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Tower of London

Madame Tussaud’s, Baker Street

Madame Tussaud's is at the top of everyone's to do list when they visit London for the first time. The world famous waxworks and planetarium is a museum everyone should take the time to see. Admission is £21.99 for adults and £16.99 for the kids every day from 9.30am am till 5.30pm. At the weekend the museum opens at 9am and closes at 6pm. For more information call 0870 400 3000 or go to www.madame-tussauds.com

Houses of Parliament, Westminster

From July to October, during the political summer holidays, you can take a wander around the Houses of Parliament. However, you cannot simply turn up the the Houses of Parliament and expect to look around. Tours must be booked in advance. For more information call 0870 906 3773 or go to www.parliament.uk

St Paul’s Cathedral

St Paul's Cathedral is consistently voted one of the top visitor attractions in London. The imposing exterior is more than matched by the awe inspiring interior. A must see. Admission is free for everyone Monday to Saturday from 8.30am to 4pm. For more information call 020 7236 4128 or go to www.stpauls.co.uk

Westminster Abbey, Westminster

Westminster Abbey is another of London's must see historic buildings. Admission is £7.50 for adults and £5 for the kids every day from 9.30am till 3.45pm. On Wednesday the abbey opens until 7pm and on Saturday it closes at 1.45pm. Sundays are for worship only. For more information call 020 7654 4900 or go to www.westminster-abbey.org

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Attractions in neighbouring counties

Why not try the many things to do in Essex. There are historic sites such as Arundel plus wonderful country estates like Petworth House and of course terrific coastline and countryside.

You could also try the many wonderful days out in Kent. Choose from one of several majestic castles or maybe some of the glorious gardens will take your fancy.

And finally, you could explore the many attractions in Surrey. With the stunning gardens at Kew and Wisley and the majestic Hampton Court Palace, there are numerous highly recommended sites to visit.