About London

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With only two exceptions, every English coronation since 1066 has taken place at this abbey. Many notable royals, including HRH Elizabeth I, are interred here. Poets’ Corner is the final resting place of Geoffrey Chaucer and Robert Browning.","coordinates":{"lat":"51.4992921","lng":"-0.1273097"}},{"id":"d2","name":"Tower of London","imagePath":"/content/dam/thrp/destinations/London/city-highlights/Sightseeing/Tower-1x1.jpg","openingTime":"09:00 am","closingTime":"04:30 pm","description":"Standing tall for over nine hundred years, the Tower of London is deeply connected with London’s rich history. Today, it holds the stunning crown jewels, and is also home to the Royal Armoury in the White Tower. You must see the armour worn by Henry VIII and the wooden horses carved by Grinling Gibbons.","coordinates":{"lat":"51.5081124","lng":"-0.0759493"}},{"id":"d3","name":"Picnic in Hyde Park","imagePath":"/content/dam/thrp/destinations/London/city-highlights/Activities/Hyde-Park-1x1.jpg","openingTime":"05:00 am","closingTime":"12:00 am","description":"On a sunny day, join the locals and head to Hyde Park with a bespoke food hamper from Harrods. King Henry VIII’s hunting ground far back in the 1500s and later a massive field during WWII, Hyde Park today is an occasional concert venue and a sprawling space for Londoners and tourists to unwind at.","coordinates":{"lat":"51.5072682","lng":"-0.1657303"}},{"id":"d4","name":"Take a sunset flight on the London Eye","imagePath":"/content/dam/thrp/destinations/London/city-highlights/Activities/London-Eye-1x1.jpg","openingTime":"10:00 am","closingTime":"08:30 pm","description":"On a clear day, from atop the London Eye, you can see up to 40km of the city’s beautiful expanse. The wheel rotates slowly, giving you enough time to soak in the vistas around you. You can also opt for a special packages: flights with champagne or cocktails, flights with breakfast, and plenty more.","coordinates":{"lat":"51.503324","lng":"-0.119543"}},{"id":"d5","name":"Visit the museums","imagePath":"/content/dam/thrp/destinations/London/city-highlights/Activities/Museum-1x1.jpg","openingTime":"10:00 am","closingTime":"05:30 pm","description":"Some of the most comprehensive collections in the world await you at the museums of London. Uncover ancient history and culture at the British Museum, marvel at the dinosaurs at the Natural History Museum, and discover amazing art and design at the Victoria and Albert Museum.","coordinates":{"lat":"51.5194133","lng":"-0.1269566"}},{"id":"d6","name":"Discover Borough Market","imagePath":"/content/dam/thrp/destinations/London/city-highlights/Shopping/Market-1x1.jpg","openingTime":"10:00 am","closingTime":"05:00 pm","description":"‘London’s Larder’ is a cornucopia for lovers of food and it is near impossible leave empty-handed. Along with a section devoted to fresh fruit, exotic vegetables and organic meat, there is also a fine-foods retail market. The aroma of delicious food wafting through here is completely irresistible.","coordinates":{"lat":"51.5054462","lng":"-0.0910797"}},{"id":"d7","name":"Explore Harrods","imagePath":"/content/dam/thrp/destinations/London/city-highlights/Shopping/Harrods-1x1.jpg","openingTime":"10:00 am","closingTime":"09:00 pm","description":"A London icon, this luxury store has been around since 1824. Its three hundred and thirty stores spoil visitors with a wide range of products and services. Keep plenty of time at hand to make your selection from clothing, electronics, jewellery, sporting gear, home appliances, furniture, food, and a whole range more.","coordinates":{"lat":"51.4994055","lng":"-0.1632344"}},{"id":"d8","name":"Shop at Selfridges","imagePath":"/content/dam/thrp/destinations/London/city-highlights/Shopping/Selfridges-1x1.jpg","openingTime":"09:30 am","closingTime":"09:00 pm","description":"The second-largest store in London after Harrods, Selfridges is celebrated for its innovative window displays, gala shows and, above all, its amazing range of products. It is London’s trendiest one-stop shop, and also boasts an unparalleled food hall and Europe’s largest cosmetics department.","coordinates":{"lat":"51.5146534","lng":"-0.1529073"}}]}]}