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Attractions Nearby London
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London is full of many fantastic tourist attractions, but within a short journey from the city there are countless other superb places well worth a visit.

Whether you are looking for historical landmarks and buildings, beautifully landscaped gardens or exciting theme parks, you can be sure that you won't have far to travel. Here are some of our top recommendations.




Attractions Nearby London: Stonehenge - Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7DE
Tel: +44 (0)1980 624715
Visit this World Heritage site, one of the most remarkable and intriguing monuments in the United Kingdom. As old as the great temples and pyramids of Egypt, Stonehenge exerts a mysterious fascination. The enormous bluestones were brought all the way from South Wales by sheer manpower, a feat hard to imagine possible. The monument is precisely situated to face the rising and setting of the sun and many Druids worship here. Make time to also visit the extensive prehistoric landscape nearby. The magnificent stones of Stonehenge are surrounded by many mysterious remains of ceremonial and domestic structures - some older than the monument itself and many accessible by road or footpath.
Attraction open: daily, all year
Mid-March to May - 09:30 to 18:00 / June to August - 09:00 to 19:00
September to mid-October - 09:30 to 18:00 / end of October - 09:30 to 17:00
November to mid-March - 09:30 to 16:00
Attraction admission: charge
By car: 2 miles west of Amesbury on junction of A303 and A344 / 360
Nearest train station: Salisbury 9 miles / 14 km

Attractions Nearby London: Royal Botanic Gardens (Kew Gardens) - Richmond, Surrey, TW9 3AB
Tel: +44 (0)20 8332 5655
Situated on the south-west outskirts of London, Kew Gardens is one of the most interesting and beautiful places to visit in the capital. There are 300 acres containing living collections of over 40,000 varieties of plants. The Palm House is world famous and there are other magnificent tropical, alpine and temperate houses. Kew Gardens is one of the top 100 tourist attractions in the United Kingdom and includes a large Japanese garden and a national collection of bonsai trees.
Attraction open: daily 09:30 to 19:30 or dusk
Attraction admission: charge, children under three are free
Nearest tube station: Kew Gardens
Kew can be reached easily by car and public transport. The tube is the best way to get to Kew from the centre or West End of London. Buses serve those living north or south of Kew (Ealing down to Kingston) and the neighbouring suburbs. From north London, Silverlink trains run directly to Kew Gardens station.

Attractions Nearby London: Wisley RHS Gardens - Woking, Surrey, GU23 6QB
Tel: +44 (0)1483 224234
Wisley is the UK's best loved garden with 240 acres offering a fascinating blend of the beautiful with practical and innovative design and cultivation techniques. For many, it is the beauty and tranquillity of the garden that captures the imagination, with its richly planted borders, luscious rose gardens, small lakes and the exotica of the glasshouses, but a closer look reveals the real value of Wisley. The Royal Horticultural Society was given Wisley in 1903, although at that time much of the garden was wooded farmland. One hundred years on and the land has been transformed into a beautiful ornamental garden, full of wonderful horticultural specimens.
Attraction open: daily, throughout the year
March to October, Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 18:00, Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays - 09:00 to 18:00
November to February - 10:00 to 16:30
Attraction admission: charge
By road: the garden lies between Cobham and Ripley in Surrey, off the main London to Portsmouth road (A3) south of Junction 10 of the M25. Follow the brown tourist flower signs on the A3 and M25 to RHS Garden. Car parking is free
By bus: 515 Kingston to Guildford via Surbiton and Wisley. For details call National Traveline on +44 (0)870 6082608
By rail: Waterloo to Portsmouth line
Nearest railway stations: West Byfleet (3 miles / 5 km) or Woking (4 miles / 6 km) and then by taxi
Guildford station (10 miles / 16 km) and then by 515 bus to Kingston stopping at Wisley Gardens

Attractions Nearby London: Longleat - Warminster, Wiltshire BA12 7NW
Tel: +44 (0)1985 844400
Voted 'UK Family Attraction of the Year 2002' by the 'Good Britain Guide', Longleat offers a great day out for all the family. From lions to rhinos and monkeys to giraffes, discover many of the world's most majestic creatures as they wander freely within the Safari Park. Gaze at the splendid heirlooms and treasure that fill Longleat House, get lost in the World's longest maze, travel on the miniature railway, feed the sea lions from safari boats, let the children climb and play in the Adventure Castle, and so much more.
Attraction open: daily from April to early November
Attraction admission: charge
By car: Longleat is situated just off the A36 between Bath and Salisbury (A362 between Warminster and Frome)

Attractions Nearby London: Legoland - Winkfield Road, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 4AY
Tel: +44 (0)870 504 0404
Much more than just Lego, this large theme park offers an exciting and varied mixture of entertainment and fun. With ingenious engineering, many enormous Lego models, including life-size elephants, are animated and brought to life, looking surprisingly realistic. Miniland is a superb recreation of famous buildings in Europe, made entirely out of Lego Bricks, including London's very own St. Paul's Cathedral (pictured). The theme park section has grown over the years and now includes a wide range of rides for all ages, including roller coasters, log-flumes and many fast rides. Other highlights include the Driving School where children can pass their first driving test, a small lake which features a spectacular 'Jack Stone' stunt show, three very different railway rides, and safari boats, but watch out for the Lego crocodiles! Legoland has many food and drink outlets and the award-winning facilities allow easy access for guests with disabilities and special needs.
Summer season: end of March to August
Autumn season: September to early November
Attraction admission: charge
By car: Legoland Windsor is on the B3022 Windsor / Ascot road just two miles from Windsor town centre. It is easily reached via the M25 and clearly signed from the M3 (Junction 3), M4 (Junction 6) and all approach roads. Parking is free
By rail: Windsor and Eton Central / Windsor and Eton Riverside for bus

Attractions Nearby London: Chessington World of Adventures - Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2NE
Tel: +44 (0)870 444 7777
One of the UK's best theme parks, featuring thrilling roller coaster rides for all of the family. There's so much to do at Chessington World of Adventures that it can seem a bit overwhelming, so all rides and attractions are categorised by a thrillometer as either for 'young adventurers', 'fun for all the family', 'thrilling and fun' or 'intense excitement'. As well as all the theme park fun, with countless attractions including Hocus Pocus Hall, a magical 4-D experience and Vampire, a world-first ride that has passengers' legs suspended and dangling, there is also the long-established zoo on site to make Chessington a great all-round day out.
Attraction open: early April to early November from 10:00 - Closing times: off peak 17:00, standard 18:00 and peak 19:30
Attraction admission: charge
By car: Chessington is situated 12 miles from London on the A243, just 2 miles from the A3 and M25 (junction 9 or 10). Car parking is free
Nearest railway station: Chessington South Station - 10-minute walk
By rail: regular south-west train services run from Waterloo, Clapham Junction and Wimbledon. Take the train to Chessington South Station. The park is approximately 10 minutes' walk from the station
By bus: Chessington is served by a regular bus service. Take the 465 bus from Kingston to Chessington, or the 467 bus from Epsom to Chessington

Attractions Nearby London: Windsor Castle - Windsor, Berkshire
Tel: +44 (0)1753 831 118
Built for William the Conqueror over 900 years ago to guard the western side of London, Windsor Castle is still a working royal palace. In 1992 some areas were badly damaged by fire and the funding provided by opening Buckingham Palace to the public has enabled these areas to be completely restored to their former glory.
Attraction open: daily
March to October - 09:45 to 17:15, last admission 16:00
November to February - 09:45 to 16:15, last admission 15:00
Closed: 29th March, 17th June, 25th / 26th December
Attraction admission: charge
Changing of the Guard:
April to June - Monday to Saturday, 11:00
July to March - alternate days, 11:00, exception Sundays
Opening arrangements may be subject to change due to royal commitments, including closure of the State Apartments. Pass holders are advised to telephone in advance

 
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