London's history stretches back over thousands of years, and the city boasts four World Heritage Sites: the Palace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, Maritime Greenwich and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. London is the political, economic and cultural capital of Britain. You can visit the Queen's official residence at Buckingham Palace and tour the Houses of Parliament, historic home of the UK government. The city is incredibly well-connected, with five international airports and the high-speed Eurostar rail link. More than 50 countries are within a three-hour flight time and upwards of 300 international destinations have direct links to London. London's facilities for disabled visitors are constantly improving, with more accessible attractions, restaurants, tours and transport.

Tourist attractions:

 

• London Eye-Iconic riverside observation wheel

• Tower of London-Medieval castle housing the Crown Jewels

• Buckingham Palace-Home of the British Queen & State Rooms

• Tower Bridge-Iconic Victorian turreted bridge

• St Paul's Cathedral-Iconic cathedral's churchyard & garden

• Westminster Abbey-Gothic church & site for coronations

• Big Ben-London's iconic national timepiece

• Palace of Westminster-Iconic home of UK parliament

• British Museum-A historian's treasure trove

• London Dungeon-Hi-tech haunted house attraction

• Trafalgar Square-Nelson's Column, fountains & lions

• Globe Theatre, London-Replica of circular Elizabethan theatre

• National Gallery, London-Major art from 13th to 19th centuries

• Kensington Palace-Royal museum in state residence

• Hyde Park-Acres of greenery in Central London