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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

Autumn, Walpole Park, Ealing

Ealing (37 Pictures)

in the county of Greater London

Ealing is a thriving place which is now hugely cosmopolitan and has a wide range of multi-cultural offerings...

Marylebone, London

Marylebone (6 Pictures)

in the county of Greater London

Marylebone is one of London's more affluent area's, it is home mostly to the well to do, and yet only a couple of centuries ago a large workhouse was built here to give shelter to the poor and homeless, often foundlings were discovered on the workhouse doorstep...

Shannons

Notting Hill (35 Pictures)

in the county of Greater London

This area of London is known throughout the world as the scene of London's biggest annual street party...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Greater London

Admiralty Arch, London, Greater London

Admiralty Arch (12 Pictures)

This is part of London's great ceremonial route recognisable all around the world. The massive arch was designed by Sir Aston.....

Eltham Palace

Eltham Palace (115 Pictures)

Once a favoured medieval palace and then a Tudor royal residence, Eltham Palace was transformed into a striking Art Deco mansion.....

Havering Country Park, Romford

Havering Country Park (5 Pictures)

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Highgate Cemetery, London

Highgate Cemetery (38 Pictures)

London's famous victorian Cemetery..

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