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London Attractions
London has a fantastic variety of top places to visit in London that includes everything from the world-famous Tower of London, London Dungeon and Tower Bridge Experience, to those places with historical interest like Southwark Cathedral, to the very modern at the Design Museum. Plus, some superb places to relax, places to eat, places drink and shop at historically interesting and modernised locations.
Old Operating Theatre, Museum and Herb Garret
Hidden in the roof of a church, a 300-year old herb garret houses Britain's only surviving 19th century operating theatre. This museum, one of London's most intriguing historical interiors, contains the Operating Theatre, which was used between 1821 and 1862 in the days before anaesthetic and antiseptic surgery! The Herb Garret was used by the apothecary of St Thomas' Hospital to store and cure herbs for medicines.
It is a fantastic place to learn and see historical equipment used in medicine such as; instruments for surgery, bleeding and childbirth; early devices for anaesthesia; pathological specimens; and an extensive and aromatic display of fully labelled dried herbs.
The museum offers a unique setting that will give you an unforgettable experience of medical history through your senses of sight and smell. Great for all ages.
Unicorn Theatre
The Unicorn Theatre is a specially-designed theatre for children. The flagship cultural centre of excellence comprises a 340–seat main auditorium plus additional smaller theatres, studios, workshops, a dedicated education centre, public space and café. Activities at the venue include amazing quality shows, story-telling festivals, and regular story-telling events, special one-off events including talks and demonstrations by visiting international theatre directors and professional educationists and book launches and talks by children’s authors.
Monument
Designed by Sir Christopher Wren to commemorate the Great Fire of London (2 - 5 September 1666), the Monument has been welcoming visitors for over 300 years.
The 'Pillar' as it was called back in 1677 when it first opened, was born when an Act was passed through Parliament. It stated that the citizens of London should have a 'perpetual reminder of that most dreadful fire'. Records show that the public were first admitted at 6d (old sixpence) a visit to climb to the balcony in 1683, which makes the Monument the City of London's first tourist attraction!
Today, you can climb the 311 steps to the top of this historic landmark to take in spectacular views of London. If you make it to the top, you will receive a certificate as proof of your athletic abilities!
St Katharine Docks
People live, work and play at St Katharine Docks.
It is London's premier yacht marina, and can be found next to Tower Bridge and the Tower of London.
This vibrant waterside environment boasts many restaurants specialising in Indian food, seafood, a medieval banquet and there is also the historic Dickens Inn for good traditional food and drink, and The Ivory brasserie and grill and Bang Bar.
The Tower Hotel is situated at the docks for visitors who require an overnight stay and also includes a restaurant, bars and a Häagen Dazs ice cream cafe.
There are various independent shops offering a wide selection of gifts and clothing.
For visitors wishing to look after themselves there is a health club, beauty clinic and hairdressers. Ferries are available from St Katharine's Pier for sight seeing trips along the River Thames.
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