Royal Residences
What is Buckingham Palace?
The official London residence of the British monarch, famous for the Changing of the Guard.
What is the Tower of London?
A historic castle on the Thames that served as a palace, prison, and treasury.
What is the Natural History Museum?
A museum in South Kensington famous for its dinosaur skeletons and a blue whale in the central hall.
What is Hyde Park?
A royal park in London known for the Serpentine lake and Speakers' Corner.
What is the British Museum?
A world-famous museum in London housing the Rosetta Stone and the Parthenon Marbles.
What is the Palace of Westminster?
The building where the UK Parliament meets, home to the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
What is Tower Bridge?
A bascule bridge next to the Tower of London, often confused with London Bridge.
What is Madame Tussauds?
A wax museum where you can see incredibly lifelike figures of celebrities and historical figures.
What is Trafalgar Square?
The central square in London featuring Nelson's Column.
What is St. Paul's Cathedral?
The cathedral designed by Sir Christopher Wren after the Great Fire of London.
What is the Elizabeth Tower?
The famous clock tower at the Palace of Westminster, often mistakenly called Big Ben.
What are ravens?
These birds must always live at the Tower of London; legend says if they leave, the kingdom will fall.
What is Exhibition Road?
The street in South Kensington where the Natural History Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and the Science Museum are all located.
What is Speakers' Corner?
The area in Hyde Park where anyone can freely speak on any topic.
What is the Whispering Gallery?
The gallery inside the dome of St. Paul's Cathedral known for its acoustics — a whisper against the wall can be heard on the opposite side.
What is the Royal Standard?
This flag flying above Buckingham Palace indicates that the King is in residence.
What is the Jewel House?
The place inside the Tower of London where the Crown Jewels are kept.
What is the French Revolution?
The historical event in France during which Madame Tussaud began creating her first wax figures.
What are lions?
The animals depicted in the four bronze statues guarding Nelson's Column
Who is Sir Hans Sloane?
The physician and naturalist whose personal collection became the foundation of the British Museum.
What is the Ballroom?
The grand room in Buckingham Palace where official ceremonies and receptions are held.
What is the Ceremony of the Keys?
The nightly ceremony at the Tower of London that has taken place for over 700 years.
Who is Charles Darwin?
The scientist whose statue stands in the central hall of the Natural History Museum.
Who is Sir Charles Barry?
The architect who designed Trafalgar Square in the 19th century.
What is the Dome? (or Golden Gallery)
The architectural feature of St. Paul's Cathedral that you can climb for a panoramic view of London.