ATTRACTIONS NEAR CROWNE PLAZA KINGSTON
London's Top Attractions
Take a stroll along the Thames, and enjoy some of London’s top attractions – all within a 20-minute walk of the Crowne Plaza London – Albert Embankment.
Need a few ideas? Here are some of the top things to see and do in central London.
Houses of Parliament
Connecting the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, the Palace of Westminster is a formidable presence on the north bank of the River Thames. The seat of UK Government, it’s the meeting place for Parliament, the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
Westminster Abbey
A vast, largely Gothic church, Westminster Abbey sits alongside the Houses of Parliament. One of the UK’s most notable religious buildings, for centuries it’s been the traditional coronation and burial site of the country’s monarchs.
Coca-Cola London Eye
Enjoy dramatic views across London from the top of this impressive 135m observation wheel. The world’s largest cantilevered observation wheel, the London Eye has become a fixture of the city skyline. An iconic symbol of modern-day London.
10 Downing Street
10 Downing Street is the headquarters of the Government of the United Kingdom.
The building is also home to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Big Ben
Although the name Big Ben is most often used to describe the tower, the clock and the bell, the name was originally given to the Great Bell and the Great bell alone.
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace is the administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom. The palace is regularly the setting for state occasions and royal hospitality.