London city skyline, Tower Bridge enables around 40,000 vehicles to cross the River Thames every day.
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4. Big Ben
As you approach Westminster, towering Big Ben comes into view, standing majestically on the banks of the River Thames atop the glorious Houses of Parliament. Romanticised throughout the years in various films such as “Bridget Jones’s Diary”, “Notting Hill” and “Love Actually”, Big Ben is the standing soul of this great city.
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5. Buckingham Palace
Home to the British Royal family since 1837, Buckingham Palace has for centuries been at the forefront of true British tradition. Having hosted countless lavish banquets, foreign dignitary receptions and state degrees, this elegant palace has withstood decades of change and stands today as the symbol of Britain’s constitutional monarchy.
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6. Piccadilly Circus
This rather unusual name derives from a tailor named Roger Baker, famous for making the frilled collars worn by men the 17th Century. Contrary to popular belief, the “circus” refers to the circular motion of traffic that trundles around the central statue of the Greek god Anteros. Today, Piccadilly Circus is an amalgamation of bright lights, lavish entertainment and bustling commuters, a scene which attracts thousands of visitors each year, day and night.
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Lakeside Shopping Centre
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Lakeside Shopping Centre during your visit to West Thurrock. Stroll along the area's marina, or simply savor its lively bars.
Lakeside Karting
Enjoy a trip to Lakeside Karting and popular activities like sailing in Grays. Stroll along the area's marina, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.
Arena Essex Raceway
Catch an event at Arena Essex Raceway, and enjoy other activities in West Thurrock such as sailing. Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
- Hyde Park
- O2 Arena
- Tower Bridge
- Big Ben
- Buckingham Palace
- Piccadilly Circus
- London Bridge
- London Eye
- Trafalgar Square
- The British Museum
- Tower of London
- Oxford Street
- The Shard
- Westminster Abbey
- Leicester Square
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- Liverpool Street
- Covent Garden Market
- London Stadium
- Bluewater Shopping Centre
- Westminster Bridge
- Regent Street
- Piccadilly
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