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Tranquility at Symonds Yat

Symonds Yat

in the county of Herefordshire

Pictures of Greater London

Exploring the most picturesque & historic places to visit in the county of Greater London, England.

About the county of Greater London

Greater London is not only a County full of interesting towns and villages, it is also home to England's capital city, 'London'. Covering such a vast area and encompassing what used to be Middlesex and even parts of Surrey, Greater London has countless places of interest and 'must see' attractions to visit. Starting with The Queen of England's official London residence 'Buckingham Palace', parts of which are open to visitors. 'Kew Gardens' is a popular tourist attraction, a place of such natural beauty covering three hundred acres. The clock tower 'Big Ben' a famous London landmark which stands an amazing 316ft. high. Other fascinating places of interest include: 'Downing Street', home of the British Prime Minister. 'Marble Arch', built in 1828. The Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Catherdral and one of Londons most recent tourist attractions is the 'London Eye', the world's highest observation wheel.

Recommended Towns & Villages to visit in Greater London

House Boats, Regents Canal, Camden Town

Camden Town (141 Pictures)

in the county of Greater London

Camden town is a vibrant cosmopolitan region of London...

London River Thames Hammersmith Bridge at sunset, New Year's day 2006.

Hammersmith (18 Pictures)

in the county of Greater London

Hammersmith developed around the River Thames, which is crossed via a graceful suspension bridge designed by Sir Joseph Bazalgette...

The Duke

Piccadilly (18 Pictures)

in the county of Greater London

One of the Capital's most noted places, Piccadilly sweeps uphill with handsome houses on one side and Green Park on the other...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Greater London

Greenwich Park Flower Garden

Greenwich Park (141 Pictures)

Greenwich Park covers 73 hectares (183 acres) and is the oldest enclosed Royal Park. Greenwich Park is situated on a hilltop with.....

Regent's Park

Regents Park (96 Pictures)

Although the history of Regent's Park stretches back to the time of Charles I, it really only came into its own during the early.....

The Golden Hinde, London, Greater London

The Golden Hinde (4 Pictures)

An authentic replica of the galleon in which Sir Francis Drake sailed around the world in 1577 – 1580, our ship has travelled.....

London - Victoria and Albert Museum, Sept 1996

Victoria and Albert Museum (13 Pictures)

The Victoria and Albert Museum dates back to 1852 and is the world's finest and most influential museum of decorative arts. It.....

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