London sights
It has the same name as a human body part, it has 3.5 million visitors a year and gives you a great view of London.
What is the London Eye?
This literary character lived on Baker Street and worked together with Dr. Watson.
Who is Sherlock Holmes?
London wouldn’t be London without this river, which has seen Romans, royals, and tourists float by for centuries.
What is the River Thames?
She was the head of state of the United Kingdom and 14 other countries — and the mother of King Charles III.
Who is Queen Elizabeth II?
This "cathedral of science" is THE place for everyone who is interested in the history of our planet.
What is the Natural History Museum?
This place was originally owned by Shakespeare.
What is the Globe Theatre?
This person is the current head of the UK.
Who is King Charles III?
The doubledecker buses in London are this colour.
What is red?
This is the official residence of the royal family in London.
What is Buckingham Palace?
Tourists often think it is a tower or a clock, but it is a bell actually.
What is Big Ben?
This famous public square in London is named after a 1805 naval battle and features Nelson’s Column at its center.
What is Trafalgar Square?
This person used to be part of the British royal family and is married to Meghan Markle.
Who is Prince Harry?
Opened in 1863, this underground system moves millions of people through London every day and is known for its colourful map and “Mind the gap” warning.
What is the Tube?
This sight used to be a royal residence, a prison and even a zoo, and is the oldest building in London.
What is the Tower of London?
Located next to Big Ben, this historic building is the home of the UK’s House of Commons and House of Lords.
What are the Houses of Parliament?
This iconic London cathedral, with its huge dome, was designed by Sir Christopher Wren after the Great Fire.
What is Saint Paul's Cathedral?
This famous football star was born in London in 1975 and used to be captain of the English national football team.
Who is David Beckham?
Tourists in London are often surprised to see these words painted on the street at crossings — a safety reminder because Brits drive on the left.
What is “Look right”?
This is where kings and queens are crowned, buried, or married.
What is Westminster Abbey?
It took place in 1666 and destroyed 80% of the city's buildings.
What os the Great Fire of London?
This London skyscraper, completed in 2012 and shaped like a giant piece of glass, offers stunning views from its 72nd-floor platform.
What is the Shard?
He lived and worked in London, wrote "Romeo and Juliet" and "Macbeth", and saw his plays performed at his own theatre.
Who is William Shakespeare?
This train station was mentioned in the Harry Potter movies because it's the place where you can find platform 9 3/4.
What is King's Cross?
This king had 6 wives and there is a saying about his wives: divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived.
Who is King Henry VIII?
This is London's original name, given to it by the Romans when they settled there around 47-50 AD
What is Londinium?