Lonsdale Hotel London - Attractions in London
Within a short walking distance from
the Lonsdale Hotel London travellers can
discover the University of London, the British Museum London and the Oxford Street to do some
shopping.
From the accommodation it is approximately 1 km to visit the Piccadilly Circus
and the Regent's Park in London. Moreover, the London Camden Town and its markets can be easily reached
by walk from the Lonsdale Hotel London.
Besides, the perfect public transportation system in London enables visitors to reach attractions such as
the Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, the Houses of Parliament and the Madame Tussauds by
London tube!
Just around the corner of the Lonsdale Hotel London there is so much else to see!
Lonsdale Hotel London - Surroundings
- London Big Ben
The Big Ben (also called Clock Tower) was built in 1859 and is 96 meters high, the clock is situated at
a height of 55 meters. The Big Ben used to be the largest four-faced clock in the world but was
defeated by the Allen-Bradley Clock Tower in the USA. The London Big Ben was designed by Augustus
Pugin just before his death.
- Madame Tussauds
The founder of the famous Madame Tussauds museum in London was Marie Tussauds, born in 1761. Her
first wax sculpture was one of Voltaire in 1777. Madame Tussauds settled down in 1835 in Baker
Street London and opened her first museum there. You can still see some of the old models she made, but most
of them were destroyed due to the fire during the second world war. Madame Tussauds wax museum can be
visited by London travellers the entire year.
- National Gallery
The National Gallery in London was established in 1824 and owns a large collection of paintings. This
London Gallery contains more than 2,000 paintings which were made between 1250 and 1900 by very famous
painters such as Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt van Rijn, Vincent van Gogh and Claude Monet! You can find The
National Gallery London in the North of London Trafalgar Square. Furthermore, there is no entrance fee
for the National Gallery London, except for special exhibitions in London.
- London Tower Bridge
The Tower Bridge was one of the engineering masterpieces of that time and was finally built in 1894.
For London travellers it is possible to walk over this magnificent bridge, just 42 metres above the London
River Thames. From the London Tower Bridge you can see the St. Paul's Cathedral, Canary Wharf,
The London Eye and the Tower of London. Visit the Tower Bridge Exhibition and get to know more about
the history of the famous London Tower Bridge!
- Piccadilly Circus London
The Piccadilly Circus is London's most famous road junction which was built in 1819 as a connection to
Regent Street. Since then you can find a circular open space at this famous road junction of London, the
Piccadilly junction called "circus". At London Piccadilly Circus travellers can do some shopping
or simply enjoy the entertainment in London! Moreover, the Piccadilly Circus is known for
its huge digital displays and the neon advertisements on the surrounding buildings.
Book now online or contact Lonsdale Hotel London if you have further questions!