What to See in Middlesex

Big Ben

Neo-gothic clock and bell tower housing the Great Bell known as Big Ben, featuring the world's largest four-dial clock.

Buckingham Palace

Official residence and administrative headquarters of the British monarch, serving as a venue for state occasions and national celebrations. This neoclassical and Georgian palace features 775 rooms and the largest private garden in London.

Trafalgar Square

Historic public square featuring iconic statues, fountains, and Nelson's Column. Serves as a cultural and political gathering place hosting events and celebrations.

Westminster Abbey

Benedictine monastery founded in 960 AD that serves as a royal peculiar and the primary site for coronations. The building houses a medieval shrine and serves as the final resting place for numerous monarchs and historic figures.

Piccadilly Circus

Famous public square and road junction known for its illuminated advertising screens and the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain featuring the statue of Eros.

Tower of London

St Paul's Cathedral

Baroque Anglican cathedral known for its impressive dome and historic significance. It functions as both a place of worship and a major sightseeing site with access to its crypt and galleries.

Covent Garden Market

Historic shopping and food market set in a Grade II* listed building known for crafts, fashion, jewellery, and food stalls.

National Gallery

Art museum housing a vast collection of European paintings from the 13th to the 19th centuries with free admission and wheelchair accessibility.

British Museum

National museum housing extensive collections of art and archaeological artifacts spanning over two million years of human history. Features Georgian and Neoclassical architecture and free public access.

Natural History Museum

Extensive natural history collections and exhibitions housed in a neo-romanesque building designed by Alfred Waterhouse. The museum features notable specimens such as dinosaur skeletons, fossils, minerals, and biological collections.

Kensington Palace

Historic royal residence featuring baroque architecture and exhibitions related to British royalty and history.

Portobello Market

Largest antiques market with over 1,000 dealers offering antiques and collectibles alongside food stalls and second-hand clothing. Known for its vibrant street market atmosphere, especially on Saturdays.

Science Museum

Major cultural and educational institution featuring interactive exhibits and historic scientific objects. Admission is free.

Abbey Road Studios

Legendary recording studio established in 1931, renowned for its association with The Beatles and its role in music production history.

Kensington Gardens

Historic royal park originally part of Kensington Palace grounds, featuring extensive gardens and notable landmarks. It includes accessible strolling areas and cultural monuments within a large city park setting.

Royal Albert Hall

Historic concert hall and entertainment venue known for hosting a wide range of music concerts, ballet, theatre, and cultural events.

Notting Hill Bookshop

Independent bookstore known for its literary charm and connection to the iconic Notting Hill film.

Terminal 5

Heathrow Terminal 5 is an airport terminal at Heathrow Airport, the main airport serving London.

Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St Sophia

Saint Sophia Cathedral is a Greek Orthodox church on Moscow Road in the Bayswater area of London.

Royal Air Force Museum London

The Royal Air Force Museum London is located on the former Hendon Aerodrome, in North London's Borough of Barnet.